Top 7 Best Alternatives To Blanton's

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@Brewzle
@Brewzle Жыл бұрын
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@EllieBanks333
@EllieBanks333 Жыл бұрын
Yeah... had to stop when the dissing of Russell's began
@jaredlarson9387
@jaredlarson9387 Жыл бұрын
I.j.
@steviedelauderjr6435
@steviedelauderjr6435 Жыл бұрын
Went to the George Strait and Chris Stapleton concert in Nashville on the way back stopped by the trail walked into the Wild Turkey gift shop and who was sitting there? None other than Jimmy Russel himself! My jaw dropped to the floor bought one of the 3 bottles left of a Russel’s Reserve Private Barrel Selection and got it signed by the man himself hell of a experience!!
@camarowland4
@camarowland4 Жыл бұрын
My great uncle carved the horses for blantons by hand from wood, then they were molded and cast for every bottle.
@sonsofkojimarip
@sonsofkojimarip Жыл бұрын
I used to have a bunch of Blanton's lids and then some chick stole them
@Tommy.OrginalvideosPhilly
@Tommy.OrginalvideosPhilly Жыл бұрын
​@@alee7805😂
@TruthOverLies
@TruthOverLies Жыл бұрын
My great uncle drank a ton of Blanton’s with your great uncles molds 😆
@ironmyno
@ironmyno Жыл бұрын
I have whole set. I'm a woodworker and Glazier by trade. My father and I have sat and stared at those horse and jockey stoppers several times. Just shaking are head thinking "they just don't do this anymore". Sir, may I extend my highest praise to him. Mike Lucido ( Jr ) St. Paul MN..
@camarowland4
@camarowland4 Жыл бұрын
@@ironmyno he's from colorado springs. A very famous wood carver. You may be able to deduce from that. An incredible artist.
@lynneacucinotta8140
@lynneacucinotta8140 Жыл бұрын
My father Ferdie Falk created Blanton’s’ in 1983 after Elmer Lee our Master Distiller at that time told him about Colonel Albert Blanton’s special reserve he bottled for his friends and family. Unfortunately during the 80’s and early 90’s it was a tough sell in the States but took off in Japan. We eventually sold the distillery and the Ancient Age products including Blanton’s to our then Japanese partners Takara International who still own the labels today but shortly after sold the distillery to Sazerac. My Father who passed in 2000 also created Rock Hill Farms, Elmer T. Lee and others. He would be proud of the success of Blanton’s and how the single barrel and super premium bourbons have taken off. I do know he would be disappointed that the product is so scarce and limited in production.
@branflake14
@branflake14 9 ай бұрын
Was funny how y’all got noticibly more lit as the video went on 😂😂😂
@scottdematteo
@scottdematteo 11 ай бұрын
I remember back in the mid-2000's when you could get Blantons for $45 and it was just a good bourbon, but today it's way way way to over-hyped just like Ripped Van Winkle was/is. I love the first one up, the double oaked, and I also love 1910 which is also a heavily oaked bourbon. Best advice, find something you like, but remain flexible so when it is not available anymore or becomes too expensive you can switch up to something else. This hype stuff will make folks crazy!
@CelticsRepeat2025
@CelticsRepeat2025 21 күн бұрын
Mid 2000s was 20 years ago. Pretty much the cost of everything has doubled since then. I can get blantons for 70$ so it’s not that big of a price tag.
@johnouellette2746
@johnouellette2746 Жыл бұрын
For the price, John J. Bowman Single Barrel it is hard to beat in this line up. The differences described can be attributed to four important elements: 1) it is distilled in a pot still, 2) the barrels are stored vertically vs horizontally, 3) climatic differences between Virginia and Kentucky , and 4) the proof. Glad to see that this historic Virginia distillery is receiving the attention it deserves.
@Da1Prophessor
@Da1Prophessor Жыл бұрын
You are so right about John J. Being in VA makes it easier to get John J and boy do I buy them up. It’s a great selection 👍🏽🥃
@appleguyone
@appleguyone Жыл бұрын
Oh lord, my new wife and i moved into a apartment complex in Reston, Va in the 80;s behind a Bowman distillery. Summer that place really stunk. LOL
@kpmarine10
@kpmarine10 Жыл бұрын
Do the single barrels truly vary or do these distilleries have tasters that ensure the barrels stay within a tight rang.
