I Went Bourbon Hunting in a Tourist Trap | Hilton Head, SC

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  • Опубликовано: 24 июл 2024
  • In this video, we embark on an exciting bourbon hunting adventure on the picturesque island of Hilton Head, South Carolina. Known for its stunning landscapes and vibrant local culture, Hilton Head also has a reputation for significant markups on its bourbon bottles. Join us as we explore various liquor stores, hunting for rare and unique bottles, and evaluating whether they are worth the higher price tags. We’ll share tips on how to navigate these markups and highlight some of the best spots to find quality bourbon on the island. Whether you're a seasoned bourbon enthusiast or just getting started, this video will provide valuable insights and plenty of local flavor. Will we strike gold, or will the high prices leave us empty-handed? Tune in to find out!
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    00:00 Island Spirits - Hilton Head, SC
    4:56 Patel's Liquor - Hilton Head, SC
    8:17 Hilton Head Wine & Spirits - Hilton Head, SC
    13:18 Rollers - Hilton Head, SC
    18:20 Park Plaza Spirits - Hilton Head, SC
    18:47 Island Liquors - Hilton Head, SC
    20:46 Rollers - Hilton Head, SC
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Комментарии • 305

  • @jacksonprust9919
    @jacksonprust9919 19 дней назад +141

    Hey this Jackson from Hilton head wine and spirits shop wanted to personally thank you for stopping by our store I’ve been really big into bourbon for some time now and I’ve had plenty of help exploring more depths into the bourbons we as a store really appreciate the exposure for all who want to come and visit the island and stop by our store much appreciated 🙏🏻🙌🏻🥃

    • @ToddMichaelPost
      @ToddMichaelPost 13 дней назад +1

      I got some Wild Turkey Rare Breed Rye the last time I was on the island from y’all. Looking forward to coming by the next time I’m on the Island!

    • @jacksonprust9919
      @jacksonprust9919 12 дней назад

      @@ToddMichaelPost oh nice thank you for stopping by we unfortunately don’t have rare breed rye anymore but still have tons of options

  • @thomasmoore622
    @thomasmoore622 19 дней назад +17

    That was the most insightful review of “the night the lights went out in Georgia” I have ever heard!

    • @GOTAisMe
      @GOTAisMe 17 дней назад +1

      I feel old. To me that song was Vicki Lawrence. Reba was just some remake along with a ton of others. I had no idea they still play other versions besides the Lawrence one.

    • @austinjacobs6695
      @austinjacobs6695 17 дней назад +1

      @@GOTAisMe Reba's cover is very good, but you're right, that song is Vicki Lawrence's.

    • @kenmathews4522
      @kenmathews4522 14 дней назад

      I was thinking the same thing ​@@GOTAisMe

  • @ianlange8108
    @ianlange8108 17 дней назад +9

    Enjoying my $23 single barrel benchmark while watching this video!

  • @miguelolive1655
    @miguelolive1655 18 дней назад +5

    I know you gave the gentleman a Pappy out of the goodness of your heart. And you are correct that we all need ed tondo something positive in this world. People will ridicule him for picking up Penelope over Pappy but what you did is a class act. Because of that gesture you will hit millions subscribers in no time. God bless you and Jill and the whole team BREWZLE!!! It’s too bad I am in Canada but I always enjoy watching your content.

  • @illinoiswildz5049
    @illinoiswildz5049 19 дней назад +4

    Man it warms my heart to see you on the island. I lived there for 10 years, and I visit annually. Its awesome to recognize where you are shopping.

  • @teamflyers415
    @teamflyers415 17 дней назад +2

    Vicki Lawrence (of Carol Burnett Show and Mama's Family fame) sang Night the Lights Went Out first in early 1970s

  • @Qlew22
    @Qlew22 19 дней назад +33

    That first guy had such a bubbly personality 😂😂😂

  • @StevenScone
    @StevenScone 19 дней назад +26

    Lol benchmark SiB 55 crazy. I get mark ups on allocated stuff, you see that all the time. I once saw a traveler about a month ago marked up to 120. I laughed and immediately walked out.

