Barrell Craft 16 Year Seagrass Gray Label Review! $160 Better than the original?

[@bryansmith4595]

You can find it for 150.00 now. In the Cincinnati area

[@markskaminski]

Worth every penny

[@troym3219]

Another great review. Glad to see you're holding up those middle-class values, literally. The 1%ters get to spend whatever they want, but the rest of us have to actually have a budget when it comes to our whiskey.

[@stewartstegeman5027]

Thanks for the honesty at the end regarding the value as compared to the 2021 release. I loved the $100 version, however. I'm not sure I can justify $250+ for one bottle. I enjoy all of your reviews.

[@Wm_Gemmell]

Gray Label prices have really come down. GL Seagrass is $150 in OH now. All day.

[@nickp5511]

Nice review! I picked one up in a trade the other day and it’s pretty decent but IMO the standard Seagrass offering is much better. Cheers!

[@timtimtimmay4654]

Wow, I just got dibs on one of these yesterday. Good to see a review from someone I trust before I throw the cash.

[@pumakeeper01]

This review was perfect timing. Saw it today for 240 and contemplated getting it but thought can it really be that much better than normal seagrass. Seems like I made the right decision to pass. I’ll just buy 3 more normal seagrass 😂

[@harrisonparsons4099]

Thank you for the great video, Jason. Always a pleasure! Saw this at a local store for $375, $406 after tax. No thank you. I'll stick with the original.

[@alexcuenca1920]

My local has the regular Seagrass at $75. Impossible to beat at that price.Was curious about this one as I absolutely love the original… great review as always!

[@the_snicklefritz]

That's such a great price! The original is soooo good, you're right its impossible to beat at that price! Gray Label Seagrass is fantastic and personally my preferred pour of the two, but they are truly so different its difficult to even compare. Is it better? For me definitely, a lot more depth and richness. Is it $160 better? Man that truly depends on your love of whiskey and whiskey budget lol For my hardcore whiskey friend hands down im recommending. For anyone else, no way lol

[@the_snicklefritz]

I really love this bottle, it’s such a different animal than the original Seagrass. My favorite part is the viscosity and the saltiness/briny finish. That salt on the back end speaks perfectly to the name Seagrass. The original Seagrass a tropical bomb in comparison Both very good, both very different imo

[@whiskeyriffslounge]

Great review as always. Those spice and herbal notes sound amazing

[@remander3873]

Yeah, I've been on the fence about this. Love the original, but the 100% Canadian and the price was holding me back. Seems I made the correct choice. Thanks for the detailed, as always, review, Jason!

[@proofisinthebourbon]

Just got for 160 so im excited to give it a try

[@DrewsDram]

Thanks for another solid review and side by side comparison. Cheers Jason!

[@jeffreywack]

Ah 100% Canadian Rye, that is an important detail I hadn’t heard before. Explains the age but also the different profile beyond age.

[@Spigsley]

Yeah doubt they would be able to have the age statement if it was the same blend.

[@griff7918]

Appreciate the comparison and transparency. Would love to try this. Will stick with the egular Seagrass for now.

[@acjonesmd260]

Appreciate your honest recs!

[@CAT3616G]

Fantastic review, bro, always appreciate your honesty. Never met a Canadian whiskey or rye that was worth more than $100 so I’ll stick with my normal Seagrass which I love. Can you imagine the price if they didn’t use Canadian juice? Exactly.

[@s2kane]

I haven't had the regular, but got a bottle of this. I will be cracking it soon.

[@trevorkunkle6073]

love your honest reviews. keep up the great work bud!🥃

[@2TEN90]

Interesting review and it's hard to be $150-$160 better than the regular Seagrass. Let me spend that money on an Old Carter! 🙂Cheers, Jason!

[@justinboggs5605]

That's why I love your reviews straight forward and honest ! thanks Jason ! I will not be buying this your boy is on a budget haha Im good with the regular seagrass that I bought on your recommendation and It's awesome!

[@brandogarza62]

I just bought mine for 150 at kroger in ohio lol 250 secondary maybe

[@drgallup]

I was able to pre-order one of the grey label Seagrass for just under $200. Sounds like it will be well worth it. Hopefully it will come in soon now that the reviews are dropping fast and furious. I bought 4 of the regular Seagrass and I paid well under the $100 MSRP except for one. The one I paid more for was in WA state which has the worst liquor prices in the country. But there was a large family gathering and I wanted to share something special so I paid the going rate. The last bottle I bought locally was $70 before everyone named it rye of the year and it disappeared in the blink of an eye. That's something I like about Barrell products in general, they are not cheap but availability is usually good and they go for MSRP or less. Far better in my opinion than paying 3-4 times a low MSRP because it's the only bottle you are going to find.

[@aking9832]

great review. I love the original seagrass so I am tempted.

