10 Bourbons EVERY Beginner Should Have to Develop Their Palate - Bourbon Real Talk 164

[@joshcatt4485]

Appreciate your content. Constructive criticism is that you put the bottle you are discussing on the bar as you discuss each one for us visual people. Thanks for the information!

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Solid advice and we will take that into consideration in the future.

[@MrArnold213]

Finally, someone that talks about my tasting style! I rarely, very rarely, pick up on individual flavors. But when I find something I like, I drink it. I've found that I really prefer wheated whiskeys but not pure wheat.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

All you need is to know what tastes good to you. Tasting notes are just for funzies.

[@sweetsinnndy5201]

Learned a lot, love the Knob Creek 9, just bought a single barrel bottle, 120 proof, amazing. Like Four Roses as well.

[@CruiserDawg]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost my father 13 years ago and he's the reason I got started with Scotch. I was never one to start a collection. I just a bottle at a time and sat with her and see if I could pick out the different flavor. However, recently I was introduced to a very good Old Fashioned that got me looking at Bourbon. Thank you for your hard work and great knowledge. Te lo agradezco mucho. El amor nunca a tenido color y no hay una barrera que lo obstruye. Siempre es mejor amar que odiar. Gracias por todo.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Gracias por las amables palabras. Estoy de acuerdo en que el amor no tiene "color" y espero ayudar a unir a más personas diversas.

[@CruiserDawg]

@BourbonRealTalk I have started my collection this weekend. Can you tell me what I need to add to build my palate? I only have 8 bottles but will add as I go. 1. Wild Turkey 101 2. Rare Breed. 3. Russell's Reserve 10yr 4. Henry McKenna 10 yr Bottled in Bond 5. 4 🌹 Small Batch Select. 6. Buffalo Trace 7. Eagle Rare 8. Whislepig Piggyback 100% Rye

[@roger80465]

Very informative video. I organize a bourbon tasting at our RV rally each year. We end up with around 40-50 bottles and 50+ participants each year. When I welcome everyone and caution them to consume wisely, I use the phrase 'discover your palate' where you use the phrase 'develop your palate'. I think both are applicable to the process and equally important for a bourbon drinker. Incidentally, I also discovered my palate with Knob Creek after a Jim Beam tour. I have since toured and tasted at about 15 distilleries and found many gems with Woodford Double Oak and Angels Envy being favorites. Thanks for the video.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

That is awesome! Thank you for promoting the love of bourbon! Have you joined facebook.com/groups/bourbonrealtalkcommunity

[@rogerduroux4616]

I am a total novice and have learned more useful information from you Randy and Wes than anyone else on KZbin. Thank you very much for the great content.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Great to hear!

[@Cdunnintx]

Total greatness!! And in case no ones told you today ... I love you all. Can't let Randy and Wes be the only ones loving on everyone.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

That is the spirit!

[@whiskeymusic9684]

Just wanted to say... Randy and Wes do brighten my day regularly.... Thanks a lot.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Glad to hear it. Cheers!

[@rubenvaldez3733]

First time coming across y’all’s channel and I really enjoyed this video, but that little positive message at the end made me love the video and love you guys! Thanks for spreading positivity, God knows we need so much more of it these days

[@BourbonRealTalk]

We love you too! Thank you for the view!

[@jedward5050]

Glad to see dickle get some love from you guys. Dickle is made in my home town in Tennessee not far from where jack daniels is made but locals know to grab the dickle to impress with a smooth whiskey with subtle notes.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Wes got me a Dickel 17 for christmas. It tastes like grape jelly.

[@madman1366]

I had younger days filled with Southern Comfort and later Jack Daniels nights. It wasn’t until a few years ago that I first tried Jack Daniels single barrel where that real bourbon appreciation light went off. Since then, I’ve gradually worked my way in. Still love some Jim Beam and Jack. But lately have been loving the Wild Turkey 101! Looking to get Four Roses next. 👍

[@BourbonRealTalk]

It is a fruitier profile. I hope you like it.

[@timbumgarner1207]

I'm a retired Marine ,new to the bourbon collecting/ development of palate. Can't mail order in North Carolina, so can't get some of these products. But love your channel, really neat recommendations. Thanks

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Sorry to hear that, but glad you enjoyed the show! Cheers!

[@steveno7058]

No matter how many times I hear the show philosophy at the end, it always hits. Keep up the good work Randy!

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Thank you!

