These BUDGET Bourbons CRUSHED Elmer T. Lee In A Blind

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[@Vortex1988]

Man, I love it when the cheap stuff beats the overhyped allocations. Sometimes people really need that reality check.

[@That_dude_who_knows_some_stuff]

I think this should be the goal of every KZbin channel because the allocated bottles are really ruining the entire Bourbon biz

[@paul_romero_]

Not quite a "reality check" when every whiskey preference is subjective lol

[@TheCosmicGuy0111]

@@paul_romero_subjective to an extent.

[@_Sloppyham]

@@TheCosmicGuy0111I know what you’re saying, but no matter what it is 100% subjective.

[@bottomtothetop1280]

With all due respect, I thoroughly enjoy watching John Lithgow and Rick Moranis Drink together several times a week! All jokes aside, I envy the relationship. Great job guys!

[@LemThurdy420]

Damn this comment is underrated!

[@mholzmann]

I’m getting more older Larry Bird than Lithgow

[@LemThurdy420]

The Rick Moranis is spot on tho lol

[@chucknorris5141]

@@mholzmann I got Sgt. Slaughter!

[@nextgenerationmudracing399]

I was lucky enough to pay retail of 37 bucks for a bottle of ETL and traded it for 2 bottles of SmokeWagon UCUF and a bottle of Antique 107. Best deal ever

[@johnnycampbell3422]

Great deal for sure. That smokewagon is a good pour. My bottle is going too fast.

[@oldmantwofour5561]

That's bloody fantastic.

[@nextgenerationmudracing399]

@@johnnycampbell3422 I have one left I am saving for my wedding to go along with a bottle of 18yr Sazarac Rye 2021ed

[@GeauxRilla]

​@@johnnycampbell3422gotta say I'm gaining favor for these blends!

[@stevefromchicago8277]

Awesome trade I drank my UCUF too fast and need a replacement and W107 is one of my favorites, you won the internet today.

[@jmsparger4339]

Got my first WT Rare Breed yesterday... Got a nose of the cork and actually got chills and goosebumps... What a fantastic WT experience. $45+tx didn't hurt either. Thank you SLB for the nudge.

[@pireina1]

Got my first one yesterday and oh my, to me was complex and the cinnamon, licorice ? Got me big time. So many strong flavor, like it a lot.

[@spencerjcolling]

If you do story time, you should do it in recliners, a fire place, Christmas decorations, and an awesome pour.

[@debbybrady1246]

Trenton's mom sounds like a great mom! lol

[@joekidd6432]

Saw a guy pay $350 for that ETL. I was blown away. Elmer mixed his bourbon with Sprite!

[@clydekimsey7503]

😮😢

[@DaveH8905]

People are stupid. 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@johnwarwick7684]

Don’t knock Elmer, he was a bourbon great

[@joekidd6432]

@@johnwarwick7684 not knocking it or him at all. Just hating on the over pricing that’s all. I remember when you could get it for $60.

[@richardcalhoun5946]

I was today years old when I noticed the letters on the bottom of the Glencairns. Another great video!

[@markcalhoun8219]

Makers 101 and Makers 46 will always be on my shelf. 1792 recently came to my local store and it really impressed for $33 as well.

[@beardedbourbon]

Green River is a sleeper! Can't wait to try their single barrel expressions!

[@neilpowell1641]

Love these blinds. Reinforces why pay more than retail for some names when Makers 101 and 1792 Small Batch wins out? Distilleries take note: videos like this earn the name “influencers” for a reason. Thanks guys!

[@johng5710]

Kurt should start off every episode now with "Hello Neighbor!" 😂 Storytime would be awesome...while drinking some whiskey of course lol Love to see ETL in last place in this blind...reminds me again why I laugh anytime I see it priced at $200-$300

[@cameronholmer437]

Your videos have been extremely helpful with my own whiskey journey. I was able to buy Stagg and Elmer at msrp last week!!

[@waynefialo9492]

This is a fantastic blind. Comparing some regularly available bottles against an OG allocated bottle. PS all great pours!

[@robertschroeder1978]

Gentlemen, great video once again. Yes, a 2024 story time session with some daily sips in the background would be awesome! Mom needs to be in that video though! Smiles...

[@snork4224]

Makers 101 is the sweet spot in their lineup. The standard bottle doesn’t have much depth and the cask strength has too much burn. 101 is just a phenomenal bottle for the price. I pick it up whenever I see it on the shelf.

