Great video! I love the idea of people talking about what bottles they’ve drank the most over their bourbon journey. I’ve been drinking whiskey for 15ish years or so… but didn’t start actually diving into bourbon and whiskey until 2018 when I started appreciating the neat pour as a sipper (before that, usually it was mixed drinks or occasionally on the rocks). Since 2018, I started keeping track of every bottle I’ve bought, and here are the bourbons I bought from highest down (I stopped at having purchased 4 bottles of the brand): 11 bottles :: Rare Breed 10 bottles :: Knob Creek small batch (NAS or 9yr) 7 bottles :: Buffalo Trace, Elijah Craig BPs, & Makers Mark 6 bottles :: Eagle Rare, Henry McKenna BIB, & KC 9 Yr SiB 5 bottles :: Four Roses SiB and Woodford Double Oaked 4 bottles :: 1792 small batch, Elijah Craig small batch, Larceny, Makers Mark CS, Michter’s small batch, and WT101
I’m new to bourbon and I usually avoid high proof bourbons , but oddly enough my 2 favorites are Wild Turkey 101 and Knob Creek 9, I also love Makers 46 , 1792 and Russell’s 10 year.
Great list Gents! I’ve been pouring these 5 lately 1- Russels 10 (all year round) 2-Remus Single barrel(great store pick- got several) 3- Maker’s cask strength specifically the 46 cask & a store pick With cooler weather - love ryes- 4-Michter’s single barrel Rye 5-knob Creek single barrel Rye (great store pick) Cheers to beautiful fall pours! 🥃
I’d love to see you do a “sweeter notes” blind tasting. Perfect for the holidays. Specifically the Widow Jane Decadence, Woodford Reserve Double Oak, etc, to name a few.
My current five that I grab on a nightly basis: Lagavulin 16, Calumet 16, Sagamore Rye Double Oaked, Eagle Rare, and Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Private Barrel.
You guys are great! Please continue to mention the prices…really helps me know and gauge if I’m over paying or not. I can judge a good deal or how willing I’m willing to pay over the normal price, depending on what it is. Thank you
Hopefully you aren’t in Washington state. I purchased $119 in booze and paid 34 dollars in taxes. And liberal politicians complain about businesses being greedy.
Another fun show guys. The bourbons I reach for as daily drinkers are WT101, Old Forester 1910, WR Double Oaked, Isaac Bowman Port Barrel, and Four Roses Small Batch Select. All solid pours in my opinion.
I really enjoyed that - thanks guys. Being from Australia, there's a couple of local bottles in my current top 5: The Gospel Straight Rye Whiskey (90 proof) Adam's Peated Shiraz Cask Single Malt (93 proof) They slot in next to Dalwhinnie 15yo Single Malt, which is an amazing pour for the price. Next is the Woodford Double Oaked, which I tried after your double oaked review. I'm really enjoying it. And rounding it out is WT Rare Breed, for all the reasons you mentioned. Special mention to Knob Creek 9yo, but here in Aus, the Rare Breed is only the equivalent of US$10 more than the KC9, so it's the bird for me.
Got into whiskey over the last 6 months and gotta say your channel is the best. My current top 5. Wild Turkey 101, Buffalo Trace, Four Roses Single Barrel, Johnnie Walker Double Black, and when UCF Football has a big win, Johnnie Walker blue label. I think I’ve got the whiskey starter kit as my collection. I look forward to exploring other bottles soon.
My top 5 today as someone inside my first 90 day introduction to bourbon/whiskey/scotch....1) Wild Turkey 101 (it's just the proof/mouth feel for the money is really incredible - I feel like I should do something to make this an allocated bourbon, lol) 2) Highland Park Cask Strength (butterscotch is actually a note for scotch...hell yes!) three and four are toss ups...3) Four Roses Small Batch 4) Elijah Craig Barrel Proof (dusty peanut goodness) 5) Michters Rye (starting to appreciate Rye - didn't like rye in moonshine, but in whiskey its really good) Great channel guys, super helpful as I decide what to add to the collection and as a former Hoosier transplanted in FL. I value the feel of 'home' felt thinking you bring me.
My current 5 daily’s in no particular order: Wild Turkey Rare Breed, Knob Creek Single Barrel, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel, Eagle Rare, and Bulleit Barrel Strength. Cheers from another Region local!! 🥃
My top daily sippers at the moment: OF 1920, Benchmark Full Proof, knob creek single barrel, knob creek 12, and Buffalo Trace (I have place that always has it $28)
Great show as usual. I hope you know, Curt, that you're living every dad's dream - a loving relationship with your son doing something fun! My top three are OF 1910, WT 101, and MM cask strength. BTW - can you do a review of the MM Special Releases BRT 01 & 02? Thanks!
Just started watching your channel. Rare Breed is my top choice too. I looked at your other posts. Found the one on dirty martinis Gin/Vodka Oxley Gin! I couldn't belive it a bottle of Oxley Gin! I thought I was the only person that drank Oxley. No one had even seen it in my golf club. They don't stock it nor do they have Rare Breed. Oh well... Costco (In Concord,CA) had it on sale at the beginning of the year. Bought a few bottles. I keep my open bottle in the refrigerator. It keeps longer if you do... Great show. Looking forward to watching more.
Thanks for reviewing the “everyday” sippy-sips. I now have another rye to try. Really appreciate bringing some Scotch to the discussion. After 4 years overseas, my scotch/Irish collection grew nicely and I somehow lost track of the good-good while I chased bourbons.
Late to the comments here but first have to say to Kurt and Trenton that their videos are well thought out, well presented and digestible - never over our heads or long-winded. These guys bourbon! Your palates are amazingly similar to mine - so I am absolutely a subscriber. As for my go-to bourbons right now: WR Double-Oaked, WT Rare Breed, Four Roses Single Barrel, and Knob Creek 9. Unfortunately, here in Canada, we don't see most of the rest of your selections on the shelves very often (or at all). Still, your vids are great for my next shopping excursion to the US. Keep it up guys!
