9 Reasons Bourbon is Insanely Popular

[@TheZarr]

Reason #9 is why I got into Bourbon, at the start of the pandemic I picked up a bottle of Buffalo Trace and 50+ unique bottles later I’m in love.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Love it!

[@Tanya10312000]

#9 Absolutely!!! I 💯% decided to collect bourbon starting May 2021. I had disposable income no longer being used on going out to eat, shopping and movies... Plus bourbon hunting is a solitary experience that is pretty COVID-19 safe.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

We are glad to have you in the community!

[@williame8202]

I've seen a lot of beer people switch to bourbon in the last couple of years. The communities are very similar. Whiskey has the advantage of lasting longer though. Thanks for doing what you do!

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Thank you for the support!

[@IndianaJoe0321]

A beer-buddy came down with Type 2 Diabetes and he truthfully confessed to his doc that he drank a lot of beer each week. The doc proceeded to tell him that spirits such as vodka, tequila, whiskey, etc. don't have carbs. He consequently got into bourbon & Irish whiskey -- and so did I.

[@brentanderson7968]

You're so well-spoken with points and examples. Thank you for all the hard work you put into these casts.🙂🥃

[@BourbonRealTalk]

You are too kind. Thank you!

[@whiskyxing]

I just was considering a video along very similar lines, but this is much better than I would’ve come up with! Mostly though, the bringing people together and not about getting drunk, but actually extending time spent with a single glass. It’s so unique in that sense and allows for that genuine generosity and ongoing exploration. Cheers!

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Thank you for the compliment and the support! I wish I could take credit. I am not smart, I am just good at aggregating information I get form other people.

[@claustoksvig5020]

You are absolutely spot on with your last reason, I have been into scotch for a long time but during these lock down times, Bourbon it is ...basically a whole new world has opened up to me, thanks for doing this video 😊🙏

[@BourbonRealTalk]

So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for the support.

[@whiskeyedition]

Can’t disagree with any of the 9 reasons. I hit a few pretty hard, inspired by podcast lists, “lower cal”, lock down. I think the real start was when local distilleries pivoted to making hand sanitizer on their own dime, I wanted to support them, and started buying their product(they would ship products in state). And now I feel I have single handedly supported Kentucky and Indiana whiskey’s production. Love the content and message.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

So glad you enjoyed it! Not all states allow the producers to ship their product, and many TX distilleries are about to go out to business because covid killed their tourism sales. Distillery direct sales are important for producers because they normally give up about 50% of a bottle's value to the 2nd and 3rd tier. When they sell direct they keep that money. Glad you were able to support your favorite producers during the pandemic. Wish we could do that in TX.

[@dkaz09]

Another great episode Randy! I am a diabetic, and to your point #8, the fact that bourbon has no carbs was a big attraction for me. Of course once I started all of your other points fell into place.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Bourbon only needs a foot in the door to take over :-)

[@Jordan-zj9oe]

@@BourbonRealTalk Its over already

[@Jordan-zj9oe]

@@BourbonRealTalk thank u for your interactions. I just started watching u I love your message at the end and your ENTIRE channel thanks again

[@BourbonRealTalk]

@@Jordan-zj9oe I truly appreciate the positive feedback! Cheers

[@muscle_mafia_bros]

i work in retail and i get close to 5 calls a day and 10-20 in person customers a day asking for allocated bourbon. this video is still helpful in 2023

[@BourbonRealTalk]

I appreciate that, and we thank you for putting up with us whiskey nerds!

[@ufoskies70]

Recently came across your channel and I absolutely love your videos and overall message! You’re like the Mister Rogers of bourbon. Keep up the good work!

[@BourbonRealTalk]

I freaking LOVE Mr. Rogers. This is one of the highest complements of my life! Thank you!

