How Much Would We Pay For These Hard to Find Whiskeys?

[@ericpfister3348]

I am not the only one that cant help but be distracted... by THAT bottle am I?

[@Nickcib01]

It’s to scale too ;)

[@andrewaring]

Same

[@raiderdave1223]

😂

[@takashiemota9784]

I thought you were talking about the bottle choices. NOPE its the monster in the back

[@nakedheath]

Dan likes to bottle chug that one😂

[@skramzy6628]

Glad to see I was not the only one distracted by that bottle on the shelf. It will be hilarious when they drink that one straight from the bottle. Oh my!

[@genghis_quan]

Knob Creek 9 has been on sale in my area for 19.89 for like 3 months. Id take 2 of those over the Traveller any day of the week.

[@jacksmith2315]

Im not a big fan of KC, but id certainly take it over traveller.

[@CocktailSavant]

No reference to Nicholas Jones bottle behind Dan the entire video…😂😂😂😂😂 you guys are legends

[@Nickcib01]

They’re all right…

[@peaceandwealthseeker4504]

My whiskey collection is slowly shrinking as I haven't had the funds to keep my collection growing. But still watch and appreciate your videos. It always gives me an idea for one bottle to add back to the shelf.

[@southernexpat]

That's why we have collections... to get us through the lean times without us having to do without:)

[@whiskeyblenderfraley4235]

@bourbonjunkies, Magnus Master Blender Nancy Fraley here. Yikes. It's interesting, since we've actually gone back to much closer to the original recipe for JMCB, which was low proof and 100% MGP. Batches 15 through 97 were mostly very high proof Barton's stock, which seems like a lot of folks liked but didn't realize what it is, since they thought it was MGP. What batch do you have there? I can give you the specs on your batch if you let me know which one it is.

[@clayspence4160]

I know that mine is a Batch 21-2 and I love it!

[@williamseltzer3773]

Hey Nancy! Any insight on Cigar Blend Batch 275? I want to pull the trigger but I can't find any info about its makeup. Cheers! @whiskeyblenderfraley4235

[@stuffandwhiskey]

Respect for the metal screw cap Early Times. You love to see it. 😎 Dig this video idea. May have to run it and compare notes. It’s a VERY interesting subject with rising costs and more LEs dropping all the time.

[@toddtrent1973]

Those JD barrel proof rye are just sitting on the shelf now like the gold label barrel proof. So good!!!

[@gradyreel4776]

What area are you in? Still not seeing them much in SE TN

[@ginogagliardi7080]

Those are regular rye releases. The bottle reviewed is the special release

[@WaveMurray]

I see them everywhere too. But Coy Hill is $800.

[@jacksmith2315]

I still dont see the bp ryes like i do the bp whiskey. I see the bp whiskey everywhere, only seen the bp rye twice, and it was the same store. One a store pick and i think one was a release/non store pick. Wish i had grabbed it but i got a 4r pick instead. Stupid move i know, especially since the 4r pick wasnt as good as i was hoping.

[@Singlebarrel2323]

I still can’t believe I walked in on a jack 12 at $90 or something at Costco a while back. Probably my best pickup last year

[@davidschmitz8035]

Thanks!

[@BourbonJunkies]

Thank you for this! Cheers!

[@nickp5511]

Scored Jack Daniels 10yr & 12yr from BevMo yesterday for 85.00 & 95.00!!

[@BigBadJerryRogers]

I can't believe that, seriously? Because I hate that chain, their selection is terrible where I am in multiple locations. I have given up hope of ever finding those two for MSRP unless it's in random traveling years from now

[@nickp5511]

@@BigBadJerryRogers I talked to a couple of employees awhile back and they told me what day to stop by when they open and ask what came in today. In the last three months I’ve picked up Blanton’s Gold 180.00 Stagg 23C 72.00 Michters 10yr rye 160.00 Shenks 95.00 Bombergers 110.00 (passed) Old Forester 1924 135.00 (passed) Blanton’s 60.00 J Daniels 10yr 85.00 J Daniels 12yr 95.00

[@jeromekemmer8148]

I'm glad someone can get it! There's no honey hole like that in Michigan that I've found. I'm glad someone is enjoying these whiskeys! 👍

[@thepope9794]

Same here. And I gave the 10 year to a friend as a birthday gift.