I've only started drinking my whiskey "neat" within the last year or so, before that it was always over ice. Anyway, my classic "Go-To" bourbons, in no particular order, would be Woodford Reserve, Four Roses (Yellow), Bulleit, and Jim Beam Black. Recently, I've developed a new appreciation for Maker's Mark and Wild Turkey 101. But the one that I find myself reaching for lately, and I only tried it because I saw it in one of your videos, is Evan Williams 1783. It tastes great and is easy on the wallet. Thanks for the videos, keep up the great work!
Thanks Kurt & Trenton for your channel! Great way to learn of many different bourbons that I haven't tried or even seen before! I don't have a large stock myself so I only have a top 3 which I find myself restocking and drinking regularly which are readily available in Pennsylvania. 1) WR Double Oaked 2) OF 1920 3) Four Roses SB Select
Really enjoy the channel, guys. I also like sipping whiskey with my son. Good times. My top 5 favorites today are: 1) Teeling Single Grain Irish Whiskey, 2) Westland American Single Malt, 3) Angel's Envy Bourbon, 4) Eagle Rare 10yr Bourbon, and 5) Bad Dog Grandpa's Wheat Whiskey. My everyday, though, is probably Slane Irish Whiskey which reminds me of Redbreast 12 (I think it's the Sherry Casks), but at $27 vs $70 a bottle, is a much more affordable, everyday sip for me. Keep up the great content! :)
I cant understand how you are reminded of RB 12 from Slane. Taste completely different to me. I like the flavor of Slane, but find it to be a bit to ethanol-y. Absolutely hated everything about RB 12.
My top 5 go to's...Early Times bottle in bond, russels reserve 10 year, woodford double oak, rabbit hole cavehill, and glenfiddich 14 yr single malt scotch.
Top 5 for me this year: Bulleit (I swap between regular, 10 year, and SiB) Michter’s Small Batch Elijah Craig BP Four Roses Small Batch Yellowstone I’ve made Old Fashions with these throughout the year, particularly during Old Fashioned Week, and have enjoyed them tremendously. This has been my first year collecting bourbons and scotches (would grab maybe 1-2 bottles a year over the past 4 years otherwise) and my collection is now at a modest 30 bottles, majority of that being bourbon.
Took forever to get Trent in front of the camera, now he's there every video. Keep it up. Daily drinkers: Redwood Empire (any of the three) Wild Turkey 101 Old Forester BIB 1792 Small Batch Daviess County (any)
Thanks for the treat ;) Currently I am looking for Four Roses Small Batch Select and also thinking about buying Arran 10. My currenty top 5 for daily drum is: Wild Turkey 101, Jack Daniels Rye, Jim Beam (white with ice), Glenlivet 12 Illicit Still / Licensed Dram, Glendronach 12.
New bourbon drinker here and have found your videos INCREDIBLY insightful and helpful. I splurged and got an Elijah Craig Barrel Proof and it was like drinking a dry erase marker…gross. I seem to lean more towards lower proofs to really enjoy the flavors either straight up or mixed in with some Cherry Dr Pepper. The few that I’ve tried and really enjoyed so far are Makers Mark Limited, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked, Bullet. Michters is high on my list but I can’t find it here in Northern Colorado. Anyways, you guys have given me a nice list to hunt down and I really appreciate the information and the quality of your videos. Cheers!
Thanks for your kind words! Nice list! Keep doing what you like but just a tip. Let the ECBP open up for a while before you try it again. The higher proofs tend to need some air before it opens up.
WT101, OF 1920, Larceny regular or barrel proof, Elijah Craig barrel proof, and Coopers craft 100 proof are 5 common ones I would have. Then all of the allocations! Thank you for showing us yours!
My daily’s are typically Old Forester 100 and Wild Turkey 101 Rye. I like to keep a Four Roses around also as well as Woodford Double Oaked. Recently, I have been trying several Midwestern whiskies from Northern Waters in Wisconsin, Mississippi River Valley Distilling from Iowa, Nassif/Cat’s Eye in Iowa, and Foundry Distilling in Iowa.
My daily drivers are WT101, Old Grandad BiB, Early Times BiB, Dickel Superior no. 12, and Makers 46. Buffalo Trace used to be on this list, but now I’m having a bit more difficulty finding it regularly without paying a premium.
Love the channel and love your picks. My five bourbons would be 1. Chattanooga whiskey 111, 2. Yellowstone 3. Penelope 4. Heavens door double barrel, 5. EHT small batch
Rare breed, 4 roses small batch select, new riff single barrel, jack daniels triple mash, and old firester 100 or old grand dad 114 are my top 5 for fall. Just saw this as my first video of yours, keep up the great conversation gentlemen.
Perfection in Show as Always!!! My Daily’s … Guess I have to exclude Eagle Rare (hard to find in NC). Four Roses Single Barrel, OF 1897, OF 1910, The Clover Single Barrel Tennessee Whiskey, Four Roses Small Batch Select
My wife and I just started our home bar less than two weeks ago. I got the bug after watching some videos and then started talking to my wife and she had a desire to try some so I researched the beans out of really good starter bourbons, ryes, and Irish whiskey. This is what we are starting with, Sazerac rye, Powers 3 swallow Irish whiskey, Basil and Hayden, Angels envy, Elijah Craig small batch, Wild Turkey 101 bourbon, buffalo trace, and Woodford reserve double oaked as well as a couple flavored whiskies and bourbons. I just bought the Woodford, Buffalo trace, and Basil Hayden today and we have not even tried them yet. If my research was any good that should be a solid starter for our bar and next month I want to get Four Roses small batch select and 1792. Thanks for your cool channel and suggestions.
Solid picks. My current 5 go to pours are Wild Turkey Rare Breed, Four Roses Small Batch Select, Angel's Envy Rye, Chatanooga 111, and Maker's Mark Cask Strength.
Great job as always! Picked up the Frey Ranch via ordering it from their website. Delivered for $65 to Florida. To me, it's flavor profile is very unique, and who does not love that bottle and top!
Great choices.... For now, the 5 available bottles in my cabinet I keep going back to the most are: Russell's 10, Rare Breed, (little heavy on the Turkey but is what it is), Smoke Wagon Straight Bourbon, Still Austin Straight Bourbon (TX Bourbon, Represent), and Penelope Toasted Barrel Strength. Cheers!! REALLY SURPRISED to see Arran 10 on this list, but what a delicious bottle that is. I bought one for my scotch loving brother and after we tried it I had to go buy one for myself!! CHEERS!!!
