Kurt, How awesome is it to be involved in a program and format like this with your son ma?! How many dads would cherish a platform to enjoy and be so so blessed to do this with their son. Out of all the things and interests that could have separated ou guys here you are. Be blessed and really enjoy your extra chapter with Trenton and you guys make a great team!
Idk if I just have a honey bottle or what, but I think Blantons (at MSRP or even a little above), is an amazing bottle. Every time I go back to it, I’m shocked at how rich it is, and while its not overly complex, it satisfying throughout the entire palette and experience
There are such things as honey bottles, that's certainly happens with single barrels. I've got a 2016 I only touch for special occasions because it's that good. So I end up drinking all my newer bottles instead. And, as usual, some are duds, most are good, and some are very good.
My last two bottles were good not great, this bottle I have now is a knockout. Caramel and green apple with oak and vanilla on the end. One of the reasons I enjoy Single barrels, the chance to get one that knocks your socks off
I work at a store with the initials TW. I can tell you the most “asked” for bottle from the everyday customer is just regular Buffalo Trace. Blantons and Eagle Rare share a tie for second
Pretzels. Pizza with arugula, prosciutto and fig jam. A-1 steak sauce. The banter between the two of you is just a joy, even before we get to the bourbon.
I just won a free bottle of Blanton's at a local liquor store today in Alcoa, TN. City Farms wine and spirits were having a tasting and raffle. BT, E.H. Taylor, Eagle Rare, and Weller were the others available. Can't believe I won the bottle I wanted. So happy right now!
The hunt for BT starts with Blanton's and Eagle Rare then I think evolves to EH Taylor, Stag and the Weller line up. I think you just hope to get luck enough to buy a Pappy one day and aren't actually hunting them.
In Wisconsin, most people hunt for Buffalo Trace, followed by Eagle Rare. No one ever expects to find anything other than those 2, if they do, it's a miracle
When talking about the most sought-after BT bottle, I think you have to discern between "shelf" bottles and BTACs. In my area, Blanton's is probably the most sought-after accessible bottle. And we all need a sugar daddy like Trenton! 😂
Reindeer and caribou are the same animal and are a member of the deer family. In Europe, they are called reindeer. In North America, the animals are called caribou if they are wild and reindeer if they are domesticated. The at-risk woodland caribou are the big-antlered ones on our 25-cent coin that inhabit Canada’s southern boreal forests. Moose is a completely different animal, come on Trent!…much love from Canada, eh!
I picked up one bottle of Blanton's last year, still have not opened it but have a lot of whiskey to get through. Started collecting local craft whiskey (and still do though I have branched out a bit) then added Bourbon to my collection. Actually picked up the Blanton's because the one I really wanted was delayed (I live in BC and the government liquor stores have 2 or 3 special releases each year). Of course here you have to add at least 30% to the US price then import duties etc so our prices are often significantly higher although from some of the comments on here in some cases we are actually cheaper than some US states. Oh and to purchase Pappy up here you need to win a special lottery draw in order to have the opportunity to purchase one (or a $40,000 bottle of Scotch). Eagle Rare this year seems to be less available as, thought it only comes out a few times a year, it is found in numerous stores but this year it really seems to be limited this year. I generally pick up a couple when I see them depending on what I have in my collection at the moment.
I have never been a "burbon hunter" but thought I would try it just for fun. I started in November of 2022 and since then I have found Buffalo Trace, Wellers Special Reserve, Eagle Rare, Blantons Single Barrel, Stag 22B, and E.H. Taylor Small Batch. The most I have paid for any bottle was $65 and all were within 1 mile of my house.
@@jamesdibiase346 ok , I live in a small city 25 miles outside of Birmingham Alabama , this kind of whiskey down here is almost impossible to find , unless you pay out the nose for it !!! Cheers 🥃!!
@@Jjkmbowmanyeah I live in Bama too and there is no chance in paying msrp unless you are lucky enough to win the lottery or give up a good bit of time to camp out for the quarterly drops!
EH Taylor was always the most sought after for me (again, with Pappy being a pipe dream). Always seemed much more difficult to come by than ER or Blanton's.. at least in MA
I have an A1 story - my parents stopped at a Hoss's when I was maybe 8 years old and I tried A1. It was so good, I ended up drinking the entire bottle. I regretted the decision over the next 24 hours (I'll leave that to your imaginations) but I still love A1 steak sauce to this day
As a newbie bourbon drinker, the first bottles I hunted were Blanton's and Eagle Rare. In SoCal, we have plenty of regular buffalo trace, but rarely see anything Weller (including Special Reserve), I got lucky to grab one at BevMo. All this within a month or so. The next bottles I'm looking for are EH Taylor Small Batch, Blanton's SFTB, and Stagg, though Stagg will be a difficult one. I won't even bother with any of the BTAC or Pappy lineup. So in response to your question, I do think new bourbon drinkers start off with Blanton's and Eagle Rare, then we move on to other products.
I got that Caribou Crossing at our Spirit release in BC in June. Those were pre-orders but ended up in stores on the shelf anyways @ $101.00 CAD pretty sure. I snagged one just to have a try, I haven't opened it yet but good to know I didn't waste my money on it.
If you have a Meijer in your area, take a look for their occasional allocated drops. Plus, they are at or below MSRP. I have picked up Blanton's ($55), Blanton's Gold ($110), and Eagle Rare ($30) in the last year. I just missed Elmer T Lee on Saturday for $34! Crazy. The manager at my local store just puts them out randomly.
