Thanks Jason for taking time to review the more available, value bourbons. I appreciate it when the whiskey tubers review stuff we can actually find. Cheers!
From Tasting Beer: "Research has shown that when wine judges are presented with white wine tinted with red pigments, their responses are not the expected peach and citrus, but bramble and berry. This is why it is not unheard of for wines and occasionally beer to be judged in black glassware." Pretty awesome you're using black glassware to avoid making bias judgements! Although I personally find it really tough to tell whiskeys apart by their color as compared to wine or beer. I find the prices rise faster than the quality for many Bourbon options out there, so really appreciate the unbiased budget picks!
It does, but I hope it stays underrated. I am an old school WT101 fan. Been drinking it for years. I don’t want to have to chase it. I feel bad for old school Buffalo Trace/Blanton’s fans who can’t get there favorite whiskey anymore.
@@WhiskeyWars It’s funny looking back at these old posts. I don’t drink early Times much anymore. Good bottle, But I don’t drink a lot, so I’m rarely reaching for the budget pours
Old Forester Signature 100 Proof is totally a standby for me; pretty much anytime I hit the liquor store I replenish my supply. Wild Turkey 101 is also a long-time regular drink (since college), although I've gotten away from it recently as I've branched out to try some other Bourbons. I'd still like to give the Ezra Brooks 99 a try, but while I like peanuts and peanut butter, it isn't really one of my favorite bourbon flavor notes, so Old Tub sounds like I can give it pass without too much remorse. Thanks for a great video!
I think 101 is the best value bourbon ever created.. for 18-25 it hits all the marks. Granted you could throw rare breed in there as well with the proof point. But 101 is great for casual to experienced drinkers and speaks for itself.
Even before the pandemic and quarantines and distancing, I did all my drinking alone. I feel like you’re doing me dirty with your parting comment at the end of each vid. Oh well. I like drinking with myself. We share the same views and hardly ever argue. Great vid. Thanks for putting some new (to me) bourbons on my radar.
I got all four from your description. On the old Ezra you described chocolate and dove bar. I tried to find it but for me I get more fresh cut grass and or hay. And a pepper spice at the back that doesn’t last long. Interesting blind. Thanks
The glory of doing matchups like this is the price. I’ve set up flights for friends with all 100ish budgets, and all can enjoy - without putting down too much cash. No reason not to try all.
Since Beam made Old Tub available at retail, Bourbon Nation has attempted to legitimize it. In side-by-side, or in blind comparisons, Old Tub consistently finishes last. It's a hard pass for me, and I'm a Jim Beam fan.
Nice blind Jason. I could pretty much guess them all based on your tasting notes. I haven't had Ezra 99 but I've never got chocolate on the others so process of elimination. So many good ones in that 99 to 101 proof range now. You could set up a tourney. :) Cheers buddy.
I havent done much Turkey 101 but Turkey Rare Breed is a top contender for me....considering how much folks dig 101, i gotta check it out. You cant beat its price or availability!
Love that you did a blind between all these. I was definitely thinking that Ezra would place higher but it sounds like it just fell short. Great stuff buddy! Cheers
WT-101 used to be a staple for me when I lived in Taos. I'd go to Walgreen's and buy a 4-pack of U.S. Becks and to a hole-in-the-wall liquor store about 200 feet away and get a quarter-pint of WT-101. They always had some in the cool box. And those were my evening. Hey... it gets COLD at night from October through May! But now my stomach and gullet can't handle straight high-proof bourbon... and I won't dilute my bourbon. So mostly I just pick up a couple of miniatures when I want whiskey. I don't touch strong liquor much. Great blind tasting, though!
Great line-up, and I'm right with you on all four. I had all four on my bar but gave the Old Tub to my neighbor because it's just too much peanut for me.
Dang that WT 101. I poured one again last night. It was absolutely fabulous. It makes it hard to buy other whiskeys when you know that you can get WT 101 around 20 bucks.
