I know you like smokey Scotch. If the get the chance, try Del Bac Dorado from Tucson, AZ. They make an American Single Malt from malted barley that is smoked with Mesquite, then aged in new charred oak barrels.
I am a Michters fan and I have made several more Michters fans. I heard good things about Michters American, so I tried it. I was far from disappointed. I've shared it with friends and it's become one of their coveted bottles. They've gone on to feel the same about Michters Sour Mash. I've always heard Tin Cup put down. Then I heard good things about the 10 year. I can't that here, so I tried the standard issue. Other than being a "proof snob", I have no idea why anyone would put it down. It won't knock your socks off but it's tasty. Give it a try.
Uncle nearest is a great pour. Tin Cup was a pleasant surprise. I still haven’t pulled the trigger on any of the michters offerings. The old elk has peaked my interest also.
Uncle Nearest is an EXCELLENT sipper.Everyone I have introduced it to has agreed. Legend has it that not only was its namesake a slave, he taught Mr. Jack Daniels how to filter using charcoal. And the rest, as they say, is history.
Here's one old timer that greatly underrated and unappreciated. Old Grandad. The 80, 86 is great as well as 100 & 114 although the 114 is a stiff. The 80 is about $18, the 86 about $19-20 and the 100 a bit more but still less than those $45-50 your touting. I don't remember what I paid for the 114 but I drank it sparingly. Take it from someone that's been drinking 'neat' for 55+ years and I've drank some doozies! The bottle shop I bought it at told me that I'd be surprised about how much of the 80 & 86 they sell. A best kept secret 👌 Of course OGD is now owned by Beam/Suntory as many distilleries are, even Ardmore single malt Scotch. "Old Grand-Dad is a brand of bourbon whiskey distilled at the Jim Beam Plant in Clermont, Kentucky." As a new subscriber I see in your May 12th edition that you featured OGD bonded 100 also an excellent drop. It's a little more than $20 where I bought it but that's probably because of the state taxes. 😕 I do remember buying it in the rear package liquor stores in Vietnam when I was there in '67. Usually not much of a selection left on the shelves as all the 'popular' brands were bought up such as JD, JB, etc.
@@slbdrinks I have a friend in AZ that loves his bourbon and buys the brands like Knob Creek, etc. Last time I visited him I bought a bottle of OGD 80 & 86 and he was really impressed, so much so that he now stocks his own home bar with it and drinks it regularly and has become his go to whiskey. The 114 is a real breath taker but has a great taste/flavor but for me it's something I drink sparingly. I brought a bottle back with me (Phnom Penh) in 2019 and finished it about a year ago. As far a Scotches go, I moved to Thailand 20 years ago and bourbons are real hard to come by but Scotches are readily available so I didn't have much choice and I never liked it either. It's an aquired taste and stories I could tell you about it too. In VN at the package liquor stores all that was left on the shelf was J. Black. Mix it with coke and it isn't bad! JB white label and standard JD was the only choices and the JB is just passable but I don't now nor ever did like JD. I'm now in Phnom Penh and the bourbon selection is slightly better but as for everywhere else in SE Asia Scotches rein Supreme. The best IMHO is Bowmore 12. $30 a bottle and yes I understand you prefer higher octane bourbons/Scotches but the next jump is $55+ and most are 80's anyway and there are only half a dozen at best to choose from. I drink "responsibly" (two bottles in two days) so I can't afford the higher priced brands. I don't do that everyday, Just once every 6-8+ weeks. So thank you for responding to all my various comments, I find that a rarity.
I wish you lived closer. I would sincerely have you on a show trying out budget whiskies. I would love that! Honestly, even if you think I am wrong I would appreciate your opinions in future shows. Thank you Skipper.
Great video! I've had a couple bottles of the Uncle Nearest and loved them. The others on your list I've not tried, so I put them on my shopping list to get at some point. Thanks for the great, affordable recommendations Kurt, can't wait to try them!
You hit the nail on the head with the Stranahans Blue Peak! What a wonderful pour. I hope I'm able to keep getting it with ease, definitely don't want to go without a bottle in the house. Great content as always!
I haven't had the Uncle Nearest 1884, but I have had the 1856 Premium Uncle Nearest and it was fantastic. Sweet on the palate and makes for a great sipper. It comes in at 100 proof, but is very smooth. Almost too smooth!! I almost got an Old Elk recently but decided to pull the trigger on a bottle of Chattanooga Whiskey Cask Strength 111 proof and man was I pleasantly surprised by the richness of flavors right up front. It will be purchased again when this one runs out!! Enjoy the reviews. Keep up the good work! Looking forward to seeing what Trent looks like!!
I'm a Michter's fan so I've enjoyed the sour mash... But you got me wanting to try that Uncle Nearest...sounds like some tasty juice! You the man!!! Cheers Kurt!!!
I'll be on the lookout for the Michter's and Old Elk for sure. Thanks again! You guys always make some top notch suggestions and videos. So informative with great price points love what you guys do.
Old Elk, the standard release anyways, is banana nut bread. I’m a big fan of their profile. Michters in general are also excellent. They make a great Rye if you’re in to Rye’s
@@chad3625 I've had Old Elk on the list to pick up for a while now. I've had the Michter's Small Batch and love it. So much flavor at a low proof it's excellent. Have not had the Rye tho ill have to pick it up also. So many whiskeys so little money lol. Thank bud!
