Old Fitzgerald 8 Year Bourbon...What Happened?

[@Magnetof51]

"I'm not mad, I'm just disappointed", is a classic parent phrase 😂

[@Ferrindel]

Funniest Beavis and Butthead video of all time (BTS - Dynamite) uses this line to perfection. “You know what, Beavis, I’m not mad at you, I’m disappointed…”

[@hollyjhj3732]

Kurt's tell when a whiskey is disappointing: "I wouldn't turn it down if someone poured it for me at their house."

[@FakingANerve]

Yeah, quite the damning with faint praise. 😬

[@djsugarc1075]

Molasses is the byproduct when refining sugarcane into sugar! Most rums are distilled from molasses, except for some styles, notably Rhum Agricole which is distilled from sugar cane juice. Cachaça is also a sugar cane distillate.

[@jmroz311]

Love me some caipirinhas!!!

[@The_Profezor]

Username checks out ;)

[@jacksmith2315]

Love me some rhum J M rhum agricole

[@MarkTraveler85697]

To borrow from another great channel, “fight the fear of missing out”. Two years into my journey and having made too many overpriced buys, I must admit the struggle with “want to get that” still exists. But, you two, and a few other tubers I have come to trust, help me tremendously. The whiskey industry is still testing the market to see how much they can wring out of us, and hopefully as a group we can learn to pass on inflated prices for average and above average, but not excellent, product. I will write this again, thank you Kurt, and Trent, appreciate your work very much.

[@TheMarcopix]

Did that very thing this past weekend when I visited a big box liquor store. Several hard-to-find bottles north of $100....nope. Not anymore.

[@scoobtoober2975]

Then even more cringy is the stuff locked up at 1k$ that retails for 60 or 70. It too far, to have no one enjoy it ever is even more snobby. I love 101 and makers mark regular. Woodford regular is a let down. But knob creek 9 at 35$ is fire. Searched for some wheated line ups and rebel 100 came is second place, it's a 20$ bottle it beat a lots of 80$ + bottles. Overpriced just needs to never be bought. That's it. Love me bourbon junkies and others doing the blinds. or tier list.

[@Matt-Morgeson]

The vibe-y music that comes in once you guys take the first sip is literally my favorite thing ever. It totally sets the tone for your first thoughts. Please don’t change it.

[@fritzgeiger8603]

I look forward seeing Trent’s hair every Monday. Like rye, wheated, malted, variety is the spice of life!

[@TheWhiskeyRambler]

I want to see a how to tutorial from Kurt on how to finish drywall. Or even a series of how to video’s of things like that… he looks like the kind of guy that can fix a lot of things around the house.

[@sourdoughdougyukon]

Thanks guys ! Also, as a drywaller from way back, I'd love to see a drywall video done by Kurt😉

[@nickp5511]

Nice review! Around me this is 300.00 and up! The $10 per year only works when it’s close and sounds good, but on so many bottles it doesn’t line up. Russell’s 10(30.00), Eagle Rare 10yr (35.00), Knob Creek 9(30.00), Bulliet 10yr(40.00), McKenna 10yr (50.00), and many others. Cheers! Drywall video would be fun to watch!

[@charlesgress4752]

Virginia ABC drop on the third. They had three bottles of fits but I finally got my first stagg. Soo good.

[@PaulGonzalez-f7b]

I was able to get an Old Fitz in NOVA.

[@TheWhiskeyRambler]

Thanks for the review! I’m glad to see that some of these expensive bottles that I’ll probably never see let alone purchase don’t stack up to the price tags. Makes me feel like I’m not missing out.

[@jacksmith2315]

I actually really like it. Though i havent had previous releases to compare it to. I paid $125 for it and i dont regret it. Would i back it up for the same price if i could, probably not. But i do like it

[@AprilMayJuly201]

Every once in a while, I think sometimes the you tubers, say it's not that good so there will be more in the store at low cost. So the hunt will be less difficult.

