I like how you cut through the nonsense and get to the point: "This bourbon's lousy". No dancing around the point, no attempts at dressing up the conclusion. I'm sure there are some real finds in the independent distiller world, but my experience has been that most of it's overpriced and not that good. Especially the "green" quality of a lot of them. I can't afford to experiment but I'll watch to see what you come up with that might be a good find if I want to venture outside of my "tried and true" brands.
I know exactly what it mean, he’s like watching “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire” and they give the longest drawn out answers to fill airtime. He’s doing the same thing when he should get to the point much quicker with a five-minute vs ten-minute video and he would improve his UA-cam analytics also and get more views and subscribers.
I just got a bottle in Louisville this week and I think I scored a good one. I also picked a bottle of 1792 small batch and a Starlight BIB bourbon. I was fortunate enough to visit the Starlight distillery in Southern Indiana. FANTASTIC experience. From the ambiance of the tasting room to the hospitality and warmth of the staff, they hit on all cylinders. QUALITY bourbon. And the best part? The tastings consisted of any seven spirits they offered... FOR $16. 👍😳👍
After watching both part 1 and 2, it makes me realize we all search for different, unique bottles just because we’re all looking for “something “ only to keep finding disappointment’s. Thanks again for your honesty. The only caveat is that everybody has different tastes. For example, my blade and bow is about 1.5 years old and I loved it when I first bought it. And now 1.5 years later, it’s not in my wheelhouse anymore. Who knows what happened?
Ya thats a bit unusual. I have had some whiskey that I didn’t like but as my palate grew I came around to it. Example, peated scotch. We all have different palates that’s a fact.
Kurt, I’m new within the last few months and love the information you give us bourbon drinkers! Love the videos a lot. Tell me, what does SLB stand for? Cheers, Joe in Scottsdale!
Kurt, Your Honest and that means a lot. I have only been on my journey about a year. These help me so much. Thanks . Keep your glass full 🥃. Blessings from Gettysburg Pa…
I happen to really like dark chocolate even the very dark bitter kind. But I'm not paying that much for a bottle of whiskey. Feel free to send that bottle my way.
Another great review. I appreciate how you also point out how many of these were surprising disappointments from distillers who had delivered quality before, or products that didn't live up to the hype, in your (admittedly educated) opinion. On the other hand, you don't, to use an old phrase, "damn them from the altar", recognizing that other peoples tastes differ. This is why I like this - it isn't a "let's pick on the bottom shelf" session, but rather a "These didn't taste as good as their price tags suggested" session.
Love your broadcasts and your frankness. I am a relatively new Bourbon junkie and these help a lot! I also appreciate that you gave us a frame of reference on your dislike of dark chocolate.....Because I might like the Woodford, because I will only eat real dark chocolate. The higher the percentage the better! And once you get away from the sugary sweetness in fake chocolate bars there's all kinds of flavors just like in whiskey. Keep up the good work!
Another great video man! I saw the thumbnail and the shape of bottle #1 and knew immediately which bourbon that was. I can't agree with you more on your take and analysis, spot on. I bought the same bottle a year or so ago and was so excited to get home and try it. The excitement quickly disappeared on the first sip! I couldn't believe how bad this tasted! Love your channel man!
Thanks for this video. I've picked up B&B and the Willet a few times and grabbed something else. Woodford Double Oak, Malt and Wheat are some of my favorite lower priced sippers. Most reviews of $100+ Woodford's are usually not favorable on UA-cam. The Chocolate Rye refers to a type of rye called Chocolate Rye. Balcones uses it in their Texas Rye and that doesn't seem to get any praise at all, just worst lists. I like other Balcones products but that one I'll stay away from unless I just can't something to buy. Maybe chocolate rye should just not be used. I love finished whiskeys and I love gin (my first love in spirits) but whiskeys finished in gin casks???? I'll pass. Could you do a 5 Scotches you've regret buying? Thanks. Love the channel by the way, Very earnest and down home.
Love the honesty! Just because a bourbon or whiskey is expensive doesn't mean it's good! Some of my favorites are "reasonable" daily drinkers! Keep up the great videos!
My missus LOVES that Woodford Chocolate Rye, that bitter chocolate note was a huge hit for her. Price was like, double what it really should be and it wasn't really my jam but hey, she likes what she likes. Wish it was still around, the hunt continues for a replacement with that same profile for her!
Dark chocolate is an acquired taste. You have to start with the 65-70% stuff before you take on the 85% stuff. Seems like you need to be a 85% chocolate fan to try that Woodford Reserve bottle. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for doing these Kurt. Word of mouth and other opinions are key for finding out about bourbons to try, and finding out about ones to let go by is key as well! You can only get to so many distilleries in a lifetime. We've done parts of the bourbon trail twice (we aren't close), but they are pretty spread out, and you only have so much abibe ability in a day, so it can't be all about what one has been able to try personally, so these videos really help. Plus, you guys keep it fun, so it's pretty entertaining at the same time. Keep it up!
Great review. I actually enjoy the Willet as do many of my friends. The Blade and Bow tastes like soap to me. Luckily in Tennessee a lot of liquor stores sample many sips so I don't often purchase something that I don't enjoy. Usually not on those higher ends though, that's the crap shoot part.
what do you do with those bottles? Do you offer it to friends / anybody to verify how terrible it is, or do you just keep 'em for show and tell? Thanks for your opinion.
Something funny- I keep an empty bottle of Willet and keep it refilled with evan williams bottled in bond which I buy in the big bottle. Makes them both better.
Very helpful info! I’ve had Blade and Bow in my hand multiple times but I’ve always put it back. You made me feel like I made the right decision! I had heard about how polarizing Willett pot still is - I bought a little 50ml sample bottle of it a year ago before investing $50 and I’m glad I did. I agree with your assessment!
Kurt, enjoy these reviews. However I need to ask, do you consume bitter vegetables (broccoli, green beans, spinach, Brussels sprouts) and the like? The reason I ask is to determine where your bitter taste sensitivity lies. In this video and some of your others I have watched, you describe bitter notes in the bourbons, and for me they have the right amount of bitter for balance. Not saying you're wrong, but asking myself why I disagree with some of your assessments. thx.
Very good question. I love all vegetables including bitter. Raw onion is about the only vegetable I can’t eat but can when cooked down. Compari is a bit to bitter for me in most cocktails. Suze is way to bitter if you know that one.
I have to agree with you on the Willett .I know a lot of people enjoy this which is why I picked it up but it's not for me. Also didn't care for the Blade and Bow. The others I haven't tried and probably won't at those prices.
Willett Pot Still Reserve is a go-to for me. Great gift. I brought it to a blind tasting with friends and it scored third out of 14 bottles, so I don’t know what to tell you.