One note I love from Wild Turkey and RR is that cornbread, corn pudding almost savory smell. I don’t get it all the time and it’s usually early on in a bottle after opening, but it just adds to the complexity
Boom! Fun lineup here, and no surprises on the winner. I did snag a bottle of that Old Tub a while back but haven't opened it yet, ha ha. Will have to crack it sometime to see if I'm down w/ Mr. Peanut roughing me up.
Great video! I definitely could tell what was what as you were going along, and I had a suspicion about which would win for you before you started! I’m definitely interested to try the Ezra out once I see it.
I still have a bottle of Old Ezra 101 7year from 5-10 years ago. Now that was a budget bourbon at $16/5th! It will be interesting to compare to the 99. If you can find a bottle, you should try it as a comparison of the pre and post bourbon boom budget sippers.
I saw they were discontinuing it years ago so I purchased a full case of 12. It is still gathering dust in my basement waiting for my retirement years to enjoy! That was good stuff!
Great Video, All of these bottles are widely available, and not unicorn tears in a bottle of over hyped over priced marketed spirits that give the whole bourbon trade a bad name.. secendary markets should be outlawed.. it actually is illegal to re-sell liquour without a license..
Just picked up a bottle of WT 101 per your previous test/recommendations. Excellent for $21.99. Thanks!! 😊. PS I am a Blanton’s lover but this will do when I can’t get Blantons.
As an aside, considering the difference in price point, my guess is that here in Kansas the tax is about $10 a bottle higher. Once again, kick ass review Jason! I keep coming back to WT 101 too, except now I'm buying it in the 1.75 L. I do most of my drinking alone too, but wIth fond thoughts and memories. 😊
Very much enjoy your videos! They are well made and extremely informative and helpful. May I request a video someday of you reviewing your favorite Japanese whiskeys? Or if this is something you have done before, will you please share a link? Thank you, keep making great content!
Nice brk down. Impressive how how many characteristics you can identify given tasting one after the other and the proofs (I know, these aren't even that high for bourbon). My palette and nose gets numb after the first couple. I guess practice makes perfect. In NY the prices are higher. My guy lists WT101 at $38. Maybe I should move : )
Back in Black! Dang those are some stealth glens...I would feel so weird drinking whiskey out of something where I can't see the beautiful color. Ironically these all have very distinct notes making them easier to pick out. Sipping on Old Tub for me isn't ideal, but it's been solid for an old fashioned. I hope when I go back to the Ezra99 I enjoy it way more than what I got with the neck pour.
Thank you Jason! Always nice to follow your channel. Good solid information 🤗 I guessed all of them right as you tried them. Though I've only tasted WT101 of those wich I really like, despite I'm a smoky Islay lover, I pretty much guessed based on what some of the whiskytubers I follow said in their notes. I also like Buffalo Trace and EW BiB. Larceny and Four Roses SB are coming to my little stash in a short while. 😋
WT 101 always, 8th and Sand an MPG product for around 23 another new one I'm taking a liking to. Would love to find that Early Times Bottled in Bond but it's like trying to syphon gold out of a toilet bowl.
I really liked the Ezra 99 and I found it died off fairly quickly as well,I’ve never tried any of the other ones that you blind tasted.gonna have to try the OF and the turkey.
@@ramirorabagojr5238 I've got a Rare Breed here I haven't tried it yet. Been focusing on the 100 proof range neat. Have OGD 114, Rare Breed and OF 1920 waiting for me when I proof it up a little. Looking forward to it.
Yep, those are all the typical flavors in those products. To me I just do not like banana + cherry together, and if it's alcohol forward a bit it turns Luden's medicinal. I usually choose OF last. I don't want as much peanut as Old Tub but OGD BiB or OGD 114 would probably win out over Ezra. Most times I pick out the OGD over WT, but I tend to just go back and forth between the two. A bunch of times the WT funk is there and I pick it second.
The 750mL Ezra Brooks 99 Proof might be a really good bourbon but seeing as how I can buy an Evan Williams bib 100 proof 1L for the exact same price I may never get to find out. 🥃cheers!
Not sure how new you are but I started with the lower priced, easy to find in every store, bottles first and worked up from there. Give Old Grandad Bonded and Early Times Bottled in Bond a try next.
