Whiskeys you HAVE to buy in 2022!!

[@ir8jorge99]

I like when you guys have your own individual lists.

[@BourbonJunkies]

Thanks buddy we'll be doing more like that for sure!

[@TheManhattanProjectWhiskey]

Love that these are reasonably priced and achievable bottles

[@agent1675]

Great video guys! As someone who’s just starting to “graduate” to better bourbon, I find all of your videos to be super informative, helpful, and most of all entertaining! I do have one request - for videos like this one, would it be possible to also get the list in text form either as a pinned comment, in the video description, or posted on the web somewhere? It’d make creating my shopping lists MUCH easier! 🤣

[@joeosullivan52]

I’ve had every bottle Dan has had and enjoyed them. 3 of Sean’s bottles I haven’t (2 I’ve never seen and possibly never will). Should tell you who is worth listening to. #TeamDan

[@bfaubion29]

Penelope toasted barrel is an absolute banger easily my favorite bottle I’ve had this year!

[@MrGibsn1960]

I just got back to the office from the store from picking up the redwood empire lost monarch. I've been eyeing it for a month because of this channel.

[@BourbonJunkies]

So damn good this time of year!

[@brianfrydl2741]

I cannot live another day without that Bourbon Junkies t-shirt Dan has on! For the love of God how do I score that?!?!

[@lionslicer383]

Love the video, Dan is smoked. Sean is a great moderator. Cheers.

[@dieterlang2176]

Thanks Guys, was eyeing that Calumet 16 hesitated on pulling the trigger. Now you guys “Forced” me to buy it 😂. Would be interesting to throw the Calumet 12/14/15/16 into a blind

[@hdcstudio1]

That's a solid line up. I wanta know!!!! :)

[@cg9853]

I feel partial to the 15, but am super curious to try this blind. Good call

[@bobbrown6430]

rowan and martin laugh in duo. the interaction is great.

[@NartexFett]

I finally got around to buying a bottle of Redwood Empire Lost Monarch last night and omg, you're right, so good.

[@BourbonJunkies]

People sleep on that one

[@XtopherMartin]

Did the same and it's great. It's also something my less discerning wife and friends love, so I'll need to stock when I find it.

[@lexwaldez]

Right? : I was late to that party, but at least we finally went to the party.

[@seanmcgovern1570]

I get so pumped whenever there’s a John J shoutout! First time hearing anything about them changing their source though. Took a tour in the last couple months and at least at that point they were still getting their distillate from Buffalo Trace.

[@mikecofojohn168]

Shirts are fire!

[@Username18981]

As a Brown Foreman share holder, I approve of Sean's list.

[@BourbonJunkies]

What's your swing on getting a channel that loves brown forman a jack daniels or old forester barrel pick ;P. Cheers buddy!

[@Username18981]

@@BourbonJunkies not that big of a share holder lol.

[@sgodhardt]

The owners at penelope offer a level of customer service unmatched by any company. I had a mix up with batch numbers and shipping and not only did they get involved, they sent the correct batch for free. Great company, great whiskey!

[@TheNightAngel022189]

Great list! Glad to say I have one of each! 2022 List of Bourbons I will be buying is pretty simple: Bourbon Junkie Picks! That is all for 2022 for me LoL

[@chrisbrown7216]

Never seen a Penelope Black Label up in Canada but I did buy the Red Label Barrel Proof yesterday. Going to crack that....tonight probably. Great lists guys

[@BourbonJunkies]

That's a good whiskey as well!

[@Jared40]

Loved how Dan cleaned up the mess he did with his bad pour 🤣🤣🤣🤣🥃

[@joeyyoshizumi]

He is a gentleman. You can teach that etiquette, you either have it or you don’t. 🤣

[@BourbonJunkies]

Gotta season the box!

[@Jared40]

@@BourbonJunkies 🤣🤣🤣🥃

[@jeromeschmidt7805]

Had Woodford Batch Proof at a restaurant a few months ago and LOVED IT. Can’t wait to have it again.

