There are very few whiskies that I'll say outright are bad. I'm like y'all - I'll say it's just not for me, or I don't care for it, or the profile doesn't suit my palate. Or I'll just say that I don't like it, and explain why. Wes it's good to see you again. 😍 6:42 I do like Dickel - except I can't stand their bourbon. I never get vitamins, but I do get pecans - and I love pecans. 🙂 10:04 It sounds like Rock Town scorched the mash - which is hard to believe from a commercial distillery. 13:25 I can verify that Balcones Distilling isn't making any more bourbon - someone in their office confirmed it to me. They will still make corn whisky (I asked her why not just use some of that white dog for bourbon, and she said she'd pass that on), but they're going to focus on barley whisky. They have about a two supply of Texas Pot Still Bourbon on hand, and then it'll be gone - which really distresses me, because I love that stuff. I've had one bottle of the True Blue corn whisky, and I loved it. Earlier tonight I had a glass of the Baby Blue, which I love, though the higher proof of the True Blue made it better.
Well that’s why liquor stores and thousands of distilleries exists. Something for everyone. I’m actually a big fan of Balcones and had their True Blue Cask Strength Single Barrel Specs store pick. It’s 135.4 proof nuclear bomb that I just love. Uncle Nearest is a decent bottle but something I probably wouldn’t buy again. I have the 100 Proof Rye, 1884, and 1856 and the rye is my favorite of the 3. Great video. I’ve lost 2 family members and 3 very close friends to suicide. It’s a hurt that never goes away. Thanks for everything❤❤
Balcones is fantastic Single Malt but most everything else, I agree I’m not a huge fan. The True Blue Cask Strength (shown on the counter) is super black pepper forward for me.
Nice to see everybody! It would be fun to have a couple of friends trying these while telling them that they are some of my favorites to see their reaction. Guys are like that, wow this stinks! Try it! Cheers
Happy Friday! Love the blind content. I have a Dickel 15 that I like. Is there much difference between the Dickel 15 and 17? Peace and love to all, keep pouring!
Randy, great episode. I appreciate your perspective, insight, and guidance on whiskey. Kudos on including your better half, Lindsay. Keep taking care of that Pretty Girl and you won't regret it. I enjoy the diversity of guests you have on the channel. It's good to see Wes. I can't afford to be a patron, but I can leave a comment. Keep up the good work, Sir.
I'm glad you prefaced the review with the flavors not syncing with your palate; very respectable. However, I can't say I enjoy any of those either. Have a great weekend.
They are actually all so different you could do it. The only struggle was Rocktown and Balcones since they have the same profile, but I knew I liked Balcones more so I was able to call it.
How are people stopping their cork’s from going bad? I went to pour some larceny small batch last night and it had? Bits in there! I forget what you call that but my cork looks? Idk it looks bad! Lol
I agree with Lindsay (apologies if I misspelled) that I have tried most of the Balcones line and it is not for me. However, I am all in on Garrison Brothers.
Nice to see Wes again! Hope you are well.
Lindsey and Wes in a video together, my wife is going to love this. Randy your spot on as always. Wes hope all is good, great seeing you in a video.
That's the best blind win I have ever seen. Great job!
The only one I would have got right would be Dickel. The PBnJ right away.
Anyone ever had Rampur whiskey? Yuck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Agree on the EC18 and all things Balcones. Haven’t tried Uncle Nearest but see it frequently, so may need to try it. 🥃
SEDIMENT!! That’s what I was trying to say
100% agree with your pics uncle nearest and ec 18 holy wa and the rest is a no.
Is that like, wow that stinks, here smell it
Great review Randy! It was great to see Wes again!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Geee, Thanks!!! LOL😆
Appreciate the review, I think my palate aligns with yours so this will help me avoid some buying mistakes
Glad it was helpful!
Damn. That was odd. I was just thinking that this week’s episode has not posted yet. Literally within 5 minutes here we are.
Cool beans.
Impressive!
Love having Wes back in front of the camera, more of this please
Yes!
I mean, if I got a 31oz sample, I would drink reasonably, but I would also pop a freaking cork😂
There are very few whiskies that I'll say outright are bad. I'm like y'all - I'll say it's just not for me, or I don't care for it, or the profile doesn't suit my palate. Or I'll just say that I don't like it, and explain why.
Wes it's good to see you again. 😍
6:42 I do like Dickel - except I can't stand their bourbon. I never get vitamins, but I do get pecans - and I love pecans. 🙂
10:04 It sounds like Rock Town scorched the mash - which is hard to believe from a commercial distillery.
