Why Bourbon Hunting in Gatlinburg, TN Drained My Wallet

Рет қаралды 193,187

Күн бұрын

Thanks to Trade Coffee for sponsoring! Get a free bag of fresh coffee with any Trade subscription: www.drinktrade.com/brewzle
In this video, we go bourbon hunting in Gatlinburg, TN.
Where should we bourbon hunt? Suggest a store here: forms.gle/4wsPHc4TybiSv8Ru8
►Join the Brewzle Club: www.brewzle.com/club
►Brewzle Store: bit.ly/3Oo4GiF
►Join Our Whiskey Email List: bit.ly/43z6nOI
►Our Discord: bit.ly/3q00mNc
For partnership inquiries: partnerships@brewzle.com
For general inquiries: info@brewzle.com
Chapters:
00:00 Gateway Wine & Spirits - Gatlinburg, TN
03:22 Trade Coffee
05:02 Liquor, Wine & Beer of the Smokies - Gatlinburg, TN
10:08 Gatlinburg Package Store - Gatlinburg, TN
11:26 Parkway Liquor Store - Gatlinburg, TN
14:57 Beer, Wine, & Liquor Superstore - Gatlinburg, TN
21:59 Gatlinburg Brewing Co. - Gatlinburg, TN
Host/Executive Producer - TJ Gamble
Producer - Alex Srednoselac
Channel Manager - Will Gamble
Lead Editor - Ben Young
Video Editor - Marc McClure
Thumbnail Artist - Samantha Bastone
Motion Graphics - Eli Patton
All claims made here about alcohol, whether in this video, in this description, or on our channel, are intended only for those of the legal drinking age.
Offers promoted in this video are for a limited time only.
#whiskeytube #bourbon #whiskytube

Пікірлер: 692

@Brewzle 5 ай бұрын

Thanks to Trade Coffee for sponsoring! Get a free bag of fresh coffee with any Trade subscription: www.drinktrade.com/brewzle

@DavidSmith-hh3cc 5 ай бұрын

You need to come to VA to tour the distilleries around Charlottesville and then to the Fredericksburg area. A lot of history including GW's distillery at Mount Vernon. Any time after April 1st since some shut down tours during the winter months.

@ImTheOGslowski 4 ай бұрын

you messed up not getting the Kings! i have their honey barrel and its amazing

@alexrhoton1329 3 ай бұрын

Heck yeah I would buy that stag for $130 because in Michigan it's 400 bucks

@DavidCJ 5 ай бұрын

I love the new editor’s notes that pop up. Now newbies or people who just enjoy your content can learn more.

@kongpongreviews1997 4 ай бұрын

Have a feeling the editors name is David. ;)

@Noah6692 5 ай бұрын

Blantons more than Stagg, that’s crazy

@lilbopeep6059 4 ай бұрын

@@freighter1097wow where at??? All the shops I’m finding it at in my area want 250+

@freighter1097 4 ай бұрын

@@lilbopeep6059 Small city called Streator. I was working in the area for a few months. Owners were cool as could be. I think they sold it a little higher but cut me a deal since I spent quite a bit in there. Although I have no proof of that. They even had Pappy starting in the $300 range. Not my bag but I've never seen anyone selling it that cheap outside of a store lottery.

@Rob-no9nr 4 ай бұрын

TN sales tax is high. But we are one of the few states with no state income tax.

@twiztid83222 4 ай бұрын

Stagg is bursting with flavor. Same with makers mark private select

@Lithanify 4 ай бұрын

Was just at the Duty Free shop in PHL. They had two shelves of Blantons... $140... so 2x MSRP. Saw one in DE a few weeks ago @ $135, so It seems the secondary price is $120-130 or so in this area. Stagg Jr is... $220-250 the rare times I see it (In DE, never seen it in PA). That said; I can drink Stagg all day at my local whiskey bar for $18/2oz pour (so a better deal than Brewzle found)... so why would I pay the same or more to take it home?