@Always_sojourning
@Always_sojourning 8 ай бұрын
I will second that on the Bowman"s
@jeffbowman9187
@jeffbowman9187 8 ай бұрын
A Smith Bowman was a distant cousin. John Jacob Bowman is my 6th Great-Grandfather. This is not the distillery on our family plantation. It is excellent.
@CrepitusRex
@CrepitusRex Жыл бұрын
I just started my bourbon journey. Oh sure I've had the usual suspects but never the single barrels or anything unique. I must say that your channel has educated me to no end. I truly love your hunting adventures and I've learned so much about bourbons that I never knew before. So with that said my first bottle of whiskey was the Russell's 10. JILL! 😊 I love it. It's just like you said it would be. Sweet and smooth. I'm still working on my pallet but I'm eyeing the Four Roses single barrel next. However since watching this particular video I'm going after the Bowman. Funny enough my local Publix supermarket (I'm in Florida) has an attached liquor store. They carry it. Along with just about everything else. Not the Blanton unfortunately but they've got the Eagle Rare as well. They're going to be a bottle or two short in about an hour. Keep up the excellent work. I've got to go to the store!
@MrComeaucmc
@MrComeaucmc Жыл бұрын
Eagle rare is a great way to see what age does to whiskey. Bowman nice if you just wanna try a nice sweet bourbon. 4 roses single barrel is a killer high rye bourbon experience to see if you like rye spice, sweet, smooth, with a nice rye spice to balance out the sweet. I got all 3 recently in my bourbon experience and highly recommend
@nloft25
@nloft25 6 ай бұрын
Got a Russell 10yr for 4th of july (first one) Sipping on some Russell 10 now and loving it. Finally found a bottle of Blantons and shockingly got it for basically msrp ($67 plus tax). Fastest purchase I think I ever made and im in PA. I NEVER thought i would find one in store. Love the channel, keep up the good work!!
@bradypatrick6914
@bradypatrick6914 Жыл бұрын
I actually picked up 4 of these bottles yesterday. Apparently I made some good picks. I was lucky enough to get eagle rare and Blantons, at msrp, sometimes state run liquor is good for something
@kentonkoch9839
@kentonkoch9839 11 ай бұрын
Absolutely. My wife and I are moving to a state that isn’t allowed to drastically mark up liquor. When visiting last month picked up Blanton’s for $67.50 right off the regular shelf.
@TexasProbate
@TexasProbate 10 ай бұрын
What state is that?
@bradypatrick6914
@bradypatrick6914 10 ай бұрын
@@TexasProbate Utah
@Gavin7.3
@Gavin7.3 6 ай бұрын
⁠@@kentonkoch9839liquor stores near me have Blanton for for 62.99 along with many other bottles for great prices perks of living in a shithole town
@kylewipert11
@kylewipert11 Жыл бұрын
I’m with Jill, Russell’s 10 is just okay. The single barrels are now $84+ where I live so those no longer carry the value they used to imo
@apeekintime
@apeekintime Жыл бұрын
I agree, Russell's 10 is nothing special. I'd rather have WT101 over Russell's 10.
@MichaelObamna
@MichaelObamna Жыл бұрын
I agree I loved russels 10 to start but after a few bottles down and my palate getting more experience with other pours, I fell out of love with it
@jimbograves1576
@jimbograves1576 Жыл бұрын
I agree RR10 is over rated. Get the rare Breed instead if you like WT bourbons
@stephpom5373
@stephpom5373 Жыл бұрын
His boy looks just like his momma
@ryansullada1361
@ryansullada1361 Жыл бұрын
The one bottle of RR single barrel I bought , was disappointed. Maybe I had an off batch, but gave no reason for me to rebuy at the current price 70+ The 10y isn’t bad, but in my area (in CA for 40+) it’s basically a mixer. It’s not easy, however with some effort can find eagle rare and eh Taylor small batch at BevMo & total wine. (SoCal)
@anthonycasados9417
@anthonycasados9417 Жыл бұрын
Man I’m feeling spoiled now. I’ve gotten three bottles of blantons at msrp @ 59.99 at my local Safeway and can get eagle rare for 34.99 at the same spot.
