I Fell For THIS One Simple Trick!! Bourbon Hunting

[@richardsneed1255]

Man.. I wish there were more owners like this! So refreshing seeing a guy that enjoys it and understands the regular guy trying to enjoy bourbon

[@Bourbon_Hunter]

Couldn't agree more! 🥃

[@Mike-bi8zu]

He's the best

[@scottmattern482]

By regular guy, you mean KZbinrs who will travel to get any allocated bourbon to a region in order to get some clicks on social media. The bourbon market has been manipulated by unethical business practices, creative marketing, and people willing to make risky investments on unregulated aftermarkets to make a quick buck. Notice how the allocated stuff never wins blind tastings, it's all marketing and consumer manipulation.

[@Horse-c2t]

It’s likely because of the kind people of Folly Beach. Certainly a target for the govt to destroy next 😞

[@RJR2222]

Amazing picks but better owner. Great that he spent so much time explaining his picks

[@Bourbon_Hunter]

For sure! Thank you for watching!

[@danw6530]

The creativity on the themes/labels for these store picks is awesome! Love that they are doing something fun with them and not taking themselves too seriously

[@Bourbon_Hunter]

I agree sometimes I give into a good tater sticker

[@stevefromchicago8277]

Very transparent owner, appreciate that interview. Great store picks 👍

[@Bourbon_Hunter]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching! 🥃

[@jasonbaily1707]

That is one good salesman, heck he'd make old crow sound great!😂

[@Bourbon_Hunter]

Haha! Old Crow is a TOUGH sale 😂🥃

[@clydekimsey7503]

No. He's too honest for that

[@clydekimsey7503]

I don't get it. Did the store put the barbie stickers on the buffalo trace?

[@CAnz-i1x]

Corazon is made by Casa San Matias distillery, which doesn't use additives. The owner means Tequila Matchmaker hasn't "certified" it as "additive free," but that doesn't mean every brand that doesn't pay to belong to the TMM program & go through its testing uses additives. Corazon does a lot with barrel aging using barrels from Sazerac brands including Blanton's, Buffalo Trace, & Weller (some tequila fans think their aged expressions are too barrel influenced, but that isn't a universally held opinion).

[@Alex-hb8do]

One of my favorite videos you’ve done. Those store picks were super cool, and the conversation was fun to listen to. Nice work!

[@Bourbon_Hunter]

Awesome, thank you! 🥃

[@trkoehler8021]

Probably one of the coolest, most honest store owners you’ll ever come across. “I’m running a business not a charity” made me laugh out loud. Great video!

[@Bourbon_Hunter]

Wow, thank you! I appreciate you watching!

[@pokerpokerfla]

The store manager/owner has a great voice.

[@Bourbon_Hunter]

You didn’t know it but this is a ASMR video

[@ThaPABproductions]

Thank you

[@TBonzzz]

That store owner is awesome! Here in NC most of our stores are lousy because they’re state owned and operated and most (with a few exceptions) of the folks working in them could care less if you buy something or not. Plus the selection there is amazing from what I’m used to seeing.

[@Bourbon_Hunter]

Oh wow! Thank you for watching tho!

[@VieweronYouTube]

State owned liquor stores! How does that work?

[@jeremyfleshman2930]

Idaho is the same way..basically Idaho as a state is a “store” so we get store picks which are actually state picks chosen by the state reps and we are very fortunate when we get allocated stuff it’s at or very close to msrp with very little tax (blantons $64 eagle rare 35 buffalo trace 25 pappy 23yr 299) almost everything gets evenly distributed to every store and the manager puts out one of each allocated bottles at their own discretion so you might see a weller full proof 1 time in 2 weeks if they get a case of 6 them for the pappys and btac there is a state lottery any Idaho resident can put in for for free and if you win you buy the bottle that you selected at msrp all btac are $99

[@abercheese70]

That owner is awesome. Very informative.

[@Bourbon_Hunter]

Sure is! Thank you for watching!

