Uncorking Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel Bourbon

[@ThePapabear2012]

I always had two bottles of this. One opened being drank and one unopened in reserve. It was my favorite budget bourbon. It's no longer budget if I can find it. Wish I bought a few cases when it was cheap.

[@khaunleper]

The thing i love about henry mckenna bib is that all the bottles iv had so far have been good, great value for the money. But every once in a while, there is an exceptional one.

[@curtboxley7678]

So excited! Bought a bottle tonight. I paid $43.00...there were 4 bottles on the shelf. I only grabbed one.

[@hexc0nn392]

I've been suggesting bourbon to my clients for over two years now. This has been my favorite bourbon since the first time I tried it. I went in one day and saw McKenna's sour mash and thought I would try it as well. I am not a fan of the sour mash. 10 year BIB... Absolute best bourbon

[@mr.lightzplease9366]

Here in Colorado this was my hidden gem and now we got it in for the first time this week since about 5-6 momths

[@GunGlutton]

just found another bottle and a bottle of blantons! score!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MISTAJZA]

It’s like I don’t want to post anything online anymore about what bottles I like because it’s like asking for it to disappear from shelves.

[@mattjames5694]

Nailed it, Jon.

[@ArticBeatle]

It's $42.99 in Texas and it's a steal. An excellent bourbon that's a great to share with yourself or with friends.

[@bloodeagle2234]

this is my go to bottle ive been buying 1 every week or so, for upwards of 5yrs and now that its super hard to find and cost more my local shop owner sets a few aside for me each month and let's me still get one every week and let's me pay old price. love his shop loyalty to customers!

[@jmoney408]

Is the shop owner still hooking you up?

[@derwake1]

Just got my first McKenna BiB 10 year! In VA it is $39.99 (It’s Sept 2020 btw). Mine is Barrel #8745, on 12/17/08. The first nose was fantastic!! Tastes great! Very complex however, I’m a bourbon noob. We’ll see if it keeps going up in price. Cheers

[@Losdaman]

Great bottle. Good juice. I love your dynamic and chemistry. New follower to channel. Now time to watch all your other vids.

[@ItsBourbonNight]

Welcome aboard! Glad to have you!

[@alaskancub7124]

My very first try of this honey juice was an ‘07 barrel I snagged for $25 in San Francisco. Every bottle I’ve had after has been an ‘08 iteration, and more flavorful, but less smooth. Still good stuff for the price! Enjoyed this one guys! 👍👍 You two are comic.

[@jacobh9014]

Fast forward to present day. I got this bottle for the first time 3-4 years ago for $30. It is now $60 in Utah state liquor stores. What the hell.

[@patrickfulmer9596]

I got 2 bottles from barrel 5833 barreled on the same day. 8/26/08. Barrels in the 5400's had a dark toffee nose and taste.

[@Spigsley]

Revisiting this review because it just magically starting showing up in my market again and someone asked me what I thought a fair price was. With things like Henry Mckenna BiB, weller 107/SR, Blantons or even Bookers that used to be at a price point but have now inflated due to popularity I usually play the "law of diminishing returns" game. For me when Henry Mckenna BiB reaches the $40-45 mark I start to get better bourbons like Woodenville straight bourbon whiskey and Makers cask strength.

[@richardnewman2446]

August 2021 the barreled date of 2011 is showing up in limited quantities in TN for $45.99. Opened it last night. It was a great pour right out of the bottle.

[@Andreas-1979]

Great Video, as always. Keep on doing These Shows. Greetings from Germany

[@joseluismckenna1844]

Used to be one of my favorites next to wt 101 now it’s so hard to find or limit 1 I’d pass it up sadly....

[@miguelyorba4190]

I know, it sucks. As soon as somebody puts out a positive review everybody wants it and you can't get it anymore.

[@bigpapykane]

This is $90 in some stores in California, and it moves at that price! I was lucky to land two at retail of $29.99. Score!!

[@ryanhughett3286]

Love that you give opinions on the price for a bottle. The number one thing I look for being new to bourbon is what I should pay for certain bottles. Great video!

