Should You Pay $900 for Blantons OR $1200 for Elmer T Lee??

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  • @ADHDWhiskey
    @ADHDWhiskey  2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Switch to the fastest growing fantasy sports app!
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    • @xiamengbaby
      @xiamengbaby 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fantasy sports? Did your channel get hijacked?

  • @bena5401
    @bena5401 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Honestly, I expected this to be a 30 second video with just an intro and then you say, "nope" and then the Patreon credits would roll! But yet you still crammed in some good humor!

  • @matthorn3302
    @matthorn3302 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I've never seen a bottle of Elmer yet. I passed on a bottle of Blanton's a while back. I think they had $140 on it. I'd rather buy two bottles of 1920.

    • @mdwer
      @mdwer ปีที่แล้ว

      All day everyday

  • @scenicdrive725
    @scenicdrive725 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Think I'll just pay $23 for some Wild Turkey 101 or Old Forester 100. I've had a drink of Blanton's once, that will probably get me through ;)

    • @cm24624
      @cm24624 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I didn't A/B, but 1792 was so close to Blanton's in my memory.

    • @scenicdrive725
      @scenicdrive725 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@cm24624 Good call, didnt think about sticking close to mash bill. I have a Buffalo Trace and a 1792 small batch on hand... I'll go your route.

    • @jamesjutte6119
      @jamesjutte6119 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      same here i take turkey over ether of those i have both not impressed buy ether

    • @yourdrinkingbuddy
      @yourdrinkingbuddy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I just hunt and buy stuff at retail. Will never pay secondary pricing for anything though.

    • @phatzwave4424
      @phatzwave4424 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I drank Blanton's regularly a couple of decades ago, you're not missing much. I'd rather have Wild Turkey.

  • @yourdrinkingbuddy
    @yourdrinkingbuddy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Two excellent bottles that I wouldn't pay a penny more than retail for.

  • @FaceIntoKeyboard
    @FaceIntoKeyboard 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    "Future proofing for 2022". It would hurt less if it wasn't possible.

  • @stuffandwhiskey
    @stuffandwhiskey 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    “You dumb.” 😂😂 Came for the laughs and Matt’s beautiful face, stayed for the serene cricket serenade and ski lubricant advice.

  • @Logan_Simmons
    @Logan_Simmons 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Got my first bottle of ETL for $40 last week. I’d pay that for it everyday. But not paying above retail.

  • @dennisconlon5810
    @dennisconlon5810 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I’d pay $50 for Old Forester 1920 and have a awesome bottle of Bourbon!

    • @daveapple205
      @daveapple205 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      1920 is a beast on so many levels! Probably one of the best in that price range. Each sip tastes different from the previous one! Nice journey.

  • @daveykillz2780
    @daveykillz2780 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Anyone else feel that 1000+ for weller full proof is nuttier than squirrel turds?

  • @mikecullerton
    @mikecullerton 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Recently hit the TriFecta here in VA. ECBP, Blantons, and Eagle Rare, all for retail. (Passed on the Buffalo Trace) We may not get much here in VA, but it's always retail.

  • @sweetlisa22
    @sweetlisa22 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Anyone willing to pay 900 for Blantons, please call me. Seriously call me!! LOL I enjoy both of these very much. Hard to find but I feel worth the work at a realistic price. Blantons SFTB is well worth the work to find. Another great review from Matt and Jiminy!!

  • @morebeer7673
    @morebeer7673 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The cricket is one of my favorite characters. I wish they would do more with him in the series.
    Well done, Sir! I would never buy either unless I stumbled on them at retail, but nice to hear your notes. Especially about blouses and ski lube....

  • @jamessocal8946
    @jamessocal8946 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I see Blanton’s fairly often liquor stores for $175 and sometimes less. I’ve never seen Elmer for under $350 in a store here. Pasadena, Ca area.

    • @xmikewallace17
      @xmikewallace17 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Whoever buys Blantons at that price send them my way lol

  • @th3liberator719
    @th3liberator719 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I saw a bottle of elmer going for $400 at my local store, 6 months ago. Matt is like Michael Burry from The Big Short, when Michael said "I may have been early but I'm not wrong".

