5 Favorite Bourbons That Won't Break The Bank
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- Опубліковано 1 сер 2024
- I get a lot of emails and messages about how to build your home bar. And I know it can be very confusing to figure our how to not only go about building a collection of spirits, but also ones that make sense for what you're trying to achieve in a home bar. The very first step is gaining an understanding of what each product is so you can better understand what you should have on hand.
So for this episode I'm going through my fave favorite bourbons, ones that I always have on hand, and why I like them so much. Hope you guys enjoy this one!
0:00 Intro
0:29 Glass note
0:57 Old Grand-Dad Bonded
1:57 Tasting Notes
2:46 Buffalo Trace
3:29 Tasting Notes
4:27 Elijah Craig Small Batch
5:27 Tasting Notes
6:29 Four Roses Small Batch
6:39 Tasting Notes
7:12 Why did I choose these?
10:11 Weller Special Reserve
11:30 Tasting Notes
13:17 Final Thoughts
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You nailed it in my view. I love Old Grand Dad. When my brother and I started experimenting with drinking when we were young, my dad sat us down and taught us how to drink properly and responsibly. His philosophy was that it was better to learn in our home from him rather than from a bunch of our peers. He placed a bottle of Old Grand Dad on the table and then taught us to sip - and not be sloppy or stupid drunks. He taught us to appreciate quality. I also love Buffalo Trace and Four Roses. And I will be adding Elijah Craig and Weller’s to my bar. Thx Leandro.
“Let’s get STAAAARTEEEEEED” lmao these after effects - hearty chuckle out of ten 👍 Buffalo Trace is usually my go-to workhorse Bourbon; I’ll have to look at those other four!
All solid choices. I love Evan Williams bonded and thankfully it's quite readily available where I'm from. Cheers!
That's the bourbon I love, but then I am not a connoisseur. I just make it a habit of emptying my brother-in-law's bar whenever he has restocked of that delicious brand.
Great choices, I agree 100%. My go to's are George Dickel no 8, Jim Beam Black, and Buffalo Trace.
I've been mainly a scotch drinker 'till a couple of years ago when I bought some Woodforde Double oak (loved it!) and a Buffalo Trace (very very nice).
Many thanks for your presentation, very informative!
This is just what I've been looking for!
I'm excited for every episode in this series.
i love the Elijah, that is a damn good bourbon. Gonna try out the roses and buffalo trace next. Much love from Ontario, Canada!
All good picks. Two of my favorites, buffalo trace and Elijah Craig. I love getting your take on bourbon. My favorite spirit and my favorite bartender.
Ooh, another lover of Buffalo Trace. Probably my favorite mixing bourbon alongside Four Roses, and a very pleasant sipping on its own. With Four Roses, I can taste the corn in the bill, and absolutely love that.
I love the recommendation videos. It’s super helpful. Do more, handsome man!
I love your spiel on tasting notes and memory. Very solid. More of these videos please!
Assuming Marius is the editor of the videos, Great job Marius (or Leandro)! This video is definitely a step up in difficulty. I don't want to say quality because all of them are great quality but don't have this much after effects. Keep up the good work! I can't wait for the rum episode.
Buffalo Trace is so smooth on it’s own and great in a Brown Derby. It really comes to place in that cocktail. Evan Williams Bonded is my go to for a Mint Julep, but i go in with a hint of Smith & Cross and Angostura Bitters on the end. One of those and I’m in tipsy town!
That was great, looking forward for the rum episode!
Best thing you said was having bourbons you like to sip and use in cocktails. Finding that combo in a product is the best!
Most informative. Elijah Craig and Weller top the list for me. Thanks. Cheers!
I liked what you said about personal taste and what flavors every person who enjoys Bourbon will experience. No one is wrong when they like or dislike something that is personal to them
need more vids like this about other spirits, liqueur styles, bitters, etc!
Great topic! Keep em coming!
Definitely trying ALL of these. At 41 I'm just now starting to learn about alcohol, discovered I prefer bourbon and this was very helpful.
Already have a couple of those, but will be picking up a Elijah Craig bottle. And Weller if I can ever find it for the right price. Great Video!
Haven't tried most of these, but Old Grand Dad is my go-to
This is the series I’ve been waiting for!
All solid, I'm also a fan of the Russell's reserve series.
Can't agree more on these, great choices guys!!
