The Best $30 Bourbon Money Can Buy

[@dettomsp]

You guys should take the winners of each price range, and see where the higher priced whiskeys come out when compared to less expensive. Might be interesting results.

[@macdenham]

This. Please do this.

[@RainbowIsAPromise]

My thoughts exactly

[@debbybrady1246]

Good idea.

[@olmanconway4633]

Yep

[@cscissell]

Yes please

[@RossMalagarie]

THANK YOU SO MUCH for putting the drink's names on the bottom of the screen so it is much easier to keep track of what drink you are talking about.

[@ejbsee6081]

Thanks! Your channel is informative, fun to watch, respectful of the audience, along with those who seek good spirits to enjoy responsibility 😄

[@hollyjhj3732]

Early Times BIB was my pick! This was honestly a fantastic lineup. You won't go wrong with any of these, and it just shows what you can get with $30 in your pocket.

[@TryinitwithOliver]

I’ve bought this twice before first one was a bad batch with one of the worst noses ever. Next one picked up at Justin’s house of Bourbon. It’s not very good.

[@davidtrianni5763]

Why am I watching a bourbon tasting at 9am? I may have a problem

[@ajairoalmaraz2009]

Same

[@jessemarshall2361]

9am for you? 6am for me...😅

[@robertbrotherton2118]

Or you could love on Oz like myself 👍

[@elihiatt5801]

I do the same every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday haha

[@grahamreid2132]

No, no,...your good, I'm watching it at 7:30 am PST,.😊 Furthermore,...its DRINKING bourbon at 9:00 am that is THE problem.😮

[@nakrohtap]

The fact that the only store around me that has ET BiB sometimes is now charging $33.99 for it, compared to the retail price of $23.49, kind of sours my opinion on buying one at the moment.

[@rubenvaldez3733]

Still worth it in my opinion! Hopefully that price has dropped since.

[@jcmphreek]

Damn, the only store near me that has it is $64.99 It’s insane

[@patrickhorkan6301]

@@jcmphreek Actually, I just picked up one of these last weekend for $23.49. It was at a store that always sells everything at state minimum. It's not as good as I remembered it. That being said, still a great value over anything else in this price range.

[@joshandamandamccarthy5103]

Great series, and these are the price points for many of us. Looking forward to next week!

[@Squinston1_of_1]

Thank you soooo much for adding the bottle names during the tasting!!!

[@HuskyHops]

Old forester 100 got me going on my bourbon journey and allowed me to find y’all’s awesome channel. It has some sentimental value for that very reason! Loving this series as well

[@Shiner32]

same here!

[@chrismiller755]

Me too

[@jtreadwell6197]

Myself as well.

[@paulhendershot111]

I love all 5 of these bourbons and usually have them all in my bar. Early Times winning does not surprise me, but seeing Wild Turkey 101 come in 4th was an eye opener. I'll bet if you did another blind with these same bottles a few days later you would come up with a different ranking. Great video and I'm really enjoying this series!

[@krisgaskins1]

Their reactions during the original tasting confused me. I thought Early Times would be last and WT101 would be first, at least according to their reactions.

[@Coopsfixeruppershop]

@@krisgaskins1 I agree 💯 I haven't had all of them, I use these reviews as what I need to try. WT101 is always i my bar for a go to nearly daily pour. Gonna have to try Early times and 1792.

[@jacksmith2315]

Ya trenton was going to kick out early times in the first round but kent kinda made him second guess it, so he kept it and ended up winning. Its really hard doing blinds with someone else cause you ended up taking what the other person says into consideration and dont always go with your gut. Almost like you dont want to be wrong, even though there is no being wrong when ranking them

[@Coopsfixeruppershop]

@@jacksmith2315 picked up the Early times last Friday, I am impressed and loved the cost!