@mickeymanzer5275
@mickeymanzer5275 2 ай бұрын
What state are you in?
@anthonycasados9417
@anthonycasados9417 2 ай бұрын
@ California
@brianmiller3121
@brianmiller3121 2 ай бұрын
Now On sale at Vons blantons is $92
@tomwhortan6148
@tomwhortan6148 Жыл бұрын
I agree with Jill, the 4 Roses Single Barrel is just a great bourbon and great value. I also prefer it to the Russell's 10
@eliwilson8242
@eliwilson8242 Жыл бұрын
I agree FRSB is much better than Russel’s 10, but I will say Russel’s SB has usually blown FRSB out of the water for me
@halfdollar86
@halfdollar86 7 ай бұрын
Yes I agree. Four Roses does an excellent job all around.
@DavidSmith-hh3cc
@DavidSmith-hh3cc Жыл бұрын
Come up to Fredericksburg VA for a tour of Bowman's Distillery and you can pick up plenty of John J. Plus we have a few other distilleries (Virginia and Belmont Farms) within a short drive. Unfortunately our liquor stores are run by the state so selection can be limited. The benefit is there is not a huge price increase when you do find a limited bottle.
@dwaineesch1344
@dwaineesch1344 Жыл бұрын
You aren't wrong if you are drinking what YOU like. Everyone has a different pallet. Great video, giving options for other GREAT bourbon. Also, location has a huge impact on availability.
@sigsour5421
@sigsour5421 10 ай бұрын
My pallet is made of wood
@lucasblanchard47
@lucasblanchard47 Жыл бұрын
I recently went to my three local shops and found ONE Blanton’s priced at $211. Hysterical. Also saw some good bottles that I want to get and bring to our local Pour Decisions Bourbon Club that we have every other month. Great content as always, much love from Texas!
@HPS321
@HPS321 5 ай бұрын
$129-$169 in DC
@Wicked03GT
@Wicked03GT Жыл бұрын
You're correct about the John J Bowman, the distillery is only about 9 miles from my house here in Virginia. Excellent stuff and its fairly easy to locate here in Virgina. The only way to get Blantons or Eagle rare is wait for the state to have an allocated drop day and race to the store and fight the taters.
@0529mpb
@0529mpb Жыл бұрын
John J Bowman's distribution sucks. It is not available in the majority of states.
@masterf1999
@masterf1999 Жыл бұрын
Are we neighbors? Caroline County here 🙂
@BourbonNRyeGuy
@BourbonNRyeGuy Жыл бұрын
King William Representing!
@hardcornpour
@hardcornpour Жыл бұрын
Shout out from ShenCo!!!
@dragonb5758
@dragonb5758 Жыл бұрын
If the Eagle would do a bottled-in-bond it would be the cream of the crop
@stephpom5373
@stephpom5373 Жыл бұрын
The boy looks just like his momma
@brynski16
@brynski16 Жыл бұрын
New to your channel and also new to the bourbon life. Great contents. Here in the UK, London, Blanton isn’t hard to get hold of. Recently bought gold blantons and arrived within 1 day!
@TeensierPython
@TeensierPython Жыл бұрын
Woodford doubled oak is my favorite “go-to” bourbon. Always available and tastes amazing.
@CalifLove
@CalifLove 5 ай бұрын
Same. Love it straight, on rocks, in Manhattan, with seltzer....
@the3rdid485
@the3rdid485 Жыл бұрын
Haha I love thefun banter back and forth with these two. Great chemistry and you can definitely see the comfort and love not to mention differing opinions on drinks can be fun sometimes.
