If I could tell my younger self, when I started my whiskey journey, I would say “don’t obsess over the high demand bottles.” Try the bottom shelf stuff. If you find one you like, there’s a good chance you’ll like the rest of the whiskeys they have to offer. To appreciate a 10, you need to plow a 3.
My top five: 1. High price doesn’t mean better 2. Drink what you like, how you like it! 3. Stop at EVERY liquor store you see. *even the ones attached to gas stations! You’ll find old dusty bottles of great stuff, you just have to put in the effort. 4. Sharing your whiskey with others is WAY better then hoarding it. 5. The best whiskey is the one you didn’t see coming. Blind tasting is the absolute best way to find WHAT YOU LIKE!
#4 depends on friends. All my friends drink anything that burns, so I'm not sharing anything more than 30 EUR with them :D Coz it would be just a waste of a good scotch.
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6 "A man's gotta know his limitations." I had the opportunity this morning to procure a bottle of Little Book Chapter 4. No line, no waiting. Problem is that at $124 I knew my palate wasn't up to the task and it would be wasted on me. So decided to be happy with another bottle of Knob Creek 12 year, and save $60. Maybe one day, but this is not that day. 7. Make a budget and stay within that budget. You have bills to pay. Do not let your hobby become obsessive.
Amen to that. I once bought a 4 Roses SiB that at first tasted like mold and dust. l let it breathe and it became one of my favorite bottles, since it developed a nice and complex aroma without a hint of mold.
Second this. I've gone back to whisky that I thought was total garbage when I started this adventure (Jim Beam and Wild Turkey, I'm talking about you) and found them more complex and enjoyable now that my palate has changed.
@@aragathor it's funny you said that about 4 Roses, I had a small batch select and this funky metallic taste killed me with a fresh pour, but after going back after some time, definitely enjoyable to the palette
100% Agreed! I wasn’t ready for 130 proof with my young palette. Went back to it a few months later and wow. Loved it. Picked up a Stagg Jr and absolutely enjoyed that bottle.
1: Find a handful of Bourbon Enthusiasts who have access to media samples and early releases whose palate aligns with yours. Like Jason, Fred Minnick, Rarebird101, Bourbon Pursuit, Breaking Bourbon. Listen to their takes on the whiskey, listen to the tasting notes they call out. You'll start to figure out which ones to pass on and which ones to track down. Avoid playing whiskey roulette. 2: Establish a ceiling for yourself. There are whiskeys you are able to get today, and they may become completely out of reach in a few years. When that whiskey goes above your ceiling, tap out. There will always be another amazing whiskey coming that doesn't break the bank. 3: Great advice from Fred Minnick. Make sure to taste a whiskey at least 3 times on separate days before making your assessment. Give your whiskey time to get some exposure to air, as it will change dramatically over time (usually for the better). I'm a big believer in getting past the neck pour before assessing whether I like or dislike something. I find that some of the higher proof whiskeys change the most with some air exposure.
One thing I wish I knew was when you see something that a lot of people say is good for a cheap price grab it because when you come back it’s probably going to be three times as much money! If you can even find it again. 🤦🏻♂️ and yes it’s happened to me more than once
I am struck by how the favorite bottle I thought was the best thing ever a few years ago is not even my top 40 now. How taste changes after time and a sh*load of experience.
I keep a bottle of Wild Turkey 101 on my shelves as the "barometer" for good whiskey/bourbon. You would be surprised how many expensive or more well sought after bourbons don't even clear the Wild Turkey bar. Don't sleep on readily available bourbon, these distilleries make a ton of the stuff for a reason, because its good and people like it.
Watching your channel has helped me to remove a prejudice I once had against certain brands, like WT 101. Thanks in large part to you, Kira and I are now both big fans of the 101 as well as Rare Breed BP. Appreciate you, brother!
Nice dude!! I started drinking wt 101 when I saw it for 14.99 at my local store. Before that the last time I had it was in college at the homecoming bonfire where I proceeded to throw up a tuna fish sandwich 😂😂😂. Since i rediscovered WT, 101 and rare breed are staples. Another of Jason’s vids turned me on to russels single barrel 🔥🔥🔥 as well as John j bowman single barrel. Been crushing those since then too😋😋
5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Getting Into Whiskey: (1) You're gonna need MORE shelf space, A LOT MORE shelf space! (2) Do NOT buy Glyph Molecular Whiskey. (3) Bring MORE luggage with you to Scotland! You're gonna need it to bring back more bottles. (4) Go to Ireland before the COVID pandemic hits! (5) Make sure you remember where you put your pants so you can find them in the morning.
Years ago before I was "in the know" I brought a bottle of Weller 107 to a party. It was in the previous style bottling too. Still kick myself for that one.
