Best Available Bourbons of 2021
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Are these the best available bourbons of 2021? Gear Patrol says yes. Fred weights in.
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@timcournay968 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for starting the conversation! I like Wild Turkey 101 for cocktails. Also really like Chattanooga 111 it is fantastic for the craft category in my humble opinion! LOL! One last one is Bourbon to drink neat ECBP for me(maybe minus B521). Thanks Fred!
@NorthWestBourbon 3 жыл бұрын
Great list, and superb commentary. I 100% agree that the term craft is for those that distill and bottle their own products. Sourcing isn't crafting.
@alexjones519 3 жыл бұрын
I have just started getting into bourbons a few months ago. First one I bought was the Wild Turkey 101. I’ve tried almost every major label. My favorite is New Riff and my second favorite is the Wild Turkey 101.
@ThreeToesofFury 3 жыл бұрын
AWESOME video Fred...thanks...always dig when you make a list or comment on others.
@ninocapo 3 жыл бұрын
The Russell's Reserve 10 year really hit home for me. I get a lot of sideways looks from bourbon friends when I mention it.
@FredMinnick 3 жыл бұрын
Well, this bourbon friend gives you a pat on the back for having a great palate
@edwardmobley7126 3 жыл бұрын
@@FredMinnick Love the channel... love your input! But as a barber I'd love even more to pay you a visit! A man of your caliber deserves a good cut and well groomed beard even in a pandemic. maybe I'm ball busting or maybe I'm just trying to find a reason to come drink whiskey with you.....after the cut of course lol
@BoutTime73 3 жыл бұрын
Been russels ten fan. Let them hate, leaves more for us.
@SpicyRok7482 3 жыл бұрын
The "SINGLE BARREL"?...110proof? Yessiree! Luv it, luv IT, LUV IT!
@Bamaboompa 3 жыл бұрын
@@edwardmobley7126 Yeah I’ll agree with you Edward. My barber of several years said she wasn’t allowed to trim beards during the Chinese virus attack. Found a new guy that did a GREAT job on my beard. The hair was good too but getting the beard right made my day.
@OttoBoy 3 жыл бұрын
Best available sipper - "not Larceny..." Totally agree. Didn't see a dollar range so I'll throw in Wild Turkey Rare Breed Bourbon. Mid-$40s to mid-$50s and always available at bottle shops.
@waymor2460 3 жыл бұрын
Good to hear your take on the William Larue Weller bourbon. I just won a lottery in Va to purchase this and was on the fence because I’m not a fan of wheated bourbons but I’m fairly knew to the bourbon world, about 16 months. Early on I tried Makers Mark 46 and Larceny and didn’t really care for them but maybe my bourbon palette has matured a little and I should circle back to them. I could also buy the WLW and sit on for years then resell it for 3 or 4 times what I paid which would be $100.
@andrewkotowski1336 3 жыл бұрын
Killing me with the Wilderness Trails BiB shout-out. Five bottles sitting on the shelf at my local shop, so I've been able to spread the purchases out and keep the wife happy, knowing nobody else know about them!
@BoutTime73 3 жыл бұрын
I go EW Bib best budget all day long. Russels 10 is mt 2nd favorite after rare breed
@calebsteingruber6906 2 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed watching this, the style and pace of your commentary is entertaining and pleasant. I typically enjoy Wild Turkey's 101 and Rarebreed offerings, I find the quality is just as good, most often better than higher priced bourbons. And is always available here in Austria. I was very recently surprised by a friend who brought me a bottle of Journeyman Distillery's Featherbone Bourbon, and I must say, I was impressed, especially since I tend more to the higher rye content, and less so the wheated ones. However, I discovered a bit more, that they're basically a grain to glass (bottle) operation, and predominately (possibly 100%, not sure) organic...yes so well done there. It was nice to see "handcrafted" "small batch" with state of distilling and bottling on the label (all right there on site in Michigin), plus the batch and bottle numbers, fantastic!
@ghantakha5568 3 жыл бұрын
I would replace most of them with wild turkey 101 . Available , good value , good flavour . Best neat , on ice or cocktail .
@FredMinnick 3 жыл бұрын
yup
@big_whiskey7376 3 жыл бұрын
agree with WLW being the best of BTAC... cheers!
@dusty1792 3 жыл бұрын
Had a Woodford Reserve store pick recently that was really good.
