Whiskey Review - Old Forester 1920 Bourbon Whiskey - Ep: 276

Today we taste and review Old Forester 1920.
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[@lexwaldez]

I wish you had a website page... where you had a virtual tour of the whiskey vault. I could scroll back and forth and see the whisk(e)y's in the room. Mouse over a bottle and you get the info. This would be so helpful. I remember episodes, remember what the bottles look like and then forget the names. Dammitz Jim! Make that happen. Also... it should list who donated the bottle. Yes.

[@clintwestwood1895]

Fantastic idea but these dudes are as lazy as they look, If you said the word Exercise or Gym they might faint.

[@boopei]

YES! I'd love a Moonshine episode. That's been my go-to drink of choice for a long time - heck my family even has a history of 'running shine'. I can't wait to see what you guys come up with!

[@jeffreycollier1805]

So, just tried this bourbon, sipping without water, loving the transition from the spices, then a good burn, then and awesome sourness that takes over in the finish. Wasn't expecting that since y'all didn't mention it. This is definitely a keeper, saw that it scored #2 in 2017 international awards. Cheers!

[@dennisconlon5810]

Try the Old Forester 1910. I love the Woodford Reserve Double Oak until I tried the 1910. The 1910 was so rich complex and flavorful, it is now my all time favorite bourbon.

[@Locojmo666]

Daniel is the reason I got into whisk(e)ys and i had loved them before but started enjoying them 10x more after watching somm and mooch. Rex is a ton of fun and this show is just amazing

[@simonk8889]

I have been drinking whisk(e)y for a while now and enjoying everything about it! Been buying myself one bottle of whiskey each month for a while now. I expect to have a nice respectabel collection sometime haha. But I only recently found your channel, but props to you guys! Fantastic and positive content. Definitely helping me to expand my collection :). Greets!

[@travisgreschner9501]

I really like this idea with taking Bourbon suggestions. Much like you guys, I tend to not drink anything much besides scotch because the variety spectrum is just so small with other whiskeys to me. I enjoy that such a small area of land like Scotland can produce so many different outcomes, there is a flavor for everyone in Scotland. I look forward to hearing the suggestions so I can expand my taste from the few non scotch whiskeys I drink.

[@brianv7350]

I love this one and it’s a a new find for me. Love your channel and your reviews guys! Thanks for all the great insight!

[@merklitl]

You've reviewed it before, but what jumps to mind is Angel's Envy as it spend some time in Port barrels. I enjoyed it so much that I'm seeking out a Basil Hayden Dark Rye that actually mixes in some Port, and trying out Ports as after-dinner sippers more often.

[@MrTonydetiger76]

Chattanooga Whiskey Co Bourbon Native series. They were finished in beer barrels that were loaned to/from local Tennessee breweries. My favorite is finished in Yazoo barrels.

[@ryanthewineguy3172]

I loved this one! In fact I love most of their stuff.

[@bco3835]

This is a great bourbon. Old Forester 1920 is one of my favorites, but, very traditional. Thank you for your channel.

[@HamuelTheGrey]

what makes this very traditional tasting? I just bought it and like it.

[@jeremymcauliff8485]

Over Christmas I received a bottle of Mammoth Whiskey from a small local distillery in Northern Michigan. Its unique, and I cannot quite place all of the tastes and smells I get from it. The mash bill is 100% Corn, but I get distinct peppery notes like a Rye. I get a somewhat minty finish but it does not linger at all. Their description suggest notes of bees wax with notes of fruit and leather. Its aged in Kentucky but finished locally in used Merlot barrels. Its a unique whiskey and would appreciate your experience in fully exploring its taste and smell.

