2:40 Kentucky Owl Rye10 year (minty) 3:20 Old Carter Rye 4:05 High West Rocky Mountain rye 16 year 4:40 Blue Run Bourbon 13 year 5:40 Bardstown Bourbon Chateau De Laubade 6:20 Blade and Bow Bourbon 22 year (expensive) 7:20 Stagg Jr. 8:34 Elijah Craig Barrel Proof (batch c) 9:37 Jack Daniel's Barrel Proof (whatever) rye (value) 10:33 Bardstown Bourbon Discovery
My 2020 buys this year: ECBP a,b,c, 20s Stagg Jr 13&14 Pappy 10 GTS Sam Houston 14 Angel's Envy CS 2020 Bardstown DS Batch 4 Barrel Bourbon Batch 26 ...not so bad a year after all.
Just bought a bottle of Bardstown Fusion Series #4 and Blade and Bow they're fantastic! Thanks for the recommendations. Mind you I bought the "normal" versions of yours, still great to have an idea of the brand/product before buying since there's just so much out there!
Tried 7 of the 10 and can't really argue with any of these being here (and the two on your tried sample list are also pretty darn good). The quality of 2020 bourbon/rye is the polar opposite of 2020 in general.
Lucked on a bottle of ECBP C920 a few days ago, really like it. Debating whether to go see if they still have a bottle left. I'm on a journey to try as many new things as I can so I rarely re-buy something but I won't be able to find this again most likely so maybe I should stock an extra bottle while I can.
I scored 2 stag jrs 15s... one for 59 and one for 69... also saw one on the shelf for 79. MD got a bunch apparently... But yes there is also a bunch around for 200...
Oh man those Bardstown Discovery #3 and 4 are incredibly good...it became my BTAC substitute because it’s easy to find at retail and even better in some cases.
I appreciate the voice over dub for the one 22 year. Honestly you guys sometimes take a really long time to say what the bottle is and I don’t recognize all of them so easily so I just wonder what you are talking about until you finally say what the darn thing is. All of that being said, great video and I love your content! Keep it up!
Great top 10 guys!!! I love seeing a lot of us have newer brands on the list as well as the annual hitters. One thing that was on the positive side of 2020 was the Whiskey that was put out. Cheers guys! let's try and collab soon
Need your opinion. Have u had a chance to try the newer brand called four gates? I can get my hands on a bottle but wasn't sure if it's worth the price tag of $180 any thoughts?
Stagg Jr. 14 was one of our favorites we had this year too. Damn good bottle. Just picked up a bottle of the C920 last weekend and we're going to blind all three batches. Know you're not Booker's guys, but we both really dug Granny's Batch this year.
I really like the Bardstown Discovery series I have two and three and they are both amazing, fantastic whiskey. In the box I just sent you guys another Bardstown in it also very good.
Got to try the discovery series 4 & Pfifer Pavitt 2 at the distillery the other weekend....good lord it's only a matter of time before it'll be impossible to buy bardstown... easily 2 of the top 5 Whiskeys I've EVER had
Yea basically that, it's hard to put something that has that many variations on the list. Our Ky-02 batch is amazing, but if you're not in KY that really doesn't help you a lot
@@BourbonJunkies Gotcha, that makes sense. I'll just keep on enjoying my TN-01 batch and wait for a chance to try some of these other great choices off your list.
Seconding this awesome request! And suggesting you add "Top10 & 20" and maybe for Rye, Irish, Canadian, Scotch, Japanese... Just a thought! I know that I'd like to have a few excellent bottles of each on hand, weighted towards the Bourbon then the Eyes, and others might prefer to emphasize the other categories... Top 20 of each, if possible, would cover quite a few different drinker's desires! (Ok, maybe more for the Bourbons! Lol!)
Well I know what I will be getting this weekend. Still several of the series 3 at the store by my house. I still have yet to have ANY ECBP. In Ohio, it must fly off the shelves, because I have never even seen one.
I didn’t realize until this video how much more you guys are rye fans than other big bourbon channels. Like IBN, Mash and Drum, The Tribe, they all barely even recognize that Rye exists.
I just choked on my drink! Do you think they knew it was going to be referred to as that acronym? Maybe it's just "The Savant".... Awesome job, gents.. As always... Ok, most times... Well... JK! Cheers!
Your right let me reword that. $100+ bottle but personally I couldn’t pay more than $100 myself. I saw ECBP C520 for $199.99 at a liquor store yesterday.
