1. Russel’s Single Barrel 2. Weller Full Proof (I can get it once or twice a year through established relationships) 3. 1792 Full Proof store picks 4. Four Roses Single Barrel (or barrel proof) 5. Woodford Double Oak or OF 1910. They fill the same niche, so one or the other is fine. 6. JD Single Barrel Barrel Proof 7. Rare Breed
@Ahuntrgw2013
Жыл бұрын
I like that Wild Turkey Rare Breed! It was the first one I had tried at 115 proof, put one huge, square ice cube in it, sipped at it for an hour 🤷🏻 and it didn’t seem to lose its taste!
@Ahuntrgw2013
Жыл бұрын
Oh, I have also had JD Single Barrel (think it was Barrel Proof - it was black label). I think my normal “go-to’s” would be Buffalo Trace and Elijah Craig.
@barryschwienteck5412
11 ай бұрын
Wild Turkey Rare Breed and Woodford Reserve Double Oaked are my normal go-tos... straight or mixed. - Rare Breed straight up neat. - Woodford either neat, or as a Manhatten. Good stuff.
@johncannon3593
11 ай бұрын
Black label in normal proof single barrel - the barrel proof is a gold label. @@Ahuntrgw2013
@kobe17ify
11 ай бұрын
Im surprised no Eagle Rare. The rare breed is something I’ll always want on the shelf.
@jimwhite7053
8 ай бұрын
Would suggest a Woodford Double Oaked as a great always have.
@TacoTruck17
3 ай бұрын
I agree 👍
@timkarcher6724
Ай бұрын
Agree….thats on my list
@823Brad
8 ай бұрын
That Bardstown Orgin white label is so good! I just purchased my first bottle a couple of weeks ago and man is it delicious. That was a Whiskey on my Bourbon bucket list to own and I'm so glad I finally saw one in stores.
@brmicmatthews8398
Жыл бұрын
I always have at least 4-8 back up bottles of Old Grand dad 114, 1792 small batch, Rare Breed, and James E. Pepper 1776 bourbon. Great choices/video.
@ps138vs2cavi
7 ай бұрын
You must have no kids
@nathancrevonis3351
Жыл бұрын
Can’t help myself, if I were to add one more to the list it would be any Rye coming out of Sagamore. Whether it’s the finished reserve series or their double oaked/cask strength. Best ryes on the market
@FakingANerve
Жыл бұрын
Their cask strength is my favorite rye. Good god, does it make a stellar Manhattan!
@hoobeydoobey1267
Жыл бұрын
It is good. I have a couple different ones. Pikesville is still my fav.
@mikedemorris2634
Жыл бұрын
@@hoobeydoobey1267I agree, love Pikesville. Cheers! 🥃
@69CamaroSS
Жыл бұрын
Agreed….Sagamore Double Oak is AMAZING….and affordable….and available!!
@CruiserDawg
Жыл бұрын
The Cask Strength Sagamore is excellent. I just got the Sherry PX Barrel finished. I'm looking forward to trying it.
@mistermom310
Жыл бұрын
My keep in stock bottles are 1/Wild Turkey Rare Breed 2/Four Roses single barrel 3/Larceny Small batch 4/ Wild Turkey 101 5/ Jameson Black Barrel 6/ Redwood Empire Pipe Dream I also keep a Bunnahabhain 12 Islay single malt on hand
@brmicmatthews8398
Жыл бұрын
Bunnahabhain 12 is literally the only Scotch I actually enjoy. Probably because it’s a non traditional Islay whiskey and is matured in bourbon barrels.
@benbinner4190
6 ай бұрын
Great cocktail bourbon. I also love old grand dad bonded
@arphaksad01
3 ай бұрын
Buffalo Trace is the best value and taste
@WhispyWoods.
Жыл бұрын
Old Forester 100 is a regular sipper for me. I have used it for old fashioneds too. Cheers 🥃
@scooter2d2
6 ай бұрын
Agree on the Old Forester 100. Another nice budget bourbon is EW BIB.
@gregflores5839
Жыл бұрын
Eagle rare, Buffalo trace, woodford reserve, woodford double oak , Jack single barrel, Russell's 10yr , benchmark single barrel.