[@karl_alan]

I am very much looking forward to seeing this bourbon video. I have only tried about 8 or 9 bourbons (starting with one you recommended), as I initially did not think I liked bourbon. Since branching out into things like Elijah Craig, knob, wooford reserve, larceny, and the things I am listing below, I have found that I actually prefer bourbons over many of the types of spirits I liked before, and it is now neck and neck for me with Scotch. I do not know if all of what I am posting below fits what you were looking for in the list, as I do not know how all of them are made differently than the average: Corner Creek is a very smooth whiskey, that is light on the bourbon flavors. Aside from being unique because it is essentially in a wine bottle, I have had half a dozen people tell me they hate bourbon, and end up loving this. Don't expect complex, but it is very easy to drink. Beam Devil's Cut is extracted from Beam barrel walls, and is way more interesting than straight Beam. Four Roses Single Barrel has so much more going on in complexity than any other I have tried that even though it is redundant on all of your lists, I think it deserves an honorable mention. Angela's Envy with the port finish. Not my favorite, particularly for the price, but I cannot say the finishing does nothing. Berkshire Bourbon Smoke and Peat is finished in used Islay casks. And Sons of Liberty Peat Smoked Bourbon mixes corn with peated grain to achieve something similar. I think they are the only two in the smoked or peated bourbon game, aside from things like the smokey maple flavored knob creek and other flavored bourbon. I have not tried them, but I have heard the Beam Black and Double Oak both have very different things going on (with extra age in the former and transferring to a second barrel in the latter) from the normal bourbon expressions, and even if they do not make the list, I would love to see/hear your thoughts on them some day. Similar with Jacob's Ghost being a white whiskey from not aging in wood. Once again: love the channel, and cannot wait to see this list and then try the ones that sound appealing.

[@KB-nd5hb]

Daniel and Rex! I have delved into the world of whisky after recently turning 18(Scotland). I recently, at a family friends house tried, a dalmore 15 yr + cigar malt, Glenmorangie 15 yr, highland park 12, bruichladdich classic, along with some others (incredible mooching). Whilst poring me another half, he showed me and let me smell a whisky that was kept in a small 75ml bottle, which I thought was very odd, although a fantastic smelling whisky. After resealing the bottle he proceeded to tell me that it was in fact Macallan 40 year old. Now I'm not an expert in whisky but I do know that macallan 40 is worth a lot of money but he was given it from someone he knew that worked for the distillery. I just wanted to ask you guys, how much money, for you, is too much for a whisky? Can you cover this in a video sometime. Big fan of the show, it's the best channel on KZbin, Keir.

[@thomasbuck303]

@K B how's the journey going a year later? Any favorites?

[@michaeldrew530]

There is a distillery based in southern Michigan called Journeyman that makes a unique Bourbon I really enjoy. They use all organic products and I believe a unique corn crop that isn’t typical in others bourbon. It is also a 4 grain. So maybe you guys could try Rare or unique grains to see if that has an impact on the bourbon.

[@charlieghague]

I love the unique bourbon idea. Should be a really cool list and I'm excited to see it. I'm gonna have to think on my submissions and get back to you.

[@Anarchyinc]

Woodford Reserve Master's Collection Brandy Cask Finish. That one tossed me around the room a little bit! Plus the bottle is gorgeous.

[@timothyt5641]

New-make spirits! You can find it online, like at Masters of Malt. Just check the description but some are authentic unaged scotch. They sell it as a "spirit drink" to get around the whiskey definition

[@leblaze5]

Hey guys, I'm a big fan of your videos and wanted to say thanks for pulling me deeper into alcoholism.... I mean whiskey. My friends and I always drank Jack or Jim Bean, but now I have way more interesting options thanks to you guys. I was on a quest to find Monkey Shoulder off your recommendations, but my local liquor stores were sold out, so I browsed the aisle til I found Angel's Envy which I remembered from your videos too. I wasn't 100% sure it's what I wanted so I also bought the 4 roses single barrel for good measure. The Angel's Envy was really nice, but maybe not my go-to. The 4 roses though, hot damn. It's like a delicious whiskey marmalade going down. I know in the top 10 beginner whiskeys video y'all said it was a little complex for a beginner, but I'm loving it. I'll probably pick up some more bourbons as time goes on, but I'm gonna go find my first scotch soon. Any recommendations?

[@JonGardner]

I can't help but feel like that episode number tacked on there at the end is for me. I feel so special.

[@BradleyInTheWoods]

I'd love to see Woodford Reserve Double Oaked in the mix!

