My first video, really enjoyed it. I like your approach to sharing bottles more of us can actually find and afford. Apparently our palates are very similar.
Welcome aboard brother. I’ve always maintained that level in my channel. First and foremost, I’m a drinker; not a reviewer. So I’m gonna add stuff I enjoy drinking. So many fake people out there who are trying to sell you something. Bourbons bourbon and I don’t get half the bottles that exist just like everyone else! Cheers man!
Winter Reserve has so much flavor for the proof point! Heart Release is such a good bottle at $70-85…maybe the second best special edition I picked up in 2024.
I love seeing all the small random names in the lists this year. People are finally finding theres more than just the legacy distilleries out there. Great vid trev.
Thanks for the non-unicorn list (well, mostly 😅) You mentioned Redwood Empire hitting the 5 year mark but they put out some 8 year single barrels under the Haystack Needle name this year. The same high rye bourbon in the Devil's Tower and a rye mash...don't offhand remember which mash they used for that one, but both are their own juice now. New Riff just hit 10 years old...all these little guys are starting to grow up, I'm totally here for it!
Yes you're getting a media invite to our soft opening at Limestone Farms (Limestone Heritage). 2025 will be an amazing year especially since we just released a 6yr, 92 proof, 78/13/9 mash bill bottle at 38.99 msrp.
Ok to comment on the video…your bourye pick was head and shoulders your best of the year and the Makers 46CS this year was better than the Heart release.
Also i recently found a place thats got barrell craft spirits batches 30-36 and wanted to know your favorite if youve had any other than 36. Im desperately looking for the ice wine finish!
JB winter reserve was a good bottle , had to get it from Kentucky (none in michigan) , WT 70th 8yr and MM Heart Release were a couple of my favorites this year. The only GTS I saw this year was at a raffle and if you "WON" it was $800 😖 Cheers 🥃 👍💯
Beam winter reserve is tasty for a cheap pour but not a top ten pour at all. The Lost Recipe Mocha was better than the Heart or Cellar release this year in my opinion. Wish I could get my hands on a BTAC but getting a hold of one that I can actually afford has been like trying to nail Jello to a tree.
While I’ll agree it’s not a top 10 pour, I either didn’t get enough other bottles or I simply didn’t enjoy the other ones I got. The winter reserve I’ve gone through more than any other bottle this year. I had to ask myself “if I’m drinking this bottle so much, maybe I like it more than I’d like to give it credit” so I added it to the list. Sometimes enjoyment is more important than best tasting.
Likwe your perspective a lot! Keep it up. But geez I know everyone is hyped about the Winter Reserve. For the life of me I can't figure out why. Everything about it says "cheap." Not that cheap is bad per se, but in this case this is the bourbon equivalent of Kraft Mac 'n Cheese. Take some crappy juice with a decent age and add some flavors. Not for me.
I mean, I can’t argue against that at all. I think it’s the same with every cheap thing they do. They switch it up just a little and see who likes it lol. I won’t try and defend it, it’s a cheap o bottle, I just happen to love it. Sometimes, that’s all that matters! Cheers man!
That Heart Release has been on a few Most Disappointing Of The Year lists. Same 111.7 proof as yours. Wonder what might be going on there to account for the strong difference of opinion.
I think it’s just matter of opinion, and I will also agree that it’s not drastically different from makers typical profile. So I think what people aren’t liking is just that; they have expectations of it being different than what they got
Screaming Titan was really underwhelming to me. Did not care for it. Maybe I just don't like 4-grain whisky personally but after having multiple redwood empire products I have never been impressed.
@@TheBourbonWrenchloved that redwood empire wheated. Love everything from redwood empire. (Lost monarch is a staple!) They are one of the best out there!!! The Haystack Needle was phenomenal.
@@TheBourbonWrench indeed. I try to blind stuff so I can make accurate judgements too. Too many sheep out there who just claim to like everything someone in a random youtube video said they liked. I appreciate how your list was drastically different than most creators lists were. It's interesting to see what youtube folks pallets you align with from watching their content. For me, it's almost always Mash and Drum - that doesn't mean he's any more right than anyone else we just tend to like the same stuff. Anyways, cheers and keep up the great content!
My first video, really enjoyed it. I like your approach to sharing bottles more of us can actually find and afford. Apparently our palates are very similar.
Welcome aboard brother. I’ve always maintained that level in my channel. First and foremost, I’m a drinker; not a reviewer. So I’m gonna add stuff I enjoy drinking. So many fake people out there who are trying to sell you something. Bourbons bourbon and I don’t get half the bottles that exist just like everyone else! Cheers man!
Great list. Enjoyed the video..
Cheers guys!! Friggin love you
@@TheBourbonWrenchCheers! 🥃🥃
Barrell batch 36 is my #2 of 2024. Love it!
It’s so dang good!!
Winter Reserve has so much flavor for the proof point! Heart Release is such a good bottle at $70-85…maybe the second best special edition I picked up in 2024.
I love seeing all the small random names in the lists this year. People are finally finding theres more than just the legacy distilleries out there. Great vid trev.
Totally agree
I too love the Beam winter reserve and the price !!
Solid list buddy. Congrats on the GTS!
Redwood empire is one of my favorites right now, love that Devil's Tower and was lucky to get the Van Duzen rye and it's fantastic
How’s that van duzen? Actually haven’t tried that one
@@TheBourbonWrench It's really solid, good rye spice and has some good fruit notes
Thanks for the non-unicorn list (well, mostly 😅)
You mentioned Redwood Empire hitting the 5 year mark but they put out some 8 year single barrels under the Haystack Needle name this year. The same high rye bourbon in the Devil's Tower and a rye mash...don't offhand remember which mash they used for that one, but both are their own juice now. New Riff just hit 10 years old...all these little guys are starting to grow up, I'm totally here for it!
