Buffalo Trace Whiskeys Tier List! Which Buffalo Trace Is Best?

[@BourbonJunkies]

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[@Ken6503]

Would definitely like to see y'all do this with the Foresters.

[@Shax2lex]

Just plain old Buffalo Trace is such a value. It hits all of the bourbon notes and it’s just good whiskey. Definitely A.

[@brinzy6160]

I agree. Especially if you can find it under 30 bucks.

[@PillagingGinger]

Plus tons of stores (at least around me) get store picks of buffalo trace, and I have yet to have a bad store pick. Buffalo trace is pretty underrated for its value in my opinion.

[@adamani08]

@@PillagingGinger I had one bad one from a Binny's. But all other's have been just fine by me.

[@adamani08]

I agree.

[@matthewdawson129]

I really like this approach, I’d love to see it by types of whiskeys (ie : wheated bourbons, high rye, barrel proof, etc)

[@chrispankey807]

100% agree

[@Coreyisbananas]

I was about to comment they should do one on wheat bourbons and you beat me to it. I agree! They should also do Bottled in bond.

[@troyshults5380]

Agree!

[@ndebaca]

Sean: "it loses to A and it loses to B" Dan: "that makes it a B" Literally Everyone: "..."

[@sammylk]

literally thinking the same lmao

[@BrennanCh06]

He'd have to argue it handily beats all C's to claim that

[@patrickfinley4152]

Great concept and video! Would love to see tiered lists including whiskeys from different distilleries of a similar price range or type (small batch, single barrels, barrel proofs, etc.).

[@georgejasper8794]

Hugely fun, and I agree with the ones I've been able to try. Just a word on Blanton's - thanks for giving it your honest take, rather than letting all the bad press influence you. Yeah it can be nuts to find - I took your advice and befriended the manager of a local liquor store - she will hold a bottle for me at RETAIL when she gets it, which is awesome. Should be in the next couple weeks. But this bourbon is special to me. My only son passed away 10 years ago in July and I drank most of the first bottle of Blanton's I ever received trying to numb that reality. I make sure to have a bottle every July to open in memory. Still one of my absolute favs. So this segment had a little extra meaning. Thanks for your great videos.

[@TheSooner1975]

@George Jasper sorry for your loss.

[@georgejasper8794]

@@TheSooner1975 Thanks much

[@joyce.steelergirl]

So sorry for your loss

[@aml8444]

f*%#ing ouch George. I will be thinking of you this coming July sir, and I will toast to you and your son as well buddy.

[@jonchapman5359]

I really like these Tier List videos you guys do. Particularly, I like how you balance the quality of the whiskey with price & availability. For what it's worth, some constructive criticism I have would be to add some inset text and/or blow up images of each label so that it's easier for us to identify specifically which whiskey's you are referring to. Thank you guys for being you!

[@sdf1975]

Old Forester for sure. That’d be interesting.

[@NateForTree]

Prohibition

[@scottbennett6200]

This is a GREAT format!!! Please, do more of these!!!! Thanks for the ratings! HOWEVER, if a bottle gets beat EVERYTIME buy a tier, it CANNOT be the same tier... Sorry, just true facts there.

[@gkunkle9]

This is a great way to orient myself to each distillery, their products and which ones I should keep an eye out for. The little side notes about how each whiskey connects to others in the lineup is really helpful as well. Please do one for each of the major whiskey producers!

[@phychmasher]

Congratulations, boys, for the first time in my life I followed the link in the description for your ad. 60 second cocktails was actually fantastic and kinda exactly what I'm looking for to get my wife into bourbon.

[@zulickj]

YEAAASS!! Do this again. Buffalo Trace is definitely an easy brand to do this on. I would challenge you guys to do this tier on distilleries who blend the best MGP juice.

[@jeffreymoore5037]

This is a great idea

[@lilannalucey]

MGP is a great idea, but it'd take 30 videos to get through all the brands that use it.

