Bookers vs Bakers vs Knob Creek vs OGD 114 - Which Jim Beam Will Reign Supreme?

[@ADHDWhiskey]

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[@tristanmeerdink193]

I agree every Knob Creek single barrel I've had has been fantastic. Even the KC 9 yr 100 proof is good really can't beat it for the price and availability.

[@Over_Taxed_USA]

Baker's 7 is VERY under rated. Outstanding Bourbon!! Try it folks! They've been older lately

[@JD0124]

Agreed. It's one of my favorites!

[@jamesbullard8300]

Old grand dad 114 is very delicious I t is a long hug like a soft warm blanket

[@frankmastromauro5630]

Great video - agree that old grand dad 114 is a great value and knob creek is just really good

[@TheUMIA]

I normally grab 2 OGD 114's everytime I see them for $20 each. Can't beat the value. The Knob SB's are delicious. Great review Matt.

[@danzig187]

Those delicious guys are like $36 here in California and I think there is only two left in the state

[@xiamengbaby]

$30 in the Chicago area. Plus around a buck Chicago liquor tax and like 10 or 11% sales tax.

[@TheUMIA]

@@xiamengbaby Damn, come up to GB.

[@xiamengbaby]

@@TheUMIA ah, Wisconsin. Yeah, whenever I do a search for something, I always see cheaper prices at Total Wines up in Wisconsin. I'll have to stock up if I make it up to Door County or the Dells this summer. 😄

[@Johnny5_]

I have that same A&O flight set - the rubber grommets that securely hold the glassware in the tray are also labeled A thru D, and double as neck tags for the corresponding bottles in the blind! Friggin' awesome!!

[@looneybazoony673]

Just picked up a Knob Single barrel store pick this weekend! Super excited and now I can open my regular knob creek single barrel and enjoy it even more. I even passed up on a Bookers previously to buy either the ECBP or the Knob and ended up with a Knob SB pick. Thanks for the content as always

[@klenk1am]

Just came across my first store pick (1yr later!) and it's such a good bottle

[@joshkirby6934]

Agreed, knob single barrels are the best buy in bourbon! Proofy but also can be a daily drinker

[@jonathangrauer3050]

Little brother 9 year old 100 Proof for the daily, single barrel for the special Occasion

[@seandutremble4175]

Out of all the whiskey reviewers I watch you are by far the one I would want to hang out with the most haha, love your videos man!

[@r2skyvader]

OGD is one of the few whiskeys that I think needs just a bit of water or ice. The water cuts some of those sharp notes and really opens up some nice sweetness.

[@JohnKay79]

Just ordered the flight kit, because I'm buzzed and love you too much. Subscribed and a Patreon and I'd recommend that for everyone. Love the new Nulu pick of yours!

[@zman7953]

Shot the video twice...lol...Thanks Matt for the laughs and good recommends ......Cheers brother....

[@JACs_Stories_and_Whiskey]

I have to do my own blind, but I also have Jim Beam SiB 108 and Little Book to throw in the mix. Also the Bookers I have is the Bardstown batch. This was pretty fun to watch too.

[@inkynate9372]

The Beam sib I have right now is excellent. Hope it stays under the radar.

[@JACs_Stories_and_Whiskey]

@@inkynate9372 I think it will. Lot of Beam haters out there. It is excellent, but I don't think its quite as good as Bakers but I will love to try the blind and really see.

[@inkynate9372]

@@JACs_Stories_and_Whiskey Need to get a Bakers at some point, but the sib at $25 locally drives a hard bargain.

[@JACs_Stories_and_Whiskey]

@@inkynate9372 oh man I am going to make some hard choices I forgot I need to add old tub to the mix that or it's going to make a long drunken night

[@inkynate9372]

@@JACs_Stories_and_Whiskey I didn't love Old Tub, but ended up mixing it into a roughly 50:50 blend with Evan Williams bib and liked that a lot. Cheers!

[@andrewlowden322]

Just got a different store pick KC 120 proof on Saturday, so I have 5, 3 different barrels. So good

[@ryancairns4325]

I have multiple KCSP, old grandad 114, and 2021-04 and I came up with the same conclusion. Also i needed the pants advice a few weeks ago. Though I heard something did a quick check but not good enough

[@ItsShatter]

What’s really crazy is that those KC9 sbs are now around $60 a bottle. that’s still a great deal though! Also, shoutout from one CO tuber to another!