I started with the kickin chicken (Wild Turkey) at a WAY to young age, it's just got a flavor at the finish that I truly love. I set a price top out at 70 bucks so I have a massive amount of Whiskey and Bourbons to try.
I personally did not mind figuring out these things on my own as it was all about the whiskey journey good or bad its been a fantastic experience. Cheers !
Couldn't agree more! Rocked this one out of the park! Oh, and I would add try sipping rums too. Rum and whiskey are very similar and yet different, so bring this into your bar to increase your palate! Cheers! And run for the whiskey, try all the whiskey!!!
I was really disappointed this year. I really wanted EH Taylor Barrel Proof, but I couldn't find one for less than 500. I'm glad I found Elijah Craig Barrel proof for retail.
Just came across this two year old video. Great advice. I started a year ago as just a bourbon guy. I now have added Irish and rye whiskies to my shelf.
You forgot to mention Canadian in your world whisky list. There's some great stuff available up here once you get past the mass produced budget stuff (some of which is still decent). Forty Creek has some great stuff, Alberta premium CS just got named "best whisky in the world" (according to whisky Bible anyway), Pike Creek also won some award(s) recently.
To “know my lane”. Know that my budget, family life, work schedule, and other things just don’t allow me to find the stuff that flys off the shelf. Not to get too disappointed when you miss out on all the allocated bottles.
Joining my local whisky club was one of the best things I ever did. I've made good friends and I also have access to unbiased opinions from people who have been drinking for 30 plus years. They were in Baghdad when I was in my dad's bag! Great honesty Jason. There's good bourbon, Irish, Scotch and world whisky. Loved the show.
This is all so helpful. As a newer drinker I’ll say knowing price points is so damn important. I can’t believe how polluted the market is with people and stores trying to flip bottles.
I pretty much knew everything I needed to know when I started my journey. I knew there will be a lot of stuff to discover and so far my list contains 170 bottles with prices and store where to get them. I knew that easy accessible stuff in Japan or US will be next to impossible to find here in Scandinavia, so I got my peace with it. I knew exactly which stores to hit for the best price and availability. Knew it's gonna be tough to bring anything from overseas. And that's about it. The rest is the part of a journey.
I'm reasonably new into my whiskey journey - one thing that's really been great has to join a bourbon "club". People come together and share their favourite bourbons and whisky, share samples, and we do it at a whisky bar so we can also try stuff out. It's been nice to figure out what I like and don't like. I also check out auctions because living in London you don't see a lot of the bourbons that seem "normal" in the States, but I look at what people are paying for that and then set a budget that isn't too far off from it (in pounds, of course). I lose out on a bunch of stuff but I also get some interesting items too.
Best reviewer! Stay solo. The other reviewers have two or three different people reviewing and there’s too much pointless banter b/w them. You get to the point right away. Love that. 👍
On the money sir. I started my whiskey journey with scotch, scotch, scotch ( Anchor Man ) Today I mostly drink Bourbon, but now when I do pour an occasional scotch, it tastes so good.
Awesome Jason! I drink whiskey from all around the world. It makes it so much funner and your bar is always filled with different options for different occasions and moods. Cheers!
Great video and Top 5. Agree 100%. I was just a Scotch drinker first. And not even peated scotch which is my favorite style now! I've just got into bourbon last year. For my own experience I would add "Be Decisive" when you find a bottle you're clearly interested in. I missed out on an Old Carter batch 3 $150, an Ardbeg Supernova $175, and others I wish I had not put down and left the store to "think about it... do I need it." If it's not going to Break the Bank or Piss Off the Wife then buy it right then and there! Don't hesitate... You probably won't get another chance.
This is the best video of " How to enjoy drinking Whiskey I ever heard . Thank You Mash and Drum from a whiskey Scotch , Bourbon , Gin , and Wine Drinker . The best of taste awaits us who enjoy z drink . thank you again. this is the BEST VIDEI
I'm in a few local groups and find so many people disregard #4. They hear Buffalo Trace and that's all they want even though they've never had anything else from the other great distilleries.
I wish someone would've told me not to go all out on buying bottles in rapid succession. It's now super difficult to pick out what I want to pour with all these delicious options available.
Great Video Jason. I started down the Scotch rabbit hole then tried Irish whiskey. Then Japanese whiskey blew my doors off. I finally circled back to bourbon and American whiskey. Totally agree with the Belle Meade, Knob Creek, Wild Turkey Rare breed, and Jack Barrel proof. The more I try the more I become a global consumer of whiskey. I still do learn towards RedBreast 21 (my weakness).
