$7,000,000 Whisk(e)y Collection Bottles and Bunker with Dewayne Poor
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 3 сен 2020
- Dewayne Poor has one of the largest whisk(e)y collections in the US with 6,500 bottles. In this episode Dewayne tours us around his fire and tornado proof bunker, shares stories about some of his most valuable bottles, and explains how he came to possess such an amazing collection.
Please Subscribe, Review, Like, and Comment!
As a poor Whisky enthusiast this video blew me away. I expected a very pretentious and snooty interview, but what I got was a down to Earth history lesson and storytelling. Superb.
Dewayne is a very approachable guy. So glad you enjoyed it.
Mr.Sullivan He’s a good interviewer great questions
These guys are great, seem really down to earth
I felt the same way but, now have a whole different perspective on 2 great people! I subscribed to the channel and did not feel bad about drinking Hibiki while watching this great video.
@@BourbonRealTalk
I may have been under the influence of cannabis (it's legal in Canada) when I originally commented. I am sorry.
P.s. Canadian whisky sucks
Is there anything better than listening to someone speak about the things they love? Whether you care about whisk(e)y or not, it's a joy and an honor to listen to someone share stories about the things they're passionate about. Thank you Mr. Poor for welcoming us into the vault.
I agree with that sentiment!
Me too.
I think also , the video deviated from that formulaic , high energy type you see a lot of.
It was so chilled.
100000%. I don’t care what it is. Whether it’s toy trains, lawn mowers , pens, watches or stamps… I love to see/meet people that are passionate about something; and true experts in their hobby. Love love love meeting those type of people
Would be unfortunate if an earthquake was to come around
Agree, if the person down to earth and passionate about something I find it so interesting to hear what they say
I had the opportunity to drink a glass of Pappy 23 at my uncle's house on Christmas eve a few years ago. He waited until everyone else left and it was only him, my dad and me. They poured me a glass with 1 large ice cube inside. They taught me the "Kentucky chew". To smell it first then take a drink and hold it on your tongue. It was the best whiskey I've ever had! My dad also had a few bottles of Old Rip Van Winkle 12 year at his house we drank a few times.
THAT IS WHAT WHISKEY IS FOR!!!!!! You will cherish that memory forever. Cheers my friend!
Dewayne is the real deal. I have tasted whisky with him multiple times and some of my friends have been to his place. You will definitely find him attending major whisky events in the Texas/Oklahoma region. He’s a disciplined collector with an excellent palate.
Couldn't agree more!
I tried to start a collection. I drank it.
It is all about rapid acquisition
Same here. Got 10 expensive bottles, and finished them in a year.
@@albertsh369 Sounds like you drank your special bottles when an easy to find drinker would have done the trick. This may help.
ruclips.net/video/67qcokfo12E/видео.html
I don't see the problem here.
Me too lol
No wonder he did well for himself. Straight shooter, tell it like it is, motivated, charismatic, and intelligent. I was hoping a little bit that I would dislike a person who collects like this, but he is the real deal and genuine to boot. That was a treat to watch.
Dewayne pulled himself up by his boot straps. He once was a roofer. Now he owns a company that leases out equipment for open heart surgery.
This has made me the happiest and saddest bourbon collector ever. As a teacher this is unobtainable but so educational at the same time. I dont know if I should cry or be internally grateful. What a conundrum!
I feel the same way 😂
I could listen to Dewayne’s stories for hours 🙌🏼 A fascinating collection and insight to the wonderful world of whisky. Blown away by the history in one room. Stunning.
Everytime we get together he surprises me with new amazing stories!
WOW that's unreal.... That Ardbeg collection is mind-blowing.
If you love Ardbeg be sure to watch the episode that is dropping Friday. I try it for the first time.
The way he stands is like a whiskey glass is always in hand
Not sure if you mean me or Dewayne, but in either case it is true. Cheers.
He's got that "whiskey" connoisseur physiology for sure.
😂
“I’m not hoarding” I got a good laugh out of that.