Great video as usual. Living in CA Frey is always in my collection. Though I do prefer the barrel proofs. My five are easily available in my area and are as follows. OF 1920 SW Uncut Unfiltered JDSBBP ECBP whatever batch is open Russels Reserve 110 proof
Love your videos guys! My top 5's as of this week (plus an extra) in the cupboard are: 1. Woodford Reserve Double Oaked (you guys got me hooked on this one! Delicious) 2. Wild Turkey 101 (our everyday whiskey) 3. Knob Creek Rye (came with 2 glasses at Christmas) 4. Knob Creek 9 yr old (up to $38 here - favorite whiskey of 2022) 5. Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 120 proof (a new favorite) 6 Makers 101 (I think I like 46 a little better)
Haven’t tried too many, but of all of them I’ve tried I really like Navigator bourbon by the wine company. Finished in Port Wine barrels. It seems pretty rare around nh but I found a bottle for $35. I’ve also really loved Wyoming Whiskey bourbon, which has wheat in the mashbill.
Been sipping on any of the following five on any particular night for the past month or so: Russel’s 10, Bowman Brothers (and have been searching for the John J SB for about a half year now), Very Old Barton (this helps keep my monthly spending in the acceptable range), Weller SR (not sure if this counts as allocated, but I see it all over down here), and OF 1910.
Thank you for this. When channels start getting traction, they go from reviewing more accessible bottles and affordable ones, to some crazy over allocated bottles. Soon it goes from a great channel to a generic channel just like everyone else that this happens to.. Almost all of us can’t get them. I’ve stopped watching all these crazy videos cause why would I watch it when I can’t find it? BUT this was a great video! Thank you! Love your channel so far!
As I'm watching your terrific video, I am sipping some "Nelson's Green Brier Tennessee Hand Made Sour Mash" Whiskey, It's about $30 and it is 91 proof. Cheers!
During a little vacation to AZ I found a few Early Times BiB so naturally had to grab them. For a while at least, that meat is back on the table. Great review and I'll throw my current list......ET BiB, 4R SMB Select, Penelope Architect, Doc Swinson Blenders Cut, MM46. Cheers!
Awesome lineups from you guys! Right now my top 5 (non allocated) are: 1) Russels 10 2) Knob Creek 9 3) 1792 Full Proof 4) Calumet Farm 16 (for my “wish I was rich” days) 5) Whistle Pig 10 Definitely want to try the Widow Jane soon, and also the Double Oaked Woodford!
Curt me and you and one in the same with Scotches; I love everything that comes out of Campbeltown. 1. Lagavulin 16 2. Smoke Wagon small batch 3. High West Campfire 4. Kilkerran 12 5. Woodford Double Oaked
WT 101 is my absolute favorite, not just value but it is just absolutely amazing. Also OF 1920, Early Times BIB, ECBP C922, also I picked up a KC single barrel store pick 120 proof that is amazing.. Love the channel, Keep it up
Save for Frey Ranch (not in our area) and Arran (Have yet to try it) all those are great pours! My go-tos lately have been Bardstown BC Chateau De Lebaud, Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit, Heaven Hill BIB, Sagamore Mead Finish, and Benchmark Bonded. Love the list! Will have to try that Arran Scotch. Btw I think it's been too long since Kurt went over a line up of either scotch, irish whiskey, tequila or other spirit. Would love to see what new discoveries he's made.
Thanks for all of the great videos! My top 5 right now in no particular order are Michter’s Straight Rye, Pikesville Straight Rye, Monkey Shoulder, Red Breast 12 and Green Spot
God bless the USA, USMC, and .........SLB Drinks and last bust certainly not least Wild Turkey Distillery!!! Thank you so much for these videos. I hope that someday I can share these drinks with my son as you have yours!
VERY INTERESTING!!!! My whole collection is smaller than this show but I do have those three that are the "that time" evening. Willet Pot Still, Orphan Barrel Rhetoric 22, Penelope Architect, are up there as the special ones for sure.
Consistently find myself reaching for the buffalo trace, luckily i can find it in my area. Also regularly go for the woodford double oaked and wild turkey rare breed.
Another great video. My tastes align more with Kurt most of the time. WR DO is in my top 3 and maybe top 2. Love all your videos and always look forward to them.
I’m certainly with you on the Hard Truth Sweet Mash Rye Uncut 2 year, it blew my socks off, and even better, TW somehow had it discounted to $41, for a 2 year rye, it’s phenomenal AND just picked up a Frey Ranch Farm Strength Barrel Strength which I tried at the Whiskey Riot in Houston TX. Thank you fellas, enjoyed the content! Cheers 🥃 🥃
Great to see what you have. mine are; 1. Bottle in Bond 50-50 of Rittenhouse and Old Grandad 2. A Montana Distiller, Lolo - Haunted Waters 3. Woodinville Small Batch 4. Evan Williams bottled in Bond 5. Spice Tree by Compass Box.
Knob creek nine year, old Forrester 100, Evan Williams bottled in bond hundred proof,Woodford reserve double Oak And Jim Beam black…. those are probably my favorite daily drinkers there’s a few more but I don’t wanna sound like a total lush 😁
I really enjoy your videos. It has expanded my taste on other bourbons. I try to get the ones that are new to my collection, but unfortunately living in Pennsylvania where the liquor stores are state run, they have limited selections of bourbon and whiskey. I will continue to look for the rarer ones out of state. Thank you for sharing your experience!
I'm either going for Woodford Reserve Bourbon/Rye or Southern Comfort. My top picks are: 1. Wild Turkey Longbranch 2. Woodford Reserve 3. Four Rose's 4. Evan Williams 5. Southern Comfort
Thank for all the great choices, is there a shelf life for bourbon, I have see them on liquor store shelves back to 2002. Is there any risk purchasing a older bottle? Thanks
I don't typically have a "go to" daily drinker, because I like to sample lots of different things. However, current favorites that I seem to reach for more often are Wild Turkey Rare Breed, Old Forester 1910, Old Forester Rye, Buffalo Trace and Early Times BIB.
