You Won’t Believe The Barrel Picks I Pass On While Bourbon Hunting | Rochester, MN

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00:00 Woody’s Liquor
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06:19 Andy’s Liquor/Starbucks
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12:57 Firehouse Liquor
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[@Brewzle]

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[@Joshua.M.S.]

those folks at Woody's were top class. I hope they get some attention and more sales

[@bigal0172]

Gotta agree. They were good sports especially with the poke at them with the toy story crack. Good folks like these are ones I'd support any day. Clearly TJ was not impressed with the selection there.

[@paullarocco7182]

You got me into bourbon, not sure if I should thank you or curse you lol

[@Brewzle]

😅

[@AR-1996]

Ahaha same man i had lost interest for a while but recently been binge watching all his videos, had to dust off the collection and hit up all my local liquor stores looking for that michters toasted barrel rye.

[@MrBuljong]

i've only tested like famous grouse i think, but ive been bingewatching all his stuff, and had to try some bourbon, so i've ordered a four roses single barrel

[@christopherrivera2893]

No kidding. Going broke sipping and trying. Thanks @brewzle

[@numanuma20]

@@BrewzleYou got me back into Scotch. I know that sounds weird but I was never a big bourbon fan, I like the malt flavor of Scotch.

[@jtlundberg2381]

Minnesota is an “open distribution” state so there are a lot of distributors and all of them could have allocated bourbon. They tend to give those bourbons to big stores like total wine because they want to keep them happy and not change distributors. This tends to keep prices pretty similar across the board but makes it difficult for small independent stores to get much allocated bourbon

[@jtlundberg2381]

So if you want the best chance to find interesting bourbon in minnesota, you have to go to big stores around minneapolis

[@stevelee4411]

As a MN native, I am embarrassed for selections we have at our stores. A couple buddies and I always drop into different shops around the Twin Cities. Mostly museum prices and very rare to come across allocated. Keep hunting! SoDak & NoDak are hunting spots for us and we stumble across a gem or two every trip. GL

[@thatpyroguy5371]

It is slim picking round here! A few bottles of Buffalo trace and eagle rare over the last have been found, but nothing like it is in California

[@user-fi9wx5yo9s]

Rochester, MN resident here! Love the channel! It is insanity when it comes to rare bourbon up here. It's all about who you know and getting lucky. I found Buffalo Trace, Antique 107, and Bourbon cream at a Kwik Trip for MSRP in Byron 10 miles down the road and that was a really big deal around here.

[@Irrigation_Tech_Talk]

Of course it’s at kwiktrip

[@southerngent1982]

I think the Starbucks mugs have become an Allocated Item now! 😂

[@bdog5369]

You will lose a hand on Christmas red cup day. They fight for them cups and mugs.

[@andrewgilman3264]

That is really cool you went to see Bob at Woody's! I don't drink anymore but Bob is a really nice guy. Woody and the previous owner Ed were really good guys too. Hopefully that place stands the test of time for awhile against the chain stores.

[@Lemontkd]

As someone who lives in Minnesota I can tell you, finding interesting stuff here is tough unless you know your local store really well.

[@nicholasherman8155]

I’m sure it’s too late but I was in South Dakota 2 years ago and went to badlands distillery and they had some fabulous bourbons! Definitely a must see. A small operator that’s distilling all their own in house

[@timp1390]

Those people at Woody's were absolutely stellar people. That's the kind of people I want to support at my local.

[@gabrieltrujillo6133]

If you ever stumble upon Tattersall again, their high rye bottled in bond and their rye are both amazing. Their BIB has continually beat Wild Turkey Rare Breed, Penelope Barrel Strength, and Old Forester 1920 in blinds we’ve done. Keeper’s Heart Cask Strength is also a damn good pick.

[@Frus77sh]

Just came back from my annual Rochester trip. Cute little town. Love going to Andy's, but the 4R and OFBS being there was a treat lol. If you ever find yourself back in Minnesota, keep an eye out for J Carver. They have a 7yr bourbon that's incredible.

[@4Realzeaz]

If you're in the upper midwest, which you are, I recommend Lacrosse Distilling's Robber's Rye. I'm a bourbon guy but love their ryes. Give this a shot. I've had the High Hawk and that's pretty good too.

