i have to thank Sara.... i was on the fence about the old forester line and couldnt make up my mind for them until i saw you guys put old forester 1920 against wild turkey rare breed. and sara picked old forester 1920 so i went for it and i have to say it is a regular in my rotation. thanks for a gret channel and keep up the great work!!!
if we knew you were coming, we certainly would have given you some really good leads.... there are a couple great spots about 15 miles east of the Arch on the Illinois side of the river. Good choice in 1111 Mississippi for lunch.
I’ve packed bottles of liquor and beer in my luggage for probably the past 15 years. Never had an issue checking my bag for air travel. Just wrap the bottle in a t-shirt and make sure can’t move a whole lot (but not so tight that it creates pressure). Sometimes for something rare, I try to place it in a zip-lock bag and/or some old bubble wrap.
You can always ship, you know. When I lived in France I always filled my suitcase with wine bottles wrapped in bubble wrap. Nothing else in the suitcase so I wouldn't ruin any clothes. In about a dozen trips I only had 1 bottle break. I was standing at the baggage claim and I smelled my bag before I saw it. As I calmly pulled it through the "NOTHING TO DECLARE" line, I left a trail of Bordeaux red wine behind me. As soon as I got around the corner I opened the suitcase, lifted the bubble wrapped broken bottle out, pitched it in the trash and rechecked my bag to my final destination. Just happen to be drinking that 10 yr BP Old Overholt while watching this. You should have bought it.
@@mzondi1970 That was on our list! We had to make a decision, Uber out there and then right back so we could get to the Bourbon Fest, or hit 3 more stores around us before the Fest. Wish we could have done it all.
I travel with a hard-sided, expandable carryon roller bag all the time, in the off chance I pick something up and then check it for the return flight (also pack inflatable sleeves & bubble wrap just in case)
I live in the StL area. Never heard of the 1st stop, haven’t gone to the 2nd because it charges museum prices, have been meaning to check out Intoxicology. Randall’s is a regular stop. Royals is usually pretty decent. May have to check out Southside. I think both of those Four Roses are 110 each.
I’m from STL and I have blinded barrel picks of the same item from many locations and in 90% or so of cases royals has by far the best picks. Their picks are stellar
I love coming back to St. Louis Bourbon Festival and to see family. Downside of living outside of Louisville I’ve enjoyed the great bourbon selections in Kentucky. Only some stores in St. Louis seem to have good selections. The Wood Hat Distillery has started to grow on me in the last year. They’re definitely funkier but not too bad
Welcome to my neck of the woods. As others have mentioned Wine and Cheese Place have a few locations that are great. Most of their good stuff goes through their whiskey rewards club though.
I scored the pipe dream cask strength for $64 up there at a grocery store! They also had the makers the heart release for the same price. I grabbed both!
@@ItsBourbonNight I'm astonished you found two 4R picks. Those are always on my must buy list and never found one in Stl. I have a couple heavy hitter T6 from 2017/2018 from down there, but had to trade a bunch of potatoes for them.
@ItsBourbonNight, the Planters whiskey you tried was a 100% rye and has a lot of age to it. That specific pick was named "honey rolls" due to the sweet honey profile it has.
Great video. Wow a 4R 11.5 year barrel proof, that’s a find! Check the very back bottle of a stack of ECBP’s, you may get lucky and find a pre-2021 batch. I’ve gotten lucky that way, but it was kinda embarrassing to pull all the bottles out though lol.
I've flown internationally and many times in the states and never had a bottle break. Usually use the wine bubble sleeves, but sometimes I've rolled them in clothes. I wouldn't hesitate to travel with bottles.
I know your pain Chad when it comes to leaving bottles behind…..I’m only allowed to bring back one bottle coming back to Canada….so many sad trips home!😂
I don’t know your channel, but it just popped up on my feed. Anyway, I must have went to Randall’s soon after you made this video. I bought that ECBP, a four roses barrel proof, among others. I also bought the large buffalo trace. But it is a 1L not 1.75
being from STL liquor store's like that get the allocated from 2nd hand resellers and/or decided to sell at second hand market prices. there are only a few stores that i trust to be at MSRP with those bottles (but they rarely have them).
