Dude. So tired of whiskey tubers telling the industry “I’d pay way more for this bottle.” Prices are already crazy enough. Let’s not lose the good affordable bottles!
100%. Last Kentucky Derby I added like 5 new bourbons and stopped chasing the elusive and now overpriced selections that are being hoarded by douches who don’t even really love whiskey. Milam and Greene, Barrel Spirits, Penelope and Belle Meade all are heavy hitters that can actually be found for purchase. I’m almost afraid to talk about my value picks because I know they’ll be gone overnight!
@@thebarrelage what would qualify as someone who actually “loves whiskey”? You were once someone just starting to get into whiskey and would have appreciated a video like this. Don’t be the “I listened to them before they were cool” guy.
I worry so much about Turkey products. I found 101 early on in my bourbon journey. Thought I found the best kept secret. Always thought I could find their “core products” whenever I wanted. While that stays true for 101(for now), R.B. and R.R.S.B has become almost impossible to find in my area.
Cooper’s Craft 100 for $30 blows away alot of more expensive bourbons also! Notes of chocolate, dark caramel, coffee & oak with a great mouthfeel. -Russ
@Cahaba Tunes Agreed. After it opens up a bit, there’s a strawberry/orange note (I know it sounds weird) that I haven’t gotten in anything else; good stuff.
@@arty712 I’m almost at half of my bottle so maybe I’m close to the strawberry note. 😀 I’ve heard others say the same thing, some also get a raspberry note. It’s quite an intriguing bourbon!
I wanted to end to the end of the video but I totally agree with you. Especially on the Wild Turkey. You can't beat it for less than $25. I live in Kentucky and have access to everything. I pass up $30-$40 bottles on my shelf all the time for Wild Turkey. It's a great distillery. They don't make a bad product. Most are reasonably priced. Especially compared to their competitors.
Was in Idaho a couple weeks ago and found a bottle of Rare Breed on sale for $35 at one of the state run liquor stores. Also snatched up a bottle of 1792 SB for $32. Yeah, it was a good trip.
Evan Williams BiB is best value for me. I like WT 101 but not enough to grab a bottle. However, I have a WT SiB “Camp Nelson”, grabbed the last one from TW a few months ago., $60.00ish. Will open it soon.
I love the Wild Turkeys, but I'd add to the list the Knob Creek Single Barrel which is at least 9 years old (often more with a good store pick), and 120 proof, which can still be found for around $50. I also just got a KC Single Barrel Rye about 5 years old and 115 proof for $45. Both really good, especially for the price. I'd give Four Roses standard Single Barrel 100 proof an honorable mention, with it also coming in at about $45 to $50 in my area.
My list: Eagle Rare, 1792 SmB (I can't find the variations), Redwood Empire Pipe Dream, Cooper's Craft 100, Michter's SmB, John J Bowman SiB. All homeruns for the MSRP...
Lost Monarch is a heavy hitter in my book. I love it. The other "under the radar" bottle to try is Duke at $40. It's a surprise to everyone I serve it to.
I just bought a bottle of oak and Eden tonight, I’m sipping on a glass now and I like it, it was $47 a bottle, never had it before but I may grab another in the future.
OGD 114 and WT 101...nuff said...simple, but easy options...and decent mixers. I just picked up the Redwood Empire rye (emerald giant, I think it was)...knocked my socks off, and outperformed the Jack Daniels single barrel rye I opened afterwards...I'll have to explore those other options, methinks. Meanwhile, I call that Eagle Rare, bang per buck, hands-down, one of the best bourbons I've ever tasted. 1792...blech....haven't met one that I haven't given away...they're all too harsh for my taste, and I feel I'm a bit of a proof hound....I tried...I really tried. Rare Breed...fantastic...picked up the RB Rye, I liked the standard option so much.
Agree with your list. I would add Longbranch, especially for non-bourbon fan boys. If they would release a barrel proof of that juice, I bet it would be fantastic. The only criticism is low proof. Rare breed is definitely on my always on the bar list as is Eagle Rare.
Did a quick search and found old grandad 114 in several stores around me in NoVa. Btw took your advise and picked up a bottle of John J Bowman. So good. Tons of flavor, first sip kind of smacks you in the face but a really good sipper.
