The Best Value Bourbon Around 100 Proof - Blind Flight Fight

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  • Опубликовано: 15 окт 2024

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  • @billyrossi4661
    @billyrossi4661 4 года назад +43

    Wild Turkey 101 my go to shelter in place affordable whiskey..🙂😷🤠🌞

  • @bingbang3318
    @bingbang3318 4 года назад +20

    Had my first sip of wild turkey 101 44 years ago and many since

    • @astello8893
      @astello8893 4 года назад +1

      Just recently got into bourbons and so far wild turkey 101 is my favorite! And best value too!

  • @jaredrowe3563
    @jaredrowe3563 4 года назад +65

    Would love to see Old Forester 100 in the mix! My favorite of the segment at $23.

  • @JHolder1422
    @JHolder1422 4 года назад +7

    i am an Evan Williams BIB fan. Just bought another 2 bottles today for the 4th weekend. great for mixing in cocktails and great by itself.. and $15 for me. Can't beat it.

    • @motohead077
      @motohead077 7 месяцев назад

      If you get it in the 1.75L size, it's evan less. Lowest I can find EW BiB 1.75L is $27.99 which = $12 per 750mL. Guessing it's less for you, if the 750mL bottle is $15?
      Cheers!

  • @hskrwr9495
    @hskrwr9495 4 года назад +44

    They totally put EW BiB in 4th just to keep it's price down... I see you!

    • @williamminyard5517
      @williamminyard5517 4 года назад +5

      Evan Williams bottled in bond and not my favorite yuck just kidding is my favorite

  • @ericpcronic
    @ericpcronic 4 года назад +11

    I've been stuck on Evan Williams Bottled in Bond for several months now! Great bourbon, regardless of the price!

  • @michaelhassler7446
    @michaelhassler7446 4 года назад +8

    When I was first getting into whiskey and discovered I preferred the complexity and diversity of scotch to bourbon, the one bourbon that did leave me with a better than average impression was Wild Turkey 101.

  • @kbarnes0
    @kbarnes0 4 года назад +12

    Sara, you should be a distiller at a major label. You are a great flavor profiler.

  • @billybastar4022
    @billybastar4022 10 месяцев назад +2

    Fun video. Old Grand dad, totally underrated and makes a great, I mean great Old Fashioned. I would have loved to see a Benchmark Bonded on the list.

  • @WhiskyNeighbour
    @WhiskyNeighbour 3 года назад +4

    I really appreciate your format, thoughts, and general fun when reviewing these bottles. WT 101 would likely be my number one in this line up. Cheers!

  • @haldendoerge
    @haldendoerge 4 года назад +5

    Rewatching, and enjoying as always. I'm all about these high quality 100 proofers that are always there for us. And now I shall contemplate the irony of ECBP being constantly available everywhere in Oregon at never more than $59.99 while it's hard to find in literally Kentucky. What a world we live in. ;-)

  • @QuayDawgg
    @QuayDawgg 4 года назад +5

    WT101 is my favorite daily bourbon hands down. Great video guys, cheers!

  • @Jameus01
    @Jameus01 4 года назад +11

    Great review guys! I was surprised by your results for sure. I'm a big WT101 fan and it's nice to see it held it's own amazingly well. The EW BIB was another I enjoyed too, but for me the WT was always a bit better. Liked that there were more flavor notes vs the EW, which was great just didn't seem as complex. That Old Grandad was totally not on my radar at all! I actually dismissed it for some reason as not a quality bourbon, man was I wrong lol. Need to get it now for sure!

  • @mrrednick81
    @mrrednick81 4 года назад +7

    I keep telling my wife I need more bottles of whiskey for science but it doesn't always work

  • @payuse8297
    @payuse8297 4 года назад +13

    Yup, I cannot find Early Times in San Francisco Bay Area.
    Can I suggest Old Forrester 100 proof?

  • @staceyhowlingcrane4408
    @staceyhowlingcrane4408 4 года назад +2

    I'm a Wild Turkey guy..but thanks to you both for turning me on to the Evan Williams love it

  • @timmyw365
    @timmyw365 4 года назад +11

    OGB Bonded is my daily. Love it.