[@davevogelsang6791]

Calumet 16 easy to find in Northern Illinois. I just got a bottle for $124. Plenty more on the shelf at Woodman’s in Rockford, Illinois.

[@35057]

I didn’t Ike the Cal15 because of the cherry but once it sat in the shelf at a shoulder pour for a while it tamed down a bit. Thankfully. It left a beautiful sweet oak at the end and mid pallet that’s really fantastic. 🥃

[@BourbonJunkies]

Calumet 16 blows it out of the water

[@35057]

@@BourbonJunkies well 15>16 sooooo 😂🥃

[@LRogers2806]

1. Russell's Reserve Single Barrel Bourbon (store picks even better). 2. Russell's Reserve Single Barrel Rye. 3. New Riff Single Barrel Bourbon (store picks even better). 4. Redbreast 12 Cask Strength. 5. Four Roses Small Batch Select.

[@RichardPalmbergDDS]

Larceny Barrel Proof is shockingly hard to find for a decent price around my area. Big fan, but definitely not a comparatively “available” bourbon in these parts.

[@Spideryote]

I've only ever seen one on a shelf, and they were asking $150 for it 💀

[@MrGibsn1960]

Same here. I'm in Kingwood Texas and the only one I have seen is up for auction at local store.

[@kamahhl]

True, I've seen a couple at 89, but at least I've seen them more than other allocated stuff.

[@derekdejean5665]

Yep, I'm in Louisiana and I bought the only one I've ever seen here.

[@yourdrinkingbuddy]

It is a unicorn in my area as well. And not worth hunting in my opinion. They taste like lighter fluid. Way hotter than their proof. But that is just my opinion.

[@ithan1982]

Just found a bottle of Blantons for retail at $70 so miracles do happen!

[@XtopherMartin]

Just found one 2 hours ago for $65! Might have a dram tonight before Game 1.

[@Hotlog69]

It's not so much finding but you beat someone else to the last bottle.

[@ithan1982]

@@Hotlog69 what if the last bottle was the only bottle??

[@Hotlog69]

@@ithan1982 Regular Blanton's comes six in a case. Would have to be very small store if they only earned one bottle.

[@ithan1982]

@@Hotlog69 some of us live in the middle of nowhere and only have a tiny store.

[@Porsche-Dad]

I like when you guys have your own individual lists as well, and Tipsy (to be polite) as well!!

[@whiskycentral]

Ooo super sweet list!!! So much brown forman! 😂 Love Sagamore Rye ❤️

[@zulickj]

You guys need a Father's Day gift list.

[@ejbsee6081]

Dan is a man of many whiskey tastes standing in front of 4 of what appears to be identical bottles of Bardstown Discovery series bourbons. I do respect the Savant

[@jaymze44]

Since #3 they have all been shades of maroon

[@BourbonJunkies]

Yea that's like 3,4,6, and 7

[@davideasterling2729]

Love me some John J Bowman SiB! I live about an hour south of the distillery and have taken the tour, and can confirm that they are distilling their own stuff now (with the exception of the rum I believe). Great staff and amazing whiskies!

[@rickpallister2201]

Happy to see Larceny Barrel Proof get props from you guys.

[@nathanfay4136]

Tee’s on point (check) Whiskies on point (check) great video….Cheers ya couple of Junkies!

[@ML10456]

That Sagamore double oak is really good.

[@tightcutz624]

16 is amazing

[@gewatzig123]

Calumet 16 Year is understandable! Such a flavorful bourbon, that oaky sweetness at the end of the finish is delicious and I'm not someone who usually likes the heavy oak finishes but... damn, it's great!

