I own a single bottle of it, and it sucks. I've tried pours of it from different places and have yet to have a pour of it that my reaction at best is meh. But anytime I go somewhere that's doing an allocated bottle drop and Blanton's is there, every single person is taking the Blanton's over anything else that is there. And I laugh my ass off every time. I'd rather have the bottom shelf offerings from Buffalo Trace than Blanton's. Also, I've had the opportunity to buy it at least 5 times this year (at msrp) and have passed on it every single time.
@@red5standingby419 I can totally respect your response. I’m sure a lot of people don’t like the taste of Blantons. I even think it’s fair to say it’s overrated in their personal opinion but when you have a shelf full of Blantons are you calling it overrated because it’s the cool thing to do now or is it because you made a mistake with each one of those purchases. When I’ve purchased something that wasn’t worth it I didn’t continue to buy more of it but that’s just me. I respect everyone’s view on this subject!
@@ayebee4703 Yeah I get that. I think different people buy whiskey for different reasons. If you're a drinker like me and what sounds to be like you as well, then you're absolutely correct. You buy a bottle of something, drink it, and decide you don't like it or it's not worth the hype etc and that's it. Other people buy bottles to collect, or hunt certain ones because they think having those is a status symbol etc. And of course you have those that are just the flippers, buy it at msrp and flip it for a profit. I think it's the latter two groups that are buying the multiple bottles even though objectively it's over hyped for what it is. Those two groups are the ones that hype it up because they want to increase their status symbol or profits.
I'm sick of The Blanton' bashing! The public has spoken more then a million times. They want Blantons. So who is correct? Blanton haters or millions of bourbons drinkers?
We don't hate Blanton's we just think the hype is not warranted. It is cool for a keepsake for a special date. That is what makes it great, but the liquid inside isn't worth chasing after.
@@bourbonkingdom How come you guys and other bourbon video makers can chase the bourbons you like, aka' bourbons trips, and even keep them five deep of the same ones, on your bar walls, and yet others who buy, and keep bottles, you guys call them taters? If no bourbon is worth more then fifty dollars, how can you guys pay more for your bourbons you like?
Big W for Jake keeping it real! Most bourbons are over rated. This allocated nonsense is ridiculous, I’ll wait for the market to cool off and then enjoy ❤
This may have been my favorite episode in a while plus I love your guys banter Zack's face when Dave keeps saying it's fine was cracking me up love you boys keep it up!!
Great video guys. We all realize that this a subjective exercise and we all have different palates. I don't own all of those, but I do enjoy the New Riff Single Barrel and the Bardstown Series 9 very much. Cheers.
Great video, thanks! in defense of Maker's Mark, when I can get Maker's Mark for $28 and Maker's Mark 46 for $36, I think it's rated pretty fairly where it's at. Maker's Mark 46 does taste better than Maker Mark when I blinded them. I was happy to see Maker's Mark 46 cask strength become a regular at $66, but I laughed when the Maker's Mark cask strength at $40 won out in my blind!
I agree with essentially this entire list. 1000% agree on Blantons. Didn't LOVE my new riff SP. It wasn't bad and was a good price, but I'd buy other things before snagging it again. AND Angel's Envy isn't near worth what they charge for it.
Very enjoyable video, thanks guys. I have never tried Angels Envy but I also never heard anybody say they really like it so I'm not sure how we can say it's overrated
You are 100% spot on about ETL. Thankfully I got a sample to make me realize that is an average bourbon and completely not worth the hype. There is nothing special about it but then again it is a $40 that because of its rarity got marked up on secondary.
Good list. I agree on Blanton’s, ETL, Willett, Fusion. I recently bought a New Riff single barrel that was amazing. 4 of us killed it in 2 evenings. It was so impressive that I immediately bought another one (different batch) and absolutely can’t stand it. Others: Woodford Reserve, Buffalo Trace, Russell’s store picks, and, of course, Basil H.
I haven’t had a new riff I didn’t like yet. Granted all the single barrels I buy are picks and it helps having the flavor notes on the side since there’s so much variance
Bradshaw, Willett and Woodford were awful when I took my first swig of them. Reluctantly I went back and tried them again. Not so bad. My New Riff Balboa Rye was a home run. Can’t find another bottle. 🥃⚾️
I'd put Weller 12 year on that list. I've seen it for $250 to $300 at various liquor stores. I got it for $35 at my local liquor store. It's ok at the price, but if I'd paid $250 I would have been pissed
@DerrickMarkleymusic Your reply is very petty. I am free to share my opinion on over-rated and over-priced bourbons. If you wish to overpay for average bourbon, feel free. I chose to pursue excellent bourbons that aren't ridicoulsly overpriced.