I think someone at Dewayne's level thinks of hoarding and investing as different thing.
COLLECTING AHEM
Dewayne honestly seems down to earth, humble, and friendly. I'd drink a glass of anything (even water) with him, just to be able to hear stories and learn about his collection.
He really is a normal guy. Went to lunch with him at a little hole in the wall place. Everyone knew his name and seemed genuinely happy to see him.
One Thousand and One Nights...whisky stories...the last story...Burns' Night...cigars in a peat house...I had tears in my eyes...I spent 1,5 yrs in Scotland...my the most beautiful part of my life...Mr Poor You are GREAT...Slainte to You!!!
There is so much negativity in the comments that Dewayne doesn't read them, but this was touching so I texted it to him. Slainte!
@@BourbonRealTalk To be honest, I don't understand what the negative comments are about ... In my humble opinion, Mr Poor honestly earned what he has ... his passion is whiskey ... he enjoys it ..., he shares this passion with others ... and that's it ... and the rest is silence (as in Shakespeare). Everyone has a chance to develop their passions ... but the easiest way to criticize :-(. Wonderful man...I wish him more specimens for the collection!
Great stuff. So nice to learn that he drinks from his collection and enjoys the whiskey for the use it was intended.
I never watch these and I got sucked right in. It was Dewayne's demeanor. So humble and honest. Thanks guys.
I have been out to a restaurant with him (not a fancy one) and everyone was so kind to him because he is so nice and tips well. I thought it said a lot about his character.
One of the most genuine, down to earth and knowledgeable collectors I have met! Great stuff!
Dewayne is amazing! Thank you for watching!
Every minute of this video was a pure pleasure!
Thank you!
What's even more priceless is how Dewayne has shared incredible moments with whiskey connoisseurs and aficionados through something that was once just grains once upon a time. Thank you for sharing your passion with us!
Couldn't agree more! Cheers!
I like how he considers others who may not have the accessibility to whiskey like he does and advocates for better distribution. Very cool!
Form my first conversation with him he explained how he makes sure his acquisitions do not affect the other local collectors. Really great attitude to have!
This is legit. Secrecy, basement, fire suppression system,… Just exactly I would do it. However, this guy surpasses anything I could have thought of as a young entrepreneur. Props….
I’ve known Dewayne for years and to see this collection is just mind boggling 🤯
It is overwhelming! Cheers!
2 ABOSLUTE KINGS, THANKS FOR INTRODUCING US TO DWAYNE
Dewayne is the best! Thank you for watching!
Please read this comment before posting a negative comment. I have written this as a response to recurring negative statements.
1. Having this many closed bottles is a waste: There is a difference between drinking and collecting. Whiskey drinker's often drink whiskey because they like the effects of the alcohol and possibly the flavor. Nothing wrong with that, but if that is all you think of whiskey you are going to have a hard time distinguishing between a bottle's utility as a drinkable spirit and its value as a historical documentation of a time and place. There are different levels of spirits. Some spirits I too precious to just be opened and drank casually. Since spirits do not go bad in the bottle over time, collectors provide a valuable service for future generations to be able to experience a piece of spirits' history that would have been lost to time if every bottle was opened and drank on release. If you watch the episode you see that Dewayne does open these bottles, and there is only one whiskey in his entire collection he has never tried. He is saving it for his birthday next year, but he does have a plan to open it. So don't look at Dewayne or anyone like him as someone who only enjoys owning and doesn't enjoy drinking. He drinks these whiskeys. It is true that he has too many bottles for anyone to expect he will drink them all before he leaves this earth, but that is both a valuable benefit to his family (because of the money they will bring when they are sold) and the collectors who end up buying them (because of the rare opportunity to try something from the far past).