Nothing wrong with that my friend. We all have different palates and won’t always agree which makes the whiskey journey so much fun! I have had comments like you who defend the Willet pot still and comments who absolutely hate it. Probably one of those bottles that’s either loved or hated. As I always say drink what you like the way you like it! Nobody should ever stand in your way of a preferred whiskey including me. Thanks for your input!
Lifted Sprits wheat is like acetone, and we were super bummed because it was from a "local" distillery. Heartfield & Co also was a bummer, the neck pour was delicious, like a root beer float, but after that , harsh and oily. Great video again!
New Bourbon drinker here. First real bottle is Horse Soldier, my brother is connected to this unit of soldiers that sell this stuff is how I got into contact with it. Any glass sets you can recommend to keep in the house for sharing?
Have you considered doing something like a "Top 5 whiskeys I ALMOST regretted buying" video? An example of mine recently is Doc Swinson's Rye. The first couple pours I had were really disappointing. It's not an expensive whiskey, but I expected it to be decent. I was ready to give it away or just use it as a mixer. Well, a few weeks after those initial pours I went back to it just out of curiosity and wouldn't you know it... this thing is pretty good! I don't know if it opened up or my palette was just off before, but yeah I dig it now. Curious if you've had similar experiences.
Thanks Kurt for this review. I've been eyeing the first two and I'm glad I haven't given in buying it. I know everyone has a different pallet but sometimes you just have to take someone's word for it especially when you can agree on so many good bottles compared. Can't wait for the 3rd episode.
I'm diggin' your vibe. Not new to bourbon but new to having a decent collection. I'm stealing your wall bar design. That's done! I'll have it up by Christmas. Thanks for the great content.
Another great review , the Willet you showed made me chuckle as I have the rye in the same style bottle. I haven’t tried it yet but I’ll let you know when I pop the cork . When I buy ryes I tend to buy 4 . 1 for me the others are stored for the future . My late wife use to tell me “ your never going to sell those so you may as well enjoy them . That went for my wine collection as well . About 2005-2006 I purchased 4 bottles of michter’s 10 year old rye . I still have 3 … anyway back then they went for around 80.00 a few years ago I checked the price ….. well I showed my wife and we both laughed when she said you better not drink those last 3 .😂😂😂
The blade and bow I picked a month ago is pretty good. Not necessarily my go to but it tastes like it could be a BT product. It’s a very different profile than what you described, strange.
I know there will be quite a few with your opinion of this bottle. From past conversations this is one that’s split down the middle. I am glad you are enjoying the bottle!
Great videos and info thanks! I just started getting into drinking boubons neat so always like to find reviews of what is good and bad. You did mention you are a gin fan. I love gin and was wondering if you would every do your top 5 favorites or maybe your favorite for certain cocktails and ones to drink on the rocks. I understand the gin crowd is quite smaller then wiskey/bourbon so you might not get the views you would like so understand if you don't make one.
I would love to do that! My opinion is every video cannot be a hit. I also want this channel to be diverse to a certain point so we already have a couple things in mind but I really do like this idea. May be a few weeks but let’s do it!
@@slbdrinks Awesome can't wait thanks! The other great par about recommending Gins is I can probably easily find and buy it unlike the current bourbon market sadly.
I really like the video. I bought a bottle of blade and bow a few weeks ago and couldn’t agree more. The bitterness really turned me off. The 3 boys bottle makes me sad. They were my favorite experience in Kentucky. They don’t distribute and sell bottles from the thieving tastings. I bought a couple of bottles and love them. Keep up the good work with your videos. I really enjoy them.
Thanks so much! Actually, I am always happy when someone truly enjoys a whiskey experience. Just because I don’t like something doesn’t mean you can’t love it! You do you and enjoy!
All I can say is WOW on your review of Willet. I have been buying and drinking it for years and I never had a harsh or thin bottle. I think the price of around $60 a bottle in NJ is very reasonable given the quality I experienced.
Just bought a bottle of Eagle Rare 10 yrs old watching one of your older videos. I feel like people really appreciate your honesty and hold your opinion in high regard. As a newbie, I'll stay away from these Boubons. On another note, It'd be great to have a video of you explaining Scotch, Irish Whiskey, Bourbon and Rye Whisky's labels. Greetings from Italy!
Wow thank you so much for joining us from. Italy! I have always wanted to visit Italy so maybe one day I will be able to. I sure hope you enjoy the Eagle Rare!
Can't say that my taste agrees with yours on the Blade and Bow. Maybe you got a "faulty" bottle? I'd consider buying a pour at a bar when you have the chance before completely forgetting about it. BTW, we did a tour of the SW distillery three months ago and it was super AWESOME!!! Want to know some bottle I disliked at first but later it opened up and was great? Old Grand Daddy 114! I almost judged that one too quickly! Cheer Kurt
Agree on the Willet fancy bottle. We've had one for three or more years and it just won't die. If it was just boring it would probably have been finished but it is actually unpleasant. If I ever saw the Woodford or Four Gate I probably would have just left them on the shelf after reading that lable; They don't sound appealing.
A few weeks ago In Pennsylvania we had a "Special Release" of Willett bourbon family. Otherwise Willett is "unobtainium" in Pennsylvania. They all sold out in minutes. I was fortunate enough to purchase a few bottles. One of which was Willett Pot Still bourbon. This particular bottle is from Batch# 22C38. It is nothing like as you describe in this video. I would rate it at least a solid 4 out of 5. It is very flavorful and engaging. I am enjoying it a great deal.
Kurt,I was thinking, which is dangerous in itself, but Calumet has a line of 6,8,14,15 and now 16 year aged bourbons. I have had the 8 and it's rather good,I bought 14 and 15 based on that but not crack them yet.Those two are over $100 ,the 16 comes in at $140 plus or minus. So ,they are a potential line for your show to sample.
Maybe you got a bad year for the Willets. I bought one earlier this year and it was outstanding. (Paid a lot more than $50) Creamy vanilla notes and a nice smooth lingering finish that comes with the pot stilled whiskeys.
Willett pot still recently changed a bit. I assume Willett is using more of their own distillate. The new bottles bar code is now gold and the wax stamp looks a bit different and the whiskey taste slightly different. I like Willett products and it has that unique Willett nose and taste but I do get the cedar or young wood flavor you talk about. It’s a lot more prevalent in Old Bardstown, which I’m not a huge fan of. Noah’s Mill and Johnny Drum are my favorites.
Haven’t had JD but I do enjoy a pour of Noah’s Mill now and again. I like most all the Willet products I have tried it’s just the pot still I can’t get into.
