What You Should Pay for Buffalo Trace Allocated Bourbons!

[@ScottW4631]

For the most part, I think your prices are pretty spot on. I can get most at MSRP or sometimes below. The only exception is Wellers antique 107; unless you’re willing to stand in line for two hours or three hours or win a lottery you’re not gonna find it for less than $150.

[@W2OXBL]

Crazy world since I can find 107 almost weekly in Ohio at MSRP

[@jeromepeters6935]

In the DMV, one can only find the prices you sighted at Allocated Bourbon Drops. I get your point; Fear of Missing Out(FOMO) only raises the price and lowers one's value. At MSRP, all of these bottles are good, some even great. The problem is that most would never even try a bottle holding onto your recommendations. Pay what you are comfortable paying, but open the bottles and drink. In my opinion it is the "collectors" that have raised the prices and created the secondary culture that distributors have taken advantage of.

[@boba2281]

Great topic and presentation. I have been a subscriber since you were still in the 700-800 range and it's so impressive to see how you have grown as a reviewer. Your subject matter is solid and your presentation is informative, entertaining, and well delivered. BRAVO!

[@TheDramDiaries]

Eagle Rare is one of our favorites and at least for now it’s not too hard to get here in Oregon. We agree with paying around $60 for it if you haven’t had it yet. Great video and we appreciate your honest opinion on these whiskeys. Just subscribed.

[@Tim110580]

What a great way to share your educated opinion on your pricing decision giving msrp is unattainable in most cases. Well done and you have a new subscriber.

[@curetiamhices289]

I got an EH Taylor small batch and an Eagle Rare for $69.99 each. I feel you were right about all these and I agree with you about Blanton’s. It is overhyped and overrated. I purchased my first (and only, so far) Stagg (batch 18) for $150. Nice content!

[@chucknorris5141]

Agreed on the Blanton's. I think the value in it is in trade. Get your hands on it for MSPR and use it to your advantage.

[@JJ-nh8lv]

I've got an awesome bottle of blantons, it tastes so close to eh taylor it's at time very confusing. I've heard that some barrels are not as good. So I guess I lucked out. And.. I got it for $67 I get Eagle Rare for $35 consistently. Also find eht for $80. Bt for $26. However I've never seen a wellers for under $150 anywhere I look

[@thebourbonhutch9574]

Glad you love your Blanton's! Wish I could see EHT more consistently. But I'm lucky to be able to hunt down some Weller every once in a while. Goes to show you how different certain areas can be. Cheers!

[@lfd_eng9219]

Went to Buffalo Trace last year...got Weller, Buffalo, and Blanton's at MSRP...$32, $26, and $63 respectively. Also, picked up a couple of Sazerac Ryes @ $26. Had a couple of Eagle Rare bottles gifted to me...and talking with those lovely folks...we all agreed to not spend over $60 on them. Haven't seen EH Taylor or Antique 107 in the wild...maybe one day! Cheers!!!

[@dustincannarella8077]

Agreed with you all the way up to the ER. I wouldn’t pay over $69 for my first and not more than $40 for additional bottles. I see it in shelves here in GA all the time for around $40-$50. Recently scored a bunch of BT at less than $23 a bottle, so stocked up a years worth.

[@thebourbonhutch9574]

I get that about Eagle Rare. I rarely see it on shelves here in Northern KY and it's almost always marked way up when I do, so I think I register it at higher value because it's quite hard to find. Less than $23 for Buffalo Trace is awesome. Cheers!

[@goldenboy912]

Agreed. I buy Er for under $40 all the time.

[@scarcheer7211]

New to bourbon hunting. I have found it very difficult to find any BT bottles. I hate allocation. I’ll keep on hunting, but I had no idea bourbon was such a big deal. Thanks for the education!

[@biffd4835]

I live 30 miles from the Buffalo Trace distillery. In central KY, of those (excluding the rye) you'll only find Buffalo Trace bourbon and maybe, though rarely, SR Weller's. For the rest, you won't find, but if you did, they'd be 2x to 3x MSRP, maybe more. I can go to the BT distillery and get what they ration (1 bottle per 3 months) at a good price, otherwise, I hunt for higher-end bourbon away from central KY. It's just been a dead-zone, lately.

