THIS is the KING of $20 Bourbons! - SHOCKED!!

[@krisandersen8695]

I am a true devotee of Wild Turkey 101, so I'm not surprised that it took #1. I have a friend who's husband is a whisky fan, and he was offended when I said that WT101 was my favorite bourbon. He felt that if it wasn't at least $100 a bottle, then it wasn't worth drinking. Needless to say, he was even more offended when I told him the stuff he'd been drinking all night and praising was WT101. Great stuff! (I also like Old Grandad 114)

[@flywheel986]

I'd like to party with you Kris, drank many, many good bourbons in my time, but keep the Big Bird for me and my friends.

[@sirtango1]

I have tried many bourbons, but I have never strayed from my staple of WT101. The WT Rare Breed is right on its heels.

[@thejdshipley]

Ogd 114 all the way I recently tried JTS Brown BIB In Louisville and it was pretty darn good.

[@DaveH8905]

I drink a lot of bourbon, but WT101, along with Knob Creek Single Barrel, are the two bourbons that I heartily give a 10/10 to. WT101 is just amazing. It has absolutely everything you want and everything you need.

[@tyerker]

Just gotta decant the WT101 and no one will doubt you.

[@CMBgreenbird]

So glad I found your channel! No pretentious or snooty BS or preconceived notions of how bourbon or whiskey should be enjoyed. Very down to earth and straightforward and honest. I would also like to add that like yourself I am a die-hard fan of wild turkey and it's entire family but 101 is what made me fall in love with bourbon and the first time I tried it I knew bourbon was my spirit of choice.

[@slbdrinks]

Appreciate your thoughts on the channel! We work hard to be all inclusive where every opinion matters.

[@lukeraynor3704]

I envy your prices. Literally none of those bottles are $20 in NC. Makers mark is $35 and Buffalo trace is $30.

[@georgewages8539]

Or in Arkansas

[@stevewhite51]

Or Oklahoma and even on base prices won’t get that low.

[@jamiestromberg8671]

Or communist Minnesota where our Governor is an idiot.

[@klowen2237]

Or Indiana

[@joshweiland1256]

Or Massachusetts

[@captainthrall]

I first started drinking whiskey about two years ago. Since then I've tried about 30 different whiskeys. None of them have stood out as much as Wild Turkey 101. This is not only due to the unique flavors - sweet and leathery upfront with a profound fiery finish... but due to the incredibly low price point. When you take into consideration the flavor, price point, and availability, nothing beats the 101.

[@fturla___156]

I'm glad you were able to select Evan Williams bottled in bond over the Early Times bottle, because the controversy of the Early Times bottle is that the bottling and liquid inside have changed compared to as recently as two years ago due to production changes from the distillery.

[@ragingkoalabear]

Let me start by saying that I really appreciate the time you guys put into these videos. I truly enjoy watching them. That being said, I always go into these "blind" taste test videos with a lot of hope that the test will actually remain blind until the very end, but so far, the ones I've seen never do. In my opinion, other than knowing which bottles are in the line-up ahead of time, none of the brands should be revealed until the very end. And when possible, not knowing ANY of the line-up is ideal... The ability to "narrow down" the playing field as you exclude brands that don't make the cut, screws with the minds of the tasters and subsequently potentially skews the results. For whatever reason, whether rational or not, we bourbon/whiskey enthusiasts develop emotional attachments to various brands and seem to have a very difficult time separating ourselves from those attachments once certain brand names are revealed. Additionally, I believe that having "neck-pours" of freshly open bottles (Such as OF and EW in this video) involved in a blind taste test with previously opened bottles that have had plenty of time to breath, skews the results right off the bat. I'm sure I'm not telling you guys anything you don't already know here, but often times, the first pour (or two) from a freshly cracked bottle will have a heavier ethanol presence which can overpower and effectively cancel out some of the flavors that are much more prominent in a bottle that has had time to open up and breath. And this, in my experience, is especially true with the less expensive (but still delicious) whiskies. I believe for a blind taste test to be truly fair, all the bottles should be somewhat close to the same level, and should have 4-6 ounces (at the least) already absent. I would be very interested to see this same test done under these slightly more stringent guidelines with these same bottles. I wouldn't be surprised if the results were a bit different, although, I believe Makers Mark would still come in at or near the bottom. I LOVE their Private Select stuff, especially store and/or club picks, but their flagship bourbon is unfortunately rather boring. Just my $.02... On a completely different note, have you guys ever had or considered having guests in any of your videos? I'm a genuine nobody in the whiskey world, but I think this would be a lot of fun, and would happily volunteer, as would many other whiskey nobodies out there, I'm sure... Hope you guys had a great Thanksgiving!

[@slbdrinks]

Thanks for the info! Lots of good advice! The bar is actually in our home so to this point not many other than family has been invited. Maybe one day we can consider that option.

