Build a BUDGET Beginner Bourbon Collection

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@ADHDWhiskey 10 ай бұрын

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@samt4489 10 ай бұрын

Best tip to build a collection: Do NOT Buy too many all at once. You will look up in a few months and have 100 bottles sitting there that you could never finish. Try to pace yourself. Also don't only look at buying Buffalo Trace products. They are good but not worth the hype.

@WombatAnnihilator 10 ай бұрын

Would BT actually be good if it werent hyped? Or just another bourbon.

@scottelder7648 10 ай бұрын

I love Buffalo Trace…..but I’m new to bourbon….what do I know?!

@WombatAnnihilator 10 ай бұрын

@@scottelder7648same. I’ve only tried a few of them though; the ones I’ve found were all msrp too.

@TryinitwithOliver 10 ай бұрын

BuffyTrace can’t be found on the selves because it’s Excellent everyone enjoys it.

@justiny328 10 ай бұрын

@@WombatAnnihilator yes, Buffalo Trace is good even without the hype, especially for $25 or so.

@kevinmathis1278 10 ай бұрын

NEVER EVER FORGET RUSSEL'S RESERVE 10 YEAR! $35 of pure joy.

@TheDragonDelasangre 5 ай бұрын

I love Russels 10 but sadly its $45 where I live.

@ps138vs2cavi 4 ай бұрын

@@TheDragonDelasangreDANG! It's $28 where I live at my local store. But they also have High West for $26 most of the time.

@stevenedwards5864 8 ай бұрын

As I heard Brewzle say, "it's a selection not a collection." open them all!

@RJR2222 10 ай бұрын

Fantastic list. I would add Four Roses Small Batch. I think it offers a different profile than any on your list.

@JS-gk9et 10 ай бұрын

My addition: Something local. It may not be better or even really good, but it’s your neighbor, so love ‘em.

@jimmyambrose5453 10 ай бұрын

You missed Four Roses. Everything they make is great. I would consider their lowest end and small batch to be on this list.

@bs8246 10 ай бұрын

That was a great list, Matt! I’d maybe add Evan Williams BIB as a lower cost bourbon with a pretty unique profile. Green River would also make my list as a newer kid on the bourbon block. #America!

@sn1000k 10 ай бұрын

EW BiB (excuse the abbreviation) is my favorite by far under $20

@berkaberk 10 ай бұрын

Would love to see 'How to elevate your starter bourbon collection' for us not-so noobs.

@TryinitwithOliver 10 ай бұрын

Yes Next step up cuz I’m one of those Idiots! That owns all these but 2. More videos

@philb6409 10 ай бұрын

Than you! No shame in collecting and consuming! Would love to see a video w/ advice on developing the palate.

@alexgyorko6464 10 ай бұрын

Old Grand Dad Bonded should definitely be on the list.

@msa4998 10 ай бұрын

I would add 4 Roses as definitely a profile to try. Never had a bad bottle of 4R and on the fruitier profile. Readily on the shelf and priced well.

@BuckMcAntlerson 10 ай бұрын

Just subscribed yesterday! Love your content it's hilarious and informative.

@kevinmathis1278 10 ай бұрын

One of my first bottles was $45 in 2014. Stagg Jr. Batch 3. It lit me up and lit my fire for collecting.

@marktraveler8569 10 ай бұрын

Apologize for second post, you just keep getting better and better in this vid. Not interested in skin products but you deserve Patreon support, you are good. Thanks Matt.

@uneCENT 9 ай бұрын

Your videos are so good, Matt! Keep it up man. I love watching them all, regardless of the topic.

@tommyrq180 10 ай бұрын

I would just suggest that budget bourbon collectors might consider a local or state distillery in the mix. Often not budget selections, yes, but always worth exploring. 😊

@kevinmathis1278 10 ай бұрын

I 100% agree. I mostly buy local. I live in Central Kentucky. There should be a couple of distilleries around here somewhere. 😂

@chubbychernobyl445 8 ай бұрын

I second this. I live in Chattanooga and have a bottle of their founders. Plus the islay cask finish is nice. Not bourbon but nice.