@who0icu812
7 ай бұрын
Jack 🤮
@christopherciulla8190
Жыл бұрын
Love Four Roses Small Batch Select! It was described to me as the same as the LE just younger. It is a must in my cabinet. I would replace your OF 100 with WT 101. It is my Swiss army knife. I drink it neat, on the rocks, and mixed. Lastly I would include OF rye as a must. It is my go to for an old fashioned (it’ll change your life!)
@davevogelsang6791
Жыл бұрын
I have found 2 bottles of Bardstown Illinois Single Barrel 6 Year, 120 Proof. So good. My seven bottles I cannot live without are Early Times BIB, Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof, Old Forester Single Barrel Barrel Strength, Stagg Jr, and Russell’s Reserve Private Barrel Store Picks. 🥃
@balbomb
Жыл бұрын
I took this as, what bottles am I panicking when I'm down to half a bottle and no backup. So for me that is my most regular drinkers. 1) Buffalo Trace 2) OF 1910 3) Eagle Rare 4) Makers 46 5) OF 1920, feels weird to put two such similar bourbons on the list, but I drink a lot while smoking cigars and sometimes you just want that familiarity of tastes with your favorite cigars and bourbons.
@mytmousemalibu
Ай бұрын
My always on-hand bottles in no order: 1. Four Roses Single Barrel 2. Old Forester 1920 3. Woodford Double Oaked 4. Ben Holladay BiB or Rickhouse proof 5. Pikesville Rye 6. Bulliet 95 Rye 7. Russell's
@crisprtalk6963
8 ай бұрын
My grandpa used to go to the liquor store every once in a while and buy a case of four roses. Every night he and my grandma would take a shot of the whiskey. They did this for decades. Both lived into their 90's.
@eliwilson8242
7 ай бұрын
Everything in moderation. Thats inspiring tbh
@58markmc
Жыл бұрын
I always have the RR single barrel, 10 year and Rare Breed on the shelf. Found a RR single barrel store pick for the first time last weekend. Fabulous! Also picked up a New Riff Single barrel store pick as well and that was even better!
@supershrek33
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely agree on the Russell's Reserve Single Barrel pick's
@CruiserDawg
Жыл бұрын
That's a great list. I just found a bottle of Knobb Creek 12 and John J Bowman Single Barrel at my local beverage store. They had 2 of each left. I left 1 of each for someone else to enjoy. I can't wait to try them. 🎉🎉 I have 2 Blue label Old Forester Single Barrel and just got another that's from warehouse k, which I hear is where all their good stuff comes from. My first 2 are from warehouse 6. I'm almost done with 1st bottle and it's delicious. I would add Stagg and JD SBBP to the list. Those are some great pours also.
@initdialog
3 ай бұрын
Great to hear you left some for others.
@Chris-de2qc
2 ай бұрын
How are you finding stagg as a normal stock rotation?
@CruiserDawg
2 ай бұрын
@Chris-de2qc I was lucky enough that my local store was getting them. It was being sold at 89.99 plus you had to buy 1 or 2 extra bottles. It usually came to around 150 - 170 total, which is a good price even if you didn't like the 2 other bottles. It was usually Yellowstone, Tequila, or Vodka.
@lexwaldez
Жыл бұрын
Your list is spot on. I love me some Knob Creek Single Barrel 120, Russell's Reserve Single Barrel, and John J Bowman Single Barrel. I found some JJ Bowman Small Batch for $40... is it worth giving the small batch a try?
@user-Acerv-
Жыл бұрын
Great list. Another staple bottle is the Makers 46 Cast Strengrh.
@vwr32jeep
Ай бұрын
The knob creek single barrel select store pick is mine.
@TheReal_DeanD
Жыл бұрын
Wow. I agree with a lot. The 4 roses small batch select is so crushable but so expensive now. I subbed that for 4 Roses single barrel. I do like Russell’s store picks and I amassed a collection of them. I may stop though because now they’re $75 before tax. OF Blue label Fuggedaboudit!! So rare and if you do find it $90. I’ve been forced to sub in OF 1910
@HelvetesKlagesang
2 күн бұрын
Four Roses Single Barrel is absolutely beautiful and a must for me. I love Four Roses in general, but the single barrel is something else.