[@user-ui8sp5th4g]

Has someone who deals in the science field I have to completely agree. When you know what is in the line up you skew your opinions even if it's a little bit. For a true blind taste test, you can't know what the lineup is or the sample list.

[@MrRbillharz]

I worked as a QA tech for the company with the golden hoops. I'm a trained and certified food taste technician. Just wanted to say I'm agree with you. Also, rinse with room temp water. Cold water deadens your taste buds.

[@anonymouscrank]

This is by far the best tasting video I've ever seen. Your method or approach to it as well as your personalities made this a very worthwhile learning experience. Thank you!

[@looweeez2952]

Still fresh on my Bourbon Journey and have to say Wild Turkey 101 so far is my favorite! Great video !

[@jporterz2873]

I'm brand new to drinking bourbon, and your channel. I have learned a LOT from you guys, so first of all I want to thank you for doing these videos! One of the things I have learned from your channel (and others) is that the level of the pour changes the flavors, therefore I don't think this was as fair as it could have been. The banana flavor of the Old Fo would probably come out more in a deeper pour. The Turkey 101 was certainly in a really good spot for the flavors to shine, and having picked up on your fondness of it anyway, I am not surprised that it won out. Maybe sometime you could revisit this lineup sometime and get past the neck pour of them all beforehand, and maybe do as others said and not reveal ANY of them before the end. Just from your comments I was picking up on what some of them were, such as the Maker's Mark. Overall, I understand that this is subjective, not scientific. I really do appreciate your channel, as it have enhanced my experience, and you guys have turned me on to some really great buys, such as the Early Times BiB!

[@Charl3magne]

Great show. I agree with Kurt that, when doing blinds, dont disclose the bourbons until the tasting is order ranked. Doing so makes the blind totally random. Cheers!

[@slbdrinks]

I agree. Should have been done in that manner.

[@ramonbridgland4853]

@@slbdrinks Do a second one next month same Bourbons and see if you get similar outcome...or not. Cheers Ray from NZ.🤔

[@briancompton2079]

My wife is saying the same thing as we watch haha

[@lazer2365]

If it had been done that way, it would have made the position of Old Forester, for example, even more surprising. It's likely the tasters would have assumed OF was near the top, then when the results were disclosed, would have been shocked to find it near the bottom.

[@beverlymeschede5511]

Wild Turkey 101 has been my "go to" bourbon for years, my "day in/day out" choice. I really started to appreciate Angel's Envy but it is not low end budget tipple. Really love your presentations. Thanks for this one.

[@bbpete8349]

Ok - I've been following you for a few months or more, and finally decided to make it official. I've enjoyed all of your presentations, especially this one. You also said you do read the comments & that's good to know. Thanks Curt & Trenton.

[@slbdrinks]

Absolutely appreciate you joining us! Hoping to enjoy the journey with you!

[@jeffreybrooks8643]

Thank you for this comparison video! The ranking surprised me, too. I usually get Old Forester 100, and if it is not available fall back on Evan Williams BIB. Many years ago I drank Wild Turkey 101, so I will now have to re-visit that selection. Cheers!

[@slbdrinks]

Excellent let me know what you think! Blinds are so tough! I was surprised a bit myself!

[@jerseykaari]

I love all of these choices. But when it comes to blind tastings, I actually try to limit it to two or three choices. Once it goes over that, the taste portions of my brain start to get a little rattled with each sip, and I start to over or under estimate the flavors of what I'm sipping four or five sips in, and it's hard for me to give a fair assessment, especially when they're so close, quality wise.

[@mhardingspiderfan]

I completely agree. Three blind is max for me. Could just be me, but I start losing track of what I liked/disliked. Makes it harder to compare "A to B".

[@eviltrain24]

I definitely know my palette is shot after trying to drink past 3 bottles.

[@TFTO1973]

Same here.

[@geecee1990]

Like you guys I just couldn't do more than three at a time, so three of my friends and I wanted to blind taste 6 different ones recently. We picked the best of 3 one weekend, then did the other 3 the next weekend, and the third weekend we put the two winners against each other. That was a fun three weekends :)

[@slbdrinks]

Wasn’t easy that’s for sure.

[@raystory7059]

As an old Bourbon lover I knew Evan Williams is the best bang for the buck by far and now you know it too.

[@chrisedward7575]

Although a bit more expensive I think Woodfords Reserve is my jam. I also like to keep Woodfords Reserve Double Oakes for special occasions. So smooth!

[@stevedececco3334]

4 of 6 of these are on my "Go To" list!

[@georgefoster6380]

I've tried a couple other youtube bourbon channels and I think, for me, you guys have the best approach. Curt, you are in my age range and your quiet analytical approach appeals to me. I'm glad that you eliminated my two faves early! BT and EVBIB. I'm getting the impression that you and Trent prefer a less sweet bourbon. For me, the sweetness of BT and EVBIB make them very approachable. Let's face it, I have to water them down anyway since I cannot take neat or just over ice anymore...gettin to old, man! Thanks a million and keep 'em coming. I'm learning a lot from you guys.