[@mrjiggs8]

ok kinda realistic which is nice.... JJBowman not here i've had their others and love the Port Finish, Woodford Batch proof haven't seen on a shelf in forever, Calument 16 not here yet and Larceny BP again not on the shelves... I'll keep an eye out for those but i do have all the others... the only one of those i think i should be able to get easy is the Calumet 16 only cause 14 and 15 are still on most shelves here. Good List, Great Work you guys did a great job....Even Sean..... Have a Wonderful Weekend

[@mrjiggs8]

Acutally kinda surprised Seans 5 weren't Pappy15, OF Birthday Bourbon, Old Carter, WLW and other Btac.... cause I fully Expected Sean to be "That Guy"........

[@mountaineermonkey7714]

I already have every bottle on Dan’s list, and the cheap bottles from Sean’s

[@chrisfinch6484]

Cal 16 is such a hitter!

[@jasonnewman1977]

Great pull Sean! Woodford batch proof is one of may favorite bottles to pick each year.

[@codyburgess7034]

I think Bardstown Disco 7 is a must buy this year

[@lexwaldez]

I don't think I've ever had a bad Discovery and I cough up the dough when I find one. I've got one opened and one for a special occasion on the shelf.

[@jmiester3]

Calumet 16 great especially at 119.99. Penelope toasted picks I got are awesome

[@joshuatreat8106]

Picked up a bottle of Rare Breed batch LL/KB (Turkey is my jam) today based on your review. You guys were right, it's awesome! Thanks for calling out the batch code, btw, adds a little excitement to hunting the bottle.

[@FaceIntoKeyboard]

We just started getting Redwood Empire in VA a bit more regularly recently. I'm so glad you guys turned me on to it!

[@augustdaleo9720]

$129.99 in South Jersey. Excellent pour!

[@chriss1757]

I don’t recommend getting drunk during your reviews! 😂 With all the Brown Forman I was expecting a bottle of Jack to come out next! Seriously, great lists, nice job!

[@rodmadder]

I live in Fredericksburg, and have actually never tried Bowman. I think I'm headed to the distillery on Friday!

[@ericchambers9914]

Agree with both lists and appreciate the topic. Sorry to hear about Dan's back, but he clearly got something good to help with the pain. His discomfort resulted in a hilarious video so remember to take a dose before shooting videos in the future! :)

[@BourbonJunkies]

Sober.......... Sometimes I take Aleve lol

[@andreykashin1729]

I'm surprised Dan didn't include the new label 1910 on his list!

[@isaiasdocable]

Lol i was waiting for him to say blue run 🦋

[@bs8246]

All the Penelope bottles are outstanding with the Architect series being the best IMHO…..

[@alexanders2071]

Could tell you guys were already a few in before hitting the record button! Lol. Love the energy! My kind of list!

[@lilannalucey]

That's a solid list for both. I do wish the woodford batch proof was more available because the 1 bottle I did actually find was amazing. And now I just hunt unsuccessfully for more when I leave PA. Our little whiskey club is doing rye whiskeys next month; putting that OF on the docket for sure.

[@whiskeyryethebourbonguy2280]

Dan I love that shirt! Things legit! Another awesome video!

[@BourbonJunkies]

Thanks buddy!

[@joeyyoshizumi]

Dan would know what Play-Doh taste like! #HungryHungryDan #ProbablyAteGlue #TeamFatKid

[@mandog12]

The Whis-Key WUTANG shirt is fire!!! Link please 🔥🥃

[@BourbonJunkies]

www.whiskeyambitions.com

[@aedavela]

Love the love Larceny BP is starting to get. One of the few allocations I can find with some ease and at decent price.

[@testuser55]

Larceny BP and Issac Bowman are not available in my area. I think I have seen a Bowman on the shelf 1x, and it was in 2021 and now I regret not buying it as I never seen it again. I did pick up Redwood Empire Lost Monarch on your reco (some time ago) and we have just seen it available in the last couple of months here and it is so delicious. I think it was 35 here and I just bought a back up bottle. While I have not really landed on a daily sipper for me yet as I am still exploring this is the first time I have purchased a back up bottle of anything. So thanks for that one!

