really like these type of video's, they are unique compared to the normal content in the youtube whisky world but yet strangely satisfying to watch for a video of someone shopping.
@@WhiskyMystery completely agree. I could stand in our equivalent store in Alberta Canada (Wine and Beyond......I definitely dwell on "Beyond") and just walk the aisles for hours.....they usually offer free tastings if you ask too.....unless you ask for Balvenie 50 which if my calcs are right would cost about $2500 per serving.
I have no clue why I find these 'store run' videos so appealing. So glad you covered (I believe) Total Wine -besides Costco - for the first time. I'll be close to a total Wine store for a few days and this video is a good way to have an idea of what prices (and selection) to expect. Thanks!
I really enjoy the patience and how relaxing you’re approaching shopping. I’m actually looking at each bottle and thinking to myself it’s if it’s something I’d like to taste or not. Sometimes people move so quickly that I can get motion sickness. Love the content 👍
Another great store video! These are so oddly satisfying to watch. These will also make great time capsule videos for future whisk(e)y enthusiasts many years down the road. Glad you grabbed that JD SB Barrel Proof! Looking forward to see how it fares in blinds.
I live in a state with State liquor stores very poor selections ,few barrel proof or single barrel offering. Fun to watch your shopping videos to get an idea of what's out there. Mostly into burbon can't seem to afford the fine scotch . I definitely plan to explore in the future , your videos are top quality and kind of give me a road map. Very well done thank you.
Each bottle of Jack Daniel’s SB Barrel Proof has a slightly different ABV. Not a huge variance but worth checking. Good price at $52 for the 750. Glendronach 18 is fantastic (thanks Roy). Appreciate the whisky voyeurism.
Good price on that Magnus and Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Barrel Proof. As for the Magnus, if you finish the bourbon in anything, it has to be labeled as so. Therefore, it would have to say "Straight Bourbon Finished in Sherry Casks". Great video as always. Cheers!
That place looks huge! The closest Total Wine to me is in Temecula which is a significant drive but after seeing this I may have to make the trip. The Alexander Murray from Trader Joe's that I have is aged 13 years not 12 like the one you saw here, but the TJ bottle is $39 vs. $75 for the 12. I did notice the Abomination @18:14 (off to the left of the screen). That's made in LA by Lost Spirits and it's pretty peaty so you might try it if get the opportunity. This was wonderful. Thank you Phil!
How do you identify a whisky nerd? Look for the guy checking the bottling date on the Glendronach 😉. I had to double check, but my bottle of JD SBBP says "barrel strength" instead of "barrel proof". Must be something to do with it being the Canadian export version.... Great vid as always, so jealous of the selection!
$52 is a good price for that JD SBBP. I paid $57 for mine, bottled May, 2019 @ 65%abv. I think they really vary from barrel to barrel. Pretty good selection and prices there and a decent amount of independent bottlers (lots of Alexander Murray, great bang for buck!). Love these "research" videos Phil... Cheers!!!
@@WhiskyMystery lol by the way, i just discovered your channel and noticed it's about whiskey. I recommend trying out Hibiki Suntory Whiskey if you haven't already :)
You really have to know your prices as evidenced by the Alexander Murray Laphroaig 12 which you saw at Costco for $55. Didn't see the price on the Glendronach 18 but you might be wise to pick it up when it is 24 years plus the Ardbeg 19 Traigh Ban was a good price for sure (globally speaking) at $280. We here in Ontario Canada can only dream of a selection like this. Cheers!
Thanks Robert. The Costco price was normally $80 but reduced for Christmas. The GD18 is $160 + 10% Tax at TW and I can find it cheaper but point taken. I have noticed the Traigh Bhan price creeping down slightly as they are still on shelves. Having said that we got one at the distillery for £169 - hurray
@@ironmantran Canada is great for many reasons but just not for whisky Taxes. K&L here is great for Independents. Maybe better not to look... www.klwines.com/Products?&filters=sv2_27&limit=50&offset=0&orderBy=60%20asc,10%20asc&searchText=exclusive
Two standouts for me are Amrut Two Continents and Tamdhu 15 year old! Even that Tamdhu 12 year would be worthy for $58.99. You basically skipped by them in your video. I haven't seen the Tamdhu 15 up in my parts yet, but will buy it instantly based on how good the 10 year and batch strength are! Cheers!