For the ones that I’ve tried, I agree. I have Blantons and would buy one if I saw it but I don’t hunt for it. Makers mark 46 was great when I first tried it. As I’ve tried more things it’s still good but not a go to any more.
Totally agree on the Blanton's and Elmer T Lee. I've lost interest in pretty much anything Buffalo Trace simply because it is so dang hard to find and way over priced now.
I agree on the ETL. I snagged 2 bottles last year for ~$40 and opened one immediately. Didn't understand the hype at all but was able to trade the second for a WFP store pick that is wonderful. One man's trash is truly another man's treasure. Cheers guys!
I agree with most of this list, especially the New Riff SiB. The ones I've had have been underwhelming. As for ETL, I've only had one bottle, a store pick that I bought off the shelf for $39 (before the hype) that was meh and made me never want to buy another one. I have had great bottles of WFE 4yr rye and, I would still buy it if it was $55. But it's almost $70 now and not worth that, IMO. To me 4R SiB BP is overrated. Because of the hype, I've had several bottles, most of which were just ok and one was almost a drain pour. And definitely not worth what they cost these days.
I’ve had about 6 of the 10 on your list and I agree with you on most. Hate me but I like Willett 4 year rye and I also liked my last single barrel New Riff. In addition to Fusion, I’m also not a big fan of Disco, especially at the high price. I’d add all of that Jefferson Ocean crap to your list.
I finally had a chance to taste blantons at my brother-in-law's and it was a good bourbon but I do not understand why people chase it and I agree 100% that it is overrated
The 46 is the only MM I do like, haven’t had the special releases though. Also, have like multiple New Riffs SB, there Balboa Rye is nice as well. To each their own
Everyone is different, we like what we like! Drink what you enjoy and share with friends! Just picked up a makers 46 cask in Lexington, we are up for a few days doing trail stuff. Any tips or spots we should hit up would be appreciated!
OKI was originally how the New Riff folks funded getting New Riff started. Once New Riff started bottling, OKI went away for a little bit. They sold the label and now OKI is completely different ownership. Plus MGP doesn’t have regularly available 10+ year product.
I can't really take issue with any of the bourbons on this list. Definitely agree with the Blanton's and Elmer T. Lee. I remember when those sat on the shelf, and you could pick one up anytime. They were okay at those original prices and availability. Now they are ridiculously overrated. Never really thought of the Maker's 46 as overrated as there doesn't seem to be too much hype surrounding it. By the way, one of my local liquor stores was selling ETL for $420.
I agree with Dave except for the new riff SB, the two I have are store picks. That could be the difference but the rest of the bottles I totally agree, they are over rated especially Blantons
I’ll never understand the hate people have for Willett. Love pretty much everything I’ve had for them. Only complaint I have is that I wish I had more opportunities to buy their rare releases!
I agree with the Blantons… not a bad bourbon for $60, but the hype is so overrated. Only had the Fusion #7 myself and I thought it was delicious. Can’t get them in MA. I finally tried Weller Full Proof and I liked it. I have heard the Weller Single Barrel is not that good from a lot of people.
Over rated and over priced has been mixed in with bourbon. I like Blanton’s, but it is way over priced. Stagg jr is over rated to me, but so many folks love it.
A.Smith Bowman blows Stagg Jr. away IMO. But you can only get it at the Distillery!!! Never been a fan of Blanton's honestly got a bottle just to have at the bar for those who swear by it.
The one I agree is Elmer T. It’s mediocre. It’s a $40 bottle and I’d take a BT at $25 and be happy. Most Weller is overrated as well…do like 107 though but wouldn’t secondary it.
I saw an ETL in a bar and immediately wanted to try it. After 1 drink, my only reaction was being stunned at why it was hyped at all. There's literally nothing special about it.. max I'd pay is maybe $70 a bottle
I know Elmer T Lee is over hyped but I did just pick up one for a total of $63 (I know still over msrp) but at that price I’m happy to have it on the bar
I scored a Weller single barrel for $49.99... Should have sold it. Makers 46, Buffalo Trace kosher wheat, weller 107, weller 12...all light years better. Its better than special reserve and thats about it.