Thanks Jason, really enjoyed this, best whiskey-tube video I've seen in a while. I bought a 1.75L bottle of Bushmill's Irish the other day just because it makes me so nostalgic for my early days of whiskey drinking. Also, I can't believe how much I'm enjoying the last of my bottle of Eagle Rare, bought at Safeway about a year ago. Simple whiskey pleasures!
In my opinion there are many great bourbons for under $125. I will never pay more than $125, With WT101 and Rare Breed available for $30 and $55 I don’t need expensive bottles. A new favorite is Redwood Empire Pipe Dream for around $40. Keep up the good work.
I’m new bourbon drinker and so far really enjoy Buffalo Trace and Larceny so I’m a wheated drinker but compiling a list of things to try. Thank you for the fantastic content!
Again live the honesty. Great story was in a not so great area of a city won’t say which but you get the picture. Found 3 bottles of Henry McKenna for wait for it 23 bucks. All the bottles where covered in dust they been there awhile. Grabbed all of them. Now I’m not a fan of it it’s ok but I know what they where going for. Keep 2 sold the other one payed for the whole bunch. 😃.
Loved the video Jason, you are an honest and respected reviewer.... I will refer to your reviews and consider your take on bottles I am considering. Your channel is top notch. Thanks..........
Thanks for keeping it real, Jason. This is about my 10th of your videos and my favorite so far. Really enjoying the help your channel and a couple others are providing as I try to broaden my whiskey horizons without getting too wrapped up in hype!
Awesome video! So true about #5. And I’d even expand it to other spirits like Mezcal, Tequila, Armagnac, Cognac, Gin, etc. This way you are never lacking in available and fairly priced bottles.
Rather than shopping early, I've sometimes had luck shopping at a store late at night, about an hour or two before closing. Especially if it's raining and there aren't a lot of other customers, the employees might restock shelves since it's slow. Doesn't work with the really in-demand stuff, but I've gotten some Eagle Rare and recently a Basil Hayden Toasted by shopping when reasonable people are at home preparing to go to bed.
My Top 5 1. Relationships Matter. Wether it be with your local liquor store or friends in other areas, each has access to great products or values. I’ve been able to secure some treasured bottles albeit at higher than retail...SIGNIFICANTLY cheaper than the absurd secondary market. 2. Listen to others ....I’ve discovered so many great bottles by listening to friends and watching the numerous bourbon channels. 3. Enjoy the Treasure Hunt.....when traveling I’ve stopped in many a small town and found some great deals and more importantly made some great contacts. Being genuine and polite and then asking the owner any of their recommendations will not only open doors but also they are more inclined to sell a rare bottle to someone who shows respect to them and their business. 4. Whiskey is to be shared...not just stored on a shelf. Enjoy those rare bottles with old and new friendships. The memories make it so worth it. 5. My taste profile continues to evolve and I’ve found myself enjoying something that a couple of years ago I wouldn’t give the time of day.
Very similarly just was a Bourbon drinker at first an only wanted BT type HTF products. Now I like most all whiskey’s and discovered some states outside of Kentucky make great Bourbon like Texas.
Interesting enough, Chivas Regal 18, 25, Johnny Walker Blue, Platinum Label and Ardbeg got me into bourbon whisky and congac like Delamain. So i guess i learned a bit quickly. Thanks to podcasters such as you, SLB bourbon podcast, and the crowded barrel podcast.
Good thoughtful info Jason C 1. I wish i knew people like you with good insight before I started on my bourbon quest. 2. I wish i didn't listen to the bourbon chasers in the beginning. 3. Price doesn't dictate the quality. 4. Learning the history of this good brown juice and how it has lasted decades. 5. Like what you like and don't worry what others think...cheers.
This is the best advice I have received about whiskey. In addition to bourbon, I have found Scotch and Irish whiskeys that I love. Redbreast 12 yr is absolutely delicious and I took the chance because of this video. Again, this is great advice.
I Knew Nothing At First....Keep Watching Videos And Livestreams Like You Have Done and It Opens Up a Whole New World Of Tastes and Info.....Great Video Jason C.......Cheers....
I've heard a lot of the ultra aged stuff gets that way because it just never gets good. They keep tasting the barrel and putting it to the side or not blending it. Eventually they have a 20+ year old subpart barrel to sell at a premium.
#3 hits hard when you're in Europe. Can't find many things here, even those normally available in the states. And what's available has a markup because of import taxes. But I can't complain. Thanks to EU laws we can buy online, so getting that bottle from amazon is possible.
This was a great video!! Some of your rant on #5 reminded me of a “tater’ when I had to look it up!! LOL Watching your videos has definitely expanded my taste and search for common shelf whiskeys and I thank you for it even though my wallet does not agree!!