  • @popskull42
    @popskull42 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I'm from 2023 and all of the people tried to cash in on their rare bourbons and the market was flooded so you can't give the stuff away now. We now call Blantons "basement bourbon" both because it's below bottom shelf and because it all comes from someone's basement bunker.

  • @kennyp9529
    @kennyp9529 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    All I can say is you made this video the day before my birthday 2021. I got both of them for retail like 2 weeks ago 2022, so f that price. Kidding, love the channel, but seriously. My local grocery store must have got there BT alocation, but one bottle per customer per day. I was able to go back over the week and get one bottle each of EH Taylor small batch, Blantons, Wellers Antique 107, Elmer T. Lee, Eagle Rare, and Stagg Jr. all at retail. The same store is now out of all them. I got all of my bourbon hunting karma in one week.

  • @suekichi2846
    @suekichi2846 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    There is literally no consumable product worth that kind of money.

  • @Patriot_-xe9qw
    @Patriot_-xe9qw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Russell single barrel, McKenna 10, 1920, WT101, Russell 10, and Elijah Craig SB all better than Blantons and readily available. Man Buffalo trace sure has a strong hold on the whiskey world. Got ‘em by the balls.

  • @KennethRathburn
    @KennethRathburn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    "Which should you spend your paycheck on?"
    Bold of you to assume I get paid that much.

  • @tommyrq180
    @tommyrq180 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    …but is it SMOOTH?!? I have Blantons in the cabinet to get oohs and aahs from pretentious house guests who I need to impress but want to secretly crap on. My Buffalo Trace go-to comes from the Bowman distillery.

  • @JL-rt7wq
    @JL-rt7wq 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    2023 here and prices are still crazy. But happy these prices didn’t come to fruition. Great reviews
    Got my ETL for $100 and Blanton from $65 to $110 (first one). Think I’ll stick to MSRP only moving forward

  • @steveszymanski2962
    @steveszymanski2962 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    2023 Steve thanks you for your review and advice

  • @mrtqtran
    @mrtqtran 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    In northern VA, Blanton's rarely last more than an afternoon on shelves. It's like a status symbol as you see so many people posting crotch shots after waiting in line for one. It's good but I can't imagine paying more than MSRP.

  • @marclucas5100
    @marclucas5100 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Buy both.

  • @ConsolesAndCasks
    @ConsolesAndCasks 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    $35 in 2015 and I thought it was quite average for bourbons at that price

  • @chiprucker5735
    @chiprucker5735 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Both are decent, neither are great. I've had several Blanton's and only one bottle was worth the 60 dollars I paid. And unfortunately Elmer isn't as good as it was 4 or 5 years ago. I've read that its gotten younger yet the price keeps going up. So, take scenic drive's advice and drink wild turket 101 or Old Forester. Both, are better, cheaper, and widely available.

    • @johnhunt1725
      @johnhunt1725 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was going to say that you were wrong because they are both great. Then I realized I hadn't had either one in so long I can't testify to that anymore.

    • @chiprucker5735
      @chiprucker5735 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@johnhunt1725 You can always find a great bottle but that's the nature of single barrel whiskey's. But, for 60 dollars I guess I'm no longer willing to take the chance.

  • @58lukum
    @58lukum 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    “You dumb.” Had me dying.

  • @EastCoastLQReviews
    @EastCoastLQReviews 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    awesome video, what glasses were you using?

  • @TheJfunk91
    @TheJfunk91 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Legend says if you look closely you can see Elmer T Lee riding the horse on the blanton bottle top

  • @MrCamel2humps
    @MrCamel2humps 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I’ll pay $14 for Old Forester and call it a day.

  • @jeremymoser2558
    @jeremymoser2558 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The answer is to this question is an emphatic "no."

  • @christopherm.2413
    @christopherm.2413 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    When it comes to Buffalo Trace I'll stick with the base offering and Eagle Rare. I'm a VA resident so I'm not being charged too much above retail for either. Great video as always Matt. Cheers!