@@WhiskyMystery Nice! I love Amrut Intermediate Sherry and Portonova, it just seems as though the Two Continents is a little more difficult to find. The last release is from 2017 which I assume is the one they had there. I still have the second edition lurking in my collection unopened.
Craigellachie 17 is one of the best things I’ve ever tried, but I haven’t had a chance to taste a wide range of Scotch, I’m mostly a bourbon guy. Any recommendations along those lines for the next time? Great videos!
We love the 13 year old and have a 17 waiting in the blind bottles. It is an interesting combination of sweet and gritty. Have you tried a Glentauchers? Independent bottle only probably.
Whisky Mystery - Captain 3D Only if you truly like them. You would be astounded at how many people like them on their own without any outside influence. Not everyone wants to be a scotch snob, most just want to enjoy something that fits their realistic budget. Total Wine folks are well taught to recognize the difference in customer preferences. Remember the credo of the Whisk(e)y Tribe: “The best whiskey is the whiskey YOU like the way YOU like it!” Whiskey snobs are to be shunned and bapped up side the head with a Glencairn glass in a well padded tube sock. Don’t be a whiskey snob, y’all!!!
I have Glendronach 18's bottled in July and November of 2019 (dated 2019/07/01 and 2019/11/26 respectively). The July bottles have Billy Walker's signature and the November bottles have Rachel Barrie's. I'm guessing Glendronach finally caught up, and the November bottles are actually 18 year olds.
@@WhiskyMystery I haven't. I just discovered this late last night. I started stocking up on the 18 and accidentally bought two Rachel Barrie bottles. I have two Billy Wagner bottles as well.
@@WhiskyMystery Just checked my can and the name on it is Rachel Barrie and date June 25/19. Sure hope I have the 24 yr but as I said all 2019's are supposed to be the older 24 yr stock? Cheers.
@@WhiskyMystery - very good. I saw a number of interesting SM's I'd like to get a closer look at that I haven't seen at my local Pleasanton or Pleasant Hills TW store. Oh, and by the way, the wife says the Glen Scotia Double Cask tastes like a Banana Foster, but not too sweet. Very Dark & rich, I really like this one.
@@WhiskyMystery A couple of the Alex Murray independants, the Hazelburn 12 & perhaps the Glengoyne CS. I think I'll make a trip tomorrow morning to see about those :)
It similar to Rock Hill Farms and Blantons. Same mash bill from Buffalo Trace. So if you can’t find the other 2 you can grab this and enjoy a similar flavor profile.
@@jasonw429 Ah good to know as Blanton's is AWOL in CA. Funny when I read Rock Hill Farms my mind jumped to Bruichladdich Islay Barley that has used barley from the local Rock hill farm which I think is now owned by Kilchoman for their 100% Islay series.
@@WhiskyMystery No, that's the only one. This was my entry to Clynelish, so I can't even speak to how it compares to the standard 14. They're on my list to try now.
@@WhiskyMystery The AM 14 does not seem to have any sherry influence. They say it's repurposed American oak hogshead barrels. It's light on the nose (mostly floral), but oily with floral and oak notes on the palate. I might get a hint of peat in there, but that could just be the oak. On repeated tasting, I get that malt forward notes on the palate like the Glen Morangie 10. Keep in mind, I generally suck at tasting notes, so I wouldn't put too much stock into my comments. Today, I'm especially getting bitter oak tannins and noticing the alcohol more, which I don't recall standing out so much on previous tastings.
@@evacostas5661 Amazing how it can be different each day. Yes independent bottles are often Ex Bourbon barrels where an official bottle will marry Ex Bourbon and sherry etc. We tend to like the Ex Bourbon though.
