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@andrewbutler76818 ай бұрын
Just FYI: Wild Turkey Rare Breed has been nominated in the OSWAs each year winning Best Non-Malt Whisky in 2021 and 2023 and Best World Whisky in 2023 (other winners in previous years were Redbreast 15 and Redbreast 12 Cask Strength Irish whiskeys). This year it received 1007 votes in the Non-Malt category and 928 votes in the World category.
@slbdrinks8 ай бұрын
Thank you for the knowledge! I am going to pin your comment so others can reference!
@rmactvc8 ай бұрын
1910!
@krenarkabashi9588 ай бұрын
those categories doesnt contain any scotch whisky, and all the competition is based on mid price whiskys.
@andrewbutler76818 ай бұрын
@@krenarkabashi958 There is Loch Lomond Peated Single Grain in the Non-Malt category - that is Scotch...
@kevint19118 ай бұрын
I think the RB 12 cask strength is way better than WT Rare Breed, but it is also twice the price. I think the Woodford Reserve Double Oaked is a great bourbon but I wish they made a higher proof bottle. Cheers!
@robertharper21588 ай бұрын
Rare Breed, Knob Creek 12 and Old Forrester 1920 are the 3 Whiskeys a person could live with for the rest of your life, if you had to choose only 3. (My opinion)
@skimaskab8 ай бұрын
ill take elijah craig bp over the knob but agreed otherwise
@shawnray2818 ай бұрын
Maybe that knobb CREEK 9 year instead of the 12yr
@loydsmith68228 ай бұрын
I totally agree!!
@mohawkgorilla62168 ай бұрын
Yea theknob creek is the only debatable one in my opinion. I’d take rare, old, and woodford double oaked 👍
@skimaskab8 ай бұрын
@@shawnray281 i actually agree and prefer the 9 to the 12
@timbuma36938 ай бұрын
Rare Breed, Old Forester 1920, Makers CS, and Knob Creek 12 would be a solid blind of top bottles that are always on shelf.
@Hylkamania8 ай бұрын
I could live happily with these 4 as the only 4 I could drink. Good list!
@Ona10008 ай бұрын
I think Knob 120 proof would be a better comparison. More in line with the prices of the others and more in line with proof
@ericbryant81968 ай бұрын
@@Ona1000 agreed. KC12 is 100 pf and slightly more expensive. The regular Knob Creek 9-year 120pf Single Barrel Reserve (i.e., not a pick with the word "Select" on it) would be the Beam product that fits in the criteria for competition with WTRB (available everywhere, at or near cask strength, under $60).
@robertbrotherton21188 ай бұрын
Also think that its a bourbon for scotch drinkers as the awards are mainly about scotch
@BN-iq1ke8 ай бұрын
MM 46 CS would be my vote over regular MM CS and closer to price of the others
@LarcR8 ай бұрын
Remember... although Rare Breed won the $50-$60 range in your blind tastings, it came in dead last (#8) in your winner tasting episode.
@glennduncan28688 ай бұрын
Another great show…….
@jacenmiller65045 ай бұрын
What is the title of that show? I have watched all the ones leading up to this one but can't identify the winners tasting episode?
@wprice76498 ай бұрын
For their price points and general availability, IMO, Rare Breed and Jack Daniel’s SB BP are both hard to beat in the bourbon world 🥃
@brmicmatthews83988 ай бұрын
Absolutely true
@nathanzamudio70207 ай бұрын
12:05 right on the nail , this is why i appreciate you guys you really encourage people to explore what they like and not push what they “should like”
@timhoekenschnieder91098 ай бұрын
You guys got me building out my bourbon cabinet, lower cost bottles in my value range. I enjoy Rare Breed and thanks to you for getting me to try it.
@umami02478 ай бұрын
Seeing how it’s always available for a great price certainly doesn’t hurt it in this crazy industry. I’m not a unicorn hunter nor do I have time to camp to try and get something that rarely comes around. If I come across a bottle of something I don’t normally see then yes I’ll get it but for me I can walk into most of the stores in my area and get this and other great bottles at a great price and that makes it worth it. Enjoy!!