[@Frank-uf2vn]

My favorite in your list is the Woodford Reserve double oaked and the Calumet Farm Single Rack Black Bourbon 16 yr. is $145.99 where I live...not likely, and as for high rye bourbons you should review the Ross & Squibb (yes I know) Remus highest rye 6 yr. 109 proof its quite tasty and at $49.99 affordable and easy to find. 🥃Cheers!

[@timbumgarner1207]

Neat.. I'm a beginner collector. Another nice list

[@robertusiak7190]

The entire Redwood Empire line is fantastic.

[@Cspartan300]

A lot of good whiskey there. I'd definitely add any of the Widow Jane!

[@iceline22]

God, I absolutely love the Penelope toasted series... Wish you guys would find and do a review of the architect, it's fantastic as well!

[@slyder8858]

Love the list! Approachable yet not all “duh” picks Two solid shelfers I see everywhere - Belle Meade Reserve 108.3 proof (65$) - knob 9 at 100 proof ($35) Reasonable prices and solid oaky sweetness. My go to shelfers sleeper picks

[@LeatherDaddy97]

That belle meade was recently discontinued tho

[@teddyballgame25]

Gonna be worth 5X in five years probably.

[@XtopherMartin]

@@LeatherDaddy97 technically it's been rebranded Nelson Bros. It's not dying thankfully.

[@LeatherDaddy97]

@@XtopherMartin yeah but they are changing the source, name and proof, so it might as well be discontinued

[@sgodhardt]

@@LeatherDaddy97 I bunker a bottle everytime I see these at my store. Really like it every now and then. Will miss it when it's gone.

[@WhiskeyFancies]

Great list and loved the explanations. Cheers!

[@stevefromchicago8277]

Great lists! That box must be 110 proof by now with Dan’s sloppy pours

[@jkizziah61]

Love the list, guys! Woodford DO was the first bourbon I fell in love with! I’ve been on the lookout for that Sagamore DO after seeing you guys and Cheech rave about it but it’s eluded me in Ohio so far. Haven’t made the jump to purchasing Ryes yet but sounds like that’s the one to start with. Cheers! 🥃

[@mhedden033]

I have also started exploring ryes and so far my favorite in blinds have been wilderness trail store picks.

[@jimmysams]

I found some at royal Park fine wine in North Royalton

[@terrencemcdermott5840]

Bowman Single Barrel is distributed in WI but flies off the shelf quickly. Rare Breed is 40 🦌’s here which I couldn’t be happier about.

[@josephdanko7451]

I’ve been working on the Larceny C921. Over the past two weeks all my local spots have sold out of A122. I’ve made a huge mistake waiting.

[@VinylJ]

Same, one of the stores I frequent in NC had it for over a month and by the time I decided to grab one it was gone. VA is still dropping C921 so hoping they get the A122 eventually

[@williamlewis7129]

I need Sean's shirt. Straight FIRE!

[@BourbonJunkies]

That would be from Chad and Sara from It's Bourbon Night. If they still have it up you can find it at www.whiskeyambitions.com

[@matthewhartsell4843]

I've been searching for the bowmans single barrel for months here in Michigan. Closest I've found is their small batch for $80 which I couldn't justify. And I did manage to pick up a local store pick of the Woodford double oaked last April. Very tasty!

[@mdstrobe]

Hahah I didn't like the bottle when I first had it, but when I kept having it and four bottles later I started to like it :)

[@jameshainer-violand461]

Sweet that your wearing the Bourbon Night WU Whiskey shirt.. it's super comfortable..

[@BourbonJunkies]

Yessir!

[@morebeer7673]

OF Rye is straight bubblegum cigar. Fantastic stuff! Redwood is everywhere here in Houston, so I really need to try it. Dan's always bringing it up! Bowman SB is great, and only about $27 down here. Total Wine here has the Calumet 16 at $134. I should jump on it.

[@jeffpace9782]

Couldn't agree more on Dan's pick of the Penelope Toasted Series (while I am sipping on some Rare Breed)! Keep up the great work, guys..

