When you make a bourbon and coke, what do you use?

@RoopeRontu1999

5 жыл бұрын

I prefer drinking Four Roses and Coke... separately.

@hriveran

5 жыл бұрын

Bulleit and coke

@TheWhiskeyDictionary

5 жыл бұрын

Hah

@IamY5150

5 жыл бұрын

Weller Antique and Coke is pretty good!

@familyman831

5 жыл бұрын

Jack daniels and coke without the coke

Basically, Evan Williams is underrated

@GomezAddamz

3 жыл бұрын

It's definitely superior. My whiskey of choice.

@shaunhunter7474

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely

@willelkins2691

3 жыл бұрын

Bottled in bond is fantastic

@Gamebox27

3 жыл бұрын

But it's cheap. I like it that way

@EvansPokeworld

3 жыл бұрын

It is so weird I’m Evan William Riddell

Evans William all the way.

I just discovered Evan Williams bout 3 weeks ago. I always drank Jack Daniels, Gentleman Jack, Makers Mark, and most recently Cooper's....always with Coke. I like Evan Williams so much am never going back. It's cheap, and it's really good. The charcoal taste really gets my vote.

@happymonk4206

2 жыл бұрын

Evan Williams black with ice and zero Pepsi is really good, not so sweet.

@brocklanders6969

Жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more. Evan Williams 100 proof White Label BiB is my standard pour.

@toddvandongen

Жыл бұрын

Evan and Coke go together like peanut butter and chocolate!

I love EW more than Jack such a great budget whiskey!

@MikeMike-qc6xi

5 жыл бұрын

Yes i prefer good ol E.W over jack any day!!

Hands down Evan Williams for me. Neat or a few drops of water.

@MarcusRefusius

2 жыл бұрын

I make Clear Ice and drink it on one big Rock. Cheers.

I’ll sip them both no problem. Even though JD was what got me started. I prefer EW. Maybe I’m just cheap 🤷‍♂️

@danm7235

5 жыл бұрын

Not cheap frugal

@MikeM-pk6zq

4 жыл бұрын

Not cheap. You're smart

@asanmartinjr07

3 жыл бұрын

Not cheap, you're experienced.

@XhristianGaminX

5 ай бұрын

Nope it’s cheaper and better JD just overpriced cause it’s more known and cause it was sinatras favor

I drink Evan quite a bit neat. Sir. That was kinda my gateway so I’m team Evan!

@krypticcoil9540

3 жыл бұрын

Good for you! 👍👊🥃

Comparing these two on the same day is laughable; Jack tastes and smells like jet fluid with aspartame, whereas Evan tastes and smells like bourbon. I cannot say enough bad things about Jack Daniels as the most overrated "whisky" probably in the world. Evan Williams is a great budget bourbon, can be enjoyed neat if you don't expect great complexity; I use it in cocktails or for got-home-late-and-want-a-quick-glass, and it's great! I wouldn't even clean my tools in Jack Daniels..

@douglaspaterson5269

3 жыл бұрын

Jack ain't as shitty as Jim but ol' Evvy beat 'em both!🥃🎸👹😂

@Dafoodmaster

3 жыл бұрын

the fuck is jet fluid

@jaym6996

3 жыл бұрын

OMG Someone finally put it into words. Jet fuel mixed with aspartame describes it perfectly.

@MarcusRefusius

2 жыл бұрын

Marketing all marketing. Just like Corona…… wouldn’t wash a Pig in it. But it sells. My wife Drinks EW Neat and I drink it on one big Clear ice rock. Cheers

@Dmadness90

Жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly.

I love watching all these reviews, and seeing everyone's take on the smell, and tastes.

Evan Williams all day long for me. Especially the EW BIB white label. Such a great value.

@joshrandor4371

5 жыл бұрын

BIB is amazing

@casey-j-neercjn7856

5 жыл бұрын

That is my go-to bourbon although recently I have been trying more and more of the specialty Jim Beam Bourbons and have been really enjoying them. Super bummed out that the Jim Beam repeal batch was only a limited-time run I went out and bought 10 bottles of it to have as rare treats until they bring it back or I die. Literally the only bourbon that can replace Evan Williams BIB

Evan Williams is superior by far. I drink it neat a lot or with a little ice. Mixing any whiskey with Coke will give you a headache. It's the sugar and carbonation that gives you the headache.