Ardbeg Uigeadail - Port Charlotte Heavily Peated 10 - Nikka Coffee - Red Breast 12 and Plane old Woodford Reserve, those are pretty much the ones I am replenishing at least once a year
in Reno during ALL of November Lee's liquor has buy one get one 1 PENNY for Frey ranch/Frey Ranch Rye! Guess I'll go pick up 2 bottles for the price of 1 today! But to be honest I still think Barrell Seagrass is the best I've had in years. Cheers!
5 go to whiskies right now….ECBP’s, OF 1920, High West (finished ryes with different finishes, even campfire), Penelope, (also different finishes, the Tokaji cask, architects), and New Riff Malted rye 6 yr. Typing in this list, I guess it’s that time of year, ryes and a little higher proof juice. Trenton would not like the High West Campfire, but I’m pretty sure Kurt would, very interesting and unique blend. Cheers
As far as stuff that you can't buy off the shelf some distillers will ship to you directly (depending on your state laws) or sites like Drizly sometimes have availability (I think they have the Frey Ranch). I drink a lot of Balcones out of Texas and I get those through a 3rd party. Right now drinking Balcones Baby Blue and in support of Trenton, Knob Creek Single Barrel Rye. I tend to change what I drink w/the seasons it seems. When it gets cold I seem to reach for higher proof stuff.
@@williamcopper4958 Yeah ive read its the desserts of Bourbons lol, ive seen notes of Marzipan are in this one, sounds really nice, im thinking to buy a bottle this week, just got my Norlan Rauk Tumbler so want a nice one to test it out and listen to some Jazz 😆🤙
Newer to the Bourbon scene, but these are the selections i keep coming back too. Driftless Glenn, Russels 10 year, Makers 46, Buffalo Trace, Makers Mark private selects(multiple).
OK so I went to my local an gave the WidowJane decadence a shot. AND I COMPLETELY AGREE it is great and will buy some more I always like to have a back up bottle. P.S. it did take me 3 stores to find and wouldn’t you know the closest to my house had in stock. Love the channel
Good stuff, just found your channel. Tops for me in no particular order: Teelings Small Batch, Writers Tears Copper Pot, Angels Envy, Four Roses small batch, Eagle Rare
New to the table but my current go to's are Michters American, Four Roses Single Barrel, Jameson Black Barrel, and WT Longbranch. I'm currently sipping on a Breckenridge I really enjoy. There's also a lot above these price ranges I love but try to stay in reality. High West and Bruichladdich getting honorable mentions also.
My Top 5 (eh 6) go to bottles, WT101, KC9 (and the single barrels), 1920, Rare Breed bourbon & RB Rye, JDSBBP. I do absolutely love Barrell products but I try to limit those to monthly pours given the price, not that my other picks are exactly cheap but they are cheaper (60 vs 90 bucks).
Our Costco (Parker, Colorado) just started stocking the Wild Turkey Rare Breed. Can't even find it at Total Wine. Great find and a great Rye. With Costco, have to buy in volume or it could be gone the next week.
Great video! I love the idea of people talking about what bottles they’ve drank the most over their bourbon journey. I’ve been drinking whiskey for 15ish years or so… but didn’t start actually diving into bourbon and whiskey until 2018 when I started appreciating the neat pour as a sipper (before that, usually it was mixed drinks or occasionally on the rocks).
Since 2018, I started keeping track of every bottle I’ve bought, and here are the bourbons I bought from highest down (I stopped at having purchased 4 bottles of the brand):
11 bottles :: Rare Breed
10 bottles :: Knob Creek small batch (NAS or 9yr)
7 bottles :: Buffalo Trace, Elijah Craig BPs, & Makers Mark
6 bottles :: Eagle Rare, Henry McKenna BIB, & KC 9 Yr SiB
5 bottles :: Four Roses SiB and Woodford Double Oaked
4 bottles :: 1792 small batch, Elijah Craig small batch, Larceny, Makers Mark CS, Michter’s small batch, and WT101
I’m new to bourbon and I usually avoid high proof bourbons , but oddly enough my 2 favorites are Wild Turkey 101 and Knob Creek 9, I also love Makers 46 , 1792 and Russell’s 10 year.
You're new? 😂
Lmao that’s what I was thinking that makers 46, russels 10, and 1792 kinda stood out to me
Great list Gents!
I’ve been pouring these 5 lately
1- Russels 10 (all year round)
2-Remus Single barrel(great store pick- got several)
3- Maker’s cask strength specifically the 46 cask & a store pick
With cooler weather - love ryes-
4-Michter’s single barrel Rye
5-knob Creek single barrel Rye (great store pick)
Cheers to beautiful fall pours! 🥃
I’d love to see you do a “sweeter notes” blind tasting. Perfect for the holidays. Specifically the Widow Jane Decadence, Woodford Reserve Double Oak, etc, to name a few.
I agree, this would be a good show for the upcoming holidays.
The Widow Jane Decadence is amazing. The bottle lasted 2 nights.
5 (by category)
Bourbon: KC12
Rye: Pikesville
Irish: Yellow Spot
Scotch (peated): Springbank 12 CS (batch 15)
Scotch (non-peated): Tomatin 18 (just finished)
Wild card (allocated): Wild Turkey Master’s Keep 17 (batch 1)…from the stash.
My current top 5 would be:
- Old Forester 1910
- Woodford double oak
- high west double rye!
- willet 4 year rye
- Elijah Craig barrel proof
My current five that I grab on a nightly basis: Lagavulin 16, Calumet 16, Sagamore Rye Double Oaked, Eagle Rare, and Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Private Barrel.
You guys are great! Please continue to mention the prices…really helps me know and gauge if I’m over paying or not. I can judge a good deal or how willing I’m willing to pay over the normal price, depending on what it is. Thank you
Will do! I noticed I didn’t on a few so my bad on that.
Hopefully you aren’t in Washington state. I purchased $119 in booze and paid 34 dollars in taxes. And liberal politicians complain about businesses being greedy.
