The TOP 10 BEST BOURBONS Released in 2022!
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- Опубликовано: 31 июл 2024
- Here it is, our top 10 list of the Best Bourbon Whiskeys released in 2022! Chapter marks are down below.
0:00 Let's go!
0:06 Intro
0:38 The Rules
1:12 Our Methods
2:31 Number 10
3:14 Number 9
3:54 Number 8
4:43 Number 7
6:09 Number 6
7:19 Whiskey Ambitions, Patreon.com/itsbourbonnight
7:58 Number 5
10:12 Number 4
12:00 Number 3
14:13 Number 2
16:33 The Best Bourbon of 2022
20:01 Some Analysis
22:22 The Wrap Up
22:53 Subscribed?
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Some entries in our top 10 were evaluated (blind) from samples provided to us from the distillery or from members of our Patreon community. When this was applicable, it was the only way we were able to try said bourbons. Our samples were tried at random and blind to prevent any potential bias.
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Great episode, just sad that most of us will never see or taste most of these. Any chance of a top 10 available list?
Great video! I always look forward to this episode. Plus, keeping it honest and real is much appreciated!
You guys review plenty of readily available bottles throughout the year, but this is the TOP 10 list.
Much appreciated!
Congrats on the bottle! Just realized i was there a few weeks ago. About 2 years into my collecting and would love to add this Glencarin glass to my collection
I’ve been watching you guys for awhile now. Yesterday I went ahead and ordered two T-shirt’s around 2pm. Well this morning at 9:55 they’re in the mailbox. The greatest and most satisfying buy I’ve ever made. It’s like the old days of going to a brick and mortar to get what you want. The hand written card really sealed the deal you two keep it up. The wife and I thank you guys.
We’re so glad it got to you so quickly! Thanks for supporting the channel! 🥃
Awesome to see Four Roses come in 3rd!!! It's the only selection I have access to and it's fantastic. I hope to have (or at least sample) a BTAC at some point, but until then, I'm content. Cheers! 🥃
Came back to rewatch and click like! Thanks for informing us on the year’s best! Great and appropriate list.
Thank you, much appreciated!
Let me start out by saying to you both thank you for all the reviews and the hard work this year on your videos keep it up 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I cannot wait to see what you both have planned for 2023. I'm still trying to find more Bourbons I like 🥃 Sláinte
Was recently out to dinner with the wife and based on your video was able to pick an amazing pour that I’ll likely never see again. It was amazing. Thank you!
Glad you liked it!
It’s absolutely great to have a real top 10 list. Even if most people won’t get all 10 it lets them see what ones would be worth splurging on.
Very happy to see bottles we agree on. Four Gate Kelvin IIII was sooooooo good!
Love the show you guys!!
Pumped to see how these stack up!
Well I’m 0 for 10 on these. I have seen two of them in the stores but above my pay grade. Glad you guys enjoyed them.
Great review and love your channel. You put a great deal of work into this. My only issue is that most of your viewers, including me, have no access to any of these. I doubt that any of us have more than 1 - 3 of these, if any. Could I request a top 10 list of accessible bourbon???? At what ever price point you feel appropriate of course. Just asking. Love the videos.
We'll be doing 64 bourbons under $100 head-to-head bracket challenge this year so stay tuned!
Grabbed my 2022 GTS over the KoK this year so this makes me happy to see it at spot #2
For our Christmas tasting we did double oaked bourbon and rye. Got a taste of the Parker Heritage blend! Actually liked Found North batch 6 a little better.
Also got to taste 2021 and 2022 Michter's 20 yr. The '21 was excellent, the '22 disappointed.
I have 2 of the top 5, GTS and HH17. One on the shelf, one relationship bottle. I passed on the Old Fitz 19 for $365… just to much for a bottle IMO. I can handle alittle above retail. But above $350 would have to be other worldly for me. Have the Old Fitz 8 purchased on the shelf. Haven’t opened any of them yet, but excited to try them when the time is right. Thank you for the great content, really top notch.
All in all, the point of my comment, is I did obtain these bourbons close to retail, so thank you for stacking them up!
$365 for the 19 year Old Fitz seems like an absolute steal (relatively speaking). That's a great price.
@@koumamahed3089 I think a great price is semi relative. Considering I paid less for HH17, I stayed away. I think to break the $350 mark, it would have to be super interesting to me.