[@jkdubya85]

Reason 4...ugh. F the secondary market. I mean, it made me have to branch out from my favorites as they disappeared from the shelves, so that's a benefit I guess, but I miss my always on the shelf Weller 12.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Yes, but the demand created by the secondary brought in billions in expansion creating new whiskey, jobs, taxes, etc. It sucks right now if you love a rare brand, but in the end it will be better.

[@RaulRodriguez-1177]

​@@BourbonRealTalk 👍

[@wellfleetion]

All good thought out solid points. I like this guys attitude.

[@davidnewcomer5120]

I love ❤️ your channel! It’s different in a good way. I enjoy the history and background about the bottles and distillery you provide. It’s got the added depth that is refreshing and much appreciated.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Thank you so much! Thank you for supporting the channel!

[@jvw1973]

Randy, again great content and love the passion for this part of US history...most informative channel on the subject while enjoying a Little Book Batch #3 tonight ;-)

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Much appreciated! Thank you so much for the support!

[@jacobsrocco]

Great video very informative and thought out i agree with you 100% Cheers from MI

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Much appreciated! So glad you enjoyed!

[@rayk1411]

Randy, thank you for the great content! We love you too! Your reasons are solid, and for me, less carbs, higher tariffs on scotch and more time in 2020 were the catalysts to take a deeper dive. It's fun some times to "drink along" with WhiskeyTubers since sitting at a bar is still kinda iffy.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

I am glad I can provide a little relief from quarantine

[@mttech1995]

Great video! I really enjoy your channel, good topics and content! Thanks for the love! 😊

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Thank you for the support!

[@chads5968]

OMG! So many great points, but I'll stop on gluten. I've been loving my IPA's for years and dealing with sinus issues. I thought it was because of alcohol intolerance, but it's actually gluten intolerance. Recently, getting hooked by the "hunting" aspect of my disposable covid income for my mother-in-law's Christmas gift, I found this out. Why, because you need to know the gift your giving. Duh! ...the old bat loves Bourbon Whiskey. And I'm her favorite son-in-law! of course I'm the only competition. -haha. Thanks so much for your videos!

[@BourbonRealTalk]

I read this to my whole family I thought the MIL stuff was so funny!

[@geepismyname]

Great episode

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Thanks Geep!

[@TonyB64D]

All great points. I hadn’t thought about the durability factor but that is 100% true! Great content as always keep it up brother.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Appreciate it!

[@fourcubed47]

Some great observations. I lost 20 pounds when I switched from craft beer to vodka and gin martinis. But a few months ago when I discovered the exquisite flavor profiles of bourbons, I will never go back to vodka and gin. Scotch whiskey, I have no palettte for it (yet?).

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Drink what you like, but a lot of people end up trying some scotch at some point in the journey.

[@jasonduke4283]

BRT, great content and information. So many reasons for the popularity and they all are true. FOMO is real and a big reason for the hunt. Great show as always.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Thank you so much!

[@GATAChannel]

Fantastic video. Hell of a job.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Thanks for watching!

[@reggiewatson9382]

Personally, I think that Bourbon has picked up lately because cigars are on the rise. Bourbon and cigars go hand in hand.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Could be. I have a genetic predisposition to taste bitterness. As a result I have never been able to enjoy chocolate, tea, coffee, or cigars. A lot of my friends are big into cigars though.

[@johnschnell1658]

Great content, and you're spot on with most of your points. I personally love to share with my friends who appreciate the whisky experience.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Whiskey brings people together! Cheers

[@criststevenson722]

Excellent channel. Very educational.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Thank you very much! Thank you for supporting the channel!

