The Best Available And AFFORDABLE Wheated Bourbon Right Now!

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  • Let's sit down for an available and affordable wheated bourbon whiskey war! Wheated Bourbon has always been popular but some are better than others. Is Weller better than Makers Mark?
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  • @garyfranchy7726
    @garyfranchy7726 Рік тому +71

    This is the simultaneously best and worst thing about doings blinds: the truth hurts

  • @RollingxStone
    @RollingxStone Рік тому +23

    the "ohhh noooo" from Sean and the dead eyes from Dan at 13:24 finding out Makers came in first place was hilarious

  • @Slo-Mode
    @Slo-Mode Рік тому +8

    People hate on makers mark but not gonna lie, that's the stuff that made me like whiskey

    • @ToastbackWhale
      @ToastbackWhale Рік тому +1

      Maker’s was my first experience with whiskey other than Jim Beam Vanilla and I knew instantly that I had found a category that I could explore.

  • @stuffandwhiskey
    @stuffandwhiskey Рік тому +29

    That reveal. 😂 We got equally surprised by regular old Maker’s recently as well. And regular old Maker’s just beat Buffalo Kosher Wheat in a blind for Curiosity Public too. Turns out it’s pretty okay bourbon.

    • @davidf3974
      @davidf3974 3 місяці тому

      It's the speed rail bourbon where I work and it's damn fantastic. I love wheated bourbon, coming from a scotch guy

  • @stagecoachrobbery
    @stagecoachrobbery Рік тому +10

    Maker's is under rated because it's so available. 46 is one of my favorite American whiskey's.

  • @brucebelitz3451
    @brucebelitz3451 Рік тому +24

    I am an Ambassador for Makers, it's been my daily for 25 years. I always go back to Makers, the 101 is tasty along with any cask strength! So glad Dan was floored!

    • @johnhicks8626
      @johnhicks8626 Рік тому +3

      I'm with you. I drank JD for years until it dropped from 86 to 80 proof. Moved to Makers. Now I switch back and forth between it and 1792.

    • @johndrews206
      @johndrews206 Рік тому +1

      I'm an Ambassador as well. I fell in love with Makers after having the 46. Then branched out from there.

  • @NoFace-Killah
    @NoFace-Killah Рік тому +10

    Finally Makers getting some respect on its name.

  • @justina.6769
    @justina.6769 Рік тому +11

    Now I'm going to have to go out and get a bottle of Maker's Mark just to smell the Red Jell-O 😂

  • @sanchezjr13
    @sanchezjr13 Рік тому +3

    I started my bourbon journey with Maker's so I'm glad it won.

  • @rudyzooti7159
    @rudyzooti7159 Рік тому +2

    Green River is at Costco right now for $33 in the Chicago area

    • @ps138vs2cavi
      @ps138vs2cavi Місяць тому

      Makers 101 at a local liquor store in Milwaukee is $30 and $34 at Total Wine

  • @davevogelsang6791
    @davevogelsang6791 Рік тому +10

    I have not drank any Maker’s Mark in years. I picked up the MM BEP and really liked it. Then I found and picked up 2 bottles of MM 46 Cask Strength at a Costco. 46 Cask Strength is very good. Changed my thinking of MM now. 🥃

    • @GA-xc9ub
      @GA-xc9ub Рік тому +3

      I had a bad opinion of it for years. Might have been because of its high markup at many mid-tier restaurants. Then I got some at a cold football game and was amazed how nice it was. Figured it was just due to the cold, so I tried it again - nope I actually just like it. Then I tried the special stave releases....and I'm sold. Not one of my TOP bottles but I've completely turned around on MM in general.

  • @bobczarnecki3479
    @bobczarnecki3479 Рік тому +4

    love when you give old bottles a new review.