Howdy Duane, you've come the right place! Lots of great content on this channel. I think Elijah Craig small batch is a GREAT pick for someone new to bourbon...especially if you are trying to avoid the 'burn' of alot of the higher proof stuff that folks dig. Craig is a fav. I have one other suggestion: Evan Williams Single Barrel. Its usually priced similar to the Elijah Craig, hovering around $30. It was my gateway bourbon and one i revisit a lot. Its a lower proof at 87 BUT it is one of overall few bourbons (especially value bourbons) that always states its age...used to be 10 year old but with the bourbon boom its averaging 8ish years for whats out there. Its got flavor for days, wont break the bank, and isnt super 'alcohol' tasting thanks to the proof, and you can find it most everywhere (even grocery stores or targets).
Awesome review!! Newbie to your channel and to bourbon/scotch, any advice on finding notes and flavors in my whisk[e]y's would be greatly appreciated!!! Thanks Jason! Cheers from Canada! 🥃🥃🇨🇦
The Ezra 99 isn’t bad, as you said however in my honest opinion I would just assume keep a bottle of the Ezra 90 on hand for a mixer instead of keeping that 99 on hand all the time.
Bourbon can't contain any additives. Bourbon is actually the most prescriptive spirit in the world as wood type, dominant grain, wood treatment, barrel entry proof, and minimum age are all specified. Basically the only thing you can do to color outside the lines is to use finishing wood and that has to be clearly specified on the label.
Wild turkey is always my favorite daily drink old Forrester always leaves me with a bad aftertaste never tried tub never been a fan of jim bean now Ezra Brooks is alright mix it with wild turkey and it real good
Unfortunately in NY this would have to be labeled a $30 and under review. Prices always slightly higher here. Old Tub and Old Forester 100 might even be $35 most places. But I love the Old Tub and recently tried OF100 for the first time and really liked it. WT101 is solid but only have Rare Breed in stock now.
@@TheMashandDrum have you considered blending it with a sweet jammy or chocolate noted bourbon? I have this amazing Russel Single Barrel that tastes like PB&J (one of my favorites).
Old Tub isn't a smashing name. A limited release from last year that is still available doesn't speak highly of its reputation. I will stick with my Early Times as my daily drinker. It's hard to beat at $19.95 a liter though I do like the Old Forester 100 quite a bit.
@@TheMashandDrum I had tried it a few years ago and I didn't think much of it, but I bought a bottle last month and I am really enjoying it. It's probably my preference that has changed more than the contents, but could have been a great year
Thanks Jason for taking time to review the more available, value bourbons. I appreciate it when the whiskey tubers review stuff we can actually find. Cheers!
From Tasting Beer: "Research has shown that when wine judges are presented with white wine tinted with red pigments, their responses are not the expected peach and citrus, but bramble and berry. This is why it is not unheard of for wines and occasionally beer to be judged in black glassware."
Pretty awesome you're using black glassware to avoid making bias judgements! Although I personally find it really tough to tell whiskeys apart by their color as compared to wine or beer. I find the prices rise faster than the quality for many Bourbon options out there, so really appreciate the unbiased budget picks!
Yes have had Ezra 99 and sipping it now. also have the distillers collections. Becoming a fan of Ezra Brooks product.
WT101 deserves waaaay more hype than it gets.
It does, but I hope it stays underrated. I am an old school WT101 fan. Been drinking it for years. I don’t want to have to chase it. I feel bad for old school Buffalo Trace/Blanton’s fans who can’t get there favorite whiskey anymore.
Shhh!
Actually, every bourbon channel gives it a lot of hype
"The Planters man smacked you right in the face" one of the best lines ever in any whiskey review!
I watched this entire video without FF'ing.....well done. Your descriptions make them interesting to me.
Great review Jason, I agree with your comments and ranking. WT 101 can hold it's own in most blinds.
Early Times BiB would give this lineup a run for its money!
I agree. Love me some ET BiB. Also, like OF Sig. and WT 101. Haven't had the other two.
