As a bourbon fan, I would tend to agree with you as far as flavor goes. But I still would go Jack and Coke over the others because most every time I’m drinking that drink, it’s because I don’t want to get tipsy at some type of event and the lower proof helps me pace myself. This was a great video.
I've only been drinking straight whiskeys for a couple of years, but I've been drinking whiskey & soda cocktails for several years. My go-to combos are Bulleit Bourbon & Coke or Sprite, Crown Royal & Coke or Sprite, and Jameson & Dr. Pepper or Ginger Ale.
Canada Dry and Schweppes both work great, but I think ginger beer works better. GB has a little less carbonation so I think the whiskey taste comes through more.
I like Crown Royal and Sprite Zero. I like using the Sprite Zero because no sugar usually I use a 24 once cup fill it half way with ice and fill the whiskey to the top of the ice then proceed to put in the rest with the zero. I’m always at home when drinking like this and make it a rule if I’m driving I don’t touch a drop. Great video.
I am new to bourbon and still have a young palette so I prefer a little coke in all my bourbons. I prefer 2 parts bourbon to 1 part coke. I am finding as my palette matures I am using less coke. I can still taste the wonderful bourbon flavors without the burn. My favorite with coke is Weller SR and Russell 10 year. Love all your videos!
I was introduced to Wild Turkey by Texas, Oklahoma, and Missouri pipeline roughnecks when I was 19 and have loved it since. Though it was shots with that crew, I very much enjoy a Turkey, rock, and coke splash.. I’ll give Knob Creek 9 a look because of you and your son’s presentations. I love how you two are such good friends as well as family..
I’m new to your channel and love the Father-Son relationship. Nearly 40 years in the Liquor store business, I’ve never had Jack Daniels either. Tried it the other night and didn’t finish it. I’m with your Dad on that. After watching this video, I poured me a Knob 9 and Coke, and it was delicious. I’m not a Coke fan, but it paired very well. Congrats on your success, looking forward to more videos you put out.
For me wild Turkey was too dirty tasting with the Coke Zero. What my go to with Coke Zero I’d have to say would either be angels envy or even basil hayden
I prefer 7-Up or Sprite as a soda mixer for whiskey. I think it's cleaner in flavor which helps the whiskey shine. Coke competes too much for me. Great job fellas! Cheers!
You guys have quickly become my favorite Whiskey channel! WT101 is my favorite bourbon to put in Coke! Gotta try the Old Forester 100 in coke, Love it for the budget daily!
I have never been a fan of Jack & Coke, although I have had my fair share in my youthful ignorance. I always preferred Beam & Coke, which makes sense because on the odd occasion that I put Coke in my bourbon now, it is Knob Creek. Great video as usual!
Makers and Sprite is actually my go to there. I find that sprite doesn’t mask the flavor of the bourbon as much. Especially with something as sweet an makers.
The bullitt high rye with coke is my go to as well as Redemption high rye limited edition with coke they smoother but packs a punch. Great video as well.
Three go-to mixers with Coke. Wild Turkey 101, Old Grand Dad BiB, and Evan Williams BiB. No way with Maker's. Four Roses yellow label also doesn't work for me. I'm curious about the Knob Creek and Old Forester, will give it a try. I won't try the Jack as that would require actually going out and buying a bottle. Fun video as is usually the case.
Excellent choices including not buying Jack Black. It's ridiculous how much better all of those are over Jack & cost the same or less. EW White 1.75L is 27.99 here vs ~38 for Jack Black... Someone gave me a vintage, partial bottle of Jack Black & not til after I drank it, noticed it is 90 proof. Like just about every consumer product, everything including whiskey is getting thinned out, lower quality.
to me ginger ale brings out different flavors of bourbon, but I still never use anything over about $24 to mix. Lately my preference is an Old Fashioned or Bourbon with one small ice cube.
My first taste of Whiskey I liked, was Jack and Coke. My question 30 years ago was, Is that Whiskey? It is good! I had some Buffalo Trace with Coke yesterday, like that mix. It's not the same selection here in Norway, but you can order many brands. So good advice is appreciated, and often used. Thanks for your uploads. Greetings from Norway
@@Happy_life0000 Wild Turkey Rare Breed! LOVE IT!!! Sadly, very hard to find here but I found it on the other side of town and bought as much as I could get at the time (4 bottles).
A great flip to this would be as another eluded to - what’s the best cola mixer as you both agreed to Knob Creek 9 being the best overall. Is it domestic Coca Cola, Coke Zero, Diet Coke, Mexican Coke, Pepsi, Pepsi Zero, Fago, Walmart Cola, etc.
Cool video. These are the bourbons I like to mix with Coke Zero - Jack Daniel's, Jim Beam, Evan Williams black label, WT101, and Makers Mark. Makers Mark is my goto favorite.
Here's my blind guess: Old Forester 100. Coke is sweet and all the other whiskeys are of the sweeter variety. I think the Old Forester will balance better. Definitely an experiment to run at home!