[@stevenedwards5864]

I was introduced to your channel by a coworker who said we live in the same town. I'm on the Northside by triangle and the new liqgo. Very new to bourbon but have been trying a ton of different stuff and hosting tastings for friends at my house. Been a blast! Hope to see you guys around at the local stores. Keep up the good work!

[@glengrandstaff9695]

You two are such a hoot to watch. You both play off each other so well. Keep up the great work and no matter what anyone says for the price Wild Turkey 101 is my daily sipper !

[@scoobtoober2975]

Definitely. Maker mark regular is in there now too. 101 smokes many things much more expensive.

[@kevinmathis1278]

Ha ha. The 4:47 mark is priceless. Especially if you have a son. That's the "He takes back after his mother's side" look. Priceless.

[@Lawyerboyleslie72]

I've been with my wife's kids since one was a teen and two were in elementary school. They are in their 20s and 30s now. Our relationship is like yours. Its nice to see.

[@leeknowlton7303]

Might want to update your WT101, that bottle is like two years old now.

[@JonRose-r2s]

Great series and great entertainment. Keep it up. I see a Japanese bottle on your shelf. I’d be interested in seeing an all Japanese show. It a market I’d like to know more about.

[@mistermom310]

Early Times and 1792 are on my to buy list. WT 101 is a staple in my house and I just found 2 bottles of Buffalo Trace about 2-3 weeks ago. They were $34 out the door so I grabbed them Love the content that you two do.❤🥃

[@thomasthrower2669]

Not surprised at all by those results! ET BIB is a staple in my cabinet, and the larger bottle is icing on the cake. Interestingly there are a few local stores that always have it, but many that never have it.

[@michaelturner795]

It's my favorite, but I can't find it any more locally.

[@rayhoskins4478]

Nice comparison. Thank you..I did same taste test…#1 1792 #2 Wild Turkey 101 #3 “Tie”…Old Forester and EarlyTimes BIB #4 Buffalo Trace

[@Rob_1689]

Balcones pot still, wt101, ogd bonded, russels reserve, and 1792 would be my fave in this catagory

[@sweetsinnndy5201]

Been drinking bourbon seriously for about 6 months, you guys have pointed me onto some great bottles. One of my first was WT101, liked it a lot. Old forester 100 and 1792 are going to be near future purchases. Cannot find the Early Times anywhere in the Northern Burbs of Chicago. Same until recently with the Buffalo Trace, Binny's and Woodmans do not carry it. Was at Walmart, looked at their bourbon, Buffalo Trace. Absolutely love it.

[@FrankGastelum]

I have blinded these before and got the same results. Early times bib is the best taste and value, period. Especially the pre-sazerac version.

[@robertbrotherton2118]

Really enjoyed the show because it showed how on the night our tastebuds change. Maybe from what we had for dinner? Who knows. I'm sure we all open a bottle sometimes expecting one taste yet get another👍

[@jeffreyspencer4005]

Salmon probably not the best thing to eat right before a tasting flight, Trenton! I agree that Early Times BiB is a steal (putting aside the silly Brown Forman vs Sazerac arguments/comments on the internet) I have both and don't really taste much difference. Still a great buy although I'm a bit surprised by the Barton 1792 ranking. Thanks, guys!

[@mack9527]

Loving it and also Loved Curt's (sp) face where the Wild turkey Placed...LOL.... keep up the great work you guys are doing a great job!!!!!

[@BigDieselMan100]

Buffalo Trace is unobtainium in Louisiana, you have to get buds to get it for you in Miss or ALA., you can sometimes get a bottle but it goes fast, I stick to my WT and JD

[@nickwillis4111]

It is much easier to find in south Louisiana as of late. Walmart, rouses, super 1 etc

[@nerveclinic]

I've been buying Early Times BIB based on an early blind you did and I love it. I was hoping it would win and you didn't disappoint!

[@neilritchey7200]

Thank you for listing out what you are tasting at the bottom of the screen. It helps to know what you are tasting when we hear your comments. Another great video!

