I'm an old fart, I guess, but if I can't find a whiskey at MSRP, there are too many other great options available for me to pay stupid money for one of these impossible-to-get bottles. I just ignore the secondary market.
Several years ago the Weller Special Reserve went for $17-18, the 12 year and Antique were mid-$20s. Now I just saw the SR going for $60. It was bottom or near bottom shelf whiskey and now it's a unicorn bottle. Really stupid!
I live in Cambodia...bourbons are basic.. But, I can get killer scotch at crazy low prices.. I cannot understand paying over the suggested price of anything..
@@slbdrinks Exactly. I overpaid twice this year and am still kicking myself. It doubly hurts living in NC, where the ABC system is so limiting and most online sites can't/won't ship here.
Very Awesome Video. I actually dislike the Weller Line as well as Larceny. I feel the Makers Mark Line blows Weller away. Just my palate and opinion. Thank You for the information and keep the awesome videos coming 👍🥃
Some might disagree...but if you like the Bernheim wheat whiskey, the Woodford Reserve wheat whiskey is pretty good too. I find it is a nice easy sipper.
@@whodey59 totally agree with you I tried it for first time months back at my twins place loved it !! Had to get a bottle myself very good daily sipper.
@@slbdrinks I wondered why that one didn't get a shout out as well...now I know why ;) it seems to be well regarded on multiple whiskey channels, but I haven't tried it yet....prolly because I hate any Maker's I've ever tried.
For my palate, Wilderness Trail is the best wheated bourbon I have ever had. The honey, vanilla and nuttiness with just a little bit of hay funk at the end. Just a nice dram to sip on.
I'll just say that, Ohio sucks being a "controlled state" for Bourbons!! No one should have to drive to Kentucky, Indiana, to find top shelf bourbons. I'm not saying that I can't find basic Weller's or Old Elk and others compared but the higher levels like the Antique 107 or the other flagship bottles are impossible to find. Great review sir!!
That’s weird because all of my bottles I have came from Cincinnati (visiting family) I always bring back a full checked bag. I do see Weller in phoenix but SR is $100 Weller Red is almost $200 and Full Proof is $250-280. Hard pass
I agree in the Larceny, but would recommend barrel proof, since it’s easy to find. I love Old Elk wheated bourbon, even better than my Weller 107 Antique. It’s also super easy to find here in Colorado.
Great video! Really enjoy videos like this where people provide their options to hard to find bottles so greatly appreciated since i'm someone who just goes to big retail stores like Total Wine and I can't seem to find many good local mom/pop liquor stores around me to form a relationship with, so I'll never see the sought after bottles. It would be fun if you could give alternatives to the BTAC line up one day too! Last, I don't have too much wheated bourbon experience, but I did like the makers 46 cask strength more then regular cask strength.
I just happened to buy the green bottle at my local store the other day. They had a whole endcap of it. I had no idea it was hard to get. It was pretty good but not spectacular.
Larceny is my current favorite bourbon that I own. Tonight I tried a Bulleit Single Barrel and it was absolutely delicious. Really gave my Larceny a run for it’s money.
The wilderness Trail and Old Elk are both excellent. I’m looking forward to trying the Wilderness Trail 6year. Great video. Hope your project went well.
Perfect timing for this video! I’ve been a big fan of makers 46 and wanted to branch out in the wheated bourbons. Old Elk is the one I was looking to pick up next.
Makers cask strength is so good. I agree its not super complex, but the flavors there are just really great. Plus high proof wheaters are thirsted for right now. So 40 bucks its hard to beat
@@slbdrinks Personally I love the Weller Antique 107. I have an unopened bottle I came across recently at a liquor store for $80. Yes a tad above MSRP but you know what, most of the time I come across it, it is being sold for $120-$150. Absolutely insane and definitely not worth that. But $80 is the highest I will go because I will admit there is something distinct to it even though there are some good other comparable wheated bourbons like you mentioned. 3 years ago I thought it was great finding an occasional bottle for $60. But looks like that's never going to happen. I am questioning if I will ever find another one for $80.
I've had all the Weller bourbons and my favorite is the Full Proof, but I have a soft spot in my heart for the Special Reserve, although many people clown it because of the lower proof. I've always been a big fan of Larceny, but I've also been curious about Old Elk and Wilderness Trail. Based on your recommendation I won't hesitate. I'm picking up a bottle! Thanks for the unbiased opinions and reviews.
1792 Sweet Wheat is great, but our tour guide at the 1792 Distillery this Tuesday said don’t expect the sweet wheat until around November. Sadly 1792 is discontuing tours and the store end of June.
Thanks for the Old Elk comments. I've heard great things about it, including from you. So bought it, tried it, and now it's my house Bourbon (I'm a cocktail maker not a sipper). I really like it!
I have the Special Reserve and Antique 107... I like them both and when I see them they are MSRP... the Bernheim is GREAT! THAT'S one of my go to whiskey choices
CYPB : Create Your Perfect Bourbon . I found the Antique 107 when I visited my sis in OH , because where I live in VA all of them are available just on the lottery
I agree -- Larceny is my Go To bourbon. I prefer an easier proof point, those 100+ distillations are too hot for my palate. Makers was the first wheater I every tasted and I was not disappointed. It a good 3rd choice. Old Elk is my newest discovery, it's a bit pricey where I am but worth it as my 2nd choice. I often buy two bottles a month but Old Elk I would get solo and nurse it all month.