[@DogWalksMe]

I'd love to see a review of the Wild Turkey Masters Keep Decades, if you can find it. It's out of my budget to send in, but I think it would be a nice rare option to review.

[@sepsism138]

Kilchoman (Islay) "new make" is amazing, if you can still get it. Highly recommended.

[@111SPACEMONk]

Been watching for a while now and you guys have helped myself and a few friends come into the whiskey world, keep up the great content! Concerning clear Scottish spirits, Kella Distillers on the Isle of Man produce a clear spirit called ManX. As far as I am aware they redistill single malt scotch to produce this spirit. Might be worth a try! I'd try and send it to you but it's virtually impossible to find here in the UK since they were distributing it as 'Whiskey', which under UK law as its a clear spirit is prohibited. I think they export it abroad though!

[@MacClellandMan]

I paired this with a CAO Italia cigar because I thought they would balance and enhance the other. It is indeed so. The sweet notes of the Italia were brought to the front while a touch of smokiness I had not noticed in the 1920 came through.

[@FrostJarl]

Unique Bourbon recommendation, New Holland Beer Barrel Bourbon( aged in new barrels, removed and replaced with imperial stout, then take out the beer and put the bourbon back in)

[@420420420ganja]

J.riddle peated bourbon whiskey.. is my pick for a unique bourbon

[@honkytonkinson9787]

Just got a bottle of this last night. This stuff has aggressive bourbon levels of flavor but without the punch to the tongue. My favorite old forester that I've had so far, not counting the sip of birthday bourbon I had at a store; that stuff was like candy. This 1920 is close though.

[@Realityczecho]

Blood Oath Pact III - It's a blend of 3 bourbon's finished in Napa Valley Cabernet Savignon barrels. Unlike any other bourbon I've tried, and finished to the perfect 98.6 proof!

[@lrvogt1257]

I just picked up OF 1920 and I like it. It almost tastes like a Manhattan all by itself. First sip has that alcohol bite because it's 115 proof but after that it's very smooth.

[@MayhemTrickshotting6]

291 Colorado bourbon whiskey, (preferably single barrel) finished with aspen staves. Tastes and smells like the mountains of Colorado

[@SDan490]

Unique Bourbon suggestions: Angel's Envy because it's aged in used Port Wine barrels, and Maker's 46 because they add charred oak staves to the whiskey late in its aging.

[@itsapope2938]

Gents, I am also very new to the Whisk(e)y game and found your channel very entertaining and a great channel to learn from. Being that I am new, I do not have any recommendations for Bourbons from personal experience. However, I came a crossed a distillery in Arizona, called Arizona Distilling Co. They have a Bourbon finished in Arizona Cabernet Wine Cask. Not sure if that would fit a unique flavor profile. But might be worth the look.

[@hooey5870]

Evan Williams Single Barrel - A few online reviews(Ralfy and Rob Morton) brought this bourbon to my attention; It's the only bourbon that I've had so far that has a lot of papaya on the nose. It also has an almost fruity sweetness to it unlike the mapley, strongly caramelly sweetness I usually get from most other bourbons.

[@whiskeyman4354]

Joseph Magnus Bourbon aged in white oak and finished in Oloroso sherry, Pedro Ximénez and Cognac casks

[@genechoi7643]

J Henry patton road (cask strength version of regular) and J Henry bellfontaine (finished in cognac barrels). Uses wisconsin blue corn.

[@burkeredh]

Hi guys, the Master of Malt sell an un-aged malted barley spirit. They wont tell you what distillery it is made at but i think it is Bruichladdich. It tastes very sweet & very strong vanilla flavors. Loving the videos, Slainte.

[@IHateMillenials]

Hey guys I started watching your channel after the new years and have been basically binge watching all your videos .. In the past I had only had scotch when I'd already been drinking and the morning after I could not remember what I had or what I liked so based on your all videos I went and picked up the peat monster and monkey shoulder ... Being a bourbon and beer guy normally it surprised me that I prefer the peat monster .... Anyway you guys have helped me begin to explore the world of whisky . you are magnificent bastards!

[@WhiskeyVault]

Glad you're here with us! Welcome to the journey!