@wongjefx980 3 жыл бұрын
Wild Turkey 101 and Eliajh Craig... the shelves in my area are usually stocked with JD and Maker's though... $90 for new Baker's and on the fence about trying that at that price..
@MrAngrywineguy 3 жыл бұрын
Rebel Yell 100, Ezra 99, Old Forester 100, Wild Turkey 101, Redemption High Rye, Smooth Ambler Contradiction, Old Grandad Bonded, Woodford Reserve, Makers 101 and Cask Strength. Plus ALWAYS look for store picks!! Unless the buyer sucks. These you can actually find at any liquor store and are awesome.
@BoozeBriefs 3 жыл бұрын
Had some MM Store Pick with brownie sundaes over the weekend. Worked like a charm!
@superdram98 3 жыл бұрын
Hard to not have Woodinville or Wilderness in the best of Craft on this list. Totally agree with you Fred that Stellum, while good, should not rep the top spot. Fun list! Hard to argue with most it!
@bourboncolony7159 3 жыл бұрын
Still really available in TX.. OGD114 gets even better the longer the bottle is open I have found
@boswineguy5461 3 жыл бұрын
Just picked up my first bottles of Woodinville and Wilderness Trail, can't wait to try them.
@superdram98 3 жыл бұрын
@@bourboncolony7159 totally agree! I wish it were more available around me..
@grndzro777 3 жыл бұрын
Regular EW seems to keep getting better year by year. I'll just stick with the 86HH juice.
@mastacrx 2 жыл бұрын
I'm just a newbie but started with Woodford Reserve and Wild Turkey 101. Really enjoying your knowledge. Cheers!
@FredMinnick 2 жыл бұрын
happy to help
@leonardwestman8140 3 жыл бұрын
Good commentary!
@jaredffemtp 2 жыл бұрын
Love the Russell 10 yr. Hard to go wrong with any of the wild turkey labels in my opinion for bourbons.
@YoderJosh 3 жыл бұрын
Boone County small batch is my current favorite bottled in bond
@bourboncolony7159 3 жыл бұрын
100% with you on the Russell's Reserve 10 yr. That Henry McKenna is pretty great. I do think that some MGP should have been in there somewhere.
@RichardPanek 3 жыл бұрын
Stellum is mostly MGP
@user-dw4tp2py1y 3 жыл бұрын
Wild Turkey 101 is my favorite budget bourbon so far!!
@bevoburn 3 жыл бұрын
Still Austin Straight Bourbon is one of my favorites i been sipping on.
@hey2yogi2 3 жыл бұрын
You are so right about new riff
@billy_mac71 3 жыл бұрын
I'm right with you on the Old Forester 1920. Pound for pound the best whiskey under $100 in my book. I hate saying things like that out loud, since I used to be able to buy liters of Eagle Rare for $19.99 and now it's a ghost.
@ryanfinney5054 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely agree with your WLW take. Freakin fantastic bourbon. Best of entire BT offerings
@FredMinnick 3 жыл бұрын
in my stuff, it rarely finishes outside the top 5
@normlang1994 3 жыл бұрын
I saw a bottle once, but Bigfoot rode up on a unicorn and bought it before I could 🤣
@jsalemiva 3 жыл бұрын
I agree Knob Creek is wonderful, but I hesitate to call it "budget" around here, since you'd be hard pressed to find it for less than $50 now. Especially with OF 100 and WT101 both still in the $25-30 range.
@christophersandquist1092 2 жыл бұрын
Wow! That is insane... I am blessed to be able to get Knob Creek 9 year for $23 at Sams club.
@TheMNbassHunter 2 жыл бұрын
Woodford Reserve was my gateway bourbon. I drank that for quite a long time. It was a good price for what I thought was a great bourbon. I'm glad I've branched out more, but I still enjoy Woodford. As for Henry McKenna BIB, I was actually a bit disappointed in the bottle I finally tracked down. It's ok, but I have quite a few whiskeys in my very modest collection that I'd rather drink such as the Wilderness Trail BIB that was recommended in this video.
@uduran9907 3 жыл бұрын
Was in Vegas and picked up a bottle of Smokewagon SB.... 👏 😮 👏 😮 👏
@jakeizlove 3 жыл бұрын
Interesting video. Availability varies so much by region that it's difficult to make realistic lists. For example: Where I live Henry McKenna is allocated. Where I work... there's a store, in a less than desirable neighborhood, that has/had two cases from 2009 I've been buying.