@Whiskey Mystery I Know this is a stretch but could you also tour the rum side of the shop tours i think you would see video numbers increase ;) and if your a whiskey man you should check out foursquare you will understand why... just a suggestion
Very jealous of the selection and affordable prices. In VA it is state run with very limited selection, and they never turn their immense buying power into lower costs. That Glenfarclas 25 for
It is embarrassing how much they push the home brand. Everytime I am in the store and get asked if I need any help. The next sentence is a recommendation for Grangestone or Glen Fohdry etc. I even cut them off before they could say it last time but then felt bad after :-)
Whisky Mystery - Captain 3D Pass on the Grangestone son unless you are a scotch beginner, but check out the Glen Fohdry 12 un-chill filtered at 47.1% ABV. If you try it with a teaspoon of distilled water after a 12-minute rest in the glass, you will be rather stunned by the baked apple pie notes. Don’t be too snarky without giving things an honest try. The Whisk(e)y Tribe is everywhere. Even wearing white Total Wine shirts!
@@WhiskyMystery The Grangestone expressions are generally decent for the price, but that's an important qualifier. I actually really enjoy the 12 year and the 18 year whenever I try them, but the ABV does hold them back. The Shieldaig peated 14 year old peated is Lagavulin, so it's pretty interesting too. Sometimes there is actually good value in the TW store brands, but it is annoying how they push them as their favorites (when they're obviously not). BTW, if they have it, I highly recommend the Battlehill 6 year Heavily Peated Bunnahabhain; it was on clearance recently for under $50, and it's bottled at 59% ABV (I believe), and it's one of my favorites ever - especially at the price! I may or may not have purchased more than a case....
@@jesusfreakinct Oh good info Stephen. Thanks. That Bunna sounds interesting. We have a five year unpeated which is pleasant but not so interesting. I am sure the peat adds a lot.
Another great vid. Just drives me nuts how your Costco's liquor is half the price of ours here in WA., And now I see even your TW is $10-$30 cheaper a bottle than WA Total Wine's. What the hell?!? And I'm talking prices even before our exorbitant WA taxes are added in. Its the SAME companies selling the SAME product at marked up prices! I mean literally WHAT THE HELL!!! Rant over🙃
I can’t go to the whiskey section of my local Total Wine without the staff bugging me within 30 seconds. “What are you looking for?” “What do you like?” “What are you drinking these days?” Ugh! Go away!
It just hit me that the GOT series will be worth a laughable amount in 30 years. It has the perfect mix of quality, variety and availability. Everyone will have had them so they know what it is but no one will keep it because its cheap enough to throw aside. Now you tap into both TV and Whiskey nostalgia and you have 2 separate collecting categories combining on one series of products. I will not be surprised if in my lifetime I see that collection sell for 10-25 thousand somewhere along the line to a rich, GOT whiskey lover
@@WhiskyMystery I have to look again but I was basing the pricing on what I pay on Canada where we dont have 25% tariff and then converting it to USD which happens to be 35% less than CDN. I will watch again because it is awesome and let you know. Also what is the ABV on the JD SBBP half bottle that you bought?
Pretty awful customer service. Even though you said you were just looking, he didn't even offer assistance. I'm assuming he has no idea how to talk whisky. lol.
@@WhiskyMystery Thanks for the reply. There lies the problem, as someone in the industry, it is disingenuous and robotic and it came across as very forced. I know we have a very small perspective through the lens of the camera, but it didn't seem like they were incredibly busy, at least not busy enough for him to offer up a suggestion or simply let you know that you can find him if you do run into questions. Just food for thought really, I think they can do better than that lol.
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really like these type of video's, they are unique compared to the normal content in the youtube whisky world but yet strangely satisfying to watch for a video of someone shopping.
There is something magnetic about just looking at all the bottles.