[@GRFlashback]

My suggestions for interesting bourbons (some of which have been mentioned below): Joseph Magnus, Woodford Reserve Cherry Wood Smoked, Jefferson Chateau Pichon, Blood Oath Pact No 3

[@dan19810]

Hey Daniel and Rex. My go to bourbon's (If I'm out of Laphroaig) are Noah’s Mill (was aged 15 years but no date now) Parker's and Stagg Jr. in that order...keep up the great video reviews. Daniel from DE

[@akinigiri]

Unrelated but, I just had the Arran Malt aged in a Port cask and it was fantabulous! I’d love it if you guys taste it

[@choicebarrelscrotes2732]

Berkshire Bourbon: Smoke & Peat bottling. It's a Massachusetts distillery. They finish the bourbon in Islay casks for about 8 months. damn good.

[@ryanthewineguy3172]

Willett Pot Still Reserve because it comes in that awesome decanter looking bottle.

[@roeboy8212]

1792 Port Finish, Abraham Bowman does several funky finishes (port, gingerbread, coffee, cocoa), Jefferson’s old rum cask, Belle Mead has cognac, sherry, and port, high west American prairie bourbon has several unique finishes if it is a store pick. it’s a newer phenomenon in the bourbon world I believe there will be many more down the pipe.

[@Zepfan321]

The statesman from old forester is by far my favorite bourbon that I've tried so far. 95 proof so it's still friendly

[@timheston4315]

Zepfan321 just tried my first old Forrester it's the rye 100 just love it

[@wildlifewhiskey3636]

Recently found your show and really enjoy it. My favorite whiskey that I have had so far is the Jameson black barrel. I love the flavor of both green bottle and black. What would be some other whiskey that is similar in style that you would recommend.

[@user-jl9un8fp2w]

You've done it before, but you've got to include Angel's Envy Port Finish. Really wonderful and unique bourbon.

[@Moosenstein]

Sonoma County Distilling - West of Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey No.1 for unique Bourbon. This is California's Bourbon to the extreme. Cherrywood smoked but not too smoky, it makes for a very interesting take on the traditional. Vanilla, allspice, sarsaparilla, and of course, cherry. It's amazing.

[@rolo1990]

Ireland has a spirit called Poitín which is basically moonshine. That could be an interesting thing to compare vs American Moonshine.

[@rolo1990]

I thought that the Poitín was from the same mash as the whisky, aparently it used to be exactly that, but recently they changed it. I'm sure there must be a company producing old style Poitín.

[@bmxriderforlife1234]

poitin is what youll see refered to as aqua vitae in medieval sources. it is whiskey, but its whiskey before aging for extended periods of time was a thing. also you can still get legit irish poitin. though msot people probably wont like it. shit tastes rough. just like moonshine, its got a rougher taste. and yeah i dont think poitin has a legal definition, its just like moonshine, its just a spirit that would count as whiskey but isnt aged.

[@Paorganicgarden]

I just started watching you guys a few days ago and have binge watched almost every video already. I got my first bottle of Cragganmore 12 from a friend (I’m also a mooch) and am excited to try more.I would love to see a video featuring Crag 12 if you get a chance. Thanks!

[@WhiskeyVault]

Thanks for watching!

[@tennett91]

Favorite bourbons with unique flavor profiles... that's a tough one. I threw in a couple that aren't technically bourbon, but deserved a mention for uniqueness. Angel's Envy - Port cask finish. Legent Bourbon - Wine and sherry cask finish. Jefferson's Groth Cask Finish - Finished in Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon casks. Joseph Magnus Bourbon - Finished in oak, sherry, and cognac casks. Maker's Mark 46 - Oak staves were introduced into the aging process. Jefferson's Ocean (already mentioned) - Aged at sea. High West Campfire (not a bourbon) - A blend of bourbon, rye, and scotch. Michter's US 1 American Whiskey (not a bourbon) - Aged in previously used bourbon casks. Not aged in new oak.

[@dumluk1984]

Hey guys. Two things. One...OF 1920 is my fav bourbon. Love it so hard. Two, I visited a few distilleries in Scotland in August, and got to taste a few of what they call New-Make spirits. My impression is that it's kinda similar to Grappa. Been with you since you had less than 10k subscribers. Keep up the good work.

