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Is Michters Bourbon Worth The Money?
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This channel does bourbon right! No annoying intro music, no long unnecessary B-rolls (you know who you are), no smart ass immature banter. This is my favorite channel on the whiskey tube!
I couldn't agree more. Straight to the point, honest, no overproduction, clean and not vulgar, and all that on top of listening to the crowd with incredible content. Kudos SLB
Plus Kurt isn’t throwing out these bs obscure tasting notes like smoked cinnamon on a rainy tuesday in april. Hes a down to earth genuine guy who tells it like it is.
I'm definitely over the antics, rambling irrelevant stories and the couples of the other channels. They have their place and that's fine, competition is always a good thing, but this is the only channel I will watch regularly now.
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All TH-cam content creators contribute to the hype train and keep it rolling. They should be flogged. All of them
Never had a bad bottle from Michters, one of my favorite lines and brands of whiskey.
American is a hidden gem. Been telling people for years. It's a very approachable low proof offering. Glad you enjoy it as well! Great comparison.
First, you two are each great, but magical together. Trenton gets ribbed a lot, especially his tasting notes. Consider this however; they say the generation that popularized the Charcuterie tray Is the generation that grew up eating Lunchables! The kid probably represents the future of Bourbon critics! Whether it's Sweet tarts, breakfast cereal or fruit roll ups... people are going to describe flavors they know. I have huge respect for his palette. Sure, I understand Curt's tasting notes much better, but I never discount Trenton! Another excellent video.
Well said Keith! The kid cracks me up all the time but he relates taste to what he knows.
Thanks for doing the Michter's lineup. I haven't been down this road yet. As you said about the first one, the starting point is about $20 higher than other bourbons at it's level. They're usually harder to find in my area, so all of those factors have held me back. Whenever I get around to Michter's I'll revisit this video. Thanks!
Always thought that Michters was a little overrated and overpriced for what it is on the core products. Simply better products out there for $50 in my opinion.
Really tough to find the Toasted products and the 10 yr I've seen, but around $300 retail, so nope!
Bommbergers and Schenks are extremely rare and relatively unknown around here so ????.
Great review 👏
I, like Trenton, had always passed on the American Whiskey, but finally grabbed one and was pleasantly surprised.
I’ve been a bourbon Fan/ Drinker since the Early 90’s but i’m now getting into appreciating it more. I started building my collection a few weeks back, also with my son, when I came across your channel. You both are great! I’ll be going back and watching all your videos to gain more knowledge. Thanks for sharing your journey with us.
The sour Mash is one of my favorite ‘available’ bottles. I just picked up the American Whiskey so cannot wait to try it.
Just bought my first Michters yesterday (straight bourbon) and loved it right away. For what it’s worth they are going for $59 here in western NY. Sometimes I hear your prices and get jealous. Lol.
I've tried most of these in your line-up and several others but for me, the American is my clear winner. I always have it on my bar. So easy to sip on and relax with.
I’m not a big Michter’s fan but I won a bottle of the toasted bourbon in a raffle and it’s my favorite so far.
I love these types of videos, but really all of your content. I'm pretty new to whiskey. I used to occasionally only have a scotch here and there with a cigar but never really took the time to appreciate it or the variety available. But the last two months I've been really diving into whiskey. I've gotten around to about 30 or so different ones and your videos have really helped me get an idea of what I'm walking into with some of them. Or alternatively I'll seek one out because of your feedback on it. I really appreciate it because the choices felt overwhelming and I needed a point of reference to get started. I also live fairly close to you guys so I have a good shot of finding the kind of products you find there. So thank you to the entire SLB crew. Love the content, love the channel and appreciate what you do for the community!
So glad you are enjoying the channel! Appreciate your kind words!
Local liquor store offered a tasting of Michters Bourbon and American Whiskey two days ago. I had not tried either. They seem a bit over-priced, but the American Whiskey was easily better than the bourbon. Hearing you both agree with that assessment made my day today. Thank you!