I live in Grand Rapids, MI, the land of Meijer, and can confirm. I've gotten Booker's and Eagle Rare at different locations without even hunting. It helps if you can track down a liquor manager or employee, as they often keep allocated stuff in the back.
I’ve been binge watching your channel. Relatively new sub. Love the content. Great back and forth between the two of you. 😀 There was a mention of Old Carter in one vid from a month or so ago. Would love to see some Old Carter make the rounds. I know it’s higher proof, Kurt, but take one for the team and let’s see y’all taste some 😬
@@peterwhite507 Excellent clarification. Acceptable additives are limited to wine or spirits aged in wood a minimum of two years. J.P. Wiser's Union 52 (with 4% 52 year old Scotch), Alberta Premium Dark (with 8% Old Grandad) and the entirety of BearFace's One Eleven Series all use this to their advantage.
CC is available in Oklahoma. My local store carries it. If they are out they can usually get you a bottle in a few weeks. Blanton’s is very tough, but I have a half a dozen stashed in my cabinet over the last two years that I drink only with family. Usually find it in tiny towns across the state and nobody knows what it is since their customers prefer JD or JB. Pappy is not even distributed in this state. I totally agree with your review of CC. Good, but probably one and done here. Lots of Bowman Brothers here but not seen John J in a while. Maybe I should start looking… Thanks for the videos!!!
I have heard so much good stuff about John j bowman being the Blanton killer. Have not been able to try it. I personally would rather have eagle rare over blantons
I’ve been into bourbon for about a year now. I live in California and I’ve been able to pick up a few Blantons, but I’m currently looking for Stagg. I’ve found a few bottles but I’m not willing to spend the secondary markup for it.
I’d honestly hunt for EH Taylor and Weller other then Special Reserve products over any other Buffalo Trace products. I personally like Blanton’s over a Eagle Rare. But, I like EH Taylor anything over Blanton’s. And I bought a Blanton’s last week for MSRP. And I was one person away from buying a CYPB for MSRP two weeks ago.
I agree with you. Fortunately EH Taylor gets dropped multiple times a year in my area. A 2-3 hr wait gets you one. The Barrel Proof or RYE requires a little longer wait.
A liquor store I frequent has a waiting list for Blanton’s, they got 3 bottles of Eagle Rare a week ago and they were gone in 15 minutes. They had Buffalo Trace on the shelf with a one bottle limit and they were gone in less than a day. They keep Wellers behind the counter. It’s crazy!
The Alberta Premium Rye Barrel Proof you turned me on to is the best thing I've had from Canada...I just went to get another bottle and it just sits on my local store's shelf because nobody knows how good it is...
Blanton's is a very good bourbon and will always be top shelf and highly sought for people who enjoy a lower proof point. Not everyone is looking for barrel proof depth and richness.
I’ve got 4 bottles of Blantons because every time I find it for msrp I pick up a bottle for myself or a buddy. Lately I have been finding it quite a bit so I don’t even bother anymore. Just a few months ago I had 6 😅 and Blantons isn’t even a go too, I just pick it up generally because it’s harder to find.
Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare 10, Col. EH Taylor small batch and Weller Res. I like all of these and would buy at near MSRP, I tried Blanton at Bardstown Bourbon Company Restaurant and bar, it was a reasonable price for a 2 oz pure $20 about 2022, it was not my favorite. I came across an Eagle Rare 17 year at a local Store for $2200 it was still there when I left, I bought several 1.75L of Knob Creek 9, Elijah Craig, Woodford and Makers Mark, that will last a while, as we are in our 70s we have 45ml very night. We use to drink Canadian but then they talk about adding a tax on Bourbon going into Canada, so, down in Texas I though I help out the American Whiskey producers, haven't any Canadian for several years now. Not going to either. Love you channel.
I just found an older bottle of blantons from 2015 in my pantry. Totally forgot I had it. Only about a quarter bottle left but a pleasant surprise for sure :)
Recently, I visited NorCal and made sure to obtain some Buffalo Trace. It is intensely allocated in PA, so I was happy to score. I came across several Canadian whiskeys while in California. One of those being Caribou Crossing. It was 90-110$ at most places, and I was curious, but I did not purchase. I could not believe the selection in California and hope to find a CC next time I cross the Rockies.
General pop... For sure Blantons. Spot on. I definitely say for me getting more into bourbon it was Blantons-> ER-> EH -> now trying to find a bottle of Weller, EH, or stag.. Ive had papi before and its insane.. Don't think ill ever find a bottle. Nice vid gents! I have yet to see a Blantons in the wild ever. Let alone for well over MSRP. ( I'm in WI).
My guess would be that Blanton's is the most sought after bourbon in the regular Buffalo Trace lineup. I was at BT last November and picked up a bottle of Blanton's at the gift shop for $63. I know that single barrel products will vary, but this one has a sort of an off flavor of oak that is not very good. I'm sure that most people want the bottle more than they crave the bourbon that is inside.
Ok, I'm pausing the video about 5 minutes in and have one word, just one for Trent ref A1.....MEATLOAF! I feel better now and will return to the whiskey content part.
Caribou Crossing is just a nice easy sipper. Good nose and mouthfeel with a fast to instant finish. Do not go to it often but when you feel like it then it is great. Easy to get near me and $50. Keep one on bar and a backup on shelf (1/2 the time it gets gifted to guest who likes it or can’t find it) Blanton’s is a terrific pour and drink it much more than Caribou Crossing but only go to it once or twice a month. Definitely like Blanton’s more but CC is great when you don’t feel like a bourbon. This year was a great year for finding Blanton’s for me. Found so far 37 (only once did I get more than one bottle at a store) of which 11 I found for friends and 10 I gave away. Getting a case of store picks next month when store gets their barrel. I think Blanton’s is most hunted followed by Eagle Rare. I hunt Rock Hill Farm the most and have yet to find one.
