Hey Don! It is so sad to see the EH Single Barrel basically be non-existent (at msrp or close). It is a great bottle but even if it was available all the time, I would probably still buy the John J Bowman single barrel as it does offer a darker, sweeter profile I often want late at night 😆. It was a fun battle and I'm glad at least the JJB single barrel is available for us to enjoy! Thank you so much for viewing and commenting on my videos so soon after launch! It is super appreciated and cheers~
David --- Completely agree with your assessment and review here. John J Bowman is commonly found near me for about $70. EH Taylor can be found , but you may have to hunt for it a bit at a few stores in order to find it. Typical price is $150 to $200. Since they are pretty close to each other --- Bowman wins out! Cheers!
If that's the case, clearly JJB Single Barrel is the winner 😁. Here, both are hard to find so let's just say it's whatever is available most of the time 😆. Thanks a ton for your views and comments! Super appreciate it and cheers ~
After being disappointed a couple weeks ago, I was able to get a bottle of John J Bowman from an auction site for about $5 more than I would have paid had it been in stock at the store I visited. I am very pleased with it and will definitely look for a backup bottle.
Well, the yellow EH Taylor bottle certainly looks waaaay better on the bar than the Bowman 😂 so it's EH Taylor all the way. Although the Bowman is a pretty good pour as well. And I am glad it's still somewhat unknown. As always thanks for the fantastic reviews David. 👍
Hey Rene! That yellow tube is very iconic and gorgeous 😆. Both are good and an super value at $60 but it's just so hard to get the EH Taylor. Maybe things will change in the coming months but for now, I'll "baby" my bottle as I don't know if I'll find another one at a reasonable price 😅. Thank you so much for your view and comment so quickly after posting as you always do! I noticed it and truly appreciate it 🙏. Cheers ~
David That conclusion probably blew some minds out there in whiskey tube land. But I totally understand the train of thought. For most of us out here have limited time and money to be messing around with getting an EHT at a reasonable price when there is other options sitting right in front of you. But I do think JJB might be as hard to find most of the time. I like your thought pattern on your channel, in giving people opinions / alternatives to a hard to get bottle. Thumbs up my friend ! Dana
Hey Dana! I agree the John J Bowman is also not easy to find but certainly easier than the eh taylor single barrel 😆. I try to make videos on what I want to see (or what I liked when I saw it) to make it a relatable to the viewer as much as I can. It doesn't always work but hopefully it hits most of the time 😆. I always greatly appreciate your view and comment as you always do on my videos! I notice it and absolutely am thankful of it. Take care my friend and cheers ~
Amazing video David. Your number of subscribers is steadily rising. I’ve tried all of my Staggs, 23B, 23C, and 22A. All amazing! In my opinion, 22A is best followed by 23B and 23C but each bottle is incredible on its own. I don’t regret for a second what I paid for them. Keep up the great work the great work!
Staggs are all amazing and there is a reason why they are so popular! I love my staggs and hopefully I'll find all the batches for 2024 😆. I haven't tried the 22b batch but the 23c and 22a are amazing! I'm still thinking of an idea on the 2k subscribers special 😎. Thank you for being part of that journey to 2k and I hope to keep seeing you in the comments for many videos to come 🫡. I absolutely appreciate all your support and cheers ~
I've done JJB and EHT SmB in semi-blinds (knew what I was drinking, but not which glass was what). I prefer the JJB. The flavors are smoother. The EHT SiB BiB is different. I've only had one EHT SiB I liked. The others tasted the same and did not like them. The EHT BP is great. It's different than A Smith Bowman CS, which is phenomenal.
That JJB Single Barrel is a good one and can certainly compete with the EH Taylor Small Batch and some Single Barrels. Obviously Barrel Proof is in another level, but never had the A Smith Bowman CS so I'll take your word that it is a phenomenal pour 😆. Have a nice cool day and cheers~
Hey RJ! That is very nice of Tanner! Once you get a chance to have a pour, let me know how you like it! I greatly appreciate your view and comment so soon after video launch! Helps me a ton and thank you! Cheers ~
Thank you for the awesome compliment! I try to make videos of what I would also like to see and how I feel when I shop for bourbon so it can be relatable to most bourbon lovers. It doesn't always translate it seems but hopefully it does most of the time 😆. Thanks a million for your view and comment so soon after video launch! Truly appreciate it and cheers ~
Great comparison David. Love your thorough reviews. Big fan of both of these. I have 4 bottles of JJ Bowman Single Barrel that I paid $45-$50 each, and 3 bottles of EHT Single Barrels that I paid $60 each. I will always have both on the shelf. 🥃
Hey Dave! For those prices, I would have like 10 of each 🤣. How often do you run into the JJB Single Barrel while you do your hunt? Is it easy to find in the east coast as many have told me? It is not easy here in California. But both are wonderful pours and let's hope the allocation gets better for both in 2024 😆. I truly appreciate your view and comment on my videos so quickly after launch as you always do! I always notice it and am very grateful for it 🥰. Thank you so much and take care my friend~
@@WhiskeyBank Not sure if easy to find on the East Coast, as I am in the Midwest. They are not prevalent here, as I only found them twice in Illinois in 2023 and a few times in TN in 2023. 🥃
Great vid. I haven't been lucky enough to find a EHT SiB, but I just blinded a EHT SmB vs. the JJB SiB and the Bowman took the 1v1 for me! Most of the sought after bottles are that way for a reason, but that doesn't mean there isn't completely comparable products just available on shelves. Fun content.
