9 GREAT Whiskeys You've Never Heard Of... (probably)

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[@DigitalPetrol]

0:46 Westland Sherry Wood 3:05 Starlight Bourbon 5:46 Balcones Rye 7:55 Leopold Bros. Rye 9:09 Laws Four Grain Bourbon 10:55 Colkegan Single Malt 13:05 Burns Night Single Malt 14:05 High West Campfire 17:58 Del Bac Single Malt

[@calebaikens5359]

Screenshotted for the liquor store list, thanks

[@wrestlingcoach9486]

Rex should do this at the end with web links to the Distillerys

[@RasmusDyhrFrederiksen]

MVP 👍

[@alexschaffer]

Thank you Petrol! List episodes should always have a list in the “description” section. It’s annoying scrolling through 10s if not 100s of “comments” looking for the list with time stamps. Thanks again Petrol rant done.

[@joewas2225]

Thanks for posting

[@kilrathi827]

Omg guys. I live for y'alls sponsor ad segments. When my husband's quote is "WTF did i just watch, I'm not high enough for this.", while I'm laughing my ass off..... that is quality content.

[@who2u333]

Started counting how many times Daniel closed the bottle before pouring himself.

[@gamer9sam]

I was thinking the same thing, wondered if there was a reason for this or if it's out of habit. It was almost every pour as far as I could tell.

[@snowconeboy]

The best is when he noses an empty glass 😆lol

[@MrIggybo]

3:24 7:55 9:22 (almost) 10:53 12:21 18:03

[@andrewellard2560]

Passion Daniel has for whiskey is why he pours the last dram.

[@warpor8345]

@@gamer9sam so used to pouring only two glasses. B had to grab her glass back from in front of him lol

[@macmasks]

If High West doesn’t start selling T-shirts that read, “Smells like a glass full of Mormon” soon, they are missing the boat.

[@JMo-uh5cd]

🤣

[@atticusnorth3760]

That is the best one liner ever on this channel!

[@SavidgeKitchen]

LOL!!

[@alexmaxwell5401]

They sell Whiskey Missionary shirts. Bought one in May during my visit

[@rossfudd256]

Daniel is so used to pouring for two he keeps forgetting to pour for himself.

[@mcfuckits]

Next drinking game: Drink every time Daniel forgets to pour his own drink. LOL

[@LO4851]

I just saw the video and was like, get him an extra shot for forgetting lol

[@mattthompson5908]

Yea I noticed he would pour theirs then cork the bottle like everytime lol

[@BasketOfPuppies]

Have mercy, you're trying to kill them!

[@brandontobey4599]

Maybe he likes that freshly uncorked flavor

[@dumpeeplarfunny]

Drink when someone smells their elbow.

[@kevincameron8437]

Brianna has added a lot to this channel! Not just in her learning more about bourbon and whiskey, but her personality with everyone else is just great. And this is a good video because I’m going to look for some of these because they sound good as I go camping…..

[@dumpeeplarfunny]

She is pretty amazing.

[@craiggeauxtreaux5862]

Just say it. She's hot. Quit tap dancing around it

[@maximuskhan2100]

@@craiggeauxtreaux5862 Smokin' yo

[@alexanderbielski9327]

@@craiggeauxtreaux5862 like when she makes that face that's all teeth. Hawt.

[@SenatorPhoenix]

The editing by Dan and Alex has been fantastic recently. I'm not sure if it's the Brianna effect, but I'm seeing it all come together in a great way

[@Cionaoith]

Legend has it Rex and Briana are still trying to catch up on the number of drinks needed in accordance with the rules of the Balcones drinking game.

[@papadunbar]

Ah… content, so refreshing. That’s the real struggle during dry week.

[@Mobile_Dom]

absolutely love it when Brianna (breanna?) is in a video, the energy she brings is not something I knew I needed, as someone who loved the early stuff on this channel, but shes a great addition

[@JMo-uh5cd]

She kills me, shes hilarious

[@nickneher4680]

What’s her job at the whiskey vault ? How do Daniel and Rex know her ? Just curious

[@ScottWhiteSr]

While you might have a crush on her what value does she add?

[@bkpeary]

Proud to say I know her personally. She is just the best human!

[@nickneher4680]

@@ScottWhiteSr no I’m good and Married but I wanted to know if she was related to Dan or Rex.

