Special Release #4 Worth $200 or twice the cost of the Murray Hill Club??

[@durzagon88]

Great review murray hill club is 20 off at my local and will grab it.

[@WhiskeyBank]

Great decision! Once you grab it and have a pour, let me know how you like it~ Have a wonderful weekend and cheers ~

[@rumalvar]

Sold lol. Always enjoy murray hill now i gotta go find this bottle

[@WhiskeyBank]

Once you find a bottle and have a pour, let me know how you like it! Hope you had a peaceful and fun 4th of July weekend and cheers~

[@paulgrace1279]

I respectfully disagree with you on this one - I think the Special Release is absolutely worth the MSRP for the quality, experience AND uniqueness. I don't think we can do the simple equation of whether a bottle is "twice as good" for twice the price. I think of it as - "would I rather have one bottle of the Special Release or 2 more bottles of the standard Murray Hill" if I already have a bottle (or two) of the standard product. Anyway, I love it - thanks for another great review!

[@WhiskeyBank]

Hey Paul! And I respectfully respect your opinion 😆. It's a wonderful pour and I definitely don't regret the purchase but at it's current price point, it's competing with some awesome barrel proof finished whiskys and I wish it was just slightly lower in price. But that's the beauty of whiskey, we all are different in our palates 😉. Have a fantastic 4th of July weekend and cheers ~

[@Mcrichalot12]

Agreed. The phrase "life is too short to drink bad whiskey" applies exactly. Sure you can get more whiskey, but most of us already have too much whiskey to drink anytime soon. More about if I can only drink one glass of whiskey which one I'd rather have IMO

[@DaveVogelsang-b8v]

Great review and comparison. I am very happy I was able to get one of the Special Release #4 bottles. So hard to get and I have been able to sample it out to others who could not get it. 🥃

[@WhiskeyBank]

Hey Dave! I'm always glad you find bottles as I know that means many more people get to try it as you're so generous 😇. How did you like it? Have a wonderful 4th of July weekend and stay cool out there my friend!

[@DaveVogelsang-b8v]

@@WhiskeyBank I definitely like it. Happy 4th! 🥃

[@Juice8g]

Thanks for the honesty. I’ve never seen it.

[@WhiskeyBank]

I'm sure you'll see it soon enough and have a fantastic 4th of July 🇺🇸 and cheers~

[@TheReal_DeanD]

I had the Murray Hill club in 2018 and it had a cherry colon milk was all right, but it’s been very hard to get ever since in my area. if I see either of these on sale, I’ll give it a go. Thanks for the honest review again.

[@WhiskeyBank]

Hey Dean! Some TWs have had the joseph magnus triple cask and murray hill clubs on sale so lookout for it! Have a fantastic 4th of July weekend and cheers ~

[@jimbird1985]

Looks like an interesting pour, never had either.

[@WhiskeyBank]

Hey Jim! If we ever meet up, maybe things will change regarding that 😆. I need to write things down as I forget about what I said to who 🤣. Have a fantastic 4th of July weekend and cheers ~

[@brettmchan2855]

I just picked this bottle up yesterday and the first pour I thought was GREAT! I agree with everything you said but I also really enjoyed the oak backbone. I have never had the regular murry hill club. Maybe I should go buy one if you think the special release is not worth double the price

[@WhiskeyBank]

Hey Brett! This result was probably due to the fact that the regular Murray Hill Club is so delicious! And most bottles are not worth twice the cost of this wonderful pour! The special Release #4 almost did it but it just fell short (but still a great pour and definitely better than the regular). If you ever get the regular murray hill club, let me know how you like it! Have a nice cool day and cheers ~

[@brettmchan2855]

@WhiskeyBank I think now I am going to have to! I live in a small town and usually I have to travel an hour or more to get to Louisville to get anything good! However my local store had cigar blend and the murry hill club special release and I had to grab both! They are expensive but great great whiskeys! Keep the great content coming

[@AMWhiskey-kl8qh]

Love the Murray Hill!! Thanks for the review saved me $200.

[@WhiskeyBank]

I would like to see you guys do a review on it to see if I made the right or wrong decision 😆. Thanks for always stopping by and have a wonderful 4th of July weekend!

[@AMWhiskey-kl8qh]

@@WhiskeyBank now you gotta try the Russell’s 15 year

[@WhiskeyBank]

@@AMWhiskey-kl8qh that would be a dream. I haven't seen your video yet as I'm so jealous you guys got one. Protesting all rr15 videos until I find one 🤣🤣🤣

[@AMWhiskey-kl8qh]

@@WhiskeyBankwell full disclosure we didn’t find one, but someone in our small circle did so we were lucky enough to be able to try it.

