Can Buffalo Trace Beat More Expensive Bourbons?

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[@runswanny]

Bowman brothers small batch would have been a more comparable choice over the single barrel.

[@sarge2832]

This is what I was wanting to comment as well. Proof point, price, and availability. The single barrel is way harder to find.

[@clingman71]

This.

[@tonyspohn]

I love it. And yes it’s shelf stable here.

[@treytison1444]

The single barrel used to be super easy to find, idk what happened.

[@FakingANerve]

​@@treytison1444 people wised up to what is actually in the bottle😊

[@nickmerkerson5401]

I love BT and its a mainstay. Hype and secondary make it unattractive to some, especially in NY and NYC but i stick with it when i can get it. Great video.

[@apeekintime]

BT store picks are one of the best values in bourbon. Regular shelf BT is a bit boring but still better than Eagle Rare and Blantons, IMO

[@jdereknoyes]

Good blind, but Bowman should probably have been small batch since it's a much closer comparison in proof and price. would also have put the Bardstown origin high rye 96p in instead of the only wheater in the blind.

[@jaybird4834]

I love it when they don’t agree and they look at each other in disbelief.

[@mikestewart3670]

Huge fan of John J Bowman single barrel. Keep BT in the bar mainly for guests. Really hope I can find the Hard Truth someday to try it.

[@claimsman11]

I agree. I would put it up against Old Forrester 1910 and Angel’s Envy. Snagged a BT 1.5 which can be hard to find.

[@rossgullet4436]

Awesome Show. So much fun watching and learning!

[@njsmwalker]

Way to go Kurt for just being “in the moment” enjoying what is what right now!!

[@anandk199]

It’s been great fun watching you folks.. Could you try this with your next blind? (If you haven’t already done so in previous blinds) Try to do your blinds without knowing what brands you’re tasting… Kurt’s blinds would be picked by Trenton and Trenton’s by Kurt.. they don’t even need to be the same bottles.. palates are different anyway and it would be great to know the results of a true blind tasting as you’d have no information about what you’re tasting!! Your expectations are set before you taste otherwise because you know what bottles are on the table

[@djsugarc1075]

john j is so hard to find

[@NoBody-jm3qt]

John J is the best by far out of this selection

[@user-by6in3gd1x]

Lately I have been really enjoying Four Roses Single Barrel. A solid $47 bottle in PA. 🥃

[@techieplague6476]

I finally found some EH Taylor form here in Florida for 50$ and it was great. Buffalo Trace and Four Roses single barrel are my go to though.

[@tonic6734]

Have fun eating that shoe Trenton...bon Appétit!!😂😂😂😂😂

[@1030Blake]

Bardstown black label origin is by far my favorite of this line up

[@Usonian7]

Does yours have a bitter, almost peppery finish? I feel like I want to get another bottle and see if the batch I have was a fluke. I know Fred minick said he got the same thing, but I haven't seen any reviews mention it.

[@1030Blake]

@@Usonian7 Mine doesn’t. It’s more of a peach cobbler taste to me.

[@Usonian7]

@@1030Blake I'll have to get another one. The one have is an amazing start, it's tastes like buttered sugar bead which is amazing, but then a pepper finish.

[@mmoats83]

@m7sharp I don’t get that I get blackberry cobbler up front then very little pepper on the finish

[@JordanG_3031]

SLB Classics 0:01 😎 Friday 0:53 Trenton struggles with phrases 1:11 Trenton’s 🧠 Implodes 1:56 oh lord it’s going to get more interesting? 2:28 bring out the fried shoe 2:41 Kurt is guessing too! 3:10 sticky note king 3:14 mom is a steel trap 3:22 Trenton struggles with more phrases 3:47 the competition has started 4:08 GUESS!!! 4:31 thank you Trenton for saying horse blinders 5:30 Trenton is just making up words, vegetal 5:47 Kurt won’t throw away baby food… of course 6:07 Trenton doesn’t fall far from the tree 7:14 Trenton is confused with acronyms 8:06 Trenton leaves Kurt in the dust 8:48 the gift shop has super cheap defect candy (imperfect shape or color) 10:01 Trenton nosing face 11:27 mom provides her tasting notes on her chocolate shake 12:34 Kurt drops the hammer 12:43 both brackets have been busted 13:29 very different orders today😮 15:02 well we have a unified #1 15:08 Trenton could’ve used a couple more decimals 15:36 mom has their backs 16:28 Kurt is on fire! 17:13 0/2 Trenton 🍽️👟 18:38 trenton at least got the BT 19:07 doing some serious science and ordering 20:25 Trenton hides his bottles in weird places 21:13 Trenton story time of bad GPAs 21:35 incredible that there were 3 worse than 0.9 22:24 Trenton can’t hold his tongue and speaks his mind 22:44 1/4 = 50% he figured it out 23:18 nice sign off and nod