[@sherensta1277]

I was surprised and excited you included starlight distillery. My husband and I try to go to Huber winery at least once a year and are apart of their wine club where we get quarterly wine shippments. Before covid we went up for a wine tasting and ended up doing a spirits one after the wine. They had the best whiskey I've ever had. They are super smooth. Great choice!

[@johnrivers2295]

I am happy to say I was finally able to visit on Sunday, such a beautiful place and wonderful friendly people. I will give a shout out to Brianna and Richard for treating me wonderfully. I got to try the Elenore and the rye, the rye was hands down the best I have ever tasted. Hope to be able to visit again soon and love what everyone involved is doing for the whiskey scene in general. Next time I will have to come on Friday I would love to nerd out for a while with Rex and Daniel.

[@saint-cetacean]

That Balcones Rye is seriously one of my favorite whiskies on earth. The liquor store I work at did a four year single barrel for our monthly club and it's the absolute last rye I ever want to drink.

[@nadesicond4018]

Briana brings such a fresh energy to every video. Absolutely loving the dynamic between her and Mooch. Can't wait to see her new channel also.

[@kjcorder]

She has a new channel??

[@nadesicond4018]

@@kjcorder yeah they announced it on the Patreon. She's gonna be running their new Will it Distill channel

[@ryanmullally366]

I got so much work done this week without the videos.... it was terrible! Welcome back you Bastards!!!

[@perkinsdearborn4693]

Great job! I would love to hear about adventure paths for relatively new whiskey lovers. Adventures you can do at home with friends; adventures available at certain distilleries; and often hidden adventures that noobs are welcome to explore. Low-cost explorations, moderate-cost tasting events, and whiskey expeditions.

[@chrisriches2624]

Loving the drinking game dynamic between brianna and rex, can't wait for what I think is coming in the future shenanigans

[@DBTdad]

O:45 westland sherry cask malt 3:15 starlight sherry finished 5:50 balcones rye 7:45 Leopaud brothers rye 9:00 Laws 4 grain bourbon 10:45 colekegan single malt 13:00 Burns night single malt 14:00 high west camp fire 18:00 del bac single malt

[@mistress24099]

It’s almost like Daniel sitting there being the adult while trying to educate his teenagers about whiskey all the while when his back is turned the shenanigans go on. “You don’t have to bend to pier pressure” LOL Hilarious!

[@trevanminnig3499]

As a Utahn, can confirm that the notes they picked out are correct. Super Mormony. Gonna have to try Campfire now so I can feel extra at home.

[@PowerofBourbon]

Starlight is so good and they have so many different variations. Plus if you guys ever visit the family is amazing and treats everyone just like they are family.

[@jswebhead]

I'm in Sacramento CA. And I've been singing the Praises of HIGH WEST to my inner circle of whiskey peeps. We are blessed to have it readily available at the local grocery store and the price isn't to harsh for the budget strained folks out there. Also, Frey Ranch is DA BOMB !

[@therealheavyj]

alledgely campfire was discountined around december - at least when we did tasting with the high west distillery they told us that it was not gonna be round much longer.

[@ItsMe-fs4df]

Daniel: You don't have to drink, it's peer pressure Brianna while maintaining eye contact and downing the full glass: Thiiiiiis iiiiiis your fault

[@Goblin1986p]

I swear Angels Envy finished rye is one of the most hidden gems out there. That thing is a masterpiece.

[@patrickq7489]

How do you wear it? Like a cologne?

[@Goblin1986p]

@@wasabista1613 Haha no problem. The only way I can describe that whiskey is a changing adventure. It starts off with straight up bananas smell from the Carib rum casks its aged in. Then I swear it changes into a spiced creamy cider almost. It gets warm spice yet has a creaminess to my nose. Then finishes later as a wonderful blend of woods. Once you pour it youll get the first scent change in the glass after about 10 minutes, and then again after about 20 more minutes.

[@crawdaddct]

It is one of the best. That Balcones Rye not good, IMO.

[@Goblin1986p]

@@crawdaddct My wife grabs it any time she sees a bottle at Total Wine or BevMo here. She knows to go looking deep lol.

[@Fumbles9001]

Angels Envy was the first bottle of rye I ever had years ago, but nowadays I find it borderline un-drinkable. The rum cask imparts such a strong sweetness in it. To each their own, though, I’m glad people like it.

[@MrIggybo]

Every time Daniel forgets to pour himself a glass: 3:24 7:55 9:22 (almost) 10:53 12:21 18:03

[@bryandambra6713]

I'd love interviews with people you guys are involved with, hearing about the industry behind the scenes is neat.

