Dude. So tired of whiskey tubers telling the industry “I’d pay way more for this bottle.” Prices are already crazy enough. Let’s not lose the good affordable bottles!

@joshcosker8015

2 жыл бұрын

Say it again for the people in the back! This is partly why bottles that use to be available and affordable aren't any more.

@thebarrelage

2 жыл бұрын

100%. Last Kentucky Derby I added like 5 new bourbons and stopped chasing the elusive and now overpriced selections that are being hoarded by douches who don’t even really love whiskey. Milam and Greene, Barrel Spirits, Penelope and Belle Meade all are heavy hitters that can actually be found for purchase. I’m almost afraid to talk about my value picks because I know they’ll be gone overnight!

@NorthSummitStudio

2 жыл бұрын

@@thebarrelage what would qualify as someone who actually “loves whiskey”? You were once someone just starting to get into whiskey and would have appreciated a video like this. Don’t be the “I listened to them before they were cool” guy.

@robertdr00

2 жыл бұрын

I worry so much about Turkey products. I found 101 early on in my bourbon journey. Thought I found the best kept secret. Always thought I could find their “core products” whenever I wanted. While that stays true for 101(for now), R.B. and R.R.S.B has become almost impossible to find in my area.

@sark4786

2 жыл бұрын

Henry Mckenna 10 bib, used to get it for $23 a bottle, all day. not too long ago. Now I can't find it anywhere, what happened man

My recent purchase of Wild Turkey 101 was at Sam's Club for $17 and some change.... Best value in bourbon period!

@Chuckclc

4 ай бұрын

Damn, 30 bucks here in TX 750 ml

I wanted to end to the end of the video but I totally agree with you. Especially on the Wild Turkey. You can't beat it for less than $25. I live in Kentucky and have access to everything. I pass up $30-$40 bottles on my shelf all the time for Wild Turkey. It's a great distillery. They don't make a bad product. Most are reasonably priced. Especially compared to their competitors.

Cooper’s Craft 100 for $30 blows away alot of more expensive bourbons also! Notes of chocolate, dark caramel, coffee & oak with a great mouthfeel. -Russ

@scooter2d2

2 жыл бұрын

Agree. Coopers Craft 100 is a great buy.

@arty712

2 жыл бұрын

@Cahaba Tunes Agreed. After it opens up a bit, there’s a strawberry/orange note (I know it sounds weird) that I haven’t gotten in anything else; good stuff.

@cahabatunes380

2 жыл бұрын

@@arty712 I’m almost at half of my bottle so maybe I’m close to the strawberry note. 😀 I’ve heard others say the same thing, some also get a raspberry note. It’s quite an intriguing bourbon!

@waymor2460

2 жыл бұрын

Just finished my first Coopers Craft Barrel Reserve and it’s so good. I’ll be keeping a bottle stocked on my modest bourbon bar.

@xiamengbaby

2 жыл бұрын

Anyone seen this in the Chicago area?

Was in Idaho a couple weeks ago and found a bottle of Rare Breed on sale for $35 at one of the state run liquor stores. Also snatched up a bottle of 1792 SB for $32. Yeah, it was a good trip.

I love the Wild Turkeys, but I'd add to the list the Knob Creek Single Barrel which is at least 9 years old (often more with a good store pick), and 120 proof, which can still be found for around $50. I also just got a KC Single Barrel Rye about 5 years old and 115 proof for $45. Both really good, especially for the price. I'd give Four Roses standard Single Barrel 100 proof an honorable mention, with it also coming in at about $45 to $50 in my area.

@tctn615

11 ай бұрын

Completely agree. Great comment. Love the single barrel. It’s a hitter for sure.

Russel 10 year is a pretty good alternative if you can’t get Eagle Rare and want a 10 year bottle for $30-$40.

@tylerboswell7380

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, it's awesome

@christopherm.2413

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@barryrickert6544

2 жыл бұрын

agreed.

@yourdrinkingbuddy

2 жыл бұрын

I'd say it is even better.

@ManInHisUnderwear

2 жыл бұрын

I completely agree, and wins in blinds with my buddies almost every time.

You literally listed out all of my faves. Good job!

