CROWD-PLEASER whiskeys that make you a legend. (according to whisk(e)y lovers)

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CROWD-PLEASER whiskeys that make you a legend. (according to whisk(e)y lovers)

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Which bottles will make you the hero at your next gathering? Here's the 10 best whiskeys to grab for noobs and nerds alike - according to hundreds of whiskey lovers.
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@bobberino98 2 жыл бұрын

Had a visit to my girlfriend's relatives in KC, turns out her uncle REALLY likes bourbon. I used all the training I learned from Rex, and managed to mooch myself some Blantons, Eagle Rare, 1792 Full Proof, and Weller 107. It was a good night.

@Jackisaboss1208 2 жыл бұрын

Dude I just did basically the same thing!

@bobdylanlovr69 2 жыл бұрын

So jealous

@thejkyle 2 жыл бұрын

Stellar mooching my man!

@navynugget7 2 жыл бұрын

Those are all great bourbons.

@xplorojoe2396 2 жыл бұрын

Brought WT101 to the party before a wedding and everyone was excited! The new bottles are much more elegant and it was delicious. Definitely my go to crowd pleaser

@mattalward3777 2 жыл бұрын

Gotta disagree about the new bottle. It looks minimal and childish to me.

@kevinstarski1598 2 жыл бұрын

I will split the difference between these 2 responses. I like the bottle, wasn't crazy about the new flavor.

@randywhite6468 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely LOVE the new flavor myself. Bottle is fine, I could careless what it comes in. I'm paying for a great bourbon....WT 101 delivers.

@kevinstarski1598 2 жыл бұрын

@@randywhite6468 Maybe i got spoiled. My last 6 bottles were Rare Breed.... :-)

@adrianpalmer777 2 жыл бұрын

@@kevinstarski1598 he. H

@BRC_311 2 жыл бұрын

Aside from how much I love these guys and Whisky already/ This is honestly the only KZfaq channel the genuinely is creative and inventive with it's Sponsor/Ad spots and you actually want to watch them because they're entertaining.

@nadesicond4018 2 жыл бұрын

"Where do you go, Briana?!"......"The Store!" Lol Briana is great

@kylesalyer8572 2 жыл бұрын

I'd like to see you guys do a video that shows high, mid and low end scotches and their bourbon and Irish equivalents based on price points...be interested to see what you guys choose

@farmerchris 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I’d love to know what is the Wild Turkey 101 of scotch.

@treymurrell6489 2 жыл бұрын

Did you really just say “bourbon equivalent to Scotch?????” 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 high end scotches are single malts, meaning distilled and bottled at a single distillery using a mash made up entirely of malted barley. Bourbon has to be at least 51% corn. Most bourbons are around 75% corn. Some are as low as 60 while others are as high as 80-84. Apples and oranges there buddy.

@thebangkokconnection4080 2 жыл бұрын

Try Ballentine Scotch, low price with complex flavor, not like tasteless Cuty Shark

@1926jqg 2 жыл бұрын

Can confirm. I had some people over for drinks, pulled out the Highland Park 12. Almost the whole bottle got drank, definitely a crowd pleaser

@fdmmoens 2 жыл бұрын

That was some sort of reversed mooching Daniel pulled on Rex with the RB12 😆😂

@lauriedepaurie 2 жыл бұрын

Green spot, to me, is the whiskey preventing me from becoming a snob. 40% abv, coloured, filtered, NAS, mass produced. It really, in nerdyness, loses out on 90% of my whisk(e)ys. But I still enjoy it, so freaking much. Theres a complexity and depth to it that matches a lot of my favorites. Heck, it IS one of my favorites.

@SeveruSniper 2 жыл бұрын

Thats JW black label to me. It's even a blended but... It's cheap and I still love it. It brings me back to earth.

@ahpadt 2 жыл бұрын

For me the appeal is the lighter notes that I havent witnessed in any other whisky ever. Would be even better at 46%, NFC and natural colour as you say tho.

@Shane-un8pe 2 жыл бұрын

Green Spot is amazing. It blew me away when I first tasted it. It's so light and fresh that it reminded me more of wine than whiskey.

@danjennings5068 2 жыл бұрын

That really is the crux, and why I have a really hard time spending more than maybe $60 on a bottle. There are SO MANY great options at that point and below that anything over that seems pointless.

