You have one of if not the best bourbon/whiskey drinking channels on youtube. No pretense, no arrogance and no hipstery nonsense. Thank you!

@DBTdad

2 жыл бұрын

That hipster nonsense really puts me off. Kurt is kinda like Jimmy Russell....simple with no bull sh*t

@furstlahst860

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed! Kurt is relatable with a great family and content almost as good. The real deal!

@Dreson45

2 жыл бұрын

I second!

@billgooder3740

2 жыл бұрын

100%

@nervousordo

2 жыл бұрын

You mean the pretense and arrogance of constantly using "notes of" followed by "vanilla", "caramel", etc.? 🤣🤣

The kinda guy who points out minor errors in videos is the same guy who points out misspellings in the comment section. The internet is forever grateful for your tireless efforts to help everyone else be as perfect as you are.

@slbdrinks

2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks my friend.

Found your channel when I was having trouble with refrigerator ice making my evening Manhatten or Martini smell like sewer water. Making my own ice from Spring Water thanks to you! I have always used something low end like Jim Beam or JW Dant but I bought 4 bottles in the 35-60 range and now I drinking more straight. With the 100's of labels out there your channel keeps me from going down the rabbit hole. Four Roses SB my fav so far, one of your strong recommendations. I prefer drinking over ice or with water due to a strong cough reflex and I want to recommend the James Bentley Whiskey Glasses. They are double-walled to prevent heat/cold transfer and condensation. Comes with two glasses and two spherical silicone ice molds. Under $50 from Amazon. Thanks again for a very helpful channel. Born and raised in DA REGION!

Hey Kurt, great videos. My wife and I just started on our journey of experiencing bourbons and other whiskeys. These videos that you and your son do are very informative and have helped us to start at the start. The first five bottles we have now unopened are Wild Turkey 101, Rare Breed, Maker’s Mark (Bill’s Recipe No 46) French Oak, Maker’s Mark Cask Strength and an Irish Whiskey called Red Locks. Thanks again for the videos. Now to get a couple of your Glen Carin glasses. 👍🏻

@slbdrinks

Жыл бұрын

Great start! Enjoy the journey my friend!

Great list. had most, gonna have to pick up russells 10 and knob creek 9... I also use OGD 114 for cocktails and will use WT101 for cocktails and infusions too. so many best bang for your buck. thanks for all the hard work and sharing. cheers

You've put together a really solid list of recommendations, most of which are widely available, even here in Oregon (except the KC SiB, which I never see). Well done. Cheers!

Great video! One of my favorites (not on your list) is EW BIB. Up until this past year, I could grab a 1.75L bottle for $27 out the door. Now I'm paying about $32- which I still think is a good deal for what I'm getting. I love it neat, but will sometimes put an ice cube in it. No doubt that it punches well above its price point. Surely can't go wrong with the OF 100 proof either! Fantastic stuff on the cheap!

I'm a huge fan of the Old Forester line. The 1910 is wonderful!

@Morepants10

3 ай бұрын

This new 1910 label is 🔥

Awesome list! The OGD114, Coopers, MM-CS, Rare Breed & the Knob-SB has already been on my list to buy for awhile now.

@johnnycampbell3422

2 жыл бұрын

If you get a chance go to a whiskey bar or some liquor store allow tasting (ask them). Find what you like. WT101 has been my go to with Rare Breed being my special. Russell's reserve recently is replacing both.

I like Evan Williams single barrel, too. Very smooth.

What a great show! Thank you so much for all your hard work. Being new at collecting bourbon I really appreciated this information and was pleasantly surprised to know that I have had most of these bottles at one time or another on my bar. Only one I would add is Eagle Rare which is hard to find in my area but one of my all time favorites. My son just got me a bottle from Virginia at $40 and I think that’s a great value too for some fabulous juice. 🥃

@slbdrinks

2 жыл бұрын

Agree ER is a great buy at msrp or close! I didn’t add it to the list because of its exclusivity.

A great list, all great pours. Here in TN WTRB has been $52 for quite a while Old Forester 1920 is at $65. Too much for the 1920 but the Rare Breed is still a bargain to me.