You should totally do a video on your whole collection. Just showing your bottles. I think it'd be cool to see that

I agree with the Wild Turkey. I love all there products!! Thanks for the great video

Lost Monarch is a heavy hitter in my book. I love it. The other "under the radar" bottle to try is Duke at $40. It's a surprise to everyone I serve it to.

Great list, I agree with Wild Turkey 101 best value.

Good list and I have them all. I also keep Evan Williams Bottled in Bond always on shelf.

Good video, thanks for posting it. I have WT101, Eagle Rare, and WT Rare Breed, and they’re all excellent choices that I have bought second (or more) bottles of. I’ll need to looked for the others. The 1792 is on my list to try. I would also recommend the WT 101 Rye and Rare Breed Rye for rye lovers. Thanks again.

Awesome content as always David! Been a while since I've been able to watch. Glad to be back!

OGD 114 goes fast around here. Lost Monarch is my current favorite; especially at less than $30 around Chicago.

@mattc4149

2 жыл бұрын

There's a bunch of it in Milwaukee.

1792 was our second bottle. I really appreciate your channel for us newbies.

So informative as always: • WT101 (not for me but I understand some love it) • Redwood Empire (Awesome bottle) • Eagle Rare (one of my favorite pours - huge huge fan and I have a SiB pick that is amazing) • 1792 SiB (don’t have one nor have I tasted it but I see it from time to time) • Rare Breed (sublime and just really good. Still would prefer Eagle Rare but this is great)

I'm 100% with you on eagle rare over weller sr and owa. ER is a great one and I normally do not like 90 proof sippers. Also, ERSPs can be incredible!

My list: Eagle Rare, 1792 SmB (I can't find the variations), Redwood Empire Pipe Dream, Cooper's Craft 100, Michter's SmB, John J Bowman SiB. All homeruns for the MSRP...

Good stuff! Love the 1792 SiB! Rare Breed is a great bourbon, good for getting people into barrel proof, great viscosity. I haven’t had Kentucky Spirit but heard it is essentially a single barrel WT101 but at 8yrs old. Cheers!

Agree with your list. I would add Longbranch, especially for non-bourbon fan boys. If they would release a barrel proof of that juice, I bet it would be fantastic. The only criticism is low proof. Rare breed is definitely on my always on the bar list as is Eagle Rare.

I just bought a bottle of oak and Eden tonight, I’m sipping on a glass now and I like it, it was $47 a bottle, never had it before but I may grab another in the future.

I like your honesty. Many channels don't have the guts that you have to tell it like it is. Thank You!

OGD 114 and WT 101...nuff said...simple, but easy options...and decent mixers. I just picked up the Redwood Empire rye (emerald giant, I think it was)...knocked my socks off, and outperformed the Jack Daniels single barrel rye I opened afterwards...I'll have to explore those other options, methinks. Meanwhile, I call that Eagle Rare, bang per buck, hands-down, one of the best bourbons I've ever tasted. 1792...blech....haven't met one that I haven't given away...they're all too harsh for my taste, and I feel I'm a bit of a proof hound....I tried...I really tried. Rare Breed...fantastic...picked up the RB Rye, I liked the standard option so much.

Awesome list David!!! I've tried everything but the Eagle Rare cuz of being hard to get but I can't wait to try it! Cheers David!!!

Just started watching your channel. Also, just went on a mission to grow my Bourbon shelf and determine which is my favorite reasonably priced, easy to acquire Bourbon to sip on. Did a little Bourbon Madness bracket and 1792 small batch came in second; I didn’t realize they had a single barrel. I didn’t love the WTRB, it reminded me more of an Irish whiskey than a Bourbon. I heard you’re from VA and just got turned on to Bowman in Fredericksburg. Actually won the lottery for their latest A. Smith Bowman Cask Strength and had to signed by the master distiller who laid it down. It was his very last batch before retiring. I was wondering if you tried the John J Bowman Single Barrel. It is the best Bourbon I have ever tasted. Usually the ABC has it in close proximity but they are limited quantity. The distillery usually has it as well but limits to one per customer. Thanks for the great content!

All of these are great choices. I'd also add Benchmark SiB (around $20), Russell's 10 year, EW BiB and SiB.

Did a quick search and found old grandad 114 in several stores around me in NoVa. Btw took your advise and picked up a bottle of John J Bowman. So good. Tons of flavor, first sip kind of smacks you in the face but a really good sipper.