[@TheDonOfTheLake]

Hunter... I was at this store on Monday and bought 6 bottles. all are great and I did the $5 deal..Thanks to Chris for taking the time to walk me through the series of those awesome barrel picks keep up the good work Hunter!

[@Bourbon_Hunter]

Cheers! 🥃

[@samsham8218]

That's a GREAT owner. Wish there were more like him..

[@Bourbon_Hunter]

Heck yeah!

[@stevewode]

I need a store with an owner who actually cares here in northern Colorado. This guy was awesome. One of the best videos yet.

[@Bourbon_Hunter]

Im glad you think so! 🥃

[@gavinflake712]

Try Hover Crossing Wine and Spirits in Longmont Colorado if you're near there. One of the owners or maybe he's just the whiskey expert knows a lot and doesn't hold back or mark up allocated bottles. They also do whiskey tastings on Fridays between 4 and 6.

[@joeterena4673]

7 star liquor store sound like they have a great owner, cool vibes

[@miller65336]

This was a great video. Glad I stumbled across your channel. Subscribed!

[@Bourbon_Hunter]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@BeachSandBourbon]

Here we Go on the Penelope! I’m here to tell you the 9 year will change your mind. Toasted is also Great! Cheers Hunter, everyone has their own palate.

[@Bourbon_Hunter]

Cheers! Haha! Penelope hate is justified around these parts

[@BeachSandBourbon]

@@Bourbon_Hunter Really Enjoy your Bourbon Hunts! Keep up the Great Work! Been a Sub since the Beginning! Nice to see the success you are having while enjoying what you do!

[@thecougarexperience]

Chris is awesome! I’m definitely visiting his store when I come visit my daughter!

[@Bourbon_Hunter]

You should!

[@OldFashionedWays]

hey he was super cool. loved that he just chatted. That is a store I wish was near me, I would go in all the time. Great hunt. cheers

[@Bourbon_Hunter]

Thanks for watching! Cheers! 🙏🏼🥃

[@JL_301]

That’s exactly it. Going to such a place with great store picks! The first two picks shown of the Barrell Rye and the Bulleit are musts. Then with this guys logic you get the bonus hilarious BT bottle. I wish they shipped. The Bulleit bottle is over the top for a gift haha. Another great video!

[@Bourbon_Hunter]

Thank you! I appreciate you watching!

[@Sir_Ock]

I miss the days when Fortaleza was just sitting on the shelf at $50 and no one knew what it was. Then a TikTok'er spilled the beans about it in a viral video.

[@schedvi]

I’m a tequila guy, just getting into bourbon. That Fortaleza was way overpriced.

[@allencanning448]

Great store! Grab the rare character. The exceptional series are fantastic!!!

[@thekernal0318]

Man I’d buy so much with just the unique additions to the bottles.

[@Bourbon_Hunter]

Thank you for watching!

[@chadlange33]

Agreed, this owner was top notch. A guy you wouldn't mind sharing a burbon with.

[@dustincannarella8077]

Man, one of the coolest store owners I have seen in a video.

[@keithsmith4944]

Great hunt video. Nice owner and some great selections and store picks.

[@Bourbon_Hunter]

Glad you enjoyed! I appreciate you watching!

[@jenders74]

We go to Folly Beach every year with family. It was after last year's trip that KZbin started recommending your videos to me. We just planned our trip for this year and I had just started my hunting list! Perfect timing!

[@Bourbon_Hunter]

😁🥃 Im happy the algo brought you here!

[@TheBillOlson]

Chris is the man! Thats my go-to store and that Rare Character is fantastic!

[@Bourbon_Hunter]

Heck yeah!

[@luvyesmusici4886]

Not just a great owner, but a very knowledgeable man, who was generous with his time. Yes, it is a two way streak, but that guy is doing just fine for several reasons. Not really that much of a bourbon drinker, and paying out of state tuition to U of SC for another five and a half years for my daughter, so I am watching what I spend, but I will definitely be checking out some of these liquor stores in South Carolina my next visit,

[@Bourbon_Hunter]

As a graduate of U of SC you’re a great parent!

