The Best Bourbons Of 2024 (so far)

Curious about the best bourbons of 2024 so far? Look no further! In this video, we'll talk about some of the top bourbons that have caught our attention this year.
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[@KneeAches]

I watch these guys all the time but they really get my attention when they talk budget pours….my wheelhouse.

[@WhiskyForBeginners]

I have to buy "budget" stuff most of the time - I can't afford anything else. 🙂

[@permanentfitness1919]

Same as all of the above - I might buy a pricey bottle now and then to sit on for an extremely special occasion, but Old Grandads, the new Jim Beam in this video, Rebel, Makers & Elijah Craig are always around. Found a couple budget Scotches that I really like as well.

[@mixedbaggolfer11]

@@KneeAches I find so many enjoyable bourbons and whiskeys under $25.

[@skippypeanutbutter9136]

@@permanentfitness1919 new jim beam was disappointing. I was expecting a drastic improvement. In my opinion it's only a slightly better cheap mixer

[@permanentfitness1919]

@skippypeanutbutter9136 my first night drinking it, I had enjoyed it - not so much the 2nd or 3rd time I tried that bottle. I won't be buying it again. Just tried their single barrel @ 108 proof the other day - reminded me of caramel corn with peanutbutter.

[@MaxD.]

Hey Trent, it’s “Mon-on-gah-hayla” rye. Named after the Monongahela River valley in Western PA, it’s one of the oldest types of whiskey in the country. It fell out of prominence with the intro of Bourbon, but I’m glad it’s making a resurgence!

[@jeepingwithSL8RandTIKKI]

This Mash is named A Overholt who is Abraham Overholt and it's homage to his original receipt... Using Rye and Barley...

[@robmullins]

I have to chime in, like others in other videos, I love the close up of each bottle, and especially the super zoom by so we can read the details - I missed that in this video. Love this video, overall. You guys continue to rock it. I've been watching for years and really appreciate the thoughtful improvements to video and presentation quality. And for keeping things light and fun without losing integrity!

[@BuckMcAntlerson]

Agree it's a huge plus

[@timbuma3693]

No one screws up sayings more than Trent! lol never change!!

[@robertlundstrom8061]

You guys need to print out a list of what whiskies are on the show. Many times I can't read the labels on my phone.

[@poforeman]

Could not agree with you more! They need to take a page from Anders Erickson's cocktail site - my absolute fave - and actually print out in the description below the bottles they are tasting.

[@esoterictrinitarian1990]

They say it out loud, audibly. And give tons of valuable and free info already. They’re doing great!

[@PeteQuad]

Totally agree. Sometimes they just say the name once and I have to rewind if I missed it.

[@esoterictrinitarian1990]

@@robertlundstrom8061 seems like yall already have a pretty good team together to start a channel lol

[@kfshman]

I don't know if this can help you but you can enlarge the view of the vedio by expanding two fingers on the screen

[@jimhamilton331]

It's pronounced Mo Nong Gah He La. It's a river that runs through Pittsburgh. 3 River Stadim was built at the confluence of Allegheny, Monongahela and the Ohio rivers.

[@brianlofton2395]

Awesome to see Cedar Ridge getting some love. I live about 10 minutes from the distillery so I get spoiled a little on their releases, just pick up a single barrel 7 yr rye, there is a single barrel honey finished rye in the wild close by that I may end up with as well.

[@wishfor420]

That James E. Pepper is an amazing bottle. 🔥After the first tasting, I went back up to the store and got a backup. Such a great easy sipper with lots of flavor.

[@johnkight7676]

I recently picked up a Batch 0035 of the James E Pepper. It’s 108 Proof. Good Stuff!

[@ItsShatter]

The James E Pepper Barrel Proof, at least the one I got, is great!

[@DaveNorton-yi5ix]

I agree, its rapidly become one of my favorites.

[@e92drama]

Just cracked opened a bottle last night and it was a fantastic pour. Mine however was 104 proof, not 106 like Trenton said

[@r3tro1on3]

Always look forward for these type of videos from you guys! Y'all have made some great recommendations in the past that I've enjoyed, like the Balcones Cataleja and Westward Cask Strength. Can't wait to see your review on Knob Creek 10 Year Rye!

