Expensive Whiskey ACTUALLY WORTH Buying!

[@breadmoneymusic]

Can you guys start putting the name of the whiskeys in the description? It’ll make it way easier to reference when I’m shopping

[@Joe_J-MT_Boy]

Turn on the CC function and the words will magically appear!

[@duck2587]

Agreed.

[@brmicmatthews8398]

They’re too wasted to do that

[@steveno7058]

I listened to your advice and purchased a Sam Houston 14 for $99. I tried it and the next day I picked up another bottle. Absolutely outstanding. It can stand up to any Scotch for the same price.

[@BourbonJunkies]

Heck of a price on that to boot!

[@buddenbo]

Old Carter is one that I bought and was told I was crazy for spending $186 on. Then I shared it. Now the people that tried it are all out seeking bottles.

[@johnmargiotti1262]

I bought a Sam Houston 14 about 3 weeks ago and put it away. I have been looking for a solid review before I decided to open it. I just saw another bottle yesterday and almost bought it just in case it was really good. I'm on my way home as I'm watching this... I just pased my exit, did a 180 and I'm going 40 miles the other direction to get that other bottle!

[@johnmargiotti1262]

Update... Got it!!!

[@Miguel-cu4zc]

Good for you 👍 I bought a bottle of Sam Houston 14 (MO1, 232 of 462) as a retirement gift for myself. I will be popping the cork and sharing with family and friends next year, October 2021!

[@johnmargiotti1262]

@@Miguel-cu4zc Congratulations on the retirement my friend!

[@johnmargiotti1262]

Update 2... I opened the bottle the night I got it. I was kind of bummed because I really didn't like it. Just tasted like whiskey nothing special maybe even a little bitter. Over the course of the week that followed every day I opened at the bottle for a few minutes. I went back in for another dip last night. OMG! This is exactly what I was hoping it would be. It is fantastic. This complex and a little different from most of my other Bourbons. I think I'm going for a 3rd bottle!

[@BourbonJunkies]

Well glad it opened up a little bit for you to really enjoy it!

[@beausharpe4132]

Just walked into my local Liquor store in Wilson, NC, where the ever elusive Boofalo Tracé is rare and saw the Sam Houston 14 for $120. I grabbed it so fast I nearly knocked down the display. Wouldn’t have had the confidence to spend the money on it if not for you guys. I plan on this being a special drinker for me and the boys as my wedding is coming up soon. Cheers.

[@BourbonJunkies]

I can only hope you love it as much as we do!

[@ocdhead]

Saw Dan's pour and immediately thought its time for an intervention. :D

[@tc6225]

Y’all need to checkout Rockwell here in Grand Rapids if you haven’t! Solid prices 2oz pour of 1792 full proof $10.25! Great place I like to go to for tasting since no one around has anything in inventory on west side

[@erikhetzler6361]

I managed to get a Sam Houston 14 for $115, went home and opened it, was blown away by how good it was. Was lucky enough to get 2 bunker bottles of it before everyone else found out about it cuz now its all been bought up. I also think it's neat how they did a special 3-barrel blend for every state rather than just doing one giant batch and everywhere getting the same shit.

[@BourbonJunkies]

I didn't know it was a per state thing, very interesting

[@rclem21]

@@BourbonJunkies Which state/batch is your bottle? I've got a IL01 which is fantastic and holding another IL03.

[@BourbonJunkies]

Well now we have a KY, MI, IN, and another batch from I can't remember where

[@TheRealBiggDeal]

I'd buy Old Carter if it was readily available where I live. I purchased the American Whiskey last year and it has become my FAVORITE. At 139.2 proof, it drinks like a 100 proof and is flat out AMAZING. Can't wait to try one of their Bourbon.

[@iruben77]

ok so this is the 2nd video from your channel i have watched, love the content and you guys are amazing. down to earth, not some over snobby reviewers, keeping things fun, entertaining, love all the bottle flips! thanks for keeping your channel real and just two guys talking good whiskey/bourbons! keep it going

[@BourbonJunkies]

Thanks!