[@ghantakha5568]

My opinion why bourbon’s popularity is growing : 1) bourbon are mostly on sweeter side which i think whisky consumers like better than scotch or other whisky which are made with malt which is more spicy less sweet. 2) bourbon are more in pure form as they are not added with artificial colour whereas most scotch are coloured and people luv to have natural form of whisky . 3) bourbon mostly are sold with high abv in most case which saves the flavour of whisky rather than scotch which are so much watered down they are less enjoyable to drink . 4) scotch are mostly aged in used barrels and most are finished product where they use different wine , beer , cognac , rum , brandy cask which is like a cocktail where it loses its original flavour n taste but bourbon mostly are sold as it is after it comes out of original cask where it was aged which lets u taste the original flavour of real whisky. 5) more than nosing i think palate does matter and even though bourbon are aged typically lesser age they are aged in virgin charred cask which gives the spirit lots of flavour from cask and whisky consumers enjoy it rather than scotch or any other whisky which are aged in used barrel have less flavour bcoz the used barrel have already been used and it can’t give much flavour to second or third or multi barrelled juice inside it . ( i was scotch drinker , i have tasted many world whiskies from asian whisky , japanese whisky , canadian whisky and many bourbon n ryes and after drinkking bourbon/ rye i just don’t want to go back to scotch . everyone has their own preference which i respect and its ur choice to drink what u like , cheers 🥃

[@BourbonRealTalk]

While these are all very valid reasons to like Bourbon if you were a scotch drinker, I do not know how much these reasons would affect someone deciding to get into bourbon since this is information that only the top tier enthusiast would know all the things you just mentioned.

[@m1henry]

Great Job Randy. Another one you hit out of the park. For me The 9th reason hit home. Not sure why but Bourbon does not give me headaches like all other alcohol does. I can drink one beer and pay for it with a 2 hour long headache. I also have gluten issues too. That's what got me started going down this road but I talk bourbon with my brothers and dad. It's common ground that we can't argue about. lol

[@BourbonRealTalk]

My brother and I drank Jack Daniel's together. I know that they call themselves TN whiskey and not bourbon, but the effect was the same. Cheers!

[@DEADWINTER]

I got into Bourbon as a natural progression of my drinking habit.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Nice!

[@petermitchell545]

I ❤️ you too Randy! Great video!

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Thanks so much!

[@Dmurphy527]

Great job Randy. Very well done

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Thanks for listening!

[@scottallen7195]

Solid content... thanks man

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Appreciate it! Thank you for supporting the channel.

[@chadwickthomasclarinet]

Thanks, great video. I became interested in bourbon after visiting Buffalo Trace in November, so you nailed that on the head with the info on tourism consultants turning the bourbon trail into a destination. I suppose the pandemic also gave me the time and money to try new things and check into my local liquor store every week or two for allocated products.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

So glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the support!

[@peadairo]

I feel like I'm getting my PhD in Bourbon from watching your channel 🥃 Keep up the great work Randy. Cheers

[@BourbonRealTalk]

That is so encouraging! Thank you so much for supporting the channel!

[@gaylemcgee2221]

Awesome video! It's nice to see Basil Hayden behind you because ppl dislike it so much and High West.

[@BigJonkulous]

I like Beam's other offerings, too. Just not really Basil Hayden's.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

It was for this recording kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZ6vZ5ifl8ihkKc

[@BourbonRealTalk]

I discuss this stance in this podcast. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZ6vZ5ifl8ihkKc. Basically BH is the same had OGD at a lower proof and higher price, so I get why enthusiasts dislike it. It isn't because it tastes bad...it just isn't the best value. It is a great gateway bourbon though.

[@gaylemcgee2221]

I totally agree with that concept! I still like the taste. I'm a total sipper so it'll last me awhile so what it costs will go a long way. Thank God.☺😳

[@reedr7142]

I went from never paying attention to it to having lots of bottles in a very short period of time-never knew what I was missing.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Thanks for sharing your experience! It's always great to hear how people's interests can change and develop over time. Do you have any favorite bourbons that you would recommend to others who are just starting to explore the world of bourbon?

[@alfredogomezjr7415]

Interesting topic!

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Thank you for your comment! I'm glad you found the topic interesting. Is there anything specific that you would like me to cover in future videos related to this topic?

