Had a visit to my girlfriend's relatives in KC, turns out her uncle REALLY likes bourbon. I used all the training I learned from Rex, and managed to mooch myself some Blantons, Eagle Rare, 1792 Full Proof, and Weller 107. It was a good night.
I don't really drink bourbon neat, although I love it in cocktails. When they talk about bourbons I don't know anything about these names and don't really pay attention too much. I'm just into scotch and I like Irish but don't drink it.
Brought WT101 to the party before a wedding and everyone was excited! The new bottles are much more elegant and it was delicious. Definitely my go to crowd pleaser
Aside from how much I love these guys and Whisky already/ This is honestly the only UA-cam channel the genuinely is creative and inventive with it's Sponsor/Ad spots and you actually want to watch them because they're entertaining.
I'd like to see you guys do a video that shows high, mid and low end scotches and their bourbon and Irish equivalents based on price points...be interested to see what you guys choose
Did you really just say “bourbon equivalent to Scotch?????” 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 high end scotches are single malts, meaning distilled and bottled at a single distillery using a mash made up entirely of malted barley. Bourbon has to be at least 51% corn. Most bourbons are around 75% corn. Some are as low as 60 while others are as high as 80-84. Apples and oranges there buddy.
Green spot, to me, is the whiskey preventing me from becoming a snob. 40% abv, coloured, filtered, NAS, mass produced. It really, in nerdyness, loses out on 90% of my whisk(e)ys. But I still enjoy it, so freaking much. Theres a complexity and depth to it that matches a lot of my favorites. Heck, it IS one of my favorites.
For me the appeal is the lighter notes that I havent witnessed in any other whisky ever. Would be even better at 46%, NFC and natural colour as you say tho.
That really is the crux, and why I have a really hard time spending more than maybe $60 on a bottle. There are SO MANY great options at that point and below that anything over that seems pointless.
I love how Rex always challenges Daniels comments for us that don't know what he is actually trying to say. It's what makes them the perfect pair. And Brianna and we have reached the holy trinity of whiskey reviews shows. Thanks so much for your enthusiasm and effort units it take to make the content!
Funnily enough, I did a tour of Woodford and a few other distilleries a couple of years ago. None of the "whiskey noobs" in my group were finishing their samples (more for me!) The one exception that day was Woodford Double Oaked.
I did the same, once upon a time. It's been one of my favorite go-to bottles; cheap, available, good neat, or in a cocktail. Yeah, Rare Breed and Russel's are better neat, but 101 is just a trusty multi-tool.
Please note lads on the Isle of Mull there are Sea Eagles and Golden Eagles and Tobermory distillery does not use then in the 12 year old Single malt or in any of the Ledaig malts ;-) All the best from a Brit fan.
Lagavulin 16, Talisker 10, Ardbeg Ugideil, Laphroaig Cardias, Octomore, Longrow Peated, Springbank 12, Bunnahabin 12 Sherry, Glenlevit Nadurra Oloroso, Glenfiddich 12, Macallan 12 Sherry, anything from Bruichladdich. If this is a party I'm gonna attend, there's gotta be a bigger attraction than just small talk with people I don't already know.
Another great video gentleman. WT101 is the greatest single bottle of bourbon in the universe :P . Approachable but has depth. Inexpensive, tastes amazing on the surface but still complex after many samplings. Cocktailable. The GOAT!
I am now a bourbon nerd! I haven't bought a bottle of WT101 in years (too thin, not viscous enough and too young says l) excuse me while l pour a little ECBP in my glen carin.
I was so pleased (and not so surprised) to see Wild Turkey 101 at the top of the list! It is my current bourbon fave for it's balance, price point and high alcohol value. I also love the fact that I can go to nearly any liquor store here in my city (San Francisco) and can purchase it. Long time whiskey fan and I want to thank you for producing such entertaining and informative videos. I am now appreciating whisky in such a different way and even turning my vodka-loving wife into more of a whiskey fan.
Buffalo Trace really depends on where you live, Southern California can buy it at CVS, Walgreens, some Targets, and of course any grocery store/bevmo/totalwine. S0 a $25-$30 and its... probably across the street from where you are. It's my favorite.
Try getting BT in a liquor store in PA. You have to be in the right spot at the right time. And forget Eagle Rare. Haven’t seen that in ages. I don’t seek it out but if for some reason I see some I’ll pick up a bottle.
Fairly new to drinking whiskeys, That said... I went to Costco and picked up a one liter bottle of Kirkland bottled in Bond Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey100 proof. And I have to say that I really like the nose, taste and finish of this Whiskey. As a bonus you can get this for $25 for a liter.