[@slbdrinks]

Really appreciate your involvement in the show! I work at making the whole whiskey journey as comfortable and non aggressive as possible. Just some folks hanging out talking about bourbon!

[@chrishelms2194]

I completely get the cinnamon and vanilla from 101 and it has become my go too over a cube and neat on occasion. Great video.

[@TheMNbassHunter]

Wild Turkey 101 is such a great pour for the price! Recently I've really been enjoying Wild Turkey 101 Rye. I've actually been reaching for that over the bourbon. Maybe you have your next episode 5 of your best $20 Rye plus one crowd sourced option. Can the Turkey win both?!

[@slbdrinks]

Oooooh man!! Lol, great thought!

[@jimcole2648]

My dads a burbon drinker. He’s been a wild Turkey guy like his dad. Have not tried this version of the wild Turkey but swapped him to Bullet as he loves the bullet. Grabbed him a bottle of the woodford from sams club and says that is the best he’s had. Gonna try getting a few others to see what he thinks.

[@Ubotit_Unaymit]

Same here. Maybe because I had so much Maker's years ago. Just a little burned out with bourbon.

[@stephenpartain5488]

The rye is so tasty!

[@jimcole2648]

@@stephenpartain5488 what’s the difference between a normal to a rye

[@johnkaiser2549]

My personal favorite overall is Evan Williams B-I-B. The others are all very good and I have enjoyed them each at one time or another! Thank you for a very interesting episode, thoroughly enjoyed!

[@stephenbrewster2975]

Another good choice in the $20 range is Jim Beam Black. I'm not a huge Beam fan, but this particular bottle really is enjoyable.

[@tattoolimbo]

around here any of those would be closer to double $20, so I'm jealous. I normally buy Ten High in a 1.75 bottle for $18.

[@tattoolimbo]

My fav is plain ol Evan Williams Black Label, but a 750 mil bottle is over $20 so I won't normally spend it.

[@tyleroliver2424]

Woke up this mornin' tasting Jim Beam. Holding the answer to some ol' boy's dream

[@Herzog177]

Jim Beam Black was my go-to for a while but replaced lately with Wild Turkey 101.

[@CanikFanatik22]

What did you like about it? What’s the flavor profile?

[@steveno7058]

Wild Turkey 101 is just impossible to beat at $25. The combination of proof, age (6-8 years), and Turkey profile is great. OGD114 is damn good but it is a bit young. Old Forester does have a slight bitter note but it really goes away fast after a couple sips in a row. All 3 are absolutely outstanding and different enough to stock all 3.

[@slbdrinks]

Agreed!

[@Soxruleyanksdrool]

Lots of the imperfections of any alcohol go away after enough sips LOL!

[@truekingofthejungle9038]

Being Wild Turkey guys I am not surprised the 101 won out, that was the one I thought you would pick going in. I am surprised the Old Forrester didn't make the 1st cut for the same reason though.

[@alexpeters2361]

Thank you for this! Just picked up a bottle of WT101 today. My go-to was old grandad 112. I have to say, both punch way above their price point, but this one is excellent. I agree with both of you. This one is better. I’ve found a new budget default.

[@danlindquist5222]

I haven’t tried Wild Turkey in decades because of the cheap paint thinner stigma it had way back when. I will definitely buy it now. Thanks for the eye-opening blind tasting.

[@censusgary]

I’m with you, pal. I have an old image of Wild Turkey as cheap rotgut. I think it’s time I gave it another chance.

[@mechanicalhippo493]

Go for it , it really is A great value flavor bomb.

[@SigmaWalker]

Evan Williams Bottled in Bond 100 proof... $15.00 at M&R liquor, Amarillo, TX as of 2/25/22 great bang for the buck, but the ones you've shown are awesome as well.

[@erik0073]

Wow.

[@mikearonson1071]

Wild Turkey 101 is my absolute go to bourbon. It's been my favorite for decades.

[@AdamN-uq9fy]

I had heard good things about EW BiB, I was able to pick up a bottle the other day for $15. Tried it last night and I was impressed. I just had it neat but for $15 you can’t really beat it. It’s got a little heat on it but it drank pretty smooth, so I def will always keep a bottle of that in my bar for sure

[@slbdrinks]

Great value bourbon absolutely!

[@readyfortherevolution1876]

It mixes well too. It’s great in an old fashioned.

[@andrewma923]

To be fair Evan was never going to win this battle. It is better than BT and Maker’s though! Honorable mention for standing up to the bottles in another class.