[@WhiskeypHelps]

I’d definitely support this store if I was local. Great owner and sounds like some amazing picks!

[@majhaze]

Haha when he asked you if you like MGP… I literally said this is all my guy picks out as his fav’s! Redwood, widow Jane, Remus… but for some reason… even tho everyone likes Penelope… you turn your nose up to the WHOLE line :)

[@Bourbon_Hunter]

🤫 you’re not supposed to say that out loud

[@majhaze]

@@Bourbon_Hunter no worries, your secret is safe with me. Really nice store though. And really enjoy hearing what the owner had to say about the industry… lemme thumbs up this real quick!

[@johngarnett1791]

Exceptional Series!! 😍

[@fritts93]

That owner was great. Really good interview with him

[@TCayFF]

This was great! Love the discussions with the owners.

[@Bourbon_Hunter]

Thank you for watching 🤙🏼🥃

[@Xx33JOrDaN23xX]

Eyeing that WB Saffel.. good stuff!

[@MichaelKomives-i9i]

One of your best videos so far…well done!

[@Bourbon_Hunter]

Glad you think so! 🥃

[@zyzzbrahs105]

your best video yet. nice!!

[@Bourbon_Hunter]

Wow, thanks!

[@landincarson6272]

I love this store, used to go there pretty frequently when I lived in the area

[@Bourbon_Hunter]

That's awesome!

[@Hunter918-98]

I really like this guy. He is very knowledgeable of the products he carries....go back to him!

[@Bourbon_Hunter]

Heck yeah!

[@MdubMedia]

Really wish we had a store like this around CT!!

[@canoeshoe]

THIS STORE AND OWNER IS BADASS

[@dakodasteele123]

That Barrel Foundation is soo good!

[@Bourbon_Hunter]

I’ll snag one here soon!

[@decknightontherocksbourbon]

Great video, you're killing it!

[@Bourbon_Hunter]

Thank you!

[@CrucifiedDemons]

It's was pretty awesome to meet you at the ABC store cheers!

[@Bourbon_Hunter]

Yes it was! Cheers! 🤙🏼🥃

[@jakewilburn6372]

Great video, super informative!

[@Bourbon_Hunter]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@BenDrenkin]

Store picks all day! SCBC picks!!! The club has had some crazy good picks!!! Chris and David for the win!

[@Bourbon_Hunter]

Heck yeah! Hope they watch this video and give chris some props!

[@BenDrenkin]

I posted the video to the group. Proud SCBC member!

[@Lafite_Street_Woodworking]

Fortaleza is way too high there but it’s a great bottle when you can find it. I love these store picks and wish more stores could do them.

[@Bourbon_Hunter]

Heck yeah! I need to find one thats a little more in my price range! Thank you for watching! 🥃

[@TheUMIA]

$70 here in WI. Wasn't a $50 not too long ago?

[@jeremywarren5748]

Would buy that Fort for sure

[@Lafite_Street_Woodworking]

@@TheUMIA I got mine for $60 I think but like everything else I guess the price is going up

[@0529mpb]

$60-$65 is about right.

[@72cmcinc]

Cool store and great guy, thanks!

[@Bourbon_Hunter]

🤙🏼🥃

[@ScottW4631]

Great video. Store owner. Very knowledgeable. Keep it up.

[@Bourbon_Hunter]

Thanks for watching!

[@treyawesome]

I can vouch for that Old Soul Tintype #2, that stuff is legit. What a great store owner. I will make sure I check him out the next time I am down that way. I honestly want to buy that Rare Character after hearing him tell the story behind it and compare it to the Parker's Heritage Single Malt. Great video, Hunter!

[@Bourbon_Hunter]

Thank you Trey! The JEDI!

[@TheWorldAccordingToJ]

I wish we had stores and owners like this in Ohio. 🤘

[@Bourbon_Hunter]

But Ohio has Weller 👀🥃

[@RandyLalonde]

Great Store and great owner , He is rite everyone likes what they like, I have had a couple great Buffalo Trace Picks, also I love Penelope Valencia and Love Mixing it with 7up Zero great Flavor....

