By pure coincidence, tonight my first glass was Evan Williams bottled in bond, and my second is Wild Turkey 101. While the Turkey is more complex, the Evan Williams is holding up pretty well in comparison. And here in the States (Albuquerque, NM) the Evan Williams is markedly cheaper - $19.99 as opposed to $25.99 for the Wild Turkey. 🙂

@WhiskyNeighbour

Жыл бұрын

Glad we could share a couple of drams! I still appreciate WT just a bit more, but certainly EW is a fine whiskey to relax with. Cheers!

I find EW to be a very mild bourbon, not harsh on the palate like some can be. I feel it makes a good intro bourbon for those who have never tried bourbon before. WT-101 is what my father used for his "gold remedy." He'd pour a few fingers of it and slam it down. I don't know if it helped his cold, but he sure seemed to feel better.

@WhiskyNeighbour

2 жыл бұрын

Lol! That is a great remedy! Thanks for sharing your thoughts

Wild Turkey 101 - ahh, love it. Cheers Jon and have a great weekend.

@WhiskyNeighbour

3 жыл бұрын

You too Al, thanks for sharing a dram with me!

cant compete with the Wild turkey 101 ...always a winner ! Cheers !

@WhiskyNeighbour

3 жыл бұрын

Certainly been coming up that way for me lately! Enjoy the day.

In general, I agree with everything this video stated about Evan Williams bottled in bond compared to Wild Turkey. Even the Wild Turkey 81 has more of a peppery taste while the Evan Williams is milder both bottled in bond and the black label. I don't necessarily prefer one over the other based on cocktails or mixing, but neat pours is just based on whether a friend prefers which brand they are used to. Both Evan Williams and Wild Turkey brands are safe choices that I don't have a problem buying and restocking and they are standards I compare to other whiskeys as a whole. Thanks for the video. Why do people regard the Evan Williams bottled in bond higher is that on occasion under blind tasting, the bottle does get ranked higher than expected, because there's not much that is inoffensive to most people but dramatic flavor profiles on some rival whiskeys do turn off people such as lack of a finish, over oaked, too peaty flavor, too sweet, metallic taste, etc. If a whiskey is down the line not overbearing in any one flavor direction, the bottle has a chance to out compete youthful and more 'experimental' varieties of whiskey.

@WhiskyNeighbour

2 жыл бұрын

Great insights! Thank you for sharing.

WT 101 is always a clear winner!

@WhiskyNeighbour

3 жыл бұрын

Hard to beat

@kuroneko9710

3 күн бұрын

It depends on personal preferences. I don't particularly like the taste of Wild Turkey. Wild Turkey 101 is a good quality product but it is not good for me. Sorry.

I like EW BiB....But WT 101 is great. It's my go to, every weekend.

@WhiskyNeighbour

4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoy both!

Yes, these days it can't be more than 4 years old. 20 years ago this was as good as anything on the shelf. The down side of the BOOM for us old people. Turkey is still great...better value today.

@WhiskyNeighbour

3 жыл бұрын

Not bad, just not a great release for me.

Hi Jon! Wild Turkey 101 is a staple in my bar. It's not only a great price it's a great sipping bourbon! Thanks for the vid!

@WhiskyNeighbour

3 жыл бұрын

WT101 is hard to beat, glad you enjoy it too. cheers!

Wild Turkey 101 is amazing I love it 😋🥃

@WhiskyNeighbour

3 жыл бұрын

Me too! Thanks for dropping in.

I love Wild Turkey 101, it would be my daily sipper.

@WhiskyNeighbour

3 жыл бұрын

Great choice!

Great video. And Bourbon seems very fitting for this weather we are having, cheers. 🥃🌧

@WhiskyNeighbour

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Do you have a preference with these two?

@nathanwelton1385

3 жыл бұрын

@@WhiskyNeighbour I'd have to go with wild turkey here. But im not certain I've had Evan Bottled in bond. Will have to check it out.

@WhiskyNeighbour

3 жыл бұрын

@@nathanwelton1385 worth trying at least once.

