I Went Bourbon Hunting On Allocation Day In Memphis, TN

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  • @Brewzle
    @Brewzle  Рік тому +10

    Get up to 55% off your Ekster wallet at partner.ekster.com/brewzle with promo code BREWZLE at checkout. Thank you to Ekster for sponsoring this video.

    • @matthewburton342
      @matthewburton342 Рік тому

      i live in memphis but im new to bourbon when was allocation day and what exactly is it

    • @numanuma20
      @numanuma20 Рік тому

      @@matthewburton342Allocations are products that are only released at a certain time or certain times of the year. With bourbon, certain bottles are only released a few times a year.

    • @Tn19895
      @Tn19895 Рік тому +1

      I typed in the code on a parliament wallet I didn’t get up nowhere near 55% off it gave me $4.50 off of $93 dollars

    • @matthewburton342
      @matthewburton342 Рік тому

      @@Tn19895 it says get up to witch means that most items will only be slightly discounted and 1 or more are 55% off

  • @dr.kennethnoisewater-6554
    @dr.kennethnoisewater-6554 Рік тому +519

    I'd tell you were crazy if you told me that watching a guy hop around liquor stores would be the highlight of my Friday mornings.

    • @Sphi12
      @Sphi12 Рік тому +6

      Same 😂

    • @rickcole349
      @rickcole349 Рік тому +13

      I’ve been sober for more than two years and I like watching these videos.

    • @MrMko323
      @MrMko323 Рік тому +3

      He’s gorgeous bruh

    • @jackanthony8620
      @jackanthony8620 Рік тому +1

      Same. I don't even really drink whiskey bourbon etc too often but love learning about the ins and outs of the market

    • @EKC805
      @EKC805 Рік тому +1

      Right 🤣🤣

  • @trpdon4581
    @trpdon4581 Рік тому +126

    I don’t even drink alcohol at all but I end up watching all of these bourbon hunting vids just great content keep it up

    • @patrickn8355
      @patrickn8355 Рік тому +2

      Same here! Just because we don’t indulge doesn’t mean we can’t appreciate quality beverages!

    • @MrJayKay11
      @MrJayKay11 Рік тому

      me too he’s just so damn captivating

    • @aztek54208
      @aztek54208 4 місяці тому

      It would only be weirder if you started going to the liquor store and buying bottles.... Lol

  • @fritts93
    @fritts93 Рік тому +60

    great episode on this one, maybe my favorite and maybe because your tour guide was super cool and that Buster's stop was excellent. enjoyed watching your conversations with those guys and doing the tastings.

    • @jamesfleming8181
      @jamesfleming8181 8 місяців тому

      Busters is a mainstay in Memphis but it still Memphis so it gets robbed and the gas station in front of it burnt down a few months back

  • @Allison_Chaynes
    @Allison_Chaynes Рік тому +22

    I love seeing my city shine. Cheers, Memphis! 🍻
    And, I love BUSTERS.

  • @j.hirsch4785
    @j.hirsch4785 Рік тому +3

    I’m from NW Ohio. My son attends University of Memphis. Every time we visit we stop at Busters. Never been disappointed. Always seem to have allocated available at reasonable prices. And their single barrel picks are 2nd to none. Absolutely love Busters. And their new butcher shop is awesome.

  • @kraftysk1
    @kraftysk1 Рік тому +12

    I bought a bottle of Barrell Seagrass rye for $72 after you said it was good. My local liquor store didn't have the orange label but thought I would give this a try and I'm glad I did!! 121 proof and 60% alcohol on this particular bottle and it's very smooth. Definitely a good call.

  • @SamLucas26
    @SamLucas26 Рік тому +24

    That smoke wagon single barrel "private barrel" right around 10:00 is usually exceptional as far as MGP goes. I have 4 different ones I bought straight from Smoke Wagon and they're all incredible. I paid $95 for each one straight from smoke wagon. Not sure what they were selling that one for in store

    • @louidaiv2387
      @louidaiv2387 Рік тому +1

      Is it 6 yr old MgP Rye ???

    • @SamLucas26
      @SamLucas26 Рік тому +2

      @@louidaiv2387the 4 I have are 5 year MGP rye. But they did a really good job pulling these barrels. All 4 of mine are a different barrel and they’re all awesome

  • @stevenhornbuckle8007
    @stevenhornbuckle8007 Рік тому +33

    Your tour guide is a great salesman!