The video didn't show much and not for long, but between the flag and what I did see I believe it probably focuses on Irish whiskey. And while for all I know Chad and Sara like Irish whisky now and again, they're bourbon people. 🙂
I flew from Washington state to Florida with 2 EHT SiBs, JD 12yr, antique 107, and a John J Bowman. I padded everything well with clothes and they made it back home unscathed. If you make the extra effort i dont think its too risky for checked baggage.
Wish I would have known you were coming to randalls. I must have just missed you guys, damn would have loved to chat with you guys. And those were liter bottles of Buffalo.
Did you guys fly? I live in Lexington and my family and I take frequent weekend trips to St. Louis…. It’s literally only 5 hours away… y’all fly to gatlinburg too??? Dang flying there from Lexington is diabolical.
prices are weird here because Missouri is a bottom tier state for allocations. And we get almost no buffalo trace, you have to HUNT for weller sr and regular old buffalo trace.
@@marksaliba4194 We flew and didn’t check any luggage, we only had carry ons and you couldn’t get through security with a full sized bottle of whiskey, let alone the 10 or so we wanted to come home with! Haha!
I’m on #TeamChad. Accumulate those liquid assets! I take a nearly empty suitcase when I fly, because typically the first checked bag is free. I take bubble wrap, tape, and a few extra hoodies just for good measure, and I’ve never had an issue bringing multiple bottles home on an airplane.
My proven strategy for getting bottles home via checked baggage: Local purchase Walmart hard luggage Buy packing supplies at Walmart (ziplocs, bubble wrap, tape, zip ties) Cushion with dirty clothes Borrow hotel scissors Check luggage Return luggage with receipt at local Walmart upon return
Rebel 100 is either an easy pass or straight draino. It tastes like grass clippings or wheatgrass juice. This is the worst $45 regret bourbon I've ever purchased.
😮 I can't believe someone's charging that much for Rebel 100, which I like (I've had bottled grass clippings, but not from that one 🙂), but pay $25 for here.
@@Trader_span How would you get full 750ml bottles of alcohol through security though? Those are a little bit over 4oz. 😄 haha Am I missing something here?
Alright gents…. This video is proof why you never go golfing with the wife and you most certainly don’t make bourbon videos with her. Ol’ boy needs his own channel. Call it Single Barrel Bourbon Night or something. Yikes!
It's actually Eleven Eleven Mississippi, I live right down the street from it. Which Randalls location did you go to? The locations I usually go to don't have as much allocated stuff.
If in the STL area try Wine & Cheese Place in Clayton, MO. Big selection of scotch, bourbon, beer and wine.
and Sarah mentioned Tequila, West Co store is loaded with it!
I've turned my carry on into checked a few times.. Once was in DC at District Liquors that you guys went to.
i have to thank Sara.... i was on the fence about the old forester line and couldnt make up my mind for them until i saw you guys put old forester 1920 against wild turkey rare breed. and sara picked old forester 1920 so i went for it and i have to say it is a regular in my rotation. thanks for a gret channel and keep up the great work!!!
if we knew you were coming, we certainly would have given you some really good leads.... there are a couple great spots about 15 miles east of the Arch on the Illinois side of the river. Good choice in 1111 Mississippi for lunch.
Next time you are here you need to also go to abv barrel shop in arnold mo....just down hwy 55
I’ve packed bottles of liquor and beer in my luggage for probably the past 15 years. Never had an issue checking my bag for air travel. Just wrap the bottle in a t-shirt and make sure can’t move a whole lot (but not so tight that it creates pressure). Sometimes for something rare, I try to place it in a zip-lock bag and/or some old bubble wrap.