You two put in a lot of hard work for this Top 10! Thank you for your efforts!!! 😄
Are you really that naive? They make videos to get clicks to get revenue to buy expensive whiskeys. They aren't in it for YOU, it is their business.
First off, @patrick, thank you for the nice comment, we do appreciate it. Also wanted to address @txmike1945 comment. I understand why you might feel that way, and I'm not even trying to change your mind, I just thought I would fill you in on how it really is, if you're interested. When we started in 2016, we had no idea that doing RUclips as a full-time job was even possible, and really it wasn't until 2021 through present day that we were able to make this into a career for both of us. The ad revenue we get from this platform goes towards the same things I'm sure it does for you, too. That being paying bills, buying food, living, etc. Yes, we do need to buy bottles to make videos since that's what our channel is about, that is correct. If you look at the bottles we reviewed in 2022, you'll see a great variety from inexpensive to expensive. That's us trying to be as well versed in the category of Bourbon as we can since it is our livelihood. Hope that helps to shed more light on our business. Thanks for watching, and cheers.
Gotta drive tonight. Happy new years, though. 🍻
Thanks for all the great content. Best in the New Year!
Happy New Year! These are bottles that I can only aspire to. This ol' nose and palate can't discern flavors like you folks.
All unicorns 😭
Happy New Year Chad and Sara! I have felt a shift in the overall community with a distaste for flippers who spend much of their time hunting allocated bottles that they intend to flip for a large profit and making many of these allocated bottles virtually impossible to find without waiting hours in a line or paying inflated secondary prices. Part of me feels like it was inevitable as the popularity and value of bourbon increased exponentially over the last 5 years. It's no different in other markets where demand far outstrips supply like sneakers, Taylor Swift tickets, Hamilton tickets (a few years ago) and frustration that consumers feel over being taken advantage off by others. I enjoy your list, I may never find any of your top 10 in the wild but it's nice to know in the off chance I do come across a bottle. I also agree that a best available bourbon video would be rehashing probably the same bottles most years. Maybe having categories would help such as top 10 LEs, top 10 craft, etc. Thanks for the follow up video on the comments, self reflection and awareness is always worthwhile and I appreciate the honest discussion! Aloha and wishing you the best in 2023!
Love this series! Thanks for putting these bottles on our radar, obtainable or not!
I have a bottle of Stagg which is my personal favorite. I've had the HH17 at a local tavern and would agree that it is terrific. I've not had a chance to try the Parker Heritage but I'll be on the lookout for the 22' version now!
Did you get the 22' stagg?
@@hintonb NO, mine is a 2019, I believe. Short story...I was very fortunate to be at the right place at the right time on a trip to KY. I picked up 2 bottles of the Four Roses 20 year Visitor Center Private Selection and had them signed by the Master Distiller. I flipped one of them for a bottle of Stagg and a RVW 10 yr.
Held a Parker in my hands last week. 1300 at my local store.
Happy New Year 🇺🇲
Great review and those were some amazing bottles! Happy New Years 🎉
Man, we need a list of things that are obtainable.
Yep. The only way I would be able to get any of these is on the black market, and I never buy anything on the black market.
Top 20 bottles for poor people or people who don't have time to hunt bourbon. There are 100 RUclips videos on all of those bottle so there's no point.
Feel there’s a lot of consensus on these. As far as a Top 5 I’d say (in no particular order): Woodford Reserve Double Oaked, Old Forester 1910 or 1920, Buffalo Trace or Eagle Rare, Tin Cup 10 Yr, Wild Turkey Rare Breed
My personal favorite would be to find a local craft distillery that you really like and support them! Most will do an annual or limited release these days. Rising tides raises all ships!
@@erllar2980 Well, I'm retired so I certainly have the time. And I'm far from poor. I'd happily pay the SRP on every one of these bottles, but I have too much self-esteem to wait overnight in the cold for ANYTHING, and I'm certainly not going to encourage the black market.
Do you know which batch the Russell's 13 was? I know there's 3 out now so based on what you were saying it could've been 2 or 3.. Thanks!
Happy New Year Sara and Chad and all the Bourbon Night Family! Be well. Be safe. Also, I haven't heard yes or no, but are you guys doing the dry January again this year? Might wanna tag along for that this time around if you do.
We still have our Rye list to do, so not a true Dry January, but a much slowed-down January. We might do an official dry February, though.