2. Comments about Dewayne losing the entire collection in an earthquake/theft/fire/etc.: I do not know why so many people see this man's life's work and immediately think of how he could lose it all, but if you read the comments it is a very common thought. DEWAYNE DOES NOT LIVE WHERE THERE ARE LARGE EARTHQUAKES. There have been three earthquakes the bunker has withstood without loosing a drop and the collection has a separate earthquake insurance policy. The building has access controls, and alarm, the bunker entrance is hidden, the bunker locks down if the alarm goes off (locking in any would-be thieves), is strategically located near a responding police station, and the police are aware of the theft risks. The bunker was also built to be fire and tornado resistant and has a fire suppression system, and the collection is insured.
3. Alcohol is a scourge to society and no one should drink it: It is true that alcohol can be dangerous and that some people should avoid it. If you chose to abstain from drinking I support you. That said, my channel is hardly the place to preach the evils of alcohol. I educate people about all the positive benefits of responsibly enjoying whiskey. I could write an entire book about how alcohol helped form the modern world, so you are not going to convince me or my average viewer that alcohol is evil. Also, remember that having the right to tell others what to do with their bodies would make those individuals subservient to you and therefore not free willed individuals. It would also make you a narcissist, and no one wants to be a narcissist.
Please understand this video was create to entertain, inspire, and educate, so tried to view in with that spirit in mind. Cheers!
>I do not know why so many people see this man's life's work and immediately think of how he could lose it all,
That's youtube commenters being youtube commenters. I've wondered similarly on many other videos. Just one of those weird things people do that gives you a headache to try and understand. I don't think there is any answer in the end.
@@crazy808ish My brain doesn't work like that so I just don't understand, but I appreciate the insight.
Which whisky are you guys enjoying in the video?
@@ministerJason1 Knob Creek 15 year. It had just come out so it was a treat to get to try it.
Wait, did you say the alarm trip locks burglars inside the whiskey vault? If I ever find out I have a terminal disease I hope everyone can appreciate the fact that I will be heading to this vault the same day I receive the unfortunate news. I’m not going to spend my final days clinging to life and wasting my entire life’s savings that can be passed on to my surviving family on pain pills and medicines that will ultimately do nothing. I’m getting locked inside this bunker and dying with dignity in my heart, and bourbon on my lips. I just ask Mr. Poor to keep a Cuban in the vault so I can have a stogie as well. I’ll leave an envelope of cash to pay for whatever I drink, but this is how I go out lol.
I love how joyful he looks everytime he looks when he got a chance to open a bottle and taste it
Dewayne loves to share!
This guy is a hero and to me represents the benchmark for any whiskey fan/collector. Lover of not just the bottles or the liquid but the people involved in the trade as well. I'd love to read some of the stories he has over the years.
I am sure we will have Dewayne back on some day for some more stories.
Minus the scotch, I have Absolute Envy over your collection! Cheers brother
It is mostly scotch, but he has some amazing bottles of bourbon too.
Just wanted to tell you that this is the BEST whiskey video I have ever seen. What a great idea, what a great knowledgeable and humble man. I have always felt spirits and wine were for friends and family and I had no idea that this type of fellowship existed in the whiskey world. You guys convinced me to head to an event in the post COVID future. Thanks to you both for this
Glad you enjoyed it. If you are on Facebook I recommend you join the whiskey club I admin named Someone Say Whiskey. Great community with a lot of information without the trolls that make it not fun.
I am an anesthetist , and work closely with perfusionists. Highly specialized and unique career. Hats off to you sir; very impressive collection!!
Cheers!
Like seriously
Happy and Blessed 60th Birthday sir. One of the best Whiskey/Whisky videos ever. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for watching!
Just now finding this. Dewayne just seems like a cool guy. Even with his, and his collection's worth, he still just seems genuine, and humble.
He was once a roofer, and he has never lost that connection despite his success.
@@BourbonRealTalk love seeing people like that.
This was a treat! Mister Poor is an example of how I slate myself to be. No pretentiousness. He demonstrates why we all ought to be that way as we get to know wonderful people via networking and sharing our passions! Subscribed! :)
We have already recorded the follow up to this interview. It will drop in the next few weeks!