[@Bourbon_Hunter]

Nice! 🥃

[@m6a6t6t2]

if you get a chance to hit liqour at the lake in lake wylie ever try it out , was visiting a friend near there , great store picks and great selection for a little store

[@Bourbon_Hunter]

I’ll add it to the list!

[@balbomb]

This guy said most of his commercial business is to Kiawah Island, so I'm guessing his hard work and enthusiasm have really paid off.

[@conorvaughan3510]

This store has a fantastic tequila selection. Lots of good additive free brands. I see El Tesoro, Mijenta, Cimmaron, Volcan de mi tierra, Primo, G4, Cascahuin, Don Fulano, La Grimas, Terralta, Arrete, Siembra Valles, and Tequila Ocho (my favorite brand they don’t make a bad product). All great options!! Love your videos.

[@conorvaughan3510]

Fortaleza is about $70 retail. But is so good it’s a buy at any price under $100

[@Bourbon_Hunter]

Thanks for sharing! 🥃

[@GraydonRipley]

Headed down to Seabrook Island in a few weeks. What is a good liquor store to do some hunting nearby?

[@rodneyrupe9720]

Great video!

[@Bourbon_Hunter]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@PlazmaStone]

real nice store.....locals are lucky!~!

[@Bourbon_Hunter]

Thank you for watching! 🥃

[@mjwswim]

How much for the cigar blend?

[@davidlavin3492]

Wish my local stores had owners and workers like this guy. If I was closer I would buy from him just because

[@Bourbon_Hunter]

Heck yeah!

[@darrellknight4110]

Tequila ocho reposado is awesome and would love that BT

[@Bourbon_Hunter]

Great! I’ll check it out!

[@JakeG347]

Tequila ocho repo aged in Widow Jane barrels is tasty.

[@jessehughes3741]

Man dude got some really good picks

[@capibn]

Good additive free tequilas include: ArteNOM, Fortaleza, Tequila Ocho, El Tesoro (they have special editions with Knob Creek & Laphroaig, which is even shown briefly in the video), Siete Leguas, Mijenta, Lagrimas Del Valle, Don Fulano, Cascahuin, Cazcanes, El Tequileno.

[@capibn]

As a bourbon & whiskey fan, I bet you'd most like Añejo & Extra Añejo due to the much more pronounced barrel influences & the fact that ex-bourbon barrels are often used. Corazon is a good tequila brand & the distillery, Casa San Matias, doesn't use additives. A lot of Corazon store picks age in Sazerac-owned whisky barrels. Good Añejos & Extra Añejos include those by El Tesoro & Tequila Ocho.

[@josephclites6971]

I want a store like that in my neighborhood. Couple good ones in Dallas Metroplex, but nothing super close. Guess finding good bourbon ain't for the faint of heart!

[@Pangeaa1]

The Penelope 9 year is one of the best bottles for the price, I guarantee you'd like it

[@Bourbon_Hunter]

Penelope is just not my jam sadly

[@kolt.45]

That Tumbling Dice 7 yr rye on top of the allocation cabinet would have been worth grabbing depending on price. Also was surprised at the amount of old label High West rendezvous rye on the non allocated shelf. Definitely keep a eye out for the 2017 or older bottles. First two digits are the year.

[@Bourbon_Hunter]

Good call! I’ll take a look next time im there

[@AJ-by6pd]

Is it hard to find allocated stuff at stores near resorts in South Carolina because of the class b stuff?

[@Bourbon_Hunter]

Oh yeah!

[@AJ-by6pd]

@@Bourbon_Hunter interesting. It’s so different here.

[@user-lj2vs9ic6v]

G4 Blanco is an additive free tequila that stands side by side with Fortaleza!!! Amazing stuff

[@AJ-by6pd]

That store had great store picks. The way they do the labeling and waxing is pretty unique. What did you think of their allocated stuff? Just ok? I’ve never seen those Old Soul bottles before. Congrats on the selections. I was able to replace my bottle of 1792 12 yr for $69, a New Rif Single Barrel Store pick for $59, and a store pick of Weller Full Proof for $135.