@MrAngrywineguy 3 жыл бұрын
I run a liquor store in South Carolina. It is August, I have received zero bottles of Henry 10. It should not make any list with the words available on it.
@cristiansolano9491 3 жыл бұрын
Makers Mark was my gateway bourbon. And honestly, I'm glad it was.
@Ethernet480 2 жыл бұрын
I like Makers but it’s just so different from your mainstays thats it’s hard for it to seemingly be a True gateway for most people. It’s like if you were trying to get someone into pizza and you take them to Chicago for a slice of deep dish
@BossHossStudios 3 жыл бұрын
Penelope Barrel Strength (batch 6) is my favorite this year
@johncannon3593 3 жыл бұрын
I still have never tried the Russel’s 10. I skipped right past it and became hooked on the Russel’s Single Barrel. I feel like I might be disappointed with the 10 after making the SB a staple for the last year.
@100puremustard5 3 жыл бұрын
Agree 100%, love Russell's SiB. Better than 1920 and Rare Breed.
@davidm4255 3 жыл бұрын
Enjoying my Stellum, although I agree that it doesn’t fit into the category it was placed in.
@philc1884 3 жыл бұрын
WT Rare Breed should've won one of these wacky categories. Amazing value for what it is. I do love the Knob 9 and OF 1920. Nice list overall.
@KP-wi6in 3 жыл бұрын
rarebreed is barely better than wt101, not worth it.
@philc1884 3 жыл бұрын
@@KP-wi6in what? There is no comparison. Pls do a side by side and get to me.
@Ethernet480 2 жыл бұрын
@@KP-wi6in didn’t you just get done ditching WT101 over BT ina comment above? What a weirdo
@KP-wi6in 2 жыл бұрын
@@Ethernet480 BT is better than rare breed, by far, and at the same price.
@scottyblog 2 жыл бұрын
There are some high rye single barrel store pick releases of George Remus at 128 proof for under $50 that are super solid. I’m not sure you can do much better if you like a high rye bourbon. It’s 6-7 year old MGP and I’d keep buying it every day of the week and twice on Sunday. The only question is how long will the supply hold out.
@baddrinkstv Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@rthilson 3 жыл бұрын
For craft I really like the Glen driftless out of WI
@marcwhiskey 3 жыл бұрын
I need to know what's gonna happen with Early Times BiB. Love that stuff. I do have one backup bottle. Still see it frequently on the shelves in Buffalo thankfully.
@ryanandres8523 3 жыл бұрын
Rumor has it Sazerac bought the entire Early Times line and mash bill, and at this time they have no plans of changing the mash bill, but who knows if that's true or not
@Snipeskewl101 3 жыл бұрын
have you tried bakers 13? how do u rate it?
@felixcappuccio6644 3 жыл бұрын
What do you think of bookers 125-127.
@dreamsofnashville1 2 жыл бұрын
Can somebody tell me which Penelope that is on the shelf over Fred's left shoulder?
@scottyblog 3 жыл бұрын
JW Dant and JTS Brown are available anywhere and often overlooked. True, they aren’t the most refined pours but you do get a BIB release from a top distillery (Heaven Hill). For the price I don’t think you can do any better for maximum flavor.
@hey2yogi2 3 жыл бұрын
J w dant i paid $10 for it
@scottyblog 3 жыл бұрын
@@hey2yogi2 K Might be the best value you’ll ever pay. It’s honestly better than some $40 bourbons.
@TRob_1964 3 жыл бұрын
ET BiB is definitely a top daily sipper pick!
@xiamengbaby 3 жыл бұрын
Except I haven't been able to find a bottle in nearly a year. Hard to drink it daily when you can't get any.
@shanemcfarland1368 2 жыл бұрын
Woodford reserve was first one I tried by itseft or with splash of water great one
@MikeM91320 3 жыл бұрын
Being somewhat new to Whiskey I was wondering if its best to add a small amount of water to anything 100+ proof if drinking neat? Do you recommend using the lower end (80 proof) for cocktails? Thank you.
@acn1580 3 жыл бұрын
Depends a LOT on who you ask, but the general consensus is that you can release some extra flavors and aromas by adding a little water. Try it for yourself and see if it's something you enjoy. Personally I like a higher proof in things like Old Fashioneds and Manhattans so that the whiskey stands up to the dilution and the other ingredients. There's a lot of affordable Bottled-In-Bond stuff out there for cocktail mixing, and of course Wild Turkey 101. I think most people recommend 80 proof stuff for mixing not because it's better but because it's cheaper, and you want to enjoy your expensive whiskey neat. But again, try both, see what you like.