Just stumbled across your videos a couple days ago and am really enjoying them. I started with Wt101 and coke 21 years ago when i was at the bar with my buddies every night, and about a year ago I switched up to the Kc 9yo and coke, love them both, and they are my drinks of choice, love your videos, keep them coming.
I usually go with the Jack and coke with a lime wedge, I have never tried Knob Creek with Coke. Going to have to give it a try. Thanks for the content guys, great job as always!
Kurt I took your advice from one of your earlier episodes. I use Old Grandad 114 for all drinks mixed with bourbon...always a great mixer. Another great video guys.
First, thank you! I love the channel. Second, try using the following - good crystal-clear ice, and a "Mexican" Coke (made with Cane Sugar, not Corn Syrup). Jack is good, but Jim Beam Black has been my go-to for a long while now.
I'm strictly a neat man myself, but I do thoroughly enjoy a little SLB Drinks with my whiskey. Also, the only Jack I like is the barrel proof single barrel. It is well worth the price. Would love to try the Coy Hill, but it's a rare gem.
So glad I found this Channel IMO BEST BOURBON CHANNEL!!!! My pick after drinking loads of Bourbon: Single Barrel Cask Strength Jack Daniel's & Coke. It tames it just enough which allows you to really dial in the flavors of the JD. You know which notes are from the Coke so I know what to mute out. Coke with Proof Bourbons IMO works best for me vs water.
The Best Mixer with Coke I have found is the Buffalo Trace. The sweet notes of the Trace seem to blend with the Coke very well. I have tried the Knobb Creek and it was definitely enjoyable, but would rate the BT even higher! I got to commend you for trying the RVP with Coke, something we all want to see, but I must admit would be too timid to attempt.
@@JesseParentGP At about $10 a bottle, sounds like everyone should each get his/her own bottle. And if everyone has their own bottle, you’re right, regardless of what occasion it is, it’s going to be super fun!
The "official smokey cokey" is Lagavulin 16 and pure cane sugar coke which is tasty but for some reason the Lagavulin 16 gives me the scent/taste of fresh from the wrapper Band-Aids. Such a weird note that I don't mind as much with the coke but not my favorite.
Jack and Coke is a classic for a reason. It just works. If you like the idea of cherry/lime try to make a lynchburg lemonade with Makers Mark, it's the reason why I like to keep a bottle of Makers on stock.
What a fun concept for a show! While the only thing I typically use Coke for is getting rust stains out of a toilet bowl, and , I haven't had Jack Black since high school 40 yrs. ago. In the summer time, my hot weather go to cocktail is typically a whiskey and Ginger Ale (or Ginger Beer) with a lime. My preferred whiskeys for this are usually Makers Mark or Seagram's V.O. Simple and refreshing, and I don't have to think too much about it. I will give it a go with the Wild Turkey, OF and Knob to see how those go with the ginger. Thanks again for another fun show!
My go to is RC Cola and Royal Crown. (RC n’ CR) My second is RC and Blackened. I also feel your test should have been blind AND if you’re going to measure your liquor, then you should also measure your cola to stay 100% on your mixes. Always great content though guys.
Back when Eagle Rare wasn't impossible to find and stupidly priced, it was truly made to be paired with Coke. The vanilla tones were perfect. It was a 30 dollar bottle, so made sense and still wasn't bad on its own. A shame it's become a unicorn in most places. Of these I go with the 101.
You know eagle rare I tried during the holiday bought two bottles since they ere “rare” initial thought wa dthat eagle rare was smooth and good with Coke Zero but afte that holiday j came away as it wasnt
Having traveled much of the world, the one constant an American can find at any bar in Ishtar or any other BFE country is Jack Daniels Black Label. You're generally not going to find a good bourbon unless you bring it. Of course, the Knob Creek 9YO, Old Forester 100 & Wild Turkey 101 are all very fine pours. Cheers!
This was another recent viewer suggestion and I appreciate you guys for jumping on it so fast, as you usually do! Kurt, I'm definitely surprised with all your extensive bourbon experimentation, this was your very first taste of old #7 Jack since it's so many people's beginner. You can always try the vanilla or cherry coke if either are flavors you really love in bourbon, I think I need to try Old Forester 1920 with cherry coke because I get prominent cherry from that one and I definitely love it.
All great ideas! With all these great comments we may just revisit this topic in all sorts of different ways! Maybe in January or February when the whiskey traffic is a little slower.
I know this one is a year old but, I am not a jack Daniels fan because of the charcoal. I did recently try JTS brown 80 proof in coke and I prefer that to JD. I have yet to try any old forester products which I believe are from brown-Forman. I do prefer just a neat bourbon pour vs a mixer. I’ve also got to retry on the rocks as I used to not be a fan it’s why I prefer a neat pour vs ice.
First of all , I started “collecting” bourbon about a month ago , I have a few sealed and a several more opened. My question or recommendation is I would love to see a video about the shelf life of bourbon once you break the seal and oxygen takes over , and what changes happen and how long does an open bottle last? Much appreciated, cheers !