[@johnpickett8533]

On that list...1792 number one for me and also number one is OF. We can have 2 number one's, right?

[@MehulPatel007]

quick tip related to indigestion mixed with drinking aside from moderation & dry days, an ounce or two of aloe vera gel from lily of the desert works wonders.

[@donmorton3954]

Great show. I actually have all 5 bottles. They are all good and I pretty much agree with your results. Early Times is great and has also won many of my blind taste testings with both myself and friends. Not to add that ET is a BIB. :)

[@MrWright14]

Man, this is such a fun series especially because I’ve tried all the offerings. That being said, I have no idea which of these I’d pick in a blind, but that’s the fun part! Can’t wait for the next one

[@BRIDON777]

Great list although ive never seen Early Times in PA. Its 1792 all day for me cause its my favorite outta this bunch, but i like them all. 1792 is for those who like fruity whiskeys. Its a strawberry/ vanilla ice cream in a glass. SO good!

[@tombemis7127]

Waiting for the one on Ryes

[@lawrencespies8674]

Wow I figured OGD 114 would have been in the mix. ET BIB is a great pour and one of my favs.

[@RatsKingdom]

Usually WT 101 is pretty decent for me in blinds but the last time(s days ago) I did a blind between Black Saddle, Four Roses Single, WT 101, and 101 came across very funky with a "grass stain" taste

[@keitharterburn8593]

I took y’all’s advice on the Very Old Barton from the last blind test under $20. You guys are right! It is actually very good. $21 for a 1.75! Great advice! I plan to go through the top 5! Thanks!!! Cheers! Used it for the “Old Timer”. Ginger Ale, Lime juice and Bourbon.

[@craigw7471]

I have never had early times. It’s not sold up here. My #1 in this category is Elijah Craig

[@JordanG_3031]

SLB Classics 0:57 Trenton did indeed forget to put the link on the screen 2:05 Trenton doesnt surprise us with his idiosyncrasies 2:41 Mom and her level of secrecy 3:01 Moisture from the mouth 😂 3:09 Trenton tries sniffing all the glasses first definitely wins A and D 2|0 👃Trenton 3:13 Trenton SHOCKS us and puts the bourbon name on the screen 3:56 Trenton struggles with words 4:38 Tastes like rocks and garden hose, Trenton notes! 5:28 Here comes Kurt 1|2 👃 5:36 Smells like grandmas house 😂😂 7:25 Trenton relates everything to snacks and candy Combos 7:53 Trenton secures win 3|1👃 8:21 Pine sap smelling notes 😂 9:41 Trenton is getting old and needs his Prilosec OTC 10:42 Laffy taffy and Buffalo Trace…. Go for it! 11:58 Kurt snatched up the glass for a nice showing 2|3 👃Trenton wins 🎉 12:08 Kurt with the candy notes this time, Banana runts 14:15 Kurt inserts foot into mouth with Wild Turkey 101 16:38 Trenton with his occasionally sophisticated vocab. Astringency. 18:18 Mom has been down there 2 minutes and saved the show 18:45 Synchronized water sips 19:00 Trenton with an off brand pre sniffing face 20:56 Kurt realizes where his foot is and retires 23:05 a nice synchronized nod to finish

[@FakingANerve]

3:40 Kurt reminds us that he gets a headache at Bath & Body Works, so he sits on the bench outside while his wife goes in

[@Kenny31190]

🤣

[@curetiamhices289]

Guys… loved the video. I went to get one of my usual bottles of bourbon, Michter’s Small Batch. While there I saw they had the Early Times bottled in bond for $22, so I picked up a bottle. The cashier asked if I had ever tried it and he thought it was a great bourbon for the price. I agree with him and you guys. I think it’s pretty darn good. Thanks for the video. I’m looking forward to the next price level.

[@bjschofied1]

I FINALLY found Early Time BiB here in Florida! I've been looking since I learned about it on your channel. It's a great pour, cheers!

