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Bottled In Bond FINAL FOUR BLIND!! Holladay(s), Colonel E.H. Taylor, Early Times
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30-39 - Dreadful
40-49 - Not for Me
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60-69 - Pleasurable
70-79 - The Good Stuff
80-89 - Great to Fantastic
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Is There A New King of The $30 Range? Buffalo Trace vs Green River Straight Bourbon
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Bottled In Bond Bracket Challenge Part 2!! 1792, Holladay, Heaven Hill, Early Times
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Will Old Grand 114 Even Be Missed? Old Grand Dad Bonded vs Old Grand Dad 114
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BLIND!! Bottled-in-Bond Challenge: McKenna, Colonel E.H. Taylor, J. Rieger, Holladay SR Wheat
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A Holladay Sibling Rivalry - Holladay Soft Red Wheat Rickhouse vs Holladay MO Bourbon Rickhouse
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New Budget-Friendly Barrel Proofs!! Which to Buy? Bourbon Review
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Does This Weller Actually Deserve The Hype? Weller Full Proof vs Green River Full Proof
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Heaven Hill's Inaugural Grain to Glass... Are the Steep Pricetags a Money Grab??
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Is The Best Bourbon Not Even Sold In The United States? Knob Creek 12 Yr vs Wild Turkey 12 Yr
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Is This Bottle a Stagg Killer? 1792 Full Proof, Stagg Jr, Smokeye Hill Barrel Proof, & Jack Daniels
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Is This Bottle a Stagg Killer? 1792 Full Proof, Stagg Jr, Smokeye Hill Barrel Proof, & Jack Daniels
Has The Bourbon Market Caught Up To Eagle Rare? Eagle Rare vs Russell's 10 Year Blind
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Has The Bourbon Market Caught Up To Eagle Rare? Eagle Rare vs Russell's 10 Year Blind
Is There A New King of the Daily Pour? Elijah Craig, Wild Turkey 101, Jim Beam 7, Russell's 10
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Is There A New King of the Daily Pour? Elijah Craig, Wild Turkey 101, Jim Beam 7, Russell's 10
Is Blanton's Gold Just a Gimmick? Blanton's Single Barrel vs Blanton's Gold Blind
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Is Blanton's Gold Just a Gimmick? Blanton's Single Barrel vs Blanton's Gold Blind
BATTLE OF THE BLENDERS! K. Luke and Barrel King Go Head to Head | Bourbon Review
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BATTLE OF THE BLENDERS! K. Luke and Barrel King Go Head to Head | Bourbon Review
Can Redwood Empire Hang with the Big Boys of Bourbon? Pipe Dream Cask Strength vs Old Forester 1920
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Can Redwood Empire Hang with the Big Boys of Bourbon? Pipe Dream Cask Strength vs Old Forester 1920
Does it Best the Oh So Popular Rare Breed?? Green River Bourbon Review!
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Does it Best the Oh So Popular Rare Breed?? Green River Bourbon Review!
Is Kentucky Spirit Just an Overpriced Wild Turkey 101? Wild Turkey 101 vs Kentucky Spirit
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Is Kentucky Spirit Just an Overpriced Wild Turkey 101? Wild Turkey 101 vs Kentucky Spirit
LITTLE BOOK CHAPTER 8! Freddie Noe Dips His Toe into the Rye Side - Is He Successful??
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LITTLE BOOK CHAPTER 8! Freddie Noe Dips His Toe into the Rye Side - Is He Successful??
Same Proof, Same Taste? Weller Antique 107 vs Old Elk Double Wheat
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Same Proof, Same Taste? Weller Antique 107 vs Old Elk Double Wheat
FINALLY! Larceny B524 Took Forever to Hit Shelves - Worth the Wait??
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FINALLY! Larceny B524 Took Forever to Hit Shelves - Worth the Wait??
Which Bottle Should You Actually Be Hunting? New Riff 8 Year vs Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch
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Which Bottle Should You Actually Be Hunting? New Riff 8 Year vs Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch
Jim Beam has been BUSY! Is the new Knob Creek BouRye a Wasted Effort??
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Jim Beam has been BUSY! Is the new Knob Creek BouRye a Wasted Effort??
Is There a New Cigar Batch King? Old Elk Cigar Cut Island Blend vs Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend Bourbon
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Is There a New Cigar Batch King? Old Elk Cigar Cut Island Blend vs Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend Bourbon
Booker's "Beam House Batch" 2024-02! Worth the $90 Price Tag?
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Booker's "Beam House Batch" 2024-02! Worth the $90 Price Tag?
Did Jim Beam Just Ruin an Allocated Bottle? Jim Beam 7 Year vs Bakers 7
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Did Jim Beam Just Ruin an Allocated Bottle? Jim Beam 7 Year vs Bakers 7
BATTLE OF THE BARRELS!! Elijah Craig Barrel Proof B524 vs. B523
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BATTLE OF THE BARRELS!! Elijah Craig Barrel Proof B524 vs. B523
Is There A New King of the Bottled in Bond Bourbon? 1792 Bottled in Bond vs Henry Mckenna 10 Yr BiB
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Is There A New King of the Bottled in Bond Bourbon? 1792 Bottled in Bond vs Henry Mckenna 10 Yr BiB
James E. Pepper Decanter Series has Burst on to the Scene... Is it Justified???
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James E. Pepper Decanter Series has Burst on to the Scene... Is it Justified???
Is a Bourbon of the Year Contender in Trouble? Old Forester 1924 vs Early Times Bottled in Bond
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Is a Bourbon of the Year Contender in Trouble? Old Forester 1924 vs Early Times Bottled in Bond

