Man I'm so jealous of the availability of BT, Taylor, and Blantons! I live in Huntsville and it is always sold out! Fun video man thanks for the content! I haven't been able to buy a Taylor or a blantons yet but I'm still on the hunt!
Memphis! I like the idea of cocktail ingredients in a plastic pitcher. I’ve seen smaller versions at gas stations! That could be great to grab on the way to a tailgate party or something.
I hear you on the spending freeze with a Disney trip looming; we’re heading down for Christmas. Luckily I just snagged my first and second ever bottles of Stagg (24B) on Friday (MSRP for both), so I’m pretty content until the major holiday drops. Missed Weller SiB (at MSRP) by two people.
MSRP is one of the major benefits of being State controlled. Yeah, I’ve heard great things about going during Christmas. We’ve gone during Halloween when my daughter was younger, it was fantastic.
Just a simple question before the video premiers. Do you think that most of the stores received good allocations prior to November 1st? Or from what you witnessed, and from your conversations were like, are there better allocations on the way from your local distributors for these stores? BTW great content!
Good questions, yes there is more to come. This should be a great allocation season, at least in our area. There should be a second Weller drop and there should be btac one around Thanksgiving
@@MajorXero Excellent. Well worth the price tag in my opinion. Haven't had the chance to try the Founder's Reserve Estate Collection, but I can't imagine 11 year MGP is anything other than great!
Major! Hey you mentioned New Riff in the beginning. I am on my second bottle of their single barrel and would highly recommend it based on those two, especially for the price. I wouldn't be surprised to see it beat stuff 2-3 times it's price in a blind. Check it out. Cheers
You have to try the New Riff Single Barrel and 8year. If you like rye. The Malted Rye is amazing. Yellowstone you gotta grab the toasted. Went to the distillery and I budgeted myself out of the distillery cause I wanted the toasted. But thought better of it since it is available at home.
@ New Riff is super good for their prices. But the availability of the bigger stuff is super difficult around me. I don’t care for finishes. But Yellowstone Toasted and Rum Cask are absolutely amazing.
Just bought a Stagg for a raffle. More than I'd like to pay. $120 after tax, but it's not terrible. The rye finished homey was not my jam. The rye spice and honey combo made for an off-putting mix.
1st store Whiskey Business: I wish we got WR DO barrel picks in my area! I haven't seen the WT 70th, they got hoovered up by the flippers. Supposedly more is coming to my area. One of the grocery chains in my area is working on getting Green River barrel picks, fingers crossed! If we got the Benchmark product line in my area, I doubt I would buy or drink anything else from Buffalo Trace! New Riff bourbon and rye barrel picks have been shaking up our area whiskey groups! Look at all those overpriced and overhyped tater bottles behind the counter! In their defense though, they seem to do plenty of outside the box barrel picks. 2nd store Covington Liquor: I saw Belle Meade bourbon? 3rd store Discount Liquor & Wine: Oooo, more Belle Meade! ECBP B524 is a great batch! I had to get a backup! Those Uncle Nearest Single Barrels are the truth! They're expensive and hard to find in my area, but I'll be damned if that hasn't been some of the tastiest whiskey I've ever had! And that's a bold statement! The home bar is looking great! 4th store Spirits of Atoka: OF 100 proof, the sleeper bottle! Give me those Early Times Bonded off that whiskey table! Another WR DO barrel pick? Man y'all are spoiled down there! 5th store South End Liquor: Another WR DO barrel pick? Does anybody drink anything down there? It's all over the place! OF 1910 and 100 proof, can't go wrong! Ooo, Cooper's Craft 100 proof! Another sleeper bottle! Early Times Bonded! That was an interesting looking Maker's Mark barrel pick bottle! Looked like the Heart Release. I don't usually buy wheated bourbon though. I'm sorry you weren't feeling well, no bueno! Just get back to the videos at your own pace. Thanks for sharing!