@randymcneill4455
Жыл бұрын
Old Foresters 1910. Excellent. Especially the price point.
@fiosfiend
21 күн бұрын
Here is my list, in no particular order. 1. Knob Creek 12 2. Knob Creek 9 single barrel 3. WT Rare Breed 4. Weller Special Reserve (it's getting more findable) 5. Old Forester 1897 BIB 6. Eagle Rare (also finding more often) 7. Larceny Barrel Proof and 1 to grow on Wild Turkey 101
@hanktharipper10
Жыл бұрын
Nice… better then Eagle Hmmm I’m going to need to try that one. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
@Abby_Normal_1969
Жыл бұрын
Dang. The Russell's Reserve Single Barrell store pick at Total Wine in Seattle is $108. Then you add another $25 with Washington's grab your ankles tax. I have never tried it for this reason. If I am spending more than $100, I am probably going with malt. I do like KC12 quite a bit, but I have KC9 much more frequently - I like it almost as much and the Costco here routinely stocks it for $20. If I every see KC12 at Costco, I am buying a case of it.
@robertensley9744
Жыл бұрын
John J Bowman is in at the distillery now, limit 1 purchase. Great tour BTW. Was there yesterday.
@nickwood8282
4 ай бұрын
My three must haves Larceny Barrel Proof, Southern Star Paragon BIB, & Makers Cask Strength.
@zac_dl1913
Жыл бұрын
Noah's Mill. Man, I go through it... but I love that it gets left off whiskeytube lists because I don't want the price to creep up more than it already has. I think there a couple of reasons it gets overlooked / ignored but that's fine with me 😁
@Best_Served_Neat_On_Ice
Жыл бұрын
Isn't Noah's Mill supposed to be pretty inconsistent batch-to-batch/year-to-year?
@brmicmatthews8398
Жыл бұрын
I feel the same about James E. Pepper 1776 bourbon. So damn good and not many people really know too much about it.
@user-Acerv-
7 ай бұрын
I feel for in the $60 range, Makers 46 Cast Strength is a must have and a rebuy bottle. For $50 I will always rebuy Wilderness Trail Wheated. It’s fantastic.
@DougDemsko
Жыл бұрын
Great list! I picked up an Old Forester, President's Selection at the distillery last month. Haven't tried it yet. Love just about everything from Old Forester. I also love Rabbit Hole and Angels Envy. 🥃
@dudeman3857
11 ай бұрын
Rabbit hole sherry cask is delicious.
@schneids02
11 ай бұрын
Absolutey love Old Forester 100. Great bottle.
@collinwilliams5097
Жыл бұрын
My 7 "findable / reasonable" bottles would probably be: JDSBBP bourbon, JDSBBP rye, OFSBBS, ECBP (any batch), Sagamore rye (any non-beer or tequila finish), WT RB, and KC12 or KC SiB SPs. Best values in bourbon and enough variety to keep things interesting!
@brmicmatthews8398
Жыл бұрын
I’ve still got an unopened bottle of ECBP b519. One of the best ever barrel proofs from Elijah Craig in my opinion; 122 proof is perfect.
@ISPhotographic
Жыл бұрын
Wild Turkey 101 Rye for cocktails
@timblaes7028
3 ай бұрын
I bought a Bardstown white label today after your recommendation from a a previous video of yours. Never again.
@micahroth4858
Жыл бұрын
Love this list!!
@footnotedrummer
2 ай бұрын
I couldn't agree more with the Old Forester SB, BP. It's pretty astounding.
@TruckA1888
Жыл бұрын
@whiskeyrow Southern MD resident here.... Bowman's pro tip. Call the distillery to see if they have the Single Barrel in stock and buy it there. Lately they've been limiting it to 1 bottle per person per day, but they just did a run of it late last month and should have plenty in stock.
@carlmschwarber259
Жыл бұрын
OGD114, Woodford double Oakes, Dexter , Yellowstone single barrel, Bardstown origin black label, Jack Daniel's sbbp rye, and Horse Soldier silver label these are top on my list but I have others that can never be replaced J MATTINGLY products
@WeeStrom
7 ай бұрын
Bowman is great esp at retail, was at a blind where it beat Pappy 10 by a bunch. Agree on the Russell's too! Lucky to have both atm, thanks for the list!