@robGwaldo8 ай бұрын
Love to see you guys go over the winners of the OSWAs. You guys are always a good time
@ascajc8 ай бұрын
Me too!
@markgressett90008 ай бұрын
“Go sit down. You’re ruining the video.” Best Dad comment ever!!
@hollyjhj37328 ай бұрын
I don't know if I would call it the best, but it's always on my shelf, and I very much appreciate a good, accessible, reasonably-priced bottle. Definitely one of my favorite shelfers.
@pillcozby4318 ай бұрын
I voted for Wild Turkey in both categories. Glad it won. It probably won because overseas in Germany I can get it for 35 euros a bottle. Please do an OSWA tasting. That would be awesome.
@davidwarburton29158 ай бұрын
What proof point (ABV) is Rare Breed in Germany?
@Panopticon528 ай бұрын
@@davidwarburton2915 The same, 116.8
@richardkilley68388 ай бұрын
An OSWAs review would be awesome!
@runngun23048 ай бұрын
Rare breed is my favorite thing I've tried so far. Only been into bourbon about a year. But it ticks all the boxes. It's priced well , it's delicious, widely available and easy to find. It punches way above the price point. I still hunt for some hard to find stuff. I'm sure one day I'll find something I like better. But I bet it won't be as easy to get my hands on.
@glenhalstead23018 ай бұрын
Have you tried Old Forester 1920? If not, do yourself a favor and pick up a bottle.
@brmicmatthews83988 ай бұрын
@@glenhalstead2301agreed. I hate to say it because everyone and their mother compares it to this, but 1920 is bananas foster in a bottle. I guess if someone is crazy enough not to enjoy banana flavor, 1920 wouldn’t be for them. Out of every bourbon I’ve had, including some hard to find unicorns, 1920 is the most viscous bourbon ever; So thick and so flavorful.
@DileepB8 ай бұрын
Great to see it win 1st place in 2 different categories at the OSWA Awards this year! I voted for it in the non malt category. I like some of the other whiskies in the World Whiskey category, The bottle I bought in Oregon last year for $45 says that it is non chill filtered on the label.
@paulhendershot1118 ай бұрын
Kurt, I think you missed your calling in life. You should have been a whiskey salesman. I'll bet Jimmy and Eddie are trying to get in touch with you as we speak to get onboard with the Wild Turkey team! It's 9AM on Monday morning and I can barely keep myself from going to the bar and getting a pour of Rare Breed. Great video. Rare Breed is still $49.99 in Ohio and I always have a bottle on hand. Love it!!
@kirklandeche9378 ай бұрын
I hope that this video doesn't change the availability of Rare Breed in the future market. I am on board with the fact that at the $50 - $55 price point, it is perhaps the best value in bourbon. As Trent suggested, it might be nice to see a blind between it and Old Foster 1920, Russell's Reserve Single Barrel, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof, and the Rare Breed Uncut Unfiltered. Great show as always. Cheers!
@TravisB72998 ай бұрын
Russles Single Barrel is about 80 near me the 1 time I saw it and I passed. While the RB is 45 to 50.
@shmuckling8 ай бұрын
@@TravisB7299 Agreed. ECBP is also usually in a higher price bracket($90-ish for me). Meanwhile Makers CS is usually cheaper than all these($45-ish for me, if I remember correctly).
@TravisB72998 ай бұрын
@shmuckling I'd like to easily find ECBP but I've gotten 1 in the last 2 years. Hard when the bigger store is minimum 30 minutes away or else it's in raffles or $90. I need to give makers cask strength another chance.
@johng57108 ай бұрын
ECBP blows Rare Breed away, especially the C923
@peterchampine93948 ай бұрын
I think it's a testament to how good RB is that we have to reach up the shelf $10-$20- even $30 to compete with it.
@jeffmoore55608 ай бұрын
I love the father/son relationship between you two. Really enjoyed seeing Dad take over tonight though. Good stuff!