In my experience, when you open a bottle, it’s less that the whiskey won’t last a after a certain amount of time as much as the cork failing becoming more and more likely the longer it’s open and the less liquid is inside. A full bottle has very high internal humidity and it keeps the cork moist. When the bottle gets almost empty, the cork is more likely to dry out just enough to let air in, and once that happens the whiskey will go bad very soon. So if there’s a good seal nothing will happen to it
I would say the Wild Turkey 101 and Coke would win. At least, that's what I tend to prefer. I'm a longtime bourbon drinker but only started drinking the occasional Whisky and Coke about a year ago. (Full disclosure: I never drank cola of any kind till about a year ago; it just never interested me.) But I do find there's something particularly special about a high-ABV bourbon with Coke (or Pepsi). Fun video, cheers!
That was fun! Do Ryes next! :-) It's probably not absolutely correct, but we call anything made from soda pop mixed with spirits a "highball". And my favorite highball is a 50-50 mix of Bulleit Rye and Diet Dr. Pepper, over ice. YMMV
I started drinking bourbon with Makers and ginger ale. Never drank any bourbon with Coke and now I don't even use ice.Neat only now, but a classic hi-ball with ginger ale... not such a bad thing. You should revisit this video with ginger ale.
My top few “bourbon and coke” are: 1. Bullitt 10 year and coke 2. TX Bourbon Barrel Proof 3. Four Roses and coke. These are my go-to drinks and now are always on hand!
My go-to drink is an old fashioned with WT 101. But I do mix it with coke from time to time. I just got a bottle of Knob Creek Rye, and it does beat out the WT.
I love wisconsin old fashioned 2 oz of brandy or Southern comfort, dash of bitters. Old fashioned mix and then 7 up for sweet or squirt for sour. Also like wiskey and gin.
Great show!. couple of rookies there lol. You gotta go Bookers n coke. its a fave of ours at yearly fallow deer hunting in the Victorian High country or chasing Giant fish in South Australia. Yes Russels reserve single barrels n coke is a close second.
I like my whiskey/bourbon and coke. I seldom drink it neat, sometimes with a piece of ice. Typically during the winter I actually like the warmer spice flavor of ginger ale. But then again. I'm not a serious bourbon drinker.
Per your request on taste inputs regarding mixers with bourbon. I truly enjoy bourbons neat or over a ice cube at higher proofs. Vodka mixers are preferred with tonic.
I’m not a big fan of whiskey with Coke. I prefer to mix with ginger ale. Jameson and ginger I’ve had several times even though it doesn’t really need the ginger ale. I bet the Pappy and ginger would be a better combo even though I would never mix it myself if I was lucky enough to find a bottle
I’ve done this same thing, hands down the absolute best bourbon I would never do again and that’s Bookers and coke. It’s on a completely different level. Back in the day $45 for Bookers you could experiment and Bookers was amazing with coke
In my opinion, Jack and Coke is so popular exactly for the reason you describe; you cant taste much of the whiskey. Most people I know that drink Jack and Coke are not whiskey drinkers and dont like the taste of it. I would also throw in Jim Beam and Evan Williams black labels. The bottled in bond however really stands above for me....the WT101 as well. If I pay much more than those for a bottle, I probably dont want to be mixing it in a coke.
I haven't had a Jack and Coke in a while, or really any bourbon with Coke. But it does fall into a broader category of highball, and I do enjoy a highball when it gets warmer out. My go-to is a mid-tier or bottom shelf bourbon (WT101, KC9, OGD BiB, etc) with a couple of splashes of bitters (Angostura for me, but I don't own many bitters) over ice topped off with club soda or seltzer (Bubly cherry if I'm going with anything flavored). Super refreshing, the bitters accentuate the bourbon rather than mask it, and quenches the thirst better than a neat pour. Anything with sugar or sweetener becomes too sweet for me.
4:47 Great idea. If you want something special with your bourbon and Coke, try with Mexican Coke and a full teaspoon of Angostura bitters (to cut the sweetness) on crushed ice. Agreed that the edge of something like Knob Creek 9 will cut through nicely. Thank me later ;)
I live just north of Kentucky and we have alot of great Bourbon here but I think it is because of our local just up I65 between Louisville and Indianapolis. I don't have problems finding most Bourbon's here for a great price.
Normally Jack Daniels With Coke ALWAYS. However I Did Have A Jack n Coke With Jack Daniels Single Barrel Single Proof (129proof) And It Was The Best Drink I’ve Had In My Life.
Did the same exercise to help my wife pic her favorite. She ended up with Crown and Coke Zero. I drink my whiskey neat, cocktails, on the rocks or/or club soda.
Missed the boat on commenting on this when it came out, but what the heck?! I made a Coke reduction that I often use in place of simple syrup or sugar cubes in my Old Fashioned's. Also made a Dr. Pepper one. I've got to say, 1000x better than pouring a soft drink into my nice bourbons. The Dr. Pepper syrup with a high-proof wheater like Maker's Cask Strength, or Larceny Barrel Proof is one of the best things I've ever imbibed.
