Bourbon Hunting in Houston, TX is BIGGER Than You Think

[@Brewzle]

Refer a liquor store to Bottle POS and receive a $1,000 bonus after they become a customer. Full details: bottlepos.com/brewzle

[@johnlynch2574]

You should have gotten that Sagamore Rum Cask. Fantastic!!!

[@callumjones9427]

Is the program only in the U.S??

[@davidlarsen2184]

My favorite scotch is Highland Park 18, it's the one that changed drinking from a drinking to get drunk with friends to enjoying the drink.

[@devintate4795]

i live an hour south of Houston. we have a store down here with so many allocated bottles. WAY WAY OVER PRICED!!!!! its honestly laughable at the prices they have and how many bottles they have just collecting dust on the shelf. several have been there for years and they wont drop the price

[@randymarsh3582]

Last drop liquor deer park tx

[@Louisvillebourbonkid]

The gentleman at the first store was so humble and I loved how he really knew that the customers were gonna be his best guide to picking barrels.

[@abutchee4]

That’s my local store he is awesome!

[@colinhannah3515]

@@abutchee4 Lucky! love to see it.

[@aflatironwade27]

Hard working American small business owners need love, that first store owner seems like a real nice dude. Cheers

[@pops6724]

👍👍 seemed like an awesome guy

[@djvie24]

I’d go there over the second store, that’s for sure,

[@iamcaden]

I used to sell to Mr B at Space City Liquor and hes such a genuinely good, honest, kind hearted person. thanks so much for giving him this huge shout out.

[@jonathanscoggins5868]

I went to golf tournament yesterday, gave a bottle of Eagle Rare to my friend for a present. He ended up winning a gift basket with a bottle of Eagle Rare in it and gave it to me. Like you said, you give and you shall receive!!!!

[@Acreyman]

Eagle Rare was 25 bucks before Covid. It was known for it being a great bourbon for the low price.....same with Buffalo Trace. Inexpensive but dang good. Never in my life will I pay more than MSRP for it which is about 35 bucks right now

[@c.w.leonard5740]

We love Pete here in Pearland!!!! Very gracious and always able to answer any questions.

[@Whiskeycation]

Hey, I know that guy 😅

[@dayopatel]

Thank u man..pete. lol😅

[@Hondakid420]

Always a good day when theres a new Brewzle video to watch while at the office!

[@ryandownard1137]

AMEN

[@BourbonHunter93]

I agree as I'm hugging on a Weller 12-year I just recently hunted for😅​@@ryandownard1137

[@JH-ks9oi]

What ya talkin bout everything is just down the road in Texas… 5 minutes, 30 minutes or 2 hours is just down the road

[@lukepyburn]

People have zero concept of how big Texas is. I know multiple people who’ve commuted from Houston to College Station daily. 2+ hours each way isn’t even considered a day trip. Lol, the distance between my house in Houston and El Paso is greater than the distance between El Paso and Los Angeles.

[@dbstelly]

I’m in Kingwood (NE H). Everything is a hour no matter where you are going. There is always wrecks and trucks losing their load everyday.😂

[@gosman949]

@@dbstelly yes too many people are moving to Texas! Roads are crowded and stores are crowded!

[@Hambone7217]

Blantons Gold for 149 is insane. Definitely mispriced that one, but huge score for you!

[@EseRisk]

109.98 is way better though.

[@Unburdened792]

It’s not a misprice, thats MSRP. Dude doing it right. We’ve gotta get out of secondary pricing. If you’re paying $500 for gold you’re contributing to the problem.

[@Hambone7217]

@@Unburdened792 This is the same store which was charging 120 for regular Blantons...

[@EthanLueck-w8s]

I'm local. He usually keeps prices low like that. Super cool staff all around. Right next to Rosewater, a super good craft bar with a giant bourbon selection, too.

[@Unburdened792]

@@Hambone7217 can’t all be winners.

[@KENSELFMADE]

Hey TJ. I respect and like how you actually engage with your fans that recognize you and don’t act all big time. We appreciate what you do and the reviews you give us on bottles. Thanks for realness.