Love me some Michter's, and am still hunting some of their more allocated selections. Thanks for this video, now I know what to really prioritize!
I'm happy to hear some love for the Shenk's. It was a spur of the moment purchase for me and I have been afraid to open it in fear of regret...
No regret! Hope you love it!
Michters toasted one of my top 3 ever for me personally. Recommend trying it on a single ice cube. Michters American one of my favorite of all…unfortunately prices gone way up over last 5 years. I wasn’t fan of the regular sours. Haven’t tried the others unfortunately
I love it as well michter's unblended american whiskey. Neat or with coke it is just gone 3/4 bottle in one day. Little to expensive for budget bottle but it is so lovely smooth. Underrated.
Dear SLB, you just picked up a subscriber from the Czech Republic. I love your stuff! I was a die hard Islay-only Scotch drinker until you brought me down a bourbon rabbit hole from which I can't get out. I'm completely hooked.
What kind of availability do you have in the CR?
I love Michters! I always have a bottle of American on hand.
I really love all of the Michters but the toasted barrels are awesome. Aged stuff is great but quite pricey and tend to end up on my collection shelf and not on the drinking shelf. Your Videos are great 👍🏽
Thank you!
The American Whiskey has been a favourite of mine for years. (Hard to find in Canada and $93 Canadian Dollars with all of our liquor taxes). It's almost like a blend of Bourbon and Redbreast 12 or Greenspot Irish whiskey with the vanilla, caramel and shortbread notes.
Tried the rye years ago and thought it was good. When I finally saw the bourbon locally I was excited to try but felt let down at first. Having said that, by the end of the bottle I was thoroughly won over. Little pricey but I think it is very accessible and smooth. I'd compare it to Eagle Rare but a little bit better, albeit at a higher price point.
I picked up a Bomberger's today because of this video. They wanted nearly twice what you said you paid, but that's locations for you.
Michter’s Straight Bourbon is my all-time favorite daily drinker. I was in a liquor store a few years ago looking at all the Bourbons and a Woman also shopping told me to buy Michter’s because it's the best Bourbon. Boy was she right. Now I do the same and recommend Michter’s above all others as a daily sipper.
Hey if you don't mind - have you tried Russells Reserve? My favorite so far but have not tried Michters thanks
@@chu88y1 I've tried the Russell's Reserve 10yr. I really like that expression, I have 2 bottles. I like Bourbons that stay close to the classic Bourbon taste profile. Russell's isn't in my daily rotation, I like Michter’s, Four Roses, and Maker's Mark, but Russell's is definitely good.
I like Michter's but I very rarely buy because to me, there are so many better values. You're 100% right that the base should be $25. So many options in that range that are better.
A lot of people speculate that they source from Brown-Forman (including Fred Minnick revealing it in his book). That would explain the banana bread that Trenton got on the sour mash. I don't get it often on Micther's products, but it's there sometimes. It's "usually" there on Brown-Forman.
Great point that I was not aware of!
Your banter cracks me up!! Really appreciate this series of going through a line of bourbons.
I love Shenks 22 release. It’s my favorite open bottle right now. I haven’t cracked my first MWND though, and I’m hoping it is on par or better.
Still sipping on my 2018 bottle. I wish I had a back up bottle of it.
Big fan of the American Whiskey. Real under-the-radar bottle.
Thanks for the recommend on Michter's American Whiskey! Would have never tried this one and it is indeed a great whiskey for the price.
Glad you liked it!
Yep. The American Whiskey and Bombergers are the best you can find on the shelf. The 10 year is hit or miss and you have to work for it or pay secondary.
I really like the barrel strength bourbon. I feel like you get more flavor at the higher proof. Can’t wait to see the rye video. Personally, their ryes and much better than the bourbon.
Some of the 2019 Michter's 10 barrels were rumored to be 12 plus years I believe.
My big issue with Michter's is that they are all about double the price of competitor bourbons that are similar and as good or better. I don't understand what is up with their pricing.
