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Now we need an “intermediate” and “advanced” guides

You guys are fun, definitely the highlight of my lunch break. Thanks for introducing these bottles. I’m a newbie but was able to make some notes on some bourbons I want to try. I especially like you mentioned the 4 roses w/cigar. I’ve been getting into those as well. Keep up the good work 👍🏽

Really glad to see one of the little guys, New Riff, make the list! The Straight Bourbon and SB Barrel Proof bottles are both great. Love the list...thanks!

Just started my whiskey journey, found out im a bourbon guy. So far I've picked up four roses small batch, buffalo trace, elijah craig small batch, wild turkey 101, and bulleit. Thinking of grabbing something a little more expensive next time. Possibly Woodford reserve double oaked or an old forester 1920.

I'm really enjoying this John Tron & Bill Hader collaboration channel. Never knew they were such bourbon aficionados.

Love this! You should keep this series going for intermediate and advanced collectors.

You had it right, Sean! Orange label is signature! Great video! Some of us haven't moved past these whiskeys after 20 years too. All good stuff.

I've got over half the bottles on your list currently. Love ET BiB and WT101. Great episode!

“Hey honey! Dan and Sean said I need more whiskey!!! I’ll be back later!!!!” My wife, “if only you listen to me like you listen to those 2.....”

You guys got me in to early times since I can’t find old grandad 114 anymore. RIP OGD 114. Early times is the new champ.

This was a great video for me. I’m really just getting into whiskey and this video was perfect and exactly the kind of video i was looking for! Thanks guys! As always you both cracked me up! Props for the support for the smaller distilleries!

Love the content, very entertaining. Only watching for less than a year but the production value and effort you put into your content is better and better. Love thr insight from a perspective similar to mine when it comes to bourbons and the 2ndary bourbon community

Been into bourbon for about 3 months. Really into the high proofs now. The double oak is still my favorite! So much flavor!

1792! No joke. It just won a blind matchup in the Shelf Turds 64 Bottle Whiskey Bracket. It's long, strong, and down to get the friction on. And Four Roses - Kira hates that she keeps picking it as her preference in Blinds. She doesn't want to like it, but blinds don't lie. Great recommendations across-the-board, guys.

This is a pretty solid list, gentlemen. The only one that I could see added (or instead of, say the EW SiB) is Elijah Craig small batch. There aren't many everyday drinkers with 94 proof that have that great HH palate to them. It gets tough though to make a definitive list with so many great options out there. Cheers, guys.

Love seeing the growth that your channel has earned and now sponsors? Awesome and congrats fellas - cheers!

Love your message about craft distillers. We try to buy and review craft when we can. And when you find one you love, it's better than waiting in line for an allocated.

I tried the Evan Williams 100 proof per your recommendation and I found that I really like it. I don't have the descriptive words for it like you do, but I found it to be kind of like Thai Food: sweet and hot. I have never tried higher proof alcohols before but I am finding the burn and the additional flavor of the higher proofs very enjoyable.

Love the ones you guys pick. I wanna give a thumbs up to Old Forester Rye my new favorite . I also am a fan of Early Times BIB and live in Michigan I struggle finding the bottle anywhere. Great videos you guys do.

I appreciate that most of these are budget bottles. However, I think we have only reviewed on of them so far, that being the Early Times BiB, which is amazing. Cinnamon frosted flakes.

Good list. BT was the first whiskey that I actually enjoyed sipping, vs shooting like I had been with MM.

Love the videos guys! Keep them coming!

Love the shout out to support you local little guys...I am out in CA and have all 3 of the Redwood empire (Great), Have most of the line up from St. George (Great), Lost Republic has a spot, Just found a Place on treasure Island called Tree Craft and picked up a bottle...With all the hunting going on for the special releases from the big guys, I like to give money to the small ones. Maybe if enough people do that, the "rare" bottles will be more obtainable...

Good video. Agree with most of the list. I think beginners should look for lower proofs with good flavors that are readily available. I’ve never seen a bottle of Redwood empire so that should have been saved for the end where you suggested supporting local craft distilleries. Four roses single barrel is 15 bucks more than the small batch and a higher proof so I would recommend the small batch instead. Otherwise I think you’re spot on. Great job!

That old forester 86 was the first bottle I ever bought. Definitely a great place to start.

Gotta give a like for Dan's commitment to the sale @5:01. That's first rate work fellas.

This list is spot on. Lost monarch is slamming I like it more and more each time I have it and now it’s getting a lil harder to find for me and I hate that but it be like that some times

Good stuff. One of my first bottles of Scotch was Aberlour A'bundah........definitely dampened my enthusiasm for it for a while being 120 proof. I definitely like it now because I've grown into it.....back then, not so much. Cheers.

Great list and agree with you on all except the Wild Turkey. My biggest problem with any WT product is that it taste like Wild Turkey. Not a fan of the flavor in any shape or form. Absolutely love Woodford Reserve Double Oak. It’s definitely a top pick in any category.