@michaele2437
@michaele2437 Жыл бұрын
I don't drink, but I love that I found these videos. Great reviews
@cobbler88
@cobbler88 Жыл бұрын
What people often forget (or are never aware of) is that - regardless of what you pay for it - Blanton's is still really just slotted as a $60 bottle, and should be thought of as such and compared with other bottles at that price point.
@cobbler88
@cobbler88 Жыл бұрын
@hatchetwound666 Yep. That's roughly what I've been able to get Eagle Rare at for years. Never had to go north of about $36, and that was before prices started going up. The key is how "ethical" the store is. We've got a group of stores in our metro that seem to be owned by the same group of Indians (different store names, but same signage all over) where you can find some bottles others won't have, but you're going to pay $90 for that $30 bottle of Weller, and they're charging $35 for a 1L of Early Times. On the other hand, they're also charging $35 for Buffalo Trace, which is about $8-$10 too much, but not obscene considering how hit-or-miss it is to actually find the stuff around here.
@bigorange000
@bigorange000 11 ай бұрын
I got a bottle of Blantons 8 years ago around 60. I haven't seen another bottle since. 😢
@scottwynkoop4200
@scottwynkoop4200 Жыл бұрын
To my taste, the ranking of the best alternatives to Blanton's (as shown in your video): 1.) Four Roses Single Barrel 2.) Eagle Rare 10 Year 3.) John J. Bowman... I am happy to say I have each in my Bourbon Selection (not a collection!).
@crufflerdoug
@crufflerdoug Жыл бұрын
Just wanted to let you know that I really enjoy your videos and truly learn a lot from each one.
@francisrizzo1529
@francisrizzo1529 Жыл бұрын
Been on the tour of the Bowman distillery and the tour guide insisted multiple times that "the rumors are wrong, we do not buy distillate from anyone, we distill all of our own products."
@jjlittle81
@jjlittle81 Жыл бұрын
Jill, I agree four roses single barrel is my favorite at 45-50 bucks. I’ve tasted Blantons at my friends party but I’ve never found in our stores.
@Nhoj-Wick
@Nhoj-Wick Жыл бұрын
I'm with Jill, that 4roses single barrel is really good
@lushlife4
@lushlife4 Жыл бұрын
I used to have that Eagle Rare on the regular a few years back. Amazing how it's become a rare item. Maybe it's by design.
@whiskey_weather
@whiskey_weather Жыл бұрын
I think you're onto something there
@beffreyjell
@beffreyjell Жыл бұрын
I’m in Georgia, Eagle Rare is EVERYWHERE. I want to find out where someone else has the same situation with another kind of tough to get bourbon and trade lol
@barrelsnbarrelspod
@barrelsnbarrelspod Жыл бұрын
@@beffreyjell Weller in Ohio! haha! But I have heard that Georgia is a great place to find Eagle Rare! Cheers!
@paulritchie8873
@paulritchie8873 Жыл бұрын
@@beffreyjell Dont try to get anything good in PA..
@AdAce21
@AdAce21 Жыл бұрын
Woodford Double Oaked is so freakin' good and easy to drink. The lower proof point really makes it crushable. Four Roses Single Barrel is just fantastic at the price point. I'd also throw Wild Turkey Rare Breed and Old Forester 1910/1920 for fantastic bottles around the $60ish price point. They're readily available and beat bottles at much higher price points. LOVE the Bowman pick, btw!!!!!
@plaguepandemic5651
@plaguepandemic5651 11 ай бұрын
I've yet to try 1910 but the 1920 was better than some $100 bottles I've had
@randybutler6512
@randybutler6512 6 ай бұрын
You and I have the same taste in bourbon. I totally agree with you 100%
@leahwhiteley5164
@leahwhiteley5164 4 ай бұрын
I agree on all those!
@sharonschmeederjohnson4648
@sharonschmeederjohnson4648 Жыл бұрын
EH Taylor SiB SP, Wild turkey Rare Breed, Maker's Mark 46, Old Forester 1920, Elijah Craig BP A123, Old Forester 1910, Redbreast 12 ( the list to please all )
@leahwhiteley5164
@leahwhiteley5164 4 ай бұрын
Love me some wild Turkey Rare Breed!