[@Big_Bit_Bourbon]

Good stores to build relationships with. That store where the guy doesn’t know much about bourbon is perfect for someone to build a relationship with and both can benefit from it. Good video. #BottleKill

[@AndrewBrown1234]

100% true on the value of traffic having more value than the $300ish you spent, We are going down for a bachelor party next summer and you best believe we are going to pay most of, if not all of these stores a visit just because!

[@hokuotaku9027]

You are awesome, a person of action, not just words. Enjoy the hunt!

[@robertschladenhauffen7258]

I just started collecting bourbons about a year ago, try my hardest to not just go to specs and total wine and take the easy route. I grew up 5 minutes from the first store yall went to. Completely forgot they were there and now will definitely add it to my rotation. What yall said at the beginning of yalls second segment is exactly why I was super excited to see the title of this video. Keep being awesome

[@MrCodeman2021]

I wasn't expecting TJ to quote Too Short today 😂

[@MikeMurphy-on8ki]

Hey TJ, I watch you faithfully, and I can not tell you how many bottles I have bought solely based on your recommendation. And, everyone has been a grand slam!!! Great videos and thank you from the Philly area.

[@Brewzle]

I appreciate that!

[@davidthomas5002]

That Rebecca Creek double oaked would have been the move!

[@petecontreras2042]

They don’t have those anymore here in San Antonio

[@artflores9238]

I live for the moments when you Brewzle runs into men and women,who are knew to Bourbon. I consider us newbies, but you are so chill about it. Maybe you can have a stream of you or Jill just giving a rundown of Three picks for those new to the game, to look out for at the store. It’s a lot when you walk in there and you feel lost. I watch your videos for guidance and just great content. Really appreciate you, your family and your friends. God Blessed you brother

[@tailsupheadsdown]

Liquor Zone is one of my favorite stores. Pete is a solid dude, he still texts me when he gets good stuff.

[@floridahdshooter]

I do watch these videos for the experances in the stores. Wife and I just got back from louisville Ky and based on these videos we made a point to pop into Evergreen and had a great time and picked up some great picks. They have a awesome tasting bar and met some good people.

[@samiam9582]

do not feel bad or guilty Brewzle for your new found celebrity status in the Bourbon world. I have tried a lot of bottles id left sitting on the shelf because of you as well as many others. If anybody deserves some clouted bottles its you TJ. Keep the vids coming

[@jacksontd7757]

Got a Jack SB BP Rye a little while back at 136 proof. Absolutely love it! Every bottle of Jack Daniels Bp I've had, whether its the bourbon or rye is awesome! Highly recommend it

[@High.End.Lowlife]

Never thought TJ would hit so close to home. Here’s my sign to join the B-team. Liquor Zone also has location in Dickinson also has great selection and service.

[@hoopdogmonster1]

Your ad sounds like a company that helps liquor stores implement surge pricing and price fixing. Great job bud! We will all pay more!

[@wlt316]

The first store!!!!! You just helped those Patreons build a great relationship

[@lordofthedram]

💯🥃

[@charlesmcelroy5057]

Brewzle fest sounds like the PERFECT bourbon festival. Wish I could make it this year, but I WILL make it as long as you keep having them!!

[@Cooked1]

Brewzle just made my Friday. Was looking for stuff to watch on KZbin today.

[@lordofthedram]

same always 🥃

[@CarlosCampos-wc6yz]

I like the Space City guy, he's alright.

As a bourbon fan, I am a close follower of yours. You are a wonderful person and you share very original posts. I hope I will have the chance to meet you when I come to America soon. Best regards.

[@ayeoooo]

Shout out to Space liquor.. Owner is awesome!

[@richardreid4434]

Big fan of the Widow Jane and to your question… the Baby Jane is their value bourbon Blend and is a banger. I buy it when I can find it. Not as complex as the widow 10 or Lucky 13 but for $49 and super sipper.

[@bensinger6783]

I appreciate the Space City Liquors guy. No one has the magic formula to do right by everyone with allocations but sure seems like he tries which means he takes pride in his store. Ice tea cheers to him!