Love your recommendations. Keep them coming. Never had the tincup 10yr. But I often keep their American whisky bottle on my shelf . It's around 30$ her in Atlanta
Michter's sour mash. tough to beat on my book. Michter's U.S. 1 Straight Bourbon Small Batch 91 proof is one of my top 3 fav bourbons. Used to be distilled close to me here in Shaefferstown, Pa. moved to Kentucky. It's heritage goes back to 1753, America's first distillery. barrels of it were supplied to Revolutionary war soldiers. George Washington purchased barrels of Shenk's and took them to Valley Forge for his troops. We also have America's oldest beer brewery Yuengling 15 miles away from us.
I was blown away by the nose on the tin cup 10 year! I like the fact that I can have multiple pours of it without getting completely Shit Faced but still enjoy a full flavored whiskey
I have a bottle of that Uncle Nearest a friend gave me, outstanding. I also agree with the Tin Cup, other offerings from Tin Cup are excellent as well.
What a controversial heading!🤣 I knew Michter's had to make the list, but thought it would be American. Very nice pour. Haven't been able to find the 10 year Tin Cup. Have my eye out for it. Informative video as always. Thank you!
I can not give you any points of view, Kurt, because we don't get any of those in Norway, and Michter's is the only one I've heard of. It's truly a fascinating selection you have in the US.
Great picks, Kurt. Really glad you included the Stranahan's Blue Peak. So tasty, yet it is the lowest priced expression in the Stranahan's line. The Blue Peak and Redwood Empire Lost Monarch are my two favorite non-bourbon, non-rye whiskies, although Lost Monarch is hardly underrated.
Glad to see three Colorado Whiskeys on the list. I've been watching a lot of your videos. I'll be driving from CO to OH at the end of the month to go to the football hall of fame. I'm going to have to make a few stops on the way to find some good bourbon.
Totally agree with you on Tin Cup 10 year - it is the most balanced sweet oak experience I’ve ever tasted on a less than 90 proof whiskey. The flavor and finish are long and enjoyable. As a proof hound it would be very interesting to taste this at cask strength and see how similar or different the experience would be. Excellent bottle and one every bourbon or whiskey lover should have on the bar top imho.
A shop South of me had a 6 year Old Elk Wheat Whiskey single barrel store pick, and it was delicious! Vanilla Cream frosting up front, spice cake on the finish. One of the best bottles of 2021 for me - even bunkered a bottle. I released two American Whiskeys last year - one a bourbon-rye blend, and the other a 100% wheat-mashbill light whiskey. Only distributed in Wisconsin, but if you'd like samples, let me know!
Hey Sean that OE sounds outstanding! I love American whiskey so if you don’t mind sending samples we would def check them out! You can hit me up on Instagram or FB. If that doesn’t work email Trent at SLBdrinks@gmail.com. Appreciate ya!
I tried Stranahans for the first time yesterday and now I’m scouring the internet to find as much info as possible. I’m not a big time whiskey connoisseur but it is my favorite alcohol.
I do like sour mash whiskey. Anything from Jack Daniels. George Dickle is good and Davidson Reserve. Don't find many reviews of sour mash though. It seems whiskey connoisseurs snub sour mash. I don't know why.
@@tpoz48 how so? Sour mash means that some amount of left over mash is used to start the fermentation on the next run. That’s it. Virtually ALL bourbon is distilled using this process. What are these “other bourbons”? Wilderness trail and Peerless use sweet mash. Other than that, all sour mash
@@slbdrinks never met a style I didn’t like. Plenty of bourbon, scotch, rye, wheat, corn, Japanese, Irish have crossed my path. Always a winner to find somewhere.
Great lineup! Love my Michter's, the Sour Mash is one of my favorite bottles, keeping an eye out for a toasted Sour Mash. That 10 year Tin Cup is fantastic! Keep up the great work! Love the content! 🥃
@@slbdrinks interesting…. I made the purchase and it was not as the glass I had at the restaurant. It’s in the wild turkey 101 price range and now my final thoughts are go wild turkey.
Majority wise my mini bar is bourbon few whiskeys(crown royal & jack daniel) tin cup I'm going to check out and old elk SLB your reviews help out a lot 🥃👍
My current favorite is Black Butte Whiskey, distilled from Deschutes Breweries' delicious Black Butte Porter. Rich, malty, with hints of coffee & chocolate. Give it a try.
TenCup is amazing neat!! It goes for 34.99 here in Illinois, so it's my replacement for Eagle Rare (hard to find). Michter's Sour Mash is a great pour too. Thanks for the info
Awesome video!!! I WILL be buying Michter's and Uncle Nearest on my next run!!!! All of these sound delish, but those two sound perfect for me!!! Tell your taste buds I said thanks!!! CHEERS my brother!!!
Great Stuff Kurt. To me you can't go wrong with Mellow Corn though. for under $20 a BiB corn whiskey its just fantastic juice. But I am always on the lookout for that Old Elk though. Its hard to find by me
I had to drive 700 miles up to New Hampshire yesterday to find the Michter's American Whiskey in stock. (Well, sort of, I was heading here for vacation anyway, but found it listed as available. Picking up two today if it's true.) I'm also a fan of the TinCup (both the American Whiskey and the Rye) for the price. I've never seen the 10 year.
I was set to sign off then I heard Uncle Nearest! And Tin Cup! Wish it were not cut so much. Expensive for you - cheaper at Sam’s. Have to look for Old Elk.
I just started drinking whiskey with a purpose in August....and it has been a fun journey thus far. I'm a fan of the Uncle Nearest 1884 which my friend introduced me to on vacation 2 weeks ago. As a newer drinker this video is a gem.