I am guessing Jason didn't throw it in the lineup because like most of us , he knew it would be changing soon at this point last year .
@@WhiskeyWars It’s funny looking back at these old posts. I don’t drink early Times much anymore. Good bottle, But I don’t drink a lot, so I’m rarely reaching for the budget pours
Great video! I had a feeling WT 101 would win and that Old Tub and Old Forester would stand out in this blind. Cheers bro!
Old Forester Signature 100 Proof is totally a standby for me; pretty much anytime I hit the liquor store I replenish my supply. Wild Turkey 101 is also a long-time regular drink (since college), although I've gotten away from it recently as I've branched out to try some other Bourbons. I'd still like to give the Ezra Brooks 99 a try, but while I like peanuts and peanut butter, it isn't really one of my favorite bourbon flavor notes, so Old Tub sounds like I can give it pass without too much remorse. Thanks for a great video!
I think 101 is the best value bourbon ever created.. for 18-25 it hits all the marks. Granted you could throw rare breed in there as well with the proof point. But 101 is great for casual to experienced drinkers and speaks for itself.
I don't think I've cried in 15 years, but if Beam doesn't make Old Tub permanent I very well may break down.
I really enjoy the science in how you taste and describe. Much more in-depth than a simple "I taste this or that".
I laughed out loud at the Mr. Peanut smacking you in the face part! Great video and review, Jason!
Nice review Jason...I am not a fan of that Old Tub but definitely like the other 3. Old Ezra 99 is not bad but WT 101 is a fav...thanks again, Cheers.
OF 100 is my go to daily drinker!! It is SO GOOD at $25!! I bought a single barrel store pick Ezra @ 103 for $31 last week. Its pretty dang good
Even before the pandemic and quarantines and distancing, I did all my drinking alone. I feel like you’re doing me dirty with your parting comment at the end of each vid. Oh well. I like drinking with myself. We share the same views and hardly ever argue.
Great vid. Thanks for putting some new (to me) bourbons on my radar.
Is still my favorite intro music on your videos. Cheers!
Great blind comparison, Jason! Synchronicity must be working, I picked up OF 100 this afternoon and a few pours of it 😁🥃 Cheers buddy!
I'm very biased towards your videos because you seem to have very similar tastes to me. When you recommend something it almost always a winner.
Good review. I like the Old Tub as an occasional drinker and well worth the money.
I got all four from your description. On the old Ezra you described chocolate and dove bar. I tried to find it but for me I get more fresh cut grass and or hay. And a pepper spice at the back that doesn’t last long. Interesting blind. Thanks
The glory of doing matchups like this is the price. I’ve set up flights for friends with all 100ish budgets, and all can enjoy - without putting down too much cash. No reason not to try all.
Great review. All of those are great. I can drink WT 101 anytime, anywhere, any day and be content. I can get it here in Reno under $20
How much is a 1.75 of WT 101 in Reno? Where I live it's about $60.
@@lorenwegele7517 about $29 at Total Wine
Since Beam made Old Tub available at retail, Bourbon Nation has attempted to legitimize it. In side-by-side, or in blind comparisons, Old Tub consistently finishes last. It's a hard pass for me, and I'm a Jim Beam fan.
Good old 101 :) Nice comparison, thanks. You choose a good framework to classify the two newbies that I don't know both.
Nice blind Jason. I could pretty much guess them all based on your tasting notes. I haven't had Ezra 99 but I've never got chocolate on the others so process of elimination. So many good ones in that 99 to 101 proof range now. You could set up a tourney. :) Cheers buddy.
"It's like Mr. Peanut tea-bagged you while you were sleeping, but when you woke up you didn't mind"
LMAO
I have no problem with this assessment
Love these taste tests
Spoiler!
Wild Turkey 101 "The Rock" wins again! Wild Turkey 101 the "Tater killer" Great review Jason.
you left out Old Grand Dad BIB, would have liked to see where that fell in line
I have enjoyed all 4, and I like the 99. And old tub too. Ok. All 4 are great.
