How To Start A Bourbon Collection For Only $200

[@joryknowlton7574]

This turned into a $400 introduction collection with zero overlap. Well done.

[@SteveHankel]

I was just thinking the same thing. 😂

[@FirediverLt2]

Exactly. All together makes a perfect starter

[@poforeman]

Yup I’ve got all of them except New Riff. I’d substitute OF 1920 or Knob 12yr instead. And I don’t get all the fuss over Trace. Id rather have Elijah Craig

[@tweezerjam]

@@poforemani finally got a bottle of BT a couple months ago and I was underwhelmed. Its just kinda thin. I’m used to higher proof stuff so i guess thats it.

[@devin4265]

Pretty sure they each did a $200 collection…. 🤔 200+200=400 🤔

[@ryanburdue9000]

Have to go with Kurt on this one. Buffalo Trace and Wild Turkey 101 should be in every start up bourbon collection. Also, I’m a huge four roses fan so having that single barrel on there sealed the deal for me. Great lineups!

[@1lebero]

Four Roses is great bourbon

[@grantbigham5878]

That Four Roses has been my go to lately!

[@paleggett1897]

Collections are a manifest of one’s taste preferences Bourbons are fine & dandy. Ryes are better …. Straight ryes ….

[@othgmark1]

Yep both great collections but only one has Four Roses. Sorry Trenton.

[@paleggett1897]

@@othgmark1 LOL and one has MM 🫣🤪

[@chandleraskew6496]

I love seeing this father and son dynamic. It’s made me go my dad into whiskey and now it’s something we can enjoy together and have another hobby to share.

[@__charles__]

My first at home bottles were OF1910 and Buffalo Trace. That was back in October. I'm now up to 35 bottles and wifey telling me I am already taking up to much space on the kitchen counter since our little bar is overfilled. Be careful fellow newbies ... this is ADDICTIVE! LOL

[@dwgerk]

I’m right there with you……started about the same time and up to 35 bottles. I find myself going to 2-4 stores a week and can’t stop looking!

[@scottsmith1455]

Yes it is😂

[@BB-sc1jv]

You are so right! Have a good friend that after the 4th or 5th time of being in my man cave looked up at me after a sip of Russell's Reserve single barrel and said "I finally get it!" That was back in August and he has over 30 bottles now. Has said the chase for different bourbons is nearly as much fun as the flavors. He's constantly sending me pictures over text asking me what I know about this bottle or that bottle. He's hooked! Had a guest ask me the other day how many bottles I had. I guessed around 30,,,, counted 45. And that was 4 days after my first infinity bottle when I poured 6 different into 1.

[@CruiserDawg]

I have only tried Wild Turkey 101, Eagle Rare, and Blanton's. I just started this past weekend and up to 13 bottles. Wife already told me the same thing. 😆 🤣

[@CruiserDawg]

Back before civilization, men hunted and gathered. I guess that gene has not gone away in some of us. 🤣🤣

[@stevekirilo8295]

Both fantastic lists! The only thing missing from both was 1792 Small Batch. Excellent option for $28-30 IMHO. Love all your vids gents.

[@christopherkelle6131]

You are correct sir. I also considered Eagle Rare when you can fine it priced reasonably.

[@jayhalley2642]

@@christopherkelle6131correct

[@msa4998]

Very nice video….can’t go wrong with these. My 200 buck lineup: OF 100: 25 Buf Trace: 25 ET BiB: 25 WT 101: 20 EW 1783: 20 MM CS: 40 4R SiB: 45 200 even! I think you can see whose list mine mostly matches!

[@mariad1151]

I think Kurt's collection is more fundamental/traditional. I also agree that Four Roses Single Barrel is a staple & must be on hand at all times. Delicious!

[@amputatedsquid1228]

As a first time commenter, but viewer of many videos over the past few months, I have to say I find both lists to be excellent and given the 12 options, would honestly choose 3 from each of you. OF 1910, Buffalo Trace, WT 101, Knob Creek 9, OG 114. and Early Times BIB would be the 6 I would choose from this lineup, although I may be too deep in to this current bottle of 101 to do the math and might be over the $200 limit with those choices. Either way these are both solid lineups. Cheers gents.

[@tonyr8189]

Kurt's line up for sure, but absolutely would have to have the early times bottle and bond, that's my new favorite budget bourbon!