[@MetaPrometheus]

Nice of you to come through Minnesota/Wisconsin. Now you understand what the situation is like here. It's mostly a bourbon desert unless you play the lottery/raffle, get lucky and find something, know the store delivery days, know the store owner or are willing to grossly overpay.

[@markcooper9130]

Brewzle. ****Far North Spirits**** 4th gen farmer inherited the farm. Plowed everything under and went Frey Ranch before I heard about Frey. They are also the rye supplier for most of the craft distillers in MN. Quality people and quality spirits. Try the Bodalen bourbon.

[@Daily-Internet-Diary]

Found your channel 2 days ago from a short and I will say I do not drink at all just not a fan but I have binge watched all the videos I could so far amazing amazing content keep it up love the hunting style videos I will say now my interest is peaked . Please let me know but a recommendation id say for any of us who don’t / just getting started I would be very interested in seeing your most top tier bottles you have acquired ie rarest , most expensive and so forth please make a video in this !!!!! And if you have please link it !! Keep it up man a big side note your personality is a huge reason I watch you just have that very charismatic likable vibe going please dont you stop ! Keep making the videos and grinding you can only go up from here!!

[@ryanjimison1747]

Yeah, if you mentioned you were going hunting in Rochester in an earlier video I would have said "don't come!" We don't get much that is allocated. I do like that 4R Single Barrel and the OF Single Barrel. Both of those are some of my favorites of the year.

[@MrGameing101]

Got a Elijah Craig C923 this afternoon haven't tried it but I've heard nothing but good things about it

[@Sues007]

I love the Detroit City Cherry Wood Toasted Barrell Straight..it is smooth!

[@ericpewpew_rn5294]

Knob creek single barrel 120 proof is becoming one of my favorites. I got a store pick rye that’s my favorite rye whiskey so far.

[@THeBioHzrd]

That Masterson's 10 year at 7:27 is one of my personal favorites, highly recomended!

[@soupdog89]

I live about an hour from Rochester. I grew up in Sioux Falls, so I'm really looking forward to your hunt video there, when it posts.

[@dirk2112]

That 2 Bar BiB at 14:40 is really good and has a very interesting palate. Dark chocolate notes with a subtle coffee note on the finish

[@pizzawarlord9232]

That Midleton Very Rare at $190 is a great price and fantastic Irish Whiskey Saw Firehouse had the MVR as well as the even better Midleton Barry Crockett

[@mototrrtle2327]

He makes it so easy to like something I wasnt that into, I'm a smoker not a drinker, but these videos opened my eyes to the world of liquor and I'm deeply invested.

[@MrWiggenhammer]

I don't hardly drink anyway but this is still a fun channel

[@davidanon3925]

I am also a smoker, I only drink a few times a year socially, but this guy really makes something I only had a vague interest in very interesting.

[@r3tro1on3]

It would be interesting to see the proofs on the Willet 4yr ryes. I never see them past 105-108 here in Dallas. I did luck out at a 114 once in Chicago for $60, which is the only one I've bought. Interested to see how high they go

[@BJ37]

Wow, fun to see you in MN. That's where I live :)

[@kurtschwieters7084]

Highway 61 liquor in Winona MN gets some good allocated stuff every now and then

[@ianclouse5738]

If your ever near Louisville KY, you should check out Prohibition Craft Spirits. Their NULU whiskey is some of the best I've ever had. Pretty sure they sourse it from MGP, but the guy picking the barrels and the things they do to them after they get them put them in my top 5 whiskeys.

[@Hossyboy420]

I bought my first bottle yesterday after binge watching you channel this past week. Knob creek maple. It was good but I think I need to get used to the whiskey burn haha. Keep making vids boss

[@Methoverbitches]

Find a thing of Buffalo. That’ll get ya started

[@MedCityViking]

This is wild! I wish I had known you were coming to Rochester, I could have made some lunch recommendations.

[@Silent_Badger23]

If you haven’t tried Hemingway’s first edition rye I highly recommend, it’s 94% 9 year Indiana straight rye and 6% 4 year Kentucky straight rye finished in rum seasoned Oloroso sherry cask right at 100 proof, great guys too I got a signed bottle a few weeks ago.

[@jeremybrandel7386]

If you’re passing through Montana, you may be interested in Lazy K Straight Bourbon. I understand it is only available in state and it is a collaboration with some cast member from Yellowstone (I don’t personally watch the show). I typically don’t get hyped about collaborations with celebrities but I picked up a couple bottles figured I’d give as gifts to friends outside of the state, but this is actually pretty decent, I think I’ll keep a bottle. Retails for around $105, a bit pricey, but figured since it won’t be around long I’d give it a shot.