That must have been a fun blind 😆. Even though it is well known, it seems the Bowman Single barrel is still underrated as it is a fantastic bottle at a good price. It is also "rumored" to have more age than both eht smb and sib. Let's hope it continues to be on shelves! Thanks a ton for your view and comment! Greatly appreciate it and cheers ~
Just watched your was video on Stagg 23C. I have to admit I cringed when you said it wasn’t worth $200 because that’s exactly what I paid. It’s really good and I’m glad I got it but I clearly overpaid. It’s just impossible for me to find unless I buy it on secondary. I just bought the 23A as well. All of my Staggs, 23A 23B 23C and 22Ax2 have been $200 a piece. Please let me know if I should stop buying at that price. They’re just all so incredible(I haven’t tried the 23A yet). I just bought a bottle of 1792 Full Proof based solely on your recommendation. Looking forward to trying it. Thanks as always for the great content you keep putting out!
The meaning of "value" or "worth" is different for everybody and their situation or preferences. My perceived value is based on the fact I hunt 3 days a week for bottles and like to try new whiskeys, so buying at msrp or close to it is a big priority of mine as I need a vast "collection" to make videos as well 😆. But if you enjoy Stagg and don't have time, money, or the energy to hunt and look for it at msrp, paying $200 for a bottle You know you'll absolutely love and enjoy is a valuable asset 😁. When people say "you can't buy happiness" has never tried a Stagg (or BTAC) as those things make me happy 😂. So don't worry about what I or any other youtuber says to a certain degree. Just take the information provided along with your preferences and situation and apply accordingly. 😉. Hope that helps. 😎. Thanks as always for all your support for my channel and videos. Truly appreciate every single view and comment! Cheers~
I wouldn't have a clue I cannot find either of them! However my super awesome GF got me tickets to the bottled in bond day event at Buffalo trace this Sunday. I get a tour of the EH Taylor bottling lines get to see Pompeii, we get custom mini Glens, a buffet meal and each person will receive a ticket to redeem at the gifshop for the opportunity to purchase a bottle of EH Taylor single barrel! I am so pumped and cannot wait to get my work week over with!!! I may just order a john J bowman single barrel and pay up for it. I am sure I have spent more on worse bottles
Hey Brett!! That is an awesome GF!! That most be an amazing tour and the fact you are also getting a ticket to purchase the EHT Single Barrel is just cherry on top! Since you are getting the EHT, I would just enjoy that bottle and not overpay for the Bowman SiB. Let me know how the tour was and how much you enjoyed the EHT Single Barrel! Thank you so much for you watching and commenting on my video so soon after launch! I truly appreciate it and cheers~
John J Bowman SiB is not sold in New England but I travel to VA and get it normally without too much work. Sometimes they are out because of the hype people come and buy all they can. The EHT SiB is silly hard to find in my state. One of my stores that gets a lot of allocated bourbons has only seen one once in ten years. I really like the Bowman but to me it is a great $55-$60 bottle that I always try and keep on hand but rarely go to. My guests tend to go to it to try it. I should have it more but so much whiskey so little time
Hey pizza! "So much whiskey, so little time" should be my motto! 🤣 that is so true. Need to normalize drinking bourbon at work 😎. Thanks a million for your view and comment so quickly after video launch as you always do! I notice it and absolutely appreciate it 🙏. Cheers!
Hey Scott! Enjoy that JJ Bowman Single Barrel until you find an EH Taylor at a reasonable price~ It's a bottle that can definitely hold you over until then 😆 I truly appreciate your view and comment! Thank you so much and cheers~
Hey Darrell! That is so true! 🤣 both is always the answer 😆. I am lucky enough to have both and will enjoy it but will "baby" the EHT more as I don't know when I'll see it again at a decent price . Thanks again for your view and comment so quickly after posting! Super appreciate it and cheers ~
Hey Jim! You found the hard one and so it'll be easy to find the JJB SiB when they come to Orange county 😆. I know grapepress #2 has one right now for 60 but that's too far for you 😅. I'm sure you'll see it pop up on Facebook when the next shipment comes in. Thanks a million for your view and comment so quickly after video launch! It is noted and very appreciated 🙏. Cheers ~
@@WhiskeyBank I will keep that in mind. I was hoping Hi Proof in Fullerton would get them back in stock. I think the next thing I’m gonna be picking up is that Devils Tower from Redwood Empire?
@@jimbird1985 I'm on the fence regarding the devils tower. Cost seems very high for the age and the proof but realize they use awesome ingredients and is made with care. I guess I'll need a pour before I make that decision (which will probably be too late 😆). If you do get a bottle or pour, let me know your thoughts!
Of course everybody's situation with money is different, but if it was for my first ever bottle... and you love Eht small batch.... I would do it. For a backup, no, I would not do it if I had or have one. Hopefully this helps out 😎. Thanks a bunch for your view and comment! Super appreciate it and cheers ~
Hey Frank! When you open the John J Bowman, let me know how you like it and if you like it more than the eht! Thanks a ton for your view and comment so quickly after posting! Absolutely appreciate it and cheers ~
I've been fortunate to have both bottles in my bar but the EHT SiB I have is a store pick. Got the JJB for 49 bucks & EHT for 79. JJB is a bit hard to find in my area & takes a bit of effort to get at msrp. EHT is 10 times harder & takes a ton of luck to get. I got my EHT from an allocation drop btw. Comparing these two is not even fair. EHT is just miles ahead & significantly better across the board vs. JJB. So whats the max I'd pay for both? 49 bucks or msrp for JJB & nothing more. It's good but not remarkable. I'd go as high as 150 for the EHT SB store pick, its that good!
Hey Arn! I've had two EH Taylor Single Barrel store picks... and they are amazing, much better than just the regular EHT single barrels. If the Bowman SiB was put against the EH Taylor Single Barrel picks I had in the past.... I'm sure the results would have been different, but factoring in how hard it is to find a EHT SiB, let alone the store pick, it would be close. I agree that 150 for a EHT SiB store pick is a fair price. I greatly appreciate you watching and commenting on my video so soon after launch! Thanks a million and cheers~
Yes it is! One of the best kept "secrets" out there! It is mostly known but still undervalued and underrated is the John J bowman single barrel. Thank you so much for your view and comment so soon after launch! Super appreciate it and cheers ~
Love the comparison but would like to see how it (bowman) measures up to the Blantons as it it rumored to be the same but “bottled/aged” in Virginia. Great content as always! Love the EHTSB!