[@nickp5511]

@@BigBadJerryRogers last Wednesday morning I scored a EH Taylor single barrel 85.00 and a Stagg jr 2017 batch 72.00

[@MS28227]

I got Travelers at MSRP yesterday. They had 4 cases stacked up. It’s not the worst I’ve ever had, but it’s not great either. It’ll be a novelty for friends to try when they’re here. Hopefully they spend their money on something better. I’m loving the Heaven Hill BIB right now. It was a pleasant surprise.

[@kyleslusher4642]

I’m sorry i just couldn’t stop my ADHD from focusing on one PARTICULAR bottle on the wall behind Dan….im sure others had the same problem I had 😂😂

[@whatsthepoint170]

I’m glad ya’ll are getting the truth to the people on that Traveler. I tried a pour today at my local store, regular Buff Trace is twice as good and almost half the price.

[@totalpackagehealthcare7257]

The phallic looking bottle hasn’t been reviewed? Please don’t drink directly from the bottle either!! 😂

[@Jason_Batman25]

😂😂

[@Hotlog69]

De-monetized!

[@bennettruschewski8541]

I am very fortunate on the jack daniels 10 and 12 year my cousin owns a liquor store and has been able to land some of the allocated bourbons the past couple years. I paid $100 for the 10 and $120 for the 12 year he even let me buy three bottles each. He never hides and whiskeys in the back and he never marks up his whiskey very high…..etc he charges $35 for eagle rare $65 for blantons $250 for birthday bourbon. Wish more owners would treat it like him and want everyone to enjoy the whisky and not have it as a pretty bottle on the shelf

[@johng6350]

The big advantage of the state-owned liquor store in my state...IF (a big IF) you can find the bottle on the shelf, it'll always be at MSRP.

[@jacksmith2315]

I got jack 10 batch 3 for 89, my brother jack 12 batch 2 for 99. Wish i was able to find a jack 12 batch 1. Id pay up a bit for that one. Id go 120 maybe 150. I probably wouldnt buy jack 10 again unless it was batch 3, and id prob go to 100. For jack 12 batch 2, idk if i would go much more than 100.

[@ItsShatter]

Getting two bottles of Stagg 22B at $60 each was a definite high point!

[@looweeez2952]

Actually was looking for this kind of video! Perfect 🙌🏽

[@tracejames8193]

Exceptional Series is so good!

[@esolorio96]

Proud to say I got at 23c Stagg for $71.99 and I bought 2 bottles 🎉

[@bigal7373]

What is the phallic shaped bottle behind Dan's left ear??

[@jacksmith2315]

Its a decanter

[@geland1]

I don’t think we should be encouraging people to overspend on bourbon, just exacerbates the problem. I walk out of stores that have high markups on bottles, I’m not their customer. Most good stores will put these types of bottles in a raffle at msrp.

[@jacksmith2315]

They arent encoutaging people to over spend. We are all adults. We do what we want. They are just telling people how much its worth to them. If anything, its telling people not to over spend because most of these bottles cant be found at retail, so they are telling people they wouldnt spend the 100s of dollars they are on the secondary for, but if they have to pay more for it, where they believe the cut off should be.

[@RobBalazs]

Nice! “You get the Malört in the back end” may be the truest comment ever

[@johng5710]

I paid $200 recently for a Stagg Jr and don't feel bad about it, seeing that it was the first one I ever bought and I've never come across one at MSRP and everywhere else I saw them they were going for $300+. It also helps that it was a Batch 23C. I wouldn't completely rule out buying another one at $200 at some point (and no higher than that), but I agree $150 sounds a lot better to me.

[@matthewmeyersr7123]

Good times.. Fun times 0:22

[@jeromekemmer8148]

This was a great idea for a video! Just some, relatively, normal people talking about a topic that doesn't get enough attention. Finding rare bottles in SW Michigan sucks!

[@MetaPrometheus]

If you're thinking about Traveller whiskey, just get a bottle of Jameson Original for close to half the price. If blended whiskey is what you're looking for. Sub-$30 more like $15-20 is what Traveller's should be priced at. Thankfully I was able to get a sample of it at the store. Regarding the Stagg, that's unfortunate that the batches are getting sketchy. I haven't had Stagg yet nor have I seen a bottle of it at a store. So since I never see it and haven't had it, I guess I won't be worrying about it. 🤣🤔

[@scrook138]

Which batches of Cigar Blend are worth paying for? Batch 100 or earlier?

