7 Whiskeys You DON'T NEED TO HUNT For!

[@TheMarcopix]

I got briefly caught up on the bourbon hunting addiction but glad to say I'm 2 weeks clean now. I'll check for a 107 so I can make a PMP and I'll ask for Weller's at retail and check around for bourbons but chasing anything on secondary....nope. I've got a stable of delicious bourbons that are both affordable and available. After tasting (what my wife called a disturbingly large number of bourbons) I'm down to OF 100 for the 'daily' and OF Prohibition, Larceny, Four Roses Single barrel, or Cooper's Craft Barrel Reserve as the basic group. I'll slip in an OG 114 or 1792 once in a while and slip a newby in once in a while. Cheers....

[@SheepDog12b]

I love videos like this. We need more brutal honesty these days, calling people out for their bs. If someone's putting a $200 price tag on a $50 bourbon, they deserve to be called out. Keep it up.

[@chrisholstein7587]

I have all of those and in general agree... The Crown Peach was a surprise for me this year - grabbed two at like $45... mix it 3/4 Crown to 1/4 Tea and it is a summer pool drinker... surprised the hell out of me

[@BourbonJunkies]

Dude peach tea summer drink sounds amazing.

[@colbyhardison2020]

I just bought 2 bottles of Crown Peach for my wife. She likes mixing it. They had probably 10 bottles left on the shelf here in NC.

[@BourbonJunkies]

Seems to be a common thing that wives enjoy that bottle

[@adampaal]

Crown Peach! “Whiskey” my wife will actually drink. Had no idea people are hunting this. My local has pallets of this stuff for $30 a bottle.

[@andycarson3341]

Same here. My wife sent me back to buy 2 more bottles after trying it, before they disappeared. 2 weeks later the store still had 10 cases.

[@danmc7815]

If your woman will drink a whiskey, buy it, just as if she tells you she wants a gun, you find it and buy it.

[@koryroth3723]

Where’s this? In Ohio I can’t find it anywhere

[@ChrisDominey]

With the exception of Blanton's, I can find the rest of the bottles at my local store across the street from my apartment (Southern California). I don't have to hunt for the bottles, I have to hunt for income to afford these bottles. BTAC, Old Fitz, OF Birthday, EC 18 and 23, all those for way more than I can afford. I was stoked to find EC BP for 65 at a different store since that's the cheapest I've seen those go for. To me, hunting for something "different" or a unique release from a local distillery is more fun than staring at George T Stagg with a $799 price tag on it.

[@jakebarson3045]

So glad y’all included Crown Peach. People line up down the block for it when it’s dropped on a store here in Georgia. It’s IN-SANE.

[@DoneRightpcrepair]

Odd .....I never heard anything about it here in California. $22.99 available at least two stores guess I have to try.

[@dirtydan1237]

@@DoneRightpcrepair it’s at every grocery store in Cali it seems

[@peaceandwealthseeker4504]

Something that taste just like it is bird dog peach whiskey my chick and her friends love it

[@paulbovis1277]

This is a put on right? Crown royal Peach?! This is currently available in over 600 stores in Alberta, Canada. Hilarious that this causes lineups in the US. Wow.

[@DoneRightpcrepair]

@@paulbovis1277 I guess that just goes to show how messed up whiskey allocation really is. Some places cant find eagle rare or buffalo trace yet in CA we have it in Target but cant get Early Times BIB anywhere in the state.

[@RustyRaine1]

I drove two hours from home to an LCBO that had nine bottles of Weller 107. I arrived an hour after the store opened and someone had purchased them all as soon as the store opened. Luckily, I was able to buy one online 75 CND.

[@robertjay1179]

My grandfather always put peaches in wine so I thought I would try them in bourbon and it was good. The peaches suck up a lot of the bourbon but boy do they taste good. As I generally enjoy my bourbon neat, I frozen peaches for the bottles that I am not thrilled about.

[@BourbonJunkies]

That is not something I would have ever considered

[@Dmoore37]

Agree with this list 100%. I’ve had every single one of these and can’t agree more!!!!

[@XscarpettaX]

my first old fitz was my priority in the hunt. the decanter is 100% worth the msrp and the 15 yr is delicious.

[@BourbonJunkies]

15 year we really liked, the first 9 was okay but not for 150 I think we paid. Still need to try the new 9

[@241pints]

Thanks for sharing your opinions! I’ve given up the hunt for all the lovely bottles that are readily available. But I get the thrill of the hunt!