@BradGarner 2 жыл бұрын

Jameson Stout Edition is my guilty pleasure. That is my go to when I just want a damn good whiskey and don't want to think about it too much.

@paulb2399 2 жыл бұрын

I'm always surprised to see Eagle Rare as the go to 10 year offering for episodes like this. I love ER10, it's one of my favorite dense, oak forward bourbons and at MSRP is a great value. BUT Russell's Reserve 10 Year OR Knob Creek 9 Year are nearly as good and vastly more available.

@squireson 2 жыл бұрын

Knob creek 9 would thread the needle beautifully in ER10's spot ... _Also_ , Naked Grouse could hold Monkey Shoulder's place and _not_ present that malt funkiness/must. Just sayin' ...

@davidf3974 2 жыл бұрын

Knobb creek 9 is a go to favorite

@spud1300 2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree, there is always a bottle of Russell’s on standby, one of the best at it’s price for sure.

@kirbyculp3449 2 жыл бұрын

Unless it has changed, the three bottles of ER that I have had were thin and hot.

@kylephelps7817 2 жыл бұрын

I would go farther to argue knob creeb 9yr is even better. At that 100 proof that punch delivers with that classic nutty beam flavor

@andyleary2727 2 жыл бұрын

Balvenie 12 double wood is another crowd pleaser I have found.

@richna9568 2 жыл бұрын

I love how Rex always challenges Daniels comments for us that don't know what he is actually trying to say. It's what makes them the perfect pair. And Brianna and we have reached the holy trinity of whiskey reviews shows. Thanks so much for your enthusiasm and effort units it take to make the content!

@southpawlibranine3511 Жыл бұрын

Brianna is annoying asf

@Gherbert1348 2 жыл бұрын

I think 101 at #1 makes a lot of sense. It might be the perfect balance of everything, taste and price.

@lukebentley9993 2 жыл бұрын

Funnily enough, I did a tour of Woodford and a few other distilleries a couple of years ago. None of the "whiskey noobs" in my group were finishing their samples (more for me!) The one exception that day was Woodford Double Oaked.

@gareth630 2 жыл бұрын

Please note lads on the Isle of Mull there are Sea Eagles and Golden Eagles and Tobermory distillery does not use then in the 12 year old Single malt or in any of the Ledaig malts ;-) All the best from a Brit fan.

@newfie252 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video gentleman. WT101 is the greatest single bottle of bourbon in the universe :P . Approachable but has depth. Inexpensive, tastes amazing on the surface but still complex after many samplings. Cocktailable. The GOAT!

@nicksinderson3302 2 жыл бұрын

I am now a bourbon nerd! I haven't bought a bottle of WT101 in years (too thin, not viscous enough and too young says l) excuse me while l pour a little ECBP in my glen carin.

@ChasHawk3 2 жыл бұрын

@@nicksinderson3302 agreed...I've never been a WT101 fan.

@maxharter5716 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not a fan of bourbons with high rye content. Bulleit and 101 make me gag.

@AllenM.Ponsen 2 жыл бұрын

JB Black at $17 is my go to as a crowd pleaser bourbon and a good change up to WT101

@duffman9908 2 жыл бұрын

That is a damn fine list. I think I would have taken Makers 46 off and put Elijah Craig in there instead. But I may be a bit biased as that is my ol' tried and true bourbon.

@bubdrum 2 жыл бұрын

I wouldve taken off monkey shoulder myself

@upinair4990 2 жыл бұрын

@@bubdrum jw black > monkey shoulder

@ryanbrown1181 2 жыл бұрын

@@bubdrum agree there ha!

@xiamengbaby 2 жыл бұрын

Elijah Craig over Buffalo Trace. I might leave the Makers if only as a representative of wheated bourbon.

@jtf2dan 2 жыл бұрын

Black Art, Ardbeg Uigeadail, Lagavulin 16, Laphroaig Lore, Ardbeg Corryvreckan, Port Charlotte 10, Laphroaig Quarter Cask, Lagavulin Distillers Select, Octomore (any), and Springbank 15. You could substitute Talisker 10 and Ledaig 10 for any of the above if they are not available. Then people would know you loved them.