I'm new to bourbon enjoyed the video. I have tried a pretty good variety and continuing the journey. So far my # 1 is Four Roses small batch. There are so many to choose from and videos like yours help decide what's next. Thank you
I have tried a LOT of bourbons, and wasted a lot of money. I keep going back to 4roses sm batch and sm batch select. Coin flop between that and Russell’s 10yr.
might i suggest Bulliet i've found that while a little more pricey it's a fantastic bourbon i don't know if they have less than 750 mil bottles but they may in your area i suggest trying it out.
@@givannimikel4586 ET BIB was never available in CA under BF but the Saz version just hit some stores here for under $20. I want to set up a blind with Saz ET BIB, BF ET BIB, OF 100, OF Signature (the old 100 proof OF), and Cooper's Craft Reserve.
I'm fairly new to bourbon and my list includes Four Roses single barrel, Old Forrester 1920, Old grandad bonded, Early times Bottled in bond and definitely Wild Turkey 101
I do not drink now. I am 68, I am done totally. When I was young I used to tear it up big time. When I was in the service, we were rationed booze at the Class 6 store. At the beginning of the month, when I was flush and had a fresh Class six card, I would buy the good stuff, like 100 proof Old Grand Dad, for $3.45 a quart. Then later that same month, I would shift to Southern Gentleman, which was cheaper, and still quite tasty. I developed a real love for that Southern Gentleman. Then at the end of the month, low on money and ration points, I would go to POPOV Vodka $2 a quart. Ish ta, pew-ta. It worked though. I could not stay satisfied just on the Class Six store. I could always go to the EM Club. I could walk home on my lips from the EM club. Drinking was big when I was in the Army, in Germany in 1975 and 76. Drinking was accepted big time. I would get drunk quite often. Smoking was ok as well. They had a smokes ration as well, but it was not restrictive at all. The big thing they wanted to stop was black market smokes and booze. I saw some people do that, it was frowned about. The Germans loved Jim Beam. They would call it Jim Bim. I had a comrade steal a half gallon jug of Beam one time. I found him and got it back, but he drank about a third of it. We drank the rest of it all gone. It was at a rock concert, everyone was smoked to the gills. Lots of great looking German girls. Southern Gentleman was a surprisingly great tasting cheap bourbon. I think it was a blended, like Jack Daniels. Was not a fan of Jack Daniels. Too much sugar. I drank a lot of Jägermeister as well. Never bought by the bottle, just by the drink in off base. The Germans would pull out the schnapps later in the night. That was good.
So informative as always: • WT101 (not for me but I understand some love it) • Redwood Empire (Awesome bottle) • Eagle Rare (one of my favorite pours - huge huge fan and I have a SiB pick that is amazing) • 1792 SiB (don’t have one nor have I tasted it but I see it from time to time) • Rare Breed (sublime and just really good. Still would prefer Eagle Rare but this is great)
Good video, thanks for posting it. I have WT101, Eagle Rare, and WT Rare Breed, and they’re all excellent choices that I have bought second (or more) bottles of. I’ll need to looked for the others. The 1792 is on my list to try. I would also recommend the WT 101 Rye and Rare Breed Rye for rye lovers. Thanks again.
Was sitting in a restaurant bar and saw all the usual suspects (Jack, Crown, Makers,etc) and I wanted a good bourbon. Saw they had Wild Turkey 101 and decided to try it. I thoroughly enjoyed it and will be adding it to my shelves.
Aggred on the point of wild turkey products is value ..well here in Australia 101 goes for 60-70 rare breed goes for 90-100 .. hence why hard for me to buy more Kentucky spirit at 130 at the moment I'm enjoying their 13yr Distiller's Reserve..but yep I normally get the rare breed over eagle rare as here ER goes for 90 so yep hard to go past wild turkey ,just picked up the master's keep one for 290 ..I'd rather get more 17yr bib for 250 ..probably gone up to 350 now...yep believe in the price increases people I've been noticing here .grab what you enjoy while you can if you can find it at the retail rate...it's just sad our retail is so expensive...no wonder why people just drink beer & rum here..lol cheers for your video allways good to hear the prices so I can work out it's it worth it here
Eagle Rare is where it's at! When I find them in Texas, I buy as many as I can. It's hard to beat a solid 10yr at $50. Very happy you included ER in this video. Thank you!
