I'm laughing to myself thinking about how an ordinary dinner of you with your wife must be like...Honey, these green peas...did you put the Eastern Mediterranean sea salt on them? I could tell. I can taste the dry saltiness of that Greek workmanship, the Turkish spiciness...mixed with the creaminess of the peas...quite fantastic. hahaha! And is that South...no wait...southeastern Wisconsin butter?! OOOOHhhh top notch, my dear!
Bought a bottle of 1792 a few weeks back. A very solid bourbon. Did a blind with a few friends comparing bourbons 2x the price. 1792 compared favorably.
Nice that you updated this video. Your old video was the first thing I watched on UA-cam 3 years ago when just getting into Whiskey and some sections were already gone. Knob Creek 9 year is no more and even the NAS is over $30 where I am, Elijah Craig would be good in this lineup it's $25 everywhere near me. Cheers
You’re so right on the Larceny. It’s my go to when I’m just looking for an easy sipper. It’s really that good. Elijah Craig small batch is the same for me too. Little different flavor profile, but sooooo smooth.
Thank you for a most informative and enjoyable video. After getting back into bourbons after being a scotch drinker for many years and watching many bourbon related UA-cam videos recently I have to say yours are the best. Thank you and I'm now off to your Patreon page...
Hello good sir! I have to tell you... you are a brilliant inspiration to all liquor enthusiasts. I have taken your wisdom and advise on many different liquors and have NEVER been disappointed. Your reviews and input are always spot on, and MUCH appreciated by those who are looking for new purchases and are looking for someones professional grade tasting review. There are So man people who review spirits who in my opinion have no business doing so. You, on the other hand deserve a standing ovation. PLEASE!!! keep them coming!!!!
Chris, Great line up. The more I drink, the more I like the Larceny. Haven't tried the KC 9 year since the fantastic SiB 12+ year 120 proof store picks are around $40 and like a Bookers Jr. OGD 114 is still around $25 here in Myrtle Beach. Cheers.
Like the basic vibe to this review. Very helpful to young enthusiasts and palettes. Glad you updated a review with available bottles too. Good luck in next chapter!
Old Grand Dad 114 marks the point where paying more will only yield diminishing returns when it comes to buying Bourbon. It's about as good as the category gets in my humble opinion and it's about $27. Cheers!
I've followed your bourbon tasting on youtube since the beginning but I doubt if I'll pay for the new patreon.com thing. Good luck on the move. You've given me a lot of knowledge I would not have on liquor.
I gave one of my best friends Jay, whose just getting into and learning about bourbon, a bottle of Larceny, very disappointing, no finish, very flat. I bought a bottle thinking it was going to be good, not. He agreed. Out of your list I like the WT 101 first, have yet to try the Grand dad. Have to try 1792 again, it's been a while. Knobb creek rye is better even more so than the high alcohol volume of the single barrel. Nice review liquor hound!!
Not a fan of anything 1792, but otherwise a very solid selection. Between the KC, WT101, and ODG114, I can't help but think that it's not worth the hassle to chase after all those limited edition unicorns.
Excellent review & advises, Chris, you nailed it...I was hesitating about the Larceny (sold here in France for around 50 € the liter = $ 55) but it seems to be a great one...
Really a great video with through analysis of great entry level Bourbons. I'm mainly a Scotch guy (love peated cask strength like Laphroaig and Ardbeg Corryvrecken). I have a bottle of the Larceny and for the $20 I spent on it love it! I've never seen the OGD 114 but I want it now. Again, love your reviews and in depth analysis.
Good video👍 i like Jim Beam very much...it's not that expensive here in Sweden, it's my go to war Bourbon. My Fathers favourite is Buffalo Trace, he very happy when i buy him a bottle👌
All great choices, Hound! KC in my market is low $30s, but close enough. Don’t forget Elijah Craig small batch, especially if you can access a store pick. I’m getting it from a fine purveyor for $29 retail in NJ. Shhh.
For those watching, the knob Creek he has (9 year age started) has long been replaced with a non age stated "small batch patiently aged" label, meaning they no longer hold themselves to the 9 year minimum. You won't be able to buy the exact bottle, but not taking away from the quality of the bourbon.
Great video. I just found you and will be back to view more. I like when experts (like yourself) differentiate when a Bourbon is a "Wheater" or a "Heavy Rye" etc. You clearly state that when describing the Larceny (Wheater) and then the 1792 as a "Rye second ingredient". But then didn't really specify the others.... This is helpful to novices as myself. For example, say my daily drinker is Bulleit, which to my understanding has rye as a heavy secondary ingredient. So when I watch these tasting reviews, what I really like to have stated is: If you enjoy Bourbon X, then give Bourbon Y a try. Hope that make sense.
I also love OGD 114. (I'm also a fan of OGD BiB) For some reason OGD seems to have a negative stigma in my area. I can't figure out why. It's a very solid bourbon and one of my favorites.
