The 5 Best Bourbons and Whiskeys of 2024 So Far

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[@VitaminB42]

I saw you at Total Wine and you told me the Springfield Batch was a buy! I liked it so much I went back and bought another!

[@yourdrinkingbuddy]

@@VitaminB42 I really dig the Springfield so I am GLAD you do to! Cheers buddy thanks for watching 🥃

[@nateap88]

You try the Jack sbbp rye? Sooo good

[@yourdrinkingbuddy]

It is my favorite bottle of non-unicorn whiskey! Love it! Cheers buddy thanks for watching 🥃

[@aaronraynor7703]

Problem is, you can’t find most of this stuff.

[@yourdrinkingbuddy]

@aaronraynor7703 best available new whiskeys of 2024 is a shorter list but Jim Beam's new Black Label and Green River Full proof are both absolute bangers and shouldn't be hard to get. Cheers buddy thanks for watching 🥃

[@rickcardwell9889]

Gotta grab the Bookers. I think JD12 Batch 1 is Better than Batch 2

[@yourdrinkingbuddy]

I like 2 more, but it is slight. Did you do a side by side? Cheers buddy thanks for everything 🥃

[@umami0247]

And none of them I’ll see. But that’s okay in my journey I’ve learned to accept the bourbon I can get from the bourbon that will never be. Hard for some but not me. Enjoy!!

[@yourdrinkingbuddy]

Not even ECBP or Bookers!? Sorry buddy, I thought with those two I was picking great bottles most can find. Cheers buddy thanks for watching 🥃

[@marcot9065]

Did you get that Balcones in Texas? JD 12 is so good!

[@yourdrinkingbuddy]

I did. You will dig it. Cheers buddy thanks for everything 🥃

[@curtismsh9211]

I've not seen anything there for sale except for the bookers (Mid-MI). They wanted $199.99. Should I have picked it up? Edit- when I wrote that comment I had forgotten about seeing that exact batch of stagg for $595. Was that something I should have picked up? Different stores, neither would budge on price, even with the purchase of another bottle.

[@yourdrinkingbuddy]

Secondary, is much lower than that for both of those bottles. You can get a stagg delivered to your door for less than $200. Bookers, for less than $150. I wouod avoid this store. Cheers buddy thanks for watching 🥃

[@UnbrokenFlame]

My Drinking Buddy recommended it, but I tried Four Roses Barrel Proof for the first time this year... amazing!

[@yourdrinkingbuddy]

Totally agree. Love those. Cheers buddy thanks for watching 🥃

[@michaelshepler1018]

Hey man. Thoughts on Stagg 23B? I got it recently as my first Stagg purchase. Felt stoked to get it at MSRP, but I didn't think it was very good. I've heard it takes a few weeks to open up, so I'm hopeful.

[@yourdrinkingbuddy]

Lots of people experience this with Stagg specifically. I think hype is probably more to blame. You expect it to be a life changing experience, but the truth it, it is just whiskey. Don't get me wrong. I love stagg, but nearly all allocated stuff is over hyped. I think if you go back to it with lower expectations, you will be more pleased. Cheers buddy thanks for watching 🥃

[@ZA1KLONB]

So just $1000+ for all the bottles 😅

[@yourdrinkingbuddy]

$435 total. I dont pay more than retail. Cheers buddy thanks for watching 🥃

[@ZA1KLONB]

@@yourdrinkingbuddy Yeah you don't pay more than retail but probably 99% of the people watching will have to pay more than retail was my point. Stagg alone is $200-$300 on the secondary, JD 12 is $300-400 and so forth. Those bottles aren't easy to find at retail that's for sure. Wanna sell me some bottles at retail? Haha 😉 I'll be glad to take some at retail since I've never even seen a JD 12, Bookers. I have a Stagg 23B but not the 23c

[@yourdrinkingbuddy]

@ZA1KLONB I have a discord for channel members and I know 30ish locals in the whiskey community that all have bottle collections just as nice as mine, many of them have nicer collections than many. It is a lot of work. I got to total wine two hours before they opened today.... just for nothing to drop. Which is usually the case.

[@ZA1KLONB]

@@yourdrinkingbuddy oh ofc my brother, it's definitely hard work to find such juice and it's always nice to know others also that collect. I wasn't saying anything towards that. I just know that it's definitely hard to find certain types of bottles and for retail at that. Did you end up doing reviews for all those bottles? I do believe I recall you doing a review for the Stagg 23c but what about the others? At retail they're definitely worth it but do you think people should pay secondary for them? I've actually been looking for that JD12 but not gonna shell out $300-$400 or more for it. That's absurd because I got an EHT SiB, Stagg 23B and a Weller 12 for less than that price for the JD12 secondary market. I'm part of MajorXero discord. Good community so far since it's kinda newer

[@yourdrinkingbuddy]

@ZA1KLONB nice. I have reviews out of all of them, in one form or another. Sometimes that is a short, sometimes a long format review, sometimes a blind review.