    • @GeauxRilla
      @GeauxRilla Рік тому +1

      "You're only gonna see this today"
      Lmao I was thinking the same thing, great salesman

  • @SoccrFrak-mn4hd
    @SoccrFrak-mn4hd 7 місяців тому +1

    Spirits of Timbercreek was down the road from my childhood home. I went there as a kid and worked there for three years as a college job. Great family owned liquor store that treats their customers right. Shoutout to Andy (the store manager there now)! That store played a big part in my growth of knowledge in all types of spirits.

  • @mrphenom1643
    @mrphenom1643 Рік тому +9

    Brewzle has that Keith Lee clout, its getting him into back rooms faster than a 2-year customer 😂😂 I high key would be mad if I was a loyal customer who has been looking for that one bottle and brewzle just walks in and gets it after a 20 minute conversation lmaooo

  • @MPerfect92
    @MPerfect92 Рік тому +6

    I gotta echo everyone in these comment sections.
    I had zero knowledge of bourbon or “hunting”, nor did I know I’d ever be interested in this stuff.
    Now a month later I’m going into liquor stores looking for bourbon, bought two glencairns, and I talk about “flavors” when I drink them lol
    Never woulda imagined this would become a hobby of mine lol

  • @jamesbyrne4851
    @jamesbyrne4851 Рік тому +16

    The New Southern Revival Jimmy Red Corn is delicious! Previously I've only been able to find them for $100, and that's local to their distillery in Charleston!! You DEFINITELY should have picked a couple up for that price! I'd buy every bottle they had at $35!!!!

  • @cartercothren7759
    @cartercothren7759 Місяць тому

    I grew up in Cordova, and then I moved back for a couple years after college. Natalie’s was my go to store. Super cool seeing you explore Memphis and hit the same stores I do when I go back and visit

  • @Quinn_is_Calling
    @Quinn_is_Calling Рік тому +7

    Love the Jimmy red corn. High wire distillery does really interesting stuff. They also have a great story to go with the tasty whiskey

  • @trip1
    @trip1 Рік тому +46

    You, sir, are on a one way road to owning ALL the Whiskey.

    • @GeauxRilla
      @GeauxRilla Рік тому +7

      You ask the wife about my 35 bottle collection and she'll swear I "own all the whiskey"

  • @TorridDesign
    @TorridDesign Рік тому +2

    Keep up this content! I only have a few bourbon channels I frequent, but i know my watch time on your channel demolishes the others, really enjoying this stuff! Great work man.

  • @timsnoddy
    @timsnoddy Рік тому +4

    The Redwood Empire BIB offerings have a very similar profile to the regular label from them. Whereas the cask strength offerings taste drastically different. Thats probably why he doesn't like them as much. I would recommend giving the cask a shot though! They're pretty darn good.

  • @NightAndDay29484
    @NightAndDay29484 Рік тому +6

    So glad you enjoyed Memphis, Buster's is definitely the place to go!

  • @Jrome719
    @Jrome719 11 місяців тому +3

    Memphis/Cordova TN in the house!

  • @98supervols
    @98supervols Рік тому +1

    Appreciate you stopping by corks and letting me taste ya on some stuff! Ever in town, definitely come swing by!

  • @bendino9016
    @bendino9016 Рік тому +1

    I love your videos and have learned so much about bourbon after binge watching a half a year of your content. thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge.

  • @DavidEllis-n1j
    @DavidEllis-n1j 8 місяців тому +1

    Ate at the Peg Leg Porker in Nashville last summer and tried their bourbon and totally agree, it's bloody good straight bourbon and the BBQ is outstanding too.

  • @curtlindberg712
    @curtlindberg712 9 місяців тому

    I agree. I don't really know what I like so much about these videos but learning about bourbon and local distilleries doesn't get any better than Brewzie. This guy simply knows his shit. And I have learned alot so far. I am hooked

  • @laurie5726
    @laurie5726 11 місяців тому

    I’m new to bourbon and I am learning so much from you. The language of the hunt is kind of exciting. Thanks. 🎉

  • @sesshomarudaiyokai7661
    @sesshomarudaiyokai7661 4 місяці тому

    Ayyyyyeee yall went to my store! Busters in Memphis is where I go to find MOST of the good stuff, props to him knowing that spot

  • @Defx10
    @Defx10 7 місяців тому +1

    I grow sorghum and love the flavor of the "molasses" that comes from it. I would have definitely grabbed a couple of those Revival sorghum whiskey bottles, because I've never seen a sorghum whiskey before!

