Bourbon Hunting in Michigan! Visiting 7 Stores for Rare Whiskey Bottles!

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  • @jamiebrandon8475
    @jamiebrandon8475 4 місяці тому +23

    I see your shelves behind you bowing slightly. I would strongly recommend measuring the shelves and going to Lowe’s with the measurement, and have them cut new shelves out of a stronger material. if they bow too much and slip out of the metal frame, it could be a lot of loss.

    • @CapitolBourbon
      @CapitolBourbon  3 місяці тому +1

      @@jamiebrandon8475 will most likely end up doing this! Thanks for the recommendation

    • @mrzales4633
      @mrzales4633 3 місяці тому +1

      Slightly lol

    • @austinb8175
      @austinb8175 3 місяці тому

      I was about to post this until I saw you beat me to it. I would cry for you if all that good whiskey went to waste. I’ve seen it happen many times (thankfully not to me)

    • @CapitolBourbon
      @CapitolBourbon  3 місяці тому +1

      @@austinb8175 Yup definitely went out and fixed it up! New video at 10AM on 8/12! Got a new shelf lol! Thanks for watching and cheers!

  • @richgreen2708
    @richgreen2708 3 місяці тому +2

    Great video. I’m in Alexandria VA but I’m from Michigan. I think I visited most of those same stores earlier this year

    • @CapitolBourbon
      @CapitolBourbon  3 місяці тому

      Nice we aren't far from each other. I'm in Arlington! I actually lived in Michigan for 4 years and love it up there. Happy to visit and now that I'm in to bourbon Michigan is definitely way better than VA! Thank you for watching!

  • @coltglass1270
    @coltglass1270 4 місяці тому +10

    Your shelves make me sooo nervous ❤😂

    • @CapitolBourbon
      @CapitolBourbon  3 місяці тому

      @@coltglass1270 it’s brand new and obviously cannot support the weight lol will be fixing it up here soon

  • @brettmchan2855
    @brettmchan2855 3 місяці тому +3

    That murry hill club special release is an amazing bottle! If I can find another one I will for sure be backing it up!

    • @CapitolBourbon
      @CapitolBourbon  3 місяці тому

      @@brettmchan2855 pick one up as my first bottle. So surprised to see so many in Michigan but kinda makes sense since it’s made there. Thank you for watching!

    • @brettmchan2855
      @brettmchan2855 3 місяці тому +2

      @CapitolBourbon it is such an amazing bottle! I am originally from Michigan! I grew up in sterling heights and lived in Detroit for 10 years! I know Novi well. I now live in a small town in indiana about an hour from louisville! If I could find another murry hill club special release for 250 or less I wouldn't even think twice I absolutely love it!

  • @fitter6362
    @fitter6362 3 місяці тому +3

    Love the video! I’m always hunting around me in Michigan.

    • @CapitolBourbon
      @CapitolBourbon  3 місяці тому

      Glad you decided to check it out! Will try a different part of Michigan in a few months when I'm there again for work.

  • @RsMrLagsAlot
    @RsMrLagsAlot 3 місяці тому +8

    Michigan local here. Have been able to consistently find Buffalo Trace 750ML for $29.99 to $34.99 for a while now. $60 is absolutely absurd

    • @donaldbarr7995
      @donaldbarr7995 3 місяці тому +1

      Also from Michigan, I pay state min for most if not all BT, including Store Picks. I won't pay more that 36 for a store pick either. Anything more than that is crazy.

    • @danksmoker420
      @danksmoker420 3 місяці тому

      Same 29.99 plus tax for the Buffalo trace. South East Michigan

    • @haydenbiniecki3208
      @haydenbiniecki3208 Місяць тому

      Where at??? It’s $60 around me

    • @haydenbiniecki3208
      @haydenbiniecki3208 Місяць тому

      @@donaldbarr7995where at?

  • @B0H0
    @B0H0 3 місяці тому +2

    The bowing on those shelves is top tier.

    • @CapitolBourbon
      @CapitolBourbon  3 місяці тому

      🤣 the new shelves can't handle it. Fixing soon. Thanks for stopping by!

