Top Overhyped and Overpriced Bourbons & Whiskeys!
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Күн бұрынSo this video has been a long time coming! My
top overhyped and overpriced bourbons and whiskeys.
The pricing increases I’m seeing from both liquor stores and on secondary coupled with my own personal
experiences observing consumers has driven me to make this video...because frankly I’m tired of bourbon drinkers losing their mind over certain brands and paying exorbitant amounts of money to acquire those brands. Enjoy the video!
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@MrCoffeekelly 3 жыл бұрын
I'm enjoying my 21 dollar bottle of wild turkey 101 while watching this.
@abraham2174 3 жыл бұрын
Best to enjoy and safe money. It is an 90/100 bourbon Value for money 100/100
@choch2727 2 жыл бұрын
That's one of my favorites. 👍
@ChristianCaseGaming 2 жыл бұрын
That's gotta be the weakest bourbon ever fighting cock much more smoother + it's 103 proof get me F*cked up faster
@lecheff4836 2 жыл бұрын
solid go to
@TheTruth27536 2 жыл бұрын
@@abraham2174 What are some "100" or 100/100 bourbons? Or stuff close to it. I am new to this hobby and looking for suggestions.
@leeroyjenkins5208 3 жыл бұрын
Old Forrester, Wild Turkey, and Knob creek consistently make amazing products at an affordable price. I hardly ever venture away from them
@dilbertbert 2 жыл бұрын
Your three examples here are also a good range of flavors that are available in bourbon, throw in a Makers selection for a wheated and you've got an amazing collection.
@matthewdohrmann Жыл бұрын
Knob Creek 9 is a really good whiskey. I love it neat or with coke.
@westongarcia3464 3 жыл бұрын
Holy Sh!t I work at a Total Wine as the spirit professional and that rant about Blantons is so true and unbelievable. Thank you so much for this video one of my favorite whiskey videos I’ve ever seen!
@matthewlabbe8395 2 жыл бұрын
TW&M employee here as well. I have to try so hard to not roll my eyes when i get asked about Blanton's.
@real.rigoberto 2 жыл бұрын
My son and I started laughing our asses off when he got to Blantons. I used to pick these up in Iowa at a HyVee end cap for less than $40! I’ve gone through a few and still have 3 on my shelf today but agree 💯! Over hyped and over priced. Great video.
@Hugh-ds4di 2 ай бұрын
Sounds like a bunch of babies who cant get these at retail. Boo hoo. Blantons is a great pour as well as the Weller vertical
@timmsass 3 жыл бұрын
Love it. Not a 4Roses, Turkey, or Knob Creek product to be found. Well done.
@gregmartin1757 3 жыл бұрын
Testify bro. Way to tell it like it is .you are 100% on the money . Think alot us feel the same about most Of the bottles here.
@tzipieliezer 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your Blanton’s comments. I had a boss that was a blanton’s drinker. I went to the liquor store across the street from our office on a Friday afternoon after work. I grabbed the last bottle of blantons off the shelf and brought it to the register. The store owner was upset I was taking the last one because my boss always buys them and he was not going to have one for him now. I was so happy.
@LukeStonePharmD 3 жыл бұрын
I don't know your boss but screw that guy
@killerdeviant 3 жыл бұрын
I was at someone’s house that had 7 bottles. I was like thanks dick.
@bigorange000 3 жыл бұрын
Invite him over for a couple drinks. Couldn't hurt.
@TheOnion12 3 жыл бұрын
Where did you find Blanton’s on the shelf?
@Danr07 3 жыл бұрын
David Luckett 🤣🤣🤣
@Beejmiles 3 жыл бұрын
"If its your pinnacle of collecting... get a new pinnacle." Priceless.
@m13thompson13 3 жыл бұрын
I started collecting around this time last year. Ended up with about fifty entries in my local shop's Black Friday drawing, and alongside my wife, won both a Van Winkle 12 and a Weller 12, for which we paid $110 and $35 respectively. I only knew the MSRPs on the bottles at the time; it wasn't until much later that I learned what they can go for on secondary. Regardless, I felt really proud of myself on the day we finally uncorked the VW12 and I decided that I genuinely prefer regular old Buffalo Trace to it. Don't really care what it costs, or what people think it should cost... If you don't actually enjoy it as much as a cheaper alternative, what's the point? Drink what you like!
@uncledeadhead3674 3 жыл бұрын
did the taste of the bourbon magically change to much worse since it cost less? no. hmm but why does it change then if it costs more? ( not aimed at you)
@clintwestwood1895 2 жыл бұрын
Exactly! For some reason I am crazy about plain Buffalo Trace. I read that the Legendary Frank Sinatra was buried with a bottle of "Jack Daniels" , I told my big brother Jody that I want to be buried with a bottle of Buffalo Trace.. and I was serious.
