Yeah, most of the other bourbon hunting videos are just people scanning shelves trying not to draw attention. Kind of creepy. I like that TJ engages with the employees and makes it fun.
I currently live in Georgia but was born and raised in Shreveport. I can confirm that daiquiris thru the drive through window is definitely a huge thing! I’m sure the better bourbon selection would be in the Broadmoor, Elleebe Woods, Stoner Hill and South Highlands areas
It has nothing to do with this video, but I met with the guys from Thirteenth Colony yesterday and we talked about you a bit! Seems like they had a great time! Excited about that barrel pick!
A few good stops Louisiana would be Nunu's down in Youngsville, maybe Rouses, or Marcello in Lafayette. Nunu's is always getting new stuff in and they have helpful employees.
The first minute was the most classic Louisiana thing based on my travel experiences. Closed early on Sunday night, and drive thru / to-go daiquiri shops! Love these videos, though. They're fun and it's great when you get some insight/stories from shop owners and employees.
If you see those old label High West Rendezvous Ryes from 2017 or earlier (the first 2 digits of the batch are the year) they are definitely worth a pickup. Those blends include 16+ year old Barton rye and are phenomenal.
Decent hall. I had an epic week hunting. Picked up JD twice barreled heritage rye for $75, 3 bottles of Weller 12 year for $42 each and an EH Talor barrel proof batch 12 for $80. It was a good week.
We went to New Orleans in June. Found Sazerac Rye everywhere for $24-$29, and a bottle of Eagle Rare for the not-too-terribly-inflated price of $50 (I bought it to have in the hotel room). Granted, we were mostly in high-tourism areas, but every other allocated bourbon I found was exorbitantly priced. Blanton’s for $300, Stagg for $700, Weller Full Proof for $1700, etc.😮
The Last Batch LA1 whiskey came out of a closed distillery, Donner-Peltier, by my house. The actually started out making rum with sugar grown in the sugar cane fields in Louisiana, the distillery had sugar cane fields across the street. They were also making vodka and gin using rice grown in Louisiana. They were very tied in with the community as well supporting local festivals and teaming up with restaurants
Spirits of French Lick is doing fantastic stuff - definitely have to be into the minutiae of distillate. Their motto is 'respect the grain' for a reason and they use a #2 char to that end. Definitely a worth a drive up to Indiana (you could do them and Starlight in the same trip)
That mezcal selection was the best I have seen in any video. Neta, 5 Sentidos, siembra metl, El jolgorio, lolacura,Mal Bien, yuu baal, Vago & Rey campero... I wish TJ would just spend a few seconds in the tequila aisle every now and then.
Personally, I enjoy your videos because you are entertaining, personable and simply a nice person. I tend to like what you seems to like, bottled in bond, local products, and non-MGP. The only things I would like to see more are the products on the shelves. It is very interesting to see what is available in other parts of the country and how they obtain their products. For instance, Buffalo Trace was on the bottom shelf of the Cuban place. In any store around me, that would mean standing in line before the store opens lol.
So I got the Middle West that you picked up it Cuban Liquor. The smell might be the best I have ever bought. The pallet, kinda meh...Your mileage may vary as some of their other stuff is amazing
Moved to Shreveport/Bossier City about 4 years ago for work. It's slim pickings in these parts for Bourbon and Scotch whisky as far as the basic usual fare. Drive an hour east on I20 to Longview, Tx and its a whole other world. Way more interesting bottles and brands available
I live in the Shreveport area and just recently got into whiskey and Cuban and Tony are pretty solid stores with solid selections. The thrifty you went to, think it was on Youree is ok. The one out by the fancy grocery store has an amazing selection. There was also a liquor store in a gas station next to the convenient store near where you were that has a top notch selection. Hidden gem.
If you jump into Irish whiskey, get a Redbreast Cask Strength. The regular Redbreast 12 is fantastic, but it’s only 80 proof. The Cask Strength is pricey, but worth it.
I just moved to Shreveport 6 months ago u are spot on about Tony's I go there for the cheap stuff they way over price the good stuff but it does move witch is sad someone is paying that
As a whiskey enthusiast myself I love this channel. This is the first video I can say I saw something for you to try. I have a bottle of the broken barrel California oak. Mine has CA cabernet staves instead of port but the bottle is almost dry after one weekend if that says anything.