@MrDariomag327 2 жыл бұрын

True. However the tribe has too many americans who love the bourbon swill too much. Not easy to teach someone to appreciate the finer things in life. But hey, more for us. :)

@jtf2dan 2 жыл бұрын

@@brianboru8858 YES on the lagavulin 8 and any Springbank!....never had the Bladnoch yet....

@jtf2dan 2 жыл бұрын

@@MrDariomag327 shhhhhh...they might find out and buy it all! LOL

@evanlitchfield4621 2 жыл бұрын

Buffalo Trace really depends on where you live, Southern California can buy it at CVS, Walgreens, some Targets, and of course any grocery store/bevmo/totalwine. S0 a $25-$30 and its... probably across the street from where you are. It's my favorite.

@smb3518 2 жыл бұрын

Weird. I live in Germany and can order Buffalo Trace on Amazon for +/- 18€ whenever.

@bimscutney1242 2 жыл бұрын

Try getting BT in a liquor store in PA. You have to be in the right spot at the right time. And forget Eagle Rare. Haven’t seen that in ages. I don’t seek it out but if for some reason I see some I’ll pick up a bottle.

@Username-xd3qx 2 жыл бұрын

Lagavulin 16, Talisker 10, Ardbeg Ugideil, Laphroaig Cardias, Octomore, Longrow Peated, Springbank 12, Bunnahabin 12 Sherry, Glenlevit Nadurra Oloroso, Glenfiddich 12, Macallan 12 Sherry, anything from Bruichladdich. If this is a party I'm gonna attend, there's gotta be a bigger attraction than just small talk with people I don't already know.

@kenniclown3103 2 жыл бұрын

While I love those whiskies I wouldn't say they are for the n00bs...

@Aqvavitae 2 жыл бұрын

Who else is tuning in for some vicarious Tribe action after not getting to the this weekend’s Ball? Have a great one you Magnificent Bastards and I’ll see you when your borders open to dangerous Scots once more! 🥰

@theinnuminati 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers, MB! 🥃

@Watchman999 2 жыл бұрын

Roy I am with you. You should do a live tomorrow (Sunday) so we can all cry on each other's monkey shoulders.

@Watchman999 2 жыл бұрын

Guys I do like the Monkey Shoulder but I did a tasting of Naked Grouse recently and it was better in my opinion. Plus it is cheaper than MS AND it is 43% ABV.

@erikevenson4303 2 жыл бұрын

you know me too well Roy; sipping on a Deanston because i miss the Scotsman

@Aqvavitae 2 жыл бұрын

@@Watchman999 hoping to do exactly that - but hold back on the crying part! If it works out I’ll see you there! 🥃

@andrewlanier3423 2 жыл бұрын

Oh no did Daniel just say BT is $40 in Texas??? 😭 It's still $24 in Colorado!

@dawsonfields5661 2 жыл бұрын

Compass Box: Great King Artist’s Blend is a blended scotch I bring to whisky nights. It’s

@jaydub2971 2 жыл бұрын

Compass Box has several outstanding entries, IMO

@brandoncaruso9276 2 жыл бұрын

I just bought a bottle of wild turkey 101 yesterday because of how many times it shows up on the channel. Plus holds up amazingly in a old fashioned.

@FaceIntoKeyboard 2 жыл бұрын

I did the same, once upon a time. It's been one of my favorite go-to bottles; cheap, available, good neat, or in a cocktail. Yeah, Rare Breed and Russel's are better neat, but 101 is just a trusty multi-tool.

@brandoncaruso9276 2 жыл бұрын

@@Vortex1988 It's definitely on my list

@hulkslayer626 2 жыл бұрын

Even though I have all of these, i still want to go to this party! lol

@modarkthemauler 2 жыл бұрын

Black Bottle. It has enough smoke to be interesting but not so much that you can smell it from the other side of the room, a friendly amount.

@UJSupanova 2 жыл бұрын

For me the current Black Bottle doesn't have any smoke at all, it's all vegetal and ashy but no real smoke

@modarkthemauler 2 жыл бұрын

@@UJSupanova You know what, you're right. Poured a dram and I can't find the smoke. I can swear the last time I had it, it had a light layer of "bonfire smoke on clothes the next day"

@lilinguhongo2621 2 жыл бұрын

take a look at peated Connemara or Tomintoul peaty tang. Smoke used as a spice, not a main dish...