@iess2006 3 жыл бұрын
Bulleit regular or rye, all day long with one cube or in cocktails. There's a reason why the rye has won so many awards. Angel's Envy for top shelf and/or gateway. Only one I'd try on this list that I haven't: OF 1920
@slip6699 3 жыл бұрын
love 1920
@scrappymark 2 жыл бұрын
Omg, please tell me you have tried 1920… soooo damn good!!
@DL-fw7xk 2 жыл бұрын
Every day sipper? Turkey 101
@shanemcfarland1368 2 жыл бұрын
I do like budget wise is double barreled Jim beam devil cut or black
@russellleonard5321 3 жыл бұрын
It is nice to see a list where most of the bourbons are available and affordable. Unfortunately many of the sought after popular bourbons never make it to the shelves in CT. I only know of one store that sells everything at MSRP. Even the high end unicorns are sold by lottery at MSRP. I like Henry McKenna but I have not seen a bottle on the shelf in a couple of years. Should I blame you for this?😉
@mattredfield8647 3 жыл бұрын
Living in ct myself (and working in a liquor store) I find its better to hunt retailers rather than the Bourbon they sell. Meaning find the stores that sell the allocated at a fair price and establish a relationship with them. I have a handful of stores east of the river I frequent for my whiskey group and dozens that I simply will not shop at. Ever. Even when they get the stagg jr or whatever im looking for I know ill never buy it there for $200+.
@russellleonard5321 3 жыл бұрын
@@mattredfield8647 Matt, Thanks for your input. I had done exactly that. I had established a good relationship with two stores, one for over 25 years, but unfortunately they got caught up with the bourbon craze and greed took over selling $50.00 bourbons for $500.00. There are plenty of good bourbons that are readily available. My bourbon hunting days are done.
@mikecofojohn168 3 жыл бұрын
WLW is more consistent, however, when GTS is on point it is the best bourbon.
@alexgyorko6464 3 жыл бұрын
I’m having OGD 114 right now. It’s very good. Smooth is a terrible term to apply to whiskey. Water is smooth I want flavor.
@rythmic2455 3 жыл бұрын
Turkey 101, Rare Breed, New Riff Barrel Proof all delicious and no mention of Elijah proof, what are your thoughts Fred?
@812macdaddy 3 жыл бұрын
Old grand dad 114 is so secret I've never found any
@hey2yogi2 3 жыл бұрын
Just not looking hard enough
@alvinmousseau1100 2 жыл бұрын
Great video
@michaelbrooks39 3 жыл бұрын
Drinking Early Times BIB now, great stuff at an awesome price! Hope they keep it just how it is!
@timothybarnard4068 3 жыл бұрын
It is my go to cocktail bottle. Looking like I may need to stock some extra away in the cellar.
@marklammers159 3 жыл бұрын
Heard it might be going away. So I stocked up and I have 3 and a half bottles left. Love it!
@SpicyRok7482 3 жыл бұрын
@@jaymccullen4286 It arrives at your home "pre-aged". It don't age any further once it leaves the barrel.
@CaptainJazz262 3 жыл бұрын
@@jaymccullen4286 lol dude, that's completely different juice than what's in there these days. It wasn't the time sitting in a bottle that did anything-it isn't red wine
@tajohns40 3 жыл бұрын
Haven’t been able to find it around the Phoenix area lately. If anyone can point me in the right direction, please reply.
@iamalan4221 3 жыл бұрын
I'm a big fan of Bulleit for cocktails. It gets no love from anyone on Whiskey Tube and I'm good with that.
@FredMinnick 3 жыл бұрын
Alan, you must not be watching much of my channel then. Bulleit is on here a lot and the Blenders Select was in my whiskeys of the year running last year.
@juanfigueroa-serville2465 2 жыл бұрын
Could you do a list of Best Bourbons to pair with cigars? I am new to drinking Bourbon and I am interested pairing with cigars. I currently enjoy the Oliva’s Serie V Melanio Maduro cigar that has a flavor profile of mocha, coffee, nutmeg, chocolate, and is not harsh but rather smooth. I will be grateful for any recommendations as well. Thanks.
