I found myself in Arkansas, driving through Mississippi on my way to Memphis. I scheduled all day Sunday to just bourbon hunt the entire trip. Jokes on me, Bible belt, no liquor stores open on Sundays. I found one hole in the wall next to the memphis airport on Monday, I could see through the bullet proof glass and bars they had a pecan finished JD. Trying to get the lady behind the glass to understand what bottle I wanted with a muffled yankee accent turned into a game of pictionary but I got it!
There's a reason the Calumets sit on the shelf: the juice ain't worth the squeeze. Don't misunderstand me, the stuff is good bourbon, and if it was $80 or $90, I would make sure I have a bottle on the shelf. But I bought one Calumet 16 for $150, drank the whole bottle over several months, and have no intention of replacing it at that price. There are whiskeys that are just as good or better in the $60 range, so why pay more than double that? The age statement is great, but it doesn't make the whiskey in the bottle any better than some of the 8 to 12 year old bourbon that's out there for a lot less.
Four Roses Small Batch Select, which is around $55 in Vegas, is a fantastic pour and highly underrated. Maker’s Mark 46 Cask Strength is also a shelf staple in my house and can be found easily and are great pours I’ll always have on my shelf.
I agree! Sometimes things show up. I’m in California and about five months ago I picked up a ECBP B520 and a ECBP C920 for 85.00 bucks each:) I also found two Larceny BP B521 for 65.00 each. A couple of months ago I picked up a Booker’s Country Ham (2019-3) for 95.00 bucks:) I got a Knob Creek 2009 cask strength rye for 55.00 a couple of weeks ago! Keep searching because there are some gems around! Cheers!
Trail’s End 10 is my hidden gem. It’s 10 year old Kentucky Bourbon(undisclosed distillery), finished in toasted Oregon oak. It’s hard to find, but it beats bottles 2-3 times its price.
Hey Matt! Not sure where you hang your hat in CO, but a few things floated through longmont this week, that are a surprise (13th Colony), and Little Book Chapter 7. If you want to meet up for some tasting, let me know I've got a pretty large collection.
Hidden gems (in my not so humble opinion): Driftless Glen, Andalusia, Del Bac, Westland, Courage & Conviction, Milam & Greene, Old Elm, Treaty Oak, TAH, Ranger Creek, StarLight, Kings Co, Leopold Bros., Shire Oak, Two Soles, Pursuit United, ASW, Dry Fly... and I'm sure I'm forgetting at least 4 dozen more.
I recently revisited a bottle of Rebel 100 I purchased about a year ago. I wasn't impressed the first 3-4 pours. After sitting for a year it had greatly improved. I saw a video about the Rebel Small Batch Reserve, so I picked one up. Now...thanks to you Sir; I'm hunting a Rebel 10 year🤣🥃 Film @11🤣🤣
When you travel to small towns off the beaten path you often find OLD batches of ECBP and Larceny just chilling. The oldest batches I've found are 2019 but I find them pretty often. In 2023 I found the full lineup of Larceny 2020 batches at a single grocery store for $59.99 each.
Calumet 15 is now down to $99 at our stores. But I recommend passing on the Calumet 14. Besides the outstanding start to it, it then goes totally dirt. Not dirty, but literally the earth funk of dirt in the bottle.
Just happen to be sipping some JDSB barrel proof rye at the moment. Luckily, I live in central Texas and it’s pretty much everywhere. Hard to beat for $60-$65.
I see those rebel 10yr SiB everywhere here in MA for $100-110. I got one for 105. It is pretty damn good. But not as good as those knob creek cask strength LE ryes. Those are amazing. Especially batch 2
I can’t believe I see Sam Houston 15 on shelves still. It’s outrageous how good that bottle is. I’ve been scooping up backups every time I see them cause those are no longer made, from what I understand.