[@zulickj]

@@lilannalucey ....you don't need a bunch of videos. These guys have sipped plenty of MGP product....im sure they can shoot it in similar fashion. They don't need to put up everything. Just the ones that have both the greatest impact and perhaps the least.

[@manesbball22]

Thanks for the video guys - I thought the tier format was great and think it would be fun in a lot of other formats. I saw someone else suggest an Old Forester Tier list (totally agree would be awesome) or even doing categories (barrel proof bourbons under $70, for example) would be cool too. Cheers

[@nfeltham]

Tier list is a great concept for the channel, but I think you have to do the whole line for it to work properly. I know you had printer trouble, but what about AA, benchmark, the kosher line, EHBP, etc?

[@hikinginidaho]

I finally scored some Stagg Jr this year, and I suddenly understand the hype. At MSRP easily the best value I've ever had and delicious, will end up going head to head with a lot of the best bourbon's I've had this year. Never had Stagg Senior or EH Taylor. +1 for more of these videos for other distilleries.

[@evanb6862]

I enjoy this video so much, and I'm not 3 minutes into it! The issue of running out of ink, and trying to put EH Taylor between 2 tiers is the greatest start to a list video ever (and possibly why all the others I've seen were done digitally). Please do more of these in the future.

[@brianspringberg3506]

So much fun to watch. Great chemistry, and I appreciate the banter.

[@JWFX4]

Would’ve liked to have seen the newer Benchmark releases thrown in there as well. And there is no way Eagle Rare is the same level as Buffalo Trace. I enjoy both, but Eagle Rare is better.

[@joestriker2100]

absolutely agree. Personally, I like Eagle Rare better then Blantons.

[@guras74]

I agree and like Joe Striker, I find it better than Blantons

[@guy554]

I disagree with all 3, as I didn't even like Eagle's palate but Buffalo was smooth but sub par all around, but I loved the flavor and finish of Blanton's. That's why ranking lists that only say what's good and what ain't are dumb because everyone has a different taste.

[@jimbograves1576]

BT is great bourbon for the price, but you gents are correct. ER is clearly better & it ain't close.

[@dennismonk9559]

Eagle rare is certainly better. Its better than Blantons too. Finally had blantons and stagg jr at a pub the other day, was disappointed by the blantons. Never disappointed by Eagle rare (the stagg jr was amazing of course)

[@MrJshanegreen]

Earlier this year I started spending much more time comparing bourbons within families like this making this maybe my favorite video of yalls so far.

[@colear3]

This is amazing. Would be cool to see tier lists for distilleries, barrel proof whiskeys, BiB whiskeys, and price range whiskeys. Would be cool for verticals too! Pinhook, OF lineup, etc

[@BourbonJunkies]

Love it! We'll be doing more of these for sure!

[@Jack-nx4rt]

This is why you guys are one of the best channels on KZbin, not afraid to switch it up on the videos with creative ideas

[@lecheff4836]

awesome!! loved it your honest feedback always Appreciated!! Because of you guys bought my first bottle of Old forester, i have converted to team old forester!

[@shawnmccarthy1169]

Very cool concept. Love to see more like this when you have more ink. This can go in so many directions. Great idea, keep the content coming gentlemen.

[@MrCarCrazy]

One thing I’d love to see as a change to this is either a closeup of the board at the end or the names written out on the screen as you’re placing. Reason? Screen shots, so I can avoid screwing it up when I’m at the happy store.

[@davidprice7152]

Agree, very difficult to follow rankings when on mobile

[@dn1150]

Love these. Should do more of them and include EHTBP and such.

[@BourbonJunkies]

We ran out of ink and couldn't print anymore lol

[@dn1150]

@@BourbonJunkies yeah realized that as soon as I hit submit. Looking forward to part two!

[@mikedipeppino2248]

This seems like an interesting video. I can’t wait for the full English version.

[@ericchambers9914]

Really enjoy this format. Please add to the regular rotation!