  • @Mataz007
    @Mataz007 Рік тому +4

    almost got me with the larceny bottle shape fact but then I realized it's obviously deliberately shaped like a keyhole

  • @claytonmitchell5685
    @claytonmitchell5685 Рік тому +5

    I just picked up a Weller SR for the first time yesterday (so timely video), and I definitely got similar fruity notes on the nose. Not my favorite palate in the world, but the nose was awesome

  • @lexwaldez
    @lexwaldez Рік тому +4

    Makers 101 at $40 is just good. I'm not a huge Makers fan, but I always have a bottle of 101 and sometimes a store pick. I pour it for friends and they always love it. Love your blinds. Hilarious as always.

  • @yourdrinkingbuddy
    @yourdrinkingbuddy Рік тому +2

    Nice to see you guys coming around! Whenever I say MM is better than Weller SR, people tell me I am crazy!

  • @scottindestin4292
    @scottindestin4292 6 місяців тому

    Just opened my first Gunnar's wheated and oh wow. Really nice. Nice and different. I have the Green River wheated too. Just haven't opened it yet. Appreciate all the good info. You guys make it fun.

  • @theogeo14
    @theogeo14 Рік тому

    Old Elk Wheated is one of my faves. Great work boys.

  • @randallpoole6315
    @randallpoole6315 Рік тому +1

    Love MM, it was my entry into non Jack or Jim whiskey. For a few bucks more 46 is a fantastic summer easy drinker

  • @WombatAnnihilator
    @WombatAnnihilator Рік тому +1

    My in-laws have blackberry and raspberry plants. So good.

  • @geecee1990
    @geecee1990 Рік тому +1

    totally agree on regular larceny. However, I think the Larceny Barrel Proof is very good.

  • @blucy10
    @blucy10 Рік тому

    I love the comments putting down MM. There is nothing like blinds to show a name bias. I currently don’t have any Marker’s Mark in my cabinet, but I’m now getting a bottle of cask strength because of this.

  • @richlira7873
    @richlira7873 Рік тому +2

    Gabby has to come to more of these, there's a little more pep in Sean's step. Haha! Great stuff gentlemen!

  • @kylelarson7840
    @kylelarson7840 Рік тому

    I actually get the red/strawberry jello but before before it’s set as a solid on Maker’s cask strength. Haven’t had regular except in cocktails though.

  • @NFSox
    @NFSox Рік тому +4

    Sometimes, it just hits the pallet differently at different times. I've had bottles where I go back and forth on them from day to day.

  • @superman6338
    @superman6338 Рік тому

    I love makers... Especially their wood finishing series

  • @zman7953
    @zman7953 Рік тому

    Didn't expect this ranking. I'm a big fan of anything MM46. Cheers fella's

  • @ThriftyWhiskey
    @ThriftyWhiskey Рік тому +2

    Don't feel bad guys. We also put Maker't in first and thought we didn'l like it. Although we put Larceny in second.

  • @bradg.5253
    @bradg.5253 Рік тому

    “Man, does that feel like I have a drinking problem?” Awesome!!!😂

  • @applecrow8
    @applecrow8 Рік тому +2

    Texan here, Weller SR isn't hard to find, but we're not overflowing with it either. Also, we can't buy liquor at the grocery store because freedom or something.

    • @ps138vs2cavi
      @ps138vs2cavi Місяць тому

      Don't sweat it. All grocery stores have RIDICULOUSLY high prices on alcohol

  • @timshulepov
    @timshulepov Рік тому

    7:16 -- thank you guys for bringing awareness to blackberries. ;)

  • @trevordiehl3410
    @trevordiehl3410 Рік тому

    Dan's "red jello" note is going to go down as one of his best.... right up there w/ the ole "starbucks pink drink" LOL

  • @MrGibsn1960
    @MrGibsn1960 Рік тому +1

    I’m only halfway through the video but I see where it’s heading. The moment at 6:16 was totally foreshadowing.

  • @krischaney9034
    @krischaney9034 Рік тому +2

    Green River Wheated is $29.99 at Costco in Indy right now. Solid deal.