[@Boo_Yeah]

if you've never had it any of them, any of them no matter the batch number is worth it IMO at MSRP of $200. I wouldn't pay over $250 though.

[@woknred1910]

Recently did $55 for an Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel

[@larrynemec2974]

What's with the " Member " bottle on the top?

[@ct9737]

Hi guys,my nephew is moving back to Syracuse from Lexington and he said he would get me a bottle of my choice,Is there a distillery only bottle that’s a must have in that area or a single barrel? Thanks love the channel!

[@TorridDesign]

I bought a traveler at msrp, total wine has plenty. I wasn't upset that I bought it at that price. I drank it. Just not going to replace it.

[@applecrow8]

I looked all year for a JD 12 and ended up getting one from secondary at $300. I like it, but I did pay too much for it.

[@John-hi6kl]

I appreciate your post. I’ve had a JD12 in my cart several times from secondary at 300 and just couldn’t justify spending that much

[@boagrius7765]

I've seen them around me for 300 and they do sell. I couldn't bring myself to pay that.

[@BigBadJerryRogers]

For that much I would hate myself too much to enjoy it. I would have to wonder if the same people spending like that complain about inflation. That would be funny.

[@Boo_Yeah]

MSRP for Magnus Cigar Blend is actually $200 these days and I'd say worth it at $200 if you've never had it before but not worth it over $225 or $250.

[@thomasmichael6509]

Agreed. At least for the newer batches. The batches from roughly under 100 were soooo much better. Such a shame

[@Boo_Yeah]

@@thomasmichael6509 Never tried them myself so I'll never know. I'm happy with the one I got from this year though.

[@mikecoleman3433]

Paid $150 in NJ Total Wine and More

[@jacksmith2315]

For me, its a skip at 200. Would have to be 150 for me, eventhough i never had it, i just dont value much whiskey as much as 200. Especially since ive got rip 10 and 12 for 160 each. For a cigar blend/batch/series, ill take rye cigar series for 100-110 all day. I dont see JMCB being worth double that. Buzzard roost cigar rye for 70 is pretty good too. First pour was absolutely horrible. I actually gave it to my bro as a joke. Couple weeks later i had it again and it was so much better. Luckily he gave it back to me since it was part of a joke as an xmas present. I felt bad taking it since i did give it to him, but i did give him another bottle. Alberta premium cask strength rye. Im not a fan of it, he said he liked it the couple times i brought it up, when i gave it to him after he gave back the BR CR, he said he didnt care for it, so again i felt bad taking the BR CR and giving him the AP. I dont drink much at home and bring bottles to his house all the time so he knows i can always bring it up if he wants it

[@SRVandDtrouble]

You guys have access and budget for basically everything. Im more interested in whats really in your collection at home and what you will keep buying as long as its available. Home Bar Tour?

[@BourbonJunkies]

Mostly picks at my house

[@garnetreecejones9222]

I picked up a Stagg, also 23B, at retail and it was the most disappointing thing ever. Dried my mouth out so bad I genuinely thought I was allergic to it, and it’s upsetting because I thought the flavor was great. But because of how dry it makes my mouth and throat I feel like I’m wheezing after I have any and it just sits in the bar

[@shaytprevost]

I am so glad you guys said that Traveler is no Bueno. Just went to Buffalo Trace, and they had a lady doing samples for it, and wow, after tasting it, I would much rather a basic bottle of Jim Beam. Though I still bought one for the bar. Oh, and by the way, there is a "distillery" called J. Mattingly right across the street from Buffalo Trace, which is really doing some incredible bourbon. Not sure if you've tried their stuff already

[@CoconutMigrating]

I mean it’s fine. But it’s also like $35 and even at that price it’s not worth getting a second bottle.

[@BT11D]

Great video Gentleman, keep up the good work. I need to get me an exceptional series. I’m still upset I didn’t buy your guys pick.