Absolutely love your channel! Got my last bottle of Rare Breed for $44 at a big box store in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area about a month ago. Now they're out of stock, but I can find it at several other stores around me for $52 to $58. I'm afraid the price at the big box store will go up significantly when back in stock. When I compare it to other barrel proof bourbons, I do think it is worth that higher price- just love it- my favorite... but dang, it is just insanely incredible in that 40ish price range. Oh well- can still get a 1 liter bottle of good ol' 101 for $25. Hope that price stays where it's at. I can't believe I can get it for that price when I love the flavor profile so, so much!

@slbdrinks

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

Old Forester 1920 is my personal favorite and the rear bread is in my top 5 , hear in my area of Massachusetts it runs between $49 and &58 dollars since the summer of 2021 , also old grand dad 114 and Early times bottle and bond are not available in my Area, but I do have 11 of the 15 bottles you highlighted today all of them well worth the price and very enjoyable

Love watching your picks. I have bought a few of your suggestions and have been pleased with them.

here in my area of NY, WTRB is $42 for the bourbon and $53 for the rye. i'm enjoying your channel, thank you!

Russells and Knob Creek 9 are at the top of my list. I think those are two that I keep backups just in case the age statement gets pulled. I'm glad to be seeing more videos like this recently. People need to be reminded that there are some great values out there and they don't need to be chasing unicorns.

@slbdrinks

2 жыл бұрын

💯 agree!

@BigPawPaws

Жыл бұрын

Knob Creek for sure. It's my favorite

@BigPawPaws

Жыл бұрын

Knob Creek single barrel reserve for sure it the best. But widow Jane runs a close 2nd

For my tastes the Wild Turkey Rare Breed and the Elijah Craig Barrel Proof are fantastic values. Rare Breed is the brash young upstart and ECBP is the mature older gentleman. I have multiples of each in my supply.

@slbdrinks

2 жыл бұрын

Love your characterization of the bottles!

@danhall4990

Жыл бұрын

Elijah Craig Small Batch is the only thing in my cabinet. I like Woodford Reserve as well, but for the difference in price I will stick with ECSB.

@nicoludden4912

Жыл бұрын

I’m addicted to ECBP after drinking it at a local bar! And already have the Turkey rare breed, great taste my friend 👍🏻

Great show! I keep most of these on hand except for the Coopers Craft and Old Forrester 1920. I'll have to try one of each!

I'm so glad I found this channel. Thank you. I'm always looking for something to have with a cigar. I appreciate your work

Great selections. I've had 14 and agree they are all fantastic. Even though prices are creeping up, how awesome is it that we have so many great choices for premium juice that range from cheap to at least reasonable? Money a major contributor as to why I don't get into Scotch as much.

@slbdrinks

2 жыл бұрын

Understand that. Scotch can be a bit more of an investment.

You picked a bunch of my favorites. I can't afford to buy a lot of bottles so I generally follow your lead. Wild Turkey 101 is my main go to. I love that Rare Breed though and I keep it for special occasions. Here in Oregon, it's $44.95 which is a great buy! Thanks for your work and your shows.

@slbdrinks

Жыл бұрын

Glad you loved them!

Great list. WT Rare Breed is $45 in Oregon. I just picked up a Maker's Mark 46 for $22 at Costco in WA.

I have all those bottles except for Early times BIB, Old Grandad 114, Coopers Craft those I have never seen in my area, and the Jim Beam and the Elijah Craig not sure if I've ever seen the Nulu in my area either but I have all the rest of those bottles and I enjoy all of those. Great video!

As always from SLB and gang…great show and great list! Couldn’t agree more!

Solid lineup. Like Trenton in your Old Forester full line review, I think I like the 1910 a bit more than the 1920. I need to have them side by side to confirm, but the 1910 is smooth and delicious. I've got most of those bottles. Glad you put MM cask strength in. One of my overall favorites, and well worth anything under $40.

@slbdrinks

Жыл бұрын

No doubt! 1910 is a wonderful bourbon as well!

Just recently tried Wild Tuekey's Rare Breed Rye barrel strength. It was nice. Here in middleTennessee, the regular barrel strength was about $54, the rye about $65.