Great video! I agree with your take on Eagle Rare. My favorite so far. Picked up my first bottle in Kentucky for 64 bucks and got my second for about 39 in Ohio.
Interesting show. There’s always something new to learn about whiskey. Everyone has different taste buds. Some people love chicken, some fish, everybody’s taste buds are different. I did not like the 1792. Other ones that were recommended to me like four roses and knob Creek that people just raved about I was not impressed with whatsoever. You recommended The Wild Turkey 101 which I always felt was a very good whiskey. Love Buffalo trace. Lots of good medium priced bourbons out there for sure.
Just started watching your channel. Also, just went on a mission to grow my Bourbon shelf and determine which is my favorite reasonably priced, easy to acquire Bourbon to sip on. Did a little Bourbon Madness bracket and 1792 small batch came in second; I didn’t realize they had a single barrel. I didn’t love the WTRB, it reminded me more of an Irish whiskey than a Bourbon. I heard you’re from VA and just got turned on to Bowman in Fredericksburg. Actually won the lottery for their latest A. Smith Bowman Cask Strength and had to signed by the master distiller who laid it down. It was his very last batch before retiring. I was wondering if you tried the John J Bowman Single Barrel. It is the best Bourbon I have ever tasted. Usually the ABC has it in close proximity but they are limited quantity. The distillery usually has it as well but limits to one per customer. Thanks for the great content!
I’m glad that I reserved judgement on your critique of Weller 107. I can tell you mean well by people based on the way you spoke of Wild Turkey. Keep on brother!
Gotta say - I agree with all of your picks for good product for your buck- except the Redwood Empire- we dont get that one up here in Canada yet! I was in Michigan for a concert at the beinning of May, and I picked up a bottle of Evan Williams- Bottled in Bond for $19. Freakin amazing. Like WT 101, great flavours, reasonable complexity drinkable neat,, with a splash of water , or on the rocks . Rare Breed is one of my favourites as well... one I often recommend to people exploring bourbon. I enjoy your show! Keep on keepin' on!
I totally agree. Turkey has become my favorite distillery. Let the ppl chase the buffalo trace stuff and ill just give all the turkey and the ECBPs my love.
Just a little note: There is a difference between a shooting whiskey and a sipping whiskey. At least to me anyways. I don't do shooting whiskeys. Example: Shooting whiskey- Wild Turkey 101, Old Grandad, Bulleit Burbound, etc Sipping whiskey- Redbreast 12(my favorite), Jameson, Glenmorangie, Eagle Rare/Buffalo Trace(really smooth).
I've had all of these except Redwood Empire and I have to agree with your picks. Looks like you and I have a pretty similar palate. Despite being a Kentucky snob, I'll have to try the Redwood Empire!
Wild Turkey 101 is one of my favorite bourbons. It's affordable and delicious. I have bottles that range up to $100 per bottle and I still keep a bottle of 101 at all times because it's such a reliable good drink.
Have to agree with the first 2 and the last one, the others not so much. I would agree with the Eagle Rare too if I could buy it for $40. Have one I bought 5 years ago for $41, if I ever see another I'll buy it and crack this one. Never seen a bottle of Redwood Empire and never been that impressed with 1792. I've only had a couple but they were really middle of the road to me.
Great video. Just watched the other video about what not to buy. I liked that on this video you mentioned both eagle rare 10 and Russell’s reserve 10. Those are my two favorite mid priced bourbons. They aren’t cheap but they are bank busters either.
Great video! Can't argue with your picks. I get caught up on the more expensive bourbons and here I am watching this drinking Buffalo Trace and enjoying the hell out of it. Cheers! 🥃
I finally got me a Buffalo Trace after looking for 6 months. Have had about 3 pours out of it but scared to drink much more, cause so good, until I find another bottle
Agree on the ER and 101. For price you almost can't beat it. Grabbed a bottle of the redwood empire rye but haven't cracked it open yet. Been on a makers 46 cask strength kick lately. As always Thanks for the content David.
Glad you finally mentioned RR 10 yr, good stuff and value. Love the whole Redwood Empire line, regular and cask strength. I like my WT Rare Breed better than the KY Spirit, maybe because of the higher proof, but could be because it's a single barrel. And ER is totally crushable.