@cobyburdick4269
10 ай бұрын
Great choices lot of heat for my liking
@TheAsander4
11 ай бұрын
Couldn't agree more about the Bowman SiB, especially for the price point of $50 -$60. It beats Blantons every time. My in laws live in Fredericksburg, I am in MD, we should meet up at the 1781 Brewery some time. Have a cigar and talk shop
@vbtom
Жыл бұрын
Solid picks, everyone I especially agree with the Old Forester Blue label but I try to a few others in my stable, Bare Knuckle 6 yr CS, JDSBBP, Heaven's Door Cask Strength, Benchmark Full Proof
@louiepietroforte9686
11 ай бұрын
Old Forester 1910 or 1920 are my #1 on hand bottle.
@powellpatterson4928
Жыл бұрын
While Wild Turkey 101 is my go to for cocktails I will be exploring some of these on your list.
@bertblue9683
4 ай бұрын
Traveller and Jefferson's very small, very old are the only two I've bought subsequent bottles of.
@dethvader5261
Жыл бұрын
My 5 must haves are JJB, Rare Breed, Russels Single Barrel, JD Single Barrel Barrel proof, and Four Roses Small Batch Select.
@CountyLineCollectibles
Жыл бұрын
Good Video I currently have 2 of those in my bar setup. The Knob Creek 12 and The John J. Bowman Single Barrel
@bartolley8580
Жыл бұрын
Never miss the opportunity to be outside!! .....with good drink makes it even more special. Really like your content!
@josephcarr8014
10 күн бұрын
Eagle, buffalo, Jack's single barrel proof rye, frey ranch barrel proof, wild turkey 101, Russell's 10-year, high West pipedream
@justinmassa6287
6 ай бұрын
Mine must have 5 would be Knob creek 12, Russels 10 year, Eagle Rare, Blantons, Woodford double oak
@mikemanofleisure
2 ай бұрын
Knob Creek 12 is excellent but it retails in Virginia for around $85.00 and is available about twice a year but the single barrel Knob Creek 9 is around $60.00 is excellent too and its always on the shelf. Next time you are in Florida the 12 is always available and its around the same price as Virginia.
@jeffreystringham1914
Жыл бұрын
Awesome List. I love the John J Bowman single barrel but cannot find it in my area. I look for it while traveling but seems to be hard to find everywhere now. I would add the Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit as a good single barrel that seems to be available now.
@Lithanify
7 ай бұрын
Agree on EC12, I'll add ECSelect (120 proof) too. Also Rare Breed and Eagle Rare.... OF100 probably makes my list too for the best value ~100proofer I know. There's a $5 off coupon around here right now; so it's like $20 for a 750. Can't beat that.
@sethw4569
Жыл бұрын
Rare Breed, Old Forester blue label, Jack Daniel’s SiBBP. Everything I try ends up being compared to those three. I’ve also got a Stranahans cask strength store pick that’s is amazing but I’m not sure if it’s just this bottle or they’re all good.
@kevinmccabe1423
Жыл бұрын
Great video as always. Thanks brother
@armedmariner
Жыл бұрын
I can’t live knowing I don’t have a Belle Meade 108 on hand. That just does it for me as a great special sipper at a fair price. Luckily I can usually replace it without a big worry at my local shop.
@DLSeven
7 ай бұрын
A must have for me is Wild Turkey Rare Breed. I do love the Russell's Reserve Blend Single Barrel as well.
@hardcornpour
Жыл бұрын
Great list! I love that JJB. Picked up 2 in Winchester last week. Are you going to Boots & Bourbon 2023 in Warren County?
@jwfitzpatrick1730
8 ай бұрын
Widow Jane 10 year is one of my favorites
@guitar_gnome
Жыл бұрын
Hah. I'm learning some people look down on this, but for me the staple is Woodford Reserve. I always have Woodford, and Woodfort Double Oak. After that, it's a toss up between 1972, Wild Turkey 101 (highly underrated), and either Makers 46 or Makers 101.