[@djbeacon6895]

Glad you are enjoying that bottle. Finished my first bottle and it was nice and $34. Bought another about 6 months ago at $32 but haven't opened yet. Now it is like $38 to 45 so I will pass and enjoy ER at $30, OE 117 BS at $37 and KC SiB 120 Reserve at $42. Wonder what the price of this HMcK BiB will be in 6 months? Guessing like > $45. Cheers!!

[@brooklyndestiny446]

The history is so amazing about that family the McKenna I actually live in that family’s original house and literally right down the road is his original distillery it’s pretty amazing the rich history

[@PatrickFelger]

It's kind of great, for the longest time I was telling my friends and colleagues about McKenna BiB, but it fell on deaf ears. Now that Minnick gave it his approval people are going nuts over it. I have friends calling me asking me to help them get a bottle, you'd think it was Pappy haha.

[@ItsBourbonNight]

Patrick Felger We feel ya!

[@byrdman360]

Ugh! Why didn’t I buy more of these in Virginia before they started restricting supply! Damn you economics!

[@GunGlutton]

Just found a bottle at ABC from 2011

[@larrykramer2761]

Just bought a bottle of this today $32.99 plus tax. I got the last bottle. The store said they get about 2 cases every 2-3 months and they sell out in a couple of days each time.

[@WhiskeyForge]

Snagged this bottle today in an allocation drop in Virginia. Up to 59$ MSRP.

[@Brad-ic4bp]

It's a staple on my shelf, and thankfully easy to find here in the Denver suburbs ($54). I wouldn't give it any best-in-category awards, but it's consistently very good, regardless of the barrel (in my experience).

[@tomscott4438]

There it is. Cinnamon coffee cake. Not as much cinnamon as Old Fitzgerald, but it's there. My local retailer got three cases a week ago, now they're down to 18 bottles... 16 after I got mine. It's $50 but compared to what else is out there, wow. I may get more because winter is coming.

[@RhinoViper]

Glad you guys got a solid bottle...there has been a lot of stinkers people have been getting of this the last few months.

[@Ashton-mx2bg]

Had one and it was my first time, beyond bad.

[@StrainsYT]

Whats wild is I just bought one of these the other day. My local liquor store got a couple fresh cases and it was put into a barrel in 2008. More than likely bottled at some point this spring/summer in 2020. 11+ years old and is a peanut butter cup in a glass

[@chrisf247]

Also, if it's an option why would a distiller *not* cherry-pick barrels for competition?

[@jonnyfish76]

It's delightful. I've seen it in NY for $110 and the same week for $50.

[@brucebjorkman9336]

I am SOOO Jealous! I was able to find a bottle at a state liquor store for between $22-$27. There was more than one bottle. Now, NONE in OR. And with the bourbon wins, probably will have to wait until we move to TN to find it. This is my ALL TIME FAVORITE bourbon. Enjoy your bottles. And maybe one day we will meet up and we can share some HMC BIB! Cheers!

[@80Demitri]

Found a bottle of this a month ago for 45...I haven't cracked it yet but can't wait

[@eman1549]

Found it in NYC for 59.99 so I bought 2 Everywhere Ive looked its 99.99, anyway I find it to be DELICIOUS.

[@andyn8542]

Just picked one up after a year of looking. A strip mall store in Fort Mill, SC had one for $60.

[@retzlaffruns920]

Hello Chad and Sara, I am a newer viewer to your videos, and love them! I quickly subscribed to your chanel, and picked up a bourbon night t-shirt. As for the McKenna, in my region in central Wisconsin, I was recently able to find a bottle for just under 40$. I agree that's a decent price range for what it is. Cheers!

[@lukeshultz1322]

Saw this award winner on the shelf in Northern Michigan today. It was listed at 60 dollars, so I reached below it and grabbed the neck of a Rare Breed.