Old overholt 10 year is phenomenal
I gotta check out that last location, great meeting you at the festival (sorry was probably annoyingly drunk too)
@@tmorgan003 Great meeting you, too!
That’s great you got to try Planters sib, such a great distillery.
Love your bottle hunt videos!
You can always ship, you know. When I lived in France I always filled my suitcase with wine bottles wrapped in bubble wrap. Nothing else in the suitcase so I wouldn't ruin any clothes. In about a dozen trips I only had 1 bottle break. I was standing at the baggage claim and I smelled my bag before I saw it. As I calmly pulled it through the "NOTHING TO DECLARE" line, I left a trail of Bordeaux red wine behind me. As soon as I got around the corner I opened the suitcase, lifted the bubble wrapped broken bottle out, pitched it in the trash and rechecked my bag to my final destination.
Just happen to be drinking that 10 yr BP Old Overholt while watching this. You should have bought it.
There's a good place right outside St Louis called ABV. You won't be disappointed
@@mzondi1970 That was on our list! We had to make a decision, Uber out there and then right back so we could get to the Bourbon Fest, or hit 3 more stores around us before the Fest. Wish we could have done it all.
Hopefully we get to see you guys again at Whiskey in the Winter. Another great event in Saint Louis that sells out super quick every year.
Welcome to our city! Randall’s is my local store on the Illinois side, fantastic local owned chain
I travel with a hard-sided, expandable carryon roller bag all the time, in the off chance I pick something up and then check it for the return flight (also pack inflatable sleeves & bubble wrap just in case)
Where do u find inflatable sleeves
Thanks for the video 🥃
I live in the StL area. Never heard of the 1st stop, haven’t gone to the 2nd because it charges museum prices, have been meaning to check out Intoxicology. Randall’s is a regular stop. Royals is usually pretty decent. May have to check out Southside. I think both of those Four Roses are 110 each.
I’m from STL and I have blinded barrel picks of the same item from many locations and in 90% or so of cases royals has by far the best picks. Their picks are stellar
I love coming back to St. Louis Bourbon Festival and to see family. Downside of living outside of Louisville I’ve enjoyed the great bourbon selections in Kentucky. Only some stores in St. Louis seem to have good selections. The Wood Hat Distillery has started to grow on me in the last year. They’re definitely funkier but not too bad
Welcome to my neck of the woods. As others have mentioned Wine and Cheese Place have a few locations that are great. Most of their good stuff goes through their whiskey rewards club though.
I saw 2 Little Book Infinites in Somerset at retail.
I scored the pipe dream cask strength for $64 up there at a grocery store! They also had the makers the heart release for the same price. I grabbed both!
No Wine and Cheese Place?? That was a mistake lol
@@DMBVR4 We don’t doubt it. We had a bigger list of places but ran out of time, unfortunately.
@@ItsBourbonNight I'm astonished you found two 4R picks. Those are always on my must buy list and never found one in Stl. I have a couple heavy hitter T6 from 2017/2018 from down there, but had to trade a bunch of potatoes for them.
@ItsBourbonNight, the Planters whiskey you tried was a 100% rye and has a lot of age to it. That specific pick was named "honey rolls" due to the sweet honey profile it has.
You guys will be back to StL. Please next time drive lol. Kentucky isn't that far guys
@@seanspearman5349 We did the first time we were there. Passive travel just sounded better to us this time. But I’m sure we’ll drive again.
Hey, it's my hometown. Next time you gotta hit Wine & Cheese Place. Best scotch selection in the midwest
Love south side wine….she’s got a good thing going there
11:43 They may have a good price on Knob Creek 12, but it looks like y'all might have to fight for it. 😂
Great video. Wow a 4R 11.5 year barrel proof, that’s a find!
Check the very back bottle of a stack of ECBP’s, you may get lucky and find a pre-2021 batch. I’ve gotten lucky that way, but it was kinda embarrassing to pull all the bottles out though lol.
