The BEST NEW Budget Bourbon - Wild Turkey Killer

[@damattman57]

shoutout to everyone watching Bourbon videos in the morning 😭😭 great vid, gents

[@keithdonnell1241]

Glad to know, not the only 1😂

[@laurenautry8488]

I'm on most mornings for trading streams and I am PUMPED every time there is a new morning video to start my day :D

[@keithdonnell1241]

Night shift, so SOMETIMES I catch these early bird specials. Mainly for research 😉

[@TheSpiritoftheCocktail]

HAAAA!!! I need prepare for the evening's setup as early as possible!!!

[@wvbishop]

@@keithdonnell1241research… 😂

[@ChristopherNeeme]

This is exactly what so many bourbon fans want to see more of in the market, quality competitors in the value category, $30 and under. Any brand deserves a try for releasing something like that as opposed to vying for the higher MSRP.

[@darrenwillis9611]

I have become a huge fan of the Jim Beam Black 7 year. I have watched your channel many times and respect your opinions. I believe you are absolutely correct in stating that the Jim Beam Black is the BEST bargain around in terms of what you get for what you pay. The first time I tasted it I thought this must be more expensive because it is really good bourbon. I am glad both of you guys agree it is first class, even though it was harder for one of you to admit it. haha. Great show, keep up the reviews! :)

[@PetefromStPete]

Picked it up at my Sam's club here in Florida 2 weeks ago. $19.98! Now on my 2nd bottle. Totally agree with your review. One of the best everyday budget bottles available, you won't be disappointed.

[@karl0318]

I'm with Kurt - not a big "Jim Beam" label fan. However, I love Knob Creek. So I am ready to give this JB 7-year a try as soon as I can find one! Thank you!

[@Shane4Bass]

I love the Wild Turkey! I'm presently enjoying the Rare Breed. fantastic stuff!

[@jamesbullard8300]

It's so over rated even bb Evan Williams cuts it down

[@matthewgabbard6415]

@@jamesbullard8300Um, no

[@jeffdrew625]

I like the “let’s rationalize getting a bottle for home etc “ hilarious! My first Beam was 1969 and it never fails to take the edge off a hard days work! The older Beams definitely were treats along the way. Thanks for sharing! Cheers!

[@meganliamstone457]

Just picked up a 1.75 for $35 in Saint Louis. LOVE this pour!

[@AlecS94]

I got one last week and this is $22 in my area. It’s one of my new favorite budget pours… it has a much better balance to it than other budget Beam products

[@Brendasan23]

Wild Turkey 101 is my go to when I want a good pour sometimes

[@rohitpandit4787]

Here in Illinois, this is for $19 at Sams club ! Sounds like a great deal and looking forward to picking one up and trying it !!

[@tboy7784]

22.99 at Total Wine in Texas.

[@daveperry6409]

Thanks for the tip! Just went to Sam's, Chicago and got it for your listed price

[@UncleBlasto]

Same in Missouri.

[@JordanG_3031]

SLB Classics 0:01 pretty clear who named the episode, Kurt loves a budget bourbon 0:10 Trenton finding another puberty or feeling slightly better 0:47 Kurt comes up big when he hunts for budget 0:57 Harry will show you a good time 1:20 harry has the lovely orange stickers on his bottles 1:48 Kurt did some actual research 2:10 Kurt did some pre-tasting 2:53 Trenton is having nose issues for a change 🤧 4:07 budget bourbon took Trenton for a spin 4:44 Kurt speaks the truth 5:25 daily drinker doesn’t mean, drink every day 5:57 don’t forget the price of the bottle $26 (in their area) 6:15 Trenton is always up to something 7:03 Kurt and Trenton aren’t afraid to stepped on the allocated bottle toes 7:12 nice and on the screen, Kurt doesn’t know 1/2 the sneaky 7:30 Kurt actually takes a guess at the bottle 7:56 Kurt doesn’t even know what he is agreeing with now 9:18 Kurt will be honest even if it might be “hypocritical” with past statements 9:54 ouch, Trenton sticks it to Kurt 10:15 Trenton hits Kurt with the dab, but Kurt doesn’t even know 10:22 karma hits Trenton hard 10:46 Kurt will stay by what he says, and he won’t be dishonest 11:21 well Trenton is trying to put WT down in the dumps 12:11 Trenton goes in blind, and also does Kurt dirty 13:09 nice sign off and… Trenton is going to receive payback… 13:25 nod

[@stephenhumma4772]

The karma hits line, brilliant

[@applecrow8]

I mean Wild Turkey 101 basically is a control pour because its just so quintessential.

