We Were Completely Wrong About This Bourbon Brand

[@stevengiuliano9480]

Trent looks like Radar O'Reilly from MASH

[@bmiller7710]

Spot on!

[@BirkelWitz2]

Bro yes!!!! I’ve been trying to put my finger on it for months

[@geofre44]

💯

[@greasyghost]

Chopper!

[@slvrbach]

Yep, now I can't unsee it!

[@willd639]

In my humble opinion your tasting notes and explanations are always on point but it’s your all’s chemistry and witty banter that keeps me coming back. Really enjoy our vids guys.

[@dmkelly5491]

Their reviews have pretty closely matched all of mine, this is the best channel for getting to know a pricey bottle before purchasing IMO.

[@markcalhoun8219]

I got 23-4 and 24-1 and I don't regret either, ECBP I buy anytime I see, Larceny I get a few a year. Bookers should definitely lose the box and drop the price to $75.

[@happy69ize]

100%

[@davidteller7681]

Kudos to Trenton for picking up the sameness of the pours

[@jondilly1974]

Little Debbie Oatmeal Cream Pies freaking SMACK! Can’t believe the hatred here. I will say, if they are old and stale, they can be a big cardboard like, but fresh ones are one of my favorite off the shelf snacks.

[@cv1725]

Went to the comments to say just this. I'm not a big sweets guy either, but I can get down with some Oatmeal Cream Pies. And I hate oatmeal cookies, or most anything oatmeal.

[@TheShivedj]

Oatmeal creampie’s are elite. He must hate oatmeal raisin cookies too.

[@itspabbs]

I AM on the toilet actually!

[@colewolfson5961]

OMG so am I!

[@Venturan78.]

Me too!

[@joshquattrocchi6378]

Bring it!

[@cDub3284]

Hey brothers

[@jasonczfan8658]

Haha! Me too

[@MrCrazypops]

Trent looks like George when he gets a toupee and is filled with confidence

[@JerboFotius]

LOL

[@SoSalty22]

Co-stanza

[@GabrielLerma1029]

11:50 - Have mercy Trent does an amazing job keeping his stuff together. So good. Gotta love Kurt.

[@arekparra9054]

11:45

[@juicy45924]

I think we need a short of this gem lmao

[@mikestewart3670]

Love it Trenton could catch on while doing the blind.

[@russellh1498]

Just became a channel member, love your channel so much! I never thought I'd support a KZbinr directly. Wish you guys posted 4 hours every day! Love seeing the family aspect

[@epegr1075]

This was so good. I've never bought a Bookers and plan to keep it that way. Keep up the great work, SLB team!

[@ravenmoon1165]

Same here. I wish I could find a $20 bottle that I really loved but I just stick to my eh Taylor that I currently have. I'm not buying anymore, and my Eagle rare that I can get for 50 bucks.

[@epegr1075]

@@ravenmoon1165 got my first EH Taylor from the gift shop beginning of the year ($45) and really like it. ER is a bit overrated for me. I have a couple bottles, but for me Michters Boutbon and 4 roses SB are slightly better offerings and always available so won’t go hunting ER anymore

[@ajwitty]

Single barrel should have been the knob 9 single barrel at 120 proof

[@mattschmitt9924]

I recently tried a few Booker's side by side and didn't notice a huge difference. That made me feel better knowing that I don't need to batch hunt so much. I really like them and even at $100 I will probably have one on the shelf.