I just recently visited Louisiana and I can confirm that you can get a daiquiri on every corner. I can’t wait to go back. Great content as usual @Brewzle!
I know I’m late to this video, but I’m in the Lafayette area and I’ve gotta say the second store that said everything sits on that I-10 line is just not right. I only found eagle rare after searching for it intentionally for a year in this area. Don’t even think of trying to find Weller, Stagg, Taylor, or any other highly sought after allocated bottles. I can’t even find ECBP
Glennfiddich 14 is a great option if your looking for a scotch! Love the channel, slowly getting a higher bottle selection. These vids are great helping me with what to look for.
Brewy---if you are down Austin way swing through Bastrop and check into the Copper Shot distillery..You may find something there that will interest you..
Louisiana is unique because every gas station and grocery store sells liquor. I live in South Louisiana and the best place to get any type of alcohol is Rouse's grocery store which is a huge chain store. At some of the bigger stores they have a full time attendant who will help you and if they don't have something you are looking for they will order it for you.
Haven’t seen you looking for Japanese whiskey. That last one had a Hakushu 12 that’s phenomenal. Green box. Retails for about $150 but it’s incredible.
Great episode, keep them coming. Love all the content. I enjoy the shorts and the lives. I just catch what I can because you put out more content than I can keep up with.
Good folks over at Cuban. You should have went to the Thrifty on Ellerbe Rd instead. It’s in a high end neighborhood and they have a little bit more bourbon selection.
I’m not a huge scotch fan at all. I’m a bourbon guy like you with a slight tastes for specific ryes that are more bourbon forward but you need to get your hands on Glenlivet enigma. The peet is almost not there and the flavor is delicious. The latest batch I’ve been buying is 120.6 but it barely drinks 100. It’s a fantastic scotch
I picked Brothers Bond Cask Strength and Fox and Oden #1 and #2 in a 6 way blind over Stagg Jr, Maker’s Mark 46 Cask Strength, Weller Antique 107 and Filibuster. Blinds are awesome. Since doing the blind, I picked up both of those #1 and #2 bottles. 🥃
My local gave me a box just because I got two high dollar bottles. They said they didn't want me to break anything given the prices. North GA is the best! (Shout out to Acworth Tobacco & Liquor)e
I live in Lafayette Louisiana and the main issue with anything allocated is that the only places I find the stiff regularly is at the grocery store chain Rouse's and they put every single allocated bottle in bourbon gift boxes for $75 bucks which isn't bad when they get a eh taylor or a blantons but they will have regular bittle of weller reserve for $75 with a bunch of tequila shots or crappy wine
Personally, I’d have picked up that Sazerac Rye store pick at Cuban. I really enjoy the standard Baby Saz and it’d be interesting to taste how their pick differs from it.
That KC12 is in every bourbon hunt video, but despite it coming around recently, I've never seen it in Ohio. I buy multiple bottles of Antique 107 every month tho. Weird how distribution works.
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What is the cheapest option? That’s not the bottle of the month?
They do an online tasting of their monthly pick. It's separate from the bottle itself.
@@Brewzle thanks brewzle!
The Middewest in the black tin container is liquid gold.
Damn, you missed that Prideful Goat 15 year.
Can we get a bar tour video just going through all the alcohol you currently own?
Yes please!
I second this
Cuban is my favorite store around Shreveport/Bossier. I appreciate how fair they are with allocated drops.
I love their funny and sarcastic phrases on their sign every week! 😂😂
Honestly, i love the videos as they are, youre the only bottle hunting videos i watch because its more personal, not just focused on the bottle.
Same
Yeah, most of the other bourbon hunting videos are just people scanning shelves trying not to draw attention. Kind of creepy. I like that TJ engages with the employees and makes it fun.
@@tylerwilliams4165that true southern form in spades with this man. Honestly I do the same shit lol. I'll talk to anyone anywhere.
I currently live in Georgia but was born and raised in Shreveport. I can confirm that daiquiris thru the drive through window is definitely a huge thing! I’m sure the better bourbon selection would be in the Broadmoor, Elleebe Woods, Stoner Hill and South Highlands areas
Drive-thru daiquiris must be a Louisiana thing b/c they're popular here in Lafayette as well.