[@jasonnewman1977]

"Right of the Bat" is a great barrel pick name

[@triplecap4307]

It's amazing how many barrels they go though. My latest one was barreled in Sept 07 (only 11 months before yours) and it is barrel number 3798. That is over 2000 barrels in 11 months. If you think about it, that seems like too many. Might explain all the duds I've heard about.

[@parkerprecision6675]

i finally just found a place that has 15 bottles of the 10yr. they are 60bucks ea. im going to get a few.

[@guitarswhiskeyandgolf]

Does anyone know to what degree the neck pour is a thing? I was sipping some Buff Trace and to be honest did not think much of it. But the other night I took another finger or two and really really enjoyed it.

[@ItsBourbonNight]

Whiskey can open up and change some as it gets lower in the bottle, but whiskey can also taste different to you day to day. What you had for lunch, what type of glass you're using, if you're inside or outside, all these things can effect your experience a little bit. The next time you open something and don't like it that much, leave it in your glass and come back to it 10 to 20 minutes later and try it again. Sometimes it just needs to open up a little in the glass.

[@thedudecarrying]

WOY

[@elitebirds]

RIP Henry McKenna 1855-2019 we’ll be lucky if we ever see you again. But seriously the spike in sales is crazy, at my store we had two cases for like 2 weeks and nothing moves but now we have none.

[@JS-gk9et]

Just went bottle shopping in Japan, bought two H McK 10 year bottles, about $50. Date is 2007 for entering the barrel. I could have bought three (import limit w/o paperwork), but I also got an Evan Williams 12 year - for $32. So, finding more of this IS possible.

[@BigD19993]

Just paid 61$ today on 12-29-22 first time seeing it on shelves

[@ernestclayton8550]

Just got lucky and was able to get one😀 I haven't seen it in a while. Cheer's

[@NorthFloridaOutdoorsman]

Me too in panama city fl . I've been looking for a while and got lucky

[@NorthFloridaOutdoorsman]

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[@tightcutz624]

I found it for $65 here and I live in KY. Say that this is the now the new norm in stores. Would you then except it and buy this knowing you like it that much?

[@mattjames5694]

It's at least $80.00 for a bottle in New York right now. I blame your amazing review!

[@stevenbohren2588]

Stopped in to a northern Michigan store and they actually had 1 bottle of this behind some Elijiah Craig. Agree it is delicious

[@DavidBenson2]

Ooh! Sara is sassy today, and I love it!😂👍🏿

[@davedortman753]

What fun! Glad ya’all are into enjoying not hoarding. Bourbon is mean to be drunk and enjoyed, not saved.

[@ogweasel4273]

Smoke wagon!! It’s awesome.. and it’s not aged!!!

[@tophamatic]

It feel like it's cool, but it sucks. I could pick it up occasionally for the same price, and now it's gone. Never got to try the Heaven Hill, so I would keep this on the shelf. BUST. I will stock up from now on. Good review!.

[@trishlovesme]

Just opened a 2019 that was dumped in February 09. Just one word, DELIOUS!!!

[@1stAmendmentfukyoutube]

Just found 2 from dec 09 barrel 8047 hope its good

[@andrewneagoe9030]

Glad you guys are doing this one and surprised you haven't done it before! It's been one of my favorite and go to Bourbons for a few years now and I'm super bummed the secret's gotten out and getting a bottle will be impossible now :-(

[@jeffyacks6864]

Just bought 2 bottles @ $40! I’ve had a taste, best I’ve ever had. Only comparison I can make is to Eagle Rare, but better.

[@georgesteckert6334]

Just bought this for the first time today in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania for $67 (I think it was) and tasting it for the first time right now with Sara and Chad...although they did this five years ago, according to KZbin.

[@piotrswieboda5344]

so was pappy 12 year old was only $ 39 and now look now its $600 . the 20 year old pappy was $99 10 years ago and now $1500 or more and i wonder if youll agree with the price at the end of 2020 . i just purchased a case for $ 70 a bottle .

[@carlh4350]

Here is something to think about. Back in April of 2018 i bought a few bottles of this to store away. The barrel date was 2006. So that means to me that my store in PA had them for 2 years. Fast forward to after it winning, there isn't a single bottle on the shelf.