@williambedard4375
Жыл бұрын
1.Larceny barrel proof 2. Knob Creek 9 3. Stagg 4. Elmer T Lee 5. Rare Breed 6. E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 7. Four Roses Single Barrel 3, 4, and 6 are tough to find so i dont drink them often so i buy stuff to fill in the gaps. Evan Williams small batch, Rabbithole Cavehill, Old Forester 100 and 1910, Woodford Double Oak, Makers Mark limited editions stuff like that.
@michaelbush1374
11 ай бұрын
Okay not all of my picks are bourbons. But here's bottles I don't like running out of. - Stranahans Single Malt - Hibiki Harmony - Angels Envy Rye - Old Pulteney 12 yr Sometimes the Old Pulteney is difficult to find. I can usually always find the others.
@MrBoostin18
11 ай бұрын
Solid picks. Pretty much same as me.
@Urban-Explorer365
6 ай бұрын
I love Russel’s Reserve! Which store in WV picked this store pick bottle?
@jeromepeters6935
Жыл бұрын
I try to buy all of the OFSBBP, OWA 107, and JDSBBP for reasonable prices that I can find. I love in the DC Suburbs in MD(DMV) and have been blessed to get access(with a little tatering) to most bottles. The only bottle that I would add to your list is ECBP.
@damayor62
Жыл бұрын
What an outstanding list! I have 3 of the bottles on it and hopefully I can find the others. If I'm lucky. Thank you and keep up the great work. Cheers...
@79champions
Жыл бұрын
I'll do my seven that I always have. Four roses small batch select (my fave) Blade and bow Old Forester 1870 or 1910 (availability) Makers 46 cask Willet pot still reserve Angels Envy (wife fave) Jim beam white label (for guests lol)
@fredbaker6315
11 ай бұрын
I absolutely love KC Single Barrel Reserve 120; OF 1920 is another of my go to’s and Bakers 7 is another underrated bourbon which I love to find around 10 years old. Loved your video and keep searching because there is really good bourbons out there
@jimedmondson3905
11 ай бұрын
?? KC
@jimedmondson3905
11 ай бұрын
?? KC
@jimedmondson3905
11 ай бұрын
?? KC
@jimedmondson3905
11 ай бұрын
?? KC
@jimedmondson3905
11 ай бұрын
?? KC
@MichaelBortner-qk4zl
Жыл бұрын
I agree on the JohnJ, RR so, and OF sib and the BBC white label. I would toss in the JDBP, and maybe the Rare Breed and a BT for all the beginners
@dane5896
Жыл бұрын
I just bought the KC12 for $59.99 in New Jersey.
@PeteQuad
Жыл бұрын
Damn I've been looking everywhere for it. Nice.
@jrosas7512
8 ай бұрын
Russel store awesome solid
@troybucher6383
Жыл бұрын
I've blinded Bowman single barrel vs EHT small batch and i always pick the EHT. To me there is a big difference in mouth feel. EHT seems a lot more oily and coating.
@lexwaldez
Жыл бұрын
The only reason I know you're right is I have Bowman bottles and I've tried EHT offerings at our local bar, but I can't find EHT bottles for sale anywhere near where I live. Enjoy, sir!
@KarlKemnitz-o8l
11 ай бұрын
Awesome list!
@joelechner466
Жыл бұрын
Totally dig the Origin series and the John J Bowman SB is really good too. Wish I could find the OF SB's down here in North Carolina!
@robertlear2712
10 ай бұрын
I love Knob Creek 12.
@MagicMike007
Жыл бұрын
Great list! I have everyone except the OF blue label. Can’t find it in North Fla. . I just bought a bottle of the Bardstown and can’t wait to try it. Cheers.
@normlang1994
9 ай бұрын
KC12 is a unicorn in NC. Will buy every time I see it.
@esoterictrinitarian1990
7 ай бұрын
Awesome list
@ttiger9780
Жыл бұрын
Can't find any RRSB for a long time. Love the store picks. Can't find any OFSB, either.
@msutton01
Жыл бұрын
Really good list David!
@martyp5976
Жыл бұрын
Si, great content as always!
@robertharper2158
Жыл бұрын
Heck yes.......outside again. Been waiting for this!