[@paulnelson7479]

I tried the WT 101 last night and thought it similar to Evan Williams black. Maybe I should try again

[@shmuckling]

I love Wild Turkey 101 and Four Roses Single Barrel - I'm not sure what the rest of the picks on my list would be, but these two are granted first and second place. They're amazing tasting bourbons, very available and great value. To be honest, I could probably build my whole list with just stuff from these two distilleries.

[@robertlee6781]

Solid list that covers a large gamut of bourbon flavors. Great job. Content like this is why you have 93k subscribers. My list would be: Russells 10 year, Old Grand Dad BiB, JTS Brown BiB, Larceny 92, and for a splurge I would go with Knob Creek 12.

[@mattallen4035]

ha i had 3 of those as well without looking! Similar tastes

[@SS-bp8yq]

Hey Guys! I just started my bourbon collection because of your channel, thanks for helping me go broke! LOL, JK Thanks for the great videos! I have acquired around 20 bottles so far over the last 2 months. I live in the Chicagoland area and visit Merrillville and Valpo often keep up the great work!

[@ronniewillet710]

My wife and I are actually looking at a small corner bar/cabinet for all the bottles i've obtained this year lmao!!

[@SS-bp8yq]

@Ronnie Willet I have an unfinished basement, so for now, I have wire shelves in the basement from Amazon and put aluminum panels over the shelves for extra support.

[@BrettLee0]

My wine shoppe marks Bourbon up like CRAZY-- 200 for Blantons....and they didn't have B Trace. I went to a gas station(in Michigan they sell liquor) and they had Trace for 30 bucks,,,,,and it's the best I've tasted so far-- just starting. Thanks guys!!! My go to channel.

[@barthur08]

both great lists. I lean more towards Trenton's because Larceny, KC9, and Early Times are a regular part of my rotation. That said I love OF 1910 and MM Cask strength. I also keep a Prudent Pappy blend handy - Makers Mark Cask Strength + Larceny 2:1 ratio.

[@jimdennis8965]

Just a quick Thank you, I'm still new to Bourbon but I love it, you guys give Great insights into this journey. Kurts side

[@justinfetherland6765]

Yeah gotta go with Kurt on this one, at least for a beginner collection. Trenton's might actually be a little higher quality depending on personal preference but Kurt has a realy solid representation of most major distillieries so you can get a good feel for what you like. When I got into bourbon that really helped me figure out what I was into, then once I got a solid collection I branched out more into the craft distilleries like New Riff. Cheers fellas!

[@Jeepman1776]

By far the best channel I’ve found in 2022.

[@knorton1003]

Kurt - So glad you put BT in the lineup. I know people dig on it, but that's the bourbon that got me into Bourbon. Always a regular in my collection. Cheers!

[@TrueVanguard]

I like both of you lineups for sure, some great picks on both sides. But if I had to fall off the log, I’m going with Kurt’s. If I could swing one bottle from Trenton’s side over to Kurt’s though it would be that New Riff.

[@rolandgs6590]

Hey vanguard! 👋 have you had any of the castle and key distillers? I'm not sure what you are into but they just released their burbon, and I happen to get their #1 batch from my local specs. Good stuff. 👍🏼

[@brianpara1407]

Great lineups. While New Riff is my favorite pick, I have to go with Kurt’s collection as more quintessential flavors and looks great on the shelf.

[@lezlielockett3461]

Both lists are outstanding for beginners and a $200 budget. Only thing we would have added is Russell's Reserve 10 yr. Great job guys. We really enjoyed the video. 😉

[@kenbarkdoll7252]

I agree on the Russell's

[@bungnstave8527]

Yes, love my R.R.10 yr👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@glennmcintyre9144]

Love your videos. I am fairly new to bourbon. I have been a makers drinker for years but recently started discovering all the wonderful choices out there. Good choices by both but I would lean towards Kurt’s selection. My 6 would be wild Turkey 101, knob creek 9, larceny, four roses SIB, Russell’s 10, and Elijah Craig small batch.

[@clevelandmack504]

Thanks for this show! Y'all are great. I've been drinking bourbon for the past 15+ years, but mostly from the same distillery (Woodinville Whiskey in WA). Since I started watching your show I have expanded my "collection"... thanks to you guys. So the 'better collection' for this show is Trenton... his list has the most number of bottles that I'd l'd like to get, that I haven't tried yet.

[@Abby_Normal_1969]

I live about a mile from WWC. When family comes to town, it's one of the first places they want to stop.