[@AM2PMReviews]

Good point. It is so good for like $20. It’s the standard

[@nschlueter13]

It used to be not anymore. 70th anniversary turkey is using the liquid that was going into 101 previously.

[@Little_t_in_CLE]

After watching this video, I picked up a bottle of this after work today. I agree, a solid budget bottle indeed. For me though, the wild turkey 101 wins the head to head. Great thing about bourbon is everyone’s palate is different so there’s no right or wrong. Thanks for the video SLB!

[@cahabatunes380]

Jim Beam & Knob Creek are killing it lately! Some of the best values in the bourbon game. -Russ

[@Pokellectibles94]

The "now hang on!" 😂 There's nothing I love more than a solid bottle under $30. I just finished my benchmark single barrel (which i enjoyed for $25) and was debating on what to buy next. Looks like this is it!

[@mechanicalhippo493]

Of you have had the classic old grand dad 114 , you.might need that in your life. Cheap high proof and taatey. It is pretty heavy on cinimon , I thibk that makes a killer old fashioned.

[@TrueVanguard]

Definitely gonna give this a shot. But also, the Booker’s comparison you gotta remember that the Booker’s barrels are put together in Booker’s personal sweet spot of the warehouse where it gets the best air circulation and mix between high and dry and sweet and low. I think the warehouse influence is probably the biggest factor in what makes Booker’s what it is.

[@hafrothunder]

Oh no. My Destiny world and Whiskey worlds are colliding! 🤯

[@TrueVanguard]

@@hafrothunderDestiny drove a lot of us to whiskey 😂

[@teschvalleyrailroad]

I started my bourbon journey with Jim Beam. This makes me very happy to have such a rich bourbon at a great budget price! I can't wait to see it arrive in Michigan.

[@TacoTruck17]

Picked up some 1792 small batch for the first time! I'm impressed! ❤

[@thfield2417]

I remember when the patron list was maybe 5 names, in large print. Congrats on the channel’s success! 🥃🥃

[@ericellis2729]

Trent had nearly the same facial/physical reaction to the first sip that he had when he tasted ECBP C923 and it made me laugh almost just as hard. This stuff surprised me and I honestly enjoy it alot. It's a great easy going pour to just hang out with and even works well as a starter pour for the evening. Cheers fellas!

[@RyanMarquette]

Went out and bought the new black 7 year bottle. I agree with your assessment. Great job!

[@wynandmullins7220]

I love your videos. Honest and entertaining. All the way from Oz.

[@leeknowlton7303]

It's great to see the big players pulling out all the stops in such a saturated and competitive market. Products like this puts the pressure on across the bourbon world for good pours at a great price.

[@fiosfiend]

I just bought a bottle of this last weekend out of curiosity. At the price point I figured, what the heck. I, like you, was shocked when I tasted it. I was completely open minded and thought, "did I just find a new every day drinker?" I really like the Evan Williams 1783 and would have said that it's the best $25 bottle you could buy. Now, I would say this is the best $25 bottle on the shelf.

[@jtf2dan]

The head roll and eye bulge @ 4:10....by Trent...tells the whole story...he LIKES it!

[@runninghill7694]

The mouth feel hits like a much higher proof bourbon. Nose that smells dark chocolate with sea salt. Tastes delicious caramel, oak and a surprisingly long chocolate finish. 30 bucks or less. ABSOLUTELY A WINNER

[@txmike1945]

Just bought some today. Here in Texas it is $33 for a 1.75L bottle which works out to be just over $14 for a 750ml size. Can't beat that bargain for an easy sipper!