[@jabdelsayed]

Those silver Rebecca Creek 16s at the last store are incredible. They’re 16 Yr old 21% MGP that RC contracted when they first started. They’re single barrels so the flavor and proof varies a bit, but the higher proof one (120+) are some of the best bourbon out today period.

[@peacefulsurfer]

All the respect for propping up a local business, that flexibility and open mind that the owner had are what will make him successful. Love to see it

[@nobreakjake2955]

Hey man I just wanted to let you know i love your videos. I’ve been watching them for the last month or so. I’ve never even been a whiskey guy but your videos inspired me! I’ve been starting off slow, I’ve only had woodford and buffalo trace, I honestly can’t stand WF but the BT has been an awesome start!

[@Cmoney1106]

Just got into Bourbon about a year ago after finding your channel. Have tried several get bottles based on your recommendations. Keep the content coming!!

[@jamiepatrick2467]

TJ, Nice of you to throw a bone to Space City Liquor. Smart of them to throw a bone your way. WIN WIN!

[@Justflippingchannels]

Great hunt! It’s cool that you grabbed something for your clients and great guests for the hunt. Brewzle reigns on bourbon KZbin throne!

[@sgt.ruffles7971]

Hey man love to see you stop by Specs. You can usually get pretty lucky on allocations as they drop pretty decently every month. Houston and Dallas are definitley some of the better cities to stop by with their stores since it's their HQ cities and get most of their focus for allocation drops. Amazing princes for everything thier too.

[@KiloNumber1]

I don’t even drink liquor but I can’t stop watching these videos 🔥

[@timkeenan919]

Love your channel, you've helped me so much in my bourbon journey.

[@thomasgermano8652]

I’m currently stationed a few hours south of where you filmed this, in Corpus Christi! This video is great to show off the top part of South Texas’s great people and how cool this place is. I’m a native of NJ lol…

[@JayWilliams-ey2zu]

Loving the vids! First store was really cool! Keep bringing the heat!✊🏾

[@nathanmoutz9904]

I literally live 3 minutes from space city liquor. Been there a few times and I really would like to get more bourbons to try. I appreciate this video and when I got back in I will tell them it was because of this video. Cheers!

[@cornpop3108]

Loving the consistency and long videos

[@anthonymaraldo5406]

On the bundle table at the second store you went to they had a bottle of tequila called “Fortaleza”. That is considered to be the best tequila in the world by many many connoisseurs and tequila makers alike.

[@johnhoke6055]

Shhhhh

[@trihardmccree2074]

Not the best just highly sought out after there is better tequila out there

[@tr3cardo]

@@trihardmccree2074which ones would you say are better? Would like to try them.

[@edgarcardenas6823]

@@trihardmccree2074what’s better?

[@Gyduker]

Shoprite brand

[@ZRex92]

Finally he visits Houston! Was waiting for this video forever. Welcome to Houston my guy!

[@Louisvillebourbonkid]

What a great Monday! Getting overtime at work, and my two favorite youtubers both dropped videos today. ❤

[@cqwop5796]

As a New Yorker, the widow Jane decadence is the go to, top shelf bottle - some may say over hyped. Price tag hurts as they are a small distillery.

[@KP-oe8sk]

JEEZUS!!What a SCORE!!!!!!!!! Well DONE!! Nice to see what we are missing here in Ontario Canada!! We used to get a bit of Bourbon about 4 yrs ago but now Nothing!!

[@sprinten8]

I ran across the Hard Truth maple bourbon cream last year when visiting fort Wayne. Fell in love with it for the cool winters of buffalo NY, and thankfully a local store carries it!

[@udhaymanoharan7092]

That Russell's pick is 9 years old and not 5 yrs. It's my favorite bottle. That's my everyday pour.

[@Jeff-75]

Nice. You're definitely honest about how you hunt. Road trips with kids are instrumental on how they remember their childhood.

[@BradHalibert-rp2ek]

It's so funny the differences around countries, we get Blanton's gold up here in Alberta often, for 110-150 CAD

[@christianbutters1381]

Really liking the Baby Jane. Picked a bottle up a few weeks ago and has not disappointed. Definitely has some sweet notes to it.