I appreciate this video. I can see how finding a bottle of interest makes you feel. I found a bottle of antique 107. had a little spring in my step on the way out. lol. I'm a newbie to this bourbon rabbit hole. SLB basement bourbon bar videos I find to be truthful and decent info. thanks Kurt
unfortunately you are a little late to the game. I just got into it before the ...it hit the fan. For a while I could find Weller 107 easily. I haven't seen it in years now. I still have one bottle ... and I haven't opened it because it is such a rare commodity. I have 3 Eagle Rares, it was reasonably easy to get in my area until recently ... and again I haven't seen it for the last 6 months. Ugh.
Another great video !!! Just whipped up an amazing bourbon cocktail - Rattlesnake Rosie's chocolate covered peanut butter pie bourbon cream from Iron smoke distillery in Rochester NY - cold brew coffee and a shot of Russell's reserve 10. Ice in a glass 3/4 glass of cold brew coffee, stir in the shot of Russells and top with 2 oz of Rattlesnake Rosie's it's absolutely delicious
Not sure how far east it's distributed, but Wyoming Whisky Small Batch (68% Corn, 20% Wheat, 12% Malted Barley, $40 MSRP) is my preferred wheater out west. It's smooth at 88 proof, but has just enough personality from the high plains prairie wheat to make me want to keep coming back, especially at the price point. Really good, unique stuff.
Rebel all day!!! Well, at least after work, lol. I stumbled on this a year ago and was not disappointed. A little hard to find here in the PNW, but that adds to experience IMO. Cheers
Love Old Elk and glad you liked the makers cask strength....definitely underrated. In central Ohio we have Weller special reserve all over but alot of us are on the hunt for 1792 sweet wheat...almost impossible to get in ohio. Keep up the great videos!
Great video! Love to see the educational stuff, more people should know this! It’s also why bottle labels should include as much information as possible so consumers can make informed decisions.
Great video. Amazing how bottles are easier to find in different regions. I have yet to see a Rebel in the wild, yet my liquor store gets Weller Special Reserve every month. The Old Elk is really tasty. I didn't appreciate the Larceny regular, but the barrel proof version is really good.Thanks for your videos. Also has anyone else made reference of Trenton being like the guy next door on Home Improvement? Wilson.
Will look for some of these. My lady is not a huge bourbon fan, and she usually prefers a Scotch, something with a little peat. I got her a Bunnahabbain for a Burns Night Dinner, and she loved it. When she does drink bourbon, Maker's has been a favorite, so I have tried different wheated bourbons. Thanks.
I would very much like to thank you for this video they gave me some curious new things to try and be on the lookout for. Today I stumbled into my local store and found a bottle of this old elk with a limited edition elk topper and was able to grab it for $50. They actually had to and of course I had to budget myself and stick to just one until I spend a half an hour running errands and decided I just had to go back for the second one that was on the shelf. This is where I was reminded of the lesson that you take advantage of your opportunities when they are before you because the second one was already gone. That being said I'm very pleased to have had the opportunity to snag at least one for my cabinet.
I was hesitant on trying Old Elk wheated, idk why, but I went thru the bottle quick when I actually bought one. Personally, that's my favorite wheater next to some of the Maker's finishing series. I have never even seen a Weller in person, but I'm not much of a bottle hunter.
@@slbdrinks you are welcome!! When you all make it to KY, definitely get a bottle. Becoming a tad scarce as I think Heaven Hill is emphasizing Larceny, but Old Fitz is the BEST of the bottom shelfers and beats a lot of higher priced bottles!
Makers Mark Cask Strength is really slept on. I just got some this week and it’s my favorite wheated Mashbill so far and it’s not even close. The others I’ve had are Weller SR, Green River Wheated, Middle West Wheat and Makers 46. The Cask Strength also makes great old fashions without feeling bad about using something expensive or hard to get.
I have Bernheim on the shelf. It’s a good P3. I’d pick it over Larceny. 1792 Sweet Wheat is delicious. Haven’t pulled the trigger on the Old Elk yet but I got a feeling I will.
Totally agree about the Rebel offerings! Disappointed you didn't include Woodford Wheat, it's easy to find and a total sleeper in the wheat category. Keep up the good work!
@@slbdrinks it's a must-have in that category. Would give many on your list a run for their money and would probably outperform a couple Weller offerings blind. Thanks for the genuine honesty and entertaining content!
The Maker's Mark lineup is my #1. Plus the Redemption Wheated Bourbon is my #2. When it comes to Wheated Bourbon. I just tried a new for me Bourbon, Legent. I've only had 2 neat pours & 1 pour on a block of ice. But so far it's not bad. A lot of people say it's gotta open up 1st so won't write down my review of it yet.
That Wilderness Trail BiB is very intriguing to me. I get a lot of pastry or bready notes off of it. I didn't think I would like that in a bourbon, but the fact that it's so different, and not off-putting, makes it one of my favorites on your list. For the record, I don't like Larceny. It grew on me as I drank it, but I chalk that up to acclimation. All of this said: I prefer the high-rye mash bills. But what makes bourbon great is its diversity within that 51% Corn window. Love your channel. Keep up the awesome content.
Found an ABC Rebel Yell 10 yr store pick in Orange Beach last October. Bought on a chance as I didn’t have any knowledge of the Rebel Yell. Fantastic bottle with unique taste I haven’t experienced with any other bourbon.
Thank you for the video. I enjoy wheated bourbons and this was a great video and recommendations. I would really like to see you do a Blind tasting on these. Larceny is my go to. Love the channel your presentation and information. Keep up the great work. God bless brother
It's 6:30a.m. and I'm watching a video of bourbon recommendations. It's going to be a great day. I like wheated bourbon and appreciate this video very much. Question- have you done a video on Japanese Whiskey?
This list is much appreciated. Most of these are attainable to me at retail. The word may have gotten out on Old Elk though. In my area as soon as those land they sell out.
