Will A $75 Bottle Beat This RARE $1000 Bourbon?

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[@mattmorgeson6987]

Now this is Grade A content right here. Excellent video. My hunt for C923 widens.

[@bourbonbum]

Hi Matt! I've got an extra bottle of the Elijah Craig C923. If you are interested in purchasing it, just reach out! It's a great bottle and definitely worth the taste! Thomas

[@jasonbauer8609]

C923 is the only bourbon I own that I have more than one backup…phenomenal bourbon.

[@CurtisMishleau]

I am continuing to wide my search!

[@SRVandDtrouble]

​@@jasonbauer8609Could you share your laser codes on your bottles. Apparently A23 codes are better than codes starting with A22. Potentially batch inconsistency.

[@BiffStrongo]

SLB Drinks is filmed before a live studio audience.

[@PeteQuad]

LOL love this because I read it during the ending credits and music and it fit so well.

[@anthonyvella2787]

CHEERS !

[@burtronomaniac]

Where can I get tickets ?????

[@jknomad1632]

More of a Lively studio audience

[@bigal0172]

@@PeteQuad So did I lol.

[@CPGumby]

ECBP is always a hitter, but that extra almost 2 years in the barrel on C923 must have worked some magic! Though I had to buy it in a bundle, I'm happy I was able to get a bottle of ECBP C923 last week. Now to get another...

[@chasecowell9017]

It’s 13 -15-17 not just one age rumored to have much older whisky in it

[@jondilly1974]

I gotta stop watching these BEFORE work 🤣 makes me want to play along.

[@Frozen-Spirits-Alaska]

I just mentioned in our local bourbon society that someone should compare c923 to the BTAC. Glad my favorite channel did it first!

[@James-ri4dp]

Sipped my newly acquired ECBP 923 while watching this video. I must agree, it is sublime. A capful of distilled water opened up thus gem beautifully following the initial taste, revealing even more, wonderful notes on nose, palate and finish.

[@xunderoathx73]

I’m so happy you guys used the 2022 Gts to compare, because the first sip I took of the C923, I was instantly floored at how close it was to my favorite bourbon I’ve ever tasted to date in the 2022 GTS. And while I would still choose the 2022 GTS, it’s wickedly close. Cheers! Oh and thank you for reassuring my palate!

[@thehoursguide]

"If he keeps talking, and I keep tasting, I just might change my mind" such a genuine stand up guy Kirk is.

[@calebbrown918]

When I first opened the C923, I didn’t care for it. Mostly just oak and heat. I tried a taste every day and it actually changed quite a bit each day. Day 2 it was much better, but had a really interesting note I had never picked up on before (on anything). Now it’s been a week, and it’s finally starting to taste like the description from you guys and everyone who is raving about it. I am glad mine came around.

[@BW-pr8qr]

I did not care for C923 at the neck pour. It was a HOT MESS. Spicy cinnamon and ethanol HEAT. I poured it from my Glencairn to a rocks glass to try to mellow it out, and it didn't get any better. I love high proof, but I couldn't get any of the notes. A few days later I tried again. A BIT better, but still overpowering heat, no flavor. I added a splash of water, and BAM! There it was. Viscous, mouthcoating maple, ,brown sugar, toffee, vanilla, anise, sugar cookie, gingerbread cookie, all in an awesom warm hug around my tongue. So, I'll keep trying it neat each time, but a splash of water did the trick for me to open up an amazing whiskey! I have never enjoyed a whiskey more by adding water until now.

[@robphillips8428]

I have noticed this on most all bourbons so what I do is pour half the new bottle into an empty bottle so they are half full and let them sit on the shelf for 6 months minimum. I drink from older bottles I did this to 6-12 months ago. 2-3 days may help but try 6-12 months and you will likely be glad to did

[@BW-pr8qr]

@@robphillips8428 nice idea!

[@mneeley490]

Great video, guys. Happy anniversary Kurt and Mrs! Be sure to stock up on some Frey Ranch when you're in AZ. They've got some uncut, and single barrels now.