[@turkeyearl54]

Superb video! Wish I had seen this first a couple months ago when starting on this bourbon journey. Perfect video to develop your palate and acquire a variety of different bourbons from several different distilleries. And won't break the bank. Huge kudos!

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Glad it was helpful!

[@christopherhuynh9027]

I love how positive you guys are. Appreciate the list, I've been into whiskies for a little over a year and will definitely use your list to learn and grow my palate.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@badgerjeff6081]

Me at the liquor store, "I'll give this Dickel a try. There is no way it actually tastes like Flintstone vitamins". Me at home later that day, "😐"...Nice video with accurate tasting notes! Be well guys!!

[@BourbonRealTalk]

😂

[@WesternPaFlyFisher]

I bought the Dickel Bourbon on a whim and really like it. Over the decades I’ve purchased so many different bourbons and felt like I wasted my money. I appreciate your channel and honesty. Cheers.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@martinanastacio9157]

First time watcher. Beyond the content, love the advocacy. Much needed.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Much appreciated!

[@garnetreecejones9222]

I enjoyed the video and info. As I’m fairly new to bourbon. If I had one critique I’d say show an image or the bottle on the bar when discussing it.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Thank you. This video is a bit old, and we learned our lesson and do so now.

[@devin4265]

Stumbled on in and heard the reason for the channel aaaaaand Subscribed!!! Great show dudes!

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@ddunvideo]

Thanks for the insight

[@jhawkk2004]

I get to relive EHT 4Grain every time I mow the lawn. I have an invasive wild strawberry that grows through the back corner of my lawn. When I had my bottle of 4G, I immediately recognized the strawberry flavor, but it was definitely the wild strawberry flavor rather than the sweetness of the strawberries you get at the grocery store. Ever time I mow, I relive that dram. Sooo good!

[@BourbonRealTalk]

❤️ Awesome!

[@mikelund57]

I've had four roses and liked it but I switch around to others like bulliet and buffalo Trace..

[@BourbonRealTalk]

I love all of those.

[@peterzsirai5183]

I love your content guys! Keep up this good work!

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Thank you! Will do!

[@MichaelSullivanCincinnatux]

Great concept and great list! I didn't notice any wheated bourbons on the list; might be useful for palate exploration. And if you kept expanding the list, maybe you could also add a whiskey that is very grain-forward ('crafty') as a counterpoint to mature whiskeys like the Elijah Craig 18-year that you suggested.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Good suggestions!

[@josephthomas2226]

I tried 3 Wheated bourbons this week side by side. Maker's Mark regular, MM46, and Larceny. My son and I both preferred the less expensive MM to the 46, and the Larceny was good as well.

[@lancelamoon6743]

Love some Woodford Double Oak and Four Roses single barrel. Remus Repeal is also really good. Elijah Craig toasted barrel

[@Chris_Martin707]

I just wanted to say I really like your channel. I've been following whiskey tube for a few years, but somehow missed your content. I'm glad I finally found you. After seeing the random first BRT video, I knew I had found my people.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Welcome back! Did you join facebook.com/groups/bourbonrealtalkcommunity

[@Chris_Martin707]

@@BourbonRealTalk Just signed up! Approval pending.

[@larrysmith3181]

Thanks for the video. I started down this road a couple years ago and I’m enjoying it. Your Chanel is great for someone like me who wonts to broaden their Bourbon experience.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Awesome, thank you!

[@shahiemjones2513]

Very much enjoyed that sign off guys. Bourbon/whiskey is definitely to be shared. 🤝🏾

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Thank you for being here!

[@bumpandrun]

Love your finish here guys! Not talking about the outtakes, though they were great too.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Thanks so much!

[@jakeamckee]

Just signed up, I like what I hear. I consider myself a novice of whiskey. Over 80 bottles in my collection. Cheers !

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Welcome aboard! 80 bottles is pretty serious. Glad to have you!

[@Rhoneman]

I like this video too. Great concept. Hey, just wanted to say that you are one of a small few group of people involved in wine information that I really like to listen to. You have a great approach, you present the information you have without a bunch of over the top attitude. We all have our egos but it is key to me that ego's don't get in the way of the message! You do that and I appreciate it! Keep up the good work. I also love the FB group. Hang out there a lot. Post a minor amount but have learned a ton there!

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Thank you for the encouragement! I appreciate it!

[@doctorzombie9799]

Awesome! I'm more of a scotch guy but I love your suggestions!