@elezartorres4639 5 ай бұрын

Awesome video dude. Excellent list.

@soggysteve 10 ай бұрын

Your Videos are the best! My bourbon collection just grew after someone gave me Buffalo Trace as a gift 3 years ago. Thanks for the great content! I feel like I learn most of this from watching a ton of your video over the course of a year. Its awesome to see it all together like this.

@mikeives5233 10 ай бұрын

Excellent list! Very comprehensive and covers the gamut of proof and distilleries. And good advice on not hoarding...enjoy what you've got with friends and family and educate them along the way!

@marktraveler8569 10 ай бұрын

You are freakin’ awesome Mr Matt. Incredible list. Educator. Taster. Entertainer. Connoisseur. Keep it real. You have no limit.

@ianreynolds494 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Matt, I tried the Legent in your recommendation and enjoyed the heck out of it! Thanks as always.

@jolkraeremeark6949 10 ай бұрын

Awesome way to get'er going! S6arting on the lower end from major distilleries and find the profile you prefer. Npt to mention, spme of the lower end stuff is magnificent in and of itself. Nice video!

@mtmartianesq 10 ай бұрын

Well done! Straight forward and simple to understand.

@yourhuckleberry7480 10 ай бұрын

Great list. I would say that is a great list for someone who has been collecting for a while. It's good to go back and revisit the classics/old standards. Helps the pocket book as well.

@WhiskeyBusinessFL 10 ай бұрын

Excellent list! I started with Larceny and 1792, and I still keep a bottle of both on my shelf. It's hard to go wrong with the Benchmark bourbons for the price, and I love that you included "upgrades" based on what you prefer from the budget offerings.

@denishood7258 10 ай бұрын

You my friend are one of the best resources around. Always great advice and suggestions and your point about selecting bourbon by buying expensive stuff before establishing your flavor preference is 100% correct. I have more than a few expensive bottles that still come up short for my taste. Ty

@MrShreddykruger 5 ай бұрын

Great channel dude!!

@brettbuffum 10 ай бұрын

You included three of the four bottles I suggested, so if course I think you NAILED IT... As always! 😁

@danielbates2804 10 ай бұрын

I agree with this and so many comments. I would say with so many channels out there, finding the ones that best align with your tastes helps figure out what chase.

@scottzielinski770 10 ай бұрын

Excellent! Great video that makes sense for the new collector and anyone.

@chads5968 10 ай бұрын

That's all!... 🥺....no Willett products.... 😃 nailed it!

@francisrizzo1529 10 ай бұрын

"the breast bourbon under $30" So happy I have a bunch of 1792 already because the WTWT-effect is going to empty the shelves of 1792... Great list, only 2 I would consider adding would be Cooper's Craft 100 and Eagle Rare. PS - we love you too WTWT!

@OldFashionedWays 10 ай бұрын

excellent list. wish I had this when I started. but bought everything I could and now have some bottle gathering dust. cheers

@1125mikem 10 ай бұрын

Matt, great video to help those starting a collection, or just advise newbies as to what is out there! Good choices, i would include Of 86.. i think its good to take your time starting out wih the lower proof stuff and work upwards.. it takes a little time to develop and in that time one can easily polish off several bottles of OF 1986 or what have you.. but i am just in my 2nd year so a lot to learn and most importantly.. a lot to enjoy!!

@martyp5976 10 ай бұрын

Si, great content as always!

@TheBourbonGoose 10 ай бұрын

Great list. A few other bottles I might add to this list would be Woodford Double Oaked and Evan Williams BIB

@kloss213 10 ай бұрын

My collection keeps disappearing must be the angels.

@Ringleader3rik 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Matt. I'd love to see a Pt. 2 for those of us deeper into our bourbon journeys. I was actually adding bottles to my shelf and it was tighter on the interior shelf. That boy is bowing (Boeing) like a 747. I need some advise on organizing and maintaining a collection properly.

@fernandolemus7017 10 ай бұрын

Great list of starter recommendations! I agree with with Four Roses Small Batch , Russell's 10 and would add Woodford.