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  • @JL_301
    @JL_301 14 годин тому

    Liked and subscribed. Enjoying the video so far. Was scrolling through your others and excited to check out the bottled in bond videos.

  • @whiskeygamesnerdstuff789
    @whiskeygamesnerdstuff789 День тому

    I was able to get them for $74.99

  • @ForestForestGump
    @ForestForestGump 8 днів тому

    Wild turkey has got to be the most disgusting things I've ever drank in my life

  • @tidbits519
    @tidbits519 8 днів тому

    Early times bib truly is amazing. I do home blending and put a char 3 oak stave in it. Let is age for 2 full weeks. Basically a 15 year version for 30ish total. Makes it even more special .

    • @BourbonBarkeep
      @BourbonBarkeep 6 днів тому

      Love what you’re typing. What would you recommend buying? Just a stave off Amazon?

  • @bloodCount8895
    @bloodCount8895 9 днів тому

    I came across the Rye for $149.99. I passed on it.

    • @BourbonBarkeep
      @BourbonBarkeep 6 днів тому

      Not much is going to justify that price sadly. Hope the full review helped

  • @Ange65230
    @Ange65230 9 днів тому

    I’d like Fritz too if he gave me a bottle WT101 12yo

  • @davidz8286
    @davidz8286 10 днів тому

    The pepper is one of my favs this year. So smooth but flavorful.

    • @BourbonBarkeep
      @BourbonBarkeep 9 днів тому

      It has firmly planted it's flag in a top 3 under $60 for us (at least in the KC market).

  • @Ilikebourbonalot
    @Ilikebourbonalot 10 днів тому

    Just found your channel. Great content. I will be back! 😊

    • @BourbonBarkeep
      @BourbonBarkeep 9 днів тому

      Happy to hear we're getting out there! Welcome happy to have someone that like's bourbon alot haha

  • @maddawgjones
    @maddawgjones 13 днів тому

    Changing the score after you found out what the bottle is because of secondary market definitely defeats the whole purpose of the video. But your video you do you. Anecdotally though I picked up a wild turkey 12 for 79.99 plus 14 dollar shipping just 3 weeks ago

    • @BourbonBarkeep
      @BourbonBarkeep 11 днів тому

      Absolute steal! Appreciate the feedback. The problem you would run into is mainly the Buffalo Trace products. Is Weller Full Proof $50 SRP? Yes. Can you find it for $50? Absolutely not so the market price needs to be taken into account.