Eagle Rare has been one of my top 5 for a long time now. Unfortunately, it can be a little pricey now in some areas. I'm still able to find it around $40-$45 here in Nashville though.
I had Wild Turkey at a party 12 or so years ago and I've been searching for it ever since. I live up in Canada not a big bourbon drinker at that age but it was like candy at 6 in the morning 😂
Great list and I am glad you mentioned Russells 10, put any of these in a blind of 5 and they will finish at #2 or #3 against Bourbons at double the price.
Great choices David! I'm not a fan of Wild Turkey 101 but I have all of these excluding the 1792 Single Barrel. I have the BIB and that's good. I must say that the Redwood Empire is delicious. I just picked it up about a week ago and it's getting low. That is so tasty. It has a little kick but not too much. Thx
Dude. So tired of whiskey tubers telling the industry “I’d pay way more for this bottle.” Prices are already crazy enough. Let’s not lose the good affordable bottles!
Say it again for the people in the back!
This is partly why bottles that use to be available and affordable aren't any more.
100%. Last Kentucky Derby I added like 5 new bourbons and stopped chasing the elusive and now overpriced selections that are being hoarded by douches who don’t even really love whiskey. Milam and Greene, Barrel Spirits, Penelope and Belle Meade all are heavy hitters that can actually be found for purchase. I’m almost afraid to talk about my value picks because I know they’ll be gone overnight!
@@thebarrelage what would qualify as someone who actually “loves whiskey”? You were once someone just starting to get into whiskey and would have appreciated a video like this. Don’t be the “I listened to them before they were cool” guy.
I worry so much about Turkey products. I found 101 early on in my bourbon journey. Thought I found the best kept secret. Always thought I could find their “core products” whenever I wanted. While that stays true for 101(for now), R.B. and R.R.S.B has become almost impossible to find in my area.
Henry Mckenna 10 bib, used to get it for $23 a bottle, all day. not too long ago. Now I can't find it anywhere, what happened man
Cooper’s Craft 100 for $30 blows away alot of more expensive bourbons also! Notes of chocolate, dark caramel, coffee & oak with a great mouthfeel. -Russ
Agree. Coopers Craft 100 is a great buy.
@Cahaba Tunes Agreed. After it opens up a bit, there’s a strawberry/orange note (I know it sounds weird) that I haven’t gotten in anything else; good stuff.
@@arty712 I’m almost at half of my bottle so maybe I’m close to the strawberry note. 😀 I’ve heard others say the same thing, some also get a raspberry note. It’s quite an intriguing bourbon!
Just finished my first Coopers Craft Barrel Reserve and it’s so good. I’ll be keeping a bottle stocked on my modest bourbon bar.
Anyone seen this in the Chicago area?
I wanted to end to the end of the video but I totally agree with you. Especially on the Wild Turkey. You can't beat it for less than $25. I live in Kentucky and have access to everything. I pass up $30-$40 bottles on my shelf all the time for Wild Turkey. It's a great distillery. They don't make a bad product. Most are reasonably priced. Especially compared to their competitors.
Was in Idaho a couple weeks ago and found a bottle of Rare Breed on sale for $35 at one of the state run liquor stores. Also snatched up a bottle of 1792 SB for $32. Yeah, it was a good trip.
My recent purchase of Wild Turkey 101 was at Sam's Club for $17 and some change.... Best value in bourbon period!
Damn, 30 bucks here in TX 750 ml
For the price 101 cannot be beat!
Evan Williams BiB is best value for me. I like WT 101 but not enough to grab a bottle. However, I have a WT SiB “Camp Nelson”, grabbed the last one from TW a few months ago., $60.00ish. Will open it soon.
I love the Wild Turkeys, but I'd add to the list the Knob Creek Single Barrel which is at least 9 years old (often more with a good store pick), and 120 proof, which can still be found for around $50. I also just got a KC Single Barrel Rye about 5 years old and 115 proof for $45. Both really good, especially for the price. I'd give Four Roses standard Single Barrel 100 proof an honorable mention, with it also coming in at about $45 to $50 in my area.
Completely agree. Great comment. Love the single barrel. It’s a hitter for sure.