  • @seamansj
    @seamansj 2 года назад +1

    I know this was 2 yrs ago but just saw it for the first time and really enjoyed this video. Glad to see some good “bargain” picks. 👍👍

  • @rickdelonis2216
    @rickdelonis2216 4 года назад +5

    In my opinion, this is one of the best RUclips channels on the topic of bourbon. The video production is very good, and the hosts are great too. It's my "go-to" bourbon channel. And, no, I'm not related to either of them. lol Keep up the good work, Chad and Sara!!

    • @Fanta....
      @Fanta.... 4 года назад

      Whiskey Vault and Whiskey Tribe are both pretty good as well. I love both channels, but the banter between Rex and Daniel is quite entertaining.

    • @ItsBourbonNight
      @ItsBourbonNight  4 года назад

      Thank you very much!

  • @matts.6234
    @matts.6234 4 года назад +9

    I haven't been able to find early times, but the other 3 are the core of my bourbon selection. I like each and my preference depends on what flavor I'm looking for. And you can't beat the price of these (except for OGD BiB, which is beaten by OGD 114 for just $3 more!).

  • @javirios9234
    @javirios9234 4 года назад +5

    Chad and Sarah, you guys are great together. Love this flight and the only one I haven't had yet is the Early Times and it's not down here in South Florida yet. Keep up the great work! Cheers!🤙

  • @lx2nv
    @lx2nv 4 года назад +3

    Great flight fight! Can't wait for Early Times to get into my area. Funny how in college Turkey was a crappy mixer, not I LOVE it. I wasn't a huge fan of Jim Beam BIB.

  • @georgejohnson9381
    @georgejohnson9381 4 года назад +2

    What a great review of affordable bourbons. I haven't yet tried Early Times yet, but the rest are on my buy list. These are affordable and you don't have to feel guilty about buying something too expensive and still pay your bills and enjoy something nice. Good review guys!

  • @michaelhobgood2792
    @michaelhobgood2792 4 года назад +14

    Rebel Yell 100 is another bourbon I would put in this category if it's available in your area. Really good for around $20.

    • @ItsBourbonNight
      @ItsBourbonNight  4 года назад +2

      Michael Hobgood Yeah we agree. It’s pretty hit or miss to find in our area so that’s why it didn’t make this flight.

    • @DasFlashyMan
      @DasFlashyMan 4 года назад +1

      I'd take it over the OGD, Evan Williams, and Early Times. I'll give the edge to WT101 though. Actually drinking that right now.

    • @michaelhobgood2792
      @michaelhobgood2792 4 года назад

      @@DasFlashyMan I would say I like wt101 a little better overall than Rebel Yell 100. They are very different tasting bourbons. It's nice to add in some variety with these other bourbons and not break the bank.

    • @DasFlashyMan
      @DasFlashyMan 4 года назад +1

      @@michaelhobgood2792 Yeah I agree WT101 is a little better. They're my two favorite budget bourbons, though. I use Evan Williams Bonded as my Coke mixer.

    • @tomyork6311
      @tomyork6311 2 года назад

      I very much agree! The RY 100, is an excellent wheater, and an all around great pour for $20. The EW BIB is also a very nice sipper.

  • @dans9228
    @dans9228 Год назад +1

    Great video, thank you for showing the bottles.

  • @piratesting
    @piratesting 6 месяцев назад

    I recently found Evans 100 proof. It sits well on my palette. Thanks for the video.. I’ll look into these others to see how they tase.

  • @treytison1444
    @treytison1444 3 года назад +3

    If Old Forester 100 didn't even make top 4 I guess I really do still need to try the Evan Williams bottled in bond.

  • @jayrod1980
    @jayrod1980 4 года назад +2

    Crazy... definitely all good, but I would have picked EW Bonded No.1... one of my favorite for any price. I love both WT 101 and OGD. All are staples on my cart, and better than many bottles I’ve picked up for $50 or more.

  • @BalaamsAss
    @BalaamsAss 4 года назад +2

    EW BiB and WT 101 are both high quality affordable whiskeys. You can't go wrong with either one.

  • @WineGuide
    @WineGuide 4 года назад +4

    Nice work! The Evan Williams is my new best drinking buddy.

  • @jaredguevara5587
    @jaredguevara5587 4 года назад +20

    WT101 is the GOAT!!!!

