I Went Bourbon Hunting On Allocation Day In Memphis, TN

[@Brewzle]

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[@matthewburton342]

i live in memphis but im new to bourbon when was allocation day and what exactly is it

[@numanuma20]

@@matthewburton342Allocations are products that are only released at a certain time or certain times of the year. With bourbon, certain bottles are only released a few times a year.

[@Tn19895]

I typed in the code on a parliament wallet I didn’t get up nowhere near 55% off it gave me $4.50 off of $93 dollars

[@matthewburton342]

@@Tn19895 it says get up to witch means that most items will only be slightly discounted and 1 or more are 55% off

[@dr.kennethnoisewater-6554]

I'd tell you were crazy if you told me that watching a guy hop around liquor stores would be the highlight of my Friday mornings.

[@Sphi12]

Same 😂

[@rickcole349]

I’ve been sober for more than two years and I like watching these videos.

[@MrMko323]

He’s gorgeous bruh

[@jackanthony8620]

Same. I don't even really drink whiskey bourbon etc too often but love learning about the ins and outs of the market

[@EKC805]

Right 🤣🤣

[@trpdon4581]

I don’t even drink alcohol at all but I end up watching all of these bourbon hunting vids just great content keep it up

[@patrickn8355]

Same here! Just because we don’t indulge doesn’t mean we can’t appreciate quality beverages!

[@MrJayKay11]

me too he’s just so damn captivating

[@aztek54208]

It would only be weirder if you started going to the liquor store and buying bottles.... Lol

[@fritts93]

great episode on this one, maybe my favorite and maybe because your tour guide was super cool and that Buster's stop was excellent. enjoyed watching your conversations with those guys and doing the tastings.

[@jamesfleming8181]

Busters is a mainstay in Memphis but it still Memphis so it gets robbed and the gas station in front of it burnt down a few months back

[@Allison_Chaynes]

I love seeing my city shine. Cheers, Memphis! 🍻 And, I love BUSTERS.

[@stevenhornbuckle8007]

Your tour guide is a great salesman!

[@GeauxRilla]

"You're only gonna see this today" Lmao I was thinking the same thing, great salesman

[@j.hirsch4785]

I’m from NW Ohio. My son attends University of Memphis. Every time we visit we stop at Busters. Never been disappointed. Always seem to have allocated available at reasonable prices. And their single barrel picks are 2nd to none. Absolutely love Busters. And their new butcher shop is awesome.

[@kraftysk1]

I bought a bottle of Barrell Seagrass rye for $72 after you said it was good. My local liquor store didn't have the orange label but thought I would give this a try and I'm glad I did!! 121 proof and 60% alcohol on this particular bottle and it's very smooth. Definitely a good call.

[@Jrome719]

Memphis/Cordova TN in the house!

[@SoccrFrak-mn4hd]

Spirits of Timbercreek was down the road from my childhood home. I went there as a kid and worked there for three years as a college job. Great family owned liquor store that treats their customers right. Shoutout to Andy (the store manager there now)! That store played a big part in my growth of knowledge in all types of spirits.

[@trip1]

You, sir, are on a one way road to owning ALL the Whiskey.

[@GeauxRilla]

You ask the wife about my 35 bottle collection and she'll swear I "own all the whiskey"

[@cjtheejuic3839]

Josh was a great guest

[@NightAndDay29484]

So glad you enjoyed Memphis, Buster's is definitely the place to go!

[@curtlindberg712]

I agree. I don't really know what I like so much about these videos but learning about bourbon and local distilleries doesn't get any better than Brewzie. This guy simply knows his shit. And I have learned alot so far. I am hooked

[@MPerfect92]

I gotta echo everyone in these comment sections. I had zero knowledge of bourbon or “hunting”, nor did I know I’d ever be interested in this stuff. Now a month later I’m going into liquor stores looking for bourbon, bought two glencairns, and I talk about “flavors” when I drink them lol Never woulda imagined this would become a hobby of mine lol

[@cartercothren7759]

I grew up in Cordova, and then I moved back for a couple years after college. Natalie’s was my go to store. Super cool seeing you explore Memphis and hit the same stores I do when I go back and visit

[@mrphenom1643]

Brewzle has that Keith Lee clout, its getting him into back rooms faster than a 2-year customer 😂😂 I high key would be mad if I was a loyal customer who has been looking for that one bottle and brewzle just walks in and gets it after a 20 minute conversation lmaooo

[@Quinn_is_Calling]

Love the Jimmy red corn. High wire distillery does really interesting stuff. They also have a great story to go with the tasty whiskey

[@SamLucas26]

That smoke wagon single barrel "private barrel" right around 10:00 is usually exceptional as far as MGP goes. I have 4 different ones I bought straight from Smoke Wagon and they're all incredible. I paid $95 for each one straight from smoke wagon. Not sure what they were selling that one for in store

[@louidaiv2387]

Is it 6 yr old MgP Rye ???