[@OldManHop]

I can never find Early Times, but I can find Buffalo Trace for about $24 (or $51 for 1.75L). It sells out quick, but I can generally find it for retail price a few times a month - and I can never pass it up. I actually prefer it to Eagle Rare. It may be over-hyped, but there's a reason for that.

[@Geoduck.]

Helpfull video I'm still searching for an inexpensive Bourbon. Here in Washington State liquor is expensive and we don't get a huge variety. I'm not a big fan of Old Forester 1910 or the 1792. 1920 Old Forester is my favorite Bourbon so far but my gosh it's expensive here.

[@joewinckowski]

The look you gave Trenton after the rock comment and then you said, “don’t walk around with rocks in my mouth too often.” 😂😂😂

[@large42]

8:29 and Kurt put on his 'what you talkin bout Trent' face😂

[@williamogilvie829]

I bought Early Times BIB on Kurt's recommendation. Excellent pour for the price. Love your videos guys. Thanks!

[@andretrevino2023]

Lol the look he gave him when he said it waste like rocks. Cracking me up

[@jaw3410]

I’d like a true blind test where someone sneaks into your bar and selects 5 bottles for you to rank, and you have no clue what they are. That would remove Confirmation Bias. And do it separately….no discussion as you are tasting…..then compare notes and ranking afterwards.

[@tobyhayes611]

Another great blind. I agree with the last place rating of Old Forester 100 proof. However, I'm a little surprised about the WT 101 placement, but the rest are a toss up, dependent upon my taste preference day by day. I m looking forward to the next tier!

[@FireontheMountain321]

Thoroughly enjoy the longer videos. Keep up the great work, gentlemen

[@Tortuga89R]

I've rewound it 4 times and could not figure out the name on the $15 100 proof. Maybe I'll stumble on that video. Keep up with good work guys! Cheers!

[@paulogryzek4740]

That’s hilarious you guys got down to my two “daily” sippers (couple times a week only really). Think about this, though: where I live Buffalo Trace goes for at least 32, but I can get a LITER of ET BiB for 21, so it is legit half the price. There isn’t a close second in the whole whiskey world for best value to the Early Times.

[@OwlCreekHS]

I'm just like you, I can not go into perfume, candle or Bed and Bath with out getting an instant migraine. Old Times B&B ....excellent.

[@Robert.Sheard]

In my market, BT would have to be bumped up a division. I think it's $31 or $32 here. But I get Elijah Craig small batch for under $25, so I'd probably be choosing that one.

[@bmc2567]

Definitely some solid choices. I continue to chuckle at Trenton’s tasting notes. I’m not sure I’ve tasted a bourbon, even a bad one, and thought “garden hose”…. 🤔

[@robr.3679]

Another great video! It would be funny to run this back again next week in a double blind and see if the order completely changes. Those are all good bottles, and it's reasonable to think that any one of them could win on any given day.

[@aprichman]

The $20-30 and $50-60 categories are bangers, usually my bottles will fall into one of these two groups

[@jackmaxcy]

Thanks guys. Love the content. This is definitely in my price range!

[@ManOnFire071781]

Would have loved to see how Green River, Elijah Craig SB or Maker’s Mark 46 have done in the lineup.

[@christophercatrambone227]

Trenton - I ALWAYS do righty-tighty-lefty-loosy 😂 I wish MA got Early Times BIB. I can’t even get it online. It is on the list when I travel to add to my collection (at MSRP though). I have most of these bottles and cannot wait to get out of work and do this blind myself. It’s been a while since I’ve had any of those other than the WT101 (which I just replaced). Typically out of the bunch (other than the ET BIB) it turns out to be my favorite. Not a fan of the 1792 small batch as much. Great video! Looking forward to the next!

[@jeremykrell7056]

I found Early Times at a local liquor store for $11.99 about a week ago and got the Old Forester at a different store for $19.99 for 1.75. Both have been decent especially for the price.