[@ericellis2729]

Just obtained my first Blanton's last week at 94 bones. I had one pour so far and found it to be relatively good tasting, but I'd much rather pay 35-40 for a standard Buffalo Trace or 60 for an Eagle Rare. Enjoyed the video!

[@russwilson2182]

I think what you said is spot on with one exception. I am a fan of Blanton. I would pay 80 for that all day.

[@Jared40]

Totally agree with you on Eagle Rare it's one of my favs 🦅🥃I usually pay $50 -60 here in Colorado but have lucked out and got it at Total Wine once for $34

[@OldFashionedWays]

hey great video and information. I am glad you broke this down. keep it up. cheers

[@Yellowfin2na]

My experience with allocation has been positive and I frequently find bottles at MSRP. I hunt in Houston. I have never paid secondary prices. People need to understand that if you put in the time and effort, you will eventually score some bottles at retail. I have probably 50 or so bottles of the "hard to find" stuff. Multiple EHT Small batch and single barrel. A few straight rye and one barrel proof. Several blantons, blantons gold, and about 10 eagle rare. Two bottles of stagg and Weller 107, full proof, 12, and plenty of special reserve. Yes some are from waiting in line for a few hours ,but others are from frequently stopping in the larger liquor stores and getting lucky. Also, visiting with the smaller stores and buying a few store picks will increase your chances of being offered something special. Unfortunately, this is what allocation bourbon has come to. But hunting can be fun and you really feel good when you find and pay retail. Top tier broubons are a completely different story.

[@mikemueller99]

I think you nailed it, since I never see any of these partying a bit more when I have there opportunity totally makes sense

[@thebourbonhutch9574]

Thanks! Yeah I definitely think first bottle price is worth considering, and then what the whiskey is worth among others can come once you've got it in the collection. And when they are hard to find, it's hard not to pay a little extra to grab them. Cheers!

[@goldenboy912]

Where I live Weller SR, Buffalo Trace, and Sazerac Rye can be found on the shelf for just under $30 to as high as $35 depending on which bottle we're talking about. Eagle Rare can also be found on the shelf for just under $40. Blanton's is $80-$90, E.H. Taylor is $100+, and Antique 107 is insane at $180+. I'm fine with paying those prices for SR, BT, Sazerac, ER, and E.H. Taylor at right around $100, but I can't justify the prices for the rest.

[@umami0247]

I know it’s a over used term but not a penny over msrp. And because I don’t hunt for any BT and live in Ohio I won’t every pay to much. Yes I can get Weller SR every day at 25. BT I see less but again not looking for it. I am looking for a Stagg but since I don’t camp I probably won’t ever get one so it is what it is. Same thing with EHT in Ohio it drops a lot but since I don’t stand in line I’m not getting one. I’m pretty good with what I get and those bottles are always on the shelf and easy on my wallet. Nice video and you keep it realistic on prices. You did say to spend $$$$ on any of these which I respect. Enjoy.

[@BigfootBourbonNerd]

I agree with everything you said. I’m not huge on Blanton’s and I told my friend the other day I’d rather buy Buffalo trace. I get EH Taylor for $69 pretty regularly and I’ve dropped $170 each on a couple of Stagg. Buffalo trace just makes good stuff.

[@mikebarton5431]

What area are you in?

[@BigfootBourbonNerd]

@@mikebarton5431 north texas

[@0529mpb]

EHT SB for $69 is a hard pass. You can probably find it in a bottle bundle. I pay $41 regularly and not above $50, maybe $55 if I was completely out.

[@mikebarton5431]

@@0529mpb what area are you in, finding EHT for that price?

[@TR-ul6qc]

As someone in CA, cheapest i can find Weller SR is $80 a bottle, I see Buffalo trace all day at around $25. Eagle Rare from $50-100, EH Taylor Sb $80. Never seen Antique 107, but my local shop has CYPB for $600. Also, Blanton's gold at $250.