I agree seems like the videos with blind tastings are the most accurate as the results are never what you would expect when influenced by the label/price. Our mind plays tricks.
Nice list. I agree with everything you said, about the Weller and how hard it is to find, and about this list. I have the Larceny, MM Cask Strength (and MM46 Cask Strength) and Wilderness Trail yellow label. I have the Old Elk Wheat Whiskey, too, which is nice but pricey. Great video, thanks for posting it.
Just bought a bottle of Old Elk wheated bourbon and haven't tried it yet. Nice to hear your take on it and now looking forward to a sip or two of the stuff.
4:22 The first time I tried Larceny I didn't care for it. Today I got another bottle, and the first glass wasn't bad. My palate's done some learning in the past few months. 🙂 I've had Maker's Mark regular and 46, and like them. What I'd think of the barrel proof I don't know, but one of these days... The Rebel 100 is good too, and it's only $25-30. 🙂 The rest I've not had at all.
Thanks guys so damn much. This is by far my favorite burbon channel! An American working man and his awkward son (sorry Trenton J/K but not really) reviewing our nation's spirit in fun and positive ways. 'MERICA!!! I live in a small town and scored a 750 of larceny for 20 bucks!
i think that is a nice spread on your bar! i love makers cask. i got lucky and found one in a CVS pharmacy near my house for 50% off! (you can buy booze everywhere and any day of the week in louisiana) makers is really hard to beat because they are available in most places and the bang for the buck is pretty awesome. nice episode - thank you for putting it out there. cheers.
Just picked up an old elk wheated bourbon upon your recommendation excited to try it tonight and had a surprise when I got there they had the Weller Special Reserve so I was able to pick up my first bottle of that excited to try that as well
Nice selection. While not on a national distribution level yet, but a really nice one is Monk's Road. At 94 proof and like $43 it's a nice comparable Wheater.
I'm almost 100% with you, Kurt, on those choices. Don't know what it is, but I CAN'T STAND Larceny...bought the 92 and the Full Proof...thought the nose was pretty good, but couldn't get past a funky wet straw taste in there...gave the bottles away, hoping someone would be able to appreciate them more than I did. Haven't tried any Wilderness Trail or Old Elk...WT is not available to me, but we have plenty of Old Elk here, albeit most offerings are quite spendy. Either way, heard good things abouth them & looking forward to trying them both.
Wilderness Trail is currently a single barrel. It is going to small batch soon. I love their wheated offering. Totally with you regarding Makers Cask Strength. I like their base 90 proof offering, not to mention the limited editions. That Rebel 10 is good but getting hard to find. I am curious to see how it will be when it is totally Lux Row.
The first time I bought Weller 12yo, it was considered a cheaper alternative to Makers Mark. Considered not quite as good as MM, but cheaper and more generally available. My how times have changed.
Dry flys wheat whiskey is absolutely delicious. Both the regular and the barrel proof version are amazing and an excellent value. Not enough people talking about them yet
If you're in the michigan area. Journeyman distillery has 2 wheat whiskeys that are phenomenal. Buggy Whip Wheat and Corsets, Whips, and Whiskey. Both are very good
The old elk caught my attention after hearing the mash bill. Not sure if maker's c.s. or weller 12 will be on my bar next.. old elk for sure.Nice show.
The only ones of these Ive tasted is the Larceny and the Weller Special Reserve. Huge fan of the Larceny. I can get it for around $22 in DFW, so great price, great whisky.
I definitely need to visit Old Elk. I tend to walk by it, but I think I will give it a shot. I don't get Rebel around me. You get a lot of interesting juice in your area. Funny,I'm in the middle or edge of Bourbon/Whiskey country and seems like we don't get much in the way of new or interesting. But the search is part of the fun and taking a chance.
Kurt! I wake up this morning after not being on UA-cam for a couple days and see this lol. I have a video scheduled for today about Weller and Wilderness trail wheated mashbill and man I think it kills Weller!
Thanks! Adding to my list of bourbons to try! If anyone gets to Bardstown Ky, go to Mammy’s Diner, about 1 block of the courthouse square, and less than a mile from 1792 Distillery. Great breakfast, after a 10:00 bourbon tasting and tour🙃
I did a blind tasting of Weller A107, Makers Cask Strength, and the Wilderness Trail. Makers Mark won, I paid 1/4th what the Weller cost me. I enjoyed them all, but Weller was the clear 3rd place; and a toss up between Makers and WT.
@@slbdrinks yes it is. By the way, my Wilderness Trail was a Bevmo store pick, 114 proof family reserve. There are some excellent weller/ van Winkle alternatives out there.
Hey fellas glad to see a Colorado whiskey on here. The good news for those of us who live here, the Old Elk wheated is $60 at stores. Have you tried the Old Elk Double Wheat yet? It’s a 107 proof and I’m hearing people call in the Antique 107 killer. Would love to see what you think about that.
I love your reviews, and blind tastings. The Sweet Sixteen was well done. My question is - why exactly do distilleries have their mash bills as undisclosed? It's not like we can distill it at home. Of the wheateds you showed Larceny is on my go to list.
Great video! Love the channel. I love the special reserve, even with the low proof, Larceny is a personal favorite too. Haven't tried the Old Elk but will put it on my list. Will look for the Rebel yell, as I find the regular RY 100 to be a very versatile bourbon - good straight, on the rocks or in an old fashioned and am a fan of the brand.