The woodford reserved double oaked is one of my favorite bourbons, and used to be quite easy to buy here in the Netherlands. But lately not so much. Good to see I have almost every whisky on this list, angels envy is impossible to get.
Don’t get many bourbons here in Europe but I do enjoy wild turkey 101, four roses single barrel and bakers seven, especially for the prices. Got a wild turkey rare breed for my birthday, its still closed but I’m looking forward to opening it (at some point ), good video. Slàinte to you both.
That is a damn fine list. I think I would have taken Makers 46 off and put Elijah Craig in there instead. But I may be a bit biased as that is my ol' tried and true bourbon.
For me, when I want a noob friendly scotch, my thoughts always run to The Balvenie 12 Doublewood. That's the only one I can think of that I would have added to this list.
saying that, my wife- who doesn't drink whisky- surprised me by preferring Laphroaig 10 over all the other whiskies I've made her try, inc Balvenie. Respect to her! haha
I am continually searching for new and tasty whiskey expressions and recently, I tried Four roses small batch select and was very pleased. I have had everything on your list and enjoy them, however I believe the addition of a four roses expression would be very welcome amongst this list!!
fun story: I enjoy blind taste experiments with friends and my modest whiskey collection (about 20) And the absolute number one blind taste test favorite among all of my friends who are very new to whiskey is a dirt cheap $14ish bottle of bird dog whiskey (not the flavored variety) and to be honest, if you ignore the lackluster price tag... its a decent whiskey
Who else is tuning in for some vicarious Tribe action after not getting to the this weekend’s Ball? Have a great one you Magnificent Bastards and I’ll see you when your borders open to dangerous Scots once more! 🥰
Guys I do like the Monkey Shoulder but I did a tasting of Naked Grouse recently and it was better in my opinion. Plus it is cheaper than MS AND it is 43% ABV.
@@UJSupanova You know what, you're right. Poured a dram and I can't find the smoke. I can swear the last time I had it, it had a light layer of "bonfire smoke on clothes the next day"
Evan Williams is something I'd add to the list - their standard offering black label, Bottled in Bond white label, and Small Batch 1783 are all good contenders imo, but the BiB is probably the one I'd serve to the crowd. ...although me being cheap, and finding EW to be my favorite pick at a low price point, might be a contributing factor to my decision -
Being an Irish whiskey guy I would be very happy to find Red Breast and Green Spot at the party. A Bushmills single malt 10 year would be very welcome too. Yeah buddy.....
I'm always surprised to see Eagle Rare as the go to 10 year offering for episodes like this. I love ER10, it's one of my favorite dense, oak forward bourbons and at MSRP is a great value. BUT Russell's Reserve 10 Year OR Knob Creek 9 Year are nearly as good and vastly more available.
Knob creek 9 would thread the needle beautifully in ER10's spot ... _Also_ , Naked Grouse could hold Monkey Shoulder's place and _not_ present that malt funkiness/must. Just sayin' ...
Not surprised WT 101 made it to the top, it's my absolute favorite as well as all of WT's offerings. If I haven't had it in a while and I come back to it, I'm like damn that's just good whiskey!
My favorite whiskey was Seagrams Seven.... Then you turned me onto BUFFALO TRACE. OMG. $23.88 @ walmart in Davenport IA. Your review was spot on for a Bourbon noob like me. Many thanks for not being snobbery and letting a common guy like me venture into the light of knowledge.
WT 101 was a grandfather's fave and he got me hooked, but Evan Williams Bottled in Bond is a very close 2nd and both are always available. I live in western NC and liquor stores are not on every corner, so availability is a huge factor.
Gotta say, Pendleton Midnight is my go to for Canadian whiskey. I do like the original Pendleton but the Midnight is more complex and richer in my opinion. Added bonus is that it started out as a local brand.
The Red Breast portion of this video made me seek out the Cask Strength. I have a new favorite Irish! Thank you! I do like the Woodford Reserve Double Oaked, but for my palate, the Old Forester 1910 "Old Fine" is a much better double-oaked option. It's weird how subjective taste can be; I've never cared for Eagle Rare or Maker's 46.
Having only tried Buffalo Trace & Eagle Rare, BT Distillery may just not be my thing. I much prefer Knob Creek, Elijah Craig or Wild Turkey at the affordable end. I love Redbreast 12, and plan to pick up RB12CS in the next few weeks! (OF1910 is in my cellar waiting to be opened...)
In my collection, I always have two bottles of Wild Turkey 101 and Buffalo Trace; the bottle I'm drinking from, and the backup. The moment I finish one, I make sure to buy another. Nothing would be worse than running out of either of these. Fortunately, in Kansas City, they are both quite affordable. WT 101 = $18.95-$21.99 BT = $23.99-$26.95
You're lucky you can even get BT. I have had exactly one bottle. After that I have not seen one since. That was two years ago. Luckily there are many other just as good or better options for the same price.
