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[@francisrizzo1529]

Nice to see Michter's core lineup getting some love, and that American is my favorite of the lineup.

[@alexander-helms]

Hey guys! I’m the Head Distiller at High Wire Distilling Co and made the Jimmy Red Sherry Cask Finished Bourbon that you included. Thank you so much for the kind words about our whiskey! I sent you a message on Instagram if you’d like to learn more about our distillery and other products. And yes, I can confirm that we’ve never sold anything we didn’t distill, age, and bottle at our facility in Charleston. Hope to talk to you soon!

[@SubwayAce]

Hey Alexander, I live in Mount Pleasant, S.C. about 8 miles from your distillery. I'm a beginner in the world of bourbon but willing to explore. I must make a visit to High Wire Distillery to do a tasting and a tour.

[@paulhendershot111]

Old Overholt is a Monongahela style rye, which refers to the river in western Pennsylvania. The Monongahela merges with the Allegheny River at Pittsburgh to form the Ohio River. FYI, this is the area of the United States that staged the Whiskey Rebellion back in the 1790's when a tax was placed on whiskey to pay the debt from the American Revolution.

[@josholiver3440]

bro trenton.. its ma-nonga-hay-la lmaooo. you are correct that it’s a river , it runs through Pittsburgh and the monangahala valley is this region. maybe the bottle is marked up elsewhere but its about a 40$ MSRP in the state liquor stores here

[@slbdrinks]

Amazing deal for $40! I did pay a bit more than that, but happy to do so for a rye as unique as this.

[@fredknotts4031]

was getting ready to tell Trent that even people who live here can't say it, then saw your comment.

[@safromnc8616]

Yes, TY !

[@Idiotsincarshere]

@@slbdrinks hey guys, love the channel. new subscriber. just wondering what's the SLB abbreviation stand for? thanks

[@rtr1971]

It’s actually ma-nonga-hee-la 😊

[@j-boy9256]

Top 6 sipping bourbons that are highly viscous. Not an American Honey or similar that adds to the bourbon. I've heard copper pot stills aid in retaining the ester(natural lipids) during distilling. Also the char of the barrel. I'd like to hear what you guys think.

[@rhino5326]

Love watching you guys! Just starting my bourbon journey and interested in everything. Love how you interact with each other and always giving honest opinions no matter if you like it or not. Thanks for being there for us newbie bourbon drinkers.

[@juanfelipe1530]

Best whisky channel on youtube! Glad you to see you put in a bottle of tequila. My favorite! Thanks for sharing.

[@lengaddis4155]

Great video guys, I would love to see a list of the bottles that you are talking about on the videos, I’m fairly new to bourbon and when I go to the store to find some of your suggested bottles it’s a little confusing with all the different variations that each brand has.Keep up the great work, I’m learning a lot about bourbon from your channel.thanks

[@apeekintime]

Trenton finally hit the "Okay, time to try new stuff" phase of being a bourbon/rye drinker. He's enjoying the unusual grains, finding scotch he likes, and realizing Anejo Tequila can be good. Won't be surprised if Trenton, who already spends tons on bottles, starts picking up some Extra Anejo Tequilas and putting them into videos. Some of those 7-9 year old EA's drink like a Bourbon that has hit of lemon zest on the back of the palate. Those bottles tend to be like $250+ but they are pretty great.

[@RhinoViper]

New stuff/Craft Distillery stuff is where it’s at. Love the uniqueness and just get tired of the same ol same ol. I want to be punched in the mouth and go “huh, that’s really interesting”

[@saghalzen]

20:50 I am learning so much with you guys week after week. I’m fairly new in my bourbon journey and try to buy something new every other week. Being in Alberta, Canada we have limited access to a lot of things that seem to be readily available in the US. Yesterday I was chatting with a liquor store employee and he suggested I try Smoke Wagon unfiltered uncut. I got the batch 199, bottled in 2024. I picked up a lot of apples and cherry notes. Lots of baking spices as well. Would love for you to share you taught on it. I searched the channel and couldn’t find any mention of Smoke Wagon. Thank you again for you wonderful channel. Cheers! 😊

[@cstevens818818]

Love the Rossville. I was at a liquor store recently and they had the barrel proof priced the same as the regular rye, so picked up 3 bottles at $32 each.

[@MrWayneJohn1]

Yah! Finally some mix-it-up liquor variety videos. I bought the Rossville Union rye last November after an in-store sample was offered to me and I had to bring home a bottle it was so good. Some of the juice made from different corn varieties sounds really intriguing so I'll be looking for those. I can highly recommend El Tequileno Reposado tequila for a truly wonderful tasting juice from south of the border. People who don't enjoy tequila usually haven't tried a properly produced product. Keep these videos coming. Thanks for all the great content!