What, Captain Danet didn't LOVE the BBC Chateau de Laubade?? He's demoted to Heart and Heart needs to take a seat!! Agreed that StaggJr Batch 14 is UFR!! Talking about Blinding high in 2020?? If memory serves, you guys kept picking Blanton's a number of times Blind!! Just saying!! Gotta crack that JD Special Release SiB Rye!! Cheers!!
You guys might have single handedly caused the last of the Bardstown Discovery 1-3 to finally sell out. It had been sitting on shelves at all of the Chicagoland liquor stores for awhile, now it’s a ghost.
I feel like a majority of whiskeys improve once they open up. What if distilleries start bottling 600 ml of whiskey in 750ml bottles. Then your purchasing a bottle that has opened up a little bit or am I just an idiot.
My store sold the Stagg Jr for 55 dollars so there is that an I bought it not even a bourbon/whiskey drinker I mean I drink but the McDonald's of whiskey jack d an u get my point lok
Heard you guys caught flak from some idiots who thought you had were panning for cash? Dont really understand that. I give you guys money out of my own volition and i wouldnt do it if i minded. Dont really understand why those people were upset. Keep up the great content, and dont worry about it.
Some people don't like others succeeding man. When they aren't happy and don't have people around them that like them they project that energy onto others. They're called losers. Thank you for supporting us every way you choose to man!
Discovery 3 & 4 is nectar of the gods. Solid list guys. I didn't have the ECBP batch 3, had batch 2 and hated it. Took a raping in a trade. Looking forward to 2021. Cheers.
2:40 Kentucky Owl Rye10 year (minty)
3:20 Old Carter Rye
4:05 High West Rocky Mountain rye 16 year
4:40 Blue Run Bourbon 13 year
5:40 Bardstown Bourbon Chateau De Laubade
6:20 Blade and Bow Bourbon 22 year (expensive)
7:20 Stagg Jr.
8:34 Elijah Craig Barrel Proof (batch c)
9:37 Jack Daniel's Barrel Proof (whatever) rye (value)
10:33 Bardstown Bourbon Discovery
Is there any way you can start posting the bourbons you’re talking about in the video description? Would be very helpful when we’re shopping! 🙏🏻
My 2020 buys this year:
ECBP a,b,c, 20s
Stagg Jr 13&14
Pappy 10
GTS
Sam Houston 14
Angel's Envy CS 2020
Bardstown DS Batch 4
Barrel Bourbon Batch 26
...not so bad a year after all.
Not too shabby at all
I confess there is nothing more satisfying than poppin' a cork and taking a hit from the bottle off the top shelf.
My top 5 this year (no particular order)
Remus Repeal Reserve IV
Smoke Wagon Uncut Unfiltered
Garrison Brothers Cowboy 2020
Stagg Jr 14
EC BP C920
Solid list
Smoke Wagon uncut unfiltered is soooo good. Was my biggest surprise of 2020
I love KO Rye Batch 4. How does that compare to previous batches? I have olny had Batch 4. Batch 3 is still available in my area for $100 cheaper.
All are good, I don't think we've blinded them all together. If you like 4 you'll like 3, but 3 needed some time to open.
Just bought a bottle of Bardstown Fusion Series #4 and Blade and Bow they're fantastic! Thanks for the recommendations. Mind you I bought the "normal" versions of yours, still great to have an idea of the brand/product before buying since there's just so much out there!
Tried 7 of the 10 and can't really argue with any of these being here (and the two on your tried sample list are also pretty darn good). The quality of 2020 bourbon/rye is the polar opposite of 2020 in general.
Available and good value : ECBP, stagg jr , JD rye single barrel barrel proof ( if u find at mrp)
Lucked on a bottle of ECBP C920 a few days ago, really like it. Debating whether to go see if they still have a bottle left. I'm on a journey to try as many new things as I can so I rarely re-buy something but I won't be able to find this again most likely so maybe I should stock an extra bottle while I can.
What would you compare the Blue Run to? Very curious to know!!
Your top two is the same as my top two. I liked Discovery 3 so much that I bought a second bottle within minutes of finishing my first pour of it.
Ordered a shirt and the 🪙. Best bourbon channel on UA-cam without a doubt!
I scored 2 stag jrs 15s... one for 59 and one for 69... also saw one on the shelf for 79. MD got a bunch apparently...
But yes there is also a bunch around for 200...