@Snitchols 10 ай бұрын

This is a great list and provides a great range for budgets so people can start their collection with what they can afford. I'm really glad to see 1792 Small Batch on the list, it's a great pour for the price. One of my new favorite rye is from Widow Jane, Paradigm Rye and can be picked up for ~$45.00.

@ItsShatter 7 ай бұрын

Two things I cannot figure out: -Why do I like Russel’s Reserve 10 year and single barrel but dislike Wild Turkey 101? -Why do I love Knob Creek 9 Single Barrel Select but really don’t like regular KC9? Anyone else have similar experiences to this?

@robertlee6781 10 ай бұрын

Great list, all of these are easy finds and reasonably priced. Proof that you don’t need to chase bottles for a good pour.

@hoslogistics 4 ай бұрын

Great list

@IvIidnight 10 ай бұрын

haHA! You are incorrect sir! I don't even drink! I watch these videos because you are entertaining.

@IvIidnight 10 ай бұрын

Totally burned you, bro!

@sweetsinnndy5201 Ай бұрын

Great video, some great ideas. WT101 was one of my first tastes, very good. Right now, trying Makers Mark 46, Four Roses Small batch, and later, going to try Knob Creek 9. Loving the journey

@jmplese 7 ай бұрын

I thought I was the only one who doesn't hate Legent. Glad to see someone else join the uncool kid club!

@nickp5511 10 ай бұрын

Great collection list! You’re a true Bourbon counselor:)

@angelaspielbusch1237 10 ай бұрын

Great information! Thanks 😊

@skipdog77 10 ай бұрын

Fantastic list Matt! I really agree with Old Grand Dad 114. Amazing value and taste. One of my favorites and becoming hard to find since all you yahoos keeping recommending it! 😀

@Swillwater 10 ай бұрын

There’s 10 yr Russels and Eagle Rare in the 40$ range. Rare Breed and OF 1920 in the sub 70$ price range for barrel proof. Don’t spend more than 100$ for bourbon when you’re a newbie.

@waydechristophel6148 10 ай бұрын

Good job Matt 👏

@mero40k 10 ай бұрын

Didnt expect to see Bodega cat. Comedy!

@ADHDWhiskey 10 ай бұрын

Comedy!

@barthur08 10 ай бұрын

This was great. Wish I had viewed this a few years ago.

@brandonanderson3310 10 ай бұрын

Drink one and get a taste so when u try a new bottle u will be able to the difference in taste

@philb6409 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! No shame in collecting & consuming! Would love to see your tips for developing the palate.

@josephpatrow 6 ай бұрын

Really enjoy the Legent from time to time, too! An underrated juice!

@adamsthoughtsonwhiskey 10 ай бұрын

😁I think you did perfect that's a wonderful starter list you touched on a little of everything and you said it prefect when you said "As you acquire your taste for different profiles" or something like that.....I see people saying you missed this or that... I think they are missing the point of a new collection i mean think about it why would someone want a Double Oak in a starter collection if they really don't know if they like Oak yet or other finished products. I think your list gives a newbie a great place to start and explore the flavors

@tinydane69 10 ай бұрын

Make friends with someone who already has a large collection and humbly ask for samples of all of those "starter" bourbons to save you from buying them. Chances are if they have them they're more then happy to share them out since they're budget pours. Then as Matt says, find a profile/brand you like and grow out from there. Most of us end up with 100+ bottles and only really go back to 10-15 of them.

@kevinmathis1278 10 ай бұрын

Absolutely. I have around 50 open bottles and love to share and discuss bourbon. I think most bourbon collectors are the same way.

@bobbalkovec 10 ай бұрын

Budget Bourbon...this sums up my collection 💯. Can't go wrong with any of these suggestions. Haven't tried the benchmark series yet. Can't find them here in PA.

@soggysteve 10 ай бұрын

I am in PA as well, and just found Bench Mark Top Floor at the Jersey shore. It tasted like a young version of Buffalo Trace. They seem impossible to find at home.

@johnnytactical3054 10 ай бұрын

I have a small collection…I try to finish a bottle before I grab something new. Also I’m over the bourbon hype and gonna stick to the ones I can find easily and are affordable like Rarebreed, Woodford DO, Makers Mark, etc. I’m not paying much over $100 for any bourbon.