[@AngealHewley88]

I dont know if Trenton will see this being a few days after the fact, but I'm betting the term he was thinking of was "thumbing my nose at" when talking about MM being an up and coming to him. Great content as always gents! I love what you guys do!

[@kirklandeche937]

From my recollection of being paddled, I must say that I definitely prefer the bourbon! Great show as always! Cheers!

[@tonyhollingsworth3168]

Yeah, y’all need a Texas hold’em hand cams on your notes. Once again, fantastic hang out with lessons to boot. Thanks SLB!!!!

[@oldmantwofour5561]

YES! Months ago I posted the comment that Kurt was the Mr. Rogers of bourbon. Today he admitted it.

[@robfultz7946]

Definitely more stories! Funny stuff! Great videos. Keep up the great work!

[@iowabassman4701]

Makers bourbons are absolutely stellar for making cocktails. Guess I need to give them more of a chance neat.

[@ChristopherNeeme]

Underdogs punch up again, I always love to see it! These are my favorite kind of blinds, I'm always supporting the cheaper and more accessible winning out. In this round I would have guessed (aside from the ETL) Early Times would have taken #1. I prefer Green River's standard bourbon to their wheated, good value at under $35.

[@alegup2003]

I think 1792 is one of the best, underrated bourbans. Price vs taste, it's worth a try.

[@darcywood4637]

It is my favorite daily drinker sweet, thick and just enough kick at the end

[@paradiswest4395]

I love your channel and have come to make you all a part of my weekly video watching habit. I know you all do a lot of topb5 lists and comparisons, but I would love to see a weekly feature where the two of you debut a bottle that neither of you have tried before. A new bourbon every week.

[@tonysibilla3628]

Had been thinking of heading back to the store for Green River. I will absolutely do that now. Great video as always

[@debbybrady1246]

I haven't had MM 101 but I will go get some now. I love 1792.

[@chipgar63]

In my market 101 cost more than cask strength. Can't justify the extra 8 dollars

[@xiamengbaby]

That Makers 101 is 40 bucks in the Chicago area. Same price as cask strength. Wild Turkey 101 is about $24, or $42 for a 1.75.

[@VideoJunkee]

Blind = you know what’s in the lineup but you don’t know what’s in each glass. Double Blind = you know a theme of what you’re drinking but not the specific bottle. Triple Blind = No clue what’s in the glass.

[@keithcuthbert1890]

I was given a bottle of ETL during 2021 & it blew my socks off… Prior to discovering ETL I was more of a Canadian & Irish Whisky drinker. I credit ETL with opening up my taste buds to the world of KY bourbons & the parts of it I love. Starts with smooth sweet caramel notes void of earthiness… Heaven Hill products have become my go to’s…

[@JordanG_3031]

SLB Classics 0:01 😎 Friday this 5 day Friday is becoming a thing too 0:34 Trenton learned about bacteria under the arms… but did nothing 1:14 Kurt has some issues smelling (he won’t get passed it) 2:30 Trenton is trying to become a teacher and learn is a thing 😮 2:42 sticky note 🤴 4:03 Kurt forgot to warm up his pallete 4:08 Trenton is turning a new leaf and just going to have fun 4:47 QUINTESSENTIAL! 5:00 Trenton quickly struggles with words, help Robert! 6:18 Candy note buttered popcorn jelly belly 7:02 Trenton will eat just about anything 8:30 Kurt makes a reference too old for Trenton (I didn’t know his name was Fred either) Mr. Rogers RIP 9:59 Trenton has a nose-gasm 10:14 Trenton candy note: green apple jolly rancher 11:00 Palette is spelled wrong, darn the French 12:48 A rare Kurt candy note: bazooka bubble gum 14:03 Kurt tries to predict mom, but mom is unpredictable 14:36 The boys are always winging it a bit 15:11 Trenton wants water for once 15:30 water ASMR 16:06 down goes ETL! 17:59 The boys aren’t in sync 18:23 show us the extra chicken scratch! 19:24 Kurt comes at us with another candy note: cotton candy 20:06 story time with Trenton 🔥🚔 21:09 my dad had holes in the paddle at school so it would whistle 21:42 STORY TIME!!!! 23:09 Kurt is shooketh 23:29 Trenton has to find something kinda gross to do 24:35 Video leaks 😮😮 25:59 the boys are shooketh again 26:41 mom is the champ writing down all the placing and letters, Trenton will put it on the screen one day 27:42 Trenton tries to think of “biting his thumb” from Shakespearean times 29:00 nice guys want us to enjoy our bottles always 30:30 more video sneak peaks and threats from Kurt 30:57 nice sign off and nod