OGD 114 goes fast around here. Lost Monarch is my current favorite; especially at less than $30 around Chicago.
There's a bunch of it in Milwaukee.
You literally listed out all of my faves. Good job!
4 roses small batch is really good…
You should totally do a video on your whole collection. Just showing your bottles. I think it'd be cool to see that
My list: Eagle Rare, 1792 SmB (I can't find the variations), Redwood Empire Pipe Dream, Cooper's Craft 100, Michter's SmB, John J Bowman SiB. All homeruns for the MSRP...
Lost Monarch is a heavy hitter in my book. I love it. The other "under the radar" bottle to try is Duke at $40. It's a surprise to everyone I serve it to.
Russel 10 year is a pretty good alternative if you can’t get Eagle Rare and want a 10 year bottle for $30-$40.
Yes, it's awesome
Agreed
agreed.
I'd say it is even better.
I completely agree, and wins in blinds with my buddies almost every time.
Good list and I have them all. I also keep Evan Williams Bottled in Bond always on shelf.
I just bought a bottle of oak and Eden tonight, I’m sipping on a glass now and I like it, it was $47 a bottle, never had it before but I may grab another in the future.
I've tried many, and I keep going back to EW Black label every time for my go-to, and if not that then Four Roses.
I’m sipping on a bottle of rare breed wild turkey now and dang good we get a bottle every holiday season for a treat!!
OGD 114 and WT 101...nuff said...simple, but easy options...and decent mixers.
I just picked up the Redwood Empire rye (emerald giant, I think it was)...knocked my socks off, and outperformed the Jack Daniels single barrel rye I opened afterwards...I'll have to explore those other options, methinks.
Meanwhile, I call that Eagle Rare, bang per buck, hands-down, one of the best bourbons I've ever tasted.
1792...blech....haven't met one that I haven't given away...they're all too harsh for my taste, and I feel I'm a bit of a proof hound....I tried...I really tried.
Rare Breed...fantastic...picked up the RB Rye, I liked the standard option so much.
I agree with you can't beat Eagle Rare
Wild Turkey 101 is our daily drinker. We are new bourbon drinkers, but have tried samples of many. We bought WT as our first full bottle.
Please stop saying you’ll pay more for whisky…..
Agree with your list. I would add Longbranch, especially for non-bourbon fan boys. If they would release a barrel proof of that juice, I bet it would be fantastic. The only criticism is low proof. Rare breed is definitely on my always on the bar list as is Eagle Rare.
I like your honesty. Many channels don't have the guts that you have to tell it like it is. Thank You!
Awesome content as always David!
Been a while since I've been able to watch. Glad to be back!
Did a quick search and found old grandad 114 in several stores around me in NoVa. Btw took your advise and picked up a bottle of John J Bowman. So good. Tons of flavor, first sip kind of smacks you in the face but a really good sipper.
Great list, I agree with Wild Turkey 101 best value.
I agree with the Wild Turkey. I love all there products!! Thanks for the great video
I'm new to bourbon enjoyed the video. I have tried a pretty good variety and continuing the journey. So far my # 1 is Four Roses small batch. There are so many to choose from and videos like yours help decide what's next. Thank you
I have tried a LOT of bourbons, and wasted a lot of money. I keep going back to 4roses sm batch and sm batch select. Coin flop between that and Russell’s 10yr.
might i suggest Bulliet i've found that while a little more pricey it's a fantastic bourbon i don't know if they have less than 750 mil bottles but they may in your area i suggest trying it out.
Picked up some Early Times BiB last week...
Too bad Early Times has changed ownership and now apparently isn't as good.
@@givannimikel4586 ET BIB was never available in CA under BF but the Saz version just hit some stores here for under $20. I want to set up a blind with Saz ET BIB, BF ET BIB, OF 100, OF Signature (the old 100 proof OF), and Cooper's Craft Reserve.
@@twentyfiveyears5010 That would be a solid blind!
I'm fairly new to bourbon and my list includes Four Roses single barrel, Old Forrester 1920, Old grandad bonded, Early times Bottled in bond and definitely Wild Turkey 101
Thanks for your direct presentation without adding gab. Love the Russel's res 10 year, and Wild Turkey 101.