@lecheff4836 2 жыл бұрын
This has been true for many boubons/ scotches for myself as well, Dalmore cigar malt was a meh $155 and i preferred Cask strength Makers mark 1/2 the price
@manhattan7055 2 жыл бұрын
@@lecheff4836 If you can still find it "Thee" Dalmore to have is the 1999 Cask Strength independent bottling from Alexander Murray, should be under 120$. Proper representation of what the cigar malt brand should have been.
@gobigparts 3 жыл бұрын
I love Knob Creek, Old Forestor and Wild Turkey products that can be had for under $50.
@MrEnvirocat 3 жыл бұрын
Totally with you on those choices.
@BenDover-ie1ud 3 жыл бұрын
+1
@taylorb7191 3 жыл бұрын
100%
@joshuabaca6257 3 жыл бұрын
Knob creek is over priced
@BenDover-ie1ud 3 жыл бұрын
Joshua Baca how much is it where you are? $25 in Texas.
@bourbonapprentice 3 жыл бұрын
This is my favorite god damn video you’ve ever done. No, this is the best video I’ve ever seen! Crushed it! The hate for Whistle Pig pricing is REAL! You’re awesome! I’d love to see you top bourbons and ryes that ARE worth it too, though! Strong work Jason!!
@bethhiggins1907 3 жыл бұрын
He needs to hit some more. I agree, the best yet.
@HotButteryRolls 3 жыл бұрын
I agreed with every one. He didn’t pull any punches.
@paulbovis1277 3 жыл бұрын
Whistle Pig 10 Year makes me the maddest of all. The stuff originated from my home province of Alberta, they stick it in a different bottle and charge $120 CAD for it. Ridiculous. From the same distillery, you can get Alberta Premium Cask Strength 100% Rye for $65. Their 20 Year (admittedly below 90 Proof) if $75. They even had an affordable 30 Year a while back. No way.
@leeniemann7955 3 жыл бұрын
@@paulbovis1277 the only one that i prefer is single barrel cask strength store picks, some are even Mgp. Not bad if you can find them around $80-90 range in age from 10-13 yrs old, even though the bottle says 10 yr on it. This was the rye that kept searching for more ryes. The only other one the comes close to it in taste is the Old Redemption ryes that have yellow labels and wax tops. Those are in same price range to $85-100. The newer versions aren't the same or worth the price.
@paulbovis1277 3 жыл бұрын
@@leeniemann7955 Thanks for the reply! We only have the newer redemption rye's in Alberta. I may lay out the $100-120CAD for the base Whistle Pig offering just once, so I can see for myself if it is worth the high price tag. Store picks of any American products are very hard to come by in Canada as a whole although they do come along from time to time.
@3frogltd987 3 жыл бұрын
Love this video, I fully agree that there is so much great bourbon to be had for under $100. Bought my last bottle of Blanton's 5 yrs ago for $50, good but not killer IMO. I refilled the bottle with a better tasting bourbon, my friends can't understand why my Blanton's taste so much better. LOL!
@matthewdohrmann Жыл бұрын
This is one of my favorite whiskey videos of all time. It actually might be one of the best videos on KZfaq. It's a master class in speaking truth to stupidity. Jason, thank you for making this video and please make another one like it soon.
@kayoko1954 3 жыл бұрын
Your whole bit about Blantons and it’s customers was 100% on point. I’ve been in liquor retail for over 13 years, just only 6 years ago, cases of Blantons were just sitting on the shelf, and then all of a sudden.......
@gallagher68 2 жыл бұрын
Marketing and all of these damn 'influencers' that are paid to hype things
@TheMjphoto45 2 жыл бұрын
Called marketing
@kiwiwanderingusa9988 3 жыл бұрын
As I have told several liquor store managers: I will never, NEVER pay Scotch prices for bourbon. There is such a lack of integrity in the bourbon world. If those wonderful Scotsman can sit on barrels for 10 years before charging $40-50 for it, then why would I pay more for 4 year old bourbon that is often MGB.
@matthewgabbard6415 3 жыл бұрын
I understand what you're saying, but Bourbon matures much faster because of the hot, humid Ky Summers. Also the new charred oak imparts all that intense vanilla, caramel in shorter time. Scotland maintains a pretty even climate, and the used barrels take more time
@kiwiwanderingusa9988 3 жыл бұрын
@@matthewgabbard6415 granted, but bourbon also has only a fraction of the possible flavour profiles that Scotch can attain. I've never understood people who pay over $100 for bourbon. The law of diminishing returns kicks in hard after $60, in my opinion.
