Ranking YOUR Favorite Value Bourbons!

We blind rank all of your favorite value bourbons! We asked patrons what their favorite value bourbons were and lined them up for a blind ranking. We were VERY surprised by the outcome!
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[@seandankers4394]

"Front loaded shitters, Back loaded hitters" First quote of Dan's I actually like. LOLOL

[@Roman_Carter]

classic need a tee shirt with the ** 's ...

[@patrickq7489]

Did they just call Lost Monarch a shitter? Bastards!

[@garyfranchy7726]

Dan: "Sean's scores are dogsh1t". Also Dan: Sean did his scoring right.

[@Skwurm2297]

My everyday drinkers are represented here. OF 100, 4 roses small batch and turkey 101. I keep a bottle of 114 in the bar because it makes a fantastic old fashioned. Great format guys!

[@CarlosRayNorris1979]

Agreed! Me as well lol... And at Christmas WT Rare Bread 🎄🥃

[@KennyWhite115]

absolutely love maker 46.

[@sweetsinnndy5201]

that is my next bottle

[@craigbenfield3047]

Great outcome i love Makers 46 the spice from the french oak staves is fabulous. Cheers!

[@whiskeybonded]

Blinds are brutal! This order has me all twisted up, a little mad, and very confused. I'm sad... but entertained! 👍🥃

[@woknred1910]

Absolutely enjoy these blind ranking videos!

[@DrApplesauce]

Surprised on the Jim. I picked one up last night and was delightfully surprised with it.

[@jacobshields516]

I gave sample to a guy and he liked it. He bought his own and said it tasted nothing like mine. I think they have consistency issues.

[@njones427]

Agree.

[@JimboGrace81]

I hated the neck pour of it but after a week open, I think it’s pretty good. Lots of butterscotch and a short but decent finish for the proof.

[@mapleblues22]

nah it's bad

[@FakingANerve]

I just got a bottle and the neck pour was pretty impressive for the price point... and I hate Bakers and don't really care for KC9 or KC12. Oh, what fickle animals we are. 😅

[@boxy1803]

Went to a four roses tasting with master distiller. He let us know. The small batch is mainly OESO. That is also why the OSO recipe is the hardest to find in single barrel store pics. Great value bottle for sure

[@tannermiller3031]

As a fan of the Russels and OF 100, I approve. Try Rebel 100, it's right in the hunt with those imo.

[@m_cubed]

Lost Monarch!! No!!! I love that bottle

[@connieharris6553]

Wow, you are the only 2 who have hated the new Jim Beam black 7 year

[@BourbonJunkies]

Was not for us, never been giant beam fans

[@galactic_ape1929]

Yeah, that was crazy. I know they are not fans of beam, but that bottle had to be bad. My non beam fans were even semi pleased with it. I'm a big fan

[@yourhuckleberry7480]

Great video! Love the format

[@justinmacchiaverna4028]

4 Roses and Russell’s are two of my dailys, glad to see them represented well 🫡

[@Josh-rd5bo]

It's great watching these and many other channels because the preferences of their pallets really shines thru.

[@CT99999]

You should have made a simple x-y plot, where the x-axis is the price and the y-axis is the average score from you guys. That would allow you to easily select a point in the graph that constitutes the true best value.

[@christinecamley]

The Four Roses is a terrific summer bourbon! Great video!

[@onggia850]

I'm very glad to see that I'm not the only one who thinks the newer WT101 has not been the same quality.

[@donsgibson]

So what happened to it? I agreed too. Something is different

[@hiki2853]

I'm new to bourbon and the WT101 I bought did nothing for me at all. Seemed really "light".

[@jamesfairbanks3624]

Why no Buffalo Trace? I really wanted to see that scored but I definitely took notes on the top finishers! Thanks for that, i love blind tastings at get togethers.

[@FLXBeerReviews]

As beer peeps, and whiskey noobs we do love wild turkey 101 and russells as budget buys! Cheers fellas 🍻

[@chadm6981]

1792 small batch, Jim beam extra aged (tho they are replacing that with a 7 year old that isn’t as good.), regular four roses 80 proof, buffalo trace. Best budget bourbons your can get. Bonus pick mix a half shot of 1972 small batch with a half shot of buffalo trace.

[@hiki2853]

Bought a bottle of 46 off this video, even though I don't really enjoy regular Maker's, and HOT DAMN it's quite good! In my personal rankings it sits right below 1910 and right above Woodford Double Oaked. Appreciate the rec!

[@theheebs100]

I'm not big on makers either. I ended up mixing it with a rye, and i liked how that came out. plan to try a second wheated bourbon tjis weekend, so I will see if I jusy dislike wheat or not.

