- 39
- 76 683
Average Joe's Whiskey
Приєднався 12 вер 2023
I'm Joe, a self-taught whiskey genius. I’ve been a whiskey drinker and appreciator for 15 years and an enthusiast for around 4 years. I believe that whiskey is where science and art intersect. It has the power to bring people together and should be fun! Here we cover any and all whiskey related topics: nosing and tasting, experimenting, distilling and aging, blending, and appreciating it.
Contact: averagejoeswhiskey@gmail.com
Instagram: @averagejoeswhiskey
Contact: averagejoeswhiskey@gmail.com
Instagram: @averagejoeswhiskey
Bourbon Hunting for the Best Available Bottle on the Shelf at Every Store in VA
Thought it would be fun to see what the best bottle is that you can find at virtually every ABC store in Virginia. And usually if it's easy to find in VA, it should be easy to find around the country. There were lot of good bottles sitting on the shelf...let me know if you agree with my pick or which bottle you think is better.
Thanks to Colin for helping with the video!
Follow me on Instagram @averagejoeswhiskey
Do you have questions or ideas for videos you'd like to see? Email me- averagejoeswhiskey@gmail.com
Join the Patreon, it's totally free (for now): patreon.com/ajwhiskey
#bourbonhunting #whiskey #whiskeytube #bourbon
Thanks to Colin for helping with the video!
Follow me on Instagram @averagejoeswhiskey
Do you have questions or ideas for videos you'd like to see? Email me- averagejoeswhiskey@gmail.com
Join the Patreon, it's totally free (for now): patreon.com/ajwhiskey
#bourbonhunting #whiskey #whiskeytube #bourbon
Переглядів: 2 016
Відео
Bourbons & Ryes I'm Drinking This Summer | Best Bottles I Bought in June '24
Переглядів 67614 годин тому
These are some of my favorite bottles that I purchased in June, that I'm really enjoying this summer. Follow me on Instagram @averagejoeswhiskey Do you have questions or ideas for videos you'd like to see? Email me- averagejoeswhiskey@gmail.com Join the Patreon, it's totally free (for now): patreon.com/ajwhiskey #whiskey #whiskeytube #bourbon
Can K. Luke beat Blanton's Straight from the Barrel? Double Blind Heavyweight Matchup
Переглядів 420День тому
Blind tasting featuring two excellent bourbons: K. Luke Batch 6 and Blanton's Straight from the Barrel. Which will come out on top? Watch and find out! Glass 1 - K. Luke Batch 6 Glass 2 - Blanton's Staight from the Barrel Follow me on Instagram @averagejoeswhiskey Do you have questions or ideas for videos you'd like to see? Email me- averagejoeswhiskey@gmail.com Join the Patreon, it's totally f...
Best American Whiskey for the Most American Cocktail | How to Make an Old Fashioned, The Way I Do It
Переглядів 32914 днів тому
Which whiskey makes the best old fashioned? For Independence Day, I picked the four most American whiskies I could think of to make this classic American cocktail. I also go over how I make an old fashioned. Find out which whiskey comes out on top! Happy 4th of July! Follow me on Instagram @averagejoeswhiskey Do you have questions or ideas for videos you'd like to see? Email me- averagejoeswhis...
7 Bottles That Got Me Into Bourbon. My Beginner's Guide to Bourbon.
Переглядів 1,6 тис.21 день тому
Here's the beginning of the story of how I got into bourbon, and the first 7 bottles that I fell in love with. Follow me on Instagram @averagejoeswhiskey Do you have questions or ideas for videos you'd like to see? Email me- averagejoeswhiskey@gmail.com Join the Patreon, it's totally free (for now): patreon.com/ajwhiskey #bourbon #whiskey #whiskeytube
What's the Best Double Oaked Bourbon? Blinding 5 of the Top Double Oaked Bourbons
Переглядів 1,2 тис.21 день тому
I did a blind tasting featuring 5 of the top, most popular, double oaked bourbons on the market. Find out which bottle came out on top! Here's the order of the glasses: 1. Pursuit United Double Oaked 2. Woodford Double Oaked 3. Old Forester 1910 4. Peerless Double Oak 5. Starlight Carl T. Huber's Double Oaked Follow me on Instagram @averagejoeswhiskey Do you have questions or ideas for videos y...