Makers and coke has always been my go to but Knob and coke is amazing cause the spiciness really brings out the cola. Honorable mention to Weller SR and coke if you can get it around the $30 msrp. Wheated bourbon tends to work best.
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I don't even drink. I just appreciate the father son relationship.
Thank you for the support! I respect your sobriety!
Now that is good stuff Sir.
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Bruh. Exactly. I jus live watching them get buzzed off super good whiskey lmao. I drink tho
As a bourbon fan, I would tend to agree with you as far as flavor goes. But I still would go Jack and Coke over the others because most every time I’m drinking that drink, it’s because I don’t want to get tipsy at some type of event and the lower proof helps me pace myself. This was a great video.
Fighting Cock and Coke for me is a better deal than Jack and Coke.
Try Jack and diet Dr pepper it brings out a cherry note
Jack and Coke always for me
Honestly y’all try makers and coke it’s my favorite casino casual drink ever so incredible
I've only been drinking straight whiskeys for a couple of years, but I've been drinking whiskey & soda cocktails for several years. My go-to combos are Bulleit Bourbon & Coke or Sprite, Crown Royal & Coke or Sprite, and Jameson & Dr. Pepper or Ginger Ale.
I'm having a old forester 86 and coke watching this and lmao. Well done guys. I'm new to bourbon .. can't do it neat yet.
Same. I’m spiking up my egg nog with Evan Williams (bottled in bond) this year. Loving the bananas I get out of it!
I really enjoy Crown and Coke a cocktail, but also 4 Roses with coke is quite pleasant. If you enjoyed this also try ginger ale!
Canada Dry and Schweppes both work great, but I think ginger beer works better. GB has a little less carbonation so I think the whiskey taste comes through more.
Crown and Coke is so good. Cheers
4 Roses with coke or ginger ale is a go.
Crown and coke or crown and ginger. I’ve even mixed crown green apple and sprite.
Whiskey and ginger ale has been famous for a long time. It's called a highball and one of my favorites.
I like Crown Royal and Sprite Zero. I like using the Sprite Zero because no sugar usually I use a 24 once cup fill it half way with ice and fill the whiskey to the top of the ice then proceed to put in the rest with the zero. I’m always at home when drinking like this and make it a rule if I’m driving I don’t touch a drop. Great video.
Ginger and bourbon changed my life and got me into whiskey. Great video as always
I love a well made Horse Neck!
Great combo!
Ginger beer?
@@nodaysoff23 Ginger Ale!
Try Ginger beer and some lime. It’s one of my go to summer drinks. It’s fantastic. Good ole Kentucky Mule.
I am new to bourbon and still have a young palette so I prefer a little coke in all my bourbons. I prefer 2 parts bourbon to 1 part coke. I am finding as my palette matures I am using less coke. I can still taste the wonderful bourbon flavors without the burn. My favorite with coke is Weller SR and Russell 10 year. Love all your videos!
I saw the thumbnail, and still can't believe u mixed that with coke at the end.. you went all out on that one.. that's why we all appreciate you guys!
I was introduced to Wild Turkey by Texas, Oklahoma, and Missouri pipeline roughnecks when I was 19 and have loved it since. Though it was shots with that crew, I very much enjoy a Turkey, rock, and coke splash.. I’ll give Knob Creek 9 a look because of you and your son’s presentations. I love how you two are such good friends as well as family..
I love all Wild Turkey products, but a real fave of mine is Knob Creek 9 very underrated just like 101. Great bourbon so is Bakers
Wild turkey 101 is dangerously good
I did the opposite of this and did a blind to determine what is the best cola for cocktails. Mexican coke won
Mexican Coke with TX blended whiskey taste like Vanilla Coke. So good
Mexican coke uses cane sugar. US coke uses a different sweetener
US Coke uses corn syrup and is gross. Mexican Coke ONLY for my Rum or Whiskey and Coke.
Yes it does. Good call
Same. It’s crazy how the “easy” component of a Jack and coke can make such a difference.
Personally I think the best with coke is knob creek but I also really like makersmark with a little mnt dew
All I can say is that I almost passed out when Trenton put Coke in that Old Rip Van Winkle. 😂
Me to!
Yeah, my eyes bugged out over here. 😳 Hahaha
At least it wasn't a store-brand cola.
@@brentworls8509 LOL! 😆
@@slbdrinks too
I’m new to your channel and love the Father-Son relationship.
Nearly 40 years in the Liquor store business, I’ve never had Jack Daniels either. Tried it the other night and didn’t finish it. I’m with your Dad on that. After watching this video, I poured me a Knob 9 and Coke, and it was delicious. I’m not a Coke fan, but it paired very well. Congrats on your success, looking forward to more videos you put out.
Once I tried Wild Turkey 101 and Coke Zero, that became my go to whisky cola drink.
