I Went Bourbon Hunting For Old Forester Birthday Bourbon

[@Brewzle]

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[@coordi]

The "Lets just say I enjoy the hunt more than I enjoy the liquor" guy is 100% a reseller

[@239fla8]

Not all the time . Some people enjoy the hunt and stuff over drinking it

[@melaninatedking2982]

I haven’t resold 1 bottle that I have but I enjoy the hunt more than the drinking

[@ChristopherHelms-n9i]

I enjoy hunting them, I then mostly give them away (mostly for Christmas) but, when I know someone would appreciate it more than me I'll give it to them. we don't have a lottery here though, just when I walk in and see them.

[@Yobichn]

Nothing wrong with that. He's putting in work if so

​@@239fla8"enjoy the hunt" 🤡🤣

[@dustinpulliam9262]

The great weller debacle was an exceptionally impressive blunder

[@notoverlyacerbic9574]

I have been binge watching these bourbon hunting videos for 2 days now.. They are extremely interesting and well shot. What's more,I don't drink bourbon! or any spirits for that matter.. Although,I have recently gotten into red wine,so i can relate to the tasting notes. Great videos. new subscriber.

[@Brewzle]

Thank you so much! That means a lot. I'm glad you enjoy the videos. :)

[@ASMRPeople]

For most people moving the liquor stores into the private sector is good. For bourbon hunters however you can forget ever getting allocated stuff in a private state. I've checked 4 stores per week for a year, have never found a weller, blantons or eagle rare. In private states the allocated bottles go to owners and there friends.

[@bunsguns8222]

I bought a Bookers in Georgia today. $99, I've also got an eagle rare from the same store and that's just driving by as I travel. But yes if you are actually winning in the lottery you'll get better bottles.

[@kaseyamerson3281]

Either that or they mark them up to secondary price

[@markshaw9361]

I know it’s not bourbon related, but I love the 280zx! I had one in high school. I miss the good old days of bourbon hunting!

[@rctv141]

If God was a Bourbon Hunner.... his name would be TJ. Take that to the bank y'all.🤠 Love this channel - don't know where you muster the energy from for so many videos man but it makes the world a brighter and oakier place.... and the proof is in drinking.😛

[@corym1928]

As a resident of Mississippi, I'm kinda jealous of the Alabama system. As the guy said at the beginning, at least you guys have a chance to get a bottle at MSRP. I can't tell you the last time I've seen a rare allocated bottled anywhere near MSRP. The rare times I see something like EHT, Weller, etc they're at least 2x MSRP but usually they're reserved for "top customers". Even Eagle Rare that happens to pop up around here is $100. Unfortunately, our state is a huge bottle neck as our system is terrible and all liquor goes through a state run warehouse.

[@mckylecfc]

Preach.

[@k.johnson2722]

everytime i have owa im reminded of how much i love it. top 5 bottle for sure

[@GamerNxUSN]

That big fella at 16 is a reseller for sure

[@JacobTFuller]

Im leaving opelika to move back to valley, cool to see a local successful youtuber. Just bought my first ever whiskey after watching you for a couple weeks.

[@OakvilleKGB]

Another fun video! As far as that trade, if you are both happy then so be it and you opened your bottle right then and there with him so I do not see any issues with it! Bottles are made to be opened and drank! That seemed like more of a swap with a friend than a random trade too so I am sure at some point you "lose" out on what gets exchanged and sharing is caring.

[@MrStreetninja007]

Ill take abc for retail all day over normal states for 5x retail

[@curetiamhices289]

Man, it kills me to hear you say Blanton’s, Eagle Rare, and others are everywhere and easy to find. I get laughed at when I go in and ask if they have any.

[@Armedtempertantrum]

Same bro. Or I have to pay 300 percent markup. Or whatever the guy behind the counter wants to try and get out of me.

[@TG-jv8lf]

Same where I live I literally can’t find any eagle rare or weller or tons of stuff

[@curetiamhices289]

@@TG-jv8lf 9 months after this video, I’m starting to see Weller and a few Eagle Rare more often, but not much else.