The wood hat is amazing dont pass on it next time. Dont pass up on some of those missouri boubons. They might suprise you
@@dfporkchop We tried Wood Hat at the Bourbon Fest later that night.
Love it!
(chapter titles are repeated from the Bardstown hunt when hovered on video)
@@ryandudrow3275 So weird! Should be fixed now.
WHISKEY CHEERS 😎
yall needed to go farther west in STL. all the good stuff is out around the hwy 270 corridor
I've flown internationally and many times in the states and never had a bottle break. Usually use the wine bubble sleeves, but sometimes I've rolled them in clothes. I wouldn't hesitate to travel with bottles.
@@WhiskeyFan Yeah we’ve flown internationally with bottles in our checked bags before and they’ve been fine. Knick on wood it stays that way!
I know your pain Chad when it comes to leaving bottles behind…..I’m only allowed to bring back one bottle coming back to Canada….so many sad trips home!😂
Woodhat is delicious!
Nice Hunt!
I just picked up the Overholt release from last year that randomly appeared in a local ABC. It is quite good.
I travel regularly to Jalisco Mexico and always bring a few bottles of Tequila with me, I just wrap the bottles in a Tshirt and never had any issues.
I don’t know your channel, but it just popped up on my feed. Anyway, I must have went to Randall’s soon after you made this video. I bought that ECBP, a four roses barrel proof, among others. I also bought the large buffalo trace. But it is a 1L not 1.75
Chad needs his own spinoff solo channel!
@@seanm4887 What would it be called??
Hey guys just letting you know the time stamps in this are from a different video. Great hunt!!
being from STL liquor store's like that get the allocated from 2nd hand resellers and/or decided to sell at second hand market prices. there are only a few stores that i trust to be at MSRP with those bottles (but they rarely have them).
"Because it comes in a wooden box," says the guy that trusted all of that rye on plastic shelving 😂😉😉😉😉😉🥃🥃
@@Wm_Gemmell Hey, I do have experience! Haha
I didn't catch what was wrong with the Dogtown Liquor. Could someone explain?
The video didn't show much and not for long, but between the flag and what I did see I believe it probably focuses on Irish whiskey. And while for all I know Chad and Sara like Irish whisky now and again, they're bourbon people. 🙂
Yeah, it was just a small store in general, and what we showed was 95% of their Bourbon selection.
Interested in the Barrel King pick, what’s the password?
You should have done some research on where to shop in St Louis. The Wine & Cheese Place. 4 stores, they get everything & their prices are fair.
BUT, anything allocated goes to rewards members. They will not see it on the shelf.
I'm interested in the Barrel King, but the link is still password protected. Any help would be appreciated!
Great video, as always.
I flew from Washington state to Florida with 2 EHT SiBs, JD 12yr, antique 107, and a John J Bowman. I padded everything well with clothes and they made it back home unscathed. If you make the extra effort i dont think its too risky for checked baggage.
@@jasonbell5564 Agreed. We’ve done it before. It can be a little nerve racking sometimes though!
@ItsBourbonNight yeah I won't say i wasn't not concerned, I was. But it all worked out.
Welcome to bourbon prices everywhere else outside of Kentucky LOL
Wish I would have known you were coming to randalls. I must have just missed you guys, damn would have loved to chat with you guys. And those were liter bottles of Buffalo.
Go Cards!
Did you guys fly? I live in Lexington and my family and I take frequent weekend trips to St. Louis…. It’s literally only 5 hours away… y’all fly to gatlinburg too??? Dang flying there from Lexington is diabolical.
I just bought the EC Toasted for $58 at another store in St. Louis, that price was insane.
Steak ‘n Shake at 4:10 for the win 🍔 🍟
@@geofre44 😄
My home town!
That Rickhouse proof Ben Halladay is tasty
You need some blow up bottle bags. I flew 10 bottles back to the uk including a little book and all were fine, you just need to pack the case well.
