Colonel E.H. Taylor Single Barrel, The World's Best Bourbon?

[@birddog2017]

I liked this format. Straight info, solid point of view. No clutter. Hope to see more. Thanks.

[@roc20621]

Absolutely loving someone finally saying the quiet part out loud and frankly. Keep up the great work and hopefully the others start waking up 👍

[@stiehl8455]

Jason, please keep up the honesty and hard work. I had a chance at the whole Weller line the other day... was about to make the 2hr drive one way and already had a buddy coming over to make the ride. When I called back to confirm availability and PRICE, we decided to store hunting instead. 5x-7x retail each. A no go for me, but I am sure they would sale to someone else... sad facts. The secondary/wholesale store owners are ruining the market and driving up prices across the board on even NON-BT products!

[@bushkey]

I’m glad you are speaking out on the stupidity going on out there!

[@GrotrianSeiler]

I love how candid you are, in all of your videos. Don't change. We all benefit. Cool.

[@dR_vEpR]

Another great review! This along with the Overpriced & Overhyped bourbons are my two favorite episodes of this year. Keep up the great work!

[@chrismiller755]

Mine too

[@JoeBoyles]

literally just walked into a random liquor store and got one of these tonight. immediately came home and searched your name to see your review of the bottle bro!! Love the content here , good stuff homie

[@Gvous44]

Great, Great video! You are so correct on the recommendations on WT and Beam alternatives! Good stuff.

[@jasonbradley7713]

Scored a EHT SB two days before the award got announced and for retail. Saving it for when I get my Masters degree. I’ve been on the look out for this bottle for over a year

[@davidhopkins3120]

Great episode, I have the Russell's single barrel, Baker's 7 yr,.. 8-yrs 6-mos and the Knob Creek single barrel store pick. All so delicious I bought backups before I finished the first bottle of them. I just discovered the world of bourbon a few months ago and your channel has been super helpful in my bourbon selections, I set a goal of acquiring 15 different bourbons ( may have to bump that number up, lol) and I'm at 14 carefully chosen bottles right now. Number 15 has been tough considering I can't find some picks I'd like to try so I was thinking about maybe giving Michter's a go.

[@anthonymotley5388]

Nicely done, I have the Wilderness Trail on my shelf and it is a very good single barrel! And yes I have never seen a Colonel in Columbus! Go Bucks!

[@spencer-mav]

Personally, bottles I can't get winning awards is a much better option than something I like that nobody knows about becoming uber popular/expensive

[@matthewgabbard6415]

amen

[@an_what]

You need to reread that shit before you hit the little blue airplane Homie

[@Achilles3588]

The honesty is appreciated. And coincidentally, picked up a bottle of Russell's Reserve SiB today. $55 and what a treat! Cheers!

[@WhiskeyQuests]

Dude! Thanks for taking the time to make this video. Everything you said is 110% true. Hopefully this will help slow down FOMO! Cheers!

[@StillLivinginthewoods]

This was a really good one, it's about time some reviewers start getting a little critical of all this nonsense. I haven't seen the Single Barrel out in the wild in a couple of years. I still have a half bottle of the Small Batch that I bought in 2017. Eh, tastes like Buffalo Trace with more proof,... certainly not bad at all, but nothing all that special to my tastes. MGP, Heaven Hill, Wild Turkey, and a TON of smaller/craft distilleries out there are putting out stuff that is just as good or better,.... and in most cases you don't have to get your name on some list in order to get them. Give me a high rye MGP all day long,.. I'm on a Smoke Wagon kick right now.

[@BeardMan01]

I'm not typically a MGP fan, but I'm with you. Smoke Wagon is pretty decent, I'm stuck on Uncut the Younger right now. The Halloween release last year was pretty good too.

[@StillLivinginthewoods]

@@BeardMan01The first release of Uncut The Younger was phenomenal, and a great buy for $50. Nowadays I'm more likely to be looking at an offering from Penelope or Backbone than Smoke Wagon, because I think they bring more to the table for the price, but Smoke Wagon is still a solid bet. The Smoke Wagon Blender's Select Rye was a great surprise,...much better than expected.

[@BeardMan01]

@@StillLivinginthewoods It costs $39 here, so it's still a decent bargain. I've never really been a big fan of Penelope. Never seen Backbone, I'll have to keep an eye out.

