I watch these guys all the time but they really get my attention when they talk budget pours….my wheelhouse.

No one screws up sayings more than Trent! lol never change!!

It's pronounced Mo Nong Gah He La. It's a river that runs through Pittsburgh. 3 River Stadim was built at the confluence of Allegheny, Monongahela and the Ohio rivers.

Hey Trent, it’s “Mon-on-gah-hayla” rye. Named after the Monongahela River valley in Western PA, it’s one of the oldest types of whiskey in the country. It fell out of prominence with the intro of Bourbon, but I’m glad it’s making a resurgence!

You guys need to print out a list of what whiskies are on the show. Many times I can't read the labels on my phone.

I have to chime in, like others in other videos, I love the close up of each bottle, and especially the super zoom by so we can read the details - I missed that in this video. Love this video, overall. You guys continue to rock it. I've been watching for years and really appreciate the thoughtful improvements to video and presentation quality. And for keeping things light and fun without losing integrity!

I recently picked up a Batch 0035 of the James E Pepper. It’s 108 Proof. Good Stuff!

That James E. Pepper is an amazing bottle. 🔥After the first tasting, I went back up to the store and got a backup. Such a great easy sipper with lots of flavor.

I just got a Hard Truth 4 grain. $51. It's very good.

The Rebel Special Reserve is my favorite bottle of the year so far. The butterscotch caramel thing is what does it for me.

I love James e pepper. I also like the new riff 8. I bring those 2 up because I bought them together. Jim beam 7 is definitely a great budget bourbon

Always look forward for these type of videos from you guys! Y'all have made some great recommendations in the past that I've enjoyed, like the Balcones Cataleja and Westward Cask Strength. Can't wait to see your review on Knob Creek 10 Year Rye!

The James E Pepper Barrel Proof, at least the one I got, is great!

Awesome to see Cedar Ridge getting some love. I live about 10 minutes from the distillery so I get spoiled a little on their releases, just pick up a single barrel 7 yr rye, there is a single barrel honey finished rye in the wild close by that I may end up with as well.

I’m over by Fort Wayne, but if you have a Costco over in your corner of the state, stop in and see if they have that Hard Truth. I picked up the 4 Grain for around $47-$49.

I don't know about the rest of the community - but I would absolutely love to see a Still Austin distillery review/blind!

Getting into whiskey for the first time this year. Bought a bottle of the michters barrel strength not knowing much about it. I was totally blown away and have been recommending it since. Glad to see my uniformed opinion is justified! Keep up the great work.

Wow, so much information to learn from.... I'll will save up try some higher prices. I'm enjoyed every new bottle I have in my small bar. It is my wife and my 36th Anniversary today and this evening I'll be making her some lemon Drop and I'll have a Rittenhouse Highball. For an dailey pour I enjoy Jim Beam 7 yr, Wild Turkey 101 Rye, Wheel Horse Rye, just to name a few that I learned from this show. Can't thank you enough for your help.

You guys are the best! I learn so much from you about the world of bourbon and whiskey! Keep up the good work!

I'm here in South Carolina. High Wire has excellent offerings, the Peach Brandy finish is great. Alex Helms other there has been doing a great job making excellent whiskey.

I agree about the Still Austin Cask Strength Rye. I thought it tasted A LOT like the cask strength bourbon

11:12 Hahaha...same. I see a red grasshopper on that bottle, not an ear of corn. 😂

Great review and agree on most--I think the Beam 7 is good at $21 I pay for it in Texas but no way is it as good as Knob Creek 9 for only a bit more money. Trenton, Only Drams app gets better with each update! Congrats!

May I ask one favor. Is it possible to closeup on the label for a second or two when you introduce the bottle? Fun and informative reviews as usual. Thanks

The A. Overholt really surprised us this year. That bit of malt just makes it so much more complex and enjoyable. Same goes for the Jimmy Red Corn. Tastes so dusty and funky to us. There's a ton of Dark Arts out here that we've found during our hunting videos, if you ever need help finding it. And the guy's name is Macaulay Minton. Michter's does produce their own rye distillate now, and has for a few years. The only thing they're not producing themselves are the 25 year bottles, which are still MGP. Great video again, guys!

I cannot wait for Overholt 11 year to come out this year.

"angel's singin'!" Hoo! And the pop on that cork.🙌 Thanks for the list!

Awesome breakdown of the new things out, thanks guys great show as always.

*Trents best Ryes of 2024 😂 thanks for the recommendations, fellas! Another great video. Excited to try the Jim Beam bottles in particular!

The Pepper is absolutely delicious. Rich and flavorful. I’ve only seen two bottles in my area and bought the second after one taste of my first bottle.