[@johnrieder7579]

Molasses is found naturally in sugar beet and sugar cane plants and is a co-product of sugar refining. During the refining process, it is separated from the sugar crystals by spinning the sugar in a centrifuge. The first spin produces light molasses, while later spins produce darker molasses

[@jacksmith2315]

Since it is the byproduct of refining a product, you have to do something to something to get it, doesnt that mean its not found naturally? Like honey and spring water are natural and dont have to do anything to get them. Just because it comes from a natual product, doesnt mean it is a natural product.

[@jpoole9999]

Great job. Have y’all ever thought of tasting whiskey- neat and then mixed Manhattan/Old Fashioned and mixed coke/sour mix

[@robertschroeder1978]

Thanks for the video and the information. For myself, spending $130 on a release and then to be disappointed would irritate me. I understand people have different preferences and financial allowances. I think I'll skip this product and price point for sure. Thanks again for the video as it's always good to see you both.

[@michaelmadigan8456]

You guys crack me up and teach me at the same time, still my favorite channel. Googling molasses right now…..

[@batboy242]

Do Not Change A Thing! You guys are the best, 5 STARS!

[@MichaelSmith-jz9gd]

Count me in for that drywall content! I’m a project manager for a commercial drywall company in GA, and always interested in seeing the art of hanging/ finishing

[@mattallen4035]

I think he should do a show while drinking a few pours and doing a drywall repair so we could learn from the master

[@PaulGonzalez-f7b]

I just picked one up this past weekend at VA ABC drop. I have not had a chance to crack the bottle. Fighting a had cold.

[@ronschmucker504]

Thank you for this review. I will look for better juice form EW on my tour coming up

[@tjo25]

I know age isn't everything and different flavor profiles etc. but $129 for an 8 year when you could get a Henry Mckenna 10 yr more readily available (maybe with more variance per bottle) for 1/2 the price is pretty mad. I just dont see what Old Fotz offers besides a nice decanter.

[@calebbrown918]

I like my 8 year. It’s not the best but it’s good. Much better than the HM10 I have.

[@honker1307]

Thanks for the review on this, as always. Trenton....phenomenal bed head.

[@pauldalbey9819]

This video made me think one of your Friday blinds should be entirely based on price. Instead of blinding several different known bottles, blind a $30-40 bottle, a $50-75 bottle, a $75-125 bottle, and a >$125 bottle. Pick 3 or 4 bottles in each price category and let the ladies pick the final mix.

[@MrPolford]

They did exactly that about 4 or 5 months ago.

[@pumagutten]

As a Norwegian I am often blown away by how cheep some of your bourbons are, but this I find to be too expensive. $129 for an eight year old is too much even for a Norwegian.

[@JordanG_3031]

SLB Classics 0:02 lol starting with the jokes 0:49 some trickery from Trenton 1:29 the boys know seasons and dates 😮 2:26 gotta have a nice ratio on the price for SLB approval 3:32 Trenton loses the good stuff, come on 4:46 Trenton doesn’t know what to do with his hands 5:16 Trenton knows a thing or 2 about sugar 5:59 Trenton likes to see the world burn 6:22 some interesting faces, and a rare kurt zoom in 8:05 honesty can be counted on from the boys 9:03 here comes the hands 9:16 THERE IT IS QUINTESSENTIAL! 10:18 probably similar to some of Trenton’s grades 10:28 Kurt only keeps the good stuff 11:46 Kurt with some hot takes today 12:06 it’s not an SLB video without it 12:34 MVP Harry 13:04 The boys opinions are often in question in blinds 13:28 Trenton with the drywalling lingo 13:50 SLBT gas station food 14:09 nice sign off and nod

[@kurtludington5986]

You da man Jordan! 🙏

[@masterchef2408]

I just picked up the same fall 2023 bottle for $109.99 this weekend

[@PaulGonzalez-f7b]

Same here.

[@kanyewest573]

i picked it up for $89.99, i got hooked up. Did not get a chance to crack it. What are your thoughts?

[@brettmchan2855]

I would like to see a comparison with this and the rebel 10 SiB

[@FakingANerve]

I only say its name in a whisper, let alone people pick up on it.😅

[@brettmchan2855]

@FakingANerve lol yeah i need to stay quiet! my local store got a few right before I went out of town for the holidays so I snagged one. Came back a week later and they still had two sitting on the shelf!!! It took a while for them to sell!