I suspect I’m going to feel the same about Weller. Had a pour of CYPB last week. I mean it was good, but not $550 good. Was actually more impressed with Calumet 15.
sheesh, I'm just glad RR13 wasn't on that list! I was thinking it was since it was on the thumbnail photo. I would trade WSiB in a heartbeat as well for a handful of other great stuff. Gotta say tho, I def disagree on MM46 and WFE 4yr rye. But agree on everything else. Honestly, I'm not really buying into anything BBC. Don't like their juice that much, and not big on the whole experience at the distillery. I like old school and I feel like they're kinda hipster or bougie for some reason.
I’m looking for a 3/3/23 dump date of Blanton’s for my child’s birth date. Buffalo Trace confirmed they did dump on that date. Be willing to trade equal size Blanton’s for one. 🤞
re: Willett overhyped. While their own distillate isn't the most exciting, I have gotten to try tons and tons of the absolute top of the mountain of bourbons. BTACs from the last 10+ years, all of Heaven Hill's products, 4r's special releases, PVWs, super old dustys, etc. The three best bottles of bourbon I've ever had are ALL Willetts. 785, 1379 and 4130 destroy everything else.
I'm not a fan of anything from Buffalo Trace Mash bill #2 high rye. Maybe some day my mind will change. I will not pay secondary prices to find out. When I finish my bottle of Blanton's I'm going to fill it with Ancient Age. I'm also not a fan of Weller Special reserve. I wll not pay over retail price for anything Weller or Rip van Winkle. I do like wheated bourbon. Love everything from Makers Mark, and Larceny barrel proof. I hate Larceny Small batch. Tastes like the contents of my lawn mower bag.
Was sad to see the birthday bourbon 2022 on your list. I got for $109 at costco. But youre not the only ones with that opinion. Hence, why it remains unopened
Agree: Angel's Envy, ETL, Willett Disagree: New Riff, great stuff at a great price. This is a great daily drinker, at least the barrels I've gotten. I appreciate that you really stuck your neck out for this video. Solid picks overall.
I will send you my address and you can send me the Weller Single barrel! I will trade you a Hard Truth Schoonover 14 yr! I need that one to finsh my collection. Minus Daniel! Blanton's is ok, but the cheapest I can find it in SEMO is $65. I have a purple top I have not opened and I have never tried it, so I am hoping it is good! I did get a decent price on it though. I have never seen ETL on the shelf and have never tried it. I do like the Weller products, but wouldn't pay some of the secondary prices.
80% of you list is unobtainable. I have a Blanton's and New Riff SiB just haven't opened them yet. WIllett Rye is $75 and there are so many great Ryes for cheaper. Hopefully one day I'll get a pour of the rest to at least see how they fit my pallet.
This list is mostly unattainable ‘s and if sold at their MSRP would be great. You are ripping the bourbon itself when you should be ripping the greedy secondary market that has caused the over hype. Oh and I disagree on Makers 46.
@elijahfluw4347 cheap is not in the equation, price is. Do some shopping and price checking, bourbon hunting is kind of fun.. Maybe you've heard of Old Grand Dad 114, maybe not, but here it is 22 bucks a bottle and is often overlooked because it's on the bottom shelf. Price is attainable for most, it's readily available here and best of all, it's rather good.
If you overpay for a bottle of, say, Blanton's, because of FOMO, you might be very disappointed. You're right, I should've elaborated the comment to consistant price.
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I’ll never understand how people say Blantons is overrated while owning multiple bottles of it! Looks like you love it if you ask me! Cheers 🥃
I think they mean it's overrated because it's more of a $35-40 bottle instead of the prices it goes for. It's still a great tasting bourbon.
I own a single bottle of it, and it sucks. I've tried pours of it from different places and have yet to have a pour of it that my reaction at best is meh. But anytime I go somewhere that's doing an allocated bottle drop and Blanton's is there, every single person is taking the Blanton's over anything else that is there. And I laugh my ass off every time.
I'd rather have the bottom shelf offerings from Buffalo Trace than Blanton's. Also, I've had the opportunity to buy it at least 5 times this year (at msrp) and have passed on it every single time.