    • @maddawgjones
      @maddawgjones 11 днів тому

      @@BourbonBarkeep depends on where you live like in Georgia you can get it for 75-80 bucks so yeah a little hike but not what you’re talking about

    • @maddawgjones
      @maddawgjones 11 днів тому

      @@BourbonBarkeep Saturday i literally bottle another bottle of eagle rare for 39.99

    • @BourbonBarkeep
      @BourbonBarkeep 11 днів тому

      That’s not life in KC sadly

    • @maddawgjones
      @maddawgjones 11 днів тому

      @@BourbonBarkeep well I’d like to say keep that in mind that not everywhere is like that and changing the score after you find out what it is local prices shouldn’t affect how much you like the bourbon. But that’s my thoughts and it’s your channel.

  • @themooseloungepodcast
    @themooseloungepodcast 15 днів тому

    Not at all surprised about McKenna. In the past I thought it was but it seems it's been to inconsistent so I quit buying it. Do you feel the same way?

    • @BourbonBarkeep
      @BourbonBarkeep 12 днів тому

      Inconsistent is probably the best word for it! At times I've had a pour and it's been really enjoyable, and other times (like in this video) it's missed the mark.

  • @mattschmitt9924
    @mattschmitt9924 15 днів тому

    Always here for a Holladay win! The McKenna would be last for me as well.

  • @chriscarpenter317
    @chriscarpenter317 16 днів тому

    You can't beat the "kickin chicken"! I don't know where you shop. I can get it here in Kentucky at any liquor store for around $120. The 5year old Turkey is $23. It's better than that Knob Creek too!

    • @brettmchan2855
      @brettmchan2855 14 днів тому

      I am about an hour from louisville where can you get WT12 for 120? The store I used to get it at for 150 raised it to 200! If I can get it for 120 I would go tomorrow to get a back up! I am drinking disco 11 right now I picked it up for 120 but now it's 150! Disco 11 is such a good pour as well

    • @chriscarpenter317
      @chriscarpenter317 14 днів тому

      @@brettmchan2855 Save your time and money and buy 5 bottles of WT 5 year old! $120-$200 a bottle is crazy!

    • @BourbonBarkeep
      @BourbonBarkeep 11 днів тому

      I can't say I would buy and back it up at $120, but it was pretty good juice. We're out in Kansas City where Weller, Eagle Rare, and apparently Turkey 5 or 12 will never even touch a shelf

    • @brineshrimp8603
      @brineshrimp8603 11 днів тому

      @@brettmchan2855How close is the disco to the Wild Turkey 12? Can’t get Wild Turkey 12 at a good price where I’m at

  • @Ash_and_Barrel
    @Ash_and_Barrel 22 дні тому

    I am a huge fan of Smokeye Hill. I agree it goes toe to toe with Stagg 23c. BUT, now I have to open my JDSB this evening!

    • @BourbonBarkeep
      @BourbonBarkeep 22 дні тому

      Very curious how that smokeye opens up over the next few weeks. Also love the youtube handle name!

  • @mattschmitt9924
    @mattschmitt9924 22 дні тому

    I've always heard switching from left to right is called "dating a stranger"

  • @themooseloungepodcast
    @themooseloungepodcast 22 дні тому

    Love the content!!! Keep it up

    • @BourbonBarkeep
      @BourbonBarkeep 22 дні тому

      Appreciate you taking the time to watch!

  • @EthanDean-ty3tz
    @EthanDean-ty3tz 22 дні тому

    Green River is the BEST and only $40 best deal this year 🙂

  • @GirthySanta
    @GirthySanta 23 дні тому

    Wild turkey is underrated. I love the stuff. Too many alcohol snobs think expensive = better. Definitely not true.

    • @BourbonBarkeep
      @BourbonBarkeep 22 дні тому

      Absolutely! It's been very eye opening removing the labels from these pours.