@sggjose 3 жыл бұрын
I get your sentiment, but your statement shows a lack of understanding of barrel types and how aging works. That said, I agree w/ the sentiment and the gist of what you're saying.
@enricojaun2880 3 жыл бұрын
@kiwi I know next to nothing about scotch other than i find peated stuff revolting. Do you have any recommendations of stuff to try? Looking to broaden my palate, but canadian and irish have so far not impressed me.
@kiwiwanderingusa9988 3 жыл бұрын
@@sggjose I do understand that bourbon by law, has to be new oak and that Scotch doesn't. I also understand warm weather speeds up the results, which is why I'm a big fan of Amruts' products from India. My main point is that the possibilities of flavour profiles for bourbon are severely limited as opposed to Scotch.
@adamcompton4031 3 жыл бұрын
as a liquor store employee who watches adults lose their damn minds over Blanton's when it comes in (or doesn't)- thank you for this. People fought over it at my store a few weeks ago and wound up breaking the bottle.
@benjaminwagner8141 2 жыл бұрын
Honestly never heard of it until I started getting into bourbon. Not sure if that's good or bad
@dhkim3986 2 жыл бұрын
Pathetic that they're fighting over a Blanton's. Plenty of better bottles to fight over. =)
@CharlieSpecter 2 жыл бұрын
Blantons is good if you buy at the suggested price of $60. I see some liquor stores charging $199 for it (not worth it at that price)
@guy554 2 жыл бұрын
I feel your pain. I don't know if it's more sad or more annoying. Even after they buy them all or none come in, they're still a different level of Karen.
@gregg9448 Жыл бұрын
Did you make them both pay for half the bottle?
@brianlang429 3 жыл бұрын
"Drinking unicorn tears" roflmao
@KennethRathburn 3 жыл бұрын
Love seeing Jason get frustrated and swearing, basically venting our frustrations.
@trumpetplayification 3 жыл бұрын
As far as everything I’ve had on this list, I agree. It would be cool to see an inverse of this video. Every once in a while you said what you would buy instead, but I would love to see an Underhyped video.
@asko2677 3 жыл бұрын
He has a video on best-priced bourbons in all price categories, under $20, $20-30, $30-40, $40+. It might answer your inquiry?
@tjwright 2 жыл бұрын
I like the under-hyped stuff staying that way. If one of my favorites suddenly became the next Blanton's I'd be pissed. I like 'em easy to find and not breaking the bank, and they can stay that way!!
@williambedard4375 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the videos man. Always informative, honest, and entertaining. Shout out to all the other channels which ive seen you appear on as well thanks for expanding the already wonderful community.
@scottythebody0811 3 жыл бұрын
Great video! You nailed it. Blanton’s is good, but I’ll take Old Forester 1920 ALL DAY OVER BLANTON’S!
@rurugby 2 жыл бұрын
By a mile. Also Dickel BIB, Maker's Mark Cask Strength and Four Roses Single Barrel for less than $50.
@TheMashandDrum 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the positive feedback everyone!
@yugen 3 жыл бұрын
This was a fun video, glad to see you didn't hold back.
@ConstitutionalFreedomFighter 3 жыл бұрын
I agree with your pricing nearly 100%. I have a good collection of Weller, Blantons and Pappy. They are my go to drinkers. Lucky for me I started collecting them before it was the in thing to do. I have 2 Weller SR, 5 Weller Antique 107, 2 Weller 12, all squat bottles and none cost over $32. I did just pickup 3 Weller FP at $49.95 each. 6 Blantons on the shelf $54 each. 4 ORVW @ $200 each (too much). GTS $200 (really good) and a WLW 2019 $99. I could never afford them at the current secondary pricing. Maybe I should start selling LOL.
@ajwhitfield5793 3 жыл бұрын
@@ConstitutionalFreedomFighter why? They are majority label hype, the juice itself is mediocre.
@ConstitutionalFreedomFighter 3 жыл бұрын
@@ajwhitfield5793 You drink your whiskey with your tastebuds and I'll drink mine with my tastebuds.
@RafikiafReKo 3 жыл бұрын
I got to try the Papi-series for free, my head exploded when I found out the price
@DavePruett 3 жыл бұрын
I so appreciate your honest, straightforward analysis and ability to put things in the context of the overall market.
@stevesalsbury4876 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome piece of consumer reporting, straight from the heart! Alex and I especially loved the last part on Blanton's - the bane of our existence in the retail world. Thanks so much, dude!
@marktraveler8569 Жыл бұрын
Great video! Thank you! Just subscribed to the channel and already respect your work. Gonna start back through you library 😊
@moose7611 3 жыл бұрын
Video of the year. I am only buying $60 and under this year. The rest are just flashes in the pan.