[@dannyfannyfoodle]

You could do a lot worse than drink Woodinville exclusively. Incredible whiskey - especially for the money!! The port finish is 🔥

[@jp4942]

Started mine a few weeks ago partly due to watching your channel. I spent a little over $300 on 5 bottles but I got a couple bottles that were a little more expensive. Redbreast 12, OF 1910, Rare Breed, Woodford Reserve double oak, and Blue Run high rye

[@marknelson9615]

Solid choices

[@simply.5570]

Woodford reserve double oak is it really worth it? I’m still on the fence for it as a smooth sipper

[@outdoorkansan5119]

Old forester 1910 is outstanding.

[@kevinmathis1278]

@@simply.5570 Yes. Always a yes with the Woodford Double Oaked and the Wild Turkey Rare Breed. Always. Four Rose's Small Batch, Small Batch Select and Single Barrel are all well worth the price as well. Old Forrester 1910 and 1920 are both hitters.

[@MP-tf7cc]

Red breast is a bourbon?

[@Mark-zi2og]

This was a great video and I honestly think you both hit a home run with your picks. If I were forced to pick one or the other I give an ever so slight nod to Kurt on this one. Cheers 🥃

[@tomgensel4134]

Couldn't agree more with both of your picks. Great $400 starter bar. Here in Michigan just like Rare Breed our prices have all went up @ $5 a 750 for everything.

[@markloewen5768]

You guys are a kick! Both lists are awesome but I have to go with Trenton on this one. I have them all and the New Riff is fantastic! Thank you for the great video. Very entertaining and this makes our bourbon journey so much fun!

[@robertwilliamson6496]

I'll go with Trenton on this one. The OGD 114 and the Knob Creek are my go to choices. I haven't seen the 114 in my area in over 6 months. I do like the 1910.

[@danmcelwain8230]

Great video guys. I enjoyed both lists. I have to say I own most of the bottles on Kurt’s list already. Wish Russell’s Reserve 10 year would have made the cut. It’s a great bottle!!!

[@YoderJosh]

I would take Russels reserve over makers or turkey 101

[@Naaweiyaa]

Alright...new bourbon collector here...I'm a 62 yr old vet...US Navy vet...I've tried Woodford Reserve and 1792...I'm looking at that list...and I like them all...I watch your videos the most...cause I think, the father/son team works...that being said...I'm leaning towards trying four roses, Buffalo Trace side...

[@juliestockton8079]

Two great lists! A tough choice, but I have to go with Trenton's picks mainly because I've had all those except New Riff, plus Early Times has slightly edged-out WT101 as my current fave. I also love OGD114, KC and OF100. I haven't tried EW BIB or OF1910 yet. After reading comments and seeing so many good ones about New Riff, I'll be trying that one soon. Love your videos and your interaction with one another. Thanks and Happy New Year, gentlemen!

[@matthewgrogg6375]

I’ve been to new riffs distillery a few times and all of their bourbons are great. I was blown away by the single barrel rye and malted single barrel my friend and I purchased

[@rurugby]

I'm with Kurt. Love the WT101, Four Roses Single Barrel and Maker's Mark Cask Strength. I also think OGD 114 will be way too harsh for beginners.

[@j.c.nicholson3199]

Great run down! I was a little curious as to why Kurt did not include Elijah Craig Small Batch as that was the bottle that got him into bourbon in the first place. The same was true for me.

[@davidmessersmith6490]

Price point is probably what kept Elijah Craig off the list.

[@tomfeie2733]

This List is FANTASTIC... I have had all if these. My list: Old Forester 100 Old Forester 1910 - Sipping Now Early Times - Daily Drinker Neat Four Roses - Love this Distillery Old Grandad 114 - Great Mixer Wild Turkey 101 - Nuff Said New Riff - Live in Cincy... GREAT NEW DISTILLERY... Great List of top 12 affordable Bourbons...

[@andrewharville5593]

You guys are Great! Just got into bourbons and whiskey a few weeks ago and your channel has been so informative! Thank you!!!

[@machall6108]

Gotta go with Trenton's lineup. Knob Creek, OF 100, and GD 114 is always on my shelf. Love Kurt's picks, but the Maker's Cask is not my favorite. People sleep on the Evan Williams BiB so I'm glad to see that up there. Keep up the good work gentlemen.

[@chandlerabsher]

Plus ET BiB. Can’t go wrong.

[@scott1970]

I have not tried and/or cannot find BT, ET Bib, New Riff or OG 114 so I’d give the nod to Kurt mainly because there are three on Trenton’s list I have not tried. My list would be EW 1783 SB, Old Grand Dad BiB, WT 101, Makers Cask Strength, Woodford DO and Old Forrester 1910. Love this channel. Thanks!