[@ericanderson5143]

Old Forester 100 reminds me of the old #7 Jack Daniel's back when it was still bottled at 86 proof.

[@andrettski8686]

Early Times BiB $22 for a liter, great all around daily. I have and love all these bottles. Elijah Craig Sm Batch is excellent as well for $30

[@ryanbridges4299]

Early Times BiB was the only one I haven't had yet, and I just bought a bottle today (before watching the show). Surprised to see it come in first.

[@BLLee-ws1xk]

Can't find ET here. I like the other 4-although 1792 + BT are a little over $30 here in NC. Fun video.

[@johnsalter5412]

Old Forester makes good whiskey. You can’t go wrong at any price point. The more you spend, the more you get with them. Their top of the line bourbons are amazing.

[@toddalexander5517]

I live in KY, and Early Times Bottled In Bond ranges in price from $27.99 all the way up to $38.99 depending on which store you go to. But from all the looking around I’ve done here in Western KY, $27.99 pretty much is a steal. I’ve never tried the Buffalo Trace or the 1792, but that being said, my favorite in this range is the Early Times BIB, VERY CLOSELY FOLLOWED by either the Wild Turkey 101 or the Old Forester 100.

[@SWJ73]

Found Larceny Small Batch near me for $26.99. I couldn't believe the price compared to other places. Had my first taste last weekend and will be heading back to that store to buy more.

[@shibamoon4190]

What tasting note do you remember having?

[@detroyt232323]

Early Times for me continues to beat anything even remotely close to this price point. I've done BIB blinds, by price point and every which way. I even use it as my house Old Fashioneds which I batch up for company. We love it! Good thing I'm friends with a chain liquor store owner that sells it to me for $15! 🥃

[@detroyt232323]

@@Turkeymaster740 huh 🤔

[@telosmonos_gustavo]

Y’all CRUSHED it!!! Well done!!! And what is that lovely piano music used on the outro?

[@Few_Sips_In]

The look on his face when she said 4th place wild turkey. 😂😂

[@davidrenner6112]

Wow, ETBiB won! That is awesome! I love that it is a combination of great taste and value. Getting harder to find here in Texas, but TW has it for $20.49. Crazy.

[@rememberthefallen1970]

WT101 and Old Grandad 114 are the tops for me. Old Forester would follow.

[@davidleabo4669]

My favorite "budget" bourbon is ET BIB & WT 101. OGD BIB & OGD 114 are second picks.

[@apeekintime]

My order for these bottles: 1. Early Times BIB 2. 1792 Small Batch 3. WT 101 4. Buffalo Trace 5. OF 100 Every bottle is great but OF 100 always falls flat when I actually put it into a blind against similar bottles. Coopers Craft 100 would probably fair better in a blind but it isn't a national bottle and doesn't get the same recognition as these 5. Redwood Empires lineup is all $29.99 here and I would put any of their bottles over everything in this lineup except maybe Early Times BIB. Pipe Dream and Lost Monarch are bottles I can sip all night. OGD 114 would make my list of top 5 over everything under 1792 small batch too

[@DaveNorton-yi5ix]

Trent nailed it ... I didn't want BT to win for the very reason he stated. But I really like it and when I find a single barrel release, I love it. Life is like that sometimes ;-)

[@jimwall5350]

Awesome video guys. Well done as always!

[@Pecola1FromScratch]

If you can find a bottle, or have one shipped, Wellington Creek Bourbon. (Finished in Pinot Noir cask) is great for below $30. Fruity and sweet but light and delicate. Great sipper. Distilled in IN so probably MGP juice, then aged and finished in Miami.

[@jacksonfl]

Greetings from Jacksonville Florida USA. This price range makes sense for me. A 750ml / 25.8floz bottle has about 12 2-oz pours. That works out to $2.50 per pour. My cap is a $60 bottle, at $5 per pour. My palette isn't good enough to appreciate offerings much above that level, anyway. Btw, I have all four of these bottles, but cannot find the Early Times anywhere around here. Apparently, they just don't distribute it in North Florida.