[@88Xepher]

Thanks for introducing other underrated whiskeys. I look forward to more of these.

[@JMo-uh5cd]

The video is amazing. The reason ya'll have so many subscribers. You guys are so open to all types of whiskey. Its refreshing!

[@richardbrooks7831]

i like to see that Brianna does not give her glass to Rex anymore.

[@Laimack]

Rex doesn’t :-)

[@donclark4568]

Proud to say that not only have I tried all of these at the time of watching this video but I’ve tried more from most of these distilleries. I’d only tried a handful of whiskies at the time you guys did the modern rogue video. Feels good 😎 thanks for the influence Rex and Daniel

[@trentonarcher4037]

High west does a couple of different barrels that they will age their double rye in... Muscat barrel is delicious

[@DanTheMarketr]

The only KZbin channel I don't skip through the sponsor segment! Hilarious!

[@devincarter801]

I love watching you guys... yall are so awesome. please keep doing this about the kinds that are not well known. it helps me look for different types that I have not tried

[@maximumenergy5925]

I would love to see you guys (and gals) do more tours ..... especially with these lesser known distilleries . Save money and get more content by just one of yall touring them . Rex goes to one place while Daniel goes to another different distillery and so on and so on

[@GonnerMeLeggies]

Yeah! Del Bac! Best local whiskey in my hometown! Just saw a special release at the costco here.

[@WormsWeGot]

This is getting weirder and weirder... ...And I love every second of it.

[@JoseFernandez-dt7rv]

Worst part of Dry Week is missing you trolls more than the actual nectar.

[@MrZanzibar123]

Love Colkegan (the cask strength is the bomb-diggity) and Balcones (same)!

[@fvckoff4ever561]

The three of you guys together is entertainment gold. I don’t even drink, but I love this channel! It also helps me chose different whiskeys for friends who do drink, when it comes time to get them a gift. Cheers!

[@egger1236]

absolutely love balcones rye, one of my favorite whiskys. i always get golden raisins being cooked in a dark brown sugar and coffee caramel

[@texaswhiskeyplus2973]

Was in Santa Fe Friday and went to the Santa Fe Spirits Distillery. Took the tour and had a blast. Did a flight of 10, a part of the tour. Bought 3 bottles. If in the area, go and take the tour!

[@robsalvv5853]

There's a US style eatery here in Melbourne Australia which introduced me to the Colkegan Mesquite SMW, a bar tender's recommendation. I was floored. Wow.

[@jaredrondeau11]

Which restaurant?

[@robsalvv5853]

Jared Rondeau - Hi Jared, if memory serves, it's the Blue Bonnet BBQ on Lygon. I've since bought myself a bottle from a specialist bottle store in Port Melbourne. Seems to be the only place in Melbourne. Found it using the TWL website. Delicious.

[@RAnthis]

Balcones Rye 100 Proof to me has a finish that tastes EXACTLY like chocolate syrup, specifically Hershey's

[@saint-cetacean]

Wow YES! Had been circling that note for a few tries but you've hit the nail on the head

[@manofdude]

Question: Does Daniel keep filling up two glasses, recorking, then filling up the third glass because he's used to filling up only two glasses, or is it a superstitious thing like lighting three cigarettes off of one match?

[@saltymarvel1273]

I love how watching these videos feels like drinking with friends. Ya'll are good people.

[@coreymegran6332]

Please do ALL the videos about whiskeys you’ve never heard of. I live in GA, and I’m only able to get some of the rarer bottles y’all recommend on the channels. The more videos you do, the more likely I’ll be able to find something!

[@abhishek_jarali]

Brianna's face in the beginning of the video... Should become a regular opening in all vlogs and videos 😂

[@goldcd]

I'd never noticed quite how much the editing contributes to my enjoyment of these *tips hat to the editor*

[@Parcello123]

I love how Dan is always pouring two drinks and totally forgets himself and then sniffing on an empty glass. 😂👍🏻

[@erusman8863]

You guys are feeding my whiskey addiction. So many layers.... Thank you!

[@chrismarshall4486]

Rex and Brianna need to switch places so they don’t bump elbows all the time…. Unless they like bumping elbows. 🤣 my wife is left handed and I’m right. She never lets me sit on the left side of her. Gotta have that elbow room. Ha

[@AskAScreenwriter]

I have some High West Campfire now, and like it, but what I've been trying for YEARS to get a hold of is their "Midwinter Night's Dram." It's sold out before it even gets released, it seems.