[@ryansharpe6320]

Two solid selections 👍🏻 My $200 intro bourbon collection would be Knob Creek 9yr, Early Times Bottle-in-Bond, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked, Maker’s Mark 46, Wild Turkey 101, and Old Grand-Dad 114……total cost $196 😁

[@jeffruebens8355]

Really liking your list, we live about 3 miles from the Old Grand Dad and Buffalo Trace distilleries, and my wife grew up less than 10 miles from the Makers Mark distillery. To make it more nationwide maybe add a Jack Daniels and Still Austin whiskey. Another option is for dropping to 3 bourbons/whiskeys, and adding some beer and mixed drink ingredients. My wife had butterfingers for New Years Eve, a sugar bomb for an everyday drinker, but fine for special occasions with Bailey's Irish Cream, Kahlua and butterscotch schnapps for a low price compared to most bourbon prices. That one time use only oak barrel and 4 plus aging years jumps the price, maybe go to Gatlinburg and try the Ole Smoky brand moonshine and whiskeys with less expensive rules, their tastings include a coupon for money off at their store.

[@ryansharpe6320]

@@jeffruebens8355 Awesome! I’ll have to give those a try 👍🏻Thanks!

[@davidcolgan3268]

First of all, I am a drinker, not a collector. Ten of those bottles have passed thru my bar except the Maker’s Mark and the New Riff. I was able to snag an Early Times just last month. And I would buy each of those 10 again. OF100 would be my current daily drinker but has disappeared from the area. The only change I would make, if it was widely available, would be the Evan Williams Single Barrel in place of the BiB. A good reminder to pick up an OG 114, when I have space available. Great video again!

[@eddiepulido6117]

Hey guys great lists! Have to give a slight edge to Kurt's. Didn't appreciate how hard it would be to stay in that $200 range, my list.. Evan Williams bottle and bond - $15 Knob creek 9 - $21 Buffalo Trace - $25 4 roses single barrel - $41 Russels reserve single barrel - $68 Russels 10yr - $30 Although I'd get rid of the 4 roses and Knob and just do 5 to get old Forester 1910 in there

[@piperjon]

Have to go with Trenton on this one. Larceny, Knob Creek 9 and Old Grandad 114 are all Yummy. Never had the New Riff so will have to find a bottle. Not a fan of Early Times, but don't know if Ive ever tried the BiB version. Kurt's is a good list as well, but I don't care for Makers or WT much. Haven't had Evan Williams since college days and only drank it then because it was cheap. Although BT, Four Roses and the 1910 are all awesome choices.

[@wadehampton1737]

I too stopped drinking Evan after college but a few years ago, tried it again. I was pleasantly surprised how good it is for the money and consider it a solid choice for a common sipper.

[@Louistogies]

Thanks for the recommendation. Just started. And I paid $19.49 on Wild turkey 101 in California 👍🏼

[@Juan0481]

New subscriber here, and new to bourbon. I've been binge watching all your videos. Tried watching other channels, but keep coming back to you guys. I feel like I'm there with you, at an uncles house! Cheers!

[@crivitzguy5017]

I'm Joe the new guy here and I'm slowly figuring out what suits my taste profile while at the same time trying to build up tolerance to heat. That said, for me, its a split decision. I do lean more towards sweet and less heat (at the moment) and anything too oaky doesn't work for me right yet. I also seem to like the ryes too which kinda lends more towards Trenton. Gun held to my head, I'm going with Trenton but truth be told, I own more of what Kurt put on the bar. Good teaching points in the video though, all of which will help me lose my rookie status! Thanks for sharing guys and very entertaining, as always! Be safe and be well!

[@matthewpeach1776]

Love a lot of Trenton's pick in this video! New Riff Single Barrel is special!

[@fishmovecommunicate8196]

I just started my bourbon collection and have several of each of yours. Went with Buillet 10 year for my splurge and still trying to find early time BB here in Central Missouri.

[@hollyjhj3732]

I can't argue with any of these selections. Kurt, I applaud you for including OF 1910 as your splurge pick. So sweet and easy-drinking. I have never been able to find Buffalo Trace in my area. I recently found one in the wild, but the store required two other purchases, bringing the total for a 750 ml bottle (plus unwanted additions) to $90. I passed. I've also noticed Wild Turkey Rare Breed getting more difficult to find lately in my area. I'm hoping this is a temporary situation.