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Scotch is cool, but there is nothing more American than bourbon. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@steven469]

I’m confused, why are we running out of oak for barrels? Have the cooperages not been planting new oak trees when they cut them down to make a barrel?

[@BourbonRealTalk]

It has to do with forest management. When an oak forest is mature they block out enough sun that new trees are not able to grow under the canopy. We have a situation where demand is up, which isn't an immediate problem because so many of our oak forests are mature and ready to be harvested. The problem is once harvested, the next generation of trees already needed to be growing, and with so much of our oak forest being mature and stopping new growth we are facing an impending shortage. There is information about it here: www.whiteoakinitiative.org/

[@marinagallo8212]

You should show the bottles as you talk about them. It helps people who don’t know bourbons that well

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Old episode. That has been corrected

[@jimwest439]

New to your channel and just starting my bourbon journey. Your channel is awesome and really appreciate your philosophy!

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Welcome aboard! Have you joined facebook.com/groups/bourbonrealtalkcommunity

[@robtegge6810]

You guys are so helpful. And love the closing conversation.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Thank you!

[@riffsandwich9541]

This video was really helpful. Thank you.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Glad it was helpful!

[@LeatherDaddy97]

Dickel and four roses are like the cilantro of whiskey. With dickel its either vitamins or citrus and chocolate, and with four roses its either fruity and cherry or wrigleys gum. Both good quality, but if you dont like vitamins or spearmint gum in your whiskey youre gonna have a bad time. I get vitamins and spearmint gum sadly. Still good to try both to see where you stand. Good list guys. Cheers.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Exactly, you have to try a lot of things to develop your palate. Some of those things you will not like.

[@eddavis5085]

Let me just say for some trying the "regular " Woodford Reserve, who like me, just could not see what all the hoopla is about...The Double Oaked is a completely different and exquiste experience. Everything they're saying about it is spot on!

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Thanks for cosigning the review!

[@davidteller7681]

Great video. My only quibble would be it would have been nice to show the bottles. More time to try and remember them!

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Good idea! Cheers!

[@bkivett2]

Great video. Would like to see each bottle as you discuss it!

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Sorry about that. We missed the boat on this one. We will make sure to have them in the future.

[@TheReal_DeanD]

This is a great and helpful video. Lots of great choices here. Regarding older Bourbons to develop the wood/oaky notes tasting. If you can find them for $45 the Jim Beam 12 year Signature craft. Super woody but not a high proof that will burn your palate. For wheaters I would say Weller’s Special Reserve.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Great tip!

[@ajjohnston78]

I am glad I found your channel. Love is important in life. Thank you!

[@ajjohnston78]

Also I ordered the leather bag. That is awesome as I am doing tastings all the time.!

[@BourbonRealTalk]

I figure if we can influence people to show a little love we might be able to start a movement that changes the tide of division.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Thank you so much for the support. It will go out tomorrow.

[@oldmantwofour5561]

Funny you said "Big League Chew bubblegum". I've not had that in an MGP I've had, however, I've had it in an E.H. Taylor... BIG TIME. Loved it! One other thing, if you're out and find a spot where you can get a pour of Little Book (I believe it was Chapter 5 but that's unconfirmed) , give that a try for a high proof.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

I have it. Solid pour.

[@BoozeandNewswithTimandDut]

I love all Brown-Foreman products!. They make the best juices out there. I been drinking Brown-Foreman for years. Thankfully I never got a banana runts flavor. I'd stop drinking it. I hate artificial banana flavor..lol. you guys are awesome!.. keep up the great material

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Thank you for watching. Fun side note. Banana runts flavor is "real" banana flavor, and the bananas we eat today are the imposter. The term "banana republic" was formed when the man who commercialized human consumption of bananas was at risk of losing his modern day equivalent of a billion dollar empire because of a revolution in the area he was getting bananas from. He hired a private army, overthrew the government, and set himself up in control. The bananas he used to start the practice of eating banana was called a Gros Michel. In the 1950's this banana species almost went extinct. At that time the commercial market switched to Cavendish trees. The flavor of banana runts and laughy taffy were created when Gros Michel was the commercial banana, and they taste like the "original" banana. Banana candy taste "fake" to us now because Cavendish bananas taste different and that is what we are all used to eating. If we still ate Gros Michel bananas the candy would not taste "fake" to us.