[@EthanLueck-w8s]

Next time you're in Houston, Reserve Wine and Spirits, Nasa Liquor, and Ryans Liquor all have amazing barrel picks. You need to check them out next time you're in town!

[@Whiskeycation]

Definitely agree on all these! Especially Reserve Wine and Spirits! Vismay knows his stuff, and the barrel picks are excellent! Granted, I'm biased 😆 I've helped him pick 3 or 4 now lol

[@littlejoe4107]

Bud you do it right, you really are my favorite whiskey Chanel. Keep up the great work.

[@robertcaldwell4097]

Just subscribed to the channel. This is the first video I've watched. Loved it

[@joeyinge5]

I really enjoy baby Jane as a low proof, first pour. I find it good to get the palate going and is more complex than something simple like BT.

[@dc2322]

Can’t believe TJ was at space city liquors and I missed you. I shop there all the time nicest people.

[@smallnumbers36]

The Too Short ref. Very nice Brewzle 🙌🏽

[@jonsuttmiller9913]

Hey, I usually enjoy your hunting adventures. I was at my local store here north of Cincinnati and ran across the Magnus Cigar Finish Bourbon, I've heard you talk so much about, on the shelf. First I have even seen it here. I remember being surprised of a couple others that in the past that came in with all the allocations and are now on the shelf. I am starting to believe things are leveling off a little, gives me a little more hope.

[@philpegg]

Great stores for the first 3, glad you found some bottles! For anyone watching in Houston avoid that 4th store longhorn liquor in the heights they have a good selection but astronomical pricing.

[@iceman2796]

great video!!! Seems like excellent selections at the stores in Texas.

[@bunnymud1972]

That Spec's was my goto when I lived in Houston

[@dougpearson3934]

Great to see you coming through Houston…. Space City Liquor is one of my local hunting spots, glad you were able to come away with a couple gems… Congrats!

[@brettsdrumshop]

That Pursuit Double Oaked is 🔥

[@TheReal_DeanD]

That Westland pick might be a good one at Longhorn Liquor. I've had one years ago and it was a nice chocolatey whiskey. Actually there are some really interesting Scotches at Longhorn Liquor. They had a bunch of Glen Scotia's that I have not seen.

[@sko9502]

You are awesome bud!! Love your channel

[@brianmorgan5480]

That old label Rendezvous Rye is something you should absolutely grab if you see it anymore around. That’s when they used to blend 16 year Barton rye and 6 year mgp

[@hpcamper]

If you've never done gin, try Rabbit Hole gin: English gin finished in their bourbon barrels comes out tasting bright, lemon, and silky! Best gin I've ever had.

[@iam_juls]

I do merchandising for a distributor in CT and my favorite part about the job is driving all over the state and while working in all these accounts I can shop for hidden gems 😂 Though I’m looking more for scotch and armagnac mainly. Just getting into bourbon! 🥃

[@tommysaulter9171]

Edit: My below comment was madebefore I saw the ending. Now have you come across any 10, 12, or 15 year old WhistlePig ? It was love at 1st sip. It’s my go-to and all my friends absolutely love it. Prices start at 95.00/bottle (10 yr) and prices go up with its age… I sampled some 15 yr. but can’t tell you how much it costs (4-digit whiskey is just too expensive for my budget)

[@davidg5308]

Yup - I go down to HOU occasionally when my wife goes down there for business, and indeed there is some good hunting in south TX. Don't forget to get the BBQ there also - yum! Don't skip the Balcones!!! Cheers, y'all!

[@Cmoney1106]

If you ever come back to Northwest Arkansas/Southwest Missouri, you have to check out the Macadoodles in Pibeville. They always have great store picks, they let you sample things and best selection in the area. Ironically the Walmart in Jane right down the street is also a good spot.

[@dbstelly]

Welcome to H Town. There is normal stuff but if you get lucky it’s usually really good. Love your page, keep up the travel.

[@JonKline-n9v]

If you go through West Virginia on your way to Maryland, stop by a liquor store and pick up a bottle of swilled dog. Barrel strength or double oaked. Excellent.

