We Tried 6 NEW Bourbons - Are They Worth It?

[@derpnowitzki1766]

Obligatory Trent roast for putting DIRFTLESS Glen

[@geewyllikers]

I can appreciate the change-up. I do believe I prefer, for a specific reason, when the tasting is of the same pour for all. The thing that moves my spirit is the sharing component of the experience. I do tastings with even my grandchildren with all the different milks, Zero-Proof syrups, berries, or fruits. It's truly about smelling, swirling, tasting and expressing opinions on the same thing at the same time. Love you guys!

[@jonclassical2024]

What a great idea Trenton! The stories on Mom's purse brought make found memories of me in church looking for something to eat, in the 1960's!

[@MortonFriedkin]

Always a pleasure to see two of the foremost “personalities of spirits“ digging into Products of common interest in mutual enjoyment. Keep it up guys!

[@loganmurphy2401]

I like this series! 6 quick reviews. Keep it up guys, love the content!

[@chrisDeBona]

I'm not a big drinker..I live vicariously thru you guys. Very entertaining, even for us non-drinkers...your doing great...but what I meant to say was that I really enjoy the father son bonding and banter back and forth and laughing together...I really hope you guys keep it up.

[@leeannroark3083]

Great format change up, let’s do it again!

[@glennkingsbury3275]

Wild Turkey 101 is AWESOME!

[@darrenmoore3297]

Love this type of content! Give us more. A nice twist on just a normal blind

[@joshuagentry801]

Trent’s face after he smelled the glass at 12:45 is priceless 😂

[@feendog2711]

I loved this format. You guys didn’t influence each others decisions at all and covered a broader range.

[@jknepp]

i picked up a bottle of the new riff single malt, opened with a group of friends and everyone was floored by it, we all loved it. a few in the group don’t prefer scotch much either, but thought it was honey, biscuity goodness. that’s what’s great about the whiskey journey - to each their own, and thankfully there’s plenty of it to own! great video, always appreciate the simplicity and honesty you guys bring to the whiskey review youtube world. keep it up!

[@duffman9908]

I also have a bottle of the New Riff single malt. I agree the profile feels kind of like it leans more into an Irish whiskey than a scotch. It is very complex and is a nice sip to contemplate over.

[@raymond5815]

Coming at this late because my wife and I recently picked up the New Riff Single Malt at the distillery. (Great tour/tasting, btw!) She really likes it but I do not. Maybe not coincidentally, she is a big coffee drinker and I am not. Still trying to figure out what if anything to do with the NRSM so that we can share an enjoyable drink with it.

[@paulring4267]

I love how you’re both willing to give your unadulterated opinion on what you’re nosing and tasting! It’s your palate and tasting and that’s awesome 👏🏻 👍😎 No apologies necessary ❤️

[@jameslenaburg4378]

Love Barrell Foundation, even my wife calls it her favorite now and she's always been a Buffalo Trace Fan. That's the only one I've tried of your mixup. 🙂

[@WhiskeyMyersour]

Just picked one up last week and it's amazing for $50. Very excited I was able to find and get one.

[@jayce8001]

Can confirm. I am getting bottle #2 this weekend.

[@FatTire713]

I have a bottle of the New Riff Single Malt. I had the same initial reaction you both did. I've had my bottle open for over a month and revisited it today. It's MUCH better. My bottle is about a1/4 of the way down and I feel it opened up.

[@RaistlinMPP]

That Found North Peregrine is one of my favorite pours ever. It's very flavorful, complex, and doesn't drink as hot as other 63% whiskies. I have been looking for the Barrell Foundation but haven't seen it yet. I really enjoy some of their other stuff and having more of a daily drinker from them would be nice.

[@ChrisWeidmaier]

The driftless glen rye is really good too!

[@matthewslaughter7693]

Really liked this format. Hope to see more of it. But Trent! Your's was the first review I've seen of the Found North Peregrine that was anything other than glowing!

[@buckybadgerphd]

Driftless for THE WIN!! 🎉🎉🎉 Go Bucky!!!!!!

[@ConallMcNelis]

loved this guys!!!

[@WhiskyForBeginners]

4:16 That's some really nice jazz piano behind y'all. I don't know that it's Dave Brubeck, but it has that gentleness that's characteristic of a lot of his stuff. 12:29 I wonder if anyone's figured out exactly what "double single barrel" means. It seems like every reviewer has a different theory, and as far as I know Lux Row hasn't explained the designation. 23:50 It sounds, Trenton, that you just don't like chocolate malt. And some people don't. 🙂

[@angelas8021]

LOVE this idea!

