Is THIS The BEST Barrel Proof Bourbon?!

[@dustinstober9647]

Glad to see Trenton is getting comfortable in front of the camera! Love the chemistry you two have. It is truly a fun time!

[@mrgoogan]

Yes both are class acts

[@slbdrinks]

Thank you!

[@ibdam1]

Thank you all for the amazing content. For all the viewers who haven’t subscribed yet, DO IT! This channel, in my opinion, is the most creative adult beverage channel on KZbin. Thanks Trenton for coming from behind the camera.

[@slbdrinks]

Thank you Bill! Very much appreciate your kind words!

[@big_goat]

I have to say, you two are the best Father/Son duo on Whiskey Tube! Cheers 🥃❕

[@slbdrinks]

Many thanks!

[@ismo5204]

This was a terrific episode! Now I'm going to have to buy that bottle of Angel's Envy I keep seeing at the store.

[@travishale4961]

I was drinking Elijah Craig Barrel Proof C922 while watching this.. it is an excellent pour as well

[@SamHuam]

The store I work at HB Liquors has had some great barrel picks from copper and cask. We have a five year currently. Before that we had a 15 year canadian whiskey finished in cognac barrels at cask strength for only $55 that came in around 112 proof. Another local Colorado distiller to look for is copper sky. We have a 16 year barrel pick from them at a whopping 140 proof for $100 that drinks like it's 115 proof with a very in depth caramel apple and mint flavor. The biggest surprise has been rocker spirits right here in Littleton, Colorado. Their bourbon and their port finished bourbon are incredible for 3 years age and 96 proof. They released their rye first at the store I work at. It's aged 5 years which is the largest age statement they've put on a bottle and drinks like a dessert. Even in the summer heat I get glazed pecans, chai tea/ pumpkin pie, cherry pie filling, and dough. Most ryes including old forester rye did not maintain it's dough flavor in the Colorado summer heat. The rocker rye whiskey we have maintains its almost funky glazed pecan and dough flavor in the heat. Very impressive release even though my boss was under the impression it would be bottled at cask strength: 117 proof. It was given to us bottled at 96 proof but doesn't disappoint in any way. The color on this thing is amazing! More oily than a bottled in bond. It almost looks discolored like a honey barrel or something. Well after reading online the best reason I can find for the incredibly unique character of their whiskey is that they do a wheated mash bill with a locally sourced wheat. I think that means their rye is a wheated mash bill as well.

[@slbdrinks]

Lots of great picks and tasting notes!

[@Lostsock911]

Love the channel!

[@KAnyeDAWay]

Came to your channel for this review. Great review

[@badgerjeff6081]

Makers 46 Cask representing! Nice comparison!

[@garystielow232]

Having both of you tasting together (in front of the camera) makes this channel fantastic. I never want to miss an episode. Keep up the great work everyone.

[@slbdrinks]

Thank you!

[@georgefoster6380]

Hey guys, just out of curiosity, what do you do with the bourbon left in each glass at the end of the shows?

[@slbdrinks]

I usually include it in our infinity bottle than give the bottle away when full.

[@larrynemec2974]

I have a store pick of the Copper & Cask and it is like drinking a smores. Absolutely delicious. Pick is from Kenwood liquors in Homer Glen IL

[@rantingcullinarian]

I have regular old Angels Envy and I’ve really been enjoying it. Beautiful toffee notes, and very smooth. Really nice sipping bourbon.

[@houstonSolo]

It was my first sipping bourbon and got me into trying more so it has a very special place in my heart. It’s also cheap at Costco so double win

[@colecarpenter3825]

I’m in Louisville now for Dental School but I’m originally from the Syracuse NY area. Keuka Lake and all of the finger lakes are just fantastic places in the summer! Thanks for all the content!

[@slbdrinks]

Beautiful area! Good luck with school!

[@jasonpribyl3916]

Love your content, my dad is one of the main people I spend time enjoying whiskey with as well

[@slbdrinks]

That’s awesome!

[@glenhalstead2301]

LOL...Trenton was SMASHED by the end of this. Definetly need to throw Knob Creek Single Barrel (120 proof) into that mix. Just picked up a Store Pick and it is FAN-TASTIC. Pretty affordable as well at $51.99. Never thought I would enjoy higher proof bourbons but Wild Turkey Rare Breed (116ish proof), Old Forester 1920 (115 proof) and (now) the Knob Creek Single Barrel (120 proof) are quickly becoming some of my favorites!