I love your videos!!!! Have been wanting to get that Blade and Bow many times, Glad I kept putting it back. Thank you for all of your honest and great reviews!!!
Truly appreciate this type of content. What a great example of opportunity cost: what could your money have bought you that would’ve enhanced your utility? Oh well. It may be yours now but that doesn’t mean you can’t share it with guests!
Second time seeing a video of yours. The first one was the part 1 of this part 2 series and I enjoyed your honesty. So, I am a subscriber and hope to see and enjoy more of your reviews. Cheers.
Remember guys he's not making a list of bad Bourbons he's making a list of Bourbons that he personally didn't care for that's a very important distinction.
Blade & Bow is one of my favorite low proofers, but it needs air. I find it much richer, sweeter and tastier a couple of months post-neck pour. Your bottle looks like there's just a sip gone, so it just might grow on you over time if you give it a chance.
Appreciate your opinions. I actually had a previous bb bottle a few years ago and gave it away. Had to buy this one just for the show but in the interest of digging deeper I will keep this one several months and see what happens.
The same for Cooper Craft 100 proof which is hot out of the bottle. Open bottle, taste the whiskey, and then let it sit for a couple of months. Try again. Now you'll have a whiskey that will stand up to Old Forrester whiskeys.
Will have to try my son’s Willet🤣. Almost bought a bottle last week. If you are ever in Louisville Ky, go to thrvFrazier Historical Museum, which is the beginning of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Amazing collection of current and really old whiskey producers. Kentucky history, weapons collection, etc. it is located a few blocks from Peerless and other old distilleries. Thanks for the reviews!
In both of your regret videos you mention that you did not do the necessary research. Could you please explain what "research" entails _in addition to_ tasting the product? Is there a database or do you solicit other peoples' opinions? Love to know. Thanks!
Guilty: to having bought the Willett myself. Thankfully I bought it as a gift, and mostly because of the lovely bottle. Good thing that my dad, who I gifted it to, never opens the bottles that were presents. It looks great in the cabinet, I guess that's something.
I concur on the Willet and B&B. Gimmick bottles, not good juice. I knew what was coming when I saw a flavor profile on the 2 other bottles. The chocolate maybe. Maybe. But I have to bust your chops a bit for choosing something with orange and gin in the description. Good show; keep up the good work
The woodFord chocolate has me curious because I like organic dark chocolate, but your description of Blade and Bow is spot on with my experience. Have you done a video on all of the Bulleits? Frontier, Rye, 10 year, and Barrel Strength
Believe it or not I have never tried the Bulleit baseline products. I do have a 10 yr and blenders select that I think is pretty good. If you enjoy a bitter dark chocolate the Woodford just might be good for you.
Don’t like the orange label bulleit, but the 10 year is the reason I continued learning about bourbon. To my taste it’s almost perfect. I’m still a novice though.
Very interesting video, thank you! In Finland we do not get any of those. Which isn't a bad thing necessarily... That gin barrel finished bourbon was doomed to fail. Gin in just too overpowering.
Really appreciate this series! There’s so much selection out there, it’s nice to be able to eliminate a few from the list. What not to buy is just as important as what to buy. PS disagree on Willett, it’s excellent to me. That’s why we all have different taste buds
Love these videos, even when my experience with certain bottles were different than yours. For instance, I actually like that Blade & Bow aside from the price. I want to say I paid $50ish for it, but it tasted like $20.
Agreed the pot still from Willett is a pretty bottle but more gimmick than substance. If you get a chance try the Old Bardstown line from Willett. It’s a wonderful budget sipper in my opinion
I was a big time fan since discovering your channel in early 2021. I have to admit I am a bit jealous...my kids think I should be doing what you do. Lol. BTW have you tried the Sassenech ? It's the scotch from the actor who played Jamie on Outlander. I know you are not a scotch guy but this is smooth and not as peaty
Out of curiosity, have you revisited these whiskies since these “regrets” videos were made? Several of the bottles in both of the videos are still relatively full and sometimes neck/shoulder pours can be a little misleading. The introduction of a little air can be beneficial to a whisky. That said, I fully agree with you on the Woodford Rye….did nothing for me, either.
Another fun video. Thanks for the entertainment. The 5 bottles you shown tonight, 4 of them are beautiful on the shelf at least haha. I do like the new Willett pot still mashbill. If that bottle you have is the old one, I recommend taking another stab at it with the new juice.
I bought a bottle of Willett when I was first getting into bourbons, and I loved it. I guess I have a natural inclination to wood flavors and alcohol burn has never bothered me. Tried many more great bourbons since, got a second bottle, couldn't stand it. Ended up using 90% of it in mint juleps. Bottle makes a great infinity bottle though XD
INSTANT LIKE ! . . . i propose: Woodford Choc to spike yr evening coffee (like Irish coffee), the rest to marinate, in decreasing alcohol proof (1) veal (2) beef (3) fish, and (4) chicken ! ! hehe.
This might sound weird but do you have any suggestions for bourbons that taste similar to the willet pot still? I usually dont care for bourbon, however I really enjoy the Willett pot still so if ya know of anything else that has a 'horrible' taste that's similar to that one let me know cause I might have to try it! Lol
I’ve not yet spent more than $50 on a bottle of anything lol. I’ve been too nervous. Speaking of woodsy, I grabbed a bottle of Old Forester yesterday and for me, I actually enjoy the smoky taste that comes on the back end. I’m curious to know if you’ve ever tried Clyde Mays? I haven’t found a review of it even on the distiller app. I had a bottle gifted to me once and loved it but it too had a bit of smokiness.
Agree on the pot still willett. Got a 1.75L from my realtor after selling our old house, think it retails for $85 locally and the bottle is cool but the juice isn't worth the price, esp @ $50 for a 750ml! I'll finish it using it as a mixer!
You just saved me 50.00. Blade and Bow has been popping up in my area and I was going to grab it! I fell for the Pot Still already. The bottle was intriguing!
Now you got to remember this is just his opinion blade and bow is actually very very highly reviewed and received and it's true that your individual palate might not like it just as his didn't but it should be made clear that blade and bow is a very well received and well reviewed bourbon and it is loved all over the country. He's not making a list of bad Bourbons he's making a list of Bourbons he didn't like.
I was really disappointed with Balcones Texas Rye. It has largely positive reviews, and I like other ryes. I almost wonder if I got a defective bottle (the cork fell apart when removed). It was bitter with an isopropyl note over a woody flavor. Interestingly, the Balcones is also a chocolate rye.
Hmmm... got the Pot Still on our last trip to Kentucky when we visited Willett. I have been wanting to do a review of it on my channel, but holding off. Just got the Blade and Bow last week and same thing. Been trying to get the gumption to open it up. So for $250 you get an engraved cup? LOL! Never heard of Whiskey Thief or Four Gate. Awesome video!
