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I've never understood the hype behind Eagle rare. Honestly for 10 years it is kind of disappointing. I'd prefer Woodford double oaked for an even cheaper price.
@@WaterMelon-CatLast Eagle Rares I bought were $29.99. That’s the correct price. For that money it was a good pour. Inflated secondary for ER is just dumb.
Benchmark Full Proof and Bonded are great budget whiskies, my current favorite cheap pours. But they have a different profile from GTS altogether, even though they are the same mash-bill. I have a Benchmark Single Barrel that kind of has the GTS thing going on, but it's just not the same at the lower proof. Hey, Buffalo Trace,.. we need a Benchmark Full Proof Single Barrel. Call it Stagg The 3rd,...make it happen!
Another great review. I've always wanted to try the JTS Brown, but we don't see any in NC. I always have and enjoy Knob Creek and Russells Reserve, they are my two of my everyday go to bourbons. I'm not a fan of Very Old Barton and for some reason, it is an allocated bourbon in NC. I really like the Chattanooga Bottle in Bond more than the cask strength. My under appreciated bourbon list would include Wild Turkey 101, Old Grandad bottled in bond, Early Times bottled in bond, Coopers Craft 100 proof and 1792 Small Batch. The great thing about bourbon is to each his/her own.
Barrel Seagrass is the best whiskey that has ever touched my lips. Everything from Barrel, I’ve loved. They offer different flavors that no one else is offering.
Horse Soldier Straight Bourbon is one of my favorites. It has great flavor and is readily available, a tad pricey at $55. The story behind the company is great, and im always happy to support veteran owned businesses.
As someone who is done chasing the new, unique, allocated, hot, latest bourbons, this video is way more up my alley than many others. Thanks for sharing it. I'd love to see more of the "back to the basics" videos. Thanks. And Old Forester 86/100, would be on the top of my list. Cheers.
Old Forester 1910. The barrel char rings through, soooo good. It was a toasted barrel before distilleries started releasing toasted barrel whiskey. Second thought, up here north of the 49th, we get Access to Dr Don Livermore’s creations… Lot 40, Pike Creek, and some special release Wisers. If they made their way to the US, I’m sure you’d give these expressions the props they deserve. Cheers.
I love that KC9 is on this list. It was my go to house bourbon that I always kept on the shelf years before I ever got into bourbon. Ever since I've kind of abandoned my KC9 coz I'm too busy tasting other bottles and honestly NO ONE ever talks about it. Good to see it on a liat.
Between your review and many of the comments, it just shows there is a lot of under appreciated whiskey that is enjoyable, won’t break the wallet and is available. Good topic.
Maker's Cask Strength is one of my absolute favorite bourbons. Grab a bottle of 46 Cask Strength 23-02 and I like the regular Maker's Cask way better. Great list
Solid list. I would add Luca Mariano SB Barrel Strength or Signature Bourbon. Another would be Middle West Spirits. The dark pumpernickel rye and the Sherry cask finished cask strength bourbon are good.
I was excited to learn that the Barrel Amburana did not contain any Tennessee whiskey (my particular palate has strong negative reactions to the minerality) and I might make that my first Barrel (and my first Amburana finish)
I would say ECBP A123 should make this list. It’s lives in the shadow of the mega hyped C923. After multiple tastes of each, the A123 wins for me (don’t judge me)
An under appreciated intro to blended bourbon would also be the Bardstown Bourbon Fusion Series, blending their 4 yr with a sourced 12yr Kentucky makes a pretty solid well balanced pour.
Chattanooga Whiskey is quickly becoming one of my 20 restock bottles ... partly because in north Georgia its readily available, but its also freaking good. The single barrels are terrific.
Knob Creek 9yr and Russell's 10 yr are 2 bourbons I definitely appreciate. A lot of people sleep on Old Forrester 100 proof, but thats ok, more for me. LOL
I have a pick of Pursuit United im nursing thats fantastic . I also have that Nashtucky but havent opened so far. I have several Hidden Barns that i love.
Great picks and I do like the Russell’s 10 but the single barrel is just better and it’s still affordable for me. Barrell is just starting to come in to my area and will be getting a few even with the Tennessee whiskey in it. I’m not sensitive as some are.