@@red5standingby419 I can totally respect your response. I’m sure a lot of people don’t like the taste of Blantons. I even think it’s fair to say it’s overrated in their personal opinion but when you have a shelf full of Blantons are you calling it overrated because it’s the cool thing to do now or is it because you made a mistake with each one of those purchases. When I’ve purchased something that wasn’t worth it I didn’t continue to buy more of it but that’s just me. I respect everyone’s view on this subject!
@@ayebee4703 Yeah I get that. I think different people buy whiskey for different reasons. If you're a drinker like me and what sounds to be like you as well, then you're absolutely correct. You buy a bottle of something, drink it, and decide you don't like it or it's not worth the hype etc and that's it. Other people buy bottles to collect, or hunt certain ones because they think having those is a status symbol etc. And of course you have those that are just the flippers, buy it at msrp and flip it for a profit. I think it's the latter two groups that are buying the multiple bottles even though objectively it's over hyped for what it is. Those two groups are the ones that hype it up because they want to increase their status symbol or profits.
What can you get for $35 right now that’s better than Blanton’s?
the new cool thing is to hate on Blantons…. But none of you would turn down a pour !!
I'm sick of The Blanton' bashing! The public has spoken more then a million times. They want Blantons. So who is correct? Blanton haters or millions of bourbons drinkers?
We don't hate Blanton's we just think the hype is not warranted. It is cool for a keepsake for a special date. That is what makes it great, but the liquid inside isn't worth chasing after.
@@bourbonkingdom How come you guys and other bourbon video makers can chase the bourbons you like, aka' bourbons trips, and even keep them five deep of the same ones, on your bar walls, and yet others who buy, and keep bottles, you guys call them taters? If no bourbon is worth more then fifty dollars, how can you guys pay more for your bourbons you like?
Big W for Jake keeping it real!
Most bourbons are over rated. This allocated nonsense is ridiculous, I’ll wait for the market to cool off and then enjoy ❤
Great video. I remember seeing you guys at Michter’s on Derby day
Great job guys! Of the ones I have - I agree with your assessments!
Weller Special Reserve: $30 retail
Secondary: $200
Daniel Weller: $500 retail
Secondary: $1,000,000
I think that Fusion got better as they moved into later batches. But we were told that 9 would be the last as Origin was going to replace it
This may have been my favorite episode in a while plus I love your guys banter Zack's face when Dave keeps saying it's fine was cracking me up love you boys keep it up!!
Great video guys. We all realize that this a subjective exercise and we all have different palates. I don't own all of those, but I do enjoy the New Riff Single Barrel and the Bardstown Series 9 very much. Cheers.
Great video, thanks! in defense of Maker's Mark, when I can get Maker's Mark for $28 and Maker's Mark 46 for $36, I think it's rated pretty fairly where it's at. Maker's Mark 46 does taste better than Maker Mark when I blinded them. I was happy to see Maker's Mark 46 cask strength become a regular at $66, but I laughed when the Maker's Mark cask strength at $40 won out in my blind!
Angels was my gateway into bourbon... Now I just pass them up. Haven't bought one in years.
I agree with essentially this entire list. 1000% agree on Blantons. Didn't LOVE my new riff SP. It wasn't bad and was a good price, but I'd buy other things before snagging it again. AND Angel's Envy isn't near worth what they charge for it.
Very enjoyable video, thanks guys. I have never tried Angels Envy but I also never heard anybody say they really like it so I'm not sure how we can say it's overrated
You are 100% spot on about ETL. Thankfully I got a sample to make me realize that is an average bourbon and completely not worth the hype. There is nothing special about it but then again it is a $40 that because of its rarity got marked up on secondary.
Good list. I agree on Blanton’s, ETL, Willett, Fusion.
I recently bought a New Riff single barrel that was amazing. 4 of us killed it in 2 evenings. It was so impressive that I immediately bought another one (different batch) and absolutely can’t stand it.
Others: Woodford Reserve, Buffalo Trace, Russell’s store picks, and, of course, Basil H.