[@H_B3_Spirits2023]

I really liked this format. Hope to see new bourbons I haven’t tried.

[@Gogreenoo3]

Great video format, nice way to get the word out on 6 new bottles. I like the first impressions, and you don't have to be drinking the same thing. Nicely done, cheers!

[@DocFury32]

I have an unopened bottle of Peregrine. Saving it for something special. Seen a lot of people/reviews say it's one of the best pours they've ever had.

[@pokerpokerfla]

I enjoyed this format. I like that you add new things up now and then. Cheers.

[@strictlydiesel8305]

These stories you guys tell are the reason why most of us come here. The whiskey talk is great but we can hear anyone go on about it. You're genuinely likeable people.

[@loganshiyou1139]

Really like this format! More videos like this please!

[@mikemueller99]

I tried the Driftless Glen Single Barrel last week for the first time, and had it right after a EHT small batch, so definitely put at a disadvantage. that being said i really liked it, it was really savory after the cherry sweet of the EHT, the Driftless had almost a jerky sweetness to it that I loved. Of course there will be variation barrel to barrel but i will defiantly be buying more from Driftless in the future. Great video!

[@cindiwindi]

Not a single malt fan, but am really shocked that New Riff fell flat for both of you. Anything I have had from them is unique and so good. And that packaging 😍 thanks guys

[@filipealmeida7301]

It's not good.... At all...

[@jacobbliss13]

It's awesome that the barrell foundation and the Clyde mays 9 uear is in this blind because I just bought both today and haven't had a chance to try them . I also picked up barrell vantage today as well and I love that one

[@dmcdougal241]

I’ve never had a bad bottle from Barrell. I started with Seagrass and Armada but recently had Batch 34 and their Amburana finish. All are very good

[@tatakatut]

Hi there! What a great idea: review of 6 different bottles in a short and accessible format. I'm waiting for the next episode!

[@RJR2222]

Great series. I enjoy the quick reviews. I am starting to try American single malts so I appreciate the input on New Riff. I am not the biggest bitter coffee fan so I will hold off on trying it. Thanks

[@zezerat1605]

I loved that New Riff Single Malt, went through the whole bottle in 2 weeks, probably faster than most any bottle I've sipped my way through.

[@jacobwinningham793]

Love your guy's videos! I've been a subscriber for years!

[@markcalhoun8219]

This is a great way to dig through new releases or random bottles.

[@paleggett1897]

Suggestion: Have ‘Mom’ select the three unknowns for each… A TOTAL blind

[@markcalhoun8219]

@@paleggett1897 a fan mail in blind could be cool too.

[@troybarron9228]

Great episode. The cask strength Driftless Glen rye picked up at the distillery is one of my favorite pours - have not tried the bourbon but will give it a shot especially if I can find cask strength.

[@barthur08]

Barrell has really killed it with the Foundation. I love the stuff

[@LP23D6]

Trenton, Corsair puts chocolate malt in some of their ryes. Delicious! Now that would be a fun distillery to try. They have a lot of fun stuff. Corsair from Nashville. FYI Love me some Driftless Glen. Especially the Ryes.

[@inkynate9372]

You guys are nuts, that New Riff is great.

[@jeremegarland8242]

I do like the format. Glad that you commented more following the reveals

[@dakodasteele123]

Love the new format! That Barrel Foundation is an insane value. Drinks way above its price point.

[@tonic6734]

Really enjoyed this format. Thanks guys!

[@Drews320yqr]

Love the format. Though I do miss the cocktail shows. Maybe a cocktail Monday, since most of us need a cocktail after a normal Monday

[@jeffnuzz]

Looking forward to picking up a bottle of the Barrell Foundation for hopefully this weekend. I love Barrell's stuff, but glad to see them put out a lower priced bottle. Hoping it is as good a value as the Bardstown Origin series turned out to be.

[@CSAN]

Nicely done with the new format. I doubt we will ever experience a New Riff that is as mind blowing as your pick of barrel 19124! I have been sampling quite a few others and they’re not even close. I realize the single malt is completely different but b/c of how amazing your pick is/was it has become the standard by which I judge anything from New Riff.