Jimmy and Eddie Russell do it right. It would be awesome of you could get one or both of them as a special guest. Or maybe a roadtrip to see them in Lawrenceburg, KY. Jimmy is a true legend and a great guy.
@@jonfelker2075 Oregon. All liquor is state price controlled, so you get everything for MSRP, with rotating sale pricing. ER is always 30, Buffalo Trace is always on the shelves in the low 20s, Rare Breed is always like 40-45 depending on if it is on sale.
I like how I have Buffalo Trace, Angel's Envy and Redbreast 12 on hand, recently ran out of Woodford double oaked and Highland Park 12 (think I prefer the 10, maybe my memory is messing with me). And Ardbeg 10... New comer to the channel, so nice to know I'm on the right track.
Sipping on a Buffalo Trace while watching this. Crazy to see the hype behind it in the US considering it's available in pretty much every bottleshop everywhere here in Australia for $55AUD ($40USD). Remembering that alcohol taxes here have a 700mL bottle of Smirnoff going for only $15 less than that..
I buy Buffalo Trace all the time, but I never knew it was a high demand whiskey lol. I bought it on a whim last year and loved it. Though it's been a while, as I found I actually prefer Rye over bourbon
Catching up on some Whiskey Tribe tonight. I have been missing my Tribe Bois! + Brianna and Emma! It’s also been a minute since I’ve gotten a chance to sit down and enjoy a good pour. Cheers!
Love the woodford double oaked as a whiskey noob! Going higher in proof actually gave me way more flavor than I usually find in the 40 proof whiskeys I tend to buy, while being surprisingly easy to drink. Love the videos!
While I do agree WT101 is amazing and one of my favorites I do feel it's abit to strong if I was going to give a friend a neat try for the first time. I personally prefer Buffalo Trace and feel it's more friendly. I can't say it's very hyped in my area but the bottle is locked and needs to be opened at counter and I got the last one. But I can't say it's never been on the shelf when I have looked.
Where I live you can occasionally get Wild Turkey 101 on sale for $19 and change...that makes it a screaming good deal. I always buy a few extra bottles to tuck away.
I think Wild Turkey 101 punches far above it's weight for proof & price. I always have a bottle on hand, whereas the artisan cast strength brands change by batch preference.
OMG... I have every one of those in my collection for my non-bourbon friends. I love that WT-101 was on top of the list... My face is the WR double oak..
Wild Turkey 101 is the GOAT. Great cost point, 101 proof that is still smooth, stands up perfectly neat, on the rocks, and in any cocktail you can make without dominating the other ingredients and flavors involved.
In this category, most Compass Box bottlings would do wonderfully (I'm especially partial to Spice Tree). Also: less well known, but good bang for the buck Highland whiskies like Deanston 12 and Speysides like Glenallachie.
Really enjoying the Woodford and the moment, it's a damn good Bourbon. Also really like the Highland park 12, love the complexity that the peetness brings to the pallet. Also enjoy the 101 but think I enjoy the first two better myself.
I think Weller's is a good one for this. Also McAllen 12 year double cask, it's approachable to bourbon drinkers because there isn't that strong peat, but won't leave scotch drinkers upset in the least
Dry fly bourbon 101 is one of go to bottles. Also dry fly whiskey 120 is also great but I tend to mix that. EC 1789 is a new favorite I would tell new people to try that.
Buffalo Trace, eagle rare and 101 are on my bar. I do enjoy wild turkey longbranch, and Chattanooga whiskey cask and solara barrel are my go to, since I'm from Chattanooga, TN. They also have beer barrel finished from barrels from the local Chattanooga breweries. All of which are fantastic
I’m currently in LOVE with Woodford Double Oaked but I want to try other things without buying an entire bottle 😅 guess I need to go bar hopping with a list!
I have a bottle of Red Breast 12 hanging out in my liquor cabinet that I am saving for a special occasion. I just wish I had more special occasions to justify breaking out my good whiskey for.