[@fiddycaliber947]

Annandale? I visited in August, very interesting.

[@chrispianoleao9700]

I would like to add Joseph Magnus Bourbon to the list of interesting bourbons. I can't buy it in California but I have had a dram and it is like no other Bourbon I have tried. That triple cask dark chocolate and nutty vanilla is so smooth and interesting that you stop thinking your drinking a bourbon.

[@YannickRBon]

Heellooow! YOU MAGNIFICENT B's ! A fellow FB tribesman here, but new to comments on youtube. Great as always! The best Bourbon I've ever had was woodford reserve distillers edition 2016 (I can't remember the special name). Grüezi and have fun!

[@evanp2592]

Haven't personally tried it, but OYO sherry finished double cask bourbon or OYO oloroso wheat whiskey is said to be interesting. I personally enjoy their Michelone reserve

[@kerryshannon6886]

Unique bourbons - Makers 46 private select, where you can pick the types of staves. Four Roses barrel strength, where they bottle each of the 10 mashbill & yeast combinations. Jim Beam Devil's Cut, injecting water into the barrel to suck out more of the barrel flavor. Bookers where they use roundtables to pick the selection. 1792, where they have sweet wheat, full proof, and high rye variations.

[@lemayj1]

Have y'all done any informational bits on the Glencairn glass? I know it's its own brand, but would be interested on hearing the history behind the company, design, etc.

[@nickzielinski896]

Midwinter night dram, angels envy, jefforsons reserve groth cask finish

[@JacobBradley00136]

Long but relevant story... I was at a party New year's Eve where we were playing a drinking game by the name of 'Ring of fire', where you lay a deck of cards in a ring around a cup full of a splash of every players drink. Everyone takes turns drawing cards from the ring and performing the action associated with the value. One of the rules is that if you remove a card and break the ring then you have to take a shot of the most disscusting liquor someone can find; well I was the one to break the ring and after the ball busting the host brings out the liquor for the disscusting shot, and it's a bottle of Glen Breton silver! The unaged Glen Breton 10. I couldn't even pretend to be upset I was just pumped to try it since I had gotten the Glen Breton 10 for Christmas. It was super interesting to taste the difference, and actually similarities being that the 10 is already quite light. But seeing how easy it was for me to drink my friends wanted to take it too, although most of them couldn't even take the smell, including the host who let me take the silver home with me! I'll take mooch points for 400, Alex. PS. Feel free to share this comment while reviewing Glen Breton 10 😏

[@rtjeepman7411]

A unique bourbon that I really enjoy is Joseph Magnus. And Macadoodles bought a barrel from the distillery and offers a limited run of barrel proof Joseph Magnus. There were only 129 bottles produced. That also makes it rare.

[@jacobgrimes4410]

My recommendation is Conviction Small Batch Bourbon it is the most unique Bourbon that I have EVER tested. It Is way way outside the spectrum of flavors that I have found in Bourbons. I cant put my finger on it but the odd flavor I find is some type of sweet wood smoke (hickory maybe). It is distilled and barrel aged behind bars in a 1929 PRISON in Mt.Pleasant NC. You can find it online at cellar.com. It is not my favorite but I keep coming back to it and have yet to find anything similar to it. I really the channel. Keep it up.

[@ROBIEM97]

Man, I'm wondering: If you'd take some rye/malt/corn pre-barrel clear "whiskey" spirits, so before they were aged, mix some of those together for a nice blend, and then age that clear spirit mix in a barrel, what would that be like? So a single barrel blend; I think the flavours would melt amazingly well together. Wondering what you think?

[@PavelIsp]

I have been looking into mash bills for common bourbons recently and found that there are not that many bottom shelf wheated bourbons left around. I think it'd be neat to have something created that went 60% corn and then went 20/20 on wheat and rye. Not sure what the implications of skipping malted barley would be, and also seeing both wheat and rye in a recipe. I also found that majority of bourbons either choose to go the rye way or the wheat way, and both have very distinct qualities to the taste... so why not combine both? Thanks guys, you rock! Cheers!