    • @michaeljordan1902
      @michaeljordan1902 14 дней назад

      My FIL got a benchmark single for like 30 bucks a few weeks ago lmao

  • @thomasanderson2870
    @thomasanderson2870 19 дней назад +5

    Watching this while eating lunch, been hunting for bourbon all morning and loading up on OGD 114 .👍🥃😉

  • @24escalade
    @24escalade 19 дней назад +75

    Speaking of starters, I wasnt really an alcohol drinker, let alone a bourbon one, but I won my state lottery and was able to buy a Pappy 10 year old at state price of $54. thats how I got my introduction to Bourbon.

    • @Bklaaser
      @Bklaaser 19 дней назад +17

      It’s all downhill from here🤣

    • @jeremywarren5748
      @jeremywarren5748 19 дней назад +7

      Allow me to be the first to say there isn’t a 10 year Pappy

    • @angeldamian5010
      @angeldamian5010 19 дней назад

      @@jeremywarren5748wut

    • @jafontaine
      @jafontaine 19 дней назад +10

      @@jeremywarren5748 Old Rip Van Winkle 10 year must not be a real thing.

    • @Billybob_69420
      @Billybob_69420 19 дней назад

      @@jeremywarren5748 yes there is google my friend

  • @Coltsfan242424
    @Coltsfan242424 19 дней назад +10

    They did change the label on Maker's 46! I did a tour there for a bachelor party back in March, and they told us that they changed the label at the request of bartenders who kept accidentally grabbing 46 instead of regular Maker's because the labels looked so similar. So they said they went with the red one to make it easier to pick out in a busy bar

    • @austinjacobs6695
      @austinjacobs6695 17 дней назад +1

      46 used to be in a much better bottle! Never mind the label.

  • @mitchelcooper8941
    @mitchelcooper8941 19 дней назад +3

    "All the bars and restaurants get the good stuff" Welcome to SC!

  • @VenomGA
    @VenomGA 19 дней назад +2

    another awesome video by TJ. His easy going demeanor make his videos such a joy to watch. Not to mention, all the background information I learn on new bourbons to try.

  • @badgerbill336
    @badgerbill336 19 дней назад +12

    Driftless Glen is Wisconsin

  • @alexrichter5176
    @alexrichter5176 11 дней назад +1

    Brewzle’s analysis of the song alone made the video worth it

  • @blitzblink685
    @blitzblink685 19 дней назад +3

    grew up in South Carolina! The SC coast is so beautiful and underrated

  • @sagmeister2234
    @sagmeister2234 19 дней назад +14

    $55 Benchmark is wild. Lol.

    • @michaeld6207
      @michaeld6207 19 дней назад +2

      It’s to me, so much worse than marking up allocated bottles. You can literally go anywhere and get those for half that lol

    • @user-ee1bp6xy7k
      @user-ee1bp6xy7k 16 дней назад +2

      Yea I get it at home for $18-$22

  • @Misterh0430
    @Misterh0430 19 дней назад +20

    Southern Spirits just outside of Charlotte on the SC side does the 5 second game in an allocation closet. The liquor store, not the distillery in Statesville, NC.

    • @Brewzle
      @Brewzle  19 дней назад +7

      Since this was filmed, we've had conversations about doing this with them.

  • @35057
    @35057 19 дней назад

    I love these videos. You’re such a genuine person. Hunt is interesting anyway, you add a bunch more to it like this. 🥃🥃😎

  • @2006matthewwrx
    @2006matthewwrx 19 дней назад +2

    Brewzle has REALLY stepped up my bourbon game!

  • @kyleburns1615
    @kyleburns1615 19 дней назад +2

    The Reba story at the end was hilarious. I thought you were going to go into a story about Bourbon and then it was just about Reba's song lyrics lol

  • @russwilson2182
    @russwilson2182 19 дней назад +3

    Your rant on Reba is hilarious!