  • @tsmit017
    @tsmit017 3 года назад +2

    Right off the bat! Kentucky Hug (3:52) LOL! (I watch too much 'It's Bourbon Night"). Ha.

  • @scooter2d2
    @scooter2d2 4 года назад +7

    Can’t find Early Times BIB anywhere around me. Ugh. I am though a BIG fan of EW BIB

  • @mikeharrington2147
    @mikeharrington2147 4 года назад +2

    I've had a couple bottles of Rebel Yell 100, on your recommendation. Great value at around $18!

  • @paddyoflaherty2519
    @paddyoflaherty2519 4 года назад +2

    It's a toss up for me between EW BIB and WT 101. Both are just so good for the money and can walk into any store any time and see them. Have yet to see early times in my area.

  • @josephthomas2226
    @josephthomas2226 Год назад +1

    I love your reviews! Last week I replaced EW 1783 as my super-budget bourbon sipper with EW BIB. and since EW BIB is so cheap, I will stop using Black Velvet when mixing. I have about 10 bourbons currently (range from EW to $42 in price) and I like them all, but for the price, (so far) nothing beats Evan BIB. There are more expensive bourbons I really like, but how to do you beat $20 for a handle? I have not tried Early Times BIB yet, but a lot of people like it better than Evan. I will have to buy a bottle and try it.

  • @sladegulledge3506
    @sladegulledge3506 4 года назад +5

    Early Times BIB is the best value in under $30 whiskey!

  • @chrsn
    @chrsn 3 года назад +1

    The bonded Old Grand Dad is getting hard as hell to find

  • @jackkitchen737
    @jackkitchen737 7 месяцев назад

    @6:57 you can tell that when he jokingly says "supposably" that it's a pet peeve of hers. As it is mine. This review and comparison is entertaining.

  • @Cjinglaterra
    @Cjinglaterra 4 года назад +2

    Haven't had the Early Times, but I'd go for WT in 1st, OGD in 2nd, and EW in 3rd.

  • @mdallas
    @mdallas 3 года назад +1

    101 is legit solid bourbon. Many of my friends houses are beam houses. Mine is a 101 house. Quality.

  • @bdaj1
    @bdaj1 4 года назад +5

    outside of the whiskey talk. I love your video editing. well done and eye catching.

    • @ItsBourbonNight
      @ItsBourbonNight  4 года назад

      King Jack’D - Brothers Of The Dram Thanks!

  • @RandallChase1
    @RandallChase1 4 года назад +1

    3:50 Giving you that “Kentucky Hug” I’ve never heard that term but YEP THAT totally makes it true!

  • @arbeckWA
    @arbeckWA 4 года назад +3

    I've found a local grocery store that somehow manages to get and keep some of the highly desirable stuff on the shelf with no markup. It's kind of a gourmet store, and I might be the only one buying the stuff. They still have ECBP C919 on the shelf, and just put out the A120 today. $56 before tax (which in this state is ridiculous). They also have multiple bottles of Blantons.

    • @mykemac8068
      @mykemac8068 4 года назад

      Lucky!!! Stay in Houston ny chance lol? 🤞

  • @Brockthedog315
    @Brockthedog315 4 года назад +1

    Old grandad 114 is 25$ and the variety I keep on hand. Early times bib is impossible to find. Wt101 my favorite low price with EW bib tied with Og.

  • @hatchetjackphillips
    @hatchetjackphillips Год назад

    Wild Turkey 101, The preferred bourbon of Boyd Crowder.

  • @trentmason009
    @trentmason009 4 года назад +3

    Great video. Although, I often wonder what we'd hear if people thought they were testing four different bourbons, and it was really just the same bourbon poured in four cups. I'd like to hear those comments, because I suspect the power of the mind would enter in, and we would end up hearing a lot of distinct comments about each "different" one.

    • @MichaelC_22
      @MichaelC_22 4 года назад

      That would actually pretty funny.

    • @ItsBourbonNight
      @ItsBourbonNight  4 года назад

      We would be up for trying something like that!

  • @jasono.1629
    @jasono.1629 4 года назад

    Great review you two, thanks. You both picked Early Times within your top 2, I've never heard of it, gotta try a bottle.