@UJSupanova 2 жыл бұрын

@@modarkthemauler Same, it used to be quite smokey but they've clearly changed it.

@richardpancake1487 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome seeing WT 101 at number 1, been my favorite for over 30 years.

@thebangkokconnection4080 2 жыл бұрын

For people who generally dont drink whiskey I keep Ballentine Scotch on hand. Reasonably priced, floral, easy to drink and a damn good buzz.

@PinkyPowers 2 жыл бұрын

In my collection, I always have two bottles of Wild Turkey 101 and Buffalo Trace; the bottle I'm drinking from, and the backup. The moment I finish one, I make sure to buy another. Nothing would be worse than running out of either of these. Fortunately, in Kansas City, they are both quite affordable. WT 101 = $18.95-$21.99 BT = $23.99-$26.95

@zachohmie1262 2 жыл бұрын

You're lucky you can even get BT. I have had exactly one bottle. After that I have not seen one since. That was two years ago. Luckily there are many other just as good or better options for the same price.

@Punkologist 2 жыл бұрын

@@zachohmie1262 amazing, its very easy to get here in Australia

@riverwalker2173 2 жыл бұрын

@@zachohmie1262 I'm in the same BT quandary in my area. It's very hit or miss here.

@baymuscle97 Жыл бұрын

I was so pleased (and not so surprised) to see Wild Turkey 101 at the top of the list! It is my current bourbon fave for it's balance, price point and high alcohol value. I also love the fact that I can go to nearly any liquor store here in my city (San Francisco) and can purchase it. Long time whiskey fan and I want to thank you for producing such entertaining and informative videos. I am now appreciating whisky in such a different way and even turning my vodka-loving wife into more of a whiskey fan.

@joelwatts7698 2 жыл бұрын

The Red Breast portion of this video made me seek out the Cask Strength. I have a new favorite Irish! Thank you! I do like the Woodford Reserve Double Oaked, but for my palate, the Old Forester 1910 "Old Fine" is a much better double-oaked option. It's weird how subjective taste can be; I've never cared for Eagle Rare or Maker's 46.

@tsubakichan 2 жыл бұрын

Having only tried Buffalo Trace & Eagle Rare, BT Distillery may just not be my thing. I much prefer Knob Creek, Elijah Craig or Wild Turkey at the affordable end. I love Redbreast 12, and plan to pick up RB12CS in the next few weeks! (OF1910 is in my cellar waiting to be opened...)

@titelcat 2 жыл бұрын

I watched one of these "list" videos" and it featured the actual list to refer to. THat's a great idea!

@sinocte 2 жыл бұрын

For me, when I want a noob friendly scotch, my thoughts always run to The Balvenie 12 Doublewood. That's the only one I can think of that I would have added to this list.

@Brian-ch6hg 2 жыл бұрын

Same here Doug. I enjoy a lot of different whiskies but that one is still a favorite.

@jconcoffee 2 жыл бұрын

was thinking exactly the same. No way would I offer Highland Park to a noob.

@jconcoffee 2 жыл бұрын

saying that, my wife- who doesn't drink whisky- surprised me by preferring Laphroaig 10 over all the other whiskies I've made her try, inc Balvenie. Respect to her! haha

@roughinitoutdoors1 2 жыл бұрын

fun story: I enjoy blind taste experiments with friends and my modest whiskey collection (about 20) And the absolute number one blind taste test favorite among all of my friends who are very new to whiskey is a dirt cheap $14ish bottle of bird dog whiskey (not the flavored variety) and to be honest, if you ignore the lackluster price tag... its a decent whiskey

@bropitt 2 жыл бұрын

Bird Dog is my go to budget whiskey, like the flavored also

@thomasmorrow8629 2 жыл бұрын

Fairly new to drinking whiskeys, That said... I went to Costco and picked up a one liter bottle of Kirkland bottled in Bond Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey100 proof. And I have to say that I really like the nose, taste and finish of this Whiskey. As a bonus you can get this for $25 for a liter.

@jasonwest9425 2 жыл бұрын

Wild Turkey 101 is the only bourbon one needs.