@prestonorrick3498 3 жыл бұрын
Rare Breed is the best I've had under the $50 range. Old Grand Dad 114 is fantastic under $30. Evan Williams Single Barrel is a real winner under $30 as well.
@SuperClydeJ 3 жыл бұрын
Hunting for Blanton’s is the new Bennie Baby craze from the late 90’s!
@Fanta.... 3 жыл бұрын
Here in Australia you can get it quite readily. We even have Straight from the Barrel whichI believe you can only get here and two other places. Im yet to try but costs the equiv of 120usd. mine are 129.6 proof.
@chrisgee3197 3 жыл бұрын
Five years ago I was buying Blanton’s at the Pa state store for about $55, and now it’s as if the next Pappy. It’s my favorite bourbon, and hardly ever drink it anymore.
@bluebloodsoff-road8658 3 жыл бұрын
Unless you live in Kentucky & already had several bottles before the stupid John Wick movies made it harder to get.
@jonathanrodriguez3330 3 жыл бұрын
I can’t find it anywhere this sucks
@kudukilla 3 жыл бұрын
My favorite; once upon a time I could look through the stock on the shelf to pick out the stopper I needed for my collection.
@richfoster6677 3 жыл бұрын
Love this video, had to watch again....absolutely love your style and honesty....this vid nailed it for me!! I have watched some of your other vids as well. Keep up the good work.
@MrRedragon64 3 жыл бұрын
This is a great video. I'm elated watching it. My exact thoughts & feelings. I wish I could articulate and express my thoughts the way you do. Cheers!
@scottwilliams5388 3 жыл бұрын
What an awesome video!!! So sick of the hype and overpriced gouging!!! I love trying new whiskey, but if I can't get it near retail it's a big no way..so glad yo hear you say enough is enough.
@Dustydanswhiskeyreviews 3 жыл бұрын
This is why..... Let's all say it.... This is the best whiskey review channel on KZfaq!!! This was absolutely amazing and probably my favorite episode by far. Cheers J
@tctn615 2 жыл бұрын
Dude, great video. You kill it!!!!!!! So much info. Keep it up.
@WhiskeyCowboyGaming 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the blunt honesty. Keep it up , one of my favorite videos from you yet 👍👏
@wildlifewhiskey3636 3 жыл бұрын
"because its mostly freakin water" these rants were great... Cheers bud
@kevinricketts1248 3 жыл бұрын
I guess you can say that about any bourbon under 100 proof. Or any bourbon that gets mixed with ice.
@grahamhannah2108 3 жыл бұрын
I was in my local store looking at their various bourbon choices when one of the store salesman approached me and asked if I wanted to enter their lottery for a “chance” to buy Pappy’s. I said there is no freaking way I’m going to pay that kind of price for something that overhyped. I did notice they had a Maker’s Private Select that was a store pick called “Spicy Lips” and they were asking $75 for it. I got it and it was worth every penny, and for a wheated bourbon I would rather pay for Makers Private Select than a Pappy’ any day.
@geneelam9530 3 жыл бұрын
As a store clerk I can vouch for the temper tantrums individuals throw when they cannot get there unicorn bottle and then to find out they have a freakin bunker of it at home already 😒
@tomchipego 3 жыл бұрын
@@geneelam9530 omg Gene you are so right, it really really pisses me off. Bourbon county variants, black Friday. I would like to get 1 of each of possible. I'm in line and these 2 ass holes in front of me are takling about the OTHER store they visited earlier. 1 was bragging how the last store did not have a limit and they had 3 boxes of variants. He bought 2 of the 3, and the guy behind him bought the other. No 1 else in line got 1 and he was still buying more. I just can't take it, it really making me hate people. Bourbon is just as bad. Pennsylvania sells out of their sales within minutes, its ridiculous
@uncledeadhead3674 3 жыл бұрын
@@kevinricketts1248 actually every bourbon is mostly water. the difference between 90 proof and 120 proof is less than 1 ounce of alcohol.
@mrcat3493 3 жыл бұрын
$50-60 retail is my limit for a bourbon. I’ll never buy on the secondary market. Basil Hayden is bland, it is terrible.
@jeffwinbush5039 3 жыл бұрын
On my last trip to NYC, I hit a bourbon bar. Can't recall what I was drinking, but a couple of dudes and I started chatting and they INSISTED on buying me a shot of bourbon and they swore up and down it was THE BEST BOURBON EVER. Well, it certainly has a pimped out bottle, but here's the thing: sometimes a fancy bottle is covering for some really mediocre juice. I enjoyed the shot I had and swore to grab a bottle when I got back to Cowtown. Maybe there's something about NYC that makes Basil Hayden taste better because I haven't bought another bottle of it since then. And I'm happier for it.