I know I'm a year late, but I just started watching your content. But I bought a bottle of Nelson brothers Greenbrier sour mash....I really love it. It mixes well, and is great on its own. $38. I mix whiskey sours at parties and everyone loves the whiskey and always asks what it is.

Love this list. One of the things that I think sets your show apart is that it is approachable for everybody. This list give people really good bourbons that they can actually put their hands on.

@slbdrinks

2 жыл бұрын

That was the intention. Eagle Rare and Buffalo Trace are magnificent buys at msrp but most never see them. Sad

@snakeking211

Жыл бұрын

I have eagle rare, buffalo trace, and Blanton's But still a fine bourbon me and my buddy love and I have to lock up is Penelope

@snakeking211

Жыл бұрын

But my two cheapest and favorites are larceny and Yellowstone they are great for sipping or mixed drinks

Great list once again!! Rare Breed here in South Dakota has always been around 50-55....still worth every penny in my opinion 👍 I am also not a fan of most Jim Beams however the Double Oak is a good pour.

@funkyfindlay13

2 жыл бұрын

Same here in Florida. I’ve only ever seen the Rare Breed at $50-$55. And I too agree that it’s worth the value. The Rye as well! YUM!

I appreciate this video. I don't have the budget to be this flexible in spending. I find this a great help. Always wanted to try Old Forester and Knob Creek. Thanks for the review.

Great recap Kurt, have all of these 😊, nailed it 👍

Just mixed my first Manhattan with 1792 Small Batch and it's "The leader in the clubhouse." Terrific. Thanks for this video.

Always,ALWAYS an informative and entertaining show!!

Just recently got into bourbon. Almost 45 years old. Your channel is one of my favorites and has guided me well on my journey. Thank you for sharing your experience and all your hard work. You have a beautiful bar.

Awesome list. Great video. Wish I could get in on the Barrel picks but as far as I know you can't ship alcohol to an individual in NC. Still enjoy being a patreon though. Keep up the great work gentlemen.

I had already tried several of these. Knob Creek and Wild Turkey 101 are my favorites listed. I just bought a bottle of 1792 ($29.99 in Abilene, TX) and it is quite good. Not as good as Knob Creek, but still pretty good for sipping.

@loke5713

Жыл бұрын

1792 is much better than knobcreek IMO

One thing that I would personally like to see when you do these reviews of multiple bottles, is to provide a list of the bourbons you are presenting in the description. This would help so we could take a screenshot of it and forward it to an email or a printer, etc.

@Firenmage433

Жыл бұрын

He said get your notepad out though

@lestagez

Жыл бұрын

many don’t do it because they just want their question answered and go to the description and not watch the content he worked hard on

Here locally in the Denver, Colorado metro Rare Breed is 55-65 and is even on some stores Whiskey club only lists. Just picked one up for 60 earlier this week (actually what I am sipping while I watch this video) and was happy to get it for that as most places its not even on the shelf.

Great video, all of those bottles are excellent for the price! Looking forward to your next video guys!

I'm with you one the Knob-creek single barrel 120 proof...BINGO it's one of my favorites at that price!

I recently found George Dickel Single Barrel 15 year old TN Whisky. While technically not a bourbon, it's close enough in my view and currently my best buy recommendation at ~$60. I definitely agree with your Old Foster, Early Times, Coopers Craft, and Jim Beam selections. I'd go with Elijah Craig small batch over the BP. I'd add Chattanooga 91 and 111 as well as Wheel Horse to your list if you can find them.

@slbdrinks

Жыл бұрын

I believe Trent has the Dickel 15. Need to give that a try!

@tonymcguir7392

Жыл бұрын

Came across a bottle of George Dickel bourbon. Till then I thought that Four Roses was going to be my go-to. Now I have two!

@bradleesulentic2968

Жыл бұрын

Tennessee whiskey, by definition, a bourbon. So, any Tennessee whiskey can go on a bourbon ranking list.

Im fairly new to bourbon but ive really enjoyed bulleit, beam devils cut, 4 roses small batch, and redwood empire rye. I think theyre all great for the money.

I really appreciated how you described all of the different tastes in each of the bourbons.

On Christmas my son and I tried a bottle of Blade and Bow. On Thanksgiving we tried a bottle of 1792. I enjoyed the lesser priced 1792 over the Blade and Bow by a considerable margin.