[@anthonyquaranta5717]

If you know someone in VÀ almost every store got a case of the JD BP Rye this week. Over 1.2k across the state

[@PeteQuad]

Here's an idea. If you apply but don't get on, the next time your name goes in the hat an extra time. If you miss again, you have 3 names in the hat. And so on, until you are more and more likely to hit. If you hit, you are back to 1 chance the next time.

[@Brewzle]

Good idea

[@EvanMiller-q8j]

I went hunting today and picked up a bottle of Rebel 100. It’s a wheated bourbon and actually very good .

[@blakerichie94]

Ha, try finding any allocated in Iowa at a retail site for retail price. GOOD LUCK!

[@EricMidgett]

The gentleman at about 1:30 mentioned not having ABC would mean being able to get stuff at MSRP, but that depends on the stores in a place like GA (where I am). We have some package stores that just mark the allocated stuff up knowing people will eventually buy it not worrying about the space it's taking on the shelves. There is one near me that keeps Eagle Rare at $80 and they get folks that will pay. Luckily the store attached to our Costco sells at MSRP, but it's hit or miss.

[@GratefulNachos]

💯! Without state run stores you can forget MSRP. Same deal in Tennessee. Blanton’s +$100, E.H Taylor +$90, Eagle Rare +$80 and it’s either pay or go without.

[@bunsguns8222]

💯 False! With a caveat. It depends on who can sell liquor and what involvement the state still has. California of all places has generally cheap liquor, Washington State is super high, when they went away from state controlled they added tax. Louisiana is stupid cheap if Walmart or a grocery store has something. Angels envy and heaven hill 7 year are both available for $40. I've seen the whole lineup of Knob Creeks at Walmart for less than I've seen them at ABC states.

[@rideride2]

I’ve never laughed out loud at an ad until I saw your Z-Biotics ad

[@SHYSHILLY]

Nice Datsun 240

[@Brewzle]

Thank you! -Will

[@andrewma923]

Yea forget the bourbon… Nice color on that!

[@elvistwatty]

@@Brewzlewhat's the mod list look like?

[@jeffrobodine1850]

I didn't know that Datsun was a bourbon hmmm 🤔🤔🤔🤔💯💯👍👍😎

[@lucasblanchard47]

Yeah I spotted that too!

[@venturebro24]

Red Clay in Opelika was one of my favorite places around Auburn! While you're there you've got to check out Bow and Arrow as well as The Hound!

[@calummccreath2345]

Your vlog shows the absolute best of Americans at home. Someone wins third place in line they get congratulated, where I live they would get hassled. Or is it just Bourbon people are great people?

[@Kerithanos]

Where are you from, if you don't mind me asking? Anytime I've ever lined up for whiskey everybody's real friendly, fun way to meet new people and have a chat to pass the time. All positive vibes, unless we're talking about the weather haha.

[@bastienrobidoux4523]

In Quebec it’s a full on state monopoly and the lottery is for specific bottles. If you win you just have it shipped to your local SAQ store

[@tracejohnson3778]

There is quite a large looking liquor store that I have been meaning to go to in Columbus GA, it’s called “The Bottle Shop” seem like it is quite big and it might have some good picks.

[@davidwillming1222]

It's crazy hearing people complain about this system. Come to a state like Illinois where you just won't get anything ever and you'll understand. I'd kill for a lottery to at least have a chance. I don't have the time to show up at 8:00am at stores or the money to spend 5k a month at any particular store to get a "relationship". Grass is always greener, but man appreciate that you have a shot there.

[@MileHighGrowler]

Yep, agreed. I live in private state and it's all about spending thousands to get a "chance" at a bottle that's going to be marked up at least 3x retail anyway. I've got family in control states and they win bottles every year in lotteries I'll never even see on a shelf. The ABC thing seems like a pain and the free market looks appealing from a distance, but it doesn't favor the common man one bit.