Hey Kenneth! The reason I compared it to EH Taylor instead of blanton's as I know for sure it is a better "pour" than Blanton's. Obviously there are other factors like the bottle, collectability, style, etc. That is in favor of blanton's, the JJB single barrel is the bottle to get as it is cheaper and experience is better. Not saying blanton's is a bad pour or anything (I actually like it) but the price increase and allocation makes it a tough buy. Thanks a ton for your view and comment so soon after video launch! Helps me a ton and I super appreciate it 🙏 cheers ~
Good video. I thought EH Taylor would win but given the availability, it came pretty close. After couple pours of John J, it tasted like oakey apple juice to me. I could probably have couple more pours but I stopped myself. It's really dangerous haha.
Hey Danny! Thanks again for the gift and making this video possible! 🥰 Oaky apple juice... I'll need to revisit it tonight and see if I get that and if that's a good thing 🤣. It is a very dangerous pour and one that will get me in trouble more often than not 😆. I always appreciate you viewing and commenting on my videos so quickly after posting! I absolutely notice and greatly appreciate it! Cheers and take care my friend~
Hey Kevin! Both are fantastic pours and unfortunately, both are also not easy to find. Obviously, EH Taylor single barrel is harder to find (at reasonable price) in most areas. I wish both were easy to find and let's hope allocation gets better in 2024! 😆 I super appreciate you watching and commenting on my video so soon after launch! Thank you so much and cheers~
Haven't had either of these nor have I seen either of them. Although they do trickle into our area because I've seen them on the allocated bourbon raffle lists at our stores. So somebody is getting them. If both of these bottles were put in front of me and I could grab one, I would definitely grab the EHT SiB first. Then hunt for the John J Bowman. On the other hand, both my friend and I had major breaks this week! My friend found a Stagg at retail and I found a Blanton's at $80 and 2x Eagle Rare at $55 each! I also picked up a 1 liter Old Grand-Dad Bonded for $22. That same store also had Old Grand-Dad 114 for $24, so I may pick that up later if I end up liking the Bonded. Ugh this whole bourbon journey is really making my Polish vodka assortment feeling left out! That's what I was into even before Scotch and Irish whiskey. Belvedere and Zubrowka Bison Grass are two recommended vodkas from me!
Hey Meta! Zubrowka Bison Grass is vodka I am not aware of and will now look for it as I do love my vodkas as well 😆. Stagg, Blanton's and Eagle Rare at those prices are fantastic and it's only a matter of time until you find the EH Taylors and Bowmans 😄. Let me know how you like the Old Grand Dad BiB as I haven't had a pour of that.... in years. Thank you so much for you watching and commenting on my video so soon after launch as you always do! I truly appreciate it and cheers~
I just got a bottle of E.H Taylor Single Barrel for $79.99 today along with two bottles of Eagle Rare at $39.99 each, a stagg jr 23B for $69.99 and a Weller 12 for $59.99. Store owner absolutely hooked me up because I was only there for the Eagle Rare and he went into the back and came out with those other bottles I purchased along with a few other bottles I didn't purchase like Wellers Special Reserve. Why get the Special Reserve when the 12 year was there lol
What a Haul! Those are some fantastic bottles! Once you have a chance to try a couple, let me know which one you liked the most! Thank you so much for your view and comment! Greatly appreciate it and cheers~
Outstanding review David! Well, us Cali peeps don't get Bowman SB so that's out of the question. E.H.Taylor SB would be the buy to answer the question, but hell no paying over MSRP knowing what it goes for. As usual, great video and cheers!
Hey Jesus! We are so close yet so far 🤣. Here in OC, Bowman SiB is not easy to find, but there are drops (seems like once per quarter) and it's available for like a week in many stores for MSRP... then it's just gone for another 3 months. I guess it doesn't go to North LA. I'll let you know if I find one. But if you do find both at MSRP, EH Taylor SiB is the way to go! 😄 Thanks a ton for your view and comment so soon after video launch as you always do! I absolutely notice it and greatly appreciate it 👍! Cheers~ and take cares my friend.
@@WhiskeyBank For the Bowman I haven't even seen it siting on the shelf for that secondary price, but guess we out of luck in this area. 😆 Let me know if you do find it! For sure I will get that E.H.Taylor SB at MSRP or a little over.
Love to see this review! Excellent breakdown! I completely agree the EHT Single is impossible to track down… I’ve been hunting for ~8yr and only found 2. At MSRP I would go EHT, but I will take Bowman 10/10 if the EHT single is $200
Hey Tanner! I agree! Bowman single barrel is good enough to hold the fort until a EHT single barrel is found at a reasonable price 😆. Thank you so much for your view and comment! Truly appreciate it and cheers ~
Hey David, I compared JJB SB to Blantons and Blanton Gold. Imo JJB was very, very similar to the Blantons Gold. For me JJB drank higher than proof on label. Heat was equal to Gold. They were neck pours, so I ll do it again. Another great vid. I passed on EHSB for $130 in NJ, totally regretting that after this vid😢. JJB for $52 was a great deal in NY. Hopefully I ll get a hold of EHTSB soon. 🍻
Hey Jonathan! EHT SiB for $130 is right on the borderline... if I didn't have one on the shelf, I would have got it but probably passed on it if it was a backup 😆. I didn't even think to compare it to Blanton's Gold... since I don't have one 🤣 but that would be a fun one. Thanks for letting me know that the JJB does compare to the Gold. Let's hope you will find a EHT Single Barrel soon so you can compare this yourself! 😆 I super appreciate you watching and commenting on my video so soon after launch as you always do! I notice it and am so grateful for every single one of them! Thank you so much and cheers~
John J Bowman is scarce where I live. Because of another bourbon channel that gets the ok from many of the stores in the area to film inside, I saw that a place reletively nearby had it in stock on the day of recording. Heading there tomorrow straight from the office!