@danw6530 5 ай бұрын

I understand not wanting filming in your store, but what a way to miss out on massive free marketing/advertising

@majhaze 4 ай бұрын

Yeah I don’t quite get it… be friendly, show off what you do have which is reasonable and hope you bring some folks in

@richpaul6806 4 ай бұрын

because they know their prices were insane and they dont want that fact plastered all over the internet

@jameslane9267 4 ай бұрын

The real reason is because they have bottles that they bought at msrp from grocery stores or large liquor chains that they’re now selling for secondary. Some of these stores have a shit ton of allocated stuff, but when you look around, there’s no cases of Fireball or Wheatley vodka. Where are they getting Pappy and BTAC from if they’re not selling cases of Wheatley/Fireball?

@hatchetwound666 4 ай бұрын

Old timers gonna old timer I'd let brewzle record at my store despite store policy lol.

@zecrosyache2319 4 ай бұрын

Museums didn't want to show their prices

@pcpricw9096 4 ай бұрын

The little graphic explaining what “bonded” meant is fantastic thank you🙏🏼

@dspags21 5 ай бұрын

Balvenie 14 is my favorite scotch. Finished in a rum cask.

@zachf4061 4 ай бұрын

Definitely missed out on some of the Kings family distillery stuff. Swing by there next time you are in town, they do free tastings of anything they have. It is MGP sourced but their finishes are where they excel I think. My personal favorites are the toasted, the honey bourbon, the Ryeconic, and the cherry brandy barrel finished Ryeconic. Nice people and really transparent on what they have going on.

@00ducks00 4 ай бұрын

Just picked up a Rock Hill Farms for $100 and a Weller single barrel for $120, both on my birthday. Great B day present. Recently bought my first Stagg for $115. It was a C23. Love the hunts and the live streams. Keep up the great content and take out a third mortgage for a bigger hunt budget.

@BlueOvalTavern 5 ай бұрын

we were in Gatlinburg a few weeks ago as well, it's one of our favorite places in the world. I went to King's Distillery to do some samples and ended up buying their 110 Wheated and it is super delicious.

@pizzawarlord9232 4 ай бұрын

The Kings wheated is a great bottle

@williamsedlock3903 4 ай бұрын

I love picking up different buffalo tray store picks myself single barrels I recently took a trip through there and got some different foolproof 1792 single barrel store picks they seem to be out and about just came back on a whiskey run all the way from Michigan to Florida Great times

@Kyleman7401 4 ай бұрын

My Whiskey Acres Bloody Butcher Bourbon is one of my favorite bottles in my selection. Great craft whiskey.

@ryank1117 4 ай бұрын

You asked about scotch and personally Balvenie Caribbean Cask has always been one of my favorites. If you like sweet bourbons definitely give it a try.

@mbarton36 5 ай бұрын

Trying to keep my resolution of not buying any more bottles until I’m through the stash I’ve got but that $130 stagg and $89 EC C923 got me thinking I need to take a 45 minute drive to Gatlinburg. Enjoy these hunt videos and the enjoyment you seem to get from meeting people and following them to other places

@martinjames6148 4 ай бұрын

You do the best bourbon hunting videos on KZfaq, love these videos so much, you are built for this, thank you!

@Dan-vv2fu 5 ай бұрын

You literally saved me an entire vacation day with this video. Thank you Brewzle you are the man!

@dchevron77 5 ай бұрын

Were you planning to go here?

@TheKingnothing314 4 ай бұрын

I'm planning a vacation for the summer in the area, was hoping to do some hunting, but maybe it wont be as great as i hoped@@dchevron77

@TheKingnothing314 4 ай бұрын

I commented before the brewery part. Definitely have to try to get there.

@dustinhurt4274 3 ай бұрын

@@TheKingnothing314don't go to these stores. Stop at Christy's and East End in Knoxville... good people, good selections, and good prices.

@Jason-pl7yy 4 ай бұрын

Had a similar experience when visiting Gatlinburg last year. It's a tourist town so you're going to pay a premium for named brands however you can stumble upon some dusty bottles (last year's lots). Honestly, I had better luck at the little Mom & Pop stores on the way back from Gatlinburg - significantly cheaper and much friendlier staff.

@masonwebster2037 4 ай бұрын

Acropolis in Chattanooga Tennessee probably has 100 different bourbons to choose from can’t remember all prices but staff jr was only 15$ a pour as of yesterday. Great food, great whiskey, great prices.

