Brooklyn for bottle hunting has been good for me and the food is always 🔥 Pick up a 107 Wellers for $49 I could not believe it. Have not seen a bottle here in Texas for over a year now
It's half 4 in the afternoon here in the UK, and in Newcastle where I am, it;s hosing it down has been since last night, it's cold, miserble and getting dark, the only plus point is that in 30 mins I'll be clocking off and looking forward to a chill weekend and the superbowl on sunday night.
I highly recommend hanging in the East Village next time you're in NYC - better food, prices, and liquor stores. You can probably do even better in the boroughs but it's an easy train ride from Grand Central
For real, the sad part is that these secondary prices exist because people actually pay them. Owner of my local liquor store said whenever he gets Blanton's, a $50 bottle, he sells it for about $200 and it never lasts more than a day on the shelf. Is Blanton's good? Probably, I don't know, cause I'm never going to pay $200 for a bottle of it, but I imagine it tastes like $50 whiskey if that's what Buffalo Trace says it's worth🤷♀
@@javakidnyc1 I just bought a bottle of Maker's Mark Private Selection from Warehouse. Amazing. $75 for a barrel strength single barrel cask strength bourbon aged extra with a custom stave profile
John's Pizza is a great stop for pizza in Time Square. Finger Lakes Distilling/McKenzie is a great choice. Their barrel pick is great, my local club has done 3 picks with them and all have been great.
Hey TJ! Happy to see you out in about in NYC! I have few spots I’d like to recommend as a local. In upper Manhattan I say PJ wine and liquor/ CYP Liquors. In Brooklyn Dukes Liquor Box or Eight and Driggs wine and liquor. Queens- Lowry wine and liquor/ adega wine & liquors. And finally the Bronx is Broadway liquor and wine and Riverdale liquors. These are spread out but you’ll find something you’ll like. Happy Hunting!
If you’re ever in nyc East village(lower East Manhattan) is best for the bar scene, there’s literally hundreds of them there varying in price and theme Astoria and jackson heights in queens for food from everywhere in the world without breaking the bank See Times Square if you must but don’t waste too much time there, the magic of ny doesn’t exist there I’d also recommend walking along the entirety of the Hudson River or a large portion of it in Manhattan. Extremely beautiful views with much to do along the river. There’s a riverside mini golf course and sand volleyball pit around tribeca, free kayaking at 55th street, a lighthouse by the George Washington bridge, and more. If weed is your thing it’s legal in nyc and practically every smoke shop(aren’t hard to find anywhere in the city) sells good quality flower and prerolls
TJ, Jill, the McKenzie bourbon you should have tried is their bottle and bonded. Come to upstate NY! There is many distilleries from Syracuse to Rochester to Buffalo you should try. Iron Smoke and Black Button in Rochester ate my favorites! McKenzie in the finger lakes is a great distillery also
Was in New York this year and I saw bottles I’ve never seen before and there was a reason why, their prices were higher than their sky scrapers!!! It was unbelievable!!
NY local here. Great Jones is really good, but if you are in the city go and get it from them direct. They have a distillery. $200 is what distributors are telling NY shops to sell Blantons at (So I’m told) Get yourself some Beacon whiskey. It’s local and really good. The beaverkill bourbon crème is amazing. Kings County is nice but not fantastic. Midwinters night dram is $150 at the distillery
People forget that these places are going to sell for what they can get for them. There are a lot of businessmen that fly in and want to impress their clients so spending x5 or x10 MSRP is 100% worth it for them.
I was worried when you guys went to TS for pizza haha … BUt TBH John’s is actually* great. I forgot they have one in the area. Hope the hunt was fun! Glad to see you exploring NYC!
While in San José , if you have the time come to Benicia, CA. We have a new Liquor store called Sips Bottle Emporium. Best liquor store I’ve seen in quite a while.
Great video. Looking forward to seeing where you hunt in San Jose, as I'm in the area. I haven't had much luck here, so wishing you will find those hidden gems.