[@BoozeandNewswithTimandDut]

@@BourbonRealTalk thanks for responding! This is my new channel.I was subbed before but under a different name. I read that too somewhere about banana flavoring. Still not a fan..lol but I'm lucky I don't find it myself. In fact my favorite Bourbon is O.F 1920 and I get strong green apple and not many others get that flavor, so I agree about genetics. Now Dickle on the other hand is 100% B vitamins..lol

[@jeffreymbrackett1494]

This is great. So glad I found your channel. A special thanks for sharing your philosophy at the end of the video. And the outtakes … Subscribed!

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Welcome aboard! Thanks for watching. I also recommend you join facebook.com/groups/bourbonrealtalkcommunity

[@Abby_Normal_1969]

Just got Woodford Double Oaked a couple weeks ago. Super impressed. I was less impressed with there Reserve and their Rye.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

The toasted barrel finishing really adds a lot of complex flavors.

[@clydekimsey7503]

@@BourbonRealTalk is their toasted oak the same as double oaked?

[@BourbonRealTalk]

@@clydekimsey7503 Double oaked simply means the whiskey was aged in a second barrel. That barrel could be toasted, charred, or both. You have to look up the specific release to see if the second barrel was toasted, but in the case of woodford double oak the answer is yes.

[@clydekimsey7503]

@@BourbonRealTalk 😊 thanks

[@rosssparks2115]

I love the pace of this video and great information as usual!

[@BourbonRealTalk]

We bought a teleprompter. It helps us stay on pace.

[@rosssparks2115]

@@BourbonRealTalk look at you guys!!! Great job on the video!

[@reedr7142]

Runts and Flintstones vitamins…never expected to see part of my childhood emerge in a bourbon video :)

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Glad to bring some nostalgia into the mix! Do you have any favorite childhood memories or treats that you still enjoy?

[@reedr7142]

@@BourbonRealTalk Where does it end? Original Nintendo, TMNT, 80's music, Whatchamacallit, the color orange, Count Chocula, etc.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

@@reedr7142 I liked honey smacks. I tasted a whiskey the other day that reminded me of it. It was awesome!

[@jeffreystringham1914]

Thanks for all the helpful suggestions. I am afraid at this point I can’t tell a banana note from a C#. I do, however, have the “I like this” or “not lovin’ it” thing down. Not to worry, l just need to keep working on it.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

You can do it, but if not just drink what you like.

[@josephthomas2226]

love this channel, and glad you do the PSA at the end of every show

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Glad you like them!

[@williamguilkey2033]

Wonderful episode. Very helpful.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Thank you!

[@madmexican325]

Thank you for another great video guys, great content as always. I am in Houston visiting my parents and family and was so happy to find the Pridefull Goat. Taking it back to GA with me to add to the whiskey bar, 326 bottles and counting.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Did you get a 15 year bourbon or a 6 year rye?

[@madmexican325]

I got the 6 year Rye, that the only one they had unfortunately.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

@@madmexican325 Batch 4 of the 15 year should still be at the distillery. Call ahead if you plan to head that way.

[@jpcampbell]

@@BourbonRealTalk I’ve never seen the bourbon on a shelf in Houston. I guess I need to visit the distillery. The Rye is everywhere though.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

@@jpcampbell We had Batches 1, 2, and 3 in stores in Texas. The last batch, Batch 4, was sent to Louisiana, Florida, and a little to California. The only place to get it in TX is at the distiller. Last time I checked that still had some left, but call ahead to Gulf Coast Distillers before you drive out. Also, plan to stick around for a bit and have a drink and maybe some food. The tasting room is awesome!

[@jeffdavenport8104]

Another great video by Randy and "Prehistoric Wes!"

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@paulring4267]

Thank you ☺️ 👍

[@BourbonRealTalk]

You're welcome 😊

[@brucelavender]

I am a new subscriber and this video was very helpful. I also follow your FB page and appreciate the welcoming and positive vibe!

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@RandallChase1]

All these shows are helpful and educational. Love them!!

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Glad you think so!

[@phildrenckpohl4564]

Great informative review... Thanks

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Thanks for watching!

[@Glock2201]

Great concept and another great video. I wish I could have seen something like this 2 or 3 decades ago. Back then everyone was drinking JD #7 and JB white label which I did not care for. If I would have tried 1792, Elijah Craig, Woodford's Reserve, Buffalo Trace, or most Old Forester products I probably would have started my bourbon journey sooner than I did. Even though I am not a fan of the JD #7 I do agree with it being on the list because it is obviously extremely popular so a lot of people like it. I am a fan of their single barrel products. George Dickel is something I have never seen around here. I am not up to speed on a lot of mash bills so I wonder if any of the ones on your list are high in wheat. If not maybe a Maker's Mark would be good to try. Even though I am not a fan of it a lot of people are and the only way to find out is to try it.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

We have discussed having a low rye, high rye, and a wheater in other videos. That is a good idea.