Oh man those Bardstown Discovery #3 and 4 are incredibly good...it became my BTAC substitute because it’s easy to find at retail and even better in some cases.
LMAO at Dan's voice over of, "Blade and Bow *Pause* 22 Year."
This is what happens when you almost break bottles, we forget to name them
Hahahaha this was timeless
Here in good old PA, I bought the only Elijah Craig available. It was $28 and it's outstanding.
I appreciate the voice over dub for the one 22 year. Honestly you guys sometimes take a really long time to say what the bottle is and I don’t recognize all of them so easily so I just wonder what you are talking about until you finally say what the darn thing is.
All of that being said, great video and I love your content! Keep it up!
Dan almost dropping the bottle made us forget to do that
@@BourbonJunkies #FIREDAN
Great top 10 guys!!! I love seeing a lot of us have newer brands on the list as well as the annual hitters. One thing that was on the positive side of 2020 was the Whiskey that was put out. Cheers guys! let's try and collab soon
We bought #3 home Monday night, got a slight cold so we will try again in a few weeks! It's our only Bardstown.
How you enjoy it as much as we do
I saw Dan drinking Redwood Empire Lost Monarch in a few episodes. Do you guys recommend for a beginner? What do you get for flavor profile?
Surprisingly, I own a couple bottles from this list! Thanks for a great list gents
Need your opinion. Have u had a chance to try the newer brand called four gates? I can get my hands on a bottle but wasn't sure if it's worth the price tag of $180 any thoughts?
Which batch is it? The last couple we've been fans of
Been enjoying watching your all’s videos! Great stuff. Cheers from one whisky enthusiast to another 🥃
Cheers!
You guys are about to CRUSH 2021
Stagg Jr. 14 was one of our favorites we had this year too. Damn good bottle. Just picked up a bottle of the C920 last weekend and we're going to blind all three batches. Know you're not Booker's guys, but we both really dug Granny's Batch this year.
Picked up a Bardstown Discovery #3 yesterday for 130. Left one sitting on the shelf. You think I should go back and get it?
I mean gotta give someone a chance, but I might be tempted to make that a short chance
I really like the Bardstown Discovery series I have two and three and they are both amazing, fantastic whiskey. In the box I just sent you guys another Bardstown in it also very good.
Got to try the discovery series 4 & Pfifer Pavitt 2 at the distillery the other weekend....good lord it's only a matter of time before it'll be impossible to buy bardstown... easily 2 of the top 5 Whiskeys I've EVER had
If you haven't had the chateau de laubade, also amazing.
I hope to find a Stagg Jr in 2021. I got to try it for the first time in 2020 at the bar right before I went overseas and loved it.
A few places near me had it for sale, $175... crazy. Buffalo Trace is rolling over in their grave.
Try the Knob Creek 9yr reserve single barrel, 120 proof. I think it's their best product.
Thanks guys, great list! Did the batch inconsistencies keep SH 14 out?
Yea basically that, it's hard to put something that has that many variations on the list. Our Ky-02 batch is amazing, but if you're not in KY that really doesn't help you a lot
@@BourbonJunkies Gotcha, that makes sense. I'll just keep on enjoying my TN-01 batch and wait for a chance to try some of these other great choices off your list.
You know it'd be pretty cool of you guys to put your list in the video details.
Gents! Can you do a top 5 to start a collection? I have a few people asking me, but I tend to say the hard to finds.
Seconding this awesome request! And suggesting you add "Top10 & 20" and maybe for Rye, Irish, Canadian, Scotch, Japanese... Just a thought! I know that I'd like to have a few excellent bottles of each on hand, weighted towards the Bourbon then the Eyes, and others might prefer to emphasize the other categories... Top 20 of each, if possible, would cover quite a few different drinker's desires! (Ok, maybe more for the Bourbons! Lol!)
Excellent reviews on these bottles guys as usual, thanks.
As a fellow Michigander, I feel like you guys need to do a top 5 or top 10 Michigan Bourbons. Let's get some TC Whiskey love!!
Bardstown #3 and #4 are effin incredible! I would give #4 the slight edge between the two though. Great list gents!
Yea like I said it doesn't matter cause if 3 is already winning and 4 is better, even easier to put that first
@@BourbonJunkies what do you guys think of #1/2? found a green label discovery in a store near me for retail and thinking about pulling the trigger
We weren't giant fans of 1/2
Damn I just got home from Binny’s and they had 6 discovery 3s on the shelf!