  • @dr.victorfrankenschtein7053
    @dr.victorfrankenschtein7053 3 года назад +1

    Dang bro, she couldn't even let you have this. I feel ya

  • @WJWTAC
    @WJWTAC 3 года назад +1

    In that price range Ezra Brooks sour mash is one of my favorites.

  • @TheWhiskyExplorer
    @TheWhiskyExplorer 4 года назад

    Thanks for the video guys! Great Flight Fight! I am happy that I can actually find 3 out of 4 of these here in 🇨🇦. Hopefully the ET BiB will make it to us here soon!

  • @55chevy327
    @55chevy327 4 года назад +3

    I have some bottles to try. I already love the EW bib.

  • @bigzach322
    @bigzach322 4 года назад +1

    I initially had a gripe with a couple of your choices for this Venn Diagram flight fight, but I think you can repeat this with an entirely different set of four bourbons. I thought Rebel Yell 100, Old Forester 100, and Jim Beam Bonded could all be included in this lineup. So obviously next week you have to choose those 3 and add a 4th. It is the way.

  • @MichaelC_22
    @MichaelC_22 4 года назад

    So interesting how EW Bib came in last here but in 2nd place in the 64 under $30 tournament. Thanks for the content.

  • @jimjohnson6917
    @jimjohnson6917 4 года назад

    Thank you for bringing forth a full selection of choices. Very much enjoy you guys .

  • @relz242
    @relz242 4 года назад +1

    Oh no. Last thing we need is more attention on OGD, Early Times and EW. OGD can be hard to find already in North Texas. OGD is my favorite of these.

  • @jg39611
    @jg39611 4 года назад +1

    My 4 go to bourbons I always have around just because the value can’t be beat E.W. BIB ,Wild Turkey 101,Old Forester 100, and Early Times BIB don’t get me I’ll wrong I have other favorites for much more money but these are all a 100+ proof and average about 20 bucks a piece on average great whiskey for the price

  • @shinysituations2196
    @shinysituations2196 2 года назад

    Been in my burbon journey for a few months and I'm getting into the groove of taking my time at tasting. The EW bib has an aftertaste of that peanut hull to me. It's a good drink but not like top 3 for me. So far, WT 101 is #1 for me. Haven't tried ET bib but the original one was ok as a beginner but I'm wanting a bit more. So I'm on the hunt...

  • @freddym223
    @freddym223 4 года назад

    old forester 100 1.75 = $34.97 at walmart here in arizona. hard to beat for me but loved the video ! actually WT 101 is my favorite.stay safe amiga and amigo.

  • @JS-gk9et
    @JS-gk9et 4 года назад +1

    Early Times BIB has become my favorite go-to casual sipper. Not a bad choice in the lineup, but given an option for just one, I’d go with the ET. But then Turkey. Or EW....best just to grab them all.

  • @sundayeveningscotch4978
    @sundayeveningscotch4978 4 года назад

    Great video. That's a super solid lineup! I haven't had Early Times yet, but those other three are staples in my cabinet. WT 101 in particular is a fave. Cheers guys!

  • @josiahquincy2744
    @josiahquincy2744 4 года назад

    You guys hit the mark... Old Grand Dad bib you have to stoop low to get it off the shelf ..

  • @drgallup
    @drgallup 3 года назад +1

    I think I would pick the Early Times BiB first in this lineup. I've taken it to some tastings with very experienced pros and it's impressed. That said, I'm going on vacation tomorrow and packing a handle of Evan Williams BiB.

  • @intouch8789
    @intouch8789 Год назад

    I just got some EW BOB and was presently surprised, it's better than the last bottle of Rebel 100 I got. I don't think both companies are consistent with their batches.

  • @marksaliba4194
    @marksaliba4194 4 года назад

    Another very entertaining, surprising, and informative flight fight. On top of that, thanks for the Math lesson on Venn diagrams and the Sciency stuff about tasting with your nose plugged. Always learning from you guys. Cheers from Canada🇨🇦🥃

  • @gile1562
    @gile1562 4 года назад +1

    My choice is wild Turkey 101 out of these.. and I did this same thing with a couple days ago with friends.. and it was a total blind for everyone and everyone found wild Turkey was first..