[@DLSeven]

Fantastic segment. I love WT101 and especially WT Single Barrel (which is triple $ in our area). Can't wait to try JB 7.

[@StraightUpSips]

Love Wild Turkey!

[@vikingsoftpaw]

I second this.

[@FlipandTheBlueMule]

101🤘🥃🤠

[@G_P_G]

I love KC9, and when it goes on sale at grocery stores I've bought KC9 as low as 28 when on sale and you buy multiple bottles, and I cant see myself saving 2-5 bucks to go from 9 year to 7 year and 100 proof to 90proof for this. Still great review and happy to hear a distillery is still trying to put out better low price options.

[@large42]

I've held out on buying Jim Beam. I was served an Old Fashioned w/ Beam and it was delicious. Had another, same. Bought a bottle last week and surprise, Dad's old go to bottle is just fine. Have to try the 7 year now..and I do love WT 101, it's my first bourbon buy.

[@Bushy556]

I’ve tried different ones they are all kinda meh. The extra aged has been the better of them all so I’m looking forward to trying this one.

[@xiamengbaby]

​@Bushy556 I used to enjoy the Jim Beam Double Aged 8 year. It kind of lost something when it became "Extra Aged".

[@hunterrgntr]

Welcome back Trent!!

[@sweetsinnndy5201]

Love you guys together, need to put Mom on the screen. She's obviously the talent. Started on Beam Classic, going to have to try 7 year.

[@101876mike]

Wasn't in market for this. But when I saw $17.99 at the grocery store (in CA) I bought one. Value buy for sure I couldn't pass.

[@poforeman]

Back when Beam Black had the 8 year age statement, I thought it was a superb budget bottle. They went away from the 8 years and the quality suffered. So happy to see them bring this back.

[@darkpatches]

Concur. One year less but higher proof at a low price. Good deal. I get the Single Barrel between $20-25 around here, but I wouldn't turn down a glass of the 7 year.

[@nellietolb420]

Do you think they just turned the 8 into knob creek 9 ?

[@johngaltline9933]

the 8 year was my go to bottle for years, liked it better than anything at nearly twice the price. The 5 to 7 year Extra Aged version of black pushed me in to other products. ended up with buffalo Trace as my daily. Liked the white label better than the "extra aged" version.

[@randyflood8320]

I have an empty JB Black bottle from the mid 90’s. This was my go to back then and it was $24. On the front label it had stated Double Aged, Aged 8 Years, front and center on every bottle. It was 86 proof then also. Now the bottles just read extra aged, this started in 2015, and they sell for $20, so it is anyone’s guess as to how old Jim Beam Black is now days. So the 7 year is almost what it used to be 25 years ago. And the price is the same.

[@johngaltline9933]

$25 for the black, in the 90's? You got robbed at the time, but well worth it today. I've still got 3 bottles of the 8 year black bunkered back home. They retailed for about $18 where white lable was $12-13 round about 2014/2015 when the EA version came out. I bought every bottle of the 8 year I could still find. The 'extra aged' was a 5 to 7 year product that they claimed was made with hand picked barrels blended to taste the same as the 8 year it replaced. That's what they claimed, but I never liked it and ended up finding a new daily drinker.

[@Robert.Sheard]

I’m impressed that Kurt liked the JB7 because I know he hasn’t loved some other Beam products. I’ll definitely get this one. 🎉

[@justinmassa6287]

Went to my local store where they got 1 bottle of the Jim Beam black 7 yr and as a Beam fan I had to grab it for $24.99. It’s very good and probably my favorite budget bottle. local liquor shop did get a couple cases in so I think it’ll be everywhere

[@rolfyboy1127]

Great vid as always! $23 down here in Deep South Texas before tax. Sooo good!

[@biged2193]

I just bought a 1.75 in this for 44 bucks and I will tell you this will be my new go to mixer without a doubt

[@jennifersimpson8413]

This bourbon, for the price, has no business being this good. I was surprised. It is a great everyday pour.