[@jacksmith2315]

I finally got an exceptional series. Every time i seen one i didnt want to gamble the 180-200. I found one thats a 9yr x month for 120. I couldnt say no. Even as a 9yr, its still exceptional. I still dont know if id pull the trigger for 180-200, but damn its tempting.

[@RyanCopler-kq4xr]

Pretty spot on but .... I just don't hate traveller def not worth more than 35. But I think I'd replace it when it's gone

[@CoffeeAndSteel]

Nice video guys, I got a hold of an older batch of Magnus (89) that was when the switch to Blending in older Barton had already started. But from my understanding still a minimum of 14-20 year old whiskeys. I'm hoping it's still a banger, but I didn't overpay for it either.

[@GoSurrinG]

Ummmm....guys...the bottle fourth one in from the left on the top shelf....yeahhhhhh

[@lionelg4648]

Can we get a ET BiB vs OF 1924?

[@BigBadJerryRogers]

Only if it's in a blind of more than two glasses!

[@belbivdebove8221]

Where’d you get the decanter on Nick’s shelf?

[@Nickcib01]

And why the F is in on my shelf and not Bove’s!?!?

[@SSR_Virgo_Tiger]

It's me! It's for me! I unironically love Balcones Rye 🤣🤣🤣

[@jacksmith2315]

Oh man, that stuffs nasty. My brother has the cask strength. Its one of those bottles when talking about bad whiskey, that one cant be left out. Hes had it for over a year now and its barely touched. We had a tiny pour a few days ago n after the smallest sip, i couldnt take another. He was all congested and couldnt taste anything, well barely, so his wife and i told him to take a swig of that to clear him out. Yup...still not good

[@mikewilliams5575]

Great video guys. Nice to get the appropriate reality checks for this stuff.

[@RussMurer]

State min on the JM cigar is 199 in MI

[@BourbonJunkies]

So we'd pay less than SRP!

[@milescivis1018]

Visited a liquor store in MT. They had Magnus cigar blend on the shelf for $100. Started chatting with the owner at the counter: “Back in VA, those are allocated and ~$250…they’d be on the shelf for less than a day.” He said: “really? I got like 4 cases in the back.” True story 😅

[@stevenhall7012]

Cigar Blend is not $250 in VA its $180 i bought a bottle 2 weeks ago wish it was $100 though got a bottle of stagg the same day for $60

[@milescivis1018]

@@stevenhall7012 yeah I don’t know where in VA you’re getting yours for $180 fella, let alone finding it on shelves but up north it’s allocated and gone in hours. If you know better, good for you.

[@jacksmith2315]

Idk where you're seeing it for 100. Distillery doesnt even sell it to the distro that cheap. Must have been mistaken for the triple cask or murray hill. No way cigar blend was 100.

[@milescivis1018]

@@jacksmith2315 flathead liquor in Kalispell. Check em out bud.

[@milescivis1018]

@@jacksmith2315 I don’t know how you could know what a distillery sells their product at (unless you work for them) but the store is Kalispell liquors. Go check for yourself.

[@randyberti6606]

Where did you find the bottle displays

[@BourbonJunkies]

Made them

[@scottdemaree5852]

At what point for JM Cigar Blend do you think the whiskey got younger? batch 80, Batch 100 Batch 150? For me the batches around 100 to 115 have all been delicious and i would definateley pay $200. After that i don't know.

[@nickp5511]

Nice video! I recently bought a Joseph Magnus CB batch 86 that’s great! Last Sunday I bought (179.81) batch 237 and it’s also great! I’ve heard that Nancy Frayley? Is more involved again and that the newer batches are getting awesome again?

[@BourbonJunkies]

I haven't heard that, we've had batches between 150-205 and they were all pretty okay.

[@nickp5511]

@@BourbonJunkies I heard a couple of whiskey tubers make that comment? I wouldn’t know:)

[@dennismonk9559]

you don't like Balcones Rye? That exact bottle got me hooked on whiskey, damn.

[@Nickcib01]

Those camera angles were on purpose! 😂😂😂😂

[@gabrieltrujillo6133]

Travvellerrrr… is $34.99 here in NE. Which is still high. I hate hearing it was $125 - $150. That hyped pricing is exactly why I’m done with hunted and hyped whiskey. Sooo many really good and highly available options out there.