[@cjmixer99]

Dude, LOVING the brutal honesty in your latest videos. Preaching the good word here. I can’t tell you how frustrating it is to find these bottles. Not to mention, we now have lovely folks dangling the carrot by auctioning these bottles off, as if they’re a rare gem from the bourbon catacombs... But I love how you give recommendations for good alternatives. The Russels Reserve is a fantastic bottle, and glad that it’s easily accessible. Great stuff man. Looking forward to more angry Jason. Cheers!

[@BigMESA]

I've been hunting for this one for over a year and only found it once, and they wanted $100 for the small batch! The best thing about hunting is the gems you find that you were'nt looking for. I just picked up a nice bottle of George Dickel BIB 11 year for $49 and was pleasantly suprised.

[@mikem3726]

Forbes caters to folks who treat $250 like it was $25, so no surprise. I wouldn't spend that much. Nice, honest review.

[@karlisrubenis]

I am new to bourbon reviewer channels, but yours is my instant favorite. Just found the EH small batch and jumped on it. Third bottle in my new bourbon collection.

[@TheMashandDrum]

Thanks man! Glad you found me!

[@mikecullerton]

Loving the new unfiltered Jason! Nothing like a little catharsis.

[@greglogan7706]

Picked up 3 bottles at a grocery store - total of $100 including the exorbitant Washington State taxes. Seems decent but not great - on the other hand I'm pretty much of a newbie. I do enjoy sipping my Blanton's but not quite with all the complexity here but has a very nice taste. I do appreciate you mentioning the other single barrels that you think can compete..... so I will have to get 1 or 2 of those and explore the differences and similarities. I do know the EH Taylor makes a great Boulevardier which may sound goofy to mix it but good liquor makes good cocktails....🙂🙃

[@mitchilito99]

I finally found a bottle of this juice today at our crappy liquor store. Couldn't believe my eyes. Can't wait to try it. Great review as always, Jason.

[@993C2S]

Thank you for all the less expensive recommendations. Please do that more whenever you can

[@tofuscramblegames5165]

I gotta say man, you are killing it with these vids. I tried to be into whiskey of all kinds, but my heart told me I’m a bourbon guy. Your channel is my favorite channel by far to help me tweak my bourbon wish list. Keep up the great work.

[@TheMashandDrum]

Glad to help buddy!

[@remander3873]

Recently picked up a Knob Creek 15. Great value.

[@drewfuerstenberger4675]

Don't sleep on the Knob 12 at $60

[@lanejohnston934]

My local store had 6 sitting on the shelf for $63 around Christmas last year, I'm glad I picked one up.

[@vandejo1]

Jason I totally agree. Price to value the small batch is the more consistent buy. This has just been put out of reach thanks to the win/review.

[@brettheiner7125]

Had my first EH Taylor this summer at a restaurant in GA. Was blown away. Expression was not on the menu and server couldn’t tell me which bottle the bartender grabbed. It was hot, but complex and amazing.

[@javirios9234]

This was awesome! You had me laughing out loud. Thank you for the passion and honesty Jason. Cheers!🤙

[@nickp5511]

Never had this only small batch! Your alternatives are all awesome bottles for sure!!

[@dennisrogers4665]

One year after this review, I found my first bottle today. $110 off the shelf. Had to pull the trigger. For a quick reference I already have over 90 bottles of whiskey, so plenty of points of reference as far as flavor profiles. As far as Buffalo Trace products, I’ve only had the namesake, EHT Small Batch, Eagle Rare, Blanton’s, and President’s Reserve. Oh man, this particular EHT single barrel is so good! I’d trade all my Sam Houston’s two for one, as I like this so much more. Maybe I just got lucky. Dunno.

[@rogisanchez7752]

Another bomb video, Jason. Thanks. Whoa, your subscribers numbers have jumped like crazy. That's awesome!!

[@chrisphillips9444]

Oh, and have tried and enjoyed all of the alternatives you presented except New Riff and Wilderness Trail. Baker's 7 was the first I tried and found out really quick that a slow sip works well. I thought I melted my tonsils first sip. After the second sip I was on my own little bourbon trail. Thanks for the videos. Very respectful of us noobs.

[@cosendbicycles]

I really enjoyed your honest opinion about this Eh Taylor single barrel. I found one for almost $150, but I agree Knob Creek SB at 120 proof is way better.

[@uneCENT]

Definitely one of my favs. I wish the secondary price was cheaper but pricing is what you think it taste to you. Some bottles people claim are $300+ bottles to me aren't worth the glass they are shipped in. To each their own!

[@jameshecker7715]

Jason, thanks for venting and please keep educating the rest of us.

