Hunting Haul

Chasing Bottles, Sharing Finds

Welcome to the part of the site where I tell you what's actually on Maryland shelves.

Hunting Haul is a running log of bottle finds, store run reports, and pickup recommendations from around the state — Howard County to Baltimore, Annapolis to Frederick, and everywhere in between. No affiliate links. No "thanks to our sponsor." Just honest reports on what showed up, what was worth grabbing, what to pass on, and what's still hiding on dusty back shelves.

What you'll find in each haul:

The store — where I went (with general area, not exact address — let's be respectful of small operators)
The find — what was on the shelf, what's allocated, what's hiding
The verdict — was it worth the price? Should you grab one if you see it?
The take-home — what I actually walked out with and why

Maryland's bourbon scene isn't Kentucky, but it's better than people think. Let's go find what's out there.

— Charley

Latest Hauls (list of recent posts here)

Angels Envy Triple Oak

ANGEL’S ENVY Triple Oak is a blend of whiskeys finished in three types of barrels: Hungarian Oak, Chinkapin Oak, and French Oak.

Widow Jane Decadence

Decadence is an annual limited release from Widow Jane. The company takes its bourbon and finishes it in American oak barrels that previously held Crown Maple Syrup.

Bookers 25-02 "By The Pond"

Booker's “By the Pond Batch” is named in honor of the memories that Fred Noe spent with his father, Booker Noe, sitting by their backyard pond. “By the Pond Batch” was created using bourbons aged in eight different warehouses