How Much Should You Pay For Special Occasion Whiskey?

[@jimmymundt5369]

I paid $425 for a George T Stagg because I knew I’d never see one. Like ever. It is a great whiskey, but I wouldn’t do it again. Too much great stuff out there.

[@BourbonJunkies]

I think a lot of people need to see this.

[@whiskyxing]

Definitely not worth that, but with that said, $425 isn't the worst secondary price ever for GTS

[@Mark-iq6hi]

I hope to find one eventually and I am born and raised in Kentucky so there is a chance I could find one I hope. I just got back from my not so local but excellent beer, wine and liquor store and bought a Blade and Bow key 1 and key 2 to go with my key 3 I have that is still sealed. I also picked up a bottle of Maker's Mark for a mixer bourbon and a Old Foresters 1920 Prohibition style to replace a fallen soldier. I think I'm going to start making lamps out of my old bottles and try to recoup a little cash from the bottle that gave much joy.

[@rickycano3245]

Came across a liquor store that had that weller 12 E H Taylor Van winkle and some other rare whiskeys in that price range was spoo tempted to buy one

[@joelriggs4614]

I'm so glad you had Bardstown #3/4 on here. My local store got some #4's in and I bought 3 for SRP $140 after tax. So glad, as I opened one and was blown away. You 2 are spot on with my flavor profiles. Thank you.....and thanks for no bottle flips!

[@mikecofojohn168]

Loved the "troll squashing". I'd pay $350 for a GTS20. I've had a pour and its every bit of incredible as the GTS18. Disco - I'm paying $150 tops. Jack- I'm not going to buy because I had it in my hand last year at retail and I bought something else FML. Never seen the first two and know very little about them. Video.of.the.year ( to date ). Slainte, boys

[@brandonhenry8377]

I’d be interested in a video about the “tiers” of whiskey. For example what bottles are on the BTAC level, just below, etc.

[@hambone7564]

I'd be interested in watching that

[@WhiskeyCowboyGaming]

I really like this idea.

[@ThreeToesofFury]

great vid dudes! while i understand the fun of chasing allocated and unicorns, ive recently tried to shift my expectations to the fact that there is a LOT of bourbon on the shelves and: 1) Its overall better to look for findable tasty beverages. 2) Dont get TOO attached to a bourbon, even if its currently avail, because when the bourbon community 'hive minds' around a bottle, it can and does disappear (looking at you McHenna 10). 3) figure out a general wheelhouse to help guide you to new bottles..for me its 100+ proof and whenever possible, age statements between 7-12 yrs. This process led me to find and love the Knob 12 and Bakers 7 recently.

[@BourbonJunkies]

Solid advice for people

[@rjmiller6726]

Found a George T Stagg at my local store for $249 bought it so I could try it and share with friends. No regrets!

[@BourbonJunkies]

no ragerts!

[@michaelgonzalez347]

Thanks for being the adult Dan. Prices are getting out of hand. I think more of these whiskey channels, that I enjoy, has in some way helped with the increase of prices. It's tough because without these great channels, a lot of people would not know about certain bottles, including myself, but on the other side the social media is the fastest form of word of mouth. Demand goes up extremely fast which results in higher prices. There are other factors and this is just one of them. I'll still buy what I can and keep watching BJ's. Cheers and thanks

[@BourbonJunkies]

Bourbon in general has just blown up, cheers

[@edwinvillasenor8161]

Yesss, I have 3 of the 6 bottles mentioned. Was able to get 2 JD SBBP Ryes for $64.99 each, Bardstown Discovery 3 for $119.99, Discovery 4 for $114.94 today. Never even seen anything from BTAC so I’m satisfied with finding these. Great video guys, thanks for keeping us entertained!

[@jblair91h]

I picked up a bottle of the discovery series 3 for $130 to save for when I have my first kid. Glad to see it’s on the list as something worth paying a lot more for!

[@robertshay9235]

I’m very new in the bourbon/whiskey game. I don’t really haven’t developed a good enough palette to spend a lot of money. I’ve set myself a $60 cap at the moment. Great video though gents!!

