Can James E Pepper Barrel Proof Take Down Old Faithful Rare Breed? - Blind Bourbon Review

[@davidz8286]

The pepper is one of my favs this year. So smooth but flavorful.

[@BourbonBarkeep]

It has firmly planted it's flag in a top 3 under $60 for us (at least in the KC market).

[@merxbpr]

Rare Breed all day. Pepper even loses in cocktails for me in testing. Great vid. You got a subscriber in me.

[@BourbonBarkeep]

Happy to have you! That's what makes whiskey fun. Hope we can turn you on to some fun new bottles as well.

[@chadlange33]

I really like the format. Keeping the reveal put until all other factors are comsidered. Good work!

[@BourbonBarkeep]

Appreciate the feedback my friend!

[@dneuens]

James E Pepper takes it for me, and I like Rare Breed. Got it locally for 50, going back tomorrow to get a backup.

[@BourbonBarkeep]

Very tough to find a better bottle at $50

[@BamaBourbonNick]

That was close I got my James E Pepper for $60 in Georgia.

[@BourbonBarkeep]

Definitely worthy of being on the bar at $60

[@BamaBourbonNick]

@@BourbonBarkeep for sure I was going to not crack it open yet but when I was getting it out the car the cork popped open so I went ahead and had a pour.

[@BourbonBarkeep]

@@BamaBourbonNick it would be rude to turn your nose up at fate at that point. Cheers to Pepper pour Tuesday!

[@iansammons2730]

Like the review structure. Rare breed just went up in price to $50 here... hard to find anything as good without going up to 65-70 range. It's a pricepoint killer

[@BourbonBarkeep]

Absolutely right. Also makes it tough for people to gamble on a bottle in that $65+ range, when you have such a reliable bottle at $50.

[@paulgrace1279]

Hold on man. A whiskey rated at 82 experience for only $10 seems like outstanding value - I don't understand how you can rate the bang for buck on B so much lower than A given the small $10 difference for a whiskey you have in the better "class"?

[@BourbonBarkeep]

Fantastic value! However, 79 isn't a low score at all, borderline great. I'm annoyed at the results but that's part of the blind as well. You can convince me the pay up while at the liquor store is worth it. Sooner or later you need a line that says, no I can't keep going up. I get what you're saying and I love how much you and some other commenters care about the results, even though it's at my expense haha

[@jolkraeremeark6949]

Have not tried James E Pepper but heading there in the morning......guess KZbin knew that.

[@BourbonBarkeep]

Meant to be!

[@thomasgallagher1945]

Just found your channel today. I like the video, well done! I own both of these and agree with your nose and palate assessments. I find both of these bottles to be excellent. However, I strongly disagree with your quibbling over $10! In this economy and in a world where we see bottles selling for over $500, life is too short to deny yourself a better pour over a measly $10! I look forward to future releases. Cheers!

[@BourbonBarkeep]

$10 is still a Chipotle bowl my friend! haha It was definitely splitting hairs. Welcome aboard and hope to keep you around.

[@mrpapinchock]

Hah enjoyed the dry humor. Well done. I’ll like and subscribe.

[@BourbonBarkeep]

Much appreciated and hope to make you proud. Welcome to the channel!

[@Best_Overserved_--_No_Ice]

Volume on the low side here compared to most channels. Would have had difficulty hearing you if a TV had been on in the room where I'm watching.

[@BourbonBarkeep]

Always appreciate the feedback. Let me know if it improves on some other videos or stays the same.

[@cancelchannel3394]

It tastes just like whiskey, imagine that, who knew ?😆😅🤣😂

[@BourbonBarkeep]

Hot takes in the Bourbon Barkeep Lounge haha

[@Aphabet21]

Rare breed tater vs. other. I’m here for it

[@jasonballenger2505]

That’s $10 over 27 pours. So that’s more like 35 cents more per pour and is that worth it? For no funk. If so redo your #’s Laughable that you said bottles over $30. 😂🤔 like that was a reach. Wish you said your price and said what you would pay. before looking at the price and then saying what you would pay.

[@chucknorris5141]

Yea, not feeling his grading structure at all.

[@BourbonBarkeep]

Not a bad idea at all!

[@badhicabral9473]

You ADHD’s bro….?

[@BourbonBarkeep]

Like are we related by blood? No, can't say I am. Now if you mean like Hulk Hogan means brother then I hope one day. Seems like a guy that would be fun to have at the dinner table.