  • @thomasgallagher1945
    @thomasgallagher1945 23 дні тому

    Curtis --- I enjoy your review and I agree with your assessment of the Green River. It is excellent! The regular lower proof bourbon from Green River is fantastic as well and does not have the black licorice note that you did not seem to like. Cheers!

    • @BourbonBarkeep
      @BourbonBarkeep 22 дні тому

      Appreciate the heads up! At $30-ish, I can stomach the gamble. Will pick one up this weekend I bet.

  • @EthanDean-ty3tz
    @EthanDean-ty3tz 28 днів тому

    Awesome job guys!! So glad I could find them for you :-) Ethan 75th st Gomers

  • @robmullins
    @robmullins 29 днів тому

    Kurtis/Noah, I see the LBC shirt. Are you guys near LBC? It'd be great to connect if you're somewhere in the area.

    • @BourbonBarkeep
      @BourbonBarkeep 28 днів тому

      We’re over in Kansas City! I (Noah) went to school in Lawrence, LBC was one of my favorite spots. $3 draws on Tuesday were can’t miss. Kurtis and I are planning to head over there this season for a basketball game - shoot us your contact info via the email in the video description and we’ll connect!

    • @robmullins
      @robmullins 28 днів тому

      @@BourbonBarkeep Definitely, will do. LBC is great, both locations.

  • @curtjackson8293
    @curtjackson8293 Місяць тому

    Another great one, really enjoyed this. Per another of your video's I have given up Eagle Rare for the NC 9 year but have twice bought the NC 12 year, just delicious. Will widen my searchs now to also try the WT you tested! Well done, and thanks for the new tip looking forward to new tastes..cj

    • @BourbonBarkeep
      @BourbonBarkeep Місяць тому

      Always the gentleman and scholar sir. Can’t wait to hear about your whiskey journey. That 12 is pretty unfair at that price.

  • @enotrilogy
    @enotrilogy Місяць тому

    1

  • @MichaelSullivanCincinnatux
    @MichaelSullivanCincinnatux Місяць тому

    And JD Rye would have even scored higher. Brown-Forman is killing it.

  • @MetaPrometheus
    @MetaPrometheus Місяць тому

    I just avoid Blanton's altogether. I have one regular single barrel with a special date on it that I managed to find. Beyond that, I don't care. Now I was able to try the original, gold and SFTB from a friend. Factor in single barrel variance. The gold was favored amongst the group. But price and value on the gold? Just not worth it.

    • @BourbonBarkeep
      @BourbonBarkeep Місяць тому

      Don't blame you one bit. Happy you got to try a flight of the upper tier stuff though! Keep those generous whiskey friends close haha

  • @KA-om9oz
    @KA-om9oz Місяць тому

    The fan boys are fading out. BT products are more available

    • @BourbonBarkeep
      @BourbonBarkeep Місяць тому

      I need that supply to trickle into KC more. I do feel like I see BT more and more but that's really it out here.

  • @subspeciez
    @subspeciez Місяць тому

    Yeah, I think there is a general consensus that Eagle Rare is good, but the availability is the only thing that make people covet it. I Have a regular bottle and a store pick of it and they are fine. I think the Russels 10 is better plus it's always available. I'd love to try it at a higher proof, but that's just my preference.

    • @BourbonBarkeep
      @BourbonBarkeep Місяць тому

      I was hoping that the single barrel (not the store pick) was that for the RR10, but it just has too much of that WT funk for me sadly. How different is your ER pick to the traditional ER?

    • @subspeciez
      @subspeciez Місяць тому

      It was remarkably similar, I might have to revisit it again and see if it opens up more…maybe it changes a bit???

    • @BourbonBarkeep
      @BourbonBarkeep Місяць тому

      I felt like that with BT store pick as well actually. Curious if the lower proof has anything to do with it.

  • @timmorton2307
    @timmorton2307 Місяць тому

    100% this was not a blind pour as much as it was an ad for Russels 10yr LOL.

    • @BourbonBarkeep
      @BourbonBarkeep Місяць тому

      What I would give to get commission for the RR10 love haha

  • @GeoffByrdMusic
    @GeoffByrdMusic Місяць тому

    These are the two I have on my shelf right now. Crazy synchronicity.