It was briefly mentioned in the video but you have to pick up a bottle of Hillrock Estate Solera Aged Bourbon. They retail at $95-$99 but get marked up unless you go to a Total Wines. One of the best NY Bourbons I’ve had
A whiskey hunt in the concrete jungle that's a tourist trap in the cold wet frost on foot, now that is doing the work for the people. The pit stop for pizza & beer is a must & I can only image the back at the hotel whiskey pours went down the hatch pretty well after this venture.
My wife and I were up there in June. Had pizza at Slice of New York on 8th, it’s good pizza, can’t speak for if it’s the best. Right by our hotel Riu Plaza Times Square. We will definitely stay there any other trips we make.
Yeah snow hasn't been great in NYC the last few years haha. Awesome to see y'all in my city! Definitely check out areas outside of midtown next time you're here. Good distilleries in Brooklyn, too.
I would 100% recommend checking out Great Jones. They are New York locals. They contracted with a distillery in upstate New York before opening their distillery and tasting room in Manhattan. Their Four Grain is a distillery exclusive and one of my favorite purchases from my trip to NY. Love the content, can’t wait to see your next hunt!
I'm in SC and I have two bottles of Kings County Bottled in Bond on my shelf. I really really love it. I also have a bottle of Kings Code, but that's a different story.
I've been to Finger Lakes Distillery several times. They have a BiB of that McKenzie bourbon. Their Rye is good. It's an Empire Rye 80% NY local rye and 20% malted barley. I love it in an Old Fashion. Almost tastes like a smoked OF, w/o actually smoking it. Plus the rye spice.
For NYC bourbon I like Van Brunt whiskey distilled in Brooklyn, their campfire is👌for NY State whiskey I like Taconic or Hill Rock. Taconic has some nice special stuff at their distillery I recommend taking a ride there
We go to NYC a couple times a year (quick flight from chicago). The last time we were there, I checked out that Times Square Wine & Liqours. I was blown away by the prices, and that's comparing them to Chicago. I know you love Bourbon County Stout, in the West Village is Carmine St. Beers, bookmark it to check it out sometime.
Missed out on that Beaverkill Bourbon Cream!! Super local upstate New York, surprised they carry it there as just a year or two ago I could only get it upstate.
Van Brunt, Kings Country, Widow Jane, Breuckelen, Standard Wormwood all local. Next time maybe checkout Brooklyn, that's where all the good local stuff is.
If you’re visiting San Jose, CA; I have a few suggestions of stores that you might want to visit. The stores are: San Tomas Liquors, Royal Liquors, Vintage Wine Merchants, local TWs, and if you don’t mind driving few miles off town, you gotta check out K&L Wines in Redwood City. It’s very similar to Vino in this video. Good luck with the hunt as always. I would not mind doing a bourbon hunt with you. Edit: Nvm, you probably came and went on your way…
I commented on your other recent video with the Mackenzie but kings just recently moved to small barrels. Some of the big barrel cask strength will knock your socks off
I saw you pass on the Dickel Leopold bros rye is a really tasty pour. It’s a buy @130.00 or less. I pick up a bottle every time I pass through Columbus GA
If you ever come back to NY, get up to Yonkers and check out Gino's Pizza on South Broadway! Great pizza and Gino is a very nice fella to chat with and check out North End Liquor Mart on Webster Ave and Fordham Road! Not the biggest selection but the prices are excellent!
Hear me out, I know you do not like Irish Whiskey but you could try Keeper's Heart Irish+American Whiskey. They even have an Irish Bourbon cask strength but I've been unable to find one. just something to keep an eye out for if you are feeling adventurous.
That Bootlegger bourbon is distilled and aged by their own company. It’s called Do Good Distillery in Roscoe ny. In my opinion there is better bourbon but the owner is the absolute nicest guy and really takes pride in their company. They make other spirits also (their gin is great) They’re also the same distillery that makes the beaver kill bourbon cream that Jill picked up. The story behind the cream is great too. The owner needed gift ideas for friends during Covid since a lot of stores were closed and couldn’t get anything. So he made the bourbon cream just as a gift for someone. They loved it and said he should bottle it at his distillery. So he took their advice and ran with it. Absolutely love what do good distillery is about and will give them my money any day. Even if it’s not for their bourbon. They make other spirits that are pretty dang good
Give Red Breast Cast Strength a try. I don’t like Irish Whiskeys much either but that one is amazing and very bourbon-like. Lots of caramel, vanilla, chocolate, spice
Wish Canada Ontario would have a fraction of these selections. Our Liquor store "LCBO" limits so much for options. Your videos are awesome I enjoy watching them T.J. Envious of your selections in the USA
A bit late to the game, but for next time, there is a large store called Park Avenue Liquors. No idea on pricing but they are said to have a large selection. There used to be a store called Taste of NY, that was food and liquor made in NY state, not sure if any of them are still open.