@@LeatherDaddy97 Because when I worked 5:30am to 6pm I could never find the sought after bottles. Now I set my own hours and have been extremely successful finding hard to find stuff in the 3 states I hunt in regularly. I then offer it to my whiskey/bourbon club friends who are in the same spot I used to be in regarding never being able to get to store. I actually enjoy Blanton's even if I only have it a few times a month. I also gift a lot of them away. Passed on them today at 3 different stores all at msrp of 65
@@pizzawarlord9232 im just not sure why you would need 16 bottles of the same whiskey at home i guess, especially if you onluly drink it a couple times a month. If you like it, sure, buy it, i just dont really get the mentality personally.
Great video guys, Thanks! So for your request on the most sought after BT product, since there are varying levels of "How allocated and rare is this" with their line, so I will limit to ones that I have > 0% chance of finding (admitting most of them are pretty close to that 0% here in PA), I look for Eagle Rare the most. The profile is firmly in my bourbon wheelhouse, and even though the cost is up quite a bit lately (Last one I bought in 2018 or 2019 was $24 at FWGS's MSRP, now I've heard between $35 and $40 here). I still have about 2 fingers left in the bottle and won't finish it until I find another, or just can't take waiting any more. Blantons is good, but is quite expensive now (aside from very hard to find too), and I don't like it as well or find it to be much of a value at the $60-$70 price. There are much better bourbons out there in that price range, and I don't care that much about the cool horsey cork (but I did keep the bottle I will admit). Yes, I know it's a single barrel product, but I just don't like it as well. I was able to stumble across a bottle of standard Buffalo Trace last week for $29.99 so I had to pick one up. I don't like it's flavor profile as much as ER or even Blantons, but it's not bad on a small cube neat, and is nice to have around.
Good day, I found Stagg Jr. Last Friday for 65$😊, I was so happy. Eagle Rare has a price tag from 40$ all the way up to 85$ in Colorado. But I have seen many. Thanks for your channel.
I live in Ontario and we get everything for MSRP through our government controlled liquor store, LCBO. Not sure why Caribou Crossing is $100 CAD vs Blanton's for $75 CAD here. I'm glad you guys did this review so we know the value behind both.
Right?! Maybe it's just the markup Buffalo Trace put on them? Would take a Blanton's over a Caribou Crossing any day. Wiser's Deluxe is better than Caribou.
I just found 2 Caribou Crossing, in a small liquor store /gas station In Torrington Wyoming last week. My son in law really likes Canadian Whisky, and I thought he'd enjoy these. You are right, some bottles are very hard to find. My guess on most sought out bourbon from Buffalo Trace would be Eagle Rare
We need a video where Trenton tries all of these foods that he has never had. P.S. Where I am in California I can’t even find a Buffalo Trace very often.
Try Safeway in the Bay Area. We get some crazy stuff at great prices and the four or so near me almost always have a bunch of Buffalo Trace and sometimes Eagle Rare and I got my last bottle of Blanton’s there too, all around SRP
I’d say it’s blantons for the new folks. Everyone likes blantons and eagle rare. But I actually think it ends up being weller 107 in my area. It’s hard to find and truly exceptional
I came across two bottles last week for $39.99 each in a city that has it for $80-100. I have no idea why or how it happened, but I was happy to give the store the shelf room. 😊
Regarding which BT is most “hunted”: I guess it depends on what you define as “hunting”. When I “hunt”, it’s with an expectation that I may like come across the bourbon to actually buy. Sure, I’d love to come across a Pappy 15, but they are just not around in the same percentage of other BT products. So I’d have to default to say Blanton’s is the most hunted.
A lot of Canadian whiskies distill each grain separately and marry them in the barrel. There is no mash. Blantons may be the most hunted Buffalo Trace product. But some of the harder-to-find Weller bourbons may be up there too. I can only get the Special Reserve in Vancouver.
I buy the caribou every time I find one at msrp, I stack them in the corner with the others, only for the reason it’s hard to find and I think it’s released in small quantities?
Caribou Crossing is readily available here in Canada, but it is $100. Blanton's comes in stock a couple times a year and goes for $75. Have never been able to bring myself to buy the CC.
I have managed to find 2- Blantons, 2 EH Taylor’s, SB and one Eagle Rare all for MSRP over the last couple months. I will only buy these at MSRP which is challenging but not impossible.
Hey guys, my wife and I really enjoy watching the content. My wife doesn't like anything but crown royal products for mixers. Could you guys do a comparison on Canadian whiskey? I really like the VO GOLD but I'm not a fan of any other seagrams products. I also hate crown royal! Thanks and keep up the great work
I always look for Caribou Crossing (my current bottle I prefer over Blanton's, even the store pick one I have) but rarely find it or if I do it's for more than my price cap (70 bucks at most). I think the general public certainly hunt down Blanton's more than the rest of the BT line. I gave away my last bottle of ER, after buying several at MSRP I got sick of it. Took my 2 years to finish my 2nd to last bottle so just gave the other away to a friend that can't find it cheapish. I greatly prefer my JD12 bottle to any of these though which I was lucky enough to get at MSRP.
