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@jerrycanjesse

2 жыл бұрын

I’m trying to understand what the nutty profile tastes and smells like. Do you have a recommendation for learning?

Russell's 10 yr is A tier. At 90 proof it murders its competition.

@scarcheer7211

3 ай бұрын

I agree. For under $40.00. It’s is about as good as it gets!

@Beatwalker

3 ай бұрын

Have to agree, not everyone is into high proofs. Stuff is nice and smooth.

@davew6637

29 күн бұрын

I was surprised by how good it is!

Before watching, my wallet says 101 is S tier.

@jessethomas5473

Жыл бұрын

Great bourbon, at a cheap price. It's become my go-to.

@gradohector3

Жыл бұрын

​@Jesse Thomas price shouldn't be considered in a list like this, just let the whiskey do the talking

@osamashatat

8 ай бұрын

101 is S tier. Rare breed is god tier

@derekd.4156

4 ай бұрын

I’ve mixed it with some honey dissolved into to water to make my own honey bourbon, probably drops to 35-40% abv

We need to see an all S tier showdown between all these distilleries

Dude, putting Russell's Reserve Single Barrel at D is one of the most jaw-droppingly confusing things for me personally. Everyone has their preferences, but if I see Rare Breed and RRSB next to each other, even if it's not a pick, it's a really tough decision for me.

@Funky_Frankie_1

2 жыл бұрын

Oh my God, I couldn't agree more - D?? It's such a great bottle. And so much better than 101... I can't.

@givannimikel4586

2 жыл бұрын

On the dissent bandwagon here...RRSB is the bomb. Come on BJ's...really!?

@brandon_sprague

2 жыл бұрын

I think it's well know both of thm Dan especially are not the biggest wild turkey profile fans. Russell's red label SIB (non picks) are some of the intensely on profile wild turkey bottles released. Would make sense they gravitate to other options.

@BourbonJunkies

2 жыл бұрын

The normal red labels we've had have all been super nutty. The picks have almost all been great!

@jefflicciardello1583

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree with your comments. I would have thought Long Branch would have been the only D or lower on the list

These are my favorite episodes. So much information in such compact episodes. This one was like organized chaos and made me laugh constantly. Keep up the great work boys.

@BourbonJunkies

2 жыл бұрын

Yea I wish we did less bottles, little longer than we expected it to be.

Russell's Reserve 10yo is hard to beat for $35 where I live(in Kentucky, right in the middle of all great Bourbon).

@johncannon3593

2 жыл бұрын

Meh. I'd rather pay $10 more for RB or $10 less for 101. But some may say my sanity is in question.

@tormenter3080

2 жыл бұрын

Russell's Reserve 10y is one of my go to cigar paring bourbon for around $35 here in Kentucky.

@TheNewRevolution

2 жыл бұрын

@@tormenter3080 Amen. I think it's fantastic.

@TheNewRevolution

2 жыл бұрын

@@johncannon3593 I thought the same thing until I got 2 bottles as a anniversary gift from a relative. I actually tried it next to Rare Breed and 101. Rare Breed isn't so much better that I can't enjoy RR. There are days when I reach RR and leave Rare Breed on my shelf. These 2 guys may say it's horrible. I don't know what they're smoking. I think it's great. There's I no doubt I let these KZreadrs effect what I buy, but I don't let them influence what I taste. I agree with them about a lot of things, but I disagree with this. I love Wild Turkey products. When I'm drinking Wild Turkey, it's as if I'm drinking what whiskey is supposed to taste like. The very definition of Bourbon itself. Their flavor profile is one I really like.

10 Year Russell's an E!!! That hurt my heart. Love me some 10 year. Love the show guys! Dead on about 101 and thinking "do you live in a trailer park"?....Everyone I know has the "WT 101 shivers" coupled with a thousand yard stare as they recall a particularly unfortunate night in college where to much was imbibed. That having been said, all the bourbon channels I watch love it....I really need to give it another try.

@GregD87

2 жыл бұрын

Me too, I would put Russell’s 10 on the underrated list. Although Minnick recently put it #1 in his budget blind

@BourbonJunkies

2 жыл бұрын

I'd rather just have 101 than the 10 and the single barrel

@frankmingo1693

2 жыл бұрын

I love Russell’s 10.