[@sanchezjr13]

Great lineups. I prefer Kurt's because that looks like bourbon collection!

[@patjeudy5250]

Four Roses made the list!!! Awesome!!! I love the finish from the yellow label and single batch!!!

[@jamiebruce1597]

I’m older than Kurt but been drinking bourbon longer than Trenton’s been alive. Ironically, T had 3 of my “always stocked” in Larceny, Old Forrester, and Knob Creek(many iterations of it)but also love Tin Cup, Bulleit, etc! I’m excited to say that watching this has invigorated me to try K’s choices but y’all(yeah, I’m from Tampa!)have made me be more adventurous in my selections. I never thought I’d like rye, I don’t! I freakin love it! Tried Bulleits rye and will always have it around. Love your channel and thanks much!

[@Frank-uf2vn]

I have to go with Trenton on this one, here in upstate NY Buffalo Trace is pocket change south of $50 and Evan Williams white label is something I keep on hand for company not for myself. I do however like the backend on Kurts with the MMCS with I mix with MM46, Four Roses SB "absolutely delicious" and the double oak Old Forester 1910 priced well under the Woodford Reserve DO. Trenton is spot on with the OG 114, how do you beat a cask strength for $28.99? and the Old Forester "signature" 100 proof over the way over price Old Forester Whiskey Row Series: 1897 Bottled in Bond. Watching this video actually cost me $50.75 because I just got back from the liquor store with a bottle of New Riff Single Barrel barrel proof. The only bottle sitting on the bar (as of now) that I dont or have never had is the Early Times. great picks on both sides, you guys knocked it out of the park once again! 🥃Cheers!

[@jdawg8336]

great selections on both parts, good spread of various distilleries. I can't decide who's is better! I have all but the last 3 in my collection. control state is not easy to find a lot of options.

[@garyb6670]

I'm from VA and I like both lists. I'm still new and decided I wanted to move from a whiskey drinker to a Bourbon hobbyist. My first step was to try as much as I could so I spent a lot more than $200 to start my collection. I won't replace them all, I'm just trying to give each a fair shot as I learn my preferred flavor profile. Trent's list... here in VA New Riff and ET BiB is essentially not available. I just got my bottle bottle of Larceny and haven't tried it yet. Kurt's list... I can't stomach the EW BiB. I have loved so many of your recommendations but I gave that one every shot I could and gave up. I make my own vanilla extract and Bourbon's I don't like end up there so that's where it went. Though my alcohol drinking started with 7&7's, I rarely drink my bourbon mixed today; always neat or ice. I thought the EW would make a decent mixer and I have a little left so maybe I'll try it in some ginger ale. Jury is still out for me on the WT's, all of them. I can't seem to decide if I like them or not. You can lump the Russell's 10yr and Single Barrell in that too. Out of the whole list, the OF 1910 and OGD 114 are my favs.

[@dylanledbetter5605]

I’ve been watching your videos with my dad over the holiday break! When I got home wanted to start a little bourbon bar collection. Its funny because I basically got Trentons line up minus old grand dad and new riff. For pricing in my area of Texas total wine: Larceny 22 Wild turkey 101 20 Knob creek 26 Old forester 86 proof 18 Early times(1liter) 20 Couldn’t find buffalo trace :/ So far my favorite is larceny

[@jacobgibson2581]

I'm very happy with both of your picks. You can tell I watch the channel from the result of this though, because I'm fairly new to this ( about 50 bottle collection ) and I have 9 of the 12 bottles you picked in my collection. You really do make good recommendations and I love every single bottle that I have bought as a result of your reviews and input. I have bought many, many bottles blindly and have gotten quite lucky so far, but every bottle I've bought as a result of your reviews/discussion has been a home run for me. I think both lineups are a solid choice to be trusted. I genuinely can't choose a side because both of you had three bottles that are bottles I will NEVER go without ( four roses single barrel, buffalo trace, turkey 101, knob 9, forester 100, New Riff ), but the others that I have tried in this lineup are also fantastic. I wanted to choose a side but man, I don't think you can go wrong either way. I'm from IN too so the prices are pretty spot on for me. I will say to other IN people though, go to your local Meijer. You'd be amazed at what you can find and even more amazed at the prices you can come by. I got my New Riff Single barrel for about 42$ there, find Trace there all the time, and killer deals on other bottles too. I get Rare Breed at my Meijer for about 48$ because it seems like it's always on sale when it comes in. Their sales vary but man, they have killer deals in there sometimes. Unfortunately most of my local liquor stores are extremely greedy and way, way overcharge on almost everything. So I venture out to places like Meijer or Total Wine who have more competitive pricing.