Good point.
W/Michters I always think of their rye, glad you are hitting that next !
I love the Sour Mash the most of the available ones. I get a decent amount of Cinnamon from it too. The bourbon is too bitter for me, especially for the price. I've never had the American Whiskey, because of the low proof, but now want to try it.
I think you might like that one considering your palate info. Completely agree on the bourbon.
Edit: 5 min later, just side by sided them. Mouthfeel oily coating, aroma pops (spice, damp earthy wood, char, vanilla) complex. Ritten house is floral, light spice, light vanilla, no wood. It absolutely slaps. Blind some ryes again. Obtainable ones. I'd get michters after this bottle. And this is the first pour. $42 a bottle and rittenhouse is $26.
===Just having the first one single barrel, it is luxurious in feel. Compared to rittenhouse, it wins. Finish is a bit bitter, flavors are huge, spice, wood dampness, vanilla carmel. Overall nice.
I enjoy the America Whiskey over the bourbon too. Looks like I need to find a few things to try.
Love the American Whiskey and it has done very well in our blind tastings.
I keep tasting the core releases and my favorite michters is reliably the one that is currently in the glass. I need to find the barrel proof sour mash if it ever comes around.
Interesting to compare notes on the small batch, sipping on it tonight and was thinking xmas toffee banana on the nose, like a spicier Jack Daniels Bonded, and definitely astringent on that back palette.
Solid whiskey but not for the $120 Australian dollarydoos we pay for it.
To me, the key thing about Michter's is that it has a barrel entry proof of 103 (51.5% abv), which seems like it is lower than even Pappy Van Winkle. So Michter's has less water added to it at bottling time, even though it's not a high proof bourbon. Even if you don't like Michter's (though most people do?), it's honest.
Good point!
I sure wish I could get these AT Michters for those prices! These "$100 bottles" run you around $185 or so, with the mandatory regular rye or bourbon to go with. And those for $40? They charge $55 at Michters, which includes the mandatory gift bag. Around Louisville they run about $50 even w special bottles nowhere to be found.
I bought the Michter's regular Bourbon & Rye and I didn't like either on fresh crack neck pour. Young, bitter, astringent. However I came back to them later and they seem to get better after they breathe. Been hesitant to spend the big bucks on the special editions though.
The sour mash and the American whiskey are freaking delicious. I'm surprised they didn't include the bottled-in-bond here. Man, I would love to try that 10 year and/or that Shenks.....
Many, many years ago when Michters was in Pennsylvania. Not far from where I live. I had visited the distillery. I had bought a bottle on the way out the door. It has been so many years ago tha at I can't remember what the proof was or if it had a particular name. As I recall it was not all that expensive. But, I thought it was the best whiskey I had ever tasted. Sadly, Michters had diappeared from Pennsylvania to who knows where. I have seen on shelves now and it is more than I wish to spend.
Thank you for the Michters review. +1 on the American whiskey. Haven't come across many of the allocated bourbons.
So...I've noticed that most folks don't finish the glass. Do you guys finish it after the show? : ) And, BTW, I think having two generations with their different experiences - which influence their tasting descriptions - is one of the many things I appreciate about your content. Great job, gentlemen.
Thanks so much! We pour leftovers in an infinity bottle than give it away.
Is Michters worth the money? Nope. Not in my opinion. For a beginner, I would tell them to pick up an EW 1783. It’s only $20 and it’s tasty while still being relatively low proof. To me, Michters is a brand that rides on “name value” more so than the juice that’s in the bottle. Do they have a nice variety of good products? Yes,they do. Are they overpriced? You bet they are.
So right on the 1783. I use it to mix with bourbons I’ve purchased that aren’t palatable for my taste.
Price is my biggest issue with Michters. I do like the product but 40-45.00 is a stretch when there are comparable options at 20.00 or less.