[@wewewe1977]

Just got that Knob Creek Single Barrel as well today, can't wait to try it! CHEERS

[@slbdrinks]

The KC sb picks are great!

[@dannyfannyfoodle]

Nice job as always! That Angel’s Envy is a $230 bottle, so good thing it won!

[@xiamengbaby]

I've seen it listed for $500! 🤯

[@slbdrinks]

Good point!

[@GhostCob]

Wow I have to say that was a very interesting Line up. Yinz should do more on Angel Envy.. blessings from Gettysburg Pa…

[@DBTdad]

Had some mighty fine MGP sourced Copper & Cask store picks in my time. Don't sleep on C&C!

[@Darthsidious87]

You guys are great!

[@C_H_1972]

Awesome content! Thank you guys and the wife 😂. If there is justice in this world, you guys will surpass all the circus acts on KZbin. I appreciate the entertainment and you guys not filling up the time with sponsorship adds. It’s becoming intolerable watching some channels. Nor do you push the patronage. It’s there if people want to join. All the way around classy.

[@slbdrinks]

Thank you! We have been offered sponsorships many times but have refused. We enjoy our time with you guys!

[@os4hwks757]

I had the good fortune to get my name pulled on a local allocation raffle and was able to purchase a bottle of Eagle Rare 10yr! It was my 1st ever taste; really good; still like my Old Forester1920 more! Love the content and value your opinions!

[@slbdrinks]

Excellent!!

[@primaltone]

I would say "Good job fellas", but that would leave out the lady(s?) that chose and poured these selections. Good job to all. I do love me some 46 Cask. Good on Trenton for picking up up the Beam on Bookers. I'm not sure if I have that skill. Double blinds are hard.

[@HuntaUA]

Thank you guys. love watching your show

[@chuckzeitvogel7403]

Love hearing Keuka Lake. Friends have a house there. Excellent white wines at the wineries there.

[@slbdrinks]

Beautiful area!

[@AVERAGEWHISKEYDRINKER]

Damn great line-up.....great video!

[@saltylettuce7541]

Congratulations on 56k guys you deserve it. And cheers to many more years. 🥃🥃

[@slbdrinks]

Thanks so much!

[@tightcutz624]

To me that bookers was the best from last year but yeah that Angel envy is an excellent pour!

[@robertgOU812]

I am a novice to Bourbon, but I learned a while ago that Angel's is my favorite and goto. I'll have to try Copper and Cask, but the other two I have sampled, but not my fav.

[@allenchristensen9591]

Was just watching this episode tonight and was just completely floored that you guys mentioned keuka lake that you had gone too. And saw Trenton’s tattoo of the lake on his arm. I grew up on that lake and still keep my boat on that lake to this day.

[@slbdrinks]

That’s cool! Trent and his sister has spent a lot of time on that lake through the years with their grandparents.

[@hollyjhj3732]

Great show as always! I have the Booker's 2021-02, but haven't tried the 03. Looking forward to the livestream and the three-day-a-week blitz! Cheers!

[@stephaniedenis88]

Huge fan of your channel. Happy to hear that you'll be doing 3 videos a week. Always looking forward to your videos. Can't wait for Wednesday's!

[@mikestewart3670]

Great show gents!! And congrats on the subscriber list growing. Well deserved!

[@slbdrinks]

Thanks Mike!

[@bbpete8349]

It's fun viewing blind tasting and your struggles today were the best. Good job in setting this one up.

[@Dustbrother1099]

Go Cubs!

[@MrZanzibar123]

Nice! Just bought that Angel’s Envy cask strength! Glad it’s good as dang it’s pricey.

[@slbdrinks]

Very good!

[@vincent1harper730]

SLB drinks a blink taste of cask/barrel strength bourbon I've been looking forward to this the makers mark 46 cask strength have been on my list for a while now as always keep up the good work with your reviews help a whole lot thank you 🥃👍

[@markknister6272]

Good variety.

[@nickhutchings4013]

Loving your work fellas! Keep up the great content. Cheers from Western Australia 🥃

[@slbdrinks]

Cheers my friend!

