Balcones Texas Pot Still + J. Rieger Private Stock

Today we taste and review J. Rieger Private Stock and Balcones Texas Pot Still Bourbon.

[@apaulo617]

I watch this while I drink whiskey, because I have no friends. xD all the sudden it's like I have friends.

[@treyjohnson8178]

Wanna play rl?

[@jackhale371]

Same man

[@DayKlight]

me too

[@apaulo617]

@@treyjohnson8178 whats yo steam?

[@ulkesh78]

Watching two guys talk about savory meatiness with such passion....

[@reginafinan2819]

So relieved to hear ye say that there's a lot of the same smells in whiskeys! Cause sometimes I'll be sipping & sniffing whiskey while watching one of yer videos and and I can think is "I smell whiskey"

[@Richie.Z]

Daniel's got it right when he says you talk about and focus on the unique aspects of a bottle not the stuff you're expecting. Rex's palate is just about equal to Daniel's now which is awesome. Great work gents, especially on your distillery juice! Talk about living the dream, cheers brothers!

[@shilohstore6086]

How to mooch a $7, 000 whiskey was the first episode of The Whiskey vault I ever watched needless to say it took me quite a few other episodes to get my bearings 😂

[@neilhepworth6968]

So, I always have a really hard time distinguishing notes between bourbon--I'm very much a Buffalo Trace, Four Roses, and Wild Turkey kinda drinker--but I finally saw Balcones Pot Still at the store, and I jumped on it because I've always wanted to try a Texas whisky. And the Balcones is SO different from other bourbons...but it's SO different that I can finally (FINALLY!!) get the same notes on it as you two when I watch one of your videos!! Huzzah!!

[@sbrozak]

First Whiskey I ever drank neat was in KC and it was a flight of KC whiskey. My wife and I now buy Rieger's when we can find it. Also just found your videos 2 weeks ago. I now have several bottles of whiskey and look at buying some more just to have different flavors to try. Thanks for the great content. I will do my best to come see you guys if im able to get down to Texas!

[@EveyoneCallsMeTheDude]

Dude.. I’m so glad Daniel’s Beard has finally grown in. I bounce around in the chronology of this channel looking for different reviews while I’m at/before going to the State store, and in most of the videos Daniel’s Beard bothers the hell out of me because it’s all but transparent in the early episodes. Love you guys, keep up the gear work!

[@backwoodspiper1705]

You two just make whiskey reviews fun and informative! Great job< i cannot wait to watch your stuff. Al

[@LifeofBliss]

Awesome comparison... I think it should be noted that the specific J. Rieger Private Stock that was sent is a partnership with the grocery chain HyVee in Kansas City. I don't know that you'll be able to find that anywhere else. The only other place that I know it is located is in my home bar 😄 Very good stuff, completely agree. Sweet, hot, nice oily finish... It's different without straying too far from home.

[@onemon22]

I drank to much Grants. I fell down craked my head, now I have a permanent scar. Thank you for promoting alcohol especial scotch.

[@bourboneeringpodcasts]

I'm Houston for spring break and saw the Balcones Bourbon for the first time and had to buy it today. Then I come home and see yall reviewing it. It's a sign. Gonna use it in a 5 whiskey Balcones flight review on my channel.

[@ryanhartung3415]

I watched a couple of your other videos but this is the one that motivated me to hit the subscribe button.

[@CascaFugioLonginus]

Welcome back boys, good stuff, keep on trucking! And yes, that Balcones Bourbon is great neat, cocktail or mixed with another whiskey.

[@rlmillercpa]

Balconies Pot Still is definitely “gateway.”

[@AlphaOneActual]

Kick ass! I’m glad y’all enjoyed the Balcones Texas Pot Still Bourbon & glad y’all reviewed it! I agree it’s easy sipping & a good gateway into Balcones or whisky in general, great flavors and not so wild that it will scare a newbie away from quality whiskies. Thanks again Daniel & Rex, y’all take it easy!

[@jasonharris2343]

I just tried it, and i freaking can't stop smelling my empty glass.

[@AlphaOneActual]

@@jasonharris2343 if you ever see a bottle of the Blue Corn Bourbon grab that as well! The Pot Still Bourbon is a four-grain mash-bill, while the Blue Corn Bourbon is 100% Blue Corn. That said though, the BCB is even more excellent!

[@befuddled2010]

It's funny you should review J. Rieger, I watched a story about them which prompted KZbin to funnel you guys into my feed. That's how I found the Whiskey Vault.