I hunted caribou when I first got into bourbon (I actually liked Canadian first) and now I have a few reserves I don’t hunt it. Blantons I only hunt because I’m one letter away from the set, Eagle rare I keep an eye out for because it’s harder to find in my area, maybe only twice a year I see it, it drops monthly but kinda rotates what stores get a case. Weller is next to impossible in my state, even special reserve you pretty much have to win a raffle for.
A-1 steak sauce is good stuff! Now that I grill my steaks on a pellet smoker I don't use nearly as much as I used to. Still use a small dab on some meat.
Looks good on a shelf... I keep it around to share with other people... I don't reach for it... Those are all signs that the whiskey is not worth the hype. I totally agree too. Blanton's is a single barrel and they will vary.. yadda yadda yadda... That doesn't excuse the number of just average or below average bottles of it you find. I've yet to drink one that made me think "Dang, that's a good $65-70 bottle of whiskey". Alberta Premium Cask Strength is a bottle made me say "Dang, that's a good for $62.99". Redwood Empire Cask Strength Pipe Dream - '"Whoa, that's incredible for $69.99". Caribou Crossing is one of those bottle you only buy because it's hard to find now (because of weird animal topper collectors). No one is out there claiming it's a great pour. That's why it's insane that people keep perpetuating the hype cycle. The few bottles I've seen in the wild are $200-250.. similar to Stagg secondary and EHT Single Barrel (I like these bottles but wouldn't pay that for them either). FOMO is worse than heroine.
I got both Eagle Rare and Blanton’s for just a hair over SRP at Safeway (in California) and we usually see ER at $50+ and Blanton’s at $100-150. There are plenty of small mom and pop shops with a lot of them either on the shelf or behind glass but they just sit because the price is so high. If I’m hunting bottles I always ask the price when I see them just so I can say “oof, a little high for me, I’ll wait until Safeway has them again.” I never overstock myself up either, just send a text to whatever friends I know are looking.
Lol, “Trenton is my sugar daddy”. You two fellas are as entertaining as you are informative. Sounds like the Caribou would make a nice shelf ornament? But, more importantly, A1 is great on a burger or meatloaf. And Trent, if I were getting effervescence from any bottle of whiskey it’s time to pour that bad boy down the drain!😂
Question; not neccessarily located products but between Indian and Ohio,(coming from Michigan) what state would possibly have bottles easier to find that don't get distributed in Michigan
Blanton's is the best example of a very middle of the road 'good bourbon' that I can't think of anything that really stands out in the crowd in. It's good, but that's about it.
Kurt, How awesome is it to be involved in a program and format like this with your son ma?! How many dads would cherish a platform to enjoy and be so so blessed to do this with their son. Out of all the things and interests that could have separated ou guys here you are. Be blessed and really enjoy your extra chapter with Trenton and you guys make a great team!
I don't think he is his son. Correct if wrong though.
John J. Bowman SB is the true Blanton’s killer.
Absolutely agree. I’ve had blantons, caribou and the bowman single and bowman is by far the best of the three
100%
Unfortunately in my area it's harder to find than Blantons
Took the words right out of my pour.
SiB** the Bowman SB is good, but it’s no SiB
Idk if I just have a honey bottle or what, but I think Blantons (at MSRP or even a little above), is an amazing bottle. Every time I go back to it, I’m shocked at how rich it is, and while its not overly complex, it satisfying throughout the entire palette and experience
There are such things as honey bottles, that's certainly happens with single barrels. I've got a 2016 I only touch for special occasions because it's that good. So I end up drinking all my newer bottles instead. And, as usual, some are duds, most are good, and some are very good.
@@ikiruyamamoto1050 absolutely
My last two bottles were good not great, this bottle I have now is a knockout. Caramel and green apple with oak and vanilla on the end. One of the reasons I enjoy Single barrels, the chance to get one that knocks your socks off
I feel the same way.. I was expecting to be underwhelmed based on everything I'd heard... my bottle of Blanton's is wonderful.
Most defiantly buffalo trace distillery over any distillery Buffalo Trace is King look no Further!
I work at a store with the initials TW. I can tell you the most “asked” for bottle from the everyday customer is just regular Buffalo Trace. Blantons and Eagle Rare share a tie for second
Pretzels. Pizza with arugula, prosciutto and fig jam. A-1 steak sauce. The banter between the two of you is just a joy, even before we get to the bourbon.
I just won a free bottle of Blanton's at a local liquor store today in Alcoa, TN. City Farms wine and spirits were having a tasting and raffle. BT, E.H. Taylor, Eagle Rare, and Weller were the others available. Can't believe I won the bottle I wanted. So happy right now!
The hunt for BT starts with Blanton's and Eagle Rare then I think evolves to EH Taylor, Stag and the Weller line up. I think you just hope to get luck enough to buy a Pappy one day and aren't actually hunting them.
I'd say just a guess . You're in utah
In Wisconsin, most people hunt for Buffalo Trace, followed by Eagle Rare. No one ever expects to find anything other than those 2, if they do, it's a miracle
When talking about the most sought-after BT bottle, I think you have to discern between "shelf" bottles and BTACs. In my area, Blanton's is probably the most sought-after accessible bottle. And we all need a sugar daddy like Trenton! 😂
Reindeer and caribou are the same animal and are a member of the deer family. In Europe, they are called reindeer. In North America, the animals are called caribou if they are wild and reindeer if they are domesticated. The at-risk woodland caribou are the big-antlered ones on our 25-cent coin that inhabit Canada’s southern boreal forests. Moose is a completely different animal, come on Trent!…much love from Canada, eh!