@rhabdob3895

5 жыл бұрын

No. It’s the alcohol.

@hx2975

4 жыл бұрын

@@rhabdob3895 SUgar and alcohol

@asanmartinjr07

3 жыл бұрын

I never drink enough to get a hangover. I quit while I'm ahead.

Holy shit Bill. You're a man after my own heart. Make 'em strong. Still prefer Evan Williams myself. Cheers.

The perfect Evan Williams and Coke is 1.5 oz Evan Williams, two large ice cubes, and 6 ounces of Coke. This will yield a perfectly balanced mixed drink. To double the recipe add only a single additional ice cube. This recipe was developed through extensive research. I have spoken

@TheWhiskeyDictionary

4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate a good whitepaper

Evans hands down

Can you do a hangover test ? Drink a bottle of each on consecutive nights and give us the impressions of the hangovers. Thanks !

@TheWhiskeyDictionary

5 жыл бұрын

On it!

@marquisethomas5611

4 жыл бұрын

No seriously that's what I was thinking about, the cheaper stuff usually gives you a nasty hangover

@Chilling4Shillings

4 жыл бұрын

@@marquisethomas5611 it's not the liquor that gives you a hangover. It's the sugar you mix in the drinks and dehydration that does it. Don't want a hangover drink water in between drinks fool

@marquisethomas5611

4 жыл бұрын

@@Chilling4Shillings so your telling me whether its a pint of E&J brandy or a pint of Hennessy cognac, if I drink water in between drinks I'll be fine the next morning ? Btw I dont mix I'm not a high school student

@Chilling4Shillings

4 жыл бұрын

@@marquisethomas5611 drink plenty of water and you will not have a hangover. Hangover is due to dehydration and too much sugar. That's a fact. Drink plenty of water. Don't skimp on the water

well Evan Williams has 3% more alcohol which will add up when drinking several EW's and coke. Also the sugar is mainly what gives you the hangover. so its just less alcohol in Jack and coke. Ande alcohol gets converted back into sugar in your digestive system, so more alcohol more sugar- more hangover.

Evan Williams is my go to. Love the taste and price.

I'm a little classier than most. It's EW 1783 blend for me. A 1.75L costs about $2 more than the black label 🤣

Swigging Uncle Evan as we speak, straight, no ice, no chaser. Reminds me of Father John's minus the liquorish.

My whiskey tastes have been getting too expensive for my wallet recently so I was looking at some of the cheaper bottles and this was the cheapest bottle in my go to store. I got a 1.7L bottle for $23 and I'm very pleasantly surprised at how good it tastes. This is probably going to be my go to bottle from now on. I don't feel guilty about mixing it and to me it tastes really good neat. I've only had one glass and can tell this whiskey is way underrated.

@jamesbullard4897

Жыл бұрын

Old grandad dad is twice as good especially on a very cold night

@TheTradosaurus

Жыл бұрын

You never mentioned what whiskey you bought except it was homeless value.

@socalifone3044

8 ай бұрын

You failed to mention which one of the two you bought. Must be Drunk 😂

@michaelmorales6226

8 ай бұрын

@@socalifone3044there's only two bottles being compared and I'm clearly talking about the cheaper lesser known brand of the two, didn't think it needed to be specified..

@DarthJacobi

8 ай бұрын

@@socalifone3044if you can ever find a handle of jack for $23 let me know. It was clearly the Evan

The Evan Williams White Label is the good value bottle.

@CicadaAppreciationSociety

5 жыл бұрын

That's the bottled in bond version right? Yeah I would agree - especially being 100 proof.

@bourbonbuddies836

5 жыл бұрын

Agree to the max with you!

@SeanReigle

5 жыл бұрын

EW white label!

@grumpyoldpig

5 жыл бұрын

Don't spread the secret!

@davemusic4853

5 жыл бұрын

Stfu before they raise the price

Spend a couple more dollars and get the EW bottled in bond

@876mpr

5 жыл бұрын

predsfan7775 I think EW Bonded is the best bourbon available under $35.