@johnbrennan97787 ай бұрын
I am a Woodford guy, but for my Christmas present, I bought a bottle of Rare Breed. Sipping it now. Wow! You are right on this lighter fluid! Actually it is very good from a flavor profile and on the nose. My esophagus hates me right now, so maybe I will do the next tasting with an ice cube.
@tonycronin30808 ай бұрын
I can get on board with Rare Breed. It’s damn good and everywhere. The others I would put against it would be OF 1920, Knob Creek 9 SiB, and Makers CS. I feel like those are the normal easy to find barrel proof bourbons. And Rare breed is still my favorite of those. I substitute the Knob in for the Bakers because even though Trenton says it’s available I haven’t seen a bottle of Bakers since they changed the bottle design away from the wine bottle, and that has been a few years now at least.
@karl03188 ай бұрын
WTRB (Bourbon) has earned a permanent spot in my cabinet despite it not being my all-time favorite. That being said, for the price-point and for the drinking experience from start to finish (not taking into account the flavor profile itself, which is where opinions will always differ), WTRB checks all of the right boxes for a well-balanced bourbon from front of the pallet to the middle and to the back. And from the mouth experience to the way it goes down and the way the warmth rises back up from the belly, this whiskey has it all in my opinion. And as Kurt mentioned, and very important it is to note, WTRB is readily available worldwide and therefore a benchmark by which all great bourbon can be judged.
@philipjin9918 ай бұрын
Would just like to clarify, OSWAs World Whisky is all excluding Scotch. WT Rare Breed won in Best Non-Malted Whisky and Best World Whisky. This year’s nominees for Best Non-Malted Whisky were Blue Spot 7yo, ECBP, JD Single Barrel Barrel Proof, Loch Lomond Single Grain Peated, WT101 & WT Rare Breed. This year’s nominees for Best World Whisky were Blue Spot 7yo, Indri Trini Three Wood, Kavalan Solist Vinho Barrique, Nikka Yoichi, Power’s John’s Lane 12yo & WT Rare Breed. As always thanks for the videos! Fell me into the bourbon rabbit hole from primarily drinking scotch
@M33white668 ай бұрын
I first had RB about a year ago. Saw it on the shelf and gave it a try. Was never a big Wild Turkey fan. I keep trying to find something that compares or is better at the price point and keep going back to it. Hands down, it has become one of my favorite bottle. When I say this to my friends, they look at me like I may have lost my mind. But when I pour some for them they are quickly sold. I would drink (and be happy about it) any of the other bottles mentioned in this video, but when I have to put my money down on the counter, Rare Breed is coming home with me.
@michaelschoener56678 ай бұрын
Rare Breed and Four Roses Small Batch Select are two of my hands-down favorites. I am a sucker for Blantons and Eagle Rare and Bookers. I would happily place Rare Breed near the top due the price, the product and availability. Great video guys.
@scott19708 ай бұрын
I agree with Kurt on the versatility. Rare Breed is the Swiss Army knife of bourbon. It’s very good neat, over a block of ice, with a few drops of water, or even in an Old Fashioned if you’re willing to splurge making a cocktail.
@BHart7775 ай бұрын
I just bought my first bottle of Rare Breed, and it's some dangerous stuff. It's so good! It's a barrel proof, mid-high proof, easy sipper that drinks way better than its price point and availability. I think it's much better than Maker's Mark Cask Strength, which is good but gets a lot of undeserved love.
@woofhound8 ай бұрын
You can get Wild Turkey and Makers Mark in every liqueur store in Australia, lots of the other Bourbons you mention can be hard to find here. That maybe the case in many other countries around the world as well which would help the Rare Breed win.
@garagehobbies5 ай бұрын
You convinced me to give Rare Breed a try. Got a bottle yesterday and must say I'm quite impressed. One of my favorites now and will stay in my cabinet.
@An.Ge.8 ай бұрын
The best whiskey for me is one that I can easily find, where every dram brings joy, with a higher proof and that doesn't break the bank. Rare Breed is definitely one of those -for me.