  • @cjtheejuic3839
    @cjtheejuic3839 Рік тому +6

    Josh was a great guest

  • @shlodionaut
    @shlodionaut Рік тому

    Thanks TJ. I like bourbon now. Tried two of your budget recommended and yes, i get it. Never knew why I hated scotch so much and stayed away from whisky. Cause a good bourbon was my whisky. Great videos, more travels and bourbon hunting please.

  • @AdamWebber1
    @AdamWebber1 3 місяці тому +1

    Since you asked, I put Jimmy Red Corn as my worst bottle pickup of the year. Funky, moldy, toe cheese smell and taste.

  • @OutdoorsWithShawn
    @OutdoorsWithShawn Рік тому +2

    I was in Memphis last year when that ice storm came through around Christmas. It ruined my bourbon hunting, but I did get to tour the Old Dominick Distillery and get some great fried chicken across the street. Good times

  • @TBushart
    @TBushart Рік тому

    Glad to have you here!

  • @tommyjusz
    @tommyjusz Рік тому +1

    old dominick is just recently been showing up in Chicagoland. I did there tour last winter on our long weekend in Memphis area. Good stuff

  • @BB-sc1jv
    @BB-sc1jv Рік тому

    Elijah Craig single barrel releases are one of my favorites. Current have the C923, 137 proof, age 13 years 7months. Delicious!. $70 for that age and proof is outstanding. Also on the Angels Envy,,drank those early in bourbon days but now pass on the standard stock bottle. Bought a single barrel store pick at 115 proof for $99 on a chance and got a delicious bottle. Will definitely look for more of the single barrels. Lastly,,,,,Bardstown 6 year single barrel store picks. Absolutely one of best bottles I’ve ever purchased. After sampling at Cool Springs spirits close to Nashville knew this one couldn’t be passed on. The distillate is actually Bardstown, not sourced. $64. My mistake was not purchasing additional bottles. As TJ stated, it coats the mouth. Just an awesome bourbon.

  • @vondez10
    @vondez10 Рік тому

    Good God almighty!!!! I have never see that on the shelves either! I gotta go to Memphis. Even when I flew to Louisville I didn’t see that line up! Good business bud. I’m living through you today 😂😂😂 I’m subbing just cause that.. from Raleigh NC…

  • @ryanreeves7765
    @ryanreeves7765 Рік тому +1

    Couldnt love your videos more I am from the midwest and know that you arent the biggest Rye lovers but would highly reccomend either Blaum Brothers or FEW whiskey bourbon out of Illinois as they are my go to's

  • @stinkybhole
    @stinkybhole Рік тому +2

    That first was crazy. The selection down where I’m at has a few of the bottles sometimes but marked up almost 80%

  • @apeekintime
    @apeekintime Рік тому +1

    Redwood Empire Bottled in Bond are not sourced and the mashbill is different. They are absolutely the best bottles coming out of Redwood Empire, BUT the cask strength Pipedream is very close (and it's cheaper). If you ever see the Bottled in Bonds at $70 or less they are well worth picking up.
    This video was very good to see. I travel to Memphis a few times a year and I didn't expect to see as nice of shops. Just recently one of the bourbon groups I follow (SE Missouri) posted some pretty crazy hauls from Memphis and the Bootheel of MO. Crazy how different the bourbon world can be just 2 hours driving away. I'll certainly visit that shop for their first Saturday of the Month drop soon.

  • @jwalker3343
    @jwalker3343 Рік тому +3

    I dont even drink or collect. And I cant stop watching these videos

  • @jasonbuck8992
    @jasonbuck8992 10 місяців тому

    My absolute favorite channel on You Tube! Enjoy your hunts!

  • @whatsgoingonwhy9096
    @whatsgoingonwhy9096 6 місяців тому +2

    Awesome first store. Whiskey is supposed to be out on the shelf for anyone to buy, not hidden away just the owners buds.