@jamesgroff2512 10 ай бұрын

'It's not a collection, it's a selection' Brewzle

@dragonb5758 10 ай бұрын

That's a Brewzle quote

@remohio 10 ай бұрын

I went to the liquor store and bought a mini bottle of all of the bourbons they had...got to sample a lot bottles and saved some money.

@ADHDWhiskey 10 ай бұрын

Smart!

@irewlwatts5443 10 ай бұрын

My favorite channel

@richardx7740 10 ай бұрын

Another great video Matt.... Your looking buff sir keep it up...

@dylanroskop5134 10 ай бұрын

Great list! Would like to see Russell's 10 year and Evan 1783 though. I always suggest those

@treborkroy5280 8 ай бұрын

I've switched from Evans BiB to 1783 as my daily. It's lower proof, so I'm not kicking my liver as hard, so I tell myself. And I feel it has less of that peanut shell taste I get from the BiB, and it's just $1 more for the 1783.

@samohman6648 8 ай бұрын

Matt! You look so good. You’re awesome!

@calebweintraub1 10 ай бұрын

great video. When I was starting out my biggest mistake was not looking at the state of distillation… I started before KZfaq reviews were a thing so it took me a while to recognize the weak link. Other advice - if you see something you like and it's at a good price buy a few bottles. A few years ago rare breed in my area was selling for $31. I bought 5 bottles. I should have bought 50.

@imoffthegrid2158 4 ай бұрын

Great list 🥃👍😎. Knob Creek 9 year and 7 year rye, would also be good.

@BiffStrongo 10 ай бұрын

Good video, good list.

@JohnKay79 10 ай бұрын

All great picks. And kudos for not letting your Makers Mark anti bias show, lol.

@ADHDWhiskey 10 ай бұрын

I'm aware it is my fault and not theirs lol

@JohnKay79 10 ай бұрын

@ADHDWhiskey , fault is the wrong word....everyone's tastes are different... heck, someone out there enjoys drinking Dickel.

@drdolemite 9 ай бұрын

I love Legent. Great to see it at the end. It was a great list - maybe add OF 1920 for a higher proof option there. I prefer Woodford Double Oaked to 1910, but both are great doubles. I love your videos. It sounds like you enjoy the products you endorse - probably while endorsing them.

@704Jake 10 ай бұрын

Solid advice

@CruiserDawg 10 ай бұрын

Those are some great choices. How about Larceny Barrel Proof or Maker's Mark 46 Cask strength for wheated options. I love all your suggestions. 🎉🎉

@danieldean2096 10 ай бұрын

It’s a good list. Cheers!

@TheBourbonJerk 10 ай бұрын

Great list! So....many.....bottles!

@douglasmurphy4094 10 ай бұрын

I legit laughed out loud at Ross and Squibbles…well played

@raivkka4313 7 ай бұрын

Switched from Scotch to Woodford reserve after a visit to the distillery. It's been downhill ever since. up to 19 different bottles of various Burbon's/Ryes.

@_HEY_EARL_ 10 ай бұрын

I may have missed it, I was cleaning while watching, but did you mention Maker's 46? Great combo of Wheated and finished.

@USNUSA 10 ай бұрын

You included some of my favorites. For part 2 of this video, May I suggest Redwood Empire, Woodford double Oaked, Blantons if around retail of $70.

@nicholaskeys7150 7 ай бұрын

Starlight! Starlight for the win

@taserface6167 10 ай бұрын

Woodford double Oaked is definitely one that I got into… it’s in that 50-60 range and such a great bottle but love the rest of the list!

@jameshall6342 10 ай бұрын

Matt ... love your content. Curious if you have ever tried Hillrock ... Solera-aged whiskey? I'd love your opinion on both the process and result.

@JLong-vd3rq 10 ай бұрын

Enjoy the content. And congrats on the weight loss. Lost 40 lbs myself. And never going back.

@jarrodlong7955 10 ай бұрын

Mattttt!!!!! Hilarious 🤣 Love your channel.

