Blue Run Flight Series: Marrakech Market. Breaking the Seal EP

[@m_cubed]

Seeing Sean’s hoodie strings being so uneven is giving me heart palpitations

[@michaelsandoval714]

I just bought my first bottle of Blue Run. I was able to find it for $79.99 in Vegas. It's so good. I didn't realize it's generally $100+.

[@debrac3032]

The regular Blue Run is 80-90. The special releases are more expensive.

[@michaelsandoval714]

@@debrac3032 - yeah, I got the Kentucky Straight High Rye Bourbon. I'll definitely try some of their special releases though. That high Rye was very good.

[@Rob_Werzner]

Dan: where's Louisiana? Also Dan: Ah yes, it's a market in North Africa, Morocco to be exact. 🧐

[@tommyplandscape8624]

You guys should do a infinity bottle of your blue run and give it out to one of your patrons for the holidays sweeet

[@EffKayFower]

Omg Sean thank you so much for explaining how percent change works. I feel like a lot of people don’t quite get it. Easily my favorite part of this video!

[@francisrizzo1529]

Are there that many people that don't understand how that works? I kept wondering "is that what women mean when they say "mansplaining" something obvious?

[@jimmiegill3981]

I have never seen as many different blue runs as you have

[@chrisfinch6484]

Keep doing exactly what you’re doing. Talk about price and value per dollar. I’m with Sean, I think everything should be a little bit cheaper too and comparing bottles to other bottles at or below that price range is great for those that can’t get it but might be on the fence if they see it in a store. These reviews are gold…. Also, if you haven’t had heaven hill 10 year, get it. Reminds me a little bit of Remus repeal V

[@chrisfinch6484]

I had a “derp” moment, heavens door 10 year lol 😂❤

[@kyleslusher4642]

I absolutely love Blue Run. The only reason I even heard of them is because of this channel. I loved their High Rye batch 1 and 2 and Reflection 1. I do agree the price is high but for them to be brining out hitters that are enjoyable, I’ll pay the price. I’m gonna be like Dan I’ll be waiting online just clicking refresh to get these bottles. Cheers gents.

[@Goo762]

Knob single barrels better for half price WTRB too

[@WhiskeyFancies]

Great review. The more I see Sean say he would like the whiskey to be cheaper, the more I realize I am Sean... Sigh. Oh well. Cheers!

[@sixfootseven]

Subtle flex with the vero in the thumbnail

[@talljohn5350]

Got high rye for $80. It’s great

[@kevins3454]

I agree totally. first bottle in sometime to drink till finished

[@TommyD28]

Nice Shirt!

[@jessvaughan1247]

Have you guys ever done a Blue Run tier list tasting? 🧐

[@BourbonJunkies]

Can't say that we have

[@josephwatts2904]

This! I was gonna say a blind flight fight!

[@jhirmane]

Anyone know what four gate that is back there?

[@jimholm566]

Love the math lesson!

[@livingtheadventurouslife]

Seelbach's had it go on sale today and it was gone within one minute!!😯😯😯

[@BourbonJunkies]

I ended up getting the apple orchard today during the release I'm so excited!

[@Flynnster70]

I'm surprised you didn't discuss the bottle as part of the pricing as they go above the average bottle presentation. I understand it doesn't equal that $100 plus cost but there's some added cost.

[@jeffscalfano3100]

Is that a Vero Axon?

[@BourbonJunkies]

Yes it is

[@robertwatson2619]

Are there any reviews planned/coming up for Bardstown Disco 8 & 9?

[@BourbonJunkies]

Haven't seen 9 yet but if we do definitely

[@davonater]

What knife is that in the thumb nail? Looks wicked!

[@BourbonJunkies]

Vero Axon with red end cut carbon fiber scales

[@morebeer7673]

We get Blue Run down here but it's just so expensive, I always skip it.

[@TommyD28]

That is the XXL right?

[@BourbonJunkies]

That's the XL good sir.

[@fatam18]

Where do u purchase whisky online for msrp? Every time i look at whisky to buy online the price is crazy high

[@TEbourbon]

Compare the blue run to a Boone county 7yr- 8 yr single barrel release at like 80-100$. I’ll take the Boone county every time.

[@BourbonJunkies]

Honestly those bottles are INCREDIBLE. That being said I've seen one in a store in the past 3 years lol. GTS is insane at $100 too.

[@FrontStraw907]

That’s the same mash bill that New Riff uses

[@abilashk5362]

#teamsean for a reason! Pour Guesses✔️ Math ✔️ What can't he do?

[@OneWD_CR]

Walk in sunlight?

[@brianegan8260]

The graphic at 2:32 showing the mashbill doesn’t add up to 100.

