BEST 12 Year Bourbon Of All Time?!

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[@colelanza3019]

I am absolutely dying to see a tour of Trenton’s collection 😅one of these days I’m sure we would all love a tour

[@applecrow8]

'A mule looking at a new gate' I've never heard that saying before, that's great!

[@KaHaDa_life]

Very common saying in russia except it a ram looking at a new gate

[@juliestockton8079]

That was great! And believe me, I've heard a LOT of good ones from my parents, but that's a new one on me! Love it, Kurt!

[@beaudwayful]

KC12 yr is probably my favorite available bourbon

[@joshuagentry801]

I love listening to Trenton 😂 anyone catch at 27:23 when he apologized for talking with his mouth open? Do you usually talk with it closed? 😂

[@DenverHarris]

Speaking of accents: I was in Kentucky and bought a Coke zero in a bottle, and the hard southern accented checkout girl asked me “do you want to cut fries?” And I asked her to repeat it. I didn’t understand and she said it again. Then she said it very pronounced, like I was a child, and what she was saying was “do you want a cup for ice?” Lmao

[@rkmccall]

I grew up in Connecticut, was transferred to Louisville,KY. My firm acquired office furniture from a local company. They sent a very good tech , the name on his business card was Ray Christian. A few days later, we needed some more assistance. I called the office and asked for Ray. The response was “who ?”. I repeated the name Ray. “The deep southern accent replied, “there is nobody here by that name, “what is this person’s last name?” I said Christian. The response was “ you mean Rye, it’s Rye you want!! So I found Rye instead of Ray. Go figurr

[@robmichael8136]

Glad Knob 12 is finally getting the love. It's my favorite in my collection and it's super complex. A lot of people think the 9 year is as good and I think that's crazy. I have both, and I think the 12 blows the 9 out of the water.

[@michaellutes2163]

When I talk about comparing 9 yr kc to 12 yr kc, I am referring to 9 yr SiB 120 proof. Imo, that one beats the 12 yr.

[@bigreb62]

Tonight JD10, Eagle rare, Russel 10 for sure

[@chrisgravbelle7980]

Knob creek 12 is amazing! Find it quite often! Have 3 bottles! Lol

[@ChangeHumanity]

I just bought a bottle for $76! Hope it’s a good one

[@joekirk7909]

I’ve done this exact blind on multiple occasions. My top 2 always end up as WT12 and JD12. Those 2 always stand out well above the rest.

[@JordanG_3031]

SLB Classics 0:01 Trenton worries about the audio, but it was beyond him 0:08 Kurt has a nice glow/burn to him 0:35 Trenton still has some house issues 1:07 mom makes the rules, if she says 5, dems the rules 1:50 Trenton remembers to remind us of the livestream tonight! 10 yr blind 2:08 kent is voluntold he’s doing the livestream 2:21 uh oh, Trenton controls the blind tonight 2:55 Trenton starts with a nosegasm bath 3:25 Trenton did some “research”?!? 4:27 Kurt mind noodles Trenton with the peanut butter 4:46 Kurt actually warmed up tonight? What’s going on?? 5:12 Classic midwest vs southern accent differences 5:58 Trenton tries to not offend what people add to their PB sandwiches 6:04 Trenton struggles with words marmalade 6:39 sometimes being more like Trenton is an advantage… but I would still avoid smelling what he does 8:04 Trenton note: not manure but compost 8:39 we found a lacroix note! Cherry (there is a cherry blossom flavor) 10:21 the common complaint of more proof would help 11:03 Trenton has an accident in his pants 11:13 Kurt has to mess with Trenton 11:26 Quintessential! 11:31 QUINTESSENTIAL!! 11:39 QUINTESSENTIAL!!!🎉 12:05 bakeries definitely are producing solids 12:18 Trenton doesn’t bite on the icing notes 12:42 Trenton gets philosophical about eating icing 13:10 peanut butter, tortilla chips, chocolate chips, fruit snacks 13:44 QUINTESSENTIAL!!!! 13:46 QUINTESSENTIAL!!!!! 13:48 Quintessential!!!!!!😢 14:45 Trenton might need to change his underwear 14:53 even Kurt’s shnoz can smell the beautiful aromas 15:54 Trenton forgets to knock on wood, but fortunately doesn’t jinx it 16:25 Trenton gets a full house! (Or full boat for some) 16:57 Tomato bar is the bomb! Especially pizza of the month (sad that ricochet converted) 17:35 Trenton is ready to do some 1 bite pizza challenges 18:17 let the controversy begin 18:31 speaking the sponsorships into existence 18:42 Kurt shows the youngin how to do it right 19:36 uh oh, mom is out tonight this explains all the tangents 20:25 well they have a similar order still 21:10 that’s the issue with hazmats and planes 21:55 Kurt is still off Trenton’s wavelength today 22:19 Trenton story time about cribs 23:23 Kurt goes with his gut 24:12 Trenton runs off camera, needs a snack (has to hide his mouthful) 24:43 BAM! Let the smack talk begin on WT 25:44 Trenton tries to sweet talk the WT 26:24 the difference is in the proof, and then some non-research info 27:21 we are happy that Trenton is working on his ventriloquism 28:36 Trenton gets into the batch controversy 28:48 Trenton doesn’t know a word frivolity and struggles with it too 29:35 8 PM Livestream 29:46 nice sign off and nod