[@josephthomas2226]

Hey, have you tried "six and twenty 5 grain bourbon"? (from a distillery near Greenville SC) If so, what do you think? A vendor was giving samples at my liquor store on Weds and I really liked it, so I bought a bottle ($42). They claim to be the world's first 5-grain bourbon (they don't list the percentages of their mash, but it is Corn, Soft Red Winter Wheat, Barley, Black Seashore Rye, and Carolina Gold Rice). It had a different combination of flavors from any bourbon I had tried, and I enjoyed it. I also have just switched my budget bourbon from EW 1783 to EW BIB. Not that anyone cares, but I was surprised how much I liked the BIB.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

I have not tried the 5 grain. Sounds interesting. EWBiB is hard to beat.

[@josephthomas2226]

@@BourbonRealTalk i am pretty frugal and the 5 grain was the first time I spent over $40 for a 750. I would buy it again, but it would probably not be my regular bourbon because I am the son of a mom who was a depression-era orphan and I have a hard time spending money! Thanks for spreading a message of love.

[@jamesvredenburg3559]

What a great show Was surprised that did not hear Wild Turkey 101 as one of the 10

[@BourbonRealTalk]

I didn't see a way for WT101 to be a crucial palate developer. This wasn't about what I recommend to drink, it was just about how to develop your palate.

[@thickerliquor]

Interesting about the high rye and low rye . . but give me the corn !!

[@BourbonRealTalk]

I like all of them for different reasons.

[@jackumentum4117]

Awesome job guys always love the tips on tasting bourbon

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Thanks!

[@Gracie-e6p]

I love the recommendations

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Good to hear - thanks for watching!

[@robertjones8826]

Thanks for putting out these great videos! I am a newbie to the Bourbon fascination and am trying to decide how best to develop my palate and would ask a couple of questions. First, should I start with one distinct Bourbon focusing exclusively on it without mixing in others to confuse me? Second, how many pours (of 1 ounce?) should I try at one tasting when focusing on a single Bourbon?

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Thank you for your support and feedback! As for your questions, starting with one distinct Bourbon and focusing exclusively on it without mixing in others can definitely help you develop your palate and understand the unique characteristics of that particular Bourbon. In terms of how many pours you should try at one tasting when focusing on a single Bourbon, it really depends on your personal preference and tolerance. Some people prefer to stick to one pour, while others may try up to three or four. It's important to keep in mind that moderation is key and to always drink responsibly. Do you have any other questions or topics you'd like to see covered on Bourbon Real Talk?

[@robertjones8826]

@Bourbon Real Talk Thanks so much for that advice! It does make sense to focus one's attention. I can definitely taste the difference between Blanton's and Russell's Reserve 10, with the latter having a little more bite on the finish. Now it's time to really try and discover why. Thanks again for responding!

[@BourbonRealTalk]

@@robertjones8826 Here's a couple of videos we did specifically on developing your palate: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZSyZWWrrMakeJo kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGPTZYpjn6l9l6s And then, when we get them back in stock, think about grabbing our aroma kit we created to help you further. Here's a video on that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4aVcnWBmLOAa6c Thanks so much for watching and if you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask!

[@eai554]

Great video, very helpful. But, what, no Wild Turkey products?

[@BourbonRealTalk]

This video is not what to buy, but what has a distinct flavor you can train with. WT is great but doesn't have a distinctive enough characteristic that I thought a new person could grab ahold of.

[@longwaters3365]

Angels Envy gets a lot of hate but that’s one of the first bourbons I tried and it got me hooked on bourbon. Knob creek 9 year and Woodford double oak is always on my shelf. Love your videos but where is the Troll Commercial at the end!?!? No matter how many times I watch your ending and the troll commercial it never gets old. You guys are full of great information.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

I didn't notice it was missing. Wes was probably trying to keep it short.