Tin Cup 10 year actually IS bourbon. It even says so on the tin cup topper, take a look. Pure MGP goodness and zero Stranahans blended in. So many people get this one confused with their other products.
Maybe true since I am not familiar with any other Tin Cup. I did find the Stranahans info online while researching but that doesn’t mean they were not wrong either.
I literally had Stranahans Blue Peak typed out, at the start of the video, as as suggestion. Didn't think it would be on the list. Absolutely LOVE it. Colorado has some great American malt. Loved this video.
All bourbon is whiskey but, not all whiskey is bourbon. My hands down go to bourbon is Russell's Reserve 10...... affordable, 90 proof but still friendly, approachable, deliciousness 🤤
Westland American Single Malt is delicious. I was impressed with how good it was for only being aged 3 years. I haven't had it in a while though, so maybe they have older stuff now.
Whew! I was worried that you were gonna talk about not whiskey. :D Michter’s American Whiskey is super good and not bourbon. But I’m thinking it is only not bourbon because of using used barrels. ;) Haven’t tried their sour mash yet, but I’ll get that on my list. Thanks!
Great video. I love the Blue Peak and just found the TinCup 10 (haven’t tried anything yet). Have you ever tried Pike Creek? It’s 10 yr old Canadian whisky finished in rum barrels at $25 a bottle. I’d love to hear your opinion. Great videos.
I'm always on the lookout for new whiskeys to give as presents. For fans of the Maker Mark 46 and 101, would the Old Elk wheated bottle be a good gift?
This is a great video topic and I really like your selection! I have the Stranahans myself and really like it. I would love to see your thoughts on Few Spirits American Straight Whiskey as well.
Kurt you probably don't want to hear anything from me anymore but I thought I heard you mention something about getting into tequilas at some point. Yep, I spent probably 5-7 years going down that path and into the expensive brands ($15-20 a shot) that were only selling the expensive looking bottle but I do have a recommendation. Jose Cuervo Reservea De LA Famila. The first taste I took I had to look again to see if it was really tequila. Aged in oak so long I thought it was bourbon. At the time I bought it in '98 it was $50, quite affordable. Now it's $170 way above my pay grade. As a bartender I met others that worked in very upscale restaurants and so I'd get a discount. I also spent a month down in Cabo San Lucas and had a friend & fellow drinker that lived in Baja and he knew the hotspots so I started and the bottom shelf out of 5 and worked my way up to the top. The Cuervo is definitely a "sipping" tequila, something I thought was impossible. Sorry about urinating in your Cheerios!
No worries sir, I have enjoyed our conversation. Tequila is brand new to me speaking of sipper quality. I have learned a lot in a short period of time. I love to find tequilas with no additives, very pure and unadulterated. Thank you for your recommendation!
@@slbdrinks Kurt I deserve the reply you gave me so I apologize. Now, just for the record, ever since I was old enough to drink legally I've drank in blue collar bars. The comments I made on those whiskies were (Fitzgerald, Old Forester, etc) from recommendations that were from drinkers far older than I and yes I've tried them myself but only in a shooter. I've also started at the bottom and worked my way up drinking. From the age of 17-19 I was stationed on a ship homeported in Japan. I wasn't old enough to buy at the exchange so I had to buy the local whiskies. Tory's was the bottom shelf Suntory @ .85 a bottle. Suntory was $1.85 so when you're only making $80 a month you have to do what you're forced to do. This is how rotgut the Tory's was. Every once on a while I could get a petty office of age to buy me a bottle of Seagrams 7. I could turn it upright and guzzle/gulp it because it was so smooth compared to the Tory's. That Cuervo I recommend to you, start there and maybe work your way down. It's always nice to know what the top is first. You'll be pleasantly surprised, I know I was and if it was available and not so expensive I'd love to treat myself again. I used to live next door to a salesman for a liquor distributor in a capital city. Once in awhile he'd invite me over for some 'sample tasting'. I've drank some very expensive Scotches including Japanese ones that were so far out of my pocketbook that I'd never even give them a glance. So bottom line it irks me a bit when I see some of those whiskies that you've shown to the uninitiated because if it's a first it might just turn them off altogether. 🤔 You're a good host and your backbar is quite impressive! BTW, I've owned a couple myself including in Thailand because I've had plenty of experience on both sides of one. Whiskey, it's not just for breakfast anymore! 😋
Very impressive sir. With all your ventures in life I hope you have come to a point to where you are enjoying everyday. I assume you are retired and if so you deserve it.
Ha! That was the most ill advised purchase of my whiskey journey. I put myself out there even though I knew to expect criticism in hopes others wouldn’t make the same mistake.
You have a great channel, and we enjoy your videos very much. We have a small channel ourselves but have had little success with views and subscribers. Do you have any tips for a successful channel?
Michter's "Sour Mash" always seemed really silly to me. All their whiskey is sour mash. Virtually ALL whiskey distilled in the US is sour mash. Peerless and Wilderness Trail are 2 sweet mash distillers, but I don't know any others. Of course Old Elk is good, Look at their master distiller. Greg Metze was crushing whiskey at MGP for decades. Nice lineup.
@@jamesmorgan7299 which is why I haven’t bought any yet 😒. Been wanting a bottle of the uncut Cowboy bottling but at the price, not sure I’d take advantage.