[@JordanG_3031]

SLB Classics 0:01 a new format?!? 0:37 I see how we got to 6 now 1:15 lol before the heaven of SLB basement bar go to the office 2:18 Trenton has a small hit of brain damage 2:35 Well…. He’s a sticky note king but not a description king 3:02 Trenton’s stomach has dropped 3:35 Trenton is a spiller 4:23 Kurt has to speak the truth 5:23 blasphemy from Kurt, a delicious rye?!? 5:39 Trenton is trying desperately to sneeze 6:08 Kurt hates to be wrong 6:37 Trenton tries to science 6:51 Trenton note: tire fire 7:22 Trenton searching the phone face 8:16 has every mom bought a “healthy” syrup for pancakes 9:52 Trenton gets ahead of himself and writes his own scripts 10:29 Grandpa was SLB too/story time with Kurt 10:55 🚌 running over 👩 11:23 story time with Trenton and more running over mom 12:21 Trenton seems to be confusing granola dust with crumbles 12:40 Trenton rectifies all the running over of mom 13:32 Trenton absolutely nails the malt 14:28 coffee is supposed to taste like dirt, especially if it is freshly ground 14:36 Trenton will consume anything 14:49 a nice nose of asphalt (guess who) 16:18 Trenton regretfully picks a best 16:33 the boys with different lineups still have to have the same order 17:16 easy to know Kurt hasn’t had it if Trenton hasn’t either 17:26 no shame Kurt! Good guess 17:36 Trenton needs to readjust, always thinking about the focus 18:21 idk how or when Trenton learned to read 19:09 shout out to Harry at Bee Liquors 19:36 Kurt flexes a bit, and Trenton is shocked he chose the value first 20:47 we got the first sip before the blind 21:42 Kurt loves the non-chill filtered 23:20 just got a bottle with a different colored label 24:48 great format to catch up on old stuff 25:20 whew got the right sign off and nod to finish

[@cjholcomb9687]

I’m surprised you didn’t put Trenton shutting down for a minute when he smelled the New Riff. But as always awesome job.

[@JordanG_3031]

@@cjholcomb9687 Drats. Good catch!

[@jameserdmann2468]

I think the New Riff Single Malt is great! Don’t get the bitter tasting note at all. Get a lot of chocolate on the nose and palate. To each their own.

[@johnalexander541]

I’m glad you guys had a chance to try the Driftless Glen single barrel I dropped off at Kent‘s party. Give it another shot after it opens up.

[@b1gsteve251]

Great episode idea! Those Driftless Glen 96pf SiB have been very hit and miss for me, but every cask strength, store pick or not, has been excellent. They also have 9 year bourbon and rye now so I can’t wait to find one. Cheers 🥃

[@fritts93]

Yes, I really like where you have two people get blinded, but I also like it when you both are blinded with the same whiskeys. Fun video.

[@ekul51]

Definitely make this a regular series!

[@larrymarciniuk6753]

I prefer the old method where both of you taste the same pour and comment on it. It is nice to get 2 responses to each pour. Being new to bourbon, i find that format very helpful in helping me choose bouborns that I may consider to purchase. Great channel!

[@FireontheMountain321]

This format is decent, but I like when y’all are sampling and analyzing the same thing. It makes for more of a shared experience, and rather than getting one opinion on six different whiskeys, I would prefer to have two opinions on 3-5 whiskeys. Thank you for y’all’s honesty and efforts!

[@moguy1973]

Barrell Foundation will be the next bottle I buy. All the reviews I've seen say its an amazing $50 bottle.

[@calebweintraub1]

Yes to this format, nice work

[@randyflood8320]

Kurt you should try to get your hands on Mammoth Northern Single Malt. Mammoth is in Central Lake Michigan. The single malt is made with Michigan grown Conlon barley and Peat that comes from a northern Michigan bog. I am from Michigan, the Midland area, and I think it would be cool to see you try this and see what you think. I am not a Peaty single malt drinker but you may very well like this. They also make bourbon and a few rye whiskies. Maybe Trent would enjoy the Rye.

[@BatchAndBloom]

For Driftless Glen, you need to get their ryes. There was a short barrel hazmat rye I regretfully missed.

[@markgale1644]

Great Idea and truly enjoying. I get 6 reviews of stuff I probably have never seen before thanks

[@jz7974]

Would definitely like to see this on a regular. Love the Barrel foundation.

[@eileengreen619]

Like the format… always fun to see double blinds and this was a good mix up.

[@robbclark4925]

Love Trentpon's comment about the burnt Balcones, thought I was the only one picking it up.

[@jonathansantana6239]

All for the new format. I enjoyed the video and look forward to the next one. 👍

[@michaellarkins9293]

As a WI resident, I love Driftless Glen, it's my favorite distillery. If you guys are ever in Wi, I highly recommend you take some time and do a tour and tasting. I love all their bourbon and rye offerings.