@@ItsBourbonNight Good to know!
I agree with the comments here saying this is basically a list of unobtainium, but IBN is always a solid watch in my bourbontube rotation, even when I hate your videos occasionally.
There were two Russell’s Reserve 13 year releases in 2021, I found three this year but they were all the December 2021 release, so which release was the Russell’s on this list? Truly from 2022?
Sara, your hair looks so pretty. Chad… yours too. Lol. Barrel vantage was my fav of 2022
Phenomenal Top 10
Parkers is the bomb!! We got it late in MD also right around mid december.
Liquor barn has that Parker's in their Bar. I might have to go try it out over the weekend if it's still there.
How much would the “actual cost” be to get all 10?
Super nice Top 10😊🥃 Cheers, Chad and Sara!
Need one of those shirts! :)
Unfortunately my budget doesn't reach this high, but I'm looking forward to the videos. 🙂
Which batch RR13 are you enjoying? There was the first year, then there have been B2 and B3. I'd like to know if you don't mind, thx.
what is batch letters for this year Russell 13
Great content as always! Appreciate what you do and if the tough to find bottles floated to the top, so be it. I know what is worth it when I have an opportunity to purchase or even just try for the right price.
I hope you both have had a wonderful holiday season and an "exceptional" new year!
Cheers
With the exception of Four Roses Smal Batch Select, the other selections are not readily available -- just about everywhere!
You have issues finding Knob Creek Single Barrel and Old Forester 1920? I could see some areas having problems with 1792 Full Proof and Rare Breed, but not Knob Creek and Old Forester. This is just more of an example of when people say "make an available list", it's going to be so different depending on location. Where are you located?
Happy New Year
Great list, and such an amazing top-10 (even though I'll never sniff any of them). It is good to see that the historic power-houses are still putting out great products instead of phoning it in. Curious to see the complete list and see where other bottles landed just for comparison.
Was able to get 8, 4, 3, and 2 this year!
All within a few dollars of msrp!
I think next year review should only include bottles you purchased. Donations and Distillery promo kits are exempt.
What's the thought process behind this? Just because they didn't get a bottle of WLW or GTS doesn't make them any less good. You clicked on a video to see what they thought were the 10 best bourbons they got to drink this year and are upset that as a bourbon media channel they got media samples.
It's a cool idea but our issue with leaving out any whiskey that was shared or gifted from friends or sent from a distillery is that a huge part of Bourbon community is sharing. We can't tell you how many times we've experienced excellent whiskey because of the kindest of our friends, and because of that, we try to do the exact same thing for our friends. So to leave those out feels misplaced. As for samples from distilleries, we do our ranking blind as to take out any bias of favoritism.
You might be interested to know that we're doing a new series this year where we taste though 64 Bourbons all under $100 in a head-to-head bracket style competition!
I was a little surprised to see Bookers Kentucky Tea batch missed the top 10.
As a certified plebeian that just likes to hunt bourbon. I’m pretty stoked that I found 2 of these throughout the year.
This should be the list you share with all the other people who have their own bourbon RUclips channels and then make a list for the rest of us common folk.
They should make a list for all the people on here crying about this video.
Some of yall are like damn children I swear
Glad to see you two reconciled. Sara seemed civil to you for a change. I hope it works out ;)
Yeah, always seems like she hates you. Good to see you get along.
On one hand, people are reacting to the lack of accessibility, which is legitimate. Our wonderful hosts don't control market conditions. What they do offer is passionate and painstaking analysis of the elite stuff that is out there, and the helpful suggestion that a special pour is worth investing in. Having done this for a couple of Holy Grails, I must say it is well worth it for special occasions. Thanks for all that you do at It's Bourbon Night.
Good video, but truth be told, not one of these bottles ever came my way.😢
Although, I can appreciate your list it is a list comprised of bottles that are unobtainable for most. Whether due to availability or price they're bottles that the average bourbon drinker will never have an opportunity to try. That's great that you're able to enjoy these bottles but a list of more obtainable bottles would be more realistic for us average drinkers.
Wishing you a Happy and Healthy New Year!
If you're interested, we'll be doing 64 bourbons under $100 head-to-head bracket challenge this year so stay tuned!
Any chance I can convince you two to visit Prague and sample some of my 40+ bottle collection?? It would be soooo much fun because you guys are just great.