[@lesthegreat]

I got a bottle of Blantons Gold Edition here in Oz for $130. And a straight from the barrel 65.8 proof for $140

[@anthonymotley5388]

I agree don’t hunt the CR peach but if you see it for retail like I stumbled on to I bought 2!

[@Sleepy_spartan717]

I’d have to agree with all of this. I’m a HUGE Booker’s fan, especially the beatin biscuits and country ham. Is actually grab these at $80-$90 all day over the little book.

[@andykline5674]

Great list... have had all of those... and looks like a list I would have done. Keep up the great work!

[@ArcheryTalkVideo]

Crown Royal Peach is available all over the place near me (Ontario, Canada) for $32 Canadian (maybe $20 USD). I've not gone down the Rye rabbit hole. Is this worth getting at that price? Or is a regular (non fruit flavored) rye a better option?

[@whiskycentral]

I love the "this is our opinion" and the "subjectivity" flashing on the screen haha! 😂 You guys are getting so good at bottle flips!

[@BourbonJunkies]

Really wanted that triple!

[@whiskycentral]

@@BourbonJunkies one day you'll get there! I have a mini heart attack everytime you guys do a flip!

[@peterwhite507]

Could not agree more with this list. I have only 1 Weller 12 left and I am torn between the 60/40 blend with 107 (still have 1/3 bottle on the go) or waiting to trade it to my Niagara NY suckers for a good haul of Bourbon or Rye. CR Peach, gazillion bottles in Ontario for $30 Cad and most all of it is in small towns. I just picked up a second Blanton's gold ($100 cad) from the LCBO lottery, 1 already traded for 3 great Bourbons. My 2014 SFTB is excellent but I have no other to judge it against. I need someone to bring me an Old Carter batch 5-I have an ETL, Weller 12 and Blanton's Gold to trade 1 for 3 :) Bourbon mayday from Ontario!

[@larryciarrocca8591]

Agree on the Old Fitzgerald, Elijah 18year, Weller 12, haven't had the Blanton's gold and Barrel proof. However, I really enjoyed Little Book Chapter #2. Crown Royal Peach?

[@YoPaulieMusic]

"A beautiful decanter" is like saying "she's got a GREAT personality" when setting up a blind date. :)

[@wyattalexander4041]

Yikes 😬💀

[@tarski3939]

It’s actually the opposite. It’s like saying she has amazing tits but she’s as dumb as a bag of hammers.

[@gwcrispi]

@@tarski3939 Exactly. It's the gorgeous girl that has been through 100 boyfriends. What's on the inside doesn't match the package...

[@brandonrobinson6191]

Down here is GA I can get Crown Peach for 30$ and I Trade it all day, couple weeks ago I gave a guy a bottle to fix my truck

[@jcameronferguson]

I found an unmarked Weller 12 in a local, popular, well-run liquor store a few years back. It was the last of its kind on the shelf. I asked the clerk what they were asking, he went to the back room to get the boss, and when he returned... $27.99. As near as I can tell, they thought it was a bottle of Reserve. Needless to say, I actually drank it instead of sitting on it. You can't beat a value 😂

[@inputxname]

I thought weller 12 was a great whiskey the last time I had it.....7 years ago when it sold for $20. I wouldn't touch it at it's current price. It was an excellent bargain at that price, but nowhere near a $100 bottle.

[@vincec727]

Ima pussy, and even I would never drink a flavored whiskey.

[@johnestupido1418]

$370 today in California. Califronia is always over priced. But that is how it goes.

[@darrylbledsoe2277]

Got my Blanton's Gold for 90-100. I'm definitely happy with it at that price. It's certainly not worth more than that. I'm looking for STFB. Here's to luck... 🥃

[@brianbollman4915]

I have a bottle of Weller 12 and a Reserve, does mixing them get the same effect as what you did?

[@BourbonJunkies]

Nah need 107 for the proof

[@gris6655]

Where can I get Dan's awesome transforming glass?

[@markk8982]

Always love seeing your videos go up

[@joshthompson8086]

Blanton's Gold - I find it at a shop in Copenhagen every time I visit (usually 3-4 times a year). Bring one or two back every time. Needless to say COVID put a stop to that. And while I really enjoy it... I prefer the original anyway. Which is also available at that shop for about $55. It's crazy that it's always in stock there yet you can hardly ever find Blanton's in the states (at least where I am).

[@Frus77sh]

Smiley face on the Weller 12 bottle at 5:00. And also an upside down smiley face.

[@concernedliberal4453]

I just want to see the felt bag for Crown Peach! And how does it compare with Southern Comfort?