[@bdp514am]

So Daniel, I think I've found someone who loves the pre-2016 Longmorn 16 as much as you do. Was watching Roy's live stream yesterday and he was raving about it and had just bought another bottle at auction (for about 90 pounds) since he had run out.

[@WhiskeyVault]

Nice!

[@jayslife4175]

labrot and graham woodford reserve distiller's select review?

[@mrzolly]

I really enjoy watching you guys an old Forrester is a great and expensive whiskey. I know it may sound like a silly question but what’s the best glasses to use when drinking or sipping whiskey? I always like a little ice by the way, water is fine but ice is a little better I think not that I’m in expert like you two. Thanks again for the information and shenanigans.

[@evanharvey3468]

Hey guys, I knew about this channel a while ago but never really got into it until a couple of months ago. Now I've been binge watching and annoying the girlfriend with nonstop whisky facts for the last two months. I'm a server at a high-end sushi restaurant in Southern CA and the info I am gleaning from the vault videos has made me much more agile and capable when it comes to selling fancy whisk(e)y to people (more tips for me!). We have a pretty decent whisk(e)y selection including the Japanese ones, such as Hibiki Harmony and the Yamazaki line up to a recently acquired Yamazaki 25. I can usually get the bartenders to pour me samples of anything in our selection by feigning ignorance and asking for a lesson; however, I can't seem to get them to pour me Macallan 18, Ardbeg, or the Yamazaki 25. Daniel, as much as I admire your knowledge and whisk(e)y prowess and aspire to sommelier-hood one day, I think I need the skills of a mooch to help me complete my conquest of the most expensive of the restaurant's whiskies. Rex, please advise. Also, I got my dad a bottle of Walker Green Label for Christmas and have linked him to the Vault review. Hopefully, he gets hooked and builds his own library so I can mooch things from him.

[@jtmoto4928]

JTMoto here! Chattanooga Whiskey Co. 1816: native. They have a line of about 5 different beer barrel finishes. I just finished a bottle of Yazoo; blackberry. For me*, it’s nice and smooth I get that first sweetness of bourbon, beer finish in the middle then leaving me with a slight syrupy heft at the end; but good none the less. I left a comment around early Dec. or late Nov. about driving 15hrs there to deliver some Chattanooga whiskey but I am still unsure if I’ll be able to. Regardless I recommend any of the Chatt Native series bourbons for the top ten unique bourbon list. The distillery is in house and beer barrels are all from local Tennessee breweries. They are in the heart of downtown and have a cool bar where they offer tour and tastings of the place. The two of you should swing by for a WB episode. Here’s to a half a plan and a full glass. Cheers to everyone involved with the whiskey vault and the academy.

[@jamessimmons4137]

Probably not going to be a super popular one since it doesn’t have large distribution yet but TX bourbon is unique for me because I found a lot of the same flavor profiles in it that are in their blend. Sort of like they started the distillery with their bourbon and then had to make money with the blend and somehow had an idea of what their bourbon would taste like and put that into their blend. Also their new distillery will be on an awesome golf course in Fort Worth is pretty unique to.

[@wideone23]

I have no good way to send you some but the Sons of Liberty Distillery in Rhode Island has a Beechwood Smoked bourbon finished in Sauternes casks . Made with 70% Rhode Island grown corn. It's really good and you can definitely get both the smoke and the barrels. They also had a Peat Smoked Bourbon for a while but I missed it.

[@solan417]

I've been waiting for this since I finished watching That Pedal Show hours ago lol

[@joshheadley4941]

I would say it is either a grain spirit or corn liquor for un-aged American Whisk(e)y. At least that is what we call it here in Alabama, also maybe you could do another video series with a sampling of bourbons from all the states perhaps a second Rexmas so he can enjoy 6 or more per episode. You could do this for different types of whiskies.

[@Darkadidas]

Does anyone else watch these episodes while sipping a different whisky to what they're drinking and start tasting the notes they're talking about? As soon as Daniel said dark chocolate, I started tasting it in my Johnnie Walker Green label I was drinking.