[@gunnerpoint1980]

I'd bump that up to $75. If u kept it at 60, u would pass on really good stuff like SmokeWagon or Old Elk. Above $70ish range is the danger zone of $80-100 overpriced gimmicky bottles.

[@robertshay9235]

@@gunnerpoint1980 thanks for the heads up!! I appreciate it.

[@XtopherMartin]

I'm right at the $60 cap myself with most in the $30-45 range. Once I can blind pick specific bottles out of a group, I'll let myself get into the higher dollar stuff. Unless I run into some unicorn stuff.

[@blove932]

I literally just saw 6 bottles of the Bardstown Batch 4 sitting on the shelf in DE for $129.99 and zero tax. I have two already so they are still there.

[@maddie4077]

I bought two of those aswell B Love. In Delaware.

[@_ElleB]

Same here. DE comes through when you can’t get stuff in PA.

[@craigmelvin4463]

we've seen a bunch in Maryland as well. One store sells them for 109.99 plus tax. They are in there almost every week though

[@maddie4077]

Craig which store? That's a great price.

[@craigmelvin4463]

@@maddie4077 dm me I can let you know

[@FNGWhiskey]

I was lucky to get a Stagg 20 and paid $250.00 I missed out on the Bardstown 3 but found the 4 today at $130.00 so I am really excited to try it. Love the channel and just because you found a creative way to get your bourbon paid for people shouldn’t hate lol

[@BourbonJunkies]

we'd pay those prices every day for a stagg 20

[@ChaoticEnigma]

Great to see these types of videos again. I paid $400 for my first GTS. It’s amazing...Would I pay that much gain? No, but as a bourbon bourbon fan I wanted something special for the 2020 holidays. But with Bardstown Discovery Series 3/4 being so good I don’t need GTS anymore unless I find it at retail.

[@BourbonJunkies]

We've always said that people, us included, will pay a little more for the first one of something. FOMO is a thing

[@vincesobocinski9916]

I really appreciate the fill levels going in order to the left. It’s incredibly satisfying

[@gunnerpoint1980]

Just bought Bardstown discovery #2 at total wines for $115 in vegas.... not mad at all about it. Love it! ... doubt I will ever see series 3 or 4 any where close to AZ

[@Tuckytuck123]

Hands down best bourbon reviews on KZbin

[@usmcteck2918]

I paid $300 for the 2020 Stagg back a few months ago. Feel lucky to have found it at that price. Would definitely paid that again for another bottle of the 2020. It’s excellent.

[@MrRossman2]

I literally just saw a bottle of George T. Stagg at a local store. I thought the price tag said $79.99. I was like "Done!". As I was reaching for it, I realized the price was actually $799.99. I noped out.

[@BourbonJunkies]

Hard no at that price.

[@bagdaddy09]

Same thing. Walkes into a store and saw 2 with a "limit 1" sign. Then I saw the 750 price.

[@jkdubya85]

There's a place near me that has them on the shelf for $110 which I would do all day every day. Unfortunately, it's on the shelf behind the register - for after you get 5,000 points ($1 = 1 point). There's 100 liquor stores between me and there, so the secondary market or a bottle lottery is the only way I'll ever see one again, and even then only if the secondary market calms tf down.

[@John-hi6kl]

My local has it for 599

[@robertshay9235]

Hahaha

[@coleboozer4032]

I got lucky to find Bardstown Discovery 4 for Retail. I saw all the reviews and hype it was getting and got 2, one to open and one to keep. It really is AMAZING! It made me speechless. I'm glad I got two when I could, because I fear it will become just as hard to find as BTAC. Regarding that though, I think one influence for that is - ironically - all the coverage it is getting in WhiskeyTube. Which is not bad really; I mean it deserves the hype. It's just the ol' "Honey Hole" principle .... You want to get more people involved in your hobby of fishing, but you don't want anyone knowing where your favorite Fishing Spot is, or else it'll dry up.

[@saleen12]

Awesome video and bottles. Keep that disco series quiet! I want it all. Also move to Georgia. A friend and I bought 20 George t Staggs in December and averaged 225 each, it capped off a crappy year nicely

[@wickedfanatic2713]

Paid 300 for the 2020, no regrets yet!