Thanks my friend! Hopefully those bottles will serve you better than they did for me. I know I will get some flack on the Blade and Bow but have to be honest with my impressions.
Willet pot still is the only bourbon I have dumped out. I get a very cinnamon heavy note with a heavy ethanol hit. The hillrock from your first video I didn't buy but have the straight bourbon and think it is delicious.
Very helpful for those like me that are just getting into bourbon and whiskey. I’m finding some that I liked early on are just not that good as I venture off to other brands.
I agree. Your palate def grows as you move along your journey. I remember when I tasted my first peated whisky and thought it was awful! Love a pour once in a while now.
That Willett pot still junk was the first bourbon I ever had and it put me off bourbon for years. I finally started dipping my toe back in after drinking mainly scotch and rye. I have a buddy who is a bourbon tasting savant helping me along and we've found some high rye bourbons to bridge the gap. I think I'm finally starting to enjoy the style, but I don't think I'll ever like the REALLY sweet stuff or the ones that taste like oak and vanilla with nothing else. I may get that dark chocolate rye, though. I hate milk chocolate and LOVE the dark stuff, the darker and more bitter the better!
See your palate is probably different than most but nothing wrong with that! The good thing is you recognize that and purchase accordingly rather than sit and wonder why you don’t like what most people do. Kudos to you!
Always interesting to see other people taste in whiskey. I agree with you on the Willet. To me it has this bad off-flavor that I cant quite put my finger on, almost metallic or medicinal. I do enjoy B&B though.
Thanks for saving me from the Willett pot still. I've been eyeing it up because of the highly regarded other Willett products. I'll spend my money on something else instead 👍
I am happy that you enjoy those bottles. We have had several other comments with the same impression. Drink what you like the way you like it! They just were not for me.
Love the content Kurt. Thanks for the input. There are a few well stocked stores around me that often have hard to find or allocated bourbons to try. Also helps to keep me from getting the old stink eye from my wife if I can better reign in spending on certain bottles. Thanks again for another great video and helpful information. Someday I hope to have a well stocked bar as you. Cheers and keep up the good work.
I like how you cut through the nonsense and get to the point: "This bourbon's lousy". No dancing around the point, no attempts at dressing up the conclusion. I'm sure there are some real finds in the independent distiller world, but my experience has been that most of it's overpriced and not that good. Especially the "green" quality of a lot of them. I can't afford to experiment but I'll watch to see what you come up with that might be a good find if I want to venture outside of my "tried and true" brands.
Appreciate you checking in!
I know exactly what it mean, he’s like watching “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire” and they give the longest drawn out answers to fill airtime.
He’s doing the same thing when he should get to the point much quicker with a five-minute vs ten-minute video and he would improve his UA-cam analytics also and get more views and subscribers.
I think Blade & Bow is totally worth it. I really haven't tried the WR, but I love dark chocolate, so I'm gonna grab that when/if I see it.
Blade & Bow hasnt been consistent. Ive had really good bottles...and some extremely horrid bottles. Hopefully soon they'll get it together.
I just got a bottle in Louisville this week and I think I scored a good one. I also picked a bottle of 1792 small batch and a Starlight BIB bourbon. I was fortunate enough to visit the Starlight distillery in Southern Indiana. FANTASTIC experience. From the ambiance of the tasting room to the hospitality and warmth of the staff, they hit on all cylinders. QUALITY bourbon.
And the best part? The tastings consisted of any seven spirits they offered... FOR $16. 👍😳👍
After watching both part 1 and 2, it makes me realize we all search for different, unique bottles just because we’re all looking for “something “ only to keep finding disappointment’s. Thanks again for your honesty. The only caveat is that everybody has different tastes. For example, my blade and bow is about 1.5 years old and I loved it when I first bought it. And now 1.5 years later, it’s not in my wheelhouse anymore. Who knows what happened?
Ya thats a bit unusual. I have had some whiskey that I didn’t like but as my palate grew I came around to it. Example, peated scotch.
We all have different palates that’s a fact.
Mixing cocktails is a good strategy to redeem a whisky you don’t like. Glad to hear you mention it.
I personally really enjoy the blade & bow. Very smooth and to me it has a mouth burn but not a chest burn
Kurt, I’m new within the last few months and love the information you give us bourbon drinkers! Love the videos a lot. Tell me, what does SLB stand for? Cheers, Joe in Scottsdale!
Kurt,
Your Honest and that means a lot. I have only been on my journey about a year. These help me so much. Thanks . Keep your glass full 🥃. Blessings from Gettysburg Pa…
Thanks so much and all the best to you as well!
I happen to really like dark chocolate even the very dark bitter kind. But I'm not paying that much for a bottle of whiskey. Feel free to send that bottle my way.
You got it lol!
I can honestly say it is one of the worst pours over 100 I have had. Luckily I got to sample it and didn't buy one
Damn, this channel is blowing up!
Good for you, y'all deserve it.
Thanks I truly appreciate that and all the folks who have joined us!
Another great review. I appreciate how you also point out how many of these were surprising disappointments from distillers who had delivered quality before, or products that didn't live up to the hype, in your (admittedly educated) opinion. On the other hand, you don't, to use an old phrase, "damn them from the altar", recognizing that other peoples tastes differ. This is why I like this - it isn't a "let's pick on the bottom shelf" session, but rather a "These didn't taste as good as their price tags suggested" session.
Try to be as honest as I can but giving credit where credits is deserved.
Appreciate your kind words!
Enjoy your channel so much. This series was fun. Thanks.
Love your broadcasts and your frankness. I am a relatively new Bourbon junkie and these help a lot! I also appreciate that you gave us a frame of reference on your dislike of dark chocolate.....Because I might like the Woodford, because I will only eat real dark chocolate. The higher the percentage the better! And once you get away from the sugary sweetness in fake chocolate bars there's all kinds of flavors just like in whiskey. Keep up the good work!
Appreciate that! Your right, all palates will never be same. If you are a fan of bitter dark chocolate this Woodford might be for you!
Another great video man! I saw the thumbnail and the shape of bottle #1 and knew immediately which bourbon that was. I can't agree with you more on your take and analysis, spot on. I bought the same bottle a year or so ago and was so excited to get home and try it. The excitement quickly disappeared on the first sip! I couldn't believe how bad this tasted! Love your channel man!
Thanks so much and sure do appreciate your involvement in the show!
