I got this the other night, and had a first pour. It's remarkable how people's palates are different. It was love at first sip for me. Rich leather, caramel, honey, and spice notes. Absolute hitter.
Have had the 14 and 15 year Calumet. Probably liked the 15 the best. Am presently searching for the 16 year. The Bourbon Junkies said the 16 was a must have.
I had the same experience on the C16; neck pour was underwhelming but after letting it open for 2-3 weeks it’s delicious! I enjoy it over the C14 & C15 but I also like oaky/funky profiles. Curiosity Public’s review of the C16 is pretty on point for me. Cheers 🥃
Barton mashbill is 74 corn, 18 rye, 8 malted barley. Calumet 14 has a great amazing beginning but a completely off putting moldy dirt note in the middle. Calumet 15 is almost amazing to start but follows through with an equally amazing cherry bomb without being medicinal. If it's that vanilla the Calumet 16 sounds like it's going to oaky. At 17 that juice is gonna be past prime. I'm seeing Calumet 15 now down around $110. That's the one I'd buy.
Here in the peoples Republic of taxachusetts we have both the 14 and 15 year for $130 & $150 respectively was looking at both of them for 2 weeks now unless something changes I think its a pass now . so thanks
I think this is a great bottle to gift someone for a special occasion. I have a hard time spending that much on any bottle that I plan on drinking, but given the overwhelmingly-popular opinion of it being a hitter, it’s one that I would love to gift someone or receive myself
I see what you are saying with that Remus but I think that Remus would blow it out of the water. But we plan on doing a bourbon battle with that and Sam Houston again.
@@bourbonkingdom if the remus kills it then its probably a pass. I know the junkies gave it a great review but i rarely agree with them on stuff like this anyway.
@@LeatherDaddy97 Not saying it will but we love remus 5 and thought it was one of the better releases last year. So it is going up another great bottle.
Usually I just smh at Aiden's comments "I never pay more than retail..." But this time I have to give a thumbs up. I liked the Calumet 15 and the Remus V was special. This Calumet 16 could be the best of those 2 bourbons. I ordered one @ $140, should be here Friday so keeping my fingers crossed!
@@100puremustard5 well good to know you dislike my opinions lol. Cheers man let me know what you think of the 16. Im not sure if ill get one yet and reviews have been super mixed
Yes they come from the same NDP sourced from Barton. The Sam Houston’s are micro batches (2-3 barrels) while the Calumet’s are small batches (19 barrels). To my knowledge Sam Houston is done (no new releases) as they are saving barrels for future Calumet releases.
Yeah I don't understand the hype with Calumet. First of it is Barton and second it is ok at best. I had some at a wedding this pass weekend and thought to myself who would spend 150 bucks on this.
I’m a fan but of Barton, so I was eager to try the 14 and 15 year; I was really happy with them both! The price point makes pulling the trigger on the 16 a bit tough, but we’ll see how this is after it opens up. I just uploaded my first video, and wanted to say that I’ve really enjoyed your vids and hope you keep doing what you’re doing! Cheers, David
I have a bottle of the small batch that is a blend of the 8 & 14 year. It's a solid pour, but for the price I paid ($80) I wouldn't buy it again. For that reason I have shyed away from trying any of the 14, 15, & 16 yrs. I just can't see myself spending twice as much for them.
I saw it today but I gave up on spending $120 or more for bourbon nowadays. After tasting SOOO many bottles now, I now stick to the everyday drinks like Rare Breed, Makers cask strength, Russell’s 10 and so on. Chasing bourbon 🥃 is getting way too expensive now. Try tequila blanco my friends 👌🏼. You won’t be disappointed AND half the price or less than that. Cheers 🥂
You just named 3 of my absolute go-to bottles. Good taste. Rare Breed is always popular and getting slightly harder to find. Maker's Cask and Russell's 10 are everywhere and perhaps a little underappreciated.
They’re taking the secondary market away. Smart. The community has labeled everything good “10.00” a year. No one to blame but the reviewers/influencers
I can look at Old Forester, Buffalo Trace and Heaven hill just to name a few that has raised the price on most if not all allocation and the secondary market just bumps it up to continue to make profit. Also and this is our opinion but when you look at the number of people that watch videos and read reviews about whiskey it is a very small percent of the entire population of whiskey drinkers. I do agree like some brands like Whistle Pig for example try to price out the secondary of course. But the amount of brands that do that is very small and is actually harder then you think to do.