Eagle Rare is where it's at! When I find them in Texas, I buy as many as I can. It's hard to beat a solid 10yr at $50. Very happy you included ER in this video. Thank you!

Eagle Rare has been one of my top 5 for a long time now. Unfortunately, it can be a little pricey now in some areas. I'm still able to find it around $40-$45 here in Nashville though.

All good picks . Russell's reserve 10 and makers 46 are also great values .🥃👍

Wild Turkey 101 is our daily drinker. We are new bourbon drinkers, but have tried samples of many. We bought WT as our first full bottle.

Fantastic list, definitely going to bookmark this video!

I'm fairly new to bourbon and my list includes Four Roses single barrel, Old Forrester 1920, Old grandad bonded, Early times Bottled in bond and definitely Wild Turkey 101

I've tried many, and I keep going back to EW Black label every time for my go-to, and if not that then Four Roses.

Agree on the ER and 101. For price you almost can't beat it. Grabbed a bottle of the redwood empire rye but haven't cracked it open yet. Been on a makers 46 cask strength kick lately. As always Thanks for the content David.

Great video, great list!

Interesting show. There’s always something new to learn about whiskey. Everyone has different taste buds. Some people love chicken, some fish, everybody’s taste buds are different. I did not like the 1792. Other ones that were recommended to me like four roses and knob Creek that people just raved about I was not impressed with whatsoever. You recommended The Wild Turkey 101 which I always felt was a very good whiskey. Love Buffalo trace. Lots of good medium priced bourbons out there for sure.

These are some solid picks. I actually agree with you. Well done.

Happened to be drinking a ER during your video.. got all these but was thinking your missing KC 9/12 year. Great pours all around!

JTS brown as an add in. Ur on point with these.

Gotta say - I agree with all of your picks for good product for your buck- except the Redwood Empire- we dont get that one up here in Canada yet! I was in Michigan for a concert at the beinning of May, and I picked up a bottle of Evan Williams- Bottled in Bond for $19. Freakin amazing. Like WT 101, great flavours, reasonable complexity drinkable neat,, with a splash of water , or on the rocks . Rare Breed is one of my favourites as well... one I often recommend to people exploring bourbon. I enjoy your show! Keep on keepin' on!

Aggred on the point of wild turkey products is value ..well here in Australia 101 goes for 60-70 rare breed goes for 90-100 .. hence why hard for me to buy more Kentucky spirit at 130 at the moment I'm enjoying their 13yr Distiller's Reserve..but yep I normally get the rare breed over eagle rare as here ER goes for 90 so yep hard to go past wild turkey ,just picked up the master's keep one for 290 ..I'd rather get more 17yr bib for 250 ..probably gone up to 350 now...yep believe in the price increases people I've been noticing here .grab what you enjoy while you can if you can find it at the retail rate...it's just sad our retail is so expensive...no wonder why people just drink beer & rum here..lol cheers for your video allways good to hear the prices so I can work out it's it worth it here

I'm new to bourbon enjoyed the video. I have tried a pretty good variety and continuing the journey. So far my # 1 is Four Roses small batch. There are so many to choose from and videos like yours help decide what's next. Thank you

@lilkidneys

2 жыл бұрын

I have tried a LOT of bourbons, and wasted a lot of money. I keep going back to 4roses sm batch and sm batch select. Coin flop between that and Russell’s 10yr.

@Darkedge361

2 жыл бұрын

might i suggest Bulliet i've found that while a little more pricey it's a fantastic bourbon i don't know if they have less than 750 mil bottles but they may in your area i suggest trying it out.

I am able to easily get (and have owned) all of these in London except OGD 114. Eagle Rare we can get for £35, which is amazing, and can grab it in the grocery store. Just finished the 1792 and waiting to buy another because our bourbon club is doing a barrel pick and should be getting it soon. I'm coming to the States in June/July and hoping to find some stuff that isn't possible to find (or is super expensive if you do find it) in London - going to NM & PA.

Great video. Just watched the other video about what not to buy. I liked that on this video you mentioned both eagle rare 10 and Russell’s reserve 10. Those are my two favorite mid priced bourbons. They aren’t cheap but they are bank busters either.

Was sitting in a restaurant bar and saw all the usual suspects (Jack, Crown, Makers,etc) and I wanted a good bourbon. Saw they had Wild Turkey 101 and decided to try it. I thoroughly enjoyed it and will be adding it to my shelves.