I live by #6! Found dusty old E.C. old 12 year label small batch in a family owned store on less desirable side of town. Super cool friendly and informative.
Telling me not to only be a one kind of whiskey guy; meanwhile I have 5 different bottles of Maker's, and basically nothing else 😂 Seriously though, Maker's Cask Strength is an absolute pleasure, and I'll happily pick up another one soon
Don't forget about Canadian 🇨🇦🇨🇦 whisky and i don't mean Crown Royal. I know our bottom shelf stuf isn't anything special but if you can find some of the rearer offerings. (We don't let them out of the country much) try them JP wisers if it's in a square short bottle will be good. Lot 40 rye and some of the newer craft distilleries are producing great whisky.
Amazing video, really nailed it. Don't pigeon hole yourself with 1 type of whiskey, experiment, there is literally an entire world out there available to you.
Thank you for your 20/20 hind site knowledge of whisky experience. I'm in my fifties and about 3-4 years into the bourbon experience. I'm going to change it up a bit to more regular whiskies and rye.
Great review. Top 5 Old forester 1920 my favorite!! ( although i only saw it once here in Ontario so it's not really applicable ) Wild Turkey rare breed Knob creek 120 proof 4 roses single barrel Wild Turkey 101 Te Bheag Cheers!
Good advice as always. Biggest mistake I made is buying what all the Bourbon reviewers say is the best and in most cases I don't like it at all (OF 120 for example). What I really like the best is Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare and Elijah Craig. If I could find others like those three I would be a happy camper.
I'm so happy I to have found your channel. I've recently gotten into whiskey out side of a mixed drink and I am really enjoying it. I've really taken to heart the idea of trying different distilleries offerings at different price points and working my way through their offerings. Thanks for your hard work in putting valuable content out that really educates your viewers.
You’re much more likeable,succinct,honest and watchable than your predecessors.Not that I don’t enjoy some other prominent sites,on UA-cam.I feel that we share the same attitude and pallate than someone like a Fred M who “tastes “way to much,and borders on a bit snobbish sometimes.Not all of us has a tasting whiskey job..thanks
I started with drinking only Jim Beam. Then one day marketing worked and I saw a bottle with an Eagle on it looked sort of fancy and I went online and discovered Buffalo Trace. Then just like him I bought as much BT as possible. Now MOST times I walk into a liquor store I look for something I have not had yet. Some are not my flavor profile like Glenmorangie scotch but others like Old Forester I love only because I said why not buy it.
If I could tell my younger self, when I started my whiskey journey, I would say “don’t obsess over the high demand bottles.” Try the bottom shelf stuff. If you find one you like, there’s a good chance you’ll like the rest of the whiskeys they have to offer. To appreciate a 10, you need to plow a 3.
So true
True wisdom brother
I'm going to use this as a pick up line, thanks!
My top five:
1. High price doesn’t mean better
2. Drink what you like, how you like it!
3. Stop at EVERY liquor store you see. *even the ones attached to gas stations! You’ll find old dusty bottles of great stuff, you just have to put in the effort.
4. Sharing your whiskey with others is WAY better then hoarding it.
5. The best whiskey is the one you didn’t see coming. Blind tasting is the absolute best way to find WHAT YOU LIKE!
Great points Robert, especially #3 & 4.
Agreed
#4 depends on friends. All my friends drink anything that burns, so I'm not sharing anything more than 30 EUR with them :D
Coz it would be just a waste of a good scotch.
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"There's too much fucking good Whiskey out their to pigeon hole yourself into only drinking one type" - truer words have never been spoken! Haha
6 "A man's gotta know his limitations." I had the opportunity this morning to procure a bottle of Little Book Chapter 4. No line, no waiting. Problem is that at $124 I knew my palate wasn't up to the task and it would be wasted on me. So decided to be happy with another bottle of Knob Creek 12 year, and save $60. Maybe one day, but this is not that day.
7. Make a budget and stay within that budget. You have bills to pay. Do not let your hobby become obsessive.
Haha, I just saw Little Book Ch 4 for $250 at a chain liquor store. I decided to try the George Dickel 11YO for $44.
1910 and 1920 easily found. Always exceptional.
My only add would be to go back to a bottle that you have not liked. Air is good sometimes. Great video otherwise!
Amen to that. I once bought a 4 Roses SiB that at first tasted like mold and dust. l let it breathe and it became one of my favorite bottles, since it developed a nice and complex aroma without a hint of mold.
This is super important!
Second this. I've gone back to whisky that I thought was total garbage when I started this adventure (Jim Beam and Wild Turkey, I'm talking about you) and found them more complex and enjoyable now that my palate has changed.