[@brettmchan2855]

I am with you EH Taylor is my favorite in the lineup! I am lucky enough to have a 3/4 full one and two backups! I don't care for weller SR at all though I don't think I'll ever buy another. Well I may keep one on the shelf for friends but I won't pay any more than MSRP

[@benwaggoner7751]

You're damn right. SR isn't that great. I have an unopened one just for namesake but it's not great. The rest are better all day except saz rye.

[@brettmchan2855]

@benwaggoner7751 no buffalo trace is WAY better if you ask me! He'll there are a bunch of 20 to 30 dollar bottles way better than SR!

[@benwaggoner7751]

@@brettmchan2855 I'm not arguing with you. SR is the worst on this list

[@Aaron4Giants]

Went to Costco the other day and they had eagle rare just sitting there on the shelf. I picked up a bottle for $35.00 which was my first Bourbon purchase ever.

[@SuperFlyXD]

They still got any? 🤣

[@kodymcewen3585]

Im a sales rep for a distributor in California, the Eagle rare msrp is $25 and the Blantons is $40. Currently Buffalo trace and Sazerac Rye are not allocated. They just have caps on how many cases you can buy.

[@mrphenom1643]

great video! great information! I agree with you on Blantons, I wasn't a fan. But the Blantons Stright from the Barrel is a GAME CHNAGER! I can't entirely agree with Eagle Rare, secondary pricing is 70 at the most for store picks. First buy and on a regular buy eagle rare should cost from 30's to 55 tops!

[@jasonvandagriff2691]

Being in Ohio, all of those bottles are currently in my liquor cabinet except for the ER which I had at Christmas. Prices here are as follows SR-$28, Saz-$30, BT-$32, ER-$54, Antique-$60 just picked up another bottle last night, Blantons-$69, EHT- I forget exactly but between $50-$60.

[@Mike-up6go]

What part of Ohio are you located ? Would at least like to try one bottle of some of those selections and prices. I live in western PA and would even take a road trip. Buffalo Trace products are simply not available in PA and I will go without before I would consider the secondary market.

[@bekind1784]

Great show, great content…really enjoyed this theme “how much would you pay”

[@grifteredge]

Great video. You were spot on IMO. Completely agree on Blanton's. Every one I've had has been mediocre. I really like Eagle Rare but overall I feel Buffalo Trace is more marketing and hype opposed to substance. And the hype they promote themselves by their allocation practices. In some parts of the country, their bottles are readily available to the point you can't give the stuff away. In other areas their bottles are considered unicorns.

[@thebourbonhutch9574]

Yeah if I've learned one thing from the comments on this video, it's how crazy different Buffalo Trace availability can be in different parts of the country. Glad we can both agree Eagle Rare is solid. Have you tried the EH Taylor? Cheers!

[@grifteredge]

I have yet to try EH Taylor. Mainly because of availability. Unicorn in my area. The few I've seen in stores the asking price was triple digits. Passed. I did pickup a Weller Antique 107 for MSRP a couple of months ago as part of a rewards program.

[@409rommel]

Went to 2 stores, each had the Taylor SB. First store was 59.99. Second store was on sale for 43.99. Grabbed em both…. Also, Buffalo Trace always stocked at local grocery store at 21.99

[@robertjennings9105]

I think it all depends on where you are and the availability. I see these bottles sitting on the shelf in many areas, not so much where I live. I enjoy all these bottles when I can get them.

[@0529mpb]

I cannot imagine standard Buffalo Trace being allocated. It is grocery store whiskey in CA and AZ. Always available for $25 to $28. Handles are $50 when they pop up. Right now Safeway has it on sale; $22.99 for one and $39.98 for two. Sazerac is available around MSRP at most liquor stores. You won't find much Weller out here, though.

[@phillipavery2223]

I don’t know where you live but here in south Georgia the prices are double on just about every one of those.

[@m444ss]

data point - eagle rare is $46 at my local shop. never had it, but it's already on my list to pick up this week

[@garybucci7331]

Not sure where u are located. I’m in PA. Weller 107 is a lottery bottle, so is EH. So, good luck. Secondary market is insane. Blantons at the state store is $70, as an allocation it’s very hard and rare to find. Good luck finding it at $100 anywhere near here.