@@bourbonkingdom u make some fair points. Counterpoint, those distilleries u just mentioned do it because they are smart. They keep the low prices because in marketing terms it then makes them “unicorns”. It brings a cache to the name. I mean be honest, weller used to be a mixer. Old forester used to just sit on the shelve. And I know for a fact, as you do too, the distillery is looking to reviewers and influencers just as much as the consumer to see what the market can bare. Imho
I got this the other night, and had a first pour. It's remarkable how people's palates are different. It was love at first sip for me. Rich leather, caramel, honey, and spice notes. Absolute hitter.
Have had the 14 and 15 year Calumet. Probably liked the 15 the best. Am presently searching for the 16 year. The Bourbon Junkies said the 16 was a must have.
yeah....something wrong with your bottle. Just went back to it, it's a hitter!
I think it's a fantastic price at $150. Just think of the price we would all be willing to pay for anything from Buffalo trace at that age.
I think the 16yr is the best👌
We loved this one. Got it for 130 and I’d buy it again.
I bought one 2 days ago for 114.99. Bought a backup today. Its so good
Enjoy it!!!
Everyone tastes different. Bourbon Judge loves it
I had the same experience on the C16; neck pour was underwhelming but after letting it open for 2-3 weeks it’s delicious! I enjoy it over the C14 & C15 but I also like oaky/funky profiles. Curiosity Public’s review of the C16 is pretty on point for me. Cheers 🥃
Good review! I picked one up in early 2023 and it’s hot, spicy, and not that good. After a few pours and 10 months mines not that much better.
This is a great pour for me.
Was at store today buying bottles and grabbed this on a whim. Curious to see how it is
Let us know what you think!!!
Barton mashbill is 74 corn, 18 rye, 8 malted barley. Calumet 14 has a great amazing beginning but a completely off putting moldy dirt note in the middle. Calumet 15 is almost amazing to start but follows through with an equally amazing cherry bomb without being medicinal. If it's that vanilla the Calumet 16 sounds like it's going to oaky. At 17 that juice is gonna be past prime. I'm seeing Calumet 15 now down around $110. That's the one I'd buy.
Here in the peoples Republic of taxachusetts we have both the 14 and 15 year for $130 & $150 respectively was looking at both of them for 2 weeks now unless something changes I think its a pass now . so thanks
I think this is a great bottle to gift someone for a special occasion. I have a hard time spending that much on any bottle that I plan on drinking, but given the overwhelmingly-popular opinion of it being a hitter, it’s one that I would love to gift someone or receive myself
I think the test is how it compares to remus 5 and calumet 15
I see what you are saying with that Remus but I think that Remus would blow it out of the water. But we plan on doing a bourbon battle with that and Sam Houston again.
@@bourbonkingdom if the remus kills it then its probably a pass. I know the junkies gave it a great review but i rarely agree with them on stuff like this anyway.
@@LeatherDaddy97 Not saying it will but we love remus 5 and thought it was one of the better releases last year. So it is going up another great bottle.
Usually I just smh at Aiden's comments "I never pay more than retail..." But this time I have to give a thumbs up. I liked the Calumet 15 and the Remus V was special. This Calumet 16 could be the best of those 2 bourbons. I ordered one @ $140, should be here Friday so keeping my fingers crossed!
@@100puremustard5 well good to know you dislike my opinions lol. Cheers man let me know what you think of the 16. Im not sure if ill get one yet and reviews have been super mixed
All I’ll say is thanks for saving me $150! Love you guys.
Palates do differ. I enjoy Cal 16 very much. Have bunkered several.
Yeah makes me want to try it before I buy it
Is Sam Houston and Calumet from the same distillery?
Yes they come from the same NDP sourced from Barton. The Sam Houston’s are micro batches (2-3 barrels) while the Calumet’s are small batches (19 barrels). To my knowledge Sam Houston is done (no new releases) as they are saving barrels for future Calumet releases.