[@iess2006]

*El Tequileno Reposado Gran Reserva - the std repo definitely isn't anything special imo.

[@heywardcampbell5721]

I bought a store pick Rossville Union. Very good!

[@Tyveculus]

I agree Michter's base line ups are all tasty.. that's probably my second favorite Rye behind Redwood

[@rsr3162000]

Kents bar tour. Also tasting and notes of different spirits tequila, gin, rum would love these shows

[@Brad-ic4bp]

The only problem I have with Michter’s American Whiskey is the lack of transparency, because it looks a lot darker than it should for being aged in used barrels. So if they’re adding color, what else are they adding?

[@userperson5259]

Man I wish we could get that Ancient Age 90 out here in ID/UT. I love the flavor of Ancient Age but it's just a little watery at 80 proof. Also never seen the A Overholt out here anywhere. Looks great. I love Old Overholt.. especially the 114.

[@scott1970]

My wife and I are visiting Charleston this week. Planning to visit the High Wire Distillery to check out Jimmy Red. Even more excited now!

[@Bourbon_Hunter]

Get their cornbread appetizer its made with the same corn as the whiskey. Great place to visit!

[@alexander-helms]

Did you make it to the distillery? I hope you enjoyed it! Thanks for the recommendation Hunter!

[@scott1970]

@@alexander-helms We certainly did. Enjoyed a flight, a snack and left with a bottle Jimmy Red. We had a great time!

[@alexander-helms]

@@scott1970 Fantastic! We hope to see you back in Charleston soon!

[@whisk-e-y_problems9075]

I know I'm late to the party, but I'll throw in a bit of clarification. The Monongahela (often shortened to "The Mon") is indeed a river. It starts in West Virginia and runs north through western Pennsylvania until it meets the Allegheny river in downtown Pittsburgh to form the Ohio River. The Monongahela River Valley was the center of American whiskey-making throughout most of the 19th century and "Monongahela Rye" was famous throughout the country. A. Overholt & Co.'s distillery in West Overton, PA is considered by some to have been the largest distillery in the US at it's peak. Unfortunately the distillery never recovered after prohibition, and was closed in the 1950s. The 80/20 rye/malt mashbill on this Beam-distilled A. Overholt rye was a common and popular mashbill in the 19th century when Monongahela rye was king.

[@williamcornelison4721]

At the moment I'm enjoying some Jim Beam Black 7 yr neat... I am also fund of Rittenhouse as a mixer. I also like Wild Turkey 101 Rye. I like Wheel Horse Rye. And then I still like Forester 1910 and Woodford Double Oaked Bourbon. You guys have me enjoying all kinds of products to try and add to my bar, which I really didn't start until Covid hit.... I'm kinda a late drinker, within reason. I just turned 76 yrs old. Lucky for me my wife is enjoying the martini's I make for her.... Can't drink much... Maybe a couple HighBalls or Old Fashions. But I'm enjoying the journey... Your Shows and information are Great. And thanks to you I now have a full bar.

[@OSURainman]

So a question I’ve thought about, since the michters American whiskey is unblended, would that make it technically a single barrel then?

[@MF-ng9um]

Great video. Would love to try those but I’m officially out of space here. Would love to see you review the Spot Irish Whiskeys

[@dailydrivendiecast]

Just watched a few videos and now I have a shopping list. One request, mention the price of ALL the bottles to see if they're in the price range. thanks

[@user-da3kjk2lk4lw]

I had this year’s Michter’s American unblended and bourbon SmB at distillery last week. They seem different from what I’ve had previously. They were soo good. I heard a lot about especially the unblended one that it is so good so I was curious to try this year’s.

[@jasonkmcdonald01]

Shocked to see Whiskey Acres here. That Blue Popcorn is phenomenal and I’m glad to see it here. If you’re ever in that area, the family running the distillery are the best people you could ever meet. Cheers!

[@jackspearman6296]

Anyone know the difference in AA90 & AAA 10 star (also 90)?? Is there one?

[@michaelhooper7656]

Thanks for sharing content outside of bourbon you enjoy. I’ve started learning more about Tequila in the last year and it’s tough because there are very few rules that distillers have to follow. They can screw up a batch dump in vanilla and sell it at a premium. My favorite go to for tequila is Arette resposado. 80 proof great mouth feel sipper. And in North Carolina it’s $40 and not chased.