Great list great review as usual, I'm glad to see people having fun with the stuff. The red breast is definitely crowd pleaser, personally I love it but I love green spot tiny bit more. 101 is underrated beautiful bourbon everyone should try. Personally I would add Deanston 12 , Glen Scotia Victoriana and Edradure Caledonia 12. List is great all of them deserving. Thank you MB
Green Spot is just a classic Irish Whiskey, full of flavor. I just love Irish Whiskey, but I must say the Highland Viking Honor 12 year is one of the best Whisky's I have ever tasted in South Africa
Old Forester 86 is my old faithful I always seem to come back to it and enjoy every sip not the most complex for nerds but they have the 1920 which I feel can deliver but the 86 all around good drinker
Can you help. I had a local distiller tell me that, other than the micro distilleries most large distillers are adding products to their whiskey to up the flavors such as wood tannins, cinnamon, coloring,, and different flavors that we get from whiskey. They are doing such without disclosing the additions because of the lower, legally allowed percentages. Is that true? Is there anyway to find out?
That is most definitely false unless they are intentionally trying to make a flavored product. If they're rectifying their whiskey then they should be prepared to face exorbitant fines and/or even be shut down by the Tax and Trade Bureau. The federal government takes American whiskey very seriously because it's a huge source of revenue for them and they're keen on enforcing strict whiskey laws
Had a visit to my girlfriend's relatives in KC, turns out her uncle REALLY likes bourbon. I used all the training I learned from Rex, and managed to mooch myself some Blantons, Eagle Rare, 1792 Full Proof, and Weller 107. It was a good night.
Dude I just did basically the same thing!
So jealous
Stellar mooching my man!
Those are all great bourbons.
I don't really drink bourbon neat, although I love it in cocktails. When they talk about bourbons I don't know anything about these names and don't really pay attention too much. I'm just into scotch and I like Irish but don't drink it.
Brought WT101 to the party before a wedding and everyone was excited! The new bottles are much more elegant and it was delicious. Definitely my go to crowd pleaser
Gotta disagree about the new bottle. It looks minimal and childish to me.
I will split the difference between these 2 responses. I like the bottle, wasn't crazy about the new flavor.
I absolutely LOVE the new flavor myself. Bottle is fine, I could careless what it comes in. I'm paying for a great bourbon....WT 101 delivers.
@@randywhite6468 Maybe i got spoiled. My last 6 bottles were Rare Breed.... :-)
@@kevinstarski1598 he. H
Aside from how much I love these guys and Whisky already/ This is honestly the only UA-cam channel the genuinely is creative and inventive with it's Sponsor/Ad spots and you actually want to watch them because they're entertaining.
Can confirm. I had some people over for drinks, pulled out the Highland Park 12. Almost the whole bottle got drank, definitely a crowd pleaser
"Where do you go, Briana?!"......"The Store!"
Lol Briana is great
I'd like to see you guys do a video that shows high, mid and low end scotches and their bourbon and Irish equivalents based on price points...be interested to see what you guys choose
Yeah I’d love to know what is the Wild Turkey 101 of scotch.
Did you really just say “bourbon equivalent to Scotch?????” 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 high end scotches are single malts, meaning distilled and bottled at a single distillery using a mash made up entirely of malted barley. Bourbon has to be at least 51% corn. Most bourbons are around 75% corn. Some are as low as 60 while others are as high as 80-84. Apples and oranges there buddy.
Try Ballentine Scotch, low price with complex flavor, not like tasteless Cuty Shark
Green spot, to me, is the whiskey preventing me from becoming a snob.
40% abv, coloured, filtered, NAS, mass produced. It really, in nerdyness, loses out on 90% of my whisk(e)ys. But I still enjoy it, so freaking much. Theres a complexity and depth to it that matches a lot of my favorites. Heck, it IS one of my favorites.
Thats JW black label to me. It's even a blended but... It's cheap and I still love it. It brings me back to earth.
For me the appeal is the lighter notes that I havent witnessed in any other whisky ever. Would be even better at 46%, NFC and natural colour as you say tho.
Green Spot is amazing. It blew me away when I first tasted it. It's so light and fresh that it reminded me more of wine than whiskey.
That really is the crux, and why I have a really hard time spending more than maybe $60 on a bottle. There are SO MANY great options at that point and below that anything over that seems pointless.
Jameson Stout Edition is my guilty pleasure. That is my go to when I just want a damn good whiskey and don't want to think about it too much.
I think 101 at #1 makes a lot of sense. It might be the perfect balance of everything, taste and price.
I love how Rex always challenges Daniels comments for us that don't know what he is actually trying to say. It's what makes them the perfect pair. And Brianna and we have reached the holy trinity of whiskey reviews shows. Thanks so much for your enthusiasm and effort units it take to make the content!
Brianna is annoying asf
Funnily enough, I did a tour of Woodford and a few other distilleries a couple of years ago. None of the "whiskey noobs" in my group were finishing their samples (more for me!) The one exception that day was Woodford Double Oaked.
That was some sort of reversed mooching Daniel pulled on Rex with the RB12 😆😂
Try the Dalwhinnie 15. I love it and another great one to try is Glenfiddich 12, 14, 18 and 20. All truly great Scotches.