Man I'm so jealous of the availability of BT, Taylor, and Blantons! I live in Huntsville and it is always sold out! Fun video man thanks for the content! I haven't been able to buy a Taylor or a blantons yet but I'm still on the hunt!
Man, you need a road trip! Also, join our discord maybe someone in your area can help you find some
New camera is amazing!
Thank you!
Bee's Knees III is so good! I have the Tennessee barrel one and the Georgia barrel versions. Prefer the GA one.
Jim Beam Winter Reserve is fantastic drinking it at this moment
Awesomeness
I second that, it has become my go to bottle since it hit the shelves.
Awesome video as always! 🍻
Thanks brother
Memphis! I like the idea of cocktail ingredients in a plastic pitcher. I’ve seen smaller versions at gas stations! That could be great to grab on the way to a tailgate party or something.
Agreed, especially with holiday party season starting
I enjoyed the winter reserve, decent little $23 bottle, if you want me to bring some next time let me know!
For sure!
I hear you on the spending freeze with a Disney trip looming; we’re heading down for Christmas. Luckily I just snagged my first and second ever bottles of Stagg (24B) on Friday (MSRP for both), so I’m pretty content until the major holiday drops. Missed Weller SiB (at MSRP) by two people.
Msrp is always best! We went to Disneyland for Christmas a couple of years ago and it was amazing
MSRP is one of the major benefits of being State controlled. Yeah, I’ve heard great things about going during Christmas. We’ve gone during Halloween when my daughter was younger, it was fantastic.
Awesome
Just a simple question before the video premiers. Do you think that most of the stores received good allocations prior to November 1st? Or from what you witnessed, and from your conversations were like, are there better allocations on the way from your local distributors for these stores? BTW great content!
Good questions, yes there is more to come. This should be a great allocation season, at least in our area. There should be a second Weller drop and there should be btac one around Thanksgiving
Should have picked up that Jack Daniel’s twice barreled rye distillery release.
Yeah I am on a bit of a spending freeze
Missed the Stagg (Jr.) on the table at 24:50 upper right corner of the table. Good store visits!
You guys, with your eagle eyes!
@@MajorXero I'm betting you took that one home with you. No?
@scottm.5788 shhhhhhhh
Missed that stagg on the table with all the OGD16
Old Grand Dad has that effect on me
Hey Major good to see you out hunting .... Do you ever see any ET Black Cap out there ?? Thanks
Sadly no
Will you slow down just a little so the camera can focus, thanks
Thanks!! I will, new camera and learning the ropes
New Riff 8 year bourbon is really good. I also have a NR Single Barrel bourbon store pick that’s tasty. Haven’t tried the ryes or their heavy malted…
Boy howdy! Here we go!
Great hunt video as always Major! The perfect video to watch while trying my new Penelope Single Barrel Estate Collection. Cheers!
How is that Penelope,
@@MajorXero Excellent. Well worth the price tag in my opinion. Haven't had the chance to try the Founder's Reserve Estate Collection, but I can't imagine 11 year MGP is anything other than great!
Those prices for allocated bottles is ridiculous.
Where are you located
@@MajorXero ohio
Closed state
@jeremydibiase8030 ah the land of Weller
@MajorXero yeah unless it's full proof Weller I'll pass
Why do you call it birthday blend knock off? The OF100?
I did a video about it、but it is supposedly the same juice
I'm looking for the JB Winter Reserve. I've heard a lot of good about it. I just scored 2 Eagle Rare and a JD Winter Jack.
Nice! I plan to drink a lot of the winter jack this fall/winter. You get that jb reserve let me know
Major! Hey you mentioned New Riff in the beginning. I am on my second bottle of their single barrel and would highly recommend it based on those two, especially for the price. I wouldn't be surprised to see it beat stuff 2-3 times it's price in a blind. Check it out. Cheers
I have only had a couple of pours, I need to explore more
You have to try the New Riff Single Barrel and 8year. If you like rye. The Malted Rye is amazing.