I agree 100% I was so disappointed with Weller Antique my Makers Mark Private Select absolutely crushes it

Wild Turkey 101 is one of my favorite bourbons. It's affordable and delicious. I have bottles that range up to $100 per bottle and I still keep a bottle of 101 at all times because it's such a reliable good drink.

Solid choices. If any of my buddy's got into whiskey, I'd just go snag these basics.

Great video! I agree with your take on Eagle Rare. My favorite so far. Picked up my first bottle in Kentucky for 64 bucks and got my second for about 39 in Ohio.

Great list and I am glad you mentioned Russells 10, put any of these in a blind of 5 and they will finish at #2 or #3 against Bourbons at double the price.

Wild turkey rare breed is one of the best bourbons you can buy hands down. If you're looking for a delicious, high proof traditional Kentucky bourbon, it really doesn't get much better. Especially for $50-$60 bucks!

great vid, thanks. Stay safe, stay armed, stay free.

I have only had one bottle of 101, wasn`t convinced. Eagle rare is very nice for the price.

Doing a great job. thanks. subscribed. Learning a lot. Don't stop

Hadn't tried WT 101 until recently - an excellent bourbon. Great call. Also LOVE the 1792, one of my go-tos.

Great pics David!

I totally agree. Turkey has become my favorite distillery. Let the ppl chase the buffalo trace stuff and ill just give all the turkey and the ECBPs my love.

Si, great content as always!

Have to agree with the first 2 and the last one, the others not so much. I would agree with the Eagle Rare too if I could buy it for $40. Have one I bought 5 years ago for $41, if I ever see another I'll buy it and crack this one. Never seen a bottle of Redwood Empire and never been that impressed with 1792. I've only had a couple but they were really middle of the road to me.

@randombugf588hgy6hg

Жыл бұрын

It's 35 here in Virginia where he buys it

Bullet 10 yr. Was pretty good. Remus at $30 & Evan Williams b&b at $16 pretty good deal too

Great list - love them all - i can get eagle rare all day everyday and pick one up everytime i am on the shoppe

Great list! I'll be looking for these next time I'm hunting for a great bourbon that's not a price gouger!

Great video! Can't argue with your picks. I get caught up on the more expensive bourbons and here I am watching this drinking Buffalo Trace and enjoying the hell out of it. Cheers! 🥃

@seamansj

2 жыл бұрын

I finally got me a Buffalo Trace after looking for 6 months. Have had about 3 pours out of it but scared to drink much more, cause so good, until I find another bottle

I am the type of person who tries different brands of bourbon and I’m considering buying a bottle of Redwood Empire, probably Pipe Dream to start off with. A buddy of mine tried to argue that Redwood Empire isn’t a true bourbon because it’s not produced in Kentucky like most other brands. And while it’s true that it’s not a Kentucky bourbon they do follow the rules that make bourbon and rye what they are, it’s just being produced in Northern California. And as a lifelong resident of California I believe I will feel right at home trying that one, if I like the taste profile.

Glad the big distillery's are keeping the cost down...Just picked up 2 of WT101 for 18 a bottle in Arizona....Cheers brother

Times are even tougher 1 year later. My list would be Old Forester 100 Proof ($25 in my area), Evan Williams BiB ($18), Very Old Barton 100 Proof ($14), Old Grandad 114 ($28), and prboably Evan Williams 1783 for it's smoothness ($23). I have tried a lot of $50 to $70 priced bourbons/whiskeys and I find myself reaching for the listed when I feel like a pour. That Redwood Empire Lost Monarch is a banger! It's $35-$40 in my area (Missouri).

@tctn615

11 ай бұрын

The emerald giant is great too, if you like rye.

Thanks David. I will look for the Wild Turkey Rare Breed.

like the list. haven't had the redwood empire or 1792 single barrel yet, 100% agree with eagle rare one of the best for price when you can find it. one I would also recommend is woodford double oaked. love that for the price and easy to find. thanks for list. keep it coming

Awesome video. Thank you! Spot on reviews.

I got so hyped when you mentioned Lost Monarch. I randomly tried it last year and it quickly became one of my new favs.