[@RedSoxFanatic4Life]

Another great video. Really happy seeing this result, as Knob Creek and Baker’s are the two I currently have in my collection.

[@markwanner3633]

Love the A&O tasting set! The 1/2 oz pours keep you from getting schlammered when blinding 4 high proof beasts like you did here. And I remain a Booker’s fan at < $90 (what I pay in ME) but the last KC barrel pick I got was great, so I’m more bullish on KC single barrels now after having a few meh ones.

[@GenoGraves]

Glad The Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve won your flight. I love it.

[@jamesgarcia1045]

Best entertainment Whiskey reviews on youtube. Thanks Matt.

[@tbryant2002]

Bakers 7 is so delicious...Never had a store pick kc so i cant argue here

[@JenkinsB]

Love OGD114 but Jim Beam Single Barrel is no joke. I reach for it often

[@JD0124]

I've had/have all four of those (The Booker's I have presently is the "Storyteller" Batch - will that suffice?). Time to grab another Baker's and an OGD 114, and one of those nifty flight kits... and do my own blind flight! 4:53 LMAO! Matt, you are a hoot. I knew that OGD 114 was going to be the last place pour. How did I know? Because I've had the other three, and none of them are "harsh" or "grainy". Baker's is one of my favorites... I can get it here in the Los Angeles area for around $55 - $65. Totally worth it - and then some, IMO. But I agree... Knob Creek is one of the most consistent brands I've ever had. The 9 year, 12 year, and the one SiB I have had thus far have been solid.

[@williamhancock9587]

You The Man Mathew, Love all the videos!!!

[@Bill.K.]

Another great video, Matt!

[@christaylor4086]

Knob SiB and willet 4yr rye (when you can find) are hands down Best Buy’s in whiskey.

[@thomasmuller2591]

Awesome!been waiting on this one for awhile!👍👍

[@robertshay9235]

I will always have a bottle of OGD 114, Bakers and a Knob Creek single barrel in my house. Bookers…..I won’t run out and grab another when I run out of a bottle.

[@yourdrinkingbuddy]

Agreed. The price has just gotten too high.

[@michaelgonzalez347]

I like these quick blind flight comparisons. I wouldn't mind seeing more. Just make sure the mic works.

[@markroiland4086]

Got a retail chain here that sells the Bakers single barrel for $39.99, don't know why. Most stores around here (central MN) sell it for $59.99. I miss the original 107 small batch version! Great video Matt, cheers!

[@afweldingllc]

KC Sib is always a freakin hitter!!!! It wins in my blinds almost every damn time LOL

[@brenthey8242]

That was super cool!! Thanks Matt, you gorgeous son of a batch!

[@matthorn3302]

Good stuff. Love the KC single barrels.

[@ThePeckerHouse]

Man you’ve gotten into really good shape in the passed year Gonna have to run this blind tonight while I watch the madness 🥃🤘🏼

[@KennethRathburn]

LOVE the Cobra Kai shirt! Now you need to get an Eagle Fang one and wear that.

[@donaldalderman2424]

The Knob Creek Single Barrel Ryes are great also.

[@CSAN]

Excellent comparison 👍

[@citizen116]

Subscribed. Good show. Thanks!

[@beaudwayful]

Knob Creek 9 year bourbon, Rye, Single Barrel, 12 year are all excellent!

[@mr.retrohale6673]

I love everything Knob Creek! Only thing overpriced is the 15 year but I still enjoy it

[@peterb.3278]

I agree with your final ratings. Knob creek single barrel such a good pour & value! But don’t know where you are getting your Bakers. I find it for $55-$60) all over (multiple states) - even saw a few old Bakers (small batch) still on a few shelves for $49 -2 weeks ago.

[@dunny2124]

4 single barrels of KC, luv them all… great review Matt 👍

[@NorthWestBourbon]

That flight tray is sweet! I've recorded a few videos with the microphone off, it's super frustrating. It's hard to beat the value of a good store pick, especially with KC. Cheers Matt 🇺🇸🥃

[@jasonwerner5761]

So freaking excited for this flight!

[@fredbaker6315]

I love knob creek single barrels, and Bakers. Thank you for this blind.