@predsfan7775

5 жыл бұрын

@@876mpr under $35 is a stretch. Definitely the best under $20, but for $35 I can think of several very delicious bourbons. Eagle Rare, McKenna bonded, Chattanooga Whiskey, Elijah Craig.... To name a few

@876mpr

5 жыл бұрын

predsfan7775 I’m trying to get my hands on a bottle of Henry McKenna but it’s $50 in my neighborhood and tough to come by. Eagle Rare is $40 and tastes very sour to me. I currently have a bottle of Elijah Craig and I definitely prefer the EW bonded. Is it Four Roses Single Barrel. Definitely not.

@predsfan7775

5 жыл бұрын

@@876mpr damn that's high. I get McKenna for $35, and eagle rare for $32. If you can find a bottle of Chattanooga Whiskey I highly recommend it. Knob Creek and Buffalo Trace are a couple more really good bottles under $35

I always keep a bottle of Evan Williams on the makeshift liqour shelf in my room (apartment living) my friend always like Jack Daniels but they are fooled by the price. That being said thanks for the info. Work in a bar and all this info helps

What about Jack Daniel's vs. Old Forester 1870 Original Batch?. Which one would you prefer?

I will take Evan Williams over JD any day.

@terrorshark6836

4 жыл бұрын

BRASMAN Last yes sir

I was just doing a comparison of my own and with the evan Williams I also get cherry vanilla but also a dusty musty note as well.

Its the other way around for me. Jack gives me a headache and hangover . I drink a whole 5th of evan williams and feel nothing next day

@gavinstutler2469

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, Jack has more sugar is why.

@aaronmadrigal4626

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly

@cbrvench2483

3 жыл бұрын

yep. Jack seems sugary and sweet and, maybe more caramely, whereas Evan is more scotchy bourbon to me. I get more sour smokey with Evan than Jack.Your mileage may vary.

I just discovered Evan Williams today and I must say it is amazing for the price!!I was regretful as I put it into my shopping cart, and even more regretful watching it go down the line🤣 but after taking a shot chased by Coke!! Its definitely a good wisky bang for $

Weird that i prefer bourbon neat or on rocks rather than with coke.

@IamY5150

5 жыл бұрын

Not weird at all

@yearginclarke

4 жыл бұрын

Only way to drink it IMO. Although I tried a Jack and coke a couple of months back and was pleasantly surprised at how good it was. But when I was a kid first getting into hard liquor, mixed drinks seemed pussified to me and I just started drinking it straight right out the gate.

@drax14QC

3 жыл бұрын

Not weird, absolutely normal rather!

JD is marketing and a label where quality control went to shit a long time ago. EW all the way.

What soda would you recommend I try with wild Turkey 101, I’ve never had wild Turkey 101

@TheWhiskeyDictionary

4 жыл бұрын

If you've never had it, I suggest (instead of soda) to try diluting it a bit with water.

Great review

Love this video Bill! Those pours gave me flashbacks of college.... and the hangovers!

@TheWhiskeyDictionary

5 жыл бұрын

That's where I learned to pour like that!

My usual go to is Evan Williams on the rocks, It's such a great value. I also enjoy Blantons original, if you can find it....

@jamesbuchanan3145

Жыл бұрын

I worked at a liquor store about 10 years ago. Blanton's sold...maayyybe a half case a month. Just sat there, about $45 a bottle. Now, yeah basically impossible to find. Weird.

Evan Williams is my preferred cheap bourbon. I am more of a Ginger Ale and Rye, but Evan Williams and 7 up is my sitting outside in the summer drink.

@TheWhiskeyDictionary

5 жыл бұрын

Sounds good, I'll give it a try this summer

I prefer Ezra Brooks to EW. Smoother and slightly higher proof. I usually drink whisk(e)y on the rocks.

@gatekeeperbubba2946

5 жыл бұрын

Ezra is better than both.

I like the EW neat. I don't mix often, but I'd be in complete agreement if I did

@familyman831

5 жыл бұрын

Same i only drink neat unless im having a fancy cocktail somwhere. Bourbon and coke i have never liked.

I ❤ Evan Williams and I drink it plain all the time! 😂 Very good bourbon for the money in my opinion!!!

Where do you live that that size JD is 24 dollars? Over 40 in New England.

Not as harsh! Amen! And I drink my whiskey on the rocks

Have you reviewed the Single Barrel Evan Williams?