[@EggerJonathan]

Just had Stonehammer, amazing daily drinker for $23 at Kroger here in KY

[@BourbonJunkies]

Our buddy Luke literally just brought us one today... It's insane for $23

[@ohnevergoingtoquit]

one thing to add about asking your store to get things for you. if you ask them to get you allocated items, they will hate you. allocated means they cant just ask for it. they get offered it.

[@krunkformula]

"Hey think you could get a few bottles of that William Larue Weller stuff in?" 🤣

[@MrIceman2307]

Great video and pretty cool that I have six of these and almost 8 - I have Redwood Emerald Giant and Larceny B521 and C921. Felt like I was watching the lottery with my numbers called...lol. Love all Penelope - have about 15 bottles - especially the American Light and the guys are from the town where I live. I've passed on Calumet but sounds like the 16 is worth the 🦌. Never considered the OF rye though. May have to look into that one day to see how it compares with other favorites like HW RR, Pikesville, Woodinville, Bulleit 95, Wilderness Trail, KC, WT RB Rye...

[@joeybanez310]

Finally found Lost Monarch in my area (central AZ) yesterday. I think I’ll have my first pour of the day...now!

[@lpandy21]

Cool banter. Thanks.

[@kyleslusher4642]

I bought the Calumet 16 after this video. Glad I picked it up can’t wait to crack it. I loved the 14, the 15 was meh but I still enjoyed it. Adding the 16 to my collection is a bonus.

[@LeatherDaddy97]

Youre the only person ive ever seen say they prefer the 14. Ive seen people say it tastes like worms lol. But thats how taste works.

[@aaronatkins5520]

@@LeatherDaddy97 Add me to the list. I own the 14 and the 15 I’ll pass on. To medicinal cherry for me. But hey to each of their own.

[@LeatherDaddy97]

@@aaronatkins5520 two then i guess. You guys vs the world. Cheers

[@kyleslusher4642]

@Aidan I’ve heard both good and bad things about the 14 so I took a shot and enjoyed it. Maybe the people who said it tasted like worms got a bad one but who knows lol. The 15 was had an overwhelming amount of cherry notes that it didn’t make it as enjoyable. I can’t wait to try the 16.

[@LeatherDaddy97]

@@kyleslusher4642 yeah i wanna try the 16 too

[@chrishernandez3895]

In southern CA. Bowman is pretty hard to find. It's been on too many whiskeytube lists. Can't find a Larceny Barrel Proof either. Great list.

[@ericmcdaniel2719]

You can never beat OGD114 on value, quality, & proof. Always a must buy imo.

[@bsktblmasta31]

This guy speaks truth

[@brianfrydl2741]

Awesome but Meh..

[@XtopherMartin]

I thought it was a little underwhelming outside of being high proof and low price.

[@fartzy]

Great video! I am going to look for Sagamore Spirit DO Rye now. Also I don’t know what it’s like to be in an area that would have Larceny barrel proof “sitting on shelves” but that sounds awesome

[@djbeacon1942]

Was Sean starting out with somekinda HootinAnnie move?? YeeeHaaa!!

[@adamkrauss303]

Great vid. I wish you guys would put the picks in the notes or pinned comment so I can screenshot. Perhaps you think that would detract from the mystery and most importantly the actual views. Understandable but I don’t think so. Thanks.

[@josephthomas2226]

Hey, have you tried "six and twenty 5 grain bourbon"? (from a distillery near Greenville SC) If so, what do you think? A vendor was giving samples at my liquor store on Weds and I really liked it, so I bought a bottle ($42). They claim to be the world's first 5-grain bourbon (they don't list the percentages of their mash, but it is Corn, Soft Red Winter Wheat, Barley, Black Seashore Rye, and Carolina Gold Rice). It had a different combination of flavors from any bourbon I had tried, and I enjoyed it. I also have just switched my budget bourbon from EW 1783 to EW BIB. Not that anyone cares, but I was surprised how much I liked the BIB.