[@stuartrollings602]

Howdy…interesting show! I got the 19 yr in 22 , 10 yr last Sept that released in spring 23…all over the place in age huh? Thanks!

[@CapedCrusader007]

That Boondocks is tasty. A buddy of mine grabbed it from the Bee Hive. I grabbed a bottle as well. We both would describe it as a "sweet heat". Its very good. I looked forward to a review on that.

[@dadafikit9759]

Thanks for the review fellas!

[@captnron4498]

Please review the Boondocks I am curious what you both think. I have all of them and for the prices I feel they are alright.

[@stefanbundy982]

Where in NW Indiana are you located? I have family in Fort Wayne and on the Barbee chain of lakes!

[@noubar89]

Can you pls review woodford masters collection sonoma triple finish ?

[@TheBiggdaddyhoss]

If you love wheaters, you gotta try the Ben Holladay Soft Red Wheat Rickhouse proof! It's sooooooo good!

[@sushikabob123]

Is this the Fall 2023 release? I just got it from the abc store in VA during a drop. Was curious if it was good or not

[@shaneford434]

I just picked one up today for $169. Have not opened it yet… you guys have me worried now. Was hoping it was at least as good as the Larceny barrel proofs.

[@MichaelBortner-qk4zl]

Thanks for another great review. And I will not be buying one of these because there’s very little chance I will ever see one at around retail in Maryland and you guys believe retails a little pricey for what it is. Cheers, gentlemen. 🥃😎

[@WhiskyForBeginners]

3:46 Maybe when Trenton's basement is finished y'all can have a "grand opening" on the channel. 🙂

[@marcONE71]

I love the 19yr, I just revisited mine yesterday with a friend & I gotta say I love the intense grape 🍇 crush taste on the nose & pallet. Not to much oak u would expect from a 19yr bourbon. Super complex but balanced in my opinion.. Haven’t had the 17yr though so hard to make a comparison. 🙏🏽🥃

[@edwino.4773]

Wouldn’t mind seeming Kurt doing giving some how to’s on drywalling!! Hey!!!!… another channel! 🤑😜

[@bmc2567]

As sugar said molasses is boiled down from sugar cane juice. We made our own molasses growing up. Hours of cutting the cane, milling the juice and boiling it down until a wonderfully thick golden molasses.

[@timhanses3708]

Need to do a blind that includes Rebel 10yr.

[@FakingANerve]

The first rule of Rebel 10 year club is "we never talk about Rebel 10 year"...

[@DennisMoncla]

I was sooo excited to see the boondocks! The. It was taken away 😢 The boondocks 18 may be the best juice I’ve ever tasted.

[@tomweston5380]

Boys, after Friday's shows I went and found the Rossville Barrel Proof Rye @ Total Wine in Colorado for just $51. WOW! my new favorite weekend Rye. Higher proof, so just a sipper, but outstanding!

[@tonyjandora9674]

To produce molasses, sugar cane is harvested and stripped of leaves. Its juice is then extracted, usually by cutting, crushing or mashing

[@RJ-jl3bz]

I picked up the Spring 2023 release in November and just found the Fall 2023 release on the shelf last Friday. It’s $199.99 here, but I picked it up anyway.

[@brienburke4382]

How about comparing this to Weller Antique 107?

[@johnhoward3525]

Never seen any bottle of Old Fitzgerald at MSRP. Only see it at a smaller place charging way over; around $800-$1,200 depending on the age and variation. I'd probably pay MSRP but no way I'm paying the mark-ups in my area.

[@TheTmcabral3]

Got this during Christmas…. Still haven’t open it….now I’m questioning my purchase.

[@mattd5762]

Brent Bedhead Bronson and Kurton back at it again!

[@userperson5259]

Good to know about that bottle.. but gooder still to spend time with you two... Nothing but love.. from the Mountain West.. :)

[@borgcutus5780]

(My wife comments) "Trenton doesn't know what molasses is????" 🤣

[@nickbaldi5198]

I wonder if the bottle will open up since it looks freshly opened. It should taste good right away at that price, but maybe it gets better.