You should have looked and bought a bottle if Hill Rock (not Rock Hill that you love)... that is made in NY. I found it 5 years ago in NYC and try to get a bottle every time I (or a friend) go.
Great Video as usual……..looking for those rare Springbank would defo break your Budget…..good Scotch, different but not everybody’s taste. Expect with a little mark up to pay 250 for anything cask strength but super mark up double that is probably the norm……18,21,25,30 will all be marked up as super limited batch bottles every year. My best bet is a local barley, yellow label, probably around 200 if you find one……ore if you’re lucky enough a Hazleburn from the same distillery as that doesn’t have any peat at all, plus it’s triple distilled. Still enjoying you from Scotland and keep up the good work…. You’re an inspiration!!
The next time you come to the East Coast, you should do a Maryland Bourbon hunt video. There’s also a great distillery doing unique whiskey called Meinelschmidt Distillery in Hagerstown MD that I think you’d love.
Next time you go to las vegas and your in the mood to eat something different, check out the Cornish Patsy(i think thats how its spelled) and make sure you get the wine gravy sauce, that is a must.
It's been said on here but boroughs will help you avoid those price gouging. I work in midtown and even regular (non-rare/mainstream) bottles are $10-15 higher than in my neighborhood in Brooklyn.
TJ great pick up on that McKenzie , there are one of my favorite local distillers who are doining it right , they have some higher proof stuff that is really good , if your ever in the finger lakes reagion hit them up 100% worth the visit
What about more towards the border of Vermont? Vermont is great for prices but the state control limits allocated stuff. Northeast Ny! Have you been there?
The guy at ninth liquors seemed really cool and humble. Looking to learn from individuals not even knowing their complete background since hes new to the business.
While in NYC, I'm surprised you didn't look for a special bottle of Widow Jane. They are just across the river in Brooklyn! And very funny that you looked for a Springbank - this is a highly sought after bottle of Scotch, but I doubt you'd like it.
I'd recommend a barrel pick from Mckenzie if you can find one, got an 8 year barrel proof that's really good, and has a bit different mash bill from their standard too
San jose, try Don's Liquor about 10 min from airport...you have to ask for the good stuff...he doesn't have it out. I was there in Oct.. prices were a little high but he was willing to negotiate 🤙...
Dont stay in times square, dont eat in times square, dont shop in times square. Spend 4-5 hours there and go somewhere else.
4 to 5 hours??? There's not that much in the M&M's Store haha
4-5 hours? More like 1 hour max
Then spend 4-5 hours doing what?
Brooklyn for bottle hunting has been good for me and the food is always 🔥
Pick up a 107 Wellers for $49 I could not believe it. Have not seen a bottle here in Texas for over a year now
Why would you spend any time there??????
No better way to start a friday morning than a brewzle video
It's half 4 in the afternoon here in the UK, and in Newcastle where I am, it;s hosing it down has been since last night, it's cold, miserble and getting dark, the only plus point is that in 30 mins I'll be clocking off and looking forward to a chill weekend and the superbowl on sunday night.
I highly recommend hanging in the East Village next time you're in NYC - better food, prices, and liquor stores. You can probably do even better in the boroughs but it's an easy train ride from Grand Central
I like it Jill, keep it simple. Pizza and beer. You are a lucky man Brewzle.
The commitment for content is appreciated brewzle and Mrs brewzle
I love that you call out their silly prices, in front of them, and online. I saw an Old Fitz for 1.5k the other day, give me a break.