[@Frank-uf2vn]

I agree with Sean on the OF 1910 being a better budget bottle than the 1920 and just the better bottle IMO. I am also a fan of the OF 100 proof signature bottle at $37.99 as opposed to the OF 1897 bib @ $54.99, hell you can buy a handle of 100 signature for just $4 more than the 1897. The Old Grand Dad 114 in my opinion is on a different level because it’s a cask strength bourbon at a bottom shelf price $26.99, I have 3 bottles sitting in waiting on the one that’s open! And I love the MM 46. 🥃Cheers!

[@kevink1260]

A backend of diesel fuel!😂 That warms my heart right there!

[@Hock3y24k]

My value bottles , kc 12 and rare breed are both $48 here in NY

[@markcalhoun8219]

yeah $65 is the cheapest I've seen them in the midwest

[@Skwurm2297]

Knob creek 12 is fantastic

[@sweetsinnndy5201]

Great video, gave me some ideas for my next bottle. Thanks boys

[@DiegoG.whiskey]

Good line up...I love old forester products so makes sense to me 😃🥃

[@andrettski8686]

MM46 and OF 100, YES two of my favorite budget bangers.

[@deadlyDM]

Some good daily sippers there. My every days are Old Forester 100, Old Grand-Dad Bonded, Turkey 101, and Larceny. Great sips for a great price

[@willcampbell4321]

I'm a fan of the EW BiB as a cheap pour but EW has a bit of nostalgia for me. They also have my fav 12 year although KC12 may edge it out

[@markcalhoun8219]

I hate Jim White Label but I love Jim Black 7 at the price. $43 for a 1.75?! Would I rather have KC9? Sure but that's $65 for a 1.75 around me. Also Makers 101 is good. I like every bottle in that lineup but they are definitely in the right order.

[@thakkmatic]

Clearly I need to get the Maker's Mark and the Four Roses. I've had everything else on your list - except for the Jim Beam 7. Based on your review I might not rush out to get that one...

[@codysimpson2686]

Smells Jim Beam "Why does everything smell like Jim Beam?"

[@paulc3802]

i'm luvin' the OF 100 proof for the last 6 months ! kinda surprised the Turkey didn't score better ! HIGHLY entertaining vid gents!

[@dakotasevy234]

My years of watching the bourbon junkies always told me that they hated Russel’s reserve and loved redwood empire, Dan especially with the lost monarch. This whole video hurt my head

[@Colonel_EH_Tator]

Also they are never a fan of 4 roses other than the picks.

[@burtonhilburn5863]

Thank you for the reviews also that’s a beautiful shinola watch

[@daviddenman7479]

I literally purchased my FIRST bottle of OF 100 Orange label yesterday. It’s actually my first bottle of the entire OF lineup. It’s definitely worthy of the $27 I paid.

[@WhiskyWars]

Was just about the buy the 4R single barrel.. might have to grab the small batch instead now and I was getting Jim beam 7 envy lately since I can’t find it in the UK so absolutely loving your score! 😂 great video, cheers!

[@brettjansen8053]

I always keep a bottle of Old Forester 100 in the house. So good. (Not just because it's cheap)

[@scottbennett6200]

Remember when Dan was fan boy on Lost Monarch? LOL

[@BourbonJunkies]

Yeah this crushed me

[@G-Major]

The last 5 seconds killed me 😂

[@JuanLagos]

Sean does the best involuntary Beavis impersonation ever.

[@FriarPop]

I agree with these rating! i'd probably move the JB7 above the evan williams though. Well done,

[@markanderson8677]

Four Roses always seems to do well by me, regardless of the bottle - they just seem to do a good job.

[@damattman57]

i played along by listening to the notes and then guessing on my own lmao, great vid as always gents

[@waynefialo9492]

Love all the MM 46 releases. And the OF 100 is a great priced buy.

[@jasono.1629]

Great video guys 👍

[@DLSeven]

Surprised you spit out Jim Beam 7. It's been getting great reviews. I think it's a great bargain bourbon. Does having different ones back-to-back effect the taste buds as you go? Meaning, if it was sipped in a different order, you make have swallowed it instead of spitting it out, lol?

[@kylehaun8192]

Glad to see OF100 getting some love. I know EW Bib gets a lot of love on many other reviews on other channels but I think it's worth the extra 8 dollars for the OF100

[@chrishaley5257]

Maybe i need to do this! My daily go to bottles are usually 101, Bulliett Rye, Lost Monarch. Need to see blind how they are against others. Def want to get ahold of the 46 French. Havent seen in my area.