I just bought a bottle of wild turkey 101 yesterday because of how many times it shows up on the channel. Plus holds up amazingly in a old fashioned.
I did the same, once upon a time. It's been one of my favorite go-to bottles; cheap, available, good neat, or in a cocktail. Yeah, Rare Breed and Russel's are better neat, but 101 is just a trusty multi-tool.
@@Vortex1988 It's definitely on my list
Compass Box: Great King Artist’s Blend is a blended scotch I bring to whisky nights. It’s
Compass Box has several outstanding entries, IMO
For people who generally dont drink whiskey I keep Ballentine Scotch on hand. Reasonably priced, floral, easy to drink and a damn good buzz.
Please note lads on the Isle of Mull there are Sea Eagles and Golden Eagles and Tobermory distillery does not use then in the 12 year old Single malt or in any of the Ledaig malts ;-)
All the best from a Brit fan.
Lagavulin 16, Talisker 10, Ardbeg Ugideil, Laphroaig Cardias, Octomore, Longrow Peated, Springbank 12, Bunnahabin 12 Sherry, Glenlevit Nadurra Oloroso, Glenfiddich 12, Macallan 12 Sherry, anything from Bruichladdich.
If this is a party I'm gonna attend, there's gotta be a bigger attraction than just small talk with people I don't already know.
While I love those whiskies I wouldn't say they are for the n00bs...
Another great video gentleman. WT101 is the greatest single bottle of bourbon in the universe :P . Approachable but has depth. Inexpensive, tastes amazing on the surface but still complex after many samplings. Cocktailable. The GOAT!
I am now a bourbon nerd! I haven't bought a bottle of WT101 in years (too thin, not viscous enough and too young says l) excuse me while l pour a little ECBP in my glen carin.
@@nicksinderson3302 agreed...I've never been a WT101 fan.
I'm not a fan of bourbons with high rye content. Bulleit and 101 make me gag.
I was so pleased (and not so surprised) to see Wild Turkey 101 at the top of the list! It is my current bourbon fave for it's balance, price point and high alcohol value. I also love the fact that I can go to nearly any liquor store here in my city (San Francisco) and can purchase it. Long time whiskey fan and I want to thank you for producing such entertaining and informative videos. I am now appreciating whisky in such a different way and even turning my vodka-loving wife into more of a whiskey fan.
JB Black at $17 is my go to as a crowd pleaser bourbon and a good change up to WT101
Buffalo Trace really depends on where you live, Southern California can buy it at CVS, Walgreens, some Targets, and of course any grocery store/bevmo/totalwine. S0 a $25-$30 and its... probably across the street from where you are. It's my favorite.
Weird. I live in Germany and can order Buffalo Trace on Amazon for +/- 18€ whenever.
Try getting BT in a liquor store in PA. You have to be in the right spot at the right time. And forget Eagle Rare. Haven’t seen that in ages. I don’t seek it out but if for some reason I see some I’ll pick up a bottle.
I watched one of these "list" videos" and it featured the actual list to refer to. THat's a great idea!
Balvenie 12 double wood is another crowd pleaser I have found.
Sure miss this duo
What happened?
Fairly new to drinking whiskeys, That said... I went to Costco and picked up a one liter bottle of Kirkland bottled in Bond Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey100 proof.
And I have to say that I really like the nose, taste and finish of this Whiskey. As a bonus you can get this for $25 for a liter.
The woodford reserved double oaked is one of my favorite bourbons, and used to be quite easy to buy here in the Netherlands. But lately not so much.
Good to see I have almost every whisky on this list, angels envy is impossible to get.
I love the double oaked, so good!
If you are talking accessible crowd pleasers, you can't forget the Jameson caskmates stout edition.
Awesome seeing WT 101 at number 1, been my favorite for over 30 years.
Don’t get many bourbons here in Europe but I do enjoy wild turkey 101, four roses single barrel and bakers seven, especially for the prices. Got a wild turkey rare breed for my birthday, its still closed but I’m looking forward to opening it (at some point ), good video. Slàinte to you both.
That is a damn fine list. I think I would have taken Makers 46 off and put Elijah Craig in there instead. But I may be a bit biased as that is my ol' tried and true bourbon.
I wouldve taken off monkey shoulder myself
@@bubdrum jw black > monkey shoulder
@@bubdrum agree there ha!
Elijah Craig over Buffalo Trace. I might leave the Makers if only as a representative of wheated bourbon.
For me, when I want a noob friendly scotch, my thoughts always run to The Balvenie 12 Doublewood. That's the only one I can think of that I would have added to this list.