Appreciate this. Very helpful 👌🏻
Every bottle was spot-on! What really shocked me was when you got to the end, Weller Special Reserve, WOW! I actually can drink anything I want, literally (𝒩𝑒𝒶t), I know when it comes to Bourbons it becomes personal, but, WSR was the bullseye, even the oldman at Wellers agree WSR is about as dialed in as it gets.
Good choices. I also keep a bottle of Larceny at the camp, it's a decent bourbon...
Great series!! Thanks
really reallllllly informative, Thanks Leandro
A good friend of mine has a theory that you should use a "cheap" bourbon for shaked cocktails and a good smooth bourbon for stir cocktails.
I quite agree...
Great Video. Even before you started I was surprised that I already have 4 out of the 5 bourbons on my shelf. The one that I don't have is the Granddad. The prices that you mention btw are low compared the NY Long Island. But they are still all below $50 here.
A suggestion for your videos going forward, when you post the recipe (and thank you for that) please also include the brand/type etc that you are using. When I try something you make I like to use exactly the brand names that you use also if I can find them. Thanks again and keep up the great videos!
The thumbnail is the best. Look at that happy man.
I remember when Buffalo Trace products used to exist in the Northeast US. Good times. OGD Bonded & WT101 are the bar mainstays for my cocktails.
I've been a fan of the Elijah Craig and Four Roses for a long time, and the Elijah Craig has become my go-to, but I haven't tried the others. Also, thanks for introducing me to Old Grand-dad; it really is great in cocktails!
I totally approve of this list! The Weller is one of the best deals around in my opinion.
Liking this format!
I am excited for this one
solid recommendations. Two other easy to find and excellent bourbons are Makers Mark 46 and Wild Turkey 101. Wellers is very (very) difficult to find
Picked up up a bottle of Buffalo Trace today. Since our prices in Alberta are a fair bit higher, I've found BT for $35-45. I got my bottle on sale for $31, with a $42 regular price. Almost bought a bottle of Eagle Rare a couple weeks ago, but I was already pushing $300 in my shopping cart.
Eagle Rare is harder to find and its really good. I would try and get it next time
@@paulk902 Trust me, I'm still kicking myself.
Love love love love this!
A Boubon Sour with Evan Williams BIB and egg white is my favorite cocktail, and I've tried at least half of the ones you have featured on youtube. I think most of your drinks go down easy, but I always return to that Bourbon Sour.
This is great, I love it.
Excellent video, guys. 🥃
Great choices, i have to reccomend Maker's 46 if you can't get your hands on Weller. I haven't had the chance to try them side by side, but if memory serves they are fairly similar flavor profiles and the 46 is much easier to get your hands on.
Agree these are solid choices. Ogd bib is great. Ogd 114 is next level for the price!
The only distillery that uses a wood-fired still is "Wood Hat" ... from Central Missouri. The 100 proof "Rubenesque" is very smooth for that strength. ( 750 ml - $44.00 ) When it's finished in Pecan barrels, it becomes 90 proof "Twin Timbers". Their other offerings are all good. In addition to the Bourbons, they also have several versions of Corn Whisky, and a few Cordials.
You guys first turned me to OGD bonded, and its wonderful, I get alot of peanut notes in the mid palate lol.
Great video! Just to add one......LARCENY! My personal fave. CHEERS!
I’m glad you got to sing the praises of buffalo trace! It’s one of my favorite Bourbons. I have a bunch of other bourbons in my barAnd I always seem to go back to it. Great video and I can’t wait to see your tequila episode. I need help with that unfortunately LOL
Did you try the Buffalo Trace Distillery Virtual Tour yet? bit.ly/barflyvtour
Barfly Freepour Planning on it for this weekend 😁😁
Thanks for this. Although it would be nearly impossible to get these in Australia, the principles you discussed are worth knowing
Love the Weller.
Excellent! I agree on all counts but I would add in some Clyde May's too.
Appreciate the ease and relaxation of the shows aside from riveting content
Solid choices
I was recently gifted a bottle of Weller special reserve, looking forward to trying it this weekend!
Great video. Eagle Rare would have been an excellent pick as well.
WLWeller here in San Antonio . when its available 1.75 at Specs 32$ cash price . i remember in the 80s you could get Weller & Weller water twin packs at Christmas time . Been my favorite for 30+ years .
I've been so keen to try Elijah Craig but might have to wait until whisky bars are open again because the 80 dollar tag on it makes me hesitate. Gosh I wish we had US booze prices here on Australia
I’ve had and enjoyed buffalo trace, and just two weeks ago had some Elijah for the first time Gonna try and get to four roses next
Thanks for the video...Take that algorithm!!