Thanks for this video. I've picked up B&B and the Willet a few times and grabbed something else. Woodford Double Oak, Malt and Wheat are some of my favorite lower priced sippers. Most reviews of $100+ Woodford's are usually not favorable on UA-cam. The Chocolate Rye refers to a type of rye called Chocolate Rye. Balcones uses it in their Texas Rye and that doesn't seem to get any praise at all, just worst lists. I like other Balcones products but that one I'll stay away from unless I just can't something to buy. Maybe chocolate rye should just not be used.
I love finished whiskeys and I love gin (my first love in spirits) but whiskeys finished in gin casks???? I'll pass.
Could you do a 5 Scotches you've regret buying? Thanks.
Love the channel by the way, Very earnest and down home.
Thanks so much for the kind words! Agree with the failed gin experiment and I love gin as well.
Oh by the way I am currently working on that regret scotch list!
@@slbdrinks that’s great. Thanks!! 🥃
Love the honesty! Just because a bourbon or whiskey is expensive doesn't mean it's good! Some of my favorites are "reasonable" daily drinkers! Keep up the great videos!
Thanks so much!
My missus LOVES that Woodford Chocolate Rye, that bitter chocolate note was a huge hit for her. Price was like, double what it really should be and it wasn't really my jam but hey, she likes what she likes. Wish it was still around, the hunt continues for a replacement with that same profile for her!
For those who truly love the dark chocolate bitter notes this is absolutely the right choice! Glad she liked it!
Dark chocolate is an acquired taste. You have to start with the 65-70% stuff before you take on the 85% stuff. Seems like you need to be a 85% chocolate fan to try that Woodford Reserve bottle. Thanks for the video.
Exactly! If one is a fan of 85% chocolate this would be a great bottle for them! Thank you
Thanks for doing these Kurt. Word of mouth and other opinions are key for finding out about bourbons to try, and finding out about ones to let go by is key as well! You can only get to so many distilleries in a lifetime. We've done parts of the bourbon trail twice (we aren't close), but they are pretty spread out, and you only have so much abibe ability in a day, so it can't be all about what one has been able to try personally, so these videos really help. Plus, you guys keep it fun, so it's pretty entertaining at the same time. Keep it up!
Thanks so much for your kind words!
Great review. I actually enjoy the Willet as do many of my friends. The Blade and Bow tastes like soap to me. Luckily in Tennessee a lot of liquor stores sample many sips so I don't often purchase something that I don't enjoy. Usually not on those higher ends though, that's the crap shoot part.
Wow how nice to have a store that hosts tastings! Wish we had that here. Thanks for your input!
what do you do with those bottles? Do you offer it to friends / anybody to verify how terrible it is, or do you just keep 'em for show and tell? Thanks for your opinion.
Most I give away to others who may like it. Never want to waste it or pour it down the drain.
Something funny- I keep an empty bottle of Willet and keep it refilled with evan williams bottled in bond which I buy in the big bottle. Makes them both better.
Lol great idea!
P.S. do you drink before/during your SLB video productions? Just curious..
Absolutely no drinking before filming. I don’t want to risk being “buzzed” while filming.
Very helpful info! I’ve had Blade and Bow in my hand multiple times but I’ve always put it back. You made me feel like I made the right decision! I had heard about how polarizing Willett pot still is - I bought a little 50ml sample bottle of it a year ago before investing $50 and I’m glad I did. I agree with your assessment!
Good idea getting that little bottle as a taste test!
Kurt, enjoy these reviews. However I need to ask, do you consume bitter vegetables (broccoli, green beans, spinach, Brussels sprouts) and the like? The reason I ask is to determine where your bitter taste sensitivity lies. In this video and some of your others I have watched, you describe bitter notes in the bourbons, and for me they have the right amount of bitter for balance. Not saying you're wrong, but asking myself why I disagree with some of your assessments. thx.
Very good question. I love all vegetables including bitter. Raw onion is about the only vegetable I can’t eat but can when cooked down.
Compari is a bit to bitter for me in most cocktails. Suze is way to bitter if you know that one.
Is the woodford good in a cocktail? I think some simple syrup might balance the cocoa and might taste pretty good.
I am sure you can come up with a pretty tasty cocktail using the Woodford. Highlight the chocolate note and tone down the bitterness with syrup.
I have to agree with you on the Willett .I know a lot of people enjoy this which is why I picked it up but it's not for me. Also didn't care for the Blade and Bow. The others I haven't tried and probably won't at those prices.
Love the content! Glad I haven't seen any of these except Willetts (well over $100) in NZ.
Amazing the price?? Wow.
Willett Pot Still Reserve is a go-to for me. Great gift. I brought it to a blind tasting with friends and it scored third out of 14 bottles, so I don’t know what to tell you.
Nothing wrong with that my friend. We all have different palates and won’t always agree which makes the whiskey journey so much fun!
I have had comments like you who defend the Willet pot still and comments who absolutely hate it. Probably one of those bottles that’s either loved or hated.
As I always say drink what you like the way you like it! Nobody should ever stand in your way of a preferred whiskey including me.
Thanks for your input!
Yo Curt...love tour channel ... tried your Hunter cocktail and it instantly became my favorite. Thanks for accelerating my debauchery.
Fantastic! Glad you loved the cocktail!
Been loving your vids as I just started getting into bourbons. Have you guys tried Kavalan whiskey (solist line) ?
Very informative, very amusing (at your expense, obviously). Subscribed.
Appreciate that and that’s ok! I have learned in my lifetime if you can’t laugh at yourself at times your taking yourself to seriously.
As a bourbon fan, I find you very informative and absolutely hilarious at the same time. A great combination in my book.
Well thank you lol! We have fun that’s for sure. What’s the sense of doing it if you can’t have fun!
Lifted Sprits wheat is like acetone, and we were super bummed because it was from a "local" distillery. Heartfield & Co also was a bummer, the neck pour was delicious, like a root beer float, but after that , harsh and oily. Great video again!
Sounds rough! Thanks for watching!
New Bourbon drinker here. First real bottle is Horse Soldier, my brother is connected to this unit of soldiers that sell this stuff is how I got into contact with it.
Any glass sets you can recommend to keep in the house for sharing?
Have you considered doing something like a "Top 5 whiskeys I ALMOST regretted buying" video? An example of mine recently is Doc Swinson's Rye. The first couple pours I had were really disappointing. It's not an expensive whiskey, but I expected it to be decent. I was ready to give it away or just use it as a mixer. Well, a few weeks after those initial pours I went back to it just out of curiosity and wouldn't you know it... this thing is pretty good! I don't know if it opened up or my palette was just off before, but yeah I dig it now. Curious if you've had similar experiences.
Interesting idea. Basically, a bourbon or whiskey that is much better after the bottle has been opened for a while. Hmmm. Good idea!