For real, the sad part is that these secondary prices exist because people actually pay them. Owner of my local liquor store said whenever he gets Blanton's, a $50 bottle, he sells it for about $200 and it never lasts more than a day on the shelf. Is Blanton's good? Probably, I don't know, cause I'm never going to pay $200 for a bottle of it, but I imagine it tastes like $50 whiskey if that's what Buffalo Trace says it's worth🤷♀
Next time you are in NYC go hunting at - Astor Wines, 111 Lex Liquors and Wine, WinesToGo Wine & Spirits, Morton Williams Wine & Spirits, Wine Wisdom.
Astor Wines is such a good spot.
Warehouse on Broadway near Astor is a good spot too. Astor is the best.
@@javakidnyc1 I just bought a bottle of Maker's Mark Private Selection from Warehouse. Amazing. $75 for a barrel strength single barrel cask strength bourbon aged extra with a custom stave profile
John's Pizza is a great stop for pizza in Time Square. Finger Lakes Distilling/McKenzie is a great choice. Their barrel pick is great, my local club has done 3 picks with them and all have been great.
i appreciate you highlighting your experiences with new yorkers being kind. we try i think.
Hey TJ! Happy to see you out in about in NYC! I have few spots I’d like to recommend as a local. In upper Manhattan I say PJ wine and liquor/ CYP Liquors. In Brooklyn Dukes Liquor Box or Eight and Driggs wine and liquor. Queens- Lowry wine and liquor/ adega wine & liquors. And finally the Bronx is Broadway liquor and wine and Riverdale liquors. These are spread out but you’ll find something you’ll like. Happy Hunting!
Super useful video for us Europeans who are far more likely to end up in NY than say Alabama or Georgia. Thanks!
If you’re ever in nyc
East village(lower East Manhattan) is best for the bar scene, there’s literally hundreds of them there varying in price and theme
Astoria and jackson heights in queens for food from everywhere in the world without breaking the bank
See Times Square if you must but don’t waste too much time there, the magic of ny doesn’t exist there
I’d also recommend walking along the entirety of the Hudson River or a large portion of it in Manhattan. Extremely beautiful views with much to do along the river. There’s a riverside mini golf course and sand volleyball pit around tribeca, free kayaking at 55th street, a lighthouse by the George Washington bridge, and more.
If weed is your thing it’s legal in nyc and practically every smoke shop(aren’t hard to find anywhere in the city) sells good quality flower and prerolls
TJ, Jill, the McKenzie bourbon you should have tried is their bottle and bonded. Come to upstate NY! There is many distilleries from Syracuse to Rochester to Buffalo you should try. Iron Smoke and Black Button in Rochester ate my favorites! McKenzie in the finger lakes is a great distillery also
Was in New York this year and I saw bottles I’ve never seen before and there was a reason why, their prices were higher than their sky scrapers!!! It was unbelievable!!
NY local here. Great Jones is really good, but if you are in the city go and get it from them direct. They have a distillery. $200 is what distributors are telling NY shops to sell Blantons at (So I’m told)
Get yourself some Beacon whiskey. It’s local and really good. The beaverkill bourbon crème is amazing. Kings County is nice but not fantastic.
Midwinters night dram is $150 at the distillery
People forget that these places are going to sell for what they can get for them. There are a lot of businessmen that fly in and want to impress their clients so spending x5 or x10 MSRP is 100% worth it for them.
It’s business baby
Thanks for explaining capitalism to me, I forgot I was living under it the past 47 years.
Glad you found John's Pizza......that is the spot
thee best and the owner is fantastic
Is that John's Pizza on Bleckers? EL Prez swears its the best pizza he has ever ate.
@@RossMalagarienah
Glad your visiting us in NYC, cheapest place for blantons in the city is Costco at 120. If you want good prices. Go to leaky barrel in Brooklyn
Hunting in my hood. Hope you had a great time. Lots of stores to work your way through. You got to hit Queens and Brooklyn to get winners.
I got my eyes on a single Rickhouse at MSRP . Gem of a store . Again you should hunt in my neck of the woods .
I was worried when you guys went to TS for pizza haha … BUt TBH John’s is actually* great. I forgot they have one in the area. Hope the hunt was fun! Glad to see you exploring NYC!