I would love to see Wild Turkey release the Rare Breed Unchillfiltered here in the US. They do it for the rye, but not the bourbon. Kurt, I'd love to see a mini-series of videos for someone just starting to build a bourbon collection. What are the first 5 you'd buy? The next? The next? The next? I've become more of a Scotch drinker, but I still want a good core of bourbon choices in my bar.

@G_P_G

2 жыл бұрын

I would think that would probably be too similar to some of the other videos they have done to make it worth while. I mean this video alone is a good start for your first 15 bottles, and then they have alot of videos recommending their favorite $30 bourbon's, then step up to their video on favorite $40 or $50 (i forgot the number) bottles. They have done this for bourbon''s, ryes, scotches, etc.

@slbdrinks

2 жыл бұрын

I also would love to try a rare breed nonchill filtered! Appreciate your recommendation!

Great selection! I think Larceny Small Batch is a really good buy as well, I’ve started recommending it to folks who are having trouble finding affordable Weller SR

Love your vids. On this one you picked a couple of my favorites, 4 Roses and Knob Creek 9. I'd add Buffalo Trace to the list IMHO.

I currently have 12/15 bottles you selected. I personally like the OGD bonded better than the 114 but both are solid. A few others I like that are great value are Jim Beam Double Oak, Larceny Small Batch, and Very Old Barton. I believe u have reviewed them in the past. Keep up the good work!

@slbdrinks

Жыл бұрын

VOB is an excellent bottom shelfer!

@dirkderolf4021

Жыл бұрын

Another nod to OGD BIB. Great video, as usual. Keep up the great work!

Thanks for the big list! No one can limit their fav’s to just 5. That said, I just bought a new handle of WT101, and can’t believe how good it is for the $$$. I have a couple other great bottles handy for company this weekend - WT Rare Breed and Woodford Double Oaked. The 101 stands up pretty good against them for half the price.

@slbdrinks

2 жыл бұрын

Great options!

@chrispugh1348

Жыл бұрын

Good stuff!

Great list plus you can usually find them all!!!!! I think I’ve had or have all of them except NULU which I haven’t seen yet in VA. Great channel.

Love your shows, always waiting for the next one. Weeks Turkey Rate Breed is 46.99 in PA. Used to be 38.00.

OGD 114, Knob Creek 9 Year and Four Roses Single Barrel are in my current rotation.

@slbdrinks

2 жыл бұрын

All great choices!

Great list! Had them all (except for the last one) and totally agree. I was also shocked to see the Rare Breed for $56 at my local Binny's a few weeks ago. I used to get it at Costco for around $42, but haven't seen it in a while.

@chu88y1

2 жыл бұрын

Binnys had their Buffalo Trace barrel pick earlier this week.....maybe too late FYI ....its really good

@slbdrinks

2 жыл бұрын

So our area in general has seen the biggest increase it looks like. Not cool.

Got 3 bottles of 1792 Full Proof Single Barrel Select for $50 each. One is being gifted to my brother in celebration of his graduation. It’s one of my favorites and easily worth $100 in my book.

Awesome list of bourbons Kurt. I keep OF 1920, OF 100 proof, Makers Cast proof, KC 9yr and KC SBR (120 proof) on my bar. None on this list are bad and I will try and find those I have not had. I missed getting a bottle of ECBP but I'll watch for it in Sept/Oct.

@slbdrinks

2 жыл бұрын

Hopefully you will find one soon sir!

A perfect old fashioned in my opinion. 2oz - OGD 114 2-3 dashes of angusturia bitters .5oz of Demerara syrup Garnish with orange

@seang1979

2 жыл бұрын

The 114 is not available where I shop but the bonded is. That also makes a good old fashioned.

@slbdrinks

2 жыл бұрын

Love your recipe!

OGD 114 is always in my bar. For $32, hard to beat it. It’s got a real nice burn with some great flavors

@rickmandel8233

2 жыл бұрын

I'm with ya Adam.....love ODG114👍

@danzig187

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. So tasty, but so rare to see it in California. I think they stopped bringing it in or something.

Excellent selections and very much on point with your analysis. Thanks to you and the team!