All nice choices David! If I could add one more I would pick Coopers' Craft 100!
Heard a lot about that one but have never seen it in the Chicago area.
100%
I do not drink now. I am 68, I am done totally. When I was young I used to tear it up big time. When I was in the service, we were rationed booze at the Class 6 store. At the beginning of the month, when I was flush and had a fresh Class six card, I would buy the good stuff, like 100 proof Old Grand Dad, for $3.45 a quart. Then later that same month, I would shift to Southern Gentleman, which was cheaper, and still quite tasty. I developed a real love for that Southern Gentleman. Then at the end of the month, low on money and ration points, I would go to POPOV Vodka $2 a quart. Ish ta, pew-ta. It worked though. I could not stay satisfied just on the Class Six store. I could always go to the EM Club. I could walk home on my lips from the EM club. Drinking was big when I was in the Army, in Germany in 1975 and 76. Drinking was accepted big time. I would get drunk quite often. Smoking was ok as well. They had a smokes ration as well, but it was not restrictive at all. The big thing they wanted to stop was black market smokes and booze. I saw some people do that, it was frowned about. The Germans loved Jim Beam. They would call it Jim Bim. I had a comrade steal a half gallon jug of Beam one time. I found him and got it back, but he drank about a third of it. We drank the rest of it all gone. It was at a rock concert, everyone was smoked to the gills. Lots of great looking German girls. Southern Gentleman was a surprisingly great tasting cheap bourbon. I think it was a blended, like Jack Daniels. Was not a fan of Jack Daniels. Too much sugar. I drank a lot of Jägermeister as well. Never bought by the bottle, just by the drink in off base. The Germans would pull out the schnapps later in the night. That was good.
1792 was our second bottle. I really appreciate your channel for us newbies.
All good picks . Russell's reserve 10 and makers 46 are also great values .🥃👍
I'm 100% with you on eagle rare over weller sr and owa. ER is a great one and I normally do not like 90 proof sippers. Also, ERSPs can be incredible!
Great video, great list!
So informative as always:
• WT101 (not for me but I understand some love it)
• Redwood Empire (Awesome bottle)
• Eagle Rare (one of my favorite pours - huge huge fan and I have a SiB pick that is amazing)
• 1792 SiB (don’t have one nor have I tasted it but I see it from time to time)
• Rare Breed (sublime and just really good. Still would prefer Eagle Rare but this is great)
My mother in law who is not familiar with whisky bought me a bottle of small batch 1792 for Christmas this year. First time having it. Great Bourbon
I hate saying it but i paid over a 100 for my Eagle Rare. New to the game. Would never spend over 60 for it now.
It's all good, I've overpaid way worse than that for way worse whiskey
I got so hyped when you mentioned Lost Monarch. I randomly tried it last year and it quickly became one of my new favs.
Good video, thanks for posting it. I have WT101, Eagle Rare, and WT Rare Breed, and they’re all excellent choices that I have bought second (or more) bottles of. I’ll need to looked for the others. The 1792 is on my list to try. I would also recommend the WT 101 Rye and Rare Breed Rye for rye lovers. Thanks again.
Was sitting in a restaurant bar and saw all the usual suspects (Jack, Crown, Makers,etc) and I wanted a good bourbon. Saw they had Wild Turkey 101 and decided to try it. I thoroughly enjoyed it and will be adding it to my shelves.
Bullet 10 yr. Was pretty good. Remus at $30 & Evan Williams b&b at $16 pretty good deal too
I agree 100% I was so disappointed with Weller Antique my Makers Mark Private Select absolutely crushes it
Aggred on the point of wild turkey products is value ..well here in Australia 101 goes for 60-70 rare breed goes for 90-100 .. hence why hard for me to buy more Kentucky spirit at 130 at the moment I'm enjoying their 13yr Distiller's Reserve..but yep I normally get the rare breed over eagle rare as here ER goes for 90 so yep hard to go past wild turkey ,just picked up the master's keep one for 290 ..I'd rather get more 17yr bib for 250 ..probably gone up to 350 now...yep believe in the price increases people I've been noticing here .grab what you enjoy while you can if you can find it at the retail rate...it's just sad our retail is so expensive...no wonder why people just drink beer & rum here..lol cheers for your video allways good to hear the prices so I can work out it's it worth it here
Eagle Rare is where it's at! When I find them in Texas, I buy as many as I can. It's hard to beat a solid 10yr at $50. Very happy you included ER in this video. Thank you!