I already knew how this video was going to go down. You can find almost any bottle in NYC, rare stuff and all. The thing that stops you is price.
hey brother! try to get your hands on some alice in chains bourbon whiskey!
I can't find a PVW in any of my secondary groups going for less than $1K -- I'd almost consider an $800 price tag
Pizza should have gone to best and one of the original John's of Bleecker Street. Try Katz Deli too, walk … that’s what you do in NYC.
Nooooo!!! You were standing right outside of Mercato!! You should have 100% gotten lunch there, it’s by far my favorite Italian in New York.
While in San José , if you have the time come to Benicia, CA. We have a new Liquor store called Sips Bottle Emporium. Best liquor store I’ve seen in quite a while.
For pizza, Rubirosa is amazing! Reservations recommended though if you want to eat at a normal time. Tried once before a show and the wait was 3 hours
Come to Philly for some great craft bourbon whiskey!!! And then hunt in the Jersey stores
WE LOVE YOU TWO AND ALL OF THE SHOWS! THE DILLARDS.........PS YOUR A LUCKY MAN JD.
Guys looking a little cold out there 😂. Brings back Memories though I lived in NYC, from the late 80s, into early 90s. Love the Channel keep it up 🥃
Great video. Looking forward to seeing where you hunt in San Jose, as I'm in the area. I haven't had much luck here, so wishing you will find those hidden gems.
You'd love Wheated in Brooklyn. PIzza AND Bourbon!!!
The kosher rye is not the rye. That is the straight rye. The rye is mashbill 1 of Buffalo trace fyi
Jill looks sooooo happy....
They have super liquor depot in the Bronx , 10465. Throggs neck near the Whitestone bridge. Prices are a third of what Manhattan is.
It was briefly mentioned in the video but you have to pick up a bottle of Hillrock Estate Solera Aged Bourbon. They retail at $95-$99 but get marked up unless you go to a Total Wines. One of the best NY Bourbons I’ve had
Fort Hamilton is a NY based distillery and their rye is super sweet and delicious even though it is zero corn
Yes Fort Hamilton is very good. Picked mine up at Grape Shot Wines & Spirits in Brooklyn
Barrel strength from them is great
A whiskey hunt in the concrete jungle that's a tourist trap in the cold wet frost on foot, now that is doing the work for the people. The pit stop for pizza & beer is a must & I can only image the back at the hotel whiskey pours went down the hatch pretty well after this venture.
My home state. Go ny go ny go. Have fun! Nice people fun times.
My wife and I were up there in June. Had pizza at Slice of New York on 8th, it’s good pizza, can’t speak for if it’s the best. Right by our hotel Riu Plaza Times Square. We will definitely stay there any other trips we make.
If you ever come back to NYC, you need to go to Astor Wines and Spirits in the East Village of Manhattan.
15:07 Midwinter Nights Dram for $250 is a horrible price IMO but I know it's all different across the country
Took my Mom to NYC for her 50th Birthday. Did the Statue of Liberty and all the tourist stuff.
Shoulda gone to John's of Bleeker Street, the Mt. Olympus of Pizza.. everyone knows the rules.
Good man, I’m not a Irish whiskey fan as well
Absolutely love your videos. Good to see someone from AL getting after it. Shout out from Odenville AL!
Yeah snow hasn't been great in NYC the last few years haha. Awesome to see y'all in my city! Definitely check out areas outside of midtown next time you're here. Good distilleries in Brooklyn, too.
Nice tour and Bourbon Hunting episode, I’ve enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing! My favorite pizza place in Manhattan is Lazzara's Pizza Cafe!
I would 100% recommend checking out Great Jones.
They are New York locals. They contracted with a distillery in upstate New York before opening their distillery and tasting room in Manhattan. Their Four Grain is a distillery exclusive and one of my favorite purchases from my trip to NY. Love the content, can’t wait to see your next hunt!
I'm in SC and I have two bottles of Kings County Bottled in Bond on my shelf. I really really love it. I also have a bottle of Kings Code, but that's a different story.
Patsy's on 1st Ave and 117th Street. Great spot for a pie!
Union Trail is a release from Bourbon Enthusiast. He runs a private barrel club. I believe its MPG juice, and very nice.