Thx for the list! Rare Breed is about $47 in New Orleans area & has been for a while; Four Roses SB $41; Knob Creek SB now $50. Cheers!

Thanks for info on Rare Breed! In Czech republic still for 790CZK, which is 33,50 dollars... Going to buy some more.... Still do not understand how Rare Breed can be so easily bought here and for such a price, while most of your list is not even sold here unfortunately....

@slbdrinks

2 жыл бұрын

To be honest I agree with you and am very confused as to how all that works. Good for you through so take advantage of it!

Very good video. Would love to see your take on best bourbons regardless of cost. To me nothing beats Blantons and Weller (both of which I believe come from the Buffalo Trace distillery)

Excellent video! The knob creek single bareel 9 yr in my area now is $70. Just picked some up. And it's readily available

Rare Breed at Total Wine on Long Island is $54.99

I will always champion JTS Brown. Great bourbon for about $20. The higher proof one is awesome on its own. The lower proof is a great mixer.

@FreeFoodforthePoor

Жыл бұрын

The drink of choice of Fast Eddie Felson from The Hustler!

Great Review, great list. Rare Breed has been $55-ish in my area (south central Kansas) for at least a year now, maybe longer (I first bought it a year or so ago).

Great stuff - you haven't steered me wrong yet. I keep about half of these on the shelf on the regular.

I appreciate the hours put into this video for us to watch

@slbdrinks

2 жыл бұрын

Labor of love lol

Even Williams I think is fantastic and it’s super cheap. It’s great for mixing and is not bad for sipping straight. Also Woodford reserve is one of my favourites. Super cheap as well.

@garygage14

Жыл бұрын

*Evan Williams

@mikemason4792

Жыл бұрын

I have settled on Evan Williams. Great for mixing with Sprite or Coke. I don't drink much so a bottle last me a few months.

Good choices there. I don't really care for bourbon, but I do know the difference between sipping bourbons and rot-gut paint thinners. This will help me to choose a gift for a friend, and I'm already leaning towards the 1792, rye is a bonus in a bourbon. Thanks for the video, you saved me some leg work.

This warms my heart! I have ALL of these on my bar except the Coopers and Nulu. GMTA!!

Nice list. Not super hyped about 1792, but I wouldn't turn down a double. Wild Turkey > Old Forester. Not crazy about Russell's. Love Knob Creek and Old GranDad. Discovered Cooper's very recently and love it. For me, the best bourbons foe the money are: Buffalo Trace, Balcones Pot Still, and Rare Breed.

Excellent lineup 👏 Pretty tough and highly debatable category but can't disagree with any of those choices ( sure others will ) Always looking for the best VALUES in bourbon and this definitely highlights 15 of them - at different price points. Great job!!

@slbdrinks

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Just finished a russel's reserve. Good stuff. Took a chance on it and was pleased. Will try a couple of these as well.

Love your channel. Best bourbon channel all around. Love seeing the bond you have with your son.

Your first 3 are 3 of my all-time favorites! Rare Breed has always been $69 here. Everything you laid out I have not tried is on my must buy list. I take my KC Single Barrel neat, but will try over ice. I would've added regular EC small batch to that list.

@slbdrinks

2 жыл бұрын

EC was in my original list of 20.

@ShastaCountyLand

Жыл бұрын

Rare Breed has always been in the $60ish range out here in northern CA. Costco had it for $52 the last time I picked some up. Never seen in under $50. But only been collecting for less than a year.

@bigdickjohnson1444

Жыл бұрын

Jeez. I can get rare breed here in TX for $46. Maybe I should start buying more bottles. Russel's SiB is $63 for me.

So nice to see a channel that doesn’t dismiss the Jim Beam, Knob Hill and Elijah Craig bourbons. They deliver for the price and you can even use them in cooking without cringing at the price. Well done.

@slb drinks RB in my area is over $50, but I've recently seen it at Sam's Club for $46. We also have an unclaimed freight store that has a great alcohol section, including Bourbon. They have F1910 and 1920 on sale for under $50 each.

Thanks for this video, I am a novice when it comes to bourbon, so when I saw this video I took note…Today I managed to get to my local liquor store and pick up a bottle of the Old Forester 100, it is delicious! Thanks for the great video and recommendations!