[@jeremywells359]

Man, a 2019 bottle. How long do you leave an open bottle on the shelf? I heard that an open bottle has about a 6 month shelf life. I love your guys show. Thanks for putting me on to so many new bourbons.

[@nickbonvino]

That’s why blinds are great! We’ll done video, you guys are entertaining!

[@chewie16]

Love the videos you do can't get many of the bourbon here in the UK got some of them

[@jamesstreet1144]

Excellent whiskies there. That copper and cask should open up nicely, mine did.

[@slbdrinks]

Def going to revisit in a while!

[@WxGuy08]

How would you compare Maker's Mark Cask Strength against Marker's Mark 46 Cask Strength?

[@slbdrinks]

I personally like the MM CS a bit better but the 46 CS is great also!

[@ltthomas114]

Congratulations on hitting 56k subscribers! You'll hit 100K quickly, you're videos are top notch!

[@slbdrinks]

Always appreciate you Larry!

[@cpakid6224]

Love the blind lineup

[@sjackson9264]

SLB good morning to me!! 😊

[@wanderingmagoo9028]

Congrats on over 112k subs. You doubled the 56k you mentioned in this video in just 7 months 🙂👏

[@slbdrinks]

Hard to believe! All due to great folks like you!

[@stephenhegarty6179]

Cayuga lake is awesome and not far from Rochester, Ny….great video

[@juasmith1]

Love these blind tastings. Keep up the good work. This fellow Hoosier is enjoying the channel!

[@IAMJORDI0117]

That Angels envy is a $300 bottle. I wish I could afford that that’s my favorite whiskey!

[@woodstocktrader]

You are guys are great. Really.

[@randc47]

Cubs fan! Good man!

[@Dave_Smith_1958]

Great video

[@thestranger5971]

Angel's Envy doesn't get enough notice, one of my favorites.

[@adampersinger9989]

I've always loved the Angel's Envy cask strength. Doesn't get the recognition it should, in my opinion! Granted it is $200+ which is way out of some peoples price range.

[@Robert.Sheard]

I was just at that Binny's Friday! I made a journey to Chicago and stocked up on several bottles I can't get here in NC.

[@slbdrinks]

Good deal!

[@joesullivan2285]

You're a Cubs fan? I loved the channel already now I really love it! :-) BTW, great content, esp with you both on camera. You give clear tasting notes and your opinions match up, although you have your own preferences, too.

[@slbdrinks]

Been a Cubs fan since I was a kid! Went to my first game and watched Dave Kingman hit a shot onto Waveland Ave!

[@joesullivan2285]

@@slbdrinks That's great! I dug King Kong, too. I can still hear Jack Brickhouse's calls. My favorite Cubs as a kid were a certain lefty first baseman (Bill Buckner) and Ivan DeJesus. Slainte!

[@tomgensel4134]

Cheers 🥃

[@Geoduck.]

Angel's Envy is going for over $300 in our area if you can find it.

[@slbdrinks]

Wow

[@michaelwalters4128]

Once again great

[@KC--1776]

New sub! I've watched and appreciated enough of your vids I might as well subscribe. Cheers & much love from Florida! 🏝 🇺🇸

[@johnamartine]

Representing the Finger Lakes, awesome! Keuka is one lake over from where I live on Seneca.

[@slbdrinks]

Hey John, Trenton here. A little out of touch with the rest of the lakes up there, but I see Seneca. When I see that word I think of Seneca farms and now I want some ice cream!

[@johnamartine]

@@slbdrinks Hopefully your aunt lives on the east side of the lake so you can enjoy a pour watching some of the best sunsets in the world.

[@lawman284]

Love the content. Next time will you give us the names of the bourbon as you are tasting? Yay on the 56K!

[@slbdrinks]

Yes we need to improve on that.

[@laba1085]

New sub great vids. You should do a video on JD BP's. Under rated IMO. I know it's not a "bourbon" but the JD BP's are fantastic!

[@slbdrinks]

They are fantastic!

[@CGsYTChannel]

YAY more content!!

[@Ldybelladonna]

I have the 2019 and the 2020 Angel Envy in the box. Unopened

[@slbdrinks]

Nice!

[@Victor-512]

I was thinking EHT Barrel Proof was #1. It drinks way below its actual proof.

[@slbdrinks]

Very good!