@@WhiskeyBank sadly, they were out. I guess I jumped on this bottle's bandwagon a little too late. I want shopping across a wide swath of the Chicago suburbs...nothing. Port barrell was well-represented though...not that it's bad.
I miss the newer intro but great to see video content is still super quality. I haven’t seen an EHT SB at retail since 2019. JJ Bowman I see the sticker on the shelf but it is always sold out by the time I get there.
Hey Dean! 2019??!!?? That is a long time ago. John J Bowman SiB is in demand but hopefully you'll be able to get your hands on one soon as it's a great bottle 👍. I'm just changing up the intro and will use the new one on the next video 😆. Thank you so much for your view and comment so soon after launch! I notice it all and absolutely appreciate it 🙏. Cheers ~
Enjoy your content and tasting notes! Well Done. John J. Bowman is very limited even in VA. My favorite single barrel is E.H. Taylor. One you should try is ASW Distillery, Fiddler cast strength.
I have 3 bottles of the John J open at the moment (2 store picks and 1 regular) and together they we less than the one bottle of the EHT sib I have. Both are good but comes down to availability and $$$ 🥃 cheers David
Hey Michael! There are JJB single barrel store picks?? Oh man... I'm missing out 😆. Now I have another target in my hunting trips 🤣. How much better is the store picks better than the regular? Thanks a million for your view and comment so soon after video launch! I always notice it and greatly appreciate it 🙏! Cheers ~
@@WhiskeyBank I have been lucky with the standard bottles so far because they have been great single barrels but the store picks have been great. Both drinks a little different but not much off profile. I will keep an eye out for a store pick for you (I sent one, I mean hand delivered 🤣😂 one to the Baker Drinks.
@@MichaelBortner-qk4zl if you ever run into it, I'll gladly take it off your hands 🤣. Great to hear the standards are just as good as picks. Thanks for the information ~
Hey Peter! Same here! Both are fantastic and just different enough where I can enjoy both in different "moods" 😆. I'm glad I have both but due to not knowing when I can replace the EHT single barrel, I'll probably drink the JJB single barrel a lot more often. Truly appreciate your view and comment so quickly after video launch as you always do! I notice it and greatly appreciate it ❤️. Cheers~
The people at Bowman are clear that the mash bill is Bowman's distilled by Buffalo Trace followed by an additional distillation by Bowman. It is not a Buffalo Trace mash bill.
Hey Harry! So from what I know or hear, Bowman has a "contract distilling" with Buffalo Trace, where they use Buffalo Trace mash bill to what Bowman wants, distills it twice, and is distilled again at Bowman in their copper still. So Bowman can say it is "their" mash bill, but from all the information I can gather, it is basically Buffalo Trace mash bill #1 (could be #2 but more sources say #1) that is contract distilled and earmarked for Bowman. Again, things could have changed and maybe they use another mash bill but I haven't picked up any information that is has changed. I guess we'll never know for sure 😆. Thank you so much for your view and comment! Super appreciate it and cheers~
That's the beauty of a single barrel, it's like a box of chocolates 😆. Let's hope we get a great one on the next one! Have a wonderful week and cheers~
Enjoyed your review just picked up EH Taylor Single Barrel and Small batch at TW in Florida both at MSRP looking forward to opening after your review! Keep up the great content🥃Cheers
Hey Ryck! Those are some awesome pickups!! If it's your first time with those bottles, let me know how you liked them after a pour or two 😆. Thank you so much for your view and comment! Super appreciate it and cheers~
John J. is even hard to find in Virginia. The A. Smith Bowman distillery sometimes does not have it. And if they do they limit you to one bottle. I always appreciate your great reviews. Still trying to find my first bottle of EH Taylor, single barrel.
Interesting. Many people who travel to the East Coast from here told me they can find it easily in VA. I guess they just got lucky 😆. Hopefully you'll get some of that luck and find an EH Taylor single barrel in 2024! I absolutely appreciate your view and comment so quickly after video launch! Thank you so much and cheers~
the eh has eluded me and im not overpaying for it. love the john j tho. only time ive seen an eh SIB was at the same store that had stagg (1 per person). stagg was 100 sib was 110. i grabbed the stagg.
100 out of 100 you grab the Stagg over the EH Taylor single barrel 🤣. You made a very good decision. Hopefully as buffalo trace expands their capacity, we will see more and more of everything from them in the years ahead. Until then, we'll just have to enjoy the JJB single barrel 😆. I super appreciate your view and comment so quickly after video launch! Thank you so much and cheers ~
Hey Andre! What area are you in? 😭 if you can't get either, that is not a fun situation 😫. Let's hope your area gets the JJB single barrel soon! (and EH taylor single barrel as well) 😆. Once you get a chance to have a pour, let me know how you like it! Thank you so much for your view and comment so quickly after posting! I absolutely notice it and truly appreciate it! Cheers ~
@@WhiskeyBank I'm in WA but buy 90% in OR because no sales tax, plus WA also adds this mind blowing liquor tax. I'm coming down to Simi Valley soon to do some hunting but won't be able to take much back, maybe only 2-3 bottles.
@@andrettski8686 hope you have a fun time at Simi valley but I am far from there and not very familiar with that area unfortunately. You get the best of both worlds with no state income tax in WA and no sales tax in OR 😆. Must be nice!! (Very jealous, I have both).