@iandunstan2760
@iandunstan2760 11 ай бұрын
Appreciate the video and discussion, and comparison. I am new to bourbon and knowing what to try is helpful
@Bry_nlch
@Bry_nlch Жыл бұрын
Woodford double oaked is my go to bottle. Totally agree on the proof
@ericepperson8409
@ericepperson8409 Жыл бұрын
Have some family in Kentucky and one year there was a reunion around Louisville back in the mid 90s. We spent some time around there and went on a tour of the distillery. Was too young to sample the whiskey, but my brother and I did buy mini bottles as souvenirs. It amuses me to see this go through the cycle of discovery, hype, and overexposure.
@marcsingleton9430
@marcsingleton9430 11 ай бұрын
great list. At the start of your video, I was thinking of one bourbon that does indeed outshine Blantons, and you had that pick on your list as well. It's hard to beat Four Roses, Single Barrel.
@shawncraig460
@shawncraig460 6 ай бұрын
Agree with Jill. The Four Roses Single Barrel is my fave. Eagle Rare 10 is also good.
@fenderfan9514
@fenderfan9514 9 күн бұрын
I see that Stagg bottle in the back, now that's the true hard to find imo. Great channel, keep up the great work!
@holliberry2614
@holliberry2614 Жыл бұрын
"....but my wife, here , is having an experience."... I LOVE IT! I love your videos. Considering very very seriously joining patreon.....have to see if I can afford another membership. You are awesome!!
@Brewzle
@Brewzle Жыл бұрын
We appreciate all the help we can get, but we have a free Patreon option as well!
@dannabass
@dannabass 4 ай бұрын
Literally everything. OGD. Ev Wills. Knob Creek. Old Forester. Wild Turkey. Four Roses.
@jckelley10
@jckelley10 Жыл бұрын
I'm loving your videos. Thank you for the great list and humor!
@johnshenk-vm2ic
@johnshenk-vm2ic Жыл бұрын
I'm so blessed to live in Virginia! John J Bowman is not allocated, but it does kind of appear on the shelf randomly here in Virginia. I always buy the bottles in two's
@bradschoenwald3467
@bradschoenwald3467 Жыл бұрын
Davidson's Reserve Small Batch Bourbon is hard to beat for the price. Plus the flavor and profile of the Bourbon is amazing. Can only get it on the east coast which sucks too. Found it in Virginia and in Nashville. For Scotch my go to favorite is The Balvenie 14 year Caribbean cask. If you haven't had it you should. My favorite scotch. For Flavored Whiskey. Bubba's Secret Stills Burnt Sugar is a must have. It might as well be butterscotch Whiskey. It is better than any of the other flavored Whiskeys such as Jack Honey, or any others like that.
@SEYMORRATS
@SEYMORRATS Жыл бұрын
Blade and Blow is one of my favorites... glad you gave it a try!
@Daniel-xy9bt
@Daniel-xy9bt 7 ай бұрын
I enjoy learning so much from this channel thank you
@BigNiz82
@BigNiz82 7 ай бұрын
Blantons is pretty damn good!
@leahwhiteley5164
@leahwhiteley5164 Жыл бұрын
I have 2 bottles of Eagle Rare 17 from years back. It's better than Pappy to me. The 10 year is good, but the 17 year is incredible.
@TracyEdwards-w9p
@TracyEdwards-w9p 29 күн бұрын
You guys are awesome. Love your videos.
@joekasiak921
@joekasiak921 Жыл бұрын
First video I’ve seen from you … I like it!! You’ve got a new fan in Chicago
@robertconklin4657
@robertconklin4657 Жыл бұрын
I drank Eagle Rare in my youth when it was 101 proof and in a smaller bottle like Maker’s Mark. It was fantastically smooth. I believe it was made by Seagram’s back then. Not sure why they discontinued it. Super expensive ifyou can find one since out of production for over twenty years.