[@AlasdairGR]

You might have to make a trip to Utah, it’s usually been available a bit longer here around the holidays. I can usually get a bottle pretty easily from a lot of the Salt Lake County stores.

[@ChuckH2901]

Definitely do distillery visits!!! Every time you visit a winery or distillery you will always come out with something special

[@ebonbat]

Rex and Brianna get to Starlight and it turns into a black metal concert. Amazing

[@SurvivingTheWild101]

Was so happy to see colkegan and Laws on this. Two of my favorites. I have barely been able to stay out of the Colkegan tasting room for more than a few days this week.

[@nicholaslaning3010]

Y’all have found the trio. Brianna is just such a great addition to an already all-time great duo. So cool.

[@clayspence4160]

So I’ve been following this channel after finding it recently, really love it but wondering where you guys are located…turns out you are about 10 miles from my house!! Wtf??!!! Lol!!!! (I’m on my way over…)

[@ericnix5034]

You lucky Magnificent Bastard!!!

[@allenconner937]

Really enjoyed the video and the less common whiskeys. Will be keeping an eye out for a few of these. Great content Y'all. Keep it up!

[@Shane-un8pe]

I got A.D. Laws 4 Grain on vacation in Colorado and I was blown away. I thought it was amazing.

[@colbyscott9822]

Last year, around christmas, I drove 2 hrs to Indiana to try to get that Starlight bottle because it's the only one I've seen Daniel absolutely gush over. I couldn't find it but did get a limited Christmas blend they had. One of the best whiskeys I've ever had! I can't imaging what the Sherry BiB is like.

[@clemmerm00]

I would love a run through of the entire Balcones line. Maybe make it a thing, just a run through of a distilleries options; Balcones High West, etc...

[@wyatthenning3172]

I have several bottles of laws 4 grain in my cabinet. One of my favorites. Great video

[@AridiumInsane]

okay bunghole divers A+ Everything else was awesome as well

[@dylanvickers7953]

Damn that Del Bac is a few years old, and they have a completely new look now, but their newer stuff is even better.

[@jackthepickledhound]

Good to hear, I have a bottle from January 2017.

[@henryprater703]

Great episode, would love to see some episodes with different distillers who are doing cool stuff.

[@Wolf22001]

Would be cool if you were able to get a few distillers to guest at once. Like compare and contrast and talk about the different American Whiskey categories from some distillers. Nothing to in depth per se, like they could explain what makes them different and what they look for when making their whiskeys. I think that would be fun. And it would entertaining to watch Bri go on that journey too, she's a great addition to the show.

[@canal-do-guga-namura]

Gonna be honest, this is not the channel I come for to get details on specific whiskies... but damn these guys are entertaining. Having a dram with these 3 would be epic! Don't ever change.

[@regallag888]

This is the perfect whiskey video for me. I want to get deeper into the weeds of whiskey, but I'm not comfortable picking random bottles off the shelf.

[@jeremyshirley854]

9:37 “and 100% reason to remember the name!”

[@RyanAndyBob9797]

I dont like how you said Hubers as Hoobers but thank you for including it on this list. Huber's* has great wines and, now spirits. Grew up doing their hay ride to pick out pumpkins in the fall.

[@RyanAndyBob9797]

Also, I never knew you had a gym on the property?! That's awesome shenanigans 👏🤣

[@wesgoforth7189]

If y’all haven’t already, I think it would be cool to do an episode about how to read a bottle/what to look for on a bottle to increase your chances of finding a good, or at least interesting whiskey. I saw someone do this with wine and it helped a lot. Great content as always!

[@ericnix5034]

I am pretty sure they have done an episode like this, but it was some time ago.

[@wesgoforth7189]

@@ericnix5034 thanks for letting me know! I’ll see if I can find it.

[@nicholasleptich7162]

Hey MB's and WT, just spent today, 6/19, traveling towards home from northern AL after visiting some family for the past week. Started out at Jack Daniel's Distillery and did the tour stuff as one does, and THEN drove another 5 hours to Starlight Distillery in IN. Both locations are gorgeous, and you all should check them out when you can. At Starlight I grabbed their Rye, BIB, and Port Cask finished bourbons for the collection to go with my starlight bourbon finished in a cognac barrell, and I didnt see any Sherry cask bourbon out for sale...I asked the folks there, and they told me they didnt have any more at this time. BUUUUUT, theyre currently wrapping up a new blend project on their bourbon with an oloroso sherry finshes and other finishes with it apparantly. I tried to get more details, but thats all they could tell me. They did let me know this new release should be announced/released in the next 2 weeks or so, so keep on eye on Starlight's website and/or social media! Thanks all, go forth in magnificance!