@@aragathor it's funny you said that about 4 Roses, I had a small batch select and this funky metallic taste killed me with a fresh pour, but after going back after some time, definitely enjoyable to the palette
100% Agreed! I wasn’t ready for 130 proof with my young palette. Went back to it a few months later and wow. Loved it. Picked up a Stagg Jr and absolutely enjoyed that bottle.
These "In all seriousness" videos are always a breath of fresh air. Thanks for this video.
DON’T be afraid to experiment with a “not-so-good” bottle, meaning let it sit for a bit to open up or try a few drops of water or make a cocktail
1: Find a handful of Bourbon Enthusiasts who have access to media samples and early releases whose palate aligns with yours. Like Jason, Fred Minnick, Rarebird101, Bourbon Pursuit, Breaking Bourbon. Listen to their takes on the whiskey, listen to the tasting notes they call out. You'll start to figure out which ones to pass on and which ones to track down. Avoid playing whiskey roulette.
2: Establish a ceiling for yourself. There are whiskeys you are able to get today, and they may become completely out of reach in a few years. When that whiskey goes above your ceiling, tap out. There will always be another amazing whiskey coming that doesn't break the bank.
3: Great advice from Fred Minnick. Make sure to taste a whiskey at least 3 times on separate days before making your assessment. Give your whiskey time to get some exposure to air, as it will change dramatically over time (usually for the better). I'm a big believer in getting past the neck pour before assessing whether I like or dislike something. I find that some of the higher proof whiskeys change the most with some air exposure.
One thing I wish I knew was when you see something that a lot of people say is good for a cheap price grab it because when you come back it’s probably going to be three times as much money! If you can even find it again. 🤦🏻♂️ and yes it’s happened to me more than once
The people that disliked this video only drink Blanton’s from a thrown of “horsies”!
I am struck by how the favorite bottle I thought was the best thing ever a few years ago is not even my top 40 now. How taste changes after time and a sh*load of experience.
I keep a bottle of Wild Turkey 101 on my shelves as the "barometer" for good whiskey/bourbon. You would be surprised how many expensive or more well sought after bourbons don't even clear the Wild Turkey bar. Don't sleep on readily available bourbon, these distilleries make a ton of the stuff for a reason, because its good and people like it.
Watching your channel has helped me to remove a prejudice I once had against certain brands, like WT 101. Thanks in large part to you, Kira and I are now both big fans of the 101 as well as Rare Breed BP. Appreciate you, brother!
Nice dude!! I started drinking wt 101 when I saw it for 14.99 at my local store. Before that the last time I had it was in college at the homecoming bonfire where I proceeded to throw up a tuna fish sandwich 😂😂😂. Since i rediscovered WT, 101 and rare breed are staples. Another of Jason’s vids turned me on to russels single barrel 🔥🔥🔥 as well as John j bowman single barrel. Been crushing those since then too😋😋
One thing I wish I knew starting out: sourced does not equal bad.
I’ve disregarded some pretty good whiskey’s just because they’re sourced
thats a good callout
IMO, Redemption brand is a good example.
5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Getting Into Whiskey: (1) You're gonna need MORE shelf space, A LOT MORE shelf space! (2) Do NOT buy Glyph Molecular Whiskey. (3) Bring MORE luggage with you to Scotland! You're gonna need it to bring back more bottles. (4) Go to Ireland before the COVID pandemic hits! (5) Make sure you remember where you put your pants so you can find them in the morning.
Years ago before I was "in the know" I brought a bottle of Weller 107 to a party. It was in the previous style bottling too. Still kick myself for that one.
Good job emphasizing that whisky is a broad range and should be explored. Well done.
Awesome video Jason! I cracked up when you mentioned checking the bad parts of town. One of my honey holes is in the sketchiest of neighborhoods 😂
Not when you live an ABC-controlled state.
I know this is an older video, but it’s as true now as it was 3 years ago. A classic.
I started with the kickin chicken (Wild Turkey) at a WAY to young age, it's just got a flavor at the finish that I truly love. I set a price top out at 70 bucks so I have a massive amount of Whiskey and Bourbons to try.
The main thing I wish I knew a few years ago is how much more flavor there is in higher proof cask/barrel strength. Now it’s all I crave !!
I personally did not mind figuring out these things on my own as it was all about the whiskey journey good or bad its been a fantastic experience. Cheers !
You hit the nail on the head 👍👍
Whistle pig has been my only regret lol
Couldn't agree more! Rocked this one out of the park! Oh, and I would add try sipping rums too. Rum and whiskey are very similar and yet different, so bring this into your bar to increase your palate! Cheers! And run for the whiskey, try all the whiskey!!!
I was really disappointed this year. I really wanted EH Taylor Barrel Proof, but I couldn't find one for less than 500. I'm glad I found Elijah Craig Barrel proof for retail.