    • @alexlue1611
      @alexlue1611 4 місяці тому

      truer words have never been spoken.

  • @coltonaustin0
    @coltonaustin0 Рік тому +1

    I'm actually headed back home to Memphis tomorrow, and going to pick up my first whiskey since turning 21

  • @pammullin2160
    @pammullin2160 10 місяців тому

    Stumbled across your channel and have been learning so much. You mentioned a brand I didn't catch the name of it but you mentioned it several times in reference to orange labels

  • @yungfrogleg
    @yungfrogleg Рік тому +1

    I been growing Jimmy Red corn at home! I wish you would have got that Revival bottle, thats one ive been looking to try!!! Jimmy red corn is an old Native American corn that bootleggers used to use, it almost disappeared completely until someone found some seeds put up!

    • @GeauxRilla
      @GeauxRilla Рік тому

      Any mashbills with them been produced yet?

  • @LesBramblett
    @LesBramblett Рік тому

    watched several of your videos, glad you made a trip up to Memphis, have some great locations for bourbon here

  • @swest3731
    @swest3731 Рік тому +1

    Those rare character the amburana is outstanding. I’m always trying to keep it on the shelf.
    Also those BiB redwoods are their own distillate. Not MGP like the rest. The rocket top is king

  • @uncleebenezer4691
    @uncleebenezer4691 Рік тому +1

    Couldn’t have explained the Auburn fandom better. We actually went to school there haha

  • @mkfmgaming3019
    @mkfmgaming3019 Рік тому +1

    Hey man I hope you see this. I went to Colorado once and had 291 Colorado Bourbon Whiskey Small Batch. One of the best bourbons I have ever had and would love for you to try it someday

  • @YeetleMcBeetle
    @YeetleMcBeetle Рік тому +1

    I live on farmington. Seeing that background for store number 3 was wild.

  • @NavyRugger15
    @NavyRugger15 Рік тому +1

    Old Dominick Cask Strength is a GREAT pour!

  • @lindern1969
    @lindern1969 Рік тому +3

    So, just because it doesn't say distilled by doesn't mean they don't distill the bottle. 13th Colony distills their own Double Oaked but they also contract it out because they have a small distillery. They give their mashbill, and their sour mash, and ingredients to who they contract distill with.

    • @KA-om9oz
      @KA-om9oz Рік тому +3

      So if I supply the paint, tools and a Mexican, but I dont actually paint your house. Can I say I painted your house??

    • @239fla8
      @239fla8 Рік тому

      @@KA-om9ozwhy’s it gotta be a Mexican lmao

    • @_606Offroad
      @_606Offroad Рік тому +1

      So in other words they don’t distill it, if I give you the recipe for lasagna and you make it for me, I didn’t make it, you did

  • @timstarful
    @timstarful Рік тому +1

    My favorite liquor store when I lived in Memphis!!!

  • @animalsteele1
    @animalsteele1 Рік тому +2

    That willet purple top was $1300 at my local store. More than double the price there

  • @BarrelCollective
    @BarrelCollective Рік тому

    The Redwood Empire Cask Strength Bourbon is one of my favorite bottles of 2023. It’s a straight caramel bomb. Definitely should have grabbed it!

  • @anthonyver-meer4524
    @anthonyver-meer4524 Рік тому

    Get the Lost Monarch Cask Strength and the Rocket Top Rye. It's the favorite of the master distiller who made them at Redwood Empire.

  • @FishingWithChris_Tv
    @FishingWithChris_Tv Рік тому

    I hope to see south side liquors, Harry’s wine & spirits, elxR wine/spirits, and riverside spirits on here someday. All within a few minutes of each other in Bradley and Polk county TN. I’ve been tagging yelling some of the riverside spirits stuff 👍🏼

  • @roybrice7743
    @roybrice7743 Рік тому +1

    Probably the best video find you’ve done, just a,amazing thanks

  • @jeremykeller9909
    @jeremykeller9909 Рік тому

    I’ll have to note a couple of these for my next work trip down there. Always hit Busters. Have had some really good store picks from there

  • @iwilder94
    @iwilder94 Рік тому +7

    The Redwood Pipe Dream CS and Emerald Giant CS are great. I'd pass on the Lost Monarch CS though

  • @Coppercreekplumbing
    @Coppercreekplumbing Рік тому

    As always, great video. As I'm from Knoxvegas i will defiantly plan a trip west. Thanks for the heads up on where to go.