[@thomasbuck303]

Welcome to the world of the whiskey vault! I made the crawl through the wardrobe into this community a couples years back.

[@befuddled2010]

@@thomasbuck303 Thanks brother. The events I described happened a few months back so I've been kicking around for a short while. I love everything about this place and everyone I've met has been really great. Cheers!

[@dylanvickers7953]

I crushed my bottle of Balcones Bourbon with a bunch of my non-whisky friends, they said it reminded them of scotch and barbecue - the meaty smokiness was the big dominant flavor for them - they all compared it to either Jonnie Walker Blue (many of them shared a bottle of it for a celebration a few years back) and one of them said "this reminded me of the green one you had me try at your place" referencing Ardbeg 10, which they liked becuase of its similarity to Barbecue. Twenty-something AZ guys if that helps paint the picture, loved smoked meat, but they shoot whisky.

[@outstretchedarm777]

The nose is a anejo tequila

[@molforteneliere3216]

Wonderink about the history of these distilleries, their processingks Love ya Daniel, just pokingk fun.

[@rorymcgregor625]

I think you need to wash your k key.

[@jeremypatin2044]

Love your videos guys..keep up the good work. Thanks for reviewing the Balcones, just picked up a bottle and it's super....very drinkable indeed.

[@canadianwhiskysmith6453]

Just grabbed the Balcones 100 Proof Rye...and it is the most un-rye rye I think I've ever had. Their cask Strength Rye is also good, but the 100 proof allows the flavours come through a little better. And DAMN! Those flavours completely coat your mouth and settle in. I had a sample about 20 minutes before doing the tour, and I could still taste it an hour later...until we got to the end of the line and tasted the new make.

[@OFFTHEGRIND]

That new lighting made Daniel look nearly angelic. If he had hair it wouldn’t have had the same affect

[@mvv1408]

Just opened the Balcones bourbon, my first from the brand. This is amazing whisky, it's as if an excellent Bourbon and a 12yo Springbank had a baby!

[@scotchrocksred]

hey guys. just found your channel 3 or 4 weeks ago and since then i've learned much about whiskies and credit you with my discovery of laphroaig 10. i wanted to know if it was normal to be a poor "noser" until maybe the 3rd or 4th glass of whisky. for me, that's when my smell and palate seem to be enhanced enough to detect various things. i would love to be a "magnificent bastard" but my income is very low. thank you both for what you do and know that its very much appreciated

[@fretless05]

I came into Balcone's through the rye expression; the 100 Proof Rye is a fine spirit and after trying it, I began to wonder just what else these guys had up their sleeves. Sadly, local supply is thin, but I'm hoping to work my way through some more of their offerings.

[@newtubebooblover]

I want to know the scotch equivalent to balcones they were talking about. Sounds interesting I’m a huge balcones fan would love to follow that other path too.

[@guriart]

Hey Daniel and Rex, I have a Danish friend who is a great fan of you in Aarhus. I’m visiting there soon and all he wants is a pic with y’all and a bottle of Rieger’s. When are y’all at the whiskey vault?

[@Davidspub]

Speaking of blending, whatever happened to the 100 whiskey blend experiment?

[@robsalvv5853]

davidspub wasn't it bottled and distributed?

[@Davidspub]

Not that I’m aware of, at least there should’ve been a review on it I would hope!

[@passageways]

Came back to this because Balcones finally distributes to my area and this is what I could get. Nose is better than the flavor, which is a little weak. It's nice. Spicy, pecan, maple syrup, savory/starchy, and a bit of a roasty coffee long finish. Definitely one of the least sweet bourbons I've had. Not IMPRESSED, but enjoyable, good for the price tag, and it's just unique enough to make me look forward to their bigger, better offerings.

[@BracchiAlessandroFineArt]

today i was at my usual cigar store in italy to refill my humidor and in the middle of all scotch bottles there was this balcones pot still. The little evil whisky hoarder voice inside me " you always said you want to try a bourbon to make a little detour from Scotch , this is your chance!" . so i bought a bottle and i'm sipping now watching this video. And guys what a trip......not sure if bourbon is my kind of thing, but i will try other things to explore it

[@peteharper3614]

If you get a chance you need to check out the Balcones Distillery tour. My favorite was the Pot Stilled Bourbon. Or you can just pick up a bottle.

[@jasonstrickland5251]

i freaking love the Balcones pot still

[@451zombiekiller]

I've lived in waco tx where balcones distillery is and legit heard about balcones like a couple months ago💀 just got some mini bottles and are about to try them out

[@oscarmadison431]

Excellent sparkle, Chad.