You guys should do a review of all the Wilderness Trail bourbons! Just recently became a big fan of Wilderness Trail. I had the single barrel in a old fashioned and it was incredible. Gave the drink a nice cinnamon baking spice note
Great available options to the insanity of the Weller market. Had a retailer call to offer me first dibs on a Weller Full Proof - for only $300 ! Had to take a hard pass. You could get all 5 of the options in this video plus one more for $300! Pretty simple choice Thanks again for the sage advice gentlemen
Antique 107 is my favorite, though I have not tried the full proof. All great wheated bourbons (have them all), but not better than Weller. Thanks for the tip on the Bernheim; I will pick up a bottle to try.
Thanks a lot slb I love weller sr and your recommendations of larceny and old elk were spot on I love the old elk and have located a store pick I’m gonna pick up this weekend. The larceny is really solid for the money. I can’t find that rebel 10 it is almost nonexistent here in Orlando Florida. Love the shows and recommendations keep up the good work. ❤
I was driving through Ohio a few weeks ago and lucked upon a bottle of Special Reserve. $23! (One of the few benefits of state-owned liquor stores is that the prices are fixed.) Honestly, it’s good, but I don’t think it’s better than the basic Marker’s Mark which is readily available.
Great episode.. Some great ideas to explore. I find it surprising that Redemption Wheated is never mentioned. That is what I found to replace the Wellers Reserve..
I'm an old fart, I guess, but if I can't find a whiskey at MSRP, there are too many other great options available for me to pay stupid money for one of these impossible-to-get bottles. I just ignore the secondary market.
Several years ago the Weller Special Reserve went for $17-18, the 12 year and Antique were mid-$20s. Now I just saw the SR going for $60. It was bottom or near bottom shelf whiskey and now it's a unicorn bottle. Really stupid!
I agree with you 💯! At the beginning of my bourbon journey I overpaid on a few bottles. Didn’t take long to change those habits!
I live in Cambodia...bourbons are basic.. But, I can get killer scotch at crazy low prices..
I cannot understand paying over the suggested price of anything..
@@slbdrinks Exactly. I overpaid twice this year and am still kicking myself. It doubly hurts living in NC, where the ABC system is so limiting and most online sites can't/won't ship here.
Never in my life have I bought a bourbon over msrp and I still have pretty damn good collection.
Kurt you are an absolute legend and I wish I had a friend like you! Congrats on your success in pursuing your dreams!
Very Awesome Video. I actually dislike the Weller Line as well as Larceny. I feel the Makers Mark Line blows Weller away. Just my palate and opinion. Thank You for the information and keep the awesome videos coming 👍🥃
Makers Mark is an awesome bang for the buck!
Some might disagree...but if you like the Bernheim wheat whiskey, the Woodford Reserve wheat whiskey is pretty good too. I find it is a nice easy sipper.
I don’t have that Woodford but I will take your word for it!
I love the Woodford Reseve Wheat too 👍🏻🥃
@@Jared40 It's the best of the wheat whiskeys IMO.
@@whodey59 totally agree with you I tried it for first time months back at my twins place loved it !! Had to get a bottle myself very good daily sipper.
@@slbdrinks I wondered why that one didn't get a shout out as well...now I know why ;) it seems to be well regarded on multiple whiskey channels, but I haven't tried it yet....prolly because I hate any Maker's I've ever tried.
For my palate, Wilderness Trail is the best wheated bourbon I have ever had. The honey, vanilla and nuttiness with just a little bit of hay funk at the end. Just a nice dram to sip on.
@@at20rule old elk is pretty good but wilderness trail was better for me. Never had the rebel 10
Great observation on the tasting notes! It’s a bit new to me so I appreciate your opinion on the WT!
I just happen to be drinking that now. Not my favorite, but it is still great.
I'll just say that, Ohio sucks being a "controlled state" for Bourbons!! No one should have to drive to Kentucky, Indiana, to find top shelf bourbons. I'm not saying that I can't find basic Weller's or Old Elk and others compared but the higher levels like the Antique 107 or the other flagship bottles are impossible to find. Great review sir!!
Thank you! Sorry you have a hard time finding some of those bottles!
That’s weird because all of my bottles I have came from Cincinnati (visiting family) I always bring back a full checked bag. I do see Weller in phoenix but SR is $100 Weller Red is almost $200 and Full Proof is $250-280. Hard pass
Try living in PA for bourbon - what a joke. I get some of my best bottles from OH and it's the land of Weller.
Glad to see the Old Elk make the episode - I'm on my second bottle of a store pick of their wheater, and it is excellent!
OE is sooooo good!
I totally agree. I have a store pick from Virginia and it’s amazing. Hoping I can find another one.
I just opened my bottle of Old Elk. I really liked it.
I agree in the Larceny, but would recommend barrel proof, since it’s easy to find. I love Old Elk wheated bourbon, even better than my Weller 107 Antique. It’s also super easy to find here in Colorado.
Great video! Really enjoy videos like this where people provide their options to hard to find bottles so greatly appreciated since i'm someone who just goes to big retail stores like Total Wine and I can't seem to find many good local mom/pop liquor stores around me to form a relationship with, so I'll never see the sought after bottles. It would be fun if you could give alternatives to the BTAC line up one day too! Last, I don't have too much wheated bourbon experience, but I did like the makers 46 cask strength more then regular cask strength.
The 46 cask strength is dynamite as well just going to pay an extra 15-20.00 for the bottle.
I just happened to buy the green bottle at my local store the other day. They had a whole endcap of it. I had no idea it was hard to get. It was pretty good but not spectacular.
Larceny is my current favorite bourbon that I own. Tonight I tried a Bulleit Single Barrel and it was absolutely delicious. Really gave my Larceny a run for it’s money.
Both are def pretty great!