I’ve had 1 haystack needle and it was simply impeccable. Those guys are crushing the game man
Great Lineup
all 3 makers are great, but i like the heart release the best of the 3 there!
Never seen the winter reserve yet!
The GTS seemed to be plentiful this year. I actually got to buy one for the first time in years for a bit above srp and I have no complaints. Cheers!
I have 6 backups with 3 more on the way of the wheiner. If you can't tell I like it!!
It’s simply one of the best picks we’ve ever done!
Real nice variety!
The Winter Reserve is one of my favorite new options. I hope it returns again next year. Another favorite discovery was Green River Wheated
Wheated Wheiner, I got 4 bottles, it's that good for $49
Larceny C924
ECBP C924
1792 Full Proof store pick
Yes you're getting a media invite to our soft opening at Limestone Farms (Limestone Heritage). 2025 will be an amazing year especially since we just released a 6yr, 92 proof, 78/13/9 mash bill bottle at 38.99 msrp.
Yessss I can’t friggin WAIT!
On a work trip. So glad so I took a night cap back to the room only to find the Kong of the Nerds top 10!! Cheers!
Ok to comment on the video…your bourye pick was head and shoulders your best of the year and the Makers 46CS this year was better than the Heart release.
Still trying to find Cellar Aged and The Lost Recipe, but The Heart Release is definitely in my top 10!
Also i recently found a place thats got barrell craft spirits batches 30-36 and wanted to know your favorite if youve had any other than 36.
Im desperately looking for the ice wine finish!
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My face is in your top 10! That’s a first…
How where they able to wax the bottles like makers mark
We wax all our barrel picks. The genes we chose pink just to make fun of them. Makers only holds rights to red wax; any other wax is fair game.
@ ty for the explanation:) great show …
Nice list other than the GTS most are get able.
Hey Trev and Wrench Nerds, just saw that Seelbach's has a Tumblin' Dice 8yr double oaked online $59.99, I'm looking for my credit card right now.
Picks are where it’s at now!
More to come 2025 baby let’s goooo!
JB winter reserve was a good bottle , had to get it from Kentucky (none in michigan) , WT 70th 8yr and MM Heart Release were a couple of my favorites this year. The only GTS I saw this year was at a raffle and if you "WON" it was $800 😖 Cheers 🥃 👍💯
Beam winter reserve is tasty for a cheap pour but not a top ten pour at all. The Lost Recipe Mocha was better than the Heart or Cellar release this year in my opinion. Wish I could get my hands on a BTAC but getting a hold of one that I can actually afford has been like trying to nail Jello to a tree.
While I’ll agree it’s not a top 10 pour, I either didn’t get enough other bottles or I simply didn’t enjoy the other ones I got. The winter reserve I’ve gone through more than any other bottle this year. I had to ask myself “if I’m drinking this bottle so much, maybe I like it more than I’d like to give it credit” so I added it to the list. Sometimes enjoyment is more important than best tasting.
Where’s Malort Barrel Aged!?
Bourbon? What's that?
You're still in my Top 10 Nerds of 2024 though.
Screaming Titan is amazing!
Better than the Bardstown but not by much.
Likwe your perspective a lot! Keep it up. But geez I know everyone is hyped about the Winter Reserve. For the life of me I can't figure out why. Everything about it says "cheap." Not that cheap is bad per se, but in this case this is the bourbon equivalent of Kraft Mac 'n Cheese. Take some crappy juice with a decent age and add some flavors. Not for me.
I mean, I can’t argue against that at all. I think it’s the same with every cheap thing they do. They switch it up just a little and see who likes it lol. I won’t try and defend it, it’s a cheap o bottle, I just happen to love it. Sometimes, that’s all that matters! Cheers man!
GTS made the wrench a buffalo trace tater Tater Nation stand up 🤣
That Heart Release has been on a few Most Disappointing Of The Year lists. Same 111.7 proof as yours. Wonder what might be going on there to account for the strong difference of opinion.
I think it’s just matter of opinion, and I will also agree that it’s not drastically different from makers typical profile. So I think what people aren’t liking is just that; they have expectations of it being different than what they got
IMO those bottles are all terrible except for the GTS, but I know you have budget in mind. Most of those would not make my top 50 of the year.
Screaming Titan was really underwhelming to me. Did not care for it. Maybe I just don't like 4-grain whisky personally but after having multiple redwood empire products I have never been impressed.
Might just not be for you man! Some brands just aren’t my thing. Most important thing is you tried and formed your own opinion of them! Cheers brother
@@TheBourbonWrenchloved that redwood empire wheated. Love everything from redwood empire. (Lost monarch is a staple!) They are one of the best out there!!! The Haystack Needle was phenomenal.
@@TheBourbonWrench indeed. I try to blind stuff so I can make accurate judgements too. Too many sheep out there who just claim to like everything someone in a random youtube video said they liked. I appreciate how your list was drastically different than most creators lists were. It's interesting to see what youtube folks pallets you align with from watching their content. For me, it's almost always Mash and Drum - that doesn't mean he's any more right than anyone else we just tend to like the same stuff. Anyways, cheers and keep up the great content!
That is positively the world's ugliest sweater EVER!! You should enter into ugly sweater contests next year during the Christmas party season... 😺
These all sound gross…
You malort loving sob