I haven’t had a new riff I didn’t like yet. Granted all the single barrels I buy are picks and it helps having the flavor notes on the side since there’s so much variance
Bradshaw, Willett and Woodford were awful when I took my first swig of them. Reluctantly I went back and tried them again. Not so bad. My New Riff Balboa Rye was a home run. Can’t find another bottle. 🥃⚾️
I'd put Weller 12 year on that list. I've seen it for $250 to $300 at various liquor stores. I got it for $35 at my local liquor store. It's ok at the price, but if I'd paid $250 I would have been pissed
@DerrickMarkleymusic Your reply is very petty. I am free to share my opinion on over-rated and over-priced bourbons. If you wish to overpay for average bourbon, feel free. I chose to pursue excellent bourbons that aren't ridicoulsly overpriced.
I kind of understand what you're saying about Maker's 46. I have a bottle and I like it but I don't plan on buying it again
For the ones that I’ve tried, I agree. I have Blantons and would buy one if I saw it but I don’t hunt for it. Makers mark 46 was great when I first tried it. As I’ve tried more things it’s still good but not a go to any more.
Totally agree on the Blanton's and Elmer T Lee. I've lost interest in pretty much anything Buffalo Trace simply because it is so dang hard to find and way over priced now.
Let's be honest, no bourbon out there is worth it's secondary price
Elmer t is by far my favorite easy sipping bourbon. I wish it came in a 1.75l
I pay $37.95 for Elmer's at a state ran store...and $59.95 for Blanton's....$49.50 for Weller 12 and $49.50 for Stagg Jr.....CHEERS!👍👍
thats a great deal, those are worth it for that price!
Great review boys. Some might say it was "just fine", but not me.
Blanton's isn't overrated. It's overpriced on the secondary and at most stores.
Totally overrated
You are wrong, it is overrated. It costs 63 bones at the distillery, and it is worth, maybe 30.
I agree on the ETL. I snagged 2 bottles last year for ~$40 and opened one immediately. Didn't understand the hype at all but was able to trade the second for a WFP store pick that is wonderful. One man's trash is truly another man's treasure. Cheers guys!
Only critique I have with Dave is that Willett deserves way more hate 😂 great video guys.
I'm with you on the new riff single barrels. They are ok but nothing special. I'm also over high priced mgp. Looking at you NULU
Love blanton's and Elmer at retail won't hunt for it but if I see it for msrp I load up
My local store just got in his New Riff store pick, and it’s amazing!!! But i do agree, most New Riff offerings are blah
I agree with most of this list, especially the New Riff SiB. The ones I've had have been underwhelming. As for ETL, I've only had one bottle, a store pick that I bought off the shelf for $39 (before the hype) that was meh and made me never want to buy another one. I have had great bottles of WFE 4yr rye and, I would still buy it if it was $55. But it's almost $70 now and not worth that, IMO. To me 4R SiB BP is overrated. Because of the hype, I've had several bottles, most of which were just ok and one was almost a drain pour. And definitely not worth what they cost these days.
I’ve had about 6 of the 10 on your list and I agree with you on most. Hate me but I like Willett 4 year rye and I also liked my last single barrel New Riff. In addition to Fusion, I’m also not a big fan of Disco, especially at the high price. I’d add all of that Jefferson Ocean crap to your list.
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I finally had a chance to taste blantons at my brother-in-law's and it was a good bourbon but I do not understand why people chase it and I agree 100% that it is overrated
The 46 is the only MM I do like, haven’t had the special releases though. Also, have like multiple New Riffs SB, there Balboa Rye is nice as well. To each their own
Straight forward. I like.
ETL is super overrated. I was shocked by how mediocre it was. Blanton’s is overhyped for sure.
I was definitely disappointed when I finally got a Blanton's, but I'll admit I'm still kinda curious how the Gold and SFTB versions compare.
Everyone is different, we like what we like! Drink what you enjoy and share with friends! Just picked up a makers 46 cask in Lexington, we are up for a few days doing trail stuff. Any tips or spots we should hit up would be appreciated!
I really like the Maker's 46 Cask Strength.
OKI was originally how the New Riff folks funded getting New Riff started. Once New Riff started bottling, OKI went away for a little bit. They sold the label and now OKI is completely different ownership. Plus MGP doesn’t have regularly available 10+ year product.
I can't really take issue with any of the bourbons on this list. Definitely agree with the Blanton's and Elmer T. Lee. I remember when those sat on the shelf, and you could pick one up anytime. They were okay at those original prices and availability. Now they are ridiculously overrated. Never really thought of the Maker's 46 as overrated as there doesn't seem to be too much hype surrounding it. By the way, one of my local liquor stores was selling ETL for $420.
