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  • @crwjoe
    @crwjoe 16 днів тому +65

    He looks like a monk in training 🤣

    • @Brad-ic4bp
      @Brad-ic4bp 16 днів тому +2

      You took the words out of my iPad.

    • @Pursuedwinter
      @Pursuedwinter 16 днів тому +2

      He reminds me of Robert Downey Jr. in the Satan’s Alley trailer in Tropic Thunder😂

    • @alanwright1257
      @alanwright1257 16 днів тому +1

      Thinking the same thing

    • @paulhendershot111
      @paulhendershot111 16 днів тому +1

      Uncle Fester Jr.

    • @adammeana4002
      @adammeana4002 15 днів тому

      r u racist ?

  • @jt4065
    @jt4065 15 днів тому +16

    You guys have quickly become not just my favorite whiskey tubers, but among my favorite UA-camrs!

  • @fefe2044
    @fefe2044 16 днів тому +4

    That Glenallachie bottle is actually a distillery bottling, and is part of their Single Cask expressions, which are amazing. Great seeing Trent loving Scotch, welcome to the dark side! 😅

  • @KobeG24
    @KobeG24 16 днів тому +6

    Hoodie Trent has been unlocked!

  • @tjo25
    @tjo25 16 днів тому +8

    Jim Beam takes heat sometimes but in terms of great value whiskey they are crushing it. Single barrel, extra aged, Overholt Monogahela and 114, all fantastic at a fantastic price.

  • @kngbllr805
    @kngbllr805 15 днів тому +3

    Can we get a cocktail video of the Boulevardier recipe with the Westward?? I know Kurt has been itching to pull that apron off the wall!

  • @denniswheeler4872
    @denniswheeler4872 16 днів тому +1

    I am from Cedar Rapids, IA and so nice to hear Cedar Ridge reviews from you. Glad to hear Cedar Ridge getting some hype. Another great video.

  • @davidficker9894
    @davidficker9894 15 днів тому +2

    Thrilled to see New Riff on your list. I live in the Cincinnati area and belong to the whiskey club. Those special released are truly special. Be sure to visit the Aquifer Bar when you are there - they have an extensive whiskey library of many of their limited releases and have great cocktails too.

  • @CharleyCarey
    @CharleyCarey 14 днів тому +1

    That Rebel Small Batch Reserve is my go-to budget pour at the moment. I always stay stocked up for $29.99 at Binny's

  • @MIAthe305
    @MIAthe305 16 днів тому +3

    Redwood empire quickly became my favorite distillery this year, has overtaken many if not all of the ‘legacy’ distilleries that used to be my top choices

  • @josephsannicolas2462
    @josephsannicolas2462 16 днів тому

    Fellas, Great video as always … thanks for the info on the OGD 16.

  • @zachmurray890
    @zachmurray890 14 днів тому +1

    As an Iowan, I love seeing Cedar Ridge on the list. I’m by now means a single malt enthusiast, but they are doing great things in that realm. I’m a huge fan of their double barrel and barrel proof bourbon!

  • @DahBeers
    @DahBeers 16 днів тому +2

    Sagamore. Their own distillate products are great. The port and vino de naranja are also decadent. Love everything they do

  • @rodttu
    @rodttu 16 днів тому

    Great video. Love your content.

  • @ryanleo3560
    @ryanleo3560 16 днів тому +3

    Sagamore is my favorite. A little surprised Trenton didn't include it

  • @claywatson4880
    @claywatson4880 15 днів тому

    Single Malt suggestions: Cotswolds out of the UK. Their offerings are all cask strength. Their base single malt is $57ish and excellent. The sherry finish is very good and $90ish. The Bourbon finish is amazing and also $90ish. They all come in around 55-60abv but you'd never guess that when drinking them. Two Colorado distilleries that are putting out very good single malts are Boulder Distillery and 291 Distillery. Some of the limited releases from 291 are a little pricey but fantastic whiskey. Couldn't agree more on the Westward offerings. Cheers.

