3 INCREDIBLE Bourbons That Won't Break the Bank!

Looking for amazing bourbons that won't break the bank? Check out this review of 3 affordable and delicious bourbons that are a great value for the price. #bourbonreview #slb #greatvaluebourbons
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[@jaysondecker8223]

Kyle’s editing has been on point the last few weeks 😂

[@smknochs1]

That Baby Jane may not break the bank but if I'm in the store and I see a 4-6y 91proofer for $50 next to a bottle of Wild Turkey 101 aged 6-8years for $25, I'm going Turkey.

[@nickbonvino]

Or for the same price, Rare Breed!

[@jeromewink557]

Agree on both.

[@andrettski8686]

@@nickbonvino Amen

[@johnmorgan233]

Almost get knob creek 12 for this price

[@slbdrinks]

Can’t disagree with your line of thinking. I like to highlight new releases and at least the WJ offering was an effort at a more affordable option. Hard to beat some of the tried and true budget bottles from other legacy distilleries though.

[@theCLEcyclist]

LOL the windows error! The way in which you don't take yourselves too seriously - both the humility and the self-deprecating humor - are one of the most endearing and entertaining aspects of your channel.

[@scottlumpkin7023]

BY FAR…..the best whiskey show on KZbin!…..thank you….to all involved!

[@denniswheeler4872]

I live in Cedar Rapids. Thanks again for reviewing our Distillery here, Cedar Ridge. I am going out to HyVee and getting a barrel proof. Love your videos.

[@whiskeylandtv]

is it a fun place to visit?

[@xxHonz]

If you find a single barrel double barrel barrel proof. Get it, won’t be disappointed! I think a few hyvees did picks and are fantastic!

[@apollyon7573]

They really missed an opportunity with Baby Jane to call it Wittle Jane

[@slbdrinks]

😂

[@ttiger9780]

I like it!

[@cabates0114]

LOL, well played

[@hammer3122]

Trenton has fully morphed into the guy who doesn’t like bourbons under like 120 proof.

[@slbdrinks]

Right??!!

[@TheShivedj]

It’s easy to do lol

[@anandarochisha]

Yes, Trenton is a Paduan learner, but he has a point. The cologne comparison points to synthetic formaldehyde, a common scent base. Traces of formalin ? Dunno. Formalin can be produced if fractional distillation of methanol occurs in high iron water. Usually the methanol rich distillate comes out first and is discarded.

[@FiveFigsDigital]

I worked in a cave in Rosendale for Iron Mountain in the 80s. 45 acres underground. It was a small town with roads and buildings. Big trucks would drive around. Other parts of IMAR, The Caves, as everyone called them had large underground lakes. It was cool to have worked there. They should make an Iron Mountain blend.

[@jparkbrannen]

That Green River Full Proof wasn’t incredibly complex at first crack but it was potentially the most approachable high proof product I’ve had in a while. A great introduction to proofier bourbon for a newbie.

[@scottyBbourbon]

I know they are from last year (or the one before) but the Bardstown Origin series Black and White labels are the go to "budget" bottles that really hit for me. I know there are cheaper bottles that are really good (WT 101 is great and has been mentioned) but these two bottles are great and offer a different experience for a really good price.

[@rustyharvey4557]

150K Congrats!!!! Great video.

[@coffeegaming807]

I can’t wait for Green River to release the Full Proof version of their wheated bourbon!

[@jacobkohler]

Ditto!

[@TheShivedj]

It’s out. Just bought it today. It’s not too bad for $47

[@carynwells727]

@@TheShivedj… the Full Proof is 70% corn, 21%rye, 9%malted barley.

[@brianscovern68]

Been a subscriber for a while now. Love your vibe and energy when it comes to whiskey and finding deals that still taste good. Keep up the great work guys!

[@telosmonos_gustavo]

“Do you get a Windex note?” Of the many Trentisms we’ve seen so far, this one takes the cake!!!

[@rickrichardson245]

Nicely done, Guys. Appreciate the fo us on new offerings at a reasonable price.

[@GrnEyez64]

Another great video. Really interesting choices. I love me some Widow Jane 10yr when I can find it on sale for ~$50. I love the coffee/chocolate/mocha note at the end. I like that they are rolling out a $50 SRP. Now there are three new whiskeys I'm going to try.

[@doninky]

Excellent video guys! I was able to try the green river and to be honest the first night I tried it. It was just OK but then I tried it the second night and really loved it. Sometimes that happens with your pallet between days depending on what you eat, etc., but I thought Green River really did a great job of releasing this full proof product

[@CPGumby]

As much as I enjoy Widow Jane products, I REALLY wish they would up their proof to 100. It comes across as kind of thin but it's still pretty good, so you'd think it would really help them bring their flavor game up a few notches.