[@dustinroberts3403]

Let’s get a American single malts for beginners video. Some solid budget buys. I’m looking to get into American single malts also

[@andrettski8686]

Yeah, I've been on the fence and not tried any, I'm not a fan of scotch. Been thinkin Westward, Stranahan's or Yellowstone

[@fishhead680]

Westward Cask Strength is stupendous! Bought a bottle 2 weeks ago and it’s gone! Got my second bottle today! Blew my mind how tasty it is

[@andrettski8686]

@@fishhead680 Eventually I'll afford one to try.

[@timneri4502]

Great video as usual! Like the idea for this video!

[@michaellukas8119]

Really liked the format. Would like to see more in the future.

[@WayneS56]

Barrell Foundation is a hitter! Kurt, don’t sell yourself short on your tasting notes. The Barrell Foundation is 23% Rye….5&6 year Maryland rye in the blend so the fact you were picking up some good rye notes is not surprising. Love the format and, as always, great content!

[@joeypanozzo]

I want to say penelope toasted is an amazing 45.00 ish bottle that tastes..feels and wows me. Super good but not too complex

[@umami0247]

Great blind this is a heck of an idea. And a great way to get bottles you wouldn’t necessarily try. Kind of shocked about the Driftless glen the notes he was talking about while drinking seemed like it was not good then bets the Found North crazy. Goes to show that these are all different and things change. Great job and I’m looking for a Barrell probably getting it from seelbach soon. Enjoy!!

[@BourbonHawk69]

Absolutely love the NRSM. About to open my 2nd bottle

[@chrisgravbelle7980]

Enjoyed this. I tried hard to get that found north and was just too late! Hopefully I'll get to try it some day!

[@tennesseesmith3281]

I REALLY loved this video. Blinds are always great. I am sure it is hard to pick out bottles you haven't really tried but would be ok with each of you doing the other's favorite bottles of years past. Trenton, pick out your favorite three or four bottles from 2022 and Kurt, do the same. You pick out your 3 or 4 from the same year and you each rank them. You could even be giving each other the same bottle (s). If you chose your top 6 or 8 bottles, it is possible that you each liked a specific bottle from that year. Just a thought 🙂

[@samsham8218]

I loved the story about Kurts grandad!

[@chrishuber3814]

Interesting idea. Wouldn’t mind seeing another go of this.

[@jesseobrien973]

Awesome content new to blurban world and I've learned a lot watching your videos.

[@DirtyHairy01]

Great show and new format!

[@RockulaRandy]

Love the concept guys. Keep up the good work! And what the heck is Dirftless Glen??

[@teunsoualiga3385]

Hi Kurt and Trent, we watch your show from the Netherlands. We like it soooo much!!!

[@TheWhiskeyRambler]

Nice format!

[@cb3099]

Great format. Would love to see a panoramic shot of the basement and studio. Thanks

[@russwilson2182]

Yes this was a great format, I also wonder what it would be like if you both had the same lineup but in different order

[@bigdave2952]

Cool idea! Like this format for an occasional change

[@MrBill4118]

I enjoyed the format, let’s see another video like this one.

[@BrandonM.N]

Great vid as always! Cheers from Minnesota 🥃

[@honker1307]

Great format, would like to see more of it.

[@safromnc8616]

You guys did really well - the Barrel does have some rye in it like 20+ % if I remember right

[@borgcutus5780]

I kind of like this format. Keep it going! "Driftless Glen" kinda reminds me of a guy I used to play softball with...🤔

[@Whiskey_BS]

Love the new format and the tasting notes. Tire fire, asphalt, cardboard, just like on the back of the bottles! 😅

[@kitdonovan7727]

That was cool. Great video guys

[@Aj9Livess]

Yeah I had a similar experience with the new riff single malt. It was good, but there was some kind of tangy berry something or other to it that kept me from loving it. Now the new riff 6 year malted rye is something special.

[@rustbucket9318]

Not surprised by the Barrell taking the win but I am surprised that the New Riff is on the bottom. Ive loved everything Ive had from them but Im glad y'all saved me the purchase price of this bottle because I certainly would have bought one.

[@cjtheejuic3839]

Please more vids like this ik its a lot but this is the best whiskey content u can offer people

[@RealMircha]

Great format!

[@Danny24C]

Fan of the new format!

[@trigama3]

Have you done a blind with Bushmills 12yr single malt? It was in the Flaviar amber and happened to be my favorite out of the 24 bottles

[@bassiclymike]

As far as I'm concerned, Barrell can do no wrong. Everything I've had by them has been fabulous.

[@jasonbrown5163]

i like the format

[@brianwalsh9778]

Driftless Glen is doing some great things! Love Baraboo, WI!