  • @stvnhll2
    @stvnhll2 19 дней назад

    Loved this bourbon hunt. My favorite part was when you talked about the Reba song, you had me rolling🤣🤣🤣.

  • @iceepenguigo
    @iceepenguigo 19 дней назад +2

    Lucked out at Total Wine this week with a Stagg 23C @ MSRP! The bourbon gods are shining down.

  • @deanwheeler6102
    @deanwheeler6102 19 дней назад +3

    Just in time for my lunch break shoutout to brewzle!!!

  • @evo9boostjdm
    @evo9boostjdm 19 дней назад +2

    Sipping on a Heaven Hill as I watch the video, morning for some but graveyard for me 😂

  • @Isolden11
    @Isolden11 18 дней назад

    Love your videos, especially the hunts and collaborations that you do with Spillway! I don't even drink bourbon and I love your videos. They always cheer up my day!

  • @dennism1869
    @dennism1869 19 дней назад

    😂🤣😂 the Reba song. I thought the same thing. that is hilarious.

  • @downhome.bourbon
    @downhome.bourbon 19 дней назад

    I'm heading to Hilton Head on July 13. Last year, I picked up a Knob Creek Store Pick and Old Soul Store Pick from Rollers. Both were EXCELLENT

  • @BigTheSlow
    @BigTheSlow 19 дней назад +1

    I laughed at the Ancient Ancient Age next to the Jack 10 in Roller’s #2. Yes, 2 equal bourbons in price and quality.
    Also, I’m with the guide! I actually like Traveller! Yes, it’s not complex, but it’s an easy sipper neat and goes well as a mixer as well.

  • @user-cs1bw2uj6k
    @user-cs1bw2uj6k 19 дней назад

    Thank you for the great content, appreciate all the hardwork you and your family put into these videos. God bless.

  • @Farwalker2u
    @Farwalker2u 19 дней назад +1

    Where I live and shop in north Georgia, Benchmark Bonded and Single Barrel can be found everywhere for $19.99.

  • @Skwurm2297
    @Skwurm2297 19 дней назад

    Watching TJ bourbon hunt is my favorite thing to watch. Keep it up buddy

  • @BigfootBourbonNerd
    @BigfootBourbonNerd 19 дней назад +2

    It’s crazy because I can get the whole benchmark line around me for around $20 each. They have the jd barrel proofs everywhere for msrp. Blows my mind when I see some things on these videos lol

  • @BrandyStephens-hl4ez
    @BrandyStephens-hl4ez 19 дней назад +2

    I'm paying around 22 to 29 on the benchmark single barrel, floor proof,etc. I'm going to my first lottery this coming Monday and Tuesday I'm super excited!!! I can't wait for the experience.

    • @tourynfox5643
      @tourynfox5643 6 дней назад

      The highest Benchmark I've ever bought is Full Proof for 25. Single Barrel is at a steady 18 Cheapest being Top Floor at 16

  • @ZeLuluBear
    @ZeLuluBear 19 дней назад

    Loved the final thought about the song 😂😂😂

  • @tigersmoak
    @tigersmoak 16 дней назад

    Glad to see you picked up that Vesey's. I had a store pick of it from Coosaw Wine & Spirits in N. Charleston, and it was very good. Maybe you can do some hunting in Upstate SC in the future.

  • @Gyduker
    @Gyduker 19 дней назад

    Your a good and generous man brewzle
    Thanks for all

  • @rudyzooti7159
    @rudyzooti7159 16 дней назад +1

    Thanks for the HHI tour, my mom lives in Sea Pines and I usually grab a liter of the blue label Early Times for my visit

  • @Nephilim7979
    @Nephilim7979 19 дней назад

    Love the Peg Leg Porker! Good pick up I say!

  • @flasher2001z
    @flasher2001z 19 дней назад

    I found Southern Double Rye to be AMAZING! Finished in their bourbon barrels.

  • @gmarine1020
    @gmarine1020 19 дней назад +1

    Regular woodford definitely makes great old fashions

  • @lukasgrahammc6455
    @lukasgrahammc6455 19 дней назад

    Savage and Cooke is great, they only finish a portion of their batches and then blend it back in. That American Whisky and their rye is great!