Just came from trip to KY, I grabbed the Augusta old route 8, my son came home with the 10 yr.

New Riff also has an 8yo Rye, and it's superb!

I can't even get Rare Breed here in Manitoba, let alone all of these! Love to watch all the things I'm missing out on! Lol 🥃

We got Buckners 10 single barrel in MO as well and I bought it no questions asked. Very good bottle

Picked up the Michter's Barrel Strength Rye yesterday and man it's a hitter!

High Wire has Revival Rye and one is a Tawny Port finish. The Jimmy Red now has a Peach finish done in their own peach Brandy barrels! The prices for Jimmy Red vary from $93 to $75 depending what store you buy it from in SC.

That Jim Beam 7 year is $19.99 at my Sam's Club!! Great pour I probably would not have purchased if it wasn't for y'all!

Hard Truth has just become available in in our area of Central Wisconsin. Under the Henry Sipes label they offer 4yr. Double Oaked Bourbon and a Rye, both at 90 proof. Local price is $20. These both are surprisingly very good considering the price. These are great whiskeys for mixed drinks. Both are good neat, but the rye is my favorite. They now have a permanent place on my shelf especially for mixed drinks.

WTH. I was watching wondering which one am I going to get. I finished thinking if I don’t get all ……… love the channel. Happy to be a Patreon. I’m going broke or divorced. Love the SLB COMMUNITY. Only channel I am a Patreon to. I went from a Jim Beam devils cut guy to ALL !!!!!! Found out I’m a Rye guy first. To Colkegan apple brandy to Saints Alley Nobelman. Rye!!! Wow. Thanks for everything. Keep the great work/videos.

Really like SLB, been following for maybe 2yrs. I really like their budget buys, but I have to say I did go out and pick up the the JB Black 7yr and I MUST have gotten a BAD bottle. It was undrinkable…..so bad I contacted JB directly. Besides this one I do like most all the other choices….just wanted to put our a watch out on JB.

Another vote for the James E Pepper. Absolutely delicious! Larceny B524 has been a favorite so far as well. I got an Old Forester Rye from a friend. (not available here) It's different and delicious with 20% barley for a different pastry like vibe. Just a few of my fav's so far.

Great video! Add New Riff 6-Year Malted Rye - 100 proof! It has a note that reminds me - just a little - of the Sagamore Double Oak Rye! I believe both of you will enjoy it!

Buckner is killing it. Their 17 is hitting distillery only next week. Great mix gentlemen good to see items that are out of the norm.

I wouldn't have picked up the Overholt, but on this recommendation, just got one today! Neck pour was great....thanks!

I am half way thru my 1st bottle of Widow Jane 10 year. Very pleased.

little ol' South Carolina making it with the Jimmy Red!

Yeah! Jimmy Red. I had the same experience. I went to a tasting based on a store owner recommendation and really liked it. They previewed their next release, even better.

What’s your ooonion if Frey Ranch? Had a bottle sent direct and find it excellent!!

Trevor’s picks so far my all time favorite Rare Character…..all of them have been spectacular that I’ve tried!😎

That jimmy red bottle is insanely good. That James e pepper decanter bottle is also delicious. One of my personal favorites. Bought a second bottle while I still got the chance.

Recently picked up an Augusta 10 year in Mooresville, IN at the Red Barrel. Amazing

Have picked up 80 bottles this year. Only one I have on this list is the Hard Truth. Guess I have a few more to look for. Cheers 🥃

State minimum price in Michigan for the Jim Beam 7 year is $29.99. I really liked it, but I wish it was 100 proof for $30

I recommend trying these - Hard Truth, Farmer's Reserve, Amburana Finish, Collaboration with John Mellencamp

Some great whiskeys on your list! 🔥 🥃

Some mighty fine picks here boys! I'm hoping Hard Truth starts coming to my area had a buddy get a bourbon and the rye and said it was some very good whiskey. I'm torn on the Buckner 10 it's right at my cap but I've heard so many people say its fantastic. I'm a big rye guy and I have the A Overholt but haven't opened it yet and being a native Pennsylvania I'm glad they are bring back old recipe rye. Enjoy!!

Balcones was purchased by Diageo Maybe we will see a world blend of Scotch, Balcones, Irish (Roe and Coe) ,and Japan branded as a globe trotting Johnnie walker. Similar to Beam Suntory AO

I guess i'll have to give Ceder Ridge another try. I tried their mainstay bourbon a handful of years ago and was very unimpressed with it. I think I used it as a mix, and I haven't gone back to their items since. But maybe they've gotten better, since you both have seemed to really enjoy their products lately.