  • @charlesnappo7679
    @charlesnappo7679 4 года назад +2

    I would like to see Johnny Drum 100 proof. I don't know why but I root for underdogs. I dig Willett juice. Love Noah's Mill and the Family reserve Eyes.

  • @WhiskeyCowboyGaming
    @WhiskeyCowboyGaming 4 года назад +4

    We need a Round 2 with Old Forester 100.

  • @dentonpb
    @dentonpb 2 года назад

    I moved from TX to SC and was never able to find OGD bonded. It was always just the 114 and I can confidently say that as soon as I was able to find it, it has become a constant in my rotation. Always have a bottle on hand for company or a solid go-to as a nightcap.

    • @daddydog9275
      @daddydog9275 2 года назад

      114 is better than Bonded imo

  • @xiamengbaby
    @xiamengbaby 4 года назад +1

    But alas, the Brown-Forman Early Times BIB is but a memory (or almost a memory) since the ET label has been sold to Sazerac. What a bummer!

  • @Erik_T_Thompson
    @Erik_T_Thompson 3 года назад +6

    EW Never gets the love it deserves.

  • @westo12
    @westo12 4 года назад +2

    I think I'd put Jim Beam Bonded in that category as well. Haven't tried ET or OGD yet, but I do enjoy the other two quite a bit.

    • @ItsBourbonNight
      @ItsBourbonNight  4 года назад +1

      Tim West Yeah it would fit for sure. JB Bonded is about $22 in our area so it would have been the only one over $20 (adjusting the ET down to a 750ml cost) but yeah it could have fit into this flight nicely. We think it’s a great value for what you get.

    • @westo12
      @westo12 4 года назад +1

      @@ItsBourbonNight In PA, it and WT101 are (I think, since we can't even get either right now) 24. I did get it a few months back on sale for 17 bucks though. Should have bought a few more bottles... Great Flight though. Cheers!

  • @greircrabtree6940
    @greircrabtree6940 4 года назад +2

    Great Flight Fight! WT and ET are my favorite dailies! The other 2 do not suck!

  • @Twotonsandwich
    @Twotonsandwich 4 года назад +1

    Awesome! You should do another one of these with some more 100/bonded choices.

  • @33EE33EE33
    @33EE33EE33 4 года назад +5

    Why do y’all always go through the second time in the same order? It seems a better test if you go D-A the second time?

    • @ItsBourbonNight
      @ItsBourbonNight  4 года назад

      33EE33EE33 Could. But we do A\B testing after the second round anyway so we have things back to back that wouldn’t even be back to back if we went D-A.

  • @paulrouis3298
    @paulrouis3298 3 года назад

    WT 101 definitely worth a few bucks more than the 81 from college days. It is one of my daily drinkers and mixers. WT Russell's Reserve Single Barrel non chill filtered or Rare Breed when I want take it up a notch.

  • @WhispyWoods.
    @WhispyWoods. 4 года назад

    That's freaky. I had JUST purchased the Evan Williams bottled in bond this afternoon based on one of your blind tastings and then I see this video come up a few hours later. Also, love the Venn diagram 👍
    ETA... Just got to the results in your vid. Darn it...

  • @thomasouellette8987
    @thomasouellette8987 2 года назад

    I have tried 3 outta 4 of these....I just cannot find Early Times BIB. However, I have access to Resilient BIB and that stuff is the absolute best BIB I have ever tried. It also is , at 50$ in my area , the most expensive, but worth it.

  • @kyleb2044
    @kyleb2044 4 года назад

    Interesting, wt101 didn't even make it to the under $30 finals, but ev bib did and did well in it, shows how taste changes day to day. I've had one bottle I thought was really bad one week and then loved it the next week, really made me think. They all sound delicious, I need to see if I can track down a old grand dad bib and early times bib.

  • @Bushy556
    @Bushy556 8 месяцев назад

    I’ve had all but the old granddad. I’d rank them EW BiB, ET and then WT101. I just don’t care for WT products and I’ve had several.

  • @DannerPlace
    @DannerPlace 4 года назад

    I'm kinda shocked by how well the ET did. Expected WT101 and OGD to do well. Never tried the EW. Good video.