My wife and I like that eagle rare! We enjoy you guys, thanks for the entertainment.
Four Roses Single Barrel I think also beats Blantons.
Huge fan of the four roses products. Not sure why, but it really agrees with my pallet as far as I have found.
Caribou crossing might be one of the closest whiskeys to flavorless ive ever had
Same. Canadian whisky is notorious for being barrel aged vodka.
I picked up one bottle of Blanton's last year, still have not opened it but have a lot of whiskey to get through. Started collecting local craft whiskey (and still do though I have branched out a bit) then added Bourbon to my collection. Actually picked up the Blanton's because the one I really wanted was delayed (I live in BC and the government liquor stores have 2 or 3 special releases each year). Of course here you have to add at least 30% to the US price then import duties etc so our prices are often significantly higher although from some of the comments on here in some cases we are actually cheaper than some US states.
Oh and to purchase Pappy up here you need to win a special lottery draw in order to have the opportunity to purchase one (or a $40,000 bottle of Scotch). Eagle Rare this year seems to be less available as, thought it only comes out a few times a year, it is found in numerous stores but this year it really seems to be limited this year. I generally pick up a couple when I see them depending on what I have in my collection at the moment.
I have never been a "burbon hunter" but thought I would try it just for fun. I started in November of 2022 and since then I have found Buffalo Trace, Wellers Special Reserve, Eagle Rare, Blantons Single Barrel, Stag 22B, and E.H. Taylor Small Batch. The most I have paid for any bottle was $65 and all were within 1 mile of my house.
WELLER!!!! NO S!
Where do you reside ??
@@Jjkmbowman Orland Park Illinois
@@jamesdibiase346 ok , I live in a small city 25 miles outside of Birmingham Alabama , this kind of whiskey down here is almost impossible to find , unless you pay out the nose for it !!! Cheers 🥃!!
@@Jjkmbowmanyeah I live in Bama too and there is no chance in paying msrp unless you are lucky enough to win the lottery or give up a good bit of time to camp out for the quarterly drops!
Thanks for the videos, keep up the good work.
I've done this exact blind with some friends and there is no comparison. Blantons for the win. Hands down.
Personally I prefer most EH Taylor bottles over Blanton's or Eagle Rare.
I know what you mean, personally I prefer William Larue Weller over Weller Special Reserve 🙄🤣
EH Taylor was always the most sought after for me (again, with Pappy being a pipe dream). Always seemed much more difficult to come by than ER or Blanton's.. at least in MA
I think early in everyone’s bourbon journey it would be Blanton’s to be hunted the most. For me it’s Rock Hill Farms all day long.
Your timing is impeccable. I just bought the caribou for $69.99 and then this video got released
Great comparisons. Love to know what you comparw them to drink.
I have an A1 story - my parents stopped at a Hoss's when I was maybe 8 years old and I tried A1. It was so good, I ended up drinking the entire bottle. I regretted the decision over the next 24 hours (I'll leave that to your imaginations) but I still love A1 steak sauce to this day
Ok...now that is a story!
As a newbie bourbon drinker, the first bottles I hunted were Blanton's and Eagle Rare. In SoCal, we have plenty of regular buffalo trace, but rarely see anything Weller (including Special Reserve), I got lucky to grab one at BevMo. All this within a month or so. The next bottles I'm looking for are EH Taylor Small Batch, Blanton's SFTB, and Stagg, though Stagg will be a difficult one. I won't even bother with any of the BTAC or Pappy lineup. So in response to your question, I do think new bourbon drinkers start off with Blanton's and Eagle Rare, then we move on to other products.
BevMo. The guy at the one by my house has hooked me up with Weller, Blantons and Blantons Gold in the last month
I got that Caribou Crossing at our Spirit release in BC in June. Those were pre-orders but ended up in stores on the shelf anyways @ $101.00 CAD pretty sure. I snagged one just to have a try, I haven't opened it yet but good to know I didn't waste my money on it.
I sampled a Big Red Caribou store pick, it was a drain pour. Found North is where it’s at for Canadian whiskey!
If you have a Meijer in your area, take a look for their occasional allocated drops. Plus, they are at or below MSRP. I have picked up Blanton's ($55), Blanton's Gold ($110), and Eagle Rare ($30) in the last year. I just missed Elmer T Lee on Saturday for $34! Crazy. The manager at my local store just puts them out randomly.
I live in Grand Rapids, MI, the land of Meijer, and can confirm. I've gotten Booker's and Eagle Rare at different locations without even hunting. It helps if you can track down a liquor manager or employee, as they often keep allocated stuff in the back.
I’ve been binge watching your channel. Relatively new sub. Love the content. Great back and forth between the two of you. 😀 There was a mention of Old Carter in one vid from a month or so ago. Would love to see some Old Carter make the rounds. I know it’s higher proof, Kurt, but take one for the team and let’s see y’all taste some 😬
Canadian whisky must be aged at least 3 years. Up to 9.09% (1 part in 11) can be coloring, flavoring or other spirit and still be whisky.
Thanks for the info! 🥃🥃
By flavoring it must be a barrel aged spirit (Rye, Rum, Sherry, Cognac, etc) of at least 2 years in wood
@@peterwhite507 Excellent clarification. Acceptable additives are limited to wine or spirits aged in wood a minimum of two years. J.P. Wiser's Union 52 (with 4% 52 year old Scotch), Alberta Premium Dark (with 8% Old Grandad) and the entirety of BearFace's One Eleven Series all use this to their advantage.