Hey John! I agree with you, based on just experience alone, EH Taylor single barrel wins over Bowman Single barrel, but when factoring in availability and price, Bowman wins this battle. I just wish EH Taylor single barrel was more available! I truly appreciate your view and comment! Thank you so much and cheers~
Which "single barrel" is your favorite?
The 1999 The Irishman 17 yr single cask. Just an incredible incredible whiskey.
Four Roses Single Barrel. I’ll always think I’m just having 1 dram then it becomes 3.
@@TheReal_DeanD always ends up with more drams when you drink good whiskey 😆
@@pizzawarlord9232 that sounds like an amazing bottle 🫠
EH Taylor SIB
In my area the Bowman is around $65 and available. The Taylor is hard to find and never below $150. Not much of a choice here. Enjoyed the video.
Hey Don! It is so sad to see the EH Single Barrel basically be non-existent (at msrp or close). It is a great bottle but even if it was available all the time, I would probably still buy the John J Bowman single barrel as it does offer a darker, sweeter profile I often want late at night 😆. It was a fun battle and I'm glad at least the JJB single barrel is available for us to enjoy!
Thank you so much for viewing and commenting on my videos so soon after launch! It is super appreciated and cheers~
David ---
Completely agree with your assessment and review here. John J Bowman is commonly found near me for about $70. EH Taylor can be found , but you may have to hunt for it a bit at a few stores in order to find it. Typical price is $150 to $200. Since they are pretty close to each other --- Bowman wins out! Cheers!
If that's the case, clearly JJB Single Barrel is the winner 😁. Here, both are hard to find so let's just say it's whatever is available most of the time 😆.
Thanks a ton for your views and comments! Super appreciate it and cheers ~
After being disappointed a couple weeks ago, I was able to get a bottle of John J Bowman from an auction site for about $5 more than I would have paid had it been in stock at the store I visited. I am very pleased with it and will definitely look for a backup bottle.
That's awesome! It is a good one and I'm also looking for a backup as well!
Thanks again and have a fantastic day~
Well, the yellow EH Taylor bottle certainly looks waaaay better on the bar than the Bowman 😂 so it's EH Taylor all the way. Although the Bowman is a pretty good pour as well. And I am glad it's still somewhat unknown. As always thanks for the fantastic reviews David. 👍
Hey Rene! That yellow tube is very iconic and gorgeous 😆. Both are good and an super value at $60 but it's just so hard to get the EH Taylor. Maybe things will change in the coming months but for now, I'll "baby" my bottle as I don't know if I'll find another one at a reasonable price 😅.
Thank you so much for your view and comment so quickly after posting as you always do! I noticed it and truly appreciate it 🙏. Cheers ~
David
That conclusion probably blew some minds out there in whiskey tube land.
But I totally understand the train of thought. For most of us out here have limited time and money to be messing around with getting an EHT at a reasonable price when there is other options sitting right in front of you.
But I do think JJB might be as hard to find most of the time.
I like your thought pattern on your channel, in giving people opinions / alternatives to a hard to get bottle.
Thumbs up my friend !
Dana
Hey Dana! I agree the John J Bowman is also not easy to find but certainly easier than the eh taylor single barrel 😆.
I try to make videos on what I want to see (or what I liked when I saw it) to make it a relatable to the viewer as much as I can. It doesn't always work but hopefully it hits most of the time 😆.
I always greatly appreciate your view and comment as you always do on my videos! I notice it and absolutely am thankful of it. Take care my friend and cheers ~
Amazing video David. Your number of subscribers is steadily rising. I’ve tried all of my Staggs, 23B, 23C, and 22A. All amazing! In my opinion, 22A is best followed by 23B and 23C but each bottle is incredible on its own. I don’t regret for a second what I paid for them. Keep up the great work the great work!
Staggs are all amazing and there is a reason why they are so popular! I love my staggs and hopefully I'll find all the batches for 2024 😆. I haven't tried the 22b batch but the 23c and 22a are amazing!
I'm still thinking of an idea on the 2k subscribers special 😎.
Thank you for being part of that journey to 2k and I hope to keep seeing you in the comments for many videos to come 🫡.
I absolutely appreciate all your support and cheers ~
I've done JJB and EHT SmB in semi-blinds (knew what I was drinking, but not which glass was what). I prefer the JJB. The flavors are smoother. The EHT SiB BiB is different. I've only had one EHT SiB I liked. The others tasted the same and did not like them. The EHT BP is great. It's different than A Smith Bowman CS, which is phenomenal.
That JJB Single Barrel is a good one and can certainly compete with the EH Taylor Small Batch and some Single Barrels. Obviously Barrel Proof is in another level, but never had the A Smith Bowman CS so I'll take your word that it is a phenomenal pour 😆.
Have a nice cool day and cheers~
Great review. I have a sample of John J Bowman coming my way thanks to Tanner of Neat Bourbon. Looking forward to try. Have a great week
Hey RJ! That is very nice of Tanner! Once you get a chance to have a pour, let me know how you like it!
I greatly appreciate your view and comment so soon after video launch! Helps me a ton and thank you! Cheers ~
Great video. I enjoyed the breakdown and realistic approach on these two bottles.
Thank you for the awesome compliment! I try to make videos of what I would also like to see and how I feel when I shop for bourbon so it can be relatable to most bourbon lovers. It doesn't always translate it seems but hopefully it does most of the time 😆.
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Great comparison David. Love your thorough reviews. Big fan of both of these. I have 4 bottles of JJ Bowman Single Barrel that I paid $45-$50 each, and 3 bottles of EHT Single Barrels that I paid $60 each. I will always have both on the shelf. 🥃
Hey Dave! For those prices, I would have like 10 of each 🤣. How often do you run into the JJB Single Barrel while you do your hunt? Is it easy to find in the east coast as many have told me? It is not easy here in California. But both are wonderful pours and let's hope the allocation gets better for both in 2024 😆.