@@whiskeygrunt772 yeah, I got bottle years ago when my friend graduated with his master. Cowboy it is not messing around and I got lucky when I stumbled on a bottle of balmorhea for 70. I was stationed up in Bremerton WA and they had it for 50% off at the package store.
@@jamesmorgan7299 You can also change your answer from "pretty sure" to "Garrison Brother's does sweet mash". Finally got around to checking out their website. Thanks for the heads up.
From what I can tell Tincup 10 is just MGP high rye bourbon cut down with Rocky Mountain water. The website doesn't say anything about the addition of Stranahan's in the 10 year as it does for the standard offering. Various websites seem to disagree on this point. Some say it does have Stranahan's while others say it does not and could actually be labeled bourbon even though it isn't.
You are killing me. Am spending all my social security money on your recommended buys!! Keep up the good work.
Sorry! Wait, not sorry! Lol! Enjoy the journey my friend!
Dave has shit figured out.
The entire Michter's line is excellent in my opinion. You've talked me into trying the Tin Cup! Great stuff as usual!!
Agreed… the Michter’s American whisky is great too even at a lower proof. Great place to start!
Agreed! I know my local store sells Tin Cup but I've never tried it. Now I'm willing to give it a shot!
@@itspabbs Try it you will not be disappointed. Just opened one on Monday.
Hope you love it!
I really like uncle nearest, I have the 1856. A little more pricey but oh so good. The smell left behind in an empty glass is marvelous!
Boy I never hear anyone talk about it but the smell from an empty glass! Love it!
Currently drinking a bottle of Redwood Empire Lost Monarch.
A nice blend of rye and bourbon whiskeys.
$39.99 and pretty good.
Hardly see those in my area. Shame.
I know you like smokey Scotch. If the get the chance, try Del Bac Dorado from Tucson, AZ. They make an American Single Malt from malted barley that is smoked with Mesquite, then aged in new charred oak barrels.
I do get to AZ now and again so I will! Thanks for the recommendation!
I am a Michters fan and I have made several more Michters fans. I heard good things about Michters American, so I tried it. I was far from disappointed. I've shared it with friends and it's become one of their coveted bottles. They've gone on to feel the same about Michters Sour Mash.
I've always heard Tin Cup put down. Then I heard good things about the 10 year. I can't that here, so I tried the standard issue. Other than being a "proof snob", I have no idea why anyone would put it down. It won't knock your socks off but it's tasty. Give it a try.
Will do! Thank you!
Uncle nearest is a great pour. Tin Cup was a pleasant surprise. I still haven’t pulled the trigger on any of the michters offerings. The old elk has peaked my interest also.
Uncle Nearest is an EXCELLENT sipper.Everyone I have introduced it to has agreed. Legend has it that not only was its namesake a slave, he taught Mr. Jack Daniels how to filter using charcoal. And the rest, as they say, is history.
Old Elk line is amazing! Especially if you get the chance to pick up a “store pick” 🔥
No doubt!
Big fan of the Stranahan’s line. The Blue is amazing and so is the Sherry.
Just getting into it and love it!
Is the Yellow label worth the $15 higher price? I'm a budget minded buyer mostly. Any feedback appreciated.
Love that Old Elk Wheated! It is easily one of my top 5 favorites.
I’m going to have to grab a bottle of Uncle Nearest and the Blue Peak Stranahans! I’ve always eyed them. Another great video! Cheers
Worth it imho!
@@slbdrinks great thanks!
Here's one old timer that greatly underrated and unappreciated. Old Grandad. The 80, 86 is great as well as 100 & 114 although the 114 is a stiff. The 80 is about $18, the 86 about $19-20 and the 100 a bit more but still less than those $45-50 your touting. I don't remember what I paid for the 114 but I drank it sparingly.
Take it from someone that's been drinking 'neat' for 55+ years and I've drank some doozies!
The bottle shop I bought it at told me that I'd be surprised about how much of the 80 & 86 they sell. A best kept secret 👌 Of course OGD is now owned by Beam/Suntory as many distilleries are, even Ardmore single malt Scotch.
"Old Grand-Dad is a brand of bourbon whiskey distilled at the Jim Beam Plant in Clermont, Kentucky."
As a new subscriber I see in your May 12th edition that you featured OGD bonded 100 also an excellent drop. It's a little more than $20 where I bought it but that's probably because of the state taxes. 😕 I do remember buying it in the rear package liquor stores in Vietnam when I was there in '67. Usually not much of a selection left on the shelves as all the 'popular' brands were bought up such as JD, JB, etc.
To be honest I have never tasted the 80 or 86 ogd. Need to do that soon. Appreciate your detailed info!
@@slbdrinks I have a friend in AZ that loves his bourbon and buys the brands like Knob Creek, etc. Last time I visited him I bought a bottle of OGD 80 & 86 and he was really impressed, so much so that he now stocks his own home bar with it and drinks it regularly and has become his go to whiskey.
The 114 is a real breath taker but has a great taste/flavor but for me it's something I drink sparingly. I brought a bottle back with me (Phnom Penh) in 2019 and finished it about a year ago.
As far a Scotches go, I moved to Thailand 20 years ago and bourbons are real hard to come by but Scotches are readily available so I didn't have much choice and I never liked it either. It's an aquired taste and stories I could tell you about it too. In VN at the package liquor stores all that was left on the shelf was J. Black. Mix it with coke and it isn't bad!
JB white label and standard JD was the only choices and the JB is just passable but I don't now nor ever did like JD.