[@Aphabet21]

Love your channel! I wish my pops still drank so I could share with him. Although he was more of a Tequila guy, I firmly believe I could convert him. I recently moved him back in to my house to give the grand kids knee rides and he assorts blinds for me for fun. He will nose a glen, but has no interest in the palate. And I will never push him. He’s done with drinking and i respect it. So that means I live vicariously through you two. That said, I keep about 12 different beam products on my shelf with Brown Foreman, Barton 1792, Four Roses, Wild Turkey, Jefferson’s Reserve, Uncle Nearest, Woodinville, Makers Mark, Horse Soldier, Heaven Hill and Buffalo Trace. I find myself going between Brown Foreman, Jim Beam and Heaven Hill the most. Though Woodinville Rye is no slouch. Its right up there

[@matto9491]

Super entertaining, love the banter and the chemistry 👍

[@joshuamccubbin198]

Cudos to Trent for keeping his composure during mid sip! 🤣

[@Aphabet21]

Love your channel! I wish my pops still drank so I could share with him. Although he was more of a Tequila guy, I firmly believe I could convert him. I recently moved him back in to my house to give the grand kids knee rides and he assorts blinds for me for fun. He will nose a glen, but has no interest in the palate. And I will never push him. He’s done with drinking and i respect it. So that means I live vicariously through you two. That said, I keep about 12 different beam products on my shelf with Brown Foreman, Barton 1792, Four Roses, Wild Turkey, Jefferson’s Reserve, Uncle Nearest, Woodinville, Makers Mark, Horse Soldier, Heaven Hill and Buffalo Trace. I find myself going between Brown Foreman, Jim Beam and Heaven Hill the most. Though Woodinville Rye is no slouch. It’s right up there.

[@bobborgstede837]

Oh man, I don't think I can watch you guys anymore. The Little Debbie Oatmeal Pies are my favorite! 😀

[@DBTdad]

24:59 whole lotta truth in this little rant

[@00Accord4cyl]

Toilet squad unite!!! Also, I feel ya with the hairline. Shaved it about 2 years after college after years of convincing myself it wasn't thinning. Best decision ever.

[@Tylerdurhden]

lol “it’s not like you don’t look like George Costanza” 😂 you guys kill me. Great show, that was fun pulling out all the bookers and being honest by saying the truth they are mid. Nothing wrong with bookers but not worth the secondary mark up.

[@DaveHouk]

It still throws me off that first place isn’t on the viewers left. So it’s first to last left to right. 😂 great video and I love Trenton’s reactions as he figured out something was going on with the similar tasting profiles. Really impressive in a blind.

[@scottykarate8596]

agreed left to right for the viewer is always better

[@BourbonJazzyLife]

The reason ryes are finished more often than bourbon is because it stands up to maturation better. Corn & wheat are used in budget versions of other whiskey categories as a neutral grain spirit to stretch the malt. In other words corn & wheat take on too much of whatever they are being finished in. In general the philosophy behind a finish is to not be too heavy handed. Agave stands up well to age also. A good exercise for any passionate spirit enthusiast is to isolate & understand each grain individually.

[@link1ater]

This was my suggestion! I’m so happy you guys tried it. Thank you!

[@Heineckiv]

at 19:52 someone almost slipped up lol. Good catch! Country ham i would have assumed.......

[@tonyaterno9628]

I figured it out. Trenton’s palate notes are the product of a picky eater.

[@richardreed8091]

Never been impressed with any Beam period.Bookers should be a $60 -$70 bottle.ive chased the last 6 and will never buy another one.Every one has been disappointing.😢

[@rick5221]

I agree. I can't stand Beam products, all I get is dirty peanuts.

[@DennisMoncla]

I’m really enjoying my 2024 Springfield batch. But it’s my first one to purchase.

[@mikebreidenbach246]

That lineup of dark amber colors from high-proof bourbons....the color just jumps out compared with other SLB videos using lower-proofers! Great to do this on a Friday!

[@JimTaylorFTWTX]

Thanks again for another awesome video. i look forward to these every monday, wednesday and fryedays. ever thought about doing an Old Scout review or blind. Also like to say HANDS DOWN Best KZbin channel out there.

[@benfrihauf3825]

I like all of the Bookers. Even the "Bad" ones. That Country Ham may be my favorite bourbon ever.

[@mikekestell3987]

So typical Trenton statement: reminds me of a baby Ruth even though I’ve never eaten a baby Ruth. WTH??