Dang I passed on a Four roses limited and Parker Heritage at drops this year…. Will have to wash away the tears with the other bottles I grabbed instead 🤦🏽♂️
How wonderful, a list of 10 bottles none of us will ever be able to find yay!
Your right. You will never find them on the shelf for retail. Unless your in a controlled state you have to build the relationships with the clerks, managers and spend money weekly not just at allocated drop times.
How about doing a survey of the top IBN picks of 2022 and follow with a show about the winners! This would be fun.
I'm so looking forward to 7:19! 😉Plus, I'm having withdrawals from not seeing you guys every day.
You guys have gone fancy! A top ten of bourbons nobody can get. Maybe by a miracle someone finds/wins one.
Awesome list but these are selections that none of us can find in the wilderness.
Except for the Russell's Reserve 13, there's literally no chance of finding these in the wild. Does present a great challenge to find one, but also might lead us to a bar to get a pour (saving us all a lot of money).
I have found 2 of the top 5 in the wilderness, close to retail.
@@kylehicks1153please share how
@@ajbucher9440 i know the hunt is discouraging, I saw a ton of bottles for secondary prices across my town. I have one store who the manager tries his best to help get things out close to retail to customers who are interested in bourbon (even if you don’t spend 10k a year). The other store has become a best kept secret where the owner mostly shelves allocated bottles at a particular time during the week. I have no relationship at that store… I landed 4 bottles from allocation from their glass case. If it wasn’t for two stores, I would be hopeless.
Wish I could just find a few of these on this list. Seems like they are all elusive
😭 won't get any of these in 🏴!
Curmudgeon-Sara...lovin' the glasses in the B roll of you guys tasting. Chad...how can you tell when a joke is a "Dad joke"......it's ap-parent.
Great list. Unfortunately they are all unobtanium in my area. Happy new year guys. Cheers.
I’m sure these are great and would love to try, but many many many of us can’t get this stuff and I’ve tried for quite awhile. Still love the vids as always just is what it is.
What was the laser code on your RR13…they actually dropped 2 different ones in 2022
Have you guys tried the Whistlepig Piggyback Bourbon yet? Curious on your thought on it. I for one love it, especially at the price point.
Haven't tried it, but would love to!
Interesting. Fred Minnick just released a video saying that the Parker's Heritage is "astringent and over-oaked." It didn't make his Top 100 of the year. Someone commented on his video that it didn't seem over-oaked. We know Sarah doesn't like a flavor profile that's too oakey. Could the bottles be that different between them? Or something else going on (palette on a particular day)? I'd love to try this bottle.
Sara likes oak as long as it isn't too old and as long as the oak isn't overpowering and there's something else on the palate to experience. I can't speak for Fred, but no, the bottles shouldn't be that different between them, it's just different palates, different preferences.
If you haven't already, check out New Riff Bottled in Bond and Single Barrel versions... wow!
Guys, I want to wish you a happy, healthy prosperous New Year!!! Cheers!
This is just a dream nobody can really get these bottles .
4:07 What batch was the RR13? There were 2 batches released this year and I thought the 3rd one was the winner of all 3
I agree, the 2nd batch from this year is the best!
We got some of these limited '22 drops late in VA. Yesterday at a drop I was the first in line and had a choice between the OF19 and the Parker's. Glad I picked up the Parker's - retail, $175.
We love it when it when we see comments like this! Congrats!
Did you get the full BTAC bottles or just the media bottles?
Just media samples, tho we would buy several of this year's collection if we could find them at a reasonable price.
Damn, I've never even found Four Roses Small Batch Select where I live😒
Glad y’all have a chance to taste these as most of us cannot. Any tips on how to get some of these?
Enter all the lotteries and drawings that you can. Beyond that, it really comes down to frequency, unfortunately. The more you're out there looking for them, the more your odds go up of finding something. There's also the option of getting a pour of some of these at a bar.
Thank you both for your videos. I have been watching RUclips whiskey videos for many years, have been down to Austin to pick up my Eleanor. I couldn't find another email (the RUclips thing said business inquiries). i am coming to Louisville in May for a conference, What would be the best experience overall in Louisville so I can book early. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks, Moe
We love the experiences at Michters and Old Forester, although there are plenty of amazing options on whiskey row! Both of those have bars as well so you can do tastings or grab a cocktail. For Michters definitely reserve a bar spot ahead of time!