@robertconklin4657
@robertconklin4657 Жыл бұрын
Same her. I loved the 101. Wish I knew then what I know now…
@joshuaernst5135
@joshuaernst5135 Жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this video. I polished off a bottle of antique 107 with my wife and I thought it was really good but she thinks the blantons is better. I loved seeing you break out that eagle rare 17. Green with envy!
@burtronomaniac
@burtronomaniac 3 ай бұрын
I went to Yellowstone and went through Cody Wyoming , of course they sell liquor at gas stations , I went in to pay and right there on the shelf was Blanton like it’s an everyday thing , 65 bucks and out the door I went with my bottle of blantons
@WoRLDs_CoLLiDiNG
@WoRLDs_CoLLiDiNG Жыл бұрын
toward the end when yall were talking over each other I knew you were really enjoying yourselves ;)
@Jeffchizoate
@Jeffchizoate 2 ай бұрын
I had a pour of Blantons at a local restaurant last year. I actually loved it. The waitress was awesome and charged me $8 for the pour. Woodford Doubke Oaked is delicious and $46 everyday at Sam’s club or Costco
@Theaussiemixer
@Theaussiemixer Жыл бұрын
I'm only new to trying the different bourbons! I have got the Woodford D.O now but so far I have found I'm more into the sweeter touch to bourbon, Basil Hayden is my favourite so far and I'll soon be trying Wild Turkey Rare Breed and Elijah Craig, then I want to get Eagle Rare and Angels Envy!
@yourhuckleberry7480
@yourhuckleberry7480 Жыл бұрын
Ladies first, Thomas! LOL, Go, Jill!
@gtmustang09
@gtmustang09 Жыл бұрын
I'm a big fan of John J. Bowman, it's definitely a solid pour. I'm not a Blanton's fan, but it is a nice pour. I was fortunate enough to get it at MSRP. I wouldn't pay more than that.
@Superman_305
@Superman_305 9 ай бұрын
I follow the golden rule and that's who gives a shit about what other people's opinions are drink whatever kind of whiskey you like and for me yes guilty one of the reasons why I wanted to try blanton's was because of the john wick movie the other again my drunkle kept talking about it so i gave it a whirl last week and for me it's the best damn bourbon I've ever tasted and by far my favorite. I don't think I'll ever drink any other kind if bourbon it's that damn good. But again drink whatever you like and whatever makes your wallet and your stomach happy. 🥃 cheers my fellow bourbon drinkers.
@coltknight3945
@coltknight3945 24 күн бұрын
Ive seen Weller 107 1x in 8 years living in Maine. The local stores get 2-3 shipments of Blantons every year. Might see Eagle Rare every other year
@dunnjustin124
@dunnjustin124 Ай бұрын
My dad thinks I’m crazy when I say I much prefer Weller 107 over Blantons so I’m glad you agree with me
@ItsSteveMiller
@ItsSteveMiller Жыл бұрын
Been hooked on Boman Bros ever since I went out there. If you ever make it out this way for their annual Abraham release (1 bottle per person). Their Isaac is my fav - a port finished bourbon.
@Lawdog1477
@Lawdog1477 9 ай бұрын
What’s your thoughts on decanters vs keeping in bottle?
@dougsowell
@dougsowell Жыл бұрын
Jill! We need to talk! I think your pallet is right on the money! Cheers!
@MrChillehead
@MrChillehead Жыл бұрын
Blanton"s still the Holy Grail for me!
@danieldean2096
@danieldean2096 Жыл бұрын
Jill I’m with you 4 RSB is a nice pour…cheers 🥃
@Twins4life3533
@Twins4life3533 Жыл бұрын
Four Roses Single Barrel is the best bang for your buck in Ontario, Canada. I'm in Toronto and it's $57.25 for 750ml. That's like $43usd and we are taxed heavy on alcohol, especially over 80proof. Weller's Antique was available here 10 years ago before the bourbon craze went nuts and it was in line cost wise with the FRSB. Used to have it in my bar. I think it's sold with various Pappy and Blanton's now via lottery. Blanton's used to be available too, but just cost quite a bit more than Antique.