@MrRossman2

2 жыл бұрын

I half agree about Russell's 10. I think 101 and Rare Breed are much better buys, but an "E" is pretty extreme. For me, I would say "C". I bought it once and thought it was good, but wouldn't buy it again as long as there's 101 or Rare Breed on the shelf. Even then I probably still wouldn't buy it against some other brands at that price. Again, flavor wise there's nothing wrong with it, but the relative value isn't there.

@Jared40

2 жыл бұрын

I like RR 10 year good for 90 proof but I seem to when I have a bottle and drink it and when it gets to 1/4 full it becomes overly oaky😐🥃almost to the point of undrinkable

You guys completely nailed this list! 101 is the best budget, Single Barrel store picks are insane and Rare Breed is one of my favorites!

It really is crazy how awesome and available Rare Breed has been over the years. Mount Rushmore of Best Value for Whiskey Nerds

@BourbonJunkies

2 жыл бұрын

Without a doubt

@brandonwilliams462

2 жыл бұрын

I just got my first bottle (I live in Canada so bourbon availability is bullshit) and it’s jumped to the top of my favourites list. Big fan of 101 so I guess it makes sense.

Rare Breed is one of my favorite whiskeys. It's finally back on the shelves here.

Just set up a monthly subscription for Z-biotic. Thought is was going to be a waist of time but it works beautifully. Thank you for putting the info out there. Went through your link, so hopefully Junkies gets something back for the info. Thanks again as always love your channel. Props on the new sets as well. Can’t even start to know the amount of work you and all your family did to pull it off. Well worth it looks awesome.

@BourbonJunkies

Жыл бұрын

we don't ever do ad's for products we don't like. I use them Tuesday nights because of how much better I feel Wednesday mornings. Glad they're working for you too!

Completely nailed the Kentucky Spirit description! And the Rare Breed, it’s top 2 for me in find anytime and great value choices.

Great episode! I hadn't had Wild Turkey 101 since I was in high school. Of course I didn't have a bourbon pallet then so I really didn't care for it. I have been an avid bourdon drinker for over 15 years and never drank Wild Turkey 101 until I started watching your show last year. It truly is a great bourbon and I am thankful to both of you to setting me straight. Wild Turkey 101 has become one of my go to daily bourbons.

@BourbonJunkies

2 жыл бұрын

WT 101 is one of the most infamous whiskey's on planet earth for so many different reasons it's insane lol

Best topic ever .. Turkey! Welcome back Dan. Glad to see you up

So glad you reviewed my favorite Wild Turkey 101! ❤

The only Russell's I've had, reserve 10 year and I loved it.

The single barrel Russels in an Old Fashioned is superb. The single barrel rye is one of my faves. Especially at the price.

The 101 Rye is pretty darn good. But the Bourbon is Superior. Rare Breed is my favorite overall. Thanks guys.

@BourbonJunkies

2 жыл бұрын

The 101 bourbon is just such a staple at this point it's crazy

"What do you live in a trailer park?" While sipping a white claw

Great vid

Nice watch Sean, I've got the same one and I love it!

Great video guys, WT is the standard 👏 🥃

entertaining stuff! i for one love Russels Red or White label... but there isnt really a Turkey product i dislike. the consistency is key!

Great video

Thank you both the the cookie sighting!

great thoughts on the bottles but I love the flavor profiles of the Russels. Both amazing values

Wild Turkey and Old Forester are two brands that I really enjoy almost all of their offerings, and find them to be very good values for each price range. Great Video, i've never had the low proof that i'm aware of... will have to try it now. Cheers, you two are the best... Even Sean...

I've had a couple of Russell's standard single barrels and I thought they were quite tasty. One of my favorite bourbons. I also enjoy the Russell's 10 year. I wish it were 101 proof, but it's one of the better 90 proofers in my opinion. I was getting it for $30 until recently, though still can find it for $35. I like to blend it with Rare Breed. Good stuff!

@rebellaxbro

2 жыл бұрын

I found some for 20 and scooped as much as I could! I’m going to have to try the blend you mentioned!

@xiamengbaby

2 жыл бұрын

@@rebellaxbro I'm in the Chicago area. Illinois prices tend to be high. I see stores in Wisconsin with a lot better prices.