[@racerxv6valvoline424]

I am new to the Bourbon / Whiskey drinking. What I like about this video is that you are blind testing $20 dollar bottles. I started out with $50 up to $100 bottles. Now that I know that I can go to the lower cost bourbon's I am very excited to start building my own Bourbon bar.

[@kevin1873]

Thank you Kurt and Trenton as well for sharing this taste testing with us because I was also curious about what your winner would be from your previous video displaying your 5 top $20 Bourbons. I was really shocked Old Forester got eliminated but blind taste testings are super difficult. With that being said, Bourbons don't really have a large flavor spectrum as say compared to whiskeys. With Bourbons the flavor spectrum is quite small, you either get sweet, caramel, maple syrup, vanilla, and the likes or you get the opposite end. Bitter, leather, oak, spice with subtle notes of all in between. Again with that being said it really just depends on which end of the spectrum you enjoy more. But that's the amazing thing about alcohol is that there's a drink out there for just about anyone and that's really awesome. I'm with you and Trenton. I definitely prefer the more traditional sweeter, caramel, vanilla, maple syrup side of bourbon with that well-balanced oak flavor coming through as well. I mean it's like candy in a glass and that's the perfect adult beverage in my opinion. Thanks again Kurt and Trenton for sharing another awesome SBLbasement Bourbon video 🙂

[@slbdrinks]

Very much appreciated! Thank you!

[@georgefoster6380]

I just had to watch this again! I never realized how entertaining it is to watch a guy get his drink on! Seriously you ought to do more of these tastings. Thanks for all these videos...very helpful. I gotta try the WT101 soon.

[@slbdrinks]

Plz do and let me know what you think! Thanks for the kind words!

[@UncleMike81]

Enjoyed both videos! Recently got into bourbon and picked up several bottles this week. For Christmas I was gifted a bottle of makers and ended up buying Elijah Craig sm b, buffalo trace, tin cup 10, eagle rare, a bottle of 1792, four roses single barrel and turkey 101. makers is almost gone and just opened the Elijah bottle. I like em both. Amazing how they have different characters. This fall/winter is gonna be Great 👍 thanks for the recommendations fellas. 101 was $31 here on Long Island.

[@slbdrinks]

That’s awesome! Enjoy the journey!

[@Glock2201]

All great choices for flavor and value IMO but I am also relatively new to bourbon. Out of all of those the one I have not tried is the Tin Cup 10. I would suggest trying Buillett and Woodford Reserve at some point. Maybe some OF1910 and 1920 as well as Woodford Reserve Double Oaked for a step up from the other ones.

[@UncleMike81]

@@Glock2201 over the past 4 months I kind of bought everything on the shelf. Found out I love rye and really dislike Old Forester bourbon (bought the 86,100, and 120) I can see why others enjoy it, nevertheless it's just not for me. The tin cup 10 is very good if you enjoy oak. Highly recommend but it's a bit over priced for the proof. Just opened frey ranch last night. 90 proof (4 grain) and has a menthol twist to the traditional bourbon profile. Glad I only bought a 350 of the bourbon. It's an ok pour but I look forward to opening the 100% rye from Frey. Still need to try bullit. Thanks for the recommendation. I want to find the cask strength though :)

[@williamh1973]

I was shocked. From what was said from beginning to end I called out the last three in order. M.M is good but very light on flavor. So, I knew it was three right away. From there the talk of proof called out the other two . Great video. Keep it up.

[@stevewood950]

Absolutely cracking video Kurt. I’m just beginning to explore the world of bourbons and your recommendations have been tip top. Unfortunately, it’s a bit harder to find some of these in the UK but tracking them down has become part of the fun!

[@slbdrinks]

Wishing you all the best in your search!

[@curtboxley7678]

Hope you can find OGD 114 and WT 101

[@tomyork6311]

Another great pour in the $20 range, is Rebel 100. Also, OGD BIB, Virgin Bourbon 101, and EW 1783.

[@afreeland99]

WT101 is always in stock at the house...been dipping more into rye lately and really like the WT101 Rye!

[@slbdrinks]

Both are delicious!

[@familyplummer6812]

You guys have a great job... tasting all those lovely pours. Thanks for the channel. Regards from Brussels.

[@slbdrinks]

It’s a tough job lol! Thanks for being on the journey with us!

[@budgetdadbbqbrewing268]

I really enjoyed this. Solid work and love the WT 101. I’m still wish the JTS Brown made the list, but I love that you gave the bottom shelf some screen time!

[@slbdrinks]

Needs to happen! Amazing choices out there for not a lot of money!

[@georgewages8539]

cant go wrong with JTS.