[@Mark-iq6hi]

I recently bought a 750ml. of Old WH TARR 120 proof for just a bit over $300.00 and it is a hitter for sure. I wouldn't pay that again though. Thanks a lot you guys!

[@lexwaldez]

Did I comment? I feel like I should comment. Our GROCERY store used to have a massive display of Bardstown Discovery 3 and I didn't buy it. I kick myself every time I walk thru that store. EVERY TIME.

[@_ElleB]

Just picked up 2 of the JDs when they dropped the other day for msrp in my city. My state is so slow to release allocated whiskey.

[@rthilson]

I bought George T Stagg,WL Weller and a lot b in the same trip around $100 ea I’ll never find that again I’d pay up to $300 for any of them before having to buy lame bottles to get entered into a lottery

[@lamar4234]

Also i recommend trying to find it at a bar first or friends house and trying it. Once i got into bourbon i started picking up any bottle i heard was popular, good, and somewhat hard to find. Now i have 6 bottles i dont even care for (example the smokewagon hype) that just take up space till i find the courage to finish them lol

[@craigmelvin4463]

Found two of the Jack Daniels SB BP Rye for 50 bucks a pop AND two Bardstown Discovery #4 for 109 a piece. Would consider this a good birthday week

[@CaptainJazz262]

where are you finding two Bardstowns for that cheap?

[@craigmelvin4463]

@@CaptainJazz262 send me a dm I can tell you

[@CaptainJazz262]

@@craigmelvin4463 on what?

[@craigmelvin4463]

@@CaptainJazz262 do you have Instagram?

[@CaptainJazz262]

@@craigmelvin4463 you bet, exact same name as here with no spaces in between

[@toddtrent1973]

Great video fellas!!!!

[@jimmydirr9463]

I feel like that’s why scotches and other types of whiskey besides bourbon are coming to the forefront because good bottles are just becoming harder and harder to find (and more expensive). Although, scotch is usually more expensive at retail which is probably why it’s easier to find

[@aaronatkins5520]

Just picked up a bottle of Old Carter single barrel. Found a bar to taste it and went hunting after watching all the great reviews on them.

[@JustinMichaelReviews]

Found the heritage rye at BevMo for 75 and had to do a double take bough that bottle instantly.

[@TheTiltdJ]

I'm late to the party but these videos are helpful to bourbon noobs like myself. I've drank more JD than the law allows but just recently got in to sipping good stuff. Thanks for these.

[@robertlear2735]

Blue Run won several awards at the San Francisco World Spirits Awards. Good luck finding now.

[@phobbes4-zero]

I ordered a bottle of the Bardstown Discovery #4 online for $171 including shipping... worth every penny. After the amount of time I spent looking for one I decided it was easier to just order it and pay the markup.

[@xmikewallace17]

Stagg jr at $220 plus secondary, Regular stagg at $900 plus. Anything associated with Buffalo trace is greatly inflated in price. Along with almost any bourbon with an age statement of 12+. Id ok if BT made $300 MSRP for the Stagg tbh.

[@JoseOrozco]

I am scotch person, I sometimes dive into bourbon, specially rye whiskey. I see these prices and I can only imagine the bottles of scotch I can get for those bourbon prices.

[@RedWhiteandBoosted]

It’s funny cause the voice you made when you were imitating trolls, is the same as your “adult” voice.

[@Electronuclear1]

I paid $600 for GTS, and for never having a bottle it was worth it. I'm sure there are going to be a lot of haters out there, but give me an equivalent bottle to GTS? Some WLW bottles are going for $1000+. Thanks for video

[@BourbonJunkies]

Yea our first pappy 15 cost us 500, won't pay that much again but once we went for it.

[@IndigoIce89]

Paused to chuckle and figured I would post and like. Cheers buddies.

[@alexgrace7340]

Hey fellas love your content. Would be good if you gave some scope for wider markets, I’m in Australia and can find heaps of stuff you suggest but obviously prices vary a lot so some of your budget stuff is high end here. Keep up the good stuff.

[@TRob_1964]

Just got a bottle of the Jack Daniels cask strength Rye and boy is it a hot mouthful of flavor (my bottle is 126.4 proof)! Definitely the best available rye for the price.

