Liquor Expert Guesses Cheap vs Expensive Liquor | Price Points | Epicurious

In today’s brand new episode of ‘Price Points’, we challenged liquor expert Lynnette Marrero to a blind test-from texture to taste, could she guess which spirit is cheaper and which is a premium product?
Director: Noël Jean
Director of Photography: Francis Bernal
Editor: Morgan Dopp, Jason Malizia
Featuring: Lynnette Marrero
Director of Culinary Production: Kelly Janke
Coordinating Producer: Tommy Werner
Culinary Producer: Jessica Do
Culinary Associate Producer: Leslie Raney
Line Producer: Jen McGinity
Associate Producer: Amanda Broll
Production Manager: Janine Dispensa
Production Coordinator: Elizabeth Hymes
Camera Operator: Jeremy Harris
Sound Recordist: Rebecca O'Neill
Set Decorator: Nikki Ligos
Staff Editorial Consultant: Ryan Harrington
Researcher: Vivian Jao
Post Production Supervisor: Andrea Farr
Post Production Coordinator: Scout Alter
Supervising Editor: Eduardo Araújo
Assistant Editor: Andy Morell
Supervisor, Post Production Art Department: Ross Rackin
Senior Motion Graphics Designer: Samuel Fuller
Director, Post Production (Workflows/Finishing): Ryan Powell
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[@ganonfan98]

I'm sure there's some legal reason for this, but I really wish they would have shown the brands of these liquors -- especially that rum! If it can fool an expert for $24 a bottle I wanna try it.

[@northernsnow6982]

I would guess that it's Goslings. That's what's on the shelf behind her.

[@carsongbaker]

no way. Goslings is so bland.@@northernsnow6982

[@carterwilliamson8002]

Might be Appleton, it’s normally around that price point

[@yeeaahhzz]

@@northernsnow6982 dark rum and jamaican rum are different things

[@TruePerception]

The Goslings behind her is a black strap rum, so it would be much darker.

[@brokenice420]

I feel like she explained everything in very human and normal terms, not snobby. I love that

[@zen_arcade]

So when she drinks a dozen spirits in a row she's an "expert", but when I do I'm an "alcoholic" and "need help"...

[@erick4880]

Randy marsh?

[@Soggyoldsock]

I never say this, but don't swallow.

[@CaedmonOS]

The differences she's not actually drinking it

[@RaduB.]

She's just tasting.

[@jamezason]

She’s not swallowing

[@nightshrine4257]

I've been rewatching the entire price point series over and over hoping itd come back one day, I really hope the video does well so we can get more

[@choqlit]

Agree!

[@CosmicPotato]

Yessss, I love this series. I don't know why they stopped it.

[@Anolaana]

Same, hoping the series is coming back!!

[@sassylobsterhands]

Ditto!

[@shellyt556]

yes agreed!

[@kristathehungrymelon]

Its back! Im so excited. I miss the big chalk board, but the small one will do. This expert was a delight : )

[@sterlingross919]

Hopefully they’ll find a chalk artist soon 😬

[@desertedham37]

it's back in the new pickle episode!

[@McBobaa]

I was really hoping for Price Points to come back, this has always been my favorite series on this channel!

[@Shibiru]

It's great to see this series return, they were great in the past!

[@user-fs7lt4hj8j]

So excited to see this series back. It was one of the biggest reasons why I come to this channel

[@ChaingunCassidy]

YES! I've been hoping we'd get some new episodes of this!

[@Novarcharesk]

Literally, price points was the ONE thing that made me come to this channel. Keep making them, I swear. They’re great.

[@samc8548]

I wish they showed the brands of the liquor. I’m always up for trying new stuff

[@jeremygold6331]

THIS!! WHY NO LABELS EPICURIOUS?! Love y'alls channel 💓

[@SencerelyBeautiful]

Was just thinking this. I want to try the Jamaican rum 🍹

[@jennykim01]

​@@jeremygold6331i guess it's because to avoid legal issues with the alcohol brands.

[@iluvtacos1231]

​@@jennykim01 They do it on all brands

[@kyler247]

​@@jennykim01what legal issues?

[@Hobo_X]

I really want to see an episode of this for Cheap vs Expensive sushi!

[@Brion57042]

Mmm. Gas station sushi.

[@tcgtpl]

That would be a two-part video to get the 24-hr after effects.

[@brokenice420]

Not Experts but GMM tastes alot of food haha, including Sushi (expensive vs cheap)

[@yamanmustafa]

@@brokenice420 *a lot. Why do SO many Americans spell a lot as one word?

[@brokenice420]

@@yamanmustafa no idea, autocorrect often tries to correct me. haha

[@_Toxicity]

OMG YES! This series is back! THANK YOU!

[@markbelanger5754]

I’ve had some really bad expensive rum and great cheap ones so I wouldn’t feel too bad about that last one.