101 is super delicious. had coke zero with crown that was good
People pretend they’re above Wild Turkey but it does the job at a great price
For me wild Turkey was too dirty tasting with the Coke Zero. What my go to with Coke Zero I’d have to say would either be angels envy or even basil hayden
I prefer 7-Up or Sprite as a soda mixer for whiskey. I think it's cleaner in flavor which helps the whiskey shine. Coke competes too much for me. Great job fellas! Cheers!
Right there with you. I perfer the zero sugar sprite
You guys have quickly become my favorite Whiskey channel! WT101 is my favorite bourbon to put in Coke! Gotta try the Old Forester 100 in coke, Love it for the budget daily!
This channel is not only entertaining but also educational toward tasting of burboun
If OF Rye makes the best Manhattan's & old fashions, it should be good in soda, too, right?
I have never been a fan of Jack & Coke, although I have had my fair share in my youthful ignorance. I always preferred Beam & Coke, which makes sense because on the odd occasion that I put Coke in my bourbon now, it is Knob Creek. Great video as usual!
Very Old Barton at $14-$20 with Coke Zero is my go to.
Makers and Sprite is actually my go to there. I find that sprite doesn’t mask the flavor of the bourbon as much. Especially with something as sweet an makers.
Makers and sprite is my go to as well.
Nice tip. Thank You Sir from 🇦🇺
Mine too
Fun video! Started off with J&C in my younger years. Graduated to Crown and then Makers. Discovered Knob ten or so years ago and never looked back.
This was a great episode! Please do an episode of which bourbon is best for an old fashioned in both of your opinions. Thank you.
I like makers mark for old fashioned it’s a little sweeter and smoother
Old fashions deserve a very good burboun since thatvis the main driving factor
The bullitt high rye with coke is my go to as well as Redemption high rye limited edition with coke they smoother but packs a punch. Great video as well.
Three go-to mixers with Coke. Wild Turkey 101, Old Grand Dad BiB, and Evan Williams BiB. No way with Maker's. Four Roses yellow label also doesn't work for me. I'm curious about the Knob Creek and Old Forester, will give it a try. I won't try the Jack as that would require actually going out and buying a bottle. Fun video as is usually the case.
OLD GRANDAD YES
Excellent choices including not buying Jack Black. It's ridiculous how much better all of those are over Jack & cost the same or less. EW White 1.75L is 27.99 here vs ~38 for Jack Black... Someone gave me a vintage, partial bottle of Jack Black & not til after I drank it, noticed it is 90 proof. Like just about every consumer product, everything including whiskey is getting thinned out, lower quality.
Jim Beam black 7 year goes well with Coke Zero.
On the rare occasion that I make a highball its Evan Williams black label and coke. New sub. Great channel. Cheers.
Old Grandad 114 and Wild Turkey 101 got me through my late 20s
They are still Great in your 40’s & 50’s …… Just to keep it real.
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to me ginger ale brings out different flavors of bourbon, but I still never use anything over about $24 to mix. Lately my preference is an Old Fashioned or Bourbon with one small ice cube.
My first taste of Whiskey I liked, was Jack and Coke. My question 30 years ago was, Is that Whiskey? It is good! I had some Buffalo Trace with Coke yesterday, like that mix. It's not the same selection here in Norway, but you can order many brands. So good advice is appreciated, and often used. Thanks for your uploads. Greetings from Norway
Just got into bourbons this past weekend and stumbled on you guys. You've been very helpful to say the least! And I love the father/son comraderie.
Good luck on your journey in the bourbon world. Favorite bourbon so far?
@@Happy_life0000 Wild Turkey Rare Breed! LOVE IT!!! Sadly, very hard to find here but I found it on the other side of town and bought as much as I could get at the time (4 bottles).
I tried the Knob Creek 9 with Coke the other night and thought it was great. Thanks for the recommendation!
A great flip to this would be as another eluded to - what’s the best cola mixer as you both agreed to Knob Creek 9 being the best overall. Is it domestic Coca Cola, Coke Zero, Diet Coke, Mexican Coke, Pepsi, Pepsi Zero, Fago, Walmart Cola, etc.
Cool video. These are the bourbons I like to mix with Coke Zero - Jack Daniel's, Jim Beam, Evan Williams black label, WT101, and Makers Mark. Makers Mark is my goto favorite.
The one you prefer. All a matter of personal taste. There is no BEST.....
Here's my blind guess: Old Forester 100. Coke is sweet and all the other whiskeys are of the sweeter variety. I think the Old Forester will balance better. Definitely an experiment to run at home!
Just stumbled across your videos a couple days ago and am really enjoying them. I started with Wt101 and coke 21 years ago when i was at the bar with my buddies every night, and about a year ago I switched up to the Kc 9yo and coke, love them both, and they are my drinks of choice, love your videos, keep them coming.
Trenton showing he absolutely understands the RUclips algorithm and how to get a rage click by including the ORVW in the thumbnail lol
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That's a easy one for me..... Jim Beam black! Honorable mention to Knock Creek! Cheer's
Made a Jack & Coke over Thanksgiving with Jack Daniel’s Bonded, a much more flavorful take on the original! Going to try the Knob Creek out!