I was recently able to get my hands on a sour mash (never seen it before) and really like it. Also lucked into a 10 year rye. It's good but, so far, not special for the price. I'm hoping it will improve with more air time.
Great Review!!! Sour Mash is a favorite. Will get the American next time I see it!!!
The weekends Blending Success - IW Harper 15 year 75%, blended with Rossville Barrel Strength Rye 25%...enjoy!
Nice!!
Decided to stop in with my wife to check out this distillery late night over the weekend. So random that I lucked out in getting a bottle bundle of the Shenks and the Sour mash. So excited after checking out the review. Thanks @SLBDRINKS
I LOVE the sour mash!! One of my favorites
I watched this in the hope of learning more about the flavor profiles of these. What I learned was, I need to find a better review of said profiles. You touched on them but I was hoping for more details.
I just did a michters tasting of the line up last night, the shanks was my favorite
Going to give the American Whiskey a shot. Love the Toasted Barrel, but good luck finding it for under $300 if you find it at all. Especially in S. Florida.
Was hoping to see the 20 year on here. Great vid.
Great video. The only ones I have seen here are the cores: Bourbon, American Whiskey, Sour Mash (and Rye).
The only one I have here is the bourbon and agree with both your reviews on it. It's good/decent, but not great.
Think I will pick up the Sour Mash next followed by the Whiskey.
Looking forward to the Rye review.
Wish we had this review a few weeks ago. I was in a store that had both the Bomberger and Shenks. I didn't know what they were and both were over $100. Didn't want to take a shot in the dark for that much not knowing anything about them. Sounds like maybe they might have been decent pours. Now I know. Thanks for doing these reviews.
As a side note... I'm guessing me saying I don't know what those whiskeys were is to Trenton what him saying he doesn't know Peyton Manning or Bob Dylan is to me. Haha!
Exactly lol!
Shenk's is my favorite whisky, and I'd never heard of it before tasting it on the bartender's recommendation at the Stanley Hotel in Colorado, Halloween 2022. I've also had no luck locating a bottle of it in stores or online. I'd pay a stupid-high markup for it, if I ever find it.
You guys bust me up with that starter bourbon business. I’ve been drinking whiskey most of my life and I don’t really understand the starter bourbon thing. If it’s great bourbon it’s great bourbon. Really enjoy your show.
I'd like to see you boys do this with Glenfiddich!
Nice! Would love to!
IM huge on Shenks and Bombergers, and for me that Shenks is Butterscotch heaven for me, love it!
sipping on some Michters straight bourbon right now. It's a GREAT yet simple sipper
Great content as always. I had both of the 2021 Bomberger's and Shenk's and I was so disappointed. I felt they just tasted like "bourbon." By that I mean very reserved, play it safe flavors that just didn't warrant the pricing.
I can see your point.
The Michter's American Whiskey is FANTASTIC. Try it.
The KY only release of their Barrel Strength Bourbon is one of the best things I have ever had.
Everyone knows I talk a little down on Michters and its not at all about the bourbon or whiskey in the bottle! Its strictly for the price tag on it. I wish it was say $36 for the American Whiskey and I would recommend that just like you do Kurt! Every once in a while I do see it for $40 and I do tell people to snag it if they see it for that price!
I like the whiskey but it is overpriced for what you get. That’s is def the shame of it all.
Love to hear great things about Shenk’s! I have a 2021 that I haven’t cracked yet and was wondering how good it might be.
I just got he 2022 and have no where near the patience of you and cracked it right away. It is now the favourite bourbon in our family.
I really like the American Whiskey. It's essentially bourbon but just isn't matured in new barrels so they can't call it bourbon. Because of that, though, it's a little gentler.
Agreed! Between the sour mash and the AW each are my favorites!
How long until I can start tasting/smelling all the differences? I can tell when some bourbons are sweet but most just taste like varying degrees of alcohol. Same with smell
You may never be able to and it's not your fault. Pallettes are all different. I started with lower alcohol beverages, learning about beer then wine and that's easier to get the different hints out of, whiskey is a lot more challenging. You might try some more mellow and distinctive whiskies like a Woodford Double Oaked, Buffalo Trace or even a peated scotch so you can experience that smokiness. You just have to keep tasting and be patient with yourself.