@flaviovelasquez4451 3 жыл бұрын
Willet bourbon is my go bourbon that's just below that price range. $40-$50. Def better than Basil Hayden.
@mrcat3493 3 жыл бұрын
Flavio Velasquez nice. I’ve only ever had Willet 4yr Rye.
@AJHart-eg1ys 3 жыл бұрын
Yes. If you are obsessed enough to start exploring secondary markets, you're maybe a little TOO obsessed and are swimming in deeper water than you're going to be able to consistently swim in.
@mrcat3493 3 жыл бұрын
Jameson W I ask myself the same question. It is bland AF.
@davidm4255 Жыл бұрын
Without a doubt, your best video ever and it should be required viewing for anyone new to the world of whiskey. Happy Holidays!
@russd2888 3 жыл бұрын
I always appreciate your reviews with the thoroughness and comparisons you include. Have picked up several bottles from your recommendations and generally always pleased based on the information you provided. With that being said, as others have mentioned...this maybe be my favorite video. I feel like you were channeling the thoughts and frustration for a very large group of us, and glad to see someone bring it, with no holds barred. Love @ 1:45 & 17:16. Keep putting out the great content :)
@Ajudge9 3 жыл бұрын
I love the honesty, I can’t even look at secondary sites anymore because the prices people pay for average bourbon is just insane. 12 year weller is one of the worst imo
@werthliving6745 3 жыл бұрын
I couldn't agree more! I own the 12 year and I am NOT a fan of it.
@mmaontherocks 3 жыл бұрын
This is great. I'm glad you're speaking out about this. The price gouging by mom and pop shops has been ridiculous. Even at chain stores here in Florida, you can't find Blanton's and when you can, it's $110 minimum. I moved on from Blanton's a long time ago. These days I will take a Forester 1920 or Heaven Hill bonded 10/10 times over Blatnon's for that 55-65 price point.
@chrisanderson1498 3 жыл бұрын
Jason, this video is great ! Love it how you don't hold back, keep up the great work !! Cheers buddy !!
@edwardlewandowski 3 жыл бұрын
Great Job. Enjoyed the hell out of this. We are being taken advantage of and thanks for pointing out who and how.
@marcsmith3781 3 жыл бұрын
I used to think Scotch was overpriced until I realized that when buying Scotch without doing any research you know where it's coming from by the label. Not so much with Bourbon now. It's so important to educate yourself or you can burn through some cash. Keep up the good work!
@RareBird101 3 жыл бұрын
"This bourbon is sooo smooove." Loved it, Jason!
@TheMashandDrum 3 жыл бұрын
HAHAH! Had to put that in. It was really the incident at the store that made me make this video. Couldnt take it anymore.
@thejonathandoan 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheMashandDrum Reminds me of the episode of The Simpsons where Lisa makes a doll for girls who don't like the bimbo Barbie knockoff. The new one comes out and everyone wants it only because she has a new hat! lol
@maxwellsmith2122 2 жыл бұрын
This was awesome! Thanks for putting this together.
@vresor 3 жыл бұрын
Outstanding episode! I’ve never even seen most of those and would never consider the 3 digit price tag most carry. And I love the Blantons tantrum! Glad I haven’t witnessed that either.
@archietyler6759 3 жыл бұрын
I laughed so hard😂😂😂 and thank you for setting the record straight😂😂😂... Awesome video Jay!!!
@TantricNinja 3 жыл бұрын
Mash and Drum putting the outrageous Secondary prices of BTAC, EH Taylor, Blantons and Weller on notice while Basil Hayden got the biatch please! Lol..Throw some worder on him because he is on 🔥🔥🔥
@markyounger560 Жыл бұрын
Loved the show!!!! You were so spot on!
@georgelewis7832 3 жыл бұрын
Solid review and fun as always
@andrewwilson3039 3 жыл бұрын
This is the first KZfaq comment I've ever written. This video was amazing. Long live the ECBPs, Knob Creek and Russell's Reserve Barrel Picks. Belle Meade Cask Strength too!
@BigWen130 3 жыл бұрын
HOLY SH*T. This is the video I needed to send to a couple of friends who spend a lot for mediocre bourbon. Hopefully this will open their eyes. Bravo sir. * Cheers *
@clearlycaribbeanreb7176 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video Jason!!! Cheers!
@tedpytlik8123 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. There are so many great bourbons out there at reasonable prices at your local ABC store so I could never understand the obsession with chasing down the overpriced and overhyped trendy picks. I appreciate your honest appraisals of available bourbons and those recommendations and bottles will be all I ever need to get a decent pour. Keep up the good work.