5 Bourbons You Might Not Be Drinking...But You Should!
Переглядів 3,4 тис.Місяць тому
Here are 5 bourbons that I don't think get enough attention. These are bottles that haven't made any of my other lists for whatever reason and honestly, I forgot how good some of these are. They're all excellent bottles and all have tremendous value. Follow me on Instagram @averagejoeswhiskey Do you have questions or ideas for videos you'd like to see? Email me- averagejoeswhiskey@gmail.com Joi...
10 Bourbons Over $100, Are They Worth The Price?
Переглядів 3,6 тис.Місяць тому
Is premium whiskey worth the high price tag? Here are 10 bottles (mostly bourbons) with a MSRP over $100 that I THINK are absolutely worth their high retail price tag. Am I right? Let me know your thoughts in the comments! Follow me on Instagram @averagejoeswhiskey Do you have questions or ideas for videos you'd like to see? Email me- averagejoeswhiskey@gmail.com Join the Patreon: patreon.com/a...
Which Brown-Forman Bottle is Best? Jack Daniel's 12 Batch 1 vs Batch 2 vs Old Forester 1924
Переглядів 361Місяць тому
Blind tasting Jack Daniel's 12 Batch 2 against Batch 1, which is the best? To make it more interesting I threw in Old Forester 1924 and Jack Daniel's Bonded. Find out which bottle came out on top in this heavyweight thriller! Follow me on Instagram @averagejoeswhiskey Do you have questions or ideas for videos you'd like to see? Email me- averagejoeswhiskey@gmail.com Join the Patreon: patreon.co...
Tasting Pursuit United Double Oaked, is it the Best New Release of 2024?
Переглядів 445Місяць тому
Reviewing the NEW Pursuit United Double Oaked and comparing it to Pursuit United Oak Collection. Follow me on Instagram @averagejoeswhiskey Do you have questions or ideas for videos you'd like to see? Email me- averagejoeswhiskey@gmail.com #bourbon #whiskey #whiskeytube #whiskeyreview #bourbonreview
How to Hunt Allocated Bourbon in Virginia
Переглядів 9 тис.2 місяці тому
Here's a short recap of the recent VA ABC bourbon drop on Saturday, 5/18. I didn't record a lot, but I hoped to give people an idea of what it takes to get allocated bottles if you live in Virginia. Follow me on Instagram @averagejoeswhiskey Do you have questions or ideas for videos you'd like to see? Email me- averagejoeswhiskey@gmail.com #bourbon #bourbonhunting #whiskey #whiskeytube
Is Scotch Better if it's Bought in Scotland?
Переглядів 1302 місяці тому
Reviewing two bottles of Scotch purchased in Scotland, including the darkest Scotch I've ever seen. Thanks for the bottles, Jin! Do you have questions or ideas for videos you'd like to see? Email me- averagejoeswhiskey@gmail.com #whiskey #whisky #whiskytube #whiskeytube #scotch #scotchwhisky
I Found Some Unicorns Bourbon Hunting in DC. But Any Good Deals?
Переглядів 4,5 тис.2 місяці тому
I stopped at a couple liquor stores in DC. Amazing selection, less than amazing prices. Still found a couple good deals though! Do you have questions or ideas for videos you'd like to see? Email me- averagejoeswhiskey@gmail.com #bourbon #bourbonhunting #whiskey #whiskeytube
Best Available Rye Whiskey Bottles You Can Find on the Shelf Right Now
Переглядів 1,2 тис.2 місяці тому
Best Available Rye Whiskey Bottles You Can Find on the Shelf Right Now
Bourbon Hunting at the Most Fun Liquor Store in Northwest DC
Переглядів 3,9 тис.2 місяці тому
Bourbon Hunting at the Most Fun Liquor Store in Northwest DC
Best Single Barrel Round 2: John J Bowman vs EH Taylor SiB vs Blanton's Gold
Переглядів 1,3 тис.3 місяці тому
Best Single Barrel Round 2: John J Bowman vs EH Taylor SiB vs Blanton's Gold
Best Single Barrel: Blanton's vs Elmer T. Lee vs John J. Bowman
Переглядів 8913 місяці тому
Best Single Barrel: Blanton's vs Elmer T. Lee vs John J. Bowman
Reviewing Elijah Craig & Larceny Barrel Proof A124
Переглядів 2483 місяці тому
Reviewing Elijah Craig & Larceny Barrel Proof A124
Is Peruvian Whiskey any Good? Don Michael's Black Whiskey Review
Переглядів 1873 місяці тому
Is Peruvian Whiskey any Good? Don Michael's Black Whiskey Review
Can These NEW Wheated Bourbons Beat the Old Classics?