This is one of the coolest discussions and coolest guys in all the videos I've seen about whiskey. Dewayne is humble and awesome. I hope I get an opportunity to meet him and listen to more of his stories. 👍👍
His stories are awesome and inspiring! Thank you for the support!
Icredible collection of an incredible nice guy! SLÀINTE MHATH!
Thanks. He is awesome!
Here I am watching this video while sipping on my redbull.
Love the video.
Dewayne seems like such a top bloke. So humble and a genuine nice guy.
Could listen to his stories all day long.
Couldn't agree more. Thank you for watching!
@@BourbonRealTalk Could you please let Dewayne know that I'm happy for him to adopt me. :)
@@sltga1254 I'm starting a list. We may rando it one day :-)
The fact that he has that much Balvenie Tonne (including the 1 of 1) is beyond epic. Ive owned 1 Tonne and tasted 3, they are super hard to get and amazing 1 offs made each year
Can't wait until his 60th so I can go try it!
Such a great conversation, thanks for sharing this!
Dewayne is amazing!
What can you say, AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It is pretty amazing in person. Thank you for watching!
If an earthquake ever hits this vault, I think I'd have a heart attack. Truly beautiful, and such an awesome man to hear speak. Loved every minute.
There have been a few small earthquakes in OK and TX in the last 10 years, but the fault line is one that is unlikely to produce anything big enough to cause a problem.
@@BourbonRealTalk Ah ok, got it. Thanks for the reply and the great videos. Cheers!
Great whisky stories.
Glad you enjoyed it
Incredible I could listen to this forever. Thank you!
Wow, thank you! Thank you for watching!
I own a liquor store and dont have a million in inventory 🤣
I am a Realtor in my real job. It is the difference between buying a rental house vs buying land for future development. Just two different strategies to make money.
A dollar is worth a dollar, only if you and I agree it's worth a dollar. It's quite amazing how much the market has skyrocketed in this realm of product.
I don’t know if it was just me, but when it was jokingly mentioned his last name being Poor, I spelled it POUR in my head and was super stoked haha
I have tried to get him to change it, but he won't 😂
What a wonderful guy.
He is!
I'm so happy this popped up in my feed. I'm not a collector, but I do enjoy fine whiskey and the stories and history that goes along with it. While the collection here is magnificent, the best part for me is what a wonderful person Dewayne is. He's clearly down to earth and willing to share his passion.
The cherry on top was a well spoken and knowledgeable host. Subscribing!
I don't know about well spoken, but I am so glad you enjoyed it!
How wonderful, to be able to engage with someone who has been fortunate enough to pursue this passion we share to it's utmost expression. Better still is to share in a dram and recall the memories and experiences from the distilleries represented by the bottles on those shelves. Those amazing stories that bring us together as whisky (whiskey) enthusiasts.
Exactly! Cheers!
Wow! What a wonderful video. God Bless.
Glad you enjoyed it!
extremely informative and interesting -- an example of enjoying things life has to offer
Glad you enjoyed it!
Love this one! Imagine having so much whiskey that your bottle count is estimated! Crazy! I'm also amazed by his humility and his knowledge of EVERY bottle he has!
My little collection is usually "estimated" because I don't want to face the cold hard fact of how out of hand it has gotten :-)
It would take him 18 years to drink at a bottle a day
I collect memories through empty bottles.
I love that sentiment
I wonder if he ever gets drunk? Probably?? I went to a wine tasting where there was a bunch of rich people. They just tasted them; in very small amounts. At the end of the night they poured them down the drain. I couldn’t believe it. Could’ve at least handed them to the poor.
He is a role model for collectors. I have a $130,000 collection I learns from people like him
Nice! What is your most valuable bottle and which has the most sentimental value?
@@BourbonRealTalk Bookers set is my prize includes the 25 ,30 anniversary with the rye.
I am currently working on the hirsch 15,16, 20 hopefully I can make a deal
Must be nice, I cant even find a bottle of EH TAYLOR within an hour from my house and possibly in the whole state of Ohio.