Are you by chance, related to the great baseball player, Joe DiMaggio?
I wish I could have watched this when I started my journey.
You might not have listened!
Just came across this two year old video. Great advice. I started a year ago as just a bourbon guy. I now have added Irish and rye whiskies to my shelf.
You forgot to mention Canadian in your world whisky list. There's some great stuff available up here once you get past the mass produced budget stuff (some of which is still decent). Forty Creek has some great stuff, Alberta premium CS just got named "best whisky in the world" (according to whisky Bible anyway), Pike Creek also won some award(s) recently.
To “know my lane”. Know that my budget, family life, work schedule, and other things just don’t allow me to find the stuff that flys off the shelf. Not to get too disappointed when you miss out on all the allocated bottles.
Joining my local whisky club was one of the best things I ever did. I've made good friends and I also have access to unbiased opinions from people who have been drinking for 30 plus years. They were in Baghdad when I was in my dad's bag! Great honesty Jason. There's good bourbon, Irish, Scotch and world whisky. Loved the show.
This is all so helpful. As a newer drinker I’ll say knowing price points is so damn important. I can’t believe how polluted the market is with people and stores trying to flip bottles.
For real great work, appreciate the honesty and straight forward approach to the channel 👍🥃 Keep it up man
Love all the different types too! Redbreast 12! Alberlour 12 yr! Agree!!
I pretty much knew everything I needed to know when I started my journey. I knew there will be a lot of stuff to discover and so far my list contains 170 bottles with prices and store where to get them. I knew that easy accessible stuff in Japan or US will be next to impossible to find here in Scandinavia, so I got my peace with it. I knew exactly which stores to hit for the best price and availability. Knew it's gonna be tough to bring anything from overseas. And that's about it. The rest is the part of a journey.
It never occurred to me to go to stores in not so great areas. Another fantastic vid, cheers!
One of my best decisions when getting into tasting was not sticking to just one style. The flavors are endless. Cheers Jason excellent video 👍🥃
I'm reasonably new into my whiskey journey - one thing that's really been great has to join a bourbon "club". People come together and share their favourite bourbons and whisky, share samples, and we do it at a whisky bar so we can also try stuff out. It's been nice to figure out what I like and don't like. I also check out auctions because living in London you don't see a lot of the bourbons that seem "normal" in the States, but I look at what people are paying for that and then set a budget that isn't too far off from it (in pounds, of course). I lose out on a bunch of stuff but I also get some interesting items too.
Best reviewer! Stay solo. The other reviewers have two or three different people reviewing and there’s too much pointless banter b/w them. You get to the point right away. Love that. 👍
On the money sir. I started my whiskey journey with scotch, scotch, scotch ( Anchor Man ) Today I mostly drink Bourbon, but now when I do pour an occasional scotch, it tastes so good.
You Da Man. So True Jason. Doing anything less than this top 5 is only selling yourself and experiences short.
Awesome Jason! I drink whiskey from all around the world. It makes it so much funner and your bar is always filled with different options for different occasions and moods. Cheers!
You are now my whisky/whiskey guru - another great video, my man
These unfiltered and uncut videos are the best! Awesome job!
Great video and Top 5. Agree 100%. I was just a Scotch drinker first. And not even peated scotch which is my favorite style now! I've just got into bourbon last year. For my own experience I would add "Be Decisive" when you find a bottle you're clearly interested in. I missed out on an Old Carter batch 3 $150, an Ardbeg Supernova $175, and others I wish I had not put down and left the store to "think about it... do I need it." If it's not going to Break the Bank or Piss Off the Wife then buy it right then and there! Don't hesitate... You probably won't get another chance.
This is the best video of " How to enjoy drinking Whiskey I ever heard . Thank You
Mash and Drum from a whiskey Scotch , Bourbon , Gin , and Wine Drinker .
The best of taste awaits us who enjoy z drink . thank you again.
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I'm in a few local groups and find so many people disregard #4. They hear Buffalo Trace and that's all they want even though they've never had anything else from the other great distilleries.
This video needs to be a mandatory watch for all whiskey noobs, fans, and snobs. Big thumb up.
I wish someone would've told me not to go all out on buying bottles in rapid succession. It's now super difficult to pick out what I want to pour with all these delicious options available.
Great Video Jason. I started down the Scotch rabbit hole then tried Irish whiskey. Then Japanese whiskey blew my doors off. I finally circled back to bourbon and American whiskey. Totally agree with the Belle Meade, Knob Creek, Wild Turkey Rare breed, and Jack Barrel proof. The more I try the more I become a global consumer of whiskey. I still do learn towards RedBreast 21 (my weakness).