  • @thomasanderson2870
    @thomasanderson2870 4 місяці тому +3

    Good video, grew up in Livonia , live in mid michigan now and we have nothing like these stores around here. 🤔 Cheers 👍 😉 🥃

    • @donaldporter7206
      @donaldporter7206 3 місяці тому +1

      Same here- grew up in Livonia but now in Pinconning

  • @adammeyer8889
    @adammeyer8889 3 місяці тому +1

    Man sleeping on the Journeyman

  • @jonathanlunneberg1722
    @jonathanlunneberg1722 3 місяці тому +1

    The Two James stuff is good and worth checking out. The Catcher's Rye is a 100% rye mashbill, so it's herbal and minty but its a good for fans of rye.

    • @CapitolBourbon
      @CapitolBourbon  3 місяці тому

      @@jonathanlunneberg1722 wow thank you for the information. May have to try those before I buy them but good to know they aren’t bad. Thanks for watching! Cheers!

  • @AbyssSBB
    @AbyssSBB 2 місяці тому

    Steven I love the video but those shelves are scaring me lol

    • @CapitolBourbon
      @CapitolBourbon  2 місяці тому +1

      Haha thank you. I fixed them, starting bending again, and fixed them for good this time. New video coming tomorrow for proof lol! Thanks for tuning in!

    • @AbyssSBB
      @AbyssSBB 2 місяці тому

      @@CapitolBourbon haha that’s so funny! I def gotta check out the new video!

  • @debbierusso6265
    @debbierusso6265 13 днів тому

    You should picked up the it compares to Blanton's

  • @PTdoctorSTU
    @PTdoctorSTU 3 місяці тому

    Brass Mug back room has all the hitters, but they are reserved there and charge 2ndry for allocated stuff

  • @dmtznavy
    @dmtznavy 3 місяці тому

    Great Video, thank you for the content, please include pricing if available. Love to know how prices differ from state to state.

  • @BeachSandBourbon
    @BeachSandBourbon 3 місяці тому

    We are in West Michigan, Just Subscribed. Great Job on the Video! Been to a few of those stores.

    • @CapitolBourbon
      @CapitolBourbon  3 місяці тому

      Thank you! Western Michigan is a fantastic place to be. Next time I'm out by Pentwater I will try to do a hunt there. Thanks for watching! Cheers!

  • @HouseofWax420
    @HouseofWax420 3 місяці тому

    At brass mug in Livonia all the store picks are directly to your left when you walk in. They just had a weller full proof pick and Russel’s private barrel ect. I think you missed them 😢

    • @CapitolBourbon
      @CapitolBourbon  3 місяці тому +1

      Wow definitely just missed those! Wish I caught the Russell's as I've never tried one but only heard good things. Bought a couple of bottles and the owner let me try their next Woodford Double Oak picks. Will definitely be checking them out next time again though. Thanks for stopping by and watching! Cheers!

  • @TheBloody81
    @TheBloody81 3 місяці тому +1

    Came across your channel and subbed. Great content and Cheers! 🤙

    • @CapitolBourbon
      @CapitolBourbon  3 місяці тому

      Appreciate it! Just started so that means a lot. Finding out this UA-cam thing is hard work lol! Cheers!

  • @edfr
    @edfr 3 місяці тому

    Next time in Michigan chrck out the outpost tcwc in ferndale. They have a 15yr mgp bourbon and 13yr mgp rye

    • @CapitolBourbon
      @CapitolBourbon  3 місяці тому

      Will do thanks for the recommendation and checking out the video! I lived in Royal Oak for 5 years and been to Ferndable many many times. Will be stopping by again soon.

  • @munkeynutz13
    @munkeynutz13 3 місяці тому +1

    Next time you're in Michigan check out Top Shelf in Allen Park.

    • @CapitolBourbon
      @CapitolBourbon  3 місяці тому +1

      Will do! Thank you for the recommendation and thank you for watching! Cheers!

    • @Kernation
      @Kernation 3 місяці тому +1

      They have alot, especially store picks. But premium pricing on everything allocated so I don't even bother with them anymore

  • @brettmchan2855
    @brettmchan2855 3 місяці тому +1

    Bernheim barrel proof is a good bottle! I think I saw that in the corner on the last store

    • @CapitolBourbon
      @CapitolBourbon  3 місяці тому

      @@brettmchan2855 yup you are right. Haven’t tried it yet, it’s on the list just so many other options too. Thank you for watching! Cheers!