[@WhiskeyBank]

@@AMWhiskey-kl8qh ah~ ok. Then I'll make an exception and watch you guys 😆

[@bobczarnecki3479]

It's nice to hear an honest review. I have not have a chance to taste either bottle.

[@WhiskeyBank]

Hey Bob! All I got is my word & reputation and if I lose my credibility, my KZbin Channel would die quickly. I'm a huge fan of Nancy Fraley and the blending is incredible with the special Release as well, but the price is a tad high 😉. Have a safe 4th of July weekend and cheers ~

[@pizzawarlord9232]

Nice review David. Have the Murray Hill but at $90 more wasn’t going to buy the special release (wasn’t an issue since never saw one)

[@WhiskeyBank]

You never know! It is popping up in more and more markets so it's only a matter of time before you fun into one! 😆 Thanks a million for your view and comment! Greatly appreciate it as always and have a wonderful day! Cheers~

[@frankd.506]

I've not had MH and im not sure I've ever seen it , nice review as always.🥃

[@WestCoastWhiskeyDude]

I'll have to check out the $80-100 bottle of Murray Hill Club. My Dad has always been a big fan, but i've never bought it. I'll have to put it on the list.

[@WhiskeyBank]

The regular Murray Hill Club is a good one and I'm sure you won't regret it! If you do get a bottle, let me know how you like it! Have a wonderful evening and cheers~

[@TheBloody81]

Great honest review David! Well I haven't had any of them,but will consider the MHC just because I can find it for way cheaper. I'm sure the Special Release is good,but at $200, I'll settle for a good Old Carter. Keep up the great content and cheers!

[@WhiskeyBank]

Hey Jesus! "Settle" for old carter 🤣 I like that! But yes, that price point has some titans of whiskeys to compete with. Have a fantastic 4th of July weekend and cheers~

[@paulgrace1279]

HA - just finished watching the video - I completely take your point about using the funds towards Old Carter or Four Gate. The challenge with those is availability - I'm in VA and Four Gate is not available and Old Carter is available in MD and DC for significant mark up (like $300) IF you can actually find a bottle.

[@WhiskeyBank]

I agree with the challenge of obtaining an old carter or a four gate but the special Release #4 isn't exactly sitting on the shelf either 😆. So that was a "wash" for me ✌️

[@C_GOODIES]

I like how Reaper is protecting your bottles back there.

[@hongdosa]

Joseph magnus만 알고 있었는데, 같은 회사에서 이런 제품도 있었다는건 처음 알았어요. 근데 워.. 비싸네요 ㅠㅠ

[@WhiskeyBank]

홍도사님 ~~~ Joseph magnus 도 아시다니 크으....인정입니다 👏 👏 👏 저는 Murray hillclub 이 조금 더 맛있더라고요. 초코+커피향이 기가맥혔습니다 💯 비싸서 문제죠 ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[@renepirolt]

Thanks for turning me on to MHC. Have not had the special release but if I see it, I may just pick it up. The dark liquid just looks too delicious. Cheers!

[@WhiskeyBank]

Hey Rene! The color got me as well! 😆. It is a wonderful pour and a purchase I don't regret but wish it was just a tad cheaper so it's not competing with the best barrel proof finished whiskeys out there. Have a safe & cool 4th of July weekend and cheers ~

[@renepirolt]

@@WhiskeyBank you too David!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@jonathansantana6239]

Man, you made that sound reeeeal good. I like all their offerings. If I spent $200 on the cigar blend I think I could spend $200 on batch 4. Their brand won me over much like the Punchers Chance from wolf spirits. Heaven Hill has access to my wallet as well. Great video see you in the chat

[@WhiskeyBank]

Hey Jonathan! It was a great bottle and for some, I'm sure it'll be worth the upgrade and $200. But I enjoy the regular murray hill club too much it seems and my love for Old Carter and Fourgate won at the end of the day. But an amazing pour for sure~ Have a wonderful 4th of July and cheers~

[@inkynate9372]

Great comparison review! I just found a MHC for $52.99 the other day. Not sure if it was a pricing error or what, but wasn't going to argue. Cheers!

[@jonathansantana6239]

@@inkynate9372 wholly sh*t,really?! NICE!!!

[@eventyoursofspirits]

Hey👋🏽. Checking in to see if it’s worth it.

[@WhiskeyBank]

Hello~ what did you think? Did you agree with my decision? Have a wonderful 4th of July weekend and cheers ~

[@eventyoursofspirits]

@@WhiskeyBanksorry, thought I hit send 😂….From the sounds of it, it sounds like the taste is awesome. But I agree, $200 is too much to upgrade. $130 maybe. I’ve spent more for a special port wine.

[@WhiskeyBank]

@@eventyoursofspirits 😆. If you ever do have a chance to have a pour, let me know how you like it!