[@robertcorum6654]

Good morning! To the Nose of North America. When ya see the white Lincoln ya know we drinkin.

[@benjakob13]

If you’re ever around Massachusetts, Burlington wine and spirits is excellent!!!

[@jayjuggrnaut]

Buddy should not have "mixed emotions". He gets an opportunity to buy allocated liquor at msrp because the state controls the prices, making both the price AND the opportunity fair. In Georgia (where we don't have ABC stores), I have an "opportunity" to buy Weller's 12 Year for $199, while in some ABC states, people are paying $50-70. I've seen Full Proof (and Birthday Bourbon) for $650 in South Carolina. So the opportunity is fair, but the price isn't.

[@xxxmaddogxxx101]

There should be laws against states that have a monopoly on liquor to sell above retail prices.

[@jayjuggrnaut]

@@xxxmaddogxxx101 Where are state-owned stores selling above msrp? It's typically the non-state owned stores doing this.

[@mckylecfc]

Even if not at MSRP, at ABCs North of the 41st it's within $20 of MSRP and sitting on a shelf. They go fast though and we never know when they come in. No lottery on allocated stuff or here. Less variety, no store picks but near MSRP atleast.

[@louisvillebmxr]

Birthday Bourbon gets up around $1,000-1,200 here in Louisville.

[@jakewarzyniak5470]

I'd take a Michter's Sour Mash toasted over that 23 Birthday all day. They've consistently gone down hill and up in price the last few years in my opinion.

[@STAGG4570]

Recently joined your channel on Patreon. 😮 not to sound weird but I've watched many channels (religiously) almost and never joined. I'm a new Bourbon/Whiskey collector. I really enjoy it when you film 📽️🎥 going into different stores. I love seeing sooo many different things. Keep it up #bro 🎉 not that it matters but I'm a big #garrisonbros fan

[@Brewzle]

Appreciate it! Glad you're enjoying the videos.

[@AmeagleWard]

I did not expect to see my home town store when I clicked on this video. Nice.

[@thomastrollope7896]

There is a place in irondale AL that gets those from time to time. Wild place gets random stuff all the time

[@DC632A]

It saves because the state doesn't have overhead i.e., rent, labor, insurance etc etc.

[@Carllord610]

Hi again the st. Augustine brewery has a good whiskey/bourbon, super cane vodka and 1 or 2 others. And a few blocks down there's a winery. They make some good wine some fortified. And theres a chocolate factory there. Your wife might like. Then there's 1 in statesville think they make a bourbon or 2. All 3 sale in house

[@holliberry2614]

Would LOVE to try a Birthday Bourbon. And Zbiotics WORK!! Love them, best thing if you are old and going to be drinking.

[@alekshewitt]

20 years from now, we will still be singing the song of the great Weller debacle.

[@salinas8313M]

We have couple at our store here in SALINAS CA we have a very great selection on whiskey have eagle rare, bday bourbon, E.H taylor rye,single batch and old fitzgerald 12/15 year

[@isaac19201]

This guy could have gotten 8 weller 107s for that birthday bourbon lol

[@danhigginbotham5945]

A great liquor store is Papa Joe's in Richmond, Indiana!

[@martinjames6148]

Great vid talking to everyone 👍

[@reeserelentless6920]

I live in Illinois and the secondary market is terrible for example a bottle of stagg is 269.99. But old grandad 114 i got 3 bottles for 28.99 a bottle

[@reeserelentless6920]

And old grandad bottles in bond is 23.99 and fairly easy to find

[@lilbeckham9]

Have an allocation list and sell them as they come in with one bottle off the list per week per government ID. The Government ID should be scanned and go in a statewide sheet per week so you can't double dip stores

[@DBTdad]

Yep, scan their Alabama drivers license duringpurchasing. I've heard of folks using multiple emails to register on-line for quarterlys. Require the Alabama Driver license in the email registration.

[@bender7889]

I walked into my local grocery store Wednesday they had 2 bottles of Weller full proof and 2 12 year. Full proof was $50 and 12 was $30. I got the full proof. Thinking if I liked it I could get the 12 the next day nope. I didn’t realize what they were. So now I have a bottle to impress someone. I did open it. Super good.