  • @syro666
    @syro666 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just got a bottle of Blantons up here in Canada, I only had to wait 4hrs in line I got Blantons gold and original and they're both beautiful bourbons

  • @peterberlin9251
    @peterberlin9251 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ve got 2 Blantons for half price. 😜. 450 ea. Or so…
    Enjoyed the video as always

  • @aherf2923
    @aherf2923 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i thought i was done with buying blantons but i cam never pass it up at retail because i can down a bottle over the weekend with some great cigars… man for the hate it receives it’s damn good to me

  • @pesky716
    @pesky716 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love the Snoop Dogg reference

  • @jeffreybuckmaster4600
    @jeffreybuckmaster4600 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I over paid for Blanton's @ $69. Wasn't worth it.

    • @xmikewallace17
      @xmikewallace17 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      They are good for trades if you don’t like the juice.

  • @GlennForbes20
    @GlennForbes20 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’m glad you haven’t sold out Matt. Let’s scorn them both on the secondary market and drink some ECBP and OF 1920.

  • @johns.6543
    @johns.6543 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Matt you must be a psychic or maybe just kinda smart. I went into a whiskey museum today and asked the guy how much the ETL was. (Mind you it WASNT behind the counter) he told me four ninety nine. Tbh it didn't register. Maybe because he didn't include the hundred part.... After my brain fully kick in gear my feet soon followed. It's insane nowadays 😵

  • @chriskerr5255
    @chriskerr5255 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How about neither....my Jim Beam 12 yr....or 9 year 120 proof do just fine

  • @Keystonebandit1
    @Keystonebandit1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Have you done a Jeffersons ocean review. BTW love your videos!

    • @ADHDWhiskey
      @ADHDWhiskey  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nope! Would like to though

  • @EscobarStyle
    @EscobarStyle 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Same cricket 🦗 from your live the other day lol
    But as for those bottles, definitely not worth it! I’d rather get Forester 1910 or a Jack Daniels Sinatra

  • @TheChancerdog1
    @TheChancerdog1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You can just get the Michters Boutbon anytime for 40$ and it’s prettt close.. or a Buffalo Trace store pick…. Or if you want something actually good get 2 bottles of a Knob Creek store pick for less than what you will pay for 1 of either of those…

    • @xmikewallace17
      @xmikewallace17 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I paid $60 for both of my Blantons

  • @4555766
    @4555766 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Most we've paid $109 for Booker's!😲 were on a waiting list for Blanton's sb, $60 not bad👍 enjoyed your video😁👍

  • @xiamengbaby
    @xiamengbaby 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I couldn't spend that much on a bottle. But if I did, there's a few 25-30 year single malt scotch whiskies and a 27 year old cask strength Irish single pot still whiskey I would get for that dough.

    • @GamerNxUSN
      @GamerNxUSN 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Exactly what I was about to post. For that money I can be a scotch snob.

  • @C_H_1972
    @C_H_1972 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just drop the musak and always have the crickets going. 😂 IMHO, all of the BT standard releases taste pretty similar. Save yourself the time and money on chasing these and grab either the standard BT for $25 or Eagle Rare for $35 if you can find it. If you can score a store pick ER you’re doing pretty good.

  • @gregorywyatt6270
    @gregorywyatt6270 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    9:42 🤣🤘🥃The Lingo is Superior Shakespearean

  • @trooper5157
    @trooper5157 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Second recent review to call out "apple core" in the pallette. I couldn't figure out how an apple core tastes different from the apple itself. After trying to nibble on some apple core... I still can't tell the difference.

    • @ADHDWhiskey
      @ADHDWhiskey  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thats just what it reminded me of 🤷‍♂️

  • @garyfranchy7726
    @garyfranchy7726 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Right place at right time: 37.99 for my etl

  • @WombatAnnihilator
    @WombatAnnihilator 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i've never seen an Elmer, but I just got a Blantons today for $65 in 2023.