The Four Roses is excellent !!!
My wife likes Weller, but was having a difficult time finding it. Not so bad now. Of these 5, Elijah Craig is my favorite, but my overall favorite is Woodford Reserve. Thanks for the video.
I actually found Weller Antique 107 just sitting on a shelf for less than $30, a few years ago.
I dig the list. Would love to hear what cocktails work best with what choice, in the following liquor lists.
Smell with your mouth and nose at the same time. It increases the amount of clean air you get so the ethanol fumes don't get overwhelming. Whiskey Tribe has some good advice on the whole process. Changed my life, especially when trying a new liquor.
Any glass can be a whisky glass, it just needs whisky! :) I do like my Glencairns though, mostly because they remind me of one of my best whisky experiences.
Great content love it, keep them coming. Also congrats you are at 6.66k subs.
Thanks!
I agree about Elijah Craig definately a go to
I haven't watched this channel in months, but I like this one and the explanation of a bourbon. Elijah Craig, yes; Four Roses, oh yes! Buffalo Trace, meh. I've yet to try Weller but have seen it quite often. I'd been on a gin kick for a while, but my go to is rye.
Good stuff! I've hoped for a series like this since you launched Freepour. Maybe add som notes on common off-flavors in future episodes. For budget conscious viewers it's as valuable to know what to stay away from (cf. frat party tequila) as it is to know what's optimal.
Torkild Kahrs good idea!
In my hometown of Cleveland, Ohio I can get Weller SR at the grocery store for $17.99. In Los Angeles, where I live, my local liquor store had a few bottles for $50. The next time they got some it was $100. It’s tasty but I’m not spending that much for it.
This is perfect, I am due for a new bourbon soon and wanted to try something new! Taking this as a sign to finally try Four Roses 😂
Four Roses is great, and I'm a huge fan of Buffalo Trace and their lineup, but keep an eye out for Wild Turkey and Russell's Reserve (same distillery, different product lines). Wild Turkey 101 is frequently seen topping the charts of best budget bourbons, as well as Evan Williams Bottled-In-Bond.
If you're fine with paying a premium, probably a frequent favorite of mine is Woodford Reserve Master's Collection Batch Proof, though it definitely isn't for the faint of heart 😅
@@penguindrummaster oh man, someone stop me from buying all the alcohol during quarantine😂 These are all going on my Total Wine wish list now, thanks! 😍
lol, can never have too much!
@@freepour so true 🥂✨😂
I haven't tried the Old Grandad or the Weller. I will have to try and rectify that.
I appreciate the tip on getting the nose of a bourbon (or any alcohol I suppose). I always have trouble getting it and I suppose now it's because I go whole snout into it instead of your quarter snout method.
Loved the episode. It’s great to see what you use. So I can make the cocktails you put up. What does anyone think of Eagle Rare? I also love your free pour channel
Eagle Rare is great!
Elijah Craig barrel proof is my go to bourbon!! It has the 12 year stamp!!
I have 3 out of the 5 listed: Buffalo Trace, Elijah Craig and Four Roses
Very valuable.
Great video! Couple of comments. You have to search for the Weller. A few years ago, I was still able to find it in Los Angeles for around $30 to $40. Today, it's $60 and up, and not worth it at that price. I was in Georgia a year ago for a wedding, and at a random liquor store, they had a bottle of Blantons for $60 and Weller Special Reserve for $28! Once you are out of the "big cities" look at the local liquor stores, you never know what you will find!
Yeah I know the Weller is allocated pretty sure I address it in the video. Consequently I got the bottle in that video for 23 bucks here in LA. It is possible to find but really it just informs people that if they happen upon a bottle (like you did) for that good price, snap it up immediately
For a whiskey glass, I use small canning jars, or small jelly jars.
A bourbon video while listening to High Noon by Billy May?
Must be a sign to make a High Noon Old Fashioned. 😁
Out of the 5, I can find 3 in Montreal but only 1 is available in store (Buffalo Trace). And here I thought we had pretty limited choices ....Since I love my Bourbon neat (or on the rocks...) I usually go for the better, more expensive stuff. So far, Basil Hayden comes to mind and my favourite one (so far) is Woodford Reserve Double Oaked. It is out of this world! Thank you, Leandro, for bringing some new ones to light!
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late but helping the algorithm. One I tend to like for cocktails and economical is Wild Turkey 101.