@TheWhiskeyDictionary

4 жыл бұрын

Not yet

Hey Bill, how about 3-way between Wild Turkey 101, Buffalo Trace and Makers Mark? I know you’ve reviewed these independently but love to see a video on a comparison.

"I will always have a place in my heart for a Jack and Coke." Exactly.

I know I'll get shit from traditional whiskey drinkers but what do you think of the infused varieties of both (honey, cinnamon, etc.)?

@TheWhiskeyDictionary

2 жыл бұрын

I wasn't a huge fan but I do like that they bring people into the hobby of drinking whiskey. Do double enjoy them?

I drink both neat, my favorite of the 2 is Evan Williams.

You nailed it on all counts. The harsh edge of the JD, which diminishes it as a neat sipper, is what makes it ideal for a whiskey and cola. I've tried with no luck to make a whiskey and coke with finer bourbons and whiskeys - no way.

@veganskeletons4131

2 жыл бұрын

The coke will give you liver disease

What do you think about bourbon with Coke Zero? Everyone talks about the enormous amounts of sugar in regular Coke, but I haven't tried the Zero mixed drink yet.

@TheWhiskeyDictionary

4 жыл бұрын

Zero is bad for you in other ways. The thing is, if you're worried about health, dont have soda

I miss when JD was 86 proof but I'm not old enough to recall when it was 90 proof. At 80 proof it doesn't quite hold up as well in Coke. I usually go with Wild Turkey 101 and ginger ale. That's strong enough to hold up its flavor.

@TheWhiskeyDictionary

5 жыл бұрын

Sounds good!

@drax14QC

3 жыл бұрын

Ginger ale is very nice with whiskey. It doesn’t hide the whiskey as much, compliments it well. I like ginger beer even more.

Interesting. What is your opinion of JD vs EW in Jack'n'ginger? I find that I prefer EW in that role. Never gave me a hangover either.

I drink Evan Williams plain and I like it. And I don't get worse hangover from it. Actually there is no difference for me what alcohol I drink. How much I drink water and eat does make a difference.

@TheWhiskeyDictionary

5 жыл бұрын

Without a doubt, water and food make a difference. I'm with you though... I don't get many different effects from different types of alcohol, although beer makes me a bit sleepy.

Sure I can tolerate both, but for still cheaper than the normal JackDaniels reach for the Evan Williams Bottled in Bond! Cheers Bill!

@trippiebutters

Жыл бұрын

Late comment but absolutely, bottled in bond is like a top shelf version of the normal Evan Williams.

I'm 42 right now and I started drinking Evan Williams Black back in 97 I think it's way better than Jack Daniels by far when you drink Jack Daniels all you're doing is paying for that exact name you're not paying for taste or anything you're paying for the name and the label

Agreed with your notes 100%,...Jack D, has strong acetone .... Unless mixed.

New sub my man. Keep up the good work.

Agree with you 100%. Nailed it! Cheers 🥃

@TheWhiskeyDictionary

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Have you had Evan Williams Bottled in Bond? It’s really good.

04/05/23: With all due respect, If you are mixing, then I recommend you measure. I just bought a bottle of E.W.

What’s your thoughts on Evans Williams BiB in comparison to this 2

@TheWhiskeyDictionary

5 жыл бұрын

I havent tried that but some in the comments have said its better

@IamY5150

5 жыл бұрын

@@TheWhiskeyDictionary it's definitely better. And it's still cheaper than Jack lol

Hi. I think Jack not only has a taste of "acetone" but also a strong nose of acetone/glue. It isn't unpleasant. But just what I always note. Also, the Evan Williams has an 86 proof compared to the weak 80 proof Jack. I think it even used to be 90 just a short while ago if I'm not mistaken. Which is more of a proper whiskey proof. Perhaps that's why you had more of a hangover drinking the same amount of Williams? Just sayin'. You're right about the better taste of Williams though. Comparatively. Especially for the price. Don't go blabbing about it too much though, because then it will raise up. ;) Also, those mixers you make are gigantic! I mean, "theater-sized" drinks. Make them smaller for God's sake. They will stay colder, less watered down from melting ice, and you won't look like Oprah at a McDonald's. You can always pour another. So instead of 3 of your buckets o' booze, have 8 tumblers o' tonic. Even a Jack and Coke shouldn't be poured, super-sized, into ones' face. ;_;

I drink Evan neat all the time (from time to time i will use stones) all though i usually buy the White Label BIB and on super rare occasions I'll drink a whiskey and Coke.