[@forallyall6143]

your obsessed with these dudes 🔎

[@MISTERLOLCRACKERS]

Asked about this a few weeks ago. Thanks for doing it!

[@roybrice7743]

Hey Kurt I saw the pics on FB so glad you had a great and deserved break Welcome back bourbon King.

[@randocitizen6114]

I Always watch y’all’s episodes at 3am when I get off work …great show.

[@Abby_Normal_1969]

Mid 2023, I got a KC12 at Costco for $49.99. I was sure to buy 2. In retrospect, I should have bought a case.

[@andrettski8686]

Haven't had any of these but actually have been considering JD 12 $95, KC 12 $59. Leaning KC because of $

[@tjvbham5831]

I've only had the KC 12yr, which is excellent. Lately, I've been very impressed with the higher end JD products. I'm going to pick up that JD 12yr next time I see it. Great video.

[@jefflorenzen6913]

Another awesome show! Really enjoy the bourbon journey with u 2! Cheers

[@BrothersBarrel]

What a lineup! Love the vid guys!

[@stevefromchicago8277]

KC12 has been one of my favs for several years. Relatively findable and good value, always want one on the shelf

[@HeffewiezenDudeGuy]

Trenton over here sniffing carrots 😂😂😂. I'm just playing. Good stuff as always guys! Very entertaining.

[@kingkrow420]

What a lineup, and great to see the most available (I know Jack 12 is still pretty hard to find) do so well!

[@WhiskyWars]

Hahaha I would have totally fallen for the “boiled peanuts/ bowl of peanuts’” too! In fact, when I first moved to America I went to a diner and wasn’t too hungry so just ask for some chips whilst my friend ordered a meal. The waitress looked at me strange and asked, are you sure? I said of course and can I have some vinegar and ketchup on the side. She came back and opened a packet of crisps, poured them into a bowl in front of me and squirted some ketchup next to them 😂😅😳 just for context, I’m English

[@filthyripdinger1192]

If I open a bag of candy, 99.9% chance it’s gone same day 😂

[@honker1307]

Great episode, i have a know creek 12 and haven't opened it yet, so it looks like we will be cracking that tonight. Thanks guys

[@djd2819]

Watching this whilst sipping on a KC12, love this vid.

[@jhw_3]

I enjoyed your video. Thanks for sharing. I think that you should have included weller 12, as it’s a lot easier to find than pappy 12. Some road trip videos would be great. I’m a big fan of bourbon hunting videos, so please consider doing more, even local, as I’m always looking for new stops and you’re not too far away from me in Chicago.

[@mattschmitt9924]

As a teen my friend always had betty crocker icing in the pantry. We were fat kids and often dipped the grahm cracker. My anniversary was this week and my mom made me the same cupcakes she made for our wedding cake. The icing was on the side in a bowl and I have had multiple spoonfuls of German chocolate icing with no cake this week. Bout to uave another!

[@sanchezjr13]

The only bottle I have from that lineup is the Knob Creek 12, glad it did well.🥃

[@Nicky68Y]

Great video and review. I would recommend a line on the counter or something for us that are depth perception challenged to see what is forward. And maybe a spot that shows the active ranking....but that's just me.