OKI is mixing bourbon at best. I put it up there with Calumet.
Starlight is doing it right !!!
Elmer is definitely the most confusing to me. I was shocked when I finally got to try it.
I agree with Dave except for the new riff SB, the two I have are store picks. That could be the difference but the rest of the bottles I totally agree, they are over rated especially Blantons
Not a fan of Makers 46 either. Tried the new and old bottle, but I’ll stick to private selects or standard Makers
I’ll never understand the hate people have for Willett. Love pretty much everything I’ve had for them. Only complaint I have is that I wish I had more opportunities to buy their rare releases!
I put way more stock in blind tasting results. I feel the fanboy and anti fanboy force is strong in the bourbon community. Some hits and misses here.
I picked up a New Riff Single Barrel, Distilled Spring 2017. I only paid $40 & at that price, I’m content.
You can put almost the whole Buffalo trace line on the list.
Isn't Fusion 9 the final bottle?
i like the fusion.
I was disappointed with the Angel's Envy. Back 10/12 years ago, many whiskey articles said to pass on the Elmer T. Lee, that it wasn't worth $25/30.
I agree with the Blantons… not a bad bourbon for $60, but the hype is so overrated. Only had the Fusion #7 myself and I thought it was delicious. Can’t get them in MA. I finally tried Weller Full Proof and I liked it. I have heard the Weller Single Barrel is not that good from a lot of people.
Over rated and over priced has been mixed in with bourbon. I like Blanton’s, but it is way over priced. Stagg jr is over rated to me, but so many folks love it.
A.Smith Bowman blows Stagg Jr. away IMO. But you can only get it at the Distillery!!! Never been a fan of Blanton's honestly got a bottle just to have at the bar for those who swear by it.
To have this and not include the entire pappy line is asinine
I agree with all of it
The one I agree is Elmer T. It’s mediocre. It’s a $40 bottle and I’d take a BT at $25 and be happy. Most Weller is overrated as well…do like 107 though but wouldn’t secondary it.
I saw an ETL in a bar and immediately wanted to try it. After 1 drink, my only reaction was being stunned at why it was hyped at all. There's literally nothing special about it.. max I'd pay is maybe $70 a bottle
Maker's 46 is terrific and a good value. 🤷
Just picked up an Elmer T Lee for $37 a couple days ago. Pfft $49 would not pay!
I know Elmer T Lee is over hyped but I did just pick up one for a total of $63 (I know still over msrp) but at that price I’m happy to have it on the bar
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What state I'm in nj and we get nothing
I agree with the list except New Riff, love everything they make and Makers 46, cant stand regular makers 90 proof but love everything else they make.
I’d take a weller full proof. Over a weller single barrel any day
Solid
There is no more Discovery Fusion from Bardstown. Going to be replaced by Origins series and single barrel store picks.
I thought Fusion 9 was the last of the Fusion series also. That works for me because Origins is way better
I scored a Weller single barrel for $49.99... Should have sold it. Makers 46, Buffalo Trace kosher wheat, weller 107, weller 12...all light years better. Its better than special reserve and thats about it.
Elmer T Lee if fineeeee....90% of the bottle is gone. Ahuh, sure.
I suspect I’m going to feel the same about Weller. Had a pour of CYPB last week. I mean it was good, but not $550 good. Was actually more impressed with Calumet 15.
CYPB kinda tastes like poor man's pappy to me
@@superman6338 Considering "poor man's pappy" consists of a blend of two different Weller products I'm not sure why this would be surprising.
Blanton $250-400 Jax fl
sheesh, I'm just glad RR13 wasn't on that list! I was thinking it was since it was on the thumbnail photo. I would trade WSiB in a heartbeat as well for a handful of other great stuff. Gotta say tho, I def disagree on MM46 and WFE 4yr rye. But agree on everything else. Honestly, I'm not really buying into anything BBC. Don't like their juice that much, and not big on the whole experience at the distillery. I like old school and I feel like they're kinda hipster or bougie for some reason.
It's hard to say that an obtainable inexpensive Bourbon is over hyped
Blantons is more of a $40-50 bottle and Elmer T is the same.