[@ridesar]

Great episode! I have a barrel pick of the A.D. Laws that is a glorious experience. 57.9% and it goes down like honey. So smooth! Will have to check out some of the others. I know we have High West here in Colorado.

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Great conversation and at least I have heard of these. Sadly, almost none of them are in my market. Thanks for sharing!

[@Vaio11alex]

Love your channel! If you happen to see this There's a whiskey that you guys certainly need to check out if you haven't already. Up and coming distillery down around Louisville Kentucky by the name of Jeptha Creed. They are selling in a few different states now.They use bloody butcher corn for their whiskey, and they are also a farm to glass kinda place. They have their own farm where they grow their own ingredients including grains as well as things like having a bee hive to flavor their honey vodka. Their bourbon is absolutely delicious, that difference in corn really stands out and I would love to see you guys try it for yourselves!

[@Voidrunner01]

Basically everything from Colkegan is outstanding. Highly recommended.

[@paladonis]

It's good to see y'all back! Hope everyone had a wonderful dry week as well!

[@RikWlz]

Do you guys have an index of which vids contain which ads? I wanted to see the goats/oats ad again but have no idea which video has it embedded! cheers

[@dougmccullough7977]

Whiskey in coffee is HORRIBLE, so we fixed it.

[@bfischer611]

I ended dry week with the Westland sherry wood and it was glorious.

[@dudleyspringleaf.8321]

Get Brianna in the video. Guaranteed views. I see what you're doing

[@drboyton1]

@@theworldisastage1984 it's not about being a supermodel, it's that she would be an extremely fun chick to hang out with.

[@Headroom4Prez.]

And long may you do it.

[@morowinz1960]

So after watching a bunch of your videos the last couple of weeks. I decided to go try the Michter’s American. I’m not the biggest whiskey person but that is really incredible. I tried some straight then made an old fashioned with it. Love it! Need to experiment with different whiskeys. But man is it good.

[@teddyballgame25]

Great chemistry with these 3!

[@gyangearon8729]

Oh snap I live in AZ, never heard of Del Bac. Now I'm going to get me a bottle. The hunt is on. Thanks

[@lori777p]

If you ever go to Scotland again (or also if you just stay there): would love some more contant on glengoyne and balblair, deffo my favorite, less konwn whiskys

[@MartiniGTGP]

she is SO HARD to not love. I have a very similar personality. It's fun to bring light to people like this, especially when it's this genuine.

[@sydthegoat88]

I want a whiskey with notes of hot vinyl seats, rust, petroleum, a hint of engine oil and toasty burnt out clutch aftertaste, like a 1970s Ford

[@ElijsDima]

This video is just Daniel getting the other two drunk...

[@timchapman6702]

I just tried ,Climax wood fired, and it was a very pleasant surprise!

[@NickTsangarides]

This is like the only channel whose add reads I *always* watch all the wat through. lol

[@JourneyFontenot]

"Mormony" I don't know what's worse, the fact that he said it or the fact that I was literally thinking exactly that just before he said it

[@ckeats2]

Whiskey was great. Appreciate the tips to go beyond the obvious. Love the feats at the end. Also, where can I pick up some Bunghole Divers swag?

[@egutzait]

You should check out 291 in Colorado. They have an Aspen barrel aged Rye that's quite interesting.

[@will-by-the-bay4890]

Love seeing Alex participate. He's entertaining.

[@KandRbar]

Love my visit today. You guys are great and your whiskey is top.

[@plewelly]

I've got an idea for a video for you guys. Look back in the footage at what words Rex and Daniel have used to describe the flavor of a few particular whiskeys. Then on camera make a blend of the foods they describe (berries, bacon, maple, etc.) with the guys deciding the proportions and then do a side by side comparison to see how accurate they think their descriptions were against the real thing.

[@DavidQuiring]

Le sigh, and zero of these are available where I am in Canada. Miss you America!

[@Liquid_Alchemy]

I use to rep Westland. The Sherry cask is BOMB!

[@flerpderp3908]

Laws Four Grain is pretty magical stuff, their foray into single malt is pretty damn good too

[@tophermatic4528]

So glad I ventured out of my bourbon shell of comfort. Thank you for your content and keep up the good work.