@@WhiskyMystery completely agree. I could stand in our equivalent store in Alberta Canada (Wine and Beyond......I definitely dwell on "Beyond") and just walk the aisles for hours.....they usually offer free tastings if you ask too.....unless you ask for Balvenie 50 which if my calcs are right would cost about $2500 per serving.
@@gregunrau7031 Ha yes not too many samples of the Balvenie then :-)
I have no clue why I find these 'store run' videos so appealing. So glad you covered (I believe) Total Wine -besides Costco - for the first time. I'll be close to a total Wine store for a few days and this video is a good way to have an idea of what prices (and selection) to expect. Thanks!
Thanks Juan. I do cover Total Wine and many small stores when I get the chance.
I really enjoy the patience and how relaxing you’re approaching shopping. I’m actually looking at each bottle and thinking to myself it’s if it’s something I’d like to taste or not. Sometimes people move so quickly that I can get motion sickness. Love the content 👍
I am trying to go slower so everyone can browse. Which in real life is very slow :-)
What an amazing store selection! Thank you for taking the time to show us everything!
It has a huge amount of bottles.
Another great store video! These are so oddly satisfying to watch. These will also make great time capsule videos for future whisk(e)y enthusiasts many years down the road. Glad you grabbed that JD SB Barrel Proof! Looking forward to see how it fares in blinds.
Ah good point. looking back in five years will be interesting.
These videos are really great. I've been getting all my alcohol delivered recently but I miss browsing the liquor store and you do a great job of it.
Same for us Kay Gee. I will have to get a robot camera to send in.
I live in a state with State liquor stores very poor selections ,few barrel proof or single barrel offering. Fun to watch your shopping videos to get an idea of what's out there. Mostly into burbon can't seem to afford the fine scotch . I definitely plan to explore in the future , your videos are top quality and kind of give me a road map. Very well done thank you.
Thanks Russell. Glad they help see the outside :-)
It's interesting to see the bourbons that have been taken out of the boxes... Wonder if just for shelf space or what? Cool vid, thanks!
Oh I have never seen a bourbon in a box now you mention it.
Great video, its nice to see & compare whisky prices from all over the world, thanks!
Always fun to virtual shop
Each bottle of Jack Daniel’s SB Barrel Proof has a slightly different ABV. Not a huge variance but worth checking. Good price at $52 for the 750. Glendronach 18 is fantastic (thanks Roy). Appreciate the whisky voyeurism.
Thanks Jason.
Good price on that Magnus and Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Barrel Proof. As for the Magnus, if you finish the bourbon in anything, it has to be labeled as so. Therefore, it would have to say "Straight Bourbon Finished in Sherry Casks". Great video as always. Cheers!
Ah thanks for the Bourbon explanation.
awesome yummy video makes us all buy liquor more often!!! cheers mate!
ha thanks Cody. I am now in lock down with closed shops so no whisky shopping for a while.
That place looks huge! The closest Total Wine to me is in Temecula which is a significant drive but after seeing this I may have to make the trip. The Alexander Murray from Trader Joe's that I have is aged 13 years not 12 like the one you saw here, but the TJ bottle is $39 vs. $75 for the 12. I did notice the Abomination @18:14 (off to the left of the screen). That's made in LA by Lost Spirits and it's pretty peaty so you might try it if get the opportunity. This was wonderful. Thank you Phil!
Thanks Aladdin. Yeah I was shocked at the size the first time I walked in. We do have an Abomination in the blind bottles now.
Nice little browse there, Phil, but you could have spent just a little more time on that tiny Canadian section 😉
Will slow down next time
@@WhiskyMystery LOL
How do you identify a whisky nerd? Look for the guy checking the bottling date on the Glendronach 😉.
I had to double check, but my bottle of JD SBBP says "barrel strength" instead of "barrel proof". Must be something to do with it being the Canadian export version....
Great vid as always, so jealous of the selection!