  • @WhiskyForBeginners
    @WhiskyForBeginners 15 днів тому

    Before I even start watching, lemme list mine.
    1. Balcones Distilling - this outfit produces the most densely flavored, assertive, gorgeous whiskies I've ever had.
    2. Jim Beam - between Knob Creek 9 and Old Grand-Dad (Bonded and 114), this distillery is *much* better than the white label pablum would lead you to suspect.
    3. Heaven Hill - Larceny, Evan Williams Bottled In Bond, and Mellow Corn put this one on the list.
    4. Jack Daniel's - the black label is barely good, but Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Barrel Proof is superb juice. And the sample of the 10 year that I had was almost as good.
    5. Sagamore Spirit - I'm a bourbon guy, and drink rye only now and again, but these guys do a superb rye whiskey.
    5:13 MGP is the big distillery. Ross & Squibb is the name under which they produce their own brands. And Lux Row is a distillery that MGP recently bought. Pretty soon MGP's going get so big that it owns umpteen distilleries and brands, like Diageo and Brown Foreman and Beam Suntory. 🙂

  • @cabster7
    @cabster7 16 днів тому

    I'm from Louisiana and have used Riceand rice since I was a kid. Prolly had their crawfish too without knowing.
    My Great Grandma used to make the best baked rice pudding. Recently discovered, I was a bit surprised with JT Meleck tasting like sweet maple and brown sugar heavy syrup pudding. Absolutely fantastic dessert dram, can't wait to taste the cast strength!

  • @teschvalleyrailroad
    @teschvalleyrailroad 15 днів тому

    Normally when I see people rave about a newer distillery, I can't get their products here in Michigan. I am so glad I can get Hard Truth and am going to grab a bottle or 2 next time I stop in my favorite liquor store. I'm a wheated guy, but anxious to try the 4 grain you like as well.

  • @mjohnson5475
    @mjohnson5475 15 днів тому

    Corbin Cash is my current favorite farm/distillery. Recently visited their location in central California. David was so great an knowledgeable to talk with. Their single barrel ryes are so good, and I had a sample of a 6 year single barrel bourbon at 146proof that was out of this world. Highly, highly recommend.

  • @BourbonJudge
    @BourbonJudge 14 днів тому

    Totally agree with JT Meleck and Hard Truth! Nice job fellas!!!

  • @ApolloSJ1
    @ApolloSJ1 16 днів тому

    Kurt I appreciate you using nice whiskey in cocktails. I made an old fashioned with a found north single barrel pick and it was out of this world

  • @mklizzle101
    @mklizzle101 15 днів тому

    Glad to hear some love for Still Austin. Great bourbon and a great company using locally sourced Texas ingredients. Their red and blue corn BIB series were incredible. 🥃

  • @curetiamhices289
    @curetiamhices289 16 днів тому

    New Riff, Ben Holladay, Heaven Hill, and Jim Beam are my favorites right now. From New Riff, the single barrel and 8-year are my favorites. I got a Ben Holladay One Barrel store pick and it’s really good stuff.

  • @murraywanderer903
    @murraywanderer903 15 днів тому

    Every video is exciting to see what Trentons hair is going to be like 😆 🤣 😂 I had one strand of hair sticking straight up yesterday and my wife laughed at me, but Trenton takes it to the next level 😆 🤣 😂

  • @roberttait1213
    @roberttait1213 15 днів тому +1

    For me, Redwood Empire and Sagamore rose to the top the last 2 years and they're definitely staying there.

  • @TyRazor33
    @TyRazor33 16 днів тому

    Have a great week guys!

  • @tonic6734
    @tonic6734 15 днів тому

    Love the show as always. Being from Texas, I will say Ironroot has some amazing stuff. Icarus is one of my favorites. The latest Apotheosis VI Triple Sherry Cast is also amazing among others. Cheers guys!