Howdy Jon! I 've just had two pours to compare, as EW BIB got given to me on my birthday) And frankly at first I didn't quite like it and the profile (way too harsh, too much oak, lackin' in complexity, kinda bitter, way too overtanned like strong brewed black ceylon tea at its maximum) But the next day when i got home being frozen to the bone, it gave me a nice good warming up))) But yet, I'd put W.T. 101 high above B.I.B. and not 'coz' it was my first "bourbon love" but because of its comlexity as compared to E.W. and easyness to drink neat (i'm "a straight - neat drink' guy) But in either way t'was interesting to be watching you comparing them both!) Keep up reviews, best regards from Moscow, Russia, Cheers!

@WhiskyNeighbour

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your journey eith EW do far. I bet it helped with warming up! EW has many fans out there, and I thought it was OK. Still, not a favorite for me and I have not had another in a long while. Thanks for dropping in and sipping with me, cheers!

@NickVolk

Жыл бұрын

@@WhiskyNeighbour Cheers Jon!🤝🥃

For some reason, KZread removed my previous comment. Very odd. But, I just wanted to say. Amazing and very professional reviews. I look forward to more. Subbed. Cheers!

@WhiskyNeighbour

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for dropping in and for subbing and joining the conversation! That is odd, and I am sure I read it and commented about how I enjoyed EW single barrel. Anyway, good to connect, and I hope you have a great week cheers!

I also prefer the Wild Turkey 101 but Evan Williams BiB is super cheap in Texas. I can get a 1.75L of EW BiB for $22 compared to $38 for WT101. For a fifth it's more like $12 versus $19. Guess I'll just have to keep buying both.

@WhiskyNeighbour

3 жыл бұрын

They both have their place. Interesting that WT101 is more affordable for me here. Thanks for sharing!

You men have me reconsidering the WT101. I like the EV100BiB. I do not waste $$ on expensive experimental bourbons.

@WhiskyNeighbour

3 ай бұрын

It is all just a matter of taste, but I do enjoy WT101. A fair amount!

Two of my go-to’s!

@WhiskyNeighbour

10 ай бұрын

Both solid!

As I live in the UK I love this channel. Most of the things available to you are also available in England . I love bourbon but all the American channels review bourbon unavailable to me so I can only imagine how good the whiskey is . Scotch is easily available but I prefer bourbon 🥃 . Keep up the good reviews neighbour 😀

@WhiskyNeighbour

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for encouragement, and I'm glad we can try some of the same releases. I see lots of cool expressions in the US I can't find either, but so far I have been fortunate finding good things up here. Cheers!

Nice video Jon. These are the 2 that I always buy in 1.75 liter bottles. Both great to kick off the night before I move to the higher proof bourbons. I lean a little bit to the WT 101 as well but really like both. Cheers!

@WhiskyNeighbour

3 жыл бұрын

Certainly versatile and easy to enjoy.

Catching up on the videos Jon. Not had the Evan Williams, but for some reason I can't stop replacing empty WT 101 bottles!! Lovely stuff. Cheers 🥃🥃

@WhiskyNeighbour

3 жыл бұрын

I agree WT101 is solid, and affordable. Just good

Happy Saturday, Whisky Neighbor. Two enjoyable bourbons, but I have to agree with you on finding WT101 better as it is just more complex than EW BiB. I always have a 1.75L of WT101 on hand but I haven't gone back to EW BiB since finishing a handle last year. Enjoy your weekend!

@WhiskyNeighbour

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ray, I hope your work trip went well and you can relax too.

@rayk1411

3 жыл бұрын

@@WhiskyNeighbour Thanks Jon. Trip was great but hunting whiskey was a dud. Weller doesn't grow on trees in the wild of west Texas! Lol. However I did pick up an ECBP A121 near home earlier in the week. To more good whisky! Cheers!

@WhiskyNeighbour

3 жыл бұрын

@@rayk1411 Cheers!

The EW BiB disappeared in Ontario some time ago, have 1 in the bar but don't think about it. There is a WT 101 in the bar always and open, my favorite available daily sipping Bourbon.