The only thing I'd change is Elijah Craig for the knob creek. Personally, I'd like to find out what bottle that's readily available that is better than pappy or old rip. As a disabled veteran, I'll never even be able to SEE a bottle of that stuff, much less afford to buy a bottle.
I’m admiring all those bottles behind you! It looks like many of them have been drunk. How long do you keep them before finishing a bottle? And how long before you deduct a degradation in the flavor?
Thanks! If you don't do anything to them, you'll probably get 6 months to a year without losing noticeable flavor. I use a argon tank to fill/replace the oxygen trapped in my open bottles. For smaller home bars you can just use a wine preserver spray (like "Private Preserve"). You can buy them from Amazon for about $10 and they say you can get 120 uses out of one. They recommend a 1 sec. spray followed by 3-4 small bursts, but when I was using them I sprayed them heavy (2 seconds long and 3-4 short bursts), so I only got 70-80 good seals per can. The key to using gas is that you do not disturb/move the bottle once it's gassed (which will disrupt the gas layer). Here's an old video of mine where I talked about oxidation and the spray (starts at the 4:22 mark): ua-cam.com/video/VWYYGS4wStQ/v-deo.html . To see the larger argon tank that I use, here's a video that shows my setup (starts at the 10:18 mark): ua-cam.com/video/vGic-_cI5FM/v-deo.html . Cheers!
LMAO!!!!!!! What's your current open bottle count right now? Just think what it will be after a year if you don't have to buy it all out of pocket. LOL!!!!!! :) Whatever makes you do more videos and reviews I am all for it!!!!! :)
Lol I know right! I’m sure I’ll eventually be giving some away to keep from getting over ran. Who knows, there may even be some samples to go around one day to those who helped me buy them. 👍 Thank you and cheers!
@@LiquorHound let me know i will drive down and pick up any bourbons and or ryes your house cant handle. Even dusties if need be. LMAO!!!! Call me first!!!!!😂😁💪🤠
To prevent my open bottles from “going bad” which is extensive oxidation (some say degradation), I keep a close eye on cork conditions and use a tank setup of a heavy inert gas (argon) to reseal all my bottles after every pour. Now for smaller collections/home bars, I'd recommend using a wine preserver (like "Private Preserve") to help protect the opened bottles. You can buy them from Amazon for about $10 and they say you can get 120 uses out of one. They recommend a 1 sec. spray followed by 3-4 small bursts, but when I was using them I sprayed them heavy (2 seconds long and 3-4 short bursts), so I only got 70-80 good seals per can. The key to using gas is that you do not disturb/move the bottle once it's gassed (which will disrupt the gas layer). Here's an old video of mine where I talked about oxidation and the spray (starts at the 4:22 mark): ua-cam.com/video/VWYYGS4wStQ/v-deo.html . To see the larger argon tank that I use, here's a video that shows my setup (starts at the 10:18 mark): ua-cam.com/video/vGic-_cI5FM/v-deo.html . Cheers!
Would love to pay for content. But can’t support patreon. They censor their content providers. You can check out Jordan Peterson or Dave Rubin on youtube about that But Good luck with your new venture and if you have a direct support for content let me know
Buddy, if you are gonna do a patreon you can easily be doing a video or two a week. Hook up with the Whiskey Tribe clan and you could get a decent following. I’ve always enjoyed your content, I know you can do more.
Thanks for the vote of confidence and I’m glad you enjoy my videos. I’m aiming to get to that point, but it takes revenue to provide that amount of relevant content (meaning bottles that are currently available). Right now I’m having to do other spirit related jobs to help cover my costs and that can take away from my camera time. But I am rewarding my patrons with bonus videos every month (3 already in this first week) and I announced a special drawing for Aged & Ore glasses. When starting something new, I’d rather underpromise and overdeliver than the opposite. It’s a learning experience and I appreciate those who have faith and patience with me in this new endeavor. Cheers!
The grains and yeast involved play a part, but the majority of the flavors and aromas are derived from the barrel maturation process. Independent Stave has a nice write up on it. Cheers! www.iscbarrels.com/2018/04/16/the-role-of-oxygenation-in-barrel-aged-spirits-part-ii/
LH, what is your opinion on Blanton’s Bourbon? I managed to win a sweepstakes and was offered the opportunity to buy the single barre for like $65, so I did. But I keep hearing they’re hard to find. And some people love it and some just absolutely hate it. What’s your take, if any? Have you tried it? Is it overhyped?
You know, it had a solid rep for decades as an easy to find, above average drinker, but when the Bourbon boom occurred, every distillery was having supply issues. That caused some brand's to become harder to find or allocated while their overall quality weakened. This was one of the big names that I feel suffered from it. There's still plenty of demand for it, but the "hate" I guess stems from its current quality to hype ratio. That said, I know there's still some tasty barrels sneaking out every now and then. Since it's a single barrel product, there's always a chance you have one of those good ones, but you won't know until you try it. So congratulations on picking that up at retail pricing and try not to go into it with any preconceived feelings - one way or the other. Cheers!