[@belbivdebove8221]

Picked up the Sam Houston 14 yesterday for $105. Will be cracking it open for my 40th birthday at the end of this month. I can’t wait to be as old as Dan!

[@BourbonJunkies]

Actually laughed reading this, happy birthday and congrats on the best $105 bottle ever.

[@timporter2850]

@@BourbonJunkies got one last month for $109

[@scottgunn9978]

Thanks guys! I was on the fence about the Sam Houston 14, couldn't find out much about if it was a good value until I saw y'all approved! Picked one up for 130 and traded my buddy a baseball card for an Old Fitz 15. Was a good day! Keep up the schwifty work and continue to guide me in the right purchasing direction. You have not led me astray once!

[@BourbonJunkies]

That Sam Houston is a secret hitter

[@jamescardoza3582]

Very cool, i just bought some blantons today. Christmas time all the allocated bourbon hit the stores

[@donulldh4785]

In regards to the Sam Houston, 14. The PA state owned stores have this for $119. And I have seen it in MD privately owned stores for $125-130

[@blove932]

Have what?

[@BourbonJunkies]

I'd pay $119 all day for that bottle

[@donulldh4785]

@@blove932 The Sam Houston 14 year old...

[@blove932]

The website says coming soon, but I haven't seen it yet. I will definitely keep my eyes peeled.

[@donulldh4785]

Just picked it up today for $113+tax in MD.

[@michaelbrughelli2479]

Scored 2 bottles of Sam Houston 14 a couple days ago for $120 a pop! Incredible. Would never have known about it if I didn't watch this video. Thanks!

[@jasonwortman3461]

" That was a nice gentle tip touch." -Spiderdan 2020

[@ninjaassassinkiwi]

Exactly the video I was waiting for... You guys cannot miss!

[@hdcstudio1]

For the Sam Houston, Western Spirits sourced it over a decade ago and has been caring for/aging it ever since. Bardstown Bourbon Company only had a hand in sampling/tasting barrels for the 12yo bourbon. The 12yo bourbon was from Western Spirits and then Bardstown helped by 'curating' those into each states release for the Sam 12yo. Bardstown Bourbon Company did not help with the 14yo releases.

[@normrubio]

Lol! That opening pour. Ya should'a come back to him passed out on the floor...

[@BourbonJunkies]

That's his wife's problem not mine

[@gregsmith5132]

My justification is about 16 pours per bottle = only $10 - $15 per pour. You easy spend that on "regular bourbon" at a restaurant. You can't get that many "Dan pours" though.

[@daver7178]

True. However, I definitely don't have anywhere near 16 pours of $10-15/pour bourbon at a restaurant throughout a year.

[@wowTasteThis]

This is exactly how I justify expensive bottles 😂

[@keithlucas6260]

Try the Boss Hog at a Casino and it's $125 a pour.

[@liamkneeson8866]

I have an extra old carter, just saying.. I regret buying 2, I can't afford 1 much less 2.. best whiskey I've ever tasted though hands down

[@BourbonJunkies]

I think we've all been there

[@jonathanrichardson3687]

I was finally able to pick up a Joseph Magnus cigar blend $200 in Washington and it is amazing if you see it I recommend getting it

[@dennisp362]

My buddy got Sam Houston 14 in Chicago for 120. It was Amazing!

[@BourbonJunkies]

We were very surprised by it

[@fartzy]

Great video! Your pour at the beginning was very aggressive lol

[@branstonevans486]

So close to pulling off The Russo.... Just needed another .5 oz 😂

[@_jeffperkins_]

Mind sharing the barrel number of that Old Carter? I have barrel #43 and #20 available at a local retailer and thinking about acquiring one.

[@nickp5511]

Watching this video in 11/2023 I found two bottles of Sam Houston 14 for 70.00 each! What a nice pour!

[@aaronlindsey7045]

Full review on Sam Houston 14 coming? Got a SC bottle, 1 out 120 total. Also got KO batch 9 for $199, worth it?