@josephappleton1061

5 жыл бұрын

Casey-j-Neer CJN Evan Williams has honey sweetener. Jack Daniel is less sweeter jack Daniel is a straight whisky

kind of a dumb question, whichever one you like is the best

Thank you bro for making it simple the hangover did it for me 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

I prefer EW, especially the Bottled in Bond, if I can find it. I also found a new mixer: Root Beer. :)

exactly the video I was looking for 👍

Evan Williams all the way. My absolute favorite bourbon. I'm drinking it at this moment lol. And I like it straight. No coke lol. Straight out of the bottle. Wonderful taste with a nice sing in my throat lol. My favorite drink by far.

I used to drink jack and coke when I was in Korea (50 years ago), mixed drinks were 25 cents at the NCO club and 10 cents during happy hour - fondly known as sloshed hour back then. Another drink i liked back then was Walkers Deluxe and ginger ale. Now I take 3oz of Evans to about 1oz of water, Iv'e been doing that for 40+ years now, A 1.75 of jack goes for close to $40 here while a 1.75 of Evans goes for $24. I think the Evans has a better taste when taken with water so why not save the $16 and buy a 12 pack of IPA with it?

@marquisethomas5611

4 жыл бұрын

✍🏾📓 got it

EW or JD, I go with EW for three reasons. 1- I think it has better taste 2- price I can a buy 1.75L for $18.00 3- JD gives me heartburn.

Cheap whiskey usually gives you a horrible hangover especially when you add a sugary soda to the mix it makes it even worse. I would probalay agree EW is a better neat drink than JD because JD is just too sweet to me using the maple charcoal filter that Tennessee whiskey requires.

@steveamsp

5 жыл бұрын

The gut-rot from the sugary mixer certainly doesn't help with the hangover, I also think that drinking mixed drinks frequently leads to people consuming way more alcohol than they realize, and more alcohol generally means worse hangover. Interesting that your Evan Williams/Coke hangovers were worse than the JD/Coke, Bill

i drink ewb plain. its the way i like it. the bottled in bond if also a great value bourbon.

Been drinking Evan Williams as long as i can remember, i prefer it over Jim Beam. Jack gives me a headache but not my Bourbon, go figure. Always drink it neat in my favorite copper cup.

Great video!

I have slightly different opinions. Jack and Coke is my preferred, all around. Better taste, and as you noted, less hangover issues. But, for the price (generally 1/2 what Jack Daniels costs, Evan Williams is pretty much too good to even bother worrying about it. I've had some pretty bad whiskey / bourbon hangovers, but I don't know that I could really say that EW is worse that JD in that respect. I mean, booze is booze, and hangovers are from dehydration.

Totally agree with your assessment and most of those here, commenting. Jack Daniel's is a true Tennessee whiskey strictly produced using the Lincoln County Process. Evan Williams is a true Kentucky Bourbon. And while, personally, I prefer Evan Williams over most other Kentucky Sour Mash bourbons, I like Jack Daniel's over George Dickel and Prichard's Tennessee Whiskey's. Terrific video!

I always drink Evan Williams neat by the shot at room temp with mt.dew chaser. I never mix the 2.

Would be interested in a comparison of each of those with plain water.... I drink my whiskey with water genereally

@TheWhiskeyDictionary

5 жыл бұрын

I can give you my opinion! The Jack loses a little of the bite. The evan is mostly unchanged :)

@carlupthegrove262

5 жыл бұрын

@@TheWhiskeyDictionary Thanks... EW has been my choice for quite a while....

Evan Williams got me into drinking bourbon straight. Far nicer than JD, but here in the UK, its more expensive than Jack. Buffalo Trace and Eagle Rare can be cheaper though. So, swings and roundabouts.

Elijah Craig I put it in a snifter and sip on it. I also prefer wild turkey over jack.

@durhamy

4 жыл бұрын

Just about anything is better than Jack. Too much hype in its favor.

Try blending 2/3 Old Crow and 2/3 Evan Williams. It's superb!