I notice the Knob Creek is aged 9 years. Haven't they done away with the age statement? If so does anyone notice the difference? (Btw...OGD 114 is my favorite in its price range. ) Great review as always.
Yeah they did away with the age statement around 2016, but it’s on the way back. Hopefully by the end of the year the 9 year small batch will be back on the shelves. Cheers!
@@LiquorHound the most remarkable thing happene: I found the old 9 year small batch of knob on sale. Store picks! It gets better... bought three at $21 each!!
I think they’re comparable in quality but have different profiles. The WT will have more citrus notes and spice while the EW will have a more stereotypical bourbon profile - sweeter tones, vanilla and oak without the citrus. Cheers!
I agree the age statement is a nice thing. Sadly, I’ve had a real hit and miss relationship with Eagle Rare. I’ve had some bottles that are great and others that are very underwhelming. That said, we have to hand it to them for keeping the age statement and the price under $30. It would most likely make my top 10 list. Cheers!
In your personal and professional opinion. Does the liquor that you OPEN have an expiration/deterioration? I've read mixed information from lasting 3 to7 years depending on proof and storage etc. I have over 300 bottles and would hate for them to go to waste. Thanks in advance
Like you mentioned there are plenty of variables that can shorten or lengthen the time a open bottle will remain drinkable. In general if you don't do anything to them, you'll probably get 6 months to a year without losing noticeable flavor. From there you’ll notice a subtle decline in certain aromas/flavors. I use a argon tank to fill/replace the oxygen trapped in my open bottles. For smaller home bars you can just use a wine preserver spray (like "Private Preserve"). You can buy them from Amazon for about $10 and they say you can get 120 uses out of one. They recommend a 1 sec. spray followed by 3-4 small bursts, but when I was using them I sprayed them heavy (2 seconds long and 3-4 short bursts), so I only got 70-80 good seals per can. The key to using gas is that you do not disturb/move the bottle once it's gassed (which will disrupt the gas layer). Here's an old video of mine where I talked about oxidation and the spray (starts at the 4:22 mark): ua-cam.com/video/VWYYGS4wStQ/v-deo.html . To see the larger argon tank that I use, here's a video that shows my setup (starts at the 10:18 mark): ua-cam.com/video/vGic-_cI5FM/v-deo.html . Cheers!
Hey Hound, nice review! A couple of mentions not in the list would be Elijah Craig Small Batch, Buffalo Trace, and Evan Williams SB. I'd love to hear your thoughts on these three as well. Cheers!
I enjoyed your review although did not conect with much of your tasting notes. The review strangely enough reminded me of an old Ralfy vlog where he was reviewing two heavily peated single malts. He gave us pages of tasting notes yet not once did he mention the peat! Coming from the world of Scotch Single malts, my initial reaction to American Bourbons was intense caramel sweetness and very dominant corn milk. By corn milk, I mean the starchy white liquid in a can of sweet corn. concentrated sweet caramel popcorn, slightly yeasty and sour. This to me is the most dominant smell and favour. This can corn flavour note wasn't mentioned once. Is that because is is so common to all Bourbons, you don't bother mentioning it (like Ralfy forgetting to mention peat) or you don't get that at all? My first bourbon was the Four Roses Single Barrel. It was so sickly sweet and smelly with canned sweet corn that it put me off for a year. Then someone recommened Elijah Craig Small Batch. OK, this, I can appreciate. I still don't particularly like it but I can understand why someone might. yes, it's sweet but far less so, a lot more balanced with lovely wood spices and dried yellow fruit. I am surprised you did not include this in your line up. Is it difficulty to get in some places? I compared the Elijah Craig along side a Deanston 18 which was matured in Ex-Heaven Hill Elijah Craig 12 Year Old barrels. lovely comparison. Even so, compared to Scotch Single Malts, I find American Boubons lack subtlety. Everything is up front and in your face.
Thanks for your comment. I could go really in depth as to how and why corn occasionally shows up in bourbon profiles, but for the sake of not having a crazy long comment, I’ll just say that my suspicion is that your nose/palate is extremely sensitive to corn so it stands out a lot more to you than to most. Similar to how sulphur is handled in sherried single malts. Coming from that world you may have noticed that most people can deal with small amounts of sulphur (matchstick or gunpowder let’s say) while a few will have zero tolerance for it. It’s not that anyone is wrong, it just everyone’s palates are different and theirs is super sensitive to it. As for Elijah Craig Small Batch, once they dropped the 12 year age statement, I noticed its profile change from the deeper brown sugar and oak you mentioned, to a younger, fruitier one with much less oak. It’s still good, but it wasn’t enough to knock anyone off my list. Now if I did a top 10, it may have made it. Cheers!