[@zubrickadvisors6742]

🤣😂🤣

[@davevogelsang6791]

I use BT as a primer bourbon. Just picked up 4 bottles of BT Binny’s store picks this week for $29.99 each. I like the Hard Truth Wheated Bourbon BIB. All the other 3 you were comparing the BT to are $45-$50 each. 🥃

[@zubrickadvisors6742]

Yes, can't compare to BT when they cost 40% more.

[@frankarev4920]

what market area you located

[@davevogelsang6791]

@@frankarev4920 I live in North Central Illinois

[@frankarev4920]

@davevogelsang6791 I live in the city and interested if those BTs are still avail, depends on the exact location. I was out of town and it is Friday night

[@davevogelsang6791]

@@frankarev4920 The Rockford, IL location had some left Thursday, but did not go by there today (Friday). The other locations that I got them at were the Crystal Lake and Algonquin locations on Thursday.

[@paulhendershot111]

Great blind! I love both the Bardstown wheated and, for $27 it's hard to beat Buffalo Trace. I hope to find the Hard Truth here in Columbus and I am visiting Virginia this summer so maybe I will stumble across the John J. Bowman....and how about Kurt emerging as the new prognosticator in picking which is which? Way to go Kurt!!!

[@dustinroberts3403]

Trenton keep the guesses coming!

[@reysoto8375]

New to the channel but love the content. I’m starting to build my bourbon and whiskey collection again and love your guys opinion. Feel like I have finally found creators with my exact taste. Appreciate the content and will be an every video watcher from here on out!

[@pontiac500bj]

I have been trying to get a bottle of John Jay Bowman single barrel ever since we were in Virginia Beach but with no luck. As you have stated and I heard the same thing from people at stores in Virginia that it was worth chasing down.

[@ebunch1911]

Yes it is worth chasing down. I have 4 bottles bc I have not seen it in my state for the last yr.

[@user-ml9ml7bq7f]

Going to have to try Bowman! Thanks!

[@damayor9559]

Outstanding as always guys and this was an awesome blind. I can only find 2 of the 4 in my area so I cannot duplicate this blind. Thank you & keep up the great work. And, when is Trenton eating the shoe?

[@jor-elschroeder5385]

These videos are great. Kurt says something like this, " smells like caramel with a hint of maple". Trenton say, " smells like a Snickers bar, drizzled with mint, in a hedgehog's litter box". Both drinking the same blinds.. hahaha. Like watching the Academy Awards. Keep it up gents.

[@jtpiercy1966]

Hard truth sweet mash is awesome

[@rbjr.8106]

I lucked into an Isaac Bowman, twice.... Believe it's finished in port barrels.... The Bowman Brothers is pretty good as well. I now added John's S.B. I'm always taking notes during your show, along with M&D and IBN. THANKS FOR THE INFO AND ENTERTAINMENT.... Learning Laughing... Can't beat it!

[@PEDMAN0216]

Good Channel guys…Any recommendations on keeping cork from becoming brittle?

[@TC-bj8pu]

I like the pre-ranking and then the final format you guys used this time! More plz! Also, looking forward to Trenton’s FRIED SHOE all you can eat video!!!

[@CruiserDawg]

That was fun guys. I'm going to have to find a Hard Truth when I go to Florida. 🎉🎉

[@dietmdew845]

enjoying your channel

[@robertschroeder1978]

Thanks for the video gentleman, you both always make me laugh. Trenton, I would like to suggest putting the names of the products that your blind tasting. Would be helpful when coming back to get them before heading of to the local stores. Smiles....