I love all Evan Williams. I've had a lot of whiskies, including pappy's 23. But I have simple taste and I like under 12 year old whiskey. I love Weller Sr, 107, and Evan Williams bib and sb

Of course you did at 11$ you can drink more!

If you're mixing with coke...it hardly matters. Might as well save all the money and buy Sunnybrook or Old Crow and call it a day. That being said, EW is superior whisk(e)y

Evan Williams black label is a few pounds more than Jack Daniels in the UK and isn't readily available.

@TheWhiskeyDictionary

5 жыл бұрын

Strange to hear

@goldanboy43

5 жыл бұрын

Yea. I paid £30 for it from an independent shop. Buffalo was only £18. I wouldn't buy it again, although better than JD.

@slayerrocks2

5 жыл бұрын

@@goldanboy43 same here mate. Manchester boy. Sainsbury's are doing Buffalo Trace for£15 at the moment.

I was a dedicated Jack drinker since the 90 proof days. Picked up a bottle of Evan on the advice of a guy at the liquor store in the early 2000's & never looked back.

Both are really good but I prefer JD and straight love the taste and smell .

I sip straight Evan Williams Monday through Thursday to keep the budget in line - then step it up on the weekends. EW for the $$$ is tough to beat. No JD or Beam on my shelf.

@douglaspaterson5269

3 жыл бұрын

Jack and Jim both suck these days!👎🥃

I agree with your assessment; Evan Williams has generally been my go-to for mixing due to its price and decent flavor, but for the exception of with coke. In that context, it's sweet ontop of sweet (which may be the source of the hangovers, as well). Sidenote: next time you make a Jack & Coke, throw half a shot of Drambuie in there too. Trust me on this!

@TheWhiskeyDictionary

5 жыл бұрын

I'll give it a shot!

Good medicine 🥃🥃 EW v JD is easy, EW is smoother and cost half of JD. No hangover no coke, splash of Evian hit the spot 🎰 🎯

for my 21st birthday I think I'll try Evan William's before I try Jack 🙌

I've been drinking Even Williams with zero Pepsi and lots of ice. I love it. I'm drinking some right now.

I just bought the Even Williams for my home bar. It's around $18.99 for that bottle now. I drank my share of Jack and cokes in my early days.

I first encountered Evan Williams at a dodgy convenience store in Michigan. "My friend, you put this in your slushy... you will enjoy... trust me". What can I say, the gentleman was a purveyor of bottom shelf liquor!

@TheWhiskeyDictionary

4 жыл бұрын

Thats pretty funny. I should try that

TBH I love Evan Williams more. Just bc Jack Daniels tastes like Water nowadays. I tend to drink a bottle easily and want some taste in my drink, which is what Evan Williams succeeded in doing. Cheers to all Whiskey Drinkers

Evan Williams rye is my go to cheap spirit

I slightly prefer JD but my wallet drastically prefers Evan's so I have been going with Evans more recently. However, if it's a special occasion, I'll splurge a bit for the JD. Nice review.

@TheWhiskeyDictionary

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly my experience too

why is jd's considered a bourbon cause from the researched from doco's and whiskey channels saying that bourbon doesn't go through charcoal mellowing and because of the usa goverment rules on it ??.

@TheWhiskeyDictionary

5 жыл бұрын

Tennessee whiskey is a subset of bourbon. It meets all of the qualifiers to be a bourbon but then some additional to be called a Tennessee whiskey

@filthymcnasty5625

5 жыл бұрын

Sweet thanks man.

I find Evan Williams to be a mach better value, I found it at 16.95 for 1.75 lt. at a grocery store. It's great forv those times when you get home from work, you're tired and you just want a drink and you don't care if its a 10 dollar bottle or a 100 dollar bottle, you just want to unwind. Great job Bill!, Jack shure has it's place but Evan Williams does to!

@TheWhiskeyDictionary

5 жыл бұрын

Completely agree!

@slayerrocks2

5 жыл бұрын

In the UK Evan Williams cost about $35 for 0.70 lt. It makes me want to cry.😂

Try Evan Williams white label bottled in bond. It's excellent

I love Jack neat.or with ice if I'm at an outside stadium

I will say the best cheap bottle of bourbon I had was old foresters. Right around the same price as jack Daniels but a little more complex in flavor. Then I like Four Roses Small Batch. And the bottle is exquisite