Thoroughly enjoyed this. Sadly, not one single one of these is available in Idaho. I checked all along the way.. This is just sad.

I'd really like to try that little book. Seen a bottle at my local store and passed. Kind of having fomo now lol

Haven't had the new mash Overholt, but the 114 proof Overholt for $35 is quite delicious

A Overholt makes a fantastic Old Fashioned

If Michter's sourced MGP Rye.. and you loved it, then try the Smooth Ambler's Old Scout Barrel Proof Rye. $35 35 BUCKS! And it's great! Shockingly good. Aged and bottled in W. Virginia. You gotta give it a go. At that price point, how can you go wrong?

Great recommendations. Loved this video. I live in Cedar Rapids and going this week to see if I can find the Cedar Ridge Bottled in Bond Rye Small Batch. Good to see Cedar Ridge making these bourbon videos. Love your videos.

Highly recommend trying Acre Distillery and Blackland Distillery from Fort Worth. Very good Texas whiskey and bourbon options.

After the amazing 2023 Mich10 bourbon, I jumped at the chance to pay $175 for a 2024 version. Haven't cracked it yet, waiting for special occasion on that one since it was well above the normal budget...

Love Michters ryes, I happened to grab a barrel proof a couple of months ago at the gift shop in Louisville it is phenomenal

Dark Arts is absolutely fantastic! I highly recommend their straight bourbon finished with french oak staves

As always, great review

Loved this episode guys. Will be on the hunt for what I can find in Iowa, beginning with the Cedar Ridge Rye!

Best of (insert state name) would be a great video idea. And you could do 50 of them :)

Come to the Bay Area in California, we have Redwood Empire, Savage & Cooke, Sonoma Brothers, Alley 6, Spiritwoks, Hansen, Griffino, and many more!

That Old Pepper is definitely on my top list for the year. Super underrated!

I’m buying Kentucky owl ryes until I can’t find them anymore. Fav!!

Great lineup! Makes me want to take the day off to do some “research” 😂🥃

Cedar Ridge on sale at Total Wine for $34.99! Unfortunately, only one bottle left. Cheers 🥃

I just got a JB Black 7 for less than $18 at Sam's Club. Really a great deal.

I've had the Hard Truth Rye for awhile now. Today I got my first bottle of Hard Truth Bourbon!

Favorite Friday Nighy pour? Lemme know and I’m going to buy and try thanks guys love the show

As a budget bottle it's hard to beat the "rebel small batch reserve", it's one of my favorites.

Love all of the Buckner's products. Buckner's is getting ready to release a 17 yr bourbon on June 15.

Since I've moved to Minnesota, I would love for you guys to do an episode on Minnesota whiskeys.

Loving this Video,,, I'm definitely on board with Widow Jane 10yr!!👊💪🥃🥃❤

Hard Truth Four Grain was only sold in Indiana, no other state got it. All stores and even the HT distillery were sold out as of last weekend. They may have another release of it in July. They don't know for sure.

New to your channel and am really enjoying all things SLB!

Trent I’m not a rye guy but the Still Austin bottle and Bond Rye is really good. It is a limited release only in the spring each year. It has a rabbit on the label. You got to check it out my friend.

Just grabbed Bulliets new 12yr 95 Rye. Its quite good for the money, lot of slightly minty eucalyptus notes.

I’m new to bourbon. I would seriously pay these guys for a list of must try bourbons based on my tastes.

I’m gonna look for that Jimmy Red. The only other corn whiskey I’ve tried is balconies True Blue, which I really like.

Mad Angler Bourbon 5 Yr from Iron Fish is fantastic too

Love the Hard Truth Four grain. Picked it up the day it was released.

You guy need to try pursuit united double oak!!! Very good full of creamy butterscotch flavor

I thought Glenn's Creek would have made the list. Sounded like you all really liked it

Found North Hell Diver is $250, if you can find it. I saw secondary pricing at $600-$800

I love the Hard Truth Four Grain 🥃

I love Buckner's I live right up the road for the distally. There dropping a 17yr on the 15th

The Jim Bean 7 it’s actually pretty dam good for 26$

I’m pretty sure Raj at North Side Carry Out in Portland, IN still has Michters Barrel Proof

Need to try old peppet straight oak rye or bourbon. Hard fine not onbwebsite both great at roughly 102 to 105 proof

I’m surprised Trenton you don’t have a Driftless Glen Rye… You need a single barrel store pick. I pick up store picks anytime I see one. Either the bourbon or the rye. They’ve all been great. If you have a total wine close by.. The rye store pick is amazing, on my third bottle I’ve the last couple months. Get u 1!