[@eventyoursofspirits]

@@WhiskeyBank will do. I’ll be looking for it. I added it to my list.

[@ConnoisseurCigar]

The Special Release is really good. Not perfect, but it is a special bottle for me, just like Cigar Blend is. Thankfully, the standard MHC will be around after #4 is long gone.

[@WhiskeyBank]

That is so true 😆. Will always have one MHC on my shelf at all times 👌. Have a wonderful 4th of July weekend and cheers ~

[@keithsmith4944]

Haven’t had any JM. Probably would choose the Murray Hill Club as first bottle simply because i am not a huge finished bourbon guy. Cheers and thanks for the review.

[@WhiskeyBank]

Hey Keith! That would be a fabulous decision and if you ever do get a bottle, let me know how you like it! Have a wonderful 4th of July weekend and cheers ~

[@Urban-Explorer365]

Thank you for another great video! I honestly find it hard to justify a bottle for over than $80! There are so many great options out there and paying more is like following the law of diminishing returns for me. I’ve got the Old Forster 1924 and I quickly felt like I should have got two great bottles for that price, such as Knob Creek 12 and Russel’s Reserve Single Barrel or Old Forster 1920, or even Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Barrel Proof., or the Rye version of it. These are all great options. Thanks again!

[@WhiskeyBank]

Past that $80 price point, it takes so much effort and time to improve the product (whiskey), the price increase doesn't increase the quality in a consistent scale. But with anything (cars, watches, computers, etc.), getting 1% better is a high cost. But sometimes it's worth it but not here (not by much, I would still pay $150 for it). Have a safe & cool 4th of July weekend and cheers ~

[@RJR2222]

David. I thought for sure you were going to say yes worth it. I got to try it and loved it. But it has to be a special bottle for me to pay $200. For the record. OC and FG aren’t worth $200 either. Appreciate the review

[@MichaelBortner-qk4zl]

Well, David, I have not had either of those however, if I do come across the special release at MSRP or within 20 bucks of MSRP, I will be grabbing it. not many places around me have the Murray Hill. If I see that around 85 bucks I’ll probably pick that up as well 🥃😎

[@WhiskeyBank]

Hey Michael! I absolutely will enjoy my bottle and do not regret the purchase as I love trying new whiskeys and this was a lot of fun. But like all things, just wish it was slightly lower in price so it's not competing with such heavy hitters 😆. Have a safe 4th of July weekend and cheers ~

[@danawollam1805]

David old boy, Great review ! ! Nice to hear an honest response to product pricing. Even though I haven't tried either of these bottles, I do agree two is better than one as long as they are relatively close in quality. Like you said... Old Carter is sitting on the shelf for @ $200 to $225 . And from what you have said in your previous reviews O.C. is putting out exceptional offerings. Although I gotta say the Murray Hill special release is nice n dark. Looks Mm Mm good. ;-] D

[@WhiskeyBank]

Hey Dana! Special Release is an absolute fantastic pour but the competition is tough at the $200 range. With this not being barrel proof, I wish the price would come down a little. But I'm sure most people will love it and not regret the purchase. I don't regret it as I'm glad I had it but not going to buy one anytime soon 😆. I hope you have a fantastic 4th of July weekend and stay cool out there my friend!

[@CA_Scotty]

How does this compare to cigar blend?

[@WhiskeyBank]

Hey Scotty! Short answer, I prefer the cigar blend. Long answer, cigar blend is a bit more complex and has an array of flavors that just keep it interesting and fun all throughout the bottle. But can't go wrong with either 🤷. Have a fantastic 4th of July weekend and cheers ~

[@dneuens]

I think this falls under the rule of diminishing returns. At a certain point, you're paying a much higher premium for much smaller differences. All that being said, sometimes that little 10-20% is worth it to you.

[@WhiskeyBank]

I absolutely agree! That 10% to 20% difference of quality and I'm willing to spend 50% for it (up to $150 compared to $100 for the regular murray hill club). But just not 100% more 😆. Again, that's probably due to the fact the regular is just so good. Have a safe & cool 4th of July weekend and cheers ~

[@fredhallock7204]

I'm sure it's good but you're judging a neck poor come back to it after you get past the neck poor

[@WhiskeyBank]

Hey Fred! I do leave it sitting out the for a good 15 minutes to open it up a bit before I do my reviews. But to be fair, I do a buy more or never more video after I finish the bottle to re access my ratings. So maybe I will change my mind 😆. Have a fun 4th of July weekend and cheers ~

[@CiboloDave]

Old Carter is greater than most at that price range. Thanks for your honest review. You may have saved me from purchasing.

[@WhiskeyBank]

Hey Dave! Old Carter is just so good that it needs to be in it's class of it's own 😆. Have a fantastic 4th of July 🇺🇸 weekend and cheers ~