  • @tracymessineo4738
    @tracymessineo4738 19 дней назад

    If you are planning a trip to Oklahoma. You need to visit Old West Liquors in Ponca City. The lady that runs it very knowledgeable and friendly. Great selection.

  • @thomasanderson2870
    @thomasanderson2870 19 дней назад

    Love the hunting videos from out of state 👍💯

  • @offcamber
    @offcamber 19 дней назад

    Thanks Brewzel.
    Fun island hunt.
    HH Wine and Spirits is my local store.
    Friendly and allows a few samples.

  • @chipbetcher8270
    @chipbetcher8270 16 дней назад

    The Live bottle you passed on was probably a gem. As I was told by a store owner who had a barrel himself and sold a bottle of it to me, its the Stagg mash bill given to the Firefly facility and finished again for a period of time. The Firefly facility has an amphitheater where they hold live music events and a special bottle of the Live is sold for each event. The one I have is a vanilla bomb.

  • @jamiebrandon8475
    @jamiebrandon8475 19 дней назад

    New to Bourbon and whiskey. I love Travellers so much. I haven’t acquired a taste for high proof yet.

  • @OakvilleKGB
    @OakvilleKGB 16 дней назад

    That is an EXPENSIVE Benchmark!

  • @user-so6yj9vk1g
    @user-so6yj9vk1g 19 дней назад

    Love the videos

  • @carsonkress1632
    @carsonkress1632 19 дней назад

    Love your videos, fun to watch, great information. YOU SHOULD TRY BELFOUR PECAN FINISH

  • @AndresPerez-ok6pi
    @AndresPerez-ok6pi 19 дней назад

    I live in Vallejo where Savage & Cooke is made and it is indeed their own distillate and they are now also farming their own grains locally also. Great pick up for the price but the wine cask finishes definitely not for everybody. Had some custom blends from them that are absolutely delicious. 16:04

  • @Joat_99
    @Joat_99 13 дней назад

    Next time you come to the Low Country, You’ve GOT to go on a Vodka or Tequila run. Just the thought of the conversations you’d have with the salesmen would be peak

  • @anthonysmith8905
    @anthonysmith8905 17 дней назад

    The savage and cook is awesome! It's a little sweet but I love it!

  • @jamesskinner762
    @jamesskinner762 19 дней назад

    great hunt brwz

  • @dmillersmfd
    @dmillersmfd 19 дней назад

    That Middle West Sherry Finish is AMAZINGLY Good.

  • @treystallings97
    @treystallings97 19 дней назад

    Love you're videos

  • @thomasbarnhard8855
    @thomasbarnhard8855 18 дней назад

    Just getting into whiskey not made by Jack or Jim. Went on my first “bourbon hunt” last week. Goal was simply to find a Buffalo Trace ($23)Store has a monthly lottery; $50 1 ticket, $100 3 tickets. So based your top 10 B-team video, found Jill’s #2 Old Forester 1920 ($64). Added Benchmark Full Proof ($26). Of the items winners could choose, I was eyeing the EHTaylor Barrel for $110. Three other items I didn’t know anything about. Then I saw your video on the state lottery drop Will won 3rd in. Turns out I got drawn 1st and scored Old Forester 2023 Birthday Bourbon $140. Thanks for all the information in your videos. Loving the channel.

  • @spitefulbumm
    @spitefulbumm 19 дней назад

    Love the Reba reference. I remember that video.

  • @samuelstephens9921
    @samuelstephens9921 19 дней назад +3

    If you see TN distillate on a bottle its more than likely from TDG. Dickel really doesn't source out that much. TDG makes a ton of of whiskey. They just dont disclose it to the public.

  • @DirtyHairy01
    @DirtyHairy01 18 дней назад

    Great video!

  • @sightlinestrategies
    @sightlinestrategies 19 дней назад

    The Viserys is a great pick! Musky and my favorite store, Creekville Spirits in Summerville has a store pick thats worth the try.