@RyanDickey-lp3sn8 ай бұрын
Rare breed ticks all the boxes for me and is easily one of the best bourbons for the price range, availability, proof and it’s delicious. I just hope it doesn’t start flying off the shelves
@3frogltd9878 ай бұрын
I agree, Rare Breed has remained available on the shelf in the $50 - $55 price range. For years my No. 1 Bourbon was Henry McKenna 10 yr.; always available for under $30. Then it won the Best-of award and rocketed to $55+ and disappeared from shelves, still hard to find here in WI.
@nodaysoff238 ай бұрын
Agree. I left this exact comment and then saw yours.
@RyanDickey-lp3sn8 ай бұрын
@@nodaysoff23 I say we leave a bunch of comments saying “if you see this on the shelves walk away immediately don’t waste your money on it” 🤣
@jacobflores86668 ай бұрын
For available bottles, I really like Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Barrel Proof.
@nodaysoff238 ай бұрын
@jacobflores8666 it's on my list to try but it's near impossible to find in my area. So doesn't meet the criteria.
@jeffcsMN8 ай бұрын
I don't consider myself an expert on bourbon, but I just tried WT Rare Breed for the first time and I defiantly side with team Kurt. WT Rare Breed is hands down one of the best tasting bourbons I've tried in this price point. Great recommendation!
@ronniewillet7108 ай бұрын
I tried my first bottle, thanks to the folks here at SLB. It's still a staple in my collection. This bottle is absolutely a top pick for me!
@austininatx8 ай бұрын
God y’all are hilarious when you really lean into the disagreements 😂 I’ve loved this channel since well before Trenton would come on camera, and it’s grown on me so much over time. Thanks for everything y’all put out
@ajhill66555 ай бұрын
Just bought Wild Turkey Rare Breed because I watched your video and I'm in love with this bottle. It is definitely my favorite currently...
@Boger23238 ай бұрын
Sure is! Picked up my first bottle 3 weeks ago and I am in LOVE.
@JS-fz6jh8 ай бұрын
I don't know if it 's the King of Bourbon, but I enjoy it. This is the first spirit that I poured, was walking away, took a sip and it stopped me in my tracks to check the bottle. I did not know it was barrel proof. Not my #1 but it is great great juice.
@mikeholliday80568 ай бұрын
As much as I enjoy Rare Breed, Old Forester 120 is my preference, and also Michters 10, but it is not a readily available bourbon.
@robertschroeder19788 ай бұрын
Great video, loved the interaction between you both. I will purchase a Rare Breed and try for myself. I will admit that my daily is WT 101 so I might be a bit biased. I would love for Trent to put up a good blind as described in the video. Great job to you both!
@joshbeasley218 ай бұрын
WT 101 is such a smooth, easy drinking whiskey, but I find it a little too thin.
@travisrobeson3068 ай бұрын
Love y’all’s content! Here’s an add on to Kurt’s idea. Do a blind of the top scotch’s and then line the top American whiskeys from Fred or San Fran. Then blind the top three or two from both to have your overall!
@joerapoza91408 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. Is definitely on my list to try.
@svt32vdohc8 ай бұрын
Just bought a bottle 9 days ago. Have yet to open, but this video makes me want to pop the cork tonight!😂🎉
@davidrenner61128 ай бұрын
I just bought a bottle of WT Rare Breed. Very excited based on positive comments from multiple bourbon reviews. Have bought Russell's Reserce and WT 101 and have loved them both. To be honest, I was a bit disappointed with the Rare Breed. Maybe it was because it was the "neck pour." I'll try it again this week and see how it tastes.
@VideoJunkee8 ай бұрын
4:40 - thank you Trenton! Craig admitted, in your video in April, that WTRBNCF was better than WTRB.
@j.b.68558 ай бұрын
I have not tried rare breed yet, but I want to. Still early in trying bourbons. Tried WT 101 and liked it. Its a toss up between Rare Breed and Old Forester 1920 as to which will be the first higher proof bottle I get at this point, but I will get both eventually.
