My Top 5 & 5 Bourbons

A video showing my top 5 currently available bourbons and my top 5 collectible/discontinued bourbons.

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[DMtoby07]

I really enjoy your reviews but I was wondering where is the best place to look for buffalo traces annual collection release?

[LiquorHound]

@DMtoby07,

Check with the largest retailer in your surrounding area. Ask the store manager if he knows when and if he’ll get a shipment of it, but more than likely you’ll need to contact the distributor directly. Just ask the manager the name of the distribution company for Buffalo Trace and give them a call. Ask politely which stores get an allotment of the “Antique Collection” and when they’ll possibly get another delivery. With any luck you’ll find a few.

Cheers!

[LiquorHound]

@orgullobeto,

I forgot to mention that I finally made it to the Wine and Liquor Depot a couple of months back. What a store! The helpful clerk (Gilbert) seemed to really know his stuff and the selection was excellent. I left with 3 bottles and hopefully I can make it back there. Funny note; while talking to Gilbert I mentioned that I had a descent little collection and when I told him my YouTube name he had actually seen my videos! What a small world.

Thanks again and Cheers!

[LiquorHound]

@tcbarr5,

Ahh, a person with great taste ;)

Cheers!

[tcbarr5]

@coegary I live in Indiana and i ordered pappy 15y for dinner today :p

[estesoyojajaja]

@LiquorHound really? Because here in canada for a bottle of Evan Williams 1999, you will pay like 60 dollars.

[LiquorHound]

@estesoyojajaja,

Well, I know they sell a ton of the regular Jack Daniels but it definitely wouldn't make the Top 5 list. Now the Jack Single Barrel is tasty but it also wouldn't make my Top 5 American whiskey list. The Evan Williams Single Barrel vintage lineup is a great buy and consistently good, but the 1999 is now really hard to find (even the 2000 EW is getting pretty rare these days). While they might not make the Top 5, they should both be staples in any bar.

Cheers!

[estesoyojajaja]

@LiquorHound what about Jack daniel`s ? Or what about an Evab william 1999 ?

[ncyankee101]

@pontiacbaron

Nothing wrong with Bernheim, though if I were to choose something wheaty it would be Old Weller 107.

[LiquorHound]

@coegary,

Sorry to hear that. Let me just sub in Blanton's and Booker's for those Pappy's (they should be easier to get). I'd also suggest George T Stagg, Noah's Mill or Vintage Bourbon's 17 year old (if you can find them).

Cheers!

[coegary]

Funny you have Pappy in your easy to come across group haha. Pappy is a ghost in the north,

[pontiacbaron]

I saw Bernheim in this and ignored anything else you said.

My opinion of course...but...yea....

[DrDurdenSoapCo]

My local store had a 2000 when I was there last (utah, which blows for availability) so I will go after work. Never even seen a Pappy here.

[LiquorHound]

@kryptos7799,

The Evan Williams Single Barrel 2001 is very good, but maybe notquite up to the 2000. It is very well balanced with some unique banana flavor in its profile.

Cheers!

[kryptos7799]

what about the evan williams 2001?

[LiquorHound]

@pocketcheese1,

Agreed! Of course we know that the Sazerac 18 isn't a bourbon but I just got so excited when I was picking out my favorites, that I grabbed it without thinking. If I were to re-shoot this video today, Hirsch 16 or a Booker Noe's "Distillers Masterpiece" would easily replace it.

Cheers!

[pocketcheese1]

Sazerac is great but the entire Buffalo Trace Antique collection is excellent. Some years better than others but never disappointing.

[bottleracket]

Great vid....so what's your favorite AA facility?

[aristotled1]

Very nice. Thank you for sharing. Of course there are many more that could be added to this, but you have a fairly good selection. Some of the more obscure are perhaps valuable to the collector BECAUSE they are obscure, but NOT because they are HIGHER QUALITY; one must certainly keep this in mind.Rare does not necessarily mean high quality. I find several in my collection that are not included here that are not necessarily 'rare' yet are superior in quality. That said, enjoy your little treats.

[Blk05titan26]

Oh I see Glad to know you appreciate the fine drink that it is.....cheers bro..

[LiquorHound]

@Blk05titan26,

If you’re asking if I have any, I do. It’s shown right at the beginning of “My Bourbons #2 of 2” video (I have my small Canadian collection so I just included in there). Now if you’re asking why it wasn’t in this video, it would be simply because it doesn’t meet the criteria of bourbon. It's a great Canadian whisky and I do thoroughly enjoy the Special Reserve for its availability and quality. It's quite possible it would make My Top 5 of 5 Canadian whisky list.

Cheers!

[Blk05titan26]

no crown special reserve

[LiquorHound]

@orgullobeto,

Thanks! From the reviews I read, I bet they have a tremendous selection.

Cheers!

[LiquorHound]

@djklawit,

Thanks for the great comment and I’m glad I could help. I probably should do a few more "Top 5, Best of" videos to help some others try some wonderful spirits that they may normally pass by.

Cheers!

[orgullobeto]

@Ungart404 Hello there try the Wine And Liquor Depot out In Van Nuys Ca