Did something similar with JD Single Barrel. Loved it.
The bonded is a good suggestion and I'm wondering about how the triple mash would fare comparatively as well
Knob creek and coke is my go to!
I agree, Bonded Jack is great with Coke! I have a JD single barrel barrel proof at (133.9 proof) that I just might have to try with Coke 😄
Benchmark and coke or Buffalo Trace and coke. I know it’s controversial to mix Buffalo Trace but it’s really good.
Loved your video, should try Russell 10 yr. Makes a delicious cocktail.
I usually go with the Jack and coke with a lime wedge, I have never tried Knob Creek with Coke. Going to have to give it a try. Thanks for the content guys, great job as always!
Lime wedge sounds like a great addition!
i can confirm knob creek 9 makes a far better drink than jack
Yes...lime makes it a new drink. I've done it for years.
Great video. Surprisingly, Jameson cold brew and Coke is excellent...even though its not a bourbon.
Kurt I took your advice from one of your earlier episodes. I use Old Grandad 114 for all drinks mixed with bourbon...always a great mixer. Another great video guys.
Good idea!
First, thank you! I love the channel. Second, try using the following - good crystal-clear ice, and a "Mexican" Coke (made with Cane Sugar, not Corn Syrup). Jack is good, but Jim Beam Black has been my go-to for a long while now.
I'm strictly a neat man myself, but I do thoroughly enjoy a little SLB Drinks with my whiskey. Also, the only Jack I like is the barrel proof single barrel. It is well worth the price. Would love to try the Coy Hill, but it's a rare gem.
So glad I found this Channel IMO BEST BOURBON CHANNEL!!!!
My pick after drinking loads of Bourbon: Single Barrel Cask Strength Jack Daniel's & Coke. It tames it just enough which allows you to really dial in the flavors of the JD. You know which notes are from the Coke so I know what to mute out. Coke with Proof Bourbons IMO works best for me vs water.
The Best Mixer with Coke I have found is the Buffalo Trace. The sweet notes of the Trace seem to blend with the Coke very well. I have tried the Knobb Creek and it was definitely enjoyable, but would rate the BT even higher! I got to commend you for trying the RVP with Coke, something we all want to see, but I must admit would be too timid to attempt.
Disgusting whisky needs coke
Benchmark, from BT, is a great mixer with coke. At about $10 a bottle it's super fun
@@JesseParentGP At about $10 a bottle, sounds like everyone should each get his/her own bottle. And if everyone has their own bottle, you’re right, regardless of what occasion it is, it’s going to be super fun!
Jacks number one for me, try Cown Royal its very smooth.
Great video guys! You should also try a “smokey coke” and then try all of these whiskies mixed with either 7-Up or ginger ale.
Islay scotch and ginger ale is a game changer!!!
The "official smokey cokey" is Lagavulin 16 and pure cane sugar coke which is tasty but for some reason the Lagavulin 16 gives me the scent/taste of fresh from the wrapper Band-Aids. Such a weird note that I don't mind as much with the coke but not my favorite.
Jack and Coke is a classic for a reason. It just works. If you like the idea of cherry/lime try to make a lynchburg lemonade with Makers Mark, it's the reason why I like to keep a bottle of Makers on stock.
What a fun concept for a show! While the only thing I typically use Coke for is getting rust stains out of a toilet bowl, and , I haven't had Jack Black since high school 40 yrs. ago. In the summer time, my hot weather go to cocktail is typically a whiskey and Ginger Ale (or Ginger Beer) with a lime. My preferred whiskeys for this are usually Makers Mark or Seagram's V.O. Simple and refreshing, and I don't have to think too much about it. I will give it a go with the Wild Turkey, OF and Knob to see how those go with the ginger. Thanks again for another fun show!
It's also great for cleaning corrosion off of battery terminals. It dissolves it instantly. That's an old mechanic's trick.
Summer is for Birddog Apple and Ginger Ale with a little lime😁
Nice!
@@FakingANervethat must mean the soda is very acidic, because I use vinegar to neutralize the base of corroded batteries.
@@motohead077 Indeed it is. It has a pH of about 2 or 2.5, if memory serves me.
My go to is RC Cola and Royal Crown. (RC n’ CR)
My second is RC and Blackened.
I also feel your test should have been blind AND if you’re going to measure your liquor, then you should also measure your cola to stay 100% on your mixes.
Always great content though guys.
I am with you. RC n' CR. The Royal Crown Cola not quite as sweet as Coca Cola. The RC really brings out a smoother taste of the Crown Royal.
Back when Eagle Rare wasn't impossible to find and stupidly priced, it was truly made to be paired with Coke. The vanilla tones were perfect. It was a 30 dollar bottle, so made sense and still wasn't bad on its own. A shame it's become a unicorn in most places. Of these I go with the 101.
Just bought my 1st bottle of Eagle so hope your right
Love Wild Turkey 101, also ordered a Rye called Sazerac been told its tidy
@JA Cannon Eagle Rare has more round edges than 101. For 30 bucks, it's something you can actually sip neat. Mixed with Coke, it is pretty dangerous.