[@mikel4773]

Getting into whiskey for the first time this year. Bought a bottle of the michters barrel strength not knowing much about it. I was totally blown away and have been recommending it since. Glad to see my uniformed opinion is justified! Keep up the great work.

[@paulcupo9673]

You guys are the best! I learn so much from you about the world of bourbon and whiskey! Keep up the good work!

[@robertlee6781]

The Rebel Special Reserve is my favorite bottle of the year so far. The butterscotch caramel thing is what does it for me.

[@Bigfootbourbonnerd]

I love James e pepper. I also like the new riff 8. I bring those 2 up because I bought them together. Jim beam 7 is definitely a great budget bourbon

[@stymiesnerdly771]

I’m over by Fort Wayne, but if you have a Costco over in your corner of the state, stop in and see if they have that Hard Truth. I picked up the 4 Grain for around $47-$49.

[@JosephShivers-j2m]

Really enjoy watching your videos!! You guys are awesome. Loved your top 15 “budget” bourbons. My only recent disappointment is the early times bottled in bond. I probably bought 10 bottles of that that were just outstanding for the money then it became almost impossible to find down here in North Carolina. It’s now back on the shelves and at least the bottles I bought are pretty awful such a disappointment. it was such a good deal and an awesome tasting budget bourbon.

[@honker1307]

Awesome breakdown of the new things out, thanks guys great show as always.

[@steveferrel]

I wouldn't have picked up the Overholt, but on this recommendation, just got one today! Neck pour was great....thanks!

[@brandynsmith5614]

You guys are in Indiana?! Me too! New to the channel and new to bourbon thanks for the recommendations I've already found a few I really like and look forward to trying more of your recommendations

[@BondingOverBourbon]

The A. Overholt really surprised us this year. That bit of malt just makes it so much more complex and enjoyable. Same goes for the Jimmy Red Corn. Tastes so dusty and funky to us. There's a ton of Dark Arts out here that we've found during our hunting videos, if you ever need help finding it. And the guy's name is Macaulay Minton. Michter's does produce their own rye distillate now, and has for a few years. The only thing they're not producing themselves are the 25 year bottles, which are still MGP. Great video again, guys!

[@rt4wd_wolff]

I'm here in South Carolina. High Wire has excellent offerings, the Peach Brandy finish is great. Alex Helms other there has been doing a great job making excellent whiskey.

[@jeffreyspencer4005]

Great review and agree on most--I think the Beam 7 is good at $21 I pay for it in Texas but no way is it as good as Knob Creek 9 for only a bit more money. Trenton, Only Drams app gets better with each update! Congrats!

[@BA-hk3ct]

May I ask one favor. Is it possible to closeup on the label for a second or two when you introduce the bottle? Fun and informative reviews as usual. Thanks

[@BuckMcAntlerson]

Yes that would be great

[@STODAKINE]

I can zoom in on the bottles and don’t even watch them at all during the video. Try it out and see if it works for you

[@BA-hk3ct]

@@STODAKINE will do

[@thumperjdm]

11:12 Hahaha...same. I see a red grasshopper on that bottle, not an ear of corn. 😂

[@BuckMcAntlerson]

It's 100% more a cockroach 🪲 or grasshopper 🦗 than it is red ear of corn 🌽

[@CharleyCarey]

I agree about the Still Austin Cask Strength Rye. I thought it tasted A LOT like the cask strength bourbon

[@dustinpulliam9262]

We got Buckners 10 single barrel in MO as well and I bought it no questions asked. Very good bottle

[@RxSquatch]

I’ve been to Hard Truth Distillery twice in the last year. After enjoying a nice lunch in their restaurant I headed over to tasting room for a tasting flight. Both times I chose their four-grain bourbon as my favorite, by significant margins, over other products in their line; a very nice whiskey

[@manitobuckles]

I can't even get Rare Breed here in Manitoba, let alone all of these! Love to watch all the things I'm missing out on! Lol 🥃

[@JJ-nh8lv]

I just got a Hard Truth 4 grain. $51. It's very good.

[@williamcornelison4721]

Wow, so much information to learn from.... I'll will save up try some higher prices. I'm enjoyed every new bottle I have in my small bar. It is my wife and my 36th Anniversary today and this evening I'll be making her some lemon Drop and I'll have a Rittenhouse Highball. For an dailey pour I enjoy Jim Beam 7 yr, Wild Turkey 101 Rye, Wheel Horse Rye, just to name a few that I learned from this show. Can't thank you enough for your help.