[@davevogelsang6791]

Both of you had great choices! I have all 12 bottles and would pick some from both of yours for my list. Early Times BIB, Old Grand Dad 114 and Old Forester from Trenton’s, and Buffalo Trace, Evan Williams BIB and OF 1910 from Kurt’s picks. A few other starter bourbons could be Elijah Craig Small Batch and Old Grand Dad Bonded 100 Proof. Love the channel!

[@tonyjandora9674]

You two both have some great picks. I personally would go with OF 1910, New Riff, Rare Breed, Redwood Empire Lost Monarch, Eagle Rare 10year and Woodford Reserve Double Oaked. I may have gone over the $200 mark but I just couldn’t leave my favorites out!!

[@redmach12003]

I agree with most of your selections. I haven't tried some, so I can't knock them. I have the Buffalo Trace (both the standard bottles and 2 different Store Picks), Old Forester 1910, Makers Mark Cask Strength (Plus the 46 Cask Strength), Wild Turkey 101, Knob Creek (3 different Store Picks), Old Forester 100 and the New Riff Single Barrel (both the standard bottle and 2 Store Picks) in my collection. I love them all.

[@TNAFAN367]

I just started this weekend before finding this video. I spent about $90. I bought Wild Turkey 101, Bulleit, and Buffalo Trace. I haven't had a chance to sample them yet but im off tomorrow. Looking forward to it. Love the content. Just subbed!

[@fullyz65]

100% agree with Even Williams Bottled-in-bond. It is an awesome mixer!

[@davidvilla3652]

Great idea for a post and I love watching your content. I think a little combo of both would be nice. I think Larceny, Knob Creek, Wild Turkey 101, Old Grand-Dad 114, Four Roses Single Barrel, Old Forester 1910. A couple that could have fit in there are 1792 and maybe Elijah Craig Small Batch. Here in California, Early Times is never available, New Riff on and off and Makers Cask also infrequent. Buffalo Trace is abundant though. Again thank you for your channel. 👍🥃

[@brandonramsey9081]

Great list, fellas! I think I'd have to throw Woodford Double Oaked on there maybe in place of New Riff for the same price point but 90% of these are mainstays in my cabinet. Cheers!

[@zachnicoson8320]

Awesome video…I’ll have to go with Kurt’s list by the smallest of margins. I did something similar when the Kroger stores in my area (Indianapolis) ran their 30% off 6 bottles or more sell just before Christmas. Apparently, they offer the additional 15%, from normal 15%, close to the timing of major holidays. Four Roses Single Barrel Bourbon 750ml: $30 Buffalo Trace Straight Bourbon Whiskey 1.75L: $31 Bulleit 10 Year Bourbon Whiskey 750ml: $31 Knob Creek 115 Proof Rye Single Barrel Select 750ml: $32 Horse Soldier Straight Bourbon 750ml: $35 Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Bourbon 750ml: $36

[@Liz_DrB]

I wanted to choose one of you with your picks, but you both have 2-3 that I’d support. Well done!

[@trainermanny]

I have to go with Kurt. The Buffalo Trace, Wild Turkey, and Four Roses are a must. And the Old Forester topped it off at the end. I would have to swap the Makers for the Knob Creek as that's my everyday sipper.

[@matthewhenry6276]

I’ve just gotten into bourbon again like two or so months ago. Three of your guys picks are already in my selection. Knob Creek, Old Forrester 100 and four roses. Not a single barrel sadly. And I’ve already been wanting to grab some Buffalo trace of course. It’s available in my area but just picked others for the time being. Really wanna try larceny and new riff. But all of your guys choices will definitely be a pick of mine over the next couple months. Love the page and your videos.

[@djd2819]

Great video and showed a lot of thought. I have 7 of these in my rotation (the others aren't available where I am). I might have snuck a Woodford Reserve Double Oaked into my top five but OF 1910 is very very close. My six: Buffalo Trace, Four Roses Single Barrel, WRDO, WT Rare Bred, Four Roses Small Batch, and New Riff Single Barrel.

[@pingwax.]