[@acebread3511]

Thanks for the redwood empire recommendation, I just picked up a bottle in nc!

[@BourbonJunkies]

hope you're enjoying it!

[@acebread3511]

@@BourbonJunkies enjoyed it a lot... it is super crushable, cheapish and really nice in the summer. Great job on the picks and great reliable channel!

[@jeffgrissom216]

Damn Blantons is over 100 bucks for y’all here in Oregon it’s 59 when you can find it

[@lonewanderer3603]

"Work whiskey" I'm going to have to float this idea with my employer.

[@BourbonJunkies]

Dow use to have a 1 beer at lunch rule, they took that back a long time ago though

[@lonewanderer3603]

@@BourbonJunkies maybe I can explain the Balmer Peak and convince my boss I'm at my best at .08 BAC.

[@columboscandela]

I've never seen OF 100 Rye in my part of Louisiana.

[@oakley5]

That Penelope is awesome

[@pwrbomb1970]

That John J Bowman is at the top if not the top of my list. I love the damn stuff

[@miles3833]

Y’all should make another version of this video but without consideration for price/availability. Give us your top 10 bottles, period

[@BourbonJunkies]

We have a video very similar to this in a few weeks. Matt started the "you can only keep 5 bottles"

[@robertpaasch540]

I’ve never seen you guys review any widow Jane products, try lucky 13

[@robd8167]

Love this list. Would throw Bardstown Discovery on there too. Mostly #7 in stores now but definitely grab #6 if you see it.

[@BourbonJunkies]

We weren't completely in love with #6 but #7 is pretty damn good!

[@robd8167]

@@BourbonJunkies right on. Grabbed that Penelope today on your rec. Thanks

[@XtopherMartin]

@@BourbonJunkies the No 7 is at my Costco is $43. Was looking for an excuse to buy it.

[@mplayne]

Penelope Architect is pretty good too. Great vid

[@paladonis]

What am I doing with my life?...NOT GETTING OLD FORESTER RYE! Cause it disappeared off shelves out here in Arizona. At least around Total Wine. It was a 1 ltr for $20 at 100 proof. So good. I already enjoy Old Forester a lot anyways. I've been loving Old Ravenholdt as my go to budget Rye as of late. $20 Bonded rye. Non-chill filtered. AMAZING Old Fashioned maker.

[@mackal]

I had 2 different batches of the CF15, I've only seen a single batch of CF16 so far :P

[@BourbonJunkies]

The 16 is INSANE.

[@mackal]

@@BourbonJunkies it is very tasty. I think it's more similar to the 15 than the 14. Also looks like they're coming out with new Small Batch (blend of 8 and 15, previous was 8 and 14), 8, and 10 year. Also, I really want someone to bring up Alydar (search Wikipedia) in a review some day.

[@hdcstudio1]

@@mackal :: Alydar was an amazing horse. Much love for your CF knowledge friend :)

[@mackal]

@@hdcstudio1 yes, too bad they murdered him. My family had a horse from his lineage.

[@wizzer88]

I wish I could find Larceny Barrel Proof for $60 in California. IT's been going for $100-150 here.

[@Brad-ic4bp]

I've still only seen Larceny C921 on shelves (which I love), but haven't seen any 2022 editions yet. Woodford Reserve Double-Oaked is my favorite bourbon (I was sipping it as I was watching this), but I've never seen that other Woodford Reserve fancy-looking bottle, so that's not in the "widely available" category in Colorado. Next time I visit my parents in Michigan, I'll hunt for it.

[@Ethernet480]

I need a little of all the above.

[@dontwastemytime277]

Can y'all do a special video on blending whiskey together to make a sick drink. I just blend Sazerac Rye with Woodford reserve double wood and it tastes like heaven. It tastes so freaking good.

[@BourbonJunkies]

I would have to say I don't think I've ever looked at those two bottles and thought I should mix them together