[@SingleDadHomesteading]

Hey guys iv been watching for awhile and love the content. Did you know Trent that smell actually is responsible for 80-90% of what you perceive as taste! Enjoy your Bourbon

[@Mr.KobeZoom]

Wow just wow!! I got the c923 unopened rn!! Let’s go love this

[@FakingANerve]

I just got C923 on Saturday while people were walking about empty handed because Stagg Jr, ETL, and EHT sold out. Some went with BT or ER, completely skipping C923. Damn, am I happy they had no idea what they were missing! 😂

[@brandonmitchell3497]

I love this. Honesty. Drink what you like, not what allocation or trends might dictate.

[@robertzoolander7074]

You guys should do tier lists for your favorite distilleries. That would be great to watch.

[@bensurface4376]

Trent THANK YOU!!! I have been waiting for someone to do this blind. I wasn’t for sure of the hype for C923 but was thinking if it’s this good could it compete with something from the Antique Collection? Great job as always guys love your videos. 🥃

[@DahBeers]

Just snagged a EC C923 and widow Jane decadence yesterday. And I have a backup c923 coming as a belated bday gift from my sister. She got one for both my dad and I in the VA ABC drop last weekend. Can’t wait to crack it open!

[@whiskeybidness]

Last weekend Virginia pulled a statewide limited availability bottle drop and I was lucky enough to grab two C923’s. It’s a knee-buckler of a pour! Loved seeing it go toe to toe with a BTAC and past BP’s heavies!

[@scck1988]

congrats on your hunt. curious as to what your store had available. I'm in Nova and no luck on Weller 107 or Stagg. but I hope VA ABC does more of these. feel like it is better opportunity for average drinker.

[@whiskeybidness]

Definitely one of the better VA ABC drops of recent memory when you consider that every store had at least 100 bottles of allocated whiskey. I live in Richmond so I avoided the city stores and drove north of the city. Got my gf to come along and we were maybe 20th in line. Had Stagg, Old Fitz, Magnus Cigar Blend, Weller 107, ECBP and Toasted, lots of Eagle Rare and cases of Blanton’s and Trace. We picked up the Weller and EC BP there. Found the 2nd EC BP at a store I just randomly popped in on Monday.

[@2ASHKENAZI]

Indubitably, an insightful review. Thank you.

[@hunterrgntr]

Trent's expression at the beginning was priceless, lmao!

[@joshuagentry801]

Trent needs to get those fly salt guns and just leave it on the counter. Pick it up and just shoot flies at random throughout the videos! 😂

[@jaredthomas1809]

Lol that would be awesome

[@JHPIV1956]

Love the Bug-A-Salt gun!! You can also salt food from afar!!😂😂

[@BuckMcAntlerson]

This

[@carlhill9060]

Great Video! After watching this video yesterday, I got me a little "snort" of C923. Woke up this morning and my tongue feels a little burnt! Guess I need to add some water and bring down the proof?

[@benfrihauf3825]

This was an awesome blind. I have never met an ECBP I didn't like, although some are definitely better than others. I also love the 2022 GTS, wish I had a bottle of my own.

[@cliffordbarcliff]

I’ve been hoping folks would do a head to head ECBP blind. Thanks!!

[@gtmustang09]

Great video, C919 has been my favorite. I'm hoping to land a C923, having been lucky thus far.

[@Robert.Sheard]

If you want a C923, Blackwells Wine and Spirits in California (online) just started offering it, if you're willing to get a package of 4 Elijah Craig bottles. I didn't have the other three anyway, so I ordered it. I already missed the local allocation of C923, so even though it's a little bit overpriced this way, at least I got one.

[@WhiskeySam1]

Had the opportunity to A/B these two bourbons this weekend. GTS is very good. Anybody that pays $1000 for it is out of their mind. But it is really good. It has all the flavors you like in something like Eagle Rare, but concentrated. More powerful. This one hugs you. I’d pay $100 for it. I would not pay any higher. ECBP is superior. There’s more going on. More caramel. More integration of flavors. Despite roughly equivalent ABV, EC is much smoother and less ethanol-forward. ECBP > GTS. In my opinion.

[@sirjcc]

if ECBP is a coin toss vs GTS, ECBP won by a mile. GTS costs over 10x more and is insanely hard to find for under 1k. Great job to the ECBP team!

[@jeffnuzz]

Wow! Great show and blind. Sooo happy that I snagged 3 ECBP C923s TODAY! ...especially since I love the B520 so much so that I have several backups, and the C923 did even better.