I havent done much Turkey 101 but Turkey Rare Breed is a top contender for me....considering how much folks dig 101, i gotta check it out. You cant beat its price or availability!
So mixing Old Tub and Ezra 99 might result in a peanut butter cup? I will investigate...
Love that you did a blind between all these. I was definitely thinking that Ezra would place higher but it sounds like it just fell short. Great stuff buddy! Cheers
Yessss yessss yesssss turkey 101 is best budget everyday dram ✌🏼🦃
I got a new whiskey drinking glass yesterday
Was curious to see what you’d think of the 99! Can’t agree more man, and dug the format of this one. Cheers Jason 🥃
Great video. I like all four of theses, but I love the WT101 and OF100. Drinking OF86 while watching this.
WT-101 used to be a staple for me when I lived in Taos. I'd go to Walgreen's and buy a 4-pack of U.S. Becks and to a hole-in-the-wall liquor store about 200 feet away and get a quarter-pint of WT-101. They always had some in the cool box. And those were my evening. Hey... it gets COLD at night from October through May! But now my stomach and gullet can't handle straight high-proof bourbon... and I won't dilute my bourbon.
So mostly I just pick up a couple of miniatures when I want whiskey. I don't touch strong liquor much.
Great blind tasting, though!
Great line-up, and I'm right with you on all four. I had all four on my bar but gave the Old Tub to my neighbor because it's just too much peanut for me.
Really fun video, would love more like this!
Dang that WT 101. I poured one again last night. It was absolutely fabulous. It makes it hard to buy other whiskeys when you know that you can get WT 101 around 20 bucks.
One note I love from Wild Turkey and RR is that cornbread, corn pudding almost savory smell. I don’t get it all the time and it’s usually early on in a bottle after opening, but it just adds to the complexity
Boom! Fun lineup here, and no surprises on the winner. I did snag a bottle of that Old Tub a while back but haven't opened it yet, ha ha. Will have to crack it sometime to see if I'm down w/ Mr. Peanut roughing me up.
Great video! I definitely could tell what was what as you were going along, and I had a suspicion about which would win for you before you started!
I’m definitely interested to try the Ezra out once I see it.
You will get a heavy corn taste with Ezra 99.
Opened my first Ezra 99 tonight. I think i need to give it time to open up. To me its a little harsh and sharp for 99 proof.
I still have a bottle of Old Ezra 101 7year from 5-10 years ago. Now that was a budget bourbon at $16/5th! It will be interesting to compare to the 99. If you can find a bottle, you should try it as a comparison of the pre and post bourbon boom budget sippers.
I saw they were discontinuing it years ago so I purchased a full case of 12. It is still gathering dust in my basement waiting for my retirement years to enjoy! That was good stuff!
Easy B!!!! Old Uncle Ezra is an all time favorite.
Dude you are a straight-up pimp for Wild Turkey 101! I got a bottle of the Ezra Brooks a few weeks ago, so I''ll get back to you on how it is.
I would have thrown Eight and Sand into the mix. Hoping to find a bottle of EB99.
Thats a good comparison too. Will have to try that one.
Wow I said the same thing about the 8th and Sand
MPG does a pretty good job.
Never had the Ezra 99 but was on clearance for $17 so grabbed a bottle to try
Great Video, All of these bottles are widely available, and not unicorn tears in a bottle of over hyped over priced marketed spirits that give the whole bourbon trade a bad name.. secendary markets should be outlawed.. it actually is illegal to re-sell liquour without a license..
Just picked up a bottle of WT 101 per your previous test/recommendations. Excellent for $21.99. Thanks!! 😊. PS I am a Blanton’s lover but this will do when I can’t get Blantons.
Would love to see Evan williams bib added to this blind!
Agreed! A great mixer and easy to find in a 1.75 bottle!
Yes, and only about $10 per 750ml bottle if you buy the handle size.
Also agree. WT 101 and EW BnB are my two favorites.
As an aside, considering the difference in price point, my guess is that here in Kansas the tax is about $10 a bottle higher. Once again, kick ass review Jason! I keep coming back to WT 101 too, except now I'm buying it in the 1.75 L. I do most of my drinking alone too, but wIth fond thoughts and memories. 😊
I just got a bottle of Old Tub today in PA for $17.