[@samjarrett8663]

I don't know about the rest of the community - but I would absolutely love to see a Still Austin distillery review/blind!

[@JimTaylorFTWTX]

WTH. I was watching wondering which one am I going to get. I finished thinking if I don’t get all ……… love the channel. Happy to be a Patreon. I’m going broke or divorced. Love the SLB COMMUNITY. Only channel I am a Patreon to. I went from a Jim Beam devils cut guy to ALL !!!!!! Found out I’m a Rye guy first. To Colkegan apple brandy to Saints Alley Nobelman. Rye!!! Wow. Thanks for everything. Keep the great work/videos.

[@gwenhand9764]

"angel's singin'!" Hoo! And the pop on that cork.🙌 Thanks for the list!

[@umami0247]

Some mighty fine picks here boys! I'm hoping Hard Truth starts coming to my area had a buddy get a bourbon and the rye and said it was some very good whiskey. I'm torn on the Buckner 10 it's right at my cap but I've heard so many people say its fantastic. I'm a big rye guy and I have the A Overholt but haven't opened it yet and being a native Pennsylvania I'm glad they are bring back old recipe rye. Enjoy!!

[@uwrossl]

Picked up the Michter's Barrel Strength Rye yesterday and man it's a hitter!

[@denniswheeler4872]

Great recommendations. Loved this video. I live in Cedar Rapids and going this week to see if I can find the Cedar Ridge Bottled in Bond Rye Small Batch. Good to see Cedar Ridge making these bourbon videos. Love your videos.

[@nkidd3358]

I'm in Cedar Rapids as well. Were you able to locate that rye anywhere? I'd love to grab a bottle but haven't seen it anywhere yet

[@3frogltd987]

Hard Truth has just become available in in our area of Central Wisconsin. Under the Henry Sipes label they offer 4yr. Double Oaked Bourbon and a Rye, both at 90 proof. Local price is $20. These both are surprisingly very good considering the price. These are great whiskeys for mixed drinks. Both are good neat, but the rye is my favorite. They now have a permanent place on my shelf especially for mixed drinks.

[@StevenAchter]

New to your channel and am really enjoying all things SLB!

[@11onejay]

Just bought the pikesville rye on your guys recommendations but I was that impressed. I thought the michters rye tasted overall better. How ever the pikesville being at 110 proof makes it far more worth the purchase. There is a more complex flavor profile as well but I think michters is easier to drink when it comes to the flavor. Best rye I've ever had wad a mitchers 12 year or a wellers if they made a rye i really can't remeber. I know inwas blown away by all 3 wellers I've had. My go to bourbon would be the green label wellers. Absoutley insanely good bourbon at $45

[@MitchellKing-df1gu]

The Pepper is absolutely delicious. Rich and flavorful. I’ve only seen two bottles in my area and bought the second after one taste of my first bottle.

[@erics9268]

Recently picked up an Augusta 10 year in Mooresville, IN at the Red Barrel. Amazing

[@zacharyzirin8111]

The Jimmy red is amazing! And such a cool story of how they revived that corn for it.

[@joshknight5709]

That jimmy red bottle is insanely good. That James e pepper decanter bottle is also delicious. One of my personal favorites. Bought a second bottle while I still got the chance.

[@karl0318]

Great video! Add New Riff 6-Year Malted Rye - 100 proof! It has a note that reminds me - just a little - of the Sagamore Double Oak Rye! I believe both of you will enjoy it!

[@greggulden]

Yeah! Jimmy Red. I had the same experience. I went to a tasting based on a store owner recommendation and really liked it. They previewed their next release, even better.

[@CopperMules]

Really like SLB, been following for maybe 2yrs. I really like their budget buys, but I have to say I did go out and pick up the the JB Black 7yr and I MUST have gotten a BAD bottle. It was undrinkable…..so bad I contacted JB directly. Besides this one I do like most all the other choices….just wanted to put our a watch out on JB.

[@MrWpmarsh63]

Agree, I almost get sick just saying Jim Bean. But everyone is different. There are a few listed here I haven't tried that I'll give a shot and I might find them good or nasty.

[@mikehaluska9451]

Loved this episode guys. Will be on the hunt for what I can find in Iowa, beginning with the Cedar Ridge Rye!