[@Bourbon_Hunter]

Ive gotten allocated stuff from there before its hit or miss with what all they have tho. The store picks are unique thats for sure

[@kubixxx1]

That owner is great!

[@BobbyReeze]

I got my hands on a Double Oak Peerless in Aiken a couple weeks ago! SO GOOD!

[@Bourbon_Hunter]

Good choice! 🤤🥃

[@BobbyReeze]

@@Bourbon_Hunter love watching a local guy put out good videos! Keep it up man!

[@danielbonds4857]

Belle Meade is STILL in production, just can't get the label outside of Tennessee. Outside of Tennessee it's labeled as Nelson Brothers.

[@BourbonNRyeGuy]

Been to Foley Beach. I’ll deff have to check that store out if I’m back down there. Got pulled over and harassed by North Ashley Police last time so idk.

[@ozo012]

Got to pick up the James E Pepper cask strength bottle next time. It is really solid juice and a great decanter bottle.

[@Bourbon_Hunter]

Heck yeah! I’ll keep my eyes out for it!

[@TheQats]

Insane to see fortalaza on the shelf like that. We never get it in Georgia. I worked at the biggest store in Augusta and the two years I worked we got 1 silver and 1 anejo. Stopped back in last week and saw the rep who gets it and asked for one and he only laughed said he wished he could get it in.

[@earthsucks9555]

That owner is on point.

[@kevinrojas1774]

Favorite tequilas Ive tried and have tried alot. Below are additive free and taste amazing highly recommend. 1. El tesoro Anejo (overall favorite) 2. Tequila ocho 3. Don Fulano Repo or Anejo both fantastic

[@danman9711]

Amazing cool owner. Fortaleza is about $65 msrp for the Blanco. I just paid $200 for a bottle.

[@Bourbon_Hunter]

Geeesh!!! I love the cork on the bottle tho for sure

[@WAHDEEDOWthe2]

Yes

[@Redaaron18]

Also that Fortaleza is an unobtanium bottle in other parts of the country.

[@Bourbon_Hunter]

Maybe i’ll go back and buy one

[@psilo110]

As a bourbon guy I'm sure you'd love Artenom 1146, it's gonna run you ~$90. For unaged expressions, Cascahuin next to G4 is great, even the basic 80 proof green label. It's a lowlands tequila like Fortaleza. Underneath the Artenom is Primo 1861 & Lagrimas del Valle. Primo is owned by the guy who makes G4 + his cousin, its a slightly higher proof & fermented in wood tanks which gives it a slight pink lemonade note without additives. Lagrimas is my favorite release of 2023, it's also made at Cascahuin & has this amazing grassy minerality, more complex than anything on the shelf. That said you can't go wrong with mijenta, it makes a nice gift for ~$50 since it comes in a box & has a glass topper. El Tesoro is also really good, along with Tequila Ocho. Both are made by the brother of the guy who makes G4. Huge respect to the owner of 7 star for acknowledging Corazon is adulterated, I had the buffalo trace aged reposado & it was pretty dismal. 100% marketing gimmick

[@Bourbon_Hunter]

I’ll check it out! Thank you for all the info!

[@umami0247]

Yeah the Penelope 9 is a great bottle but some palates are just different. I’ve found I’m not a double oak guy I had the Sagamore DO and the OF 1910 and they were eeh. I do like the MM 46 cask though. Now both opened up as I drank them so would I buy again probably.

[@Bourbon_Hunter]

Nice! Yeah i like the Sagamore DO but some double oakes arnt that great!

[@tommysweeting5524]

Hey B Hunter... Coming up to SC from the Bahamas where is best place to find a fair priced JD 10/12 ORR A KC 12 ANY help appreciated

[@nathanwillems7214]

Great video and great session with that store owner. One thing he pointed out that I'm hearing over and over again from our local store owners in NorCal is how much product these companies make you buy to get allocation. Im some cases, forcing you to buy 18 months of product for 1 allocated bottle. It's unsustainable and I feel bad for these store owners who just want to sell us good bottles at fair prices.