@FredMinnick 2 жыл бұрын
Yes! I smoke cigars all the time. Good idea.
@themadkay 3 жыл бұрын
Best Every day drinker… old forester signature
@StillLivinginthewoods 3 жыл бұрын
Did I miss something? In what world is WLW readily available? I haven't seen that stuff on a store shelf in the better part of a decade, and the secondary prices are downright obscene.
@FredMinnick 3 жыл бұрын
pretty sure that was thrown in there as a "holy grail" if you can get. so not really as much for the list as just hunt for it
@peterwdflooringcom 3 жыл бұрын
@fred I think you forgot that you rated Pappy 15 the best of 2020 (with regards to the WLW).
@Bamaboompa 3 жыл бұрын
You touched on it but I got a question. Given its relatively early in the year, how do you know what release or from WHEN you are drinking? Is that even a question about large “commercial” distilleries? ie how MIGHT 2 bottles of 4 Roses Small Batch differ if one comes from a small ABC store in Utah and the other from a high traffic store like a Liquor Barn in Kentucky? How might a bottle of a single barrel bought in January differ from one bought in December? (Might be worth a separate episode!)
@FredMinnick 3 жыл бұрын
great question. there are a few label and glass clues, such as stamps at bottom of glass and the laser codes on some brands. but really, it's not disclosed like it used to be. and i don't care what anybody says, that matters. we've lost label transparency and the industry doesn't really seem to care. that used to mean something to distillers!
@haljarvis1854 3 жыл бұрын
@@FredMinnick Well said and AMEN! I'd like to hear more "influencers" carrying that particular flag and lighting a proverbial torch under distiller's arses!
@CT99999 3 жыл бұрын
Great content! If you play it at 1.5x, it sounds like a typical speed!
@FredMinnick 3 жыл бұрын
Wait. Am I a slow talker? Lol
@CT99999 3 жыл бұрын
@@FredMinnick Haha, yea, but that's okay! Everyone has their own style, and KZfaq makes it easy for everyone to play things at their pace. For me, I think this vid at 1.5x sounds normal (for the conversations I'm used to). 1.75x was a tad too fast for me.
@UltrahotPeppers 2 жыл бұрын
Dickel Bottled in Bond 100 proof is my go to bourbon.
@williamgullett8071 2 жыл бұрын
The EW bottle in bond seems thin to me.
@craigphillips3154 3 жыл бұрын
Under "Budget Bourbon" I would have to add Wild Turkey 101.
@mjardeen 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed 101%
@KP-wi6in 3 жыл бұрын
meh, it's overrated. too hot. better off getting buffalo trace.
@craigphillips3154 3 жыл бұрын
@@KP-wi6in I haven't seen a bottle of Buffalo Trace on a shelf in North Atlanta for over 2 years. I can't call something "budget" if it's not available. I prefer Wild Turkey over it anyways.
@PhantomLord187 3 жыл бұрын
@@craigphillips3154 wow that's crazy. I always looked at reg BT as standard stuff, and it's everywhere here in socal for $22. Crazy how allocation works in different areas...
@craigphillips3154 3 жыл бұрын
@@PhantomLord187 my local shop never has anything from BT on the shelf. I have been able to ask and get a bottle of Weller once in awhile. The last time I saw Buffalo Trace on the shelf was a barrel pick a couple of years ago. It was one of the best bottles of bourbon I've ever had. I went back and bought another. I should have bought more.
@williamleidy6713 2 жыл бұрын
I am just going to throw down some labels I am sipping now. Redemption (MGP) high rye bourbon , Starlight double oaked, Bulleit blenders select and New Riff single barrel.
@jamesbullard4897 2 жыл бұрын
Jim beam pre prohibition rye is wonderful 90 percent at 23 $ give me a break devils cut 23 90 percent great bourbons
@spudwonk 3 жыл бұрын
Is the Early Times available now still from the remaining Brown/Forman stuff? I'm wanting to stock up before it changes..
@acn1580 3 жыл бұрын
Sazerac JUST started distillation on new Early Times product. I think you've got a little bit of time with old stock left before they switch over.
@FredMinnick 3 жыл бұрын
that' s the hope
@unobserved21 3 жыл бұрын
Maker's Mark and bulleit are my favourite bourbons
@fasteddy98 3 жыл бұрын
Have you looked at HorseSoldier bourbon?