[@SamLucas26]

@@louidaiv2387the 4 I have are 5 year MGP rye. But they did a really good job pulling these barrels. All 4 of mine are a different barrel and they’re all awesome

[@98supervols]

Appreciate you stopping by corks and letting me taste ya on some stuff! Ever in town, definitely come swing by!

[@timsnoddy]

The Redwood Empire BIB offerings have a very similar profile to the regular label from them. Whereas the cask strength offerings taste drastically different. Thats probably why he doesn't like them as much. I would recommend giving the cask a shot though! They're pretty darn good.

[@TorridDesign]

Keep up this content! I only have a few bourbon channels I frequent, but i know my watch time on your channel demolishes the others, really enjoying this stuff! Great work man.

[@DavidEllis-n1j]

Ate at the Peg Leg Porker in Nashville last summer and tried their bourbon and totally agree, it's bloody good straight bourbon and the BBQ is outstanding too.

[@jwalker3343]

I dont even drink or collect. And I cant stop watching these videos

[@jamesbyrne4851]

The New Southern Revival Jimmy Red Corn is delicious! Previously I've only been able to find them for $100, and that's local to their distillery in Charleston!! You DEFINITELY should have picked a couple up for that price! I'd buy every bottle they had at $35!!!!

[@johnf.kennedy5454]

I agree...every bottle they had!!

[@Defx10]

I grow sorghum and love the flavor of the "molasses" that comes from it. I would have definitely grabbed a couple of those Revival sorghum whiskey bottles, because I've never seen a sorghum whiskey before!

[@bendino9016]

I love your videos and have learned so much about bourbon after binge watching a half a year of your content. thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge.

[@laurie5726]

I’m new to bourbon and I am learning so much from you. The language of the hunt is kind of exciting. Thanks. 🎉

[@TBushart]

Glad to have you here!

[@roybrice7743]

Probably the best video find you’ve done, just a,amazing thanks

[@timstarful]

My favorite liquor store when I lived in Memphis!!!

[@stinkybhole]

That first was crazy. The selection down where I’m at has a few of the bottles sometimes but marked up almost 80%

[@ryanreeves7765]

Couldnt love your videos more I am from the midwest and know that you arent the biggest Rye lovers but would highly reccomend either Blaum Brothers or FEW whiskey bourbon out of Illinois as they are my go to's

[@swest3731]

Those rare character the amburana is outstanding. I’m always trying to keep it on the shelf. Also those BiB redwoods are their own distillate. Not MGP like the rest. The rocket top is king

[@the37thagent31]

learning Brewzle is an auburn fan has made my day

[@tommyjusz]

old dominick is just recently been showing up in Chicagoland. I did there tour last winter on our long weekend in Memphis area. Good stuff

[@OutdoorsWithShawn]

I was in Memphis last year when that ice storm came through around Christmas. It ruined my bourbon hunting, but I did get to tour the Old Dominick Distillery and get some great fried chicken across the street. Good times

[@Allison_Chaynes]

Yes, I remember that ice storm.

[@iwilder94]

The Redwood Pipe Dream CS and Emerald Giant CS are great. I'd pass on the Lost Monarch CS though

[@GeauxRilla]

They can blend man!

[@BB-sc1jv]

Elijah Craig single barrel releases are one of my favorites. Current have the C923, 137 proof, age 13 years 7months. Delicious!. $70 for that age and proof is outstanding. Also on the Angels Envy,,drank those early in bourbon days but now pass on the standard stock bottle. Bought a single barrel store pick at 115 proof for $99 on a chance and got a delicious bottle. Will definitely look for more of the single barrels. Lastly,,,,,Bardstown 6 year single barrel store picks. Absolutely one of best bottles I’ve ever purchased. After sampling at Cool Springs spirits close to Nashville knew this one couldn’t be passed on. The distillate is actually Bardstown, not sourced. $64. My mistake was not purchasing additional bottles. As TJ stated, it coats the mouth. Just an awesome bourbon.

[@coltonaustin0]

I'm actually headed back home to Memphis tomorrow, and going to pick up my first whiskey since turning 21

[@robstukenborg8482]

What you end up getting

[@whatsgoingonwhy9096]

Awesome first store. Whiskey is supposed to be out on the shelf for anyone to buy, not hidden away just the owners buds.

[@alexlue1611]

truer words have never been spoken.