  • @gregsmith5132
    @gregsmith5132 Рік тому

    Holladay Soft Red Wheat 6 year bottled in bond is a new hitter in the wheater field

  • @sportfanatic5339
    @sportfanatic5339 7 місяців тому

    I believe this is true of many things, not just whiskey 🥃. People can be label bias, which can then influence the tasting experience.

  • @Joel_Unbound
    @Joel_Unbound Рік тому +2

    This is pure gold. I have a Makers store pick in the larder that is all cherries and peanut buster parfait, and I love it every time.

  • @jasonandjennbeanie2511
    @jasonandjennbeanie2511 Рік тому

    Makers was my first and still drink it after 3 years

  • @BB-kr7ep
    @BB-kr7ep Рік тому

    I didn't like Larceny and Makers either, but I guess I will have to revisit them.

  • @keithbuker8984
    @keithbuker8984 Рік тому +1

    Bardstown Origins Wheat blows them all away

  • @davetbrunner
    @davetbrunner Рік тому +3

    Makers always delivers, I always thought the brand name became too well known and people dislike it for the underdog effect. The 46, 101, and Cask strength, they are all so damn good!

    • @markduffy3739
      @markduffy3739 5 місяців тому

      Same thing will happen to Buffalo trace eventually.

  • @fostes22
    @fostes22 Рік тому +1

    I finally feel so justified. I've watched so many of your videos with no love for Makers.

  • @michaelespinosa9168
    @michaelespinosa9168 Рік тому

    Just found a 100% WHEAT FREY RANCH here in Nevada. I've got a good feeling about this.

  • @chrisdotye3262
    @chrisdotye3262 4 місяці тому

    Larceny and Maker's Cask Strength blend is delicious

  • @jpatch32
    @jpatch32 Рік тому +1

    I’m a tad partial to the weller line and I buy it anytime I can find it. I bought Larceny and found it to be absolute trash but I know a bunch of people that love it.

  • @joestarke1357
    @joestarke1357 Рік тому +2

    When larceny was $17 it got me really liking whiskey. Now for $26 it is hard to buy. I have a pick and a barrel proof which are much better

  • @wyva9845
    @wyva9845 Рік тому

    I needed this validation and vindication 😂

  • @robcd7112
    @robcd7112 4 місяці тому

    MM Cask Strength and MM 46 Cask Strength and MM 101 are solid. Biggest problem is that you can't have an explosion in craft whiskey if you give MM and the other big distilleries too much love.

  • @michelem9341
    @michelem9341 Рік тому +1

    “Enlarged”. Oh, Sean.
    Btw, blackberry bushes- dear love them. The berries come and so do the birds. Beware.

  • @821lancevance
    @821lancevance 11 місяців тому

    Green river is 35 bucks and its everywhere in south Carolina

  • @robschoenung9543
    @robschoenung9543 Рік тому +1

    Green River $34.99 in OH-IO.

  • @ronschmucker504
    @ronschmucker504 Рік тому +1

    Dan join the Makers Dark side. I like 1792 SB better but Makers is solid whiskey. Glad you agree

  • @HacknSlashMonster
    @HacknSlashMonster Рік тому

    Old Elk is my current wheated bourbon that I've been drinking. Marker's Mark has become my Old fashioned mixer lol.

  • @iiVegasI
    @iiVegasI Рік тому +1

    I see these are all bourbons, but I’d be curious where Woodford’s wheat whiskey (four grain) would land here.

  • @JS-.-
    @JS-.- Рік тому +1

    Got Green River for 29.99…saying it’s $50 is nuts

  • @marcpham1786
    @marcpham1786 Рік тому

    Bardstown wheated bottle is pretty awesome too

  • @jP-nw7nm
    @jP-nw7nm Рік тому +1

    Yay it’s Jordans Bottle!

  • @Brad-ic4bp
    @Brad-ic4bp Рік тому +2

    I would also recommend Rebel 100, if price is really a consideration.