[@erictonn9976]

Interesting that ETL finished so low but not surprised. Really like the Green River. Need to try the rest. I've added the Makers Mark and 1792 to my lists of need to buys. I'm really a big fan of the $30 bottles

[@mikemattis1204]

Elmer t lee is one of my all time favorites

[@StevenWalt]

Storytime with a nice pour would be great. Now I'm dying to know Trents back story. LOL

[@jaredjensen4188]

Picked up a Green River wheated when I couldn't find a Weller SR and I was very impressed. I am a fan of wheaters though so it's not too surprising.

[@N4JAB]

I picked up a bottle of ETL and RHF last week for the allocated drop in Tennessee for just barely over msrp. Just happy to have them in the cabinet to round out my collection.

[@michaelrodgers940]

Another great video guys, I like seeing the 1792 up in the top of the running, and Oh Man! Our H.S Vice Principal had one of those paddles with holes drilled in it made by kids in the Shop Class, and yeah I got a few and he could lift you up onto your tippy toes when connected with your tush😫

[@manitobuckles]

First day of a 2 week staycation, and I couldn't be happier to watch an SLB on the hour it comes out! Slainte! 🥃

[@slbdrinks]

I'm with ya buddy, first day of my 2 week staycation as well! Enjoy :)

[@CorvetteBill364]

Mr. Rogers was a Decorated Veteran.. God Bless his soul

[@dannybays7976]

Actually a myth. Nice guy, but not a vet.

[@CorvetteBill364]

@@dannybays7976 yes I got to thinking about that. And I looked it up and he actually was turned down for service.. Thank You for your correction.

[@brettengland192]

I have been digging the Maker's Mark line this year. It's a toss up between them and Knobb Creek as my favorite.

[@djd2819]

One of your best blinds in a while. Keep it up, guys!

[@kurtlarson2061]

Never knew anything about Makers 101. Definitely going to pick one up now that I know! And good to know all of these beat out ETL.

[@sorrycubsfan]

A sting from a paddle kept a lot of us out of trouble. I second the story time from a recliner with a great pour of maybe your favorite sip at the time of the video. Great job guys.

[@scoobtoober2975]

You all favor the sweeter for sure. It'll catalog that in my hunt down list.

[@mikestewart3670]

1792 is my “go to” bourbon. Solid for the money.

[@darcywood4637]

It's my daily

[@martybarrett523]

Wish I could find Early Times in California. Hopefully we’ll start seeing more of it soon.

[@markanderson8677]

You folks really do a nice job, your videos are always enjoyable and infomrative. Thanks!

[@nefarious_saint]

I remember Elmer T Lee on the shelves for $40. I remember it being super meh at best and I never re bought it. Now seeing it on shelves for $300+ is hilarious. Hell, I wouldn’t rebuy at $40 let alone $350. Black maple hill on the other hand, my god I miss that bourbon.

[@youtubesnamingpolicysucks]

Black Maple Hills is still available. CVI brought it back and you can get it shipped from various online stores like Caskers, Keg n Bottle, etc. They have the younger, shorter, and newer bottles; the 16-year wine-looking bottles are priced like Pappy.

[@brianl9182]

@@youtubesnamingpolicysucks the new black maple hill isn’t nearly as good as the OG though

[@nefarious_saint]

@@youtubesnamingpolicysucks I’m talking about the OG bottles. I’m sure the new ones aren’t the same sadly.

[@bobcars3075]

I wish my dad and I had a relationship like you two. I envy you guys. Hope you have a great night

[@vinceduncan429]

Bought my 1st Maker's 101 a few weeks ago. Man was it good and I'm not a big wheater fan. Just came home with a replacement bottle.

[@jondilly1974]

ETL is an ok pour. The flavors there are fine but it’s just thin and the volume is at 3. I like my whiskey cranked to 10. As for the story time, absolutely! You should do a more relaxed setting tho. Maybe a couple of chairs in a corner or around a fire pit. Idk what settings you have that make audio and lighting easy.