[@LP23D6]

Another vote for the James E Pepper. Absolutely delicious! Larceny B524 has been a favorite so far as well. I got an Old Forester Rye from a friend. (not available here) It's different and delicious with 20% barley for a different pastry like vibe. Just a few of my fav's so far.

[@dualwieldsoftware]

I guess i'll have to give Ceder Ridge another try. I tried their mainstay bourbon a handful of years ago and was very unimpressed with it. I think I used it as a mix, and I haven't gone back to their items since. But maybe they've gotten better, since you both have seemed to really enjoy their products lately.

[@aaronlorinchack1942]

I bought the Jim Beam BLACK 7 years. It’s good for what it is.

[@neilpowell1641]

Rebel is a great value and nice 2024 surprise. Four Grain Hard Truth has got to be one of the best of the year, and just 30 minutes from my house. I can't wait for their single barrel to come out. Good endorsement of Little Book...$160 in my area so it would be a special occasion bottle for me, too. One of your longer videos but great content. I could see this being a live stream and diving deeper into a select handful of these. Thanks for the great video.

[@itscoldinwinter1]

Hard truth just makes a good product! I've had the sweet mash rye, harvest rye & the bourbon. All damn good

[@mattschmitt9924]

I've only had the Wheated Hard Truth. I liked it. Excited by the reviews to try the others as the Wheated seems to rank last from their offerings.

[@neilpowell1641]

All are good. I’ve got a nice inventory of them as some of my friends like the wheated and some the four grain. I’ll take either!

[@durzagon88]

Great video. Pepper is up to batch 40. The first 5 batches were excellent later bottles are good but not as good.

[@heywardcampbell5721]

High Wire has Revival Rye and one is a Tawny Port finish. The Jimmy Red now has a Peach finish done in their own peach Brandy barrels! The prices for Jimmy Red vary from $93 to $75 depending what store you buy it from in SC.

[@mackmcgill-e6v]

Buckner is killing it. Their 17 is hitting distillery only next week. Great mix gentlemen good to see items that are out of the norm.

[@anonymouscrank]

I run past Widow Jane's in Red Hook. I'm usually in the "zone" but the wonderful smell of the distillery snaps me out of it and I find the need to linger around their open loading doors.

[@userperson5259]

Thoroughly enjoyed this. Sadly, not one single one of these is available in Idaho. I checked all along the way.. This is just sad.

[@CSAN]

Great lineup! Makes me want to take the day off to do some “research” 😂🥃

[@yomama9462]

Love Michters ryes, I happened to grab a barrel proof a couple of months ago at the gift shop in Louisville it is phenomenal

[@ronaldlindsay9525]

Love all of the Buckner's products. Buckner's is getting ready to release a 17 yr bourbon on June 15.

[@jasonbilich6467]

That Jim Beam 7 year is $19.99 at my Sam's Club!! Great pour I probably would not have purchased if it wasn't for y'all!

[@johnconnell9836]

Since I've moved to Minnesota, I would love for you guys to do an episode on Minnesota whiskeys.

[@mikewaggoner7683]

I recommend trying these - Hard Truth, Farmer's Reserve, Amburana Finish, Collaboration with John Mellencamp

[@americangto]

Discovered your channel a couple weeks ago and now I'm subscribed. I like what you guys are doing. Keep it up! Trent, what are your thoughts on Whistlepig seeing as you're a rye fan?

[@hhbuckeye5hhbuckeye585]

If Michter's sourced MGP Rye.. and you loved it, then try the Smooth Ambler's Old Scout Barrel Proof Rye. $35 35 BUCKS! And it's great! Shockingly good. Aged and bottled in W. Virginia. You gotta give it a go. At that price point, how can you go wrong?

[@richhahn7852]

Excellent video, thank you

[@justinvandee9428]

Have picked up 80 bottles this year. Only one I have on this list is the Hard Truth. Guess I have a few more to look for. Cheers 🥃

[@mhawkesworth]

Highly recommend trying Acre Distillery and Blackland Distillery from Fort Worth. Very good Texas whiskey and bourbon options.

[@chrisrobinson9332]

If you like rye,s so much you really need to try Copper Fox's rye. They are out of Williamsburg VA. Super super good bottle

[@Huskydog-zl9bm]

As a budget bottle it's hard to beat the "rebel small batch reserve", it's one of my favorites.