You know eagle rare I tried during the holiday bought two bottles since they ere “rare” initial thought wa dthat eagle rare was smooth and good with Coke Zero but afte that holiday j came away as it wasnt
My go to bourbon for mixing is Evan Williams Bottled in Bond. 100 proof, available, and affordable at $30 for 1.75 liter.
Having traveled much of the world, the one constant an American can find at any bar in Ishtar or any other BFE country is Jack Daniels Black Label. You're generally not going to find a good bourbon unless you bring it. Of course, the Knob Creek 9YO, Old Forester 100 & Wild Turkey 101 are all very fine pours. Cheers!
I like Old Grandad BIB for a whiskey coke because it’s so inexpensive but it’s also strong enough to stand out
This was another recent viewer suggestion and I appreciate you guys for jumping on it so fast, as you usually do! Kurt, I'm definitely surprised with all your extensive bourbon experimentation, this was your very first taste of old #7 Jack since it's so many people's beginner. You can always try the vanilla or cherry coke if either are flavors you really love in bourbon, I think I need to try Old Forester 1920 with cherry coke because I get prominent cherry from that one and I definitely love it.
All great ideas! With all these great comments we may just revisit this topic in all sorts of different ways! Maybe in January or February when the whiskey traffic is a little slower.
That viewer should be fined and lashed
Wild Turkey 101 or the Makers. I don't like wasting good whiskey with Coke, I stick to good rum.
Love how Trenton calls his oldman "Bro". Classic
I know this one is a year old but, I am not a jack Daniels fan because of the charcoal. I did recently try JTS brown 80 proof in coke and I prefer that to JD. I have yet to try any old forester products which I believe are from brown-Forman.
I do prefer just a neat bourbon pour vs a mixer. I’ve also got to retry on the rocks as I used to not be a fan it’s why I prefer a neat pour vs ice.
First of all , I started “collecting” bourbon about a month ago , I have a few sealed and a several more opened. My question or recommendation is I would love to see a video about the shelf life of bourbon once you break the seal and oxygen takes over , and what changes happen and how long does an open bottle last? Much appreciated, cheers !
In my experience, when you open a bottle, it’s less that the whiskey won’t last a after a certain amount of time as much as the cork failing becoming more and more likely the longer it’s open and the less liquid is inside. A full bottle has very high internal humidity and it keeps the cork moist. When the bottle gets almost empty, the cork is more likely to dry out just enough to let air in, and once that happens the whiskey will go bad very soon. So if there’s a good seal nothing will happen to it
@@thomasmichael6509 to add to this, it’s never a bad idea to periodically lay your bottles on their side to resaturate the cork
A couple videos coming very soon to try and help clear up questions like this one. Good question!
I would say the Wild Turkey 101 and Coke would win. At least, that's what I tend to prefer. I'm a longtime bourbon drinker but only started drinking the occasional Whisky and Coke about a year ago. (Full disclosure: I never drank cola of any kind till about a year ago; it just never interested me.) But I do find there's something particularly special about a high-ABV bourbon with Coke (or Pepsi). Fun video, cheers!
That was fun! Do Ryes next! :-) It's probably not absolutely correct, but we call anything made from soda pop mixed with spirits a "highball". And my favorite highball is a 50-50 mix of Bulleit Rye and Diet Dr. Pepper, over ice. YMMV
I started drinking bourbon with Makers and ginger ale. Never drank any bourbon with Coke and now I don't even use ice.Neat only now, but a classic hi-ball with ginger ale... not such a bad thing. You should revisit this video with ginger ale.
Time Stamps:
04:42 - Tastings
09:05 - Rankings
My top few “bourbon and coke” are:
1. Bullitt 10 year and coke
2. TX Bourbon Barrel Proof
3. Four Roses and coke.
These are my go-to drinks and now are always on hand!
Evan Williams Black Label and Coke Zero.
My go-to drink is an old fashioned with WT 101. But I do mix it with coke from time to time. I just got a bottle of Knob Creek Rye, and it does beat out the WT.
We need the egg nog version of this video.
Single Barrel Jack and coke all the way. However a good summer drink is Bsb ....brown sugar bourbon and sweet tea.
Crown and coke for me
7 & 7 also, guess I’m old school
I love wisconsin old fashioned 2 oz of brandy or Southern comfort, dash of bitters. Old fashioned mix and then 7 up for sweet or squirt for sour. Also like wiskey and gin.
Great show!. couple of rookies there lol. You gotta go Bookers n coke. its a fave of ours at yearly fallow deer hunting in the Victorian High country or chasing Giant fish in South Australia. Yes Russels reserve single barrels n coke is a close second.
Nice! I like your activities there also!
I like my whiskey/bourbon and coke. I seldom drink it neat, sometimes with a piece of ice. Typically during the winter I actually like the warmer spice flavor of ginger ale. But then again. I'm not a serious bourbon drinker.