@samalnashi2636 4 ай бұрын

Recently found your channel! Been binge watching most videos! Awesome! Sam from Sweden!

@sprocketmonkey9170 4 ай бұрын

Whiskey Acres in Dekalb Illinois does Bloody Butcher. They’re also working on their own hybrid corn to use. Seed to Spirit

@kubankronic3656 5 ай бұрын

Bourbon barrel aged anything is my fav. I got some small batch dessert style stouts from a small brewer in florida called corporate ladder, they are aged in elijah craig barrels for 28 months,blantons barrels for 24 months, and 14 yr austin nichols barrles for 20 months

@nickp5511 5 ай бұрын

Love your haul videos! Stagg in my area is 250.00- 400.00 so 130 I would’ve done about two months ago, however I walked into the local BevMo and they had one c23 for 72.00 bucks! Then a week later at a different place I bought 9 bottles of Stagg b23 for 42.00 bucks each and 10 Weller 12yr for 70.00 each! Traded a friend bottle for bottle and got a Stagg 22a and 23a! I had another great haul that’s unbelievable last Monday !

@Lithanify 4 ай бұрын

Where in gods name do you live finding that amount of bottles at those prices?

@BrandonMcClanahan 3 ай бұрын

Weller 12 year for 70 bucks I would have done the same thing lol

@brianvanselow4891 4 ай бұрын

Heading that way this summer, looking forward to checking out the stores and selection there

@Bushy556 4 ай бұрын

I’ve been in Parkway a few times. Their shelf stuff is reasonably priced. I always pick up a few Early Times while I’m there since I can’t get it at home.

@dchevron77 5 ай бұрын

I like the yellow little blurbs of knowledge!

@masfinoreviews3814 5 ай бұрын

Terrific video! I thought the visit to the Gatlinburg Brewing spot was a nice closer, looks like a good spot to have a brew.

@eddiespaghetti54321 4 ай бұрын

11:44 Evan Williams green label was discontinued not long ago. There’s a few places in Augusta and Atlanta that still have it collecting dust.

@ThaPABproductions 5 ай бұрын

They lady at the first store put me on to old Forrester a couple years ago. I’m very thankful for that. But In that some store, they had a bottle of weller special reserve for $200

@hatchetwound666 5 ай бұрын

That's bananas hope no poor sap parted with $200 for special reserve.

@joefoldessy8678 5 ай бұрын

The King's Family Ryeconic is great. We went to the tasting room and I grabbed a bottle of it. It's Double Oaked MGP rye. Grab it next time Brewzle!

@MSSynsyterGates 4 ай бұрын

Great video as always TJ. I love when you just randomly go on an adventure and you give advertisement to local companies.

@Brewzle 4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

@geecee1990 5 ай бұрын

I go to Gatlinburg about three times a year. You'll find tons of allocated stuff. And you'll pay through the nose for it also :)

@TheChiefSteel 4 ай бұрын

I live in Chicagoland. The Bourbon County Stout sat on the shelf here. Banana Fosters was not my favorite. There is a Chicago area only release. (Rice Pudding) You need one of those.

@wittmanist 5 ай бұрын

While in the UK our options on American spirits is limited, Asda currently have 70cl Buffalo Trace for...24 dollars 😀

@chtruckerhat 5 ай бұрын

A lot of mexican whiskey makers use ancient heirloom corn. Haven't tried any yet. I think absolo is the biggest one on the market right now

@TheBigburcie 3 ай бұрын

The beers at the end looked fantastic. I love dark, barrel aged beers. It's what brought me to dipping my toes in the Bourbon world.

@chunkylover46033 4 ай бұрын

Missed out on the Jones Brothers. Good bottle for the price. Locally sourced, distilled, barreled, aged, and bottled in all in Sevier County.

@user-hj7nv5oo9p 5 ай бұрын

Greenbriar....we love it.

@fritts93 4 ай бұрын

That Stagg for 130 I’d have bought all of them. Our area is dumb around 225-300. Ridiculously priced. Going to that Gatlinburg Brewing Co was an awesome experience!! Very cool

@jeffreuter8843 5 ай бұрын

WH McBrayer. McBrayer Legacy Spirits. 88.4% Bloody Butcher corn. Great pour!