@WhiskyNeighbour

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds right! Thanks for dropping in, Cheers!

Greetings, Neighbor Jon! I've noticed quite a difference in batches with the EW BIB. Makes sense, being that it has to be from a single season. Definitely worth checking in on from year to year.....

@WhiskyNeighbour

3 жыл бұрын

Good advice. I certainly enjoyed the bottle more many years ago. Thanks!

Good video and I found some of the same observations. I found some of the comments interesting too. I usually prefer Irish or Scotch Whiskeys, and find the EW white label pretty decent, good sweet flavor, mild and not too much oak. The Wild Turkey was not for me, it has that typical wild turkey flavor, I am simply just not a fan. The EW isn’t as good as some more expensive brands, but I really enjoy it for what it is. That is one that will stay on my wet bar.

@WhiskyNeighbour

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your tasting notes with both of these. EW is certainly sweeter for me too. Cheers!

Great I have that one. Thank you WN great review

@WhiskyNeighbour

3 жыл бұрын

Do you enjoy it?

@joseroque1082

3 жыл бұрын

@@WhiskyNeighbour oh yes I got them both and I live them

Ewbib is too nut foward. Don't care for it neat. It does make a great Manhattan! Sipping 4 Rose's single barrel while watching Cheers

@WhiskyNeighbour

3 жыл бұрын

I am picking up more nut in here than I usually do. A Manhattan is a good idea!

@TheWhiskyExplorer

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! Watery too to me. Super thin for 100 proof.

Just bought a bottle of this yesterday for less than $15 at Walmart to try. It's damn good!

@WhiskyNeighbour

Жыл бұрын

Certainly for that price

Another affordable bourbon that I can get in western Canada is Jim Beam bonded. Around the same price as these two bottles and I enjoy it, but might be a bit sweet for you.

@WhiskyNeighbour

3 жыл бұрын

Great suggestion. I like Jim Beam, it definitely adds some roasted peanut to conversation for me.

When it comes to EW BiB, I just bought my first bottle today, and I must say that the reasoning was three fold... #1: There wasn't any OGD BiB, #2: the fact that it was a BiB (which is my mainstay when it comes to bourbon) and of course #3: the affordable price for a bourbon used for mixing... But neat... it leaves me flat and searching for something to hold on to. WT 101 on the other hand has been one of my go to bourbons for the better part of 50 years now... and while I am a BIG fan of WT 101... OGD BiB is my #1 choice for a quality bourbon priced for mixing.

@WhiskyNeighbour

Жыл бұрын

Great run through, and sharing of your experience. I am a big fan of OGD BiB, and can enjoy neat too. Solid.

great video. the new ew 1783 @ 90 proof is awesome and it's 40 dollars same as 101 but may be better. 🍻

@WhiskyNeighbour

2 жыл бұрын

I have not had the chance to bring it home yet. Hopefully soon!

@garylethbridge6220

2 жыл бұрын

@@WhiskyNeighbour i would love to hear your opinion. 🙂

@WhiskyNeighbour

2 жыл бұрын

@@garylethbridge6220 It's a plan, just need to bring home the bottle!

That Evan Williams gave me old barn wood on the nose. Damp old barn wood.

@WhiskyNeighbour

3 жыл бұрын

Interesting. I can't say I have picked thst note up. Does it stick around or fade with time?

Everyone has been raving about the Evan Williams BIB, and its good, but I think for a few more dollars the Old Tub unfiltered bottled in bond from Jim Beam is such a better bourbon

@WhiskyNeighbour

2 жыл бұрын

I enjoy EW BiB, but it gets more love out there in general than I would agree with. Good bourbon, but many I prefer just as much or even a bit more for a similar price. Old Tub brought out some strong Jim Beam peanut for me, but I enjoy that, so can happly enjoy that release. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Cheers!

@nodnoc

2 жыл бұрын

@@WhiskyNeighbour cheers! You're doing a fantastic job with this channel

How does Early Times BIB stack up to these 2?