@lamar4234 3 жыл бұрын
Loving the Bardstown Blends. Discovery and Fusions.
@FredMinnick 3 жыл бұрын
agreed. especially on discovery side
@whodey59 3 жыл бұрын
Discovery #3 is so tasty.
@cone12tv66 2 жыл бұрын
Looking back on this you actually made end of a sad premonition about bottling barn single barrel McKenna’s as I’m sure you know that train is left on that one and McKenna won’t be doing that anymore so now It can qualify Under your parameters
@williamrizzo4296 3 жыл бұрын
Ogd 114 is no longer a secret. It’s getting hard to find.
@MrAngrywineguy 3 жыл бұрын
OGD 114 has joined the ever increasing list of allocated items. Should not be on the list.
@johncannon3593 3 жыл бұрын
Speaking of Henry McKenna, I have a sealed bottle of 6 year Henry Sour Mash bourbon from the late 60’s/early 70’s that was found in a hidden space in our old family house that has been in the family for 150 years. Nobody alive knows who put it there or when. It still has the South Carolina tax seal. Pretty good-painted bottle. Not sure what to do with it.
@jasonharper3334 3 жыл бұрын
I also have a Henry McKenna sealed bottle from around 1963 - Tennessee tax stamp gold embossed bottle - 1 quart - was a gift to my dad who doesn’t drink - mine is a 7 year old and I plan to hold it back for as long as I can until an appropriate time comes to break that seal
@alexjones519 3 жыл бұрын
Drink it.
@phaedruslive 3 жыл бұрын
The classic Early Times BiB was unreal for the price.
@christophersandquist1092 2 жыл бұрын
Yup did multiple blind tastings and ET kept winning. Atleast I know what I like. Lol
@craigphillips3154 3 жыл бұрын
I would disagree with Fred's comment about OGD 114 being a "budget" bourbon. It used to be, but it's up to about $35 where I live (North Atlanta). I think it's a great bourbon that was under the radar, but the price has crept up lately. I've been grabbing the Knob Creek instead lately.
@FredMinnick 3 жыл бұрын
Pricing varies so much with these brands
@tajohns40 3 жыл бұрын
I was able to get a bottle recently for $24
@MrAngrywineguy 3 жыл бұрын
@@FredMinnick not available in South Carolina.
@chuckandrews5339 2 жыл бұрын
Here's an idea for a video, What 4 Whiskies, (non- Scotch), would make your Mount Rushmore? Lets say, you're in charge of the final selection.. This would be " the big 4". Not your favorite, but what 4 do you think are god's in the Whiskey/ Bourbon world? My example would be; Jack Daniels, Wild Turkey 101, Crown Royal, and Jameson. Totally subjective, no wrong answer,, but fun to see who other people would put up there.
@Ethernet480 2 жыл бұрын
I love Russels 10 and Rare Breed
@richflinchbaugh1271 3 жыл бұрын
Fred, how about Heaven Hill instead of Henry McKenna for Best Bottled in Bond? I have both and I actually slightly prefer the Heaven Hill to the Henry McKenna, however, as you stated, the Henry McKenna is a single barrel.
@SpicyRok7482 3 жыл бұрын
Is that the "new" 7yo HH BiB?...or the good stuff...the 6year-old, tried and true? ( Only in KY. ) A veritable "world of difference".
@richflinchbaugh1271 3 жыл бұрын
@@SpicyRok7482 the new 7 yr BIB
@SippersSocialClub 3 жыл бұрын
Why didn't they quote you for ruining McKenna availability? Haha! Good stuff Fred.
@FredMinnick 3 жыл бұрын
LOL. good point. hey, at least i own it!
@SippersSocialClub 3 жыл бұрын
@@FredMinnick lol, and you deserve the credit :)
@ThreeToesofFury 3 жыл бұрын
@@FredMinnick LOL....i saw a single bottle of it behind the counter the other day...i was gonna pounce but asked the price....$100...i passed and said to myself "well done Minnick!" LOL
@Hotlog69 3 жыл бұрын
I don't think Barrell gets enough praise for their finishing efforts as well as their blending skills.
@publiuszero79 2 жыл бұрын
Ezra Brooks 90 is my favorite bottom shelf bourbon
@johnrust1926 2 жыл бұрын
got to ask you a question, Fred. I see the combat boots on the shelf over your left shoulder. Did you serve and if so with who?