I enjoyed the review! I have only drank 1 of the 5...Blade & Bow, which I thought was a decent bourbon. I love the bar setup!
Thanks I really appreciate that! Every palate is different that’s for sure so glad you were able to enjoy the bb!
Thanks Kurt for this review.
I've been eyeing the first two and I'm glad I haven't given in buying it.
I know everyone has a different pallet but sometimes you just have to take someone's word for it especially when you can agree on so many good bottles compared.
Can't wait for the 3rd episode.
Appreciate it thank you!
I'm diggin' your vibe. Not new to bourbon but new to having a decent collection. I'm stealing your wall bar design. That's done! I'll have it up by Christmas. Thanks for the great content.
That’s awesome! Would like to see a picture of it when your done. Thanks for checking in.
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That’s awesome buddy! Wishing you all the best! I subscribed as well.
Another great review , the Willet you showed made me chuckle as I have the rye in the same style bottle. I haven’t tried it yet but I’ll let you know when I pop the cork . When I buy ryes I tend to buy 4 . 1 for me the others are stored for the future . My late wife use to tell me “ your never going to sell those so you may as well enjoy them . That went for my wine collection as well . About 2005-2006 I purchased 4 bottles of michter’s 10 year old rye . I still have 3 … anyway back then they went for around 80.00 a few years ago I checked the price ….. well I showed my wife and we both laughed when she said you better not drink those last 3 .😂😂😂
Hahaha! Fantastic story! Thanks for sharing with me.
The blade and bow I picked a month ago is pretty good. Not necessarily my go to but it tastes like it could be a BT product. It’s a very different profile than what you described, strange.
I know there will be quite a few with your opinion of this bottle. From past conversations this is one that’s split down the middle. I am glad you are enjoying the bottle!
@@slbdrinks I might just have to revisit it tonight 🥃. Really liking the channel
I was dying over your flip-flop comment 😂😂😂
Great videos and info thanks! I just started getting into drinking boubons neat so always like to find reviews of what is good and bad. You did mention you are a gin fan. I love gin and was wondering if you would every do your top 5 favorites or maybe your favorite for certain cocktails and ones to drink on the rocks. I understand the gin crowd is quite smaller then wiskey/bourbon so you might not get the views you would like so understand if you don't make one.
I would love to do that! My opinion is every video cannot be a hit. I also want this channel to be diverse to a certain point so we already have a couple things in mind but I really do like this idea. May be a few weeks but let’s do it!
@@slbdrinks Awesome can't wait thanks! The other great par about recommending Gins is I can probably easily find and buy it unlike the current bourbon market sadly.
I really like the video. I bought a bottle of blade and bow a few weeks ago and couldn’t agree more. The bitterness really turned me off. The 3 boys bottle makes me sad. They were my favorite experience in Kentucky. They don’t distribute and sell bottles from the thieving tastings. I bought a couple of bottles and love them. Keep up the good work with your videos. I really enjoy them.
Thanks so much! Actually, I am always happy when someone truly enjoys a whiskey experience. Just because I don’t like something doesn’t mean you can’t love it! You do you and enjoy!
I’ve eyed that Willett pot still bottle several times, but won’t anymore. These videos are very helpful and I’d love to drink at your bar.
Sometimes I wish I had a commercial bar and not in the basement. Would love to meet the folks on this channel!
All I can say is WOW on your review of Willet. I have been buying and drinking it for years and I never had a harsh or thin bottle. I think the price of around $60 a bottle in NJ is very reasonable given the quality I experienced.
Glad you enjoyed it but it’s just not for me but we all have our own individual palate.
Yep, love my Willet. Different strokes for different folks.
Just bought a bottle of Eagle Rare 10 yrs old watching one of your older videos. I feel like people really appreciate your honesty and hold your opinion in high regard. As a newbie, I'll stay away from these Boubons. On another note, It'd be great to have a video of you explaining Scotch, Irish Whiskey, Bourbon and Rye Whisky's labels.
Greetings from Italy!
Wow thank you so much for joining us from. Italy! I have always wanted to visit Italy so maybe one day I will be able to. I sure hope you enjoy the Eagle Rare!
Can't say that my taste agrees with yours on the Blade and Bow. Maybe you got a "faulty" bottle? I'd consider buying a pour at a bar when you have the chance before completely forgetting about it. BTW, we did a tour of the SW distillery three months ago and it was super AWESOME!!! Want to know some bottle I disliked at first but later it opened up and was great? Old Grand Daddy 114! I almost judged that one too quickly! Cheer Kurt
Thanks for your opinions! We can’t all have the same palate that’s for sure so I am glad you enjoyed the bottle!
Agree on the Willet fancy bottle. We've had one for three or more years and it just won't die. If it was just boring it would probably have been finished but it is actually unpleasant. If I ever saw the Woodford or Four Gate I probably would have just left them on the shelf after reading that lable; They don't sound appealing.
Agree on the Willet for sure. Sometimes a particular bottle just doesn’t jive with your particular palate.
I have a rabbit hole the sherry cask px and I'm putting glitter and fine colour sand
A few weeks ago In Pennsylvania we had a "Special Release" of Willett bourbon family. Otherwise Willett is "unobtainium" in Pennsylvania. They all sold out in minutes. I was fortunate enough to purchase a few bottles. One of which was Willett Pot Still bourbon. This particular bottle is from Batch# 22C38. It is nothing like as you describe in this video. I would rate it at least a solid 4 out of 5.
It is very flavorful and engaging. I am enjoying it a great deal.
Kurt,I was thinking, which is dangerous in itself, but Calumet has a line of 6,8,14,15 and now 16 year aged bourbons. I have had the 8 and it's rather good,I bought 14 and 15 based on that but not crack them yet.Those two are over $100 ,the 16 comes in at $140 plus or minus. So ,they are a potential line for your show to sample.
That would be an incredible lineup!
Love your channel and videos! Been building my bourbon collection and all your vids are very helpful!!!
Thanks!
Maybe you got a bad year for the Willets. I bought one earlier this year and it was outstanding. (Paid a lot more than $50) Creamy vanilla notes and a nice smooth lingering finish that comes with the pot stilled whiskeys.
Happy you liked it! The bottle I had was probably 1 1/2 old so good point.
Great content as always. If possible kindly do a list of best Tennessee whiskies you have tried please 🙂
Good idea!
Saved me some money...again!!! Love the blunt honesty...keep it up. Also, very jealous of the bar...spectacular! Keep at it!
Thanks so much! Appreciate the kind words!
The only one of these that surprised me was the Blade and Bow. I quote enjoyed it, but I did buy mine a year or so after this.