Thanks for your reply. I think you are partially right. However, it does seem that regular Scotch Single malt drinkers who are used to 100% Malted barley mash distilled spirit are more sensitive to picking up that milky corn juice smell in American Bourbons. See this very reilable reviewer, The Sprit Safe, where Rob, a British guy now living in Canada, reviews the Elijah Craig 12 and the first flavour note he mentions is.....wait for it.......corn! ua-cam.com/video/_FmJmQfilwU/v-deo.html Towards the end, Rob mentions Butter pop Corn which I also find very dominant in Bourbons. I think you don't notive it as you are used to it, just like a peat head might talk about fruity and vanilla flavours but completely ignore all those earthy peaty smoky flavours of a whisky with PPM levels of 40 or more!
I own a bottle of Jack Daniels 1904 St. Louis world's fair gold medal, it's a limited edition bottle. I wanted to sell it. Do you have any recommendations on how to sell it?
@@LiquorHound Thanks for heads up, I wasn't sure what to do with it, I know it's made for drinking but damn it's expensive. I was just watching your review Jefferson Presidential Selection 25 and 30. Keep up the good work and I already subscribed.
Like my previous video on Bourbons Under $30, that may eventually become true, but for now these are all found fairly easily near me under $30. Now the McKenna 10 that I mentioned in the description has jumped up in price and I can no longer recommend it at $60+. Cheers!
I agree. I’ll have to settle with the 12 videos/year. This has always, since my journey began, my go to review site, but I won’t pay to hear someone’s input. ☹️
No offense I'm no expert...but larceny is too fruity. Not for your intermediate bourbon lovers. I tried it many times. Usually after one of these UA-cam videos. Still not feeling it. I'll cosign the other 4. Love the channel, but still not larceny.
I'm not opposed to wheat, like MM, but Larceny doesn't do it for me, either. I'm on my first bottle, so maybe an off batch? Maybe what I was eatinfg/drinking with it? Like others have mentioned, I'd put Elijah Craig small batch and Eagle Rare on my list. It's hard to disagree with your top 5 when I haven't ever tasted 3 of your choices. 😃. Off to the ABC store. 👍🏼
Wild Turkey 101 all dayy
I'm laughing to myself thinking about how an ordinary dinner of you with your wife must be like...Honey, these green peas...did you put the Eastern Mediterranean sea salt on them? I could tell. I can taste the dry saltiness of that Greek workmanship, the Turkish spiciness...mixed with the creaminess of the peas...quite fantastic. hahaha! And is that South...no wait...southeastern Wisconsin butter?! OOOOHhhh top notch, my dear!
Lol, I try to restrain myself! Cheers!
Bought a bottle of 1792 a few weeks back. A very solid bourbon. Did a blind with a few friends comparing bourbons 2x the price. 1792 compared favorably.
Nice that you updated this video. Your old video was the first thing I watched on UA-cam 3 years ago when just getting into Whiskey and some sections were already gone. Knob Creek 9 year is no more and even the NAS is over $30 where I am, Elijah Craig would be good in this lineup it's $25 everywhere near me. Cheers
Great review. Larceny continues to shock me when comparing quality to price.
Sold out up here in our place. Should have bought when it was still available
You’re so right on the Larceny. It’s my go to when I’m just looking for an easy sipper. It’s really that good. Elijah Craig small batch is the same for me too. Little different flavor profile, but sooooo smooth.
I love your best of videos! They been very helpful throughout the years I’m definitely going to check out the 114 for the first time. Cheers 🍻
All killer no filler. Elijah Craig and Four Roses small batch MIGHT crack my top five, but I don't disagree with you either.
Yeah, if you can find FR Small Batch for under $30 in your area I think that is #1 in my opinion. These are all great though.
Love that 1792 got on the list. I love this bourbon for the $$$ and surprised it’s not mentioned more often
Thank you for a most informative and enjoyable video. After getting back into bourbons after being a scotch drinker for many years and watching many bourbon related UA-cam videos recently I have to say yours are the best. Thank you and I'm now off to your Patreon page...
Thank you! I'm glad viewers like yourself appreciate my work enough to help me push it to the next level. Cheers!
Hello good sir! I have to tell you... you are a brilliant inspiration to all liquor enthusiasts. I have taken your wisdom and advise on many different liquors and have NEVER been disappointed. Your reviews and input are always spot on, and MUCH appreciated by those who are looking for new purchases and are looking for someones professional grade tasting review. There are So man people who review spirits who in my opinion have no business doing so. You, on the other hand deserve a standing ovation. PLEASE!!! keep them coming!!!!
Chris, Great line up. The more I drink, the more I like the Larceny. Haven't tried the KC 9 year since the fantastic SiB 12+ year 120 proof store picks are around $40 and like a Bookers Jr. OGD 114 is still around $25 here in Myrtle Beach. Cheers.
DJ Beacon, agreed, the KC single barrel store picks are incredible.
Like the basic vibe to this review. Very helpful to young enthusiasts and palettes. Glad you updated a review with available bottles too. Good luck in next chapter!
Old Grand Dad 114 marks the point where paying more will only yield diminishing returns when it comes to buying Bourbon. It's about as good as the category gets in my humble opinion and it's about $27. Cheers!
Sounds like you haven't tried ECBP. The flavors even watered down blow 114 into the weeds.............Sla'inte!