[@MD-kwtx1]

Bought a KC12 two days ago for $62. Last one on the shelf. Never had it before and not opened it yet. Looking forward to trying it more now.

[@FrankPopo]

Frosting sandwich!! Love it!!

[@hannamiller9220]

My only bottle of Knob Creek 12 was an allocated drop for $75 at my local store, right outside Nashville. Only seen it once, glad I got it.

[@nickp5511]

Nice lineup! Knob Creek 12yr is tops for me followed by 1792 12yr, Weller 12yr, JD 12yr! My go to snacks right now are Nerds Gummy Clusters, Popcorn with extra butter, and Reese’s caramel big cups!

[@juliestockton8079]

I loved it when Kurt said he needed to start smelling more things!!!

[@shanedunn4110]

Oh i saw the caption at the bottom for the echo. Good video guys. I love to eat spoon fulls of Peter pan peanut butter.

[@jamescharles8663]

Fantastic video gentleman. Wish yall lived closer. If yall ever have a meet and greet in the south I would like to hang out in person.

[@mike_w_21]

Picked up my first ever bottle of KC12 the other day - the hunt for JD12 continues :p

[@durzagon88]

Jack 12 and Knob 12 are fantastic.

[@TheDramDiaries]

Great video as always guys! Have you tried the Eastside 12yr Double Oaked? It’s one of our favorite 10-12yr bourbons, and I’ve been curious how it would do against the Jack 12yr since I probably won’t ever be able to try the Jack. Keep it up!

[@moguy1973]

Finally had a pour of JD12 at a restaurant last week. Lives up to the hype. It's great. Wish I could find a bottle at MSRP.

[@kylelingo487]

Can you guys do 18 years next! Thanks love the videos!

[@t.keithcason3618]

I've been drinking the Knob Creek 12 for a couple of years now. It's my go-to bourbon for my famous old fashoin. The last bottle I bought was $99.00, though.... it's getting pricey. Thanks for the vids.

[@mikesnook6210]

JD12 is amazing! Retail here in NC was $93. I was so impressed and I’m not surprised it placed 1st.

[@SRVandDtrouble]

Nothing wrong with your comment but man when the top comment is a spoiler it kills any surprises. This is why most channels pin a comment...

[@btotheeck]

At least put "SPOILER ALERT: " Before something like that, please

[@mikesnook6210]

@@btotheeck or watch the video and then read the comments

[@Robert.Sheard]

Never found one here in NC.

[@mikesnook6210]

@@Robert.Sheard yeah the 2nd batch was around last week. Batch 1 was harder to find

[@gregstafford8148]

Great video. I wish I could get some of those in my area. I can get a kc 12 here, but it's a bit pricey at 160.00 canadian. Cheers!

[@strikershadow302]

KC12 is a fantastic pour and I've got backup of it just in case. Can't track down a JD12 without extreme secondary gouging.

[@UncleSpam1350]

If you’re in the Twin Cities during your pizza tour, check out Earl Giles. I’m convinced they are a pizzeria masquerading as a distillery (but in all fairness, they have pretty good cocktails, too).

[@ericgardner5548]

KC 12 is fantastic! My favorite right now, need to replace my bottle.

[@austinvesely1785]

Interesting to hear about the amount of Knob 12 you have. I have never seen it on a shelf here in Georgia. It’s only been part of small allocated drops

[@MrTonicAmps]

Parkway Pizza in Minneapolis is by far my favorite!! SO DAMN GOOD

[@vervor]

1792 full proof is in my top sips on my entire shelf. Their full bore stuff is really really good. Crushes a lot of stuff int he $200 range.

[@jmmuddymagneteers]

I loved pizza. The BBQ and Buffalo chicken are the best. I can't eat gluten anymore, so I'm sad. I'm going to try to develop a home made gluten free pizza dough. I enjoy watching you. The family love that you show and respect that you show each other.

[@borgcutus5780]

Childhood carryover here - Mom makes a cake and has extra icing, she would spread the icing between regular or cinnamon graham crackers. Dude.... As an adult, on the rare occasions where making a cake that every iota of icing doesn't end up on the cake, I'm digging for graham crackers.

[@noworldforeric]

Cheers guys. I'll be in the livestream tonight. Also, can't believe KC12 beat Lot B... Wild.