Great video! I agree with your take on Eagle Rare. My favorite so far. Picked up my first bottle in Kentucky for 64 bucks and got my second for about 39 in Ohio.
Great list - love them all - i can get eagle rare all day everyday and pick one up everytime i am on the shoppe
Happened to be drinking a ER during your video.. got all these but was thinking your missing KC 9/12 year. Great pours all around!
I'd recommend two bourbons around $40 (in MA): Legent, and Ironwood Harbinger. And a rye: Sagamore double oaked (~$65).
Big fan of the Harbinger!
Interesting show. There’s always something new to learn about whiskey. Everyone has different taste buds. Some people love chicken, some fish, everybody’s taste buds are different.
I did not like the 1792. Other ones that were recommended to me like four roses and knob Creek that people just raved about I was not impressed with whatsoever.
You recommended The Wild Turkey 101 which I always felt was a very good whiskey. Love Buffalo trace. Lots of good medium priced bourbons out there for sure.
Just started watching your channel. Also, just went on a mission to grow my Bourbon shelf and determine which is my favorite reasonably priced, easy to acquire Bourbon to sip on. Did a little Bourbon Madness bracket and 1792 small batch came in second; I didn’t realize they had a single barrel. I didn’t love the WTRB, it reminded me more of an Irish whiskey than a Bourbon. I heard you’re from VA and just got turned on to Bowman in Fredericksburg. Actually won the lottery for their latest A. Smith Bowman Cask Strength and had to signed by the master distiller who laid it down. It was his very last batch before retiring. I was wondering if you tried the John J Bowman Single Barrel. It is the best Bourbon I have ever tasted. Usually the ABC has it in close proximity but they are limited quantity. The distillery usually has it as well but limits to one per customer. Thanks for the great content!
I’m glad that I reserved judgement on your critique of Weller 107. I can tell you mean well by people based on the way you spoke of Wild Turkey. Keep on brother!
Very well done and honest reviews - I like your list ....an educated palette -
JTS brown as an add in.
Ur on point with these.
Love the channel
All of these are great choices. I'd also add Benchmark SiB (around $20), Russell's 10 year, EW BiB and SiB.
Gotta say - I agree with all of your picks for good product for your buck- except the Redwood Empire- we dont get that one up here in Canada yet!
I was in Michigan for a concert at the beinning of May, and I picked up a bottle of Evan Williams- Bottled in Bond for $19.
Freakin amazing. Like WT 101, great flavours, reasonable complexity drinkable neat,, with a splash of water , or on the rocks .
Rare Breed is one of my favourites as well... one I often recommend to people exploring bourbon.
I enjoy your show!
Keep on keepin' on!
Doing a great job. thanks. subscribed. Learning a lot. Don't stop
I totally agree. Turkey has become my favorite distillery. Let the ppl chase the buffalo trace stuff and ill just give all the turkey and the ECBPs my love.
Just a little note: There is a difference between a shooting whiskey and a sipping whiskey. At least to me anyways. I don't do shooting whiskeys.
Example: Shooting whiskey- Wild Turkey 101, Old Grandad, Bulleit Burbound, etc
Sipping whiskey- Redbreast 12(my favorite), Jameson, Glenmorangie, Eagle Rare/Buffalo Trace(really smooth).
Great list! I'll be looking for these next time I'm hunting for a great bourbon that's not a price gouger!
Glad the big distillery's are keeping the cost down...Just picked up 2 of WT101 for 18 a bottle in Arizona....Cheers brother
I've had all of these except Redwood Empire and I have to agree with your picks. Looks like you and I have a pretty similar palate. Despite being a Kentucky snob, I'll have to try the Redwood Empire!
Awesome video. Thank you! Spot on reviews.
Si, great content as always!
Wild Turkey 101 is one of my favorite bourbons. It's affordable and delicious. I have bottles that range up to $100 per bottle and I still keep a bottle of 101 at all times because it's such a reliable good drink.