@1sloth55555 4 ай бұрын

That’s awesome you’re hitting all 50 states. I’ll be keeping an eye out for your trip to Oregon, we have a decent selection of local whiskey.

@smileymalaise 4 ай бұрын

I'd love to see him in CA

@joepenwell7744 5 ай бұрын

I like the Jeptha Creed Straight 100 poof 90% bloody butcher corn they had out last summer when we were there. its also a cool little craft distillery to visit.

@gamingdad864 4 ай бұрын

I’m personally an Ole Smoky Moonshine person myself. I’m not really big on the rye. Haven’t tried their whiskey yet. Will when I go back in May

@cameron3815 5 ай бұрын

Great video Brewzle. I really enjoy your content and you've got some excellent taste.

@wfmitch83 4 ай бұрын

Nelsons green brier is a good sour mash. I use to buy a case of it every time I went to Tennessee.

@jasonhampton2792 5 ай бұрын

Kings family distillery is fantastic and the bottle shop is in Pigeon Forge. You can sample all their offerings at the bottle shop. The owner was the master distiller at ol Smoky moonshine and his wife's family are farmers from Indiana who supplies MGP grains, so I think she has a connection to get some great barrels.

@jasonhampton2792 5 ай бұрын

Also they source from other distilleries besides MGP.

@blakemeadows2700 5 ай бұрын

That Jeptha Creed Bloody Butcher Corn is really good. I'm nursing the bottle I have since they don't distribute in Virginia yet.

@user-fk5sv5kd5v 5 ай бұрын

The purple toad winery stuff is legit! A lot of their stuff can be sweeter, but it’s really good.

@jamesskinner762 4 ай бұрын

These hunts are SO much better when you buy something. I think this was one of your best. Thanks! Buzz

@neonwraith 4 ай бұрын

Heading here in July for vacation. Thanks for the tour and heads up. I'll definitely be going broke on this trip. Wish me luck!

@curetiamhices289 5 ай бұрын

$130 Stagg is a definite buy for me. $99 for Heaven Hill BiB at that one store! I can get it for around $45. Crazy the difference in availability and price around the country.

@cherokeelaketennessee7895 3 ай бұрын

You see a lot of green label around east Tennessee. My son works at a local package store, he gets a good discount so I'm always trying new stuff but haven't tried the green label Evan. Going to grab a bottle and try it. 90% of the time I'm buying anything Buffalo Trace. I love bourbon but I'm not a collector but I really enjoy your channel. Make sure to hit Knoxville the next time you're around, you're going to get a lot better selection and prices.

@mikehammett6652 4 ай бұрын

Best brown for me is Dog fish heads indian brown ale. Or Moose drool for American style. For English style Rouge brewwings Hazelnut brown nectar or Lazy Magnolias suthern Pecan. Good stuff.

@tig3r_lily 5 ай бұрын

I don't even drink and I love these videos! Take my ad money and comment for the YT algorithm

@leeboone7552 4 ай бұрын

The Kings Rye is one of my favorites. Did the tasting at their shop in pigeon forge. Didnt like the bourbon but really like the rye. Im on my second bottle now.

@JenkinsB 5 ай бұрын

SE Callahan's Single Barrel Cask Strength (black label) by TN Hills Distillery is made in Jonesborough and is pretty tasty.

@svictor7573 4 ай бұрын

If you are ever going through western Pennsylvania, Liberty Pole Spirits is using Bloody Butcher corn. The Rye and wheated are pretty good

@jasonlambert3046 4 ай бұрын

Love the content keep up the good work!

@bradlybarnard1022 5 ай бұрын

The slide to the side move of the store sign that was rude full secondary was a nice little slight lol😂

@RealMadisonHuff Сағат бұрын

I’m having a seizure trying to read this

@IanHutchison 2 күн бұрын

Shoutout to the Singha shirt! I found them at one of my local liquor stores and bought it on a whim. It's a great beer! 👍

@BenCrews 4 ай бұрын

I've visited King's. They're doing some interesting stuff with finishes on their MGP. Some weird stuff like an Islay finished bourbon, and some other stuff like Maple Syrup barrels or honey finishes.