Next time you are in NYC see Sean at 58th street wine 120 W 58th St, New York, NY 10019, USA
I've been to Finger Lakes Distillery several times. They have a BiB of that McKenzie bourbon. Their Rye is good. It's an Empire Rye 80% NY local rye and 20% malted barley. I love it in an Old Fashion. Almost tastes like a smoked OF, w/o actually smoking it. Plus the rye spice.
For NYC bourbon I like Van Brunt whiskey distilled in Brooklyn, their campfire is👌for NY State whiskey I like Taconic or Hill Rock. Taconic has some nice special stuff at their distillery I recommend taking a ride there
Hop on the train down to West 4th for pizza at John’s of Bleecker St. THAT is NY pizza.
I. Finally, I got my hands on blantons! So happy. Now it's time to see all the hype about the bottle.
We go to NYC a couple times a year (quick flight from chicago). The last time we were there, I checked out that Times Square Wine & Liqours. I was blown away by the prices, and that's comparing them to Chicago. I know you love Bourbon County Stout, in the West Village is Carmine St. Beers, bookmark it to check it out sometime.
Awesome video I enjoyed watching
Missed out on that Beaverkill Bourbon Cream!! Super local upstate New York, surprised they carry it there as just a year or two ago I could only get it upstate.
Van Brunt, Kings Country, Widow Jane, Breuckelen, Standard Wormwood all local. Next time maybe checkout Brooklyn, that's where all the good local stuff is.
If you’re visiting San Jose, CA; I have a few suggestions of stores that you might want to visit. The stores are: San Tomas Liquors, Royal Liquors, Vintage Wine Merchants, local TWs, and if you don’t mind driving few miles off town, you gotta check out K&L Wines in Redwood City. It’s very similar to Vino in this video. Good luck with the hunt as always. I would not mind doing a bourbon hunt with you. Edit: Nvm, you probably came and went on your way…
Another great video. Next time y’all are in the NE come up and visit VT, it’s a Beautiful state and all liquor is sold at msrp
I commented on your other recent video with the Mackenzie but kings just recently moved to small barrels. Some of the big barrel cask strength will knock your socks off
I saw you pass on the Dickel Leopold bros rye is a really tasty pour. It’s a buy @130.00 or less. I pick up a bottle every time I pass through Columbus GA
If you ever come back to NY, get up to Yonkers and check out Gino's Pizza on South Broadway! Great pizza and Gino is a very nice fella to chat with and check out North End Liquor Mart on Webster Ave and Fordham Road! Not the biggest selection but the prices are excellent!
Hear me out, I know you do not like Irish Whiskey but you could try Keeper's Heart Irish+American Whiskey. They even have an Irish Bourbon cask strength but I've been unable to find one. just something to keep an eye out for if you are feeling adventurous.
That Bootlegger bourbon is distilled and aged by their own company. It’s called Do Good Distillery in Roscoe ny. In my opinion there is better bourbon but the owner is the absolute nicest guy and really takes pride in their company. They make other spirits also (their gin is great) They’re also the same distillery that makes the beaver kill bourbon cream that Jill picked up. The story behind the cream is great too. The owner needed gift ideas for friends during Covid since a lot of stores were closed and couldn’t get anything. So he made the bourbon cream just as a gift for someone. They loved it and said he should bottle it at his distillery. So he took their advice and ran with it. Absolutely love what do good distillery is about and will give them my money any day. Even if it’s not for their bourbon. They make other spirits that are pretty dang good
Give Red Breast Cast Strength a try. I don’t like Irish Whiskeys much either but that one is amazing and very bourbon-like. Lots of caramel, vanilla, chocolate, spice
Wish Canada Ontario would have a fraction of these selections. Our Liquor store "LCBO" limits so much for options. Your videos are awesome I enjoy watching them T.J. Envious of your selections in the USA
Yeah, don't come in Quebec either, you'll be sorely disappointed. Only province in Canada to look for whiskey is Alberta.
You did well on John’s. John’s on Bleeker Street is NYC legend.
There are alot of places around the area to find the same bottles at affordable prices, wish we had connected before you came! I know some great spots
In the South Bay Area . San Jose , check out K and L liquor in Redwood City
johns time square is incredible pizza great stop and the fried mozzarella is incredible!