[@mojo88bassandbourbon72]

OGD114 is just my jam and old 70s Beam is also nice Bookers although good for me are hit or miss

[@williamparker8318]

Aged and ore do make good glasses (neat glasses at a good price) . I like Bakers 7 a lot. Knob Creek single barrels are generally good. Although got a Knob Creek Rye store pick once that I really couldn't shine a liking too (wife finished it).

[@lilannalucey]

I definitely grab any KC barrel picks I can. I do question how many KC picks I 'need', but they're all delicious. And I'll be hunting ODG114 during my out of state trips this spring/summer. Stupid PA....

[@heathcockburn2303]

I have a KC store pick and it is great. I think I may like it just as much as the KC 12 year. I think they Bakers 107 is very alcohol forward. IMO

[@thejonathandoan]

I've not tried Bookers (too pricey) or Baker's (harder to find for me, and also too pricey), but Knob Creek Single Barrell is pretty darn good. However, I'll still grab a bottle of OGD 114 any time I can find it and be super happy with the smorgasbord of flavor for the insanely low price tag. I'd love to try a blind tasting of KCSB and OGD114, to see if my favorite still holds up.

[@williamharvey124]

I pretty much buy any KC product when I find it, outside of the standard 9 year, because it is available everywhere. I did pass up the 12 yr this past weekend in order to get a barrel pick. Not sure which would have been better overall, but there was a $25 difference, so it was a no brainer.

[@Moves_Nation]

Bookers is not good, for the price. Glad to see this video continues to prove that true

[@jamesbullard8300]

Good to know knob creek single barrel haven't bought many since the inflation problem

[@WhiskeyFancies]

This is a great video! Thanks and Cheers!

[@TheCs1968]

How did these results compare to the night before?

[@effwardangerston8034]

LOVE THIS!!! An all out BEAM BRAWL!!!! Thank you Matt and looking forward to more Madness!!!

[@dans4165]

You need one of those grabbers for bottles.

[@tomburns7108]

Curious if the order changed between the two nights

[@NickElias]

Matt please don’t jump out of a very tall window. Loving your brand tastings. Please do the entire “whiskey family tree.”

[@gregs7375]

Found a Stagg Jr B17 and a Magnus Cigar Blend B74 today 🤯 Celebrating with a pour of Stagg Jr and watching this video. Matt you freggin’ rock! Great content as always🙏 🙏

[@klenk1am]

Beam is hit or miss for me. I enjoyed Bakers, but I came across a Knob Creek store pick 120 proof that blows it out of the water. It's up there with ECBP.

[@cm24624]

I'm checking the show notes for Aged&Ore associate link (or whatever they're called) and I see none! You sold me on the letter etching.

[@ADHDWhiskey]

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[@darryljackson5453]

awesome flight review! I think you should do a versus for Knob Creek single barrel against rebel yell cask strength! cheers my man🥃

[@LibertyNotLicense]

Friggen Nailed It, Watuh Watuh! 👍😊❤ Hope you've got some replacement greys on their way, brother! 😂❤

[@tsubakichan]

Had opportunities to buy Bookers Tagalong & Noe Strangers batches for $100. Both times, I kept thinking - there's no way it's 2x better than Knob Creek SiB store picks, and refrained. I may never try Bookers, but I will say Knob is delicious. Maybe one day I'll try a KC12. Maybe.

[@brandonmaas7779]

KC 12 is worth it. I got one for $75 in FL and I really haven’t regretted it

[@thelachers]

13 points pants inspection... good to know, next time make sure you run the 21 point inspection.

[@archipelago93]

I’ve bought two different bottles of Baker’s Single Barrel and there is something about them that just doesn’t make sense-but in a good way (mostly). I’ve also been not that impressed when I just pour a glass and sip it normally. But after giving each a few months and then blinding them against some of my best whiskies (including Bardstown Discovery Series 4, etc), they’ve won both times. Better nose, better palate… I don’t get it but I ain’t mad about it!

[@xiamengbaby]

What is the age on your Knob Creek Single Barrel store pick in the video?

[@ADHDWhiskey]

9 years

[@BigJawnMize]

Thank Gawd they started doing Knob Creek store picks again. They had a hiatus on the program for a long time. The program is still great. It used to be the best deal in bourbon hands down. You could get 12-15 year bourbon with a 9 year age statement on the label. That isnt the case anymore but the smaller chains around me started carrying store picks again and they have all been great and under $60.

[@williamleidy6713]

KCSBSP stays on my shelf. This flight reenforces what I already suspected......and will save me dollars in these uncertain times.