[@BourbonJunkies]

Yeah it's suppose to be 65/30/5

[@brianegan8260]

@@BourbonJunkies Did the chemist make the graphic?

[@BourbonJunkies]

100% I did

[@brianegan8260]

@@BourbonJunkies it’s good that you found your true calling.

[@edpeter9411]

Just had my first taste of Blue Run. Golden rye to be specific. I am now a fanboy, too. Now, ask me about the close up photos of the cobras, snake charmers, and monkeys I got in the Marrakech Market. Suffice to say there were a few beers involved.

[@brandonwilliams462]

Ummm when they say Boutique-y do they mean bouquet-y? Flowers come in bouquets.

[@TheiPad]

60 corn + 30 rye + 5 barley is 95… what’s the rest of the mash bill lol

[@JaredHardwick]

Dan: "#notsponsored"

[@musicmymusic2323]

PRICE Always Matters . 🥃

[@anthonyarnold9087]

Vero Axon?! Didn't know ya'll were into knives like that?

[@BourbonJunkies]

I love a nice Vero. Sean just got his first one and I just goty first impulse finally!

[@anthonyarnold9087]

@@BourbonJunkies If you havent yet, try the Spyderco Shaman and/or Paramilitary 2. Great video, can't wait to see the drop on the whiskey!

[@pomp84]

My issue with this grade based on price is if you say at 80 its an A, then your falling into ecbp pricing range and i have a hard time believing this is/will ever be even close to ecbp

[@BourbonJunkies]

There are several batches of ECBP I'd put below this for sure

[@VinegarAndSaltedFries]

Aren’t they just going to try and charge 200-300-500$ for the older stuff though since the 5 year they are getting 100$ for?

[@BourbonJunkies]

Doesn't seem that way since the 14 year blue run was 175 but we won't know until we get there honestly.

[@VinegarAndSaltedFries]

@@BourbonJunkies cautiously optimistic

[@the_snicklefritz]

@@BourbonJunkies Their own distilllate will cost FAR more than the cost they were able to sourced old Dickel... Not to mention we will be waiting til 2037 lol

[@BourbonJunkies]

Their old barrels were barton lol.

[@jcmarasigan7214]

Math is hard af. Anyway, it’s not uncommon for so many bottles to be over $100 in todays bourbon market. It sucks but you gotta pay to play. 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@allenbt11]

I don't doubt this is a terrific bottle of whiskey. Not to be that guy, but I am not actually that concerned about the price. ($120 is a lot, but I can always save up.) However a production run of 636 bottles is an issue. I would bet after samples to reviewers, influencers and trade buyers, there were less than 500 to go to actual retail. That means most of us will never see one in the wild. Like tasting notes on a store pick, it's interesting academically, but not really useful for the consumer. I'd really rather see you guys only review bottles with at least a 2,000 bottle run, regardless of the price point. If it has a $250 + MSRP, but really sounds awesome, so be it. If I'm interested, I'll save up for it.

[@francisrizzo1529]

I think you should just judge the taste/quality of what's in the bottle, but tell us the price too. Best case scenario, maybe mention whiskeys that are comparable in quality (if you like xyz, you may like this abc)... Or give two scores, one on quality and one on value?

[@BourbonJunkies]

In reality we did give a quality grade and price grade in this one. A for quality. B for price.

[@red5standingby419]

I don't see how you can separate the two. The whiskey in the bottle could be an A+ but if they're charing $500 for it, it can still be a complete rip off and not worth your time therefore an F. I'm fine with the way the give an overall score that takes into account everything about the product.

[@francisrizzo1529]

@@red5standingby419 It's easy to separate the two. Pick any Old Carter, if your buddy bought a bottle and gave you some, you'd drink it and say "damn that's good Jimmy, breaking out the gourment sh!t on us?" That's the whiskey grade. Now let's say you take a date out to dinner and she orders a double Old Carter neat. You just squeezed a diamond outta your o-ring because you wouldn't even pay that much for a drink for yourself. That's the value grade. You can't make every grade a contingency on how many $30 bottles of 10-year Eagle Rare you can buy instead.

[@francisrizzo1529]

@@BourbonJunkies Right, but what makes the whole price/value thing so difficult is that the store prices are all over the place. How about making a tier (or top 10) video each year for different price points, under $50, $50-$100, $100-$200, $200-and-up? You could even do an MSRP list and a store-markup/secondary price list?

[@the_snicklefritz]

Im sure Blue Run makes some good spirits. I'll never be a consumer after the Bourbon Pursuit podcasts though... Not a brand and/or individuals I want to support in this industry. I want to support brands that actually, ya know... like whiskey rather than viewing it is simply a business investment. Ill never knock someone for supporting their brand, they have PHENOMENAL marketing and packaging, I'm just not supporting those owners, ever.