I'm late to this party, but I think this is a valuable topic that deserves revisiting occasionally. I'm not a complete novice, but I've never really explored. While I know where my tastes lean, I want to both expand my horizon and also identify specific bottles with flavors I want to keep around. This sort of list is important for someone relatively new because the variety provides context for understanding the comments and opinions people share about other products. Wild Turkey, Maker's Mark, Four Roses, Old Forester, Knob Creek, and Buffalo Trace are staples that are broadly referenced for comparison. Keeping it to a budget makes it approachable. To expand on this topic, it might be interesting to create lists you think exemplify particular notes, rather than a particular class or distillery. Maybe even across the varietal spectrum. "Here are some bottles that are great examples of [whatever...cherry, leather, oak, toffee, smoke]", "Here is an example of a good oak and for contrast, here is a bad oak profile". "Here are examples of what we think of as a caramel note in a scotch, a bourbon, and a rye". Explaining what makes a particular example notable or memorable (good or bad). Your videos are fun, approachable, and informative. Thanks for sharing this content!

[@MrBrooksa0331]

9:15 Trenton i have never seen an Old Grandad in that bottle. The ones I've seen though are shy of 60 bucks out here. Still side with pops on the makers mark. I have been ena.ored with the flavor of makers mark.

[@zonkdonkey]

Kurt wins by a mile.....my 7 would be.... 1. Evan Williams 1.75L 18$ 2. Kirkland by Barton single barrel 1L 30$ 3. Four Roses single barrel 750ml 35$ 4. Evan Wilams single barrel 750ml 27$ 5. Wild Turkey 101 1.75L 45$ 6. Elijah Craig 750ml 25$ 7. Very OLd Bartons 750ml 15$

[@jrod25x]

I was thinking about this on my way home on how to flesh out and start from the bottom up. Perfect timing!!

[@r.ramos7]

I’ve started mine recently. I love both OFs and the buffalo trace. Both great!

[@salbernardo]

Great video. I’m with Kurt. I actually have all of his. And the old Forester 1910 was better than expected. Thanks guys

[@danmagaziner6697]

I live in Pennsylvania where liquor selection is still controlled by the state. Many options you show are not available. I need to travel out of state to find. I enjoy your videos. Keep it up. Thanks Dan

[@aaronmulcahy2004]

Great video. Kurt for the win. My list, WT 101, Weller SR, Benchmark Single Barrel, EW BiB, OF 1910, Bardstown Fuson Series

[@chilly2go]

I have to go with Kurt. We rarely see Old Grand Dad 114, New Riff or Early Times up here in Washington state and so I'm still looking to try them. In addition, I love all the options Kurt picked and currently have them in my collection. Strangely, there is a lot of Buffalo Trace available in my area with no purchase limit. Maybe the NW is buying all the Buffalo Trace? My 6 picks would be: Larceny, Evan Williams, Old Forester, Buffalo Trace, Wild Turkey Rare Breed, Four Roses Single Barrel. We can't afford a splurge pick because we have the highest liquor tax in the nation. 😞

[@MichaelRamm]

Kurt is my winner! Buffalo Trace, Wild Turkey 101 and Four Roses Single Barrel are my absolute favorites, along with Larceny...so in my count Kurt has 4 that I am familiar with and Trenton has 2. All are good and I will try to fill out my collection with the missing bottle FROM BOTH SIDES!!

[@jasonandjennbeanie2511]

My 5....makers mark, larceny, Jim beam black, know creek, Woodford reserve, copper craft, 1910 and Buffalo Trace. Not sure on costs but I like those. Makers mark is my go to right now

[@bobbymonetti1011]

Just getting into bourbons and I’m on my 2nd bottle of Old Forester 1910 and very happy. How does the more expensive 1920 compare? I’ve done a little research and many say not as good as 1910.

[@LindoSerrano-o6w]

Buffalo trace ($25), JWDant ($24 liter), JTS ($17), Early times, Heaven Hill bib ($50), Woodford reserve double oak ($55). My picks cheers!!

[@justinvandee9428]

I am like 3 months into my collection and have all of those except the Early Times BiB. I would lean towards Trenton picks just so I have to fine the Early Times. Cheers 🥃

[@buttersmalone9073]

Good call with the 1910. Gotta have a double oaked somewhere in a beginner collection. Woodford double oaked is a solid option as well.

[@genov9374]

I love New Riff - the single barrel is about $45 and I drink it neat. The BIB is $35 and I like it in Manhattans. Both are high rye mash bills. Good choices, except for Makers. It made my bottom of 5 different wheaters, by far. I really like the Old Elk but it is pricey. For $30 Bernheim is a great wheater.

[@shawnkrah2071]

I picked up a bottle of New Riff because of this video and it’s just great!! Thanks gentleman!