One of my go tos
The wilderness Trail and Old Elk are both excellent. I’m looking forward to trying the Wilderness Trail 6year. Great video. Hope your project went well.
Thank you! The 6 yr sounds amazing!
Kurt and Trenton, you nailed it again. These are the types of vids I love you guys for.
Thank you!
Perfect timing for this video! I’ve been a big fan of makers 46 and wanted to branch out in the wheated bourbons. Old Elk is the one I was looking to pick up next.
Old Elk Wheated is awesome
Fabulous bottle!
Makers cask strength is so good. I agree its not super complex, but the flavors there are just really great. Plus high proof wheaters are thirsted for right now. So 40 bucks its hard to beat
💯 correct! Love the stuff!
I love me some wheaters!! You should blind the Weller12, Weller 107, Old Ek, and Rebel and see how they rank. Nothing beats the blind!
Wow great idea!
Ok this is a great idea!
@@slbdrinks Personally I love the Weller Antique 107. I have an unopened bottle I came across recently at a liquor store for $80. Yes a tad above MSRP but you know what, most of the time I come across it, it is being sold for $120-$150. Absolutely insane and definitely not worth that. But $80 is the highest I will go because I will admit there is something distinct to it even though there are some good other comparable wheated bourbons like you mentioned. 3 years ago I thought it was great finding an occasional bottle for $60. But looks like that's never going to happen. I am questioning if I will ever find another one for $80.
That Rebel 10yr is amazing! Followed closely by the old Elk and WT 👊🏻. Great list
Thank you!
I've had all the Weller bourbons and my favorite is the Full Proof, but I have a soft spot in my heart for the Special Reserve, although many people clown it because of the lower proof. I've always been a big fan of Larceny, but I've also been curious about Old Elk and Wilderness Trail. Based on your recommendation I won't hesitate. I'm picking up a bottle! Thanks for the unbiased opinions and reviews.
Appreciate that! Hope you love those bottles!
Rebel 10 is amazing. Some batches are 12-13 years old looking at the distillation date on some of the older releases
That would be an awesome find!
Haven’t had a single one of those. Larceny is definitely on my list, as is the MM. Great lineup! You’ve given me some great options to consider.
Hope you find a few you love!
1792 Sweet Wheat is great, but our tour guide at the 1792 Distillery this Tuesday said don’t expect the sweet wheat until around November. Sadly 1792 is discontuing tours and the store end of June.
That is to bad! I believe Trent got his last year.
Thanks for the Old Elk comments. I've heard great things about it, including from you. So bought it, tried it, and now it's my house Bourbon (I'm a cocktail maker not a sipper). I really like it!
Excellent!
You make cocktails with an $80 bottle???
@@ps138vs2cavi Yes. It's the one I prefer. Cheers!
I have the Special Reserve and Antique 107... I like them both and when I see them they are MSRP... the Bernheim is GREAT! THAT'S one of my go to whiskey choices
I agree! I was very pleasantly surprised for a 27.00 bottle.
CYPB : Create Your Perfect Bourbon . I found the Antique 107 when I visited my sis in OH , because where I live in VA all of them are available just on the lottery
I agree -- Larceny is my Go To bourbon. I prefer an easier proof point, those 100+ distillations are too hot for my palate. Makers was the first wheater I every tasted and I was not disappointed. It a good 3rd choice. Old Elk is my newest discovery, it's a bit pricey where I am but worth it as my 2nd choice. I often buy two bottles a month but Old Elk I would get solo and nurse it all month.
I appreciate this video. I can see how finding a bottle of interest makes you feel. I found a bottle of antique 107. had a little spring in my step on the way out. lol. I'm a newbie to this bourbon rabbit hole. SLB basement bourbon bar videos I find to be truthful and decent info. thanks Kurt
unfortunately you are a little late to the game. I just got into it before the ...it hit the fan. For a while I could find Weller 107 easily. I haven't seen it in years now. I still have one bottle ... and I haven't opened it because it is such a rare commodity. I have 3 Eagle Rares, it was reasonably easy to get in my area until recently ... and again I haven't seen it for the last 6 months. Ugh.
Appreciate the kind words!
@@slbdrinks I appreciate the appreciation 👍
Great lineup, Kurt. I need to get myself a Trenton to go hunt things down for me!
The kid is good at it that’s for sure!
Another great video !!! Just whipped up an amazing bourbon cocktail - Rattlesnake Rosie's chocolate covered peanut butter pie bourbon cream from Iron smoke distillery in Rochester NY - cold brew coffee and a shot of Russell's reserve 10. Ice in a glass 3/4 glass of cold brew coffee, stir in the shot of Russells and top with 2 oz of Rattlesnake Rosie's it's absolutely delicious
Wow that sounds decadent!
Not sure how far east it's distributed, but Wyoming Whisky Small Batch (68% Corn, 20% Wheat, 12% Malted Barley, $40 MSRP) is my preferred wheater out west. It's smooth at 88 proof, but has just enough personality from the high plains prairie wheat to make me want to keep coming back, especially at the price point. Really good, unique stuff.
I personally did not have this bottle but it does look intriguing at a decent price.
Rebel all day!!! Well, at least after work, lol. I stumbled on this a year ago and was not disappointed. A little hard to find here in the PNW, but that adds to experience IMO. Cheers
Love Old Elk and glad you liked the makers cask strength....definitely underrated. In central Ohio we have Weller special reserve all over but alot of us are on the hunt for 1792 sweet wheat...almost impossible to get in ohio. Keep up the great videos!
I have never seen the sweet wheat personally. Trent found his last year.
Old elk cask strength barrel picks so good. You just reminded ne I have 2 bottles left
Great video! Love to see the educational stuff, more people should know this! It’s also why bottle labels should include as much information as possible so consumers can make informed decisions.