[@JB-ux1oo]

I just picked up a Buffalo Trace store pick "Sazerac Barrel Select" that is amazing! Very close to the Sazerac Rye, if you had that on the bar right now, you would be blown away!

[@fiddlemywhat6056]

I've done a couple blind taste tests, and it's always amazing at what finishes first and last... and how having a bottle in front of you and knowing what your drinking can influence how you like the bottle.

[@phoenixha]

That Bardstown is my favorite 100 proofer, I prefer it to John J and BT. Have not had the hard truth.

[@jchristopher2031]

Right there with you

[@tragic504]

The thing about blinds is that other bourbons can influence flavors for better or worse other bourbons. Because when I used to start off 1st with four roses barrel strength I wouldn’t enjoy it; however if I dranked a bourbon before the four roses barrel strength I would enjoy it more.

[@scoobtoober2975]

I was recommended a rebel 100, wheated 100proof. It is good for 20$. A friend recommended it, and now I recommend it. A friend said he drinks it quite a bit. I haven't seen anyone review it in my usual bourbon channels. At the store a patron recommended rittenhouse rye. Got that too. 26$ Mild spice and similar wood profile but not the wheated sweet of the rebel. There are tons of sub 30$ stuff, but lots of not so good. I'm a 101 guy but that rittenhouse spanks 101 rye version for sure. That 101 rye is not good, less age than regular 101.

[@bigtacos1897]

I can find John j small batch or port barrel but that single barrel always escapes me

[@williamslaven5104]

Trenton looks like he got his puppy kicked @19:50 😂

[@CorySchneckenburger]

Made a trip down to KY this past weekend and hit the Bardstown area and then over to Buffalo Trace. I was surprised to see they now allow up to 6 bottles per person of Buffalo Trace each day. Not sure when this jumped up from one bottle per day per person but thought that was an interesting development.

[@CSAN]

Excellent Friday blind. Great back and forth among the family. Will the shoe laces be served as the appetizer or the dessert?

[@rpredl]

All good bottles however BT is much cheaper than the others. BT $27 in Chicago area.

[@MrCrazypops]

Cheers !!

[@hinoonenterprises]

What do you think of the bottle shot glass stoppers? I don't see any on your bottles. Do they give a measured ammount?

[@krischaney9034]

I'm at the 3:00 mark. I think Kurt's prediction feels spot on. Gonna be hard for the Hard Truth and Buffalo Trace to make up ground from 10 proof points behind out of the gate.

[@breakinghues2751]

I’m gonna have to throw the Bowman in the blind tonight with the Bardstown BIB. Interested to see if I have overlooked it.

[@brettdeboer]

I love Bowman small batch and I just got my first JJB and I am hoping it’s as good as everyone says it is

[@tobyhayes611]

I don't see any Hard Truth products in my area and Buffalo Trace products are very scarce. I regularly see Bowman Brothers small batch and cask finished and agree with another viewer's assessment that Bowman's small batch would have been a better comparison to Buffalo Trace. I recently acquired a John J Bowman single barrel and thought it was great, especially at the price point.

[@davidteller7681]

Really surprised Trenton predicted Bardstown last.

[@stuartrollings602]

My list before watching is Bowman’s Single Barrel, Bardstown, BT, and I have not had Hardtruth so it’s Last.

[@thenewguyexpedites2566]

Was actually at Hard Truth today to have lunch with my wife to celebrate our Valentines. My present was going to be a bottle of the 4 grain based on your first video about it. But I don't know if you were aware, their three new bourbons were not supposed to be released until tomorrow, Saturday the 17th. And in fact their official release at the distillery is tomorrow. There was a mix up with their distributors so some put it on the shelf early.

[@justhalog3318]

I would hope for Bowman, Hardtruth, Buffalo, and then Bardstown

[@mattd5762]

Trenton and Kurton with that Friyay blind!

[@jchristopher2031]

I can’t find nor ever had the Hard Truth and I’ve only had Jon J Bowman small batch. The other two I’ve had and I’m really beginning to dig the Bardstown - fantastic finish, fist sip is a little funky but once you get past that it’s incredible to me. BT is tasty but simple; it doesn’t have a lot of depth. Bowman small batch seems like comparing something quite different.