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@@WhiskeyBank Not sure if easy to find on the East Coast, as I am in the Midwest. They are not prevalent here, as I only found them twice in Illinois in 2023 and a few times in TN in 2023. 🥃
@@davevogelsang6791 Interesting... maybe my friends are just playing with me 🤣
Great vid. I haven't been lucky enough to find a EHT SiB, but I just blinded a EHT SmB vs. the JJB SiB and the Bowman took the 1v1 for me! Most of the sought after bottles are that way for a reason, but that doesn't mean there isn't completely comparable products just available on shelves. Fun content.
That must have been a fun blind 😆. Even though it is well known, it seems the Bowman Single barrel is still underrated as it is a fantastic bottle at a good price. It is also "rumored" to have more age than both eht smb and sib. Let's hope it continues to be on shelves!
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Just watched your was video on Stagg 23C. I have to admit I cringed when you said it wasn’t worth $200 because that’s exactly what I paid. It’s really good and I’m glad I got it but I clearly overpaid. It’s just impossible for me to find unless I buy it on secondary. I just bought the 23A as well. All of my Staggs, 23A 23B 23C and 22Ax2 have been $200 a piece. Please let me know if I should stop buying at that price. They’re just all so incredible(I haven’t tried the 23A yet). I just bought a bottle of 1792 Full Proof based solely on your recommendation. Looking forward to trying it. Thanks as always for the great content you keep putting out!
The meaning of "value" or "worth" is different for everybody and their situation or preferences.
My perceived value is based on the fact I hunt 3 days a week for bottles and like to try new whiskeys, so buying at msrp or close to it is a big priority of mine as I need a vast "collection" to make videos as well 😆.
But if you enjoy Stagg and don't have time, money, or the energy to hunt and look for it at msrp, paying $200 for a bottle You know you'll absolutely love and enjoy is a valuable asset 😁.
When people say "you can't buy happiness" has never tried a Stagg (or BTAC) as those things make me happy 😂.
So don't worry about what I or any other youtuber says to a certain degree. Just take the information provided along with your preferences and situation and apply accordingly. 😉.
Hope that helps. 😎.
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I wouldn't have a clue I cannot find either of them! However my super awesome GF got me tickets to the bottled in bond day event at Buffalo trace this Sunday. I get a tour of the EH Taylor bottling lines get to see Pompeii, we get custom mini Glens, a buffet meal and each person will receive a ticket to redeem at the gifshop for the opportunity to purchase a bottle of EH Taylor single barrel! I am so pumped and cannot wait to get my work week over with!!! I may just order a john J bowman single barrel and pay up for it. I am sure I have spent more on worse bottles
Hey Brett!! That is an awesome GF!! That most be an amazing tour and the fact you are also getting a ticket to purchase the EHT Single Barrel is just cherry on top! Since you are getting the EHT, I would just enjoy that bottle and not overpay for the Bowman SiB. Let me know how the tour was and how much you enjoyed the EHT Single Barrel!
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John J is now even allocated in Virginia. If you re lucky, they may have couple on the shelf at the Bowman distillery in Fredericksburg.
Interesting! I always thought it was available in the East Coast but I guess the word is out on how good this is 😆.
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John J Bowman SiB is not sold in New England but I travel to VA and get it normally without too much work. Sometimes they are out because of the hype people come and buy all they can.
The EHT SiB is silly hard to find in my state. One of my stores that gets a lot of allocated bourbons has only seen one once in ten years.
I really like the Bowman but to me it is a great $55-$60 bottle that I always try and keep on hand but rarely go to. My guests tend to go to it to try it. I should have it more but so much whiskey so little time
Hey pizza! "So much whiskey, so little time" should be my motto! 🤣 that is so true. Need to normalize drinking bourbon at work 😎.
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Never had Taylor, but i just got a jj Bowman and my bottle is outrageously good.
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Need both
Hey Darrell! That is so true! 🤣 both is always the answer 😆. I am lucky enough to have both and will enjoy it but will "baby" the EHT more as I don't know when I'll see it again at a decent price .
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@WhiskeyBank not seen either yet but one day I will find them keep the good work up
I’ve only found EHT Sib. I’m hoping I can find JJ Bowman locally once it’s back in stock.
Hey Jim! You found the hard one and so it'll be easy to find the JJB SiB when they come to Orange county 😆. I know grapepress #2 has one right now for 60 but that's too far for you 😅. I'm sure you'll see it pop up on Facebook when the next shipment comes in.
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@@WhiskeyBank I will keep that in mind. I was hoping Hi Proof in Fullerton would get them back in stock. I think the next thing I’m gonna be picking up is that Devils Tower from Redwood Empire?
@@jimbird1985 I'm on the fence regarding the devils tower. Cost seems very high for the age and the proof but realize they use awesome ingredients and is made with care. I guess I'll need a pour before I make that decision (which will probably be too late 😆). If you do get a bottle or pour, let me know your thoughts!
@@WhiskeyBank It looks like it’s all gone at the stores I knew that had it. Next time I guess. That’s what I get for waiting too long.
would you pay 150 for the ehtsib?
Of course everybody's situation with money is different, but if it was for my first ever bottle... and you love Eht small batch.... I would do it.
For a backup, no, I would not do it if I had or have one.
Hopefully this helps out 😎.
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@@WhiskeyBank I got a 2oz pour of eht single last night for $24. And it was just ok.... Needs more proof imo
I've had the Taylor and I have a bottle of the Bowman unopened maybe it's time.🥃
Hey Frank! When you open the John J Bowman, let me know how you like it and if you like it more than the eht!