Willett pot still recently changed a bit. I assume Willett is using more of their own distillate. The new bottles bar code is now gold and the wax stamp looks a bit different and the whiskey taste slightly different. I like Willett products and it has that unique Willett nose and taste but I do get the cedar or young wood flavor you talk about. It’s a lot more prevalent in Old Bardstown, which I’m not a huge fan of. Noah’s Mill and Johnny Drum are my favorites.
Haven’t had JD but I do enjoy a pour of Noah’s Mill now and again. I like most all the Willet products I have tried it’s just the pot still I can’t get into.
I love your videos!!!! Have been wanting to get that Blade and Bow many times, Glad I kept putting it back. Thank you for all of your honest and great reviews!!!
Appreciate that so much!
Truly appreciate this type of content. What a great example of opportunity cost: what could your money have bought you that would’ve enhanced your utility? Oh well. It may be yours now but that doesn’t mean you can’t share it with guests!
Exactly! Great take!
Second time seeing a video of yours. The first one was the part 1 of this part 2 series and I enjoyed your honesty. So, I am a subscriber and hope to see and enjoy more of your reviews. Cheers.
Thanks so much for joining us! Hopefully we can all learn a few things along our whiskey journey! Appreciate you!
Remember guys he's not making a list of bad Bourbons he's making a list of Bourbons that he personally didn't care for that's a very important distinction.
this is true, but i happen to agree on all of these bottles. all of them are underwhelming or downright awful.
I disagree with your comment when tells people don’t buy it because it’s garbage. However we all do have different tastes.
Disagree, he repeatedly says several time avoid this garbage.
False.
Taste in subjective mates
Great video Kurt!!!
And some good info with a honest review! Love the content Kurt!!! Cheers my friend!!!
Thanks so much and truly appreciate your involvement in the show!
Absolutely! I wondered why Willets wasnt in the first video!
Blade & Bow is one of my favorite low proofers, but it needs air. I find it much richer, sweeter and tastier a couple of months post-neck pour. Your bottle looks like there's just a sip gone, so it just might grow on you over time if you give it a chance.
I agree with you, b&b needs a little time.
Appreciate your opinions. I actually had a previous bb bottle a few years ago and gave it away. Had to buy this one just for the show but in the interest of digging deeper I will keep this one several months and see what happens.
The same for Cooper Craft 100 proof which is hot out of the bottle. Open bottle, taste the whiskey, and then let it sit for a couple of months. Try again. Now you'll have a whiskey that will stand up to Old Forrester whiskeys.
New to the channel, enjoying the videos. I hear you mention "Trenton" a lot, is that your son? Just curious. Keep up the good work.
Yes, actually Trent is my son and the boss of the show! He does most of the work and I flap my gums lol
@@slbdrinks Father and son, I like it. Wishing you both the best!
Appreciate that and thank you for your involvement on this show! Truly appreciated
Will have to try my son’s Willet🤣. Almost bought a bottle last week. If you are ever in Louisville Ky, go to thrvFrazier Historical Museum, which is the beginning of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Amazing collection of current and really old whiskey producers. Kentucky history, weapons collection, etc. it is located a few blocks from Peerless and other old distilleries. Thanks for the reviews!
Will def hit that up next time I am in town! Also, try before you have an opinion if possible. I don’t like the willet bourbon but you may. Take care.
In both of your regret videos you mention that you did not do the necessary research. Could you please explain what "research" entails _in addition to_ tasting the product? Is there a database or do you solicit other peoples' opinions? Love to know.
Thanks!
Guilty: to having bought the Willett myself. Thankfully I bought it as a gift, and mostly because of the lovely bottle. Good thing that my dad, who I gifted it to, never opens the bottles that were presents. It looks great in the cabinet, I guess that's something.
Lol I understand completely! The bottle is stunning!
I concur on the Willet and B&B. Gimmick bottles, not good juice. I knew what was coming when I saw a flavor profile on the 2 other bottles. The chocolate maybe. Maybe. But I have to bust your chops a bit for choosing something with orange and gin in the description. Good show; keep up the good work
It had me at gin.,,
Lol, I do love gin but that was def a stupid purchase!
Busted chops taken and deserved!
The woodFord chocolate has me curious because I like organic dark chocolate, but your description of Blade and Bow is spot on with my experience. Have you done a video on all of the Bulleits? Frontier, Rye, 10 year, and Barrel Strength
Believe it or not I have never tried the Bulleit baseline products. I do have a 10 yr and blenders select that I think is pretty good.
If you enjoy a bitter dark chocolate the Woodford just might be good for you.
@@slbdrinks tried std bullet for the first time and felt like it’s a total drain pour!
Don’t like the orange label bulleit, but the 10 year is the reason I continued learning about bourbon. To my taste it’s almost perfect. I’m still a novice though.
@@johnlassiter937 I totally agree.
I do enjoy the 10 yr Bulleit as well.
Very interesting video, thank you!
In Finland we do not get any of those. Which isn't a bad thing necessarily...
That gin barrel finished bourbon was doomed to fail. Gin in just too overpowering.
Your 💯 right! I truly love gin so it caught my eye but it was def not a match made in heaven!
Really appreciate this series! There’s so much selection out there, it’s nice to be able to eliminate a few from the list. What not to buy is just as important as what to buy. PS disagree on Willett, it’s excellent to me. That’s why we all have different taste buds
If I could imagine what it would be like to be chewing on one of my wife's 3 year old flip flops....Classic
Couldn’t help myself lol!
Love these videos, even when my experience with certain bottles were different than yours. For instance, I actually like that Blade & Bow aside from the price. I want to say I paid $50ish for it, but it tasted like $20.
I know there are BB fans out there for sure and that’s great! We can’t all have the same palate that’s for sure.
Agreed the pot still from Willett is a pretty bottle but more gimmick than substance. If you get a chance try the Old Bardstown line from Willett. It’s a wonderful budget sipper in my opinion
I will do that! Thank you!
another terrific video, many thanks for your honesty and great presentation. Jenny in Wales,UK
Thank you Jenny!
I was a big time fan since discovering your channel in early 2021. I have to admit I am a bit jealous...my kids think I should be doing what you do. Lol. BTW have you tried the Sassenech ? It's the scotch from the actor who played Jamie on Outlander.
I know you are not a scotch guy but this is smooth and not as peaty
I do really like scotch and hope to cover it more on the show soon! I haven’t tried this one though. I will have to look for it.
Great video. Totally agree with the cedar note on the Willett. It seems so thin and metallic.
Did to me as well. From the comments my guess is at least 80% agree with us.
Out of curiosity, have you revisited these whiskies since these “regrets” videos were made? Several of the bottles in both of the videos are still relatively full and sometimes neck/shoulder pours can be a little misleading. The introduction of a little air can be beneficial to a whisky. That said, I fully agree with you on the Woodford Rye….did nothing for me, either.