  • @dneuens
    @dneuens Місяць тому

    I know it's area-dependent, but Eagle Rare in Southern California is pretty easy to come by, at or right around MSRP. Places that have a slight markup around $50 see it sit for a little while, sometimes weeks. I've passed them up many more times than I purchased one. If I see it for 40 or under, I'll probably grab it. All that is to say, it's not as... well... rare to find these days.

    • @BourbonBarkeep
      @BourbonBarkeep Місяць тому

      We had a similar comment about Weller 107 in Ohio. I bet I haven't seen Eagle Rare on a shelf out in KC in about 5 years (outside of like a Black Friday or Father's Day drop). Now there are a few spots that have it for $100 but come on now.

  • @user-kh1ye2pt2h
    @user-kh1ye2pt2h Місяць тому

    I firmly believe that if Eagle Rare was more widely available such as RR10 or KC9, it would sit on the shelves endlessly. It's not bad by any means but it doesn't deserve the hype that it gets. Who am I to talk though because I have 4 bottles bunkered purely because it's hard to get.

    • @BourbonBarkeep
      @BourbonBarkeep Місяць тому

      I see no lies here. Just don't be afraid to pour it and definitely don't put it next to RR10 or KC9, when you do. It'll ruin your bunker happiness haha

  • @RyanDickey-lp3sn
    @RyanDickey-lp3sn Місяць тому

    Picked this up last weekend and it is delicious. I love what green river is doing.

    • @BourbonBarkeep
      @BourbonBarkeep Місяць тому

      Both of us are huge fans, it may be the best value out there right now. Thanks a bunch for watching!

  • @merxbpr
    @merxbpr Місяць тому

    Rare Breed all day. Pepper even loses in cocktails for me in testing. Great vid. You got a subscriber in me.

    • @BourbonBarkeep
      @BourbonBarkeep Місяць тому

      Happy to have you! That's what makes whiskey fun. Hope we can turn you on to some fun new bottles as well.

  • @kokoaDarkPenguin88
    @kokoaDarkPenguin88 Місяць тому

    Ohio checking in, Blantons $75 (after a recent price hike from $55 😮‍💨), Gold $128 (after a recent price hike from $110 😮‍💨) does that change your opinion at all? We get Blantons every 3 weeks or so, Blantons Gold and SFTB drop on lotteries about twice a year (huge lotteries) and shock drops, for example we just had a HUGE shock drop of 150 bottles per store of Blantons Gold, SFTB and Elmer T Lee. So it's not super available like Blantons or Weller A107 that drop every few weeks on regular allocated drops, but there's plenty floating around secondary (you can buy or trade for) and we'll see another Summer lottery in August with (probably) more Blantons Gold, SFTB, Weller 12 and Stagg? (I say that because last year's summer lottery was Blantons Gold, SFTB, and a few other BT products, we also just had a single barrel OHLQ Buffalo trace event where there were hundreds of Stagg OHLQ picks, EHT SiB, Weller A107, Weller FP and a few other BT products in May!)

    • @BourbonBarkeep
      @BourbonBarkeep Місяць тому

      Ohio is definitely a different animal from the sound of it haha At least in KC, you're stumbling into Blanton's on a random Tuesday at around $100+, which is just insulting. Can't say I've ever seen a A107 on a shelf and it's not a drop in 8 years? Crazy and these price hikes are getting out of control. Magnus Cigar Blend is now $250-$300? Come on. Now to answer your original question on would it change my mind. Not everyone wants to pay $100+ for a bottle. You got guys only buying OGD114 and they're happy in life and I respect that. I just think at $75, Blanton's is just too light for my palate. There's too much out there that I pick over it, KC12 or even KC9 for that matter. Someone will think Gold drinks too hot because it does punch above 103, so no way are they paying up. Now at $55, that would've been quite the tug of war. I was pleased that Gold was more than just a shiny horsey.