I'm now in Phnom Penh and the bourbon selection is slightly better but as for everywhere else in SE Asia Scotches rein Supreme. The best IMHO is Bowmore 12. $30 a bottle and yes I understand you prefer higher octane bourbons/Scotches but the next jump is $55+ and most are 80's anyway and there are only half a dozen at best to choose from.
I drink "responsibly" (two bottles in two days) so I can't afford the higher priced brands. I don't do that everyday, Just once every 6-8+ weeks.
So thank you for responding to all my various comments, I find that a rarity.
I wish you lived closer. I would sincerely have you on a show trying out budget whiskies. I would love that! Honestly, even if you think I am wrong I would appreciate your opinions in future shows. Thank you Skipper.
Another great video! I enjoy your content! 👍🏻🥃
Great video! I've had a couple bottles of the Uncle Nearest and loved them. The others on your list I've not tried, so I put them on my shopping list to get at some point. Thanks for the great, affordable recommendations Kurt, can't wait to try them!
Thank you!
You hit the nail on the head with the Stranahans Blue Peak! What a wonderful pour. I hope I'm able to keep getting it with ease, definitely don't want to go without a bottle in the house. Great content as always!
Thank you! Really enjoying some American single malt lately!
I haven't had the Uncle Nearest 1884, but I have had the 1856 Premium Uncle Nearest and it was fantastic. Sweet on the palate and makes for a great sipper. It comes in at 100 proof, but is very smooth. Almost too smooth!! I almost got an Old Elk recently but decided to pull the trigger on a bottle of Chattanooga Whiskey Cask Strength 111 proof and man was I pleasantly surprised by the richness of flavors right up front. It will be purchased again when this one runs out!! Enjoy the reviews. Keep up the good work! Looking forward to seeing what Trent looks like!!
Thank you!
I'm a Michter's fan so I've enjoyed the sour mash... But you got me wanting to try that Uncle Nearest...sounds like some tasty juice! You the man!!! Cheers Kurt!!!
Hope you love it!
I'll be on the lookout for the Michter's and Old Elk for sure. Thanks again! You guys always make some top notch suggestions and videos. So informative with great price points love what you guys do.
Old Elk, the standard release anyways, is banana nut bread. I’m a big fan of their profile. Michters in general are also excellent. They make a great Rye if you’re in to Rye’s
@@chad3625 I've had Old Elk on the list to pick up for a while now. I've had the Michter's Small Batch and love it. So much flavor at a low proof it's excellent. Have not had the Rye tho ill have to pick it up also. So many whiskeys so little money lol. Thank bud!
Much appreciated!
Good vid. I'm a novice in the bourbon and whiskey "hobby" and your vids are very helpful.
All great picks! The Michter's Sour Mash especially is one of my favorites and always has a home on my liquor shelf.
No doubt!
Love your recommendations. Keep them coming. Never had the tincup 10yr. But I often keep their American whisky bottle on my shelf . It's around 30$ her in Atlanta
Love the stanahans. And the Tincup is fantastic everyday sip with some deep notes
Yes!!
First ADHD does a video on Tin Cup 10 and now you guys too. Shhh..keep this one a secret so it stays available. 😁🥃
That's a great point! Shhhh!
I wasn’t aware Matt did it also so I checked it out. Respect his palate big time so glad we agree on this one!
Michter's sour mash. tough to beat on my book. Michter's U.S. 1 Straight Bourbon Small Batch 91 proof is one of my top 3 fav bourbons. Used to be distilled close to me here in Shaefferstown, Pa. moved to Kentucky. It's heritage goes back to 1753, America's first distillery. barrels of it were supplied to Revolutionary war soldiers. George Washington purchased barrels of Shenk's and took them to Valley Forge for his troops. We also have America's oldest beer brewery Yuengling 15 miles away from us.
One of my low proof faves for me! Appreciate the history as well!
Keep the great content coming! Really enjoy your perspective.
My wife just picked me up the yellow label Stranahans Colorado single malt and I love it. Cheers 🥃
Omg I love that one!
I was blown away by the nose on the tin cup 10 year! I like the fact that I can have multiple pours of it without getting completely Shit Faced but still enjoy a full flavored whiskey
Great point lol! In all honesty I was very happy to find an 80 proof bourbon that is spectacular!
I have a bottle of the Uncle Nearest 1856 that is finished in heavy charred oak barrels w a maple charcoal filter. One of my favorite whiskeys
Need to get that one next!
I have a bottle of that Uncle Nearest a friend gave me, outstanding. I also agree with the Tin Cup, other offerings from Tin Cup are excellent as well.
Thank you!
What a controversial heading!🤣 I knew Michter's had to make the list, but thought it would be American. Very nice pour. Haven't been able to find the 10 year Tin Cup. Have my eye out for it. Informative video as always. Thank you!
Keep looking for it! It’s worth it!
I got a bottle of Uncle Nearest for my BDay last year! Purty good
Good deal!
Thanks for the 5 good ideas, can't wait to try them. Had Old Elk and loved it but not the rest. Looking forward to new flavors. Thanks.
Hope you love them!
A very good list! I never see any Old Elk here, though.
I appreciate your spirit of spirit adventure. Thank you, and carry on.
Appreciate that!
I can not give you any points of view, Kurt, because we don't get any of those in Norway, and Michter's is the only one I've heard of. It's truly a fascinating selection you have in the US.
Correction: We do have the Michter's Sour Mash in Norway!
Fantastic! Give it a try if possible or when you are able. Hopefully you love it!