Ha yes on the date checking. Barrel Strength normally refers to a batch of cask strengths vatted together - strange. Thanks Sascha
Definitely my favorite videos of yours. Grab a bottle of the hancocks Reserve. Tough bottle to find from Buffalo Trace. Cheers!
Thanks Michael. The shopping videos are the most popular by far...and the easiest to make.
$52 is a good price for that JD SBBP. I paid $57 for mine, bottled May, 2019 @ 65%abv. I think they really vary from barrel to barrel. Pretty good selection and prices there and a decent amount of independent bottlers (lots of Alexander Murray, great bang for buck!). Love these "research" videos Phil... Cheers!!!
Thanks 100%. TW is a good place for current whisky.
That’s the one you want,the gold labeled Jack single barrel
We shop the Henderson NV store. Great selection and great customer service
Nice. I normally find something good.
Was this the Daly City store? $135 for the Glenfarclas 25 is a great deal. Nice vid, good to see the prices.
Yes Daly City.
Never been to a total wine store, thanks for the video!
Worth it if you are near
This is the one i went to a couple of years ago. Amazing selection of beers 👌 amazing selection of everything alcoholic basically
And I live close to several of them.
@@WhiskyMystery Nice! I'm from the central coast and we don't have any of em here
Good for your wallet and health
@@WhiskyMystery lol by the way, i just discovered your channel and noticed it's about whiskey. I recommend trying out Hibiki Suntory Whiskey if you haven't already :)
See our Japanese blind tasting ‘finding Hibiki 21’
Nice video. Some things were priced nicely (JW Blue @169 and most of the 10 and 12 year olds) but for the most part they seemed fairly average.
Yeah no bargains but good prices
You really have to know your prices as evidenced by the Alexander Murray Laphroaig 12 which you saw at Costco for $55. Didn't see the price on the Glendronach 18 but you might be wise to pick it up when it is 24 years plus the Ardbeg 19 Traigh Ban was a good price for sure (globally speaking) at $280. We here in Ontario Canada can only dream of a selection like this. Cheers!
Thanks Robert. The Costco price was normally $80 but reduced for Christmas. The GD18 is $160 + 10% Tax at TW and I can find it cheaper but point taken. I have noticed the Traigh Bhan price creeping down slightly as they are still on shelves. Having said that we got one at the distillery for £169 - hurray
The LARGEST Canadian outlet barely has 1/10th of this, and barely 1/20th of Scotch section . Great vid.
We are spoiled as there are several of these near by.
@@WhiskyMystery and the prices are just to DIE for . . . esp. the INDIE Scotches . . .
@@ironmantran Canada is great for many reasons but just not for whisky Taxes. K&L here is great for Independents. Maybe better not to look... www.klwines.com/Products?&filters=sv2_27&limit=50&offset=0&orderBy=60%20asc,10%20asc&searchText=exclusive
The Laphroaig Cairdeas Triple Wood is one of the best whiskies I've had - it may make my top 10 list.
We had a dram of it at the distillery last year and really liked it.
👍🏼thumbs up for checking the glendronach 18 date haha! I think thats why i love your store runs this is exactly what i like to do!
I know my audience :-)
Two standouts for me are Amrut Two Continents and Tamdhu 15 year old! Even that Tamdhu 12 year would be worthy for $58.99. You basically skipped by them in your video. I haven't seen the Tamdhu 15 up in my parts yet, but will buy it instantly based on how good the 10 year and batch strength are! Cheers!
We still have a Tamdhu BS Batch 3 in our blind bottles. Also a few Amrut's lurking.
@@WhiskyMystery Nice! I love Amrut Intermediate Sherry and Portonova, it just seems as though the Two Continents is a little more difficult to find. The last release is from 2017 which I assume is the one they had there. I still have the second edition lurking in my collection unopened.
@@5litremania I am not familiar with them at all really.
That’s a great price for the magnus. it’s $100 bottle anywhere else
Suggested retail is 35 bucks and on top of that the last one I bought was terrible. I am talking USD here.
It was in Costco at christmas for $75 but i did not get it.
Ah good to know.