I don't totally hate the turkey, I have Russell's 10yr. And Rare Breed on the bar. But my favorite value bourbon is Fighting Cock $13 in my area. It's a good drinker.
Good God that Benchmark full proof is the opposite of good. It's horrible. I can't even drink it with coke, so I ended up using it as a fly trap outside.
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The wide availability of Russell’s 10 is why I will never break my back trying to find a price gouged Eagle Rare in Texas. It’s just great!
I've never understood the hype behind Eagle rare. Honestly for 10 years it is kind of disappointing. I'd prefer Woodford double oaked for an even cheaper price.
@@WaterMelon-CatLast Eagle Rares I bought were $29.99. That’s the correct price. For that money it was a good pour. Inflated secondary for ER is just dumb.
Russels 10 is better anyways. That’s right I said it. Come and get me taters.
Russel’s Reserve 10 - It’s my go to!!!! with a rare 12yo every now and then…… hope to grab a 13yo soon
I love a good Rye (no corn!!!)
For under appreciated, I think the Four Roses Single Barrel 100 is often overlooked. At that price point, it seems like a solid value to me.
Benchmark Full Proof and Bonded are great budget whiskies, my current favorite cheap pours. But they have a different profile from GTS altogether, even though they are the same mash-bill.
I have a Benchmark Single Barrel that kind of has the GTS thing going on, but it's just not the same at the lower proof.
Hey, Buffalo Trace,.. we need a Benchmark Full Proof Single Barrel. Call it Stagg The 3rd,...make it happen!
Another great review. I've always wanted to try the JTS Brown, but we don't see any in NC. I always have and enjoy Knob Creek and Russells Reserve, they are my two of my everyday go to bourbons. I'm not a fan of Very Old Barton and for some reason, it is an allocated bourbon in NC. I really like the Chattanooga Bottle in Bond more than the cask strength. My under appreciated bourbon list would include Wild Turkey 101, Old Grandad bottled in bond, Early Times bottled in bond, Coopers Craft 100 proof and 1792 Small Batch. The great thing about bourbon is to each his/her own.
Barrel Seagrass is the best whiskey that has ever touched my lips. Everything from Barrel, I’ve loved. They offer different flavors that no one else is offering.
Barrel Seagrass Gold Label will blow your mind then. It is expensive but so good.
Horse Soldier Straight Bourbon is one of my favorites. It has great flavor and is readily available, a tad pricey at $55. The story behind the company is great, and im always happy to support veteran owned businesses.
Solid list guys. Chattanooga 111 is always on my shelf. Locally, for me , only $37.99. Fantastic deal.
As someone who is done chasing the new, unique, allocated, hot, latest bourbons, this video is way more up my alley than many others. Thanks for sharing it. I'd love to see more of the "back to the basics" videos. Thanks. And Old Forester 86/100, would be on the top of my list. Cheers.
Four Roses Small Batch Select. Single Barrels are great but the Select is a master class in blending
Never seen a bottle of that in my country, in my entire life
@@WaterMelon-Catit’s a delicious bottle
Old Forester 1910. The barrel char rings through, soooo good. It was a toasted barrel before distilleries started releasing toasted barrel whiskey.
Second thought, up here north of the 49th, we get Access to Dr Don Livermore’s creations… Lot 40, Pike Creek, and some special release Wisers. If they made their way to the US, I’m sure you’d give these expressions the props they deserve. Cheers.
That 10 year redemption rye is absolutely slamming! Really hard to find!
For me, Russell's 10 year tastes like a very diluted wt 101. Might as well just buy the Wild Turkey
I totally agree that knob nine is wonderful but I don't think it's underappreciated because I hear tons of people talk about it
I love that KC9 is on this list. It was my go to house bourbon that I always kept on the shelf years before I ever got into bourbon. Ever since I've kind of abandoned my KC9 coz I'm too busy tasting other bottles and honestly NO ONE ever talks about it. Good to see it on a liat.
It's so good!
Between your review and many of the comments, it just shows there is a lot of under appreciated whiskey that is enjoyable, won’t break the wallet and is available. Good topic.