[@aaronatkins5520]

HAHAHA LOVE THE INTRO

[@christaylor77723]

WT101 today vs 3-5 years ago are miles different. I suspect the older stock that was going in the 101 is now being used for the new fancy releases

[@jasonczfan8658]

I find myself grabbing the Early Time BiB off my shelf on the regular.

[@BryanSmith-it6tg]

Gonna have to pick me up a Makers 46. Very surprised about the Jim Beam Black score

[@ajheeney5558]

Some good picks, but hands down I’m really liking woodford double oak specially for the price

[@whatsthepoint170]

People stand in line for ER10, and Russell’s 10 is on the shelves everywhere. Just wanted to state that for the record

[@scoobtoober2975]

Beam 7, green river bourbon, kc9, 101, old tub.

[@Skwurm2297]

Love knob creek 9. It should have in this video

[@stephendgresham]

And Coopers craft

[@codyburgess7034]

Makers 101 is a great pour Com’ On Jack!

[@AdAce21]

Four Roses Single Barrel 100 proof is freaking great, and I regularly get it for under 40. Big recommend

[@theheebs100]

it's my favorite whiskey. Needless to say, I like a lot of rye

[@dirk419]

Good list. I think Coopers Craft would have taken it all

[@benknight2826]

Cooper's Craft is surprisingly good.

[@roscoejenkins4221]

Maker's 46 is a good pour and completely different from the normal Maker's

[@patrickq7489]

Sean: 'we like to be wrong". Well, your very good at it.

[@fishboy77]

100% agreed. Lost Monarch is a citrus bomb. I'm not a big fan of it.

[@gilbertstrickland3747]

Every time you say a “cola note” I always hear “colon note”. Haha

[@applecrow8]

I am a big Beam fan and yall are the first I agree on that Beam 7 is a dissapointment, it was weak and thin to me.

[@davidlawson507]

I was looking for you to have 1792 small batch in there.

[@jhart0512]

great blind guys. there were a ton of good one-liners, had me lol'ing several times. was also glad to see you shit on the Beam. i'm from KY and it's my least favorite "mainstream" product. i love russell, and im surprised to the makers at the top. it's good, but it's often times labeled as "too sweet" for some people.

[@SA12String]

I still like Wild Turkey 101, but Old Forester seems like a really good budget buy.

[@CountryTortoise]

In NC old Forester, WT101 and OGF114 are all $27

[@lindrake8315]

I was shocked how good the JB Black 7 year is.

[@davetbrunner]

always forget about ol 46, it's damn tasty and even available in 375ml in my area

[@Jared40]

Looks like Makers Mark 46 got another new label ....again 🤣🥃I love MM 46

[@srfarley11]

I bought my first bottle of JB Black 7 year today. I had high hopes due to the rave reviews on many whiskey tube channels. But it’s underwhelming to me. Makers 46 is one of my favorite value bourbons.

[@craigroberts5965]

If you threw Eagle Rare (10), JD Single Barrel, and Buffalo Trace Kosher Rye Recipe into the mix, how do you all feel they'd sit? For context, the above bottles are all readily available at a similar price to Maker's 46 in the UK.

[@craigroberts5965]

(i have a bottle of BT KRR and I've tried the other two). If Maker's 46 is better, I'll grab a bottle

[@jimbograves1576]

I haven't had eagle Rare in over a year. Only see it on allocation which happens 4 times a year and seeing less of it now. $37 out the door then. Nothing close to that kind of deal. Blantons was $20 more and not as good.

[@alexmayer9556]

Man I’m bummed to see Lost Monarch down there. I literally just brought home a bottle a couple days ago and told my wife I had to have it around because it’s such a great summer time whiskey! For the price OF100 is absolutely GOATed though

[@gingergeezer3685]

I like Lost Monarch. but not a fan of Turkey products. Go figure.

[@rudyzooti7159]

This is the funniest video in ages by you two knuckleheads

[@whodey59]

Glad they didn't go crazy in love with OGD114. It's nasty IMO. Peanuts, leather, and ethanol.

[@r2skyvader]

Makers 46 beats the almost impossible to find Weller 12 - or at least they are very similar experiences and the 46 is a great substitute. It would have been interesting if you had tasted these separately at different times and done the ranking. Sometimes the oils, flavors brings out weird flavors in other bottles. I swear Blantons in a blind pulls out or amplifies bitter notes in other bottles.

[@brendanwoerner3352]

46 was my fave when I first started drinking

[@destinationbourbon]

SPIRTS

[@joshuacase2845]

Melted marshmallows and holy shit. The best tasting notes ever.

[@scoobtoober2975]

I wish early times was in this

[@BourbonJunkies]

Me too

[@russd2888]

@@BourbonJunkies Would have also been curious how 1783 would have rated in this.