@salvinator567
@salvinator567 Жыл бұрын
Love these kind of videos
@CRYPTOSLO_OFFICIAL
@CRYPTOSLO_OFFICIAL 4 ай бұрын
Antique 107 is AMAZING!
@tfaust77
@tfaust77 Жыл бұрын
Be thankful y'all still have state run liquor stores. All those rare finds like Eagle rare 10 (which you get all the time) are impossible to find outside of secondary markup since there's zero regulation.
@jimmorrison2683
@jimmorrison2683 12 күн бұрын
Ya'll are funny. Love Jill. I'm subscribing.
@michaelhinchey
@michaelhinchey 10 ай бұрын
This video gave me a great laugh. Thank you.
@donaldkeele8652
@donaldkeele8652 26 күн бұрын
There’s currently like 10 bottles of blantons at the liquor store in my town
@gene8842
@gene8842 11 күн бұрын
That bowman is a good bottle, to be sure. I'm not as big on proof tho, so I am definitely more interested in the Blantons. I only recently pulled the trigger on a bottle of Blantons ($100 locally). I am still much earlier in my whiskey journey (and nowhere NEAR as well funded). I am only able to buy 2-3 bottled per month, and they almost never survive the month in th cabinet.
@jamiesteckler5745
@jamiesteckler5745 Жыл бұрын
Haven't come across a JJB yet. Moved to Kentucky earlier this year surprised how hard it is to find local stuff not marked up 3× msrp
@markthompson7127
@markthompson7127 Жыл бұрын
Lived in Kentucky all my life it's hard to find bottles without a high Mark up
@red5standingby419
@red5standingby419 Жыл бұрын
That's probably because all the taters going on the bourbon trail, so the stores trying to cash in on everyone who doesn't know any better.
@adammkoss
@adammkoss 6 ай бұрын
In Ohio they have to sell at MSRP so it was nearly 5 years since I got a Blantons original, was around the holidays when the delivery day at our local Kroger changed and just happened to see a couple people waiting outside for the open. Still have about half of that bottle left and it's great whiskey, worth the retail but prob not the secondary prices. That was until last week when Ohio dropped a Blanton's Gold/SFTB/Elmet T Lee Bonus Release announced by email 2 hours before open, we rushed down to our local agency and it was even more insane bc their internet was down and they were only taking cash. We got our two bottles: a Gold for $129 and SFTB at $160 - waiting for special occasions to drink, still prob a lot of $$$ for the whiskey but if you don't have one (and probably will never be able to ever again) I'll take my chances.
@pizzawarlord9232
@pizzawarlord9232 Жыл бұрын
I’m with Jill as well. I have all of the 7. The Woodford DO is fantastic (nothing similar to Blanton’s) ER is a long time favorite. OWA is almost in a class by itself if you can find it. The Bowman SiB is a solid 56 bottle and agree the most similar to Blanton’s of all the bottles mentioned. The Eagle Rare 17 Well that was just mean to show us 😂😂 Only seen 2 bottles on shelf and one was $2k the other was down the street from it at $5k Still just a dream atm but someday
@Grinch83
@Grinch83 6 ай бұрын
I’m glad I found your channel
@nitronamous
@nitronamous Жыл бұрын
I can find Bowman brothers easily now in Maryland but the John J. Is like a unicorn now! Even in Virginia where it’s from is damn near impossible to find now. It’s being shipped off to other areas and the price has risen from $55 a year ago to over $200 on secondary market.
@ikeyeet8312
@ikeyeet8312 Жыл бұрын
plenty of bottles for $55 in NY
@HurricaneDave81
@HurricaneDave81 Жыл бұрын
Great vid, thanks! I've had WT Kentucky Spirit picks that are fantastic. These are more similar to the price & proof of Blantons. For the money though, I'm RR SB all day.
@blizakebowman
@blizakebowman 10 ай бұрын
Woodford Double is my favorite sipper currently.
@MikeMinervini
@MikeMinervini Жыл бұрын
I got the woodford double oaked based off this video and wow is it good! Especially for 56 bucks.
@alexking105
@alexking105 10 ай бұрын
Just bought a bottle of Blantons for MSRP.. took your advice TJ and started talking to staff being friendly. Got a bottle for $80.