  • @billymustafa9014
    @billymustafa9014 Рік тому +2

    Now Busters in Memphis is on bucket list! Those guys were great. Don’t get whisky stores like that in the UK 😔

  • @the37thagent31
    @the37thagent31 Рік тому +1

    learning Brewzle is an auburn fan has made my day

  • @drcosmoslab
    @drcosmoslab Рік тому

    I don't even drink bourbon, but I've had your channel in non-stop for the last week. Good stuff, the Anthony Bourdain of Bourbon 🤘🔥

  • @Duck_87
    @Duck_87 Рік тому

    Try Blanton's single barrel bourbon it comes in a 700ml bottle its sweet with notes of citrus and oak it's got a vanilla nose with some caramel and butterscotch it's also got some clove, nutmeg and cinnamon i think you would love it

    • @mickanthony2977
      @mickanthony2977 Рік тому

      He bought one at the first stop in the video. He just bought the 375ml instead of the 750ml ones you normally see.

  • @weezyfkitty3068
    @weezyfkitty3068 Рік тому

    Love your videos TJ! I don’t even drink but came across your videos when I was sick and watched every single one in one weekend. Keep em coming!!

  • @barrydunham896
    @barrydunham896 10 місяців тому

    Y'all sound like us Canadians when we talk about our hockey teams. A pleasant day/activity goes right down hill when you find out they cheer for the wrong team lol. Love it

  • @brandonjones6703
    @brandonjones6703 Рік тому +2

    I live in NW TN and we see Blantons, ER and E H Taylor regularly in most stores.

    • @thepope9794
      @thepope9794 10 місяців тому

      Send a few bottles this way.

  • @joeytriskaofficial3779
    @joeytriskaofficial3779 Рік тому

    The New Riff Single Barrel is so good. I prefer high proof whiskey and bourbon over a lot of the low proof

  • @ChrisPerrin
    @ChrisPerrin Рік тому +1

    Excellent decision to go with the Huling Station. I was yelling at the screen. Clearly you heard me. :)

  • @Seasponges
    @Seasponges 11 місяців тому

    Semi new to bourbon, at least the rare stuff. So learning from you on what to keep an eye out for has been helpful

  • @Pancreaticdefect
    @Pancreaticdefect Рік тому +1

    I'm glad I finally got to see him try something from Bardstown. I bought their bottled in bond and finished the whole thing in just a few weeks. I liked it so much I just kept coming back to it.

  • @brandonross1831
    @brandonross1831 5 місяців тому

    Got a twice barreled Jack rye for 169 looking forward to it. Not a big rye guy but the Woodford and sag are some of my favorites

  • @BoboFett
    @BoboFett Рік тому

    I'm just getting into Bourbons and Whiskey. I too am in Alabama (thanks to the military). Where are some places around here that offer bourbon/whiskey tastings? I'm familiar with probably the most basic of "bar starter bourbons," but I'd like to try others without dumping $150+ on items I wont even like.

  • @jimmypickens9656
    @jimmypickens9656 Рік тому

    As someone from TN this is great that most of your videos are just an hour or less from me

  • @deepfrieddeals
    @deepfrieddeals Рік тому +6

    Teasing us with these announcements 4 days in advance.

  • @drcdrdoct9864
    @drcdrdoct9864 Рік тому

    Great video men. I just don't see those kind of stores much, but then again, it's not like I'm making special trips to liquor stores on vacation. Can't wait for Monday to see how it tastes out.

  • @boldpredictionssports
    @boldpredictionssports Рік тому +2

    Memphis is the first place I found decent BBQ outside Kansas City. Hope you enjoyed some.

  • @dilionsmith5202
    @dilionsmith5202 Рік тому

    Not long ago I recommended Corks to you on a live stream, glad to see you stopped in and checked out their inventory!

  • @lilfro1729
    @lilfro1729 Рік тому

    Watching y'all drink and drive makes me want to

  • @TOMINATER001
    @TOMINATER001 Рік тому

    If you see some Dryfly stuff you should buy it! They make everything at a distillery in Spokane, Washington. Ive toured it a couple times and everything is made in-house. Really good straight wheat cask strength whiskey.