[@tombryan1]

Good honest review, they priced themselves outside of the value.

[@serapheum]

is that why it is sold out everywhere?

[@tombryan1]

@@serapheum Not sure, Im busy trying to recoup a downturn on my supposed blue chip stocks, I fear a crash, good thing im stocked up on booze.

[@justwhisky]

Great honest comparison.

[@billeiseman8161]

This is a no-brainer now that it’s $149.99 in Ohio.

[@hyseptu1733]

Would love to try it but realistically will have to pass at that price. Love your honest reviews!!! Keep up the great work!!!

[@mamboliciousman]

Have you reviewed Jacobs Pardon Batch 2?

[@camsmith3065]

Thank you for the review! Been going back and forth on if I should grab this one...Where'd you get the hat?

[@TheMashandDrum]

At the OF distillery

[@Dussander2]

I just recently opened up the regular Seagrass and do not like it yet. I get all apricot. It's like Crown Peach but with apricot instead. Hopefully it will develop a little or I can figure out how to enjoy it. But, I'd still probably pick up the Gray Label version if I see it. What you described sounded more appealing to me. I definitely want more strong rye flavors to balance out all the sweetness. I think Boss Hogg VIII and Four Gate Ruby Rye Springs nail the balance I like a lot more than the regular Seagrass I have.

[@Riamd002]

Saw this bottle for $210 and was hesitant. Really wanted to hear your review and thoughts first. I do like the regular Seagrass but $80 vs $210 hmm, might be better off with a second bottle of the regular one.

[@michaellambright7968]

I’ve got one. Been waiting on this review.

[@DrB_CU]

I scored the 16 for $219 in GA, I agree with the review. Little drying from the oak, not as sweet as the regular. Good though, especially if you love Seagrass. Is it worth it? Yea I agree with Jason, I wish it was $160-180

[@kevtz83]

Is there any rhyme or reason to barrell's releases, blends and prices? For the average bourbon drinker like myself, I don't purchase barrell not because of the price but I don't have the time to research every single batch to determine if it's worth my money. I know they make some good stuff but it's too much work for me spend the time researching if batch 30 is that much better than batch 29 and what a fair price is for it. Is there a cliff notes guide for purchasing?

[@jackwoodford519]

For that price, I can just get 3 more seagrass that I really enjoy.

[@K0okyKats]

Got one for $215. Can’t wait to sip at the beach in August

[@kwebb209]

I’ll stick to the $80 Seagrass. Great review

[@nickp5511]

My local BevMo sells it for 199.99 and the regular for 79.99

[@henryturner4739]

You need to try the 59.92 batch 4 seagrass. It’s even better.

[@williamparker8318]

I'd love to try it. But not at 250.00. I bought a lot of product last year from 134.00 - 160.00 range and that scared me a bit. Because last year I was buying what i thought were exceptional bottles at 80.00 and got quite a few good ones at 45.00. I think 250.00 would have to knock my socks off. Canadian to boot. LOL. Cheers!

[@rong1473]

Great video, thanks for keeping it real, think barrel shot themselves in the foot charging $250, maybe double the price of the original at most.

[@peterwhite507]

Try and find 16 year cask strength Rye not made in Canada. This is likely Crown Royal Rye, due to Barrell Spirits relationship with Diageo.

[@JamesWilson-hw9bv]

Were there multiple releases of the standard Barrel Seagrass? Mine says 119.12 proof and yours is 118.4

[@ShawnParslow]

I got mine for $220 retail so I figured what the heck - I love regular seagrass so much I couldn’t pass on it.

[@DC-vv3pu]

I love peaches. And to me, this is a pour of peaches and deep spicy oak. The oak has rounded the heavy sweetness into a more complex pour.

[@TheMashandDrum]

Love the spicyness of it.

[@willdaugherty2842]

Columbus born, raised, and currently living. love your videos! as a 24 just getting deeper into bourbon/whiskey, i’ve been binging your stuff.

[@red5standingby419]

I can get the normal Seagrass for $80 at Binny's here in Illinois. I'll just buy three of those instead.

[@StonedSpagooter]

Canadian whiskey finally getting some respect

[@guitarswhiskeyandgolf]

Now available on line directly thru Barrel at 159.00 plus tax and shipping but significantly discounted off the 250.00

[@Sherylyn01]

I too picked up a bottle in Columbus for $149.99

[@markdunnam2745]

I have both the regular seagrass and the 16 year old seagrass and I will say overpriced for the 16 year old. The 16 just has more oak tannins in it, not to say it’s not good but overall the regular seagrass Rocks.

[@funwithwhiskey9899]

If I had the money, and could get if for retail, I would.

[@pizzawarlord9232]

Love both but the Grey Label is special. I always have it in bar with a back up on shelf now. Not at your price though. It is $100 less by me. $85 Seagrass and Grey is $160. Wouldn’t pay over $175.