[@davidthompson6702]

I go to New Smyrna Beach 4-5 times per year and have been told by 2 different liquor stores that Early Times BIB is not distributed at ALL in Florida......?

[@djohn-xe8vk]

Love the channel guys and have at one time or another had all of these 5 bourbons. And enjoyed all 5

[@tomuchi]

Hey, I have actually seen this stuff on the shelves at my local package store. Glad to see the cheaper stuff getting some love here, but I still prefer the good ol' Benchmark No.8 for my go to cheap bourbon.

[@MrComeaucmc]

I’ve tried the buffalo, of 100, and early times all together and I agree the early times is the most interesting, sweet, and smooth. Especially for the price and a liter size it’s a steal!

[@brandonmitchell3497]

Great show! #1 and #2 (when available) are both favorite daily sippers!

[@pdowney71]

All of those are great pours! No problem with your ranking as that is how I'd place them as well. Love your content fellas!

[@FakingANerve]

I've never come across ET BiB, so I can't speak for that, but I'm not sure if I would pick 1792 or BT as 1st, but of the remaining two, OF would definitely be last for my palate.

[@rickmorenojr]

Please add the Whiskey/Bourbon list to the video show notes/description above. thanks

[@jamiestromberg8671]

Great video and keep them comming! I love to discover inexpensive, good burbons. Love the ones that come in liters like old grand dad bib, evan williams bib, evan williams 1783 small batch, kirkland brand, ect. Love the expensive/allocated reviews as well. Speaking of expensive how about a big Jefferson's ocean live stream review? See how many voyages you can get through before somebody hits the floor?

[@rustybearden1800]

I like all of them and have enjoyed each neat, with a splash of water or a cube and in an Old Fashioned but really, Early Times BiB is my go to lately. It's just good, simple as that. A good desert island bottle.

[@RedSoxFanatic4Life]

So many great options in this list. Only Early Times BiB is not in my collection and that’s just because it doesn’t seem to be available in Maine or anywhere nearby.

[@jimmywhite1285]

Amazing how much your rank changes from first sip round to second sip round, I normally just stick with one brand a sitting, I may need to do a blind now, great videos, I for one am ok if buffalo ranks high, all of those bottles are consistent bottle to bottle and that's what you want on a daily

[@kennethblackmonjr.5538]

You should take all the winners when you are finished with the series, and put them in a blind against each other.

[@the_weid9325]

At 21:00, when Kurt says, "I'm retiring". Burst out laughing. Instant classic.

[@Matt_Bykowski]

Fun one, thanks guys! With these being so close, I'd love to see it repeated with the bourbon in a different order. Something, I hope you consider. Cheers!

[@richpaul6806]

I dont love early times BIB but my local store had it on sale for $10.99, so I bought 3. Cant beat that price

[@jeremyvoight7360]

I am a big fan of 1792. Hard to find where I live though. Wild T and Early times are on my next to buy list.

[@johnsalter5412]

Usually I agree with guys all the time. Every time I’ve tried your recommendations they have been right on. One exception has been Buffalo Trace. I really don’t care all that much for it.

[@WhiskeyBusinessFL]

Can't go wrong with any of these bottles! I don't have an Early Time BiB, but I'm always looking for one.

[@jamesstreet1144]

These are all really good. My personal favorite of these is Old Forrester 100.

[@CoD_Maj3st1k]

Devils River, Benchmark (made by buffalo trace distillery, Larceny, Wild Turkey American Honey.. all under $30 very good stuff.

[@hamo4558]

I could only fine one online retailer in Australia that sells the Early Times bourbon featured. Its sells for AUD $198- !!, at todays exchnage rate thats USD$126-. So we also have unbelieveably high alcolhol taxes here & of course there would be extra shipping costs; but tell me, how would you rate the Early times against other Bourbons that might come in around that USD$126- price ?