Thank you!
Awesome list! I've had my eye on the Old Elk for a bit.
It’s super good salty!
Great video. Amazing how bottles are easier to find in different regions. I have yet to see a Rebel in the wild, yet my liquor store gets Weller Special Reserve every month. The Old Elk is really tasty. I didn't appreciate the Larceny regular, but the barrel proof version is really good.Thanks for your videos. Also has anyone else made reference of Trenton being like the guy next door on Home Improvement? Wilson.
Yes! Hahaha! That’s an excellent observation!
Will look for some of these. My lady is not a huge bourbon fan, and she usually prefers a Scotch, something with a little peat. I got her a Bunnahabbain for a Burns Night Dinner, and she loved it. When she does drink bourbon, Maker's has been a favorite, so I have tried different wheated bourbons. Thanks.
That’s awesome she likes a good scotch! I love that!
I was sipping on Old Elk when I found this video. Great choices!
Hey that’s fantastic!
I would very much like to thank you for this video they gave me some curious new things to try and be on the lookout for.
Today I stumbled into my local store and found a bottle of this old elk with a limited edition elk topper and was able to grab it for $50.
They actually had to and of course I had to budget myself and stick to just one until I spend a half an hour running errands and decided I just had to go back for the second one that was on the shelf.
This is where I was reminded of the lesson that you take advantage of your opportunities when they are before you because the second one was already gone.
That being said I'm very pleased to have had the opportunity to snag at least one for my cabinet.
Just stumbled across Doc Whiskey at Total Wine and Spirits. Stunned by the higher proof sweetness.
I was hesitant on trying Old Elk wheated, idk why, but I went thru the bottle quick when I actually bought one. Personally, that's my favorite wheater next to some of the Maker's finishing series. I have never even seen a Weller in person, but I'm not much of a bottle hunter.
OE wheated is a fantastic bourbon!
Old Fitzgerald (now at 80 proof) standard at $12 … hard to beat! If you are in KY, must get.
Thanks for the recommendation!
@@slbdrinks you are welcome!! When you all make it to KY, definitely get a bottle. Becoming a tad scarce as I think Heaven Hill is emphasizing Larceny, but Old Fitz is the BEST of the bottom shelfers and beats a lot of higher priced bottles!
Makers Mark Cask Strength is really slept on. I just got some this week and it’s my favorite wheated Mashbill so far and it’s not even close. The others I’ve had are Weller SR, Green River Wheated, Middle West Wheat and Makers 46. The Cask Strength also makes great old fashions without feeling bad about using something expensive or hard to get.
I have Bernheim on the shelf. It’s a good P3.
I’d pick it over Larceny.
1792 Sweet Wheat is delicious.
Haven’t pulled the trigger on the Old Elk yet but I got a feeling I will.
OE is fantastic! Agree with you on the Bernheim.
Good picks in my area .
1. Larceny $22
2 . Makers 46 $27
3. Rebel single barrel cask strength $38
4. Makers 46 cask strength store pick $60
Awesome!
Totally agree about the Rebel offerings! Disappointed you didn't include Woodford Wheat, it's easy to find and a total sleeper in the wheat category. Keep up the good work!
Woodford is a wheated that I haven’t tried yet 😟
@@slbdrinks it's a must-have in that category. Would give many on your list a run for their money and would probably outperform a couple Weller offerings blind. Thanks for the genuine honesty and entertaining content!
The Maker's Mark lineup is my #1. Plus the Redemption Wheated Bourbon is my #2. When it comes to Wheated Bourbon.
I just tried a new for me Bourbon, Legent. I've only had 2 neat pours & 1 pour on a block of ice. But so far it's not bad. A lot of people say it's gotta open up 1st so won't write down my review of it yet.
Haven’t had the Legent yet. Need to try that one.
Rewatched this great video. Had to revisit MM Cask Strength! Great pour and great content!!!
That Wilderness Trail BiB is very intriguing to me. I get a lot of pastry or bready notes off of it. I didn't think I would like that in a bourbon, but the fact that it's so different, and not off-putting, makes it one of my favorites on your list. For the record, I don't like Larceny. It grew on me as I drank it, but I chalk that up to acclimation. All of this said: I prefer the high-rye mash bills. But what makes bourbon great is its diversity within that 51% Corn window. Love your channel. Keep up the awesome content.
You are spot on with the WT! I will def be digging into that one more!
Found an ABC Rebel Yell 10 yr store pick in Orange Beach last October. Bought on a chance as I didn’t have any knowledge of the Rebel Yell. Fantastic bottle with unique taste I haven’t experienced with any other bourbon.
Wow great find being a store pick! Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for the video. I enjoy wheated bourbons and this was a great video and recommendations. I would really like to see you do a Blind tasting on these. Larceny is my go to. Love the channel your presentation and information. Keep up the great work. God bless brother
Appreciate your kindness! A blind taste would be awesome! Throw in a Weller pour with the rest just to see how it goes.
It's 6:30a.m. and I'm watching a video of bourbon recommendations. It's going to be a great day. I like wheated bourbon and appreciate this video very much.
Question- have you done a video on Japanese Whiskey?
Not yet. I believe I have enough bottles to pull that off so will keep it in mind!
Thanks for the great advice. I'm gonna grab a few of those to add to the shelf. Cheers!
The ones I have, couldn't agree more. Going out today and see if I can pickup some others for Easter Sunday Family Dinner 🥃👍🇺🇸
Enjoy your Easter Sunday!
This list is much appreciated. Most of these are attainable to me at retail. The word may have gotten out on Old Elk though. In my area as soon as those land they sell out.