[@brettdeboer]

Thanks for doing this video recommendation so quick. Def like these kinds of videos

[@davidd8786]

Great review. Been following you guys for a few months now. You guys should definitely go to Cedar Ridge. I live nearby and they have some great stuff.

[@powerstroke991]

The Jimmy Red is incredible. It's one you want to keep on the shelf for other whiskey lovers that appreciate those flavors. It really changes the game for those "heirloom" forward mash bill whiskeys.

[@heywardcampbell5721]

Garden & Gun did a story recently on Women in the bourbon industry. High Wire Distillery of Charleston SC was highlighted in that article. They basically brought that red corn back from extinction.

[@alexander-helms]

Thanks so much for your support! I'm the Head Distiller at High Wire and we love that you enjoy the whiskey!!

[@davidrenner6112]

Kurt, is it the Isle of Raasay Hebridean Single Malt? That is $66 @TW in the Dallas Area. Just wondering if the one you reviewed was different? This mentioned the chinkapin oak but indicated it was a blend of peated and unpeated. Still sounds yummy and a good price, too.

[@jessyeslick8469]

What it this one: Isle of Raasay Peated ex-Rye Single Malt Scotch Whisky

[@MrWright14]

Insolito is awesome! Owned by my favorite band, Midland and highly underappreciated. So surprised to see this as one of your picks. Their reposado is great as well, I can't recommend Insolito enough

[@PWNAGIZER]

That Amaro Nonino in the back right by the sink is rock solid!!!

I’ll throw a curveball in here. How about doing a Barrel Aged Stout Show sometime. Obviously yesterday was National Beer Day, but International Stout Day is November 7th. I will add, that it was these barrel-aged beers that transitioned me to try enjoy Bourbons. Thanks guys, love the show.

[@ChristopherNeeme]

There's a Wild Turkey Bourbon Barrel stout that I thought was solid, that's a natural fit here

[@jeffruebens8355]

My 3 favorites, $31, $23, and $29. From smoother to harsher- Bernheim Original 90 proof Wheat Whiskey, 100 proof Old Grand-Dad; and Early Times 100 proof in the 1 liter bottle.

[@Iceman-xe7jo]

Perfect video. I can’t find any of these in my area except for Michters.

[@bourbonman4418]

Whiskey Acres distillery is located in DeKalb IL. and 18 miles to the west is another distillery in Rochelle IL. called Kennay Farms Distillery. Kennay Farms is in a old Theater downtown. They produce vodka, gin, rye and anytime now bourbon. Would make a nice day trip to check both of them out. There are videos of the two distilleries on KZbin.

[@MrCrazypops]

I’m digging the 1792 BiB. Hunting a back up bottle now. 1st store sold out by the time I made it back. 😢

[@FakingANerve]

The whole 1792 lineup is solid! The full proof is such a killer for a bargain (at MSRP).

[@dmcdougal241]

Keep an eye out for the Redwood Empire Devil’s Tower. It’s a high rye bourbon and it is delightful

[@Oceans_ai]

I am in the Westward Club, but did not want to shell out the 250 for the Milestone. Glad to hear that it is really tasty. I absolutely love their stout finish and their Vienna Malt was so fun.

[@heywardcampbell5721]

Trenton, have you tried the Ancient, Ancient Age? Yes, 2 Ancient’s. I use it as a mixer. Cheap and good mixer bourbon.

[@user-Acerv-]

Kurt, as for aged tequila look for El Tesoro, Terralta, Tapatio, G4, and/or Tequila Ocho Repo or Anejo. Any of these you will enjoy.

[@SRUrke777]

Wow >6K views in 4 hrs - I know people that would freak if they got that! Kurt's Insolito Tequila and Trent looking for new things inspires me to ask: Would you do a lineup review show of all your current fave NON-bourbons? (either leaving out Ryes, or NOT)? Thx

[@Josegibbs]

I’m a tequila guy who really got curious about bourbon after watching the channel … Insólito is a great brand… additive free in spite of it being a celebrity tequila… (the band Midland). For some reason I love the reposado more than the añejo, more cinnamon sweet notes in my opinion… Get yourself a Don Fulano añejo and an ArreaNom 1146 if you still want that barrel aged profile…

[@itriedgaming7368]

When are you guys coming out to Cedar Ridge? I am in the area and you guys are welcome to stop by for some while you're here.