CC is available in Oklahoma. My local store carries it. If they are out they can usually get you a bottle in a few weeks. Blanton’s is very tough, but I have a half a dozen stashed in my cabinet over the last two years that I drink only with family. Usually find it in tiny towns across the state and nobody knows what it is since their customers prefer JD or JB. Pappy is not even distributed in this state. I totally agree with your review of CC. Good, but probably one and done here. Lots of Bowman Brothers here but not seen John J in a while. Maybe I should start looking… Thanks for the videos!!!
I have heard so much good stuff about John j bowman being the Blanton killer. Have not been able to try it. I personally would rather have eagle rare over blantons
Yes sir, any outdoor show with a bourbon and a pretzel 😋🥃 Cheers
I’ve been into bourbon for about a year now. I live in California and I’ve been able to pick up a few Blantons, but I’m currently looking for Stagg. I’ve found a few bottles but I’m not willing to spend the secondary markup for it.
Great show guys!!!!
Love persunto.. just had Portuguese cheese and persunto, on a roll for lunch
I’d honestly hunt for EH Taylor and Weller other then Special Reserve products over any other Buffalo Trace products. I personally like Blanton’s over a Eagle Rare. But, I like EH Taylor anything over Blanton’s. And I bought a Blanton’s last week for MSRP. And I was one person away from buying a CYPB for MSRP two weeks ago.
I agree with you. Fortunately EH Taylor gets dropped multiple times a year in my area. A 2-3 hr wait gets you one. The Barrel Proof or RYE requires a little longer wait.
A liquor store I frequent has a waiting list for Blanton’s, they got 3 bottles of Eagle Rare a week ago and they were gone in 15 minutes. They had Buffalo Trace on the shelf with a one bottle limit and they were gone in less than a day. They keep Wellers behind the counter. It’s crazy!
Utah is great 😂
I got one of those 3 eagle rare . Sometimes you get lucky
The Alberta Premium Rye Barrel Proof you turned me on to is the best thing I've had from Canada...I just went to get another bottle and it just sits on my local store's shelf because nobody knows how good it is...
Blanton's is a very good bourbon and will always be top shelf and highly sought for people who enjoy a lower proof point.
Not everyone is looking for barrel proof depth and richness.
I’ve got 4 bottles of Blantons because every time I find it for msrp I pick up a bottle for myself or a buddy. Lately I have been finding it quite a bit so I don’t even bother anymore. Just a few months ago I had 6 😅 and Blantons isn’t even a go too, I just pick it up generally because it’s harder to find.
Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare 10, Col. EH Taylor small batch and Weller Res. I like all of these and would buy at near MSRP, I tried Blanton at Bardstown Bourbon Company Restaurant and bar, it was a reasonable price for a 2 oz pure $20 about 2022, it was not my favorite. I came across an Eagle Rare 17 year at a local Store for $2200 it was still there when I left, I bought several 1.75L of Knob Creek 9, Elijah Craig, Woodford and Makers Mark, that will last a while, as we are in our 70s we have 45ml very night. We use to drink Canadian but then they talk about adding a tax on Bourbon going into Canada, so, down in Texas I though I help out the American Whiskey producers, haven't any Canadian for several years now. Not going to either. Love you channel.
It is distilled in Canada and barreled. But bottled at buffalo trace distillery
I just found an older bottle of blantons from 2015 in my pantry. Totally forgot I had it. Only about a quarter bottle left but a pleasant surprise for sure :)
Recently, I visited NorCal and made sure to obtain some Buffalo Trace. It is intensely allocated in PA, so I was happy to score. I came across several Canadian whiskeys while in California. One of those being Caribou Crossing. It was 90-110$ at most places, and I was curious, but I did not purchase. I could not believe the selection in California and hope to find a CC next time I cross the Rockies.
Blantons for the win every time. IMO
As a joke, we refilled the Caribou bottle with an $11 bottle of Canadian Mist mixed with 1tbs of pancake syrup. People go nuts over it!
General pop... For sure Blantons. Spot on. I definitely say for me getting more into bourbon it was Blantons-> ER-> EH -> now trying to find a bottle of Weller, EH, or stag.. Ive had papi before and its insane.. Don't think ill ever find a bottle. Nice vid gents! I have yet to see a Blantons in the wild ever. Let alone for well over MSRP. ( I'm in WI).
My guess would be that Blanton's is the most sought after bourbon in the regular Buffalo Trace lineup. I was at BT last November and picked up a bottle of Blanton's at the gift shop for $63. I know that single barrel products will vary, but this one has a sort of an off flavor of oak that is not very good. I'm sure that most people want the bottle more than they crave the bourbon that is inside.
Ok, I'm pausing the video about 5 minutes in and have one word, just one for Trent ref A1.....MEATLOAF! I feel better now and will return to the whiskey content part.
E H Taylor barrel strength is great. Found it one time in New Jersey but probably never again
Caribou Crossing is just a nice easy sipper. Good nose and mouthfeel with a fast to instant finish. Do not go to it often but when you feel like it then it is great. Easy to get near me and $50. Keep one on bar and a backup on shelf (1/2 the time it gets gifted to guest who likes it or can’t find it)
Blanton’s is a terrific pour and drink it much more than Caribou Crossing but only go to it once or twice a month. Definitely like Blanton’s more but CC is great when you don’t feel like a bourbon. This year was a great year for finding Blanton’s for me. Found so far 37 (only once did I get more than one bottle at a store) of which 11 I found for friends and 10 I gave away. Getting a case of store picks next month when store gets their barrel.