@cajunrando2556 2 жыл бұрын

Meh. Too much peanuts. Too low of a proof.

@jasonwest9425 2 жыл бұрын

@@cajunrando2556 Rare Breed is fine for those who want higher proof.

@BrutusMaximusAurelius 2 жыл бұрын

The woodford reserved double oaked is one of my favorite bourbons, and used to be quite easy to buy here in the Netherlands. But lately not so much. Good to see I have almost every whisky on this list, angels envy is impossible to get.

@mikeyaustin7526 Жыл бұрын

I love the double oaked, so good!

@jasonanderson8102 2 жыл бұрын

For the money, WT101 is the best tasting, most versatile, balanced, CONSISTENT whiskey on the planet. Nothing else comes close at $20 range I can find it at and I’m not sure anything comes close at $40 either.

@Royahmar 2 жыл бұрын

RareBreed at $40 wil compete with WT101. but I love the WT101 and always have a bottle at hand.

@rubbaslippaz 2 жыл бұрын

Old granddad 114

@cajunrando2556 2 жыл бұрын

@@rubbaslippaz exactly

@chrismarshall4486 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my god I love the tube sock hanging in the back. 🤣

@tannerhutton5888 2 жыл бұрын

I knew the 101 would be top of the list. It's so much whiskey for the money.

@davidowen2834 2 жыл бұрын

Don’t get many bourbons here in Europe but I do enjoy wild turkey 101, four roses single barrel and bakers seven, especially for the prices. Got a wild turkey rare breed for my birthday, its still closed but I’m looking forward to opening it (at some point ), good video. Slàinte to you both.

@vlad3060 2 жыл бұрын

If Green Spot ever comes out with a high proof/cask strength option, I'd lose my mind.

@livetroy 2 жыл бұрын

Have you tried Yellow Spot?

@mhedden033 2 жыл бұрын

Blue spot is cask strength

@scott91575 2 жыл бұрын

@@mhedden033 and it should be noted there is some blue spot in green spot. Blue is 7 years old, but green lost its 10 year old age statement because they started having to use the 7 year old casks in the green (mind you this is from memory so if I am wrong please correct me). So blue cask strength is going to be as close to a green cask strength as you are going to get right now.

@scott91575 2 жыл бұрын

@@livetroy Yellow is going to be a slightly different animal. Higher alcohol but not cask strength. Aged for 12 years while green is now a mix (7 and 10 I believe). Certainly worth a shot but I wouldn't say it's cask strength green.

@vlad3060 2 жыл бұрын

@@mhedden033 Good to know. Hopefully it keeps the same flavor profile. Will have to pick up a bottle in short order.

@annettepaul7129 2 жыл бұрын

Would love a Scotch version of this video!

@stevemessenger9375 2 жыл бұрын

you guys either have small crowds or big budgets lol. how about a handle of Jim Beam poured into 2 or 3 different decanters? Hell I did that with Kentucky Gentlemen and everybody loved it.

@WldTraveller Жыл бұрын

My favorite part about this was your honey commercial that cut to a KZfaq commercial. I felt like a commercial legend…

@johnston4417 2 жыл бұрын

Highland park 12 looks so classic. I dont know what is wrong with me but I cant taste red breast 12 at all.

@leeknowlton7303 2 жыл бұрын

I'm bringing the Stranahan's Blue peak. Friendly and exotic for $40.

@vexusmalius9381 2 жыл бұрын

Old Granddad 114 and the BIB are two of my absolute favorites.

@cajunrando2556 2 жыл бұрын

Because you are a gentleman and a scholar.

@jonathanbargmann6391 2 жыл бұрын

I am continually searching for new and tasty whiskey expressions and recently, I tried Four roses small batch select and was very pleased. I have had everything on your list and enjoy them, however I believe the addition of a four roses expression would be very welcome amongst this list!!

@b16crxt 2 жыл бұрын

Recently bought Jameson Stout Edition and I'd say it can please both sides.

@adrianpalacios5308 2 жыл бұрын

Buffalo trace is $23 here in Lompoc california, idk if I’d pay 40plus dollars for it tho

@jungofett 2 жыл бұрын

While I do agree WT101 is amazing and one of my favorites I do feel it's abit to strong if I was going to give a friend a neat try for the first time. I personally prefer Buffalo Trace and feel it's more friendly. I can't say it's very hyped in my area but the bottle is locked and needs to be opened at counter and I got the last one. But I can't say it's never been on the shelf when I have looked.