@jimmy_fun 4 ай бұрын

I just picked up a bottle of Garrison Brothers from down in Texas. I’m really enjoying it

@biggjoe8526 4 ай бұрын

Just found your videos yesterday while at work.Virginia did their bottle drops today was only able to pick up a bottle of buffalo trace but it was a blast for the first time Burger hunting.

@17RWilliams 4 ай бұрын

Liberty Pole Spirits in Washington, PA uses bloody butcher corn and their whiskey is fantastic!

@fredknotts4031 4 ай бұрын

Just bought their spirited whiskey today, That is Christmas in a bottle.

@johnh8268 4 ай бұрын

@@fredknotts4031 - I think you meant spiced. Good stuff with ginger ale.

@fredknotts4031 4 ай бұрын

@@johnh8268 You are correct sir!

@joshaustin7419 5 ай бұрын

At 14:15 those makers cigars are 👌🏻

@SGE22- 13 күн бұрын

If you are in Indiana I highly recommend coming to Kokomo Indiana. We have a restaurant called Halfmoon and they make their own beer right there at the location. Then we also have sun king brewery and they also make their own beer right on site. Some damn good beers

@upsithurism1 Ай бұрын

Liberty Pole Spirits in Washington, PA uses exclusively(i think) bloody butcher corn. Their single barrels are nice, though you will probably be pressed to come by one out of state, however they are growing.

@markshaw9361 5 ай бұрын

Starlight does a bloody butcher corn and the last one I got is a 4.5 year and it's fantastic!

@AmishFury 5 ай бұрын

Gotta hit up Pennsylvania Ryes on your travels. Stoll & Wolfe in Lititz, PA is starting to use old Rosen Rye. Their SB Rye is a banger to. They have some MGP stuff but the PA Rye is their own. The Stoll is from Dick Stoll, last master distiller of Michter's when it was in PA. Check it out.

@michaeltrott4098 5 ай бұрын

I like the greenbriar Tennessee whiskey, it’s a wheated mash bill

@Rkeyes1-jv5wk 5 ай бұрын

That Yellow Stone single barrel is fantastic.

@christianmaloney9400 4 ай бұрын

I work at one of those 6 liquor stores. Won’t say which one but we did allow filming so there’s a hint. It’s hard when it comes to pricing and allocations bc a lot of people don’t even get to lay eyes on some of these bottles but we don’t want to just throw it out the door either. The liquor tax here is indeed MUCH higher than a lot of places so people come to town and accuse the first store they visit of highway robbery basically. As a rule of thumb, we have to immediately charge 20-25% above MSRP on EVERYTHING. We don’t set those prices. It’s city/county law. This was a great video. Thanks for all the exposure to not only the town but the liquor stores as well

@robrashiv 5 ай бұрын

Woodhat distillery on Missouri does a bloody butcher red bourbon, plus others. You could hit a few distilleries on MO like Bourbon King, Woodhat and others.

@greghoward280 4 ай бұрын

I have a Bloody Butcher from Jeptha Creed that I got 2 years ago in KY. I tried it there and loved it. I opened the bottle I bought and it was terrible. I have gone back a couple times in the past 2 years. Still terrible. It has to be a spoiled bottle cause I loved it at the distillery. 🤷🏻‍♂️ I really hope you like it.

@ImTheOGslowski 4 ай бұрын

next time youre in TN you have to go to cristys liqour store in knoxville their selection is inbeatable. they also have a kings honey barrel store pick and its sooooo good.

@drinkthebottles 4 ай бұрын

Regarding the Stagg......... We probably would have grabbed it at $130 as well, depending on the batch and whether or not it was a back up bottle. It would always make a great gift! And you, my friend, did the right thing by leaving the other one for someone else!

@Bajablast_scuba_cat 4 ай бұрын

The woodhat distillery bloody butcher corn is very different. My first thought was “everyone needs to try this, but not many would buy a second bottle”

@popwalk 5 ай бұрын

I am fortunate enough to know the right people and got a Stagg Jr. for MSRP at the store. At $130 I would consider it for sure!