[@waynemingin9888]

Here in South Jersey, EH Taylor is like $200. I haven't seen any Weller for less than $100. Blanton's are in almost every liquor store for about $99. Eagle Rare is very rare, and goes for $60 - $70. Buffalo Trace is usually $37 - $40, but one store has it at $80. (They have EH Taylor at $500 too. 🤷🏻

[@0529mpb]

Yeah, if you don't know how to hunt and have to go to bourbon museums, that's what will be sitting on a shelf for the reason. Blanton's must be plentiful in your area. $200 on the shelf is more average. Of course, I won't pay more than $75. EH Taylor SB must be really rare in your area. I see $80 on the shelf, but I won't pay more than $50.

[@waynemingin9888]

@@0529mpb The place that has Buffalo Trace at $80 has Blanton's at $200 and Eagle Rare for $150. Needless to say, I'm not shopping there.

[@0529mpb]

​@@waynemingin9888I just bought half a case of BT in a grocery store at $19.99 a bottle. The price for only one is $22.99.

[@ShaneTheGeek]

Just fill that empty Blanton's bottle with some regular Buffalo Trace or if your feeling wild Eagle Rare and serve as the impress your guests pour.

[@joshhall3060]

Good video, I really like your concept

[@kcstott]

that weller SR is a $100 bottle in San Diego, weller 107 $200, Blantons $200.

[@carlmschwarber259]

I agree on the Blanton's, mine is not good either as a matter of fact in my experience, I don't care for special reserve or Buffalo Trace. Haven't opened the 107 or Eagle Rare yet hopefully I'll have a better experience. For the money as far as bourbon goes Scott's, Circle City, and Coopers craft 100 are better in my opinion. Cheers 🍻

[@thebourbonhutch9574]

I hope you enjoy the 107 and Eagle Rare. I'm surprised you don't like Buffalo Trace! I'll have to look into Circle City since you've mentioned it a few times. Is that a local brand?

[@carlmschwarber259]

@@thebourbonhutch9574 you will have to go to Indiana, Whitey's liquors in Greendale Indiana right off the first exit.

[@DebbiPrince]

I agree. Blanton's is WAY overrated! Eagle Rare is the best of all the BT. Weller's is another that's overrated. EH Taylor is fair but nothing to write home about. Michters, Russell's Reserves, William Heaven Hill not to mention other great bourbons are head and shoulders above many of the BT brands!

[@elichisley3031]

I’ve bought 3 bottles and I’ve had 2 great bottles and 1 stinker and it was good for mixing only. That’s why I’m skeptical of the $100 price most places are charging.

[@scottiehamilton1699]

I paid $100 for my 1st bottle of blantons.. has a slight sour taste.. was looking for it for 3 months.. 1st bottle I seen was for $250.. then seen the one for $100, bought it, was excited.. and was really let down.. my eagle rare 10 yr is by far better.

[@jdub146]

Can't find any of these for msrp. Never see Weller here in Central Florida but the ER is at least $100 on the shelf and found an EH Taylor today for $130 but I passed on it for a Larceny C923 for $80. Blantons is always at least $160-200.

[@Lithanify]

Trace: - Can get at or very near MSRP in Jersey pretty easy with some looking. Weller SR... Seen like twice in tristate area... and they wanted over $100 for it... But it is literally the cheapest pour at my local whiskey bar... (Tied with WT101 @ $8/2oz... and the WT101 is far better) and it tastes like it. So whatever. Sazerac I see pretty much all the time. Eagle Rare and Blantons... occasionally seen at about 2x markups in DE. EH Tay... seen a time or two at ~3x markup in DE. Weller 107... never seen. So BT, ER and Blantons drop here fairly often. I don't buy BT anymore. I buy every ER they will sell me, and I'll buy every Blantons they'll sell me till I finish out my topper collection, but then I'll take the brewzle route... buy for gifts/friends. Never seen a EH taylor or ANY weller in PA stores, so if we get them; they're selling instantly.