Same here Doug. I enjoy a lot of different whiskies but that one is still a favorite.
was thinking exactly the same. No way would I offer Highland Park to a noob.
saying that, my wife- who doesn't drink whisky- surprised me by preferring Laphroaig 10 over all the other whiskies I've made her try, inc Balvenie. Respect to her! haha
I am continually searching for new and tasty whiskey expressions and recently, I tried Four roses small batch select and was very pleased. I have had everything on your list and enjoy them, however I believe the addition of a four roses expression would be very welcome amongst this list!!
Even though I have all of these, i still want to go to this party! lol
fun story: I enjoy blind taste experiments with friends and my modest whiskey collection (about 20) And the absolute number one blind taste test favorite among all of my friends who are very new to whiskey is a dirt cheap $14ish bottle of bird dog whiskey (not the flavored variety) and to be honest, if you ignore the lackluster price tag... its a decent whiskey
Bird Dog is my go to budget whiskey, like the flavored also
Who else is tuning in for some vicarious Tribe action after not getting to the this weekend’s Ball?
Have a great one you Magnificent Bastards and I’ll see you when your borders open to dangerous Scots once more! 🥰
Cheers, MB! 🥃
Roy I am with you. You should do a live tomorrow (Sunday) so we can all cry on each other's monkey shoulders.
Guys I do like the Monkey Shoulder but I did a tasting of Naked Grouse recently and it was better in my opinion. Plus it is cheaper than MS AND it is 43% ABV.
you know me too well Roy; sipping on a Deanston because i miss the Scotsman
@@Watchman999 hoping to do exactly that - but hold back on the crying part! If it works out I’ll see you there! 🥃
Black Bottle. It has enough smoke to be interesting but not so much that you can smell it from the other side of the room, a friendly amount.
For me the current Black Bottle doesn't have any smoke at all, it's all vegetal and ashy but no real smoke
@@UJSupanova You know what, you're right. Poured a dram and I can't find the smoke. I can swear the last time I had it, it had a light layer of "bonfire smoke on clothes the next day"
take a look at peated Connemara or Tomintoul peaty tang. Smoke used as a spice, not a main dish...
@@modarkthemauler Same, it used to be quite smokey but they've clearly changed it.
Evan Williams is something I'd add to the list - their standard offering black label, Bottled in Bond white label, and Small Batch 1783 are all good contenders imo, but the BiB is probably the one I'd serve to the crowd.
...although me being cheap, and finding EW to be my favorite pick at a low price point, might be a contributing factor to my decision -
My favorite right now is Penelope straight rye toasted. Oh so good.
Being an Irish whiskey guy I would be very happy to find Red Breast and Green Spot at the party. A Bushmills single malt 10 year would be very welcome too. Yeah buddy.....
Old Granddad 114 and the BIB are two of my absolute favorites.
Because you are a gentleman and a scholar.
I'm always surprised to see Eagle Rare as the go to 10 year offering for episodes like this. I love ER10, it's one of my favorite dense, oak forward bourbons and at MSRP is a great value. BUT Russell's Reserve 10 Year OR Knob Creek 9 Year are nearly as good and vastly more available.
Knob creek 9 would thread the needle beautifully in ER10's spot ... _Also_ , Naked Grouse could hold Monkey Shoulder's place and _not_ present that malt funkiness/must. Just sayin' ...
Knobb creek 9 is a go to favorite
Totally agree, there is always a bottle of Russell’s on standby, one of the best at it’s price for sure.
Unless it has changed, the three bottles of ER that I have had were thin and hot.
I would go farther to argue knob creeb 9yr is even better. At that 100 proof that punch delivers with that classic nutty beam flavor
Not surprised WT 101 made it to the top, it's my absolute favorite as well as all of WT's offerings. If I haven't had it in a while and I come back to it, I'm like damn that's just good whiskey!
Recently bought Jameson Stout Edition and I'd say it can please both sides.
My favorite whiskey was Seagrams Seven....
Then you turned me onto BUFFALO TRACE. OMG.
$23.88 @ walmart in Davenport IA.
Your review was spot on for a Bourbon noob like me.
Many thanks for not being snobbery and letting a common guy like me venture into the light of knowledge.
I knew the 101 would be top of the list. It's so much whiskey for the money.
Wild Turkey Rare Breed was my goto for a long time before it dried up. Splash of water and it's perfection.
Great list guys. 2 of my favorite on that list Green Spot and Red Breast.
WT 101 was a grandfather's fave and he got me hooked, but Evan Williams Bottled in Bond is a very close 2nd and both are always available. I live in western NC and liquor stores are not on every corner, so availability is a huge factor.