[@hhbuckeye5hhbuckeye585]

Smooth Ambler, Old Scout Bourbon (99 proof, $30) and for $5 more you can get the barrel proof Rye ( approx. 116 proof) and they are both stellar.

[@mattd.1977]

As an Iowan, it is awesome seeing you guys show Cedar Ridge some love. They have been making great whiskeys for quite a while now. You guys should do a whole “Is Cedar Ridge worth it?” video. I believe the barrel proof is a blend of 3-4 years if I remember correctly (check back of bottle).

[@mcfadden3413]

Trenton - the Paradigm Rye from WJ is so different from most other Ryes. Definitely do a video with that one. It’s one of my absolute favorites. Imagine someone taking a sweet apple jolly rancher and distilling it. 👀 Yeah! It’s like that.

[@paulhendershot111]

Great video. Since I refuse to spend $100 or more for a bottle of bourbon, I love to see these releases that are all in my price range. I will be keeping an eye out for all three of these.

[@PourFolks1920]

Adding these to our hit list, Thanks for showcasing these. Sláinte

[@robertlewis6543]

Grabbed the 'California Love' version of the Green River full proof a few weeks back. Mouthfeel was good, overall it was above average, but got a lot of odd licorice notes on the palate. Also was $65 here in CA. Won't be getting another, happy to leave it for someone that better appreciates that style.

[@melissarivers8479]

Wow! I will be looking for all 3 of these bottles!

[@masono5423]

Here in Iowa, that cedar ridge small batch barrel strength is my favorite bottle they make! Delicious!

[@neilpowell1641]

GR is part of the great Bardstown Bourbon Co. family. All great stuff.

[@estevans.870]

Green River is delicious! And it’s got a slot in the front of the bottle for playing quarters - fun bottle design at its best.

[@319_Fishing]

I got the first batch of Cedar Ridge BP and its absolutely phenomenal bourbon! Im lucky to live about 15 min away from the distillery!

[@danielnieroda7239]

I really enjoy watching both of you two and how well you get a long with each other . I know of so many Father and Son who don't even talk with each other . So to watch both of you and to get Great reviews is Awesome . Thanks for sharing .

[@whiskeylandtv]

agreed. its cool to see whiskey bring family together

[@TacoTruck17]

I'm going to check out that Cedar Ridge juice soon.

[@LP23D6]

Nice review fellas. I am just an hour north of Cedar Ridge so I am a bit biased but they have been bottling some dang nice juice. (as you well know)

[@bmc2567]

Never been a fan of WJ but I would try a pour if I ran across it. GR on the other hand a fan of. Will definitely give it a try if I find it in my market. I just picked up their Rye to try. I have not seen Cedar Ridge here in North Carolina, but will definitely keep my eye out for it! Sounds like it’s a winner! 🥃

[@MikeCraig0122]

I sampled that Widow Jane from Trevor's you referenced while in AZ last week. Wish I would have snagged a bottle to bring home but my suitcase was already full. 😂😂 I did get to kill a bottle of RR Single Rick while at the bar though so the night at Trevor's was really good.

[@benjaminsteitz1850]

Have a video idea I’d love you guys to do: What’s 5 bottles or so each you judged a book by its cover and never bought and then when you finally tried it or bought it you loved it For me it’s gotta be heaven hill BiB idk why just didn’t seem appealing or special. Got it as a birthday present and it’s one of my favorites. Thanks guys. Love the videos.

[@whiskeylandtv]

thats a fun idea!

[@Chicagonaut]

Kurt: "efficiently priced" is more accurately phrased as "reasonably priced."

[@jamesAwildwezzal]

Glad someone already brought it up...that phrase was hitting me oddly as well. One of the reasons I really like you guys is you just say what you mean and the whole "efficiently priced" sounds very forced. Over priced and well or reasonably priced are not ambiguous. Sorry to be a bummer on that one, keep up the great work

[@mikehart7615]

Picked one of those cedar Ridge barrel proof up for $29 at Binnys the other day end of the bin sale not a bad bottle

[@user-hy4dt6tk9i]

Can’t wait to try all 3 haven’t been able to find the Cedar Ridge yet

[@BourbonBuffaloLou]

Widow Jane Paradigm Rye. Delicious!!

[@dualwieldsoftware]

Everything I've had from Green River has been great, so I'll have to keep an eye out for the barrel proof.

[@codymills1842]

I had a Manhattan with widow Jane paradym and it was one of the best drinks I’ve ever had!