I can only speak for myself but for me I worked on it for a while and still work on it.
When you sit down with a bottle try to find a couple independent reviews online. While sipping try to identify even one of the flavors noted. Work up from there. Takes time and patience but above all just enjoy the journey!
@@slbdrinks thank you. I’m loving the content y’all are putting out.
the basic bourbon is 44$ where I live in Texas and the sour mash was for 50$(plus tax) so I went with the cheaper one.
Thanks for being so helpful 🥃 Cheers
that Shenks sells for $189.99 in Canada, Well BC, if you can get it. really hard to find.
That’s to bad.
your channel is great ! american whiskey is such a hidden gem !
So hard to find any Michter's offerings beyond the 4 standard- Sour Mash, Rye, Bourbon and American Whiskey. Almost allocated level of scarcity
I have only had the US1 so far.
you guys are great. i have 4 of the bottles you tasted. i'm from ohio, when getting home from work , i choose a bottle and your page just always comes up. good times.
Nice review - I have been a fan of the sour mash for a couple of years - will need to try the American Whiskey
I was excited when I picked up a bottle of the US-1 but I had a very similar (maybe even worse) reaction to you guys. Absolutely hated it, was really upset. I didn’t touch the bottle for 3-4 months and poured a glass and all the things I hated were gone and I really loved the bottle. Might be worth trying, curious to see if others have a similar experience as me
Interesting but that is true now and again with certain bottles.
Just picked up the Bombergers in MA for $130.
OUTSTANDING guys! Very Nice lineup!👍👍👍👍💯%
American was my gateway to the whiskey world.
Perfect!
I’ve always liked the American Whisky over the bourbon. 😅
I would love to try the celebration bottle
Been a fan of the "American" for a long time. In all honesty... never tried the others! Can be hard to find in my area, so I usually grab 2 or 3 when I do see it.
Bomberger's also uses chinquapin oak rather than american white oak for the casks.
Thanks for the info!
10:18 today I bought a bottle of the Mitchers American whiskey and it was $49.99 is that a fair price for this whiskey in 2024?
I was able to snag two of the toasted sour mashes a day a part at 99 each, so good!
I really like your videos. The two of you together are great. Quick question: Does the American Whiskey have the banana note you were picking up on the others. Only asking because I can't stand banana smell or taste and don't want to spend money on something I won't drink.
I think the small batch Michters is very close to Buffalo Trace
I've always wondered what happens to the remainder in the glass. Do you knock them back after the show? Save them for later? Other?
Most gets poured into an infinity bottle which when full is given away.
Looking forward to the next video!👍
All we get here is north Louisiana is the bourbon and rye. 😩
Why don't they do their limited-release ones at higher proof? I understand the "cheaper" ($45-50 ain't cheap to some) bottles for introductory, but I feel like with limited releases they should be targeting more of the whiskey enthusiasts and releasing them higher proof to amp up the flavors!
When wild turkey 101 is $25 a bottle, is any high dollar bourbon worth the big bucks? That’s the real question 😁
Overrated??? Overpriced??? No freakin way!!! The American US1 is one of theee best bottles under $50.00 out there! Absolutely one of the best lines of Bourbon and Whiskey out there. Solid balanced full flavor great neat or fabulous in a cocktail... Hell yeah I wish it was twenty bucks just like I wish a prime rib eye was twenty bucks. I will agree on the toasted price but the American, Bourbon, Straight Rye and Sour Mash for the money are hard to beat.. I do have the 10 year which $tung a little but after the second sip I thought about all the crap I have overspent on and felt [pretty goood about this purchase..
Loved your passion! I really like Michters as well and will always have it on the shelf.
Missing the barrel strength bourbon in this lineup.
Great review