@@slbdrinks Yeah, I will, but there is a slight difference in price, he, he! You said you paid 45 USD. Here in Norway we'll pay 760 NOK (78 USD).
I have an Old Elk wheat whiskey pick. 6yr. It’s fantastic. One of my favorite bottles
Nice!
Great picks, Kurt. Really glad you included the Stranahan's Blue Peak. So tasty, yet it is the lowest priced expression in the Stranahan's line. The Blue Peak and Redwood Empire Lost Monarch are my two favorite non-bourbon, non-rye whiskies, although Lost Monarch is hardly underrated.
It’s unfortunate but I rarely see RE in my area.
Glad to see three Colorado Whiskeys on the list. I've been watching a lot of your videos. I'll be driving from CO to OH at the end of the month to go to the football hall of fame. I'm going to have to make a few stops on the way to find some good bourbon.
Totally agree with you on Tin Cup 10 year - it is the most balanced sweet oak experience I’ve ever tasted on a less than 90 proof whiskey. The flavor and finish are long and enjoyable. As a proof hound it would be very interesting to taste this at cask strength and see how similar or different the experience would be. Excellent bottle and one every bourbon or whiskey lover should have on the bar top imho.
Cask strength would be phenomenal I would think!
A shop South of me had a 6 year Old Elk Wheat Whiskey single barrel store pick, and it was delicious! Vanilla Cream frosting up front, spice cake on the finish. One of the best bottles of 2021 for me - even bunkered a bottle. I released two American Whiskeys last year - one a bourbon-rye blend, and the other a 100% wheat-mashbill light whiskey. Only distributed in Wisconsin, but if you'd like samples, let me know!
Hey Sean that OE sounds outstanding! I love American whiskey so if you don’t mind sending samples we would def check them out! You can hit me up on Instagram or FB. If that doesn’t work email Trent at SLBdrinks@gmail.com. Appreciate ya!
I tried Stranahans for the first time yesterday and now I’m scouring the internet to find as much info as possible. I’m not a big time whiskey connoisseur but it is my favorite alcohol.
I do like sour mash whiskey. Anything from Jack Daniels. George Dickle is good and Davidson Reserve. Don't find many reviews of sour mash though. It seems whiskey connoisseurs snub sour mash. I don't know why.
Virtually all whiskey in America is sour mash. I can think of only 2 that aren't. Wilderness Trail and Peerless, which are both sweet mash.
@@whiskeygrunt772 You need to take some time and research how sour mash is distilled. It is a different process from other bourbons.
@@tpoz48 how so? Sour mash means that some amount of left over mash is used to start the fermentation on the next run. That’s it. Virtually ALL bourbon is distilled using this process. What are these “other bourbons”? Wilderness trail and Peerless use sweet mash. Other than that, all sour mash
I am different than most you might see on RUclips. Not that it makes me worse or better but I enjoy all types of whiskey. Why not??
@@slbdrinks never met a style I didn’t like. Plenty of bourbon, scotch, rye, wheat, corn, Japanese, Irish have crossed my path. Always a winner to find somewhere.
I need to try the Michter's Sour Mash, I really enjoyed the bottle of American Whiskey from Michter's (blue label).
Both are great!
Great lineup! Love my Michter's, the Sour Mash is one of my favorite bottles, keeping an eye out for a toasted Sour Mash. That 10 year Tin Cup is fantastic! Keep up the great work! Love the content! 🥃
Wouldn't you like to try that Tin Cup @ Barrel Strength? Or at least 100 Proof? Just once?
Thank you! YES! Barrel strength tin cup 10 would be ridiculous!
Had Ten Cup for the first time tonight. Just exceptional. A new favorite
Wonderful! Glad you love it!
@@slbdrinks interesting…. I made the purchase and it was not as the glass I had at the restaurant. It’s in the wild turkey 101 price range and now my final thoughts are go wild turkey.
Majority wise my mini bar is bourbon few whiskeys(crown royal & jack daniel) tin cup I'm going to check out and old elk SLB your reviews help out a lot 🥃👍
Thank you!
My current favorite is Black Butte Whiskey, distilled from Deschutes Breweries' delicious Black Butte Porter. Rich, malty, with hints of coffee & chocolate. Give it a try.
Sounds lovely!
TinCup 10 is pretty tasty as well!!!! All your choices are great!!! 🤌🤌🤌
Thank you!
The tin cup 10 year and uncle nearest are great! I don’t have the others yet. Thank you!
TenCup is amazing neat!! It goes for 34.99 here in Illinois, so it's my replacement for Eagle Rare (hard to find). Michter's Sour Mash is a great pour too. Thanks for the info
Great buy on the tin cup!
Great video thanks !
Now to find some Tin Cup whisky !
Thank you!
Awesome video!!! I WILL be buying Michter's and Uncle Nearest on my next run!!!! All of these sound delish, but those two sound perfect for me!!! Tell your taste buds I said thanks!!! CHEERS my brother!!!
You got it! Hope you love them!
I was impressed with the tin cup 10 year .
Smooth ambler contradiction rye is also a great tasting whiskey .
Thanks for the recommendation!
So many channels talking about that Tin Cup 10-year. I guess I'll have to give it a shot.
Yes!
I have 3 out of the 5. The Stranahans is decent.
Great Stuff Kurt. To me you can't go wrong with Mellow Corn though. for under $20 a BiB corn whiskey its just fantastic juice. But I am always on the lookout for that Old Elk though. Its hard to find by me
Sorry to hear that. Where is your neck of the woods?