@markolson9000 4 ай бұрын

Stagg is usually secondary in Socal at about 250 to 300, I'd buy both bottles

@user-vm8tw1yo4t 29 күн бұрын

Old Forge Moonshine in Pigeon Forge is probably my favorite flavored shines.

@greghoward280 4 ай бұрын

YES on the Stagg! Last time I saw one on the shelf here in SoCal it was 400. 🤦🏻‍♂️

@IFunkyCheese 5 ай бұрын

I said on a different video but if you head west again and hit Wyoming come see us at Northridge liquors in Laramie would love to talk whiskey and show you our store!

@c.j.miller2665 4 ай бұрын

I ain't going to lie, I love how you blurred those people's faces that asked you not to film, or in the end when you just did it without being asked. That was the coolest thing of the video. Second coolest was you not buying ALL the C923 at that price and leaving some for others with telling them where to go. That just isn't the normal. Cheers to you and your family!

@nitronamous 4 ай бұрын

T.J not sure if you’re making your way back through MD from NY but if so visit Fishpaws in Severna Park MD. You will not be disappointed. Barrel picks of Bowman, & Jack Daniel’s single barrel barrel proof Whiskey and Rye, just to name a few. Prices are extremely fair

@robsugden2869 4 ай бұрын

Starlight Bloody Butcher is fantastic!

@butchbr73 4 ай бұрын

Ah man, you should have visited a place called - The Company Distilling. New, little outside of Gatlinburg towards Maryville, but Jeff Arnett opened it recently. He used to be the master distiller at Jack Daniels, pretty good stuff.

@Pinkeyes98 5 ай бұрын

Man just missed you! Was at that store just last friday (26th) looking for stagg and didn’t see it, hope they sold it and I just didn’t overlook. Btw had king bourbon while I was there, not a pro taster like you but really enjoyed it and would highly recommend

@afarm39 5 ай бұрын

I was somewhere in downtown Louisville a couple weeks ago and they had Antique 107 for $10 a pour. I’ve never had it before and was expecting to pay $20+ for it. It was delicious.

@fredknotts4031 4 ай бұрын

There is a store in Pittsburgh called Pennsylvania Libations that sells nothing but Pennsylvania made brands. They also have a bottle of everything open for tastings. I bought a spirited whiskey that tastes like Christmas in a bottle and an apple moonshine that was outstanding. Just an idea for ya.

@BRBNWolf 5 ай бұрын

Scotch whisky suggestion, If you ever see any of the Lagavulin Offerman editions all 3 of them have been great! And puts a nice twist on an already amazing whisky 🥃 cheers!

@JFlex76 3 ай бұрын

Greenbrier is my go to, distilled in Nashville

@ronanclarke3327 5 ай бұрын

Another classic tutorial - cheers.

@nathenwallis5664 4 ай бұрын

Nice side quest! Ill be sure to hit up that bar when i go to Gatlinburg in a few months!

@josephwatts2904 4 ай бұрын

Not a fan of commercially distilled “moonshine”. I feel like unless Uncle Clyde and Jethro didn’t make it in the mountains somewhere discreet in a 5 gallon still with mountain water, then it ain’t the real deal.

@AndrewBrown1234 5 ай бұрын

Whiskey Acres in IL does a bloody butcher seasonal release

@tylerpurvis5658 Ай бұрын

Went to that liquor wine and beer of the smokies on my 21st last year. Pretty nice place.

@nathanscoggins5993 5 ай бұрын

That Nelson Green Brier’s so underrated and slept on

@shaneb395 5 күн бұрын

around 2016 at rouses supermarket in new orleans you could get a BT store pick for under $30, they had cases of it just sitting on the floor. no limit. I brought one but at the time wasn't impressed. I was drinking mostly rittenhouse rye + ginger ale (college days)

@loganrozengard6032 4 ай бұрын

Gatlinburg has a beautiful river stocked with rainbow trout as well

@user-wn8le9ky8d 4 ай бұрын

The King’s Family Single Barrel 16 is fantastic.

@ze1and0nly 4 ай бұрын

You're one of the only people i've seen that shares the same thought about sugarlands that i do. If i see a sugarlands bottle that says its x flavor i know its gonna taste like it without even having to try it.