[@earlalford7694]

That proved how a blind taste test is so accurate 👌

[@cocktailclub-loungemusic]

Good stuff. Being on the Bourbon Trail, I love a good cocktail. I like a good drink with relaxing cocktail music. Hit the subscribe button.

[@slbdrinks]

Much appreciated!

[@parrothead5977]

Just picked up a bottle of Uncle Nearest small batch. Such a easy sipper. What’s your thoughts?

[@slbdrinks]

Agreed! We did highlight that bottle in a previous video. Very smooth and tasty!

[@phlcollison]

Trenton always looks like he just woke up from a nap 😜

[@KneeAches]

Trenton’s scratching himself has me concerned. I think it’s just a habit, and I too do a lot of those things, but I wish he would stop!

[@slbdrinks]

Ha! Drives his mom nuts with that lol!

[@tinahawn9966]

Since the Copper & Cask was a first crack bottle, you should blind it again in a few weeks to see if your opinions change once some air has opened it up.

[@slbdrinks]

Will def revisit again! Should open up nicely.

[@Roman_Carter]

pretty cool

[@captmorgan8098]

Awesome blind tasting

[@joseroman7970]

we sell this cooper at the store i work at the cognac finish is even better,

[@howardlaney7724]

Question. Why not clear your palettes between the different tastes? Makes a big difference.

[@deeders7427]

New subscriber. Who is Trenton?

[@slbdrinks]

Trent is my son. Appreciate you joining us!

[@garveyjean-simon4945]

Angel Envy 😇 🥃👍🏾

[@mhedden033]

I had a hard time following Trent's notes in this video as they weren't presented as pop tart flavors! JK, I do wonder if the copper & cask will improve after it has been open a couple weeks. I find some bottles improve a lot after a being open a little while.

[@slbdrinks]

I think it will def benefit after a bit of time opening up.

[@robertjr1254]

Im a half hr from keuka lake. Best place to live is Hammondsport

[@stuartrollings602]

Honey won! Great wifey and Mom!

[@pdpd84]

Got married on Keuka Lake.

[@slbdrinks]

Wonderful!

[@jimlee509]

Kirk can I have a salty dog in a bourbon flavor. lol

[@slbdrinks]

You know you can Jim!! Hope you are good buddy.

[@davidparker7156]

you two are great... love blind testing. Only way to go.

[@bullseye0112]

Good video, Trenton is dead on. The older gentleman seems passive aggressive and so unsure of his opinion. Just relax and don't worry about what others do, just enjoy the experience and trust yourself

[@roberthamilton9343]

Trent good? bro looks exhausted as hell.

[@slbdrinks]

Ha!! He has been moving last couple weeks so I imagine he is pretty worn out.

[@dbealby]

Good morning, was UNSUBSCRIBED over the weekend. YT!! Got the wild turkey masters keep this week. This year's is called Unforgotten. Early release in CT and MA

[@slbdrinks]

Nice!! Would love to get that eventually.

[@Frozen-Spirits-Alaska]

Are you going to follow up with more of these and then compare the winners?

[@paulclausel6099]

Love your channel but very disappointed that you are a Cub fan. Go Sox!

[@slbdrinks]

Ohhh no lol! Above all I am a baseball fan! Been to a lot of Sox games as well.

[@billj5645]

Watching videos like this- tasters always seem to pour a good shot in each glass. If you drank that much barrel proof you might not want to film any other videos the rest of the day.

[@kevinruble6858]

We're you a cheater when you were young? "Eh"😂

[@slbdrinks]

Lol!

[@leeknowlton7303]

I keep an eye out for that Angel's Envy cask str. The normal release is sad, and chocked full of no flavor. Out of the barrel has got to be a winner.

[@slbdrinks]

It is very good!

[@brandoncummins7813]

No Elijah Craig??

[@OGbrick420]

that was alot of BP to drink at once!

[@slbdrinks]

Yes it was!

[@lezlielockett3461]

I love blind tasting

[@levilam522]

Tried the makers mark ,wasn't my cup of tea..

[@GarySmythe]

What does SLB stand for?.... Some Lovely Booze?

[@slbdrinks]

Lol not exactly. It’s an ode to my mother and stands for strong like bull. More details in our bar tour video.

[@ThatCologneGuy]

Go Cubs!