Wild Turkey 101 wins again I enjoy it myself
Very much enjoy your videos! They are well made and extremely informative and helpful. May I request a video someday of you reviewing your favorite Japanese whiskeys? Or if this is something you have done before, will you please share a link? Thank you, keep making great content!
My dad drank Ezra Brooks, but I haven’t found it in years. I may look for this one, for old times’ sake.
Nice brk down. Impressive how how many characteristics you can identify given tasting one after the other and the proofs (I know, these aren't even that high for bourbon). My palette and nose gets numb after the first couple. I guess practice makes perfect. In NY the prices are higher. My guy lists WT101 at $38. Maybe I should move : )
Totally agree!!! Great video
Ezra 99 is my go to
101 is hard to top!
Back in Black! Dang those are some stealth glens...I would feel so weird drinking whiskey out of something where I can't see the beautiful color. Ironically these all have very distinct notes making them easier to pick out. Sipping on Old Tub for me isn't ideal, but it's been solid for an old fashioned. I hope when I go back to the Ezra99 I enjoy it way more than what I got with the neck pour.
I used to stop at Mr.Peanut near Broad and High as a kid in the 60s. Got a bag of chocolate covered pnuts. Good stuff.
I like the way you talk fast
Thank you Jason! Always nice to follow your channel. Good solid information 🤗
I guessed all of them right as you tried them.
Though I've only tasted WT101 of those wich I really like, despite I'm a smoky Islay lover, I pretty much guessed based on what some of the whiskytubers I follow said in their notes.
I also like Buffalo Trace and EW BiB. Larceny and Four Roses SB are coming to my little stash in a short while. 😋
I enjoyed it I kind of figured where he was leaning to your number one pick while Turkey 101 I enjoyed myself it's on my shelf go blue
Will fine EB99. Thanks.
I'm looking for a bottle! Ezra 7 yr old is a favorite, but not always on the shelf! Cheers!
Great lineup. I wonder how it compares to Early Times BIB?
WT 101 always,
8th and Sand an MPG product for around 23 another new one I'm taking a liking to.
Would love to find that Early Times Bottled in Bond but it's like trying to syphon gold out of a toilet bowl.
If your ever in North Texas, I’ll be happy to give you a pour of Early Times BIB
@@johncashion8428 Thank you, hope you and yours are well after that disaster.
EzB 99 is my new daily ❤
I really liked the Ezra 99 and I found it died off fairly quickly as well,I’ve never tried any of the other ones that you blind tasted.gonna have to try the OF and the turkey.
Hope you've spread your wings into the WT101. I always thought it was super cheap, but it's my go to when I'm not tasting around.
@@XtopherMartin as a matter of fact I really like Rare Breed I keep one around constantly when I find it.
@@ramirorabagojr5238 I've got a Rare Breed here I haven't tried it yet. Been focusing on the 100 proof range neat. Have OGD 114, Rare Breed and OF 1920 waiting for me when I proof it up a little. Looking forward to it.
Yep, those are all the typical flavors in those products. To me I just do not like banana + cherry together, and if it's alcohol forward a bit it turns Luden's medicinal. I usually choose OF last. I don't want as much peanut as Old Tub but OGD BiB or OGD 114 would probably win out over Ezra. Most times I pick out the OGD over WT, but I tend to just go back and forth between the two. A bunch of times the WT funk is there and I pick it second.
Jason, any chance you'll start a podcast? Love the YT stuff but if love a podcast from you.
Great review!! 🥃
Very cool, Thanks for the information
What about Evan Williams bottled in bond ? I think it’s the world champion of under $25 bourbon
To me 101 is a go to cheap and Rare Breed is my Pappy
The 750mL Ezra Brooks 99 Proof might be a really good bourbon but seeing as how I can buy an Evan Williams bib 100 proof 1L for the exact same price I may never get to find out. 🥃cheers!