[@BourbonJunkies]

Hella worth it at 199, and probably not just because there is some variation between the state bottlings

[@HangingMossMedia]

Great video. I’ve got the WF Barrel proof from last year... twice as much as Stagg Jr 12, and not even close.

[@BourbonJunkies]

the 2020 123.6 proof bottle is the best one they've ever done

[@a_z.tazzzfan8497]

2:30 "No bottle of whiskey is worth more than $50... Just don't.. JUST DON'T. 😅😂🤣 Hilarious A year ago or so, I bought a bottle of JD Sinatra Select and have no regrets. Looking forward to getting another one around the end of the year. Right now, I'm setting $$ aside to get a bottle of Glenmorangie Signet $220 in AZ).

[@cartermayfield]

Guys, A+++ for the recommendation on Sam Houston 14. It was sitting on the shelf and I got a discount for buying 2 bottles at $95 per. Huge risk for me, but you all pulled through. It is great to find a bottle people aren't chasing.

[@Hawk12mn]

Looking for a 14 in my area but can only get the 12...haven't pulled the trigger cause I'm wanting the 14.

[@hectorquiles3327]

I've been trying to find one for like two weeks now. Your lucky enjoy cheers🥃

[@alexarcher2211]

Recently got a nasty cut from broken glass, all this bottle tossing gives me anxiety lmao

[@themilkynipple2801]

We have a local place called mclaughlins distillery in pittsburgh. They have a bottle called the devils juice that i think you guys would enjoy. Think liquid campfire, might compare to your cigar blend from this vid

[@jordanduncan4874]

Crazy. The last time I drank that Woodford reserve was at a wedding in 2016. I was searching reviews on it yesterday...now this video pops up. That’s it, I’m buying a bottle

[@Maniseesbothsides]

When he said something about a "whiskey dog" I thought it was a metaphor...... Then he bent down for an abnormal amount of time......... So I thought "okay maybe he has, like a small dog"...picks up a German Shepherd 😂

[@BourbonJunkies]

Nox is the resident whiskey dog of the hut. Hims a good dog

[@zackaryhaight9902]

Kentucky owl is legit my fav rye, I honestly like it more than the handy

[@teofilstevenson]

You all have the best neon light (cool start up effect)!

[@alecwhitehouse3959]

Can't find Old Carter any more. Haven't even seen it at any bourbon museum, er, independent liquor store.

[@ljpfeif]

Another reason Old Carter might sit on shelves is because it's very similar to Old Charter😂I actually saw a bottle about a year ago at a glance and literally thought "why in the world is a bottle of Old Charter $200?" Then moved on and never got it...I still regret it to this day

[@davidprice7152]

Ever try a Balvinie Portwood 21 yr? Not bourbon, but very nice.

[@BourbonJunkies]

I've had the 17 double wood and love the heck out of that.

[@bradwalling8913]

Expected to see the 2020 Woodford batch proof based on the review a few weeks ago, it made an appearance just not where I thought it would 😂

[@BourbonJunkies]

But the problem as a whole is the line is hit or miss. The 2020 is well worth it, but that's the only one of the batch proofs I thought was worthy of the tag

[@StrainsYT]

Was curious about the Sam Houston. If I see one, looks like I'm gonna have to snag it

[@the_edga]

Can you post the whiskeys you discuss in your descriptions please?

[@Windrixs]

Fantastic video keep up the great content 👍🏻

[@Beatsteve9799]

I got the knob Creek limited edition 15 year. It was $110 and it's off the charts

[@brandon_sprague]

"Expensive whiskey actually worth it" AKA anything 10-14 year MGP

[@BourbonJunkies]

Ahhh yes

[@austinnowlin1573]

I really want to know what y’all think of the garrison brothers cowboy bourbon, just bought some and I love it. But I’m a whisky amateur

[@BourbonJunkies]

We like the cowboy bourbon

[@peterwhite507]

I would have no problem buying any of these if they were available in Ontario. Have KO 1 and 2 and they were not easy to get. Those Old Carters look to be closer to $300 and up though. They would not last 10 seconds in Ontario at retail or even 50% more.