[@hoodiestimbs2783]

Buffalo trace is available everywhere in the San Francisco Bay Area. I didn’t know it was rare other places

[@techlibertarian]

These videos are challenging. Because they are so region dependent. I think it’s bad medicine to tell people what they should pay, because bourbon markets are super super local. Micro economics 101. For example. In Michigan, you will not find any of these at or even close to MSRP other than Buffalo trace and baby saz. I regularly pay 50-60 for Weller SR but I see it for 99 often. 107 is a buy at less than 120 and so is blantons. EH Taylor small batch is a total unicorn and it’s usually in the 120 range. Weirdly eagle rare is usually 40-50 and I bought a case of store picks for 65. If I wasn’t paying within 10 of any of these prices, you aren’t collecting bourbon period unless you want shelf product. On the flip side, we have Joseph magnus cigar blend everywhere for 160 and jack single barrel barrel proof rye for 70. Like I say, micro economics

[@Ghiaccio-x1j]

I can never find any of these in my town save Buffalo Trace, SR, and Sazerac. Anything else gets scooped up fast. You can find the other stuff at small liquor shops for over $100 marked up to hell.

[@angelpulido9143]

Out here in California I can find wellers antique 107 for 199$ 😢

[@hypoxic5482]

I live in NYC, unfortunately most of the prices are x2 or even x5 the msrp out here. I did score an eagle rare for 70 tho so that's a win.

[@jamesknox7171]

I was not impressed with Blantons. I wasn't really crazy about Eagle Rare either. I haven't found an A107 at a price that I'm willing to pay but still looking!

[@chadhertz4092]

In the Chicago market your prices are all very low... although I agree with your values are what things should be worth. I do think though Weller 107 is worh way more than Blantons.

[@MichaelBortner-qk4zl]

I am in Maryland, unless you know someone or lucky as hell you are paying well above msrp for most of those bottles.

[@davidbonner3367]

I went in a Zipp's liquor store and they had EAgle Rare 10 priced at $89.99. I've paid $45 for single barrel store picks. I refuse to buy stuff from box stores above retail. ER is supposed to be under $40

[@geno816]

I find these all pretty regularly. For msrp. Honestly. I turn them down often. All except weller 107. I take those every time. The rest, I leave for the next person

[@account2292]

I'll never go a dime over MSRP. Scored a George T Stagg last week. $124.99

[@100puremustard5]

I agree with most. But regular BT just never did it for me, not even a store pick. I'd take weller sr over BT. And I've had a sub par bottle of Blantons but yours must really suck 😂. I've had a couple store picks I'd pay $80 for easily.

[@ZA1KLONB]

Damnnnnnn I got jipped then haha I just got a bottle of Weller's Special Reserve for $39.99. This bottle I haven't seen very much in Colorado or at all so maybe it's just higher priced because of not being available here. I loved the drink tbh though. Drank as few drinks with friends and they all liked it. Would probably pay $40 again for it if available. What's odd is I can find Eagle Rare here more often than the Weller's Special Reserve. Both are $39.99 respectively tbh.

[@coloradobiker8483]

I don’t know where you live! But here in Colorado you aren’t touching any of those bottles at your prices! Everything is at least double those prices here! Sucks to pay that, but it is what it is I guess! If anyone in Colorado reads this and know a liquor store with these prices please let me know!

[@0529mpb]

You are correct. Blanton's is now very inconsistent, almost like Henry McKenna 10 year. Every bottle is a gamble.

[@GratefulNachos]

Never seen Antique 107 for anything less than $150. Good luck finding it for $80.

[@AA-nh6rh]

0:20 I bought 4 375 ml Buffalo trace Single Barrel Store picks for $15.99 pre tax each, was that a good deal?

[@benwaggoner7751]

Barrel select

[@AA-nh6rh]

@@benwaggoner7751 do you think $15.99 for a 375ml Buffalo trace single barrel pick is a good deal?

[@andyleon8408]

Blanton's is under msrp in canada

[@imaudizz]

I poured some blantons yesterday and wanted to put it back into the bottle.. After sipping larceny barrel proof you realize how plain blantons is.. 😢

[@jaya2137]

Those are two dramatically different things, they just happen to hover at about the same msrp is the only similarity so not really a fair comparison and if you want to hate on Blantons then why did you buy it ….

