I've said this before but yes there's enough choices out there we should start saying enough is enough these prices need to come back down to earth.🥃

I'm also in the area, and don't blame you - Hi-Proof is doing god's work out here. Made so many trips recently, including getting (2) James E Pepper & Knob Creek 12 year @ $50. Bulleit 12 year rye also under $50. Their pricing and bundles for a small shop is a breath of fresh air compared to the other liquor museums around here.

I enjoy your haul videos more than most. It is more relatable to me. Enjoy

Always look forward to this monthly video. I'm in the Brea area quarterly so I always enjoy seeing pricing and cool locations. I always stop by Hi Proof. I picked up a Russell camp F from there in May.

Very impressive David, that Russell's will be nice. April was big, so I toned it down in May a lil' bit. A few new I hadn't had so I could have an opinion to compare other similar bottles. 1- Ezra Brooks 99 1.75L 2- Eagle Rare 10 1- Heaven's Door revelation 1- George Dickel 13yr BiB 1- Evan Williams 1783 1- Woodford Res. Wheat 1- J.T.S. Brown BiB 1- Larceny Sm Batch 1.75L 2- EW BiB 1.75L

Love the hunt!

David ---- Quite an impressive month! Passed: I have been eagerly awaiting the release of Blood Oath Pact 10. It was finally released into the wild at months end. MSRP = $139 I found it and was NOT going to submit to FOMO and walked away from it at $295. Simply too much! Bought: WT Kentucky Spirit Camp Nelson bottle JD 10 Batch 3 Bulleit 12 year Rye Barrell Cask Mizunara Bottle Still actively hunting Blood Oath at a more reasonable price! Cheers to all!

Passing on a barrel proof at that price is hard. But thanks to you I did go to Nady's website and found a Michter's 10 yr rye bundle for a great price. So thank you😊

The Evan Williams is a decent bottle for $26. Good for new bourbon drinkers or a low proof pour.

Great haul David! The only bottles you passed on that I got were 2XO Kiawah Blend and Booker’s Springfield Batch. I broke down and also got the RR Rickhouse Camp Nelson F. Had several samples from friends and it is fantastic. 🥃

solid haul! got a Blanton's Gold at $130 today! a little over but still happy.

Wow, that Michter’s bundle is a hell of a deal. At the distillery in Louisville you get the M10 and 1 of those for $265. You figure each of those is 50 (at least where I live) that puts the 10yr at 140. You can never have enough backups of Michter’s core lineup!

Great bottles! That Russell’s Rickhouse CNF is truly a great pour! Cheers!

$37 for Pikesville,nice. Very nice pick ups and we all know we can’t get everything. Although I wish I could but it’s either a roof over my head or overflow the glass with whiskey🤣😂🥃😎

That Russell wow congratulations

5 of us did a blind with 4 small batches along with Caribou Crossing. Caribou Crossing took last place among the $30 small batches. Sure, it's a cool bottle for $46

I really like these videos. Knowing what, where, and how much is fun. Especially since we are both in So-Cal. Haven't heard you speak of Hi-Proof in Fullerton. (Great score on the Old Carter by the way.) I should start following them. I have seen the JD Bonded at Sam's Club for about the same amount but like you said it was a 700ml bottle. It's funny when you run into goofy pricing. The same thing happened to me with Buffalo Trace at Sam's Club. I had to really take a good look at both displays to find out the 1 liter was a buck cheaper than the 750 ml. Sam's Club (at least in California) has consistently had Buffalo Trace on the shelf for 21 to 23 dollars and Eagle Rare has been made available for $29 ish. I'm hoping for maybe a Taylor or Old Carter one day...the world needs dreamers right ? I haven't been out searching or buying lately. But the "KaVaLan" Whisky from Taiwan that was gifted to me was a nice surprise. I have a sample poured up for you. Keep up the good work and stay healthy. D

After he said we try to rationalize crap in our heads I had to smash the subscribe button!

I passed on a CYPB for $1,000 today. Lol. I also saw a Voyage for $280. I did buy a PHC DBB for $475. Halfway done with my current DBB and can't see a way its price comes any lower. Love that pour

Nice haul! Rationalizing is strong with this one, lol. I picked up couple lower proof SiB this month, Sazerac rye and evan williams. I'm going more towards 90-100 proofs lately for the ease of drinking.

I probably would have skipped over most of that as well, including what you missed out on and what you ultimately did get. I'm really fizzled out on all the high retail prices, let alone secondary prices. There is a Four Roses store pick that is supposed to be dropping soon at a liquor chain in another town about an hour away from me. I'm on their call list to be notified when it's available. In last months allocated raffle at my local grocery store I finally got called! I went with Elmer T Lee for $49.99! I have lemon lime soda to go with it, just like how Elmer himself enjoyed drinking it! Other than that, I've really started to narrow down on what I'm willing to put money towards. Many of the 'unicorns' I have tried or that I currently own just aren't that great. I'm still on board with any mash bill #1 Buffalo Trace products namely Eagle Rare, EH Taylor small batch and Stagg. I can always pick up the cherries and that grape soda note in them and it's just fantastic! Especially on ice! Elmer T Lee is okay stuff. I definitely prefer it mixed. I would never advise anyone to pay anything but MSRP for ETL though. It's just not that great and it never was meant to be either, it was meant to be a low cost offering. These scalpers just take advantage of its low production output (same with Rock Hill Farms, which I have not tried yet). My main focus lately has been budget bonded bourbons and Driftless Glen (Baraboo Wisconsin is only a couple hours drive for me). I currently have one of their single barrel store picks and their bourbon de naranja finished bourbon. Still looking for their rye and wheated bourbon.