    • @FakingANerve
      @FakingANerve Рік тому

      Hell, I'd still recommend it if prices were equal.

  • @chrispeak3268
    @chrispeak3268 Рік тому +1

    I drink a shitload of makers. I like it. Makers 46 is really good!

  • @Brantleycoker
    @Brantleycoker Рік тому +1

    Everyone loves to hate on makers. But it’s beat everything I’ve put against it in a blind. It’s one of my favorites.

    • @markburton8653
      @markburton8653 2 дні тому

      Amen to that, they hate on it because it’s popular. It’s basically just a bunch of hipster bourbon snobs that bash it. Makers mark always seems to win in blind testing lol.

  • @govtfunded
    @govtfunded Рік тому

    come to the PNW we mow blackberries down like the scourge that they are. They're yummy though.

  • @sirspark-a-lot8782
    @sirspark-a-lot8782 Рік тому

    Dan, you're evolving!

  • @graeme13
    @graeme13 Рік тому +1

    Surprised you didn’t add the newish Bardstown wheater to this taste test

  • @marshallgeorge3819
    @marshallgeorge3819 Рік тому +1

    Do you guys drink a little water between the samples?

  • @danielcanade7773
    @danielcanade7773 Рік тому

    Old Elk is my go to wheater

  • @genepotter
    @genepotter 3 дні тому

    I’ll take any of them over Weller SR. Paint thinner with a hint of vanilla.

  • @a_quail
    @a_quail Рік тому +1

    Maker's Mark 101 is the true flagship Maker's

  • @kyleb2044
    @kyleb2044 Рік тому +1

    I blinded larceny a few years ago, it was dead last. Don't even remember what won, just remember how bad larceny was lol.

  • @johnmorgan233
    @johnmorgan233 Рік тому

    next up for maker's is a battle against Weller cybp haha

  • @markburton8653
    @markburton8653 2 дні тому

    People love to shit on makers mark because it’s well known, it’s still one of my favorite bourbon’s

  • @jesseterrell2092
    @jesseterrell2092 5 місяців тому

    People hate on makers because the bottle doeant impress your friends but its great bourbon

  • @JMo-uh5cd
    @JMo-uh5cd Рік тому +2

    Everyone hates Makers until they blind it. Not sure why it draws so much hate. Hard to beat that flavor at 90 proof

  • @GamerNxUSN
    @GamerNxUSN Рік тому +3

    No rebel 100?

  • @jasonbennett499
    @jasonbennett499 Рік тому

    Makers 46 better yet. Just picked up 3 cask strength. My opinion, it's a must have.

    • @FakingANerve
      @FakingANerve Рік тому

      It's wild how different MM cask strength is from their standard juice. It's almost as if it isn't just proofed down! CS is _solid._

  • @marcholland8771
    @marcholland8771 Рік тому

    Why does it say very special small batch on the Larceny

  • @chriswilson5617
    @chriswilson5617 Рік тому

    We like to think we’re fancy and that we outgrow Makers. The fact is, it’s a well made product. Sometimes we just need to get over ourselves.

  • @williamtruben7761
    @williamtruben7761 Рік тому

    I do love makers for the price

  • @WombatAnnihilator
    @WombatAnnihilator Рік тому +2

    Wheaters are my fav.

  • @TheTinManTJ
    @TheTinManTJ Рік тому +2

    The best available wheated bourbon is Rebel 100

  • @hawkins2008ken
    @hawkins2008ken 5 місяців тому

    I agree with that. WSR, Larceny and greenriver are too youthful

  • @lukstephens1
    @lukstephens1 Рік тому +1

    Nothing better than contradictory results from previous conclusions...........except that Larceny stuff

  • @PatrickMcG237
    @PatrickMcG237 Рік тому

    I'd love to see a wheated blind with:
    Bardstown Origin BIB
    Holladay Wheat BIB
    Wilderness Trail BIB
    Southern Star Paragon BIB
    Rebel 100
    Throw Maker's 101 in for shits and giggles.

