Blind Tasting: Henry McKenna 10 year, Weller 107 and Old Forester 1920. Which wins?

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For What's in the Box? Monday, a longtime supporter sends Fred a box. Now, Fred made sure the box contained no sexual devices or poisons before opening. Well, at least, he asked the sender if he sent these things.
As it turns out, the box contained a blind tasting kit. Hint: Two blind tasting champions were in this box. In past blinds, Fred has picked both Henry McKenna and Old Forester 1920. In social media, he went as far as admitting these were his two house bourbons. Who shall win this taste off?
Note: Half way through, the mic cable faulted and the mic diverted back to the computer mic.
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[@TheWYman31]

Glad you enjoyed the tasting and flight!!! I can confirm Fred asked me those questions! Keep it clean and classy ladies and gents!

[@RebeccaPaige]

I kinda want that E Brooks bottle.

[@speedwolf5212]

Did opening the first place envelope get edited out?

[@dougtempest4964]

Wyatt - great job - and Fred, love all your shows / comments! And really appreciate you reaching out to the bourbon community to understand what we would like to see.

[@brendanhogan4200]

Did the sound change around 6:30 or is it just my phone?

[@dougtempest4964]

it did change....

[@bschehl]

Almost like it switched from the microphone to the laptop

[@mikecofojohn168]

Old Forester 1920 is a banger. IMO it beats out the majority of allocated whisky. My dad and I make a bottle of 1915 every Thanksgiving and enjoy it Christmas dinner.

[@boydmasonlake1995]

1920 is hard to top!

[@Rockbottom66]

I dig the Bakers 7 too, Fred!

[@jasonsomon7752]

Looks like the boxes are stacking up behind you Fred, might have to make What's in the Box Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

[@kevinaking4]

Love the content Fred and thanks for your service. I’m Active Duty Navy and a Bourbon lover myself. Cheers!

[@micahdubas9454]

While i only own and or have bought one of these (the McKenna) the weller is definitely much more tasty and smooth in my opinion. Unfortunately the weller is just far too expensive for me and/or difficult to find.

[@Rick-ue5kc]

Love it, my favorite school and bourbon, Oklahoma State Glass and a920

[@nibbletpc1]

Three cheers for your top three

[@RebeccaPaige]

Audio uh-oh @6:21

[@Pondhopper101]

I want a package like that!!

[@RebeccaPaige]

@Fred Minnick So should we all start sending you coffee instead of whiskey (thus keeping the whiskey(s) for ourselves)? 😁

[@josephwatts2904]

Peeps sleep on OF 1920. I hope it remains exactly as it is and at the same price point

[@AikenForAVacation]

It tastes like a dusty barn floor. Lol

[@peterwdflooringcom]

Fred, understand your distain for synthetic cork. Is that just in terms is aesthetics? From a spirit standpoint the breath ability of cork is a negative in terms of preserving (although it could be argued with a plastic stopper on top what difference does it make). Certain spirits (rum/gin/bourbon) change dramatically in taste after they have been opened. Some have argued that the tight synthetic cork is better for preserving. Are you not in that camp?

[@jasoncoates1835]

As someone who buys old dusty scotch at auction, I've really come to despise natural cork. Unless you're going to drink a bottle within 2-3 years of it being bottled, a screwtop or synthetic cork is simply superior to wood. I've lost track of the number of broken/shriveled/crumbly/porous corks I've had to deal with over the years. I know everyone likes a cork pop and the nice squeak and the reassurance that you're drinking something classy and all that, but - speaking as a designer here - sometimes function > form.

[@joechiovarelli8365]

Hi Fred
LOVE your channel and expertise. I have an opportunity to purchase a Henry McKenna 10year BIB from 2009. I know it is overpriced at $100. My question is whether that year is one of the better bottles or are they all fairly comparable? Thank you. My condolences for father-in-law. 🙏

[@FredMinnick]

thank you, joe. bottled before 2018 seems to be the sweet spot

[@joechiovarelli8365]

@@FredMinnick Thank you “sensei of spirits”. After watching about 20 reviews on you tube, the consensus (tongue-in-cheek) is that Fred Minnick is the culprit for the massive buy-up, hoarding and mark ups on Henry McKenna. It’s got to be tough being the truthful master.

[@jP-nw7nm]

Funny I feel bad for people who have to drink coffee lol