[@apeekintime]

Redwood Empire Bottled in Bond are not sourced and the mashbill is different. They are absolutely the best bottles coming out of Redwood Empire, BUT the cask strength Pipedream is very close (and it's cheaper). If you ever see the Bottled in Bonds at $70 or less they are well worth picking up. This video was very good to see. I travel to Memphis a few times a year and I didn't expect to see as nice of shops. Just recently one of the bourbon groups I follow (SE Missouri) posted some pretty crazy hauls from Memphis and the Bootheel of MO. Crazy how different the bourbon world can be just 2 hours driving away. I'll certainly visit that shop for their first Saturday of the Month drop soon.

[@jasonbuck8992]

My absolute favorite channel on You Tube! Enjoy your hunts!

[@animalsteele1]

That willet purple top was $1300 at my local store. More than double the price there

[@BarrelCollective]

The Redwood Empire Cask Strength Bourbon is one of my favorite bottles of 2023. It’s a straight caramel bomb. Definitely should have grabbed it!

[@ned9344]

I don't drink bourbon or even like it but love watching your videos

[@sesshomarudaiyokai7661]

Ayyyyyeee yall went to my store! Busters in Memphis is where I go to find MOST of the good stuff, props to him knowing that spot

[@joeytriskaofficial3779]

The New Riff Single Barrel is so good. I prefer high proof whiskey and bourbon over a lot of the low proof

[@brandonross1831]

Got a twice barreled Jack rye for 169 looking forward to it. Not a big rye guy but the Woodford and sag are some of my favorites

[@mkfmgaming3019]

Hey man I hope you see this. I went to Colorado once and had 291 Colorado Bourbon Whiskey Small Batch. One of the best bourbons I have ever had and would love for you to try it someday

[@shlodionaut]

Thanks TJ. I like bourbon now. Tried two of your budget recommended and yes, i get it. Never knew why I hated scotch so much and stayed away from whisky. Cause a good bourbon was my whisky. Great videos, more travels and bourbon hunting please.

[@NavyRugger15]

Old Dominick Cask Strength is a GREAT pour!

[@uncleebenezer4691]

Couldn’t have explained the Auburn fandom better. We actually went to school there haha

[@ChrisPerrin]

Excellent decision to go with the Huling Station. I was yelling at the screen. Clearly you heard me. :)

[@brandonjones6703]

I live in NW TN and we see Blantons, ER and E H Taylor regularly in most stores.

[@thepope9794]

Send a few bottles this way.

[@YeetleMcBeetle]

I live on farmington. Seeing that background for store number 3 was wild.

[@yungfrogleg]

I been growing Jimmy Red corn at home! I wish you would have got that Revival bottle, thats one ive been looking to try!!! Jimmy red corn is an old Native American corn that bootleggers used to use, it almost disappeared completely until someone found some seeds put up!

[@GeauxRilla]

Any mashbills with them been produced yet?

[@lindern1969]

So, just because it doesn't say distilled by doesn't mean they don't distill the bottle. 13th Colony distills their own Double Oaked but they also contract it out because they have a small distillery. They give their mashbill, and their sour mash, and ingredients to who they contract distill with.

[@KA-om9oz]

So if I supply the paint, tools and a Mexican, but I dont actually paint your house. Can I say I painted your house??

[@239fla8]

@@KA-om9ozwhy’s it gotta be a Mexican lmao

[@_606Offroad]

So in other words they don’t distill it, if I give you the recipe for lasagna and you make it for me, I didn’t make it, you did

[@billymustafa9014]

Now Busters in Memphis is on bucket list! Those guys were great. Don’t get whisky stores like that in the UK 😔

[@Allison_Chaynes]

I live in Memphis. They're great.

[@deepfrieddeals]

Teasing us with these announcements 4 days in advance.

[@anthonyver-meer4524]

Get the Lost Monarch Cask Strength and the Rocket Top Rye. It's the favorite of the master distiller who made them at Redwood Empire.

[@jimmypickens9656]

As someone from TN this is great that most of your videos are just an hour or less from me

[@TheTampaHandyman]

Your buddy is right. Any old soul blue label is delicious. Blue label is their cask strength single barrel store picks

[@jeremykeller9909]

I’ll have to note a couple of these for my next work trip down there. Always hit Busters. Have had some really good store picks from there

[@Pancreaticdefect]

I'm glad I finally got to see him try something from Bardstown. I bought their bottled in bond and finished the whole thing in just a few weeks. I liked it so much I just kept coming back to it.

[@TOMINATER001]

If you see some Dryfly stuff you should buy it! They make everything at a distillery in Spokane, Washington. Ive toured it a couple times and everything is made in-house. Really good straight wheat cask strength whiskey.

[@pmac21]

Natalie’s is my go to store. Richard is an awesome guy.