Great haul David! Those big heavy hitters were meant for you and enjoy. It would be great to hear your honest thoughts on how the RR Rickhouse would do against a good RR store pick and RR 13. I didn't buy much, but did help Doc M. get that Found North Hell Diver. Have a great weekend David and cheers!

Love how you pass on bottles FL is like Cali I keep seeing great bottles weekly. Had a good run too 4 Roses 135th limited, Elmer T Lee, Michner 10 year rye, Jack 12, and 13tj colony cask strength.

I passed on the Evan Williams Sib and Caribou Crossing last week as well! Grabbed the Lil Book Ch: 7 instead of

Just discovered you today. I got my EH Taylor BP at Pavillions as well in L.A. it was sitting on the shelf. Great page!

Caribou Crossing is not bad. We had a drink through of CC, Blantons, Gold, SFTB and CC was a-ok. Great beginner drink and easy sipping.

Planning on getting into ryes soon so I will def try that pikesville when I do! Recent hauls are Joseph Magnus cigar blend and my very first bookers (apprentice)

Lol, I passed on Caribou for same reason. Everyone is passing Springfield batch. Shelves full of them. I always try to keep a JD bonded on hand. M&M peanuts to me.i heard KC Bourye just hit shelves. Great video, cheers

That $300 EHT BP is a bit criminal if you think of the retail price but in my area it is so rare I would have bought the EHT BP bundle. Also Hakushu 12 year was fine at $78 years ago. At current pricing Hell NO!! That Russell’s bundle I would have hopped on.

Solid bottles even the skips. I skipped on the same you did except for EW SiB and Caribou Crossing. The EW is lower proof but still a nice start to the evening and one of the very few sub $30 bottles I would buy again. Caribou Crossing I just like. I have to be in a mellow mood wanting an easy sipper but I go through several bottles a year now. Used to not drink it or have on bar for guests. Not a go to but a nice quiet evening pour. I think CC gets a lot of fake hate. Just people hating on something they have never even tried. I love high proof but I also love my Irish (though have dozens of high proof ones) and Scotch sonIncan appreciate the CC which I think has a very nice nose and great mouthfeel just a very fast finish. I would have passed in bundles but I have yet to find an EHT BP 😢 Can’t pass on Booker’s at msrp. Even “bad ones” are good. I passed several times on Michter’s 10 Rye since cheapest I found it was at $350 I would have bought that Michter’s bundle. Frustrating missing out on it but always another bottle down the road. Score in the KC 10 yr rye. Never had an Old Carter or Four Gate. Not sold in my region of country - urghhh 😂 I passed on the Russell’s Rickhouse at $350. Looking forward tonyour review. I am sure I made a mistake but just never had a bourbon worth that much before. Hope you love it. My biggest score so far this month is buying a Redbreast 27 year for $449.99 with no tax.

Very nice video! That Russel's Reserve Bundle is a great deal, unfortunate to miss! I would love to see what your thoughts on the Rickhouse! I like pure Bourbon, so I'll pass on all finished ones. Thank you!

Ive tried every E.H. Taylor bottle and they are the weakest, and dullest bourbons i ever had for the price. Im so glad i never wasted my money on them.

Would love to see your review of the camp Nelson F! I know a store locally that’s selling it for $450 and I was thinking offering them $350 and maybe going up $25-$50 if they don’t take my offer. It’s been sitting on their back shelves for six months. All the reviews I’ve seen and read have been amazing. Many say it’s better than the even more expensive generations. But is it unique and amazing or just great all around? I have a feeling I will love it but unique is something I want when spending $350+ on any bottle. I have so many good Russell’s SIB picks, multiple bottles of their 12 year exports and RR 13. But I always want the very best! Curious what it does for you on your nose and palette! 🥃

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OMG!!! how do you find that E.H. Taylor Barrel proof so well? I wish I could get one of them soon. Great job!!!

Would love to hear your thoughts on the Old Carter Bourbon. I also have the American and Rye and have passed on the Bourbon before, I don’t think I’ll pass if I see it again.

Pikesville for $37 and JD Bonded for $25 a liter? Those are Great prices. For me Pikesville just went up to $55 and JD Bonded is $37 700ml

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oh man I wouldve snagged that four roses

The 2024-01 Bookers was my first Bookers. I did not enjoy it. I plan on sharing with friends to see their thoughts over time. I may go back to a pour at the end of the year, or in a blind. But I've tried it neat and on rocks and I just can't do it.

I forgot to say. In May I passed on Henry McKenna 10 year at multiple places because it was $68 to $74. Also passed up on Elijah Craig barrel proof store picks that were 8 years of age and $94 before tax. Picked up Pursuit United double oak store pick and Smoke wagon UCUF store picks for $65

How’s that Hirsch DO I see on your cart? I keep seeing it but it’s over 100 so I’m reluctant to pull the cord on it.

I think my favorite part is the “Passed On” list. It’s interesting to see those selections and prices. That Michter’s bundle was a heck of a deal. Too bad you missed out on that. Nice monthly haul though! Those are some fantastic scores! 👍🥃

Nice David…looking forward to your review on the OC 15. I need to save up and get one at some point. Cheers!

You had me. I liked you, I liked the way you spine about whiskey. Then you got to the old Carter. You didn’t open, you didn’t taste. Everything after that… if you don’t open and drink the bottles you are a shill. I thought I liked you. Don’t talk about bottles that you bought, but haven’t opened and tried.

That eh bundle is a scam wow 300 for that its half that for all that