  • @rusticmade
    @rusticmade 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is a sweet peerless shirt 😉

  • @cheechardolino
    @cheechardolino 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So much fun in one video. 🦗

  • @daveykillz2780
    @daveykillz2780 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Or better yet eh taylor warehouse c going for 20 grand on secondary

  • @reigningwhiskey
    @reigningwhiskey 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If that cricket doesn’t put ADHD Whiskey intern on its resume I swear to jebus.

  • @williamleidy6713
    @williamleidy6713 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have had Elmer's and Blanton's it was good juice but no way I would pay more than retail.

  • @jasonkappel2630
    @jasonkappel2630 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Next T-shirt needs a cricket on the front.....🪳

  • @JD0124
    @JD0124 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Funny video. Very entertaining. It's 2024 now, and I wouldn't pay those prices for either... even if I could. I just missed acquiring a bottle of Elmer T. Lee at SRP by a day or two.... rats!
    I've had Blanton's and Elmer T. Lee, and I agree with you. Elmer is the better of the two.

  • @mrpeebody13
    @mrpeebody13 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a electronic cricket that i setup to mess with people. Highly recommend.

  • @ranman1959
    @ranman1959 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My wish is that everyone gets to try their unicorn bottle and realize it's just bourbon. And then move on to just buying what they like at reasonable prices. Till then I'll just marvel at how much people are spending on mediocre bourbon because most bourbon drinker are currently out of their minds. If Buffalo Trace thinks ETL is worth $38 and Blanton's is worth $55 (which is what I paid yesterday), why wouldn't I believe them? And if they're making a profit at that price, imagine what it really costs to produce it.

  • @Will_Henderson
    @Will_Henderson 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What would the Cricket pay for a Blanton’s?

  • @lawrencespies8674
    @lawrencespies8674 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    900 for Blantons? not even if it was the last bourbon on earth! Not paying 1200 for any bourbon.

  • @dennisweedman4374
    @dennisweedman4374 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well crap! Now I have FOMO for ski lubricant.

  • @betsy6046
    @betsy6046 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Blanton's $66 in a drawing for limited access whiskeys.

  • @scottallen7195
    @scottallen7195 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Blanton’s is runner IMO ETL

  • @ThriftyWhiskey
    @ThriftyWhiskey 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yeah, probably never going to purchase either of these bottles.

  • @bobbalkovec
    @bobbalkovec 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow...both are a little too steep for my budget.

  • @BadKarmaBourbon
    @BadKarmaBourbon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The cricket is quickly becoming a loveable co-host.

  • @jcookvo
    @jcookvo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Greetings from the future…scored an Evan Williams BiB for only $500!!

    • @ADHDWhiskey
      @ADHDWhiskey  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Heck yeah dude!!!

    • @michelem9341
      @michelem9341 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tough to beat EW BiB for the money. Got one more yesterday.

  • @jamesf5346
    @jamesf5346 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely not loltms.... this is a great future price video...

  • @peytonchampion8161
    @peytonchampion8161 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’m not from the future but it looks like my kids aren’t going to college 😔

  • @jeromeschmidt7805
    @jeromeschmidt7805 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sad that the question even has to be asked.

  • @Swillwater
    @Swillwater 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I keep going back to my 185$ blantons...... Half way through and I am not seeing a ROI. I would pay 100$ in 2023.

  • @michaelespinosa9168
    @michaelespinosa9168 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If people paid 2000 for a 399 ps5 they’ll pay 1000 for Blanton’s. Supply and demand

  • @rurugby
    @rurugby 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Chasing unicorns is a great way to be disappointed. Most are worth retail not secondary.

  • @johnhunt1725
    @johnhunt1725 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    AW HELL NAW!

  • @Lamakachop
    @Lamakachop 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Did you just say "Ga-arrrrghge"? 🔥 Thanks for this video!!
    You, sir, are a prophet!

    • @jeromeschmidt7805
      @jeromeschmidt7805 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      and "ginormick" crickets that are "somehr"

  • @daveykillz2780
    @daveykillz2780 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolutely not!