I'm bringing the Stranahan's Blue peak. Friendly and exotic for $40.
Gotta say, Pendleton Midnight is my go to for Canadian whiskey. I do like the original Pendleton but the Midnight is more complex and richer in my opinion. Added bonus is that it started out as a local brand.
I've been a Whiskey lover for years then I came across these guys and I realized I've got alot of learning to do lol
Solid list, per usual, gents. I would take Makers 46 out and replace it with Knob Creek 100 proof and be very happy with the list. Cheers.
The Red Breast portion of this video made me seek out the Cask Strength. I have a new favorite Irish! Thank you!
I do like the Woodford Reserve Double Oaked, but for my palate, the Old Forester 1910 "Old Fine" is a much better double-oaked option.
It's weird how subjective taste can be; I've never cared for Eagle Rare or Maker's 46.
Having only tried Buffalo Trace & Eagle Rare, BT Distillery may just not be my thing. I much prefer Knob Creek, Elijah Craig or Wild Turkey at the affordable end. I love Redbreast 12, and plan to pick up RB12CS in the next few weeks! (OF1910 is in my cellar waiting to be opened...)
Seriously best channel on UA-cam. Keep it up guys
I'm pretty newbish, and my favorite bourbon so far is Four Roses Small Batch.
In my collection, I always have two bottles of Wild Turkey 101 and Buffalo Trace; the bottle I'm drinking from, and the backup. The moment I finish one, I make sure to buy another. Nothing would be worse than running out of either of these.
Fortunately, in Kansas City, they are both quite affordable.
WT 101 = $18.95-$21.99
BT = $23.99-$26.95
You're lucky you can even get BT. I have had exactly one bottle. After that I have not seen one since. That was two years ago. Luckily there are many other just as good or better options for the same price.
@@zachohmie1262 amazing, its very easy to get here in Australia
@@zachohmie1262 I'm in the same BT quandary in my area. It's very hit or miss here.
Jimmy and Eddie Russell do it right. It would be awesome of you could get one or both of them as a special guest. Or maybe a roadtrip to see them in Lawrenceburg, KY. Jimmy is a true legend and a great guy.
I was just drinking eagle rare this week. Not too bad to find in my region for about 30 bucks. The one I had was a barrel pick from my local store.
ER for 30 bones? Where where where?
@@jonfelker2075 Oregon. All liquor is state price controlled, so you get everything for MSRP, with rotating sale pricing.
ER is always 30, Buffalo Trace is always on the shelves in the low 20s, Rare Breed is always like 40-45 depending on if it is on sale.
hmmm Bruichladdich The Classic Laddie would be on my list
I like how I have Buffalo Trace, Angel's Envy and Redbreast 12 on hand, recently ran out of Woodford double oaked and Highland Park 12 (think I prefer the 10, maybe my memory is messing with me). And Ardbeg 10... New comer to the channel, so nice to know I'm on the right track.
Sipping on a Buffalo Trace while watching this. Crazy to see the hype behind it in the US considering it's available in pretty much every bottleshop everywhere here in Australia for $55AUD ($40USD). Remembering that alcohol taxes here have a 700mL bottle of Smirnoff going for only $15 less than that..
I buy Buffalo Trace all the time, but I never knew it was a high demand whiskey lol. I bought it on a whim last year and loved it. Though it's been a while, as I found I actually prefer Rye over bourbon
Catching up on some Whiskey Tribe tonight. I have been missing my Tribe Bois! + Brianna and Emma! It’s also been a minute since I’ve gotten a chance to sit down and enjoy a good pour. Cheers!
Would love a Scotch version of this video!
It could also be divided as the alcoholic and the nerd. Love you guys!
Oh my god I love the tube sock hanging in the back. 🤣
Love the woodford double oaked as a whiskey noob! Going higher in proof actually gave me way more flavor than I usually find in the 40 proof whiskeys I tend to buy, while being surprisingly easy to drink. Love the videos!
While I do agree WT101 is amazing and one of my favorites I do feel it's abit to strong if I was going to give a friend a neat try for the first time. I personally prefer Buffalo Trace and feel it's more friendly. I can't say it's very hyped in my area but the bottle is locked and needs to be opened at counter and I got the last one. But I can't say it's never been on the shelf when I have looked.
Where I live you can occasionally get Wild Turkey 101 on sale for $19 and change...that makes it a screaming good deal. I always buy a few extra bottles to tuck away.
I think Wild Turkey 101 punches far above it's weight for proof & price. I always have a bottle on hand, whereas the artisan cast strength brands change by batch preference.
Singleton 12yr! I'm calling it the best entry level single malt scotch for taste and price.