[@AdAce21]

I only have two Booker’s. The ‘21 “Bardstown Batch” and the ‘23 “Very Fine Batch.” Both are really solid, but I completely agree with the guys. There’s A LOT at their price point that punches above. It’s definitely one of the lines that you gotta hear a lot of reviews on first before buying.

[@nickp5511]

Great blind! I enjoy most Booker’s batches, some more than others. I have eleven different batches so far and Country Ham, Pinky’s, and Charlie’s are my favorites. I’m a buyer of each batch because my store owner friend lets me have them for 72.00 bucks each. Cheers!

[@DemonbreedGaming]

Holy shit beam 7 is $30+ out there? Its only $18 here.

[@JonBlankman]

I used to buy Booker's regularly but haven't since 2000-01. I just don't think they were ever worth the price and have been losing my fondness for most everything from Jim Beam steadily since. Their products just consistently lack sweetness to me. I especially turn my nose away from any and all Baker's 7 Single Barrels and OGD 114. It's just not for me.

[@Robert.Sheard]

12:30 the lightbulb goes on-sort of Over the last two years I've become a fan of this distillery, so this would have been fun.

[@ChapsChris]

Great show! Thanks.

[@CrispyTaters]

Kurt did very well playing coy!

[@MichaelFriedrichsen]

Would’ve liked to have seen a KC SiB pick in there. Those win all day imo

[@xiamengbaby]

Yeah, that's what I was thinking.

[@honker1307]

Awesome show guys, love these type.

[@GrnEyez64]

Couldn't agree with you more about the price value of Booker's. While there have been a few batches that I really like (Kentucky Tea, Very Fine Batch) for the most part I'd rather get an Elijah Criag BP, 1792 12yr or Full Proof, Knob Creek SB or 12 yr, New Riff SB...all for roughly half the price of Booker's. For $100 a bottle I need to be blown away each and every time.

[@bhalli95]

I actually got the Beamhouse Batch as my first (and only) Booker's. I enjoy Jim Beam products, and to me it is the sweetest Beam bottles I've ever tried and I enjoy it immensely. Might be partially that I'm not worn out on Booker's, but I'd be curious to see what your thoughts are on it if you do pick it up.

[@WhiskyForBeginners]

3:25 I haven't had one in a while - an omission I need to rectify - but I like Baby Ruth and used to eat 'em all the time. 🙂 9:16 The original Ding Dongs were wonderful, but the new version is sharp and metallic, and nowhere near as good. 10:52 Three out of the first four have been Booker's! 😮 And all four have been from Jim Beam. But Trenton's picking up on it... 15:28 Well, it's five bottles from Beam, and four of 'em Booker's. That *can't* be a coincidence. 🙂

[@angelas8021]

Man, I wish I had Trenton’s ability to hone in on specific distilleries like this. I’m pretty new to this so I’m still trying to decipher basic notes on the palette.

[@galactic_ape1929]

Trent doesn't really like sweets. Trents teeth are rotting out from all the candy. 😂

[@scottykarate8596]

For me the best comparison is a Knob Creek single barrel select.. I frequently buy these all the time at 10yrs old and 120proof for around $65. Every KCSBS I've owned over the yrs beats the brakes off all the Booker's of the same said yr

[@kevinm1332]

I got the JBSB for $20, amazing it stood up so well with the Bookers.

[@SeeinHyrule]

I saw Bookers for 80 a couple weeks back and didn't know much about it tried looking up reviews, not knowing about the different batches and everything so passed because I stumbled on a 2023 review that was lambasting it

[@MrRockingRilo]

Good video. Bourbon is so subjective. I love my 2304 Storyteller. It's in my top 5 along with JAck12, Found North b9, Rare Perfection 15, and Elijah Craig C922 (yes I have the 923 but prefer the 922). I will be cracking my Russell's 15yr soon and it may push out the Booker's, still it's a really solid bourbon to my palate (and I lean sweeter)!