Per your request on taste inputs regarding mixers with bourbon. I truly enjoy bourbons neat or over a ice cube at higher proofs. Vodka mixers are preferred with tonic.
KC 9. Love it. Sometimes splurge and do the 120 proof.
Knob creek is a fav of mine with coke. Really enjoy it in an old fashioned. Especially the knob 12 😉
It’s actually Jack. Sounds crazy because it is the cheapest but the charcoal makes it taste smoother and better with coke.
I'm new to the channel I can just say I'm not a huge Coke fan but I love Ginger real With my whiskey and bourbon
I’m not a big fan of whiskey with Coke. I prefer to mix with ginger ale. Jameson and ginger I’ve had several times even though it doesn’t really need the ginger ale. I bet the Pappy and ginger would be a better combo even though I would never mix it myself if I was lucky enough to find a bottle
I’ve done this same thing, hands down the absolute best bourbon I would never do again and that’s Bookers and coke. It’s on a completely different level. Back in the day $45 for Bookers you could experiment and Bookers was amazing with coke
The good old days!
The bottle I always have on hand for a quick mixed drink is Evan Williams bottled in bond. Wild Turkey 101 would be my second choice.
In my opinion, Jack and Coke is so popular exactly for the reason you describe; you cant taste much of the whiskey. Most people I know that drink Jack and Coke are not whiskey drinkers and dont like the taste of it. I would also throw in Jim Beam and Evan Williams black labels. The bottled in bond however really stands above for me....the WT101 as well. If I pay much more than those for a bottle, I probably dont want to be mixing it in a coke.
I haven't had a Jack and Coke in a while, or really any bourbon with Coke. But it does fall into a broader category of highball, and I do enjoy a highball when it gets warmer out. My go-to is a mid-tier or bottom shelf bourbon (WT101, KC9, OGD BiB, etc) with a couple of splashes of bitters (Angostura for me, but I don't own many bitters) over ice topped off with club soda or seltzer (Bubly cherry if I'm going with anything flavored). Super refreshing, the bitters accentuate the bourbon rather than mask it, and quenches the thirst better than a neat pour. Anything with sugar or sweetener becomes too sweet for me.
I drink either wild turkey, old grandad bonded or 114, and my favorite is probably buffalo trace.
Jim beam black when I have few extra $, benchmark, Evan Williams. Lower end for me makes the whiskey + coke!
Im really into the new Jim Beam 7 yr, such a value. But for me a good old Jim Beam white lable with coke is hard to beat.
Great vid choice
Myself I go with regular Jim Beam white label with coke
4:47 Great idea. If you want something special with your bourbon and Coke, try with Mexican Coke and a full teaspoon of Angostura bitters (to cut the sweetness) on crushed ice. Agreed that the edge of something like Knob Creek 9 will cut through nicely. Thank me later ;)
I think knob creek is gonna win, I always drink knob creek 9 year & coke...I'm drinking one as I'm watching this right now haha
I live just north of Kentucky and we have alot of great Bourbon here but I think it is because of our local just up I65 between Louisville and Indianapolis. I don't have problems finding most Bourbon's here for a great price.
I’m curious if any ryes would work better? They might stand out a little more.
A lot of my friends like buffalo trace and coke.
Normally Jack Daniels With Coke ALWAYS. However I Did Have A Jack n Coke With Jack Daniels Single Barrel Single Proof (129proof) And It Was The Best Drink I’ve Had In My Life.
woodfood reserve double oaked makes the best bourbon and coke. It is a higher price point for a mix but so good
Did the same exercise to help my wife pic her favorite. She ended up with Crown and Coke Zero. I drink my whiskey neat, cocktails, on the rocks or/or club soda.
Jack and root beer and captain and root beer are 2 of my favorites
Gentlemen jack and coke is up there for me, I haven't had Old Forrester with coke it's the only one I haven't tried out of these selections
Jack Daniels bonded is a real treat. Give that a try. I like it neat or with coke.
My go-to mixes are Woodford Reserve with caffeine free coke... about 1 shot per 16oz.
Or with 1792 small batch.
I like a mild mix with mine.
*Evan Williams, Bottled in Bond*
I think it's great for whiskey and coke, but you need to make sure your ice is high quality 👍
Missed the boat on commenting on this when it came out, but what the heck?! I made a Coke reduction that I often use in place of simple syrup or sugar cubes in my Old Fashioned's. Also made a Dr. Pepper one. I've got to say, 1000x better than pouring a soft drink into my nice bourbons. The Dr. Pepper syrup with a high-proof wheater like Maker's Cask Strength, or Larceny Barrel Proof is one of the best things I've ever imbibed.
Plz share how you reduce the soda? Assuming just letting it simmer in the pan? I have to try this.
Makers and coke has always been my go to but Knob and coke is amazing cause the spiciness really brings out the cola. Honorable mention to Weller SR and coke if you can get it around the $30 msrp. Wheated bourbon tends to work best.
I agree…I like my Makers Mark Cast Strength with my Coke…will also have to Try the Knob Creek & Coke.