Is it actually that good?
Regular Old Grand Dad is just so bottom tier and basic
My first bourbon was 4 roses single batch.i loved it even as a double with water was so smooth with hardly any burn
Four Roses SIngle batch? Never heard of it. FR Single barrel is one of my favorites though. ;)
For my area, add $5 to those prices. OGD 114 and 1792 are on my shopping list. Good video.
Elijah Graig small batch is not just my favorite bourbon, it might just might be the best value whisky on the market. Love ur channel keep it up!
Congratulations on the career progression! Nice to see people succeeding at what they enjoy.
I've followed your bourbon tasting on youtube since the beginning but I doubt if I'll pay for the new patreon.com thing. Good luck on the move. You've given me a lot of knowledge I would not have on liquor.
Love the channel, have been watching the reviews on and off for a couple years. You remind me of my first boss, cheers 🍻
I gave one of my best friends Jay, whose just getting into and learning about bourbon, a bottle of Larceny, very disappointing, no finish, very flat. I bought a bottle thinking it was going to be good, not. He agreed. Out of your list I like the WT 101 first, have yet to try the Grand dad. Have to try 1792 again, it's been a while. Knobb creek rye is better even more so than the high alcohol volume of the single barrel. Nice review liquor hound!!
Sorry to hear you got a bad batch or just didn’t enjoy the Larceny, but thanks for your comment. Cheers!
Good list. I would replace 1792 with Old Forester Sig 100
Congrats and well wishes on the new full time gig!
New Subscriber. Much better presentation than the vodka series. I like the background. Much better than the CD collection and living room lighting.
Knob Creek 9 was the bourbon that got me into the game. Haven't bought the NAS, don't want to stain the memories haha
I started to like bourbon when I get to sample the Michter's 10 year old bourbon damn so smooth cheers
I haven't tried 9YO, but NAS is great
Not a fan of anything 1792, but otherwise a very solid selection. Between the KC, WT101, and ODG114, I can't help but think that it's not worth the hassle to chase after all those limited edition unicorns.
Great selection and review. Knob Creek was my starter bourbon. Larceny is a great taster.
Excellent review & advises, Chris, you nailed it...I was hesitating about the Larceny (sold here in France for around 50 € the liter = $ 55) but it seems to be a great one...
Really a great video with through analysis of great entry level Bourbons. I'm mainly a Scotch guy (love peated cask strength like Laphroaig and Ardbeg Corryvrecken). I have a bottle of the Larceny and for the $20 I spent on it love it! I've never seen the OGD 114 but I want it now. Again, love your reviews and in depth analysis.
I switched from Woodford Reserve to Larceny and have not looked back. Less expensive, higher proof, and delicious!
Great video...unbelievable insight..love the recommendations
That looks like a 2011-2015 WT 101. You really need to try a more recent bottle. The profile has significantly improved. Enjoyed the video!
Good video👍 i like Jim Beam very much...it's not that expensive here in Sweden, it's my go to war Bourbon. My Fathers favourite is Buffalo Trace, he very happy when i buy him a bottle👌
All great choices, Hound! KC in my market is low $30s, but close enough. Don’t forget Elijah Craig small batch, especially if you can access a store pick. I’m getting it from a fine purveyor for $29 retail in NJ. Shhh.
Five Very Solid whiskies for under $30. Thanks for your review on them!
For those watching, the knob Creek he has (9 year age started) has long been replaced with a non age stated "small batch patiently aged" label, meaning they no longer hold themselves to the 9 year minimum. You won't be able to buy the exact bottle, but not taking away from the quality of the bourbon.
Love the content and indepth information. Thank you 👊
You’re welcome and thanks for being here! Cheers!
I appreciate what you are saying about batch. I caught a really bad 114. I’ll have to try a different batch.
Love your stuff Liquor Hound!
Thank you and I appreciate all my viewers! Cheers!
Thank you for the videos
if you really want bang for the buck, instead of Larceny just get the Old Fitz, $12
Agreed on the list, except i might knock the OGD down to the bonded. It's crazy how much banana daiquiri is on the nose on the 1792 BIB.
OGD114 is hard to get around me, last one I picked up was only bottle on the shelf.
Why doesn't this guy have more subscribers oh and PS great advice on the floodwall Apple Brandy
Great video. I just found you and will be back to view more. I like when experts (like yourself) differentiate when a Bourbon is a "Wheater" or a "Heavy Rye" etc. You clearly state that when describing the Larceny (Wheater) and then the 1792 as a "Rye second ingredient". But then didn't really specify the others....
This is helpful to novices as myself. For example, say my daily drinker is Bulleit, which to my understanding has rye as a heavy secondary ingredient. So when I watch these tasting reviews, what I really like to have stated is: If you enjoy Bourbon X, then give Bourbon Y a try. Hope that make sense.
I love OGD 114.
I also love OGD 114. (I'm also a fan of OGD BiB) For some reason OGD seems to have a negative stigma in my area. I can't figure out why. It's a very solid bourbon and one of my favorites.