[@Erik_T_Thompson]

Did Sean's inner mom come out at the end? Was he really telling a grown ass man he can't have a third dram?

[@odetodan2413]

Is Blue Run High Rye or Reflection I worth $90?

[@BourbonJunkies]

Personally I'd rather spend 30 more and have this or find the summer batch of the high rye for the 80-90 price range.

[@irishted13]

Math is hard…but I know where Dan’s head is at (and I shudder at the thought)…those other bottles are 1/3 less than this review

[@debrac3032]

Let’s hope that Dan isn’t helping the kids with their math homework.

[@Robert.Sheard]

But Sean Connery would only drink that if you were paying.

[@derekking2252]

Wtf is bo-tiki? Is he trying to say boutiquey or bouquet?

[@BourbonJunkies]

The first one you said is what he means. Botique-esque

[@billslone242]

60% corn 30% rye 5% mb ??? 5% Junkie juice?

[@BourbonJunkies]

It's 65/30/5 I put it on the screen wrong

[@billslone242]

@@BourbonJunkies I didn't want your job to be to easy lol.

[@alorozco]

I have a few bottles and like them all. They are overpriced, but something that surprised me about Blue Run is that I received two handwritten notes from them letting me know they appreciate my business. That is good marketing.

[@Goo762]

Def overpriced.

[@the_snicklefritz]

"We know how much you overpaid for our non-age stated whiskey and we appreciate that..."

[@Bourbonbelly231]

Blue run…Dan is as giddy as a school girl

[@the_snicklefritz]

MSRP $120? Let me stop you right there, and move on lol Listen. I get the Blue Run hate can be a little overblown, BUT bottles likes this are exactly why they get the hate they get. Do they have good whiskey? Absolutely! But $120 for contract distilled juice is objectively wild. People would be shredding brands with less marketing cash for doing the same thing Blue Run is... and rightfully so. $120 hahaha

[@Emc92]

Looks like Devon McKinney brought the bots from Nike to Blue Run. The releases literally sold out within 30 seconds. Extremely disappointing.

[@BourbonJunkies]

I ended up getting two of them! I missed the Seattle one sadly. Bots ruin everyone's shit now. They almost ruined the single barrel select from Buffalo Trace too.

[@Josh-hp3eb]

shill ; )

[@LeatherDaddy97]

5 yr for 120? Hard Pass. Thats almost as ridiculous as little book 6. Also interesting that you guys say buffalo trace cant be beat for flavor to price cause it has lost every blind ive put it in for lack of flavor. It lost to mellow corn lol. Edit-this comment was not meant against the bjs, just a personal opinion on the matter

[@BourbonJunkies]

I knew you'd be here saying something along these lines 🤣😂. It's like you don't listen to anything we said 🤣

[@LeatherDaddy97]

@@BourbonJunkies i listened i just said it anyway. I guess the way i look at it is that just because they arent legacy doesnt mean they gey a free pass. Theres still awesome new distilleries putting out great whiskey in the 5 yr mark for like 40 bucks. Im somewhere between the value and new experience hunters. Of course this is all just my opinion, and ill always defend your right to have your own, we just historically dont agree on certain things, like buffalo trace products.

[@LeatherDaddy97]

@@BourbonJunkies this stuff is gonna sell it doesnt matter what i say lets be real. Im just annoyed by the pricing coming from just about everybody at this point. Cant wait for the stuff from your project though, i really wanna see how that is.

[@BourbonJunkies]

Nobody is arguing they get a free pass because nobody is arguing that it is in fact a good value lol. If someone asked me who a value hunter was you'd be one of the first names that came to my mind. I'm the biggest fan boy of Blue Run that I know and I don't argue buying them from a value standpoint. Premium brands do exist and I do believe it's clear that Blue Run plays/lives in that market (I don't think you can be in the premium brand market and be in the value market personally) but that part doesn't bother me because I do genuinely enjoy their releases and they continue to get better from one to the next. If they stop progressing, getting better I will stop buying them in all honestly but I have extremely high hopes for Blue Run in 3-4 years and they won't get there if nobody supports them now. This is easily my favorite release they've put out that wasn't old/sourced which means we are still headed in the right direction (for me personally). Cheers buddy! I have to give you a hard time because if I don't what are we even doing here ;P

[@LeatherDaddy97]

@@BourbonJunkies im basically saying dont take this as me getting mad at you guys in any way. What is worth it to someone is completely up to the individual and what someone wants and likes is completely up to the individual, which is why i always make these comments. I personally dont get it, but hey, im not their market. Cheers boys