[@billwallace1199]

Once again Jason you’ve hit the nail on the head! Why you have a loyal listener for life! Keep preaching buddy. Cheers 🥃

[@SoCalDramTram]

I love the entire concept of this series! Nicely done Jason!

[@terrykost4677]

Lovin' your continuous honesty these days.

[@stevenburke1728]

It's a solid bottle at $60. It WAS my go to bottle a few years ago. I moved on to another great bottle, which I will decline to name. However I will agree with this gentleman's recommendations.

[@michaelforbes952]

Great review and solid advice Jason. Grabbed another RR Sib store pick and a 9 yr KC 120 proof store pick and couldn’t be happier.

[@narodnyy_somelye]

Thanks for your review! It's a pity I haven't found this in Belarus yet

[@4rachnid]

Excellent review. In the last 6 months I've seen so many bottles go up in price on the secondary market, it's crazy. Russel's is a great recommendation it's so good.

[@robertgarrison6249]

Thanks for the honesty. I have never had an EH Taylor. Not for lack of trying. I won't buy anything from secondary. Maybe I'll come across a bottle someday, but won't be camping out over night just to try to this one anytime soon. Cheers....

[@abel6686]

Nice no nonsense video. I like this series already.

[@rockermork]

Great commentary Jason! I picked up my first EHT Small Batch and would love to find this one, but not for over $100.

[@scottflannigan5468]

Here in Ontario, Canada I managed to score 2 of these bottles for $90 each, before the award was announced. There were 5 in total when I walked into the flagship LCBO in central Toronto, and there was no shelf tag so no price listed (they must have just received them). When I had to ask and found out the price, and I had just received some birthday money, I decided to go for 2. I assumed they were the small batch, which is more common but usually still part of allocations, so I was pleasantly surprised when I realized they were actually single barrel, an expression I haven't had before. Probably my best find next to a 10yr Michters since I started looking for rarer releases!

[@TheMrJayside]

Walked into my local store. Had 4 bottles on the shelf. paid $100. Thinking I should go buy me another bottle...

[@RHB_WTKS]

Bro pick me up one too. Ill send a label🤣🤣🤣

[@TheCs1968]

Love the new series. Your vids are so informative. Keep up the goodwork.

[@jasonlloyd3984]

Just picked this up for $45 on the shelf. Would definitely buy again if I can find it. Took about a month to get my hands on it.

[@andrewschuschu3499]

Moved from Boston where this bottle was easily in the $160-200 range to a small town in western Massachusetts and found it at a tiny with a little family liquor store that was selling it for $80! They didn’t even know how to say the name of it correctly, I felt like I was stealing it almost. I’d put it as a step up from Eagle Rare and the Henry McKenna. I don’t think it’s worth $160 plus in Boston, but if you can find it outside of a major city and it’s 120$ or less I’d say jump on it and buy it. Great drink!

[@roldanoliver3842]

I was just about to do a bottle kill on my Single Barrel but now I think I'm gonna have to save it for a special occasion.

[@nmburr]

Once again Jason, great review! Overpriced bourbon is a waste of money and time. Your choice of Russels and Knob Creek is right on. Keep up the good work!

[@dannylyne9736]

Jason you are truly on point with your breakdown and notes. I enjoy watching post!

[@salvadorrico6636]

Thank you! Jason for telling it like it truly is, For the Liquor Community. All over the U.S.A.

[@Bschu86]

I found one on the shelf here in Fargo, ND on 2/6/21 for $63.99...first time I’ve ever seen the SB. Any E.H. Taylor is always a “see it, buy it” for me!

[@kamahhl]

PREACH! Subscribed as soon as I found this vid! I found EH Taylor SMALL BATCH in a local store @ $199.99 WTF?

[@JL-ug9yz]

Could not have said it better myself. Great video!!

[@jasonmiller4080]

Subscribed. I couldn’t agree with you more. Been drinking Col Taylor for years and now I can’t find it. Typically any decent bourbon seems to just rocket up. It’s so upsetting. Thank goodness for Michters, 4roses, knob creek, & Willett!

[@matthewallen513]

Thank you very much for your honesty. My wife is a big buffalo trace fan as elmer is her favorite. we are going on a trip to kentucky for our anniversary. And trying to find bourbons she has not tried yet from buffalo trace or heaven hill her others mayor distellary is the goal. I well take what you said about taylor as that one was on the list just becouse we havent tried it yet.