Craigellachie 17 is one of the best things I’ve ever tried, but I haven’t had a chance to taste a wide range of Scotch, I’m mostly a bourbon guy. Any recommendations along those lines for the next time? Great videos!
We love the 13 year old and have a 17 waiting in the blind bottles. It is an interesting combination of sweet and gritty. Have you tried a Glentauchers? Independent bottle only probably.
@@WhiskyMystery Never tried it. I'll keep an eye out next time! Thanks!
Come visit us in Texas! You will be surprised how many Whisk(e)y Tribe members wear the white Total Wine shirt!
Do they still have to recommend the store brands :-)
Whisky Mystery - Captain 3D Only if you truly like them. You would be astounded at how many people like them on their own without any outside influence. Not everyone wants to be a scotch snob, most just want to enjoy something that fits their realistic budget. Total Wine folks are well taught to recognize the difference in customer preferences. Remember the credo of the Whisk(e)y Tribe: “The best whiskey is the whiskey YOU like the way YOU like it!” Whiskey snobs are to be shunned and bapped up side the head with a Glencairn glass in a well padded tube sock. Don’t be a whiskey snob, y’all!!!
Welcome to the store that never closes. First to open in the morning, last to close at night. Now serving every alcoholic in the county.
You say that like it is a bad thing.
I have Glendronach 18's bottled in July and November of 2019 (dated 2019/07/01 and 2019/11/26 respectively). The July bottles have Billy Walker's signature and the November bottles have Rachel Barrie's. I'm guessing Glendronach finally caught up, and the November bottles are actually 18 year olds.
You are the first person to have both I think. Have you compared?
@@WhiskyMystery I haven't. I just discovered this late last night. I started stocking up on the 18 and accidentally bought two Rachel Barrie bottles. I have two Billy Wagner bottles as well.
I have 2 bottles from the UK dated June 25/19 but cannot find a signature anywhere. I was of the understanding that all 2019 bottles are 24 years old?
@@robertzemko6590 no signature on my bottle either but I see Billy walker on the back of can.
@@WhiskyMystery Just checked my can and the name on it is Rachel Barrie and date June 25/19. Sure hope I have the 24 yr but as I said all 2019's are supposed to be the older 24 yr stock? Cheers.
Great price on the JDSBBP, I paid $67 for mine last week.
Still worth it I am sure.
I spied a bottle of Glen Scotia Double Cask in your video. Which BA store did you visit?
This was Daly City. I should add that to the title
@@WhiskyMystery - very good. I saw a number of interesting SM's I'd like to get a closer look at that I haven't seen at my local Pleasanton or Pleasant Hills TW store. Oh, and by the way, the wife says the Glen Scotia Double Cask tastes like a Banana Foster, but not too sweet. Very Dark & rich, I really like this one.
@@davidplus5 Sounds Fantastic. Which Bottles are you eyeing? You can always set your location to Daly City on the TW site to search prices.
@@WhiskyMystery A couple of the Alex Murray independants, the Hazelburn 12 & perhaps the Glengoyne CS. I think I'll make a trip tomorrow morning to see about those :)
@@davidplus5 Ah good luck. You live locally? If you want to join the local bottle sharing group send me a message whisky at captain3d com
21:27. To your left. Where it says One Per Customer. Hancock Presidents Reserve. About a $50 bottle but can never find in my area
I see it. Have you actually tried it? Any good?
It similar to Rock Hill Farms and Blantons. Same mash bill from Buffalo Trace. So if you can’t find the other 2 you can grab this and enjoy a similar flavor profile.
@@jasonw429 Ah good to know as Blanton's is AWOL in CA. Funny when I read Rock Hill Farms my mind jumped to Bruichladdich Islay Barley that has used barley from the local Rock hill farm which I think is now owned by Kilchoman for their 100% Islay series.
My favorite store
It is hard to beat
The Alexander Murray Clynelish 14 bottle you were looking at was the one that I have and highly recommend.