[@mjfieldsjr]

I am not a collector, drinker, smoker - but I love Jack Daniels & Southern Comfort & Makers Mark & Wild Turkey 101 & Evan Williams. Never tried the others. But I liked the presentation of the video, looking forward to more. What really interested me was your bar back display counter. I am inspired making my furnished basement the same. One thing you are missing though is your personalized SLB drink glasses. :)

[@CYisThelonius]

Question: Was that Old Forester 100 proof first opened for this tasting? I have ALWAYS found that you have to open the bottle, take a small pour, and then wait a few days to let it open up. And then the flavors are gorgeous. It replaced Buffalo Trace as my go-to not that long ago. You got to let it breathe.

[@slbdrinks]

No it had been opened for several days. We both enjoy it also, was one of those things.

[@haroldingmire6768]

I enjoy going over past videos and tasting/ comparing the final picks- enjoying my WT 101 tonight! Thanks again.

[@slbdrinks]

Enjoy!

[@imoffthegrid2158]

It's not hard to believe that W.T. 101 came out on top . It's also nice to see a true budget priced bourbon win out . Some of the suggested bourbons would be priced above $25 in my area( Elijah Craig , O.G.D. 114 and buffalo trace ) . Old Forester 100 is as good as any of them in my book . Early times bottled in bond is a unicorn here in Illinois , haven't seen in years . Fun video , good job guys .👍

[@slbdrinks]

Thanks so much! ET bib just showed up again around here. Hadn’t seen it for 6 months before that.

[@zyxwfish]

I picked up wild turkey today based on this video, tastes good to me.

[@popskull42]

Great video! And nearly 100% where I think I'd rank them myself (I think I'd flip OGD and WT but who knows blind). I want so badly to like BT more, but....I don't.

[@slbdrinks]

Is what it is. Your palate, your choice!

[@bo_mccroskey]

I agree about BT. I always have it on my bar because it's cheap and available around here, but I just don't like it as much as other do. It just falls flat for me.

[@31446963048]

I remember when BT was the rage and Wellers SR green was cheaper and I couldnt understand why. BT is a nice drinker, buttery, lightly sweet but not much more. Its what I call an easy go to when you cant make up your mind.

[@lars2894]

Gotta say, blind taste testing reviews are my favorite content and gets an automatic like, just because of that extra transparency.

[@itspabbs]

I had a feeling WT101 would be up at, or near, the top. That stuff is incredibly balanced for the money.

[@slbdrinks]

No doubt!

[@cahabatunes380]

The first two bourbons that I ever purchased were EW101BIB & WT101. EW101 has great butterscotch & vanilla frosting flavors but not much oak & a liitle thin on the mouthfeel. WT101 has great caramel, toffee, cinammon & oak flavors that are balanced beautifully & it has a full mouthfeel & proofiness. Best value out there is WT101! No need to have to search for allocated Buffalo Trace.

[@slbdrinks]

See that’s a great point! BT is a great bottle to have if and when you can find it however there are excellent choices always on the shelf!

[@adamwright4262]

Excellent. Six terrific bourbons that should be in everybody's bar, even if you prefer more pricey expressions. And no surprise at the winner. Wild Turkey 101 always pleases, and always hits way above its weight class. I'd love to see WT101 in a blind test against Kurt's top 5 $30 to $40 bourbons. Oh, and the WT 101 Rye would garner the same result in a value rye blind.

[@slbdrinks]

Great idea! Hmmm makes me wonder lol

[@tyleroliver2424]

The Kickin' Chicken

[@kkatlvolvo]

Great videos and went out last week and added a few of these that I didn’t have. Love your passion and honesty. Definitely comes across as do other people in the bourbon world.

[@slbdrinks]

Really appreciate that!

[@peterturner5618]

For years at deer camp, we did a blind taste test with Wild Turkey & 4 other bourbons. All were more expensive than Wild Turkey & Wild Turkey always won. Wild Turkey was also my Dad's favorite bourbon, and as far as I'm concerned, that's good enough for me. Dollar for dollar, you can pay a lot more, but I don't think you can find a better sipping bourbon.

[@slbdrinks]

Bingo! You are spot on!

[@tomallen7699]

The "kickin' chicken"!

[@Tombonzo]

This was a Great follow up!! Absolutely Great! Thanks for doing this. Do more like it, in different price categories!

[@slbdrinks]

Great idea! Thank you!

[@Farwalker2u]

Thanks for the video. This was the motivation behind my trying Wild Turkey 101 (recently) as a sippin whiskey. Back in the 1970s my drinking encounters with W. T. 101 was in mixed drinks, never neat. Now I find that I like it as a sippin whiskey.

[@walterbordett2023]

Thanks for the interesting test. Everyone remember that you cannot drink the label, the advertising budget or the price tag. Drink what you enjoy. Thanks for helping us find out what to try in the price range.