[@marvinwilks5893]

😊 I'm stuck at a 2-bottle BAR with WT 101 & 8yr old ISLE OF SKYE Scotch {1.75L} poured into my fancy crystal decanters. They Pair nicely with my Premium Imported Handmade Cigar Collection.

[@shred3302]

Widow Jane is one of my favorite distillers

[@joethompson5233]

I like the regular Cedar Ridge as well as their Double Barrel. If you guys get a chance, you need to check out the Portside offering from Cedar Ridge. It's fantastic. I was at HyVee this morning and the Cedar Ridge Barrel Proof was on sale for $33.99....guess what came home with me.

[@moguy1973]

I have a store pick of a Green River single barrel, and I didn't think it was all that great. Had a good front palate but had a really funky bitter finish. It got a little better after the bottle was open for a while, but I hope the Full Proof is better than the single barrel was. Seems this will be a varying proof per batch as well.

[@MigitMan975]

Yall please open and review the paradigm rye from widow Jane. It’s gotta be one of my favorite ryes out there. If you enjoy that one I would try out their applewood smoked rye

[@robertharper2158]

I have a Green River - Single Barrel Full Proof that is awesome. Haven't seen the Shelfer yet in Texas, but I will pick it up when it reaches the shelf.

[@brianlofton2395]

I live in Cedar Rapids Iowa about 15 mins from the distillery, the barrel proof and the double barrel are 2 of my favorite products from cedar ridge. If you like single cask, their quintessential is great as well but it’s a little pricier, especially for the single cask releases. I have a 7 year single barrel rye that released here locally that is fantastic also.

[@brj12310]

Cedar ridge is good! They also have a bottled in bond, port cask and the original is good too!

[@adamnash3645]

Mammoth Northern Rye #2 is something I think Trenton would love!

[@tuxedotoolbox]

Never seen Baby Jane before, Interesting! Great video, where’s the Spam!🥃

[@jeffnuzz]

Green River rye is 95 proof. For me, the first crack pour had an odd note on the finish ...but since then it opened up nicely. Darn good especially for the price.

[@crog0915]

This Chattanooga white port is absolutely delicious ! Please do a review of this. I'm so interested in what you guys think.

[@dawnhurst2714]

Have you guys ever tried Dettling bottled n bond or cask strength? It’s phenomenal!!!! I would love to see you guys review it and get your take?

[@MrBoostin18]

Green river full proof is my go to now for cheap full/barrel proof

[@alvinmousseau1100]

Awesome video

[@mistermom310]

I've talked to my local store about getting some of the Green River FP 🥃👍

[@RockulaRandy]

Tried grabbing that Green River, but it sold out quick.😞 Now I need to find the Cedar Ridge. 😁

[@shadblayder]

Trenton is lit in this one

[@excalibur7185]

You're allowed to add a drop or two of water to a barrel proof, and sometimes it makes a good whiskey better. It can also moderate flavors and show new flavors.

[@billamsdell6471]

Interesting you mention the Wheated, recently I hosted a blind Wheated bourbon tasting including Weller SR, Redemption, Ben Holliday Red Wheat, Old Elk Double Wheated and Green River. Green River was walk away winner just an FYI

[@rudy1854]

You guys need to try the 7 year cask strength rye from cedar ridge. Tons of flavor

[@francisrizzo1529]

"This person is not responding" HAHAHA, that was great. Looking forward to finding that GR FP.

[@whiskeygamesnerdstuff789]

Great Video

[@StevenScone]

How about we visit Trenton's house...

[@anthonymcpherson478]

Yes on the Rye video 👍🏼

[@canonrivette]

Hey Guys: Just started watching your videos - really, I've just started drinking whiskeys, bourbons and ryes - and need some help from you. First, have you ever made a "glossary of terms?" As a beginner, I don't know what the many senses of "cask strength" are. What does cask strength betoken for the both of you? What does "proof" mean to you. (It seems to mean the higher the proof, the better the taste.) If you might create a glossary of terms that a beginner might consult it would be a great help and aid. Thanks for the videos and hope you continue to make and post them. All the best.

[@denniswheeler4872]

Just went to HyVee Drug on Blairs Ferry and Center Point and they had it for $42.99. I got a bottle. Can't wait to try it.

[@denniswheeler4872]

Cedar Ridge Barrel Proof just reviewed by SLB Drinks

[@johnfrank6148]

I also got the Cedar Ridge Barrel Proof at $42.99 at Hyvee Drug (Boyson Rd). On the website it is listed at $39.99 plus shipping. For me it is a 25 minute drive. I'm very much enjoy the Cedar Ridge Port Cask finished too.