[@BourbonJunkies]

Unbeatable at $65

[@jasonross000]

+1 :D I'd pay $200 for Old Carter all day everyday. Same for the Discovery Series, though I am still seeing those for ~$150.

[@davinhwang4478]

Haven't seen any of these bottles here just across the water from Seattle. Can't even find 1929 or Rare Breed on the shelves. We also have to pay sales tax, 20.5% liquor tax, and liter tax for every bottle...

[@neilsalomon4750]

Disco 4 is the only I have been ablet o find and I love it. Need to find another to bunker.

[@josephmeek3764]

obligatory comment to support the channel as these guys rock.

[@utopos06]

We have yet to see a bottle of the Jack in the wild. Really looking forward to that one.

[@allenhorne5830]

This is cool because I got every single one of these this year for retail. Great to know

[@jkdubya85]

For me, a special occasion bottle is one that's over $100. There's too much out there that's too great in that $60-100 range that's usually available where I'm going to try too hard for anything. For instance, I used to buy Weller 12 for $30 or even less. I love Weller 12. But, I'll be damned if I'm going to spend $300 on that. Weller 12 is not a special occasion whiskey for me. My current special occasion whiskey (and probably my next) is Garrison Brothers Balmorhea, which retails for $160-200 in most places that have it (I'll drive down to the distillery and pick up a bottle on release day myself, though). I will have to check out that Blue Run at some point, though.

[@MrGibsn1960]

This is killing me. I know where I could go get a Bardstown and Blue Run, but I just can't spend the money right now.

[@jaredtaylor7777]

My local grocer had 2 bottles of the JD rye they ordered for me $50.99. Best whiskey score of my life.

[@rajinferno007]

Can you buy another and send it to me in Tx? Lol

[@jaredtaylor7777]

@@rajinferno007 I can send you two empty bottles 😬

[@shaneleal2798]

Im commenting before watching because i just bought bardstown discovery for $140 shipped. Hopefully the video will make me feel okay with that decision

[@BourbonJunkies]

Don't think it was a bad decision at all

[@shaneleal2798]

Oh thank goodness

[@gewatzig123]

I’m so happy you both put Jack Daniel’s Special Release Single Barrel Rye on your list... it’s phenomenal!

[@BourbonJunkies]

It's literally unbeatable at $65

[@gewatzig123]

@@BourbonJunkies Agree! It’s Jack Daniel’s best bottle, in my opinion.

[@cartermayfield]

Old Carter B5 Rye - how much I paid: $280, how much I would pay: hasn't arrived (Texas Snowmageddon) Jack Daniels Barrel Proof Rye - how much I paid: $60, how much I would pay: $120, maybe more Bardstown Disco #3,4 - how much I paid: $130, how much I would pay: $225-$300 ($300 if I hadn't tried it) Blue Run - haven't had it. I am seeing it for $275+ on secondary. For that price, I can miss it. George T. Stagg 2020 - how much I paid: $110, how much I would pay: $400 Neither Old Carter or Blur Run are available at retail in my area, so I HAVE to go to Secondary for both of those. I am willing to do it for Old Carter because I love Old Carter. I haven't pulled the trigger on Blue Run because I don't need another must own bourbon that I need to get on Secondary. I am really happy about Bardstown and Remus et al being available in my area. Obviously, it would be great to live in Kentucky and to be able to find King of Kentucky at Kroger, but Texas isn't half bad when it comes to whiskey.

[@BourbonJunkies]

If we saw KoK at Kroger I'm clearing the shelf and living happy

[@cartermayfield]

@@BourbonJunkies, Ha! You're telling me. The San Antonio market is weird. I loaded up on Discovery #3 and #4 and was fighting no one for it. I was taking samples to all of the bourbon people in town and had to basically force it down their throats. "You tasted that sample yet?" "Nah, I haven't gotten to it." "You better hurry up. I know two places that have it." But Blanton's? Can't find it. I think Kentucky is probably the best state for bourbon hunters. You can find most bourbons there. I hear it is horrible for scotch and rum, though. What California has that Texas doesn't is very lax shipping laws. If you see it online, you can get in CA. I see stuff I want all day long online, but 90% of online retailers won't ship to TX. When I can find something in TX, it is usually some of the best pricing in the country. So it is a tradeoff between spending very little on the stuff I can get here vs. spending a ton on the Secondary Market.

