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@pinkymandel15306 ай бұрын
My #1 beginner is Knob Creek 9. 100 proof, available, cheap, tastes great, and looks good on the shelf.
@stymiesnerdly7716 ай бұрын
You say “beginner” and then break out a C923 & Jack Daniel’s gold label for the barrel proof options? Give them something easier to find and slightly cheaper. I’d suggest the Knob Creek 9 Year Single Barrel 120 proof. Outstanding bottle, especially for the money. Cheers! 🥃
@westham10186 ай бұрын
Elijah Craig’s are everywhere and so is the jack Daniel’s barrel proof. Good entry options imo
@jeffruebens83556 ай бұрын
Good list, the Elijah Craig Barrel Proof has recently been marked up to $90 here, for a more wealthy beginner. I would add the Bernheim Original 90 proof Wheat Whiskey, and a Four Roses.
@TheWhiskeyCove6 ай бұрын
Big fan of bernheim. Strangely though not a fan of the barrel proof. Thanks for watching.
@agaricus6 ай бұрын
National distribution is so varied. I'm in MA and I'm one of those that can't find Early Times BiB. We also seemed to get very little c923 for EC. I'm gonna end up traveling one day and find the ET bottle somewhere and then get WAY more excited than I should for a $25 bottle.
@TheWhiskeyCove6 ай бұрын
It’s the small victories you have to enjoy. If you ever make it to Colorado let me know. I see it all the time.
@zach_hewitt6 ай бұрын
Remember the good ol days when you were a beginner with Eagle Rare and it was everywhere for 30 bucks?
@TheWhiskeyCove6 ай бұрын
Solid days my man. You can still find it here in Colorado for like 40-45 so all is not lost.
@davevogelsang67916 ай бұрын
Early Times BIB is my favorite and I usually have a pour of it weekly. Nice choice of bottles. EC BP C923 may not be suitable for a beginner. Maybe a tamer one, like A123. 🥃
@TheWhiskeyCove6 ай бұрын
I guess when I was talking about C923 I was just generally saying EC BPs are good value for money and a good intro into BPs in general. Thanks for watching.
@stevesteve72726 ай бұрын
Awesome video. Can't go wrong with any of these bottles. Cheers!
@edwino.47736 ай бұрын
Great list! Some of these are inverted as in to findability in the DFW area but you definitely can’t go wrong with either. You definitely hit most of the spectrum! Thanks 🥃
@SrDunny6 ай бұрын
Not sure I would recommend anything over $50 for a beginner but those are good choices if they are looking for a barrel proof.
@TheWhiskeyCove6 ай бұрын
Trying to get a full spread of different bourbons. When I was new I wanted to spend a good amount of money on whiskey and ended up wasting it on whiskey over $50 that just wasn’t worth the price. I guess if people want to spend more money than others at least they have a starting point. Thanks for watching as always. Cheers.
@johnshenk-vm2ic6 ай бұрын
John J Bowman is soooooo good! I'm in South East VA and it's tough to find here too!
@TheWhiskeyCove6 ай бұрын
It’s great. I thought it would be easier to find it there. Turns out it’s everywhere in phoenix Arizona for msrp
@westham10186 ай бұрын
Top list fella. Love the new threads.
@WhiskeyBank6 ай бұрын
Hey Patrick! Great list! I would add the Jack Daniels bonded (whiskey and rye) to the list. Both on the cheaper side, easy to find, and the rye is a sweeter rye which is nice for beginners to get into. Thanks for the video!
@renepirolt6 ай бұрын
Solid list of excellent bourbons. I would definitely include a Knob Creek and also a rye whiskey. Cheers!
@thatbourbondude6 ай бұрын
Great list buddy! I agree with you 💯
@TheWhiskeyCove6 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@miguelsoria67006 ай бұрын
Can’t find Early Times here in Vegas .
@TheWhiskeyCove6 ай бұрын
It’s crazy to hear that from around the country. There is so much of it in Colorado.
@thatbourbondude6 ай бұрын
I just posted my review of the new Green River Rye today. Let me know if you need 1.
@robertshay92356 ай бұрын
You should do a beginners ryes video as well. Cheers
@TheWhiskeyCove6 ай бұрын
I think I should do! I have some great bottles that would fit right in.
@robertrackuzius37226 ай бұрын
What did you call me at the 15:20 mark?
@TheiPad6 ай бұрын
I’ll be honest, I tend to disagree with some picks in this video. The biggest barrier for me was proof. Even jack Daniel’s old number 7 burned like there was no tomorrow. I wouldn’t recommend any high proof options if someone is just getting into spirits or bourbon. I would keep the proof in that 80vrange until they acclimate. For bourbon specifically, Basil Hayden’s was the ONLY bottle I could handle the burn of for a little while. The softer flavor let me dip a toe into the waters and that’s what I needed. Wild turkey 81 proof was another option that kept me going. Evan Williams black label was the next stepping stone from there. While the bottles you mention are good for someone who can handle the heat and wants to gain a broader appreciation or start a collection, for someone brand new, C923 would melt their face off. I still can’t drink that comfortably. Maybe that’s a me thing, but I lean more towards the slow intro with stepping stones to build off of. Cheers!
@TheWhiskeyCove6 ай бұрын
I think there’s a common myth surrounding beginner whiskey and that is that all beginners want to drink 80 proof whiskey. From conversations and my own anecdotal evidence I tend to disagree somewhat. I think it’s kinda like IPA some folks just like to dive in to the really hoppy stuff instead on trying blondes and pale ales first. I’ve met a few people who just started getting into the heavy stuff first. Don’t get me wrong it’s not for all new beginners but I wanted to encapsulate all of the beginner crown here. Would it be my first recommendation to try cask strength first? Absolutely not but there are folks who just enjoy that range whether beginner or seasoned if you like. Cheers iPad!
@TheiPad6 ай бұрын
@@TheWhiskeyCove that’s fair. Some people can tolerate it more or want to jump in head first. Depends on the person I suppose 🤷🏻♂️
@TheWhiskeyCove6 ай бұрын
@@TheiPad definitely does!
@lks3116 ай бұрын
When did EH Taylor become a beginners bottle?
@TheWhiskeyCove6 ай бұрын
It’s a very approachable whiskey and an easy sipper if you are just trying to get into drinking bourbon neat.
@mikem44326 ай бұрын
.. if your new or biginer to bourbon.. and really do not know what you like.. go to a whisky bar, and ask for a sampler.. they should provide you with enough to start figuring out what you like and do not like. do not go out and spend 500$ BEFORE YOU EVEN KNOW WHAT YOU LIKE...