[@bourbondave4438]

Damn, just seen the video. EHT is my absolute favorite. I wasn’t even a full 2 minutes in this video, paused it and was texting my boys at the local liquor store politicking for a bottle. I’m already out of Taylor after dipping into my secret secret stash. Didn’t get any last year and now it’s not looking good this year. My boy in Miami just told me it’s selling for $499. Shop owners who gouge the prices ought to be boycotted and shot. Thanks for the info Jason. I’ll be drinking Russell’s single till this calms down.

[@OttoBoy]

I truly appreciate this new series. A lot of allocated stuff and barrel picks have started showing up over the past few weeks. First Buffalo Trace and now Heaven Hill s starting to trickle in. Your opinions (more like expert advice!) couldn't be more timely. Keep rollin' with this. You're a solid counterbalance to my contemplating spending stupidly.

[@JGrilla]

Solid solid video and info. Love the alternative SB's that should be considered. I was able to help pick a RR barrel for my local liquor store. Turned out amazing (that was a few years ago and now down to my last bottle). What's really amazing is the McKenna went thru the same hoopla like 2yrs ago. And with these Store Pick EH Taylor SB's poppin up. . .watch out! Oh well. Cheers!

[@thestoner1030]

I have still have barrel proof and small batch 750ml I'm in a good spot in glendale hardware store in oregon we can get every high end bottle you can think off I'm only 26 and have had my fair share of drinking from buffalo trace to elmer t. Lee from eagle rare and rebel 100. From Weller 12 to 107 and even bob Dylans whiskey. My favorite is elmer t. Lee its very smooth on the pallet with an oaky finish goes down like you wouldn't expect with no burn at all

[@timgargis7565]

Great start to a new series! I cannot agree more with your opinion. Keep em coming. Cheers!

[@08yankeefan]

Fantastic video! I've personally never had the Single Barrel, but with the Small Batch being pretty available in my area for about $40 I dont feel like I'm missing much

[@kyleanschuetz208]

Where are you? I am moving there

[@nickentros]

My dad got a bottle of the EHTaylor Small Batch a few years ago, the state ABC board had "Pappy Day" where they did get 2 bottles of Pappy (20 I think) along with other allocated stuff. My dad was off that day so he went and got in line, about 40 or 50 people deep, so obviously there was none of the super fancy stuff left, but he ended up with the EHT and it was nice, I enjoyed drinking it with him. Paid retail as well. I hate all the secondary tater-ism

[@laresco409]

Love the idea of this new series just being able to rant and not just fan boy is great to see

[@joelbella71]

Absolutely fantastic as always! I’ve only had Colonel E H Taylor small batch once because a bar had it. While I did enjoy it, I’ve never seen any of the variations on the shelf. Thank you for the recommendations of other single barrels. Any of them have similar flavors? I do enjoy the sweet flavor profile of bourbon with an oily mouthfeel.

[@mpatton997]

Just got it for $60 today sitting on a storage shelf. This is the first video I'm watching after picking it up. I guess I got lucky cheers

[@broda769]

Love the secondary options. These videos are great!

[@shainbobbitt504]

Got my bottle In Walmart today as a Sazerac store pic. Beautiful find for $62.00!!

[@terryllwegener3811]

Was able to purchase one today for $79.99 but after adding tax here in Washington state the final price was $99.22. Have had it in the past and have had good and not so good bottles, the same with all single barrel bourbons. Great review as always. I look forward to al of your reviews. Thanks

[@Vintagegijoefreak]

Hey Jason! Is there any way to see what release each single barrel is? I’m thinking release year or something?

[@anthonyallegro1177]

Damn happy to see you do this kind of series.

[@akshayjaitly2637]

Cheers for the honesty. What the internet (and whisky) was initially meant to be about.

[@PhatTrumpet2]

I was lucky enough to get a bottle of this at MSRP a few weeks back. Immediately opened it and A-B compared with the EHT Small Batch. They're pretty much identical, and the Single Barrel is definitely not 50% better than the Small Batch as the price would suggest.

[@ZEMP1-w9v]

New whiskey fan here and new to the page! Totally love your reviews, this really helps!

[@ssjnimma]

A place I go to does bottle raffles, and I was lucky enough to be picked and was able to get this about a month ago for $65!

[@coreyclark6505]

Russel’s Reserve SB is what I stumbled into when I stopped finding Blanton’s... No regrets here.

[@edhernz1583]

Yooo thumbs up for you you got balls to call it like it is ,,,,I found it in New York for 140 but I figured I’ll wait till now and u opened my eyes

[@casudhoff]

Love EHT and couldn't agree more. Also great recommendations with the RR and KC. The New Riff is a great daily as well. Cheers!