Not recently. I will do that eventually though.
This was a great video. Very enjoyable.
Thank you!
Another fun video. Thanks for the entertainment. The 5 bottles you shown tonight, 4 of them are beautiful on the shelf at least haha. I do like the new Willett pot still mashbill. If that bottle you have is the old one, I recommend taking another stab at it with the new juice.
I have heard the same from others so I will do that!
I bought a bottle of Willett when I was first getting into bourbons, and I loved it. I guess I have a natural inclination to wood flavors and alcohol burn has never bothered me. Tried many more great bourbons since, got a second bottle, couldn't stand it. Ended up using 90% of it in mint juleps. Bottle makes a great infinity bottle though XD
It is an epic bottle design!
Whew, I was looking at a Four Gate - thanks for the heads up. I put the money back in my pocket and am looking for a Bunnahabhain 18-year.
Kurt your videos keep getting better and better. Congratulations!! I’m thoroughly entertained watching them. Keep up the great work.
Thanks Sosh! Not rocket science just trying to keep it light and have a good time! Take care my friend!
Love my Willet. Blade & Bow I agree (at first sip), but have found it’s drinkable as my 2nd pour of the evening.
Glad you enjoyed them!
INSTANT LIKE ! . . . i propose: Woodford Choc to spike yr evening coffee (like Irish coffee), the rest to marinate, in decreasing alcohol proof (1) veal (2) beef (3) fish, and (4) chicken ! ! hehe.
That’s awesome lol!
This might sound weird but do you have any suggestions for bourbons that taste similar to the willet pot still? I usually dont care for bourbon, however I really enjoy the Willett pot still so if ya know of anything else that has a 'horrible' taste that's similar to that one let me know cause I might have to try it! Lol
I am sorry I really don’t know lol. Your palate your choice my friend! No hard feelings here. Actually, glad you enjoyed it!
I’ve not yet spent more than $50 on a bottle of anything lol. I’ve been too nervous. Speaking of woodsy, I grabbed a bottle of Old Forester yesterday and for me, I actually enjoy the smoky taste that comes on the back end. I’m curious to know if you’ve ever tried Clyde Mays? I haven’t found a review of it even on the distiller app.
I had a bottle gifted to me once and loved it but it too had a bit of smokiness.
Good for you for sticking to a particular price point! Unfortunately I have not tried CM up to this point.
Agree on the pot still willett. Got a 1.75L from my realtor after selling our old house, think it retails for $85 locally and the bottle is cool but the juice isn't worth the price, esp @ $50 for a 750ml! I'll finish it using it as a mixer!
Bummer, you have the same opinion as mine on that bottle.
You just saved me 50.00. Blade and Bow has been popping up in my area and I was going to grab it! I fell for the Pot Still already. The bottle was intriguing!
Ya the bottle is pretty cool I will give it that. BB just wasn’t for me.
Now you got to remember this is just his opinion blade and bow is actually very very highly reviewed and received and it's true that your individual palate might not like it just as his didn't but it should be made clear that blade and bow is a very well received and well reviewed bourbon and it is loved all over the country. He's not making a list of bad Bourbons he's making a list of Bourbons he didn't like.
Thanks for the honesty..love your videos
Thanks so much!
I was really disappointed with Balcones Texas Rye. It has largely positive reviews, and I like other ryes. I almost wonder if I got a defective bottle (the cork fell apart when removed). It was bitter with an isopropyl note over a woody flavor. Interestingly, the Balcones is also a chocolate rye.
It’s pretty rough. Just my opinion.
Hmmm... got the Pot Still on our last trip to Kentucky when we visited Willett. I have been wanting to do a review of it on my channel, but holding off. Just got the Blade and Bow last week and same thing. Been trying to get the gumption to open it up. So for $250 you get an engraved cup? LOL! Never heard of Whiskey Thief or Four Gate. Awesome video!
Thanks my friend! Hopefully those bottles will serve you better than they did for me. I know I will get some flack on the Blade and Bow but have to be honest with my impressions.
@@slbdrinks Well, we're not getting paid to advertise LOL... really enjoyed this video!
Thanks buddy
Great video Kurt. You saved me (and some other folks) a lot of money.
Thank you! Hope you and your family are happy and healthy!
Willet pot still is the only bourbon I have dumped out. I get a very cinnamon heavy note with a heavy ethanol hit. The hillrock from your first video I didn't buy but have the straight bourbon and think it is delicious.
Sounds good! Glad you liked that one!
Very helpful for those like me that are just getting into bourbon and whiskey.
I’m finding some that I liked early on are just not that good as I venture off to other brands.
I agree. Your palate def grows as you move along your journey. I remember when I tasted my first peated whisky and thought it was awful! Love a pour once in a while now.
That Willett pot still junk was the first bourbon I ever had and it put me off bourbon for years. I finally started dipping my toe back in after drinking mainly scotch and rye. I have a buddy who is a bourbon tasting savant helping me along and we've found some high rye bourbons to bridge the gap. I think I'm finally starting to enjoy the style, but I don't think I'll ever like the REALLY sweet stuff or the ones that taste like oak and vanilla with nothing else. I may get that dark chocolate rye, though. I hate milk chocolate and LOVE the dark stuff, the darker and more bitter the better!
See your palate is probably different than most but nothing wrong with that! The good thing is you recognize that and purchase accordingly rather than sit and wonder why you don’t like what most people do. Kudos to you!
Always interesting to see other people taste in whiskey. I agree with you on the Willet. To me it has this bad off-flavor that I cant quite put my finger on, almost metallic or medicinal. I do enjoy B&B though.
We are all different that’s for sure. Glad you enjoy the bb.
Thanks for saving me from the Willett pot still. I've been eyeing it up because of the highly regarded other Willett products. I'll spend my money on something else instead 👍
Good choice in my opinion!
It $10 whisky in a $30 bottle, good for bourbon and coke though.
Willett pot still and Blade &Bow are two of my favorites. I don't get any of what you're describing.
I am happy that you enjoy those bottles. We have had several other comments with the same impression.
Drink what you like the way you like it!
They just were not for me.
@@slbdrinks Absolutely. We all have different tastes.
Love the content Kurt. Thanks for the input. There are a few well stocked stores around me that often have hard to find or allocated bourbons to try. Also helps to keep me from getting the old stink eye from my wife if I can better reign in spending on certain bottles. Thanks again for another great video and helpful information. Someday I hope to have a well stocked bar as you. Cheers and keep up the good work.
I am sure you will just give it some time! Thank you!
I think it's awful