  • @user-go4we7bq4t
    @user-go4we7bq4t 17 дней назад

    TJ..I was just in Memphis and visited Old Dominick. I got a bottle of their single barrel and it is fantastic. John at the sample bar is a really nice guy. We were talking and I ask him if Brewzle had been there. He said yes and that you was a great fun guy. Sorry I missed you, hopefully see you in my hometown of Louisville.

  • @justinv548
    @justinv548 11 дней назад

    Thanks for the woodford insight. Havent tried the double oaked for the same thoughts on the reserve

  • @jkhristov
    @jkhristov 19 дней назад +1

    That Anita's Choice is a good bottle, esp for the price.

  • @Gov.audits
    @Gov.audits 19 дней назад

    Woodford store picks are indeed suited to mix, but the normal blends are great sippers

  • @Palmetto_Traveler
    @Palmetto_Traveler 19 дней назад

    Yup, The same thing here in the Charleston SC region. The Bars & Restaurants get the allocated stuff. In Summerville one can find Johnny Drum, Willett 4 (reasonably priced) , Old Granddad 114. On occasion, you'll see Buffalo Trace @ 35-50% above MSRP. Maybe you might want to try Wild Turkey Rare Breed Bourbon & Rye. I like the RB Rye better, but both are very good. Our selection the in lowcountry is nothing like your hunts in GA. My everydays are 4 Roses Single Barrel, Johnny Drum Old Granddad 114. Happy whiskey hunting. I like your videos. Cheers !

  • @Reamer
    @Reamer 19 дней назад +1

    I passed on that exact Paul Sutton when I was in HH a couple months ago because I had never heard of it. Now I wish I hadn't 😢

  • @dadkicks
    @dadkicks 13 дней назад

    I really liked this video and your host.

  • @bobbartnick
    @bobbartnick 17 дней назад

    We had spent the 4th in Hilton Head the previous two years (went to Hawaii this year, though) and the first stop is where I have always went due to the proximity to our condo.

  • @ipman_3741
    @ipman_3741 18 дней назад

    I’ve been wanting you to try bluffton’s for so long I have two bottles on the shelf love it !

  • @f0t0b0y
    @f0t0b0y 19 дней назад

    This is insane! I’m vacationing here right now.

  • @justinbarr7907
    @justinbarr7907 15 дней назад

    I’ve had the Southern Star Double Rye and it’s amazing! I live like 30 minutes from their distillery

  • @-2a-2a
    @-2a-2a 19 дней назад

    Yeah, that was a crazy markup on the Benchmarks.

  • @hookha2006
    @hookha2006 19 дней назад +1

    Super good episode 👏 and plus my first time seeing glass on glass 😮

  • @user-so6yj9vk1g
    @user-so6yj9vk1g 19 дней назад +2

    Driftless Glen is good. Look for the rye store picks that have the sticker aged 5+ years old

  • @user-vb8mv8sn1y
    @user-vb8mv8sn1y 19 дней назад

    Great videos

  • @CoreyFehr
    @CoreyFehr 19 дней назад

    Hey TJ, if anyone ever offers you a pour of Highland Park Cask Strength, give it a try. I found Heavy Bourbon influences on the front of the palate and the quintessential Highland park notes show up near the end. It is mildly peated though so take this advice with a grain of salt if you hate the peat. My friends and I blinded the Cask, 12, 15, and 18 and I fell in love with how unique their cask strength offering was.

  • @jaredsimpson4701
    @jaredsimpson4701 19 дней назад

    savage and cooke is solid stuff, local-ish to my area. should grab a bottle when you next see!

  • @jonathancooper9795
    @jonathancooper9795 19 дней назад

    Going to Hilton Head next month!!