Thanks Jason, really enjoyed this, best whiskey-tube video I've seen in a while. I bought a 1.75L bottle of Bushmill's Irish the other day just because it makes me so nostalgic for my early days of whiskey drinking. Also, I can't believe how much I'm enjoying the last of my bottle of Eagle Rare, bought at Safeway about a year ago. Simple whiskey pleasures!
"Be sure to go in the daytime though." Roflol
And maybe carry a Smith & Wesson J frame in your pocket... apologies to you BLM folks ....
Thats the truth. Liquor stores with the best bourbon selections in east Indy are in the part of our city leading in murder. If you have a permit C&C!
Like Jason, I too live in C-Bus. I have an idea which neighborhood he's talking about. Daytime only indeed!
In my opinion there are many great bourbons for under $125.
I will never pay more than $125, With WT101 and Rare Breed available for $30 and $55 I don’t need expensive bottles.
A new favorite is Redwood Empire Pipe Dream for around $40.
Keep up the good work.
Great video friend - thank you for helping to expand my education of my new passion! MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU!!!
I’m new bourbon drinker and so far really enjoy Buffalo Trace and Larceny so I’m a wheated drinker but compiling a list of things to try. Thank you for the fantastic content!
Again live the honesty. Great story was in a not so great area of a city won’t say which but you get the picture. Found 3 bottles of Henry McKenna for wait for it 23 bucks. All the bottles where covered in dust they been there awhile. Grabbed all of them. Now I’m not a fan of it it’s ok but I know what they where going for. Keep 2 sold the other one payed for the whole bunch. 😃.
This might be your best video. Great advice.
Loved the video Jason, you are an honest and respected reviewer.... I will refer to your reviews and consider your take on bottles I am considering. Your channel is top notch. Thanks..........
Thanks Tim. That means alot to me
I just wish I got into bourbon long before the boom!
Great advice Sir!! Will definitely consider and apply that advice to my recent bourbon whiskey journey! Keep those vids coming!
Thanks for keeping it real, Jason. This is about my 10th of your videos and my favorite so far. Really enjoying the help your channel and a couple others are providing as I try to broaden my whiskey horizons without getting too wrapped up in hype!
Awesome video! So true about #5. And I’d even expand it to other spirits like Mezcal, Tequila, Armagnac, Cognac, Gin, etc. This way you are never lacking in available and fairly priced bottles.
Rather than shopping early, I've sometimes had luck shopping at a store late at night, about an hour or two before closing. Especially if it's raining and there aren't a lot of other customers, the employees might restock shelves since it's slow. Doesn't work with the really in-demand stuff, but I've gotten some Eagle Rare and recently a Basil Hayden Toasted by shopping when reasonable people are at home preparing to go to bed.
My Top 5
1. Relationships Matter. Wether it be with your local liquor store or friends in other areas, each has access to great products or values. I’ve been able to secure some treasured bottles albeit at higher than retail...SIGNIFICANTLY cheaper than the absurd secondary market.
2. Listen to others ....I’ve discovered so many great bottles by listening to friends and watching the numerous bourbon channels.
3. Enjoy the Treasure Hunt.....when traveling I’ve stopped in many a small town and found some great deals and more importantly made some great contacts. Being genuine and polite and then asking the owner any of their recommendations will not only open doors but also they are more inclined to sell a rare bottle to someone who shows respect to them and their business.
4. Whiskey is to be shared...not just stored on a shelf. Enjoy those rare bottles with old and new friendships. The memories make it so worth it.
5. My taste profile continues to evolve and I’ve found myself enjoying something that a couple of years ago I wouldn’t give the time of day.
Very similarly just was a Bourbon drinker at first an only wanted BT type HTF products. Now I like most all whiskey’s and discovered some states outside of Kentucky make great Bourbon like Texas.
I love the Old Forrester 86 proof. OGD114 is a gem.
Interesting enough, Chivas Regal 18, 25, Johnny Walker Blue, Platinum Label and Ardbeg got me into bourbon whisky and congac like Delamain.
So i guess i learned a bit quickly. Thanks to podcasters such as you, SLB bourbon podcast, and the crowded barrel podcast.
Good thoughtful info Jason C
1. I wish i knew people like you with good insight before I started on my bourbon quest.
2. I wish i didn't listen to the bourbon chasers in the beginning.
3. Price doesn't dictate the quality.
4. Learning the history of this good brown juice and how it has lasted decades.
5. Like what you like and don't worry what others think...cheers.
This is great advice certainly. You cannot go wrong with any of it. Cheers
Spot on. Elijah Craig store picks are some of my favorites over chased bourbons. And yes to all whisky. Variety is the spice.