    • @brettmchan2855
      @brettmchan2855 3 місяці тому +1

      @CapitolBourbon fair enough it's not extraordinary or anything but I feel like any fan of heaven hill should have one for sure! It is very good and different from larceny BP

  • @tonyjennings3702
    @tonyjennings3702 3 місяці тому

    Nice store choices. Would definitely recommend some additional spots next time you’re in Michigan.

  • @lovequeen_4014
    @lovequeen_4014 3 місяці тому +1

    I'm a michigander and that Buffalo Trace price is ridiculous. you can definitely find it on the shelf for $26.99

    • @Brian_W.
      @Brian_W. Місяць тому

      Not in the UP. I pay 34.99 whenever I can find it.

  • @dblcrsa
    @dblcrsa 3 місяці тому +1

    The shelf behind you isn't going to last much longer... shelves are sagging.

  • @Beefereel
    @Beefereel 3 місяці тому

    Great Video

  • @Shifty2488
    @Shifty2488 4 місяці тому

    I’ve been wanting to get one of those Maker’s WFS Heart Releases but they haven’t made it up here to Michigan yet. Brass Mug has some great store picks, that Knob Creek is awesome(I think it’s a distiller’s pick). Next time you’re up here go to Canton and head to Super Fine Wine

    • @CapitolBourbon
      @CapitolBourbon  3 місяці тому

      @@Shifty2488 haven’t had to change to try the MM The Heart Release but will be cracking it open here soon I promise. Yea was really really impressed with Brass Mug and picked up a few items

  • @Birds-EyeBourbon
    @Birds-EyeBourbon 3 місяці тому

    Fellow Tuber (small/new channel). Subbed and looking forward to your content. Cheers, brother 🥃

    • @CapitolBourbon
      @CapitolBourbon  3 місяці тому +1

      Thank for stopping by! Glad you enjoyed the content. And yup realizing how hard UA-cam is haha checking out your vids and subbed as well. Cheers!

    • @Birds-EyeBourbon
      @Birds-EyeBourbon 3 місяці тому

      @@CapitolBourbon You'll feel better, once one of your vids hits 1K views. Cheers, and keep plugging! 💪🏼🥃

  • @BeerMan421
    @BeerMan421 3 місяці тому

    cheers bro, just connected, East Coast LQ Reviews mentioned ya! hell ya!

    • @CapitolBourbon
      @CapitolBourbon  3 місяці тому

      Wow will have to check them out! Appreciate you stopping by!

  • @FriarPop
    @FriarPop 3 місяці тому

    17:07 dont sleep on that fox and oden double oaked, but that Murray Hill Club SR is awesome also

    • @CapitolBourbon
      @CapitolBourbon  3 місяці тому

      Think that will have to be a pick up next time for sure. Just grabbed the Murray Hill Club SR. Can't wait to try it out!

  • @clairexxbear95
    @clairexxbear95 3 місяці тому +1

    Nice review! When’s the next video??

    • @CapitolBourbon
      @CapitolBourbon  3 місяці тому

      @@clairexxbear95 this week! July bottle haul! Waiting to fix my shelves fist lol

  • @FriarPop
    @FriarPop 3 місяці тому +1

    18:48 why is there a texas mart old elk store pick in that store lol?

  • @joshfritz4769
    @joshfritz4769 3 місяці тому

    Fox & oden double oaked you can't go wrong, 8yr - 15yr juice in those bottles from mgp I believe

    • @CapitolBourbon
      @CapitolBourbon  3 місяці тому

      Nice thank you for the information, I found a couple here in VA too so may just have to pick one up for myself and give it a shot. Thanks for watching! Cheers!

  • @DrewTrux
    @DrewTrux 3 місяці тому

    1k views congrats!

    • @CapitolBourbon
      @CapitolBourbon  3 місяці тому

      Thanks! Realizing UA-cam is tougher than it looks really. Thank you for checking out the video! Cheers!

  • @Mcrichalot12
    @Mcrichalot12 4 місяці тому +1

    Nice review brother!!

  • @whiskeyblenderfraley4235
    @whiskeyblenderfraley4235 3 місяці тому

    @capitolbourbon, Magnus Master Blender Nancy Fraley here. Wow, did you say that JMCB is going for $500 in Michigan? I mean, I love JMCB because it's my baby, but that really IS insane. I'm so sorry to hear that. I made it to be a special but also approachably-priced pour. 🥃

    • @CapitolBourbon
      @CapitolBourbon  3 місяці тому +1

      Wow thank you for checking out my video!!! Can't wait to try my JMCB I picked up while there. And yup $500 at that store which was overpriced. A few others had it for MSRP though so wasn't too bad.