Been in to bourbon for a while now, so not really a beginner, but agree this is a good list. Plus, I had not had the Lost Monarch, so I picked one up. Dan,...right on brother! That’s delicious stuff. I’m also a big fan of ET BiB. Thanks to Shawn for turning me on to it. Great job, guys.

I have to admit that y'all made a great list. I also am very happy that you mentioned Chattanooga Distillery. I'm a HUGE fan of their 111 proof.

Congrats on the sponsor guys, well deserved. I’ll check em out

I started my whiskey journey last year and I had Woodford distillers select. I paired it with a steak and I have to say it's real good and sweeeet.

4R SiB was actually my gateway into good bourbon. I always highly recommend it!

Was hoping Lost Monarch would make an appearance, and knew you wouldn't let me down. Awesome flavor, great price (under $30 around us), and a super Instagramable label, which is the most important factor when getting into whiskey. Gotta get them likes to encourage you to continue!

When I saw Wild Turkey 81, I felt really good about suggesting it for someone at an ABC store that had liked Longbranch in a cocktail. We're talking super beginner, but interested in buying the first bottle. The guy behind the counter had initially suggested Angel's Envy Port Cask "because it's rare".

Cool you thought to have people try their local stillers, that's actually very thoughtful

Thank you for saying what you said about the Wild Turkey 101- I almost made that one my first try. I will go for the plain Wild Turkey now! 🤠

Great list! Still have almost all of those on my bar today.

Hilarious. I had to pause the video after the first minute because I was laughing too much to pay attention. Same on the Tuesday stream which was great. Thanks for the info and laughs.

I have no idea what was on the list because I couldn't focus on anything other than that amazing Valentine Distillery hoodie 😍

You were talking about buying from local distilleries. I'm in Grand Rapids, Michigan and have access to multiple local distilleries and have purchased Beer Barrel Bourbon from New Holland distillery, Apple Jack and straight Bourbon from Coppercraft distillery in Holland, MI

Went out to buy Evan Williams Single Barrel, but my local liquor barn didn’t have it. So I bought Early Times BIB instead. Would love to try Woodford Reserve Double Oaked as well.

I’m normally a scotch drinker but, I’ve branched out into bourbon recently and love it. This video was great! Thank you.

Love the last bit on craft distilleries.. i work in Chattanooga an just picked up a bottle of their once a year Port Cask an it is unbelievable. If you guys havent tried it yet, you have to try an snag a bottle, you will enjoy.

I love this video, mainly because I drank all but the Redwood when I started out.

Started drinking redwood empire cuz of y'all. Love all of them.

Wow I had most of those...I've been putting off the woodford...I'm gonna get a bottle now

New Riff is my go to bourbon since last summer..... like you said the single barrels are phenomenal

First time I've liked a video solely based on the sponsor/advertising. You guys crack me up

You guys helped me find out about early times BIB, and I have prolly bought a case. It is just such an insane value for the flavor

Awesome reminder for the craft distillery! Cheers

Chattanooga Whiskey finally getting a shout out!!! Great whiskey and so good!! Their port cask is so good.

Great video. Still hunting Early Times in Mid Michigan

Been looking for the ET BiB, but it's a unicorn in my county in NC. My go to BiB, which could have easily been on this list, is OGD BiB. Outstanding value BiB!

I live in the Cincinnati area and go to New Riff they are fantastic. Love the bourbon they make and good price too.

Great list- glad to see OF 86 up there!!

Wish we had more products to choose from, but there is not so many yet, here in Denmark 🇩🇰😊! But I do enjoy your videos, and it is nice to have some bottles to keep an eye fore 😊👍

The Woodford Double Oak is my favorite of all. Their Rye is one of the best I have tried.

I am new to bourbon and Old Forester 86 is my current go to. It’s the first bottle I actually finished. Only $20 in PA at the moment. Can’t wait to try the row series, just can’t find them in PA.

Chattanooga! Spectacular! It's now in my Top 5. Super Nice.

I'd say 1792 and a bottle of the standard Woodford Reserve are probably the best beginners bourbons, because they are both easy to drink and smooth. The wild turkey is too syrupy at that proof. The Old Forester 86 is damned hard to beat for it's price point, as a general bourbon, but may be a bit firey for a newb, like the Buffalo Trace. The Walmart's near me in Arizona were carrying OF86 for 16.99 a bottle the last time I checked. ...one of the fancier breakfast places near me offers a great Old "Morning" Fashioned. They use the OF86 in it with a great piece of bacon. You wouldn't think bourbon soaked bacon would be that good, but it's great.

Nice to see the shout out to New Riff.... just down the road from me..... good stuff.

My first 4 were Buffalo Trace, Elijah Craig, Russell's 10, and Larceny.