This is the best advice I have received about whiskey. In addition to bourbon, I have found Scotch and Irish whiskeys that I love. Redbreast 12 yr is absolutely delicious and I took the chance because of this video. Again, this is great advice.
I've learned so much from this channel
I Knew Nothing At First....Keep Watching Videos And Livestreams Like You Have Done and It Opens Up a Whole New World Of Tastes and Info.....Great Video Jason C.......Cheers....
I've heard a lot of the ultra aged stuff gets that way because it just never gets good. They keep tasting the barrel and putting it to the side or not blending it. Eventually they have a 20+ year old subpart barrel to sell at a premium.
You’ve done an excellent job on this video. Thank you ☺️
I'm mostly a Scotch drinker, but I do like Evan Williams Single Barrel.
Agree with all of this, especially the first one. Only thing, I am the friend that everyone uses to try stuff before they buy haha cheers.
So genuine, gentlemanly and generous. Continuous success Jason C!
Great video. I’ve been venturing to other stores, but I never thought of the ones in alternative neighborhoods.
#3 hits hard when you're in Europe. Can't find many things here, even those normally available in the states. And what's available has a markup because of import taxes.
But I can't complain. Thanks to EU laws we can buy online, so getting that bottle from amazon is possible.
I've done some venturing into other whiskys but bourbon will always be my favorite.
This was a great video!! Some of your rant on #5 reminded me of a “tater’ when I had to look it up!! LOL Watching your videos has definitely expanded my taste and search for common shelf whiskeys and I thank you for it even though my wallet does not agree!!
Definitely hard on the wallet!
I find all the gems in the hood at a 24 hour package store 😉
I live by #6! Found dusty old E.C. old 12 year label small batch in a family owned store on less desirable side of town. Super cool friendly and informative.
Great video, Jason! Love all the tips. Very helpful and will save bourbon fans money and find great new bottles that aren’t yet hyped. Cheers buddy!
Thanks Jason!!
Like that you mentioned indian, Amrut Fusion is some of the best I have ever had.
Good stuff! Whiskey is a world wide phenomenon. Taste, learn and appreciate.
Wise words. Great video, great advice.
Telling me not to only be a one kind of whiskey guy; meanwhile I have 5 different bottles of Maker's, and basically nothing else 😂
Seriously though, Maker's Cask Strength is an absolute pleasure, and I'll happily pick up another one soon
Don't forget about Canadian 🇨🇦🇨🇦 whisky and i don't mean Crown Royal. I know our bottom shelf stuf isn't anything special but if you can find some of the rearer offerings. (We don't let them out of the country much) try them JP wisers if it's in a square short bottle will be good. Lot 40 rye and some of the newer craft distilleries are producing great whisky.
Not sure what video it was but thank you so much for pointing me back to Wild Turkey 101, my bar will not be without a bottle..
Absolutely amazing video and even better advice. I wish I did these things when I first started. That intro was incredible buddy. Cheers!!!
Amazing video, really nailed it. Don't pigeon hole yourself with 1 type of whiskey, experiment, there is literally an entire world out there available to you.
Thank you for your 20/20 hind site knowledge of whisky experience. I'm in my fifties and about 3-4 years into the bourbon experience. I'm going to change it up a bit to more regular whiskies and rye.
Great review. Top 5
Old forester 1920 my favorite!! ( although i only saw it once here in Ontario so it's not really applicable )
Wild Turkey rare breed
Knob creek 120 proof
4 roses single barrel
Wild Turkey 101
Te Bheag
Cheers!
Good advice as always. Biggest mistake I made is buying what all the Bourbon reviewers say is the best and in most cases I don't like it at all (OF 120 for example). What I really like the best is Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare and Elijah Craig. If I could find others like those three I would be a happy camper.
I'm so happy I to have found your channel. I've recently gotten into whiskey out side of a mixed drink and I am really enjoying it. I've really taken to heart the idea of trying different distilleries offerings at different price points and working my way through their offerings. Thanks for your hard work in putting valuable content out that really educates your viewers.
Great advice, thanks Jason.
You’re much more likeable,succinct,honest and watchable than your predecessors.Not that I don’t enjoy some other prominent sites,on UA-cam.I feel that we share the same attitude and pallate than someone like a Fred M who “tastes “way to much,and borders on a bit snobbish sometimes.Not all of us has a tasting whiskey job..thanks
Thanks Mike! Appreciate that
I started with drinking only Jim Beam. Then one day marketing worked and I saw a bottle with an Eagle on it looked sort of fancy and I went online and discovered Buffalo Trace. Then just like him I bought as much BT as possible. Now MOST times I walk into a liquor store I look for something I have not had yet. Some are not my flavor profile like Glenmorangie scotch but others like Old Forester I love only because I said why not buy it.