Another fun show guys. The bourbons I reach for as daily drinkers are WT101, Old Forester 1910, WR Double Oaked, Isaac Bowman Port Barrel, and Four Roses Small Batch Select. All solid pours in my opinion.
How would u compare the 1910 to the 1920?
1910 vs Woodford double oak? 1910 wins and actually is double oaked too
Just FYI, i think Frey Ranch can ship to most states. I'm in florida, it's at no stores but I can order direct from their website. Great stuff.
I really enjoyed that - thanks guys.
Being from Australia, there's a couple of local bottles in my current top 5:
The Gospel Straight Rye Whiskey (90 proof)
Adam's Peated Shiraz Cask Single Malt (93 proof)
They slot in next to Dalwhinnie 15yo Single Malt, which is an amazing pour for the price.
Next is the Woodford Double Oaked, which I tried after your double oaked review. I'm really enjoying it.
And rounding it out is WT Rare Breed, for all the reasons you mentioned. Special mention to Knob Creek 9yo, but here in Aus, the Rare Breed is only the equivalent of US$10 more than the KC9, so it's the bird for me.
Nice!
Got into whiskey over the last 6 months and gotta say your channel is the best. My current top 5. Wild Turkey 101, Buffalo Trace, Four Roses Single Barrel, Johnnie Walker Double Black, and when UCF Football has a big win, Johnnie Walker blue label. I think I’ve got the whiskey starter kit as my collection. I look forward to exploring other bottles soon.
Appreciate your kind words!
My top 5 today as someone inside my first 90 day introduction to bourbon/whiskey/scotch....1) Wild Turkey 101 (it's just the proof/mouth feel for the money is really incredible - I feel like I should do something to make this an allocated bourbon, lol) 2) Highland Park Cask Strength (butterscotch is actually a note for scotch...hell yes!) three and four are toss ups...3) Four Roses Small Batch 4) Elijah Craig Barrel Proof (dusty peanut goodness) 5) Michters Rye (starting to appreciate Rye - didn't like rye in moonshine, but in whiskey its really good) Great channel guys, super helpful as I decide what to add to the collection and as a former Hoosier transplanted in FL. I value the feel of 'home' felt thinking you bring me.
Thank you Jerry for watching!
My current 5 daily’s in no particular order: Wild Turkey Rare Breed, Knob Creek Single Barrel, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel, Eagle Rare, and Bulleit Barrel Strength. Cheers from another Region local!! 🥃
These are all cheap Bourbons
My top daily sippers at the moment: OF 1920, Benchmark Full Proof, knob creek single barrel, knob creek 12, and Buffalo Trace (I have place that always has it $28)
I LOVE how you added "Chapters" to your other video and would LOVE to see it on future videos. Super helpful!
I will tell Trent!
Great you included the Arran 10. One of my favs. I like the episodes where yall address other types of spirits outside of bourbon.
Me to!
Great show as usual. I hope you know, Curt, that you're living every dad's dream - a loving relationship with your son doing something fun! My top three are OF 1910, WT 101, and MM cask strength.
BTW - can you do a review of the MM Special Releases BRT 01 & 02? Thanks!
I have some OF 1910 on my shelf had not probably touched it for 6-8 mos and I had some the other night. Wow, I forgot how good it was.
I was wondering when the comments referenced MM Cask
I did not know they were father and son! Wow! Learn something new every day!
Thanks Robert! Hopefully get to the MM soon!
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Great video. I am currently obsessed with the Woodford Double Oaked. Great pick. I was sipping on that while I watched this.
Just started watching your channel. Rare Breed is my top choice too. I looked at your other posts. Found the one on dirty martinis Gin/Vodka
Oxley Gin!
I couldn't belive it a bottle of Oxley Gin! I thought I was the only person that drank Oxley. No one had even seen it in my golf club. They don't stock it nor do they have Rare Breed. Oh well...
Costco (In Concord,CA) had it on sale at the beginning of the year. Bought a few bottles.
I keep my open bottle in the refrigerator. It keeps longer if you do...
Great show. Looking forward to watching more.
Appreciate you joining us!
Thanks for reviewing the “everyday” sippy-sips. I now have another rye to try. Really appreciate bringing some Scotch to the discussion. After 4 years overseas, my scotch/Irish collection grew nicely and I somehow lost track of the good-good while I chased bourbons.
Late to the comments here but first have to say to Kurt and Trenton that their videos are well thought out, well presented and digestible - never over our heads or long-winded. These guys bourbon! Your palates are amazingly similar to mine - so I am absolutely a subscriber. As for my go-to bourbons right now: WR Double-Oaked, WT Rare Breed, Four Roses Single Barrel, and Knob Creek 9. Unfortunately, here in Canada, we don't see most of the rest of your selections on the shelves very often (or at all). Still, your vids are great for my next shopping excursion to the US. Keep it up guys!
I've only started drinking my whiskey "neat" within the last year or so, before that it was always over ice. Anyway, my classic "Go-To" bourbons, in no particular order, would be Woodford Reserve, Four Roses (Yellow), Bulleit, and Jim Beam Black. Recently, I've developed a new appreciation for Maker's Mark and Wild Turkey 101. But the one that I find myself reaching for lately, and I only tried it because I saw it in one of your videos, is Evan Williams 1783. It tastes great and is easy on the wallet. Thanks for the videos, keep up the great work!
Great price efficient list!
I'm just learning and this has been so helpful!! Thank you!
Thanks Kurt & Trenton for your channel! Great way to learn of many different bourbons that I haven't tried or even seen before! I don't have a large stock myself so I only have a top 3 which I find myself restocking and drinking regularly which are readily available in Pennsylvania.
1) WR Double Oaked
2) OF 1920
3) Four Roses SB Select
Really enjoy the channel, guys. I also like sipping whiskey with my son. Good times. My top 5 favorites today are: 1) Teeling Single Grain Irish Whiskey, 2) Westland American Single Malt, 3) Angel's Envy Bourbon, 4) Eagle Rare 10yr Bourbon, and 5) Bad Dog Grandpa's Wheat Whiskey. My everyday, though, is probably Slane Irish Whiskey which reminds me of Redbreast 12 (I think it's the Sherry Casks), but at $27 vs $70 a bottle, is a much more affordable, everyday sip for me. Keep up the great content! :)
Great list!