@dwillis That's my kids numb nuts. Nice stalking though. Pretty sure Bourbon Junkies, The Judge and Mash and Drum don't care for it. It's not all that, but too each their own.
Nope. Not just you. At $100 pretty much my biggest disappointment in my whiskey journey thus far. I bought this based on one of Matt’s previous videos, and thought my pallet would match up as I’m not a MM fan either, but still nope. I put this in a blind with Weller SR and the Weller won. It’s not horrible or offensive in any way, just not anywhere near what you should expect from a $100 bottle.
Right! Yeah, there are no 4+ yr old ECBPs laying around that no one wants. I'm sure there are museum stores that have them for $500+ or something similar, but nobody has a bunch of unwanted ECBP, let alone 4+ yr old stuff.
Sometimes things show up. I’m in California and about five months ago I picked up a ECBP B520 and a ECBP C920 for 85.00 bucks:) I also found two Larceny BP B521 for 65.00 bucks each. A couple of months ago I grabbed a Booker’s Country Ham (20019-3) batch for 95.00:) I got a Knob Creek 2009 cask strength rye for 55.00 a few weeks ago.
Please edit this video immediately to remove the part about the Calumet and Sam Houston bottles! These are my all time favorite whiskeys and I love that I can still find them at retail prices. If you do not edit the video you could potentially eliminate the small amount of joy I get in life. (I will however except a bottle of Heaven Hill 17 as an apology)
That 13 th century is horrible one of the worst I have ever had. I almost always agree with you Matt, but they took MGP juice and made it worse...much, much worse. Tastes like bitter, dirty socks mixed with a Dairy barn.
I donated a bottle of Calumet 15 I paid $110 for to a friend’s auction for a cancer surgery. They are all into horses, and if I remember correctly, it brought over $400 from someone that thought it was beautiful, like to look at. I had plans for that bottle. 🥲
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I found myself in Arkansas, driving through Mississippi on my way to Memphis. I scheduled all day Sunday to just bourbon hunt the entire trip. Jokes on me, Bible belt, no liquor stores open on Sundays. I found one hole in the wall next to the memphis airport on Monday, I could see through the bullet proof glass and bars they had a pecan finished JD. Trying to get the lady behind the glass to understand what bottle I wanted with a muffled yankee accent turned into a game of pictionary but I got it!
There's a reason the Calumets sit on the shelf: the juice ain't worth the squeeze. Don't misunderstand me, the stuff is good bourbon, and if it was $80 or $90, I would make sure I have a bottle on the shelf. But I bought one Calumet 16 for $150, drank the whole bottle over several months, and have no intention of replacing it at that price. There are whiskeys that are just as good or better in the $60 range, so why pay more than double that? The age statement is great, but it doesn't make the whiskey in the bottle any better than some of the 8 to 12 year old bourbon that's out there for a lot less.
Four Roses Small Batch Select, which is around $55 in Vegas, is a fantastic pour and highly underrated. Maker’s Mark 46 Cask Strength is also a shelf staple in my house and can be found easily and are great pours I’ll always have on my shelf.
The Rebel 10 is very crushable
Driftless Glen Single Barrel Cask Strength Rye. Also their bourbon de naranja and port finish are top tier.
I tried Sam Houston 15 a couple of weeks ago. Excellent!!!
I've just started to see the JDBP Rye regularly around Illinois.
Great video Matt !! We actually have the JD Barrel Proof Rye in good supply now sitting on shelves in NC for 69.95. It is a fantastic rye!!
I agree! Sometimes things show up. I’m in California and about five months ago I picked up a ECBP B520 and a ECBP C920 for 85.00 bucks each:) I also found two Larceny BP B521 for 65.00 each. A couple of months ago I picked up a Booker’s Country Ham (2019-3) for 95.00 bucks:) I got a Knob Creek 2009 cask strength rye for 55.00 a couple of weeks ago! Keep searching because there are some gems around! Cheers!