[@joshuahill3221]

Feel like the brown sugar flavor bomb of cedar ridge may have compromised the green river tasting to a small degree. Interested to get a bottle myself as I'm a big GReen River fan as well.

[@robertbugh1798]

That custome series from Trevor's is amazing. I just got a bottle last week

[@colinmcdonnell5342]

Cedar Ridge's standard Bourbon is aged 3 years, but I'm not sure if it's still at the 3 year age statement then just bottled. Their Double Barrel is fantastic.

[@zackbower2749]

hey guys, I really like Larceny barrel proof. What are your thoughts on it? Can you recommend other bourbons that are similar? Thanks ahead of time

[@lightmanatoz]

I have bought the Cedar Ridge. Unfortunately I have to wait for the delivery, as it is unattainable here in Oregon.

[@jamesAwildwezzal]

Have you guys tried Oppidan single Barrel, cask Strength? Ive had Barrel 416 and 417 around 115 proof each, I enjoyed both. Its from Waukegan IL, I cant find much information on Oppidan as a distiller though. Its 45.99 here where i live in Tennessee.

[@KurtFogleman]

Baby Jane is one of the best releases I’ve had this year

[@Speciarii]

I found the Cedar Ridge Rye at Total Wine and now nothing comes up in a search, that's disappointing. Cheers from another Kurt 🥃

[@BuckMcAntlerson]

Note to self: BOLO for Cedar Ridge BP! Brown sugar yum

[@rodttu]

Cant wait to try the GR FP.

[@jparkbrannen]

It’s worth the money. I’m very excited for them to do an FP Rye.

[@Bajinok]

Can you review Calumet bourbon

[@deant7695]

He looks like Radar from M.A.S.H

[@godsreclamation2539]

😂

[@ps138vs2cavi]

Add Balboa Rye to the blind please? Would like a big rye comp like you guys did for March madness

[@wayne19563]

Bourbon for everyone !

[@HHartman2]

Please do a video on if you can only buy 10 bourbons what would they be.

[@JJ-zl9vo]

My Partner is subscribed to you and never misses any of your 3 weekly videos He gets me on look out to find Bourbons you taste and suggests Could you say hi to him ? his name is James Wilkinson

[@slbdrinks]

Hi James! Thank you both for being a huge part of the SLB community! Appreciate ya!

[@user-ym2td6tq4w]

Love the videos. Not sure you can say full send and take a sip. Full send is all in.

[@justinvandee9428]

The Cedar Ridge Bonded is my favorite from them and only 50 bucks

[@batboy242]

Trenton and Kurt, try the Green River Rye!!!

[@andrettski8686]

The WT Rare Breed Police are coming after Kurt.

[@dans3294]

Do that rye video please !!!!

[@stephanieknapp1217]

I might have to grab a bottle of Cedar Ridge at some point

[@GSTMTIGER]

The Windex note, actually had me laugh out loud. Trent is a piece of work.

[@gregarundale6106]

I have found the Cedar Ridge Barrel Proof as low as $36, but I am in the Cedar Rapids area so Cedar Ridge is much more available here.

[@roybrice7743]

Cedar ridge is far the best of these, Widow Jane is just ok apart from the Decadence which is outstanding , Green River is ok but for me its a good standard Bourbon but no more than that.

[@josephbradley1781]

Ok, I’m a total noob and have some questions. Thank you in advance for your thoughts. I have tried four or so whiskeys. Four Roses, Wild Turkey 101, Jameson’s black and Trader Joe’s Irish whiskey. I’m drinking these straight. The Four Roses tasted like a combination of whiskey and gasoline. The Wild Turkey was good. However, these two completely took my breath away for at least 15 seconds. I did not like that feeling. The Jameson is a smooth whiskey, triple distilled and was a much better experience. The Trader Joe’s was so light it wasn’t even worth the 15 dollars I spent for it. So, my question is this, since these and other drinks like cognac leave me without the ability to breathe should I even be drinking whiskey? Thank you again.

[@danwillems1307]

I first saw Trenton I thought he was like Fred Minnic's son. Fred and Treton do look alike.

[@deanpatterson4503]

Is Trenton wearing a yamaka?

[@michaelcesario1158]

I would like to see a rye video bulleit rye is my favorite, hudson rye is also good, brothers bond rye Is good also

[@Josh-us4if]

I would love to see 2 different episodes. 1. A blind of your barrel picks to see what is the best 2. If you could only have 1 bottle to drink what would it be.

[@Josh-us4if]

Add a 3rd Blind distilleries Bourbon vs Rye and see which is better.

[@porkyprankster3532]

Quick question. The Baby Jane or the Michters bourbon..? Help please….😢

[@FrankPopo]

Not a fan of green river, have 2 of them not going for number 3