Easily the best bourbon channel on the platform. I love that you're not the typical style of youtuber, much more personable!👍
It has nothing to do with this video, but I met with the guys from Thirteenth Colony yesterday and we talked about you a bit! Seems like they had a great time! Excited about that barrel pick!
That bourban you picked up and said aged 2 years with color, is actually my cousin's place in Baton Rouge, you should have bought it
A few good stops Louisiana would be Nunu's down in Youngsville, maybe Rouses, or Marcello in Lafayette. Nunu's is always getting new stuff in and they have helpful employees.
Old Elk Cigar cut is absolutely phenomenal
The first minute was the most classic Louisiana thing based on my travel experiences. Closed early on Sunday night, and drive thru / to-go daiquiri shops! Love these videos, though. They're fun and it's great when you get some insight/stories from shop owners and employees.
If you see those old label High West Rendezvous Ryes from 2017 or earlier (the first 2 digits of the batch are the year) they are definitely worth a pickup. Those blends include 16+ year old Barton rye and are phenomenal.
Decent hall. I had an epic week hunting. Picked up JD twice barreled heritage rye for $75, 3 bottles of Weller 12 year for $42 each and an EH Talor barrel proof batch 12 for $80. It was a good week.
That LA1 whiskey ain't very good, good pass
We went to New Orleans in June. Found Sazerac Rye everywhere for $24-$29, and a bottle of Eagle Rare for the not-too-terribly-inflated price of $50 (I bought it to have in the hotel room). Granted, we were mostly in high-tourism areas, but every other allocated bourbon I found was exorbitantly priced. Blanton’s for $300, Stagg for $700, Weller Full Proof for $1700, etc.😮
That middle west in the blue tube at the last store is a must buy. Great stuff!
The Last Batch LA1 whiskey came out of a closed distillery, Donner-Peltier, by my house. The actually started out making rum with sugar grown in the sugar cane fields in Louisiana, the distillery had sugar cane fields across the street. They were also making vodka and gin using rice grown in Louisiana. They were very tied in with the community as well supporting local festivals and teaming up with restaurants
All companies (not just distilleries) should do this more.
What if you do a live Bourbon Hunting video, that way people can actually tell you what not to miss on?
I see a Brewzle hunt pop up and it's an immediate click! Love these vids.
Spirits of French Lick is doing fantastic stuff - definitely have to be into the minutiae of distillate. Their motto is 'respect the grain' for a reason and they use a #2 char to that end. Definitely a worth a drive up to Indiana (you could do them and Starlight in the same trip)
Powers Irish Whiskey is a very good one for the price to me which I saw in this video
Holy crap! You're in my town. Cuban is really the best place in town. Best selection and the owners dont screw people with secondary market prices.
That mezcal selection was the best I have seen in any video. Neta, 5 Sentidos, siembra metl, El jolgorio, lolacura,Mal Bien, yuu baal, Vago & Rey campero... I wish TJ would just spend a few seconds in the tequila aisle every now and then.
Personally, I enjoy your videos because you are entertaining, personable and simply a nice person. I tend to like what you seems to like, bottled in bond, local products, and non-MGP. The only things I would like to see more are the products on the shelves. It is very interesting to see what is available in other parts of the country and how they obtain their products. For instance, Buffalo Trace was on the bottom shelf of the Cuban place. In any store around me, that would mean standing in line before the store opens lol.
I dont even drink but I love your videos. Keep up the great work!
eating at a local restaurant is always an entertaining add on to the videos
So I got the Middle West that you picked up it Cuban Liquor. The smell might be the best I have ever bought. The pallet, kinda meh...Your mileage may vary as some of their other stuff is amazing
The liquor stores definitely. But whiskey festivals and distillery tours would be great
Both in the works.
when ur done with ur box break it down flat and keep it behind the back seat.. youll always have it when u need it..
Moved to Shreveport/Bossier City about 4 years ago for work. It's slim pickings in these parts for Bourbon and Scotch whisky as far as the basic usual fare. Drive an hour east on I20 to Longview, Tx and its a whole other world. Way more interesting bottles and brands available
I'll second this, having lived in both Longview and Shreveport. Harley's on Loop 281 in Longview was always my go to.
I live in the Shreveport area and just recently got into whiskey and Cuban and Tony are pretty solid stores with solid selections. The thrifty you went to, think it was on Youree is ok. The one out by the fancy grocery store has an amazing selection. There was also a liquor store in a gas station next to the convenient store near where you were that has a top notch selection. Hidden gem.