[@CorvetteBill364]

I was fortunate to get a EG -BP 923 at my Local Store. IT IS FANTASTIC ! I look forward to all your shows. I have looked at all of them now. And are catching All of the live streams. I am looking forward to the livestream next week. Your suggestions so far have been very helpful. Thank You Three for the help.

[@BuckMcAntlerson]

Man I had two bottles of C923 in hand at retail and only bought 1. Tasted it that night, returned next day to get it and of course it's gone. Kicking myself but also glad someone else got to have a bottle.

[@martybarrett523]

If you’re going to Arizona (thought I heard you were), see what you can do to get a Frey Ranch barrel strength store pick. I know you’ve reviewed the regular bourbon and Trenton loved it, but I want to see what you think of the barrel strength, I think it’s amazing!

[@TheSpiritoftheCocktail]

KURT!!! You HAVE to take every chance to score major points with the wife!!! Nice move!!

[@graeme13]

I finally got C923 at Kroger. I’m going to have to blind it against the Buckners 13 from Augusta because they seem similar to my palate. Total hitter.

[@justinsteele1272]

Just found a C923 on the shelf at a local store for retail. Can’t wait to taste it now.

[@matthewlenehan3345]

Found a bottle of C923 in a shop in Wheeling, WV while traveling between Columbus, OH and Pittsburgh. Haven’t even cracked it yet. Can’t wait.

[@The_bourbon_grinch]

Congratulations on the anniversary 🎉and great vid as always

[@hyzer.flipr0]

I don't know if it's quite fair to compare the secondary price for GTS to the MSRP of ECBP. Being said, that was a good blind.

[@densonsmith2]

I rushed out and bought Kurt's winner when you guys first reviewed it. One of my better decsions.

[@bluepitbull13001]

This was a great one, the whole nat situation was the highlight of my day thus far.

[@WhiskeyTornado]

Great blind guys! That C923 is a hitter for sure. Cheers!

[@amandaanders4821]

Hey guys, My name is Amanda. I work at a liquor store in Carrollton, Georgia. I wanted to let you know. I really enjoy watching you.

[@CountyLineCollectibles]

Great Blind Guys. I was fortunate to pick up a C923 in Northern, IL a couple weeks ago!

[@JimboGrace81]

I really wish I could find a bottle of the C923. I just finished off a C921 and it was one of my all time favorites so far. Good set up Trenton!

[@AdAce21]

Still can’t find C923 anywhere in my area. Hopefully it turns up soon. I’m dying to try it!

[@FantasySoldier]

Lmao I laughed way to much when the ladies cheered.

[@sanchezjr13]

Why is one of the EC bottles labeled Small Batch? I thought they were all BP.

[@davemcclellan5044]

I hate to ask a stupid question; however, I've only started by bourbon journey a lil' less than 2 years ago. I have 2 bottles of Elijah Craig, one of which was gifted to me. My 1st bottle of EC is called "Toasted Oak" and the 2nd one that was gifted to me just says "Private Barrel" and is quite hot at 128 proof. Where do I find the BP on the bottle? BTW, great series. You have helped me tremendously and I have passed the show on to my friends.

[@ChristopherNeeme]

Trying to be patient waiting to find a C923 in SoCal, no luck yet. Love to see that unicorn lose to the underdog, always love to see it! Happy pre-anniversary Kurt & the Mrs.!

[@sprinter1553]

Total Wine had a bunch in a lot of stores this week

[@ChristopherNeeme]

@@sprinter1553 Thanks for the update, will keep it in mind. There's two Total Wines in my area, no luck there yet and their website is lousy for updates of what is actually on the shelf. I rarely use them as a go to for bourbon, but more for things like liqueurs.

[@jamessocal8946]

TW in Pasadena still has B523 on the shelves and they may hold back on 923 until they sell

[@jamessocal8946]

K&L going the bundle route.

[@ChristopherNeeme]

Gotcha. Yeah I did see that over at K&L, I don't play that game, Lol. It's MSRP only and I'm not buying anything I wouldn't normally. Will stay on the lookout.

[@bradg23]

this is a great blind matchup, i have them all and it is a great comparison

[@JPBAMA]

Good blind review! Hoping to snag the Elijah Craig C923 Saturday. It's monthly "allocated" Saturday here in Alabama ( state controlled liquor biz argghhh) Also, the C923 Larceny will be available.