Oh tempting. Have you tried any other cask strength Clynelish? Signatory etc?
@@WhiskyMystery No, that's the only one. This was my entry to Clynelish, so I can't even speak to how it compares to the standard 14. They're on my list to try now.
@@evacostas5661 The standard bottle is excellent for that price range. My guess it might be a little richer with more sherry?
@@WhiskyMystery The AM 14 does not seem to have any sherry influence. They say it's repurposed American oak hogshead barrels. It's light on the nose (mostly floral), but oily with floral and oak notes on the palate. I might get a hint of peat in there, but that could just be the oak. On repeated tasting, I get that malt forward notes on the palate like the Glen Morangie 10. Keep in mind, I generally suck at tasting notes, so I wouldn't put too much stock into my comments. Today, I'm especially getting bitter oak tannins and noticing the alcohol more, which I don't recall standing out so much on previous tastings.
@@evacostas5661 Amazing how it can be different each day. Yes independent bottles are often Ex Bourbon barrels where an official bottle will marry Ex Bourbon and sherry etc. We tend to like the Ex Bourbon though.
Holy shit...Impressive store!
It really is Антон
@Whiskey Mystery
I Know this is a stretch but could you also tour the rum side of the shop tours i think you would see video numbers increase ;) and if your a whiskey man you should check out foursquare you will understand why... just a suggestion
Will take a look next time. Cheers.
Very jealous of the selection and affordable prices. In VA it is state run with very limited selection, and they never turn their immense buying power into lower costs. That Glenfarclas 25 for
That Glenfarclas always seems to be cheap here. State control is so 'Un-American'
@@WhiskyMystery Virginia used to be a temperance state, and now it is a cash cow for revenue (are not monopolies grand ;) )
@@everwind5691 Money wins over temperance I guess.
👍👍
What did u walk out with?
The Jack Daniels Single Barrel Barrel Proof. Just a half bottle though.
14:54 Redbreast 12 year for $41.00??? That is an amazing price. It is $64.99 in my state.
Yes pretty cheap here.
Grab the Rye as well!!!
I think we need a TW here in TN more than anything (including Trader Joe's).
Only if you do not need cash in your wallet :-)
It seems like all their own brands will always have a staff's favorite card on them. who are they trying to fool? lol
It is embarrassing how much they push the home brand. Everytime I am in the store and get asked if I need any help. The next sentence is a recommendation for Grangestone or Glen Fohdry etc. I even cut them off before they could say it last time but then felt bad after :-)
Whisky Mystery - Captain 3D Pass on the Grangestone son unless you are a scotch beginner, but check out the Glen Fohdry 12 un-chill filtered at 47.1% ABV. If you try it with a teaspoon of distilled water after a 12-minute rest in the glass, you will be rather stunned by the baked apple pie notes. Don’t be too snarky without giving things an honest try. The Whisk(e)y Tribe is everywhere. Even wearing white Total Wine shirts!
@@WhiskyMystery The Grangestone expressions are generally decent for the price, but that's an important qualifier. I actually really enjoy the 12 year and the 18 year whenever I try them, but the ABV does hold them back. The Shieldaig peated 14 year old peated is Lagavulin, so it's pretty interesting too. Sometimes there is actually good value in the TW store brands, but it is annoying how they push them as their favorites (when they're obviously not).
BTW, if they have it, I highly recommend the Battlehill 6 year Heavily Peated Bunnahabhain; it was on clearance recently for under $50, and it's bottled at 59% ABV (I believe), and it's one of my favorites ever - especially at the price! I may or may not have purchased more than a case....
@@jesusfreakinct Oh good info Stephen. Thanks. That Bunna sounds interesting. We have a five year unpeated which is pleasant but not so interesting. I am sure the peat adds a lot.
Better selection than the Fremont store
I have only been there once I think.
Orange county CA where they first started
Total Wine Started?
Which one is this?
Which Total Wine? Daily City, CA
Which store were you at?