The wild turkey is over $32 a bottle for 101 the evan eilliams is $20 out door prices good reveiw im in Ga

@WhiskyNeighbour

2 жыл бұрын

That is a big difference, and basically flipped from what we have here. Thanks for sharing!

Surprised to hear the WT is cheaper than EW in your area. Goes to show it’s where you live that matters. EW is cheaper here in WA by about $5-$6. And about $10-$15 cheaper for the 1.75L.

@WhiskyNeighbour

3 жыл бұрын

That would help its return to the shelf for Old Fashions for sure!

Never clicked so fast.

@WhiskyNeighbour

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Phillip. I should revisit this. As I posted I reflect that I seemed to lack a bit of energy with this one. I should have waited till I was excited a bit. These are some big names for affordable bourbon!

@xPhillMcDx

3 жыл бұрын

@@WhiskyNeighbour Still a great video! I've said it before and I'll say it again - WT 101 is my personal go to bourbon. Just such an incredible value. I haven't had the Evan Williams BIB to compare, but I find the WT just has great depth of flavor.

@WhiskyNeighbour

3 жыл бұрын

@@xPhillMcDx thanks, and clearly we agree, WT101 is just good bourbon. Cheers 🥃🥃

Bro evan Williams bottled in bond is $13.99 here and WT 101 is $24.99 this is hands down to evan Williams bottled in bond idk where the heck you can buy WT 101 for less than EW BiB.

@WhiskyNeighbour

Жыл бұрын

Well. Um. Here. Here is where the heck WT is cheaper. Glad you enjoy EW BiB and cool it is cheaper for you!

@xxxblanco

Жыл бұрын

@@WhiskyNeighbour just checked total wines, they raised EW BiB to $16 yesterday and a handle to $32. I need to find that Costco handle of WT 101 for $19.97 deal they had in so-cal

@WhiskyNeighbour

Жыл бұрын

@@xxxblanco that would be an amazing price!

When you have miss America and very low maintenance why not settle for the best of flavors wild turkey tastes like watered down bourbon to me Evan Williams 5 stars

@WhiskyNeighbour

16 күн бұрын

Well, I'm glad you shared your thoughts. As you can tell, I am the opposite and prefer WT 101, but nothing wrong with EW, especially the BinB. Cheers!

Wow, im shocked 101 is cheaper by you? Its not even close here in Wisconsin. EW is around $29 for a 1.75 and 101 is about $43

@WhiskyNeighbour

Жыл бұрын

I can't explain whiskey prices, but I'm not complaining this round as I prefer 101. Cheers!

Thanks Neighbour! For me the EW BIB is a pass, but the 101 is staple! I’m always surprised that so many WhiskyTubers rank the EW BIB so high.

@WhiskyNeighbour

3 жыл бұрын

I don't mind it, but I can't understand the high rankings either. Cheers!

I do not get much of a nose on the Evan Williams, I think its because of the charcoal filtering.. which I think is a mistake.

@WhiskyNeighbour

2 жыл бұрын

Certainly could be. Mellow for bourbon.

I find it reversed. I prefer the EW BIB.

@WhiskyNeighbour

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your thoughts! What other bourbons are a good value for you?

@patrickcronin6829

2 жыл бұрын

@@WhiskyNeighbour Good value? Anything that Costco sells. Bourbon or whiskey. All good for the price. Also, Mello Corn... looks goofy and is whiskey rather than bourbon , but try it if you haven’t.

@WhiskyNeighbour

2 жыл бұрын

@@patrickcronin6829 Thanks! I have been enjoying some of Costco's Sherried Scotch lately. Sadly they do not carry a lot of Bourbon in my area. I've heard good things about Mello Corn, I better try it!

If you want to drink something really complex stop wasting your money on bourbon. Start exploring cognac. One simply can't distill enough complexity out of corn mash.

@WhiskyNeighbour

3 күн бұрын

Well, I would only be able to disagree from the whiskey side. I've had some rather complex expressions over the year. That said, I have had very, very little congnac. Where should I start if I wanted to?