[@andrewmitchell6196]

I just bought an OF 100 1L for $26.99!

[@marcsingleton9430]

Seeing the bottles you guys picked had me wondering if you have been in my bourbon cabinet.

[@ryanschroeder1676]

My pallet doesn't typically align with Bourbon Junkies (still love/support all the content) but Makers 46 and Maker 46 cask strength have always been high on my list. Side note, 46.99 for Russel's 10 is an outrage. It's like 28ish bucks in WI +/- 3.

[@FakingANerve]

I keep seeing outrageous price posts on this channel... this one is up there. I'll one up you: I can get Stagg any day of the week @ $13.99 in VA.

[@travisrobeson306]

How much are those glasses going for on secondary?

[@michaelshepler1018]

Sometimes I feel like I'm the only person who doesn't like French Oak. I may need to just keep going back to it and let it grow on me.

[@Hithel]

Would be great to have some graphics in the end with a list of the scores.

[@BenMeetsRoad]

Would love to see you do this with ryes

[@MiamiMidwest]

Lost monarch is fantastic

[@Skwurm2297]

The cask strength is to die for. So good

[@scoobtoober2975]

46 has more flavor in general but that nose is a bit harsh. 4R small is super crushable, not a lot of nose but rounded body and flavor. 101 was bit less this past batch for me. Haven't had grand dad's either of them. white label and 7 are mid. 7 is decent but not as good as i was hyped to think. russell 10 is solid for sure. OF 100, i need to try again it was some time ago and i didn't like it then, lets try again.

[@dmangTV]

where can i buy the misspelled glens?! lol

[@That_dude_who_knows_some_stuff]

Hey finally an episode for normal people,😂 maybe I can actually find these…..

[@mikeyoung197]

Wow I’ve never seen Russel 10 under about 55 bucks. I’d love to run across one for 20-30 😂

[@user-dj3cz5sg3u]

I infer from some of your comments in videos that you are in the Midland, Bay City, Saginaw area. What bottle shops do you recommend the most in this area?

[@brandon_sprague]

Oppermans in midland but he’s selling

[@user-dj3cz5sg3u]

@@brandon_sprague Is he selling both stores, or just the Midland store?

[@Colonel_EH_Tator]

My fav value was Rye 6 cause it sold out before I could get one 😢😉

[@archipelago93]

1) Wheel Horse (produced by Green River Distillery) would slap the sh*t out of all these. MSRP: ~$33. 2) I must have a messed up nose because I never get the “nutty” note that’s often used for both Beam and Heaven Hill bourbons. I am ok with this, however 😂 That said, OGD 114 is excellent for the price!

[@curetiamhices289]

Redwood Empire Pipe Dream, Old Grand-Dad 114, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel (I can get it for $48).

[@tobyhayes611]

I'm surprised the Wild Turkey 101 didn't finish higher and I enjoy Russell's Reserve. I think the Old Grandad Bottled in Bond is better than the OGD 114 proof.

[@stephenalexander1074]

Can you do Russell’s single Rick CNC vs CNF? Please and thanks

[@natekenjalo8725]

I've had a terrible 1st R10. Almost never bought it again. Bottles since have been very good.

[@skramzy6628]

Interesting. I have a Russel's 10yr and it's probably the worst bottle I've ever bought. I've been so confused because a lot of people love it. Recently opened a Russel's Single Barrel and it is absolutely fantastic! Seems the 10 is hit or miss. I'd love to try a different bottle, but doubt I'll buy one.

[@markcalhoun8219]

I had a putrid bottle of Makers 46 CS but another from the same batch was great... sometimes I wonder exactly what happens in the process of bottling that can through just a few bottles from a batch.

[@beaudwayful]

@@skramzy6628 I really didn't like R10 but then I don't really like any of the Wild Turkey profile.

[@skramzy6628]

@@markcalhoun8219 Same! I wonder if bad bottles were stored in direct sunlight or by a heat vent or something, I really don't know. It's very frustrating when it happens, though!

[@haraldlorentzen40]

@@markcalhoun8219 Might be something with the bottles. Could be some were not rinsed properly, and thus got infected. Could also be that they were stored improprerly by the transporter, left outside by mistake, or suffered rapid temperature changes. Had two bottles of beer, same batch, one tasted like they had strained it through a used gym sock, the other was just fine. Turned out the ones transporting it from the warehouse had left a pallet outside in the sun for a week and somehow didn't notice, and the entire pallet was ruined. The other pallets was in the climate controlled warehouse and were fine. Strange as it sounds, these things do happen, even if extremely rare.