Wild Turkey costs more. I drink the old Ezra 90
Great vid, I'm a newbie looking for something without the burn. Right now I lean towards Elijah Craig small batch
Not sure how new you are but I started with the lower priced, easy to find in every store, bottles first and worked up from there. Give Old Grandad Bonded and Early Times Bottled in Bond a try next.
Howdy Duane, you've come the right place! Lots of great content on this channel. I think Elijah Craig small batch is a GREAT pick for someone new to bourbon...especially if you are trying to avoid the 'burn' of alot of the higher proof stuff that folks dig. Craig is a fav. I have one other suggestion: Evan Williams Single Barrel. Its usually priced similar to the Elijah Craig, hovering around $30. It was my gateway bourbon and one i revisit a lot. Its a lower proof at 87 BUT it is one of overall few bourbons (especially value bourbons) that always states its age...used to be 10 year old but with the bourbon boom its averaging 8ish years for whats out there. Its got flavor for days, wont break the bank, and isnt super 'alcohol' tasting thanks to the proof, and you can find it most everywhere (even grocery stores or targets).
Awesome review!!
Newbie to your channel and to bourbon/scotch, any advice on finding notes and flavors in my whisk[e]y's would be greatly appreciated!!!
Thanks Jason!
Cheers from Canada! 🥃🥃🇨🇦
Got the Ezra for $15 in Tenn. I think when I head into town tomorrow I'll pick up another bottle.
The Ezra 99 isn’t bad, as you said however in my honest opinion I would just assume keep a bottle of the Ezra 90 on hand for a mixer instead of keeping that 99 on hand all the time.
Ezra Brooks 99 is Heaven Hill sourced bourbon ?
I can consistently get WT 101 between 14.99 and 16.99 at the CG exchange. It's just an outrageous bargain.
With all the additives allowed in Scotch and Irish whisky , I'll stick to Patron Tequila . Not sure if American burbon is able to add additives.
Bourbon can't contain any additives. Bourbon is actually the most prescriptive spirit in the world as wood type, dominant grain, wood treatment, barrel entry proof, and minimum age are all specified. Basically the only thing you can do to color outside the lines is to use finishing wood and that has to be clearly specified on the label.
OFS and WT101 share equal ground on my shelf.
Wild turkey is always my favorite daily drink old Forrester always leaves me with a bad aftertaste never tried tub never been a fan of jim bean now Ezra Brooks is alright mix it with wild turkey and it real good
Unfortunately in NY this would have to be labeled a $30 and under review. Prices always slightly higher here. Old Tub and Old Forester 100 might even be $35 most places. But I love the Old Tub and recently tried OF100 for the first time and really liked it. WT101 is solid but only have Rare Breed in stock now.
Have you tasted inconsistencies with Old Tub from bottle to bottle? Is this one of the better Old Tub bottles?
Only have had this one. Just peanut butter. Lol
@@TheMashandDrum have you considered blending it with a sweet jammy or chocolate noted bourbon? I have this amazing Russel Single Barrel that tastes like PB&J (one of my favorites).
@@krs1905 I blended it with the Isaac Bowman Port Finish and yes..it was PB and J.
I’ve emptied 3 bottles of Old Tub, with help from friends. I’ve enjoyed every pour and have had no complaints.
Old Tub isn't a smashing name. A limited release from last year that is still available doesn't speak highly of its reputation. I will stick with my Early Times as my daily drinker. It's hard to beat at $19.95 a liter though I do like the Old Forester 100 quite a bit.
I love101 over here in the U.K. need to find the others 🥃👍
Wt101 is just so good.
Blind test WT 101 vs EW BiB.
For me it depends on the day, EW BiB wins more often.
I havent liked EW BiB lately. Thats why I didnt include it. May need to find a newer bottle.
@@TheMashandDrum I had tried it a few years ago and I didn't think much of it, but I bought a bottle last month and I am really enjoying it. It's probably my preference that has changed more than the contents, but could have been a great year
what are your thoughts on the Early Times BIB ?
I never taste the peanut that everyone talks about with Jim beam products, which is kind of a bummer because I love peanuts.