13:25 I can verify that Balcones Distilling isn't making any more bourbon - someone in their office confirmed it to me. They will still make corn whisky (I asked her why not just use some of that white dog for bourbon, and she said she'd pass that on), but they're going to focus on barley whisky. They have about a two supply of Texas Pot Still Bourbon on hand, and then it'll be gone - which really distresses me, because I love that stuff.
I've had one bottle of the True Blue corn whisky, and I loved it. Earlier tonight I had a glass of the Baby Blue, which I love, though the higher proof of the True Blue made it better.
Well that’s why liquor stores and thousands of distilleries exists. Something for everyone. I’m actually a big fan of Balcones and had their True Blue Cask Strength Single Barrel Specs store pick. It’s 135.4 proof nuclear bomb that I just love. Uncle Nearest is a decent bottle but something I probably wouldn’t buy again. I have the 100 Proof Rye, 1884, and 1856 and the rye is my favorite of the 3. Great video. I’ve lost 2 family members and 3 very close friends to suicide. It’s a hurt that never goes away. Thanks for everything❤❤
I'm so sorry for your loss. Thank you for being here.
Tbank you. Y’all are doing a great job.
Balcones is fantastic Single Malt but most everything else, I agree I’m not a huge fan. The True Blue Cask Strength (shown on the counter) is super black pepper forward for me.
Nice to see everybody! It would be fun to have a couple of friends trying these while telling them that they are some of my favorites to see their reaction. Guys are like that, wow this stinks! Try it! Cheers
I passed on an elijah 18 because the pour I sampled tasted like drinking a piece of wood. I decided to go with a weller full proof instead
she has super blue eyes!
She does!
Love to hear the Uncle Nearest is starting to make a more positive impression on you!
I have done the ‘you gotta taste this’ with the roxor before.
Good video
Thank you!
Happy Friday! Love the blind content. I have a Dickel 15 that I like. Is there much difference between the Dickel 15 and 17? Peace and love to all, keep pouring!
I don't think so. Once they get that old they all taste like grape peanut butter and jelly with flinstone vitamin to me.
Nice!
Cheers!
Randy, great episode. I appreciate your perspective, insight, and guidance on whiskey. Kudos on including your better half, Lindsay. Keep taking care of that Pretty Girl and you won't regret it. I enjoy the diversity of guests you have on the channel. It's good to see Wes. I can't afford to be a patron, but I can leave a comment. Keep up the good work, Sir.
We appreciate you, regardless. Thanks for being here!
I'm glad you prefaced the review with the flavors not syncing with your palate; very respectable. However, I can't say I enjoy any of those either. Have a great weekend.
Enjoy your weekend!
Its crazy how you can figure out whats what in blinds especially if its something you do not like also with many samples. Haha
Amazing palate!
They are actually all so different you could do it. The only struggle was Rocktown and Balcones since they have the same profile, but I knew I liked Balcones more so I was able to call it.
How are people stopping their cork’s from going bad? I went to pour some larceny small batch last night and it had? Bits in there! I forget what you call that but my cork looks? Idk it looks bad! Lol
Are you storing the bottles on their sides so the whiskey is coming in contact with the cork?
Never tried any of these whiskeys. I have had some 17yr+ Dickel picks that were over 100pf that I have loved. Cheers
Cheers!
I love Balcones pot still, its one of my go toos
111👍
Cheers!
Never tried a Balcones product as I’ve never heard anything positive about it. Same with Garrison’s
I like their single malt and a LOVE their rumble.
I agree with Lindsay (apologies if I misspelled) that I have tried most of the Balcones line and it is not for me. However, I am all in on Garrison Brothers.
My Rocktown single barrel must be from the column still...no burnt notes at all
You can tell by checking the state of distillation.
I feel kinda dumb, I looked and it's from the "Column Still Collection", proudly on the front label. I didn't remember.
Leave the dogs be! Let them sleep.... lol
They snore so loud! It is distracting to hear it in the background and have no explanation.
You guys rock!
Thank you!!
Not surprised to see a Dickel on this list
What's your least favorite?
@@BourbonRealTalk my least favorite thing I have had is Jack Daniel’s Fire.
It was nice seeing all three of you together. You inspired me to try new stuff I’m trying tickle for the first time today.
Glad you enjoyed it!
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Cheers!