[@bks7842]

I have to try this one now. I never thought I'd go back to Jim Beam/Jack Daniels products after my bad experiences in high school with them but, my current favorite bottle on my shelf is my local stores pick of a Jack Daniels single barrel rye. I went back and bought two backups after a couple pours ....

[@jaeff4]

Always love a good low shelf banger!

[@DiegoG.whiskey]

I haven't had regular Jim beam for 10-15 years. I had the Jim beam single barrel about 5 years ago...but I love Bookers and the intentions behind each profile of it. I also really like Little Book. 😃😃

[@marcusd1796]

Picked up this bottle last Saturday. Specifically, as Trenton pointed out, because the labeling caught my eye. Then, the price (it was $19.98). I guess this will need to be sampled this evening. Can't wait ! The timing on this couldn't be better. Thanx guys.

[@ronstar8857]

Yet, another great review. Thank you for sharing! I relate to the interaction with your son, Trent. I have a similar relationship with my son. I love every minute that we share! Cheers to you both!

[@bobbyoakes2378]

I had suggested on facebook to do a 2024 budget bottle episode. This goes along with that and i will definitely look for this. I do like beam products that i have tried and i do like wild turkey. I have yet to find a Jack Daniels product that i really like. They are not terrible, I am just not a fan. I will definitely look for this in my area. Get well Trenton.

[@aaronlorinchack1942]

When I started to have drinks. I used to have Jim beam. Then I had other things that where awesome. Now I have to go back to my beginning. Wild Turkey 101 is one of my favs. So the 7 year sounds nice. I’m on the out look for it now. Thank you for the good videos too guys. Stay awesome.

[@jaeff4]

Baker's 7 vs Beam 7 would be a worthy battle

[@Brad-ic4bp]

No contest on price anyway

[@markfischer6057]

I've tasted both and quite honestly it seems that Beam saturated the marked with Baker 7 and then changed the label to the Beam 7. They taste identical.

[@gregsmith5132]

Knob Creek 9 to me would be a better comparison. Closer proof and price. Comparing anything to any single barrel product is a fools game since the single barrel will change in profile/taste constantly. Knob Creek 9, Wild Turkey 101/Rare Breed and Makers Cask are my 3 go to bourbons depending on my mood.

[@nitoxys2564]

@@markfischer6057 Probably just dropped the proof to make more bottles.

[@JCTexanRyeGuy]

@@markfischer6057even with the 17 proof difference and bakers being a single barrel/ a bit older?

[@dhmig88]

Just picked up a bottle for $18.99 at Total Wine, looking forward to trying it.🥃

[@francisrizzo1529]

This video is the definition of this channel, let's identify and share really good and really affordable (aka GREAT VALUE) whiskeys. Thanks for the excuse to stop by a few liquor stores tomorrow guys!

[@ObscenityInYourEyes]

Something about age stated bourbon makes a difference. Brought a WT101 8 year from travels and it is so good, I think it beats an average Kentucky Spirit batch, and blows RR10 year out of the water. Totally believe what they’re saying about this Beam product-will be on the lookout.

[@michaelwalsh5997]

Early Times BIB definately is is my #1 after scoring 2 bottles finally here in St. Petersburg, Fl @ $ 19.99 each which was a clear steal! I am a WT101, EW BIB ,OF100 ,Fighting Cock, Ezra Brooks99, OGDBIB fan ( all great values) but the Early Times BIB is my new #1 😎I will definately try the JB 7 yr for sure!

[@jasondangelo6659]

Haven’t bought a bottle of anything in about six months, because moneys been very tight. This sounds like something I should try. Thanks for all the great suggestions.

[@mathewtrites875]

Can't wait to check this one out! I haven't seen anyone really talk about it, and I'm not quite sure how wide it's distribution is. But another great budget bourbon is David Nicholson 1883 White Label. Runs for about $30 out here in AZ

[@DaveNorton-yi5ix]

Beam's shot at Benchmark, I guess ... cool, I look forward to trying it.

[@kennonhaneline9313]

Thank you for continuing to expand my pallet.

[@jonathanbluhm4765]

Excited to grab this. Beam is the king of budget stuff that drinks well for the price. In fact Old Tub has been my go to for a few years now. BiB and drinks well neat and in cocktails.