[@GSNCards]

This might be a dumb question but where are you getting "secondary sold" prices?"

[@ravenmoon1165]

I'm an EHT sb girl, but I won't pay $150 $200 for it. I have 1 bottle left. I'm hunting for stuff at 40 to 60 a bottle. I'll take any tips for lower proof easy sipping lot of flavor.

[@chrisbradley1063]

Which makers is that on top right?

[@davidvoth7218]

Regarding JMCB, when did they start using younger whiskey? What batch do you start to avoid?

[@BourbonJunkies]

We were wrong it's not younger whiskey for the most part. Nancy confirmed this.

[@billslone242]

I used to play long with buying things based on what might he a decent deal compared to secondary but now I'm at retail only or I'll go without.

[@kamahhl]

Total Wine had Old Fo 1924 at 140 which I think is a buy. Secondary settled at 200, not even close to President Choice lol

[@jonathanwilliams1974]

Had Traveler at the BT tour...it was the worst whisky they had. It's a skip at any price. Also glad I skipped the chance to get JMCB for $250. Had no idea they're putting younger juice in there. That being said I have a bottle of the Murray Hill for $90 and it's a really nice sip.

[@gabetinsley4540]

Traveler is such a tremendous waste of money. Glorified mixer at best. Not that it’s bad, but all it’s got going is sweetness. Very much like a Canadian whiskey. Have friends that rave about it. Now I know to second guess their judgement 🤣

[@BourbonJunkies]

We were corrected by Nancy, it's not younger whiskey.

[@jonathanwilliams1974]

@@BourbonJunkies Just worse whisky🤣 Good to know.

[@kingkrow420]

What glasses you guys drinking out of there?

[@lfslpc]

Now that you guys are blending and finishing your own whiskeys, can you explain to a novice (me and I’m sure a few others) why things like Elija Craig, Larceny and particularly Stagg (jr) put out 3 barrel proof variations in a year? Why don’t the Master distillers blend for continuity of flavor to not have a batch that isn’t great? I know that you may give up a superstar ( EC C923) but you won’t have a mediocre (and still expensive) possibly A or B batch. The consumer gets a bigger drop (See Stag!) more availability should lead to a better price with less predatory pricing.

[@kingkrow420]

Stagg 23C is great, not sure why thats lumped in. I’d pay $200 for ANOTHER bottle of it

[@Hock3y24k]

How about Hardin’s creek Jacobs well 211 month? I just got it for $150

[@VangRVang]

We want to see a review on the Fellatio 🎉

[@weinster666]

For JMCB, What do you think is the batch line between the great ones and the not so great ones? Like anything 75 and before? Or even earlier?

[@Nickcib01]

80s and 90s wernt bad. I’d say over 95-100 is where I noticed a difference

[@jeremywarren5748]

Had a 190ish that was great but never an older for comparison.

[@TheFruitingChamber]

I’m only buying handles from now on 22 after tax for ew bib and wt 101 for 54 handle is my go to

[@jacksmith2315]

Im sorry for you. Hopefully friends and family will gift you bottles of good stuff. Not that those arent good, but there's way too much out there to only drink those 2 cheapo bottles. To each his own.

[@michaelrodgers940]

It’s interesting how high the Traveller came in for your Ascot awards blind tasting the other day

[@nathanmccullough5846]

@bourbonjunkies would you be down to try a milville ky store pick castle and key single barrel rye? I have a bottle I can send!!!

[@daviddenman7479]

Have you had Starlight cigar blend? They offer it in a bourbon and a Rye. 10x better than that $175 bottle. I can send you a sample…..😊

[@dplunk13]

I had never seen Stagg here in TN before middle/end of last year so I spent about $200 on average for a few of the 23 batches. I haven't had older Stagg Jr. but I'd agree that you probably shouldn't risk going over $150 for any of them unless they're super hyped. I won't mention how much I paid for George T. Stagg after seeing it for the first time in the wild last year...Goddamn FOMO is a hell of a drug.

[@Bigpoppas2oaks]

Just standing proud right above his head

[@stevefromchicago8277]

Binny’s, the superstore in my parts, can’t give away Traveler at $35. I think it is the most ridiculous celebrity whiskey ever foisted on the public. Havnt seen the JD 12 but the JD SBBP Rye is findable for $75 now and enjoying that bottle

[@Seoul_of_bourbon]

Nancy was pretty clear about jmcb not having younger whiskey in it

[@BourbonJunkies]

Yea it's not younger, flavor drift from the MGP was what we were told.