I’m looking for a 3/3/23 dump date of Blanton’s for my child’s birth date. Buffalo Trace confirmed they did dump on that date. Be willing to trade equal size Blanton’s for one. 🤞
Blanton's for sure is over rated for sure . They waned $200 for a bottle in MD ... CRAZY
It's either warranted or it's overrated, it can't be both.
Find a higher proof angels envy store pick!! 🔥
re: Willett overhyped. While their own distillate isn't the most exciting, I have gotten to try tons and tons of the absolute top of the mountain of bourbons. BTACs from the last 10+ years, all of Heaven Hill's products, 4r's special releases, PVWs, super old dustys, etc.
The three best bottles of bourbon I've ever had are ALL Willetts. 785, 1379 and 4130 destroy everything else.
Get on with it…had to duck out
Blantons, I'll stop when I get all the toppers. So only 5 more to go😕
I can get MAKER MARK 46 for $35.00 all day long it is a great bourbon for that
I like OKI and Elmer is the best bourbon at the proof point
Hey, he's not as bad a Bart from The Scotch Test Dummies as far as loudness.
Elmer is truly a $40 bourbon….facts
I'm not a fan of anything from Buffalo Trace Mash bill #2 high rye. Maybe some day my mind will change. I will not pay secondary prices to find out. When I finish my bottle of Blanton's I'm going to fill it with Ancient Age. I'm also not a fan of Weller Special reserve. I wll not pay over retail price for anything Weller or Rip van Winkle. I do like wheated bourbon. Love everything from Makers Mark, and Larceny barrel proof. I hate Larceny Small batch. Tastes like the contents of my lawn mower bag.
I gotta disagree on the new riff single barrels. The picks I’ve had from them have all been delicious
Well if you're comparing store picks to the generic single barrels they release to market that is probably the difference
Dave your awesome but Makers Mark 46?? Cmon Man!!😂
i just prefer the cask strength of that.
@@bourbonkingdom I just got a bottle of Makers Mark 46 Cask Strength with new bottle design so freaking good 😋🥃
Was sad to see the birthday bourbon 2022 on your list. I got for $109 at costco. But youre not the only ones with that opinion. Hence, why it remains unopened
Elmer t lee $300 Florida
Agree: Angel's Envy, ETL, Willett
Disagree: New Riff, great stuff at a great price. This is a great daily drinker, at least the barrels I've gotten.
I appreciate that you really stuck your neck out for this video. Solid picks overall.
I will send you my address and you can send me the Weller Single barrel! I will trade you a Hard Truth Schoonover 14 yr! I need that one to finsh my collection. Minus Daniel! Blanton's is ok, but the cheapest I can find it in SEMO is $65. I have a purple top I have not opened and I have never tried it, so I am hoping it is good! I did get a decent price on it though. I have never seen ETL on the shelf and have never tried it. I do like the Weller products, but wouldn't pay some of the secondary prices.
Please remember, tastebuds are as varied as >51% corn Bourbon can create. Me? I am not a wheat fan. Rye not try a good 100% one❣️
80% of you list is unobtainable. I have a Blanton's and New Riff SiB just haven't opened them yet. WIllett Rye is $75 and there are so many great Ryes for cheaper. Hopefully one day I'll get a pour of the rest to at least see how they fit my pallet.
Angels Envy is trash. Too expensive to even be an intro to a finished bourbon..
Pappy 23 is overrated
This list is mostly unattainable ‘s and if sold at their MSRP would be great. You are ripping the bourbon itself when you should be ripping the greedy secondary market that has caused the over hype. Oh and I disagree on Makers 46.
What makes a bourbon good?
Price, availability and a taste experience that can take you on a journey.
@elijahfluw4347 cheap is not in the equation, price is. Do some shopping and price checking, bourbon hunting is kind of fun.. Maybe you've heard of Old Grand Dad 114, maybe not, but here it is 22 bucks a bottle and is often overlooked because it's on the bottom shelf. Price is attainable for most, it's readily available here and best of all, it's rather good.
If you overpay for a bottle of, say, Blanton's, because of FOMO, you might be very disappointed. You're right, I should've elaborated the comment to consistant price.
Makers 46 is not good
King of Kentucky was definitely overrated
To say that blantons is "overrated" is virtue signaling and lame. I lost interest in the 1st minute.
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1920 is like licking a 2x4. Just the worst wood flavor ever.
What?!? Don’t see many negative critiques of that juice…
Willett is secretly a cult