  • @Thick_Soup_Stew
    @Thick_Soup_Stew 14 днів тому

    Pursuit Double Oaked , get one! Weather it's a Seelbachs or Brewzle pick or a Pursuit Louisville release , this year's hype is true 👍

  • @Xen45A
    @Xen45A 14 днів тому

    Doc Howard’s Distillery in Perry, OH is putting out great tasting whiskey! It’s a smaller distillery, they always seem to be experimenting with flavors and types! Kilted Whiskey-Scotch style is a favorite!

  • @erikibarra14
    @erikibarra14 12 днів тому

    My favorite small distilleries I've discovered recently are Andalusia Whiskey Co., 1845 Distilling Co., and Spirit of Texas

  • @HotRods1
    @HotRods1 16 днів тому

    Yeah bring the new bottles !!!

  • @jamesdouglas9251
    @jamesdouglas9251 16 днів тому +1

    If you haven't tried the recent releases of Still Austin's Cask Strength Bourbon, you are missing out. One of the best sips out there for a $60 bottle.

    • @travishale4961
      @travishale4961 15 днів тому

      I agree with you. The Still Austin Cask Strength bourbon is my go to favorite right now... The best sub 60 bottle out there in my opinion

    • @whiskeylandtv
      @whiskeylandtv 13 днів тому

      love the cask strength

  • @jimreichel1466
    @jimreichel1466 15 днів тому

    A really nice video. While I am leaving a comment, I might as well give you my top 5 distilleries. My first one Green River. Great price, great liquid. Can't wait to try the full proof. No. 2 is Spirit of Texas with their Pfluger Single Malt - just gorgeous. No. 3 is Glenglassaugh. While I am sad that their core has been replaced when Brown-Forman bought them back in February, but the new core is just as good (almost), but different. No. 4 is Starward from Australia. Their wine cask finished single malts at 82 proof are remarkable with such flavor. No. 5 is Rebecca Creek. In my opinion, the best double oak for the price and proof. Cheers!

  • @jonathanwoodard5516
    @jonathanwoodard5516 14 днів тому +2

    I have a chance at a jd barrel proof rye at 80 dollar's with delivery if it's still available Thursday I'm buying!

  • @streamw1se
    @streamw1se 16 днів тому +3

    Garrison Brothers for bourbon! Not sure why they don't get more love. It used to be price, but their single barrel picks are in the same ball park in terms of price as the recent 13th Colony pick.

    • @Boo_Yeah
      @Boo_Yeah 15 днів тому +1

      Probably don't get much love because they are pricey. A lot of their bottles go for over $100 a lot so price is still a problem.

    • @jacobflores8666
      @jacobflores8666 15 днів тому

      Also doesn't help that a lot of whiskey YTers have it out for Texas whiskey.

  • @justinvandee9428
    @justinvandee9428 15 днів тому

    Sticking to Iowa Templeton known for Rye came out with 1st Bourbon this year and is pretty darn good. Cheers 🥃

  • @danjr81
    @danjr81 16 днів тому +1

    Art of the Spirits out of Colorado Springs is doing some really cool things. They are also big supporters of Veterans. Check them out.

  • @ediecervantes8008
    @ediecervantes8008 16 днів тому

    Trenton. I am getting in to scotch too. Try the Balvenie Double Wood. Not peated but amazing

  • @patrickcronin9845
    @patrickcronin9845 15 днів тому

    I love all the Hard Truth that I’ve had so far. You need to try some of the other Indiana whiskeys I’ve had recently.
    West Fork Wheated Bonded and Bloody Butcher out of Westfield are amazing!
    Also, I had the Travelers Point cask strength out of Kirkland Indiana. Absolutely blew me away.

  • @littlejoe4107
    @littlejoe4107 15 днів тому +1

    What about Glenn’s creek. I’m going there next month because of you guys raving about it.

  • @larrymoons2258
    @larrymoons2258 16 днів тому

    Good Morning Guys!!

  • @brianferguson7327
    @brianferguson7327 14 днів тому

    Sabbatical Distillery out of Stockton/Delta area is doing great stuff. Just did a group tasting Sunday and it was very good and not too $$$.