I cant understand how you are reminded of RB 12 from Slane. Taste completely different to me. I like the flavor of Slane, but find it to be a bit to ethanol-y. Absolutely hated everything about RB 12.
My top 5 go to's...Early Times bottle in bond, russels reserve 10 year, woodford double oak, rabbit hole cavehill, and glenfiddich 14 yr single malt scotch.
Trent needs to have a scotch tasting. Love to hear his hateful tasting notes. 😂
Yesssssss! Coming soon!
Top 5 for me this year:
Bulleit (I swap between regular, 10 year, and SiB)
Michter’s Small Batch
Elijah Craig BP
Four Roses Small Batch
Yellowstone
I’ve made Old Fashions with these throughout the year, particularly during Old Fashioned Week, and have enjoyed them tremendously. This has been my first year collecting bourbons and scotches (would grab maybe 1-2 bottles a year over the past 4 years otherwise) and my collection is now at a modest 30 bottles, majority of that being bourbon.
Took forever to get Trent in front of the camera, now he's there every video. Keep it up.
Daily drinkers:
Redwood Empire (any of the three)
Wild Turkey 101
Old Forester BIB
1792 Small Batch
Daviess County (any)
Thanks for the treat ;) Currently I am looking for Four Roses Small Batch Select and also thinking about buying Arran 10.
My currenty top 5 for daily drum is: Wild Turkey 101, Jack Daniels Rye, Jim Beam (white with ice), Glenlivet 12 Illicit Still / Licensed Dram, Glendronach 12.
New bourbon drinker here and have found your videos INCREDIBLY insightful and helpful. I splurged and got an Elijah Craig Barrel Proof and it was like drinking a dry erase marker…gross. I seem to lean more towards lower proofs to really enjoy the flavors either straight up or mixed in with some Cherry Dr Pepper. The few that I’ve tried and really enjoyed so far are Makers Mark Limited, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked, Bullet. Michters is high on my list but I can’t find it here in Northern Colorado. Anyways, you guys have given me a nice list to hunt down and I really appreciate the information and the quality of your videos. Cheers!
Thanks for your kind words! Nice list! Keep doing what you like but just a tip. Let the ECBP open up for a while before you try it again. The higher proofs tend to need some air before it opens up.
If you’re into sweeter bourbons and like the double oaked woodford, try the Old Forester 1910, you will not be disappointed.
WT101, OF 1920, Larceny regular or barrel proof, Elijah Craig barrel proof, and Coopers craft 100 proof are 5 common ones I would have. Then all of the allocations! Thank you for showing us yours!
My daily’s are typically Old Forester 100 and Wild Turkey 101 Rye. I like to keep a Four Roses around also as well as Woodford Double Oaked. Recently, I have been trying several Midwestern whiskies from Northern Waters in Wisconsin, Mississippi River Valley Distilling from Iowa, Nassif/Cat’s Eye in Iowa, and Foundry Distilling in Iowa.
I have 5 of these in my 10 bottle collection. I will be looking for the Frey and the Barrell. Thanks for the channel, I watch everyone.
My daily drivers are WT101, Old Grandad BiB, Early Times BiB, Dickel Superior no. 12, and Makers 46. Buffalo Trace used to be on this list, but now I’m having a bit more difficulty finding it regularly without paying a premium.
Love the channel and love your picks. My five bourbons would be 1. Chattanooga whiskey 111, 2. Yellowstone 3. Penelope 4. Heavens door double barrel, 5. EHT small batch
Rare breed, 4 roses small batch select, new riff single barrel, jack daniels triple mash, and old firester 100 or old grand dad 114 are my top 5 for fall. Just saw this as my first video of yours, keep up the great conversation gentlemen.
Perfection in Show as Always!!! My Daily’s … Guess I have to exclude Eagle Rare (hard to find in NC). Four Roses Single Barrel, OF 1897, OF 1910, The Clover Single Barrel Tennessee Whiskey, Four Roses Small Batch Select
Great show guys ! I find myself reaching for the Marker' 46 and Angels Envy more often than not ! ( and KC 9 😉)
My wife and I just started our home bar less than two weeks ago. I got the bug after watching some videos and then started talking to my wife and she had a desire to try some so I researched the beans out of really good starter bourbons, ryes, and Irish whiskey. This is what we are starting with, Sazerac rye, Powers 3 swallow Irish whiskey, Basil and Hayden, Angels envy, Elijah Craig small batch, Wild Turkey 101 bourbon, buffalo trace, and Woodford reserve double oaked as well as a couple flavored whiskies and bourbons. I just bought the Woodford, Buffalo trace, and Basil Hayden today and we have not even tried them yet. If my research was any good that should be a solid starter for our bar and next month I want to get Four Roses small batch select and 1792. Thanks for your cool channel and suggestions.
That’s a great start! I am sure you will love most if not all of those bottles!
Solid picks. My current 5 go to pours are Wild Turkey Rare Breed, Four Roses Small Batch Select, Angel's Envy Rye, Chatanooga 111, and Maker's Mark Cask Strength.
Great job as always! Picked up the Frey Ranch via ordering it from their website. Delivered for $65 to Florida. To me, it's flavor profile is very unique, and who does not love that bottle and top!
Love the Arron 10. Fantastic pour. I actually like to start with that and then go into a bourbon. It makes bourbon notes pop!
Perfect blend of familiar favorites and ones to look for. Great lineup!
Great video! My daily is Rare Breed and 1910. I just picked up a Hard Truth and Frey Ranch and cannot wait to crack them open.
Great choices.... For now, the 5 available bottles in my cabinet I keep going back to the most are: Russell's 10, Rare Breed, (little heavy on the Turkey but is what it is), Smoke Wagon Straight Bourbon, Still Austin Straight Bourbon (TX Bourbon, Represent), and Penelope Toasted Barrel Strength. Cheers!! REALLY SURPRISED to see Arran 10 on this list, but what a delicious bottle that is. I bought one for my scotch loving brother and after we tried it I had to go buy one for myself!! CHEERS!!!