@@tinytinytimyall Go back get one...or two lol
Well I know what I will be getting this weekend. Still several of the series 3 at the store by my house. I still have yet to have ANY ECBP. In Ohio, it must fly off the shelves, because I have never even seen one.
That’s just what I need. Someone else to tell me that Discovery Series #3 is just that good.
I hear Stagg Jr 15 is even better, gonna have to keep my eyes open for one!
Scored 2 of these for 59.99 each. Gotta love state run ABC stores
@@brandonsyanez $50 in utah!
Stagg 15 is a hitter. Delicious.
I'm watching, drinking a Fusion #3. That Bardstown stuff is very tasty
Great job as usual, guys!
Thanks!
Casey dog approves of the bottle flips. Great list, now to try and find some discovery #4
Great list! Bardstown was also my #1 of the year. So damn good! Cheers guys!
Yea it was amazing.
@@BourbonJunkies Dude, It's Yeah not yea.
Cracked my Stagg Jnr Batch 14 on Christmas day, not much on the nose, but no alcohol burn which was good. Corked it back up, not impressed.
Gotta give her a couple weeks, that's when it really shines
I didn’t realize until this video how much more you guys are rye fans than other big bourbon channels. Like IBN, Mash and Drum, The Tribe, they all barely even recognize that Rye exists.
We normally just get yelled at for not including scotch... So thank you!
Dan put that jacket on and one line came to mind: "Slider....you stink"
Should i pay $75 for #3 ECBP c920 ??
Yep
@@BourbonJunkies thanks. It's the last & only one at this liquor store near me. Going back to get it now!
This whiskey to bourbon crossover is getting expensive! Great list gents.
What type of glasses are you drinking throughout the video?
That's our Kenzie glass, we will probably sell them again in the future
Ardbeg 5 pretty good tasty stuff
I just choked on my drink! Do you think they knew it was going to be referred to as that acronym?
Maybe it's just "The Savant"....
Awesome job, gents.. As always... Ok, most times... Well... JK! Cheers!
The dog must be lifted up in every episode!
He haaaaates it in the hut. Too much room to run outside he'd rather be exploring.
Curious where the Old Carter batch 5 bourbon fell. You guys didn’t review it... so maybe you didn’t spend any time with it?
We had it blind, we didn't rate it as high as everyone else
@@BourbonJunkies ahhh.. ok. Well, hope you enjoyed the cigars more than the bourbon 😆.
Best,
JayStu
I have that bottle of Elijah Craig, it is delicious...I cracked it open for the National Championship game this past Monday lol
Going to have to hunt down a JDBP Rye. Sounds phenomenal
Blue Run = Jim Rutledge correct?
Yup!
@@BourbonJunkies Blue Run deserves a full review.
Stagg Jr. batch 14 🔥
What did you pay for it? And what is truly a price worth paying for this bottle?
I got lucky during advent this year $73 after tax. Would pay no more than $100 though.
I love it. It's $100 + bottle all day. Feel the same with ECBP although it's a little easier to find.
@@demoner1 $135 out the door.
Your right let me reword that. $100+ bottle but personally I couldn’t pay more than $100 myself. I saw ECBP C520 for $199.99 at a liquor store yesterday.
Could you guys type out the list in the description for future videos like this? Thank you
In all honesty, GTS 2020 for $599? Just held one in my hand at a small town liquor store and got real close but had to consult my experts first
Nope
What, Captain Danet didn't LOVE the BBC Chateau de Laubade?? He's demoted to Heart and Heart needs to take a seat!! Agreed that StaggJr Batch 14 is UFR!!
Talking about Blinding high in 2020?? If memory serves, you guys kept picking Blanton's a number of times Blind!! Just saying!! Gotta crack that JD Special Release SiB Rye!! Cheers!!
Yea Blanton's does blind high for us... And Dan does need to take a seat on the Laubade
You guys might have single handedly caused the last of the Bardstown Discovery 1-3 to finally sell out. It had been sitting on shelves at all of the Chicagoland liquor stores for awhile, now it’s a ghost.
Nice works guys!
💕
ECBP C920, WORTH $90?
I'd say normally I'd pay that for a stagg and I think this is better than the stagg this year so yes
Shhh. Yes!
Another parade of whiskies the common man will never come within 10 lifetimes of owning. But fun!
I mean there were only 2-3 actually hard to find whiskeys on that entire list lol. The rest of them were on shelves.