[@Dan6erous]

Yep. I'm not a rum drinker for all of the reasons she used when describing them :)

[@graburn]

I think it would be fun to have a non-expert college student try to guess cheap vs expensive liquor. Experts have been trained to identify the subtle differences that indicate quality, but I would like to see how noticeable they would be to a layperson. Plus, I could a college student, like myself back in the day, taking a whiff of the tequila and saying, "Okay, this one is making me flash back to that crazy night on Spring Break."

[@aggc1232]

I volunteer

[@sassylobsterhands]

Came here to say that I've really missed this series! The pros explain things really well and give credit where credit is due to the process and effort, without dumping all over the less expensive version of something just because it's cheap, and that's what I appreciate about them.

[@Samwise108]

YES! I absolutely loved this whole series and am so excited to see a new addition! I hope for more to come!

[@choqlit]

Thank you for bringing this series back! I love it! ❤

[@boffam00]

I once went to a whiskey tasting at a well-known Canadian distillery…at one point our host lined up a row of rye whiskeys and then asked us all to pick our favourite. Of course it unanimously was the cheapest, mass market one! I guess the more expensive ones were too challenging for our inexperienced palates.

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They're back!!!!! But we need the chalkboards

[@harpy2602]

I'm so glad this series is back, I loved it!

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I just realized they hadn't made new episodes for this series in fooooreeeeeveeeer. I'm so glad to see this come back. It was one of the original reasons I subbed to epicurious.

[@dianahellman9254]

So happy to see a new one of these! And she was a wonderful expert, very descriptive and clear.

[@GeraldPagaling]

I have always been a fan of this specific series. Very informative!

[@Starcrash6984]

Love this series! More, please!!!

[@Oofded]

😊 yes the series is back. Thank you so much!!!

[@HaydenL-uo4ys]

So glad this series is back! We need more like this !

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We looooove these expert videos!!! Please show more!

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LOVE this series! Please keep it up! :)

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Love this series, it was my introduction to Epicurious, glad to see it back!

[@Golegator]

Finally! We have been waiting for a new episode. Please keep these coming

[@hord1827]

So glad this series is back!

[@theabiodunbada]

I’ve missed this! Please create this particular content often ❤

[@cameronbird8327]

So so happy to see this series come back!!

[@noorat8322]

YAY! I've missed this series so bad!

[@kharnynb]

I'm so happy this series is back, missed it a lot!

[@HotDogBunss]

YES! I'm so glad there's a new video for these...Bring back Eli the meat expert!!

[@paulobreva901]

Love this series. Glad it's back after so many years.

[@grantzolldan]

Best series. Keep it going please!

[@audreyooro7040]

Yes! It's about time we got this series back 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿!

[@loki-fy9gl]

Please more!! I love this series

[@womanofeternity]

Yayyyyy!!!! I am so glad Price points are back 🥳😭

[@v_wegs]

Yessss price points are back!!

[@kassidygoddard5340]

So glad they brought price points back! I miss the chalk art though!

[@malloryutebay413]

I need her skincare regimen.

[@Maim133]

Waited them out for 4 years.

[@86fifty]

5:47 - bro, I was feeling sleepy, nodding along, totally in the chill-music-vibe with the off-brand "Orinoco Flow" song - and then BWAAAM, the transition noise almost knocked me outta my chair!

[@glenn.c]

This is great, but I wish the brands/labels were at least mentioned? She talks about some really interesting flavour profiles but none of us can try them ourselves due to the anonymity, not to mention how we can't go on price since it fluctuates.

[@seabiscuitkitten]

I love this series!!

[@andyzhang9110]

Miss this series so much!

[@bt6616]

Price points is back! yay!

[@conradcoolerfiend]

this series is straight fire

[@keion2da]

"Burning out your palate" is a classy way of saying your drunk. Duly noted

[@pohgfd1]

Lynnette: keep it in your mouth for a second and spit it out. Me: WhAt ThE nExT oNe BoSsMaN! 🤣🤣

[@enlisty]

This is my favourite series ❤

[@ariez84]

Wow...havent seen this series in years!

[@themissvidal3798]

I've been waiting for a new episode!!!!! yey!

[@katieb_]

Hurray! Expert series are back 🎉 🥳 🎉

[@louiscatkitten]

finally this series is back

[@kassidygoddard5340]

So glad they brought price points back! I miss the chalk art though 😢

[@amwretched]

she's so charismatic, lovely and authentic - it's unbearable to not fall in love with her

[@TheNoerdy]

So happy this is back

[@usagi2988]

Classic adage: "The best ________ is the one you enjoy." Props to her for owning up to the rum decision!

[@rundong4231]

When I was watching Price Point last time, I was a virgin 16 y.o. boy. Now I am already a mom of 3 children. Glad you are back!