@@slbdrinks central New Jersey an hour out of Philly and NYC
Love the selections here can't keep the stranahans in the cabinet, another to trying TX straight whiskey give it a try
I had to drive 700 miles up to New Hampshire yesterday to find the Michter's American Whiskey in stock. (Well, sort of, I was heading here for vacation anyway, but found it listed as available. Picking up two today if it's true.) I'm also a fan of the TinCup (both the American Whiskey and the Rye) for the price. I've never seen the 10 year.
Hopefully you will see the 10 yr soon. Started seeing it around me a couple weeks ago.
Whoohoo. Just in time for an early weekend. Great stuff.
Colorado produces some good juice! If you haven’t tried Spirit Hound distillers out of Lyons Colorado i hope you do. Just won whiskey of the year. 🥃
Have not but sounds great!
I picked up a 10 Year Tin Cup because of ADHD Matt's review. Can't wait to open it. I am wanting to get a hold of that Old Elk too. mmm
I did as well and I don’t think you will be disappointed at all. It’s an amazing pour and very flavor packed
@@joeallman373 Maybe I need to get a backup and open it!
If Matt likes it I know it has to be good!
Great recommendations! When you get the chance, check out Woodinville Whiskey, which is one of our local favorites.
I do have 2 releases which I like a lot! I am sure they will be highlighted in a video at some point.
I was set to sign off then I heard Uncle Nearest! And Tin Cup! Wish it were not cut so much. Expensive for you - cheaper at Sam’s. Have to look for Old Elk.
Agreed. Wish some of these could be closer to that 100 proof mark.
Great reviews. Thanks
I just started drinking whiskey with a purpose in August....and it has been a fun journey thus far. I'm a fan of the Uncle Nearest 1884 which my friend introduced me to on vacation 2 weeks ago. As a newer drinker this video is a gem.
Yes! I also like Uncle Nearest!
Just a tip, some places will sell you a small rating notebook where you can keep your notes in. That’s actually how I started tasting LOL
Tin Cup 10 year actually IS bourbon. It even says so on the tin cup topper, take a look. Pure MGP goodness and zero Stranahans blended in. So many people get this one confused with their other products.
Maybe true since I am not familiar with any other Tin Cup. I did find the Stranahans info online while researching but that doesn’t mean they were not wrong either.
Huge Stranahan’s fan. Reminds me of a Sour beer. Love it.
Good stuff!
Very enjoyable video. Thanks for the recommendations
I literally had Stranahans Blue Peak typed out, at the start of the video, as as suggestion. Didn't think it would be on the list. Absolutely LOVE it. Colorado has some great American malt. Loved this video.
I really like the blue peak!
All bourbon is whiskey but, not all whiskey is bourbon.
My hands down go to bourbon is Russell's Reserve 10...... affordable, 90 proof but still friendly, approachable, deliciousness 🤤
Correct! RR 10 is such a great pick for the money!
Clyde May Alabama Style Whiskey. It’s aged in cider barrels. Delicious.
Oh wow that does sound good!
Westland American Single Malt is delicious. I was impressed with how good it was for only being aged 3 years. I haven't had it in a while though, so maybe they have older stuff now.
Agreed! Working on an American single malt show and def will include some Westland!
Nassiff family reserve. It’s a sourced MGP, but it’s an excellent American whiskey. And it helps they reside about 30 minutes from my home!!
Whew! I was worried that you were gonna talk about not whiskey. :D
Michter’s American Whiskey is super good and not bourbon. But I’m thinking it is only not bourbon because of using used barrels. ;)
Haven’t tried their sour mash yet, but I’ll get that on my list. Thanks!
Most whiskeys are pretty much in fact bourbons other than a few details like used barrels etc.
Uncle Nearest is some good stuff. I have the 1856 as well.
I need to get that one also.
Great video. I love the Blue Peak and just found the TinCup 10 (haven’t tried anything yet). Have you ever tried Pike Creek? It’s 10 yr old Canadian whisky finished in rum barrels at $25 a bottle. I’d love to hear your opinion. Great videos.
Yes! I have that bottle candy it was in the Canadian show. Good bottle!
Fan of the Mitchers American whiskey. Under $40 in MA.
Great stuff!
Kurt, your introduction of Michter's could've been an ad..."Sour Mash Whiskey"..👍🏼
Thanks lol!
Michter’s sour mash…just had first time a week ago…..nice.
Yes!
That Tin Cup 10 yr is mighty hard to find. Even hear in CO.
Really? To bad, it’s all over up here right now.
I'm always on the lookout for new whiskeys to give as presents. For fans of the Maker Mark 46 and 101, would the Old Elk wheated bottle be a good gift?
Most definitely!
This is a great video topic and I really like your selection! I have the Stranahans myself and really like it. I would love to see your thoughts on Few Spirits American Straight Whiskey as well.
Variety is the spice of life 😉
I will be heading to my liquor store today!
If you are looking for new stuff to try, consider Cognac & Armagnac, not a lot of info in english on them
Oh no lol! Not another one 😂
Hey you are mentioned in a video by Mashed in the 12 Bourbons you'll regret buying.
I did see that, thanks for letting me know. I just wish they would have stipulated the exact voyage that I reference in the video.
See if you can find Town Branch American Single Malt or even their Bourbon. It's a very underrated distillery.
Thank you for the recommendation!
Kurt you probably don't want to hear anything from me anymore but I thought I heard you mention something about getting into tequilas at some point.