Yellowstone you gotta grab the toasted. Went to the distillery and I budgeted myself out of the distillery cause I wanted the toasted. But thought better of it since it is available at home.
I have slowly become a fan of Yellowstone. Need to work on my new Riff game
@ New Riff is super good for their prices. But the availability of the bigger stuff is super difficult around me.
I don’t care for finishes. But Yellowstone Toasted and Rum Cask are absolutely amazing.
How much for that Whispers Reserve next to the 1792
Which store,
Just bought a Stagg for a raffle. More than I'd like to pay. $120 after tax, but it's not terrible. The rye finished homey was not my jam. The rye spice and honey combo made for an off-putting mix.
Most people have said they liked the rye better than the bourbon. I liked them both. No mint in the rye
During your next hunt, pick up a RR10 if you see the laser code, on the bottom back of the bottle, of it says LL/ME. You with thank Jimmy Russell!
I will!
The nostalgic store would be my first choice.
Yeah, I think about my dad every time I drive by
Might want to hit an AA meeting along the way
I am a member of Triple A
@@MajorXero😂
what did you buy window shopper?
I am catch and release for a bit
new camera is great
Thanks! It is a work in progress
Could you pick me up all for the Tennessee tasters
That is a big order
I love the triple oak
Glad I am not alone
@MajorXero nope. Itching for alabama to get it in the stores. It's now listed on the app but at $75
That is higher than here which is unusual
Lakeland has a Russel’s store pick. In case you didn’t know. 😉
Have you tried it yet!
@@MajorXero No. just saw they posted it on FB. 😉
Same!
Does anyone make a Jalapeño vodka? Been looking for one for Bloody Mary’s.
What about a jalapeño bourbon?
Is that a 14 yr lucky seven? Is that cask strength
Is that a must get?
@ I think is only 100 proof. For that price I’d say yes
@jasellsrealtygroup_boston Thanks for the heads up
Need a better microphone mount Major..
That is my next purchase
I thought it was fine but I'm not a sound expert 😅
I can always do better
Sound was fine.
1st store Whiskey Business: I wish we got WR DO barrel picks in my area! I haven't seen the WT 70th, they got hoovered up by the flippers. Supposedly more is coming to my area. One of the grocery chains in my area is working on getting Green River barrel picks, fingers crossed! If we got the Benchmark product line in my area, I doubt I would buy or drink anything else from Buffalo Trace! New Riff bourbon and rye barrel picks have been shaking up our area whiskey groups! Look at all those overpriced and overhyped tater bottles behind the counter! In their defense though, they seem to do plenty of outside the box barrel picks.
2nd store Covington Liquor: I saw Belle Meade bourbon?
3rd store Discount Liquor & Wine: Oooo, more Belle Meade! ECBP B524 is a great batch! I had to get a backup! Those Uncle Nearest Single Barrels are the truth! They're expensive and hard to find in my area, but I'll be damned if that hasn't been some of the tastiest whiskey I've ever had! And that's a bold statement!
The home bar is looking great!
4th store Spirits of Atoka: OF 100 proof, the sleeper bottle! Give me those Early Times Bonded off that whiskey table! Another WR DO barrel pick? Man y'all are spoiled down there!
5th store South End Liquor: Another WR DO barrel pick? Does anybody drink anything down there? It's all over the place! OF 1910 and 100 proof, can't go wrong! Ooo, Cooper's Craft 100 proof! Another sleeper bottle! Early Times Bonded! That was an interesting looking Maker's Mark barrel pick bottle! Looked like the Heart Release. I don't usually buy wheated bourbon though.
I'm sorry you weren't feeling well, no bueno! Just get back to the videos at your own pace. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much! Fantastic feedback
KC 12 and 18 plus 3 OGD 16's 🫣😖 👍😎😋
I agree!!!