[@stayfit4658]

Minute mark 13:56 in firehouse liquors there was ONLY 1 Kings county Single barrel Barrel proof on that corner shelf next to 2 small batches of kings county, DELICIOUS STUFF!

[@Kernflakes]

Just got two bottles of John J. Bowman Single Barrel the other day.....Damn delicious. Seeing the Bowman small batch as allocated and needing points to buy is sad to see, as it is on the shelf of every ABC here in VA for MSRP

[@rossmiller6554]

Rock filtered is a local SE MN distillery that does some interesting stuff with their mash bills. Worth trying for sure

[@griffinlundberg3846]

TJ you always talk about blowing your bourbon budget. I blame you anytime I come home with several bottles. Spending more than I planned because I’m aware of so many good bourbons now. My local shop takes real good care of me with allocated bottles. So thanks for the awesome knowledge and I guess my back feels better with my wallet lighter lol.

[@dracothedot]

Excited to see what you find in South Dakota! Hope you made it to Deadwood to try the distillery there!

[@Brewzle]

Just you wait...

[@ericcarpenter3263]

If you get toward Norman Oklahoma, the Spirit Shop on Flood St. has a great store pick Old Elk. Pretty dark and rich. Helped get that loss to Kansas off my mind.

[@-dystopic-]

Do you actually drink a lot or do you just have shelves & shelves of bottles?

[@davidskipper242]

Have only drank JD#7 and Crown Royal all my life. Your channel has got me branching out more. Thanks?! Maybe!? Budget is in play. First five bottles I've purchased... Woodford Reserve Select, Elijah Craig Small Batch, Bonded Evan Williams, Buffalo Trace, and Knob Creek 9 yr. Good start? Thanks

[@stefanschwalenberg8320]

I'm not much of a Evan Williams fan, but the others you listed are a great start. If you haven't yet tried Four Roses Small Batch, put that on your next booze cruise shopping list.

[@minorproductions6021]

It’s interesting to see you in the town I live! Frequent all the stores you go to. I wish you could’ve gone to Jack’s Bottle Shop in town, that’s a great spot!

[@theoak64]

I saw a $52 bottle of beer today and a $10 12 ounce bottle of stout called Prairie bomb. When you're back in Michigan near Ann Arbor, give Wolverine brewing companies Massacre dark imperial lager a try 14.5 % abv.. One of my favorite beers.

[@YukonWhit]

Moved from Sioux Falls this year. Waiting to see if you find anything worth grabbing. 😊

[@PJD84]

There's a good one here distilled in St. Paul called Studio Bourbon. It's a 92 proof, and it's delicious. Right up there with Buffalo Trace, in my opinion. But maybe I'm just being biased towards home lol

[@MrMichael3905]

Have you ever tried the Wayne Gretzky whiskey?? The maple one is so good! They send the oak barrels to be filled with maple syrup then they age the whiskey in the barrels that had the maple syrup in it and it pulls the flavour out of the oak and it’s the best maple whiskey I have ever had

[@MrMichael3905]

If you can’t get it where you are I’d love to send you a bottle!

[@johnr5433]

I need this!

[@piratescove4]

I had the same look on my face as you did when you got done reading the description at 9:41, "Shit, they got me with this one. BUY!

[@toddmeyer9246]

Red Breast 12 Cask strength is a good start

[@cbowman75]

You need to try Dragon's Milk Crimson. You can get it in Michigan and Indiana for sure. The beer is a barrel-aged Red Ale.

[@timtumbleson3890]

I never pass on a Four Roses store pick. OF and KC store picks are pretty common and I have numerous bottle at home. I only buy those if someone I trust has already tried them and thinks it's exceptional.

[@berttykb5147]

Beene watching every video . Few months left finally be 21 and can buy for myself. Been thankful to have a older brother.

[@Christian.Means.]

Funny to say but, my 4 month old daughter loves your bourbon hunting videos. 😂 Anytime I put one of your videos on she's glued to the TV. So needless to say, the Means family are big fans of you guys. 🤟😁 Did Jill find her a Kentucky Startbucks mug yet? Wife wanted me to ask. Keep on keepin on buddy, really enjoy your content. 🙏

[@Brewzle]

Appreciate it! I don't think we ever did.