[@singlesideman]

Wild Turkey 101 is a real favorite of mine. So glad that it won. Phenomenal stuff, really well balanced, but also with some real character and profile that does a beautiful job of showing what makes bourbon so distinctive and special. It is an excellent ambassador for the world of bourbon. This is what good bourbon tastes like. Yum. I definitely get caramel and oak and little bits of maple and pecan because, well, that's what bourbon does. And there is some cinnamon and baking spice in there, too. Just delicious. If only I could get Early Times BIB here - I'd do an A/B in a heartbeat.

[@slbdrinks]

Both delicious!

[@sniklegem]

Thank you for the TLDW for me. :)

[@mcnugget9999]

New to the channel here. Haven’t watched any of your videos from start to finish except this one. Quite entertaining. Thanks!!

[@furstlahst860]

Kurt, another “hellafun” video! Love seeing (and hearing you guys have a blast) as you deliver some great insightful content. I’ve never had OGD, but I’ll seek it out now. As for WT101, that’s always been my go-to. And I can grab the EW BIB for $15 at my corner Rite Aid. Great product!

[@slbdrinks]

Let me know what you think of the ogd!

[@BiffStrongo]

Great notes. I called every bottle from your descriptions. And I 100% agree with your rankings.

[@slbdrinks]

Hey love it when we agree!

[@JC-77]

It would be interesting to revisit these 6 in another 6 months with another blind taste test and see if things pan out the same. Because of this video I went out and grabbed a bottle of Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond and am not disappointed.

[@slbdrinks]

Blinds are very tough! Could be different lineup every day!

[@toesuf94]

I have used Evan Williams in Old Fashioned cocktails for a few years now. Never disappoints!

[@boblikeschickennuggets661]

awesome bar, awesome channel. Happy New Years!

[@deanfeldman2505]

Shouldn't this be duplicated over ice? In another video you spoke of going with a cube when enjoying Wild Turkey 101. Interested to see WT come out on top. It appeared to be a marginal win and it may be interesting to see this same line-up tested on another day to see if a new day and mood will yield different results. I'll be looking for reviews on American single malts

[@slbdrinks]

Over ice would be very interesting! To be truthful I haven’t thought about reviewing American single malts but I like the idea.

[@quintmorales1443]

Started drinking Wild turkey 101 in 1976, still my favorite evening nightcap. Tks for your channel.

[@kvmedman6217]

Love that Evan Williams BiB got in. We need a Heaven Hill representative in this lineup! The Early Times is an amazing bourbon, but made by the same company as Old Forester.

[@kvmedman6217]

PS. My order would be 1 and 2 switch between Wlid Turkey and Old Forester depending on the day, 3 Old Grand Dad 114, 4 Evan Williams BiB, 5 Buffalo Trace, 6 Maker's Mark.

[@bryanbarrett732]

Evan Williams is heaven Hill

[@kvmedman6217]

@@bryanbarrett732 That is my point. I'm glad Evan Williams BiB made it because it is the only Heaven Hill product in the lineup.

[@fourcubed47]

I don't believe it is anymore. Now it's Barton (Sazerac) that makes Early Times.

[@readyfortherevolution1876]

This is a great comment. Didn’t realize the range of distilleries that are represented on that bar in the video. A great range when you think about it. Speaks volumes to the commitment to excellence by American distillers.

[@robertdillon521]

I love ogd 114 but I always wake up with hangover headache. I drink wild turkey 101 the most often. No headaches and the flavors match up with other bourbon out there and it mixes well.

[@slbdrinks]

I love 101 as well!

[@hollyjhj3732]

Blind tastings are so revealing, because the power of suggestion is so strong. I've seen Pappy go down hard in some blind tastings. Another great video, Kurt. And I agree with Trenton...I always considered Maker's Mark to be the "cheap" mixer bourbon on my shelf. Just goes to show.

[@slbdrinks]

He was so heart broken when his OF took a bow. Sad lol

[@johnnycampbell3422]

Having slipped WT101 into blind tastings (upto $100) and it usually has come to the top few, sometimes top pick. Had a friend get butthurt about it. Always a solid choice for me.

[@slbdrinks]

Lol, it is what it is!

[@thecoffeefuelledwoodsman]

Great video, first time watching. I had the Wild Turkey a few months ago for the first time ever and love it too. I'm looking forward to seeing your other bourbon recommendations now(never had the Old Grand Dad either and will try to find it here in Nova Scotia). Thanks for the video.

[@slbdrinks]

Welcome from the beautiful Nova Scotia!

[@johnvanemden3775]

Great video, learned about some new inexpesive bourbons and the winner is one of my favorites!