[@stevewestphal7515]

I literally just did a blind 4 tasting. Came back an hour later did the same bottles again after eating and taking a shower... and all picks changed. Crazy how your taste can change even hour by hour.

[@dustinroberts3403]

Never had Hard truth, but I would agree with Kurt’s prediction. John J first Bardstown second

[@tylacy7216]

Great work as always. A lot of talk lately about Hard Truth. Hope it's not because you're being paid or have a stake in the company/product.

[@bigreb62]

Question comparing a$24 bottle to 3 that are 35-50.

[@Lithanify]

$45-50... and JJBSB is harder to find than BT. I see secondary prices online @$90-140.

[@jmmuddymagneteers]

I need to get me some Hard Truth. And Buffalo Trace. I’ve not tried it yet.

[@murraywanderer903]

It would be awesome if we could get the same bottles as you guy's for just the currency difference between Australia and America! The Bowman in Australia starts around $180, I got Buffalo Trace a couple of weeks ago for $62, normal Jack daniels and Jim Beam is around $55, I've been saving for Michters, it starts around $120 here, Wild Turkey Rare Breed cost me $115 and Elijah Craig small batch was $96! Our taxes in Australia for alcohol is crazy, even our local Whiskeys are around $70+

[@tinydane69]

Off the rip I'd think Bowman, HT, BT, BBC. As far as guessing it's a hard NO. Don't guess because I think it then defeats the point of doing a blind. By guessing your immediately changing your "blank slate" evaluation of each glass.

[@BeThereAgainProductions]

Fred Minnick, who's a professional taster and wrote books on whiskey, said that it's a mistake to guess in a blind.

[@BoronBobcat]

Hard Truth isn't readily available here in the PNW. Hope it expands it's distribution west so I try the new kid on the block.

[@tylercraft3025]

Where are you guys at I live right near Albenese factory!

[@Robert.Sheard]

100% with Kurt’s philosophy on blinds. It would even be better without knowing what the bottles are to eliminate preconceived ideas.

[@user-by6in3gd1x]

I agree Buffalo Trace smells far better than it tastes. I still think it is one of the best for the price but it is so hard to find here in Pennsylvania.

[@enotrilogy]

Try EH Taylor Single Barrel vs this group....

[@StevenWalt]

Trenton, Trenton, Trenton. Stop trying to guess what they are. LOL

[@borgcutus5780]

Trenton is gonna eat a shoe!!!! Wondering how close Hard Truth distributes to PA... I need to plan a trip to VA as well to get JJ Bowman SB, I can get the Bowman Bros small batch here in PA, but I don't think it's the same.

[@gillesbard5700]

As far as the Bowman Single Barrel goes, even at the distillery you are only allowed to purchase one bottle, if it’s available, but if you go to the local ABC liquor store In Virginia, there is no limit! Cheers!🥃

[@SlaterTrace]

Would love to see a DOUBLE OAKED blind with Woodford reserve and 1910😎!!!

[@dougsowell]

Bowman Single Barrel is almost always on the shelf where I am. 60-70 bucks. It blinds better than EHT single barrel and small batch for me.

[@WadeinWhiskey]

I Like to guess bottles in blinds. I don’t mind if you do too.

[@bserieshatch1]

What happens with the leftovers?

[@GDCeeCee]

It’s easier to find Blanton’s, Eagle Rare and EH Taylor Small batch than John J Single Barrel in the Los Angeles area.

[@Greta-oe1yc]

Can Buffalo Trace beat more expensive bourbons? Only if they start training for the Bourbon Olympics!

[@m444ss]

If you live in or are visiting the Washington DC area, you can visit the A. Smith Bowman Distillery. It's in Fredericksburg VA, and John J. Bowman Single Barrel (and everything else they make) should be in stock on site.

[@Besokool]

Would highly doubt A Smith Bowman would be available. I wish tho.

[@umami0247]

I'm a big Bardstown fan I like the whole origins series the rye is a great pour. Saw a video that Fred Minick wasn't a fan of the Hard truth BIB. So some of their juice isn't so great. He does like their rye’s though.