@rebellaxbro

2 жыл бұрын

@@xiamengbaby funny you mention, I found this deal at a woodman’s in the Milwaukee area lol

@xiamengbaby

2 жыл бұрын

@@rebellaxbro yeah see, it figures. 😄. There's also some Woodmans in Illinois but I'm sure they're subject to the pricing of Illinois liquor distributors plus all our IL liquor taxes so it won't be the same deal despite being the same grocery store chain.

So sad and surprised about the RR SiB rating. I love it. I suppose that means supply should be ok for a while. 😂 would love to find a pick to see the difference you guys talk about

I love the 101, but agreed, the barrel proof bourbon and rye will always have a spot on my shelf.

I have impressed so many friends by bringing a bottle of Rare Breed over!! Everyone is blown away.

Not sure why I haven't tried Rare Breed yet! That will be my next bottle. Thank you for the tier list!

Drinking my wild turkey 101 right now!!! lol

After getting 'into' whiskey Russell's 10 was my 1st WT bottle purchase. Nearly turned me off completely (but the last 3 oz. were fantastic somehow) So I went and got a Rare Breed a while after. GAME CHANGER!! 😍

I just started drinking neat. Last few years I always had ice. I can not believe what I was missing when I had 101. In the past I only had it on hand for friends who wanted to mix their whiskey with coke.

101 definitely an A 10 year is an A for me as well. Everyone is different and that’s the great thing about it. Thanks guys., Blessings from Gettysburg Pa…

Great video love most of Wild Turkey bourbon's and rye's. Rare breed is hard to beat for the price it's right up there with 1910 and 1920 for me.

@BourbonJunkies

2 жыл бұрын

Honestly Sean probably already preferred Rare breed to 1920 but I've switched teams and I think I prefer rare breed now too

I consider myself a big Wild Turkey fan. I'd agree with most of this. I'd bump the single barrel Russell's one grade but I might be grading on nostalgia. Haven't seen one in forever. I know it's not fair to grade dusty's, but Turkey dusty's are amazing. I'm nursing my second bottle of split label. I also have a cheesy gold foil that I'll pop open soon.

As a WT fanboy I concur with your list. Good job guys.

Your comments on WT101 are so accurate. Before I got into whiskey I always thought of it as like a trailer park/biker whiskey and wanted nothing to do with it UNTIL I tried it felt like a complete idiot!! I will always have a WT101 at my house!

@stevehorsley4205

Жыл бұрын

I actually would have never touched WT101 until I went on the tasting tour at WT. OMG, it was a revelation. 101 and Rare Breed were on the tasting list and I was blown away. 2 of the best bourbons under $50!!!

WT is my favorite distillery. Love Rare breed and RR. WT 101 is a fantastic daily drinker. The 10 year is the only one I'm not a big fan of. To each their own. Great video

Never had a non-pick Russel's SiB. All the one's I've had have been Private Barrel picks and they are/were S-tier for me.

What, no WB Saffell?! That was actually an unexpected tiering. You definitely rank those differently than I think most people. You're logic is sound, and no one can argue taste preferences. I wonder how many people blindly hype up a couple of those bottles because it's the popular thing to do right now.

Interesting! I have an old RR Single Barrel and I love it! It's all caramel, toffee, and cherry. Did I just get a weird bottle? I get like zero nutty. Just enough oak. Maybe it's just me... maybe I'm the weirdness?

@terrencemcdermott5840

2 жыл бұрын

I just finished a bottle that was how you described, absolutely delicious! Worried the next won’t be as good. Looking for a pick though! Cheers!

It was hard to watch you rank Russell's 10 so low. 😔 Sure, it's not mind blowing, but it's under $40!! Love your content guys! Keep it up

@Mavryck_Tha_Myghty

Жыл бұрын

That was jaw-dropping for me. Russell’s belongs in A-Tier minimum (for me). Cheers 🦉🥃

@ahoneyman

Жыл бұрын

It has that dry roasted peanut/peanut brittle taste. If I want that I'll just go buy Evan Williams BIB at half the price.

The kicking chicken will always have a special place in me heart. WT101 is an American Institution. Great video, boys.

@BourbonJunkies

2 жыл бұрын

Well put!

I really wish I liked the Turkey flavor profile more because they are really well made bourbons for the price.

Wow wow wow. I must really like nutty because the russels are some of my favorite.

You nailed it. Totally agree that Rare Breed is the bomb.