@FredMinnick 2 жыл бұрын
Yessir. Served with strykers in Iraq. 04-05. Army
@johnrust1926 2 жыл бұрын
@@FredMinnick 03/04 42nd iraq and 08/09 50th brigade combat team
@johnrust1926 2 жыл бұрын
@@FredMinnick thank you for your service
@TheAikiToneRanger 3 жыл бұрын
What would you think of an Old Fitzgerald for a Holy Grail?
@bob___ 3 жыл бұрын
On the comment about whether single barrels should be disqualified as bottled-in-bond, it does seem like a loophole around the "same distilling season" part of the bottled-in-bond definition (one barrel can't be from more than one distilling season). It's always seemed to me that bottled-in-bond is a test of a distiller's skill and consistency, because the bottled-in-bond rules prevent the use of the blender's art to fill out a flavor profile by adding whiskey from carefully selected special barrels. To make a good, consistent bottled-in-bond, it must be necessary for the whiskey maker to produce very consistent barrels of whiskey, year in and year out.
@thefourroses1108 3 жыл бұрын
Whiskey of the Year 2021 is Lee W. Sinclair Iconoclast.
@Cyberdactyl 3 жыл бұрын
One aspect of all these "lists" that is rarely addressed is price. I do realize price can vary somewhat for several reasons, but there should be ..some.. indicator. I would propose the use of dollar signs as the indicator. Meaning a budget/cheap bourbon get one $. Something, say. . . in the $40-75 get two $$, something from $76-120 get $$$ and so on up to five dollar signs for those exclusive bourbons above, say $200.
@FredMinnick 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve done a few of those. But the problem with pricing is it drastically varies. What is standard SRP may have a 20% distributor increase that is passed onto retailers who pass onto consumers. Alcohol is not like technology or general goods, where prices can be fixed by creators. It’s highly regulated and there are still a lot of unsavory people in the system . That said you’re right, a solid price list would be cool.
@Cyberdactyl 3 жыл бұрын
@@FredMinnick Thanks for replying Fred. That's why I suggested such a wide range for each dollar sign. I fully understand how the price can range even from one month to the next at my local ABC store. The main reason I suggested such is so I don't have to bother even considering a bourbon if it is wildly out of my budget. I am sure there are some really desirable selections, but if they are north of $100 I really don't care if they make me ten years younger, I'm not buying them.
@hatchertiger 2 жыл бұрын
OGD114 is the stuff!
@Anfwon 3 жыл бұрын
Best budget sipper: Buffalo Trace all day and pretty much readily available
@Anfwon 3 жыл бұрын
Most smooth bourbon Woodford reserve
@jimmy5634 3 жыл бұрын
Nice outfit Fred. Who’s your fashion advisor...Fritz Nussbaum?
@FredMinnick 3 жыл бұрын
nah. Fritz took the day off. for this get up, it was my thrift shop consultant.
@codyburgess7034 3 жыл бұрын
Best budget sipper Coopers 100
@nathanrussell9973 3 жыл бұрын
Cannot believe you didn’t say Wild Turkey 101 on best budget bourbon vs Larceny…Larceny is extremely boring. Everything else we very much align on.
@normlang1994 3 жыл бұрын
Budget sipper, OGD BiB.
@Watchman999 3 жыл бұрын
I would have boycotted this list if it didn't have a Four Roses product in it :).......to quote a famous whiskey aficionado.....giddy up!!!
@FredMinnick 3 жыл бұрын
and it has our favorite four roses in it. wait, as I recall, single barrel is your fave. am I right?
@Watchman999 3 жыл бұрын
@@FredMinnick yes it is!
@harperhellems3648 3 жыл бұрын
Major Houlihan on M*A*S*H* drank it, so.......yeah, totally agree!
@TheRealBiggDeal 3 жыл бұрын
How can you not mention Wild Turkey 101 as one of the best every day sippers?
@PhantomLord187 3 жыл бұрын
Agree - that was the first one that popped in my head. I LOVE EWBiB, but for $4 more, you gotta grab the WT101
@bigdave2952 3 жыл бұрын
Every day sipper coopers craft 100.
@Ethernet480 2 жыл бұрын
I have to try Henry McKenna 10 year…half of everybody swears by it…the other half shrugs their shoulders. I gotta do a tie brakert
@FredMinnick 2 жыл бұрын
taste it and comment here when you do
@jerrybarr3354 3 жыл бұрын
Henry McKenna bib is best imo
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