[@Fightingmime]

I got to try all 6 of the Raasay skews used in their base offering (peated and unpeated Rye, chinquapin and sherry finishes) at cask strength and I walked away with the same unpeated chinquapin. It’s 🔥

[@jr60651]

Have u guys done a Dark Arts bourbon /rye (Binny’s picks) video yet or tasted it before ? Trying to see if it worth buying it at around $100

[@Sb69minis]

My new go to is James e pepper decanter series or benchmark single barrel

[@waynearnold1072]

How did you end up with one of those Raasay CHINKAPIN OAK bottles. Their Distillery website says there were only 269 bottles of the 2022 batch. 2022 was the unpeated malt. That would explain the exceptional flavor and balanced notes.

[@dannyh2661]

I don’t know where you live but I found some in the Chicago area. at Binny’s. Unfortunately I live in Texas and these stores are pick up only Chicago - Lincoln Park - 3 bottles Evanston - 4 Oak Brook - 3

[@clayspence4160]

The distillery that makes Jimmy Red is Highwire and you should really try their Revival rye. Great stuff!

[@alexander-helms]

Thanks for your support! I've been the Head Distiller there for the past few years and we really appreciate it!

[@paulcharboneau6959]

Love the Whiskey Acres blue popcorn-highly suggest it. Definitely wanna try the Ancient Age I see it around just never picked any up but going to try it

[@rustbucket9318]

Westward Milestone was $250.00 from their site. No longer available through them and I can't find any for sale.

[@NushiSama]

I think its cool you put a Tequila in there, one of my all time favorite whiskeys ive tried was the Balcones Big Baby which is their Baby Blue finished in Tequila barrels and I thought the tequila gave it such a unique tasting experience and wish I would have been able to get a bottle of it.

[@TheRobMaule]

The Rossville Union Barrel Proof Rye seems to be 5 and 6 years old, according to Breaking Bourbon and Total Wine, but their distiller's website looks like they have new age stated bottles.

[@iandavidharwin]

You guys should list the bottles that you picked.

[@manitobuckles]

This'll be a good one! Looking forward to watching!

[@johnk7093]

YEP, that Monongahela gets everyone... took me a while but Josh is right. The river runs right through Pittsburgh and just picked this bottle up 3-4 weeks ago, its really nice.... lots of PA words I have now just learned to say, been here a year and lots of weird spellings and pronunciations...

[@tomopie4296]

Can't believe after all these years you have skipped over James Pepper distillery products. Their high ends are outstanding!

[@seanlanius9730]

Can yall try a WL Weller bourbon and give your honest opinion

[@RxSquatch]

I just picked up a couple bottles of the Hard Truth 4 grain bourbon at their distillery. A wonderful bourbon.

[@conorvaughan3510]

Everything from Insolito is really good. I was able to order the XA from SipTequila looking forward to cracking it open. If Kurt is looking for a new tequila to look for. I recommend Alma de Jaguar and anything by Tequila Ocho if he hasn’t had any

[@MartyMcPie]

Nice to see a tequila on the list! I've been getting into both that and rum more and there's so many winners out there as far as both spirits are concerned. I'm with Trenton too; unique pours are where my palate is at right now. I'll be looking for that Blue Popcorn bottle 👀

[@Defx10]

Rum is a great thing to get into right now, because the rum market is being held down by Bacardi similar to the way tequila was held down for a long time by Jose Ceurvo. You can get really fantastic bottles of rum right now for $40-70, that will eventually become $100+ bottles once people get away from Bacardi and realize how good a good rum can be. Two of my favorite rums right now are the Gosling's Old Rum and the Ron Centenario 25 Yr Gran Reserva, both are in the $60-70 range and are a steal at that price.

[@MartyMcPie]

@Defx10 I'll have to look for those! I really like the Flor de Cana 18 which runs about 55 bucks around me. That and good ol Appleton 12

[@petedavis4282]

Hi guys , your Englishman in Mexico.it’s hard to get a good selection of bourbons or scotch here ,,, but tequilas, well that’s easy . Great to see Kurt with a tequila as a go to. One I totally love and is not too mainstream , Addictivo guys , extra anjero or even the anejo . So delicious , chocolate gem, easy drinker and about 60 to 80 bucks, you can get it in the States easily I think. If you need any help with tequilas , please let me give you some gems , Look forward to a tequila blind ,,,, maybe you will branch out , cheers , always love the content

[@bwehfug]

Trenton is a dang enigma. What’s that boy into? Doesn’t know geography. Doesn’t know jack about sports. What’s his thing, computers? Chess? Circus?

[@Usonian7]

What was the name of the tequila? I don't think Kurt mentioned it.

[@Nitnyline]

Big fan of the Michter's American Whiskey and their Sour Mash.

[@ericmalmstrom9943]

Westward Milestone msrp $250 at 86 proof.😮 But worth it according to some. Apparently potent juice that shines at a lower proof.