Still Austin cs is on my list to find!
Great video as usual. Living in CA Frey is always in my collection. Though I do prefer the barrel proofs. My five are easily available in my area and are as follows.
OF 1920
SW Uncut Unfiltered
JDSBBP
ECBP whatever batch is open
Russels Reserve 110 proof
Love your videos guys! My top 5's as of this week (plus an extra) in the cupboard are:
1. Woodford Reserve Double Oaked (you guys got me hooked on this one! Delicious)
2. Wild Turkey 101 (our everyday whiskey)
3. Knob Creek Rye (came with 2 glasses at Christmas)
4. Knob Creek 9 yr old (up to $38 here - favorite whiskey of 2022)
5. Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 120 proof (a new favorite)
6 Makers 101 (I think I like 46 a little better)
Haven’t tried too many, but of all of them I’ve tried I really like Navigator bourbon by the wine company. Finished in Port Wine barrels. It seems pretty rare around nh but I found a bottle for $35. I’ve also really loved Wyoming Whiskey bourbon, which has wheat in the mashbill.
Been sipping on any of the following five on any particular night for the past month or so: Russel’s 10, Bowman Brothers (and have been searching for the John J SB for about a half year now), Very Old Barton (this helps keep my monthly spending in the acceptable range), Weller SR (not sure if this counts as allocated, but I see it all over down here), and OF 1910.
This would be a good quarterly review. Great video!!
Thank you for this. When channels start getting traction, they go from reviewing more accessible bottles and affordable ones, to some crazy over allocated bottles. Soon it goes from a great channel to a generic channel just like everyone else that this happens to.. Almost all of us can’t get them. I’ve stopped watching all these crazy videos cause why would I watch it when I can’t find it?
BUT this was a great video! Thank you! Love your channel so far!
Thank you! Can never forget your roots!
Glad you commented on the widow jane. I see it regularly in my area but consistently pass it by. I will pick a bottle up now.
As I'm watching your terrific video, I am sipping some "Nelson's Green Brier Tennessee Hand Made Sour Mash" Whiskey, It's about $30 and it is 91 proof. Cheers!
During a little vacation to AZ I found a few Early Times BiB so naturally had to grab them. For a while at least, that meat is back on the table. Great review and I'll throw my current list......ET BiB, 4R SMB Select, Penelope Architect, Doc Swinson Blenders Cut, MM46. Cheers!
Awesome lineups from you guys! Right now my top 5 (non allocated) are:
1) Russels 10
2) Knob Creek 9
3) 1792 Full Proof
4) Calumet Farm 16 (for my “wish I was rich” days)
5) Whistle Pig 10
Definitely want to try the Widow Jane soon, and also the Double Oaked Woodford!
The wrdo is the bomb! My favorite. I would add coopers craft 100 to the list
nice episode. Useful to know more about non-allocated.
Curt me and you and one in the same with Scotches; I love everything that comes out of Campbeltown.
1. Lagavulin 16
2. Smoke Wagon small batch
3. High West Campfire
4. Kilkerran 12
5. Woodford Double Oaked
WT 101 is my absolute favorite, not just value but it is just absolutely amazing. Also OF 1920, Early Times BIB, ECBP C922, also I picked up a KC single barrel store pick 120 proof that is amazing.. Love the channel, Keep it up
It’s funny, every time I try something new, I compare it to 101. Amazing how often a $50-$60 bottle isn’t better than 101.
That is a true testament to the 101!
My top 2 daily drinking whiskey: The Dead Rabbit & Smoke Wagon uncut unfiltered
Save for Frey Ranch (not in our area) and Arran (Have yet to try it) all those are great pours! My go-tos lately have been Bardstown BC Chateau De Lebaud, Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit, Heaven Hill BIB, Sagamore Mead Finish, and Benchmark Bonded. Love the list! Will have to try that Arran Scotch. Btw I think it's been too long since Kurt went over a line up of either scotch, irish whiskey, tequila or other spirit. Would love to see what new discoveries he's made.
American single malt coming soon! I have a scotch video to get in soon as well.
Thanks for all of the great videos! My top 5 right now in no particular order are Michter’s Straight Rye, Pikesville Straight Rye, Monkey Shoulder, Red Breast 12 and Green Spot
Nice!
God bless the USA, USMC, and .........SLB Drinks and last bust certainly not least Wild Turkey Distillery!!! Thank you so much for these videos. I hope that someday I can share these drinks with my son as you have yours!
VERY INTERESTING!!!! My whole collection is smaller than this show but I do have those three that are the "that time" evening. Willet Pot Still, Orphan Barrel Rhetoric 22, Penelope Architect, are up there as the special ones for sure.
My top go to pours are Rare Breed, Cooper's Craft, WT101, Benchmark Fullproof.
Consistently find myself reaching for the buffalo trace, luckily i can find it in my area. Also regularly go for the woodford double oaked and wild turkey rare breed.
Larceny Small Batch.
Wild Turkey 101.
Old Grand Dad 114.
Maker's Mark 101.
Buffalo Trace (available again).
Another great video. My tastes align more with Kurt most of the time. WR DO is in my top 3 and maybe top 2. Love all your videos and always look forward to them.
Our top 5 are WT101, Elijah Craig, Four Roses Small Batch, Russell’s Reserve, and Eagle Rare for the special Friday night.
My 5 daily sippers are WT Rare Breed, Woodford Double Oak, Old Forster 1920, WT Rare Breed Rye and Sagamore Spirit Rye Double Oak. Great show gents.
Great list!
Crown Royal Canadian Whiskey and Knob Creek 9 are my go too's.
I'm going to be on the lookout for Widow Jane, sounds amazing !!
great show .
Arron 10 is a staple in my bar. wonderful whisky.