Absolutely love Buffalo Trace but I'm always underwhelmed by Four Roses. Haven't tried the rest though
Bought Wellers Special Reserve for 22.00 about 2 months ago here in Calif. now it is around 75.00 to 140.00. The Wellers 12 year i seen for 85.00 to 170.00. Wellers 107 from 85.00 to 200.00
Man I love Old Granddad! Old Overholt too
I still like my Bulleit its perfect for a julep or Sweet Manhattan. But will try these to compare. I have had Woodford Reserve and like it ditto for Basil Hayden. Old Granddad, Buffalo Trace, Elijah Craig Small Batch, Four Roses Small Batch and Weller here I come.
Glad I have half of them already won’t have to get to many and old granddad is a great one
Hey there,
I would love to see a sort of homebar basics series where you talk about different bottles one should have at home.
I’m in the process of organizing a how to build your home bar series. What bottles to stock, how to think about organizing your bar etc...
Most of these are quite difficult to get here on the other side of the pond (Netherlands specifically, but assuming the same is true for Europe as a whole). Only one that is commonly available is Four Roses, Ellija Craig is available at a large online seller, the rest must only be available for a premium at specialty shops, if at all!
Nice choices. My favorite here is the Elijah Craig. Tried the Old Granddad 114,, which was a bit intense.Also liked Four Roses, but prefer the single barrel. BTW, wish I could keep my kitchen that neat.
I wouldn't argue with the Elijah Craig Small Batch or the Four Roses Small Batch, both are regulars in my whiskey cabinet. Haven't tried the Grand Dad in a long time so will have to check it out...my Bourbon along those lines has always been Old Forester, which I call my "egg nog" Bourbon. I could suggest Bulleit as another classic Bourbon that's quite affordable, as is Knob Creek. Neither pretends to be anything it's not. If somebody wants to spent a little more, the Four Roses Single Barrel is very nice, as is Henry McKenna 10 Year Old Single Barrel (when your local liquor store can keep it in stock). The McKenna was very afordable until a few years ago when it started winning awards, and suddenly the price ratcheted up as it became everyone's newest discovery! ;-) Very enjoyable vid!
I always have a bottle Buffalo Trace and Four Roses Small Batch or Single Barrel on hand. Great video. I've still never seen a bottle of Weller's on a shelf here in socal.
Matthew Cota not sure where you’re at but I’ve found the Weller 107 at K&L Wines here in LA for like 27 bucks. I know the Weller’s are hard to find but it is legit one of my faves at the right price and it also informs someone to immediately snap it up if they find it for a reasonable price
@@freepour LA/OC border. It's not that I don't know where to get it, but to what you said, when it hits the shelf it's gone.
Matthew Cota it’s true it’s so hard to snap it up...
For some reason I find I like Four Roses and lemonade. My other bourbons just don't shine through as well in that mix of flavors. For a neat dram in a Glencairn give me Elijah Craig any day!
My 5 are:
1. Maker's Mark
2. 4 Roses Small Batch
3. Woodford Reserve
4. Henry McKenna
5. Buffalo trace
Are these good for cocktails?
@@SCP-zp8jz Pretty much most cheap bourbons are. And I don't think I've ever had better Old Fashioned than with Maker's Mark, so yeah
@@TheRockyLeonFan Good. I really like the Black Manhattan.
Good stuff. Good stuff.
I think it’s cool that all of the bourbons you listed were all from Kentucky and if you ever come here try an Ale8 it’s not an alcohol beverage but it’s only made here
With a high proof spirits we should "smell" it with the mouth, it's almost the same effect as doing it with the nose, also not an expert, Congrats for the show!!!
I bacon fatwashed a Woodford Reserve straight for a video I'm putting up Friday morning. I first tried with Knob Creek straight, but it was blah.
I also picked up a bottle of Lot no 40 to see how that would taste, but I haven't tried it yet. These are my first experiences with bourbon and American rye.
I have to find smokier bacon, though. I was stuck with whatever's the smokiest thing at the supermarket. I'm north of the border and in a province with a locked-down approach to alcohol availability, so getting some of the stuff on your channel is a bit of a ride.
You can order from Bentons farm in Tennessee I’m sure they’d shipped you. Makes a damned fine fat wash!
Good stuff. You actually demonstrated very well, why glencairn glass is better: you get the aroma of whiskey instead of alcohol fumes.
Yeah I know I have some but most people drink out of a glass and I’m not a professional taster or sommelier I’m a cocktail professional so that’s what went into the idea, I’ll leave the glen cairns for Whiskey Tribe