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@@WhiskeyBank Sure will .👍
I've been fortunate to have both bottles in my bar but the EHT SiB I have is a store pick. Got the JJB for 49 bucks & EHT for 79. JJB is a bit hard to find in my area & takes a bit of effort to get at msrp. EHT is 10 times harder & takes a ton of luck to get. I got my EHT from an allocation drop btw. Comparing these two is not even fair. EHT is just miles ahead & significantly better across the board vs. JJB. So whats the max I'd pay for both? 49 bucks or msrp for JJB & nothing more. It's good but not remarkable. I'd go as high as 150 for the EHT SB store pick, its that good!
Hey Arn! I've had two EH Taylor Single Barrel store picks... and they are amazing, much better than just the regular EHT single barrels. If the Bowman SiB was put against the EH Taylor Single Barrel picks I had in the past.... I'm sure the results would have been different, but factoring in how hard it is to find a EHT SiB, let alone the store pick, it would be close. I agree that 150 for a EHT SiB store pick is a fair price.
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Great video! The JJ Bowman is pretty good and a more available option than most of the core BT lineup
Yes it is! One of the best kept "secrets" out there! It is mostly known but still undervalued and underrated is the John J bowman single barrel.
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Love the comparison but would like to see how it (bowman) measures up to the Blantons as it it rumored to be the same but “bottled/aged” in Virginia. Great content as always! Love the EHTSB!
The Bowman is a different mash bill from Blanton's: Bowman is Mash Bill #1, Blanton's is Mash Bill #2.
Hey Kenneth! The reason I compared it to EH Taylor instead of blanton's as I know for sure it is a better "pour" than Blanton's. Obviously there are other factors like the bottle, collectability, style, etc. That is in favor of blanton's, the JJB single barrel is the bottle to get as it is cheaper and experience is better. Not saying blanton's is a bad pour or anything (I actually like it) but the price increase and allocation makes it a tough buy.
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Good video. I thought EH Taylor would win but given the availability, it came pretty close. After couple pours of John J, it tasted like oakey apple juice to me. I could probably have couple more pours but I stopped myself. It's really dangerous haha.
Hey Danny! Thanks again for the gift and making this video possible! 🥰 Oaky apple juice... I'll need to revisit it tonight and see if I get that and if that's a good thing 🤣. It is a very dangerous pour and one that will get me in trouble more often than not 😆.
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Both are great bottles! Cheers Kevin
Hey Kevin! Both are fantastic pours and unfortunately, both are also not easy to find. Obviously, EH Taylor single barrel is harder to find (at reasonable price) in most areas. I wish both were easy to find and let's hope allocation gets better in 2024! 😆
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Haven't had either of these nor have I seen either of them. Although they do trickle into our area because I've seen them on the allocated bourbon raffle lists at our stores. So somebody is getting them. If both of these bottles were put in front of me and I could grab one, I would definitely grab the EHT SiB first. Then hunt for the John J Bowman.
On the other hand, both my friend and I had major breaks this week! My friend found a Stagg at retail and I found a Blanton's at $80 and 2x Eagle Rare at $55 each! I also picked up a 1 liter Old Grand-Dad Bonded for $22. That same store also had Old Grand-Dad 114 for $24, so I may pick that up later if I end up liking the Bonded.
Ugh this whole bourbon journey is really making my Polish vodka assortment feeling left out! That's what I was into even before Scotch and Irish whiskey. Belvedere and Zubrowka Bison Grass are two recommended vodkas from me!
Hey Meta! Zubrowka Bison Grass is vodka I am not aware of and will now look for it as I do love my vodkas as well 😆. Stagg, Blanton's and Eagle Rare at those prices are fantastic and it's only a matter of time until you find the EH Taylors and Bowmans 😄. Let me know how you like the Old Grand Dad BiB as I haven't had a pour of that.... in years.
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I just got a bottle of E.H Taylor Single Barrel for $79.99 today along with two bottles of Eagle Rare at $39.99 each, a stagg jr 23B for $69.99 and a Weller 12 for $59.99. Store owner absolutely hooked me up because I was only there for the Eagle Rare and he went into the back and came out with those other bottles I purchased along with a few other bottles I didn't purchase like Wellers Special Reserve. Why get the Special Reserve when the 12 year was there lol
What a Haul! Those are some fantastic bottles! Once you have a chance to try a couple, let me know which one you liked the most!
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Outstanding review David! Well, us Cali peeps don't get Bowman SB so that's out of the question. E.H.Taylor SB would be the buy to answer the question, but hell no paying over MSRP knowing what it goes for. As usual, great video and cheers!
Hey Jesus! We are so close yet so far 🤣. Here in OC, Bowman SiB is not easy to find, but there are drops (seems like once per quarter) and it's available for like a week in many stores for MSRP... then it's just gone for another 3 months. I guess it doesn't go to North LA. I'll let you know if I find one. But if you do find both at MSRP, EH Taylor SiB is the way to go! 😄
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@@WhiskeyBank For the Bowman I haven't even seen it siting on the shelf for that secondary price, but guess we out of luck in this area. 😆 Let me know if you do find it! For sure I will get that E.H.Taylor SB at MSRP or a little over.
Love to see this review! Excellent breakdown! I completely agree the EHT Single is impossible to track down… I’ve been hunting for ~8yr and only found 2. At MSRP I would go EHT, but I will take Bowman 10/10 if the EHT single is $200
Hey Tanner! I agree! Bowman single barrel is good enough to hold the fort until a EHT single barrel is found at a reasonable price 😆.
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@@WhiskeyBank green river needs a Bib single barrel to rival the JJ! Gotta dream it into existence! Cheers David!