[@richb9137]

I much rather learn from you folks then google lol I love it don’t change that’s a fun way to look at stuff

[@cryptonym123]

Knob creek 9 or the old fitz?

[@JimboGrace81]

I tried OF 8 yr a few weeks ago for the first time. To me, it had a dusty oak and sourness that I didn’t enjoy due to the lack of sweetness. Not impressed.

[@dmcdougal241]

I’d love to see an old Fitz blind based on your different reviews

[@VitaliL-m8m]

So sad. I hunted Old Fitzgerald for a couple years (for normal price). When I finally got it in the end of last year I was also disappointed. I didn't get why it's so allocated. Now I see - it was just a bad release.

[@randyflood8320]

How about a video of Kurt slingin' mud on a lid, walkin stilts after a 6 bottle blind. I am a retired carpenter who has hung and finished miles of board. Would be cool to see the differences in finishing from Indiana to Mid Michigan. Love the content. I watch all the time. Would be fun to drink sum bourbon and swap some DW stories.

[@enotrilogy]

I loved both the 17 and that 19, preferred the 19! Both awesome

[@m1ekster]

please do a blind, i JUST got this bottle and my heart sank when i saw your title

[@cShipp]

Both of you were very thoughtful and considerate in your utter disappointment of this release 😅

[@DirtyHairy01]

Sounds like an $80 Whiskey at the most. The $10 a year rule is a great way to avoid nonsense like that bottle!

[@stewartwhittley7587]

Kurt/Trenton, Yall have the 10 year?

[@kurtludington5986]

No sir!

[@jamesstarkey2554]

When two very knowledgeable whiskey buffs say "it's ok". for a $129 bottle, I've heard all I need to hear. I picked this up allocated in Alabama for MSRP and was disappointed

[@BRBNWolf]

Would enjoy seeing a blind, with all the decanters and a cheaper heaven hill in the mix! also wonder if this 8yr will open up after it sits for a minute/ month?

[@DavidDoxey]

You need to do a blind with the Fitz 8 year and Larceny Barrel Proof.

[@BourbonondaBayou]

I got a bottle of the Old Fitz 14yr about 2 years ago for $40 or $50 more. So i cannot see myself buying this for that price (not that I’d get that chance again).

[@mikemattis1204]

The 17 year and 9 year have been the best from this series. The 17 is an A ; the 9 A+

[@jacksmith2315]

I actually like this bottle. Im happy i didnt spend $300 for it the first time i seen it, i ended up winning it in a raffle for $125. Im sure if i had any of the previous higher age stated bottles it would be a disappointment, but its good. Comparing it to rebel 10yr which is $100-110, i think i like this better. Ill have to blind them. From the jump i wasnt expecting much from it being 8yr 100proof, and not a huge heaven hill fan, but im super happy it doesnt have that typical heaven hill nutty flavor. My first pour was actually an oak bomb. The second a few days later wasnt as much oak. The notes in the finish are the best part, but unfortunately dont last very long. I actually get a really nice confectionery sugar flavor in it. Its a good bottle if you've never had one of the older age stated to compare it to. Im not disappointed with spending $125 for it.

[@robertlee6781]

New channel…SLB Drywalls

[@OGbrick420]

as long as people keep lining up to get the bottle, they will figure out a way to market a new release each year you can bet your bottom dollar.

[@zachariahzedd8124]

Molasses is a byproduct of sugar cane production and it’s not all the same; There are different cuts and grades

[@markcalhoun8219]

If they were going to discontinue it and instead they released an 8 year, then it stands to reason we've got a decade or so to wait for old releases to exist again.

[@johnrobert4877]

For my palate. I personally enjoy the 8 and 10 year.

[@bks7842]

Yes, lets see a drywall vid!

[@raytrank101]

Just got mine, yea

[@Russ_L]

Well dang it, I just got this from Harry too. At least the bottle is cool. Cheers

[@thomasmichael6509]

As a resident expert on molasses, I can confirm that I woudlnt know how to spell it correctly without autocorrect

[@rogerduroux4616]

Perhaps Heaven Hill just found a bunch of these empty bottles in a warehouse and needed to get rid of them and someone said,,, I know lets fill them with these 8 year barrels we have over here and charge $130 for the fancy bottles. Someone is bound to buy them.