Cuban is my go to in town. If you ever travel to Dallas, the Total Wine and More on N Central Expressway is a wonderland.
If you jump into Irish whiskey, get a Redbreast Cask Strength. The regular Redbreast 12 is fantastic, but it’s only 80 proof. The Cask Strength is pricey, but worth it.
I just moved to Shreveport 6 months ago u are spot on about Tony's I go there for the cheap stuff they way over price the good stuff but it does move witch is sad someone is paying that
Great video, as always. These bourbon hunting videos are always a lot of fun. Good for Tony’s for selling Buffalo Trace for MSRP.
As a whiskey enthusiast myself I love this channel. This is the first video I can say I saw something for you to try. I have a bottle of the broken barrel California oak. Mine has CA cabernet staves instead of port but the bottle is almost dry after one weekend if that says anything.
Saz store pick for 25 isn't something I would have passed up. But I imagine they're a lot easier to find in Louisiana.
That 291 . It's in the last shelf pick .
I just recently visited Louisiana and I can confirm that you can get a daiquiri on every corner. I can’t wait to go back. Great content as usual @Brewzle!
You asked okay ..... (1st store) The Redbreast 12 & the Benriach 10 are solid picks in the Scotch/Irish section.
I live in Shreveport, and i get all my Bourbon from friends who live in Tennessee.
In my neck of the woods! Glad to see you make it to Louisiana!
I know I’m late to this video, but I’m in the Lafayette area and I’ve gotta say the second store that said everything sits on that I-10 line is just not right. I only found eagle rare after searching for it intentionally for a year in this area. Don’t even think of trying to find Weller, Stagg, Taylor, or any other highly sought after allocated bottles. I can’t even find ECBP
Grab a GoPro that shoots in anything over 60fps. GoPros are small and when you’re panning through bottles, it can be slowed down!
Love that Green Spot Irish.
Glennfiddich 14 is a great option if your looking for a scotch!
Love the channel, slowly getting a higher bottle selection. These vids are great helping me with what to look for.
Would love to see you pick up some Penelope and do a taste test!
Just was there at Cuban last month and found a 27year obtanium Canadian whiskey at around 153 proof!
I highly recommend the Bywater from New Orleans. Something about it is great
Zoom in on the bottles that way we can read the labels. Then maybe we can find them locally. Thanks
Brewy---if you are down Austin way swing through Bastrop and check into the Copper Shot distillery..You may find something there that will interest you..
New bourbon lover here, starting slow with 90-100 proof, best 5 suggestions? I’m in south Louisiana btw
I visit New Orleans once a year coming from Texas....it's definitely a different atmosphere as far as liquor sales go.
I see the Slane special edition Irish whiskey at one of the stores within is $40.... I paid $15 in FL.
14:57 Revival Jimmy red corn is a must have
Pinhook Vertical Series!! They are outstanding!
I have a major lead on a private owner who has a massive supply of rare allocated bourbon
Louisiana is unique because every gas station and grocery store sells liquor. I live in South Louisiana and the best place to get any type of alcohol is Rouse's grocery store which is a huge chain store. At some of the bigger stores they have a full time attendant who will help you and if they don't have something you are looking for they will order it for you.
Seven Three Distilling out of New Orleans has a delicious wheat bourbon.
Rebecca creek double barrel bourbon!! Delicious!!!
You should do a barrel pick of the Still Austin Blue Corn BiB.
I would love to see a focus on the bottle so I can try to find them also
Sad to hear Talladega didn't do as well: that's one of my favorites you've done.
Born and raised in Louisiana. We one of the poorest states so not surprised our selections were not good.
BRB DOWN UNDER is amazing! Four Gate Port Perry, Perry is the bomb !
I would have grabbed one of those Sazerac picks. One of my favorite ryes.
High N Wicked, "The Judge". Found one, cracked it open....loved it. 14 year bourbon, then finished in Hungarian Tokaji casks. Give it a go!!
Haven’t seen you looking for Japanese whiskey. That last one had a Hakushu 12 that’s phenomenal. Green box. Retails for about $150 but it’s incredible.