[@ryangolueke7601]

You should try Widow Jane 10 year. Where most whiskeys talk about grains and expressions, Widow Jane promotes that there whiskey is made with limestone rich water. Water is the biggest ingredient in making a spirit and should not be overlooked.

[@rogerwilco59]

I bought this today very Rich with a high end proof, I love it; and who doesn't like a ball busting every now and then? makes you feel alive!!!

[@jimmyosborn5499]

Makers Mark Private Select .... floats around 110 proof and they add an additional 6-9 months of age to it with select flavors staves ordered by the bars that request a barrel (I bought 2 at the gift shop @ $80)

[@Glock2201]

I picked up a bottle of this last Friday. I drank it on the rocks and did not think there was that much burn for that high a proof. I tried Knob Creek 9 or 12 that was similar proof and that had way more burn. Both were very good but this OF 120 had better flavor IMO.

[@Eric-dr5bj]

Stranahan's snowflake. Really hard to aquire but has some cool ageing such as teqilla and rum barrels

[@1121482]

Have you tried bourbon creme (like Brown Jug, or I think Buffalo Trace made one too)? The same way Bailey's is to Irish whisky

[@chemkreation]

This is by far, My favorite bourbon

[@dave12thomas]

Berkshire Mountain Distillers smoke and peat bourbon. Finished in laphroaig barrels.

[@thirdman55]

I believe liberty pool bourbon from Pennsylvania uses 58% corn and 42% peated barley as it’s mashbill

[@AdamPFarnsworth]

Eastside Distilling has Burnside Bourbon, which I believe is an MGP bourbon, but they've created 2 new lines where they finish it in an Oregon Oak cask (Oregon Oak is an actual species of oak, not just oaks in Oregon). The 2 new brands are called Burnside Oregon Oaked Bourbon and Burnside Goose Hollow RSV Bourbon.

[@caelebcandon2254]

Hey guys I was having a dram of Octomore 7.1 and handed the glass to my wife and after smelling it she says, "Lay's BBQ chips". Try some tell us what you think.

[@torinnreactsgaming]

Throwing in my two cents on the unique bourbons. Barton's 1792 Port Cask Finish: It's uniqueness comes from the fact that I get an apple note, which to me is crisp and similar to Glenfiddich 12, in addition to the great flavor that comes from 1792 Small Batch. Woodford Reserve Master's Collection - Sonoma Cutrer Finish (Current Release): This is unique, even compared to the earlier Sonoma Cutrer release, due to the fact that this release was finished in Pinot Noir casks, rather than the Chardonnay casks used previously. It tames a little bit of that oak, removes one flavor (haven't been able to place it yet, but it's a heavy, thick sweet flavor) I get in the classic (changing it to what I can only describe as a funky almond butter), and adds in all sorts of interesting berry notes in the smell, taste, and finish.

[@BeerNye]

Blade and Bow or Hillrock and Angel's Envy spring to mind. Can you count Michter's American Whiskey (even though they don't finish in new charred oak?) If so- that too.

[@HolleyrolleR]

I doubt this will male it because i dont feel like its widely known but new hollands beer barrell bourbon is amazing

[@christopherbittner9513]

Dude, I have a gift pack of "New Make Malt Spirit" from Annandale Distillery that I got when I did a tour like a year ago. It's called "Rascally Liquor" both peated and unpeated versions. I got a dram of each at the end of the tour, and the bottles have stayed sealed and are just on the shelf as a curio, not for actual consumption... It's a bit rough.

[@Super-Kuper]

Totally going to send in a gift bourbon for that top 10.

[@kg4rys]

100% Jimmy Red Corn straight bourbon whiskey by HighWire Distilling Co. Aged 2 years and non-chill filtered. Unique and delicious!