Have to agree with the first 2 and the last one, the others not so much. I would agree with the Eagle Rare too if I could buy it for $40. Have one I bought 5 years ago for $41, if I ever see another I'll buy it and crack this one. Never seen a bottle of Redwood Empire and never been that impressed with 1792. I've only had a couple but they were really middle of the road to me.
It's 35 here in Virginia where he buys it
Great video. Just watched the other video about what not to buy. I liked that on this video you mentioned both eagle rare 10 and Russell’s reserve 10. Those are my two favorite mid priced bourbons. They aren’t cheap but they are bank busters either.
great vid, thanks. Stay safe, stay armed, stay free.
Great video! Can't argue with your picks. I get caught up on the more expensive bourbons and here I am watching this drinking Buffalo Trace and enjoying the hell out of it. Cheers! 🥃
I finally got me a Buffalo Trace after looking for 6 months. Have had about 3 pours out of it but scared to drink much more, cause so good, until I find another bottle
OGD 114 is the stuff. Tough finding it though. I'd add Early Times BIB to the list.
Good call!
I wish I could get anything from 1792 other than the small batch. Its good don’t get me wrong but here in NC we never see any of their other offerings
These are some solid picks. I actually agree with you. Well done.
11:11 🤣👍so true !!! It's so differnt from 2 years ago 😒
Thanks I really enjoyed the Wild Turkey 101
Agree on the ER and 101. For price you almost can't beat it. Grabbed a bottle of the redwood empire rye but haven't cracked it open yet. Been on a makers 46 cask strength kick lately. As always Thanks for the content David.
Glad you finally mentioned RR 10 yr, good stuff and value. Love the whole Redwood Empire line, regular and cask strength. I like my WT Rare Breed better than the KY Spirit, maybe because of the higher proof, but could be because it's a single barrel. And ER is totally crushable.
I have everyone of those bottles on my cart except for the 1792. I concur.
You certainly wouldn't regret adding the 1792.
Eagle Rare has been one of my top 5 for a long time now. Unfortunately, it can be a little pricey now in some areas. I'm still able to find it around $40-$45 here in Nashville though.
sipping some wild turkey rare breed right now. usually go with old forester 1910 though. love both!
Did we miss Elijah craig 94proof and knob creek 9 yr 100 proof??? 🤔
Yes we did. 🤫
Knob Creek is great
I had Wild Turkey at a party 12 or so years ago and I've been searching for it ever since. I live up in Canada not a big bourbon drinker at that age but it was like candy at 6 in the morning 😂
I keep 2 of these 6. WT 101 and Rare Breed are both fantastic. Rare Breed Rye is also great.
Great pics David!
Great list and I am glad you mentioned Russells 10, put any of these in a blind of 5 and they will finish at #2 or #3 against Bourbons at double the price.
Very solid list.
Old Granddad 144 has never been for sale in PA.
In my area California I can get 3 bottles of Eagle Rare 10 for the price of one Weller Antique! Great video!
Saw WT101 at Trader Joes in SoCal for $18.99! Got one and going back for mo!
12:16 that's awesome 👍
Bulleit 10y is another one that's pretty good. I believe it's a bit more than retail eagle rare but a lot easier to find.
Old Tub is a great cheapy that I love.
Great choices. Just wish I could get my hands on a eagle rare.
where are you?? I've bunkered 10 bottles or so over the past two years. I'll send you one.
Great choices David! I'm not a fan of Wild Turkey 101 but I have all of these excluding the 1792 Single Barrel. I have the BIB and that's good. I must say that the Redwood Empire is delicious. I just picked it up about a week ago and it's getting low. That is so tasty. It has a little kick but not too much. Thx
Not a fan of WT 101 either. All I taste is oak. Gave it to my son.
@@chimknee , all I taste is the burn. Maybe I'll try it again since each taste can be different from the same bottle and ur palate.
The Redwood Empire recommendation is spot on! Thanks for the tip. Delicious.
You bet!
Hint of clove,
Hint of spice,
Hint of cinnamon,
Really nice!
- That whiskey makes you sound like Dr. Seuss .. can't wait to try this list!
just watched the vid of 6 NOT to buy (for value) this is a good one too. You are the 5th person talking about Wild Turkey 101 Gotta get one
I have only had one bottle of 101, wasn`t convinced. Eagle rare is very nice for the price.