[@PDXBeach]

It's $59.95 here in Oregon and is moderately allocated.

[@sggjose]

Price update? I ordered one for $100... I know.. it sucks. I really wanted to try it, haven't seen it around much.

[@mkogrady6078]

In Michigan, the going price is around $65.

[@daveykillz2780]

Finally got a bottle of this just last night after looking for a year. Cost me 58 dollars. Dont even care. I felt like i hit the jackpot so it is what it is.

[@Kevin-vr4vz]

I was smoking some Orlik Golden Sliced tobacco out of my Savinelli pipe while watching this...I have a bottle of this on the shelf. Ironic lol

[@varrj3555]

Sounds like Bijou would be a good match

[@Kevin-vr4vz]

Varrj I have an unopened tin of Bijou in my cellar, never tried it before, I may have to open it since u mentioned it! :)

[@piertechinc]

Only smoke from Castello pipes :)

[@andymiller3180]

I wasn’t aware of the awards but this is One of my go to’s and I also have had problems finding it. I honestly thought they just weren’t reordering.

[@bencosby4426]

A gem at $31 in DFW area...Love this bourbon

[@UKSportsFan]

....when you can find it.....

[@zouchster]

Time for a 'Right off the bat' supercut video

[@ItsBourbonNight]

Let's see it!

[@BudsCartoon]

The SFWSC themselves said that they sampled 3 bottles from 3 different barrels, so they story about running down to the liquor store, while a good story, is just that... a story.

[@robertmiller7040]

Love your channel. In many shows you both mention “. It’s a good bourbon, but not a great bourbon”. What are your top 3-5 great bourbons under say fifty bucks? I know this is pretty subjective but would like to know your picks.

[@jamesmediallc8933]

Lmao! "my own medicine does not taste good "

[@brentmurphy8085]

I live in East TN have always been able to get this for under $30, I just bought a bottle yesterday and it was $39.99 I was shocked 😳. But what do you do......

[@soundwaveca]

I picked up a bottle in Buffalo NY last weekend on a trip down to Pittsburgh, one of the worst bourbons I've ever had and totally undrinkable. Not sure if it was just a bad bottle or what but was totally not impressed with this. Picked it up as I was curious after hearing this and your review, wish I had opted for the Old Forester 1920 instead :(

[@ItsBourbonNight]

Ryan Meema Sorry to heat that. We got a bad bottle once before too, but overall in the 10 or so bottles we’ve gone through, just one has been an off.

[@soundwaveca]

@@ItsBourbonNight It's not available in Canada so unfortunately it's one of those bottles I would pass over to pick up something else we don't get here.

[@jamescadenhead4542]

Have y’all ever made a video and compared the first taste to the halfway down taste. I’ve noticed that just opening a bottle and halfway down the bottle bourbon gets a lot more mellow and easier to drink

[@joelodico6880]

Just bought one after the reviews I am not opening I am saving for a special occasion!

[@daveykillz2780]

Just bought my 2nd bottle for 55. Both unopened

[@jake86chev]

Right off the bat, I've got a bottle from barrel 5585 (8-25-08). Its awesome

[@Kingcab15]

I have one unopened from barrel 5586 (also 8-25-08). I hope my barrel is as good as yours :)

[@jituji70]

Just grabbed a bottle for $50. 1st one I saw around here in Chicago in like...forever

[@christianvazquez9667]

Just picked one up today in bolingbrook for 60$. First time I see it out here

[@jituji70]

@@christianvazquez9667 have you tried yet?... I'm kind of new to bourbon, still haven't finished my Bardstown and Old grandad 114 that I opened 2.5 years ago!

[@christianvazquez9667]

@@jituji70 not yet! Waiting for labor day weekend but ill let you know how it is

[@christopherryan7654]

Just paid $50. Never have seen it before. Had to do it.