  • @lukem923
    @lukem923 18 дней назад

    Old fitz and michters 10 rye are crazy for starter bourbons 🤣 boys ballin

  • @cibearse4
    @cibearse4 19 дней назад

    Just left Hilton Head this morning and was in Island Liquors on Monday. When I walked in I saw they had a bottle of Basil Hayden 10yr behind counter on top shelf for $140. Immediately knew prices were jacked up…

  • @ryanknebl1622
    @ryanknebl1622 19 дней назад

    A couple of months ago I took a tour of the Hilton Head Distillery, and the distillery themselves didn't have any of their bourbon, none to sell or even taste. I was lucky enough to find it in a couple of stores on the island

  • @DavidWilliams-gq2jb
    @DavidWilliams-gq2jb 17 дней назад

    Love that you not only left the store that had the $54 benchmarks, but you also skipped the next store they owned 💪. Last week at a liquor store outside Gatlinburg TN I saw a Weller Special Reserve priced at $119.00. I left without cussing anyone.

    • @Bushy556
      @Bushy556 17 дней назад +1

      Only bourbon I stock up on around there is early times BiB. Everything else is stupid ridiculous.

  • @pepegon-zals7606
    @pepegon-zals7606 11 дней назад

    Lmao reminds me of a store in my town that keeps Benchmark’s locked behind glass cause it’s “from the makers of Buffalo Trace!” 😂

  • @ljones606
    @ljones606 18 дней назад

    Used to have a house there, I ALWAYS found good stuff down there.. the best store is the Hilton head wine and spirits but you have to have the “local card”

  • @TheWildcatk23
    @TheWildcatk23 17 дней назад

    Kid nailed it on the travelers. It’s just a better Buffalo Trace .

  • @ginger_king_1234
    @ginger_king_1234 19 дней назад

    i will say im entry level bourbon drinker too. and i a michters guy . because of brewzle i have the sour mash and their rye michters fire 🔥

  • @vonrodri314
    @vonrodri314 19 дней назад

    Passed right over the EC Toasted Barrel over at Hilton Head Wine & Spirits!

    • @SteelheadTed
      @SteelheadTed 19 дней назад

      It’s fine but not worth it in that price range.

  • @scottchildress8981
    @scottchildress8981 19 дней назад

    The Burnt Church Anita's Choice is pretty good!

  • @RodneyHenderson357
    @RodneyHenderson357 15 дней назад

    Should have called the Authority’s that store selling Benchmark SB for $54. Outrageous!!! That's a $19.99 bottle in Atl.

  • @acme2402
    @acme2402 17 дней назад

    Just moved out of the Hilton Head area and now in Monterey Cali. Miss the Charleston area for sure, well outside of the 1 month of oppressive heat during the summer haha😂

  • @TodiOmaha-s7k
    @TodiOmaha-s7k 18 дней назад

    VERY GOOD

  • @Jared40
    @Jared40 18 дней назад

    The store Rollers was and looked like a tourist trap but damn the hottie at the counter at 15:33 😍😂

  • @Eric_Schon
    @Eric_Schon 18 дней назад

    Reba did a great cover of that song. Vicki Lawrence Made it popular in the 1973. Vicki Lawrence if her name doesn't ring a bell, she played Thelma Harper aka Mama on Mama's Family in the 80s.

  • @crp9985
    @crp9985 3 дня назад

    FYI Bluffton is the town immediately off of Hilton Head, you could have taken the tour of where the Bluffton Bourbon is made.

  • @richauld8789
    @richauld8789 7 дней назад

    Drove by you when you were there and wish I had stopped to say hi

  • @avidworkslol
    @avidworkslol 19 дней назад

    I love whiskey but never really went hunting for it. Been watching your videos and felt inspired to go poke around at different stores this afternoon. Ended up finding a Larceny B523 for $60 which seems to be below market price around here, and holy moly is it delicious.

  • @angelebbyrne
    @angelebbyrne 19 дней назад

    savage and cook is orin swift/dave phinney's bourbon line.. used to be lip service, burning chair, and second glance

  • @jimhorst5078
    @jimhorst5078 19 дней назад

    That bottle of Live is distilled by Firefly distillery in Charleston, SC they were purchased by Zaerac