[@kevinfoster2246]

MM 101 and the MM cask strength are very underrated!! Green River I have had both but they both were just 'ok', love the Early times it would have been in front to the 1792 for me that's another one thats just 'ok' for me!!

[@MrCritterJohn]

Early Times BIB is my “daily drinker”…better than most pricier bourbons that i have.

[@kevinfoster2246]

@@MrCritterJohn I agree!!

[@gtmustang09]

I've been fortunate to have been able to purchase Elmer T. Lee at MSRP. I'd seen so many people chasing it and the prices it was going for, so I jumped at the chance to buy them. When I finally cracked it, it was so disappointing. I still have a half bottle left, and i rarely reach for it. I actually traded my second bottle. Locally, I see ETL for 300. Definitely, not worth the chase.

[@joshlaws1300]

Saw a lot of people choose ETL at an allocation drop recently. Shocking to see it go over so many good things.

[@Usedplungerstotheface]

I never got why Elmer T Lee was so sought after or the justification for the secondary Market I just laugh every time I see it for that $200 price range

[@clmartin22]

great video guys, just proves that you don't have to spend hundreds of bucks for good whiskey

[@alexspurlock3727]

1792 is such a hitter, all of them are

[@user-by6in3gd1x]

I think lots of allocated bourbons are overrated. I really like Maker's Mark and I am enjoying some Green River tonight. 🥃

[@markknister6272]

I’ve been under a rock I guess - never heard of Elmer T Lee. But, just watched 4 quick videos on it. ALL said not good. Three said good with Sprite (suggested by the man himself!). Wow!

[@hootsl99]

I paid $45 for my E T Lee literally on the shelf at a gas station. It’s not an expensive bottle (at MSRP) and easily gets beat out by $60-$70 bottles in my collection. I have zero idea why the secondary is so high other than the fact it’s hard to find.

[@ezioahmet4192]

I'll need to grab a bottle of Maker's 101. Maker's is probably my favorite distiller. Love the 46, love all of their different Private Selection from different businesses, actually loved the BEP, love the 46 Cask Strength from this year. I left it on the back burner for a couple years, but I've gotten back into them. Sadly, I never got the Cellar Aged because psychopaths got it and sold it for stupid amounts of money

[@heatherharrison264]

Maybe I should pick one of these up too. I have two of the private selections, and they are excellent. I was fortunate enough to try the Cellar Aged at a bar that didn't charge a fortune, and it was great, but it is one of those bottles that cannot be found. I'm sure one or two of the museums in my area have it sitting on a shelf, marked up to an absurd price, where it will collect dust for a long time.

[@lfd_eng9219]

Another fun video. It just goes to show...you never know what your taste buds will desire. Had tasted Elmer T Lee at my cousin's house...it was pleasant but would never pay over $50 for a bottle. Enjoy the weekend all!!!

[@andrewgordy872]

"That's my bottle bro!"🤣

[@melissarivers8479]

Great blind! Note pad came would be interesting. Would LOVE storytime!

[@freeman436]

The banter is especially entertaining today.

[@billsnyder1067]

Spankings, duck walking down the hall, in school suspension, good times 😂

[@billhudson50]

I would like to see a blind with Wild Turkey 101, Makers Mark 101 and Virgin 101. I haven’t had the Makers, but to my palate the Virgin 101($17.99/750 ml in VA)beats the WT.

[@TheReal_DeanD]

In school I got whacked with the ruler. At home sometimes it was a paddle or actually small wooden cutting board with a handle. My butt still has memories of all those whacks.

[@Relayer56]

Around here (just outside ATL), Maker's 101 goes for $50 (Cask Strength for $40)

[@roscoepcoltrane23]

Go Green River. The 1792 small batch gets no love and it’s my favorite of the 1792’s.

[@IAmPeterCole]

Please do story time that would be amazing!

[@tobyhayes611]

Great blind. I really like 1792 and Early Times BIB. I've been a little disappointed in the Elmer T Lee flavor profile as of late.

[@TheWhiskeyRambler]

I have the early times and the 1792. It’s been a while since I’ve tried the 1792. I’ve never tried the other three. I’ll have to revisit the 1792 and maybe pick up the Makers 101. I would be interested to see the Makers 101 go up against Wild Turkey 101.

[@GabrielLerma1029]

Great video. Please use that second camera to show mom talking/reacting!!!! That shot can be a nice break from time to time from your wonderful talking heads and help us feel more at home with you all.