@theconsultant8732 10 ай бұрын

For a Upper, not a bad list. I agree with previous comments regarding Four Roses. I also would have had the Larceny Barrell Proof.

@ADHDWhiskey 10 ай бұрын

Yooper 😁

@theconsultant8732 10 ай бұрын

@@ADHDWhiskey - That's what smoking weed while drinking Bourbon will do you. You go around calling Yoopers Uppers. Lol Don't tell my relatives in St. Ignace.

@cameronholmer437 10 ай бұрын

When it comes to wheated bourbons I enjoy larceny from heaven hill and their barrel proof products are great as well.

@neilrobertson6849 10 ай бұрын

I would totally include JTS Brown. Can’t be Kentucky only since I see it all over Seattle for $13-14. Beat out Blanton’s by a mile in a recent blind taste I did with a friend.

@GeoffBernard 10 ай бұрын

In Georgia, you can find most of the Benchmarks in most stores. From the 8 to the bonded, full proof, single barrel, top rick, they are all great budget bottles at less than $30. And every outro makes me sing in my head... "Keep you mind on your bourbon and your bourbon on your mind" - You're welcome :)

@Holleywood_ 10 ай бұрын

Great, informative video for someone wanting to start their bourbon journey. Be forewarned: you will get the itch and end up with way too many bottles, it's okay. Find something you like and enjoy with friends.

@andrewspringer3565 5 ай бұрын

Always drink my collection!

@davidmccary2421 6 ай бұрын

evan williams bottles in bond is a solid starter bottle as well

@numanuma20 10 ай бұрын

I’m looking to get more rye whiskies. I like they rye spice plus I want to use them in cocktails.

@michael7033 5 ай бұрын

So far in my bourbon journey Russels reserve 10 year is my favorite, EJ small batch is a close second. Been on the hunt for that Early Times BiB seems to be hard to find here in Alabama unfortunately.

@fearly9387 3 ай бұрын

thanks.. great list. I am a brand new collector/ hoarder and within 30 days I have too many bottles... much of your list actually. Bulliet and Old Tub both get a bad rap.. but t I included those in my first few bottles. But based on the community feedback.. there is no such thing as too many bottles.

@TryinitwithOliver 10 ай бұрын

I was watching saying Ih No Matt doesn’t Like Rebel100. Why is he telling people to go buy it. Then he was like I Don’t Like It But. maybe you will. And I do 😊

@RocketSauce666 10 ай бұрын

Agree with most everything listed, but I would toss Four Roses SB on the list as a great value and a dip into single barrels and what they can offer.

@MathewSchaffer 10 ай бұрын

I really would have benefited from this video about 4 years ago. 😂 Overall, I think you nailed it. My only addition would be something from Four Roses. SBS or Single Barrel.

@robertsmithUH60driver 10 ай бұрын

Early Times bib has a nice label. Haven't tried it yet.

@ryanswihart1448 10 ай бұрын

My top three I think should be on their as well: Four Roses Single Barrel Four Roses Small Batch Select And my FAVORITE “budget bourbon” Knob Creek 100 9 year Great vid!

@sn1000k 10 ай бұрын

Those are too expensive for me to have been able to try. This is a BUDGET LIST

@ryanswihart1448 10 ай бұрын

@@sn1000k knob creek 9 year is around $30-35 and four roses single barrel is around $45-50. Small batch select is the most expensive but at only $55 generally. Also, the video is t a budget list of Matt is throwing rare breed up there that’s $57 in my area and other places. Calm down buddy boy.

@ryanswihart1448 10 ай бұрын

@@sn1000k if Knob creek small batch 9 year is too expensive for you then you probably just shouldn’t be buying bourbon.

@TheDragonDelasangre 5 ай бұрын

In Oregon I can get Bowman Brothers Small Batch for $36 and its my favorite bang for the buck. I haven't liked Larceny or Weller Special Reserve, I also didn't like Rare Breed or Old Grand Dad 114. But I love Evan Williams 1783, Tin Cup 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked, Elijah Craig, Knob Creek 9, Russels 10.