I-kinda like this Window Shopping Bourbon Hunting. With the prices/inflation and my budget these days, I do exactly this at not local TW&M
I do the same. I’m on a 1 bottle/per month limit but i still like to know what my area gets.
Glad you were able to make it out to the St Louis Bourbon Festival again this year. Keeps getting better every year. Cheers.
I grabbed Rebel 6 at 49 🌮
Should have went to The Wine and Cheese Place.
I cut teeth on bourbon in St Louis. Gotta stop at Wine and Cheese Place next time.
@@rjt135 Yeah, that’s what we keep hearing!
Missouri is CRAZY EXPENSIVE IF YOU DIDN"T NOTICE lol
Come to Alberta Canada for cheap bourbon and port finished rye prices.
prices are weird here because Missouri is a bottom tier state for allocations. And we get almost no buffalo trace, you have to HUNT for weller sr and regular old buffalo trace.
I'm not understanding why you couldn't pick up any bottles. Is it illegal to bring them across state lines? Who is checking that?
@@marksaliba4194 We flew and didn’t check any luggage, we only had carry ons and you couldn’t get through security with a full sized bottle of whiskey, let alone the 10 or so we wanted to come home with! Haha!
I have a store in Iowa where you can get knob Creek 12 year 59.99
There are places in STL where you can get it for 55, just not the ones they went to
Should have rented a car one-way back home. Cheaper than shipping. But not cheaper than “mentally picking them up”
I think we know who’s in charge of the financials.
Not sure why yall didn’t just drive STL ain’t even that far from lex lol
Wow Chad, I can't imagine how many imaginary chores you will be doing to get out of the imaginary dog house.
I’m on #TeamChad. Accumulate those liquid assets! I take a nearly empty suitcase when I fly, because typically the first checked bag is free. I take bubble wrap, tape, and a few extra hoodies just for good measure, and I’ve never had an issue bringing multiple bottles home on an airplane.
I can’t believe you went shopping when you couldn’t buy anything!!
That’s when you buy them all and rent a car and drive home ..
My proven strategy for getting bottles home via checked baggage:
Local purchase Walmart hard luggage
Buy packing supplies at Walmart (ziplocs, bubble wrap, tape, zip ties)
Cushion with dirty clothes
Borrow hotel scissors
Check luggage
Return luggage with receipt at local Walmart upon return
Rebel 100 is either an easy pass or straight draino. It tastes like grass clippings or wheatgrass juice. This is the worst $45 regret bourbon I've ever purchased.
😮 I can't believe someone's charging that much for Rebel 100, which I like (I've had bottled grass clippings, but not from that one 🙂), but pay $25 for here.
That's a liter of Buffalo Trace. The 1.75 looks like it's pregnant
Dude! Do what I do, and carry on your bag, and check it going home. I just throw away my dirty socks and underwear to make room for
@@Trader_span How would you get full 750ml bottles of alcohol through security though? Those are a little bit over 4oz. 😄 haha Am I missing something here?
@@ItsBourbonNightYah - you're missing the part about checking the bag on the return trip. 🙂
Alright gents…. This video is proof why you never go golfing with the wife and you most certainly don’t make bourbon videos with her. Ol’ boy needs his own channel. Call it Single Barrel Bourbon Night or something. Yikes!
KC 12 for 64? I'm buying a fucking case or 10
Yall are better than this. Disappointed in a click bait title.
@@BourbonBear We answered the question in the thumbnail. No, it’s not the most we’ve ever spent 😄 But man, it could have easily been!
But that’s every hunt hypothetically
Not a big fan of the clickbait title(?) But good video nonetheless.
Mentally picking things up…… oh man. That’s lame.
It's actually Eleven Eleven Mississippi, I live right down the street from it.
Which Randalls location did you go to? The locations I usually go to don't have as much allocated stuff.
Looked like the one on Southwest on the Hill. Behind the car wash at Southwest and Kingshighway.
@@anthonyegizi9076 it was, i have better luck at the Jefferson location.