[@jeffandphoebe]

New bourbon drinker here. Bought a Four Roses Small Batch tonight. Heard it’s good in an Old Fashioned.

[@gpb29]

It was close, but the 1910 sealed the deal. I was leaning that way anyway because of the Buffalo Trace and Four Roses. Up here in NJ a $200 price range doesn't get you much. Good job guys. This was entertaining.

[@JimiHendrix67]

This is the video I needed. Thanks Kurt and Trenton. So far I have bought Buffalo Trace bourbon and Evan Williams 1783 and I like them both !

[@chadm6981]

I have had 10 of the 12 really nice. I would recommend benchmark 8 small batch 17 bucks great sweet bourbon with Carmel notes made by buffalo trace.

[@timothyshanley1132]

Great pick guys, love all the picks. Disappointed in my area I can't find early times, I finally found a bottle in jersey over new years, but it was new production in a PLASTIC bottle. I refused to purchase in a plastic bottle, so my search continues. Both of you had such great picks I'd say it's a tie

[@chrisflood9205]

I hope that plastic bottle is not a new trend

[@patrickmessinger7040]

Wow I can't believe that my humble little collection is so well represented in your choices. I have both Old Forester's, Larceny, Old Granddad 114, Early Times BIB, Four Roses. All bought way before this video came out. Thanks for all your work. (:

[@KevinFryAdventures]

Awesome video as usual!!! My choices (Ohio Prices): 1) Wild Turkey 101 $24 2) Maker's Mark 46 $35 3) Wild Turkey Rare Breed $46 4) Old Forester 100 Proof $22 5) Woodford Reserve Double Oaked $54 6) Weller Reserve $26 (easy to find in Ohio) 7) Barton 1792 $32. $234 For my starter collection.

[@MrBrooksa0331]

10:00 All New riffs are north of 65 in these parts. However, they are freakin awesome. On the other hand, Pops four roses is accurate to the price and taste and i too will refill, so i have to side with pops. If you guys are comparing early times to Buffalo then i will have to find me a bottle because BT is an amazing taste.

[@scottreinhard6226]

I've got to go with Kurt's collection. Really enjoy all in that collection. While I do enjoy some of what is in Trenton's collection such as Knob Creek, Larceny, and Old Forester, Kurt's wins the day with me. I would have put Eagle Rare in there somewhere. At $29.99 a bottle here in PA, I always buy my allotted 2 bottles whenever I run across it. Overall though, Great Selections!!!

[@randywolf4731]

Two Thumbs up to both lineup selections! I might have added a Russell's 10 year and the 7 year Bernheim Wheated Kentucky Whiskey along with a 7 year bourbon from Old Fourth Ward Bottled in Bond. I have to go with Kurt's list because of the Old Forster's 1910.

[@darynt73]

Gotta go with Trenton on this one, I've only had 2 off of each of your lists (Wild Turkey and Buffalo Trace/Larceny and Early Times) Larceny and Early Times are the only 2 I've re-purchased, those will both be staples in my collection.

[@jamesprice1222]

Love what you guys are doing, so much that I’ll watch the whole advertisement in hopes it helps the channel!

[@Ryan-Lucas1]

Just got my bottle of 4R SiB delivered today.. can't wait to crack it open tonight! Love the videos guys

[@stuartrollings602]

Both are great list…we never see Ol Riff in my part of Texas so have to go with Kurt…fair warning to new bourbon hounds- OGD 114 n Early Times BIB are making so many list that they are almost like allocated here, also same with Buffalo Trace unfortunately. But great guidance from you both!

[@TravellerRDS]

I've started to really learn about spirits and cocktails in 2020, as the pandemics started. I have been building my minibar ever since, which is slowly turning into a whiskey collection (also thanks to you, guys - thank you for the inspiration!). I currently have a Buffalo Trace (1L, 45%), Evan Williams single barrel, Woodford Reserve Rye, Templeton 4yo Rye, Teeling Irish (small batch and single grain), Glen Scotia Double Cask single malt and a Finlaggan (Islay peated single malt, only to be used as seasoning in the likes of Penicillin). I enjoy American whiskies especially, also Irish single grains, not a fan of Scotch (but exploring in all directions). Keep up the good work!

[@addisk22]

I have to go with Kurt’s list. I just tried 101 for the first time and think it is my new everyday, it is so good.

[@jwtennis1837]

Love both collections. These are all great starters. I have to lean Kurt here. I too refill the 4 Roses single barrel once it is empty and the 1910 and is my go to right now.