[@skatingjoe87]

crazy whisky tasting idea. what would sodastreaming a whisky do? would the aeration/carbonation of the whisky make it easier to pick part the nose or taste of the whisky? will it destroy it?

[@blueg6demon371]

Sitting here, watching whisky content, whilst eating Lasagna and drinking some Ardbeg 10. :D

[@kaito9907]

I was wondering if you guys could review Stillhouse Black Bourbon, possibly? I seen the cool container it's in and I think it'd be cool to get your opinion on it

[@Kcsportsfan42]

Rieger’s just came out with a straight bourbon finally, need you all to review that too!

[@dparrish77]

This shit to me before I've had my first sip is ALL WOOD!! Then after my first sip, there's a bunch of different things that show up. It's a helluva ride for a "bourbon"! It's one of my absolute favorite. And 46% is great for a daily drinker....but man, that first sip is always barrel!! 👍

[@bluecollarwineguy4447]

I am glad to see that Rex has reached level one sommelier status...😁 #TheMoochIsBroken

[@lindale7113]

The Balcones reminds me of the old Sears Automotive department filled with new tires.

[@lonegoose2844]

Miss when you guys use to blend all the time

[@seamusorourk8652]

Watching this as I’m drinking Balcones 64.4 abv. It is December 2021.

[@BoutTime73]

Daniel that Flavah FLav of whiskey I need some info here..hear me, well see me!! I saw this Balcones today while I was in Maryland and bought it since I never saw it in VA where I live. Now the question I require assistance with is why is it when I smell and taste it I get 100% Hennessy Cognac taste?!?!?!?! I love all things whisk(e)y but on the flip side I HATE COGNAC and HATE HENNESSY so this bottle just ruined my bourbon high I had all the way home.

[@thomasbuck303]

Wow this whiskey is trending...

[@jasonbrand1984]

On the Balcones, I got dark chocolate cream, like homemade dark chocolate pudding on the nose

[@kvmedman6217]

The other option for the whiskey blends comment is that it is a GREAT mooch attempt to source blends from THOUSANDS of MBs!! Genius!!

[@kvmedman6217]

Hence, a blend idea: Eagle Rare and Buffalo Trace with a few drops of water........Caramel Creme Brule with Cinnamon topping in a glass.

[@MrTw2009]

Does that MB animation get more complex every few weeks, or is it just me?

[@dobber43]

So seriously we have had brushwood but we need the duo

[@billknoth3244]

Hope to see you guys at the Texas Whiskey Festival tomorrow!

[@charlesashworth6805]

Where is this whisky festival of which you speak

[@billknoth3244]

charles ashworth txwhiskeyfest.com/

[@Mangela_Erkel]

Can you Daniel tell me anything about hybrid barrels?

[@johnwallace2319]

So what whiskey should replace milk in cereal?

[@DJ_DJ]

Anybody know why some folks are saying the Balcones Pot Still Bourbon has changed over the past year?

[@ShivasIrons22]

I've had the Balcones for about a month. Walnuts to me are really present. Well done Rex.

[@louisv.8168]

Umami..... Ardbeg Uigegdal is chock full of umami. Always compared it to charcoal bbq chicken on the beach.

[@bartonjones7319]

Gateway drug to Balcones.... I'm gonna have to bring another suitcase for when I visit in October...

[@Duerr1975]

The fight for 1st begins

[@ericmatson7339]

When did the Mooch have a much more deeper description than the Somm or is the Mooch the 80%, standard notes, that Daniel was talking about

[@BelfryHex]

Rex has mooched all of Daniel's sommelierness from him

[@danielh750]

If I sent you guys some Balcones Brujeria and Hechiceros samples would you guys sample them on an episode? I don't know that I'll ever be able to find any more to send you the remainder of the bottles. Thanks guys!

[@berkobaggins9023]

An idea has just come to me! What if hating the dad jokes bit is a bit? What if rex loooooves dad jokes?

[@JupiterMoJo]

Hey Rex - Now too much overhead light... gold and silver...just saying. BB101😁

[@mikewar5078]

Drinking the Texas pot still right now and I taste gator and smell the swamp!

[@Raphael_Bizmann]

Speaking of the $7000 whiskey, bring back Rex Month!

[@philip956]

What do you two Sip on at home?

[@scottyBbourbon]

I definitely should have looked up this review before buying the bottle of Balcones Bourbon. Not for me.

[@erikevenson4303]

top 10 whisky for beginners was my first watched but it was only because i was bored with my crown royal line; although the black was decent.