OMG... I have every one of those in my collection for my non-bourbon friends. I love that WT-101 was on top of the list... My face is the WR double oak..
I bought wild Turkey 101 last weekend after never having wild Turkey at all reasonable price for such a high proof and it tastes amazing
so glad to see WR doubled oaked it’s my favorite bourbon of all time
Great choices. I'd say Glenmorangie belongs here as well. It's the Scotch that got me into whisky.
BT by me is only $32 and we can usually get as many bottles as we want. Many, many people take advantage of that lol
Two of my go-tos, that weren't listed, are Old Forester 100 proof and Mitcher's American.
Love seeing Briana! I’d like to nominate an unpeated scotch, Glengoyne 10.
Mirador by Balcones is one that I use to impress. It impresses me every time I pop the cork.
Wild Turkey 101 is the GOAT. Great cost point, 101 proof that is still smooth, stands up perfectly neat, on the rocks, and in any cocktail you can make without dominating the other ingredients and flavors involved.
Maker’s 46 was my first whiskey and for that reason I will always love it
Side note: Buffalo Trace is like $25 on base at the Express
For Irish whiskey, I highly recommend Tyrconnel. Buy a bottle of their standard Irish whiskey, and prepare to love it
In this category, most Compass Box bottlings would do wonderfully (I'm especially partial to Spice Tree). Also: less well known, but good bang for the buck Highland whiskies like Deanston 12 and Speysides like Glenallachie.
Took a few friends to The Whisky Show in London a few weeks ago, went straight to the Compass Box stand first 👍
Jameson Stout Edition is my guilty pleasure. That is my go to when I just want a damn good whiskey and don't want to think about it too much.
This could double as a list of whiskies that make great gifts. I would be very happy to receive any of these.
Really enjoying the Woodford and the moment, it's a damn good Bourbon. Also really like the Highland park 12, love the complexity that the peetness brings to the pallet. Also enjoy the 101 but think I enjoy the first two better myself.
Nice! Redbreast 12 got me started!
I think Weller's is a good one for this. Also McAllen 12 year double cask, it's approachable to bourbon drinkers because there isn't that strong peat, but won't leave scotch drinkers upset in the least
Dry fly bourbon 101 is one of go to bottles. Also dry fly whiskey 120 is also great but I tend to mix that. EC 1789 is a new favorite I would tell new people to try that.
Buffalo Trace, eagle rare and 101 are on my bar. I do enjoy wild turkey longbranch, and Chattanooga whiskey cask and solara barrel are my go to, since I'm from Chattanooga, TN. They also have beer barrel finished from barrels from the local Chattanooga breweries. All of which are fantastic
I’m currently in LOVE with Woodford Double Oaked but I want to try other things without buying an entire bottle 😅 guess I need to go bar hopping with a list!
See if you can get some miniature sample bottles of the whiskeys you want to try.
My favorite part about this was your honey commercial that cut to a UA-cam commercial. I felt like a commercial legend…
I have a bottle of Red Breast 12 hanging out in my liquor cabinet that I am saving for a special occasion. I just wish I had more special occasions to justify breaking out my good whiskey for.
Great list great review as usual, I'm glad to see people having fun with the stuff. The red breast is definitely crowd pleaser, personally I love it but I love green spot tiny bit more. 101 is underrated beautiful bourbon everyone should try. Personally I would add Deanston 12 , Glen Scotia Victoriana and Edradure Caledonia 12. List is great all of them deserving. Thank you MB
5-10Yo Glen Grant: Dirt cheap, smooth, fresh, mild, and warm. Perfect for new people.
Green Spot is just a classic Irish Whiskey, full of flavor. I just love Irish Whiskey, but I must say the Highland Viking Honor 12 year is one of the best Whisky's I have ever tasted in South Africa
wild turkey rare breed and woodford double oaked are usually my go to for guests
Old Forester 86 is my old faithful I always seem to come back to it and enjoy every sip not the most complex for nerds but they have the 1920 which I feel can deliver but the 86 all around good drinker
Can you help. I had a local distiller tell me that, other than the micro distilleries most large distillers are adding products to their whiskey to up the flavors such as wood tannins, cinnamon, coloring,, and different flavors that we get from whiskey. They are doing such without disclosing the additions because of the lower, legally allowed percentages. Is that true? Is there anyway to find out?
That is most definitely false unless they are intentionally trying to make a flavored product. If they're rectifying their whiskey then they should be prepared to face exorbitant fines and/or even be shut down by the Tax and Trade Bureau. The federal government takes American whiskey very seriously because it's a huge source of revenue for them and they're keen on enforcing strict whiskey laws
Woodford Double Oaked is definitely crowd pleaser. Also my go to affordable.