Turkey 101 is an incredible bang for the buck. I don't think there is a whiskey in that price point that really comes close, but Knob isn't so bad.
The only thing I'd change is Elijah Craig for the knob creek. Personally, I'd like to find out what bottle that's readily available that is better than pappy or old rip. As a disabled veteran, I'll never even be able to SEE a bottle of that stuff, much less afford to buy a bottle.
101.....all day.
I’m admiring all those bottles behind you! It looks like many of them have been drunk. How long do you keep them before finishing a bottle? And how long before you deduct a degradation in the flavor?
Thanks! If you don't do anything to them, you'll probably get 6 months to a year without losing noticeable flavor. I use a argon tank to fill/replace the oxygen trapped in my open bottles. For smaller home bars you can just use a wine preserver spray (like "Private Preserve"). You can buy them from Amazon for about $10 and they say you can get 120 uses out of one. They recommend a 1 sec. spray followed by 3-4 small bursts, but when I was using them I sprayed them heavy (2 seconds long and 3-4 short bursts), so I only got 70-80 good seals per can. The key to using gas is that you do not disturb/move the bottle once it's gassed (which will disrupt the gas layer). Here's an old video of mine where I talked about oxidation and the spray (starts at the 4:22 mark): ua-cam.com/video/VWYYGS4wStQ/v-deo.html . To see the larger argon tank that I use, here's a video that shows my setup (starts at the 10:18 mark): ua-cam.com/video/vGic-_cI5FM/v-deo.html . Cheers!
LMAO!!!!!!! What's your current open bottle count right now? Just think what it will be after a year if you don't have to buy it all out of pocket. LOL!!!!!! :) Whatever makes you do more videos and reviews I am all for it!!!!! :)
Lol I know right! I’m sure I’ll eventually be giving some away to keep from getting over ran. Who knows, there may even be some samples to go around one day to those who helped me buy them. 👍 Thank you and cheers!
@@LiquorHound let me know i will drive down and pick up any bourbons and or ryes your house cant handle. Even dusties if need be. LMAO!!!! Call me first!!!!!😂😁💪🤠
Great review!
How the heck do you keep all this liquor from going bad/getting funky. Wow what a collection.
To prevent my open bottles from “going bad” which is extensive oxidation (some say degradation), I keep a close eye on cork conditions and use a tank setup of a heavy inert gas (argon) to reseal all my bottles after every pour. Now for smaller collections/home bars, I'd recommend using a wine preserver (like "Private Preserve") to help protect the opened bottles. You can buy them from Amazon for about $10 and they say you can get 120 uses out of one. They recommend a 1 sec. spray followed by 3-4 small bursts, but when I was using them I sprayed them heavy (2 seconds long and 3-4 short bursts), so I only got 70-80 good seals per can. The key to using gas is that you do not disturb/move the bottle once it's gassed (which will disrupt the gas layer). Here's an old video of mine where I talked about oxidation and the spray (starts at the 4:22 mark): ua-cam.com/video/VWYYGS4wStQ/v-deo.html . To see the larger argon tank that I use, here's a video that shows my setup (starts at the 10:18 mark): ua-cam.com/video/vGic-_cI5FM/v-deo.html . Cheers!
@@LiquorHound awesome details. Thanks so much!
Would love to pay for content. But can’t support patreon. They censor their content providers.
You can check out Jordan Peterson or Dave Rubin on youtube about that
But
Good luck with your new venture and if you have a direct support for content let me know
No censoring from Patreon on my channel, but I understand. Cheers!
LiquorHound would love premium content let us know if u have an alt pay option
I just bought a bottle of Knob Creek two days ago for a 750ml bottle it was $35.
Where is Buffalo Trace. . .?
If you wanted to lose the only wheater in that group, you could sub it in for Larceny. Cheers!
Overrated
Buddy, if you are gonna do a patreon you can easily be doing a video or two a week. Hook up with the Whiskey Tribe clan and you could get a decent following. I’ve always enjoyed your content, I know you can do more.
Thanks for the vote of confidence and I’m glad you enjoy my videos. I’m aiming to get to that point, but it takes revenue to provide that amount of relevant content (meaning bottles that are currently available). Right now I’m having to do other spirit related jobs to help cover my costs and that can take away from my camera time. But I am rewarding my patrons with bonus videos every month (3 already in this first week) and I announced a special drawing for Aged & Ore glasses. When starting something new, I’d rather underpromise and overdeliver than the opposite. It’s a learning experience and I appreciate those who have faith and patience with me in this new endeavor. Cheers!
Time for a collection update!
Great video!
Have you tried the KC without the age statement? I haven't seen any 9 years around. If so what did you think of the current iteration?
Nice vintage knob creek
Nice work
Thanks for the video! I have a question. I'm interested in how do the subtle flavours find their way into the bourbon (like fruit, caramel etc.)