ECBP Store picks are always a buy in my book.. also I would add Eagle Rare at MSRP to this list

@johnnycampbell3422

2 жыл бұрын

Rarely see Eagle rare. Actually saw a bottle yesterday for $70.... pass.

@BigBadJerryRogers

2 жыл бұрын

At MSRP is right. It's a solid value at 30, 40 tops but that's not happening anymore. People need to stop buying eagle rare and drive the price down. Nobody should be paying $60-70 or even more for that. That's a perfect example of overvalued.

@johnnycampbell3422

2 жыл бұрын

@@BigBadJerryRogersagreed. I did pay $30 for regular buffalo trace and had a couple pours from it with no regret, but

@slbdrinks

2 жыл бұрын

Have never seen an ECBP store pick so that’s cool! I left out allocated bottles but you are absolutely correct! ER and Buffalo Trace are fantastic buys at retail.

Great choices, not as knowledgeable as many of you but I found I really like Rebel 100 and I can usually find Weller Reserve near me for 25.00.

Love that Old Forester Prohibition Style. Hard to find in my neck of the woods, but one of the best bottles I've picked up in the last few months.

Great list. Love the 1910 and 1920. We had a full line old forrester tasting at my house and other than Birthday Bourbon, half of is liked 1920 best and half liked 1910, personal choice. Great picks on Elija Craig, 101.

On almost all bourbon review videos I skip ahead to get the bottom line, but I watch yours all the way through - very informative, no fluff. Well done.

@slbdrinks

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate that!

All solid choices! I stopped chasing allocated whiskeys and started chasing good available whiskeys. i have almost every bottle on this list! Old forester 1920 is absolutely delicious! Love your channel man!! 😊😊 cheers!

Awesome as always. We have a thrifty superstore here in NJ where one can find good deals. OF1920 for $53 and Four Roses Small batch for 29.99.

Nice overview, and I'm a fan of all these bottles except the high rye ones like Wild Turkey. Sorry, I just prefer the corn sweetness of the others. the 2 Old foresters are probably my favorites, but I've been a Knob Creek fan for years. I'm surprised not to see Larceny on your list. Even though I'm not usually a fan of wheated bourbons like Weller and Pappy, I found this 26 dollar bottle a real eye opener. It has become a permanent resident of my bar.

KURT!!! This is an awesome line-up!!!! I def love WT101, but now I need to get some Knob Creek 90!!! I love their Rye for sure!!!! CHEERS to you!!!!

@slbdrinks

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim!

I just bought a bottle of Rare Breed because of your recommendation. I live just east of Cincinnati and paid around 54 for it. This was worth every penny. Wow is this stuff good. Got it at our local Kroger's store only bottle they had left and I have never seen it before.

Love this channel. This is one I would like to see again in 2023. You guys do a great job.

Good stuff, excited to check out the rest of your content! Mostly looking for good bottles in the 50-100 range

Great list excellent job once again. Will be buying and trying

You have all my favs in one video haha. Great stuff as always Kurt

Here in central KY, Rare Breed is also $50-$55 now. Used to be $40 regularly until recently.

Was having a shopping break in the bar in Fortnum & Mason & Knob Creek was on the drinks menu. With a twist of fresh lime, loved it. Smooth.

Thanks. Good summary that will help me on my journey. Rare Breed has been $48.

Great video/list gang. I have 5 of the first 6 (still haven't seen Early Times BiB anywhere...), finally found Russell's Reserve 10 Year about three weeks ago. The Russell's Reserve was so hard to find I actually scratched it off the buy list, but then there it was. Honestly, I have those first five because of this channel and I think those picks are really good (other reviews concur with yours). My true bourbon / whiskey journey started this year and yes, Rare Breed has been $52, although I did see it in NY for $49 last week (bargain, buy Buy BUY!).

@slbdrinks

Жыл бұрын

Under 50.00 is the new Rare Breed bargain!

Love this line up! Gonna try that Jim beam one noe

Great video as always. Super info. Can’t wait to try the old Forrester 1920.

Nice overview of some great bourbons. We just made our second Bourbon Trail trip in October, and Jim Beam came out on top for us in the “large distillery “ category. Enjoyed some smaller distilleries as well.