Hey David, I compared JJB SB to Blantons and Blanton Gold. Imo JJB was very, very similar to the Blantons Gold. For me JJB drank higher than proof on label. Heat was equal to Gold. They were neck pours, so I ll do it again. Another great vid. I passed on EHSB for $130 in NJ, totally regretting that after this vid😢. JJB for $52 was a great deal in NY. Hopefully I ll get a hold of EHTSB soon. 🍻
Hey Jonathan! EHT SiB for $130 is right on the borderline... if I didn't have one on the shelf, I would have got it but probably passed on it if it was a backup 😆. I didn't even think to compare it to Blanton's Gold... since I don't have one 🤣 but that would be a fun one. Thanks for letting me know that the JJB does compare to the Gold. Let's hope you will find a EHT Single Barrel soon so you can compare this yourself! 😆
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John J Bowman is scarce where I live. Because of another bourbon channel that gets the ok from many of the stores in the area to film inside, I saw that a place reletively nearby had it in stock on the day of recording. Heading there tomorrow straight from the office!
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@@WhiskeyBank sadly, they were out. I guess I jumped on this bottle's bandwagon a little too late. I want shopping across a wide swath of the Chicago suburbs...nothing. Port barrell was well-represented though...not that it's bad.
@@WhiskeyBank I did land an Eagle Rare in Ohio this morning, so nice “consolation prize.”
I miss the newer intro but great to see video content is still super quality. I haven’t seen an EHT SB at retail since 2019. JJ Bowman I see the sticker on the shelf but it is always sold out by the time I get there.
Hey Dean! 2019??!!?? That is a long time ago. John J Bowman SiB is in demand but hopefully you'll be able to get your hands on one soon as it's a great bottle 👍.
I'm just changing up the intro and will use the new one on the next video 😆.
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Enjoy your content and tasting notes! Well Done. John J. Bowman is very limited even in VA.
My favorite single barrel is E.H. Taylor.
One you should try is ASW Distillery, Fiddler cast strength.
I love the ASW Distillery Fiddler Georgia Heartwood! I did a review of it couple of months ago and gave it a good rating 😆
I have 3 bottles of the John J open at the moment (2 store picks and 1 regular) and together they we less than the one bottle of the EHT sib I have. Both are good but comes down to availability and $$$ 🥃 cheers David
Hey Michael! There are JJB single barrel store picks?? Oh man... I'm missing out 😆. Now I have another target in my hunting trips 🤣. How much better is the store picks better than the regular?
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@@WhiskeyBank I have been lucky with the standard bottles so far because they have been great single barrels but the store picks have been great. Both drinks a little different but not much off profile. I will keep an eye out for a store pick for you (I sent one, I mean hand delivered 🤣😂 one to the Baker Drinks.
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Big fan of both, but giving price and availability of E.H. Taylor, I am having J.J.Bowman far more often.
Hey Peter! Same here! Both are fantastic and just different enough where I can enjoy both in different "moods" 😆. I'm glad I have both but due to not knowing when I can replace the EHT single barrel, I'll probably drink the JJB single barrel a lot more often.
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The people at Bowman are clear that the mash bill is Bowman's distilled by Buffalo Trace followed by an additional distillation by Bowman. It is not a Buffalo Trace mash bill.
Hey Harry! So from what I know or hear, Bowman has a "contract distilling" with Buffalo Trace, where they use Buffalo Trace mash bill to what Bowman wants, distills it twice, and is distilled again at Bowman in their copper still. So Bowman can say it is "their" mash bill, but from all the information I can gather, it is basically Buffalo Trace mash bill #1 (could be #2 but more sources say #1) that is contract distilled and earmarked for Bowman. Again, things could have changed and maybe they use another mash bill but I haven't picked up any information that is has changed. I guess we'll never know for sure 😆.
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EHT Single Barrels are spotty. Some are great. Some are no better than the Small Batch.
That's the beauty of a single barrel, it's like a box of chocolates 😆. Let's hope we get a great one on the next one!
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Enjoyed your review just picked up EH Taylor Single Barrel and Small batch at TW in Florida both at MSRP looking forward to opening after your review! Keep up the great content🥃Cheers
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John J. is even hard to find in Virginia. The A. Smith Bowman distillery sometimes does not have it. And if they do they limit you to one bottle. I always appreciate your great reviews. Still trying to find my first bottle of EH Taylor, single barrel.
Interesting. Many people who travel to the East Coast from here told me they can find it easily in VA. I guess they just got lucky 😆. Hopefully you'll get some of that luck and find an EH Taylor single barrel in 2024!
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the eh has eluded me and im not overpaying for it. love the john j tho. only time ive seen an eh SIB was at the same store that had stagg (1 per person). stagg was 100 sib was 110. i grabbed the stagg.
100 out of 100 you grab the Stagg over the EH Taylor single barrel 🤣. You made a very good decision. Hopefully as buffalo trace expands their capacity, we will see more and more of everything from them in the years ahead. Until then, we'll just have to enjoy the JJB single barrel 😆.
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No John J or Isaac Bowman here ever. EH Taylor I've never seen but supposedly does come into the state sporadically.
Hey Andre! What area are you in? 😭 if you can't get either, that is not a fun situation 😫. Let's hope your area gets the JJB single barrel soon! (and EH taylor single barrel as well) 😆. Once you get a chance to have a pour, let me know how you like it!
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@@WhiskeyBank I'm in WA but buy 90% in OR because no sales tax, plus WA also adds this mind blowing liquor tax. I'm coming down to Simi Valley soon to do some hunting but won't be able to take much back, maybe only 2-3 bottles.
@@andrettski8686 hope you have a fun time at Simi valley but I am far from there and not very familiar with that area unfortunately.
You get the best of both worlds with no state income tax in WA and no sales tax in OR 😆. Must be nice!! (Very jealous, I have both).
@@WhiskeyBank Benefits of living close to the Border, and as far away from Seattle as possible.
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In my humble opinion, John J. Bowman beats Blanton’s, however E. H. Taylor comes out on top.
Hey John! I agree with you, based on just experience alone, EH Taylor single barrel wins over Bowman Single barrel, but when factoring in availability and price, Bowman wins this battle. I just wish EH Taylor single barrel was more available!
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