[@thatjuiceman1-np2uw]

Couldn't agree more. Old Tub is a sleeper that snobs love to hate. It, and OGD Bonded, are both fantastic

[@chuckpetkunas5583]

Howdy boys!!!! I love those budget picks as well!!! Strong work!!!

[@ibdam1]

Darn darn darn, now I’ve gotta go out and buy JB7 before the price goes up. You two are the cause of beverage price increases 🤣😂. Great show guys but I’ll NEVER give up my WT101😂.

[@carlmschwarber259]

I passed on this bottle yesterday thinking it was just a new label on the extra aged, back in the 80s I used to drink white label before they reduced the proof. I have to have a bottle now, since y'all are the third to give it such a good review. Cheers 🍻

[@CascadianExotics]

A bit of payback for that blind where Trenton picked the Rare Breed and had to eat his words. Even picked up a bottle because of that episode, and I definitely like the Beam profile better than WT. Now I can't wait to see Beam 7 hit my local liquor store shelves.

[@williamcornelison4721]

I just bought my third bottle of Jim Beam Black 7 yrs today. But two of my family members who shop where I buy It to be sure to pick me up another bottle any time they are there.... I also picked up Evan Willliams 1783. But tonight for a change I had a few nips of Courvoisier VS Cognac. and watching the Bronx Rally Its a Good Night...

[@rsuss123]

Now how was mentioning the Bronx Rally appropriate to your opinion of bourbon?

[@williamcornelison4721]

@@rsuss123 It was a celebration of a sorts....And so will be Nov 5th be a time to celebrate too. God Bless America! I'm a veteran who loves his country. Any time Marxistism is being fought against, I'll drink to that...I was enjoying the night with a bit of the spirits... Oh and How and what I celebrate is non of your concern. If you want to drink to an open border, that is your business too.. Lets Go Brandon.

[@williamcornelison4721]

@@rsuss123 I realized that you are totally right... This is about learning about what is good to try out there.. Won't happen again.

[@timb1730]

Picked it up at local Sam's Club for $19. I too am impressed.

[@journeyofbear6423]

I picked up a bottle last week. Now I'm looking even more forward to trying it out!

[@paulhendershot111]

I have been a big Turkey fan for a long time so I am interested in finding a bottle of the Beam Black 7 year to give it a try. I do like many of the Beam products and I will be glad to welcome another good budget priced bourbon to the group. Thanks for the review!

[@paulring4267]

I picked up my first bottle of Jim Beam 7yr. Black a couple weeks ago at Sam’s for $24.00 I was also pleasantly surprised. I’ll be getting another one soon. 😎👍👏🏻

[@johnmoore5478]

Because of your review, I picked up a 1.75L @Hy-Vee in Iowa for $46.99. Tastes like dark chocolate. Great for the money.

[@kylebasch6173]

This one hit my area today. Such a good find. To me it’s like Knob Creek 7.5 and just almost 9. Really solid. For sure top budget.

[@angrycorn6651]

I love when budget bottles have age statements. I’m going to have to keep my eye out for one of these.

[@buckybadgerphd]

This was great. Well done Trenton.

[@ScooterTrashTactical]

I'm anxious...... I loved Jim Beam 7 Year of the olden days.... I'll have to deviate from my Beam Double Oaked and give it a try.

[@MRJohnson01]

Ya’ll are killing me😂 Wild Turkey 101 is my daily pour! Now I’ve gotta get some Jim Beam 7 year.

[@LP23D6]

I'm with you guys, Not a shelf bottle Beam fan but those tasting notes are right in my wheelhouse.

[@williamcornelison4721]

Picked up my second bottle of Jim Beam Black 7 years today to replace the first bottle . Would you believe it was at Sam's for $18.00. Well worth the price...

[@Ninoxtooraw]

Love Knob creek single barrel picks. So I’m glad with this budget buy of jB 7 year. It’s delicious on a Sunday in New York. Cheers boys !