[@houstonSolo]

I’m in AZ as well, where the heck can I find the stagg? I’ve been nursing along a quarter bottle a great friend gave me but would jump on that quickly if I could find it. Help me drinking buddy, you’re my only hope!

[@yourdrinkingbuddy]

Ok, are you tucson or pheonix? I am going to assume Pheonix for now. The easiest way is to focus on restaurants that sell bottles. Your best bet is Pitch or Bourbon/Bones. It is certainly a hard bottle to come by but it is possible. I would also recommend joining some reddit/Facebook groups for your area. People often say where bottles are dropping. Cheers buddy thanks for watching 🥃

[@mlinder2000]

I'm hoping my Jack12 opens up. Was surprisingly disappointed in the neck pour. Very moldy taste and smell

[@yourdrinkingbuddy]

Interesting! It is VERY oaky. So maybe that is what you are referring to. Oak can be really polarizing. Most oaky bottled end up love em or hate em. Cheers buddy thanks for watching 🥃

[@markcalhoun8219]

was waiting for A124 ECBP and... my store got A123... so I got that lol, no idea why as they had B523 last July.

[@yourdrinkingbuddy]

That happens sometimes, especially with allocated items. Stagg shows up here in Arizona from time to time from as far back as 2020. Cheers buddy thanks for watching 🥃

[@WhiskeyCorner]

Great picks! I am on the hunt for that bookers batch. Saw that balcones earlier this week and passed, should go back and get that. Cheers buddy! 🥃

[@yourdrinkingbuddy]

It is fantastic! You will dig it buddy. Cheers Carlos, thanks for watching! 🥃

[@davidpepin6443]

All the Balcones are good except the light blue. (Blue bottle)

[@michaelespinosa9168]

I think seagrass is the best!

[@yourdrinkingbuddy]

Seagrass is ALWAYS a classic. It was my birthday pour a few days ago. Cheers Seagrass buddy thanks for watching 🥃

[@CharleyCarey]

Where are these places where ECBP sits on shelves? lol I've NEVER found an ECBP. Literally never.

[@yourdrinkingbuddy]

I see them all the time. Total wine? Do you have total wine? Cheers buddy thanks for watching 🥃

[@CharleyCarey]

@@yourdrinkingbuddy No, I don't have any Total wines in my area

[@lui__v]

This hurts to watch😂🥲 Stagg 23C was my first stagg. I did not like it at all. Ended up rehousing it. Then I wanted to add JD 12, but made sure to try it first. Glad I did. Tobacco and leather is not my thing. I preferred the JD10 B3.

[@yourdrinkingbuddy]

Interesting! I loveeeee JD12. It is a top 10 all time whiskey for me. No joke. Stagg 23c? I feel you there, it is a great bottle to me, but it is weak for a Stagg. Cheers buddy thanks for watching 🥃

[@lui__v]

@@yourdrinkingbuddy I saw your review on the Bookers “Springfield batch” my first and only bookers bottle is the “Mighty Fine” lucky I got it but now scared😂 I’ve been looking to add “Story Teller”(I’ve tried it and like it) “Pinkies” and “Springfield” as they seem closest to my flavor profile. Do you have any recommendations? I saw you recommended to skip the Springfield if you have a better batch.

[@yourdrinkingbuddy]

@lui__v I usually dont see them after the initial release. If you can find older batches, Lumberyard from 2022 was solid and along those lines. Many Knob Creek single barrels end up with a similar flavor profile to bookers, and some Bakers as well. Cheers buddy thanks for watching 🥃

[@WhiScie]

You need to try the current K.Luke releases. They are fire!!

[@yourdrinkingbuddy]

I have been a fan of everything I have tried from K. Luke for sure. Cheers buddy thanks for watching 🥃

[@armandomartineziii6460]

Kings creek 9yr embarrasses the jack 10&12 at 40 bucks

[@yourdrinkingbuddy]

This comment makes me think you work for total wine. I haven't heard anyone say anything positive about that one before, so I am hesitant. Cheers buddy thanks for watching 🥃

[@armandomartineziii6460]

Give it a try it’ll surprise you, all I got I. The JD 10/12 was oaky banana laffy taffy and oakier banana laffy taffy, now coy hill is amazing

[@bld2342]

I agree A124 is a good one

[@yourdrinkingbuddy]

I think all ecbp is good myself, but found that one had a real nice balance. Cheers buddy thanks for watching 🥃

[@Gonzo.357]

Local store has a ECBP store pick. I’m just hesitant spending 100$ on it.