  • @dustinvail8208
    @dustinvail8208 2 года назад +1

    Sadly early times BIB is considered “allocated” here in Alabama.

    • @tomyork6311
      @tomyork6311 2 года назад

      But it's in the ABC stores, at least in Cullman.

  • @jasono.1629
    @jasono.1629 3 года назад

    Early Times is #1 out of these for me by far. In 2nd place would be OGD, followed by WT 101. I’ve never tried EW, and now I know I never need to.

  • @williamryan6794
    @williamryan6794 4 года назад +1

    Based on my experience (all four of these bottles have been on my shelf) I'd rank them the same as Chad. Wild Turkey 101 is flat out one of the best deals in bourbon and you can get it any where. It gets over looked almost BECAUSE you can get it anywhere. Early Times BIB can be hard to find but if you just did a value comparison, it is a 1b to WT101's 1a for value. Old Grand-Dad and EW BIB leave something to be desired.

    • @evanjohnrobasci7356
      @evanjohnrobasci7356 2 года назад

      I entirely agree with you, though I do think that Evan Williams BIB gets much better when the bottle is half full. And no, I don’t mean to say it gets better as I get wasted, just as it “opens up.”

  • @happymonk4206
    @happymonk4206 Год назад

    My favorite bourbon is EW black label, I have bought the bottled in bond EW. It's really good to but usually in a smaller bottle. I'll stick with my EW black label. For the money and quality.

  • @stormswrath565
    @stormswrath565 4 года назад

    I saw a bottle of Early Times BiB last weekend, I guess I should have picked it up. Didn't know it was so hard to find.

  • @scotthollis9114
    @scotthollis9114 4 года назад

    I would like to see you guys give a quick guess right after the first sip, before the break and revisit then rank. Just a suggestion. Love the show

  • @anydrinkgoes126
    @anydrinkgoes126 4 года назад +2

    Great review! Now I'm going to have to pick up Early Times! We just did. LARCENY review, lover it so much(regina)

  • @garydon69
    @garydon69 3 года назад

    Been drinking the Evan Williams Bottled In Bond for awhile now. Need to try Wild Turkey 🦃 101

  • @mickshrimpton6494
    @mickshrimpton6494 4 года назад

    Awesome job, guys...thanks for doing this

  • @kakneeland
    @kakneeland 4 года назад +1

    As you said...such a great line up! I felt so stupid, because I just commented on the Patreon the other day that you should do this line up...and obviously, you already had...insert sheepish look here. BTW - OGD, Yeah you know me!

  • @regularguy7502
    @regularguy7502 4 года назад +1

    Fantastic video. Exactly what I needed today.

  • @wolfzr2
    @wolfzr2 4 года назад +3

    I'm saddened to see the EW BiB finish where it did, it's a great pour for the money IMHO.

    • @ItsBourbonNight
      @ItsBourbonNight  4 года назад +1

      wolfzr2 We agree! This doesn’t take anything away from the EW BiB, it’s still a great value and something we’ll continue to always have on hand, it was just a tough flight with 4 amazing contenders.

    • @wolfzr2
      @wolfzr2 4 года назад

      @@ItsBourbonNight Fair enough. Love the channel, keep it up. Thanks, guys!

  • @DBTdad
    @DBTdad 4 года назад

    Entertaining, informative, and concise. Excellent choices of bourbon in this flight. This is why I subscribe to this channel.

  • @BigSteve34
    @BigSteve34 4 года назад

    Its kinda funny how availability is. Where I'm at you can find Elijah Craig barrel proof pretty easy and bookers is hard to find.

  • @ricklaino6385
    @ricklaino6385 2 года назад

    I understand that Early Times BIB has been discontinued......can you elaborate...?

  • @archangel8322
    @archangel8322 4 года назад +1

    WT 101 is my every day go to

  • @Bobbyholmesclubstep
    @Bobbyholmesclubstep Год назад

    Would like to see where EH Taylor stacks up against the others you tried in this video. Its no 1 in my book :)

  • @sg03495
    @sg03495 4 года назад +3

    Man I WISH Bookers was easy to find in CA

  • @apparaoapparao
    @apparaoapparao 4 года назад +2

    Y'all are in proof hound denial. Love the videos.