Kings county bar is a great place to visit when on a NY vacation. I plan to do tour next time I go.
A bit late to the game, but for next time, there is a large store called Park Avenue Liquors. No idea on pricing but they are said to have a large selection. There used to be a store called Taste of NY, that was food and liquor made in NY state, not sure if any of them are still open.
You should have looked and bought a bottle if Hill Rock (not Rock Hill that you love)... that is made in NY. I found it 5 years ago in NYC and try to get a bottle every time I (or a friend) go.
Liquor Up Wine Down on 1st Ave was always a great place buy Burbons when I lived there, and for pizza can beats Joe's Pizza (7 Carmine St)
You’ve made it to New England!! Let me know if you decide to make your way into CT. There’s 4-5 go to places here
HEY BUD! Did you see Pennsylvania liquor control board is about to lottery off chances to buy bottles from their buffalo trace collection!
Great Video as usual……..looking for those rare Springbank would defo break your Budget…..good Scotch, different but not everybody’s taste. Expect with a little mark up to pay 250 for anything cask strength but super mark up double that is probably the norm……18,21,25,30 will all be marked up as super limited batch bottles every year. My best bet is a local barley, yellow label, probably around 200 if you find one……ore if you’re lucky enough a Hazleburn from the same distillery as that doesn’t have any peat at all, plus it’s triple distilled. Still enjoying you from Scotland and keep up the good work…. You’re an inspiration!!
The next time you come to the East Coast, you should do a Maryland Bourbon hunt video. There’s also a great distillery doing unique whiskey called Meinelschmidt Distillery in Hagerstown MD that I think you’d love.
Next time you go to las vegas and your in the mood to eat something different, check out the Cornish Patsy(i think thats how its spelled) and make sure you get the wine gravy sauce, that is a must.
It's been said on here but boroughs will help you avoid those price gouging. I work in midtown and even regular (non-rare/mainstream) bottles are $10-15 higher than in my neighborhood in Brooklyn.
Blecker st pizza and princes are my two favs, they’re both very different so could not choose between.
TJ great pick up on that McKenzie , there are one of my favorite local distillers who are doining it right , they have some higher proof stuff that is really good , if your ever in the finger lakes reagion hit them up 100% worth the visit
I found that Northern NY is pretty good to find more selections. I was just in Syracuse a month ago
What about more towards the border of Vermont? Vermont is great for prices but the state control limits allocated stuff. Northeast Ny! Have you been there?
@anthonypicciano3803 I have been to Vermont but haven't been burbon hunting then. I'm only 1 year into. I try to find places out side of PA.
I'm hoping you made it to Beacon Wine and Spirits! Super knowledgeable and super friendly!
The guy at ninth liquors seemed really cool and humble. Looking to learn from individuals not even knowing their complete background since hes new to the business.
Brewzle come to Chicago! I’d love to show you around. Got a few honey pots
While in NYC, I'm surprised you didn't look for a special bottle of Widow Jane. They are just across the river in Brooklyn! And very funny that you looked for a Springbank - this is a highly sought after bottle of Scotch, but I doubt you'd like it.
I'd recommend a barrel pick from Mckenzie if you can find one, got an 8 year barrel proof that's really good, and has a bit different mash bill from their standard too
I can vouch for Hillrock. I've had a bottle of their stuff and thought it was amazing.
I’ve had a couple different bottles of 77 stuff that somebody recommended. Liked them both.
SAN JOSE?! Woohoo! My home town!
Hopefully I'll run into you when you're here!
Everyone loves McKenzie Rye. A lot of local groups have picks. King's County is delicious.
It’s great to see you taking your daughter Jill to New York City with you awesome father daughter video
While you're in California be on the lookout for Frank Agust small batch. One of the best tasting bourbons I've had at MSRP
You should come check out IRON SMOKE DISTILLERY in Fairport NY, Rochester area...
San jose, try Don's Liquor about 10 min from airport...you have to ask for the good stuff...he doesn't have it out. I was there in Oct.. prices were a little high but he was willing to negotiate 🤙...