From listening to the Bourbon Pursuit guys on an episode of their second podcast, Behind the Pursuit, it sounds like there is a lot of basically pay to play to get a medal, then maybe luck to get double gold….especially when they looked at who got silver and such, when they finally got double gold. Why did they continue to enter until they got double gold…like everyone else, they wanted to put it in the marketing materials. Now they need one for their second offering…and more medals as well. And listening to Fred Minnick talk, the process is crazy…you may end up judging a spirt like rum or something instead of bourbon, and the massive numbers of samples that one judge tastes…
Technically, brandy is fruit based. It can be made from almost any fruit just like whiskey can be made from just about any grain. Cognac is a grape based brandy made exclusively in the Cognac region of France the same way that Champagne is a sparkling wine made in the Champagne region of France.
No you don't. Try to find a small sample before dropping any money on this garbage. To my palate, it is HORRIBLE, at best. You might like it, but you should sample some first. Nasty, nasty bourbon. Regret buying it. A LOT!
I have a 2018 edition that’s 24 months old. I’m almost done with the bottle and still can’t say if I like it. To me it’s very strange tasting and that is why it has taken me so long to finish the bottle.
How on earth would they ever keep batch consistency up though? It would be so annoying to spend a good amount of markup because it won these awards just to get it and then it not to be even close to what won.
You guys need to work on the audio a bit. I have to jank up my wireless speaker to level 11 and wear it on my ear to hear you, and then go deaf on the commercials.
I'm calling BS, that bottle is one of the grassy-ist, wet hay bottles I own (and on of the worst). Yall got texas shaped rose glasses on for this review... Youthful and for the world reeks of small barrels in heat. Your doing the people dirty here and you probably know it. Still love the content, but this texas PR stuff needs to be called out before more folks waste their hard earned money.
Knowing how any consumer can be swayed by price and marketing I would hope that whiskey tastings were blind and if not maybe consider starting your own blind tasting competition
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If you ever can do a video with a guest; finding someone who can explain the judging process of ANY of the Awards.. .that would be " Magnificent"🥃
From listening to the Bourbon Pursuit guys on an episode of their second podcast, Behind the Pursuit, it sounds like there is a lot of basically pay to play to get a medal, then maybe luck to get double gold….especially when they looked at who got silver and such, when they finally got double gold. Why did they continue to enter until they got double gold…like everyone else, they wanted to put it in the marketing materials. Now they need one for their second offering…and more medals as well. And listening to Fred Minnick talk, the process is crazy…you may end up judging a spirt like rum or something instead of bourbon, and the massive numbers of samples that one judge tastes…
Look in Whiskey Tribe Channel “Are whiskey competitions rigged (feat Heather Greene”
Ralfy colab
Whisky awards mean nothing.
Thanks for the small tip on the difference of the whiskey bourbon scotch
I believe Brandy is fruit base distilled (not just grapes), right?
Looking forward to the 141.5 proof Harbinger "Hazmat" review.
Love our local distillery here in Texomaland!❤
Excellent review. 👍🏻👏🏻
Awesome as always, but I think that "dead pixel" effect in your camera is back. It shows up around Rex's ear.
Just got a bottle it is amazing 👏.
What's up with a pic of the XC version on the video display? Fail!
watching as I distil some apple rakia(brandy), great work guys!
Fun Dip, Daniel. Fun Dip.
Technically, brandy is fruit based. It can be made from almost any fruit just like whiskey can be made from just about any grain.
Cognac is a grape based brandy made exclusively in the Cognac region of France the same way that Champagne is a sparkling wine made in the Champagne region of France.
Sure wish it was up for purchase online, would love to try it.
No you don't. Try to find a small sample before dropping any money on this garbage. To my palate, it is HORRIBLE, at best. You might like it, but you should sample some first. Nasty, nasty bourbon. Regret buying it. A LOT!
GOOD MORNING YOU MB'S.... 🥃
Any predictions on how many people are going to comment on the fluff/spot on the lens? I'm guessing 20+.
Love me some iron root republic.
Need Ironroot and Balcones available nationwide
I dig Ironroot, but for me, I mostly wish I could easily get Still Austin without heading down to Texas.
And cheaper than $80 please.
Rex has the spot back:)
I have a 2018 edition that’s 24 months old. I’m almost done with the bottle and still can’t say if I like it. To me it’s very strange tasting and that is why it has taken me so long to finish the bottle.
Volume real low on this episode I think guys?
How on earth would they ever keep batch consistency up though? It would be so annoying to spend a good amount of markup because it won these awards just to get it and then it not to be even close to what won.
Good morning MB’s :)
Eagle Rare blended with Ardbeg Uigeadail
Your bottles always look a lot bigger than mine. Are my hands just bigger than yours?
You MB's!✌️🥃🥃✨️
I dare you to add rocks aka ice! That jamminess only intensifies. Amaze balls!
Mmm, pez and fun dip
Yep, fun dip was awesome. Eat the sugar stick then snort the flavored powder. Ahh childhood.
For some strange reason I get a little GINGER on this whiskey… I don’t know why.
You guys are slipping. Not one Ginger comment during this review. And that spot is back on Rex's face.
You didn't just thank people, you called them bastards and created a graphic...that goes a long way
You guys need to work on the audio a bit. I have to jank up my wireless speaker to level 11 and wear it on my ear to hear you, and then go deaf on the commercials.
What kind of people are considered for judges in whiskey competitions? you two should be a shoe in's
I'm calling BS, that bottle is one of the grassy-ist, wet hay bottles I own (and on of the worst). Yall got texas shaped rose glasses on for this review... Youthful and for the world reeks of small barrels in heat. Your doing the people dirty here and you probably know it. Still love the content, but this texas PR stuff needs to be called out before more folks waste their hard earned money.
I must have gotten a bad batch because mine has a “Well water” taste like iron metal taste. I’d never recommend this bottle to others.
@@TheMitchapalooza69 preach
Who would honestly ask what the difference is between brandy and whiskey???
Price???? Winning awards doesn't help me if I can't afford it.
$50
377👍
Knowing how any consumer can be swayed by price and marketing I would hope that whiskey tastings were blind and if not maybe consider starting your own blind tasting competition
Shouldn’t you have “rep’d” yourselves? Crickets, crickets, crickets😂
I’m number 666
How can this whiskey win Best Bourbon In The "World" if it can only be made in the US? Shouldn't it be the Best Bourbon In The US?
All judging is done blind..