I have two of those hidden gems…JD Pecan, JD single barrel barrel proof rye. Some benefits living in Tennessee.
I also picked up a Belle Meade Madeira finished last week for 55 bucks, not sure if that’s a gem but it’s really good:)
Trail’s End 10 is my hidden gem. It’s 10 year old Kentucky Bourbon(undisclosed distillery), finished in toasted Oregon oak. It’s hard to find, but it beats bottles 2-3 times its price.
I hear it is Heaven Hill juice in there. Very available where I'm at and always have a bottle on my shelf. It's a sleeper.
Oklahoma is the frying pan shaped state. Love these gems, have some and couldn't agree more
Hey Matt! Not sure where you hang your hat in CO, but a few things floated through longmont this week, that are a surprise (13th Colony), and Little Book Chapter 7. If you want to meet up for some tasting, let me know I've got a pretty large collection.
Hidden gems (in my not so humble opinion): Driftless Glen, Andalusia, Del Bac, Westland, Courage & Conviction, Milam & Greene, Old Elm, Treaty Oak, TAH, Ranger Creek, StarLight, Kings Co, Leopold Bros., Shire Oak, Two Soles, Pursuit United, ASW, Dry Fly... and I'm sure I'm forgetting at least 4 dozen more.
Driftless glen.. is amazing. Spoiled since I'm from Wisconsin
Smooth ambler
You must live in Texas
Love 13th Century!!! The distillery is a must visit.
The JD pecan can be a literal hidden gem as at a lot of stores the keep all the 375ml bottles behind the counter.
I recently revisited a bottle of Rebel 100 I purchased about a year ago. I wasn't impressed the first 3-4 pours. After sitting for a year it had greatly improved. I saw a video about the Rebel Small Batch Reserve, so I picked one up. Now...thanks to you Sir; I'm hunting a Rebel 10 year🤣🥃
Film @11🤣🤣
I cannot find JD single barrel barrel proof regular or rye
Sam Houston 15 is the best bottle I've ever had the pleasure of buying.... Love the old oak and leather.
When you travel to small towns off the beaten path you often find OLD batches of ECBP and Larceny just chilling. The oldest batches I've found are 2019 but I find them pretty often. In 2023 I found the full lineup of Larceny 2020 batches at a single grocery store for $59.99 each.
Calumet 15 is now down to $99 at our stores. But I recommend passing on the Calumet 14. Besides the outstanding start to it, it then goes totally dirt. Not dirty, but literally the earth funk of dirt in the bottle.
Just happen to be sipping some JDSB barrel proof rye at the moment. Luckily, I live in central Texas and it’s pretty much everywhere. Hard to beat for $60-$65.
I'm with ya on the Calumet. Great stuff. I had some RY3 cask strength next to the JD BP rye, and I liked the RY3 more.
Just caught your in CO, Over here in the Grand Junction area! Love the channel
We are out in Rifle. Heading to GJ later for some bowling! 🎳
@@ADHDWhiskey lol, that's awesome! Any other fans in the area? we could do a small get together/tasting event!
Not many, lol. Most of the CO folks live on the other side of the mountains.
I see those rebel 10yr SiB everywhere here in MA for $100-110. I got one for 105. It is pretty damn good. But not as good as those knob creek cask strength LE ryes. Those are amazing. Especially batch 2
I found those knob creek ryes. From 2009 and 2010. They are some damn good. Especially the 2009 one
JD Single Barrel, barrel proof rye at two Costco’s near me. $57.99 a bottle and there are cases and cases of them.
I haven't seen any Sam Houston in a few years now. All Calumet Farm
I can’t believe I see Sam Houston 15 on shelves still. It’s outrageous how good that bottle is. I’ve been scooping up backups every time I see them cause those are no longer made, from what I understand.