[@mcbone5746]

New whiskey drinker here. Been watching you guys for a bit now and it got me to go out and try whiskey. Just did an Old Forester tasting last night. It’s really interesting to taste the difference in whiskey from the same maker. Doing a tasting like that really opened my eyes to different whiskeys and what I like. Keep this up and I’ll keep watching.

[@jackrodosta7971]

I'm here in Texas and hear you guys talk prices is blowing my mind 🤯 I get Buffalo Trace here for $22 but Eagle Rare is $95-$120 if you can find it, Stagg is like $185 I've only seen it once and E.H Taylor forget about it never even seen one. Looks like I need to take a road trip🤔

[@isaiasdocable]

Like the tier system. Like the difference of opnion on ranking people have different likes. some may like s Sean's flavor profile some may like a Savants flavor profile

[@2TEN90]

This was a great idea (shaking our heads why we didn't think of it lol). Great job as always. Cheers and Rock On!

[@BourbonJunkies]

Thanks buddy!

[@viper20999]

I enjoyed this video. This is the first one that has shown up for me from you guys but I will now be digging through your channel to enjoy your other videos, cheers!

[@BourbonJunkies]

Thanks, we appreciate it!

[@EYD-Coaching]

I'm still nursing my last bottle of Rock Hill and it's a solid A. Wish I could find more.

[@Limit67]

I loved this! My recommendation is to use the range more. It seemed like you both had some that were b+ or a-, etc... Either put them in that way (like Elmer) or use D & E to diffentiate them more. That's why B is overloaded.

[@jimmydirr9463]

Good video guys!! Really love this style of rankings, should definitely do it again!

[@coolerunning985]

Great job, cool idea, the possibilities for this are endless. Keep the good work up, Cheers.

[@BourbonJunkies]

Thanks buddy! Agreed

[@jordanblanc5142]

I would actually really like to see a tier list for all of the major distilleries

[@adamcorbley6932]

HUGE fan of this video style… Every distillery would be cool. Keep these going

[@robertpaasch540]

Went to Vegas & hungout at 8 lounge in resorts world. They have a btac flight, it was an amazing experience having the 5 consecutively

[@beginningbourbon7385]

Love it! Would have enjoyed seeing EHTBP ranked!

[@billscott6819]

S

[@jeffreymoore5037]

This was a great video. In 7 minutes a ton of perspective. Thanks.

[@Hellboy700]

Heard it here first. Sean doesn’t care for a ‘handy’. Always wondered why tier lists aren’t more popular in whiskey.

[@BourbonJunkies]

Me too! Lol

[@justiny328]

They are literally BJ. I ride with team BJ too! Handy is a distant 3rd or 4th.

[@Dr.Frankensteen]

I think they're not more popular because every whiskey is unique and complex. I was listening to Rex and Daniel (Whiskey Vault) talk about why they don't like list videos because they think it's lazy and there is a drastic difference between those who love whiskey and the standard consumer. While I love drinking and trying whiskey, I can't even compare to these guys

[@Hellboy700]

@@Dr.Frankensteen R and D were talking about top 10 videos. Love those guys, but they are not the end all be all considering there are others who were doing comparisons and lists long before the WTribe came into being. And if you play video games, tier listing isn’t exactly like a top 10, best 5 of whatever list.

[@Dr.Frankensteen]

@@Hellboy700 Fair point. It was top 10 videos. I'm more of a casual gamer, but you're right in in sense that tier lists and top 10s aren't the same as you can have multiples within categories versus a solidified spot. I've never done a tier list before.

[@rockinglassstudio3073]

New to whiskey new to your channel and love all of it! Have you done state comparisons? Like this listing but ranking like all of the small whiskey distillers in Minnesota for example (BentBrew, Tattersall, Rockfilter , Twin Spirit etc….)? If you have, sorry new to your channel and still binging the content.