[@jayjuggrnaut]

I won't ask you about your grocery store, specifically, but what state do you live in, good sir (or ma'am)????

[@bender7889]

@@jayjuggrnaut I’m a man. One the last ones in the people’s republic of California. But we live in the mountains so our stores typically don’t get anything good. This store in particular doesn’t sell anything good. The next best thing would be Dickel.

[@jayjuggrnaut]

@@bender7889 Fair enough. I live in GA and both Wellers are sold for $200+ in the Southeast (Florida, Georgia and both Carolinas). I have both and had to pay accordingly. I have opened the 12 Year, but not the Full Proof. I enjoy it immensely.

[@kevio8179]

In England and love your video's mate.

[@joesmith8821]

Pennsylvania offers a lottery on state website. If you win (and your purchase) they ship it to you or a local state store

[@rbourgoine1]

I’m in NH and it’s state run liquor. And I like it that way. Keeps everything cheap.

[@DBTdad]

And no taxes

[@michaelchimento1914]

They the regular JDBP Rye instead of the advertised JD Heritage Rye. (Twice Barreled) I saw the same JDBPR sitting in the shelf at three stores in Georgia in the last few weeks!! PRIVATIZE!!!

[@Carllord610]

Hi brewzie check out st. Augustine brewery. In st.augustine florida. And theres 1 up here in statesville N.C. think its called southern distillery

[@jordanstempson2977]

Brewzle ripped that guy off. He could’ve got 3 OWA 3 Blanton 2 eagle rare for that at least haha

[@johnwill7962]

Easily took advantage of him.

[@Brewzle]

The guy knew what the bottle was worth and he's helped me drink half of it, so sounds like a good deal for him.

[@jamesnunn9648]

No, you took him and you know it. Own it!!!!

[@xgonnagiveit]

Love your sons 280zx I have a 71’ 240 myself

[@Brewzle]

I'm sure he would love pictures of that!

[@kennymiller6633]

Red Clay is where it’s at. Can’t wait to see what y’all come up with.

[@mattsaxton8357]

Dallas total wine is loaded with the rye, easy pickup at the total wine. $69 a bottle. 131 proof

[@bwt8410]

I may take heat for this, but here is the answer on how to distribute bottles: the free market. I'm in Georgia, so everything I can get is just based on if I can find it and if I'm willing to pay. Nothing great is MSRP.

[@brucebelitz3451]

I need a birthday bourbon for my daughter, her birthday is Sept 2nd! We want one to share a pour every year on her birthday!

[@bunsguns8222]

I have 1 questions for the ABC man. How is it restaurants and bars get all the allocated stuff no problem?

[@OutdoorsWithShawn]

Without a lottery, you'll be more able to grab a bottle of BB im MS. But you'll pay about $1000 for it. Thats what I've seen shops asking for it, which is ludacris

[@thomaswilson9407]

You mentioned spillway. I live in california, but through my bourbon group I got a 4 roses sbbpsp from spillway and I have a cut above Mississippi sippers store pick coming from spillway. Seems like a great store

[@Brewzle]

I love them! You'll enjoy those a lot

[@thomaswilson9407]

@@Brewzle I wish I could come out there for that barrel drop you are going to be at. That sounds like a lot of fun.

[@pilsplease7561]

I hate states with state Alcohol, I have decided that my winery wont sell in states that have it cause its too much hassle to be bothered with.

[@StevenSegura-z6q]

Can we see Will's Nissan 280? That things CLEAN.

[@elvistwatty]

Beer.... Gravy gravity stouts. Blend barrels

[@scottd143]

Oregon has a state liquor store system. The b@stards that run it were saving the allocated bottles for themselves or their friends. They never had a lottery,you had to know which day bottles dropped. I was able to finally get a bottle of Blantons when I figured this out. I live in MO now and the local does a loyalty drawing. I got a Weller green label at that one. Much better in the private sector.