Переглядів 1,3 тис.4 місяці тому
Can These NEW Wheated Bourbons Beat the Old Classics?
Excellent Alternatives to 3 Allocated Bourbons
Переглядів 1,8 тис.5 місяців тому
Excellent Alternatives to 3 Allocated Bourbons
6 Bourbons/Ryes that are Overrated or Underrated
Переглядів 2,4 тис.5 місяців тому
6 Bourbons/Ryes that are Overrated or Underrated
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof C923: is the hype real??
Переглядів 1738 місяців тому
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof C923: is the hype real??
Jack Daniel's Bonded Rye: their best bonded release?
Переглядів 839 місяців тому
Jack Daniel's Bonded Rye: their best bonded release?
Should you buy THIS instead of Buffalo Trace?
Переглядів 2499 місяців тому
Should you buy THIS instead of Buffalo Trace?
I met Michael and his business partner at Bardstown on a thieving tour. He is hilarious lol!
Agree, awesome dude!
Russel's Reserve is a solid buy and available most everywhere
I do love me some RR
@@averagejoeswhiskeyAnother 🥇 winner out of Lawrenceburg KY AND, it IS a wheater!😂
VA ABC is run like a psuedo government agency. the stores staff typicaly do not know much, or care if you buy or not. They are not bad, they are more like Wallmart workers.. they seem to be only interested in running the checkout counter to get you out of the store fast and not much else. All the selection and inventory is run from the Richmond distrbution center, and the people that do the ordering do not seem to have any relationship to the distilleries.. they are a joke.. just look at the inventory.. they have like 10 rows of Jim Beam white label.. not much variety or even depth to the selection. 10:07
I don’t disagree with anything you said, but to be fair, this store has an average to below average selection. There are a handful of stores in my area with a better to much better selection, much better for VA ABC at least. But yes, they don’t seek out knowledgeable employees and the ones who know their stuff don’t get the accolades they deserve.
Rare Bread? Barrell?
Definite contenders. Although the Vantage is probably my favorite Barrell and they don’t have those everywhere.
For $50 grab a 4 roses small batch select, better than 80% of what's on the shelf. Single barrel is great too 😋 Cheers 👍 😉 🥃
just answered the vids question
I do like to keep those on hand. Delicious bottles for the price.
The Belmont 10 year is a drain pour. Lots of good bourbon on VABC shelves. Sad that the John J. Is allocated now. Used to be able to walk in and grab a case at a time.
Glad to find someone who has tried the Belmont. Figured it couldn’t be great since none of them seem to be moving, thanks for taking one for the team! I sure miss seeing JJB on the shelves.
Snagged a Very Old Barton 100 on my recent trip to Nashville as they don’t have them in GA and it’s solid for $16.99
Definitely one of the handful of bottles under $20 that’s real whiskey
I'm a big fan of the VO Barton, it's my 1.75ltr. Weller green label wannabe! 😂 ( not a 🌾, but who cares, )tasty stuff nonetheless--
That Old Ezra cask strength is a 'grab 'em both'!!😮😮Worth it, for 😱 sure!
I’m a fan of the old Ezra’s, surprised they’ve been sitting.
Great Idea. Love the interaction in the video, Cheers!
Thanks man, not a ton of super desirable bottles to hunt around here but tried to make it interesting 😆
I go to VA ABC for Bernheim BP and an occasional John J Bowman.
That Bernheim BP gets overlooked a lot, great bottle! Finding Bowman on the shelf used to be one of the best things about VA ABC but it’s allocated now as of a few months ago. But they usually hang around for awhile after a drop.
I love it I think it turned out great for on the fly!
Hell yea, appreciate your hospitality!
I follow the store on instagram & just never been yet. Glad I get to sample the store too before I go.
You should go! It’s definitely the most fun you’ll have buying whiskey.
lol.. waiting 10 hours.. you could of driven to Kentucky and back.. in about 15-18 hours from Northern VA.
VA drops are mostly shit.. you are better off driving to Maryland and buy it.. or just drive to Kentucky stores are way better, you can find what you got on the shelf.. of most stores.
Watching your video, make me feel like I’m talking to my friends
Thanks, man! I hope that’s a good thing 😆
We just did a review on Batch 8. Couldn't be more impressed by K Luke at this point. Nice job!