[@DeanM915]

Just found your channel! Love the content. I just started drinking bourbon about 1-1.5 years ago. Right off the bat you start strong with Knob Creek! Love 4 Roses too. Found George Dickel in the Nashville Airport love it! I love using Woodford in my Old Fashions. I had Angel's Envy once so I definitely need to get one for myself. I like Gentleman Jack, but not Jack Daniel's so much. Any other suggestions for a High Rye, they don't sell Prideful Goat in Massachusetts! Love your philosophy at the end! As a survivor of a suicide attempt I am always trying to help people! You Guys Rock!

[@BourbonRealTalk]

High rye Old Grand Dad 114 and BiB. You can have The Prideful Goat shipped to your door. bourbonoutfitter.com/search?select=1&q=the+prideful+goat has it, and if they ship to your area you are good. seelbachs.com/search?q=the+prideful+goat also has it, but if they don't ship to your area you can select local pickup and reply to your confirmation email with a shipping label. They slap it on your box and drop it in the mail to you.

[@briancopple4238]

Great video guys! This is exactly where I am in my bourbon journey, keep them coming!

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Thanks! Will do!

[@canucklehead0]

More sound advice, whether you're just starting to get into Whiskey, or an Intermediate Whiskey drinker or even a full blown Connoisseur who wants to go back and fine tune a bit. I'm green as grass when it comes to Bourbon, I was introduced to Scotch early in my life and have developed my tasting skills there, the good news is that some flavours overlap so you can spend hours going through and enjoying small samples and making notes so you grow in knowledge and then you can share your new found facts with your friends! The Whiskey/Whisky scene is very trendy right now, but this is a drink that you can spend lifetimes pursuing flavours and smells and the good news is you likely know 10-15 close friends that enjoy the drink that would love to form a tasting group with you, right now!! Please take note of this channels philosophy and if you know someone who feels alone, offer some companionship, maybe even over a nice pour of Bourbon and let them know they are loved. I'll never be as eloquent as Randy is but the message is the same. Sending Love from Canada!!

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Exactly! Cheers!

[@eddavis5085]

Same here with Scotch

[@winstonoconnor4036]

just discovered your channel... like the content... and a novice when it comes to Bourbon...my only gripe is please show bottles of things you recommend ... would have been a great help on this show.. Winnie from London

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Thanks for the tip and for watching!

[@Jared40]

Buffalo Trace is my fav distillery I love their products but recently tried the Benchmark products and wasn't really impressed I know it's their low shelf stuff but just wasn't my jam 🥃. Still always have Buffalo Trace Sazerac Rye and Eagle Rare always at my place

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Everyone's palate is different and that is OK. Cheers!

[@LeatherDaddy97]

Thats just how it goes sometimes man. Im personally not a big bt guy and the benchmark full proof is one of my favorites from them. If everyone liked the same thing there wouldnt be the awesome array of options we have currently.

[@Jared40]

@@LeatherDaddy97 I tried the Full Proof that's wasn't too bad but tried Bonded for me has that Juicy Fruit gum smell and taste wasn't a fan of it luckily only paid $15 for it $24 for Full Proof

[@TheQball2012]

I would have liked if you would have displayed each bottle you were talking about. Otherwise it was a great video.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Sorry about that. We will keep that in mind for the future.

[@larrygawne3529]

relatively new to bourbons. Have difficult time picking out aromas. You mentioned an Aroma Kit. Can you expand on this and what is your recommendation for a beginner.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Here is the information on the aroma kit. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4aVcnWBmLOAa6c I get asked this question often and you don't have to have an aroma kit to develop your palate. An aroma kit just makes it easier. After reading this question I decided to do a full length episode on the subject. You will be mentioned in the beginning for having inspired the topic. I record on Monday, but am unsure when it will come out. Cheers!

[@ericgardner5548]

Old GD BB is awesome

[@BourbonRealTalk]

I was at Alex Baptista's house for a whiskey event. Everyone was drinking all of these epic bottles worth ( in some cases) thousands of dollars, and I walked in and poured OGDBiB. I have had the epic stuff, and I know a good whiskey when I taste it.

[@philb6409]

How about Knob Creek 12 for oak notes? Thx!

[@BourbonRealTalk]

I almost wish Wes had not mentioned KC at all. KC does VERY WELL at high ages. Somehow the oak influence is so well integrated into the overall flavor palate that the oak doesn't stick out as much. KC twelve is so integrated that I barely notice it is a 12 year old. IW Harper 15 is one that the oak sticks out like a sore thumb, and that isn't too expensive and isn't impossible to find in N Texas. Hope that helps.

[@troyc.5667]

Great video! Really enjoy your content.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@darrellknight4110]

I need friends like y'all

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Thanks for the compliment! Do you have any bourbons or whiskeys that you would recommend for beginners?