[@scottyBbourbon]

Always love to see the Knob 12 do so well in a blind with much more expensive whiskies. As you guys mentioned, it's $70 here in So Cal, which is truly an amazing bargain what with the price of whisky soaring the last few years. Considering the JD12 is $300, WT12 is $200, and VW12 is over $1000 (So Cal pricing), having a contender available for under $100 is truly awesome. This may explain why it has become almost impossible to find it at most stores I visit. Total wine will get a case in and it's gone in a few days. Even the largest and best stocked store I visit (Mission liquor) has trouble keeping it on the shelves. Keep up the great videos.

[@applecrow8]

I finally saw a 1792 12 year (at secondary price) and even with as much as I love the Full Proof I didn't think it was worth the same as two bottles of KC12.

[@enricojaun2880]

Ive had a bottle for msrp. Wasnt impressed. That said i cant stand bannana notes in bourbon and it was heavy on the 12. I ended up blending my 12 into a full proof, which was pretty good and tamed the bannana.

[@bill-88]

So Kurt that was a Tennessee hug you felt!!!

[@blakestah]

I did JD 12 vs WT 12 about two weeks ago. The JD 12 has a slight edge, but I think that is likely MOSTLY because it is 107 proof and the WR is 101. The KC is also very good, but not against those two. For me. Great video!

[@keith_baker]

I keep passing the KC12 and I don’t know why. Just need to buy it and love it.

[@Hylkamania]

Love me some KC12, but I recently had 1792 12yr for the first time and thought it was among the best I've had.

[@tobyhayes611]

The Knob Creek 12 yr is hard to find in my area, but I found a bottle last year. I think it is fantastic!

[@pireina1]

Just started the video and I will be very surprised is the JD 12 doesn’t obliterate the others. 😅. Someone saved me the hassle of buying Pappy a long time ago, they are all yours.

[@bassiclymike]

New Jersey is stated to have the best pizza, and as a resident I will not argue that. We also have several nice distilleries, some of whom make some excellent Bourbon. A very unique and flavorful one is Asbury Park Distilling's Double Barrel Bourbon, which is finished in ex-gin aging casks. News to me that you can age gin in barrels but hey why not? And then finish bourbon in them after they're emptied? Tasty stuff and it doesn't taste like gin.

[@ediecervantes8008]

Vanilla wafers and dark chocolate frosting. Yum

[@SweetTea1987]

I'm from Northeastern PA and that area has some incredible pizza! What else would you expect from so many Italian immigrants who settled there back in the day! Colarusso's (double crust white broccoli), Pizza Lovin, Cebula's, Demuro's, Teberio's, Savo's, Angelo's, Revelo's, Alfredo's Cafe (referenced in the Office) etc etc. While you're there visit the coal mine tour. One-of-a-kind experience :)

[@jasonleavitt2559]

Ken’s Artisan Pizza in Portland, OR. One of their yeast strains was used in a special release from Westward Whiskey!

[@JEM707]

While in the Scottsdale/PHX area, Pizzeria Bianco is a must! Cibo is also pretty good.

[@alexdupps1105]

You gotta go to Adriaticos in Cincinnati. It's also 10-15 mins from the party source and new riff. Seems like a great excuse to me.

[@GrnEyez64]

Love the KC12. In my part of CA it is $70 and is generally hard to find.

[@user-wr6qm8wd8m]

New Haven apizza in CT. End of story! Pepe’s, Sally’s, modern, bar, zuppardis, roseland, fuoco.. I’m missing a few, but all fantastic New Haven style apizza within 20 minutes of each other

[@hockeyhalod]

KC12 is definitely one of my favorite bottles at the moment. Let's see how it stacks up.

[@damianwhitelum6649]

Great review. I have recently discovered your channel, thanks and keep them coming. I am heading to the States in late June for a few weeks. I will be bringing a few bottles back to Australia with me, hopefully. What 6 bottles would you recommend about $600 USD to spend. Thanks in advance

[@luckyspag1346]

KC 12 year is one of my favorites and is hard to find in Indiana , I got lucky and found a bottle at Wise guys in Hobart

[@CharleyCarey]

The Knob Creek 12 is always "limit one" on the rare occasion its available in my area north of Chicago.

[@jondilly1974]

Freddi the Pizza Man in Melvindale MI (near Detroit) is the best I’ve had. One Bite score of 8.7 from Dave. A spot closer to you is Dante’s in Hebron IN. That was my childhood pizza, not even sure they are still around. But in the 1980’s it was amazing.