    • @kokoaDarkPenguin88
      @kokoaDarkPenguin88 Місяць тому

      @@BourbonBarkeep still $200 here for JM cigar Blend (but we don't see much of it) I get mine when my buddies go out of state to NY or Tennessee or Unicorn Auctions. That's wild, Weller A107 drops every other week the Blantons dosent we have a small BT drop and a large BT drop every 3 weeks in Ohio, smaller drops are Special Reserve and Antique and Saz Rye along with other stuff obviously, maybe Blantons, large drops are Special reserve, Antique, EHT SmB, Eagle Rare, Blantons and then whatever else is also dropping from distilleries, for example the large drop we got in early June was everything mentioned, then the following week we had bookers 24-02, michters barrel strength rye, ecbp and larseny barrel proof, and it's rotates like that weekly. Og114 is about to be discontinued, stock up sir 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾, I agree with blantons the price hikes, the last bottle I got luckily was $55 and I got my case (I like to keep a case and 1 open) I got another for my buddy for chsitmas (he dosent hunt) at the new price, so I really canto complain and hes not into bourbon super heavy and just wants his grenade. Also agree with the knob creek as long as it's the sbs at 120p, I'd rather get old Forester 1920 and save $15 while getting a much higher proof point as well, 1920 also cheaper and around the same proof point cheaper! I've never met anyone who thought Gold drank hot, sftb drinks hot, everyone's who I've given pours too think Gold is perfect (I agree I think Gold should just be what Blantons is) regular blantons much like your test results tasted super watered down to them especially side by side. The complaint is definitely the price point of $140ish after taxes to me it should eb cheaper even for the golden pony, but if I'm going to drink Blantons I prefer Gold, SFTB I always get a heavy bitter chocolate/cacao note, I'm hoping my recent pick up from the BT shock drop opens up a bit more 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @BourbonJawnt
    @BourbonJawnt Місяць тому

    Gold is a million times better imo. SFTB is better than regular but not worth the huge msrp

    • @BourbonBarkeep
      @BourbonBarkeep Місяць тому

      I typically lean towards proof so I was curious if I ever ran into both, which one would I choose. Happy to hear I made the right call (not that I had an option to be fair).

  • @thomasanderson2870
    @thomasanderson2870 Місяць тому

    Blantons showing up in mid michigan lately, $149 but I have seen it as low as $99 . Never had it though.

    • @user-kh1ye2pt2h
      @user-kh1ye2pt2h Місяць тому

      Don't buy it for that price. Much better whiskey for less money.

    • @brandondematteo1403
      @brandondematteo1403 Місяць тому

      Its not worth it. its not worth more than msrp IMO

    • @robyoung64
      @robyoung64 Місяць тому

      wouldn’t pay more than the $63 they charge at the distillery gift shop personally

    • @BourbonBarkeep
      @BourbonBarkeep Місяць тому

      KC is right there with you. You have a couple stores that will get a bottle and sell it for $85, but that's not even a monthly occurrence. I can walk into 10 stores today and find it for $100+.

  • @geno816
    @geno816 Місяць тому

    I think blantons is very overrated. It's good juice. But not worth chasing. It's what the non bourbon drinkers drink. That's their allocated stuff. Now.. gold is better to me. But... SFTB is really good. Should be antique collection imo.

    • @BourbonBarkeep
      @BourbonBarkeep Місяць тому

      Absolutely agree and I'm happy to share it to make that non bourbon drinkers day. I am more intrigued by SFTB now that I know Gold was pretty damn good. Side note - 816 - - -- KC guy?