  • @dualwieldsoftware
    @dualwieldsoftware 15 днів тому

    Living in the Midwest, I have to shout out Driftless Glen. The finishing they've been doing lately is amazing, and their regular flagship products are also fantastic. I love their ryes now. If you get to Baraboo, they have a tequila aged in bourbon that's easily the best tequila i've ever had. They have some bourbon-aged gins as well.

  • @bill-88
    @bill-88 16 днів тому

    @slbdrinks....Westward is hitting homeruns...the Cask Strength and Milestone are wonderful!

  • @phileds1736
    @phileds1736 15 днів тому

    Hard Truth rocks! If you got on the ATV tour you can get a special single barrel of rye that is amazing

  • @BDidz40
    @BDidz40 8 хвилин тому

    If you can find it, resurgent whiskey from botanery barn distillery in PA is 👌🏻👌🏻

  • @DiegoG.whiskey
    @DiegoG.whiskey 2 дні тому

    Mune are Hard truth cask strength rye is amazing, Founders Distillery out of NC is really good and I love starlight distillery also Colkegan single malt is awesome 😃

  • @karl0318
    @karl0318 12 днів тому

    I am surprised that Trenton didn't care for the Still Austin Cask Strength Rye. However, I have only purchased the SPEC'S store pick (single barrel cask strength), so I could only recommend that he get a sample of a fantastic store pick!

  • @MISTERLOLCRACKERS
    @MISTERLOLCRACKERS 16 днів тому +1

    I really hope you guys come out to PA sometime to get some real PA Rye. Liberty Pole, Ponfeigh, Dad's Hat, and Stoll & Wolfe really do some great juice.

  • @wendywesley7423
    @wendywesley7423 13 днів тому

    I’ve mentioned the distillery to you guys before the dancing goat in Wisconsin

  • @markbowerii7632
    @markbowerii7632 15 днів тому

    Ardbeg, Knob Creek, Sagamore, Wild Turkey, and Heaven Hill I think are some of my favorites right now. Just recently started getting into peated scotch and Ardbeg is really good, I currently have the 5 year Wee Beastie and Uigadail and both are amazing whiskies. If I remember correctly Knob Creek is a Jim Beam product, and I like the KCSB more than I do Rare Breed, it's just better, and from what I've heard, it's even the same mash bill as WT products but with a slightly higher proof point and non chill filtered, that bottle is a budget juggernaut in my opinion it's so good for only &50. So far I've only experienced the Sagamore DO rye, and it's so good, a tad pricey but still really tasty, and I'm looking forward to trying some of the other releases from Sagamore. I can't honestly claim to be a huge fan of Wild Turkey, I need to try more of their offerings, but 101 is fine for cocktails, neat it's just ok, Rare Breed did not live up to the hype for me, I might buy one more bottle to see I just got a bad batch or something but after that, if it's not that good, I'll probably be done with that bottle for a long while at least, but Russel's Reserve Single Barrel is really good stuff and I'm very curious about their 6 year rye, single barrel rye, and Rare Breed rye. Best thing coming out of Heaven Hill right now in my opinion is Larceny Barrel Proof, I currently have the C923 and the A124, but I really wasn't impressed by Elijah Craig B523, it was just really spice forward with not much on sweetness and the finish just kinda fell flat for me. Really hoping I can get Larceny B524 and C924, I'd love to do a blind between those 4 Larceny Barrel Proof offerings.

  • @DemonbreedGaming
    @DemonbreedGaming 15 днів тому

    "listening to video while playing with pet bird"
    Trenton "something something SCOTCH"
    👀 WHAAAAAT *turns volume up*

    • @DemonbreedGaming
      @DemonbreedGaming 15 днів тому

      seeing trent starting to really like single malts, i feel like a proud father watching his son grow up 😂😂😂😂

  • @honker1307
    @honker1307 16 днів тому

    His flow is on point....😂

  • @ernestpeacock1943
    @ernestpeacock1943 15 днів тому

    About JT Meleck, rice and corn are both high on the glycemic index. All of those natural sugars make for good whiskey when done right.