@ricardovelez7686 3 жыл бұрын
Easily one of the best whiskey videos I've seen in a long time, Bravo.
@rydwhite1 3 жыл бұрын
Blanton's is the Bourbon that got me into Bourbon. I love it for that reason and for $50-$60 I buy a bottle if I see it. But I do agree that it has become so overhyped and overpriced. It's too bad that it has gone the way that it has.
@Deeber65 3 жыл бұрын
Love this. Glad you laid it out straight ... Cheers!
@mildmannerededc 3 жыл бұрын
I'm fairly new to the bourbon world... love this vid and your style in general. Subbed and happy to be here! Keep up the informed honest reviews.
@Dad-hh6qp 3 жыл бұрын
Good rundown, I've had a few but most I had never heard off, way to may to try. I like Blantons but I agree it's overpriced. Pikesville shout out was great, my first rye, it's getting a little overpriced in my area.
@jonlouis2582 3 жыл бұрын
I couldn't agree more. I work in a large liquor store and all the bratty bourbon shoppers made me personally switch to scotch.
@samermusallam849 3 жыл бұрын
One of the best videos I’ve seen. Very nicely done, Jason. Great channel.
@markpiersimoni1773 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed on so many of your picks. Well done. Love what your doing, stay true to you!
@timcorniels4521 3 жыл бұрын
My buddy goes out of his way to buy Blantons and has a whole shelf of the stuff. I know he's paid up to $150 for a regular bottle. Every time I'm over at his house and he's trying to impress me with it I ask him for an ice cube just to piss him off.
@sagadg1 3 жыл бұрын
I agree. The first time I picked up a bottle (for retail mind you) and finally cracked it open for that "special ocassion" I was soooooo disappointed! Not terrible, but definitely not worth the hype.
@behappychef158 3 жыл бұрын
Tim Corniels After you put the ice cube in it… You should say, This bourbon is sooooooooooooo smooth!
@werthliving6745 3 жыл бұрын
LOL! Hilarious! Love it.
@sinjint13 3 жыл бұрын
Lol!
@petevr2 3 жыл бұрын
👍🏽 because I can’t hit “like” twice
@daveroe2292 Жыл бұрын
I was on the fence about subscribing until you got to Blanton's, now I'm in! Great video, great perspective on value related to price and hype, and honest delivery.
@AudibleVisibIe Жыл бұрын
Love this video! Keepin it real
@malmeyer 3 жыл бұрын
I love 'Angry Jason'. Although it feels like you're just going through my collection bottle by bottle and ripping it. Just kidding, I don't have most of those. But I do want the horsey's. ha ha
@akshayjaitly2637 3 жыл бұрын
I obviously haven’t drunk most of the whiskies covered. And now I don’t need to! Your best video yet.
@MadNlGER 3 жыл бұрын
Right Bc you and him have EXACTLY the same taste. Lol. If you haven’t tried some of this don’t not try them Bc of this video. Simply wait until the price lowers Bc some of them he mentioned were excellent whiskeys. Just currently over priced. Think about it.
@nemesiscw 3 жыл бұрын
Ehhh, you should still try them if the opportunity comes around for the right price. He makes some statements that just comes off as grasping as straws. Like the Angel's Envy. Complaining that it casts $50 instead of $35? Saying it tastes like Circus Peanuts when it's one of the most popular whiskies? Yes, it's sweet as far as whiskies go. He does make some good statements, but it gets lost among the super ranty, nitpicky statements.
@kdjay2775 2 жыл бұрын
I love the honesty!! I’m done trying to collect unnecessary & super expensive bottles that don’t refill themselves🙄😂! But they’re are some good pours out there for less. Thx 🙏🏾 Mash!
@Gachain 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Jason: Enjoyed the show. Of those you spoke of, I have only had ELIJAH CRAIG 18 and WOODFORD RESERVE Distiller's Cut. The W.R. I had in a ZOOM tasting on 12/22/20 with my local whiskey club, so the samples come as a benefit of membership. I liked it but I knew it was higher than I am willing to pay. The E.C. 18. I had in a bar and it tasted like wood period, to my Tastebuds. HAPPY 2021!! Mike
@TheWhiskeyDictionary 3 жыл бұрын
Completely agree with Whistlepig. I was shocked at how expensive it was when I originally had it and tried it. Whistlepig is out of their mind for the prices
@Fumbles9001 3 жыл бұрын
WhistlePig 12 is one of the best whiskies I’ve ever owned, but it was definitely not worth the price. They’re out of their minds.