@estock15 2 жыл бұрын

Not surprised WT 101 made it to the top, it's my absolute favorite as well as all of WT's offerings. If I haven't had it in a while and I come back to it, I'm like damn that's just good whiskey!

@kalonsamulonis5782 2 жыл бұрын

I think Wild Turkey 101 punches far above it's weight for proof & price. I always have a bottle on hand, whereas the artisan cast strength brands change by batch preference.

@larrykester8593 2 жыл бұрын

Im new to The Whiskey Tribe & Whiskey Vault. Also, new Patreon member. I have started my bourbon collection with Makers Mark, Buffalo Trace, and Elijah Craig Small Batch. Are these good choices? I have tried all 3 of them and I have enjoyed them all.

@ParasitikOne 2 жыл бұрын

Great accessible selection BT may sometimes be hit or miss (on availability) when you try to find it but they are all solid choices. Personally I prefer the Makers 46 over standard makers.

@andrewartress9251 2 жыл бұрын

Dude, the number one on the list was there for good reason. If you liked those bourbons, you have to try Wild Turkey 101. 👍

@randyevartsjr4729 2 жыл бұрын

Being an Irish whiskey guy I would be very happy to find Red Breast and Green Spot at the party. A Bushmills single malt 10 year would be very welcome too. Yeah buddy.....

@devincarter801 Жыл бұрын

Try the Dalwhinnie 15. I love it and another great one to try is Glenfiddich 12, 14, 18 and 20. All truly great Scotches.

@Duerr1975 2 жыл бұрын

Can you help. I had a local distiller tell me that, other than the micro distilleries most large distillers are adding products to their whiskey to up the flavors such as wood tannins, cinnamon, coloring,, and different flavors that we get from whiskey. They are doing such without disclosing the additions because of the lower, legally allowed percentages. Is that true? Is there anyway to find out?

@prestonlopez9608 2 жыл бұрын

That is most definitely false unless they are intentionally trying to make a flavored product. If they're rectifying their whiskey then they should be prepared to face exorbitant fines and/or even be shut down by the Tax and Trade Bureau. The federal government takes American whiskey very seriously because it's a huge source of revenue for them and they're keen on enforcing strict whiskey laws

@karl_alan 2 жыл бұрын

I was just drinking eagle rare this week. Not too bad to find in my region for about 30 bucks. The one I had was a barrel pick from my local store.

@jonfelker2075 2 жыл бұрын

ER for 30 bones? Where where where?

@karl_alan 2 жыл бұрын

@@jonfelker2075 Oregon. All liquor is state price controlled, so you get everything for MSRP, with rotating sale pricing. ER is always 30, Buffalo Trace is always on the shelves in the low 20s, Rare Breed is always like 40-45 depending on if it is on sale.

@FaceIntoKeyboard 2 жыл бұрын

I recently tried the Makers 46 and it was the first wheated bourbon I loved. Standard Makers and Larceny were just underwhelming and thin in comparison.

@justadudeintheworldman.120 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoy 46 as well. I’ve yet to try single barrel Larceny

@Cultureking_23 2 жыл бұрын

Makers 46 is one of my faves

@brettdavis6626 2 жыл бұрын

Wasnt a fan of Larceny at all. In fact it kept me away from wheaters all together. Then I tried Makers 46. I have around 30 bottles of bourbon and its in my top 5 easily. Love it.

@brianbsoltis 2 жыл бұрын

Buffalo Trace in limited supply? Poor souls…where I live it’s so common I get it at the grocery store for $24.

@snafufubar 2 жыл бұрын

Ditto. In the UK it goes for £19 ($26). Eagle Rare isn't that hard to find either £34 ($46).

@cajunrando2556 2 жыл бұрын

BT is 18 bucks or so here. It's okay. I don't hunt for it.

@brandymarino4791 2 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty newbish, and my favorite bourbon so far is Four Roses Small Batch.

@_emh 2 жыл бұрын

Solid list, per usual, gents. I would take Makers 46 out and replace it with Knob Creek 100 proof and be very happy with the list. Cheers.