[@BourbonJunkies]

Yea bardstown 3/4 went under the radar. I'm just hoping they don't get wild and start pricing up.

[@richmcelmeel5430]

Store in Chicago: Discovery 3: 120 Toasted Barrel: 70 A121: 60 Weller Full Proof: 199. Do they know what they are doing?

[@Kevin_OKeefe]

I just lucked out and got the Bardstown Discovery 4, yesterday 130.

[@dmtphone]

I walked past a Blue Run at msrp before I knew what it was and I'm not happy about it.

[@BourbonJunkies]

Yea it's hard to drop that much on bottles you don't know about

[@eh_train02]

Apparently my local grocery store missed the memo... just picked up JD single barrel rye for $50

[@BourbonJunkies]

I would buy a few

[@jpde6971]

Just found it at my local grocer behind the glass marked 53.99. I dont usually buy JD products (I think their whiskey is too caramelly) but this is different

[@tde2019]

Big name retailers sometimes have rare gems at very reasonable prices. I got the last 2 bottles of Mckenna 10 year at Costco of all places a few months ago for $49.99/ea

[@ameerserrano5739]

That George T Stagg is hard to find out here in the Riverside Ca area thanks for the MSRP info 👍

[@zacklee3899]

This thing got 3c on it lol. I luckily found that jack rye for msrp

[@robr4976]

I paid $132 for Discovery Series #2, and $150 for Discovery Series #3 and #4. All worth it. I'd realistically pay $250 for a unicorn (GTS, any WLW, PVW15), but would stop there. There's too much good whiskey (and whisky) to be found under $100 to pay more than that. It's a little scary though, because as you explained, even many of these good

[@BourbonJunkies]

Yea I told Dan $300 seems to be our cut off on bottles realistically, past that it's just too much diminishing returns

[@jordanlopez6956]

Another great video boys! Any plans for a Bardstown 4 review along with a Discovery Series blind now that you have #4? Interested to see if #1 or #2 sneaks up on ya and blows up another video like 1792 Small Batch did. Cheers.

[@BourbonJunkies]

I doubt it, they got some unicorn tears into batch 3 and 4

[@007twm]

I just checked availability of the Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Rye at our local State Store. They have it in stock @ $64.99 plus tax.

[@Danr07]

The one they show is specifically the 2020 Special Release SB Rye, not just the regular old JDSB Rye that is everywhere.

[@brendancoady7433]

If it has a green label(SR Rye) buy it all, if it has a maroon label check the next store for $48

[@007twm]

@@brendancoady7433 The picture on their site shows both green and maroon labels. The maroon was $48.99.

[@brendancoady7433]

Do they ship???

[@007twm]

@@brendancoady7433 Not that I know of.

[@terryllwegener3811]

Great job guys. You made my week.

[@BourbonJunkies]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@B1gC4st]

You guys are a bit under on secondary for Old Carter. Start at 300 and work up sometimes. Blue Run is just Cream of Kentucky 14...or what would have been Cream of Kentucky 14.

[@shizorts]

Would love to see a SBS of Blue Run with Cream of Kentucky since Rutledge has had a hand in both of these.

[@painterpow9494]

You guys are great and deserve to make money on this you provide a service just like if we bought a book on whiskey but it’s a book that you never finish keep up great videos huge fan 👍😎 and Iam also an adult 😂🤣

[@glockjuice]

Love the series keep it up

[@BourbonJunkies]

Every time I see your name I laugh

[@aldogomez2681]

That Jack Daniel’s Cask Strength Rye is going for $400 in San Diego. I got 2@$65.00

[@100puremustard5]

Great video! I'm still looking for the JDBP Rye (NorCal). The Old Carter Rye #5 is $250, I'll pass. No Butterfly here. Only Bardstown Discovery I've seen is #2 so pass. Got the GTS 2020 for $220 cash, happy about that! Also got 2020 T.H.H. Rye for $220 cash! Just won't pay over $300 for a bottle... too much out there for way less.

[@BourbonJunkies]

Yea $300 still seems to be our hard cut on bottles too

[@neda3958]

I watch all your videos guys. Well, except the 3.5 hour livestreams. Ever considered breaking those down into a 6 minute highlight reel? Keep up the fantastic work!