[@ErikWaitWhiskyStudies]

The Whiskey Vault is in Dry Week mode so.... in order to get my fill of Whiskey Jack Assery I’ll be watching a lot of your videos for the next week.

[@TommyD28]

Today I found Kentucky Owl Rye Batch #3....$199.99......couldn't do it.....already spent my months allowance. Should I dip into next months and go get it?

[@BourbonJunkies]

It's pretty dang fantastic, and $200 is the min shelf

[@TommyD28]

Bourbon Junkies pretty dang?????

[@benjamintannarome311]

love the background music!

[@polaroidsofpolarbears365]

That's what I call a "4 finger senator pour".

[@krousaj]

Can you please add the list of whiskeys to the description?

[@printnewb]

Awesome vid. You need to blind these then throw in a good cheap one in the mix.

[@frankmastromauro5630]

Good video - can you put the names of the bourbon on the description? Thanks.

[@granthartwig87]

Love how dan asks Sean what he is drinking after Sean told him

[@johnestupido1418]

Would love a list posted. I would still watch the video and take notes

[@justiny328]

Just passed on a Sam Houston 14 for 150. Hmmm... may have made a mistake.

[@mikecofojohn168]

Boys, thanks for bringing up Kentucky Owl Rye. Been contemplating buying a bottle for a little while now. Keep up the good work. #nowsubscribed

[@BourbonJunkies]

Thanks!

[@Schwaz-gm4ts]

More of these vids of some more of the expensive stuff. You guys feel like the boss hog editions are worth the crazy money 500-800? Almost did it the other day but would love to hear your opinion

[@BourbonJunkies]

Can save you 500 and say no right now.

[@keithlucas6260]

Whistle Pig's lower priced whiskey at $45 is however....100% Rye.

[@whiskeyriffslounge]

Love the shirt Sean!!

[@BourbonJunkies]

Prototype right now, gotta test the goods ya know

[@100puremustard5]

@ 0:53 Dan said "That was a nice gentle tip touch" uhmmm.............😮

[@BourbonJunkies]

Not the first or last!

[@markemenecker5656]

You're showing Sam Houston 14 from Summer 2020. Was it barreled in 4/06? cause I just bought a Sam Houston 15 barreled in 4/06 and hoping it lives up to your review. Found it in 2 stores in Terre Haute, IN got it at retail. between you two and Jason at mash n drum, my budget is suffering

[@johnwilhoite8507]

from the website Artfully blended to enjoy with a fine cigar. A combination of award-winning Joseph Magnus Bourbon and 11 and 18-year-old whiskeys to assume bold, rich aromas of tobacco, spice, leather, vanilla, blanched almonds, and toffee. The Armagnac cask finish lends fruity notes of fig, prune, and dried apricot.

[@bpmakesithappen8395]

I thought I was up on the high end whiskey but I never heard of any of those... I will try to snag all or one. I just missed out on Forester Birthday (thanks bevmo computer) Everyone drinks whiskey in California now😫

[@Miguel-cu4zc]

The day after I watched this video I found and bought the last bottle of Sam Houston 14 (MO1, 232 of 462) from my local liquor store, as a retirement gift for myself. I will be popping the cork and sharing with family and friends next year, October 2021!

[@Bazzoro]

That is one hell of a good boy. And these kind of videos are pretty much moot for us Europeans, since pricing on bourbon is not logical compared to prices in the US. But I still enjoy your shenanigans, cheers.

[@BourbonJunkies]

I do like your thumbnail pic, and yea sorry shipping makes things a little muddy on prices.

[@joeyyoshizumi]

Can we get a Spider Dan shirt?

[@djbeacon1942]

So what happened to the Woodford RMC Chocolate Malted Rye?? Did I miss it at the end?

[@chrissprague5412]

Ahhhhhh hahaha!

[@greircrabtree6940]

That was number 6

[@djbeacon1942]

@@greircrabtree6940 I wondered but the title thumbnail photo didn't have the Classic BJ "cross out and corrected" number. 🤣😉

[@Pkeane04]

Dan’s pour at the beginning. 😆

[@BourbonJunkies]

Little bit sassy

[@booklist123123]

-wee- dram All the Dram

[@bethhiggins1907]

Just went out and scored this for $115 and hope it lives up to the hype.