  • @jamesrushland2836
    @jamesrushland2836 Місяць тому

    FKH... Got two the week they were released here. Fantastic bottle. Only here once a year glade I got two. $135 after tax

  • @K.LUKEWhiskeyCompany
    @K.LUKEWhiskeyCompany Місяць тому

    Thanks for sharing how much you enjoyed our batch 8 barrel strength Bourbon, here is a little more information about my background and our process. K.LUKE Whiskey Company owner and blender Jonathan Maisano made his first single barrel trip to Kentucky in the summer of 2014. Since then, he has tasted over 1,600 barrels and selected more than 400 to be deemed as Maisano Hand Select Single Barrels for retail. Jonathan is also a first level certified Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers. He uses this extensive sensory training when evaluating aroma and flavor profiles in whiskey barrels as there are many similar traits in both wine and whiskey when searching for nuances. K.LUKE Whiskey Company small batch blends are created by sourcing from several different distilleries in Kentucky and Indiana with different mash bills up to 36% rye and a variety of ages. This allows the focus to be on building multilayered and exciting blends instead of the individual components used to create each blend. Jonathan creates several blends based off his notes and ratings of their barrel inventory, then all blends are run through several rounds of blind tastings with blends being adjusted one barrel at a time by taste (Jonathan and Jennifer Maisano do all the blind tastings) until a favorite is decided for bottling. This is The Spirit Of Blending. Cheers K.LUKE Whiskey Company Owner / Blender Jonathan Maisano

  • @jesusjones3014
    @jesusjones3014 Місяць тому

    1st time catching your channel, but like the order of things and how thorough you are. Bang for the buck, nice addition.

    • @BourbonBarkeep
      @BourbonBarkeep Місяць тому

      Welcome first time watcher, first time commenter! Happy you enjoyed my friend.

  • @paulvanheuklom6439
    @paulvanheuklom6439 Місяць тому

    Dang, you're a tough grader (says a retired English teacher). I wonder what bourbons you score in the 80s and 90s.

    • @BourbonBarkeep
      @BourbonBarkeep Місяць тому

      Can't be throwing out Nector of the gods score weekly over here. Happy you gave it a watch and hope you stick around!

  • @BourbonBarkeep
    @BourbonBarkeep Місяць тому

    Sorry for the typo on Bang for the Buck on Redwood's score. Total score is right but Bang for the Buck should be 57, not 68. Just gotta be better next week!

  • @curtisdouglas3165
    @curtisdouglas3165 Місяць тому

    If I haven't mentioned it you have the best name!

    • @BourbonBarkeep
      @BourbonBarkeep Місяць тому

      My only rival is you Curtis with a C!

  • @andymancan2088
    @andymancan2088 Місяць тому

    That line from blazing saddles is one of the funniest ever.

  • @christinecamley
    @christinecamley Місяць тому

    Love single malt scotch, preferably peated Islay scotch, but I really enjoyed Chapter 7!! I am loving the rye heavy 8!! Love high rye!! Spicey!

  • @curtjackson8293
    @curtjackson8293 Місяць тому

    Enjoying your presentation, and great shirt by the way! Still enjoying know Creek 9 year from your recommendations. Will continue to watch, perhaps another gem awaits..cj

  • @baconator1550
    @baconator1550 2 місяці тому

    FJB… that being said. Bought this bottle recently and can’t wait to check it out

  • @matthewm-re6cm
    @matthewm-re6cm 2 місяці тому

    Got this bottle last weekend and was excited to see the BB review - specifically because it's the Booker's reviews that brought me to and made me a fan of the channel.

    • @BourbonBarkeep
      @BourbonBarkeep 2 місяці тому

      Not going to lie, I (Kurtis) was a bit nervous on that first smell BUT man was it great. Hope it helped you and welcome back!

  • @chadlange33
    @chadlange33 2 місяці тому

    I really appreciate your system of scoring. I think its as fsir and objective as it possibly could be. Keep it up 👍

  • @andymancan2088
    @andymancan2088 2 місяці тому

    Been trying to guess what you do for a living and I've come to the guess of dentist

    • @BourbonBarkeep
      @BourbonBarkeep 2 місяці тому

      Boy do I have questions on why BUT to further the intrigue, I can say no, it's not dentist.

  • @RobertG-oc7ez
    @RobertG-oc7ez 2 місяці тому

    Just crached c923. Way better

    • @BourbonBarkeep
      @BourbonBarkeep 2 місяці тому

      2023 was an underrated year for larceny between A and C batch being very highly rated by minnick and B batch winning bourbon of the year for breaking bourbon if I remember right.