  • @MISTERLOLCRACKERS
    @MISTERLOLCRACKERS 16 днів тому

    Jim Beam is also bringing out a Toasted Finish this year. Knob Creek Rye 10 Year is here. I love being a Beam fan this year.

  • @donmorton3954
    @donmorton3954 16 днів тому +1

    I can't wait to try the Hard Truth BIB, especially the Four Grain. Can't find it here yet. :(

  • @cblock1002
    @cblock1002 16 днів тому

    If you guys have not tried Crittenden’s Distillery in Kiln, Ms y’all need to check him out. Such great juice. Their 6 year Family Reserve and 5 year DO are great, and they are doing some awesome finishes.

  • @paulhendershot111
    @paulhendershot111 16 днів тому

    Could not agree more about what Jim Beam is doing, as well as with the New Riff and J.T. Meleck. Have not been able to find any Hard Truth in Ohio yet or the cask strength Westward, but will keep looking until I get some. Also want to try Cedar Ridge and Still Austin products.
    Now, what say we all chip in and buy Trenton a comb???

  • @stephendgresham
    @stephendgresham 15 днів тому

    Glenn’s Creek, Crittenden distillery, peerless, new riff and Frey ranch

  • @WhiskeyKnows
    @WhiskeyKnows 16 днів тому

    I've been Big into Green River and the 13th Colony Rye!

  • @whatsthepoint170
    @whatsthepoint170 13 днів тому

    Trent, since you like the Glenallachie, your next one to try is GlenDronach. Absolutely incredible especially if you can find a single cask or barrel proof batch (batch 12 now)

    • @slbdrinks
      @slbdrinks  13 днів тому +1

      I actually have a few of those, been diving in slowly but have been impressed so far! Appreciate the recommendation my friend!

  • @InfinityVRX
    @InfinityVRX 16 днів тому

    Westward's Milestone is in my top 5 favorite whiskeys. It is so so good.

  • @stephanieknapp1217
    @stephanieknapp1217 15 днів тому

    I love JT Meleck, Middle West, and I know they’re a NDP but I do love River Roots Barrel Co. too

  • @michaelbray4391
    @michaelbray4391 16 днів тому

    Need to try Garrison Brothers. The Lady Bird and Cowboy Bourbon will not disappoint.

  • @tylerkostecki7456
    @tylerkostecki7456 15 днів тому

    With you guys being locals in valpo area have you ever reviewed journeyman distillery ?

  • @BigChill73
    @BigChill73 16 днів тому +1

    Ross and Squibb is definitely putting out really good whiskey!!

  • @GOTAisMe
    @GOTAisMe 16 днів тому

    I 100% trust Westward. If that's where it tastes the best then I believe them. I also had a chance to taste the Isle of Raasay. It's a little young but there is a very nice combination of floral and spice. It's a great 1st bottle from a new distillery. In a couple of years they are going to really be something the same way Ardnamurchin has become the new hot Scotch brand.

  • @chrisglance1674
    @chrisglance1674 16 днів тому

    I recommend Law’s Whiskey House, and Bruichladdich.

  • @bigdave2952
    @bigdave2952 15 днів тому

    Westward is by far my favorite “new to me” distillery!

  • @daveb227
    @daveb227 16 днів тому

    Living not far from Cedar Rapids, Cedar Ridge is my favorite. Hands down.

  • @peggydalton7735
    @peggydalton7735 16 днів тому

    Heavens door is very good! Worth a try:)

  • @buckbryant8599
    @buckbryant8599 16 днів тому +1

    The Jim Beam rye is good

  • @jacobwestern
    @jacobwestern 16 днів тому

    Hard Truth Rye is one of my favorite so far.

  • @lestuhl
    @lestuhl 15 днів тому

    Request: Blind tasting - Whisk(e)ys around the world.
    I would really enjoy watching you guys tasting a Bourbon, Scotch, Japanese, Canadian and Irish (...) Whisky all blind.