@leeniemann7955 3 жыл бұрын
@@Fumbles9001 have you ever tried the single barrel cask strength store picks, they range from 10-14 yrs old, and some are even MGP. Not bad for $80-90, but I wouldn't pay more than that, unless it was a "honey barrel". Best one I ever had was in a restaurant in Atlanta several years back.
@Fumbles9001 3 жыл бұрын
Lee Niemann I had a 13 year old barrel pick at a restaurant, I think it was only like $10 for a pour, and it was excellent.
@stevenlharris 3 жыл бұрын
Love me some WP
@stlbigbad23 2 жыл бұрын
Agreed, except the 6 yr Piggy Back Rye is reasonable. Found it at Costco for 38.99
@fortyphotography9788 3 жыл бұрын
I LOVE IT! STRAIGHT TALK. YOU HIT EVERY ONE ON THE HEAD!
@RainbowGangsta88 3 жыл бұрын
Just found you and really appreciate your tone and presentation. I am so tired of channels that try to be funny and zany. "Look at how fun we are!" I like the way you deliver straight up information. Subscribed.
@TheMashandDrum 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man. Appreciate that alot.
@bradc6508 3 жыл бұрын
Quality video Jason! Spot on thank god for Wild Turkey 👍🥃
@joeshantellebrausen7607 3 жыл бұрын
I work at a large chain, national, liquor store. It's RIDICULOUS the crying babies unicorn hunting for Blanton's, etc. almost daily!! There's far better product at more reasonable prices. Believe me, I've tasted my share of them!
@uncledeadhead3674 3 жыл бұрын
wait so if YOU like something cheaper because you wont pay for it, they have the problem? lol good one.
@JosephCoates 3 жыл бұрын
I made arule last year to not spend over $75 for any bottle of whiskey. Honestly, Russell's Reserve quickly became my new favorite.
@randystache78 3 жыл бұрын
That good? I haven't tried it. Usually Knob creek single barrel is my go to.
@jasonczfan8658 3 жыл бұрын
I'm with you 100% on this. For the price pick yourself up a bottle of Old Forester 1910 and 1920 if you haven't already
@vas31022 3 жыл бұрын
OMG...Your best video yet. the bleeped out parts are the best...Keep up the good work, cheers!
@Jared40 3 жыл бұрын
Jason keep up good work 👍🏻love the channel I agree with your take on Bookers
@stevehuskey9037 3 жыл бұрын
His idea of overpriced and my idea of overpriced are in 2 different worlds !!! You can find SO MANY high quality Bourbons for under 50 bucks ! I know of several in the 20-25 dollar range that punch WAY above their "class"....I'm a Tennesseean and I've tried every JD product they have , and still maintain Dickle #12 is the best TN Whiskey....and it is about $25 per bottle. And I've seen it for a bit less. But I'm not looking to impress anybody.
@mondoenterprises6710 3 жыл бұрын
That has been my goto for 30 years of sippin'. Damn fine whiskey.
@kevinbrooks9432 3 жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more, Weller 12, and Antique were 22.00$ bottles in my neck of the woods 12 years ago.
@texasbelle6111 3 жыл бұрын
The liquor store near me had Weller Special Reserve for $17 a bottle two years ago. Can't find it anywhere now, I made the switch to Maker's Mark and haven't looked back. BT has pretty much lost me as a customer due to their allocation BS.
@johngrogan2502 3 жыл бұрын
This is awesome! I work at a liquor store and this just totally validates a lot of my thoughts and experiences!
@kylevogel1611 3 жыл бұрын
Love this video! Great Job Old Forester everything is my go to for the money
@lbcitycycle 3 жыл бұрын
"Because you can't get your horsie!" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I cant wait to get drunk with you
@virphan6988 2 жыл бұрын
I’d agree with all of this… accept for Angels Envy. A solid finished bourbon for $55 IMO.
@sounddude177 2 жыл бұрын
$41 in my neck of the woods and worth all of that for sure.
@shanemidkiff8618 3 жыл бұрын
Just found your channel and thank you for what you do. I enjoy the info.
@TheMashandDrum 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Shane!
@greglovell2166 3 жыл бұрын
Came across this video as a YT suggestion and very glad I watched it. Really helpful insights, thank you! Several of these were on my “unicorn” list.
@robster4308 3 жыл бұрын
I need a chart... Who makes what, for when and how many years, price point etc. It makes my head explode. Then, I need a good dram. Thanks for the video, Jason!
@exerciserelax8719 3 жыл бұрын
That would be great, I would like to see that too.
@whiskeyedition 3 жыл бұрын
@@exerciserelax8719 I found this awhile back: www.drinkingcup.net/american-whiskey-family-tree/
@exerciserelax8719 3 жыл бұрын
@@whiskeyedition Thanks!