@@ryanwinkelman1781 Do this and you will start to get some good stuff.
ruclips.net/video/YqjctB9mb2A/видео.html
Absolutely an incredible video on an incredible man and his collection and love for the taste of whiskey and scotch. Quite an incredible gentleman. Would love to see more videos of massive collections of the same caliber. Thank you.❤
thank you so much for making this ! and thank you to dewayne ! Enjoyed every minute of this video
Glad you enjoyed it!
Seeing the collection was cool, hearing the stories was priceless! Thank you for sharing those.
Glad you enjoyed it
Thank you for sharing this. Amazing collection.
My pleasure!
Received a bottle of Blanton’s Single Barrel for Christmas. Now I’m collecting Bourbons. What a beautiful and informative video. Hopefully one of these days I will get to meet Dewayne Poor in our wonderful state of Oklahoma.
Join Oklahoma Bourbon Connoisseurs on Facebook. He goes to a lot of their events.
@@BourbonRealTalk Thanks will do.
Most people will never have the means for a hobby like this including myself. With that said, videos like this allow people to share the experience. This was a very good, passionate, and educational video. Thank you
Thank you for the support!
What an awesome experience to get a guided tour of such an amazing collection of whiskeys
Yes! Dewayne is great! It was a really enjoyable experience.
What a great video- a humble yet informative and educational host with a collection to die for!
Thank you for watching - Dewayne is a great guy.
The way he described sharing that 32 Laphroaig in the pete house smoking what I can only imagine are the best cigars just sounds like heaven on earth
It was to him. That I one great thing about whiskey is hearing people's stories that denote passion.
Wow, that is crazy and awesome at the same time. The collection, but the stories what an adventure. Great show!
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for the experience! 26-year-old pall here getting inspired as I finally grew up a bit and can actually afford to drink better quality Scotch and bourbon. Gotta say though that pappy shelf looked dreamy over here cause it is impossible to find in Europe. Thanks again to you and Dewayne Poor for displaying such an elite-level collection!
Thank you!
Thanks to Mr Poor for his time, stories and allowing us to see part of his collection. I am having a hard time wrapping my mind around it, but I know I enjoyed it. Thank you as well Mr Smith
Not sure who Mr. Smith is, but I am glad you enjoyed it!
I really enjoyed this tour and Dewayne's great stories. Awesome 👍
Thanks for listening
Great episode, and amazing collection! One of my all time favorite places to have a whiskey tasting, and one of my favorite whiskey people to do it with!
Thanks for introducing me to Dewayne!
I really enjoyed this and I don’t even drink but on my travels I have always got my dad a nice whiskey from airports and such. It’s super interesting to see his collection may be worth a lot more now.
I spoke with him this week. We are planning a follow up and filming in the other bunker. I will see what the collection's value is up to when I do that recording.
I love whiskey and bourbon but this is INSANE!!! Wow! What a collection.
What a Great Walk through! Awesome stories
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching.
Randy, enjoyed this! I love his philosophy and approach of having tasted most everything he owns! I agree with him on the 60th Birthday. I opened some special bottles and had a great time sharing with people that matter!
Well said!
What an amazing collection!
Thank you for checking out the episode
Great video! Thanks for allowing us to peek inside this amazing collection!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Wow
Such an array of whisky collections
A feast in the eye !
It is overwhelming standing in the vault. Everywhere you look there is something that catches your eye.
Excellent video. Very inspiring to see an enthusiast on this level. Absolutely amazing wealth of knowledge Dewayne must have. Thank you for sharing this.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Dewayne is so inspiring! I have watched this video numerous times now and I have started a collection of my own and I am definitely the richer for it thanks to Mr. Poor and Bourbon Real Talk! Thank you so much for sharing!!
That is wonderful! Find a good local group and the opportunities will abound. You can always join Someone Say Whiskey. I help admin that group.