  • @jdlouxafterhours
    @jdlouxafterhours 16 днів тому

    Have you guys heard of Cask House? They have a fantastic rye whiskey aged in ex bourbon barrels. Bottled at 107 proof and costs about $20. I’d be glad to send you a bottle if you don’t have access locally and would want to review it.

  • @DemonbreedGaming
    @DemonbreedGaming 15 днів тому

    wait this is so ironic, i just saw this malted rye for the first time in the store today and was curious about it.

  • @kolbywaggoner5922
    @kolbywaggoner5922 15 днів тому +1

    Impex is an importer and distributor FYI

  • @CruiserDawg
    @CruiserDawg 16 днів тому

    I have fallen in love with Westward Single Malt. I only own the single barrel Cask strength picks. I love T8ke's pick from Seelbach's and Barrel Tap has a store pick that's good but not as great as T8ke's. I've thought on getting the lower proof reglar releases, but I've been afraid that I may not like them. What do you think? Should I give them a shot?

  • @battiekoda
    @battiekoda 15 днів тому

    You know, sometimes while I'm watching, I'm looking over at the bottles behind you guys wondering what's up there. Have you ever done something like a bar tour? A bottle has caught my eye, just over Trent's right shoulder, (left from my pov), and it doesn't look like y'all have gotten into it much yet, but for some reason it looks interesting.

    • @battiekoda
      @battiekoda 15 днів тому

      Btw, it looks to be on the top shelf, if that helps.

  • @travishale4961
    @travishale4961 15 днів тому

    I can get the Still Austin Cask Strength bourbon for around 50 bucks. Its hard to beat it in my opinion

  • @samjarrett8663
    @samjarrett8663 15 днів тому +1

    Still Austin getting some long overdue love!

  • @jonathanwoodard5516
    @jonathanwoodard5516 14 днів тому

    Been drinking benchmark full proof I almost thought it was wild turkey 101

  • @Bajinok
    @Bajinok 16 днів тому +1

    Can you review Calumet bourbon please

  • @FrankMann-wn4pt
    @FrankMann-wn4pt 15 днів тому +1

    Frey Ranch

  • @gerardstaniszewski8309
    @gerardstaniszewski8309 15 днів тому

    Driftless Glen, Jim Beam is killing it right now. Buzzard's Roost.

  • @susanb9992
    @susanb9992 14 днів тому

    Check out Hollow Creek Distillery in Leesville SC. I’m sure they would love to meet you.

  • @jacobnosal
    @jacobnosal 15 днів тому

    JIM BEAM! And you didn’t even mention the Monangahela mash rye, KC 10 year rye, or the KC Bourye

  • @ianbayus5185
    @ianbayus5185 15 днів тому

    Green river has to be there. They are just getting started

  • @mikeherbert4194
    @mikeherbert4194 16 днів тому

    You MUST try Copper and Cask if you havent already

  • @cornbread2u2
    @cornbread2u2 16 днів тому

    Old Dominick - Memphis TN. Bourbons an Rye

  • @christopher1clark
    @christopher1clark 16 днів тому

    Big fan of JT Meleck

  • @noooch24
    @noooch24 15 днів тому

    Frey Ranch!!!

  • @robmoore456
    @robmoore456 14 днів тому

    Isn't Lux Row/Rebel distilled in Kentucky?

  • @darinwhitman2891
    @darinwhitman2891 14 днів тому

    TX Whiskey, Fort Worth, TX

  • @Robert-ki9lw
    @Robert-ki9lw 15 днів тому

    What no Frey ranch?! Wow you guys need to try Frey ranch

  • @NCPorkBBQ
    @NCPorkBBQ 15 днів тому

    get this young man a comb

  • @ediecervantes8008
    @ediecervantes8008 16 днів тому

    I am the queen of messy hair so 👍🏼. Hoodie was fine. But not an everyday video suggestion. 🙂

  • @masonmorton8517
    @masonmorton8517 15 днів тому

    Southern Star Statesville NC

  • @karilaakkonen4123
    @karilaakkonen4123 15 днів тому

    what baffles me is the money it takes to taste so many bourbons, whiskeys etc....