Pick tier list: could be your picks/ pick experience, could just be picks you have (generalized to distillery/ offering)

Good stuff.

“Be nice… cause you usually aren’t” Haha!!! Fair enough.

People knock the Longbranch a lot, maybe because the celebrity convection, but I absolutely love it!

New sub as of today. Enjoyed your video. Rare Breed rules!

Just bought a Rare Breed Barrel Proof. 116Proof. Besides Russell's reserve 10 year, this is the only WT I've had.... I agree that this is one of the best I've ever had.

@rangerryan9493

2 жыл бұрын

I'm in the same boat and second this

Russells 10> eagle rare Russells at d with longbranch at b is a crime

@jolkraeremeark6949

2 жыл бұрын

Nonsensical in fact.

@OzoneTV1

2 жыл бұрын

You must of never tried them side by side. Eagle rare blows russels 10 out of the water

@LeatherDaddy97

2 жыл бұрын

@@OzoneTV1 ive had them next to each other. I picked russells. As have multiple youtube channels. This just comes down to your preferences. Im a big turkey fan and buffalo trace arent top 5 distilleries for me.

Wild Turkey 101 is hard to beat at any price point. I also think Russell's Reserve small batch and Rare Breed are excellent bourbons at good price points. I'm not a fan of the smoky mesquite in Longbranch. Kentucky Spirit is so so for me as well. Keep up the great reviews.

Rare Breed has traditionally been in the low $40 range for the past five plus years in my area. In the past two weeks it has jumped to the $55-$60 range. I don’t know if this is because of the glass shortage or because of all the love it has recently attracted.

Agree with the rare breed! Picked one up for $43 CAD😍 what a good whiskey for that price!

I’d walk past allocated bourbons for non store pick Russels Single Barrel. The last one I had was apple/candy apple on the nose and marshmallow on the palate.

Gettin' slurry. Love when that happens. Great topic. Love the Turkey! Cheers, boys!

@BourbonJunkies

2 жыл бұрын

I believe this was the first or second video we shot so we were pretty damn sober for it.

Love your videos! I'd love to see these videos in an order format instead of a grade.

@BourbonJunkies

2 жыл бұрын

I mean in reality you could order them from top to bottom of the tier list. Often if we aren't sure where it goes we order them in the certain letter tier.

Cookie was going for Founders :) smart cat

I get Rare Breed under $40 in my area. It is fantastic. WT 101 is about $21-22.

Great video-SUBBED! So lb. for lb., what other distillery can top the Russell's /WT line up for overall great bourbons with this level of availability?

@BourbonJunkies

Жыл бұрын

For us it'd be old Forester honestly! Cheers and thanks for subbing!

Types of turkeys Dan hates: Wild ones that attack him Type of turkey’s Dan loves: Turkey Subs Thanksgiving Turkey Any type of food with turkey in it

@BourbonJunkies

2 жыл бұрын

This comment is it

Just got my first bottle of Rare Breed. It's great!

Besides ryes, I think the only one's missing are the baron editions (saffel, bond and lillard and ripy). I am a 101 fan through and through and so happy it was placed so high. Only had one pour of the RR13 and I must have had one of those bad bottles because I did not understand the hype when I had it. Sounds like it is definitely worth another try. Great Vid!!!

@BourbonJunkies

2 жыл бұрын

We had a good bottle, Picks are just that damn good

I 🥂 your list, well done gents

@BourbonJunkies

2 жыл бұрын

Why ty sir

I felt that way about 101 until i tried it. Its amazing

@BourbonJunkies

2 жыл бұрын

It's an oddly normal experience I feel like

RR10 year is an A all day, i get it for 28 bucks.. i like the flavor better than WT101, it just lacks the proof to beat it out

@BourbonJunkies

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah apparently we are the oddball out in MI because it's 40-45 here and we just like others for much less. Rare breed is within $5 here of Russell's 10.

I’m so excited that your poop emoji/dunce cap cutaway mentioned my name that I don’t mind that we disagree about red label

"...be nice, cause usually you're not..." 🤣 🤣 🤣

Love that Russell's 13 @ $600-$700 hundred dollars per 750 ml and even then ... can't find it. What's that come to per shot? Strictly for oil barons out in Texas. And yeah, it will definitely be poured from a crystal decanter etched with long horns, inside the silhouette of the great state of Texas. yee-high! Giddy up horsey.