@Adamthehoff 3 жыл бұрын
I was visiting family in Ohio a few weeks ago and found Weller Special reserve for $22 at the local super market. I bought 4 bottles because of this.
@nickfunari9260 3 жыл бұрын
Being from Ohio Weller Special reserve isn’t that hard to find and always $22. It’s really hard to do better for that price
@chuckriddle6751 3 жыл бұрын
Very educational and extremely entertaining - many thanks Jason!
@brandoniananamoondo3083 2 жыл бұрын
Ha! Nice video Jason... the ending had me laughing. For this one you have earned my follow. New to bourbon and bingeing on videos. Thanks for creating great content.
@TheMashandDrum 2 жыл бұрын
Cheers buddy. Appreciate it.
@dfbess 3 жыл бұрын
"It's mostly frickin' water!" Haha! Dude, I fully agree with you! Especially about Pappy's! So freaking over priced and over hyped..
@uncledeadhead3674 3 жыл бұрын
i know right theres almost a full half ounce of water more in a bottle of payys over same sized bottle of 120 proof bourbon, imagine paying for a full half to 34 ounce more of water .. wow right! thats almost half a shot glass! woo, what a joke right!
@caseykayl9110 3 жыл бұрын
Damn Jason, I wish you'd stop holding back and tell us what you really think.
@SAK59 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! I really enjoyed it!
@meganfoster9869 3 жыл бұрын
Great video sir......love your style!
@Quikdreampro 3 жыл бұрын
Subtitle of the episode should be "Things I wish I knew before starting my whsikey collection"
@Bourbinsane 3 жыл бұрын
This is it. I love this side of Jason too😈😈
@manualboyca 3 жыл бұрын
Preach! 😂
@TheMashandDrum 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed my dark side. LOL
@manualboyca 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheMashandDrum I think it's your "honest side" and new bourbon drinkers need to hear it. Most people are programmed to think "the higher the price, the better the quality" (with everything). Noobs need to know there are MANY great bourbons under 60 bucks. Don't believe the hype!
@johnnyjustice9988 3 жыл бұрын
@@manualboyca I've just purchased the latest Booker's "Boston" bottle for $75.00. Being a relatively "noob", do you thnk it's worth it? I can return it and get, say, KCSiB store pick (which I love) for $60.00. But the Booker's was "allocated", and I've never had it before. In this review, he said sometimes 1 or 2 Booker's per year are "special", hence overhyped and overpriced. Thanks.
@johnnyjustice9988 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheMashandDrum I've just purchased the latest Booker's "Boston" bottle for $75.00. Being a relatively "noob", do you thnk it's worth it? I can return it and get, say, KCSiB store pick (which I love) for $60.00. But the Booker's was "allocated", and I've never had it before. In this review, you said sometimes 1 or 2 Booker's per year are "special", hence overhyped and overpriced. Thanks.
@TheodoreTooth 3 жыл бұрын
Rocking the Frey Ranch and the Smoke Wagon, love to see all that Nevada whiskey behind you
@nathanfay4136 3 жыл бұрын
great video and sharing of some knowledge you've picked up over the years...think it would be great if you gave more specific recommendations & alternatives - that seems to be a huge selling point to the videos, finding some great whiskey at reasonable prices!! keep up the good work
@garynash8238 3 жыл бұрын
“Can’t wait you get all the horseys!” 😂😂😂
@jclar7210 3 жыл бұрын
Good review! You were spot on with the over pricing on these bourbons. A month ago I bought a bottle of eagle rare, but then realized that it was 49.99, with just a year ago being 39.99. So, I'm going to stay with the reasonably priced ones from now on. Lastly I hope these companies are not using the epidemic as an excuse to sky rocket prices because that would be a very Scumbag move on their part. Stop being SB' s all you bourbon companies mentioned in the video 😂😆😁
@texasbelle6111 3 жыл бұрын
Maker's Mark is a great alternative to Eagle Rare. I used to love Eagle Rare too.
@TheMjphoto45 2 жыл бұрын
Eagle rare $31.99 omaha
@randystache78 3 жыл бұрын
You got a legit lol from me at te end. Nice video. Just subscribed.
@TheMashandDrum 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Randy.
@flyingmonkeyfpv 3 жыл бұрын
This is a great video! I watch a bunch of other channels, and they drag it out... waxing poetic, and they don't tell you much. Bravo Sir!
@mybourbonjourney 3 жыл бұрын
No doubt price is crazy but like Jason said you have to understand what it is you're spending your money on. BE SELECTIVE..... VERY SELECTIVE. Great video buddy
@MachinistJohn 3 жыл бұрын
But i bourbon every day
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