[@Squinston1_of_1]

Personal the normal buffalo trace is just fine to me for $25 but the 3 buffalo trace single barrels ive had have all beaten both the blantons ive had. I stock up on $30 BT store pick every chance i get, all the sweet BT goodness with none of the slight harsh finish of the regular. And honestly ive had a harder time finding Bowman SiB than I do BT SiB.

[@apeekintime]

Haven't seen the results but I expect Bardstown to do VERY well in this blind.

[@ejbsee6081]

I guess the order for my palate to go Bowman, Bardstown Origin wheated, Buffalo Trace, and Hard Truth. I am an old guy, my palate is closer to Kurt's

[@ramzivareldzis5477]

Bowman’s BP is my daily pour

[@Iceman-xe7jo]

BT to me is a mixer. Shits awful for sipping. I can think of many other bourbons below $30 that blows it away.

[@erikdahl3171]

Buffalo Trace sells for 59.99 here where I am in NJ and Eagle Rare for $90 if you actually find it. Not a fan of either at that pricing for them.....but if they were MSRP I'd be more of a fan of the brand.

[@pizzawarlord9232]

John J Bowman SiB is a great $55 bottle.

[@deankruse4491]

Very hard to find in my area. I actually found a bottle in my town recently for $61.99. Has a green label on it. Must be old packaging. Delicious 🥃

[@JohnNeff1983]

This really isn’t a “blind” tasting when you already know the bottles going in. Process of elimination can be used to sway your selections. It should truly be blind and no, you shouldn’t be trying to guess what it is during the tasting. That goes away with a true blind too.

[@scoobtoober2975]

At the right price, i don't think does it for me. I'm a newb, in my early days just a few years ago. I've had BT regular, OF orange and EW white and didn't like any of them. When would you go back a try them again. 5 years later? or never., You tell me. 101 is my every day all day.

[@BigMeatyClaws212]

Been looking for that John J Bowman for a while now. Anyone ever seen it in MN?

[@dustinreese4439]

I like when you don't completely agree on the order. It shows the different pallets.

[@batboy242]

TRENTON, your ideas are AWESOME ! Your videos are the best!

[@touchofgrace3217]

I’m surprised that you put Bardstown Bottled in Bond in the lineup. The 96 proof white label origin series is definitely BT-esque. The BiB had its own thing going on and not really comparable.

[@msglenn2581]

So, Buffalo Trace is the only one in this lineup that is available on the shelf. Would be nice if the comparison was with things easy to get.

[@markloewen5768]

Get out the ketchup and the mustard baby Trenton is going to eat his shoe!!!😂😊😂😊👍🏼👍🏼🥃

[@homerj1640]

Before watching... The only one i have had, is Buffalo Trace but I would hope it would be last because i don't care for it.

[@imbatmandummy490]

So strange to me that Buffalo Trace is hard to find in some places. I could walk to the CVS on the corner and they’ll have cases of it for MSRP.

[@patrickp3485]

BT is not exactly prevalent around here (KC). I happened to find a bottle the other day. Had to spend $25 on other products to get it 🙄. But I did it anyway. Hadn’t had it for a while. When I took a taste…was like “ok, not bad”. Worth all the hype and hoops and ladders? Nope.

[@onamission5603]

Grain Funk Railroad….reunion tour?

[@WhiskeyKnows]

Bowman and BT are almost the same thing so that will be hard to pick but I bet Bowman is ahead

[@kenovyrt]

Great video, but not fair through. John J is a 100 proof single barrel juice. It would have been better comparison with Bowman Brother Small Batch which is 90 proof and similar to the lineup on the bar top. Regardless, great content 👍🏼

[@johnhicks8626]

Pausing. I think Kurt's order is on point.

[@johnhicks8626]

And Trent needs some sleep to counter his synesthesia.

[@djd2819]

I like them all. They're just different from one another - to me, there's no "best" in this lineup.

[@Robert.Sheard]

I like BT just fine, but predicting Bardstown BiB to come in last? 😮 I haven’t had the John J Bowman, but Bowman Brothers small batch is virtually BT so I would have included it instead. Hard Truth isn’t available here, I think.

[@batboy242]

I think if Trenton would concentrate he could pick out Canadian Hunter in a blind! Lol

[@NastierNate]

For some reason, I just can’t get into Buffalo Trace. I keep it on hand because other people like it, but I’m never reaching for it myself.