[@TimTamSlam2]

Did the first take of this video and up with the same results?

[@tctn615]

Love the Bakers 7

[@gordonmohr2268]

Bakers 107 was very good about 10 years ago. I love Knob Creek.... best value for a good bourbon

[@simonsays4021]

Baker’s is about $58 in my area. I’m a buy at that, but for sure not $80.

[@jamesbullard8300]

I love your rhymes sign of truth talking

[@beginningbourbon7385]

Matt, do you still find the knob creek single barrel store pics that are only 10 years old to be amazing values over the regular offering?

[@jimbrady7030]

cheers!

[@philipjordan8101]

Lovin' the KNOB! ;)

[@Jaybird-oo3ih]

Great review and 😂 lmfao! (As usual)

[@kevinclingaman6277]

Love the blind tastings.

[@nicksinderson3302]

Those 7 year single barrel Bakers can be really good or a disappointment. Last year my local bottle shop had a case all from the same barrel; cinnamon, vanilla and (of course) peanut. I bought a bunch of them. This years bottle they had was not so good. Considering the price it was a disappointment.

[@stuffandwhiskey]

We’re pretty much a hard pass on OGD and Booker’s at this point, and a soft pass on Baker’s. Knob Creek picks are a HARD buy though. Always. 100% the best buy in bourbon.

[@markwood2452]

Agree 100%. OGD is good to have around for blends to spice up an otherwise flat bourbon. Add some Rare Breed and Russel’s 10 to Booker’s. The added age helps it a lot. And KC 9yr 120 proof is a great bourbon at a fantastic value.

[@donaldalderman2424]

OGD 114 is a hard pass for me also. Don't like it at all.

[@DaveH8905]

You people are insane 114 is completely delicious

[@deangood6682]

@@DaveH8905 100pct

[@DG-cc6tx]

OGD 114 is surprisingly one of my favorites.

[@sugarkitty4777]

I believe there is a very very happy scientist hiker in Utah after this video. 😺

[@brentworls8509]

I like Bookers, I need to buy more.

[@billyfalcon9289]

You and ethanol sound like you guys go way back in pranks. 😉 When are you going to do another candy tasting video? The Russian candy one was great content!

[@tommyrq180]

Ditto. I want to see Matt do a classic Upper Midwest candy tasting based on references in past videos. Salted Nut Roll, etc.

[@jamesbullard8300]

Matt my favorite drinking friend

[@johncampbell6316]

“Much nicer notes of niceness” 💀

[@mikecullerton]

The first time I've owned all the whiskey in one of your flights. Woot! Sorry about your pants.

[@markbarnaart2381]

Am i going to watch Matt’s new video damn skippy I am ! Am I going to like and comment hell yazz !

[@joeraff3626]

America! These flights and the ones I do with buddies make me feel dumb when I pay 100ish on bottles that just aren't as good!

[@dglesterhardunkichud4017]

When I retire from chasing highly regarded bourbons, my daily drink will be Knob Creek. The 100 proof small batch is some of the tastiest shit I've ever had. OGD should be priced no more than $4 more than regular ass Jim Beam. I just finished a bottle and I'm underwhelmed.

[@kdglock4491]

Cobra kai never dies sir 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@francisrizzo1529]

"hit the subscribe button and we can hug it out" Daggumit, I feel cheated now since I'm already subscribed... I'm very hetero but would totally hug it out with WTWT or Perry from "this is my bourbon podcask."

[@BrianKusko]

KC for the win 🤝

[@Hellboy700]

Called it the moment I saw Knob Creek in the title. ODG still hits half way decent. But the Bookers, closely followed by the Baker's, are overpriced. The KC sits are the crossroads of flavor, cost and availability. Have not regretted any of the bottles purchase, including a single barrel.

[@lionelg4648]

Beaming with joy!

[@whatsthepoint170]

Here I am…about to drop $80 for Baker’s thinking I found a sweet deal. Watched this video, walked straight outta there with $80 savings in the pocket. Bought a KC12 year for $20 less.

[@jbbourbon178]

Knob Creek is the Reese’s of bourbon. Bookers is the peanut butter, Bakers 7 is the unsalted peanut, and OGD is the peanut shell.

[@vladtepes9614]

Booker's is average juice for stupid prices. You're paying for the label, like designer clothes.