Have you ever tried Rough Rider: Happy Warrior Cask? By Long Island Spirits
We have not
@@BourbonJunkies you should do a review. I was pleasantly surprised at the great taste, bottled at about 120 proof for less than $50.
I feel like a majority of whiskeys improve once they open up. What if distilleries start bottling 600 ml of whiskey in 750ml bottles. Then your purchasing a bottle that has opened up a little bit or am I just an idiot.
Just an idiot.
Lol a touch harsh, I'd rather have the 750mls and get to crack it myself though
Friendly banter Derek that is all, but I agree with Sean. Rather have the 750 & open it myself. OF 1910 does that to me all the time.
Good list cheers
Good lord guys, don't come that close to breaking a $500 bottle again! We'll add that Stagg Jr. goes for $49.99 in Wake County, NC.
I about had a heart attack
I love the custom Subscribe sounds that UA-cam is letting you upload now! Also, every comment comes with a #FireSean noise too!
My store sold the Stagg Jr for 55 dollars so there is that an I bought it not even a bourbon/whiskey drinker I mean I drink but the McDonald's of whiskey jack d an u get my point lok
Stagg Jr - $50 in Utah. Got two so far
Sweet bomber jacket Dan!
I remember Stagg Jr sat for years
I didn’t hear 💩😎, I’ll keep trying on all your other videos.👍🥃
Give me some Wild Turkey 101 and call it a dayyyyynight
Wow, the JD Rye is that good!? I really like the SiBBP.
It's amazing, blinded suuuuper high
That moment when you realize you didn't say the name of the bottle in the video... Priceless LOL
If Dan would stop trying to break bottles...
I heard the new noise... thanks guys.... 😂
What type of glasses are those?
Kenzie's, we'll sell them again on our shop in the future
you mean to tell me Alberta Premium cask strength rye isnt on here! haha jk
I'm headed to the store right now!
Good luck with the hunt!
These guys are the Jontron of the whiskey community
Where's the berry smadschaw its good for 35 a bottle lolz
😂😂🤣🤣
Any idea about Discovery series 2....only one I have seen.
We weren't giant fans of 1&2
They wanted 140 for it too....how are the Fusion series....I know it is different...
To be honest it's been such a long time since we've had it I couldn't give any real notes
@@BourbonJunkies, love honest. Tomorrow is a Russell's store pick and I'm done buying for a bit.
Can't find stagg jr anywhere. Been looking for over a year.
Its luck of the draw honestly
It goes $140+ on the secondary. People in the know buy it at retail, turn around and re-sell at 130-150. Its gone in 15 minutes!
I need a few of those glasses
Soon we'll do more Kenzie's
That’s what I like to hear boys
Picked up your top choice, Bardstown (Series 3), today for $125. Looking forward to my first pour!
Let us know what you think
Are we going to do a Patron only “Top Ten ‘top ten videos of 2020’ “
Is this what Sean was talking about “lifting” again?
Dude he's a heavy pup
My batch 14 turned into a huge grape bomb after I opened it.
What's funny is we get grape on eagle rare a lot
Dan looks like BJ Barham from American Aquarium and I’m not sure what to do with this information
Me either...
He's already a lot cooler than BJ. That guy is insufferable these days
Blade and Bow 22 year...Dan voiceover voice! LOL
Can we get a "fantastic" counter below Sean?
In my best dr evil voice. One million
For once I have the number 1 bottle.
Heard you guys caught flak from some idiots who thought you had were panning for cash? Dont really understand that. I give you guys money out of my own volition and i wouldnt do it if i minded. Dont really understand why those people were upset. Keep up the great content, and dont worry about it.
He saw one of the fake accounts on instagram and thought it was us.
@@BourbonJunkies makes sense. Stupid mistake, but makes sense. You guys are doing great work either way, love being part of the community
Some people don't like others succeeding man. When they aren't happy and don't have people around them that like them they project that energy onto others. They're called losers. Thank you for supporting us every way you choose to man!
@@BourbonJunkies sounds like a them problem to me
I was the 500 👍
Discovery 3 & 4 is nectar of the gods. Solid list guys. I didn't have the ECBP batch 3, had batch 2 and hated it. Took a raping in a trade. Looking forward to 2021. Cheers.
I can’t imagine how incredible KoK & M25 is.
I’ve had the GTS 20 & Discovery 3&4. I’d put Discovery 3 first, GTS 2nd and D4 third.
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