Daily City, CA
Luckily I was able to find it at the Stevens Creek TW which is closer for me. Decent price!
Talking about the Kentucky Owl Batch 9
@@mikeb4437 Ah got it.
Another great vid. Just drives me nuts how your Costco's liquor is half the price of ours here in WA., And now I see even your TW is $10-$30 cheaper a bottle than WA Total Wine's. What the hell?!? And I'm talking prices even before our exorbitant WA taxes are added in. Its the SAME companies selling the SAME product at marked up prices! I mean literally WHAT THE HELL!!! Rant over🙃
You are just going to have to do a road trip with an empty truck DJ. I will show you around.
@@WhiskyMystery LOL Already told my girl that next trip to Vegas we may be driving home, w/a side trip to Cali for just that purpose.🥃
@@djwunwun2899 Total Wine is in Vegas Also :-)
@@WhiskyMystery Yep, they actually have 3 TW's in Vegas. They're prices are comparable to CA but your Costco is still cheaper than even theirs...
@@djwunwun2899 I think we have special Costco's in SF
thx
:-)
how about Japanese whiskey section ?
Hardly any but see it here... ua-cam.com/video/9OaOIKGtuUY/v-deo.html
Try you some old forester 1920!
We have it. Very impressive at that price.
That Mac 25... Apparently TW's business model includes pissing away $1700 for no apparent reason.
The one on the side? Yeah.
Grab that only bottle of PEERLESS BOURBON!
I see Peerless quite often around here. But Rye more often I think.
I can’t go to the whiskey section of my local Total Wine without the staff bugging me within 30 seconds. “What are you looking for?” “What do you like?” “What are you drinking these days?” Ugh! Go away!
Ha yes I had to cut them off last time before they AGAIN recommended a Glen Fohdry or was it Grangestone :-)
It just hit me that the GOT series will be worth a laughable amount in 30 years. It has the perfect mix of quality, variety and availability. Everyone will have had them so they know what it is but no one will keep it because its cheap enough to throw aside. Now you tap into both TV and Whiskey nostalgia and you have 2 separate collecting categories combining on one series of products.
I will not be surprised if in my lifetime I see that collection sell for 10-25 thousand somewhere along the line to a rich, GOT whiskey lover
Maybe they will still be selling it
Where's the sangria at? Lol
I will make sure to cover it next time :-)
@@WhiskyMystery lol thanks man.
call me crazy but I will clear all the mellow corn rack 12.99 give me all the bottles ok ok maybe two gonna let some for the fellas!
in the other hand jack Daniels Barrell proof in so good glad the 750L!!!
haha
This prices are way to high!
For which bottles?
Laphroiag 10 for $37 was pretty decent but there are some crazy prices going on.
@@gregunrau7031 Which ones? Bunnahabhain 25?
@@WhiskyMystery I have to look again but I was basing the pricing on what I pay on Canada where we dont have 25% tariff and then converting it to USD which happens to be 35% less than CDN. I will watch again because it is awesome and let you know. Also what is the ABV on the JD SBBP half bottle that you bought?
@@WhiskyMystery Bunnahabhain 25 is $270USD here. So ummmm $899USD is truly highway robbery.
Pretty awful customer service. Even though you said you were just looking, he didn't even offer assistance. I'm assuming he has no idea how to talk whisky. lol.
They have a script to follow so need to talk whisky :-) Unless it is the official buyer and I forgot his name but that is a real conversation.
@@WhiskyMystery Thanks for the reply. There lies the problem, as someone in the industry, it is disingenuous and robotic and it came across as very forced. I know we have a very small perspective through the lens of the camera, but it didn't seem like they were incredibly busy, at least not busy enough for him to offer up a suggestion or simply let you know that you can find him if you do run into questions. Just food for thought really, I think they can do better than that lol.
@@daxveralux4448 Total Wine Staff are very friendly and do offer help everytime I go in. They just follow up with a recommendation I do not need.
@@WhiskyMystery Fair enough. :).