[@SwizzleStickMcGee]

Best bourbon under $20 - Very Old Barton Best bourbon under $30 - Early Times Bottled-in-Bond Best bourbon under $40 - Thirteenth Colony Best bourbon under $50 (it is starting to get difficult now) - Jack Daniels Bottled-in-Bond/Peg Leg Porker Best bourbon under $60 - Any of the Chattanooga limited releases...Founders Reserve/Bottled-in-Bond etc... Best bourbon under $70 - Henry McKenna Bottled-in-Bond Best bourbon under $80 - Jefferson's Ocean? Maybe? Honestly couldn't think of anything between $70-80 Best bourbon under $90 - Larceny Barrel Strength Best bourbon under $100 - High Wire Revival, Jimmy Red -Liquor store owner & whiskey enthusiast This was actually more difficult than I thought it would be lol

[@slbdrinks]

It is difficult right?!! Great list! Disagree with Jefferson Ocean but there are a couple on the list I need to try! Great job!

[@SwizzleStickMcGee]

@@slbdrinks Yeah the Jefferson's Ocean is a silly gimmick...I just couldn't think of anything between $70-80 lol With more time to think it over, my answer would have been "Nulu Toasted Barrel"

[@torino429scj]

I love this video! It's great to see a taste testing of 20- 30$ bourbons. I'm glad my personal favorite in this group won. Good old Wild Turkey 101. Hard to beat for the price. Thanks for the great vid, you get a new subscriber!

[@d-averion5011]

Great show, enjoy your approach to bourbon and cocktails. Keep up the good work! Cheers

[@slbdrinks]

Thanks so much!

[@richdouglas2311]

Love the examination. Love the jazz in the background. Of these, WT is my choice. No doubt. No question about it. Been drinking it for 35 years.

[@slbdrinks]

Thank you!

[@mariojohnson4695]

Look I am very new to the bourbon world, I have been hearing so much about Wild Turkey 101, I thought that maybe it was overhyped. I bought one and I can say it lives up to the hype. I usually avoid high proof bourbon because I’m a newbie, but 101 is going to be a constant with me.

[@tweezerjam]

Just a lil drop of water👍🏼

[@joshuatonne223]

I love this review and want to thank you all for motivating me to enjoy Bourbons and whiskeys neat instead of just taking shots. I have all of those except the Evans Williams but I also have 22 other bourbons. I think you should have round 2 and see if both your pallets stay the same. I’m up for the challenge myself and will conduct that here in the near future. I have pretty much bought all the bottles that you’ve recommended and just want to say Thanks once again for awesome reviews and being so truthful in your remarks. You huge fan Josh in upstate NY. Pro Patria!🇺🇸

[@slbdrinks]

Thank you Josh! Appreciate you! Happy you are enjoying the channel!

[@faronsquare]

Evan Williams Bottled In Bond has been my go to for a long time for the value. It's not the most complex, but it comes in bigger bottles too and goes a long way! Big fan of Four Roses as well though.

[@cofaul1174]

Great concept for a video! I really enjoyed this one, well done y’all!

[@slbdrinks]

Thank you!

[@TJFlashbang670]

Excellent video, Thank you. Elijah Craig Barrel Proof ( out of the $20 price range ) is my favorite. Haven’t tried OGD114, and will Revisit Wild Turkey.

[@erniesteele3164]

I'm late to this BUT I'm 73 years old and have been drinking Evan Williams bourbon for over 50 years...My dad introduced me to it as a young boy

[@tweezerjam]

Your math doesn’t add up😂

[@erniesteele3164]

Why not? Evan Williams has been around since the '50's... I was born in 1949

[@tweezerjam]

@@erniesteele3164 I’m thinking young boy is under 21 i guess 😂

[@tedwalters953]

@@tweezerjamit was daily common to have kids start drinking early, even at home. I am Gen X and by my time that was not very common except, in my experience, among the wealthy where it was the norm

[@Dgiaco1991]

I own 4 of the 6, need to go pick up a bottle of Old Grandad 114 and give it a try. Thanks for the reasonably priced reviews.

[@slbdrinks]

Love dealing with great bourbons for a decent price!

[@happymonk4206]

Evan Williams bottled in bond... love it. Started with Four Roses, moved over to Evan Williams black label now I have Evan Williams bottled in bond. I have a large glass mug, two shots of Evan Williams and fill it with zero Pepsi. So good.

[@slbdrinks]

Good for you! Glad you are enjoying the EW!

[@micahtroyer4181]

Enjoyed the video. Blind taste test can surprise you for sure. We did a blind taste testing on some BIB a couple months ago, results blew us away

[@slbdrinks]

Can be very surprising!

[@jeffjohnson7576]

I’m new to all this but have to say I really enjoy the inexpensive very old Barton. I have tried a few and looking forward to trying your choices! Love the channel and any suggestions you have👍🏻

[@slbdrinks]

One of my favorite bottom shelf bourbons!

[@jimdarragh8755]

Great video! I'm a bit of a whiskey rookie, but I love this channel. Thanks for pointing me in great directions 👍

[@slbdrinks]

Appreciate you joining us!