[@BourbonJunkies]

They bad, both bad

[@phatzwave4424]

Crown Royal Peach sells for $32 in South Florida (Total Wine & More)

[@bourbonapprentice]

Love it, but I’m still probably going after SFTB...but retail only

[@neelsengupta662]

That was great fun, thankfully can't get most of those here in the UK!!!

[@RipleyandSwoo]

Some strong contenders for sure. My 2 disagreements: EC18: I find that I like the strong oak that a lot of people find off-putting. Just wish it was a tad higher proof but still enjoy. SFTB: oh man this is one bottle that tempts me even at secondary pricing. My 136 proof bottle is simply amazing.

[@BourbonJunkies]

I've blinded sftb I think 3 times now and it's dead last every time. Just doesn't do it for me. Dan put it second once!

[@RipleyandSwoo]

@@BourbonJunkies that is wild to me. I have a lot of bottles and that is one of the few that blew me away. But hey. Everyone has different tastes. Agree with a lot on the list. W12 is good but nothing special. And Old Fitz did not impress me. Also Gold is good but its in the same overhyped class with Elmer and Rock Hill in my opinion.

[@michaelhonea7407]

Hunting for burbons in AZ i have only ever seen two of these bottles, both were at or close to secondary pricing. The struggles real out west...

[@ghantakha5568]

Good one .a bit disagree with blanton’s straight from barrel . Its a great sipping dram and far better than EH taylor small, single barrel , barrel proof . Better than some GTS releases . Around 150$ would be fair for that . Unfiltered , uncut , non chill filtered straight from barrel . U can even see some charcoal sediments when u pour in glass n see through bright light which makes it more interesting . many bourbons are barrel proof but go through filter process which separate these char sediments but blanton’s straight from barrel is pure directly from barrel just the way how master distiller tastes it direct from barrel thats what u gonna get to try urself . Its great bourbon with even high proof u don’t need to add any water at all , its that much smooth to drink neat . Its delicious with right amount of oak , nutty , bold , sweetness and long finish making u drink more from the bottle . I simply love it . I know many would not agree but that’s fine . If u wanna spend 300-500$ on weller , GTS or EH taylor i suggest u don’t buy them . better get a bottle of blanton’s straight from barrel for $150-$200 it’s worth that price but don’t pay more than that . If u can’t find at that price don’t bother much and buy Rare breed or ECBP or stagg jr (all $50-$70) which are well worth every cent . Keep hunting , good luck

[@quattr03]

I'll take Old Tub unfiltered $18 over Blanton's. Give it a try!

[@danmillheim9297]

Man..I have to agree with most of these but DAMMNN that EC 18y is delish!

[@matthewpillsbury7403]

Rare and specialty Bourbon and Rye Whiskey hunting is the adult POKEMON game!!!!

[@CAT3616G]

I mean that’s just like your opinion man... great video guys!

[@jimmycolvin4970]

The Old Fitz is hitting VA this week, going for $89.99 and the Crown Peach isn't hard to find here, our ABC stores were getting 70-100 bottles, and retail is $31.99.

[@brianmccaffrey1291]

Yeah man, It hit NC about 2 weeks ago. I was lucky to get a bottle for $89.99. I don't see how you pass up that bottle for that price. Period. If you can get any of those bottles (maybe except for Little Book) at MSRP, I think you have to buy it. Especially if you don't have one.

[@blucy10]

I was looking for the Blanton, since I heard it was available here. When you say it's not available for the MSRP, you weren't wrong. Sellers are insane. It makes the Pappy 23 prices look expensive, but MEIN GOTT!

[@metalcatgaming7422]

Saw the Old Fitzgerald on here. While I was drinking Larceny. Speaking of, what's your opinion on the Larceny bourbon?

[@BourbonJunkies]

We like store picks of it, I like barrel proof a lot more. Dan is pretty meh on all of it.

[@zman7953]

Good Stuff Junkie's......Saw 5 BTLS Of BSB For 110 Each.....Passed and Got 2 BTLS Of BT and a OFSBSP......Sippers Rock and The Unicorns Can Stay On The Shelf......Cheers...

[@brianmccaffrey1291]

What about if you stumble across some of those at MSRP? I just picked up the latest release of Old Fitz (9 yr) for MSRP / $90. I totally agree with what you guys are saying, but if you haven't had any of those bottles and can get one for MSRP I think it is worth paying for one bottle. The only one to maybe "try before you buy" would be Little Book. Thoughts?

[@BourbonJunkies]

How much do you like the new OF? Is it subjectively worth 90? Cause none of the others have been worth msrp in our opinion.