@jamesreilly5443
@jamesreilly5443 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Bowman is great but can be harder to find then Blanton's in my area
@susanhigley3146
@susanhigley3146 Ай бұрын
Eagle Rare is my overall favorite 😍
@ryanjamesj44
@ryanjamesj44 Жыл бұрын
Wife got me a bottle of Blanton's. It is really good. Glad it was a present, the prices store ask are crazy.
@davem6735
@davem6735 10 ай бұрын
IW Harper Cabernet Cask Reserve is by the same company as Blade and Bow and better IMHO while being a little cheaper. When we toured the Stitzel-Wheller distillery in Louisville, everyone in our group preferred the IW Harper at the tasting over Blade and Bow.
@mikebowlin8760
@mikebowlin8760 11 ай бұрын
Double oaked is a great burbon a go to for me also love some eagle rare.
@Pasthehotsauce
@Pasthehotsauce 8 күн бұрын
I did some electrical work in the Bowman Distillery years ago and can confirm YES they have a huge copper still they use. It’s prob 10ft tall
@geecee1990
@geecee1990 Жыл бұрын
RR10 is hard to beat for the price. A 10 year bourbon for $35. And the single barrel is excellent.
@zman7242
@zman7242 Жыл бұрын
Four roses great stuff! You might try four roses single barrel select!
@scoobtoober2975
@scoobtoober2975 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for confirming to never try white label. Single barrel maybe. I've tried blantons once. Over a 3 day mancation. Decent, a bit harsh, spicy, dry finish. I'm a baby in bourbon land. 101 all day for sure. woodford regular is in my cabinet now. Need to try double version. 101 rye was a let down
@Clsr8
@Clsr8 11 ай бұрын
Jill's ABSOLUTELY RIGHT! 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹sb is the best. My go to.
@MrRob8349
@MrRob8349 4 ай бұрын
I have a couple bottles of Blantons and one was a unicorn find. A whiskey friend and myself find it holding a benchmark spot as a "C" grade for bourbon. If you can get it at retail, which is $75 where I live...it's too much! Buy and empty bottle for $30...because that's the best part.
@Thehubb1
@Thehubb1 Жыл бұрын
Considering you can get a bottle of Russell’s 10 year for under $50 at most grocery stores I think it’s a great bottle
@curetiamhices289
@curetiamhices289 Жыл бұрын
Really like the Four Roses and always available where I have. First time I saw Blanton’s was on the show “Boss” with Kelsey Grammer. I’ve had 3 bottles of Blanton’s, but only acquired one bottle of Eagle Rare. I ask for it in liquor stores and all I get is chuckles.
@lindajacobs7971
@lindajacobs7971 Жыл бұрын
Please do a video for new bourbon drinkers. I've just recently hopped on the more than casual bourbon train. Also, can't find any Buffalo Trace anywhere nearby. I live in Cincinnati. Thanks
@briannichols6945
@briannichols6945 Жыл бұрын
if you ever want ER we always have it right over the Bama/ Ga line in Carrollton
@Dustin21A
@Dustin21A Жыл бұрын
I got a Blantons coming in a couple weeks. Canada for $75 usually available twice a year max 1 bottle per customer. I also got the Weller Antique 107 for $70 coming as well. I’m set for a while 😂
@DLSeven
@DLSeven Жыл бұрын
Hilarious. That was fun to watch. Have you ever tried Breckenridge Reserve Blend? BTW, Eagle Rare is $99 in South Florida. Very expensive and hard to find.
@firstcolton
@firstcolton 9 ай бұрын
My four roses single barrel doesn’t taste anything like y’all’s. The one I grabbed is batch 88 and it’s sweet with suppressed notes of any oak or wood of any sort. Kinda sucks for 50 bucks I’m not sure if I want to try again but I definitely will eventually just bought this one though so I’ll have to use it for some special occasion mixers😂
@run-a-milekyle3835
@run-a-milekyle3835 Жыл бұрын
Four Roses single barrel is a favorite of mine in that price range.
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