It really is exceptional whiskey! I haven’t tried batch 8 yet though, I’ll go checkout your review
@@averagejoeswhiskey it’ll be out this Friday!
Big fan of the bulliett 12 I wish the Bardstown was 45 cheaper then I’d get it I buy their origin series all the time currently drinking the wheater and I really love the rye. Don’t get the ECBP in my area but we do get Larceny BP which I like a lot. I don’t buy NULU just overpriced MGP. Can get a Buzzards roost for 30 less and have a great experience. Still looking for a Evernorth in from Ohio so I’ll have to run to Michigan about 2 hours away. Have a NDP near me River Roots that do fantastic picks you should look them up. I’m a fan of JB but the Hardin creek are just over my cap for what I’ll spend on a bottle of alcohol. I have a set 150 cap with tax on a bottle. These go for 160 + per bottle haven’t seen the box set. Big fan of Nashville barrel if you see one don’t sleep on it!! Enjoy!!
Agree with almost everything but that nulu double oaked is exceptional MGP. Maybe they’re not all as good as this one but I’m absolutely in love with the store pick that I have. I was just looking at river roots stuff on Seelbach’s. 14 years 7 months old, 138 proof, finished in port barrels for 6 years. Sounds unreal but the 299 price tag was too much. And Nashville barrel co is another I’ve been meaning to try but will probably have to order. Thanks for the input as always!
I buy every EH Taylor I can get my hands on at a good price. It hits a BT sweet spot at 100proof for a reasonable price(usually). My favorite EHT of all time is my SiB store pick. It’s delicious. I have a good relationship with a local store and was fortunate to get one for $89. I really like JJB at retail as well. My last bottle had a beautiful strawberry note. IMO, EHT SiBs are older with an oakier profile. I have a Blanton’s gold, but haven’t opened it yet. It’s more of a collector’s piece for me. I’d like to get my hands on a Straight From the Barrel. Thanks for the interesting comparison! Liked and subscribed!
Agree 100%. Blanton’s Gold is a great collector’s piece, the bottle is better than the whiskey. The whiskey is definitely good but the bottle is awesome. You’re not missing much. Thanks for watching and for the support! Appreciate you!
I buy every EH Taylor I can get my hands on at a good price. It hits a BT sweet spot at 100proof for a reasonable price(usually). My favorite EHT of all time is my SiB store pick. It’s delicious. I have a good relationship with a local store and was fortunate to get one for $89. I really like JJB at retail as well. My last bottle had a beautiful strawberry note. IMO, EHT SiBs are older with an oakier profile. I have a Blanton’s gold, but haven’t opened it yet. It’s more of a collector’s piece for me. I’d like to get my hands on a Straight From the Barrel. Thanks for the interesting comparison!
I didn't like regular Maker's Mark but Rare Breed is excellent. Elijah Craig Small Batch and KC9 are both good. Evan Williams and Rebel 100 are the two bourbons that got me hooked.
The second store is like a museum of bourbon. Can't imagine they sell much
Definitely a museum. I think they sell most of their stuff online.
I just cracked A124 and I'm glad I didn't listen to reviews. I like it
No price on the purple top?
399. Best price I’d seen around here, although it can’t be worth it, still haven’t opened it to find out.
pipe dream cask strength, good stuff
Hey Joe it’s Colin your friendly neighbor would love a top wheated bourbons in general and possibly maybe even be in a video, I also enjoy house of dragon
Dude! I’ll def do a top wheater list in the next couple weeks. You’re always welcome in my videos, maybe we can do one at your place of business. And I’m dying to talk about house of the dragon, most people don’t seem to care but it’s important to me. I’ll try and squeeze that in too.
@@averagejoeswhiskey heck yeah brother you got my number
…Luxardo cherry and bogarts bitters.
That’s pro level.
@@averagejoeswhiskey 😂
Your idea of value whiskey is much higher priced than mine.
I think you can have value whiskey at any price point.
Orange is the garnish I use
I do enjoy an orange, too much extra work for me at home but I do get excited when I order one at a bar and it’s got the orange peel.
Not surprised, I enjoy Rye over bourbon in an OF most of the time.
Solid list! Except for the JD. Will never let JD touch my lips, but that’s just me. To each his or her own. Cheers.
John J Bowman held up despite being half the price of the other two bottles!
I was really surprised how similar it was to the EHT single barrel. The flavor profile was very close.
Happy 4th brother!
Happy 4th!