I have not found Early Times BIB around here in West TN, you can only find the 80 proof, taste is great but that stuff ALWAYS gives me a headache so its a hard pass for me now. My go to daily drinker is Rebel Yell at 80 proof, smooth and $25.00 for a half gallon. I also drink a bit of Tin Cup, great flavors at a good price point. Keep up the great videos guys.

Best sponsor tag ever!

Glad you gave a shout out to New Riff, especially since it is improving and getting really popular here. Our little local "Engine That Could." Great list. Too often people are hunting for "trophies" rather than pursuing accessible, easy drankin' bourbon.

Besides these great recommendations, if anyone new to bourbon lives in the Western states I’d recommend the lowest proof offering of Smoke Wagon at 92.5 proof for a beginner bourbon. Here in Southern CA it sits on shelves where I live because everyone only chases their higher proof offerings. Only $32-$36 a bottle. It’s sweet and delicious and totally underrated.

Appreciated the call out to small craft

As a Kentuckian, I feel obligated to start drinking bourbon. Thank you for your help

Great video guys, I absolutely love your channel and have learned a lot from your videos! I know this is an older video but I am new to the bourbon game. Aren't you guys located in Michigan? I thought that EW single barrel was only available in Kentucky, or is that a more "recent" change? Greetings from Grand Rapids!!!

Old Forester 86 is my 'go to' when I'm making myself Manhattans, Old Fashioneds, or a Milk Punch for brunch. Buffalo Trace is getting harder to find. Some stores limit your purchase amount. Four Roses Single Barrel is not always easy to find either.

My 1st two bourbons were mkenna 10 yr and ECBP B520 which is my favorite!

OMG. From Whiskey to Shower Time...Great Video...Cheers Junkies

Buffalo Trace!!!??? Found it here in Sweden and bought it when I went to visit my brother. Perfect! Bold enuff for me and my bro. And he’s a Scotch single malt guy ....

I drank ECBP C919 my first week in whiskey and it's what hooked me, but I am a minority in jumping straight to high proof stuff. Good list.

Been looking for a new skincare routine. Me struggles to get tablet away from wife... not a novice and instill haven't tried all these looking fwd to it for sure.

Solid advice and recommendations gentlemen. Good looking out. Cheers 🥃JB

I keep seein them Old Carters behind yal i had some WLW 2017 today some Batch 8 stagg jr some 2019 SFTB and Old Carter Batch 5. I preferred batch 5 OC

I know you like to hate on it, but basil haydens is the first whiskey I enjoyed neat. Very approachable for a novice. Can't stand the stuff now, but it's what got me started in the hobby. Not sure if that was a good or bad thing because I have probably 150 bottles, almost all open.

Chattanooga is absolutely crushing it. Their stuff is a flavor bomb and still fairly priced. Don't talk about it anymore! Haha.

That early times Bib is good one. Drove 45 minutes (one way) to get a couple of bottles when it released in Texas. Well worth the drive. Hell I even use the regular one as a mixer a lot. Good stuff.

"It's super available" - Early Times BiB - come to Virginia. We haven't gotten one bottle in the entire state! Totally agree with the Old Forester - that's my go-to brand. Everything from the 86 on up through the 1920 Prohibition version is awesome.

Got my first Double Oaked for 43....trying it today

I appreciate that y'all picked some actual budget bottles.

Double oaked is sooo damn good. Tried a bottle last week for the first time. Went back to Binnys and bought the remaining 4 bottles lol

You guys should pit 4-5 bottles that share the same strong flavor profile against each other and make it a series. Vanilla/caramel, floral/fruity, woods/nuts. Thanks!

The segue into the sponsor was gold

Best product promo I've seen in a long time. LOL.

Love New Riff!!! From Newport KY, very close to me!

You guys are the best. -That's all.

My fav of all time is Old Overholt....

Nice line up the REDWOOD is fire 🔥 👌

I always recommend the EW single barrel to new drinkers. Hell, I always keep a bottle on hand

Just found your channel and really like it. I first started drinking when I was only fourteen years old...and my grandfather taught me how. I learned to drink to enjoy it and to be responsible. My first drink was a ''Highball''. I mean a real one. For those who don't know, that's Bourbon and Ginger ale. I have tried menu of those that you have mentioned, but haven't seen Makers Mark yet. Also, many whiskeys I see are labeled Bourbon but made in California or Tennessee or... Could you explain that? I thought that Bourbon came only from Kentucky. You also mentioned ''Jack...'' Which is a Tennessee whiskey. It's good, but not Bourbon. Also, Kessler's is not a Bourbon but is very smooth, and Tin Cup is from Colorado and has a good palate, and a good following. Goob show... More please!

Nice list guys. Unfortunately we settled in with the Buffalo Trace line back in the day.

I found out 4 bottles into my journey that I love high proofers! ECBP A120

I'm happily drinking my EW BiB. Love the stuff for a cheep drinker.

I still enjoy many of those