@ethermay8 ай бұрын
Maker’s 46 CS amazing
@chrisess59178 ай бұрын
I love watching your videos. I did order today my first bottle of Wild Turkey 101 I'm excited to get my hands on in few days :p
@dustinharshbarger2 ай бұрын
I just picked up my first Rare Breed barrel proof (116.8). Pretty darn good. I've really been enjoying your channel and reviews lately. Especially as a fellow Hoosier. I used to work at a real estate agency in Valpo!
@stevefromchicago82778 ай бұрын
WTRB One of best values for sure. At a perfect proof level for me and a bottle I always want on the shelf. Can fit any of these categories- Daily drinker, Friday night pour, impress the guests. Would pick ECBP over it for a special occasion but much harder to find and more expensive
@blueshark9288 ай бұрын
Interesting video. I recently commented on FB that all I need in life to make a great Manhattan was a bottle of OF100. I have on hand both a WT Rare Breed and OF 1920. So I a/b’d them. Too close to call, but RB has a more prominent toffee nose than OF1920 and a tad smoother on the finish. Both may be more sippable than the av-gas bottle of EC Private Barrel store pick I recently got. But the nose on EC does knock it out of the park. I think this weekend I’ll get my wife to help me blind the WT, OF, EC and a recent purchase Larceny BP C923. Somehow, I feel like the WT will come out on top. Keep up the great content, we enjoy it very much.
@robkirby78278 ай бұрын
100% agree with every well made point you made Kurt! I figure this: with the massive volume of bourbon options out there, the bottles you return to over and over are the ones you truly love! This is always tops for me too!! Enjoyed the show…despite the hazing you got from Trent!
@bobczarnecki34798 ай бұрын
Sounds like you have 3 challenge video ideas from this show. Looking forward to all of them.
@parkersmith7118 ай бұрын
15:11 The “ya ding dong” got me 🤣🤣🤣
@davidglaser5378 ай бұрын
I love Rare Breed and drink it frequently. Mixes so well too. However, for me Kentucky Spirit is my current favorite. Single Barrel and 8 year old. A bit pricey but it’s one fine American whiskey
@neilpowell16418 ай бұрын
Wild Turkey makes good bourbon and they have good people at the distillery. I always enjoy visiting and often see Jimmy Russell himself there mingling with folks. How great is that?
@charleylay57808 ай бұрын
Agree, saw Jimmy last year in the gift shop waiting for the next visitors to come in. Talked for 15 minutes about life, not much bourbon talk. A picture and a signed bottle always brings a smile.
@David-SouthGA8 ай бұрын
You guys are hilarious! I have to say that Rare Breed is at the top of my list of favorites. Now, I also must say that several other bottles fight for that position depending on the day (night) or occasion.
@markwatanabe838 ай бұрын
This bottle got me into whiskey. I always go back to this bottle every now and then.
@stymiesnerdly7718 ай бұрын
In that price range, I’d throw in a New Riff Single Barrel, OF1920, KC12, and Trenton’s Bakers7 for a five blind trial. I do love the Rare Breed and it’s a frequent visitor of mine.
@paradiswest43958 ай бұрын
1. Definitely do a tasting of all the winners of OWSA. 2. Trentons idea of the Rare Breed against other distilleries #1 whiskey in a blind taste test is great. 3. Please put a link to those gents you said that you follow. Thanks
@ohIear8 ай бұрын
I've only been into whiskey for a little over a year now, and I have to be honest... I thought whiskey was pretty great, I thought I understood what a good bourbon especially should taste like... Then I tried Rare Breed. To me it's head and shoulders better than anything else I've ever tried. It was kind of a shock.
@Johncetrone8 ай бұрын
The more I put Rare Breed against others in a taste test the more and more I like it. And as an added bonus you don't have to deal with the frustration of it not being available. The more I drink it and the more I compare it the more it is growing on me as a top 5 favorite
@arthurjenkins36688 ай бұрын
Rare breed is great for the money, but my favorite wild turkey is still russels single barrel for $60. I get everything rare breed has with some berry on russels. Excellent video ty.