I remember getting to 3rd base … now the only time I’m onto the base paths is if I get hit by pitch
Noah’s Mill is a gem that just sits on the shelf in my area.
calumet 16 is amazing idk how it stays on shelves but I'll buy a back up each time I run out
Had old forester single barrel and Jack rye single barrels hit in Fruita this month.
Del Bac Dorado mesquite smoked single malt, JT Meleck Rice Whiskey, Ezra Brooks Cask Strength picks, Sam Houston 15 yr.
hey great list. thanks for sharing. Have not seen and JD distillery. cheers
Davidson Reserve store picks, especially the rye and four grain.
The JD toasted pecan is unbelievably good
Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend.
13th century is so good, Iv need in Nebraska liquor stores. I prefer the straight bourbon.
Any and all Rare Character is amazing!!!!
Dancing Goat Limousin rye
Love Calumet... so damn good
I thought this was going to be a board game crossover.
Rebel Cask Strength, Legent, Clyde Mays...... 3 great bottles nobody talks about...
Legent isn’t good though.
@@TheUMIA it’s HDHD’s “guilty pleasure”… , and a damn good bottle
@@TheUMIA dude, you like Taylor Swift… nuff said
@dwillis That's my kids numb nuts. Nice stalking though. Pretty sure Bourbon Junkies, The Judge and Mash and Drum don't care for it. It's not all that, but too each their own.
@@TheUMIA shake it off bro
I NEVER see any of these on the shelf lol
Hidden
@@ADHDWhiskey oh Matt… you sly dog
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Glenns Creek.
I must have the worst rebel 10 ever barreled because I don’t like it at all.
Nope. Not just you. At $100 pretty much my biggest disappointment in my whiskey journey thus far. I bought this based on one of Matt’s previous videos, and thought my pallet would match up as I’m not a MM fan either, but still nope. I put this in a blind with Weller SR and the Weller won. It’s not horrible or offensive in any way, just not anywhere near what you should expect from a $100 bottle.
I'd be more than happy to help you guys out with these problematic bottles...
I would gladly take them off your hands as well. 😂
Come on man there’s no c920 or earlier anyways that’s no hidden gem we all know about it but it’s all gone
Right! Yeah, there are no 4+ yr old ECBPs laying around that no one wants. I'm sure there are museum stores that have them for $500+ or something similar, but nobody has a bunch of unwanted ECBP, let alone 4+ yr old stuff.
Sometimes things show up. I’m in California and about five months ago I picked up a ECBP B520 and a ECBP C920 for 85.00 bucks:) I also found two Larceny BP B521 for 65.00 bucks each. A couple of months ago I grabbed a Booker’s Country Ham (20019-3) batch for 95.00:) I got a Knob Creek 2009 cask strength rye for 55.00 a few weeks ago.
@@nickp5511how? Where?
Hidden gems would be things most other people aren’t looking for. Elijah Barrel proof any batch everyone knows is good
I found 2 C920s last fall on a dusty shelf in rural Rhode Island...needless to say they came home to Upstate NY with me!!!!!
Please edit this video immediately to remove the part about the Calumet and Sam Houston bottles!
These are my all time favorite whiskeys and I love that I can still find them at retail prices.
If you do not edit the video you could potentially eliminate the small amount of joy I get in life.
(I will however except a bottle of Heaven Hill 17 as an apology)
No need everyone knows they are way over-oaked... ;) ;) ;)
WOO HOO
sick face brah!
That 13 th century is horrible one of the worst I have ever had. I almost always agree with you Matt, but they took MGP juice and made it worse...much, much worse. Tastes like bitter, dirty socks mixed with a Dairy barn.
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Problem when these dudes get sponsors they make videos that really suck. Basically They made it just to get the sponsor in
Who starts a video with a stupid product promo…outta here!
I donated a bottle of Calumet 15 I paid $110 for to a friend’s auction for a cancer surgery. They are all into horses, and if I remember correctly, it brought over $400 from someone that thought it was beautiful, like to look at. I had plans for that bottle. 🥲