Same experience for me. Old Elk puts out wonderful bourbons, but the wheated is nearly impossible to find now.
Hopefully you will be able to find one. I picked up the one in the show last week in my area.
Would be nice to see a blind ranking of the 5 choices from this video.
I second this!
3rd👍
The Rebel 10 yr would win by a mile
Fourth ^
I agree seems like the videos with blind tastings are the most accurate as the results are never what you would expect when influenced by the label/price. Our mind plays tricks.
Just picked up a bottle of Old Elk , one of my favorites now!
No doubt! Glad you liked it!
20 years ago I used to drink Weller Antique in the old white label bottle all the time, it wasn't expensive...boy how times have changed
Awesome list Kurt!!!
I keep a bottle of wilderness trail on the bar. It's some tasty juice. Love the content Kurt!!!
You the Mannn!!!😂😂😂
Cheers!!!
Thanks so much lol! WT is a bit new to me but I like the bottle I have for sure!
Great video. Saw a Weller Special Reserve at my local liquor store and should have picked it up. Was $40.
That was def a fair price!
Nice list. I agree with everything you said, about the Weller and how hard it is to find, and about this list. I have the Larceny, MM Cask Strength (and MM46 Cask Strength) and Wilderness Trail yellow label. I have the Old Elk Wheat Whiskey, too, which is nice but pricey. Great video, thanks for posting it.
Thank you!
MM cask strength is SO good, love it
Yes!
Just bought a bottle of Old Elk wheated bourbon and haven't tried it yet. Nice to hear your take on it and now looking forward to a sip or two of the stuff.
I just opened mine and liked it. I'm finding out that i like wheated Bourbons, but for some reason Wild Turkey products, i like.
4:22 The first time I tried Larceny I didn't care for it. Today I got another bottle, and the first glass wasn't bad. My palate's done some learning in the past few months. 🙂
I've had Maker's Mark regular and 46, and like them. What I'd think of the barrel proof I don't know, but one of these days... The Rebel 100 is good too, and it's only $25-30. 🙂 The rest I've not had at all.
Thanks guys so damn much. This is by far my favorite burbon channel! An American working man and his awkward son (sorry Trenton J/K but not really) reviewing our nation's spirit in fun and positive ways. 'MERICA!!! I live in a small town and scored a 750 of larceny for 20 bucks!
I don’t think he’s awkward at all😂
Thank you, definitely going to try some of your picks. 🤘
i think that is a nice spread on your bar! i love makers cask. i got lucky and found one in a CVS pharmacy near my house for 50% off! (you can buy booze everywhere and any day of the week in louisiana) makers is really hard to beat because they are available in most places and the bang for the buck is pretty awesome. nice episode - thank you for putting it out there. cheers.
50% off you absolutely cannot beat that!
Just picked up an old elk wheated bourbon upon your recommendation excited to try it tonight and had a surprise when I got there they had the Weller Special Reserve so I was able to pick up my first bottle of that excited to try that as well
Fantastic! Hope you love them both!
Nice selection. While not on a national distribution level yet, but a really nice one is Monk's Road. At 94 proof and like $43 it's a nice comparable Wheater.
I'm almost 100% with you, Kurt, on those choices. Don't know what it is, but I CAN'T STAND Larceny...bought the 92 and the Full Proof...thought the nose was pretty good, but couldn't get past a funky wet straw taste in there...gave the bottles away, hoping someone would be able to appreciate them more than I did.
Haven't tried any Wilderness Trail or Old Elk...WT is not available to me, but we have plenty of Old Elk here, albeit most offerings are quite spendy. Either way, heard good things abouth them & looking forward to trying them both.
WT also has a bit of a funk to it but all in all I think it’s pretty solid. If you just get 1 go for that old elk. Pretty fantastic.
Here in Ohio, we ger the Weller Special Reserve and the Antique 107 every week in our stores! Not hard here to enjoy those 2! We're lucky here.
Yes you are! Enjoy!
Wilderness Trail is currently a single barrel. It is going to small batch soon. I love their wheated offering. Totally with you regarding Makers Cask Strength. I like their base 90 proof offering, not to mention the limited editions. That Rebel 10 is good but getting hard to find. I am curious to see how it will be when it is totally Lux Row.
The MM limited editions are fantastic!
If anyone likes Ryes very high on the spice note, Wilderness Trail single barrel Rye is a great buy at MSRP
Thanks for the recommendation!
I got the Old Elk for about $30 bucks at Costco. It is outstanding. The taste reminds me of pound cake and toasted marshmallow
Wow fantastic price! Kudos!
I have an Old Elk double wheat that’s really nice! 74% wheat:)
The first time I bought Weller 12yo, it was considered a cheaper alternative to Makers Mark. Considered not quite as good as MM, but cheaper and more generally available. My how times have changed.
Wow, times have definitely changed.
Definitely added a few to my wish list from this. I am on a wheated kick right now. One of my new favorites is the Holladay Soft Red Wheat.
Dry flys wheat whiskey is absolutely delicious. Both the regular and the barrel proof version are amazing and an excellent value. Not enough people talking about them yet
Thanks for the recommendation! Never tried dry fly so will need to get it on my list!
If you're in the michigan area. Journeyman distillery has 2 wheat whiskeys that are phenomenal. Buggy Whip Wheat and Corsets, Whips, and Whiskey. Both are very good
I am not far away from Journeyman and have visited on occasion! Thanks for the recommendations!
I have put Bernheim vs W12 for about 5-6 friends and Bernheim has won everytime. Great choices in the show today.
Isn’t that something??! Awesome!