@mojo88bassandbourbon72

2 жыл бұрын

I paid 70 for my 3

Wild Turkey 81 is often priced below 15 bucks and sometimes it drops below 12 when on sale, while the regular retail price is in the 20 to 25 dollar range. WT 81 is more difficult to find than Wild Turkey 101. I agree in Rare Breed, it's a good bottle.

101 and Rare Breed continue to be my favorites and consistently stack up well against much more expensive bottles.

@Ludwig1970

Жыл бұрын

FACTS!

Those are some goooood lookin Turkeys

Totally agree with the Rare Breed. Absolutely amazing bottle, super available, great proof. People can camp out for 2 days for a Stagg Jr all you want I’ll walk past them and grab this.

I've found Rare Breed for $38 at random stores. Best whiskey value in the universe.

Yooooo....I had a conversation with new coworkers about my bourbon journey and I mentioned wild turkey 101 being one of my favorites.....they laughed and called me a drunk for drinking that shit lol.

Rare Breed is my watermark for excellence and value. Fantastic bourbon at a great price.

I’m new to bourbon, bout a year or so. I picked up a longbranch for $27. My first wild turkey product so I’m exited to try it.

@Ludwig1970

Жыл бұрын

It’s awesome as a nice 86 proof daily sipper and I have a soft spot for charcoal refined bourbons! Enjoy!

Wild Turkey 101, Rare Breed and Longbranch will always have spots on my bourbon shelf.

Rare Breed is a regular stock at my house for sure!

Binnys Red Label .. one of my favorites.

You should do a state by state whiskey series ranking the local state products. Maybe not All states, but for sure the bigger ones like CA, TX, TN, etc.

I think the price is the only thing wrong with Kentucky Spirit I love it thought I was getting more cause the price was higher guess not but still love it

Was watching to make sure Russell’s Reserve 13 made S tier. Wasn’t disappointed.

@BourbonJunkies

2 жыл бұрын

I'm happy we could help!

Hey guys, big fan. Giving Russell’s single barrel a “D”?!? I have to hole heartedly disagree. Every bottle I’ve had has been a home run. And I’ve never had the privilege of trying a store pick. Keep up the great videos!

@carlosr4822

2 жыл бұрын

I think the problem is that compared to their other products it ranks low. But don't forget bourbon is subjective. This is just two dudes' opinion

With you 100 on everything except Russel 10 year. Russel 10 would be an A for me.

@BourbonJunkies

2 жыл бұрын

We are definitely in the minority on that one.

Whats interestin to me, that almost every bourbon is 30-50%(sometimes more) more expensive in europe, than in the US and half of the time its not available. But Buffalo Trace and Wild turkey are the exceptions. You can get them at msrp and they are pretty easy to get. Rare Breed is $35 here, Eagle Rare is in every whisky store.

Would like to see where you put the Ryes. WT101 Rye, Rare Breed Rye, and Russell's Rye

Rare breed is AMAZING and not slept on down here in Houston. In fact, and unfortunately, it is not as easily found as it was a couple months ago. Hopefully that's just the glass shortage Dan and Sean discussed...hopefully Bonus: Just over 40$ in H-town

@BourbonJunkies

2 жыл бұрын

It's absolutely insane what distilleries can sell that old of whiskey for

I love your shelving. What brand is it?

@BourbonJunkies

Жыл бұрын

It's black iron pipe and 2x6's, we made them

Russells single barrel kicks ass. So good.

I can score Russell 10yr for $21 here in WI. Well worth it and prefer this over 101

@BourbonJunkies

2 жыл бұрын

That's wild, it retails between 40 and 45 in MI.

@davidwarburton2915

2 жыл бұрын

$21 for Russell’s Reserve? It’s $38.00 in controlled Pennsylvania. How much is WT 101 in WI?

Local super market chain has 30% off ALL liquor. WT 101, Larceny, Elijah Craig, Buffalo Trace,.. etc,.. all below $18/btl. Even JD Single Barrel was below $30. I stocked up.

You can get Rare Breed regularly for around 30€/$35 in Germany... whenever I need an extra bottle to get free shipping, it's hard to look past this one

I like bourbon, I like cats... Internet bonus points for oddly mixed content algorithms.

@BourbonJunkies

2 жыл бұрын

I mean whiskey people are into things that aren't whiskey too lol