[@TheBloody81]

Well, with that distracting bottle in the back, I'm just curious how you guys been handling and pouring that bottle. 🤔😆 Oh almost forgot about the bottles mentioned, I will not pay over MSRP.

[@ayebee4703]

There isn’t a whiskey on GODs green earth I’d spend over $200 for. Once you start spending over that you’re scared to drink it and it becomes a display piece in your bar.

[@jeromekemmer8148]

Absolutely. I'm not looking for a museum piece, I just want some good whiskey to drink.

[@OldFashionedWays]

hey great video. however that bottle behind your head is distracting. too funny. I agree with most of your pricing. thanks for sharing. cheers

[@jeremyhoggatt8607]

Great video!

[@nickp5511]

Travelers around me is everywhere for 36.00-45.00 cases available and it’s not good:(

[@blakestah]

Would love to see a blind of easy to find 4-8 year high proof bourbons against Stagg. Four bourbon blind, featuring OF 1920, Rare Bird, JD barrel proof, Stagg. I predict JD would be first and it would not even be close, not sure who would take second.

[@Rob_Werzner]

I only pay msrp for Pappiez fellas about to come in swingin

[@Pinquotriot]

Wait until the legion of people who post the MSRP price they paid for a bottle come into the comment section as well.

[@Dafoodmaster]

I don't know what MSRP is on it, but how much would you guys pay for a Turkey 12?

[@BourbonJunkies]

Bout $150

[@travisjacobs715]

2 liquor stores in my town trying to charge 260$ for Stagg Jr….I asked both if they where willing to trade a bottle of Blantons for them. They said no 😂 Like you said getting ridiculous.

[@landongehman94]

Definitely not the shelf I thought they were avoiding😂

[@chrisbfd]

What's the juice in the bottle just over Dan's left shoulder?

[@Nickcib01]

D*** juice

[@100puremustard5]

Never noticed the dill-doh decanter behind Dan's head before (and yes, it's literally at head level 😂)

[@efuchsman]

I wouldn't even go 130 on jmcb at this point. But yeah, i just paid 450 for a rare character RCES the perfect marriage which is a 15yr 9 month

[@billylemming6246]

So this whole episode was about the 4th bottle from the left top shelf............ no doubt Shawn drinks straight from the tip while Dan holds the bottom!

[@RichCiminisCrustyTissue]

I bought Traveler for 36.99 early February, and will not try it because everyone says it is shit. Can't believe people paid over a hundred for it.

[@powertothesheeple5422]

Traveler is sitting on the shelf at my local grocer for $39.99 and I won’t even bother. I have yet to hear a single good thing about that swill.

[@danelting]

Totally agree on Traveller. Most disappointing purchase in a long time (at retail price). I gave mine away.

[@jamiebeavor1246]

13th colony, loved 2022 release got 5 bottles at a 69.99 msrp. The ju.p to 199.99 in one year definitely turns me off of it.

[@mssbjh]

I thought you were going to say sometimes you walk into a liquor store and randomly find.. a black cat. 🤣

[@AlwaysChamps]

Dan, you are “literally” on the record 😂

[@tacratt6091]

My local store just had GT Stagg for $1100, Stagg for $300, Rockhill Farms for $400, Taylor single barrel $279, they have pretty much lost my business, they just price gouge way to much! I would walk 20 miles to get a $150 Stagg! 😂

[@Feedback66]

Obviously intentional as they are out of focus and the bottle in question is always in focus. Funny stuff guys.

[@TheBourbonBunch]

When is Nicholas Joneses shelf video 😶

[@Nickcib01]

Was long ago. As it should have been. And now they just abuse my name with shitters 😂

[@TheBourbonBunch]

@@Nickcib01 Haha, it definitely caught me off guard xD

[@andrewaring]

For 40 bucks you're way better off buying Bardstown origin White label too.

[@StevenScone]

Yeah I seen traveler at below retail and snubbed my nose.

[@fitter6362]

Michigan state minimum of Joseph magnus is $199