Yep, I spent probably 5-7 years going down that path and into the expensive brands ($15-20 a shot) that were only selling the expensive looking bottle but I do have a recommendation.
Jose Cuervo Reservea De LA Famila.
The first taste I took I had to look again to see if it was really tequila. Aged in oak so long I thought it was bourbon.
At the time I bought it in '98 it was $50, quite affordable. Now it's $170 way above my pay grade. As a bartender I met others that worked in very upscale restaurants and so I'd get a discount. I also spent a month down in Cabo San Lucas and had a friend & fellow drinker that lived in Baja and he knew the hotspots so I started and the bottom shelf out of 5 and worked my way up to the top.
The Cuervo is definitely a "sipping" tequila, something I thought was impossible.
Sorry about urinating in your Cheerios!
No worries sir, I have enjoyed our conversation. Tequila is brand new to me speaking of sipper quality. I have learned a lot in a short period of time. I love to find tequilas with no additives, very pure and unadulterated. Thank you for your recommendation!
@@slbdrinks Kurt I deserve the reply you gave me so I apologize.
Now, just for the record, ever since I was old enough to drink legally I've drank in blue collar bars. The comments I made on those whiskies were (Fitzgerald,
Old Forester, etc) from recommendations that were from drinkers far older than I and yes I've tried them myself but only in a shooter. I've also started at the bottom and worked my way up drinking.
From the age of 17-19 I was stationed on a ship homeported in Japan. I wasn't old enough to buy at the exchange so I had to buy the local whiskies. Tory's was the bottom shelf Suntory @ .85 a bottle. Suntory was $1.85 so when you're only making $80 a month you have to do what you're forced to do. This is how rotgut the Tory's was.
Every once on a while I could get a petty office of age to buy me a bottle of Seagrams 7. I could turn it upright and guzzle/gulp it because it was so smooth compared to the Tory's.
That Cuervo I recommend to you, start there and maybe work your way down. It's always nice to know what the top is first. You'll be pleasantly surprised, I know I was and if it was available and not so expensive I'd love to treat myself again.
I used to live next door to a salesman for a liquor distributor in a capital city. Once in awhile he'd invite me over for some 'sample tasting'. I've drank some very expensive Scotches including Japanese ones that were so far out of my pocketbook that I'd never even give them a glance.
So bottom line it irks me a bit when I see some of those whiskies that you've shown to the uninitiated because if it's a first it might just turn them off altogether. 🤔
You're a good host and your backbar is quite impressive!
BTW, I've owned a couple myself including in Thailand because I've had plenty of experience on both sides of one. Whiskey, it's not just for breakfast anymore! 😋
@@slbdrinks BTW Kurt, that Cuervo comes in a nice presentation box but not as nice as the $2k one that you bought 😉
Very impressive sir. With all your ventures in life I hope you have come to a point to where you are enjoying everyday. I assume you are retired and if so you deserve it.
Ha! That was the most ill advised purchase of my whiskey journey. I put myself out there even though I knew to expect criticism in hopes others wouldn’t make the same mistake.
Tincup is pretty easy to drink. I'm female, so I like something smooth without a huge bite.
I tried the Michter's US1 Bourbon the other day and was not impressed for $40. It tasted very very young.
Sorry you didn’t like it.
@@slbdrinks it wasn't bad, just needs a few more years in the barrel.
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Whiskey equity and inclusion....awesome.
Thank you!
Bull Run 7 for my taste buds
Interesting you have 2 bottles out of the 5 from distillerys created by Jess Graber
Really! Didn’t dig that deep. Now I need to!
Tin cup lives up to every bit of the hype
Michter's "Sour Mash" always seemed really silly to me. All their whiskey is sour mash. Virtually ALL whiskey distilled in the US is sour mash. Peerless and Wilderness Trail are 2 sweet mash distillers, but I don't know any others.
Of course Old Elk is good, Look at their master distiller. Greg Metze was crushing whiskey at MGP for decades.
Nice lineup.
He is really killing it at OE that’s for sure!
I’m pretty sure garrisons brothers down in Texas is sweet mash distiller. Also why there base whiskey start at mid 60 range.
@@jamesmorgan7299 which is why I haven’t bought any yet 😒. Been wanting a bottle of the uncut Cowboy bottling but at the price, not sure I’d take advantage.
@@whiskeygrunt772 yeah, I got bottle years ago when my friend graduated with his master. Cowboy it is not messing around and I got lucky when I stumbled on a bottle of balmorhea for 70. I was stationed up in Bremerton WA and they had it for 50% off at the package store.
@@jamesmorgan7299 You can also change your answer from "pretty sure" to "Garrison Brother's does sweet mash". Finally got around to checking out their website. Thanks for the heads up.
I think Stranahans' Blue Peak is the best value in American Single Malt
No doubt! Bought that bottle specifically for this video and I was very pleasantly surprised!
Have you done a review of Chattanooga bourbon? Love your show.
I have not but do have the bib and like it a lot! Was trying to prep for a future Tennessee whiskey show.
Clyde Mays Alabama whiskey.
From what I can tell Tincup 10 is just MGP high rye bourbon cut down with Rocky Mountain water. The website doesn't say anything about the addition of Stranahan's in the 10 year as it does for the standard offering. Various websites seem to disagree on this point. Some say it does have Stranahan's while others say it does not and could actually be labeled bourbon even though it isn't.
I wish all releases would be transparent on all levels. So much easier to be a responsible buyer that way.