9:34 This went up $5 near me about 6 months ago. From $40 to $45. $40 already seemed too high for me compared to WT 101.
Appreciate the Barrell shoutout! definitely one I feel is underappreciated and great for the value.
OGD 114 is a recognizable value buy but still is under appreciated.
I really appreciate how many GOOD reviews you guys put out. I can always count on you guys for the best info on my favorite subject. Thank you.
Tab
Wow, thank you!
Maker's Cask Strength is one of my absolute favorite bourbons. Grab a bottle of 46 Cask Strength 23-02 and I like the regular Maker's Cask way better. Great list
And MMCS wins blinds over and over for me when bringing competition bottles to friends. People are always surprised
Solid list. I would add Luca Mariano SB Barrel Strength or Signature Bourbon. Another would be Middle West Spirits. The dark pumpernickel rye and the Sherry cask finished cask strength bourbon are good.
DRIFTLESS GLEN
I was excited to learn that the Barrel Amburana did not contain any Tennessee whiskey (my particular palate has strong negative reactions to the minerality) and I might make that my first Barrel (and my first Amburana finish)
100 proof VeryOld BARTON'S smokes 86 proof
No contest
I would say ECBP A123 should make this list. It’s lives in the shadow of the mega hyped C923. After multiple tastes of each, the A123 wins for me (don’t judge me)
we are actually dropping the blind tomorrow for the ECBP
A117
TOP of the pile ECBP
A117
B517
An under appreciated intro to blended bourbon would also be the Bardstown Bourbon Fusion Series, blending their 4 yr with a sourced 12yr Kentucky makes a pretty solid well balanced pour.
Agree... except they are canceling that product... I think the last Fusions are already released, so buy them up now at $60 before they're all gone!
Chattanooga Whiskey is quickly becoming one of my 20 restock bottles ... partly because in north Georgia its readily available, but its also freaking good. The single barrels are terrific.
The 111 is so good for the money
Sagamore 8 year. Sooooo underated!
Don’t sleep on Top Floor Benchmark either! The few i had for price were delicious
Knob Creek 9yr and Russell's 10 yr are 2 bourbons I definitely appreciate. A lot of people sleep on Old Forrester 100 proof, but thats ok, more for me. LOL
I have a pick of Pursuit United im nursing thats fantastic . I also have that Nashtucky but havent opened so far. I have several Hidden Barns that i love.
Great picks and I do like the Russell’s 10 but the single barrel is just better and it’s still affordable for me. Barrell is just starting to come in to my area and will be getting a few even with the Tennessee whiskey in it. I’m not sensitive as some are.
Agreed, the single barrel is better. Even for the price increase tbh
Can't find Remington 10 year in my area in Ohio, but I'd you want something that I would compare to it try Templeton 10 year it's crazy good. Cheers
Very Old Barton 100 is even better for like $3 more.
I don't totally hate the turkey, I have Russell's 10yr. And Rare Breed on the bar. But my favorite value bourbon is Fighting Cock $13 in my area. It's a good drinker.
I overdid Southern Comfort in college one night, zero comfort. I prefer the cheaper 100 proof Old Grand-Dad instead of Knob Creek 9 year.
I’ve everything but the very old Barton. I will be looking to grab that this weekend
Make sure it’s the 100 proof
A standard in bar Full proof and Buffalo trace on the rocks is great
That Chattanooga 111os great!
Drinking Chattanooga BIB love it!
Peerless rye is really good
Ahahaha.....that Russell's 10 yr put me to sleep last night. Very good bottle!
I'm backing merchantile bourbon it's a 4-year age 91 proof $18 at Meijer
Coke and a Ginger ale?? Hmmm… neat or on rocks???
Michters Rye doesn’t get the props it should!
I agree with you. The amount of flavor that comes out of that bottle at 84 proof is unbelievable. Awesome pour for the holidays, also. 🥃
Where are you looking in Michigan haha.
Escanaba 😂
Good God that Benchmark full proof is the opposite of good. It's horrible. I can't even drink it with coke, so I ended up using it as a fly trap outside.
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Never have tried it let alone seen it.
very old Barton is swill