[@darrellknight4110]

@@BourbonRealTalk I just started myself I just bought a bottle of Buffalo Trace

[@BourbonRealTalk]

@@darrellknight4110 Welcome to the whiskey world! You should come join us in the Facebook group - it's troll free and everyone is super helpful and generous. facebook.com/groups/bourbonrealtalkcommunity

[@darrellknight4110]

@@BourbonRealTalk ok will do

[@gman5986]

Do you guys Gas your open bottles or just accept how they oxidise and lose some flavor after being open and low fill level in the bottle over longer period of time?......... Thanks for this great review.......Cheers!

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Whiskey is not affected by exposure to oxygen by itself. It is affected by evaporation of ethanol and dissolved CO2 levels that change PH. Whiskey has a protein in it that reacts with oxygen when hit by UV rays. All of this takes so long, and when it happens it is so subtle that you should not be worried about it. I will have a 2 year long study to answer this question definitively, but I am not done recording the blind taste results. People worry TOO much about open bottles of whiskey. I drank a bottle that was 90% empty and untouched for 30+ years, and it was delightful. Also, high humidity is good and low humidity is bad. Ever taste a 5 year MGP and a 5 year Texas whiskey side by side? One taste young and the other tasted like it was made in the dark ages. The main problem with time is evaporation of ethanol. High humidity combats this problem.

[@cletusjones9411]

When I reach for a high rye I always reach for Woodinville 100% Rye.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

I love that bottle.

[@davidturner7903]

New to bourbon, and while I enjoy the taste and aroma, I suffer from a very unpleasant acid reaction afterward. So, asking a question to which there probably is no answer to... Is there a bourbon that is gentler on the stomach?

[@BourbonRealTalk]

The compound that is irritating is the ethanol, so the lower the proof the easier it will be. You could try an 80 proof like Basil Hayden's, but I suspect it will still be too caustic. Maybe find a cocktail you like?

[@Razieleatssouls]

On my bottle of 1792 I get an over-ripe brown banana taste that I don't like. With Jack Daniel's the charcoal and banana always sticks out as my identifier.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

That is pretty close to what I taste, except I like the banana not on 1792.

[@timlawson4314]

Well after watching this video I opened a bottle of Woodford Reserve and I'll be damned, during the second pour I tasted the Banana Runts.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Once you get it you should be able to identify it in the future.

[@CarsWithCory]

Struggling to identify “flavors” how long did it take you to develop your taste for these past just the initial “alcohol” flavor

[@BourbonRealTalk]

I developed my palate in wine before I started in whiskey, so the transition was not difficult for me. Developing your palate is a process of building neural pathways from repeated conscious experiences. People are not mindful when the eat and drink things. You have to focus on using your conscious mind while you try things. Then use those experiences to find references while you are drinking whiskey. Also remember that some of it is genetic. At the end of the day just drink what you like.

[@jcoghill2]

It's almost hard to believe that so many products can come from slight changes in the recipe and they all taste differently. I have a lot work . I'll look into the aroma kit.

[@joeJoe-pb3su]

I would of like some pictures of the recommendations 🧐

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Hi there! Thank you for watching my video and for your feedback. I appreciate it. I'll take note of your suggestion for including pictures of the recommendations in future videos. In the meantime, is there anything else you would like to see or hear in my videos that would make them more helpful to you?

[@joeJoe-pb3su]

@@BourbonRealTalk I guess how much will you not pay for those hyped burbons like wellers and Buffalo trace products. Thanks.

[@derekborrego3420]

I'm still not sure how I feel about high rye. I had a pretty pricey glass of whistle pig a few weeks ago and wasn't a huge fan.

[@LeatherDaddy97]

Tbf whistlepig is known for charging a lot given what it is. I would pay half the msrp max on most of their products, some even less. Whistlepig is canadian rye whiskey which tends to have a grassier flavor. I would try something like sagamore next time. Cheers

[@BourbonRealTalk]

High rye bourbon is still bourbon. Whistlepig is just rye whiskey. If you hate rye you might dislike high rye, but when the flavors are melted together with bourbon flavors you might just like it.

[@derekborrego3420]

@@BourbonRealTalk yeah I was more referring to the section where you guys were talking specifically about rye whiskey. I don't mind higher rye bourbons. I just don't seem to prefer when it's all rye, like the whistlepig. I'm still learning and developing my palate, so this was a great video for me!