[@cardinalj]

The jim beam. Black extra aged used to carry a eight year age statement. They took it away around 9 years ago. And now I brought it back 1 year younger.

[@JD_Stat]

“Now hang on, now why did you do that” 😂🤣😂. I felt the same way as a lover of WT 101

[@manitobuckles]

Love 101! Looking forward to this episode!

[@Theaussiemixer]

Oh and great to see you back Trent hope you get better soon 👍 ❤

[@mikestewart3670]

Great show fellas! Not traditionally a Jim Beam fan, but I’m definitely seeing this one out to try!

[@umami0247]

I like both JB and WT so this just shows I need to get a bottle of Black JB. Knob creek single barrel is my go to. It’s available and it’s affordable which is what I’m all about. Great new looking bottle design from JB the old version is a bit plain. Enjoy!!

[@Valath]

I love Bakers 7 so cant wait to try this!

[@ronjones5478]

According to the Jim Beam tour we took last month, the Jim Beam Black 7 year you are drinking is actually the same JB Black they have had out for years. The only difference is the original Black label was actually a 8 year. They stamped the age statement on it to try and upsell. I would LOVE it if you guys tried the JB Double Barrel. Its in the same price range and is fantastic.

[@alexody1824]

Except that's 86 proof Taste tested both this and OG black & altho it's subtle this 1 tastes better

[@beganny]

The reaction at 10:21 got me...

[@robertschroeder1978]

Thank you gentlemen for the product information and comparison. Kurt, first glass to you my friend! I am getting very low in the cabinet on some daily sips and weekly pours. The budget has been hit so hard with all the price increases on everything. I will definitely pickup a bottle of this as well as some T101. Thank you both...

[@laj382]

In Texas this new Jim Beam is priced at $19.67 for 750 ml and competed directly with Wild Turkey101.

[@TheBourbonPourShow]

Great episode! We will be looking for this!

[@SVTeel]

I will be picking up a bottle this week. I bet that it would be a good mixer for an old fashioned

[@waynewhiteday8431]

Thank you so much for the video. I never would’ve thought to try the Jim Beam seven I bought a bottle on Friday man thank you thank you thank you that is delicious. I got the 1.75 L bottle for $42 in western Arkansas. It is delicious thank you very much, I love your videos

[@MISTERLOLCRACKERS]

Excited to find this one. Been going through all the Beam offerings. Haven't done Black yet, so maybe it was a good thing I held off on it.

[@mackal]

standard Beam comes off the still at ~135 proof, Booker's comes off at 125 (when they mean uncut, they mean uncut) (Knob Creek comes off at ~130)

[@johngaltline9933]

Just picked up a bottle and it's pretty good...but doesn't have the 'this is my favorite bourbon' feel that the old 8 year black did for me. My tastes have probably changed over the years, so it may be that the old black wasn't as good, but I still have a bottle back home I'll have to taste it up against. Back in the day the 8 year Black was my go to bottle and preferred over anything available up to twice the price. These days Buffalo Trace is my go to, but Beam white label is still my cheap bourbon of choice. When they switched to the 5-7 year "extra aged" black I stopped drinking it, preferred the white label to that version.

[@WhiskeyCurious]

Black is nearly sold out in my area, I found it at wall to wall wine for $20! I got their last bottle. Everywhere else, if you can find it, its $24-28

[@cjvx7208]

Darn it. I've been wanting to repurchase Wt 101 about keeping my options open and now this comes along to try out

[@MartyBecker]

Haven’t found this locally at Binnys, but I did see it on Total Wine for $21.99.

[@lownoma9418]

I will have to look for a bottle this weekend.

[@Richie.Z]

I enjoy WT101, OF 100 and OGD Bonded, finally got a Early Times BIB so I’ll gladly enjoy adding this to the budget lineup 😊🥃 Great review and head to head guys🥃🥃

[@kurama4977]

Picked this up today after watching this video also grabbed some old forester 100 cuz why the hell not, I did like it, the nose was like caramel candy with something else in there idk I’m bad at notes still lol, but well worth the money, great bottle to bring to a friends house who mixes with pop you can both enjoy it