That Old Elk is the best. If you can get it in a store pick it is sensational!
Wow I bet!
The old elk caught my attention after hearing the mash bill. Not sure if maker's c.s. or weller 12 will be on my bar next.. old elk for sure.Nice show.
I was able to get a bottle of special reserve last summer. I overpaid for it, $65, however I got a bottle of Herradura Anejo for a great price.
The only ones of these Ive tasted is the Larceny and the Weller Special Reserve. Huge fan of the Larceny. I can get it for around $22 in DFW, so great price, great whisky.
Excellent!
Great Video as always!!! I am still trying to hunt the Rebel Yell 10yr. It's a really hard find but everything else. I can grab at anytime.
That one does come and go so hopefully you can find one!
Try the Rebel Cask Strength.its great!
@@DavidSmith-ee2yf Thanks!! I have the rebel cask strength and love it. Is it similar??
Somewhat just a bit more zip in proof
Larceny is my go to for sure. Love it. Cheers from 🇨🇦🥃👍
I definitely need to visit Old Elk. I tend to walk by it, but I think I will give it a shot. I don't get Rebel around me. You get a lot of interesting juice in your area. Funny,I'm in the middle or edge of Bourbon/Whiskey country and seems like we don't get much in the way of new or interesting. But the search is part of the fun and taking a chance.
That is hard to believe considering your area. Plz, give OE a try.
Kurt! I wake up this morning after not being on UA-cam for a couple days and see this lol. I have a video scheduled for today about Weller and Wilderness trail wheated mashbill and man I think it kills Weller!
Hey great minds think alike lol! The WT is new to me but I really thought it had some great character! I will be looking for your vid soon!
@@slbdrinks it’s out now so whenever you’re free give it a look! Great stuff man love what you do!
You as well buddy!
Thanks! Adding to my list of bourbons to try! If anyone gets to Bardstown Ky, go to Mammy’s Diner, about 1 block of the courthouse square, and less than a mile from 1792 Distillery. Great breakfast, after a 10:00 bourbon tasting and tour🙃
We go there every time we stop in Bardstown
Will stop next time we visit!
I did a blind tasting of Weller A107, Makers Cask Strength, and the Wilderness Trail. Makers Mark won, I paid 1/4th what the Weller cost me. I enjoyed them all, but Weller was the clear 3rd place; and a toss up between Makers and WT.
The blind is a true test of one’s palate!
@@slbdrinks yes it is. By the way, my Wilderness Trail was a Bevmo store pick, 114 proof family reserve. There are some excellent weller/ van Winkle alternatives out there.
Hey fellas glad to see a Colorado whiskey on here. The good news for those of us who live here, the Old Elk wheated is $60 at stores. Have you tried the Old Elk Double Wheat yet? It’s a 107 proof and I’m hearing people call in the Antique 107 killer. Would love to see what you think about that.
Double wheat is spectacular.
The 2022 rebel is outstanding. 13 years old and I know how fond you are of old Fitzgerald.
Great choice!
I love your reviews, and blind tastings. The Sweet Sixteen was well done. My question is - why exactly do distilleries have their mash bills as undisclosed? It's not like we can distill it at home. Of the wheateds you showed Larceny is on my go to list.
To be honest that doesn’t make sense to me either and I have no idea why they would not disclose the mashbill.
Great video! Love the channel.
I love the special reserve, even with the low proof, Larceny is a personal favorite too. Haven't tried the Old Elk but will put it on my list. Will look for the Rebel yell, as I find the regular RY 100 to be a very versatile bourbon - good straight, on the rocks or in an old fashioned and am a fan of the brand.
I've opted for Bernheim........107 Weller is imposable to find around my part of the woods.....4 years now.
Bernheim is an excellent replacement!
You guys should do a review of all the Wilderness Trail bourbons! Just recently became a big fan of Wilderness Trail. I had the single barrel in a old fashioned and it was incredible. Gave the drink a nice cinnamon baking spice note
They do have some good juice!
Great available options to the insanity of the Weller market. Had a retailer call to offer me first dibs on a Weller Full Proof - for only $300 ! Had to take a hard pass.
You could get all 5 of the options in this video plus one more for $300! Pretty simple choice
Thanks again for the sage advice gentlemen
Great point! No sense paying such escalated prices for bottles that are worth so much less.
Not worth $300 at all. You chose wisely!
Antique 107 is my favorite, though I have not tried the full proof. All great wheated bourbons (have them all), but not better than Weller. Thanks for the tip on the Bernheim; I will pick up a bottle to try.
How could you leave off redemption wheat from the list? Or 1843 Nicholson?
Weller is a very solid pour that’s for sure!
Thanks a lot slb I love weller sr and your recommendations of larceny and old elk were spot on I love the old elk and have located a store pick I’m gonna pick up this weekend. The larceny is really solid for the money. I can’t find that rebel 10 it is almost nonexistent here in Orlando Florida. Love the shows and recommendations keep up the good work. ❤
I was driving through Ohio a few weeks ago and lucked upon a bottle of Special Reserve. $23! (One of the few benefits of state-owned liquor stores is that the prices are fixed.) Honestly, it’s good, but I don’t think it’s better than the basic Marker’s Mark which is readily available.
At that price it’s a great bottle to have but I agree with you it is def not head and shoulders better than others in that price tag.
Great episode.. Some great ideas to explore. I find it surprising that Redemption Wheated is never mentioned. That is what I found to replace the Wellers Reserve..
Truthfully I haven’t had the Redemption wheated. I need to do that.
@@slbdrinks Both Old Elk Wheated Bourbon and Redemption Wheated are distilled by MPG and they have identical Mash Bills. Both are fantastic