The grains and yeast involved play a part, but the majority of the flavors and aromas are derived from the barrel maturation process. Independent Stave has a nice write up on it. Cheers!
www.iscbarrels.com/2018/04/16/the-role-of-oxygenation-in-barrel-aged-spirits-part-ii/
With a choice between the WT 101 and the Rare Breed I just couldn't possibly go for the 101.
LH, what is your opinion on Blanton’s Bourbon? I managed to win a sweepstakes and was offered the opportunity to buy the single barre for like $65, so I did. But I keep hearing they’re hard to find. And some people love it and some just absolutely hate it.
What’s your take, if any?
Have you tried it? Is it overhyped?
You know, it had a solid rep for decades as an easy to find, above average drinker, but when the Bourbon boom occurred, every distillery was having supply issues. That caused some brand's to become harder to find or allocated while their overall quality weakened. This was one of the big names that I feel suffered from it. There's still plenty of demand for it, but the "hate" I guess stems from its current quality to hype ratio. That said, I know there's still some tasty barrels sneaking out every now and then. Since it's a single barrel product, there's always a chance you have one of those good ones, but you won't know until you try it. So congratulations on picking that up at retail pricing and try not to go into it with any preconceived feelings - one way or the other. Cheers!
I notice the Knob Creek is aged 9 years. Haven't they done away with the age statement? If so does anyone notice the difference? (Btw...OGD 114 is my favorite in its price range. ) Great review as always.
Yeah they did away with it, but they're still pretty solid for the price point. Thank you and cheers!
But I see that KC bottle stating aged 9 years. Not so on the bottle I bought last week. Now I only see that for the single barrel expression.
Yeah they did away with the age statement around 2016, but it’s on the way back. Hopefully by the end of the year the 9 year small batch will be back on the shelves. Cheers!
@@LiquorHound the most remarkable thing happene: I found the old 9 year small batch of knob on sale. Store picks! It gets better... bought three at $21 each!!
How would you compare WT 101 to Evan BiB? A step up or comparable?
I think they’re comparable in quality but have different profiles. The WT will have more citrus notes and spice while the EW will have a more stereotypical bourbon profile - sweeter tones, vanilla and oak without the citrus. Cheers!
Evan Williams bottle in bond.
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Larceny is terrible. It’s on sale at all the local liquor stores
Wait, I don’t see Eagle Rare on the table? They have an age statement too 😭
I agree the age statement is a nice thing. Sadly, I’ve had a real hit and miss relationship with Eagle Rare. I’ve had some bottles that are great and others that are very underwhelming. That said, we have to hand it to them for keeping the age statement and the price under $30. It would most likely make my top 10 list. Cheers!
@@LiquorHound I'm glad to see someone else mention the hit and miss experience with Eagle Rare. I feel exactly the same way.
In my my arena those all sell for almost $10 more on average
Good shit.
Thanks for the video... what type of work did you do for the government? Thank you!!
XXXGRAPENUTSXXX never kiss and tell
He may have been a Revenuer, who busted illegal moonshiners.
In your personal and professional opinion. Does the liquor that you OPEN have an expiration/deterioration? I've read mixed information from lasting 3 to7 years depending on proof and storage etc. I have over 300 bottles and would hate for them to go to waste. Thanks in advance
Like you mentioned there are plenty of variables that can shorten or lengthen the time a open bottle will remain drinkable. In general if you don't do anything to them, you'll probably get 6 months to a year without losing noticeable flavor. From there you’ll notice a subtle decline in certain aromas/flavors. I use a argon tank to fill/replace the oxygen trapped in my open bottles. For smaller home bars you can just use a wine preserver spray (like "Private Preserve"). You can buy them from Amazon for about $10 and they say you can get 120 uses out of one. They recommend a 1 sec. spray followed by 3-4 small bursts, but when I was using them I sprayed them heavy (2 seconds long and 3-4 short bursts), so I only got 70-80 good seals per can. The key to using gas is that you do not disturb/move the bottle once it's gassed (which will disrupt the gas layer). Here's an old video of mine where I talked about oxidation and the spray (starts at the 4:22 mark): ua-cam.com/video/VWYYGS4wStQ/v-deo.html . To see the larger argon tank that I use, here's a video that shows my setup (starts at the 10:18 mark): ua-cam.com/video/vGic-_cI5FM/v-deo.html . Cheers!
God damnit New Jersey. All these are over $30 except for Wild Turkey.
Hey Hound, nice review! A couple of mentions not in the list would be Elijah Craig Small Batch, Buffalo Trace, and Evan Williams SB. I'd love to hear your thoughts on these three as well.
Cheers!
Thank you! The ones you listed are all pretty solid as well and would have probably made my top 10. Cheers!
I enjoyed your review although did not conect with much of your tasting notes. The review strangely enough reminded me of an old Ralfy vlog where he was reviewing two heavily peated single malts. He gave us pages of tasting notes yet not once did he mention the peat! Coming from the world of Scotch Single malts, my initial reaction to American Bourbons was intense caramel sweetness and very dominant corn milk. By corn milk, I mean the starchy white liquid in a can of sweet corn. concentrated sweet caramel popcorn, slightly yeasty and sour. This to me is the most dominant smell and favour. This can corn flavour note wasn't mentioned once. Is that because is is so common to all Bourbons, you don't bother mentioning it (like Ralfy forgetting to mention peat) or you don't get that at all?