Eagle Rare 31.99. Been an all time favorite since before I even knew naught about bourbon

The Lost Monarch is a mix of rye and bourbon which you mentioned. Over all though the combined mash bill puts it well into rye whiskey territory (60 or 65% rye i believe) even if you can't technically call it a rye.

I do love Eagle Rare and the small shop here that gets it sells it for right around $30 and I buy 2 at a time. Absolutely worth it!

I wish I could get anything from 1792 other than the small batch. Its good don’t get me wrong but here in NC we never see any of their other offerings

Evan Williams BOB at under $20; Evan Williams 1783 new 90 proof also right under $20; Old Forester 100 proof under $25; and the 1792 regular small batch under $30. All good pics too!

Great list. I’d add Russel’s 10 to this also

Bulleit 10y is another one that's pretty good. I believe it's a bit more than retail eagle rare but a lot easier to find.

My mother in law who is not familiar with whisky bought me a bottle of small batch 1792 for Christmas this year. First time having it. Great Bourbon

Im happy with this list. Eagle Rare is super smooth great entry into bourbon for beginners, would totally get someone hooked. Wild Turkey makes great bourbon besides maybe Longbranch. Any other 1792 do you like? Sweet Wheat or Full Proof?

Very solid list.

sipping some wild turkey rare breed right now. usually go with old forester 1910 though. love both!

I agree with you can't beat Eagle Rare

I totally agree 1792 Single Barrel is my favorite of the 1792 line up. It's hard to fine in Bmore but when I come across another one I'm picking it up.

@kudukilla

2 жыл бұрын

It’s definitely a mid priced bourbon that tastes like an expensive one.

Great choices. Just wish I could get my hands on a eagle rare.

@jasonkappel2630

2 жыл бұрын

where are you?? I've bunkered 10 bottles or so over the past two years. I'll send you one.

you do a nice job. keep it up! cheers.

Thanks I really enjoyed the Wild Turkey 101

Old Tub is a great cheapy that I love.

I’m glad that I reserved judgement on your critique of Weller 107. I can’t tell you mean well by people based on the way you spoke of Wild Turkey. Keep on brother!

WT 101 and OGD 114 are staples on my bar. As much as I love them, if they start moving over the $20-30 range, I won't be buying them as often. Eagle Rare is also a great pour, but I haven't seen it on a shelf below $50-60 in several years and I just don't find it to be worth the markup. WT Rare Breed is an occasional treat that I don't mind paying $40-50 for, due to value in flavor and proof. I'm on a much tighter budget these days, so my daily sipper has become Ezra Brooks 90 proof found at a local store for a measly $13. It's not fantastic, but it's not swill, either. Makes an occasional pour of the higher dollar stuff a little more special.

@WhiskeyRow

2 жыл бұрын

Those are great budget picks for sure!!! With inflation I'm interested in seeing what happens to bourbon prices

We need a ploy to get people to shift to Scotch or Tequila, there are too many people out there looking for Bourbon. The first 2 you mentioned, buffalo trace and old grand dad 114, I've never seen on shelves in my area. Wild Turkey 101 sometimes I can find, other times I can't. Eagle Rare I've never seen. Plain 1792 I've seen occasionally but not the single barrel. Rare Breed I've seen in the past but haven't seen it recently. That doesn't leave much on the shelves, like shopping for toilet paper at the start of the pandemic.

@BigBadJerryRogers

2 жыл бұрын

No we need a ploy to get producers to produce enough to meet with demand.

I've gone full circle trying different bourbons. The best value goes to Wild Turkey Rare Breed. Get a large 101 if you're on a budget.

I picked up a Redwood Empire Lost Monarch on a whim a couple months ago. Everyone who has tried it has really enjoyed it.

In my area California I can get 3 bottles of Eagle Rare 10 for the price of one Weller Antique! Great video!

Eagle Rare is still my fav go to bourbon 👍🏻🦅🥃

I'll add Chattanooga 111 to this list for a little something out of the ordinary, with it's 4 grain mashbill. Low $40's in NW Indiana; tasty stuff.

The other good thing about all the WT and BT products, they are shipped internationally. So every Turkey and the Eagle Rare are easily available here in Australia and at the same proof. Unfortunately some products are proofed down to save on taxes (BT and JD just to name a couple)

Eagle Rare widely available in Melbourne, Australia, approx $79 AUD so about $55 USD..worth it