@Odessaterp
3 ай бұрын
Wild Turkey 101 is my go to.
@dustinpeele2748
Жыл бұрын
At $60-$70 for the four roses select, I can’t put it o er the Russell’s Single Barrell. What are your thoughts on the two?
@glenweldon5857
8 ай бұрын
I must be the only Clyde May's fan out there, I love it and their 5 year single barrel. Add Rabbit Hole Derringer, Russell Reserve and Four Roses. I like Beam for mix drinks.
@gregoryperry3195
7 ай бұрын
You can never go wrong with Old Forester 💪🏾💯
@WhiskeyRow
7 ай бұрын
You sound just like Jaime... but it is true
@davidcolgan3268
Жыл бұрын
I haven’t had all that you listed like the Bardstown or the Bowman. But, I agree with your others. I would add Wild Turkey 101 Rye.
@bourbonbrewque9433
8 ай бұрын
Rare breed, Blue Run Emerald only if found under retail, but Damm good. Red breast 12 cask strength, OF 1920. Jack Daniel single barrel select rye
@Pfunk3146
Жыл бұрын
Just picked up the Bardstown because of your recommendation and you are right, it’s delicious. Will definitely be keeping this one on my shelf from now on.
@WhiskeyRow
Жыл бұрын
Awesome, glad you enjoyed it
@robertmott9556
11 ай бұрын
Seagram’s VO for me as a staple in my house - I use it for a mixer.
@kevind8752
Ай бұрын
Evan Williams 1783 small batch. Wild Turkey 101. Elijah Craig.
@JD0124
11 ай бұрын
I agree with you on the Bardstown Origins white label. It's excellent. I'd have bought it again, but I went for the black label as my next Bardstown.
@hank976
Жыл бұрын
Currently only two bottles of Knob Creek 12 in the state of Oregon.
@JL_301
Жыл бұрын
Redwood Empire Lost Monarch is a decent one for some cocktails
@Best_Served_Neat_On_Ice
Жыл бұрын
Funny ... I agree with you about the Bowman label ... so annoying that it's *green* . I'm in a good-sized city and can't find the 100-proof Bowman on the shelf. I saw it *once* about four years ago.
@ajhill6655
7 ай бұрын
Four Roses Single Barrel Wild Turkey 101 Old Forester 1920
@Glock2201
Жыл бұрын
About the only 2 we are seeing around here are the KC12 and OF100 with the latter being rare. It is nice to know you like the OF100 in cocktails. I did manage to pick a bottle up and when I open it I will try it neat, on the rocks, and with a few different mixers. I also just opened up an Evan Williams black label which I have only tried neat and it was OK so looking forward to trying that on the rocks as well as some mixers. If I find a cocktail I like that in It would be great because it is available in the 1.75L which would make it a great value. I am a huge fan of most every OF product I have tried so I am sure that SiBBP is an excellent pour.
@PeteQuad
Жыл бұрын
I lately picked up the OF 100 Rye and it is also great and only $23 where I got it. Currently the only sub $30 bottle I am enjoying.
@robmichael8136
Жыл бұрын
Knob Creek 12 all day long. I've had the higher aged ones and they aren't as solid imo, while the 9 year tastes like rubbing alcohol and has a weird nutty taste to me. The 12 year has none of that. I'm shocked that there isn't a secondary market on it for it's value and price. Absolutely my go to when I want a great bourbon.
@savanpanchal451
Жыл бұрын
What is a good price to pay - if hard to find?
@robmichael8136
Жыл бұрын
@@savanpanchal451 75-80 is fair to pay in this market. I think I paid 65 but that was a year and a half a ago at total wine. You'll be happy you did. Its really complex and incredible value for a 12 year age statement. Bourbon inspectors gave it their bourbon of the year for under 100$ Happy hunting. Shouldn't be that hard to find, but you'll want to call around for sure.
@michaelbush1374
11 ай бұрын
If the 9 year is the single barrel, then it's possible you just had a bad barrel.
@HonoluluBlue81
Жыл бұрын
There were a few on your list that are staples for me. I’d add Woodford Double Oak and Sagamore Double Oak for me.
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