[@HeyTeslaFreak]

Its not just aged in wine, they straight up mix sherry in

[@Briankelly5512]

I was soooo hoping the Balcones Pot Still Bourbon was going to be great. Had to stop at 4 different liquor stores to find it and was so disappointed. Just did not meet my normal bourbon preferences. And I’m from Texas so it was even more upsetting.

[@Sean-uh6te]

Brian Kelly i feel your pain. I wasted my money on this crap

[@johnathanblackwell9960]

Hehehe I just found a bottle of Balcones on the shelf today, Cali fyi.

[@FREEfitnessCOACHING]

How much for a tour and taste of the whiskey vault?

[@theplatter8418]

S rednaz on there website it has pricing the common theme I have found is around 200 bucks for a class which involves a tasting of multiple whiskeys from the vault.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Funny, you guys, me, and Scotch test dummies all put out a review on the Balcones Texas Pot Still Whiskey within 2 days of eachother.

[@Guentzel]

Top of the Whisk(e)y to you all!

[@hotdog99100]

Wonder about the backstory, could there be some Balcones envy?

[@IndyGuy65]

Yeah, why the awkward silence? Here is what I found officially about the beginnings of Balcones www.nytimes.com/2014/12/28/business/how-dreams-and-money-didnt-mix-at-a-texas-distillery.html

[@WhiskeyVault]

We love those guys. Like family. We do an awkward pause as part of the channel anytime we review something sent in by brands or reps.

[@dparrish77]

Of course Daniel is thinking about sweet nuts!!! 😅😅😅

[@anthony1234dunne1]

Is this a sponsored video?

[@actual_ice_lord4068]

I am absolutely, 100%, the Balcones Gollum....... We wants it.... We needs it.... Precious...

[@seandrewevery]

Just bought a bottle of Balcones and it is fantastic.

[@michaeldraut8336]

Whoa, whoa, whoa...Did I just hear Daniel say he is not going to go into all the details of the story.. He loves stories... When has he ever not..Something is afoot here.. Oh Hobbit...

[@jking54544]

SO close!

[@darrenpellichino2923]

Knowing what and how the whiskey was made affects the perception of taste. I say this because after my leg was amputated I feel the hairs on my invisible leg tickle in the wind. Perception is a strange mother.

[@joshuasteele5108]

That balcones is a bag of cracker jack to me. Delicious at 26 bucks.

[@thebehemoth1994]

I ended getting to try the balcones today by complete chance. I ended up buying a bottle because how good it is.

[@burritochurrito1993]

Would Balcones be a nice change from Wild Turkey 101? Could I please be educated?

[@Sean-uh6te]

T. Salinas wild turkey is way better, not even close

[@keithcorbett3754]

Bank of Scotland?

[@mcbroomjacob]

Bank of Scotland in the window?

[@WhiskeyVault]

We figured we had a significant amount of Scottish gold in that room. It seems fair to consider us a bank :)

[@mcbroomjacob]

@@WhiskeyVault That's fair. Stay thirsty my bastards!

[@drexy1300]

"Blended Whiskeys taste like assholes, change my mind." You could be someone who loves blended whiskeys and say that and it becomes the most mooch statement ever, since the first reaction would be "Well here, try this"

[@Mylatestdram]

I had a neat idea for a whisky brand. The brand called "Less". Doctors recommend to drink less whisky.

[@KylanJohnson]

Scotch Test Dummies just did Balcones. "Great minds think alike" or "Happy Accident" 🤔😜

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

And I put out my video a couple hours prior to them. Very strange coincidence.

[@ScotchTestDummies]

we like the way you talk Kylan!

[@emcodesignsandconstruction670]

7th....whoohoooo

[@SSR_Virgo_Tiger]

Oh my God, Balcones IS like a drug! 😂

[@jasonharris2343]

mix those two, monkey shoulder, and wild turkey 101

[@gpastuzyn91]

Damn

[@fubarfg9393]

I mixed bulleit rye and Jameson just prior to that comment… awful!

[@lorenwegele7517]

I'd be more than happy to drink with you ANYTIME!! 😁

[@itsjackbandit]

The nose on Balcones pot still bourbon is...Waffle Crisp

[@williamsmith1741]

First

[@williamsmith1741]

Haha! I winz!

[@jdwinfield8598]

Almost first

[@MarkBrighton-nb8je]

What. ?? 😮😅

[@scottrieger688]

It's pronounced Reeger. Not Rayger

[@chris.whiskeysmokexplorer1919]

Brazil nut