[@dxxyk]

This don't add up

[@Novarcharesk]

Uh wat?

[@emseypenguin]

I'm so glad this series is back I really enjoyed it before.

[@GooseTX1869]

I wish the brands were revealed at the end Or at least the lower price point ones that she found it enjoyable

[@ryangsluke]

Yes it’s back!!!

[@slevennwolf9751]

I think i never paid for liquor since there's always someone's grandpa that crafts some in his bassement

[@baronvonbeandip]

Basement? You mean in the woods.

[@rodniciajohnson5503]

AWESOME I LOVE THIS VIDEO

[@PR_311]

guess that's the comeback series of the year :p very nice to see it return & especially that the art style stayed the same, hope u guys just didn't find the big chalkboard and it returns next time :p

[@BrutalSnuggles]

My dad was a liquor expert too 😂

[@DrJCoy18]

Price Points is back!!

[@alitzzy]

Woohoo! Price Points is back!

[@reginap.7911]

I was hoping price point would come back! What happened to the beautiful chalk art backdrops??

[@phoneoperator]

lol you can tell she's totally drunk by the end

[@jacksonchastain656]

ALCOHOLICS ASSEMBLE!

[@SalmiakkiAficionado]

YES THE EXPERT'S ARE BACK LET'S GOOOOO

[@chickenmcdickin]

YES ANOTHER PRICE POINT VID, IVE BEEN WAITING FOR SO LONG AHHHHHH

[@Bminutes]

Finally one you can’t tell just by looking straight it😊

[@Novarcharesk]

Well, if one is older, it’s gonna be pricier.

[@charliep9066]

Can you do an episode for wine with Konstantin Baum as the wine expert !? PLEASE !!!! I know you've done a wine one before, but maybe you can focus it on red wine only.

[@joshuafoster1772]

This would be so great if they made this happen!

[@johnnycher]

PRICE POINTS IS BACK?!?!?!?1? OMFG OMFG OMFG OMFG!!! Yay!

[@karlcarlsburg9641]

Real maple syrup isnt that much more viscous than oil

[@v33nod3]

My dad would always say paying high dollar amounts for "fancy" vodka is a waste. Given that the professional here could BARELY distinguish between an $18 bottle and $150 bottle, I'd say he might be onto something.

[@lostboy8084]

Paying a huge amount for vodka is stupid as really you should just be choosing it for the material as potatoes and corn or grain vodka does at least make some taste difference not much but it does myself I prefer potatoes vodka but that is my choice other people may think differently. In fact there isn't much difference except more impurities would be removed so more smoothly texture and less harsher burning that of course is my opinion having worked as a bar back ( the guy that stocks the shelves at the bars and it does require some knowledge) and having tasted more than a few times cheap vodka and expensive vodka.

[@sterlingross919]

It’s about time you brought back price points!!!!

[@nikolapeykov5170]

A video idea: meat parts explained by a butcher. Telling us more about different cuts etc.

[@scpatl4now]

I went to the Wild Turkey distillery outside of Lexington KY on a tour and it was really fun and informative. At the end they gave us samples to try. When I tried the Rye Whiskey, I must have made a face cause the lady doing the tour looked at me and said "not a Rye fan I see" I was pretty embarrassed

[@MalevolentReflux]

0:29 angry smeagol beatboxing intensifies

[@rfrolicarts]

Her hair is soooooooo pretty

[@alienboy1322]

It's been a while since they made one of these videos.

[@CCSMrChen]

Was waiting for the classic "I barely know her!"

[@theheckwithit]

Now do a video on the spectrum of rums with an expert.

[@Brion57042]

So much this. Everyone likes to talk about how varied and distinct whiskeys are, and then they're like "white rum, dark rum, and spiced rum".

[@DreamteamsLeader]

PRICE POINTS IS BACK YOOO

[@terrivel11]

Alright! Price Points is back!

[@ItsMikeArre]

I’m Mike Arre and I too I’m a liquor expert 🥴🍺😂

[@loveforeignaccents]

Wow, what an accomplishment to be proud of 😂😂😅😅

[@kmaher1424]

Tell us the brands!

[@BrutalSnuggles]

Genuine question: what do y'all do with all the liquor when she's done?

[@Bojoschannel]

Get smashed obviously

[@leonhardable]

liquor doesnt go bad, basically ever. they likely keep it around the studio for special occasions. and with the cheap stuff, you can still mix or cook

[@statisticallyvalidatedster658]

Please bring this series back, the algorithm is punishing it for yall being away for so long, it'll pick back up if you keep posting.

[@themusicalboy26]

Bring the chalk artist backkkk

[@bermei5187]

It should be stated that there are really great products out there in the $20-$30 range. Just because they aren't $100+ doesn't mean they're low quality.