[@mattklaren3545]

SLB. Come for the real bourbon discussion. Stay for Trentons shenanigans 😂

[@batboy242]

My wife and I have been married 56 years and we love you guys to!

[@mattd5762]

Trenton and Kurton back with the fire! Killin it boys

[@ejbsee6081]

Awesome concept today. I enjoyed ECBP B520 at a coneseur tasting at Heaven Hill the same weekend as the bourbon festival. Holly was our tasting lead. Idea share- do a blind tasting comparison of higher proof vs older aged bourbons, i think as i sip & enjoy sharing Bardstown Fusion series 7 with friends today

[@darinkonopaski]

The Glencairn glasses for sale, is the logo etched or stamped on the glass?

[@FireontheMountain321]

It’s a bit disingenuous to label ECBP at its retail price and GTS as its secondary price. Sazerac’s suggested retail price for GTS is remarkable for the juice in the bottle. Good video though.

[@anthonyvella2787]

Just picked up 2 ECBP C923's, and a Larceny C923 Today !😊

[@terrencemcdermott5840]

This was great! Glad I was able to secure a C923! Looking forward to cracking it!

[@dustinroller7680]

I love the show guys,,, I'd love to see a video with the Four different WOODFORD standard releases sinse there each made from a different style ,WHEAT, RYE, MALT , AND ORIGINAL Bourbon,, Maybe as a bonus the DOUBLE OAKED I ABSOLUTELY LOVE!!?????????????

[@bobk148]

Happy anniversary and another great show.

[@isaacjochem7750]

Being a firefighter, Trenton worries me😂

[@slbdrinks]

I hear this a lot 😂 Might need you to come down to give us some fire safety tips Isaac!

[@gman5986]

Great review guys! I was sipping on ECBP C923 while watching but I paid $90 here in California. It is very good even on first crack. If its not to personal how old are you guys?

[@uwrossl]

Perfect comparison. I have always referred to my ECBP's as my poor mans GTS. There's a definite difference but and would choose GTS all day as it's just built different....but it's a testament to the ECBP and them remaining affordable and mostly available.

[@hoobeydoobey1267]

Trent knew the pours. Obviously he was going with D.

[@slbdrinks]

I knew what the pours were, just not the glass. Hard not to be able to identify the Buffalo Trace in that lineup!

[@JordanG_3031]

SLB Classics 0:09 a surprise audience for the 😎 guys 1:26 wow kurt called Trenton smart let’s see how that plays out 1:47 sticky note king 3:31 Kurt gets coddled by his bourbon 3:50 Kurt threatens to kick Trenton off the show 4:52 Kurt has some smelling issues 5:10 Lol Trenton with the dad joke 6:08 Kurt gets a bit teary 6:56 brilliant editing magic by Trenton 7:21 Trenton has a nose-gasm 7:42 apparently trimming the nose hairs is key 7:58 nose hair waxing?!? 9:19 Kurt gets the candy note for a change 10:10 Kurt’s cheeks get juicy again 12:26 the drum roll is starting 13:41 oh no😢 14:46 whew Trenton was different and it paid off 15:12 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!! 17:05 omg so much drum roll 17:35 Kurt knew it was coming just not how much 18:37 the drool/juicy is mentioned again 18:54 Kurt was on his guessing game 19:48 so much chuckling 21:36 Harry is called out to try and get Eagle rare 17 22:03 omg watch Monday 22:35 Trenton messes up phrases, up the ante and step up your game 22:41 nice grammar and nod

[@bmxtrev32]

love these

[@cjholcomb9687]

Awesome job

[@sskillie1]

Would be nice to list the prices during reveal.

[@mike6ds]

All my favorites! This was exciting to watch

[@melissarivers8479]

Great blind! It makes me all the more eager to find the ECBPc923. I have not found it yet in my area, but I am keeping my fingers crossed that I find it!

[@bourbonbum]

Hi Melissa! If you don't wind up finding it in your area, let me know. I've got an extra bottle I'd be willing to part with. Thomas

[@melissarivers8479]

@bourbonbum, I appreciate that offer. I will keep that in mind if I can't find a bottle in my area. Thanks!

[@TheSpiritoftheCocktail]

KURT!!!----TRENTON!!! This was friggen awesome!! I love Elijah Craig!! I need to step my game up and get some BP's. This was a great blind!! CHEERS family!!!