My first bourbon was the Four Roses Single Barrel. It was so sickly sweet and smelly with canned sweet corn that it put me off for a year. Then someone recommened Elijah Craig Small Batch. OK, this, I can appreciate. I still don't particularly like it but I can understand why someone might. yes, it's sweet but far less so, a lot more balanced with lovely wood spices and dried yellow fruit.
I am surprised you did not include this in your line up. Is it difficulty to get in some places?
I compared the Elijah Craig along side a Deanston 18 which was matured in Ex-Heaven Hill Elijah Craig 12 Year Old barrels. lovely comparison.
Even so, compared to Scotch Single Malts, I find American Boubons lack subtlety. Everything is up front and in your face.
Thanks for your comment. I could go really in depth as to how and why corn occasionally shows up in bourbon profiles, but for the sake of not having a crazy long comment, I’ll just say that my suspicion is that your nose/palate is extremely sensitive to corn so it stands out a lot more to you than to most. Similar to how sulphur is handled in sherried single malts. Coming from that world you may have noticed that most people can deal with small amounts of sulphur (matchstick or gunpowder let’s say) while a few will have zero tolerance for it. It’s not that anyone is wrong, it just everyone’s palates are different and theirs is super sensitive to it.
As for Elijah Craig Small Batch, once they dropped the 12 year age statement, I noticed its profile change from the deeper brown sugar and oak you mentioned, to a younger, fruitier one with much less oak. It’s still good, but it wasn’t enough to knock anyone off my list. Now if I did a top 10, it may have made it. Cheers!
Thanks for your reply. I think you are partially right. However, it does seem that regular Scotch Single malt drinkers who are used to 100% Malted barley mash distilled spirit are more sensitive to picking up that milky corn juice smell in American Bourbons. See this very reilable reviewer, The Sprit Safe, where Rob, a British guy now living in Canada, reviews the Elijah Craig 12 and the first flavour note he mentions is.....wait for it.......corn!
ua-cam.com/video/_FmJmQfilwU/v-deo.html
Towards the end, Rob mentions Butter pop Corn which I also find very dominant in Bourbons.
I think you don't notive it as you are used to it, just like a peat head might talk about fruity and vanilla flavours but completely ignore all those earthy peaty smoky flavours of a whisky with PPM levels of 40 or more!
Reb Mordechai that's Ameicans. We are up front and in your damn face. 😃
Eat. Drink. Be merry. Then drink some more. And be merrier.
Do you have a link to your Patreon account?
Sorry about that. I just placed the link in the comments section or you can just search “LiquorHound” on Patreon. Thanks for the heads up and cheers!
Wild turkeky in the rocks Is tasty afuk
Sometimes when I’m in the wild, I look for WT101 as a tasty and inexpensive pour. Cheers!
I own a bottle of Jack Daniels 1904 St. Louis world's fair gold medal, it's a limited edition bottle. I wanted to sell it. Do you have any recommendations on how to sell it?
There’s several auction houses (in and outside of the US) that deal with rare bottle sales. Cheers!
@@LiquorHound Thanks for heads up, I wasn't sure what to do with it, I know it's made for drinking but damn it's expensive. I was just watching your review Jefferson Presidential Selection 25 and 30. Keep up the good work and I already subscribed.
Need to change title to under $50.00.
Can't get ogd114 in ohio. :(
*Best bourbons rarely under $30**
Like my previous video on Bourbons Under $30, that may eventually become true, but for now these are all found fairly easily near me under $30. Now the McKenna 10 that I mentioned in the description has jumped up in price and I can no longer recommend it at $60+. Cheers!
Love this channel, but I wish Patreon had never been invented.
I agree. I’ll have to settle with the 12 videos/year. This has always, since my journey began, my go to review site, but I won’t pay to hear someone’s input. ☹️
No offense I'm no expert...but larceny is too fruity. Not for your intermediate bourbon lovers. I tried it many times. Usually after one of these UA-cam videos. Still not feeling it. I'll cosign the other 4. Love the channel, but still not larceny.
If I had to choose 1 to live and all others die....have to go knob creek. 101 close 2nd
That sounds like it may be a batch problem. Have you had multiple bottles that taste like that to you or are you tasting from the same bottle? Cheers!
I'm not opposed to wheat, like MM, but Larceny doesn't do it for me, either. I'm on my first bottle, so maybe an off batch? Maybe what I was eatinfg/drinking with it?
Like others have mentioned, I'd put Elijah Craig small batch and Eagle Rare on my list.
It's hard to disagree with your top 5 when I haven't ever tasted 3 of your choices. 😃. Off to the ABC store. 👍🏼
Malted, fermented, rat food. Mmmmmmmm