Redwood Empire! Woo, California! Try it
The Sazerac distributor in Louisiana is absolutely terrible. North Louisiana has one distributor warehouse so it’s really hard to get anything
I don’t know the details but I would say yes it is terrible.
Sazerac is everywhere in LA
Great episode, keep them coming. Love all the content. I enjoy the shorts and the lives. I just catch what I can because you put out more content than I can keep up with.
If you can find someone, try and get onto base, they usually have a huge selection. If I was still stationed there I'd help ya out
Definitely missed out on the Nassiff Family Reserve. One of my top 2 and pretty hard to find
You miss 2 HUGE bottles. Jameson 18 and the BIG one macallan harmony intense Arabica. Macallan classic cut 2022 is good too, it's cask strength
Should get a Smooth Ambler contradiction Same distillery as Old Scout
Should have got the Nassif Rye. Really good for the price.
Maybe slow down on the prices of the bottles. I know I can’t be the only one that likes to see how much I’m being screwed here in Vegas
Good folks over at Cuban. You should have went to the Thrifty on Ellerbe Rd instead. It’s in a high end neighborhood and they have a little bit more bourbon selection.
Wyoming Whiskey is a super solid bottle for the price. A store employee in NH recommended it and I was not disappointed.
I happen to wind up in Shreveport often and it's depressing if you're trying to find a fine whiskey.
Vineria fine wines and spirit. Picked up a few good bottles there driving thru Shreveport.
I get what you're saying with the EC barrel proof, i get an odd note, almost raisiny off most Elijah Craig
I’m not a huge scotch fan at all. I’m a bourbon guy like you with a slight tastes for specific ryes that are more bourbon forward but you need to get your hands on Glenlivet enigma. The peet is almost not there and the flavor is delicious. The latest batch I’ve been buying is 120.6 but it barely drinks 100. It’s a fantastic scotch
I'm with you on the EC BP.
I picked Brothers Bond Cask Strength and Fox and Oden #1 and #2 in a 6 way blind over Stagg Jr, Maker’s Mark 46 Cask Strength, Weller Antique 107 and Filibuster. Blinds are awesome. Since doing the blind, I picked up both of those #1 and #2 bottles. 🥃
Keep on truckin with the hunt vids T.J! You are all over the place and it’s nice to see other areas.
Love the hunting videos but we need more Jill. Great as always TJ.
Agreed! While TJ is a hottie, Jill is a full on smokeshow!
My local gave me a box just because I got two high dollar bottles. They said they didn't want me to break anything given the prices. North GA is the best! (Shout out to Acworth Tobacco & Liquor)e
I loved my Shainte Irish Whiskey. I like see what you think.😎
I couldn’t love these videos anymore fr💪🏼🙏🏼
That nassif family reserve is an ABSOLUTE HITTER. MISSED OUT BIG TIME!!!
It's insanely good and no one knows about it
I live in Lafayette Louisiana and the main issue with anything allocated is that the only places I find the stiff regularly is at the grocery store chain Rouse's and they put every single allocated bottle in bourbon gift boxes for $75 bucks which isn't bad when they get a eh taylor or a blantons but they will have regular bittle of weller reserve for $75 with a bunch of tequila shots or crappy wine
Personally, I’d have picked up that Sazerac Rye store pick at Cuban. I really enjoy the standard Baby Saz and it’d be interesting to taste how their pick differs from it.
I don't even drink Burbon.... love the vids...
I just scored a Garrison brothers Lady Bird. Rare fine in Washington State.
redbreast 12 birdfeeder would have been the choice ... just for the feeder
Get a comically large magnifying glass to help you read the fine print and see if anybody notices.
Spirits of French Lick is a buy! Pick up the William Dalton, it is spectacular!
Find westward cask strength! American Single Malts are delicious
Of course I missed when you were in my home town
Depending on when y’all hit Austin. A great local store called Austin shaker just had 2 great picks from Buffalo trace drop. Stagg (jr) & blantons
That old scout store pick from Tony's is pretty good. Have a bottle on the shelf right now.
That KC12 is in every bourbon hunt video, but despite it coming around recently, I've never seen it in Ohio. I buy multiple bottles of Antique 107 every month tho. Weird how distribution works.
It certainly is weird, in Louisiana I’ve never seen a 107. I’ve been in Texas a few times and have seen them but for $250 on up. Hard pass for me.
Walmart sells KC12 in Louisiana