  • @notoverlyacerbic9574
    @notoverlyacerbic9574 Рік тому

    I figure I have come to the right comments section.. I have a question.
    I am thinking about trying whiskey again.
    Where should I start.
    I want to stay way away from sweet notes.
    At around 16 I got hammered,like crawling home and puking for a few hours hammered on Crown Royal.. I am 49 now and through my whole life just smelling Crown or other spirts with sweet notes turns my stomach..
    About a year ago I discovered wine,with that I tend to like the really dry,really tannic reds..
    Tannic,bitter and smokey are the notes that intest me..
    Scotch,bourbon,what type,what maker?
    Or should I give up all together and stick to wine?
    Thoughts?

  • @edwardguzik3081
    @edwardguzik3081 6 місяців тому

    TJ, i think you need to get an app for your phone to let you view what you have at your home, this way you'll know if you have to buy a new bottle!

  • @tjeffers99
    @tjeffers99 Рік тому

    Loved the video, I would love to see those options on the shelf and not behind the counter.

  • @nightlygamingx4327
    @nightlygamingx4327 Рік тому

    First store considering secondary in kentucky, eht sb for 75 is a little under secondary but ive seen some posted for 75 recently. Blantons 100 is pretty standard but not worth at that value

  • @SEMIfishing
    @SEMIfishing Рік тому

    Was outside of Memphis and Nashville all last week visiting family, great selections everywhere!! Cool to see some places on here that I visited. Picked up some Frank August, heard great things

  • @jeffreyking279
    @jeffreyking279 27 днів тому

    10 yrs a go all 3 were on the shelf all the time.

  • @zacharypalczynski8450
    @zacharypalczynski8450 5 місяців тому

    I’m a Chicago land man and to see Penelope barrel strength at $75 I said GD ! Even see the toasted and $75 I pay $56 all day. Maximum maybe 64.99. lol and we’re talking an area that serves the regular bottle of eagle rare for 90 bucks

  • @brandonbond4765
    @brandonbond4765 Рік тому

    At the price that I pay, the Green River Wheated is worth the purchase. $35 -$40 a bottle a great bourbon and ginger.

  • @skeliton1011
    @skeliton1011 Рік тому

    Willow Jane apple wood is the best $40 rye I’ve EVER had! You should’ve bought that! And that paradigm rye too!

  • @timothybowers8608
    @timothybowers8608 8 місяців тому

    Fireball was the first cinnamon whisky produced. 1984. Nashville TN was the test market for the US!

  • @ned9344
    @ned9344 Рік тому +1

    I don't drink bourbon or even like it but love watching your videos

  • @TheWhiskeyRambler
    @TheWhiskeyRambler Рік тому

    Whiskey is like Pokémon, you got to get them all!

  • @masonluebke273
    @masonluebke273 Рік тому

    I work at a gas station in az that we have weller, eagle rare, blantons. All the eh taylors. Probably at a mark up but if y’all need those…

  • @BenBlankenshipvo
    @BenBlankenshipvo 11 місяців тому

    If you're in the area...Mr. T's in Cardwell, MO. is a pretty cool spot.

  • @cs0889
    @cs0889 Рік тому

    Try that yellow rose the Harris county and the rye
    Super delicious Texas made

  • @TheTampaHandyman
    @TheTampaHandyman Рік тому

    Your buddy is right. Any old soul blue label is delicious. Blue label is their cask strength single barrel store picks

  • @adamsandor7507
    @adamsandor7507 Рік тому

    Hey, Brewzle, I’m just west of Nashville and would be more than happy to give you a couple of Middle west/Middle Tennessee tours! Cheers, brother!

  • @richdunn9774
    @richdunn9774 9 місяців тому

    I grabbed a 14 year old 91 proof Barrell store pick that’s really good. They know what they’re doing there.

  • @chubbawubba505
    @chubbawubba505 Рік тому +1

    The redwood empire grizzly beast ( red label) is limited to 20 barrels or something. Supposed to be awesome

  • @ellavsky
    @ellavsky Рік тому

    I was just saying this week that I think I like the Redwood Emerald Giant more than the cask strength version of it. I like them both, but funny I was just saying that this week.