    • @Reamer
      @Reamer 3 місяці тому

      Just about every store here in MI has it around MSRP. $500 is definitely a greedy anomaly

    • @whiskeyblenderfraley4235
      @whiskeyblenderfraley4235 3 місяці тому

      @@Reamer @CapitolBourbon, Wow, that's just horrible. I'm really sorry to hear that. I'm glad that at least elsewhere it's MSRP though.

  • @danieleberly8861
    @danieleberly8861 3 місяці тому +1

    From the novi area, novifinewine wanted i think 400 for the blood oaths...double on almost every bottle sadly

    • @CapitolBourbon
      @CapitolBourbon  3 місяці тому

      @@danieleberly8861 wow that’s almost triple! I found a pact 10 for $180 which is about $40 over MSRP. I passed since I already blew my budget and can find them for about $160 around me. Thanks for watching! Cheers!

  • @bloodCount8895
    @bloodCount8895 Місяць тому

    1792 Aged 12 for $300 lmao. It's around $52.95 to $69.99 here in northern IL at non Patel Cratel stores.

    • @CapitolBourbon
      @CapitolBourbon  Місяць тому

      Haha right! Definitely not picking it up for anything close to that. Almost criminal they are charging 6x the MSRP for that bottle. Thank you for watching!

  • @miken2901
    @miken2901 2 місяці тому

    So I seen the Hudson in the last store. I wanted to get a bottle for my buddy who's last name is Hudson. Which kind of Hudson would be closest to Eagle Rare or Buffalo Trace

  • @colelanza3019
    @colelanza3019 3 місяці тому

    I literally need that Murray hill club special release for a gift but I have never found one rip

    • @CapitolBourbon
      @CapitolBourbon  3 місяці тому

      Hearing a ton of great things about that bottle. Next time I'm up there I may need to grab another. Will be doing a review of it shortly here. Thanks for watching! Cheers!

  • @terryarmstead3779
    @terryarmstead3779 3 місяці тому

    That Buffalo Trace price is outrageous!

  • @thegridironguide
    @thegridironguide 3 місяці тому +1

    No hate but within the first minutes of this video I’d need to tell you that the state has no control over the distribution they just control the prices. The supplier control who gets those rare bottles. Stores don’t have the same opportunity to get the rare bottles

    • @CapitolBourbon
      @CapitolBourbon  3 місяці тому

      Ahh thank you for the clarification. Someone at one of those stores told me that the state also controlled the distribution list. Thanks for watching! Cheers!

  • @thegridironguide
    @thegridironguide 3 місяці тому

    Novi my guy Calvin

  • @skontzias
    @skontzias 4 місяці тому +1

    First!

  • @chrissusskind213
    @chrissusskind213 4 місяці тому

    Good taste.

  • @oggaspack7971
    @oggaspack7971 4 місяці тому

    $60 for a Buffalo trace is actually insane!

    • @CapitolBourbon
      @CapitolBourbon  3 місяці тому +1

      @@oggaspack7971 yup knew I was not going to be buying anything there and it was a museum collection 😂

  • @jeffbidoul2043
    @jeffbidoul2043 4 місяці тому +1

    Joseph Magnus cigar blend for $600😳

  • @gregoryhrosen1932
    @gregoryhrosen1932 3 місяці тому +1

    I would do dirty things for that Murray Hill Club Special Release for $200

    • @CapitolBourbon
      @CapitolBourbon  3 місяці тому

      @@gregoryhrosen1932 😂😂 agreed! Had to pick one up for myself

  • @michael_be
    @michael_be 3 місяці тому

    Next time you're in Novi, check out Maria's in Canton. It's about 20min South of Novi. Can't go wrong with your first stop though, Calvin and Ray at Novi Party Store are great.

  • @adrastos123
    @adrastos123 3 місяці тому

    Never seen a cigar blend and i live in mich mus be nice

    • @CapitolBourbon
      @CapitolBourbon  3 місяці тому

      @@adrastos123 wow interesting. Saw plenty in the Novi/Livonia area. Maybe that’s the spot. Thanks for watching! Cheers!