[@jordanhastingss1066]

You HAVE to do Mitchers line up! Include the annual releases as well, MTBB, MTBR,MBSR, M10, ect..

[@shaunblake5843]

Great video, guys, and excited about the new sponsor. I signed up to give shaker and spoon a try

[@BourbonJunkies]

Thank you for supporting them!!! We just made some more out of a scotch box a couple days ago that were also great!

[@newtunes1377]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video my dudes. Would love to see more in this style! Awesome content as always. See you next Tuesday.. BJ's for life!!

[@jamendoza821]

I’m Glad I’ve finally found an honest no Bull rating video. Keep up the good work & YES please make more of these types videos 👍

[@ir8jorge99]

This was a great video! Fun to watch. Should have Drank some Elmer to help get the definitive rank. Would love to see an Old Forester Tier list.

[@BourbonJunkies]

I want to do an OF one as well

[@coreysparks7612]

Awesome video idea, i'd love to see more of them. How about some High West ranking?

[@BourbonOfTheWeek]

Did I hear that right or did Sean say he's never been excited for a Handy... love a good tier list! Can work for so much stuff.

[@jameson6184]

I really love this format! The visuals are extremely helpful (get that printer working, Dan). ;)

[@stuffandwhiskey]

Great video! Only rating change is make is to move both A-tiers down to Cs (yep). Love the idea and can’t wait to see more of these from other distilleries.

[@the72u7h4]

Eagle rare 17. Mmm. Blantons, solid A to S (in between) and that last one the Stag? Yea, it's one I didn't like at first, but later I revisited it and It became my fav of all of them for reasons unknown. All bottles were given to me, so I have no bias on them.

[@travisrobeson306]

I really like this! There is a program that you can overlay and place without having to waste ink. Cheers junkies!

[@brandon_sprague]

Second this. A digital overlayed tier list you can update in the background would be clean!

[@BRBNWolf]

I know y’all are doing the board via digital now but, the best teacher in the world... my wife suggested y’all need to buy a Epson ET-2760 best printer ever hands down!!!... keep the great content coming!

[@williamhancock9587]

Really like this format, do some More Junkies!!!

[@jasonkappel2630]

keep this format going!!!! How about Whiskey Row next?

[@drlovelya]

Great video! I’m shocked I didn’t see Weller on the board. I thought weller was made at BT. Keep up the great work!

[@Charl3magne]

I like this type of review...comparing different distillery juice against each other. The Bourbon Junkies Juice War!

[@JasonTurcotte]

Great video. Keep,them coming!

[@sloppyjoefingle]

Yeah I love this idea, would like to see it done by how different the same proofs can taste

[@jimoconnor3621]

I like this, keep it comin fellas! Also once you have done 4 iterations you should do a blind of all the S tier

[@JTLIFETIMEINS]

Awesome video boys, looking forward to the next

[@markgiffin5938]

Love this video. Where would EH Taylor Barrel Proof rank?

[@Farwalker2u]

Finally today (May 18, 2023) I was able to find, buy and taste a bottle of Stagg (22B @130 proof)! [Choir music in the background . . . ) for the first time; after looking for years. It is soooooooooooooooooooo great. Pricey, yes. Hard to find, yes. But the nose and the flavors are amazing. As I am not a "proof hound" like you guys, I would rate E. H. Taylor, Jr. Small Batch as an "A".

[@sampayne2202]

This is a great format, you should do more of these!

[@bamf0805]

I dig this format. Nicely done gentlemen

[@1125BROOk]

Love it, thanks! Bring more coming with other distilleries.

[@craigdeross8505]

You did pretty good, I actually agree with most. I would put Hancock as a C, and put Elmer T as a B. So glad you didn't cave into the crazy folks that think Blanton's is crap, you actually rated it correctly for what it is, not what secondary is charging. Nice work!!

[@hotramen5952]

you guys should throw the pappy line up there too for funzies. great segment id love to see more distilleries.