[@AudibleVisibIe]

Keep stacking c923 against some monsters. Entertaining

[@michaelglass2272]

Glad yall like the C923. I don't love it that much. It placed 5th in a blind for me with two JD products beating it. 23-01 bookers beating it and a 49.00 Blueprint Indiana bourbon beating it. 🤷‍♂️

[@SRVandDtrouble]

Could be batch inconsistency with the C923 release. A lot of folks are noticing that laser codes starting with A23 are much different and better that codes with A22. What does your code start with?

[@edwino.4773]

Great video guys! Love seeing you guys having fun. On the lookout for the C923 in the DFW are. I’ve never even seen a George T in person! 😢😂

[@bourbonbum]

Hi Edwino! I picked up an extra bottle of the C923, if you're interested in it, just reach out! Thomas

[@edwino.4773]

@@bourbonbum Nice! Are you in the DFW area?

[@bourbonbum]

No I'm in Oregon

[@Ubonfromperth]

Hi Guys. I live in Thailand, so getting hold of good Bourbon is difficult. I will be in Vegas in March and coming back via Singapore so was just looking at the Duty Free page and saw something call Kentucky Owl. Four different types but one was The Wiseman 90% about $65.00us. It’s not one I have heard of before…..do you know anything about it? Love your show

[@klavaklav5616]

It’s funny Trent’s face whwn he decided lol

[@jishnumohan1204]

That's how you start a show 😂😂😂

[@mikeg4960]

I swear by B520. But over the weekend had a pour directly after a C923 pour. Not saying C923 is better, but when sipping B520 directly after it did kind of make B520 flavors a lil muted.

[@Meowmeow0506]

That trenton smile at 13:47 is going to give me nightmares. Thanks

[@slbdrinks]

I'll print that smile on a poster and send it to you, just give my your address ;)

[@joeyoliver504]

Having tried both the EC blew me away more, but both are good

[@VideoJunkee]

Best Blind Bourbon tasters on earth.

[@AudibleVisibIe]

"wild turkey what?" 😂😂

[@kylewipert1976]

Just tried GTS for the first time and good lord. I understand SOME of the hype for BTAC lol

[@bmc2567]

Great blind! Glad I found 1 bottle C923.

[@maxwellmiller6288]

Appreciate the great content fellas.

[@haleymyersjr]

Thanks!

[@slbdrinks]

🙏

[@paulhendershot111]

That was fun. I would love to try a pour of any of those gems in this blind.

[@jasono.1629]

Great comparisons!

[@honker1307]

C923 taking the show. Plan on opening mine tonight.

[@Staniii2360]

Now I need to get a bottle of C923, altough I‘m pretty sure I won’t get it within the next weeks, maybe months in Germany.

[@beaudwayful]

Aww so sweet. Happy Anniversary!!!!

[@MusicNerdMIDI]

Total Wine had MWND and ECBP C923 on the counter one day, and I'm beating myself up now for picking the MWND over EC lol. Couldn't get both, only one or the other 😂

[@MusicNerdMIDI]

@@williammartin1561 MWND - Midwinter Nights Dram. ECBP - Elijah Craig barrel proof

[@joefair4139]

The B520 was really low, and with that much air time, I can see it not being as good as the fuller bottles. That being said, I still think the GTS would have won the blind for me.

[@chancebuckman5556]

People paying thousands for the George T Stagg.... when a $70 bottle is on par... hell yeah..

[@efex604]

This years ER 17 is not that good! that C923 is a beast, I made sure to buy a case of it lol cheers guys

[@nickbonvino]

Love that ECBP but never tried George T Stagg, only Stagg Jr. Junior is great too but now a unicorn

[@BidenIsKing]

I love Elijah Craig, that is my daily go to bourbon! Thanks for doing that one!!!

[@marshall5021]

You two should do blinds by the country. Do 4 from USA, 4 from Canada, 4 from Ireland, 4 from Scotland. (I understand Trenton doesn't do well with scotch) the winners of each go into a 4 blind from the winning countries then blind and see which comes on top

[@steveno7058]

The fact that great batches of ECBP can hang with GTS says ALOT

[@Bdog308]

I've got two bottles of C923 and it is fantastic.

[@Toolate2024]

Next time maybe discuss WHY or the difference flavor etc of why the so close top 2 were selected. It would be helpful