[@mikedee5641]

If your in east Mo. swing by A1 Wine & Spirits. St. Peters, Mo. Awesome store!

[@PDXBeach]

In Oregon they centralize the lottery and ship the bottle in your name to a liquor store of your choice.

[@traviscampbell7081]

Here's the problem with kicking the state out of the liquor business. You end up with what we have up here in WA. A 20.5% sales tax AND $7/liter tax

[@mouriesabdo]

I have a liquor store in west palm beach florida and I just got the double eagles rare

[@davidjenkins4453]

The Weller debacle will never not sting.

[@Brewzle]

I'll never recover

[@timbuma3693]

I just picked up a willett purple top 10 yr 132 proof, let me know if that’s something you’d be interested in trading for. Cheers!

[@run-a-milekyle3835]

Recently started getting back into bourbon. As a rum drinker, I like sweeter spirits. I tried OF 86, Buffalo Trace, Four Roses Single Barrel, but none really hit my pallet just right(but all were pretty good). Just tried McFarlane’s Reserve Cask Strength, bingo. Surprised a Total Wine brand got me. Gonna try MM Cask Strength next to compare. Looks like I like wheat.

[@cool2443]

Don’t forget that it’s okay to add a little water! Cuts the proof down, takes out some of the burn, and allows you to enjoy more of the flavor

[@kylehaun8192]

Give the Woodford reserve double oaked or old forester 1910 a try. Easy drinking and on the sweeter side

[@winstonluo6804]

Says he’ll do trades that aren’t in his favor to get limited release ones. Then proceeds to trade Blanton’s, ER, and some rum store pick for a Birthday Bourbon 😂

[@Brewzle]

I do a lot of trades that aren’t in my favor, didn’t say all of them were that way.

[@jamesnunn9648]

Ya trick a guy from a birthday for some rum finished bottle lol

[@Jayarees]

If a friend traded me those 3 and gave me access to drink half the bottle I traded him I dont see how he is getting over in no way shape or form but that is bc I would likely share the bottle with my friend even without a trade so seems like a win/win.

[@johnwill7962]

@@JayareesYeah because he’s getting access to the open bottle for his channels content and then keeping his bottle to trade or sell later. Open your eyes a little bit

[@Jayarees]

​@@johnwill7962- that's assuming a lot about a man who openly advocates that bottles are for sharing. That bottle was getting popped regardless of whether he got 1 or 2, I assume from watching all his content. But to each their own in their philosophy. Again I would be happy receiving the 3 bottles plus drinking half that bottle. I dont trade i drink and I share and mostly those 2 things happen together bc I rarely drink by myself. Whatever he does with that second bottle is up to him and if he can get a much greater return and invites me to share in the bottles he gets all the better I win again. There is a reason he has great relationships with all these folks and I am sure its not bc he screws everyone over on trades.

[@eddyng394]

We don’t seem to get Blanton in North Carolina. Unless they are just saving them for the end of the year lottery.

[@Brewzle]

Wow

[@Jamie-uq9sr]

Got the bday today. Joined the club.

[@matthood9838]

Great job Will!!!

[@MrRiw109]

Ive never seen these liquor storm lotteries in PA. Is there a website where you learn about these events?

[@Schultzycast]

When TJ is in the Top 5 for the End of the Year raffle, we’re gonna know why.😉 He’d be #1, but that would raise a red flag. #4? no big deal. 😂

[@Brewzle]

I don't think I'll ever win lol

[@Hnkka]

What is the best first bourbon bottle for starter?

[@Jeremy-zp6yt]

Another great vid! Hey is that a 240 or a 280 that your son has? That's a good looking car! Love your videos man, I'm just getting in to bourbon. Always been into it with they typical Jack and coke or Evan Williams, but lately been starting my journey without the mix looking. Got an OF the other day that I like, and have been looking for a Buffalo Trace to try it as well. Also its fun seeing you down around Auburn, live down here in Pensacola now, but wife and I meet at Auburn and lived there about 10 years before we moved down here so always fun seeing the old stomping grounds! Keep the videos coming!!!