[@blauer73]

Great job Jason! I like the new NCF series. I think we need Patreon only uncensored versions.

[@TheMashandDrum]

LOL! Good idea!

[@mattyaces9333]

Love your reviews dude!! My local store had 4 of these 3 weeks ago. I was lucky enough to grab one for 85$. Guess I should've grabbed 2! Keep up the honest reviews!

[@TheMashandDrum]

I'd buy at 85. Good deal! If you have a good store like that then that's awesome!

[@MichaelJ-fn5pl]

Your on fire my friend telling it like it is!

[@MiguelTorres-hg1kn]

I have two bottles I have yet to open and try. I will not over pay! It's just freakin brown juice. Cheers Jason.

[@tzipieliezer]

Thank you. Another great video. Keep it up

[@juliagrabowski4822]

I was lucky back in 2017 when I was really into Bourbon I got to know store owner who sold me a EH Taylor single barrel but it was a barrel proof & cost $70 + . I loved it & still have 3/4 of the bottle left. I must of known it was a winner way back than & I will dust it off & have a little sip. Thanks

[@weihong0220]

Thanks for this very educational video.

[@henrycervantezzz5566]

Hit the nail on the head my man. And 100 percent agree on russels reserve SB picks. Amazing bourbon.

[@joemeadows3058]

II used to buy Old Taylor years ago and disappeared from the shelf. I was wondering if this Bourbon is from the same heritage?

[@jaybowling]

Get’em, Jason! Thank you for calling out the crazy and absurd shit that happens way too often in the bourbon industry.

[@chris.whiskeysmokexplorer1919]

Keep up the good work. Everyone needs to vent once in a while. It feels good! 👍🥃

[@shredward666]

I'd much rather pick up a Smoke Wagon Uncut Unfiltered for $60. Amazing stuff.

[@TheBourbonWrench]

I have a feeling Buffalo Trace will be a regular on this series lol

[@roldanoliver3842]

Hopefully their billion dollar expansion will increase the availability on all their bottles. See you in 10 years!

[@bgj2940]

@@roldanoliver3842 hopefully ppl will start to blind taste their whiskey and figure out there are better products already on the market.

[@skyline6248]

As long as eagle rare never gets that fame level. I love that stuff.

[@MarkReX1991]

I had to travel 4hrs to pickup an EHT SiB and it was still 1.5x retail and this was 2 weeks ago. I’m now 100% confident I will not find another bottle anytime soon and this competition press release saying it’s worth $235 is complete bullshit. I too believe this is a $100 at best and I’d pay a little more to secure a bottle. $235 is just f@&$!?& RIDICULOUS!

[@taylorb7191]

@@skyline6248 In Dallas metro it’s become impossible to find already

[@agustroestamadji5543]

Great review, thanks for the advice .... bourbon lovers need to keep calm and cool to keep the price of our beloved bourbon down

[@jasonfischer865]

You are getting good at Bourbon Advocacy! Keep it up....

[@marksaliba4194]

I love this non chill filtered segment already. Apparently I got a bargain when I purchased mine for $100cad a few years back. Cheers, Jason 🥃🇨🇦🇺🇲

[@sundayeveningscotch4978]

NCF Jason is my favorite Jason. Preach brother. Great alternatives as well! Russell's, Knob Creek, and New Riff are faves of mine.

[@dapacreative]

This used to be my go to bourbon at 65-75. Really annoying that every enjoyable bottle is getting priced gouged into the dirt.

[@bluelivesmatter719]

Doesn’t seem that long ago I was able to regularly find the Small Batch at $32 and Single Barrel at $60. Crazy considering they want blood for it now

[@TheMashandDrum]

Agree!

[@dapacreative]

@@TheMashandDrum I do appreciate that you offer up other suggestions because those are all really amazing bottles in their own right. I find myself lately drinking these easier to find bottles so I don't have to deal with the rat race of price gouges, hunting, and constant relationship development with store owners/liquor managers.

[@TheMashandDrum]

@@dapacreative I feel like I have to do that as a reviewer. There are alot of great bottles that are available

[@drewfuerstenberger4675]

@@TheMashandDrum I just recent was turned on to a TW store pick of Russell's and OMG, was blown away. It was a 10+ year age and just rich and delicious. Also, while not a SiB, the OF 1920 is also very solid and worth the $59 I pay for it. Great review sir, between this and your overrated and overhyped video from a couple wees ago, you've earned yourself a new sub!!!!