[@brianmccaffrey1291]

@@BourbonJunkies Totally agree with the juice not being worth $90. It's good but not $90. I put it in the same category as Kentucky Owl Rye. Is Kentucky Owl Rye worth $200 when I can get Willett Rye for $60? I don't think it is, but the juice is still good and the label is freaking amazing. Just adds a super cool aesthetic to your bar....just like Old Fitz does.

[@kerrscram]

Fantastic guys ! Again! Thanks

[@jbond1684]

I hope people take your advice and leave those EC and OF bottles on the shelf for me! Totally worth the cash at retail I think.

[@brianmccaffrey1291]

Totally agree. I can't imagine passing on many of those bottles at retail. It may be 9-18 months till you see them again. Maybe even longer.

[@dennisp362]

crown peach is everywhere here for 24.99 in IL. I got a bunch for my wife she loves it.

[@StevenVocke]

Ack, I just pulled the trigger on my first Little Book (Chapter 04, 2020) at Total Wine yesterday. Cracked it last night and really loved it. Now I'm doubting myself...

[@yourhuckleberry7480]

drink what you like...

[@BourbonJunkies]

It's no sweetens cove

[@jerry_rules]

Nice shirt Dan.

[@ernestoday]

Man I would love to my hands on that Elijah Craig 18 year. I've had some and loved it

[@StarkEpiphany]

Weller 12 to me is coke mixer at best. The FP is amazing though.

[@MrGmed1990]

Peach is all over for $25 in Illinois.

[@grante8]

I really thought the video was going to be about 7 whiskeys that are awesome and easily findable. Maybe that can be a follow on video!

[@huntermac2012]

first video i came across of yall, subscribed from alabama💪🏾

[@blackice3395]

Wow. Crown peach 35.26 here in NC

[@robster4308]

I've bookended this list with EC18(found, not hunted and "on sale") and CR Bourbon Mash, that I hear they got in trouble over. Haven't seen any of the others here in PNW.

[@cardinalj]

Agree with the PMP

[@anthonya2349]

I had that crown royal ( think apple) it was really good.

[@jacobjwilson92]

Crown peach is showing up at a couple liquor stores around me for $35ish for a 750ml. Good mixer in my opinion but kinda pricey for me to be mixing

[@MelodiousThonk]

La maison du Whisky... It's funny cause i bought the Weller 12 at 50 dols (42 euros) there. But in France

[@nolenlifts4661]

The weller 12 is the sexiest label tho... I recently lost my weller 12 and EC18 wife returned them when I was out of work and for some reason those are the two I miss the most I think when they throw tht age statement on there it does it for me...

[@simplecircuit]

Oh the days when Blantons SFTB was going for 130-140 on the secondary. Speaking of off profile whiskeys. I had the literal worst bottle of Blanton’s a couple years ago. Got it from a big store in town for regular retail price. It tasted like sour apple juice. So odd.

[@stux101ksb4]

I’ve been able to find Crown Peach easily for $35. Should have stocked up and flipped it. It’s a great summer cocktail mixer but shook my head at the hype around it. It’s Peach Whiskey, it’s good but just buy Jim Beam Peach. Not AS good but only $20 and can find it anywhere they sell Jim Beam.

[@DurbinsBourbon]

Nice video fellas! That’s what’s great about enjoying whiskey ITS SUBJECTIVE! 😂 I think people forget that. Cheers 🥃🥃

[@paytonwoodruff3621]

I prefer the crown carmel over the crown peach but I’m really basic 💁‍♂️

[@newmennium]

I agree with Blanton's gold, but I have a phenomenal bottle of straight from the barrel. Guess the proof is in the pour

[@BourbonJunkies]

We've yet it have a good one

[@chrisvandivier8579]

I was gifted a bottle of the Elijah Craig 18 Single Barrel and its delicious. That being said its not several hundred dollars delicious and I'll never buy one for myself. But I have not a single complaint about the whiskey itself.

[@Brockthedog315]

I thought you would be talking about old forester products with this title. Oh. What was I thinking.

[@gishg3833]

Bagged a Blantons Gold for £80, and a Straight From The Barrel for £120 here in the UK, can't see being able to get another Gold for £80 now though.😐

[@DavidHortonJax]

Have you guys had the Old Fitz 15? I'm really surprised you are down on those across the board. Old Fitz 15 is really one of my favorites. You are dead on for Little Book and W12 tho. I could care less on those. I can't believe Crown Peach came into the discussion. Just go buy Bird Dog peach, jeez.