[@BourbonJunkies]

probably not at this time, that is a metric crap ton of work for us. The whole idea of the lives is for us to just hang out with people and have some fun. Maybe at the point where this is our full time gig we can think about doing something like that.

[@bigdave2952]

Isn’t every day a special occasion?! I woke up today, hot dang! I think I need a special occasion whiskey! 😂

[@usgishimura77]

Curious what your budget would be for King of Kentucky? I would happily pay $400, but will never see it for that price, so will never have a bottle.

[@BourbonJunkies]

Probably around 350 max. I'm not trying to put a house payment into a bottle

[@kp194806]

Thanks

[@BoozeBriefs]

"we treat whiskey with respect" - guy who flips bottles like they're made of memory foam. 😂 Great video as always.

[@BourbonJunkies]

gave a nice chuckle from reading this, cheers

[@tonyripper111]

Did it

[@Rafael-jj1ye]

A store near me in LA has the JDBP rye for $345

[@BourbonJunkies]

Hard pass

[@dw-adventures]

Need a video for starting to get into rye list. Maybe you guys made one already, but I need some assistance

[@robertjohnson3970]

Saw a bottle of the jack daniels heritage rye for $399 in CA.

[@BourbonJunkies]

oof

[@tyweber7710]

I would gladly use Dan's stimulus check to purchase any one of these bottles...

[@glenrayford7695]

Good show..

[@brentbailey2813]

Great topic

[@greircrabtree6940]

Yum. Now I want a drink!

[@brickemporium1499]

Dan broke the stroke counter less then a minute into the video

[@scurfie2343]

I will have to drive to another state to get these.

[@chuckd150]

“I’m an adult. stop.” 😂😂😂 Cheers guys!

[@mikecoleman3433]

I found the Bardstown Discovery Batch 2 for retail. I haven’t opened it yet, but I’m sure that’ll be good.

[@BourbonJunkies]

So 3/4 is where they turned into btac level shit. 2 is good, but not as good as 3/4

[@jessedecastro4907]

Old Carter is Going for 450 here in California

[@chriskopeck8575]

I have a GTS, but don't know the year! It's not on the bottle. Can you edu-ma-cate me on knowing where to find the year? Also, I have a 12.5 year Down Home. You guys should do a review. Best kept secret.

[@BourbonJunkies]

So for staggs you have to look at the proof and do a little googling. Match the proof to the year.

[@kalebfrazier679]

Here’s my typing in the thing +1

[@iamalan4221]

Special occasion? Shit, let me break out the good jelly glasses!

[@mojo88bassandbourbon72]

Bourbon Junkies is the Dennis Rodman of whiskey channels respectfully

[@BourbonJunkies]

I have no idea if this is a compliment or not lol

[@mojo88bassandbourbon72]

JD rye 2020 is fuckn amaxing got a whole case at retail id pay 200 for one going to get Disco 4 soon

[@mojo88bassandbourbon72]

Compliment all day strange but awesome at what they do nobody out hustled Rodman

[@richhaff510]

Ok I found a JD single barrel rye for $53 decided to try it. I’ll let ya know how it is.

[@richhaff510]

JD Single barrel rye is really good !

[@kylefornoff9309]

this channel is lit!

[@BourbonJunkies]

Lol thanks

[@krs1905]

With $250 which bottle would you buy, a Cigar Blend or a JDSBBP Rye? Right now it is easier to find a CB in the wild.

[@BourbonJunkies]

Honestly I think the JD rye is the way to go. They'll keep making more cigar blends, that JD is limited and honestly amazing.

[@breesfan2476]

always fun videos

[@blove932]

Something in the thing...

[@CaptainJazz262]

of course I start this hobby the year that it's hardest to find bourbon, classic me lol

[@MrMrhightower35]

Let's relax on that shit! 😂 Love it. For real, people need to just chill sometime

[@richmcelmeel5430]

Question: My wife is on the verge of landing her career (rn)capping job, if she lands it what would suggest for a BT, Blanton, 4 Roses person in the 100 max range?

[@tristenl6938]

I typed something in the thing