@RikWlz 2 жыл бұрын

hmmm Bruichladdich The Classic Laddie would be on my list

@ghw7192 2 жыл бұрын

WT 101 was a grandfather's fave and he got me hooked, but Evan Williams Bottled in Bond is a very close 2nd and both are always available. I live in western NC and liquor stores are not on every corner, so availability is a huge factor.

@eanschaan9392 2 жыл бұрын

I have a bottle of Red Breast 12 hanging out in my liquor cabinet that I am saving for a special occasion. I just wish I had more special occasions to justify breaking out my good whiskey for.

@oscardiggs246 2 жыл бұрын

“People keep skipping the ads, how do we get them to watch the ads?” “I have an idea…”

@evmantheawesome 2 жыл бұрын

Evan Williams is something I'd add to the list - their standard offering black label, Bottled in Bond white label, and Small Batch 1783 are all good contenders imo, but the BiB is probably the one I'd serve to the crowd. ...although me being cheap, and finding EW to be my favorite pick at a low price point, might be a contributing factor to my decision -

@iielysiumx5811 6 ай бұрын

Where as in the UK you can get buffalo trace on the shelves of any supermarket for £20

@hlittle16 2 жыл бұрын

Sipping on a Buffalo Trace while watching this. Crazy to see the hype behind it in the US considering it's available in pretty much every bottleshop everywhere here in Australia for $55AUD ($40USD). Remembering that alcohol taxes here have a 700mL bottle of Smirnoff going for only $15 less than that..

@mexibilly75 2 жыл бұрын

Any thoughts on George Remus? It's been climbing my charts as affordable and an easy drinker with sweetness the same as Trace...

@addigray4340 2 жыл бұрын

Gotta say, Pendleton Midnight is my go to for Canadian whiskey. I do like the original Pendleton but the Midnight is more complex and richer in my opinion. Added bonus is that it started out as a local brand.

@ericaltenburg 2 жыл бұрын

BT by me is only $32 and we can usually get as many bottles as we want. Many, many people take advantage of that lol

@DemonKingNemo 2 жыл бұрын

I buy Buffalo Trace all the time, but I never knew it was a high demand whiskey lol. I bought it on a whim last year and loved it. Though it's been a while, as I found I actually prefer Rye over bourbon

@mattbishop6184 2 жыл бұрын

Four Roses Single Barrel delivers. I'd say 50/50 for noobs and nerds.

@dannythompson3256 2 жыл бұрын

Jimmy and Eddie Russell do it right. It would be awesome of you could get one or both of them as a special guest. Or maybe a roadtrip to see them in Lawrenceburg, KY. Jimmy is a true legend and a great guy.

@wonderbread1966 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoying the Woodford and the moment, it's a damn good Bourbon. Also really like the Highland park 12, love the complexity that the peetness brings to the pallet. Also enjoy the 101 but think I enjoy the first two better myself.

@chaoticboots2574 2 жыл бұрын

I think Weller's is a good one for this. Also McAllen 12 year double cask, it's approachable to bourbon drinkers because there isn't that strong peat, but won't leave scotch drinkers upset in the least

@BradWilson1969 2 жыл бұрын

I think that Buffalo Trace might be both the most n00b friendly (for tasting) and the most nerd focused (for purchasing). At least where I'm at in central FL, it's very difficult to find anything from their distillery, so to buy it you have to already know about it, be willing to ask for it, and possibly go to several stores, just to find a $20-25 bottle. I haven't seen it on a shelf around here in at least 3 years.

@Xylasider 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best things on here for Monkey Shoulder is I think it's the least expensive whiskey on the list. Price point is relative. $60 to a whiskey drinker is a reasonable price, but to a "noob" who's just branching out, that can seem like a lot. Taste is important, but I think having a bottle for people who are scotch curious that's under $40, is going to have a large effect on them considering getting their own bottle and exploring it in their own home.

@justsomesaltyboi8716 2 жыл бұрын

im one of those so im glad you hit it right on the nose. im a lover of sweet whiskeys and ive been told proper twelve is really good comparatively to jameson. it may be true but i dont know yet because i havent tried it yet, but im ready for christmas parties and thinking about picking up a bottle of whiskey to share with everyone in my family who can drink. sweet stuff is what my family and i love, so any recommendations would be fantastic. looking at green spot, glenfiddich 12, buffalo trace, and wild turkey as my possible go-tos for non whiskey drinkers.