  • @mikec5018
    @mikec5018 11 місяців тому

    Larceny BP C922 won Whiskey of the Year in 2022. How can Larceny 92PF be that bad ? It's reasonably priced compared to BT Weller Reserve to which I bought once in the last 4 years. I passed on one a couple of weeks ago because store would only allow 1 Allocated Per Customer ! I grabbed the Eagle Rare. Anyways found a Larceny B522 last week on a shelf but was going to pick up the 92 PF which was On Sale. Did the guys report prices on this blind ?

  • @patrickfulmer9596
    @patrickfulmer9596 Рік тому

    COVID ruined my palate for wheaters. I used to like them, now; crap. I had some Weller 107 last weekend,,, sadness...

  • @thomascrompton7775
    @thomascrompton7775 Рік тому

    Wilderness trail bonded wheat

  • @JohnKay79
    @JohnKay79 Рік тому

    Weller SP and MM finishing series is my favorite for a reason. Don't know what got y'all off the Makers train, but give their special releases and finishing series a honest try in more blinds.

    • @jolkraeremeark6949
      @jolkraeremeark6949 Рік тому +1

      The MM 46 French Oked Cask Strength is hard to beat. It has a red label and I probably shouldn't be telling anyone.

  • @ToastbackWhale
    @ToastbackWhale Рік тому

    I feel like so much less of an alcoholic hearing someone ELSE describe Maker’s as “gentle,” and “soft.” My wife asked if I was ok when I said similar things to her about Maker’s 😂

  • @ikeyeet8312
    @ikeyeet8312 5 місяців тому

    green river is so good

  • @xplorojoe2396
    @xplorojoe2396 Рік тому

    Makers really is just a solid bourbon. Hate it all you want, but at the end of the day you know its solid!

  • @francisrizzo1529
    @francisrizzo1529 Рік тому +2

    Would love to see Redwood Empire make a wheater and stomp all over these bottles...

  • @mccuishns
    @mccuishns Рік тому +1

    Makers, at least the few bottles I’ve tried, always has the same harshness that stands out. Hard to explain. Not a winner in any category for me, do like their other offerings though. WSR is weak but enjoyable at least.

  • @wlt316
    @wlt316 Рік тому +1

    In the way of Bourbon Junkies blinds…Maker’s Mark = 1792 Small Batch. We talk crap about them and they just win blinds left and right.

  • @runeofaia4465
    @runeofaia4465 Рік тому

    Maker's has always been the best go to bourbon that constantly punches above its class and now there is proof. It's delicious.
    I went from 👀🤨 to 😆😈 to *nodding head like Jack Nicholson meme

  • @madmike7248
    @madmike7248 Рік тому

    Makers 46 cask strength is absolutely delicious right behind it is weller for the wheated department. I had a bottle of green river since I live in the city its made I just supported the company and I didn't like it.. But bourbon is completely opinionated we all don't like the same and that's the beauty of it

  • @johnm1619
    @johnm1619 Рік тому

    Makers46 is hard to beat for the money

  • @pierrehobart4330
    @pierrehobart4330 Рік тому +1

    Funny how you guys get the one bottles you don’t like come in first lol😂

  • @chadrasmussen418
    @chadrasmussen418 Рік тому

    I did a Wheated blind a few weeks ago. I also actively say I don’t like makers and….it won the blind….I felt so defeated haha

  • @22Buckman
    @22Buckman Рік тому

    There are people who like Makers Mark, and then there are people who say they dont like Makers Mark.....
    But they really like Makers Mark....

  • @mikecofojohn168
    @mikecofojohn168 Рік тому

    People keep crapping on MM and I don’t understand it.

  • @user-bq1fu5kd7l
    @user-bq1fu5kd7l 6 місяців тому

    Makers and Larceny are the Ricky Bobby of bourbon.