[@Ona1000]

I cannot wait for Overholt 11 year to come out this year.

[@Aphabet21]

Love it! A bunch of bottles I’ll never see! Lol! Woodford double oaked again. Or wild turkey rare breed…..

[@Aphabet21]

… I do have the JB7 in a 1.75L. Good to go!!!

[@aarontagerson8598]

Loving this Video,,, I'm definitely on board with Widow Jane 10yr!!👊💪🥃🥃❤

[@143bourbon3]

Loved this video! Please do a Scotch and American Single Malt video too.

[@jabach7413]

Love the Hard Truth Four grain. Picked it up the day it was released.

[@Brad-ic4bp]

I’m gonna look for that Jimmy Red. The only other corn whiskey I’ve tried is balconies True Blue, which I really like.

[@BetterAvecBourbon]

*Trents best Ryes of 2024 😂 thanks for the recommendations, fellas! Another great video. Excited to try the Jim Beam bottles in particular!

[@ncdorito213]

Always great videos Gents

[@chriszilar3657]

Trevor’s picks so far my all time favorite Rare Character…..all of them have been spectacular that I’ve tried!😎

[@rstrunk85]

That Old Pepper is definitely on my top list for the year. Super underrated!

[@anthonyver-meer4524]

Come to the Bay Area in California, we have Redwood Empire, Savage & Cooke, Sonoma Brothers, Alley 6, Spiritwoks, Hansen, Griffino, and many more!

[@WhiskyWars]

Some great whiskeys on your list! 🔥 🥃

[@johnpaylo879]

Love the james pepper. Great show. Big fan John in Valencia pa

[@kenthawley5990]

I've had the Hard Truth Rye for awhile now. Today I got my first bottle of Hard Truth Bourbon!

[@johnnunziato7128]

What’s your ooonion if Frey Ranch? Had a bottle sent direct and find it excellent!!

[@mytmousemalibu]

Just grabbed Bulliets new 12yr 95 Rye. Its quite good for the money, lot of slightly minty eucalyptus notes.

[@vivadsanchez]

As always, great review

[@richardsneed1255]

Perfect way to start the day!

[@moniquegonzalez9276]

Just came from trip to KY, I grabbed the Augusta old route 8, my son came home with the 10 yr.

[@jondilly1974]

My favorite release so far this year would be the Old Stubborn releases. Second release over the first but both are very good.

[@N_DeP]

Pretty unique bottles. I can’t say enough about Dark Arts! A bit pricy but man is it good!

[@garondugas5853]

Trent I’m not a rye guy but the Still Austin bottle and Bond Rye is really good. It is a limited release only in the spring each year. It has a rabbit on the label. You got to check it out my friend.

[@jameswrightesq]

Looks and sounds a great line up. Can't find any of these in BC Canada. 😢

[@GhostCob]

I would like to see CEDAR Ridge in a blind. I will definitely be looking for it seeing I am a Rye Man… Blessings from Gettysburg Pa…..

[@tuckerbutz]

Fellows, please explore and sample Ponfeigh Monongahela Rye whiskey Simply amazing! Cask strength The history is amazing and the whiskey better.

[@francisrizzo1529]

After the amazing 2023 Mich10 bourbon, I jumped at the chance to pay $175 for a 2024 version. Haven't cracked it yet, waiting for special occasion on that one since it was well above the normal budget...

[@rvnolafolks7687]

Just watched this vlog and always very informative. I am particularly interested in Rebel Small Batch as I have not seen this locally and had not previously heard of it. I do like Rebel 100 as an inexpensive every day wheater. How do you find these two compare?

[@WhiskyForBeginners]

2:58 I don't know how the Yankees say it, but Southern style it's ma-non-ga-HE-la. 🙂 My definition of "budget" is lower than y'all's, but these days everything costs more than I like. The prices at McDonald's nowadays aren't all that much lower than Fuddruckers. 🙂 15:03 You say Balcones bal-CONE-ess. The last syllable is a short E, not a long one. And it was Diageo which bought Balcones - a thing which looks more and more like it's not the best outcome for us Balcones fans.

[@ZahraIsMyDog]

I’m new to bourbon. I would seriously pay these guys for a list of must try bourbons based on my tastes.

[@kccox7534]

I love Buckner's I live right up the road for the distally. There dropping a 17yr on the 15th