[@matthewpillsbury7403]

Wait till you find a "Honey Barrel" of HM BIB 10yr. I found 2 that should be Parkers Heritage level quality. I have seen empty shelves in 3 states lately. LOL!!!!!! And signs that say 1 bottle per person. Keep up the great videos!!!! Cheers!!!!

[@BourbonandAussies]

I enjoy giving this as a gift to people, touting the fact that it was a little known delicious bourbon, that you could buy at an every day drinker price. I won't buy it >40$. Guess it was a good thing I bought a case of it last fall... sigh...

[@kylearmstrong2340]

More Bob's Burgers references

[@ItsBourbonNight]

Kyle Armstrong I so wish I could do Bob’s voice.

[@maxdarrow939]

I don’t know why I waited a while to open mine… I’m really digging this! P.s. my pancakes were ok!

[@UtahPiper88]

Whiskey Vault/Whiskey Tribe, Rex ALWAYS says, ‘Fresh off the heels’, practically every episode.

[@UtahPiper88]

Oddly enough, Henry McKenna 10 year is still very plentiful here in Utah of all places.

[@jasonbeary5771]

If you live where wild crabapples are and experiece the bouquet of their seasonal bloom, think of blooming crabapples, then sample some. You'll find it there.

[@peternt2008]

when you find something like that, buy boxes of it before everyone else discovers it. I have done this with wine and been rewarded nicely with some great buys before they have won gold medals and shot up in price and scarcity. At $28 a bottle you should have brought atleast 2 cartons if you loved it so much. Maybe remember this for your next discovery ?

[@ItsBourbonNight]

peter neagle Sometimes you just don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone.

[@peternt2008]

@@ItsBourbonNight . That is true, but looking back in hindsight this could be a good lesson for the future

[@vksjb]

My store had a few cases no limit which was nice for $35. I got a few bottles 5976 pretty good. I agree with you guys it is pretty silly that this won best whisky; I mean come on we can all name bourbons that are better, but it is definitely solid.

[@zachariahzedd8124]

49.99, just now. Let’s goooooo

[@jonnyhintz3236]

I have a bottle of the 10 year old Henry McKenna and I'm not opening it until a special occasion!

[@jamesnorwood4084]

If he's wearing a baseball cap during the episode you know it's de rigueur to say ... "right off the bat". Baseball fan, player or not.

[@russelnokes1095]

On Oregon liquor search I found the only store in the state that has it is 150 miles away. Absolutely none anywhere else. 64 bucks

[@SpanishNinja83]

PA State liquor stores are pricing it at $50. Just bought it!

[@josephappleton1061]

I found 6 I bought 2. 2 was limited it pretty good

[@jreezy70]

I FINALLY found a bottle this evening, just opened it and it’s great! When I nosed it I was like “man, that smells like Kentucky” and the pallette didn’t disappoint either, really pleased with this one!

[@clintlawson2455]

Evan Williams B&B is same mash bill but is sour mash and charcoal filtered its just as good to me for $20

[@iTip28]

I work in a liquor store part time and we have this for $47/bottle. Needless to say, I have some.

[@jasonharper3334]

Bought one in TN today for $40 - can normally find it for $50 - haven’t ‘uncorked’ it yet maybe save it for my next time around a campfire

[@genoortega4686]

Bought a couple of bottles when we got back from New Orleans from Total Wine they had 8 cases within a day they were only allowing 1 bottle per customer 2 days later they were out! 😕

[@robertoortiz1922]

Geno Ortega mine was like that

[@alekseymel7852]

Just bought 2 bottles at total wine. Haven't seen one in over a year. Never had it before woohoo

[@TheWhiskyExplorer]

My bottling of this is a ‘09 and it’s not very good 😫. I’ve heard that the ones bottled in ‘08 or before are superior. Anyone else hear the same?

[@jeffwinbush5039]

You guys should think about doing what you believe SHOULD have won0. Best in Show at the SF World Spirits Competition. I know I can think of three or four right off the bat without sweating it. I love Henry McKenna and though I had to stand in line for it, I would not pay over $40 for it. It's good bourbon, but it's not great bourbon.