[@imaudizz]

@jaya2137 there's no hate on blantons.. Got 2 bottles and will get more if the price is right But after having it I wouldn't pay over retail for it , all I was trying to say, it's good stuff but for the price there is better

[@vervor]

EH Taylor blows the rest of these out of the water. Then it’s antique and Blantons a distant second. I like sazerac a lot and would get it over Eagle rare, buffalo trace, and SR all day.

[@thebourbonhutch9574]

Yeah when I first tasted EH Taylor I was really impressed. My Blanton's is not great but I do really like Antique 107. I just had a pour of Sazerac rye tonight and it is very solid! Cheers.

[@tjeffers99]

Not going to find EH Taylor at any of those prices.....can't get it for under $100 where I am at.

[@benwaggoner7751]

We charge 80 something for blantons but the word is if you find it for under a hundred.. pick it up

[@frankbrauer7594]

Where u finding this for 24 or 35 lmk

[@wellfleetion]

Paid $112 for my Weller's= Antique here in Massachusetts at a place I saw it for the 1st time! I thoiught it was a good deal... Ugh, bourbon now~a`days, sucks.

[@Jared40]

Still 107 is a solid bourbon it's a hard to find bourbon too never see it where I live in Colorado

[@clevejason]

How about Elmer T Lee?

[@michaelshepler1018]

I have never seen A107 for less than $150, and most of the time its $300. So sad.

[@ianshongtrs]

After my experience Weller Green. 1st bottle: $40 After: $30 Eagle Rare 10 year. 1st bottle $60. After $40 Blantons. 1st bottle: $80. After: $50

[@dcjenner]

Value is retail. That’s why the distilleries set retail. What makes the normal person think they know more than the people that make the product. I’ve bought every one of the 7 bottles at retail. If everyone sticks to that, normalcy would return to the bourbon market and everyone would be in a happier place except the gougers.

[@Raptor0600]

Your video, while informative, is really not realistic for many states. It makes no sense that BT is in KY yet prices (and/or availability) across this region, including TN, NC, etc. are severely wanting while places far away like California seem to be drowning in BTAC products. Is there a logical explanation for this? I’ve seen Weller varieties at $150-1,000 which are criminal.

[@williamward7801]

Just picked up buffalo for 22.00 plus tax. Feeling lucky

[@davidbonner3367]

It's bottom shelf juice. $22 is adequate pricing, but some places charge double. And it really isn't good

[@ericdiekmann2308]

Simple answer, no booze is worth a penny more than the MSRP

[@davidbonner3367]

you shouldn't have to pay above retail price for any whiskey.

[@loveandlight8286]

Send ae taylor to Mississippi dammit

[@Juannavarrolagos]

You are delusional, but I’m from California. Buffalo trace you can find at any supermarket. Everything else, ER 100. Weller SR 100-200 107 200+ Blantons 150-300 EH 100-200. You are lucky to find anything at msrp besides buffalo trace in California.

[@Ol_bub]

If your answer is anything over MSRP, then you’re wrong. End the copium

[@deangood6682]

msrp

[@davebenson8547]

you wont find any of these near msrp..not even close..they are all over hyped and over priced..

[@boagrius7765]

Buffalo Trace products are going the way of Nickleback. Just over saturated with hype. Every tater on the planet has unopened bottles in their collection. These will probably be besides Crown Royal on the shelves in a year.

[@paulmente679]

Are you even old enough to drink whiskey?

[@williamgee6654]

BLANTONS IS CHEAP CRAP THAT APPEARED IN A STUPID MOVIE AND THAT MADE IT THE MOST OVERRATED BOURBON IN THE WORLD

[@cancelchannel3394]

You young over inflated stuffed shirts are the reason whiskey prices are so over inflated, because your inexperienced causes you to overpay for bad whiskey trying to fit into the over inflated upper class 🥴 Pappy Van Winkle tastes horrible, and is no better than a $14 bottle of Jim Beam 😂😅

[@pwrbomb1970]

Msrp. To be honest anything is worth only what anyone is willing to assign said worth to it. To me any bourbon is only Msrp.