[@tinytinytimyall]

Local box liquor store has a bottle of Kentucky owl 10 On sale for 139.99 is that a must buy?!

[@BourbonJunkies]

Yes

[@spforevr11]

just saw blanton's for $165. definitely should have been included in this video!... it winning the mashbill 2 lineup is still one of my favorite moments from this channel. still looking out for that cigar blend though, its the only bottle I've universally heard lives up to the price (aside from BTAC at msrp, which, c'mon). haven't heard a bad thing about it

[@BourbonJunkies]

I don't think I can ever pull the trigger on a $100+ bottle of Blanton's

[@gymnastbg1]

Blantons is like a 55$ bottle

[@gregs7375]

Found my first Cigar Blend last week for retail at $175. Had to pop it and not only did it live up to the hype, it blew away my expectations! Definite Top 3 bottle all time for me, superb 👌

[@gregs7375]

Oh shit, I got the Batch 20!

[@matthewpillsbury7403]

Here in great state of North Carolina we have SOOOOO many Bourbon and Rye Whiskey lovers bottle under $500 vanish within minutes of arriving at stores. Those bottles would never even have time to sit of the shelf. LMAO!!!!!!!! Keep up the good work guys. What do you 2 do for a living? What are your normal day jobs?

[@BourbonJunkies]

Dan is a server engineer (made up title) and I'm an analytical chemist.

[@jrmhrpr]

What do you guys think of the Rittenhouse Rye? I tried it and honestly, hated it. Im thinking I possibly just don't like rye's but am open to trying better one's. Suggestions welcomed!

[@jrmhrpr]

Also, thanks so much for your videos! You guys are super relatable to my weird sense of humor. Keep it up!

[@vincechimino288]

40th birthday coming up in October. Looking for a recommendation on something special to buy in the $100-$150 range. Suggestions? Or should I save some cash and just get the 1920

[@BourbonJunkies]

gotta go big for turning the same age as Dan, I'd be happy with anything on this list.

[@vincechimino288]

Bourbon Junkies leaning towards Kentucky owl. I’m a rye fan and my liquor store has it for 169.99

[@WhiskeyCowboyGaming]

Saw that Sam Houston for $150 today. Really wish the wife wasn't with me. She was not convinced of the value.

[@wjoneill86]

I dont own any but if I had the opportunity to buy one of these which should it be. Weller Full Proof, Weller single barrel, or Elmer T Lee?

[@BourbonJunkies]

Full proof, ETL, then Weller single barrel in that order for me.

[@wjoneill86]

Is the ETL worth 150$?

[@BourbonJunkies]

Nope

[@a_z.tazzzfan8497]

4:43 - 4:45 Spider Man - Spider 🕷️ Dan. TFF 😅😂🤣. Poor Sean...

[@dustinzieg1950]

Moss with the Magnus, great catch. Mmm a little cigar mmmmblend

[@kempengland1917]

Great Video! Also can anyone tell me where i can find an Old Carter? i am in NC

[@BourbonJunkies]

Honestly no idea

[@brendanholm8372]

So if you guys walk into a store and see Kentucky Owl Rye and WT Cornerstone Rye each for around $180. You can only grab one. You reach for Owl?

[@BourbonJunkies]

For sure

[@brendanholm8372]

Thanks!

[@hdcstudio1]

Another great video guys. Y'all don't disappoint :)

[@sladegulledge3506]

Those shirts are FIRE!!!!

[@markemenecker5656]

Kentucky Owl 10yr, batch 4 is $285 near me. Y'all say its worth 175-200, would you pay near 3?

[@BourbonJunkies]

Batch 4 had a price bump, that's basically retail, it's good but what is$300 worth to you is what sells it or not

[@markemenecker5656]

@@BourbonJunkies thanks for reply, so far most I've spent is 80 for a Remus Repeal. I may have to work my way up to 3 bills....