@markmiller98942 ай бұрын
Wild Turkey 101 was my go-to for years. I picked up some Rare Breed a few years back, and WOW! I always keep a back-up Rare breed. Even tho it's higher proof I don't get the bite that everyone else comments about. To me the 101 has more bite, the Rare breed is just Smooth. Also luv luv luv the Russell reserve straight Rye whiskey (non-chill filtered)
@TheDutchToddGauck8 ай бұрын
I have only been into bourbon for 8 months or so, and this has by far been my favorite bottle.
@rickburr29348 ай бұрын
Wild Turkey 101 has been my go to. Watching this video my next bottle will be the Rare Breed.
@johnk62068 ай бұрын
You won't regret it.
@BW-pr8qr8 ай бұрын
WT101 is my "desert island" whiskey. Sure, I can find "better" bourbons, but nothing hits the spot for me on a daily basis like WT101. It is my "favorite" go-to whiskey.
@JerboFotius8 ай бұрын
I had never tried any WT Whiskeys and always thought they weren't good quality for whatever reason. From this channel alone, I decided I had to try WT101 and was shocked at how much I liked it. Been my most consumed Whiskey since. The RB is really good but a bit hot to me.
@80Tamiya8 ай бұрын
Great video / topic guys. Global availability, proof and price is what makes Rare Breed King. And to be honest I have both the standard and NCF version open atm and there is really not alot of difference IMO. Both are fantastic.
@neilritchey72008 ай бұрын
WT Rare Bread is on the top of my list, followed very closely by Bakers 7. Both on my bar at all times.
@jolkraeremeark69498 ай бұрын
I really find Kentucky Spirit enjoyable.
@MSB-fj7cdАй бұрын
When I drink a Wild Turkey product on ice, I taste a hint of the same flavor notes that you find in an Old Fashioned cocktail only watered down. There's the sweetness, some citrus, and slight bitterness. I love me some whiskey on ice here in Texas especially during the summertime. Cheers! 🥃
@brianritchey75978 ай бұрын
I had Rare Breed last night for the first time and I love it. I'll get a backup bottle for Christmas.
@Atheismo97608 ай бұрын
For me personally the king of bourbon would be Woodford Reserve Double Oak, but for people in general and amongst the bourbons with typical flavor profiles, it's definitely Wild Turkey Rare Breed or Russell's 13, depending on whether or not we're factoring in the price. I sure would love a WRDO Cask Strength, though.
@ChristopherNeeme8 ай бұрын
Woodford Double Oaked is my favorite too and the availability and price makes it the best value, I never have to go over $45. Even at the lower proof it edges out rare breed for me overall. A cask strength Woodford Double Oaked unfortunately would inevitably be tougher to find and much more expensive though.
@mikepetrella40098 ай бұрын
Great video boys! WT Rare Breed and OF 1920 are my favorites bottles of all….great juice at reasonable price points. Sorry Trenton doesn’t agree. Bring on the Wild Turkey Friday blind as well as the Scotch blind! Cheers!
@Relayer568 ай бұрын
I have only tried maybe 25 different whiskies in my life, so I can't personally proclaim the best in the world. BUT. I will always have a bottle of Rare Breed in my cabinet as it has been my personal favorite for quite some time. Considering its relatively reasonable price the overall value is incredible, in my opinion.
@tracyepeterson78178 ай бұрын
Best overall bang for your buck =Knob Creek Sib, 120 proof, great flavor, drink over ice, mix it, or neat. My vote is KC9 Sib
@FTFWMotorsports8 ай бұрын
Wild Turkey 101 is the first bourbon that I enjoyed neat. Now that I have a wonderful little selection, I reach for my turkey products most often.
@chrislaframboise75778 ай бұрын
Rare Breed and Old Forester 1920 are two of my favorites. Especially with the $50-$60 price point.