[@MF-ng9um]

I love bookers but I’m happy with one a year. I’m surprised those batches fared so poorly. That’s close to $1000 worth on secondary

[@kenny5760]

George Costanza talking about Drake's coffee cake is one for the record books. 8:15

[@kianatom3]

Really enjoy your guys reviews!!

[@sierrastriker77]

Great point you make here, it really is hard to justify $100 for Bookers given the alternatives. I enjoyed the 2023 Storyteller Batch and Charlie's Batch but……I'm admittedly hesitant about springing for any of the 2024's. Cheers guys!

[@ericsantichen7861]

No idea why I watch you guys all the time now but I do… I don’t even drink whiskey 🤣

[@MichaelVanKorn]

Great video guys! I would love if you could get onlydrams into Canada

[@michaelbasham5518]

Love watching your videos. I have an idea for a blind. How about Ryes that are a certain proof range or price range. Which rye ranks highest in various categories. Pikesville, Russell Single Barrel Rye, Peerless Rye, New Riff Rye, Remus Highest Rye, Elijah Craig Toasted or regular Rye, Michters Rye, Green River Rye, Jack Daniels Rye (Bonded Rye or Single Barrel Barrel Proof) and Bulleit 12 yr Rye.

[@josephclites6971]

I loved the Springfield Batch and am a fan of Jim Beam in general. Haven't had Beam House batch.

[@CSAN]

Another fun one! It’s so hard to not call in sick so I can blind a bunch of Booker’s this morning 🤣

[@greasyghost]

Mama did a great job

[@yardwhisperer]

Trenton keeping it together after "basic nut" was impressive

[@AlecGoettl]

You all should do a Woodford Batch Proof Blind!

[@brettheiner7125]

Agree - have not had a Booker’s I’d pay $50 for, let alone $100.

[@madjack3314]

enjoyed this blind. I have the 2024 - 01 the first booker’s I’ve had in probably 20 years paid $85. + tax. Booker’s used to be my go to years ago. It’s good but not as good as I remember from year ago when it was $50ish a bottle, which was still expensive back then. I’m also a Hoosier who has trouble finding good bottles in Indiana at a good price.

[@umami0247]

Personally I’m a big fan of JB and even the off Bookers are good for me. And the single barrel is something I buy often and at 38 in my area can’t pass it up. Yes Larceny is a great pour and 65 so it’s a buy all day I have six of them. Enjoy!! 🥃🥃🥃

[@RandalErickson-hb5vr]

Completely agree with you on the Bookers!

[@sethrowsam]

Any chance you do a tour of all the bourbons you have (no don’t try them all). But I’m so curious as you constantly aren’t sure of what you have in the basement.

[@grinner68]

Good show. I’d take a standard Knob Creek over Booker’s any day. Seems like they take old, mediocre barrels and bottle it as Booker’s instead of tossing it.

[@TheOnion12]

We need a beam house batch vs apprentice batch blind to find the worst of the worst. Toss in that 2016 one thats almost full to see how that stacks up too.

[@userperson5259]

This was fun! I have an ambivalent relationship with Jim Beam products myself.. some good, some bad... I'm with you two on Booker's though.. hard pass for me,,

[@1stkazoo754]

Wow, Kurt, you did really good! You had me fooled. I thought Rebecca set up the blind for sure lol.

[@coryschunemann1395]

Oatmeal Cream Pies are amazing !!!!!!

[@Bajinok]

Can you review Calumet bourbon please

[@JerboFotius]

Wish they would Never could bring myself to try it

[@permanentfitness1919]

bought a bottle of the single barrel about a week ago - I really enjoyed it - kinda tasted like a peanutbutter caramel

[@bmc2567]

Well done Kurt!