[@lorenwegele7517]

I should have had a cigar while listening to the review

[@ryankretz2072]

What batch number is your Seagrass?

[@tomreilly9295]

Another great video, respect your knowledge and opinion on bourbon and ryes, Be interesting to compare it to Crown Royal 16 yr. Noble Rye. Have a great weekend!

[@57burnetto]

Sometimes ya just have to wait..., 2+ years later this bottle is available right now APRIL 15, 2024 @ $159.99 - and that's with massive 2 year inflation.

[@spforevr11]

I wish Barrell would fill out their lineup in the $100-150 range with these releases. they go from 80-100, to 250, to 500. not really anything in between. for $150, i would likely pick one up. for $250, i'm going to have to pass and pick up another normal Seagrass and Dovetail along with it.

[@877-MASH-NOW]

WHISKEY CHEERS 😎😎😎😎

[@jimm8799]

Would be great to taste, but just can’t justify $250.

[@ryanschroeder560]

Bro you are dropping some coin this year huh?

[@TheMashandDrum]

Hopefully not too much. Lol

[@MrPsiman]

They should have called it something else instead of riding on the Seagrass name because it’s a deterrent when you look at what you get for $80 from standard Seagrass. Barrell just cashing in on Seagrass popularity

[@michaellambright7968]

Lots of people more than happy to pay $500 for Boss Hog, but this is overpriced?

[@jeffreyking279]

$200+ for Canadian Rye? No. The original was excellent but this price point is ridiculous.

[@nt6382]

I stay away from all Barrel products, I find it to be a low value to pay for sourced juice that has been up-charged just because you say your exceptional at blending or finishing.

[@gregs7375]

So the finishing is the same but the underlying whiskey is different. I can’t recall age/blend of the original but I can’t image, whatever the original was, that a 16 yr Canadian version is worth $250+. I got my Original at $70 so that’s a $180 mark up? What is this, Whistle Pig 🤣 Sticking with this is a Barrel money grab post Seagrass reviews/reaction. Pass.

[@jeffreyking279]

100% agree with you. Witnessing the big cash grab! Lol watching all these knuckle heads throw their money around.

[@the_snicklefritz]

I actually had a rep tell Me of the plans for this a month after they released Seagrass and before the hype got built up, so it’s been in the works for a while (edit: a cash grab? For sure. A reaction to the market? That I’m not so sure, I think it’s been planned for a long time)

[@gregs7375]

@@the_snicklefritz I heard the same. I also heard Armida was slated for a grey/gold label too but that fell through. So yes, a reaction to the market, definitely agree with that. Now if it were a 16 yr Kentucky/Indiana Rye or even the same original blended whiskeys but 1-2 years older then I feel it’s fine. But it’s the switch to a 100% Canadian Rye that I have a hard time getting why that was the choice and for that, I do feel this is overpriced.

[@the_snicklefritz]

@@gregs7375 Agreed. But a 16 year Kentucky/indiana rye blend? Man you are talking upwards of $400+ for a single bottle... I haven't seen an MGP rye over 9 years in forever.... so to source a 16 year MGP rye? Thatt sounds incredibly expensive! lol

[@the_snicklefritz]

@@gregs7375 You are right though in that a higher aged blend of Kentucky/Indiana/Canadian ryes WOULD make a better blend than the new Seagrass. BUT im just not sure how theyd market a whiskey 2 years older that regular Seagrass to be involved in the Gray Label. And thats where the marketing comes in for sure. But i will say i loved that this was so different compared to the regular seagrass. Its a totslly different expression really

[@chrisb5986]

$250....click.

[@chriskerker8952]

The real question that nobody wants to ask: Is this 8x better than Crown Royal Peach?

[@TheMashandDrum]

Hahah. Yes the real question.

[@dhander55]

@@TheMashandDrum Wait, so the original Seagrass was "sweet on the nose...all sweet, all candy, rum, apricot, strawberry..." and the gray label Seagrass is "you get the sweetness but for only a moment in time". Seems to me, based upon your review, the comparison should be the orginal Seagrass to Crown Royal Peach...

[@TheMashandDrum]

@@dhander55 LOL. Well I wouldnt go that far...but yeah...the 16 year is alot more spicy and savory then the original. The sweet is there but doesnt last like it does with the original

[@dhander55]

@@TheMashandDrum Cool, picked one up for 200. I don't have the original, but that sounds more one dimensional than the 16. Love rye whiskey, especially Alberta Premium so looking forward to trying this. Sounds like a good balance of oak, sweet and spice.

[@TheMashandDrum]

@@dhander55 You wont be disappointed. Like it a lot better for 200

[@doogiepwr]

Barrell would sell so much better if they didn't have the absolute worst looking bottle in bourbon. Seagrass is very good, I have a store pick that's even better. I just hate the look of their bottle and label.