I’m certainly with you on the Hard Truth Sweet Mash Rye Uncut 2 year, it blew my socks off, and even better, TW somehow had it discounted to $41, for a 2 year rye, it’s phenomenal AND just picked up a Frey Ranch Farm Strength Barrel Strength which I tried at the Whiskey Riot in Houston TX. Thank you fellas, enjoyed the content! Cheers 🥃 🥃
Great to see what you have. mine are;
1. Bottle in Bond 50-50 of Rittenhouse and Old Grandad
2. A Montana Distiller, Lolo - Haunted Waters
3. Woodinville Small Batch
4. Evan Williams bottled in Bond
5. Spice Tree by Compass Box.
Great list!
Frey Ranch can be ordered from the distillery online.
Knob creek nine year, old Forrester 100, Evan Williams bottled in bond hundred proof,Woodford reserve double Oak And Jim Beam black…. those are probably my favorite daily drinkers there’s a few more but I don’t wanna sound like a total lush 😁
I really enjoy your videos. It has expanded my taste on other bourbons. I try to get the ones that are new to my collection, but unfortunately living in Pennsylvania where the liquor stores are state run, they have limited selections of bourbon and whiskey. I will continue to look for the rarer ones out of state.
Thank you for sharing your experience!
Segamore double oak rye is one I reach for, Dark fruit and coco. Nice warm finish.
Trent which pie do you prefer with allocated sippers?
😂
I'm either going for Woodford Reserve Bourbon/Rye or Southern Comfort.
My top picks are:
1. Wild Turkey Longbranch
2. Woodford Reserve
3. Four Rose's
4. Evan Williams
5. Southern Comfort
Thanks for the content! Definitely going to look for some of these!
I literally just finished a bottle of that Hard Truth last week. It is INCREDIBLE! Great pick Trent. So, so, so good!
Thank for all the great choices, is there a shelf life for bourbon, I have see them on liquor store shelves back to 2002. Is there any risk purchasing a older bottle?
Thanks
I don't typically have a "go to" daily drinker, because I like to sample lots of different things. However, current favorites that I seem to reach for more often are Wild Turkey Rare Breed, Old Forester 1910, Old Forester Rye, Buffalo Trace and Early Times BIB.
Have you had the 1920? I like it better than the 1910.
@@bobbykgb I do like 1920 as well, but find myself reaching for the maple syrup flavors in 1910 a lot more lately.
1910 all day for me. I’ve been trying to find early times BIB but I’ve been striking out everywhere.
Ardbeg Uigeadail - Port Charlotte Heavily Peated 10 - Nikka Coffee - Red Breast 12 and Plane old Woodford Reserve, those are pretty much the ones I am replenishing at least once a year
in Reno during ALL of November Lee's liquor has buy one get one 1 PENNY for Frey ranch/Frey Ranch Rye! Guess I'll go pick up 2 bottles for the price of 1 today! But to be honest I still think Barrell Seagrass is the best I've had in years. Cheers!
Nice!
Love Trent’s lineup. That Widow Jane and Sagamore Sherry are definitely on my list to try!
5 go to whiskies right now….ECBP’s, OF 1920, High West (finished ryes with different finishes, even campfire), Penelope, (also different finishes, the Tokaji cask, architects), and New Riff Malted rye 6 yr. Typing in this list, I guess it’s that time of year, ryes and a little higher proof juice. Trenton would not like the High West Campfire, but I’m pretty sure Kurt would, very interesting and unique blend. Cheers
I need to try the campfire release!
As far as stuff that you can't buy off the shelf some distillers will ship to you directly (depending on your state laws) or sites like Drizly sometimes have availability (I think they have the Frey Ranch). I drink a lot of Balcones out of Texas and I get those through a 3rd party.
Right now drinking Balcones Baby Blue and in support of Trenton, Knob Creek Single Barrel Rye. I tend to change what I drink w/the seasons it seems. When it gets cold I seem to reach for higher proof stuff.
Thanks for the tips!
Top 5: In no particular order- KC 9, OF 1910, Larceny barrel proof (B and C batch), Driftless Glenn single barrel, Rebel cask strength.
Kurt I'm on the same wavelength as you for the bourbon. I'm a cheap skate so
I drink EV 1783 & WT 101 too.
Cheers 🥃 from Az 😎
You do you John!
My top 5 I am enjoying right now.
Coopers Craft barrel proof, Rare Breed Rye. Russells Single Barrel, Belle Meade Reserve, Pikesville Rye.
Woodford Double Oaked is my favorite right now. Thanks for y’all’s videos!
What does it taste like, ive been thinking to get this one over others
@@iDTecKt it's like a caramel, chocolate oatmeal to me. Sweet/rich taste that's great neat. I drink it for dessert.
@@williamcopper4958 Yeah ive read its the desserts of Bourbons lol, ive seen notes of Marzipan are in this one, sounds really nice, im thinking to buy a bottle this week, just got my Norlan Rauk Tumbler so want a nice one to test it out and listen to some Jazz 😆🤙
Newer to the Bourbon scene, but these are the selections i keep coming back too. Driftless Glenn, Russels 10 year, Makers 46, Buffalo Trace, Makers Mark private selects(multiple).
OK so I went to my local an gave the WidowJane decadence a shot. AND I COMPLETELY AGREE it is great and will buy some more
I always like to have a back up bottle. P.S. it did take me 3 stores to find and wouldn’t you know the closest to my house had in stock. Love the channel
Awesome! Thank you!
Good stuff, just found your channel. Tops for me in no particular order: Teelings Small Batch, Writers Tears Copper Pot, Angels Envy, Four Roses small batch, Eagle Rare
Love the addition of the Irish!
New to the table but my current go to's are Michters American, Four Roses Single Barrel, Jameson Black Barrel, and WT Longbranch. I'm currently sipping on a Breckenridge I really enjoy. There's also a lot above these price ranges I love but try to stay in reality. High West and Bruichladdich getting honorable mentions also.
My Top 5 (eh 6) go to bottles, WT101, KC9 (and the single barrels), 1920, Rare Breed bourbon & RB Rye, JDSBBP. I do absolutely love Barrell products but I try to limit those to monthly pours given the price, not that my other picks are exactly cheap but they are cheaper (60 vs 90 bucks).
Our Costco (Parker, Colorado) just started stocking the Wild Turkey Rare Breed. Can't even find it at Total Wine. Great find and a great Rye. With Costco, have to buy in volume or it could be gone the next week.