[@keithkcweld5188]

You guys are killing it. I wish you all the success in the world. Remember you are 50% employed!

[@01sallee]

Loved this video. Do Heaven Hill, WIld Turkey, and Makers Mark next

[@BourbonJunkies]

Will do! Probably gonna hit up Old Forester as well

[@kevinchan3000]

Gotta do this for High West... Prob hard to do, but different year releases included would be awesome

[@BourbonJunkies]

Probably couldn't do year but could do high west for sure

[@DustinHouse]

I like this. You have so much more room on the board, tho! Buy some ink and add ALL of the lineup (from Benchmark to EHTBP). Fill it!

[@xunderoathx73]

I love this; no nonsense and easy to follow

[@justintuttle1225]

Awesome video would love to see more of them!

[@coreydipatri5345]

This was phenomenal considering my love for all of the BT whiskeys, really gave me a good insight on what I consider to be unicorns

[@billscott6819]

Did you skip rock hill farms? I like this format, would like to see where pappys land on the same chart. It's cool in the sense that I feel like I have an idea/context of what your palates like (have watched many of your videos), and can see a lot of the bottles at once.

[@BourbonJunkies]

We ran out of ink, we'll update the board

[@matthewpitts1232]

I like these comparisons, keep it up!👍

[@stephenfitt5633]

Great idea and video, look forward to others

[@kaseywichman4619]

do Wild Turkey including Master's Keep!!

[@gdidieu]

Very cool, I'd love to see this for Jim Beam (which has Bookers, Bakers, Basil Hayden, Knob Creek and I forget who else?)

[@reigningwhiskey]

I feel like I usually agree with Dan, but Sean was 100% right with all of his reasoning. Cheers Junkies!

[@billyg28]

I liked this video. Can you do Suntory? Should be fun since they own several American brands now like Makers Mark, Jim Beam, Know Creek, Basil Hayden etc.

[@stvnva]

Love the tier list. Must do High West….and what happened to the clear ice maker. Your ice was trash in your cocktails!

[@BourbonJunkies]

We didn't have it running and it got a little mold in her. Didn't want to die

[@XnortonatorX]

Love this idea, but would have liked to see the Weller line added. Maybe Brown-Forman next?

[@jeffbraunlich941]

Yes, definitely do more of these. Solid approach

[@ChadWoodNC-PiedmontSkyCams]

Love this!!! Please do an Old Forester video like this

[@soffwhere]

Put plain BT in A, and Elmer in B. Those are the only changes I’d make (I was also hoping to see where you guys put Weller SR, 107, and 12

[@murrayb29]

Great idea, would like to see all the large distillers hit like turkey, makers, beam, brown Forman, mgp etc.

[@richl172]

Awesome video, definitely do more of these. This would even be a great live stream if you go deeper in the weeds.

[@adamkazinec]

Love these Tier List videos! Will you keep doing these!? Do Old Forester!!

[@ninetres187]

Love the video, where would you guys place Rock Hill?

[@BourbonJunkies]

A for sure

[@neda3958]

I had a shot at a bottle of Stagg Jr at msrp, but I could take only 2 bottles and went for an EHT barrel proof, and an Old Fitz 8 instead. Did I make the wrong call?

[@Zunimidniter]

Great idea... defiantly do more of these!!

[@robertshay9235]

Big fan of tier lists!! Good stuff

[@HumanCarBomb]

Sean...you're so freaking right! Elmer's is definitely, unequivocally a C! I'll go up to a C+ at best, but that's the MaX!!!

[@markgardner7022]

Awesome video! Would have liked to see benchmark and ancient age. Also EHTBP would have been good to throw in too. Definitely think you should do this by distillery! Always great content!

[@lamar4234]

Love the format. Continue!! Heaven Hill next!

[@Metalman-co1lo]

Any chance you guys could do this for distillery tours? Which ones are the top to visit? I am trying to plan a trip for the spring.