I think Blanton’s is most hunted followed by Eagle Rare. I hunt Rock Hill Farm the most and have yet to find one.
I cant say i understand buying all that blantons but congrats i guess
@@LeatherDaddy97 Because when I worked 5:30am to 6pm I could never find the sought after bottles. Now I set my own hours and have been extremely successful finding hard to find stuff in the 3 states I hunt in regularly. I then offer it to my whiskey/bourbon club friends who are in the same spot I used to be in regarding never being able to get to store.
I actually enjoy Blanton's even if I only have it a few times a month. I also gift a lot of them away. Passed on them today at 3 different stores all at msrp of 65
@@pizzawarlord9232 im just not sure why you would need 16 bottles of the same whiskey at home i guess, especially if you onluly drink it a couple times a month. If you like it, sure, buy it, i just dont really get the mentality personally.
Great video guys, Thanks! So for your request on the most sought after BT product, since there are varying levels of "How allocated and rare is this" with their line, so I will limit to ones that I have > 0% chance of finding (admitting most of them are pretty close to that 0% here in PA), I look for Eagle Rare the most. The profile is firmly in my bourbon wheelhouse, and even though the cost is up quite a bit lately (Last one I bought in 2018 or 2019 was $24 at FWGS's MSRP, now I've heard between $35 and $40 here). I still have about 2 fingers left in the bottle and won't finish it until I find another, or just can't take waiting any more. Blantons is good, but is quite expensive now (aside from very hard to find too), and I don't like it as well or find it to be much of a value at the $60-$70 price. There are much better bourbons out there in that price range, and I don't care that much about the cool horsey cork (but I did keep the bottle I will admit). Yes, I know it's a single barrel product, but I just don't like it as well. I was able to stumble across a bottle of standard Buffalo Trace last week for $29.99 so I had to pick one up. I don't like it's flavor profile as much as ER or even Blantons, but it's not bad on a small cube neat, and is nice to have around.
Good day, I found Stagg Jr. Last Friday for 65$😊, I was so happy. Eagle Rare has a price tag from 40$ all the way up to 85$ in Colorado. But I have seen many.
Thanks for your channel.
I live in Ontario and we get everything for MSRP through our government controlled liquor store, LCBO. Not sure why Caribou Crossing is $100 CAD vs Blanton's for $75 CAD here. I'm glad you guys did this review so we know the value behind both.
Right?! Maybe it's just the markup Buffalo Trace put on them? Would take a Blanton's over a Caribou Crossing any day. Wiser's Deluxe is better than Caribou.
Caribou Crossing distilled in Canada but bottled at Buffalo Trace. Bowman is BT juice sent to VA for additional aging.
I just found 2 Caribou Crossing, in a small liquor store /gas station In Torrington Wyoming last week. My son in law really likes Canadian Whisky, and I thought he'd enjoy these. You are right, some bottles are very hard to find.
My guess on most sought out bourbon from Buffalo Trace would be Eagle Rare
sugar daddy line was funny!!
We need a video where Trenton tries all of these foods that he has never had. P.S. Where I am in California I can’t even find a Buffalo Trace very often.
Bethy, Try Stater Bro's. They often have mix and match 30% off on 4 bottles or more
Sorry I got ur name wrong :P
Try Safeway in the Bay Area. We get some crazy stuff at great prices and the four or so near me almost always have a bunch of Buffalo Trace and sometimes Eagle Rare and I got my last bottle of Blanton’s there too, all around SRP
@@patrickb2422 Which stores specifically? :)
I’d say it’s blantons for the new folks. Everyone likes blantons and eagle rare. But I actually think it ends up being weller 107 in my area. It’s hard to find and truly exceptional
Agree with them, Canadian whiskey is just a simpler taste, which is probably why it’s popular like the Blantons; they’re very accessible.
I live by you guys and ER and Blantons seem to be available every few weeks or so. I’m looking for Stagg but I never seem to find that one. Cheers
Back in March of this year I was able to find my 1st a bottle of Blanton’s, and it was for MSRP. Couldn’t believe it. I almost fell over.
Walked in my local store 2 weeks ago and Eagle Rare sitting in a floor display, $45.00. Was happy to get it.
I came across two bottles last week for $39.99 each in a city that has it for $80-100. I have no idea why or how it happened, but I was happy to give the store the shelf room. 😊
That has to be the first food opinion Trenton has had that I agree with lol
Regarding which BT is most “hunted”: I guess it depends on what you define as “hunting”. When I “hunt”, it’s with an expectation that I may like come across the bourbon to actually buy. Sure, I’d love to come across a Pappy 15, but they are just not around in the same percentage of other BT products. So I’d have to default to say Blanton’s is the most hunted.
A lot of Canadian whiskies distill each grain separately and marry them in the barrel. There is no mash. Blantons may be the most hunted Buffalo Trace product. But some of the harder-to-find Weller bourbons may be up there too. I can only get the Special Reserve in Vancouver.
I buy the caribou every time I find one at msrp, I stack them in the corner with the others, only for the reason it’s hard to find and I think it’s released in small quantities?
Haven't tried either. Maybe one day.
Caribou Crossing is readily available here in Canada, but it is $100. Blanton's comes in stock a couple times a year and goes for $75. Have never been able to bring myself to buy the CC.
