BEST 12 Year Bourbon Of All Time?!

[@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? 😂

[@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

[@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.

[@coltknight3945]

I have a knob creek 12, and I don't like it. I prefer the regular KC release over it by far

[@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.

[@bigreb62]

Tonight JD10, Eagle rare, Russel 10 for sure

[@I2eapz]

you guys are 1 of the best whiskey tubers out there. Just wanted to say how much i enjoy watching your videos.

[@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 🔎

[@andrettski8686]

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

[@AustinWiebeGolf]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@roybrice7743]

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

[@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.

[@randocitizen6114]

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

[@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

[@MISTERLOLCRACKERS]

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

[@stevefromchicago8277]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@sanchezjr13]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@kingkrow420]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@HeffewiezenDudeGuy]

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

[@Unburdened792]

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.

[@GrnEyez64]

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

[@FrankPopo]

Frosting sandwich!! Love it!!

[@ericgardner5548]

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

[@CharleyCarey]

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

[@BrothersBarrel]

What a lineup! Love the vid guys!

[@keith_baker]

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

[@muddymetalers]

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.

[@jasonleavitt2559]

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

[@user-hy2lk1yi9s]

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

[@kylelingo487]

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

[@djd2819]

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

[@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).

[@juliestockton8079]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@jakeanderson2355]

My Knob 12 doesn’t have much flavor, I can taste the age but it drinks hot and has a short finish..that makes it fall short for me. I’m shocked at how low 1792 landed. I think proof can really throw off someone’s palate for the following pour but then again everyone is entitled to their own opinion. Love your content SLB Basement Bourbon Bar!

[@ediecervantes8008]

Vanilla wafers and dark chocolate frosting. Yum

[@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!

[@bill-88]

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

[@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.

[@kevinm1332]

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

[@JohnMezzoni]

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

[@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.

[@jefflorenzen6913]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@joshhalleron694]

Solid video, thank you!

[@prtube1]

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.

[@AdamCrawford1976]

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

[@MrTonicAmps]

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

[@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.

[@noworldforeric]

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

[@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

[@mike_w_21]

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

[@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.

[@hockeyhalod]

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

[@durzagon88]

Jack 12 and Knob 12 are fantastic.

[@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.

[@JEM707]

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

[@Spencer_WNC]

Maybe I am behind, but is this the first video, where the end credits music is different???

[@ElJefeTony]

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

[@patodoherty9861]

Great video , are you guys Notre Dame fans?

[@timfishback6137]

Where would Weller 12 fall in this line up?

[@michaelwomack9186]

At the bottom

[@michaelbray4391]

I got JD, WT and KC bottles there are hard to get in Texas. The KC is 40 dollars it flys off the self here.

[@rustbucket9318]

Msrp for knob 12 is $65. I’m in Austin area and it is hard to find but I’ve never seen it for $40. I bought one last week for 65 at my favorite Austin store.

[@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.

[@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 :)

[@joshuasteele5108]

Whats the primary and secondary mic setup?? Crazy difference!

[@jtf2dan]

JD and Knob Creek for the WIN!!!

[@jackkinseth2936]

knob creek 12 is allocated here in VA

[@davevogelsang6791]

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

[@paulmunoz1813]

I might have missed it but was that JD 12 yr batch 1 or batch 2?

[@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.

[@houstonSolo]

Did you get to go to Trevor’s in Scottsdale? That’s my main bottle shop. Hoping to get that jd12 from the raffle

[@houstonSolo]

I commented before I got to the part where you said you did a meet and greet. Too bad I missed it!

[@mef736]

NEW BRAUNFELS, TEXAS for road trip. Have great local pizza and some good spots for live music. Just don't tell everyone about it once you leave!

[@svt32vdohc]

Knob 12 in Michigan is hard to find. Usually $90 to $150 depending what store and markup of course. Knob 18 is $299 and only found it at 2 stores.

[@EddieCorbin]

Kc12 and Jack2 seem to be allocated here in va

[@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.

[@toni46]

Didn't know you guys lived in Chicago. What are your thoughts on the FEW whiskey lineups? you should do a "best Chicago whiskey" video.

[@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.