[@Brewzle]

Thank you! It's an 83 280zx! Thanks for the support of the channel. Buffalo trace is definitely worth trying! War Eagle!

[@viewfromrowb]

This last one in Mobile, I was 2nd on walk-in line. On the lottery, 13 didn’t show up including #1, 4, 7, & 9th so I ended being #39. Got the 107 & Elijah Craig Ryder Cup. Didn’t see no Jack Daniels Sinatra at my store

[@tbspromotions]

5:35 I enjoy your program lol

[@stitchthroughlife]

I wish I had the issue of a Blantons. It's impossible to find in AZ right now.

[@iceepenguigo]

Had to sit in the hot sun for 4 hours for a Fry's drop to get my hands on one

[@chadallen9715]

You need to try WIGLE Whiskey out of Pittsburgh, PA!!! Great craft juice!

[@anthonyarmstrong5012]

What a beautiful 280z

[@erickintzer623]

I need to know what that Venezuelan rum pick was. My wife is from Venezuela and their rum is amazing.

[@the_anton_kabanov]

Try Dragon's Milk Tales of Gold (Beer) I believe you'll like it a lot👍

[@coreyaustin9151]

You just hosed your buddy lol

[@Brewzle]

I didn't at all.. He drank half of the bottle with me.

[@DirtyHairy01]

Congrats on the birthday Bourbon!

[@UnconventionalThinker]

Come to Huntsville for a lottery and we'll petition Mamaw to change the state laws.

[@michaellanglie5502]

sweet 280Z Will

[@brandonpizzoferrato9361]

Can we take a second to appreciate wills Datsun 😍

[@Jay-iz6lq]

Brewzle your correct fairest way to get the liquor is drive up and see what’s available vs the whole lottery system!

[@PeteQuad]

I live in NC near the SC border which is all I need in order to realize how much having a state run ABC sucks. I have to go across the border to get any kind of a selection, and the prices are better to boot.

[@tbryant2002]

me too..shelby area. Sux around here to get anything. Frugal mcdugal near carowinds has good stuff

[@PeteQuad]

@@tbryant2002 yes. I like Stateline Elite lately, lots of store picks.

[@robertrybicki2638]

Check out Village Market in Grosse Point, say hi to Mark we have some goodies (Michigan)

[@tedshantz6193]

i dont understand the line up 4 booze being from north of the border we go to the store and buy whatever u want

[@kennymiller6633]

Don’t feel bad…I’ve never won the lottery either. I did go to Maisano's in Ocean Springs a few weeks ago & got a Weller 107.

[@andrewlandreth9382]

That’s not true about saving money and finding bottles easier. I’m in SC and our allocated bottles go for more than double the suggested retail.

[@Andy17177]

Finally tried Blantons and Eagle rare, although I’m behind the hype behind blantons and agree it’s more of a complex flavor I think I favored Eagle Rare. Anyone’s thoughts on this?

[@tbryant2002]

ER over blantons for me as well.

[@StarkEpiphany]

Eagle rare is an absolutely fantastic bourbon if you get it for the right price. These places charing $80+ for a 750 makes it start to lose its appeal. I personally just don't like Blantons at all.

[@chuckscard_box3030]

Eagle rare is a great bottle at msrp and so is Blantons but honestly which are you more likely to find? I managed to get a bottle of Blantons for $90 this past Saturday and I don't regret it at all because the bottle they had at the tasting was like butter to me. All in all both are great bottles nothing wrong with preferring Eagle Rare to Blantons especially with scarcity and pricing lately.

[@richardellis1605]

Love to see a review on James E. Pepper bourbons!

[@richardellis1605]

Then Peerless!

[@georgebuck4178]

280ZX YES!

[@JustinMorrison234]

Crazy what you gotta deal with for stuff you I see in stores up in Michigan

[@7094spanky]

Nice looking Datsun!

[@Brewzle]

Thank you! -Will