[@wortdizzle]

That Pendleton Director's Reserve 20 year at 11:53 is an amazing bottle if you can stomach the $200 price tag.

[@leeknowlton7303]

That Driftless Glen Rye is supposed to be a good one. Keep an eye out for a barrel proof or single barrel.

[@Shafer8570]

Man you passed up Sagamore, man their double Oakes Rye is soooo good! I can imagine that bottle you picked up wasn't bad

[@richardmatthews5106]

You went right by Cantilever. I live just outside of Toronto, Canada, and I have a bottle of that. It’s from Minnesota. It’s good….you should try it.

[@loganbenson8675]

Keeper’s Heart does some really interesting stuff! If you can find one of their American/Irish blends it’s unlike anything else I’ve ever had.

[@lynnchpin]

TJ, you had a 9 year Gold Spot staring you right in the face @15:10

[@foreignofficeclub5815]

Highland Park is from The Orkney Islands where my family are from, they sponsor the local airline!

[@jasonmorgan6970]

I was also in Minnesota for a month and did not find any allocated bourbons at all or not even really anything local

[@user-uq7uo5df9d]

Best store in Minnesota is Ace Spirits in Hopkins Minnesota in the Twin Cities.

[@Robert.Sheard]

That RR13 got me hopeful, too. Never seen one.

[@danielkellen5969]

Check out Princetons Liquors in the Twin Cities! Always able to find a little bit of everything there

[@gmelhus44]

Please stop by the Barrel House restaurant in Sioux Falls. Excellent bourbon to drink and the owner has on display one of the best bourbon collections you will ever see. It would make a great video for you! Keep up the great videos!!

[@johnr5433]

I agree and good store picks to take home.

[@91stuffhappens]

If you are coming to utah the liqour stores are all state run but some are still better than others. I've had the best luck at the one in Murray, draper isn't bad either!

[@brettheiner7125]

I just found two bottles of Stagg at the Logan store for retail… such a great find (to me)…

[@alienhead69]

The St. Bernardus, on the shelf behind the Barrel Carving you were looking at, is some of the highest rated beer in the world and is very hard to find.

[@reubenco]

Not hard to find in my area, but very delicious regardless

[@Kerithanos]

I'm from Cleveland and I see it all over the place. As far as Trappists go, I like Westmalle better myself. Their trippel is incredible.

[@CoachPhil01]

So close to some of the best bourbon barrel aged stouts in the country. Forager brewing is right behind Hyvee.

[@slimerone]

What’s the consensus on Gentleman Jack? Good for the beginner journey or would that Old Forester 86 be better to start with?

[@thatpyroguy5371]

@brewzle Check out Vikre from Duluth, MN, Their Sugarbush whiskey is incredible if you can find it. It is sweeter as its finished in maple barrels IIRC.

[@thepope9794]

Just opened a 4RSBBS amazing pour. Wish I could find another.

[@clydekimsey7503]

I applaud you for your discipline here😊

[@the3rdid485]

Omg! I live here!! I have been waiting to see you forever I had no idea you actually come to my town. You missed two of the best stores we have here too! Theyre small little holes in the wall, but they have the best selection in town hands down.

[@warrenlawson3993]

What are the names of those stores? My brother lives in Rochester.

[@the3rdid485]

@@warrenlawson3993 It's going to sound really bad, but one of the best liquor stores in town is Costco. They usually get something interesting or allocated every now and then and charge straight up MSRP prices, no gouging. Hy-Vee wine and spirits and Andy's crossroads are definitely two good ones in the video where you can try to find something interesting. Hy-Vee wine & spirits had a bunch of Jack Daniels 10 and 12 year that they were giving chances to buy with a lottery system and MSRP. Whenever they get really hard to fin allocated stuff that's how they do it, which is fair to the locals without gatekeeping it. They had a bunch of buffalo trace at $27 too recently just on the shelves for anybody. The Apollo wine and spirits by Best Buy has one of the best whiskey/scotch selections in town hands down. It's my go-to for spirits, but it's still Minnesota bad selection and the owner is a jerk, but the manager is one of the nicest guys you'll meet. Most of the Apollos actually have a pretty diverse and unique spirit selection compared to anybody else in town. Tessas Office occasionally has something interesting but usually at a markup. NW Andy's is a complete bust for spirits. In fact most of the Andy's except for crossroads have the exact same just super bare bottom generic stock spirits.