@hammer31228 ай бұрын
Kurt is spot on here. Rare Breed is always on my shelf and I can find it at Kroger here in NW Ohio for $49.99. Barrel proof isn’t always my favorite, but the flavors in RB are so delicious and concentrated. Excited to try WT Generations when (or if) it becomes available around here.
@xiamengbaby8 ай бұрын
Generations retails for $450 a bottle!
@xiamengbaby8 ай бұрын
The Mash & Drum guy did a 4-way blind of Russell's 13 yr old, Russell's Warehouse D (or whatever it's called), Generations and Rare Breed. He picked the 13 yr as his favorite, Warehouse D in 2nd, Generations 3rd followed by Rare Breed.
@garycramer78668 ай бұрын
I love the Rare breed almost my absolutely my daily sipper. Although, I really strongly like Old Forester 1910 & 1920.
@ryandonaldson34798 ай бұрын
This is by far one of my favorite bourbons. Hoping to go to Canada and get a NCF version to compare it to. I enjoy the RR SiB equally but think it can't really compare since Rare Breed is a blend.
@Josh-zz4wc8 ай бұрын
Would love to see a tasting of the OSWA winners. Really cool to see the OSWAs getting so much attention within the larger community.
@baileyfisher70743 ай бұрын
Bought my first rare breed last week after a promotion. It’s now one of my favorites!
@Wild_Danimal8 ай бұрын
Halfway through my first bottle of Rare Breed and I’m actually shocked how good it is after a couple weeks especially
@davidrenner61128 ай бұрын
Just posted a comment re: my impression of a single pour from a new bottle. I was a bit disappointed after all the good things I've heard. Maybe I just need to let it open up a bit.
@dnett578 ай бұрын
The whiskey has been "opening up" for years and years in the barrel, then it was splashed into a trough prior to being bottled. What makes either of you think that a few more weeks or months after you open the bottle is going to change it in any way?
@davidrenner61128 ай бұрын
@dnett57 You may be right. Your comment seems logical enough. The only issue is that Kurt and Trenton comment all the time on how they feel that tastes change for bottles over time. I believe I have noted this as well, mostly with scotch, as that is the type I am most familiar with. I have heard this from other reviewers as well. So, we may all be under a collective delusion, or maybe there is something to this. Who knows.
@billeverett40908 ай бұрын
Bottles absolutely do change when they’ve been open for a while - or at least some do. I suspect that the impact is more significant on higher proof bottles (or at least that’s where I’ve noticed it most)
@davidnettleton33758 ай бұрын
I suspect it's your palate that changed. Not the whisky.
@GrantMcWilliams8 ай бұрын
As for your question about tasting all of the winners I think that would be a fantastic comparison. Also I'd like to see WT 101, WT Rare Breed, WT Long branch and the various Russell's in a comparison back to back. Cheers!
@CurtisMishleau8 ай бұрын
This is by far one of the most "must" to have in any home bar!
@nickp55118 ай бұрын
Nice! It just depends on who is “Crowning the King” there are so many choice’s and depending on who you poll and where you poll. That being said it’s a very nice pour!
@billglaser92188 ай бұрын
Agree, rare breed is hard to beat! Knob Creek 9 year single barrel select would be good in a blind. It's about the same price as rare breed and 120 proof.
@shmuckling8 ай бұрын
I just sampled the two and I have to go with the KC 9 SBS. For 120 proof it's such a pleasant sipper - maple syrup and dark oak, I wanna poor it over a pancake.
@BourbonUnited8 ай бұрын
I could agree Rare Breed is at the very top especially considering its availability to the masses. And best part is it’s consistently great.
@Bourbon_Blue_Devil8 ай бұрын
Never tried any Wild Turkey, but I have Russell's Reserve 10 and like it.
@blakeabig84168 ай бұрын
Winning some random contest doesn't really matter much to me, but I do agree that's it's sort of the pinnacle of bourbon. I would also put OF 1920 in that group too. Great taste, versatile, super available, and a good price point.
@dirtydan13928 ай бұрын
Trent missing the whole point of this argument because Rare Breed isn't his favorite. Desperate to undermine awards he's clearly never heard of either. "He just needs to take a seat here for a minute, come on." You said it, Kurt.