[@StillFunkyB]

I don't mind a store pick bundle if I'm getting an MSRP allocated bottle with it. I feel that's a much better way to do things.

[@rhettcovey3078]

Baby Jane is made exclusively by widow Jane, which also happens to be Heaven hill now. Great juice for the price and finally not sourced

[@war0129]

I know that total wine has the lucky 7 holiday toast for about 75,80 bucks. That is by far one of my favorite bourbon following Taylor, Michael's 10, and antique 107

[@bmorto3]

Have to admit, I live in Houston and have heard of Space City Liquor, but haven't been. Definitely adding to the rotation. Thanks Brewzle!!

[@darkwingduck6]

Thanks for the Video's Brewzle!

[@reynoldpan]

Toronto Canada gets Weller Reserve and Antique around 2 times a year. Reserve at $60ish and Antique at $80ish.

[@NWard53]

Herman Marshall is in my hometown of Wylie, TX not too far from Dallas. The distillery is still being set up to visit and tour but there’s an incredible tasting room in our downtown. The whiskey isn’t incredible but it’s not bad. I would say it’s a pretty good mixer!

[@saladsalad9991]

Blanton's Gold retail pricing according to the state owned ABC system in North Carolina is $128 as of 8/1/2024

[@Whiskeycation]

You were right down the street from me! I've patronized all of those spots, and have a few more you should check out next time! Cheers 🍻

[@justinrescina4528]

I needed this last month.

[@curetiamhices289]

I purchased my first EH Taylor single barrel the other day for $130.00. I saw it earlier in the day at another store for $345.00. 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@jstanotherone1]

Aww man. Theres a place in ledbetter between Houston and Austin that makes some good stuff. Koopers family whiskey. Their straight bourbon is distilled in Kentucky, then aged blended and bottled in Tx. They offer samples too

[@dee13lee]

Koopers family is fantastic. Best TX bourbon.

[@leatherwoodjay]

4 Sealed Box / Bottle of Crown XR here in Houston......I bought a case when it came out around 2005...happy to sell $1800ea cash

[@daveduncan9034]

Wisers 18 year behind your back in the first store is delish!

[@AugustDonald-e3d]

Holy hell, you’re right down the street from where I live! Hope Houston treated you well!

[@lukeellis7732]

Amazing on helping the liquor store!! 1st person I seen what you did most people wouldn't do that.

[@JL_301]

I’m commenting now and I’m just on the second stop. These two stores/owners so far seem to know how to do business. I mean perhaps not always a fan of bundles but it’s way to move product. I did like how he wants TJ to try the store picks. Feel that’s valuable feedback.

[@Parrottfamily20]

TJ, I'd like for you to try Tumblin' Dice - Single Barrel, Double Oak 104 proof. I love it and would like to see what you think of it. It is a heavy rye mashbill so I'm expecting to have a difference of opinions even though you seem to be starting to like a little more rye than in the past. Thanks in advance

[@chrismccorquodale9762]

Hey brewzle! I’d love to see a video on economy BiB bottles and which is the best ! (Jim Beam, EW, Green River, Benchmark, etc)

[@travisrosenblad8339]

There was a large selection of Yellow Rose at Longhorn Liquor, and it was a Houston based distillery that recently went out of business (or so I was told)

[@DoctorJay619]

Hey Brewzle. Awesome to see you back in Texas. If you ever find yourself hunting in San Antonio, let me know! Would be awesome to show you around the local bourbon scene.

[@bennnnu380]

I mainly shop in the north side. Venture into Boerne area too. Any hits anywhere you can share?

[@kylesherburne6192]

I would love to be a part of that San Antonio visit too! Come see us!

[@perezc1211]

I’m going to San Antonio on Wednesday, any store suggestions?

[@Canon1DMkII]

I bought a Lucky Seven Holiday Toast as a staff recommendation and I love it.

[@masterdk1000]

Glad you got to come to our great city! Would say this scene is tough.

[@ClayWatson-x6g]

Widow Jane 13 from 2024 was stellar to me.

[@MrGibsn1960]

Devin is there at specs downtown nearly every morning. Good dude.