[@marshallkent8018]

I love love your videos. I do miss the cocktail vids. Can you do a bourbon/whiskey cocktail of the month short for old time sake

[@brianwalker3158]

They moved my desk into the principal's office in 3rd grade! Lots of swats that year.

[@wlp1053]

I just got the Green River Wheated. For 30 bucks not bad at sll

[@tomgensel4134]

Mr Garner had a number of paddles on his "Wall of Shame" All different, and he would make you choose 😂😂😂

[@densonsmith2]

This was one of your best episodes. I know a bit too much about Trenton's pits though.

[@Usonian7]

What an amazing blind for beginners to try something new. I'm smuggly happy with the early times being in third place, I don't particularly care for it. However I am enthralled with the Green River weeded right now, so maybe I need to try a makers because I never have

[@notbulbous42]

ETL was my every day sipper for a while, and preferred it to Blantons. Haven’t opened a bottle in a while bc I only have one left. Paid $34 / bottle and had about 8 of them at one point. Sad to never see it again, Happy to have had them.

[@user-rh9lt9gv4i]

Used to buy ETL at Rite-Aid in Frankfort, KY regularly for $22.99. I haven't had any for years and wouldn't buy it for secondary price though I was quite fond of it 15 years ago.

[@alexkoutras6053]

Definitely want to see the doodle cam!!!!

[@Roman_Carter]

this was great now I need to go get a bottle of 101 been on the hunt for etl for a while but now would probably pass it up love the green river wheat good sow

[@ROGERSHERIFF]

I was tempted to pick up MM101 the other day but went with good ol Turkey. Heading out to pick one up and try it out.

[@trapture]

Just bought a Makers 101 because it was in stock and decent enough of a price. Plenty of Jeffersons Ocean at my local store if you want any 😂

[@mattd5762]

Trenton and Kurton never disappoint! Happy Friday boys

[@CharleyCarey]

Big fan of the Green River Wheated compared to other bottles in the price range.

[@davidteller7681]

It's nice to see 1792 SB is good because it's the only 1792 I ever see

[@vernonredmon7211]

Ohh the Elmer T. Lee conversation, i find older bottling of this product and older as in bottles from 2012 2013 better juice. Now am not saying that newer bottles are bad or not worth the purchase, please try it before you buy it, even at 45 50 dollars. I have found that with popularity of Buffalo Trace steady growth in the past 7 to 10 years the products drink a little rushed to me, and i mean in taken before they are ready just for demands from the bourbon population. I could be wrong and its just my taste changing, or it could be the conditions changing from year to year effecting the grain and the maturity of the liquor as well. Who knows. Great video gentlemen. God bless and merry Christmas.

[@bobbygetsbanned6049]

I love MM 101 so pretty cool to see it crush a highly allocated bottle. That also means we probably have similar preferences so I'll probably like some other stuff yall like.

[@cemtuncel1602]

I remember that Makers 101 won 2 more blinds with; it's amazing that you guys are still surprised about this :)

[@Aj9Livess]

pleeeease do story time, we love when Mom chimes in "I wasnt puttin up with that crap" LOL

[@ronk6034]

If those were the actual bottles that the pours came from, I'm not surprised that 101 came out on top. It appears ETL came from a freshly cracked bottle, while 101 was from a bottle that had been opened for a good while. I'm a firm believer that the whiskey mellows in bottles that are opened for a considerable time vs neck pours. In this case the 101, being a higher proof, had an advantage.

[@JoeyBananas23]

What are your thoughts on Hancock’s Presidential Reserve? So many mixed reviews I’d like to see what you guys think about it

[@bks7842]

Yes on the note cam.

[@chrisbfd]

I like ETL as a mixer, when I can buy it at retail. I also like Michters Sour Mash when my ETL is empty.

[@joshuaschrock2442]

LOL @ Trenton thinking BO comes from the hair! 🤣

[@Jared40]

Ive seen this on store shelves for near $400. If it wasnt Buffalo Trace and one whiskey You Tuber saying it was one of his favs once this bottle would be $45 at least 😂🥃

[@robertbooth3367]

Each of you get a dram of a favorite pour, and narrow it down to about 15 - 20 minutes of story time . Going to need to get mom involved to make sure that the stories are reasonably accurate Could become a once a month feature. Sure there's enough material for at least a year