[@Bourbon_Hunter]

Great point! 🥃

[@Newaggie]

I was not aware about Belle Meade , what’s the deal with it ?

[@Bourbon_Hunter]

They stopped all distribution to states. Its a Distillery only release now

[@TurduckenJonez]

What a great store owner!

[@Bourbon_Hunter]

We agree!

[@gordoboy18]

owner is cool guy

[@Victor-Vargas]

I was sold once he went in to the pricing of the Buffalo Trace and the reasoning. That's an easy guy to support

[@Bourbon_Hunter]

Sometimes it just makes sense

[@xDeserted]

Does he allow you to sample the store picks before purchasing? I’ve really wanted to check out that store but haven’t because of the drive from cane bay

[@Bourbon_Hunter]

Sampling bottles in SC is illegal unless they have a special license but not sure when or if he has it. I can ensure you the two bottles I got (Buffalo and Barrell Rye) are out of this world! 🥃

[@xDeserted]

@@Bourbon_Hunter I wanted to try that bulleit, I like their standard offering and the way he explained the SP made it sound pretty damn good

[@williamsedlock3903]

That's why in my collection I only collect single barrel Buffalo Trace because you can either get a good one or the same as all the other ones most of the time you're getting a really good one relaying on people's judgment hopefully lol

[@negativephil6869]

I was just in Folly this weekend and DIDNT stop at this store! What a mistake!

[@chucknorris5141]

I've had other owners say that they are not required to purchase distributors "garbage" to get the allocated stuff. So which is it?

[@Bourbon_Hunter]

Its both. Either product acquisition or monthly revenue

[@Wiskeyer]

The Penelope hate hurts my heart🥹 15 year was top three for me this year. BUT we all have different palates and at the end of the day it’s an opinion. People get so butt hurt if you don’t like EXACTLY what they like haha. As always great video brother. Cheers 🥃

[@Bourbon_Hunter]

👀🥃

[@allenbroscustomdesign]

Glad you went by 7 star. They always spend time talking with the customers, it’s not just bc you’re filming. I recently picked up the Buffalo Face but haven’t opened it yet. You just missed out on their OFSB.

[@Bourbon_Hunter]

The buffalo pick is very good!

[@doyaljohnson8061]

Wellers107 Antique. Unbelievable.

[@Redaaron18]

The penelope nine year is pretty epic. I'm not a huge fan of the rest of their stuff. But the 9 years is pretty awesome.

[@Bourbon_Hunter]

Hmmmmmmmmmm 😂🥃

[@brendanchennells4649]

I have a bottle of barrel 10 yr anniversary bottle. Amazing wish I had 5 bottles of it

[@Bourbon_Hunter]

Darn right! I wish I could get one!

[@Jodierob7]

Great video, you're finding some awesome owners to talk with. Gotta say I've tried 3 or 4 Penelope and they were nothing special. I won't be buying more unless I hear something has changed about them.

[@Bourbon_Hunter]

Stay strong with me! Don’t give into the penelope trap

[@josephpowell7998]

Great video Hunter. Let us know how the Barrel Rye is. Very curious with the Cherry finish. Have a pour of that Penelope Valencia. It is pretty damn good

[@Bourbon_Hunter]

Its not for me! Haha! Thanks for watching the Barrel Rye I got is SOOOO good he wasnt lying its very good

[@josephpowell7998]

@Bourbon_Hunter I need that Rye!!! Ask your buddy for a pour of that Valencia

[@nickg8643]

Fortaleza blanco should be between 45-50 MSRP

[@mikeg551]

Umm....it was never that cheap. And your lucky to find it these days at any price.

[@Bourbon_Hunter]

Should I have bought it for $99?

[@Dafoodmaster]

Wonder if Maker's would allow an all-slam-dunk storepick

[@Bourbon_Hunter]

That would be soooo cool!