[@BourbonJunkies]

The 15 is our favorite hands down of the series so far.

[@amealor63]

I have four of these 😬 But paid retail for all of them, so at least there’s that. Blanton’s Gold, Blanton’s SftB, OF 14, & Crown 🍑 🤷‍♂️

[@WhiskeyQuests]

Lol and this is why you buy the old fitz bottle 😆 Awesome! 👊🥃

[@brandonm3335]

Just now seeing this video, and you said crown peach for $50-$70!?!?!? Damn, and here I was debating the other day if I wanted another bottle for $21 lol. I like it, but maybe just once a year.

[@ChrisJoelSmith]

Was the Crown Peach one a joke? Or is it just more readily available now? I see it at Grocery stores & big box liquor retailers (Binnys) for $30-$35 on the reg in late 2020/early 2021

[@BourbonJunkies]

A bit of both

[@willgressel4267]

Agree on the EC18, but there definitely is some ultra aged HH barrels that are stupid good....🤐

[@romanseminole]

Just found a Weller 12 at $49. Feel better with it at that price, versus the $200 you are all talking about.

[@NEkbergArt]

In sweden we get blantons gold for around $80

[@BourbonJunkies]

That's not bad at all, worth it at that price

[@vincesobocinski9916]

I don’t know where it gets distributed outside of Kentucky, but Bird Dog Peach Whiskey is just as good for half the price and easily found!

[@mattyaces9333]

Both of the blanton's in northeast NJ are $299.99....fuggin ludicrous.....Weller 12 $349.99...LUDICROUS

[@BourbonJunkies]

Passity pass pass

[@soundwaveca]

I should really dump some 107 into the rest of my Weller 12 bottle and try the poor man's Pappy thing.

[@kirbyculp3449]

Please inform us of the result.

[@BourbonJunkies]

Very worth. Normally around a 60/40 blend of 107/12

[@soundwaveca]

@Bourbon Junkies Man I just had a little taste a week after mixing and damn does it do wonders to this whisky, if anybody ever has these 2 bottles to do this poor man's pappy is a must try.

[@steelers6pak852]

Crown Peach is widely available in MD; $30. If you are that desperate for it I’ll gladly send you a couple for one of the Blanton’s SFTB you despise🤣

[@ajfletcher8350]

In NC we have state run liquor stores and they suck.

[@austinscott2577]

I wont hunt for them specifically, but nothing on that list (minus the peach) I will skip at retail.

[@martingilchrist7063]

Dont hold your breath for the peach

[@itsajourney2611]

Lots of peach in Boston.

[@lumpreed2930]

Crown Peach $24.99 in every Wal-Mart in LA. You literally trip on the display setups,they are overflowing!

[@martingilchrist7063]

Blend crown and peach schnapps and you've got crown peach

[@pumpedupdart6859]

Chewing a months old acorn I think is the description you're looking for on the Elijah 18.

[@bigchicken58]

$26 in Dallas!

[@greentennessee5073]

Crown Peach is the Four Loco or Boone’s Farm of whiskey.

[@pedromoreno64]

Excellent

[@jhouseholter]

I'm still on the fence about using OWA 107 in Poor Man's Pappy. I agree PMP is an improvement on Weller 12, but I'm not sure I like PMP more than OWA by itself.

[@BourbonJunkies]

We both love PMP more and I really like 107 a lot.

[@kevinsmith8793]

Blanton's..where u work and bottle daily..alot of craft goes into each bottle..

[@kevinsmith8793]

I, not you..sorry, fat thumbs

[@branstonevans486]

Good list. I fully expected to see ORVW on here as the 7th, that threw me for a loop lol

[@BourbonJunkies]

Too obvious!

[@landsharkclark3654]

Crown Royal Peach is everywhere in Kansas City.

[@user-cc9mp8kl5f]

Hello from Philly

[@granthartwig87]

Looks like I have to go hunting for that peach now !

[@martingilchrist7063]

Peach will disappoint if you think it will be as good as the apple. Save time , blend peach schnapps into crown for same taste

[@hadesjanitor9680]

Tell me that the missing half of that crown peach was used for prop whiskey.

[@BourbonJunkies]

I can confirm it was not -Dan

[@tommyplandscape8624]

I like when you do these style vids just saying

[@christianvenzais6709]

crazy that crown royal peach is $26 in my area :]

[@98284104]

What do you guys think of Tatoosh?

[@BourbonJunkies]

Never heard of it actually

[@98284104]

@@BourbonJunkies it is one of my favorites. But it has to be Tatoosh Whiskey. Their rye is not my favorite.