[@yourdrinkingbuddy]

They are very good, but I get it, $100 can be a challenge. Are you able to try before you buy? You could also look at it like this. You get 26, 1 ounce pours from a 750 ml bottle. That equals out to $3.80 a pour. When I order a pour at a bar it is often $20+. Cheers buddy thanks for watching 🥃

[@Gonzo.357]

@@yourdrinkingbuddy damn you with the logical math skills. But honestly with a new baby and just venturing out on my own electrical business starting this year I’m trying to be tight with money. You see it as 3$ a pour. I see one bottle for 100 or get a bottle of woodford double oaked, buffalo trace and Evan Williams bib for around the same price. But unfortunately I only go there when they offer tries of angel envy or Jefferson. But big fan my friend keep up the awesome content!

[@yourdrinkingbuddy]

@@Gonzo.357 thanks buddy! I totally get that

[@carlmalone4465]

Was very excited to find a JD12 at my local ABC last weekend. Had been hoping to find it for a couple months

[@yourdrinkingbuddy]

Nice! That is awesome to hear! Cheers buddy thanks for watching 🥃

[@XoXoVENOMoXo]

Just picked up my bookers the other day, really excited to crack it open

[@yourdrinkingbuddy]

It is solid. I have a review to come, later this week or early next. Cheers buddy thanks for watching 🥃

[@TheBourbonJerk]

Of those, I've only tried the ECBP A124. I thought it was solid, but probably not top 5 so far. That Balcones sounds interesting for sure. Cheers buddy!

[@yourdrinkingbuddy]

I highly recommend that one especially. It delivers so much more out of a single malt than I expect. Absolutely fantastic. Cheers buddy thanks for watching 🥃

[@jpcampbell]

Larceny A124 is solid too

[@yourdrinkingbuddy]

I did a comparison between all 3 A bottles and it was my least favorite, but I did like it. Just like the Elijah Craig and Bernheim more, but the Larceny was tasty! Cheers buddy thanks for watching 🥃

[@nicholasguillen8642]

Great list! How'd you nab that Stagg?

[@yourdrinkingbuddy]

Do you live in a state that allows restaurants to sell bottles? In Arizona I know four restaurants that you can regularly get Stagg at. One near me had NINE cases yesterday. NINE. Cheers buddy thanks for watching 🥃

[@esoterictrinitarian1990]

Awesome vid

[@yourdrinkingbuddy]

Cheers buddy thanks for watching 🥃

[@chucknorris5141]

JD12 batch 2. Would you buy it at $230?

[@yourdrinkingbuddy]

They only have 2 batches. That is borderline too high. If I hadn't found one at retail, I bet I would have easily gone up to $200, so since this isn't much higher than that it is probably a buy foe me, but that is steep. On the fence an bit. Cheers buddy thanks for watching 🥃

[@chucknorris5141]

@yourdrinkingbuddy yup. I mixed the two as they have a bottle of 10 Year, batch 3 next to it for 180. Thanks for the advice, cheers!

[@WhiskeyMyersour]

Still looking for a JD12 batch 2 😞 I was able to pick up a JD10 batch 3 and man is it great! Cheers buddy 🥃

[@yourdrinkingbuddy]

I had to chose between the two and prefered the 12 last year. But am willing to over pay if I can find a 10. Love that stuff.

[@yourdrinkingbuddy]

Cheers buddy thanks for watching 🥃

[@WhiskeyMyersour]

@@yourdrinkingbuddy Worth overpaying slightly for. I didn't care for batch 1 and batch 2 was very good. This year's batch 3 blows the doors off both. It's not close.

[@mikewilliams5575]

@@yourdrinkingbuddy I have the newest JD10 batch 3 and I’m enjoying it. I am still hunting for the 12. What are your thoughts for how much I should overpay for it? I know the different states very but just as a general ballpark.

[@yourdrinkingbuddy]

@@mikewilliams5575 I would likely be willing to go up to near $200 if I hadn't found it at retail.

[@davevogelsang6791]

Great choices YDB! 🥃

[@yourdrinkingbuddy]

Thanks buddy! Cheers 🥃

[@TheSpiritoftheCocktail]

BUDDY!!! I need to try that JD12!! I think i can get my hands on it!!! CHEERS!!!

[@WhiskeyMyersour]

Well worth it Tim. Batch 1 is the favorite whiskey in my collection. Just awesome.

[@yourdrinkingbuddy]

It is PHENOMENAL whiskey. A Pappy killer, I feel. Cheers buddy thanks for watching 🥃

[@TheSpiritoftheCocktail]

@@WhiskeyMyersour Thanks!!! Now, I have TWO expert opinions!!!

[@WhiskeyMyersour]

@@TheSpiritoftheCocktail I'm no expert 😂 but that's high praise coming from you. You're too kind sir.

[@thomasanderson2870]

Picked up a few handi-pints of canada house the other day, aged well. Had an inch of dust on it. 👍😊

[@yourdrinkingbuddy]

Interesting! Finding a dusty is always fun. Cheers buddy thanks for watching 🥃