@Xylasider 2 жыл бұрын

@@justsomesaltyboi8716 If you love sweet and are willing to spend a little bit more, it's impossible to go wrong with Macallan in my opinion.

@mattpetty448 2 жыл бұрын

Im still a noob and my two favorites are Woodford Double Oaked and Balcones Brimstone! If anyone has any other recommendations, it would help me out a ton!

@bayleyclark9271 2 жыл бұрын

Wild turkey 101 is a definite winner for me and worth a try! Also a big fan of most Irish especially teeling

@benfranklin3638 2 жыл бұрын

Where I live you can occasionally get Wild Turkey 101 on sale for $19 and change...that makes it a screaming good deal. I always buy a few extra bottles to tuck away.

@adamlong5753 2 жыл бұрын

Two of my go-tos, that weren't listed, are Old Forester 100 proof and Mitcher's American.

@PhinClio 2 жыл бұрын

In this category, most Compass Box bottlings would do wonderfully (I'm especially partial to Spice Tree). Also: less well known, but good bang for the buck Highland whiskies like Deanston 12 and Speysides like Glenallachie.

@robertmason2311 2 жыл бұрын

Took a few friends to The Whisky Show in London a few weeks ago, went straight to the Compass Box stand first 👍

@chrispowell6673 2 жыл бұрын

Buffalo Trace, eagle rare and 101 are on my bar. I do enjoy wild turkey longbranch, and Chattanooga whiskey cask and solara barrel are my go to, since I'm from Chattanooga, TN. They also have beer barrel finished from barrels from the local Chattanooga breweries. All of which are fantastic

@Sirg17x 2 жыл бұрын

Catching up on some Whiskey Tribe tonight. I have been missing my Tribe Bois! + Brianna and Emma! It’s also been a minute since I’ve gotten a chance to sit down and enjoy a good pour. Cheers!

@AridiumInsane 2 жыл бұрын

That double oaked looks different than the one I've been getting... All of the ones I have been able to find are in the short stumpy bottle.

@emanuelhernandez9481 2 жыл бұрын

OMG... I have every one of those in my collection for my non-bourbon friends. I love that WT-101 was on top of the list... My face is the WR double oak..

@gblowe62 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite whiskey was Seagrams Seven.... Then you turned me onto BUFFALO TRACE. OMG. $23.88 @ walmart in Davenport IA. Your review was spot on for a Bourbon noob like me. Many thanks for not being snobbery and letting a common guy like me venture into the light of knowledge.

@aaroncampbell113 Жыл бұрын

I like how I have Buffalo Trace, Angel's Envy and Redbreast 12 on hand, recently ran out of Woodford double oaked and Highland Park 12 (think I prefer the 10, maybe my memory is messing with me). And Ardbeg 10... New comer to the channel, so nice to know I'm on the right track.

@taylor315 2 жыл бұрын

I’m currently in LOVE with Woodford Double Oaked but I want to try other things without buying an entire bottle 😅 guess I need to go bar hopping with a list!

@Jimmy-es8bc 2 жыл бұрын

See if you can get some miniature sample bottles of the whiskeys you want to try.

@railroadtrash09 2 жыл бұрын

Mirador by Balcones is one that I use to impress. It impresses me every time I pop the cork.

@nickp5511 Жыл бұрын

Nice! Redbreast 12 got me started!

@marcusmanchester1995 2 жыл бұрын

Every time Green Spot or Redbreast comes on, Rex is always surprised that the regular bottle is 40%

@jewilso111 2 жыл бұрын

They have a surprising amount of depth and oiliness for 80 proof whiskeys. But once you’ve tried a Blue Spot or an RB12 Cask Strength… it is hard to go back.

@AridiumInsane 2 жыл бұрын

I thought longbranch was Matthew's?..

@edwalker7986 2 жыл бұрын

Just hauled Jameson's to a Halloween party knowing there would be no whiskey and that others would appreciate something more than sangria. Wishing I had gone with Wild Turkey 101 for both the flavors and the octane! Went with the Uber-accessible over quality. There will be added time in Purgatory for sure. Damn.