I did buy one, and I wish I spent my $100 CDN elsewhere
I have managed to find 2- Blantons, 2 EH Taylor’s, SB and one Eagle Rare all for MSRP over the last couple months. I will only buy these at MSRP which is challenging but not impossible.
Hey guys, my wife and I really enjoy watching the content. My wife doesn't like anything but crown royal products for mixers. Could you guys do a comparison on Canadian whiskey? I really like the VO GOLD but I'm not a fan of any other seagrams products. I also hate crown royal! Thanks and keep up the great work
I always look for Caribou Crossing (my current bottle I prefer over Blanton's, even the store pick one I have) but rarely find it or if I do it's for more than my price cap (70 bucks at most). I think the general public certainly hunt down Blanton's more than the rest of the BT line. I gave away my last bottle of ER, after buying several at MSRP I got sick of it. Took my 2 years to finish my 2nd to last bottle so just gave the other away to a friend that can't find it cheapish. I greatly prefer my JD12 bottle to any of these though which I was lucky enough to get at MSRP.
My husband is a single malt scotch drinker. If he has whiskey, it's generally the Canadian Forty Creek rye whiskey.
13:55 Kurt calls Trenton his "sugar daddy" 😂
Blantons... "its not a terrible bottle to have." 😂
Trying to find a caribou crossing! Went all the way to Alaska and still couldn’t find it 😂
I hunted caribou when I first got into bourbon (I actually liked Canadian first) and now I have a few reserves I don’t hunt it. Blantons I only hunt because I’m one letter away from the set, Eagle rare I keep an eye out for because it’s harder to find in my area, maybe only twice a year I see it, it drops monthly but kinda rotates what stores get a case. Weller is next to impossible in my state, even special reserve you pretty much have to win a raffle for.
The hunt for Buffalo Trace starts with Wellers preferably full proof then Blanton's and Stagg.🥃
Would like to see you guys do a review on KO Bareknuckle bourbon.
A-1 steak sauce is good stuff! Now that I grill my steaks on a pellet smoker I don't use nearly as much as I used to. Still use a small dab on some meat.
We don’t own sauces in Texas …maybe for eggs. You will be shot for putting anything on a steak except salt n pepper .
It’s been a while since I’ve had Blantons but I just opened an Elijah Craig single barrel. 92$. It’s the best I’ve had.
Looks good on a shelf... I keep it around to share with other people... I don't reach for it... Those are all signs that the whiskey is not worth the hype. I totally agree too. Blanton's is a single barrel and they will vary.. yadda yadda yadda... That doesn't excuse the number of just average or below average bottles of it you find. I've yet to drink one that made me think "Dang, that's a good $65-70 bottle of whiskey". Alberta Premium Cask Strength is a bottle made me say "Dang, that's a good for $62.99". Redwood Empire Cask Strength Pipe Dream - '"Whoa, that's incredible for $69.99".
Caribou Crossing is one of those bottle you only buy because it's hard to find now (because of weird animal topper collectors). No one is out there claiming it's a great pour. That's why it's insane that people keep perpetuating the hype cycle. The few bottles I've seen in the wild are $200-250.. similar to Stagg secondary and EHT Single Barrel (I like these bottles but wouldn't pay that for them either). FOMO is worse than heroine.
Overheard at a Chili’s: “What’s your cheapest steak?” “6 0z sirloin” “ok, I’d like that well done and I need a bottle of A1 sauce.”
RR SiB also crushes Blantons
Hey, don't you be disrespectin our paint chip flavouring technique up north!!!
Almost blew coffee out of my nose at that comment :D
When it comes to anything from Buffalo trace, minus George T stag or Stagg Jr, I always look for EH Taylor.
I got both Eagle Rare and Blanton’s for just a hair over SRP at Safeway (in California) and we usually see ER at $50+ and Blanton’s at $100-150. There are plenty of small mom and pop shops with a lot of them either on the shelf or behind glass but they just sit because the price is so high. If I’m hunting bottles I always ask the price when I see them just so I can say “oof, a little high for me, I’ll wait until Safeway has them again.” I never overstock myself up either, just send a text to whatever friends I know are looking.
Awesome video
Eagle rare is the most hunted bottle!! Cause I’ve yet to even see one blantons are around for sure
Lol, “Trenton is my sugar daddy”. You two fellas are as entertaining as you are informative. Sounds like the Caribou would make a nice shelf ornament? But, more importantly, A1 is great on a burger or meatloaf. And Trent, if I were getting effervescence from any bottle of whiskey it’s time to pour that bad boy down the drain!😂
“Mack daddy”?! 😂 only for the newbs 😂
Question; not neccessarily located products but between Indian and Ohio,(coming from Michigan) what state would possibly have bottles easier to find that don't get distributed in Michigan
Aside from BTAC and the Pappy line.. Stagg for me is pretty hard to find, I've seen others in local supermarkets in NorCal.
Amazingly Wal-Mart just had Blantons for retail at $65 in my area.
Blanton's is the best example of a very middle of the road 'good bourbon' that I can't think of anything that really stands out in the crowd in.
It's good, but that's about it.
Get a bottle of Found North. Freaking great Canadian whiskey. Those guys are trying to make bourbon in Canada.
Burgers with Feta, onion, jalepeno and A1. The best
Blanton's and Weller sr and 107 in San Jose CA at retail on the regular
Here is West Michigan I would love to find any EH Taylor or a Stagg - but never see it. I can find Blantons and Eagle Rare at my local Meijer.
I went to one of my local stores recently and they had Buffalo Trace in a Clearance section. Grabbed two bottles and got out before they knew it.