[@SirNathanHeemstra]

I love the Cedar Ridge love as an Iowa native. Let us know if you'll do a meet up when you do your Cedar Ridge pick!!

[@whatsthepoint170]

It’s time to expand the SLB Bourbon Bar title to a “whiskey” bar. You fellas have been putting out good scotch and ASM content

[@joeyoliver504]

I think we need a tequilas for whiskey drinkers episode

[@Goatizmo]

Please do let us know when you plan on coming to Iowa and Cedar Ridge. I’d love to come hang out with you all if my schedule allows.

[@aaronshultzman]

I’d be surprised if you haven’t tried Jeptha Creed already, but the bloody butcher corn (heirloom corn) is one of my favorites!

[@RodneyHenderson357]

I've been getting into tequila as well last 4 months. Anejo and Repos are my jam although I'm a bourbon head. Mezcal is very good as well. La Luna is the best.

[@Defx10]

Look for the Adictivo Extra Anejo. It's about $140, but worth every penny.

[@RodneyHenderson357]

@@Defx10 too much additives for me.

[@nickp5511]

Nice to see a tequila on your list! I enjoy a pour on occasion:) El Tesoro is nice! I have a Tequila Ocho Reposado finished in a Widow Jane cask that real tasty!

[@arashefi]

I like this type of reviews, because you know what Whiskey brand are you tasting. (Not tasting in the dark room)

[@bughjr1]

That Sentinel Rye is really good!!!!

[@LP23D6]

Let me know when you come to Cedar Ridge. I would love to meet you guys. Only an hour drive south of me.

[@AlwaysChamps]

Mon-on-ga-he-la.

[@yddapgr]

Why not use Total wines and more for prices???

[@WadeinWhiskey]

All I’ve been drinking lately is Barrel King. So good and delivered to my door.

[@williamsedlock3903]

I have an Elmer t and straight from the barrel Blanton's waiting in a store for me I am so anxious to get there I hope it isn't from 2023 as they were not that hot

[@MrBoostin18]

The A overholt is 43 bucks at liquor barns in Louisville.

[@jpgiii85]

Please do more budget stuff!

[@ronaldlindsay9525]

The Westward Milestone was $250 and only sold from the distillery.

[@scoobtoober2975]

Ocho tequila blanco is fire. Look up curiosity public great tequila blind reviews there. Arete, tapatilo and ocho come out pretty good

[@JonathonHorrell]

The corn that the Jimmy red is made with is only found in the Charleston area and the name of the Corn is Jimmyred Corn

[@os4hwks757]

Cedar Ridge is just down the road from my uncle's house!

[@rickblock4966]

Jimmy Red is a red corn that almost went extinct and was saved by a guy from Charleston.

[@alexander-helms]

Yes sir! It's got a beautiful story behind it. I've been the Head Distiller at High Wire for a few years now and we're incredibly proud to steward these heirloom varieties and bring them back to prominence!

[@gabrielmendoza240]

The Milestone is absolutely phenomenal

[@marcmiller1337]

Trent should just add "I didn't do any research on this" to all of his content.

[@jamesnordman4058]

If/when you visit Cedar Ridge in Swisher Iowa let it be known if you want company. We have enjoyed that place for many years.

[@Defx10]

A good anejo or extra anejo tequila makes an EXCELLENT old fashioned!

[@johnc7433]

I wanna see Blue Note, Holladay, Weller, Michter, Blanton in blinds....what you guys think? its a good idea?

[@bryanmanis7002]

Fan of the Whiskey Acres..but been staying mostly in the peated Scotch realm lately!

[@matthewburkey2882]

I got the Hard Truth 4 grain BIB for $50 at Costco. 20 bucks cheaper that anywhere else I've seen it.

[@BoFortune]

You guys turned me onto the Westward stuff and it's amazing. But now it's on last call in Ohio.

[@the_bourbon_mill]

Bluegrass Distillers in Lexington makes a primo Blue Corn Bourbon to die for. You should check that out too!

[@streamw1se]

Agree with Kurt that Insólito añejo is solid, especially at that price point. Btw, the accent is on the first O, so it's In-SO-li-to.

[@sifuelphotography]

drawer stash of whisky sounds like a drinking problem :D

[@justinvandee9428]

I Live only 45 Miles from Swisher so would love to be at Cedar Ridge same time you guys are. Would be awesome. Cheers 🥃

[@Usonian7]

I'm usually around $45-80 for my pours, and then half the time it's just quality house at $7.50 😂😂 I feel ya trent.