[@mrnotnomis]

I tried Old Forester and Knob Creek 9 year 120p, and I am not a fan of either. I found both to be very harsh at first, to the point that the flavors can't even be detected. Once you have sipped a few times, they grow on you. My go-to is still makers mark. It's affordable, looks good in a decanter, and has a good balance of smooth sipping and rich flavoring.

[@Tortuga89R]

Wow I am glad I found your channel! Very well done! Subscribed! Cheers!

[@josephkordinak1591]

WT101, is a solid pour at a reasonable price. I always have a handle in my bar. I have some higher priced bourbon's but WT101 is my standard.

[@slbdrinks]

Great choice!

[@toddcrockett]

I absolutely love this episode. Great job guys.

[@slbdrinks]

Thank you!

[@jeffsomann8664]

Great show, I'm a proof guy myself. Being retired and watching my spending I go for the 101. When they have it (Northwest Florida) it's 114. Now for a special occasion I treat myself to a bottle of Rare Breed.

[@slbdrinks]

Ohhh ya, rare breed!

[@TexasKid747]

Evan Williams Bottled in Bond is great stuff in this price range. I almost always have it on the shelf. I will try the other brands that I have not tried before. Thanks for content like this! Cheers from Texas.

[@slbdrinks]

Appreciate you ! Thank you!

[@b.r.3232]

I discovered WT101 earlier this year and found it a daily pour for me lately. I do like it quite a bit..... I also enjoy your reviews and vid.s Nice work!

[@AlexMielnik]

Glad to see you put this blind tasting together...It really helps put $20.00 plus/minus into perspective. Coming in new to Bourbons on a more serious level, this is a great list of 6 to buy and try without breaking the bank...heck, you can get all 6 here in Oregon (state run) for $161.70 to be exact. What a great way for anyone interested in getting their start down the Bourbon path. You could even sub in a couple of Rye selections and still impress your guests...more importantly, put you in their right direction improving your palate to a higher end, more sophisticated level. Thanks so much!

[@JoshWallace]

You guys did a good job. I called 1 and 2 out the gate from your description. 👍

[@jg1693]

We all have different opinions on what is best at this price point however I appreciate the beauty of tastings and enjoying whiskey together. I have to say, I personally LOVE the six initial choices you have put forth. I would have added ET BiB and Rebel 100 to the mix BUT, these six are as solid as you can get. I also can't help but to rejoice that Jimmy Russell came out on top in your tastings. Such great choices that hit WAY above the price point. *high five* for a great video, and thank you!

[@pdhren]

Great videos. I've had all those except for wild turkey 101. When I was young wild turkey was always looked down on in my area, but I look forward to trying it. I'm a little late to the party, but I think Larceny is one of the best bourbons around, and at $28 dollars a bottle, you can't beat it.

[@MarkHicks326]

Pricing has increased. None of these can be purchased @$20, not here in Ky at least.

[@ottopreus7712]

Thank you for the enjoyable evaluation video which contained several Bourbons I enjoy. I am proud to say I have become a WT101 fan/convert during the past year as I found it on my own. A delicious "go to bourbon!"

[@slbdrinks]

Good for you!

[@gerainedoss7123]

Can’t argue with this. 101 can hold its own against *any* bourbon at any price point, if you ask me. But in that price range, it’s as good as you can get. Good call boys! 👏👏

[@slbdrinks]

Thanks so much!

[@thebangkokconnection4080]

Wild Turkey is very sweet and you can only drink so much sugared whiskey.

[@LeatherDaddy97]

@@thebangkokconnection4080 wild turkey is one of the least sweet bottles on the table in my opinion.

[@godsreclamation2539]

I prefer buffalo over wild turkey. There is an overhype to buffalo but I still prefer it. Wild turkey always a good sipper especially since I get the 1.75L of it. Good vid.

[@slbdrinks]

Def two different profiles but both very good!

[@godsreclamation2539]

@@slbdrinks oh I definitely agree. Buffalo goes fast in Chicago but I'll pick up the wild turkey most of the time

[@rpitneyjr]

I know this is an old vid but, well-done! EWBiB is a good value at $17 but not in the class of the others. It was really interesting but I guessed 4 of the 6 from your initial tasting notes. I too am VERY surprised about OF being left out of the top 3. My personal addition to the group would have been James E Pepper 1776.

[@arammartin9490]

Great stuff as always guys. Would love to see the same type of video for each price range. Love your reviews and buy tons of bottles based on your recommendations.

[@slbdrinks]

Appreciate you thanks so much!

[@Russ1007]

Great video, I was always put off bourbon because I was told jack daniels was a bourbon and I didn't like it but before Xmas I tried a bottle of buffalo trace and loved it, your videos are helping me understand the difference in bourbon, im from northern ireland and our local store only sells a handful of choices but I'll be trying WT 101 tonight, much rather have bourbon than scotch or Irish whiskey, thanks so much for all your information 👏