I’m going to have to try the brown sugar. Is that the Old Elk wheat whiskey on your shelf or tried it? What are your thoughts if you’ve had it?
I do have an Old Elk wheat whiskey up there. I think it's a good wheat whiskey. I like the Journeyman Corsets Whips and Whiskey more, I also think it's cheaper. But Old Elk puts out a lot of good wheated products.
Oh nice. I’m in Virginia too lol.
Nice collection in the background. Great video.
Why are the bottles in the window??!!
Great point, I don’t like seeing that. They probably rotate them but still, not good for the whiskey.
Dude, I had the exact same journey (minus the Weller). Such a great journey on bourbon almost at the same time. Great episode!
I wouldnt stand outside a store for any Weller bottle, might wait an hour for a special blantons though. The store in town just released EHT single barrel store picks and other killers and people rolled up at opening and got whatever they wanted.
Hard to argue with this. I will usually reach for a barrel pick to drink before any of the BT stuff. If I had to pick my 5 or 10 favorite bottles that I own, I don’t think any would be bottles I waited outside for. But I will still do it, it can be fun 😂
You 4th seed Madness?
Yep…better spot than I expected. I expected nothing 😆
Both the 1910 and WRDO ended up being once and done buys for me. At this point, I hesitate to invest in any other double oaked product.
Might want to try some of the higher proof options? And definitely try and sample before you buy. I got a Nulu double oaked rye store pick recently that’s unbelievable. Pretty sure it would have crushed everything else in the blind but I didn’t include any ryes. But I don’t blame you, stick with what you like. It hurts to spend $60+ on a bottle only to find out you don’t like it.
@@averagejoeswhiskey, Glad you didn't include the rye! A very popular channel recently did a blind and included a rye in with a bunch of bourbons. There were a number of Comments to that video saying a rye should not have been included. One guy said the rye could affect the tasting of the bourbon coming after it and another guy said the rye is obviously going to come in first or last depending upon the taster's preference for bourbon or rye. Well, that rye beat out all the bourbons in the blind.
Yeah I saw that. It would make sense to include ryes if you’re just ranking best double oaked whiskey. But then you’d probably want to include more than one. I figured if I added one rye, I’d have to include all the double oaked ryes. Same reason I didn’t include toasted, I’d end up trying to blind 15+ bottles. As far as rye affecting the tasting, different bourbons will affect it too. That’s why the order is important unless you go back through. But obviously there are no real rules to this, and the BJs are killing it, they can do whatever they want. But just for the record my video came out first lol
Thanks for some good recommendations. Currently enjoying Woodford Double Oaked. Very smooth.
Woodford Double Oaked is a great pour, enjoy!
I tried it and it is better than buffalo trace in my opinion so I’m not sure why everyone is slagging it.
You’re right, I’ll have to try it blind. I felt its a little underwhelming for the price point but it did get a double platinum at the ASCOT awards.
“Still delicious” is holy fuck that’s spicy voice lol
Great story. I love those bottles also. I do enjoy your videos.
Started my journey later than you by quite a bit (only in the last two years) but all of those were also very early for me, minus the Weller - I've still yet to catch any Weller (thanks VABC!)
Good bottles all, to call a favorite I'd have to say James Pepper is mine
Solid choice!
Solid progression list.
Thanks man!
Hey Joe! Great List! My first bottle was also Maker’s Mark, the game changer for me was Wild Turkey 101. Still love that bottle after trying numerous different bourbons over the years. Not my everyday drinker anymore. Don’t really have a favorite because there’s just so many great ones out there to choose from. Enjoying the channel! Keep up the great content!
I do love me some Wild Turkey 101 too! Best value since Elijah Craig dropped the age statement, and always a great option at a bar. Appreciate you watching!
“Some people”, is that your wife’s name, haha. My wife is enjoying some Makers 46. I thought it was a cool story.
I tried many times to get her on board but she hates it 😂
I’m looking for a Russell 13 and will be in the area. What’s the cheapest price you’ve seen one? Are there any other good grabs you’ve seen?
DC is tough. Odds are if you see a Russell's 13 it will be $350+. The one I have I got at a VA ABC drop last year. Maybe VA will have a drop while you're in town and we can both grab a Russell's 15! Long shot though. Send me an email or a DM and I can give you a few places to check out while you're here
If you had to pick the Cowboy Cut or the Filibuster which one would you choose?
I'd probably go Cowboy Cut if I had to choose.