[@BourbonRealTalk]

@@derekborrego3420 Ok, now I understand. As Aidan mentioned above WP is Canadian rye whiskey. I would check out some Maryland style "high rye" rye whiskey and see how you like it. You may just dislike Canadian style rye.

[@FFMedic124]

What size t-shirts do you guys where? I know it's not a "shmedium". lol

[@BourbonRealTalk]

XL for both of us

[@BourbonRealTalk]

The truth is Lindsey put together a box with one of every product for Wes so he could take marketing photos. She knew he would not be the one wearing the shirt in the photos since he would be behind the camera. Wes's daughter is a model, so she sent shirts that would fit her. Wes and I didn't know that and when we went to shoot the commercial with all the merch we had the wrong size shirts, so we just went with it.

[@FFMedic124]

@@BourbonRealTalk It turned out great. Can you message me an address please so that I can send you something?

[@BourbonRealTalk]

@@FFMedic124 Email me [e-mail]

[@stanggangchannel]

Video is a great help to this newbie. But you guys had me rolling 😂 at the end with your bloopers or takes you didn’t use. It was a comedy whiskey show. Just watched about 5 of your videos in a row.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Glad you enjoyed it! My favorite part of reviewing the videos is the bloopers, because I forget about all the silly stuff that happened when recording.

[@PDM1967]

I wish I knew what Banana Runts are. Seems to come up a lot.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

www.amazon.com/banana-runts/s?k=banana+runts Most people call it "fake banana" flavor.

[@jordanthecoder]

A better comparison for Old Grandad is Old Tub. Both Jim Beam, bottled in bond, different mash bills.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Solid point!

[@aml8444]

Banana what flavors? I cant ever understand what they are saying, when they talk about some of the selections ( like the Jack Daniels ) having a banana _ flavor? Banana rum , maybe? Can anyone help my poor hearing out please?

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Sorry about that. We are saying banana runts. www.amazon.com/Bananarama-Candy-pound-Banana-Runts/dp/B01ITS3JN4 A lot of people refer to this flavor as "fake banana" or "candy banana". The ironic thing is humans used to eat a different species of banana. Now we eat Cavendish, but we used to eat Gros Michel. The flavor for the two candies banana runts and banana laffy taffy was based on the flavor of a gros michel banana. Hope this helps.

[@aml8444]

@@BourbonRealTalk Thank you!

[@gregmartin1757]

Good enough list but maybe should have included a wheated bourbon .

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Solid point. That was may bad.

[@dragon.lady.8676]

Jack Daniels always tastes like a Snickers bar to me a lil bit of a spicy or smokey Snickers bar.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

I could see that.

[@tobiaspiering]

Great video. Super informative and helpful advice. You missed Mellow Corn on your list though. Need to develop your ability to spot that banana cornflake taste! Fellow Suicide Survivor here. Much ❤️

[@BourbonRealTalk]

All my recommendations had to be bourbon, so mellow corn could not be on the list. I am glad you are still with us.

[@davidfleming8064]

The video started and I said, "holy crap! That's Wes. What's he doing on this video?!!" LOL.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

He is the producer and appears in most of the videos.

[@davidfleming8064]

@@BourbonRealTalk Yes. I kinda sorta know Wes.

[@DavidHull-s7l]

Is Lone Elm still distilling? Heard a rumor.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

No, But there is ongoing litigation so no one will tell the full story.

[@brmicmatthews8398]

What is that whiskey in the thumbnail that looks like the Wendy’s icon? I love it. Great video as well.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

I co-founded a whiskey club facebook.com/groups/someonesaywhiskey. We do around 35 single barrels a year that are available to our members. We have done 3 1792 picks, and we have used a fast food burger theme for the stickers we give out to the members for all three releases. The first was bourbon king that looked like burger king theme. The second was jack in the cap that looked like a jack in the box theme. This last one was whiskey's that looks like a wendy's theme. The stickers are free to anyone who buys a bottle, and it just makes it fun for the members. I put my stickers on the back of the bottle and display the bottle sticker out so that when club members come to my house for a drink the can identify which release they are drinking.

[@Chris_Martin707]

I have trouble getting cherry notes in whiskey. I drank a Belle Meade reserve that was described as a "Cherry Bomb" and still couldn't get cherry. Maybe my brain is broken.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

I get it on 4R and lower proof 1792.

[@BigBadJerryRogers]

I get it in Old Forester 1920