[@colbystillions8347]

Please do some more scotch videos! Love seeing your opinions on all the different scotches

[@jlb9074]

With Bookers, I don’t buy them until they get one with consistently good reviews. And one per year. Even if at secondary it’s a saving over buying 3 or 4 at retail.

[@cashe3561]

IDK, my first Booker's was Beam House Batch and I really enjoy it. Likely will pick up another.

[@michaelbasham5518]

Another blind idea to pit Barrel proofs against each other (Larceny, Bernheim, JD, etc... Another is Rossville Union battle (which is the best). Another is which Sagamore Rye tastes best. Small Batch, 9 Year, 8 Year, Barrel Select, Double Oak, Cask Strength, etc. Same idea with Weller and EH Taylor varieties

[@ishaanbhardwaj8992]

I loved 2022-03 Kentucky Tea Batch but that was the only booker's I've had and I got it for $80

[@michaeltrott4098]

The only problem with watching bourbon videos and being on the toilet at the same time, is that sometimes my butt goes numb because they get really long sometimes lol 😂

[@GorillaGlueEnthusiast]

Mrs. Freshly's hershey chocolate cakes are S tier!

[@connorwilson4799]

Beam is my favorite distiller, just can't get enough of that peanut note and little bit of funk. Definitely needed a SiB store pick in there, and maybe a Baker's 7 as well. I personally love Booker's but I do think it is overpriced for what you get, especially with how good those KC store picks are

[@Tranzekno]

Just got up from the toilet and sitting back down to watch

[@justinkittleson3295]

I have my cask strength bourbon infinity bottle in a Bookers bottle because the box looks awesome. And I like my infinity bottle better than Bookers 😬😬😬

[@cutie1650]

Single barrel now $17,99 in SC. Take another 10% off if you buy six.

[@mattluten7180]

I've never tried Booker's, but I would be willing to finish your bottles for you, haha!

[@gordonross1922]

I blinded (double blind for my brother) 3 Booker’s releases and OGD 114. Only 1 of the Booker’s beat the OGD 114. We picked the same order BTW. Edit for a typo.

[@ericgray1773]

the only Bookers ive had is the latest one, Beamhouse batch 02-24, i like it, youtube says its sweeter and less nutty than previous Bookers

[@billyleblanc5930]

Trent has a very good palat. this is why I like watching you

[@tonyspohn]

Yall should do a 5 glass blind with just 2 different bottles and see what Trenton does.

[@RamonRobinson-lr6bz]

These guys are nuts. Kentucky Chew is phenomenal!!!

[@ThomasMetal75]

"Just mid "😂! I am definitely gonna start using that terminology

[@AWildKyle]

Sorry Kurt, grabbing BOTH the oatmeal cream pie and Swiss rolls here!

[@ravenmoon1165]

Thank you for this video. I'm having a really rough day so this was an excellent break in my pity party. I know. Pretty pathetic. I'm not really a Booker's fan. I love now Eagle rare. My go-to used to be eh Taylor single Barrel but they're so darn expensive that I won't buy them. I just like to enjoy a good sip and I'm not willing to pay my children's inheritance on it. This was a very interesting tasting. Gave me some ideas that I'm not going to like Bookers laughing.

[@tonycmopar457]

I think you two need to start branching out into other liquors (i.e. Gin, Rum, Tequila, etc.). Would love to see you review gins.

[@Valath]

the lower priced Beam is worth he price more!

[@mistermom310]

I've never had any Bookers. I've been enjoying a few Jim Beam offerings as of late; #7 and the double oak. I may need to get a pour at a bar or restaurant sometime.

[@aaronwurtzel7287]

I'm drinking coffee and sitting at my kitchen table.

[@stephenbarthold1834]

WHAT?!!!! Sleeping on the oatmeal cream pies! Heat them up in oven for 10 minutes and put vanilla ice cream on top!

[@haroldjohnson2041]

At the distillery, I tried Booker's I liked Knob Creek 12 years much, much more, Knob Creek 9 years is better, too.