@@gregs7375 : Source mate?
The bottle I have doesn’t sound anything like what you discover.
Yeah I don't understand the hype with Calumet. First of it is Barton and second it is ok at best. I had some at a wedding this pass weekend and thought to myself who would spend 150 bucks on this.
I’m a fan but of Barton, so I was eager to try the 14 and 15 year; I was really happy with them both! The price point makes pulling the trigger on the 16 a bit tough, but we’ll see how this is after it opens up.
I just uploaded my first video, and wanted to say that I’ve really enjoyed your vids and hope you keep doing what you’re doing!
Cheers,
David
Totally disagree with this review. This hit all the dark rich flavors for me. The finish was very long too.
Thanks for watching and supporting the channel. Glad you are enjoying the bottle.
I love how you all will talk on prices when back wall can buy a house
Great review
This stuff is so subjective. Bourbon Junkies didn't like 15 and thought this was the nectar of the Gods.
Totally agree. We all have different palates and it is all very subjective.
Sam Houston is better.
The 15yr is $107 at Total Wine in Lexington right now. For the $140 16yr, I would have to try it at a bar first.
I have a bottle of the small batch that is a blend of the 8 & 14 year. It's a solid pour, but for the price I paid ($80) I wouldn't buy it again. For that reason I have shyed away from trying any of the 14, 15, & 16 yrs. I just can't see myself spending twice as much for them.
Great review wonder if SH 16yr will be similar
Thanks for the information. Definitely out of my price zone. I am digging the Bourbon Kingdom t-shirt!
Thank you for the support and hopefully we will have shirts available soon.
You can send me a sample I’ll review it on my channel ! I loved the 15 and the sam houston 15
I think we are about tapped brother lol.
14yr is still the best I think. Honestly the 16yr isn't terrible but I wouldn't spend that money on that bottle.
Full transparency
You already know lol.
We have the 16 at the store I work at $134
You guys are fantastic.....not sure if you're serious or freaking hilarious.
A little of both
I saw it today but I gave up on spending $120 or more for bourbon nowadays. After tasting SOOO many bottles now, I now stick to the everyday drinks like Rare Breed, Makers cask strength, Russell’s 10 and so on. Chasing bourbon 🥃 is getting way too expensive now. Try tequila blanco my friends 👌🏼. You won’t be disappointed AND half the price or less than that. Cheers 🥂
You just named 3 of my absolute go-to bottles. Good taste. Rare Breed is always popular and getting slightly harder to find. Maker's Cask and Russell's 10 are everywhere and perhaps a little underappreciated.
@@MichaelC_22 exactly! And I agree on under appreciated bottles. Also, Rare Breed in my state is getting harder to find too 🤦🏻♂️
". . . it's like drinking a vanilla candle." Not sure if I've ever tried that, but I might have to after this review. Great review, guys!
This was a cherry bomb to me. I don’t get any of what y’all are saying
I don't think it is very good.
So strange most people have loved this…
So strange that different people are subjective to which bourbon they like…
They’re taking the secondary market away. Smart. The community has labeled everything good “10.00” a year. No one to blame but the reviewers/influencers
Yeah not sure we agree with you on that one. But thanks for watching and supporting the channel.
@@bourbonkingdom yeah. Tell me I’m right without telling me I’m right. 🤣😉
I can look at Old Forester, Buffalo Trace and Heaven hill just to name a few that has raised the price on most if not all allocation and the secondary market just bumps it up to continue to make profit. Also and this is our opinion but when you look at the number of people that watch videos and read reviews about whiskey it is a very small percent of the entire population of whiskey drinkers. I do agree like some brands like Whistle Pig for example try to price out the secondary of course. But the amount of brands that do that is very small and is actually harder then you think to do.
@@bourbonkingdom u make some fair points. Counterpoint, those distilleries u just mentioned do it because they are smart. They keep the low prices because in marketing terms it then makes them “unicorns”. It brings a cache to the name. I mean be honest, weller used to be a mixer. Old forester used to just sit on the shelve. And I know for a fact, as you do too, the distillery is looking to reviewers and influencers just as much as the consumer to see what the market can bare. Imho
I agree it’s an easy pass.