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I met Michael and his business partner at Bardstown on a thieving tour. He is hilarious lol!

Russel's Reserve is a solid buy and available most everywhere

VA ABC is run like a psuedo government agency. the stores staff typicaly do not know much, or care if you buy or not. They are not bad, they are more like Wallmart workers.. they seem to be only interested in running the checkout counter to get you out of the store fast and not much else. All the selection and inventory is run from the Richmond distrbution center, and the people that do the ordering do not seem to have any relationship to the distilleries.. they are a joke.. just look at the inventory.. they have like 10 rows of Jim Beam white label.. not much variety or even depth to the selection. 10:07

Rare Bread? Barrell?

For $50 grab a 4 roses small batch select, better than 80% of what's on the shelf. Single barrel is great too 😋 Cheers 👍 😉 🥃

The Belmont 10 year is a drain pour. Lots of good bourbon on VABC shelves. Sad that the John J. Is allocated now. Used to be able to walk in and grab a case at a time.

Snagged a Very Old Barton 100 on my recent trip to Nashville as they don’t have them in GA and it’s solid for $16.99

Great Idea. Love the interaction in the video, Cheers!

I go to VA ABC for Bernheim BP and an occasional John J Bowman.

I love it I think it turned out great for on the fly!

I follow the store on instagram & just never been yet. Glad I get to sample the store too before I go.

lol.. waiting 10 hours.. you could of driven to Kentucky and back.. in about 15-18 hours from Northern VA.

VA drops are mostly shit.. you are better off driving to Maryland and buy it.. or just drive to Kentucky stores are way better, you can find what you got on the shelf.. of most stores.

Watching your video, make me feel like I’m talking to my friends

We just did a review on Batch 8. Couldn't be more impressed by K Luke at this point. Nice job!

Big fan of the bulliett 12 I wish the Bardstown was 45 cheaper then I’d get it I buy their origin series all the time currently drinking the wheater and I really love the rye. Don’t get the ECBP in my area but we do get Larceny BP which I like a lot. I don’t buy NULU just overpriced MGP. Can get a Buzzards roost for 30 less and have a great experience. Still looking for a Evernorth in from Ohio so I’ll have to run to Michigan about 2 hours away. Have a NDP near me River Roots that do fantastic picks you should look them up. I’m a fan of JB but the Hardin creek are just over my cap for what I’ll spend on a bottle of alcohol. I have a set 150 cap with tax on a bottle. These go for 160 + per bottle haven’t seen the box set. Big fan of Nashville barrel if you see one don’t sleep on it!! Enjoy!!

I buy every EH Taylor I can get my hands on at a good price. It hits a BT sweet spot at 100proof for a reasonable price(usually). My favorite EHT of all time is my SiB store pick. It’s delicious. I have a good relationship with a local store and was fortunate to get one for $89. I really like JJB at retail as well. My last bottle had a beautiful strawberry note. IMO, EHT SiBs are older with an oakier profile. I have a Blanton’s gold, but haven’t opened it yet. It’s more of a collector’s piece for me. I’d like to get my hands on a Straight From the Barrel. Thanks for the interesting comparison! Liked and subscribed!

I buy every EH Taylor I can get my hands on at a good price. It hits a BT sweet spot at 100proof for a reasonable price(usually). My favorite EHT of all time is my SiB store pick. It’s delicious. I have a good relationship with a local store and was fortunate to get one for $89. I really like JJB at retail as well. My last bottle had a beautiful strawberry note. IMO, EHT SiBs are older with an oakier profile. I have a Blanton’s gold, but haven’t opened it yet. It’s more of a collector’s piece for me. I’d like to get my hands on a Straight From the Barrel. Thanks for the interesting comparison!

I didn't like regular Maker's Mark but Rare Breed is excellent. Elijah Craig Small Batch and KC9 are both good. Evan Williams and Rebel 100 are the two bourbons that got me hooked.

The second store is like a museum of bourbon. Can't imagine they sell much

I just cracked A124 and I'm glad I didn't listen to reviews. I like it

No price on the purple top?

pipe dream cask strength, good stuff

Hey Joe it’s Colin your friendly neighbor would love a top wheated bourbons in general and possibly maybe even be in a video, I also enjoy house of dragon

…Luxardo cherry and bogarts bitters.

Your idea of value whiskey is much higher priced than mine.

Orange is the garnish I use

Not surprised, I enjoy Rye over bourbon in an OF most of the time.

Solid list! Except for the JD. Will never let JD touch my lips, but that’s just me. To each his or her own. Cheers.

John J Bowman held up despite being half the price of the other two bottles!

Happy 4th brother!

I’m going to have to try the brown sugar. Is that the Old Elk wheat whiskey on your shelf or tried it? What are your thoughts if you’ve had it?

Oh nice. I’m in Virginia too lol.

Nice collection in the background. Great video.

Why are the bottles in the window??!!

Dude, I had the exact same journey (minus the Weller). Such a great journey on bourbon almost at the same time. Great episode!

I wouldnt stand outside a store for any Weller bottle, might wait an hour for a special blantons though. The store in town just released EHT single barrel store picks and other killers and people rolled up at opening and got whatever they wanted.

You 4th seed Madness?

Both the 1910 and WRDO ended up being once and done buys for me. At this point, I hesitate to invest in any other double oaked product.

Thanks for some good recommendations. Currently enjoying Woodford Double Oaked. Very smooth.

I tried it and it is better than buffalo trace in my opinion so I’m not sure why everyone is slagging it.

“Still delicious” is holy fuck that’s spicy voice lol

Great story. I love those bottles also. I do enjoy your videos.

Started my journey later than you by quite a bit (only in the last two years) but all of those were also very early for me, minus the Weller - I've still yet to catch any Weller (thanks VABC!)

Good bottles all, to call a favorite I'd have to say James Pepper is mine

Solid progression list.

Hey Joe! Great List! My first bottle was also Maker’s Mark, the game changer for me was Wild Turkey 101. Still love that bottle after trying numerous different bourbons over the years. Not my everyday drinker anymore. Don’t really have a favorite because there’s just so many great ones out there to choose from. Enjoying the channel! Keep up the great content!

“Some people”, is that your wife’s name, haha. My wife is enjoying some Makers 46. I thought it was a cool story.

I’m looking for a Russell 13 and will be in the area. What’s the cheapest price you’ve seen one? Are there any other good grabs you’ve seen?

If you had to pick the Cowboy Cut or the Filibuster which one would you choose?