[@bigcountrybriar9911]

There’s a channel called Stuff N Things who I follow for pipe tobacco reviews but he pours concrete for a living. He started a Working channel that I really enjoy going to job sites. We need a SLB Working vid!

[@WadeinWhiskey]

I got a 10yr from the distillery. Nose is amazing, palette leaves much to be desired…

[@TheReal_DeanD]

So it looks like with this one it’s more show than go. For me since I’ve never had any of these, I would pay the MSRP for it just to get it off the bucket list. If I ever get it I hope it’s decent. Elevated 1783 Evan Williams

[@MalleusSemperVictor]

I wanted to like bourbon, but I've been price gated out of almost everything. Now I find enjoyment in squeezing value out of lesser known brands before Buffalo Trace owns everything and lets everything artificially inflate.

[@PeteQuad]

Buffalo Trace products are actually not that expensive, it's just that they are in short supply so everyone resells them for crazy prices. I believe they have been doing a massive production increase so this should eventually ease. For me the sweet spot with bourbon is $30 to $65, with the occasional special bottle up to $100 or so.

[@MalleusSemperVictor]

​@@PeteQuadWhat do you consider worth 100 dollars? Maybe an Eagle Rare 17?

[@PeteQuad]

@@MalleusSemperVictor only if it tastes good. I was ok with the nulu pick slb did as it was different and good enough. I went through a Bardstown Bourbon bottle that I think was worth $100. I have the regular Eagle Rare which is good but I'm not sure if I will get it again even at MSRP. So basically for me it depends on taste and being different from the rest of my collection.

[@croaker4747]

I’ve never had any of the Old Fitz Decanters, but based on the reviews I’ve seen it seems like you are mainly paying for the cool bottle.

[@LP23D6]

Molasses is in brown sugar if you want to compare.

[@raygray2876]

$130 for an 8 yr sounds like an Old Fitz (Heaven Hill) money grab. Thanks for reviewing the bottle and saving me money.

[@Paul-l2v]

Review 13Th Century Rye Reserve Hazmat gentleman. Please, it's been sitting for months needs to be discovered by the world!

[@BrandonCrawford-t7v]

Should of pulled the bottle down that’s up from Trent’s right shoulder to compare 😊

[@jonathanwilliams1974]

People get so nostalgic for Old Fitz, but Stitzel-Weller hasn't made this in over 30 years and HH comes in and resurrects the brand, but it's not Old Fitz. Never will be. I was at HH last week and could have bought a bottle, but it didn't come close to making my top 5 that I was able to put in my suitcase.

[@matthewcowan1001]

I say do an “I’d rather blind,” where you blind a new release and a bottle you mention that you’d rather have than that one.

[@holysmokescharles]

100% agree on the 17 vs 19. I much prefer 17. 19 is over oaked.

[@nitoxys2564]

Let's see this drywall gig.

[@skraegorn7317]

Honestly what they should do is keep the decanter but bring back the older Old Fritz 4 year green label BiB. Or bring it back under the Larceny brand.

[@jarrodbowers9660]

Morning

[@rawdog5506]

Molasses is a by product of sugar it is crushed sugar Kane or crushed sugar beets!!!

[@MD-Coin]

A lot of that MSRP You're paying for is the bottle itself. And I've never had a 19-year-old or older bourbon that was very good. 13 to 15 is the absolute max before it just starts getting gross.

[@johnmorgan233]

proof down a blend of the 3 2023 Larceny's and compare.

[@BoozeandNewswithTimandDut]

Whiskey price is and never was based on flavor. Always been dictated by rarity unfortunately. Some high dollar bourbons are pretty awful but rare. Just the nature of the beast.

[@RJR2222]

Definitely go pro😂

[@jondilly1974]

Trent you are a year off on your age statements. 2023 was a 10y and 8y release. 2022 was the 17y and 19y.

[@rick5221]

Maybe they have 17y release from 2020.