  • @tmaher9226
    @tmaher9226 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Neither, I pay 60 for Blantons in Michigan

  • @curanderoverde
    @curanderoverde ปีที่แล้ว

    Or $47 for Rare Breed

  • @OrsusButcher
    @OrsusButcher 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've paid exactly $0 because I haven't found one to buy.

  • @the_snicklefritz
    @the_snicklefritz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The only bottle of Blanton's Ive had was the most peanut shell flavored bourbon I've ever had (Like Jim Beam was soaked in a bag of peanut shells and filtered). Needless to say I will never be picking up another and have absolutely zero desire to lol

    • @baaa4698
      @baaa4698 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Don’t try knob creek then. All peanut butter all the time. 12yr is the only one I can tolerate.

    • @the_snicklefritz
      @the_snicklefritz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I love Knob Creek, the 9 and 12 year are awesome! Shockingly, they are no where near the peanut flavor of my bottle of Blanton's lol I think I just got a super off-profile barrel. Every time I go back to it I'm surprised by how bad it is lol

    • @the_snicklefritz
      @the_snicklefritz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Its like a super Knob Creek peanut flavor mixed with heavy Buffalo Trace funk lol Not great

    • @baaa4698
      @baaa4698 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@the_snicklefritz huh…u got an odd one. I get the perspective but I’ve never had it nearly as dramatic/strong as u describe.

    • @the_snicklefritz
      @the_snicklefritz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@baaa4698 It is for sure an odd one...

  • @mrjiggs8
    @mrjiggs8 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'd buy ELT for $60 if I could find it... Blantons I pass on for $50 if it were $25 I'd buy it. So many others I'd rather spend money on than Blantons but ETLEE I think is worth $60 if i could find it.

    • @mrjiggs8
      @mrjiggs8 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh and if anyone want's Blanton's for the bargin price of $850..... get a hold of me..... Matt's got my contact info....

  • @daveapple205
    @daveapple205 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Give me a $30 bottle of Rittenhouse Rye or Old Forester 1920 and I'm good.

  • @systemtrend3194
    @systemtrend3194 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Paid $200 plus tax a few months ago for Elmer T Lee in CA.

  • @vy1002
    @vy1002 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    NEITHER

  • @jofo723
    @jofo723 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Neither is worth more than MSRP.

  • @enricojaun2880
    @enricojaun2880 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    NO!

  • @patrickq7489
    @patrickq7489 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've heard roasted crickets are delicious, and much cheaper than Blanton's or ETL. High in protein.

  • @Dubiouscyclist
    @Dubiouscyclist 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ll go with any Elijah Craig barrel proof any time of the day. Had Blantons couple of times and wasn’t impressed. Definitely overrated. The other one I haven’t tried but I guess it can’t be that much better than Blantons.

    • @xmikewallace17
      @xmikewallace17 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s ironic cause I can find Blantons at $60 but have only found one ECBP

  • @TheNewMailman
    @TheNewMailman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Woo

  • @thomasredden4263
    @thomasredden4263 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was really hoping I’d click on this and it’d be a 40 second video of Matt berating you for even considering it😂

  • @gulfside-qn1on
    @gulfside-qn1on 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had a bottle of Elmer T Lee back when it was $35 a bottle. I wanted to like it but I did not like it. I gave half the bottle away. Way over rated in my opinion. Same for Blantons.

  • @gregorywyatt6270
    @gregorywyatt6270 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    6:55 Nostalgia 92' Snoop Dogg!!! It ain't no funnn!!!🤣🥃

  • @matthewwillis9449
    @matthewwillis9449 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just paid $300 for Elmer T Lee

    • @31mbur
      @31mbur 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      But why?

  • @Tantrum777
    @Tantrum777 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Too late, 900 and 1200 are already outdated prices.

  • @nredman
    @nredman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I won’t be dumb and overpay so i can afford more lubricant.

  • @cm24624
    @cm24624 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Neither? lmao

  • @doublewides
    @doublewides 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The answer is “no”. There, now you don’t need your watch the video

  • @joshuasteele5108
    @joshuasteele5108 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Funny how just about everything outperforms blanton's in blinds