[@NLI915]

I spy Mellow Corn in the background. One of the best value bourbons around!

[@BourbonRealTalk]

It was still out from when I shot this episode kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZ6vZ5ifl8ihkKc

[@TheJohnbortle]

Great video. Unfortunately the bourbon boom seems to coincide with the Scotch tariff which really sucks on top of a pandemic!

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Rough times. Hoping it works itself out soon.

[@TheJohnbortle]

Me too. I'm primarily a Scotch drinker but I also enjoy Bourbon and Rye. I'm now gravitating to quality 100+ proof shelf bourbons as allocated game is getting out of hand.

[@brettsurrett4596]

Because vodka,tequila suck. Scotch ,you have to have an acquired taste for. Rye, whiskey and BOURBON are just delicious

[@BourbonRealTalk]

I agree. Although I have been checking out some nice tequila lately.

[@alanpawlowski1202]

There are some great rums out there if you find a store which offers more than the standard brands. Also, I feel Irish whiskey is a good bridge between bourbon to scotch if you are still looking to acquire a taste for it.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

@@alanpawlowski1202 I do love some good rum! Gregarious Grump released in TX was really interesting. I have never tasted a high end rum that was not at least interesting if not down right tasty.

[@alanpawlowski1202]

@@BourbonRealTalk there's a distillery outside Charlotte called Muddy River that puts out a good product. Foursquare is a very good rum as well as Appleton. What's your thought on Irish? I enjoyed the Scotch episode with your buddy. Irish might be cool too.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

@@alanpawlowski1202 I find most Irish too light since they are usually 80 proof. I do like Redbreast. I am pretty excited about Waterford who sponsors my buddy's Kristopher Hart's podcast. I have not tried them yet, but they are single farm cask strength releases which is interesting for the terroir debate.

[@Hammarsand]

Thanx! I love you too 😃

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Thank you! And thank you for the support!

[@mjardeen]

Celiac here and Diabetic -- used to drink mixed and liquors -- now almost exclusive Whiskey.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

See...I told you guys :-). Thanks for the confirmation.

[@bcop9674]

Love the content and your delivery! What’s a good learning method to better “taste” the different aspects of a bourbon other than just keep drinking? Tks 🥃

[@BourbonRealTalk]

I created this aroma kit to help with that: bourbonrealtalk.com/shop/american-whiskey-aroma-kit/ Here is a video on how to use it to develop you palate: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWmUipybZrCkp80

[@aherf2923]

well i was a cognac drinker until i had 1792 at a cigar lounge. and there my friend started my bourbon journey. 10 years ago at the tinder age of 25

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Nice! Bourbon only need a foot int he door!

[@LibertyNotLicense]

If they're not going to give us a LOVE option here, there should at least be two LIKE buttons for your videos, Randy! 👍👍❤😊

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Wow, thanks! I really appreciate the support!

[@whatdidieatorcook8517]

Well done video.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Thank you for the support!

[@shrekas2966]

Coming from an european. Best type of whisky due to US regulations. Skotch is sophisticated? With all the dyes and re-used american barrels? Yeah right. Bourbon is cheap, has a complex and bold flavour. As a lower class person, its all i need.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Well we are glad to have you as a supporter! Cheers!

[@danbveryinformative.thanky9025]

Here Here!!

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Cheers!

[@BigJonkulous]

Bourbon Real Talk: "Nobody drinks just straight vodka" Russians: 👁👄👁

[@BourbonRealTalk]

I said for the most part

[@BigJonkulous]

@@BourbonRealTalk I know, my mind just immediately thought of the most vodka-loving country in the world 😂

[@BourbonRealTalk]

@@BigJonkulous I said "For the most part" because the person in SSW that mentioned it specifically stated that "aside from Russia" no one really drinks Vodka neat, so you comment was funny.

[@Hammarsand]

45 min.... Wow

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Cheers!

[@jaredtaylor7777]

Because god thought I lacked joy.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Samzies!