[@Mystery_Meat]

Love these videos! Funny you only got away with a 30$ bottle of beer lol

[@HATFIELDBBQ]

Missed out on the 10,000 drops. I live in Owatonna. That's a great bourbon.

[@warrenpaul8953]

Theres a good spot in Marshall Minnesota. Its the land of bookers from my experience. 3 places had it, all under $100.

[@Grinch83]

appreciate your content

[@lillmeca1983]

I tried Bourbon years ago and decided I didn’t like it. Watching a bunch of your videos I spent a little on legit bourbon…. Holy crap! New fav drink!

[@RK-ow1zg]

One can only drink so much; I’ve passed on 4R and OF picks simply because I have too much whiskey at that time

[@Vortex1988]

You missed out on that Four Roses pick. OESO is one of the hardest recipes to find. I've never found one myself, which is annoying because I tried their tasting experience variety pack and it turns out that it's my favorite recipe. I would've scooped that one up in a heartbeat... Maybe would have grabbed two too.

[@scotthamby589]

On your way back south if you are close to Quincy,Il stop in we have 4 liquor stores you should look at.

[@OhhhhhAlex]

im new to the channel. 24 years old and wanting to learn more about these barrel picks and what good whiskey is. can you do a video explaining different qualities of liquor and what to look for?

[@OhhhhhAlex]

what is a barrel pick exactly? and what makes a good quality whiskey? thanks

[@Brewzle]

I would check out some of our reviews to get a sense on what makes good whiskey. Barrel picks are private selections. Basically, the stores will go to the distillery and select a barrel to sell themselves. Makes it a bit more unique than whatever the distillery puts out regularly.

[@OhhhhhAlex]

@@Brewzle ah that makes sense thank you! I’ll check them out. Been loving your content and got hooked once I saw you visited party source outside of Cincinnati, safe travels!

[@andrewallen4308]

Can't wait for this 😊

[@matthydash9250]

That Cream of Kentucky is amazing.

[@00punkroker]

Medley brothers 10 years ago was so good and sooooooo inexpensive. Curious if it would still hold up with all the other options the world gives us now? it would be worth a taste

[@eventyoursofspirits]

I laughed when that lady in the back backed up when she saw the camera 😂

[@CoffeeInMorningDetroiter]

Hit Newts North (my favorite of the Newts)

[@sman6000]

There’s a couple really good honey holes in the Minneapolis area, definitely don’t sleep on Keepers heart. Check out Princeton liquor In Maple Grove MN

[@DirtyHairy01]

Great video, better luck next time! 👍

[@jeremiehoug2837]

Dang it brewzle was in my area and at some of my favorite liquor stores.

[@masshole4133]

I Always get pumped to see a new video! 🍻✌️

[@Brewzle]

You rock!

[@masshole4133]

Thanks, man! Enjoy the weekend.

[@850gritz]

Should've stopped at Forager brewery in Rochester...they produce excellent barrel aged stouts. Food is great also

[@guitarheroguy5]

You missed out on that French Connection bottle, Two James makes great stuff. Their vodka is amazing.

[@obageegee]

You should come to Rochester NY and try Black Button!

[@matthewcastillo6440]

Post the video of getting all the Michter’s barrel strength rye!

[@bennettkisla2862]

You NEED to try Adictivo Small Batch Whiskey!!! I promise you it’s worth it. I promise you it is so incredibly slept on

[@jondilly1974]

Hey you for sure missed the Kings County at Firehouse at 13:55 in the video on the side of the end cap.

[@ImTheOGslowski]

Just started seeing that Irish edition Kentucky owl. They have it sitting on a shelf near me for 100$

[@jasonhunt2909]

Even with a $10 markup, I wouldn’t have passed on the 4R OESO. It was a tier 1, hence the lower proof. OESO is the most desirable & difficult to find.

[@Man-do1983]

I need some help.I have a chance to get a bottle of Blantons. A bottle of Blantons straight from the barrel.A bottle of Stagg barrel proof or a bottle of Eagle rare 17. Which Should I choose?

[@Brewzle]

I would choose the Eagle Rare 17, but the Blantons SFTB and Stagg are great choices.