[@serapheum]

KY owl rye batch #1 winner so far. I only have 1 bottle left :-(

[@BourbonJunkies]

Batch 4 will be here soon enough!

[@lemonorangeymrs]

I was playing this video at .25x speed when you did the editing trick with the old carter and same Houston bottles and it made you guys sound and look like you were beyond hammered lol! I couldn’t stop laughing xD

[@Pondhopper101]

That needs to be a video. Bottles that cost a lot that are not worth the price.

[@Joe_J-MT_Boy]

These guys don't go into the flavor profile much. What makes a whisky worth the price is that it nails everything you love in a whisky and is drinkable as hell neat. I'm a sucker for the classic Kentucky profile of caramel-vanilla-oak. When I get that in a perfectly balanced smooth flavorful whisky, I'm happy to pay $200 for it and treat it as special. What you'll find is that every once in awhile you'll find a $50 bottle that tastes as good as your $200 bottle... and then you are in business, my friend. Buy 3 bottles of the $50 good stuff and drink it whenever you feel like it... and never feel guilty for a moment.

[@birdwk]

So, on the Sam Houston, the TN or KY batches are the way to go?

[@BourbonJunkies]

The KY02 has been the best one we've had so far

[@jmbzrx1200]

I’m sure that’s not the first time you complimented him for a gentle tip touch.

[@BourbonJunkies]

For sure is not

[@Joser167]

Found Woodford reserve subpar and I was very disappointed with the barrel proof and the experimental batches.

[@BourbonJunkies]

The 2020 batch proof is probably one of their best yet in all honesty

[@Joser167]

@@BourbonJunkies I'll give that one a go. Just gotta hunt it down. I'll probably go half with my brother since he is a big time Woodford fan

[@BourbonJunkies]

I believe the 2020 is 123.6 proof, no years on them just proofs

[@gunnerpoint1980]

Pretty much convinced sam houston is sold in every American city outside of AZ. Cant find anyone who's even heard of it... just picked up a Calumet 14, and hopefully a Old Carter Single barrel tomorrow from LA... it's pretty hard out there for a pimp...

[@gunnerpoint1980]

The old carter is around 280 so that's my only holdup...

[@BourbonJunkies]

We keep hearing coastal prices are just insane

[@ryanparker4775]

Where do I get the shirt?

[@BourbonJunkies]

Eventually will be up on our site.

[@t.codystrubel3634]

@@BourbonJunkies did I miss this drop?

[@BourbonJunkies]

Lol I don't even rember which shirt this was about. Most things are still on bourbonjunk.com/shop

[@chrisbuzulencia1774]

Another good one👍

[@kevinarmitage6114]

Dude you guys are going to hit 30K by Tuesday!!!

[@BourbonJunkies]

Hahaha no, we already have everyone that's going to watch us. 28k for lyfe

[@kevinarmitage6114]

@@BourbonJunkies Heck no!!!! I can wait till we hit 40K!!!!! LOL Dans going to hear it in live chat!

[@Entropy_Wins_4476]

I've been trying to get a bottle of the Jos Magnus Cigar Blend for years and can never find one when they are reasonable. I've found bottles of Batch 12, 14 and 15 for like $500+ and that's just too much :(

[@BourbonJunkies]

Yea it's good, not $500 good though

[@ryano9520]

Never had anything more that 65-70 that actually made me think I didn’t get ripped off jdsb has never failed and bullet barrel proof hurts me right

[@ryanyamamoto4672]

Where abouts in Mi are you guys? What would be your goto store to buy blind store picks from?

[@BourbonJunkies]

We're around Midland, we make it to oppermanns cork and ale quite often

[@ryanyamamoto4672]

@@BourbonJunkies ah I'm over in Westland and Ann arbor (live, work/raised). A&L wine castle usually has solid store picks

[@garyhoward8321]

Can I ask what part of Michigan you guys are from? Allegan county here. Love the channel BTW.

[@BourbonJunkies]

We're by Midland

[@DabFiend710]

I saw that pour and shot right to the comments