[@user-hy2lk1yi9s]

tomato bar is my favorite, but had jjs for the first time recently and it was close

[@davevogelsang6791]

KC 12 is close to being a perfect bourbon. I was in Scottsdale last week also. 97 degrees in April. 🥵

[@adamcrawford8608]

I have been very unlucky when looking for KC12 here in Florida. Hopefully one day!

[@kerryroot7497]

Tulsa Oklahoma-Andolini’s pizza, East Village Bohemian Pizza, Pizza 313 Detroit style and Savastano’s Chicago style. All different but all fantastic.

[@schneids02]

I have been on the lookout for KC12. Hard to find in Nebraska. I love the 9 year. Picked up the JD single barrel barrel proof rye. What your thoughts? Will have a pour tonight for the live stream!

[@paul_romero_]

A pint of ice cream and a cigar is my vice! lol

[@ncdorito213]

I need to try this but subbing in EW12 instead of the VW12. When I've done this blind before KC12 was bottom half. I must have a mid bottle or my palate leans toward the others.

[@link1ater]

Watching this while sipping on knob creek 12 before I know the ranking

[@TheZeal04]

If you're looking for a pizza stop come up to Young Joni in Minneapolis. Just a lot of the time you need to have your reservation over a month in advance. Pizzeria Lola if you cant get reservations.

[@UncleSpam1350]

These are good recs. Have you been to Earl Giles in Northeast? Pretty legit sourdough pies there.

[@waldthegoonie3145]

Excellent lineup 🎉

[@juliestockton8079]

I'd like to see Matt from ADHD Whiskey and Trenton face off in their descriptions of noses and palates.

[@markcalhoun8219]

KC 12 shows up in MN like 2-3 times a year and sells out in days. Luckily I've found one every year at least.

[@Futureguitarist15]

KC12 is pretty rare here in east tennessee. Idk if its just popular and constantly leaves the shelves or if they just dont get a lot or often. KC9 is very common and one of my local stores just got a barrel pick. I was debating on it but theyre charging $70 and not offering samples so its made me very hesitant

[@battiekoda]

My guilty pleasure, (in response to their icing talk), pickle juice. Specifically from Claussens'. I'll sip on that slowly after I've eaten all the pickles. Especially late at night when I have insomnia.

[@Super_Nope_13]

Claussens are top tier pickles. They put vlasick and m. Olive in the dust... but bubbies makes the best in my opinion. Bubbies sourkraut is also amazing. They are in the cold isle and are real naturally fermented pickles. Gotta try em.

[@battiekoda]

@@Super_Nope_13 Ooooo, thanks for the call out! I'll have to give them a try.

[@scottdemaree5852]

For me, the JD batch1 takes the top spot. Followed by Knob Creek, Wild Turkey, Weller(subbed for 1792 that i didn't have). then last being Lot B. I'm guessing the lot B was hurt by the proof point. Fun video. P.S. Had a sip of ECBP B519 12 yr. and it blew all these out of the water.

[@ElJefeTony]

Love KC12. My favorite, but almost impossible to find near me.

[@jtf2dan]

JD and Knob Creek for the WIN!!!

[@StoneColdSteve-Stocks]

Jockamos in Indy. Same with Futuro

[@lfd_eng9219]

Good Pizza = Chicagoland. Joliet (about 40 miles SW) has some really good pies! A couple of local favorites: Cemenos; Big Chill; and Pizza 4 U. Semi-chains: Aurelio's; Giordano's; Gino's East; and Lou Malnati's...the last three are known for deep dish. But so many others!!!!

[@brianfiori4086]

Trent is loaded. Good stuff

[@jackkinseth2936]

knob creek 12 is allocated here in VA

[@christopherryan7654]

Knob Creek 12 year. Only have seen it in a store twice. Bought it twice.

[@kirkthorpe5392]

Dang it how did I miss the meet and greet?!?!

[@EddieCorbin]

Kc12 and Jack2 seem to be allocated here in va

[@donmorton3954]

Livestream tonight? Dang. I am in a conundrum.... The NFL draft (in Detroit) is on at the same time. This is gonna be tough. I rarely miss livestreams.

[@kevinm1332]

I think you should have one of the blind pours be an "infinity" pour.