@@ItsBourbonNight Thanks!
Its cool that BTAV is as good as the price
It hurts my heart that WLW is ONLY at # 5 😢. Also, @Sara…. Love the darkened hair, wow.
Was the rr13 the batch 2 or 3? JL is 2 and KE is 3?
For everyone who noticed that the Best Bourbon can be hard to find watch a channel that reviews wine, beer, or scotch and I can guarantee those channels top picks will be hard to get too. It’s the nature of the business now and honestly has been for years. Chad and Sara continue with your excellent work and I am looking forward to the reviews for 2023
I look forward to the top whiskies of the year lists that the whiskeytube community puts out each year. From It’s Bourbon Night to the Bourbon Junkies to ADHD Whiskey to Mash and Drum and on and on and on. I think the more negative than typical response from commenters has to do with factors that are beyond your control and I think you should keep on doing your thing. With that said your past top whiskey videos have generally included some surprisingly available bourbons (1792 Full Proof, Knob Creek Single Barrel, etc.) or more obtainable limited releases (Stagg, ECBP, Bardstown Disco, etc.). These more available whiskies made your lists relatable even though they were mostly out of reach. The 2022 list has been an exception to the past. This year seemed to be unicorn after unicorn. Not only did I not try anything on the list, I didn’t have a friend who was able to find or try anything on this list. This is obviously a consequence of your success and popularity. Again not your fault but this year's list was the least relatable that I have seen from your channel. My second thought is that there is obviously a growing frustration with the lack of availability of whiskey that is getting worse year over year. Frustrated whiskey fans can’t get a response from Buffalo Trace so your channel gets a piece of the rage instead. Keep up the good work. The fact that you are even responding to the comments shows how much you both care about your fans and content. Cheers
Did y'all have the Isaac Bowman Cask Strength from this year? Insane.
Ahh a top 10 list I can't find.
This was great
Top 10 unicorns
What exact bardstown is it? Distillers addition? Discovery#9? Can't seem to find it
It's a series called The Bardstown Collection. 2022 was the first year for it. Technically 2021 was, as it says 2021 on the neck of the bottle, but it wasn't released until January of 2022. The collection featured one expression from 5 different distilleries located in Bardstown, KY: James B. Beam, Heaven Hill, Preservation Distillery, Log Still, and Bardstown Bourbon Company.
@@ItsBourbonNight Thanks
That’s an incredible collection. You are fortunate to be able to taste these spirits that most of us won’t. It will take an act of god for me to see any of these bottles in my area. I will just stick to the readily available BiB bottles like Evan Williams and OGD. Cheers!
Remember alot of this is because of media samples. They aren't getting prime access to full bottles of all this stuff.
Best….T Shirt…. Ever.
Thanks!
Will never find a fitz, a parker, a William or a Kelvin. Good list but most I will never try.
Kelvin Collabs go pretty quickly but they are obtainable, and at retail, if you search for it.
I always enjoy your reviews, but you have produced a list of bourbons the majority of us will never see or be able to get.
If you're interested, we'll be doing 64 bourbons under $100 head-to-head bracket challenge this year so stay tuned!
I agree.. why even include these bottles when no one can buy them.
Is BTAC better than the Pappy line?
In our opinions, we would take the best 3 BTACS of the year over any of the Pappy line. Pappy is good and all, but it's more like wearing designer labels to be seen wearing them, it's more of a status thing, where the best of the BTAC line are usually some of the best whiskeys of the year.
Great video, love seeing the best of the best each year. So tired of videos that feature only obtainable bottles. The rare high quality stuff is the most interesting!
Love these videos. Don’t listen to the complainers whining they can’t find them. These videos are so helpful for those of us thinking about getting a pour at a bar or can get ONE of these and have to choose which we’re gonna get
Would of been cool to see Flight Fight of maybe top 5
You forgot Jack Daniel's bonded lol. 97 people 🤣
Whiskey of the year...(right) LOL
Love watching you two. However, this show disappoints in that most of these are not readily available or affordable. I love hearing about your picks but would love more on those we can all get.
Would defeat the purpose of the video... they do plenty of easy to get reviews
It's not their fault that people can't get the most allocated stuff, whiskey is very trendy at this time.
how did the rest of the top 25 shake out?
We'll have an analysis show coming out in the next 2 weeks that will talk that sort of thing.