@rsarge17278 ай бұрын
I bought a bottle of Rare breed on your recommendation drinking it neat and on ice while playing poker and before I knew it I had drank over half the bottle it's a winner in my books I enjoy your videos I did try again to get some Pappy but no more! I was drinking Stranahans from Colorado , before now Rare breed is my go to whiskey, it's available and i can enjoy it, that makes all the difference in the world keep up the good work thanks .
@lj76918 ай бұрын
I’m new to bourbon as in been trying them for about 2 years now. I’ve tried several highly rated bottles from KZfaqrs. I always come back to wild turkey and wilderness trail products.
@user-zx9jq4pv1w8 ай бұрын
Thanks for the fun video. For my money, though, the best whiskey in the world is always the one I'm enjoying at the moment. I do agree on the non-chill filtering. My only complaint is Rare Breed is overpriced by taxes and importers where I am jacking up the price to unacceptable levels beyond the rare buy.
@jpakaferrari8 ай бұрын
It's my go to bottle, hands down. I cannot get enough of it. As others said, I hope the price point stays close.
@billybennet758 ай бұрын
Nice to hear you takling about Ralfy and Roy, just love their channels
@gasstationinnovi7 ай бұрын
Just found this at my local liquor store for $46 in Metro Detroit, MI. Wonderful bottle of whiskey! Totally am enjoying it so far!
@johng57108 ай бұрын
I'm pretty much with Trenton on this one...I have like 20-30 bottles at home that I would rather sip on than WTRB. It's good, but it doesn't blow me away. There's a little anise/licorice note that I pick up that I don't really care for. It's fun watching you guys argue about it though...definitely more fun than watching a presidential debate 😆 Also, I've been watching Ralfy on KZfaq for years...he has pretty much taught me everything I know about single malt Scotch whisky. He is an authentic Scotsman and he knows his stuff.
@tonybeckman17748 ай бұрын
I would love to see some blind taste tests between WT and other brands filtered and unfiltered versions. Just how much taste/flavor does the filtering take out? Keep up the great videos. TonyB
@SamslamminCars8 ай бұрын
Rare Breed Rye is hands down one of my favorites. Unfortunately allcoated now in VA
@gman59868 ай бұрын
You guys are just so fun to watch. Definitely many of us would love to see a blind of Wild turkey Rare Breed standard vs. Unchillfiltered would be great....Cheers!
@chriscain40148 ай бұрын
Not to take away from this channel, which I love, but I believe another one has done this comparison on YT
@doesitstill8 ай бұрын
Aussie here, RB is one of the best bourbons and easily available and at a reasonable price. Certainly one of my favourites and always 2 on hand
@TheFeralBachelor18 күн бұрын
Funny how we all taste things differently. I bought the WT Rare Breed Cask Strength Rye based on one of your videos and it is now my go to Rye to drink neat. I also have a bottle of the WT Rare Breed Bourbon and, again to me, it tastes like swill. I'll keep it around for someone who likes it unless I have to just pour down the drain to make room on the shelf for something drinkable.
@stujendanielson74818 ай бұрын
I agreed with you on Rare Breed until i tried Kentucky Spirit...my new favorite!
@garrywatts12118 ай бұрын
Wild Turkey Rare Breed is brilliant. You guys got me into it when I started watching you 18 months ago. In the UK it's £55 which is great for the quality. Keep doing what you're doing. Just wish some of the bourbons you review were available in the UK. Very jealous! 🥃
@jolkraeremeark69498 ай бұрын
Is Kentucky Spirit available at your location? Give it a shot, I think it is above RB in taste.
@garrywatts12118 ай бұрын
@@jolkraeremeark6949 I’ve got that one. It was an import from Japan.
@Mavryck_Tha_Myghty8 ай бұрын
Factoring in all aspects of how one would feasibly grade whiskey - Rare Breed is ABSOLUTELY the king in my house. The value is unmatched. They could charge $100 for it and I’d still buy it.