[@slightlyobsessednerd5195]

I just picked up an Eagle Rare for $40 and a Blanton’s for $74. Pretty good day

[@brandonbond4765]

At the price that I pay, the Green River Wheated is worth the purchase. $35 -$40 a bottle a great bourbon and ginger.

[@masonluebke273]

I work at a gas station in az that we have weller, eagle rare, blantons. All the eh taylors. Probably at a mark up but if y’all need those…

[@drcosmoslab]

I don't even drink bourbon, but I've had your channel in non-stop for the last week. Good stuff, the Anthony Bourdain of Bourbon 🤘🔥

[@JRT1287]

Channel has blown up soo happy for yall

[@skeliton1011]

Willow Jane apple wood is the best $40 rye I’ve EVER had! You should’ve bought that! And that paradigm rye too!

[@cheeks8019]

I’ll take the Magnus Cigar blend 🙌🏼

[@nightlygamingx4327]

First store considering secondary in kentucky, eht sb for 75 is a little under secondary but ive seen some posted for 75 recently. Blantons 100 is pretty standard but not worth at that value

[@chubbawubba505]

The redwood empire grizzly beast ( red label) is limited to 20 barrels or something. Supposed to be awesome

[@Seasponges]

Semi new to bourbon, at least the rare stuff. So learning from you on what to keep an eye out for has been helpful

[@ellavsky]

I was just saying this week that I think I like the Redwood Emerald Giant more than the cask strength version of it. I like them both, but funny I was just saying that this week.

[@boldpredictionssports]

Memphis is the first place I found decent BBQ outside Kansas City. Hope you enjoyed some.

[@lilfro1729]

Watching y'all drink and drive makes me want to

[@Teeds1026]

Spot on with the RWE. The rocket top BIB is one of the best bottles I own!! Way better than the other RWE offerings

[@jhawkk2004]

Yup, you're crazy for passing on the Revival Jimmy Red at 35 bucks. That's 90 in my market

[@AdamWebber1]

Since you asked, I put Jimmy Red Corn as my worst bottle pickup of the year. Funky, moldy, toe cheese smell and taste.

[@TheWhiskeyRambler]

Whiskey is like Pokémon, you got to get them all!

[@barrydunham896]

Y'all sound like us Canadians when we talk about our hockey teams. A pleasant day/activity goes right down hill when you find out they cheer for the wrong team lol. Love it

[@notoverlyacerbic9574]

I figure I have come to the right comments section.. I have a question. I am thinking about trying whiskey again. Where should I start. I want to stay way away from sweet notes. At around 16 I got hammered,like crawling home and puking for a few hours hammered on Crown Royal.. I am 49 now and through my whole life just smelling Crown or other spirts with sweet notes turns my stomach.. About a year ago I discovered wine,with that I tend to like the really dry,really tannic reds.. Tannic,bitter and smokey are the notes that intest me.. Scotch,bourbon,what type,what maker? Or should I give up all together and stick to wine? Thoughts?

[@notoverlyacerbic9574]

"Screw you guys,I'm going home."

[@Duck_87]

Try Blanton's single barrel bourbon it comes in a 700ml bottle its sweet with notes of citrus and oak it's got a vanilla nose with some caramel and butterscotch it's also got some clove, nutmeg and cinnamon i think you would love it

[@mickanthony2977]

He bought one at the first stop in the video. He just bought the 375ml instead of the 750ml ones you normally see.

[@richdunn9774]

I grabbed a 14 year old 91 proof Barrell store pick that’s really good. They know what they’re doing there.

[@jasegentry1227]

Hulling station is great bourbon love it

[@daskrete]

I turn 21 in 6 months and know more about bourbon than my entire country side of my family. I’m somewhat of a prodigy thanks to Brewzle lmao

[@timothybowers8608]

Fireball was the first cinnamon whisky produced. 1984. Nashville TN was the test market for the US!

[@megarickyh]

Weller for $23 in the Bay area California

[@LesBramblett]

watched several of your videos, glad you made a trip up to Memphis, have some great locations for bourbon here

[@edwardguzik3081]

TJ, i think you need to get an app for your phone to let you view what you have at your home, this way you'll know if you have to buy a new bottle!

[@cs0889]

Try that yellow rose the Harris county and the rye Super delicious Texas made

[@Peecker]

GIVE THIS MAN A BIG BUFFALO !!!!!

[@pammullin2160]

Stumbled across your channel and have been learning so much. You mentioned a brand I didn't catch the name of it but you mentioned it several times in reference to orange labels

[@dilionsmith5202]

Not long ago I recommended Corks to you on a live stream, glad to see you stopped in and checked out their inventory!

[@TCayFF]

Redwood Empire Cask is fantastic.

[@DaveTookOver]

46cast strength is good I just finished a bottle and plan to pick it up again