[@alexgrumbles832]

Daniel and Rex, thank you for doing the voodoo that you do. I am a new viewer and an avid binge-watcher. In December, I started by watching the episodes of the whiskeys I like. Then, I just watched the rest for the education, cheeky shenanigans and spotty swear word bleeping. Yesterday, I bought my first bottle of Monkey Shoulder and, I have to say, you two vastly oversold this whiskey. At $45, it is an economical whiskey and for a blend it's better than most, but the sweetness. It's so hard to find anything in the glass past the onslaught of honey. It's yellow hummingbird food. I was stunned a couple of Islay enthusiasts, such as yourselves would go for such a confectionery of a whiskey. However, I can't be all pissy internet troll because the pair of you brought Michter's (yes, sweet, but bourbon) to my attention, and for that I am grateful. After binge-watching a hundred or so episodes, I started to notice you guys almost unanimously like everything you try. From this side of KZbin, consistently hearing "Yup, also good," doesn't make picking a whiskey any easier, which is how I wound up shouldering Monkey Shoulder. I'm a Laphroaig fan and was wondering if you can recommend a good budget Islay, if there is one? I was curious if you two had heard of, tried, reviewed or liked Cleveland Whiskey? Daniel may appreciate the method the owner developed to decrease the aging period. More here: clevelandwhiskey.com and here: www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/21/bourbon-made-cleveland-whiskey-company-ohio-less-2/ Keep up the good work. All the best.

[@alexgrumbles832]

I get that. Plus, it's half the price of a training wheels single malt like Cardu, which was my entry to scotch from American whiskey along with Glenlivet. What really sold Monkey Shoulder was when (I think it was) Rex said it would be the one whiskey he would have at home. I've come to really trust and rely upon your reviews and have rewatched episodes at the liquor store to make sure I was correctly remembering each whiskey's details. Up next is either Lagavulin or Bruichladdich, depending on cost and availability. I haven't tried Cleveland Whiskey, only read about it. I had a hunch it was more a thought experiment than a really good whiskey and that buying a bottle more or less supported innovation over tradition. Have you considered reviewing the entry-level, sherry cask-less Macallan Fine Oak 10? Does what makes Macallan Macallan disappear into another Speyside whiskey without the sherry cask? At any rate, keep up the good work, you Magnificent Bastards.

[@Privatecajun1]

Elijah Craig does a limited release that is barreled at 94 proof aged 11-13 years. It’s hard to come by but it has that old Elijah Craig quality that was lost when they removed the age statement. In my opinion it’s the perfect bourbon.

[@jaguarlove99]

New Holland Artisan Spirits Beer Barrel Bourbon. Aged in casks that once held Dragon's Milk stout.

[@genechoi7643]

Dick Rohler The store picks are on another level!

[@broda769]

I almost bought a bottle of this because the beer is so good. Hopefully they'll do a video but I may pick it up regardless.

[@mykemac8068]

Nice!!!!

[@MinGamingKanal]

Yesssss, longer video.

[@alexcroy9243]

Hey guys, Really enjoy your videos! I’m new to whisk(e)y and have recently purchased a bottle of Glen Garioch 12, was interested if you guys have previously reviewed this and what your thoughts were on it, or is this something you could do in the future. Slightly more limited selection of whisky down here in New Zealand. Cheers, Alex

[@chriswagner4468]

Breaker Wheated Bourbon, from an NDP (Ascendant Spirits) out of Santa Barbara California. Their claims about the coastal weather effects on the barrels are interesting.

[@mikehostench]

My vote for unique is High West Bourye. As it is only 50% Bourbon, I am not sure if it qualifes for your contest. If it doesn't, then I'll go for Old Forester 1920 (coincidentally).

[@EveyoneCallsMeTheDude]

Jefferson’s ocean cask strength voyage 10 is the most fantastic and wondrous thing I’ve ever put in my mouth. It’s like a fireworks display in your mouth and on your tongue.

[@TheOriginalRaster]

The "Scotch Test Dummies" did an episode where they tasted a Malted Barley clear spirit, one (I think) distilled in Scotland, and they compared versus a clear US corn emphasis "White Dog." As I recall they said the Malted Barley based clear spirit had an unpleasant taste, and the US White Dog was relatively pleasant. They commented that the time in the barrel apparently removes the unpleasant aspects of the base Malted Barley clear spirit. I'll try to find this review. Cheers!

[@jenniferdedrick4866]

How about the buffalo trace single oak project? I have barrel #73. Interesting experiment