Extremely well done. Thank you so much for sharing this experience with Bourbon geeks like me. It always comes back to friendships, Sharing, and making memories. Thank you!!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Wow. Amazing show. What a collection.
Glad you enjoyed it
This guy is literally my hero. Awesome video 👍🏻
Same! Cheers!
New to your channel. This was a great quality video. I love those conversations and experiences you have when you’re enjoying a dram with friends or others who are as passionate about the spirit as we are!
So glad you enjoyed it.
most of those bottles are irreplaceable... I would install a glass front on those shelves so that in the case of an intense earthquake, they have no way of falling off. Excellent video, gave me an appreciation for whiskey I thought I already had. So much more to my collection I need to think about. I was truly blown away by Dewayne's expertise.
There has been so much discussion about earthquakes I reached out to Dewayne and update the description of the video to include the information. You should check it out. Since you like the show I would like to invite you to join our free member community. facebook.com/groups/bourbonrealtalkcommunity
I saw the last one and made the comment. Thank you for filming and showing this collection. What an amazing bunker.
Well you gave me a great idea! Started editing in photos and videos into all the videos I can. Going to do more bunker interviews too!
Truly an amazing collection!
Such a pleasure to get to see it in person
I love watching these Whisky videos, it's never long before their cheeks start turning red.
Ha!
great video, loved Dewayne's stories... cool dude
Glad you enjoyed it
lot of fun watching!
Thank you for supporting the channel!
This is so dope seeing such an amazing collection cheers!
Much appreciated!
I really enjoyed watching this. Dewayne has had some amazing experiences in his lifetime to go along with an amazing collection.
I could do 20 episodes with him and never hear the same story twice!
Love this guy! And he has great hair!
Not sure if you mean me or Dewayne, but thanks either way.
This was fascinating! Thank you both for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I’ve seen some impressive whisky collections but this one I can relate to as I’ve tried or owned several of the bottles that I can see on the shelf. Beautiful. 😎
It is pretty amazing, plus he is a great guy and very generous which makes it even better.
As a new whiskey fan. I am learning so much! Fantastic video.
Glad you enjoyed it!
@@BourbonRealTalk any suggestions on Bourbon or Scotch? I bought a Glenlivet 21 the other day and I am really enjoying it and also my normal sipper is Michters US1 Small batch.
@@98durangopack I do not know much about scotch. If you check out last weeks episode we tastes 5 different scotches, talk about their profile, etc. I like them all. Two of them I LOVED! This weeks episode (will drop on Friday) is a list of shelf available bourbons for under $60. Between those two episodes that should be enough to get you started. A couple that you may want to start off with would be Four Roses Small Batch or Evan Williams Single Barrel. 4R is very fruity and floral and EW SiB has more barrel influence in the flavor. Both are excellent bourbons for a good price, and easy to find.
Wow! Such an intresting gentleman! The Whiskey collection is awesome!
It really is!
Both gracious hosts.
Only hearing a bit of Mr. Poor's stories is a treat.
Hopefully a part 3
It is coming!
Very interesting video and wish I could be there to sample. My collection is worth a measly $10,000 on a good day. What an amzing collection.
A 10K collection is respectable. That is a lot of good whiskey!
Damn that is insane, looks even better than the whisky vaults collection.
It is amazing
This is my second time watching this video in its entirety, I love watching this. Whiskey has helped me meet some awesome people, and has become a super fun hobby for me.
Warms my heart! Same for me!
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
Great video, thank you! I was surprised you were grabbing various things from his collection... he must of granted permission prior.
I told him before we were filming I didn't want to handle any bottles worth more than 10K, I didn't need to accidentally break something so valuable that it would change my financial future. I did end up handling some of the rare bottles, but I tried to make him do that.
Whether it's money, stories, or personality.. Dewayne's not poor!
What a cool guy. :)
So true
What a great guy ,I could listen to him for hours so interesting and knowledgeable , Hi from the UK.
Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for the support!
I just came here without inspiration. this guy gave me a hope in life
This has brightened my day, and will do the same for Dewayne!