ONLY 5 BOTTLES OF BOURBON?!?! UPDATE 2022! Which ones make the top choice in each category in 2022?

[@murdoc4794]

I think the life hack I've learned from watching this and other whisky-tube channels is that if I want to score rare bottles, I need to start a youtube channel.

[@marcm1661]

Him: You only need 5 bottles Also him: I have 100+ bottles behind me in my video

[@amealor63]

5 bottles: Daily Drinker - Buffalo Trace; Impress Your Guests - McKenna 10; Mixer - OGD 114; Friday Night - OF 1920; Special - WLW 2020 (Cracked it open after the Natty. Go Dawgs!)

[@bryanmiller8]

When it’s 40+ years later, it doesn’t get much more “special occasion” than that. Go Dawgs!

[@jimbrady7030]

My 5 are... Mixer = Evan Williams Black Label, Daily = WT 101, Friday night pour = Bell Meade Reserve, Impress the Guest = New Riff single barrel, & Special occasion = Blanton's

[@JGill0124]

I agree with the list except the EW. Not a fan but I get it. New Riff really surprised me when I tried it and I think it is an impress your guest bottle. Snagged a bottle because it was just so good.

[@xmikewallace17]

Daily- Woodford DO Mixer- WT 101 Impress your guest- Calumet 15 ( most guests only care about the look of the bottle) Friday Night- KC 9 year 120 Woodford DO 50/50 mix. Trust me lol Special occasion- EHTBP

[@simonsays4021]

Daily-bakers 7 (little pricey, but I’m a fan) Mixer-high west dbl rye Impress friends-blantons End of week relaxer-eagle rare Special occasion-Stag Jr

[@brock1055]

You and I are on the same page. Cheers!

[@bobsharma6461]

Great Video and loved the comparison to last year. Mine are Mixer - Wild Turkey 101 Daily - Rare Breed Friday Night - EH Taylor Impress The Guest - Any Old Fitz Decanter Special Occasion - Old Carter Single Barrel #24

[@theanvil8009]

As long as I can get my hands on Wild Turkey 101 and Old Forester 1920, I'm happy. I like trying new bourbons and whiskeys but I seem to fall back on these two more than any others.

[@whiskeybonded]

Agreed! The 1920 continues to hold up even as I try more new things.

[@thebeardedmother1535]

WT101 and Woodford double oaked. Always my staples.

[@rickypastor4070]

Great redo. I’ve changed mine as well over the past year. Daily: Four Roses single barrel/ Old Forester 1920 Mixer: Eagle Rare Friday night: 1792 Full proof Impress a friend: Remus Repeal V Special occasion: Weller 12 yr

[@KyleMiller2586]

I’m surprised you would choose Eagle Rare as a mixer with it being so hard to get ahold of, I have half a bottle and don’t really want to use it for mixing

[@rickypastor4070]

@@KyleMiller2586 Eagle rare for old fashions only, and not very often. Buffalo trace with diet 7up. I don’t do mixers very often.

[@scrappymark]

Love the list! I’d swap the OF 1920 for the 1792 just because of price. But those two are definitely “go-tos” for me!

[@austinwinkler2472]

Eagle Rare for a mixer?! Dude that bourbon is so expensive where I live. Lol

[@MrZanzibar123]

I like that you're learning in public and bringing us along for the journey.

[@curtboxley7678]

My daily go to used to be Larceny. Still enjoy it. It is a easy sipper, but I started my collection a year ago or so....lately I am starting to enjoy the higher proof stuff...100 and higher....

[@philc1884]

Mixer - OGD BiB or Wheel House 101 (OF100 has become hard to find in NY), surprise guests with Maker's 46 - show them what they've been missing compared with the flagship swill (cask 46 if they can handle it). Russel's Private Barrel Select and OF 1920 for Friday night. MM FAE01 and 02 for special.

[@taylormzalewski]

I'm in a position where I've had a bunch of different brands and I don't drink daily, maybe 2-3 a week, so when I sit down with a pour I want something great. Now I'm running into the situation about not spending more money on a bottle that is not great. Sagamore Spirits is super delivering.

[@reggiemartin9225]

It is pretty interesting how our tastes change as we increase in our experience with bourbon and whiskey. Thanks for the video!

[@ckeats2]

I would agree with Russell's 10yr as a daily. I love the idea of OF 100pf as a mixer.. My 'wow guests' bottle is a Maker's Private Select store pick from Justin's World of Bourbon in Louisville. My 'Friday Unwind' pour is Knob Creek Barrel Proof. For a celebration currently I would pour my JD SB BP. I know my list is not that dynamic, but I am just trying to keep my selection rolling. Also dead set on avoiding secondary market purchases

[@theabsolutetruth8584]

Aaahhhh yes...Justin's on Market...Usually hit the store after I sample something at the Garage Bar down the street

[@whiskeybonded]

Avoiding the secondary seems to get harder and harder. Is it me, or do they keep adding bottles to the allocated lists?

[@aroneaton2639]

It would be helpful to have a list of the ones you discussed in the description and/or links. Some of these I found difficult to look up and I found myself squinting at the bottle in the video to see if I can tell from the label if I got it right.

[@MetaPrometheus]

Everyday Pour - Eagle Rare 10 year, Impress/Show Off - Knob Creek 12 year, Good Mixer - Wild Turkey 101 (doubles as a standalone!), Uncommon/Special - Stagg Barrel Proof (Alt. Blanton's Straight From The Barrel) & Rare/Special Occasion - Eagle Rare 17 Year BTAC (Alt. Michter's Single Barrel 10 year 😉).

[@milesrodger3724]

Great video. Food for thought: bourbon is just brown stuff in a glass bottle. Enjoy your Stagg, share it, celebrate it. We never know how long we got brother. Cheers

[@NellysLn]

I love the OF 100. Not my favorite overall but for some reason the finish reminded me of an iced caramel latte. That single note made it a fun sipper.

[@scrappymark]

Interesting! I tried it for the first time and I just pick up Banana Peel and not many other flavors. And I love OF 1920! Glad you like it. Cheers!

[@JohnSummers007]

Daily: four roses single barrel Mixer: old Forester 100 Friday night: Russell Reserve 10 or Rare Breed Impress a friend: Rowan’s Creek Special occasion: Kentucky Owl

[@jeremiahfuertes5960]

Just got into bourbon. Might have to look into some of these. Buffalo Trace has been my go to thus far. So good.

[@Josh_Stringer]

I really like this type of video. Keep it in the lineup! Great switch on the mixer. OF 100 and, even more, OF 100 Rye makes a great Old Fashioned.

[@thebeardedmother1535]

Great vid!! Mixer: WT 101 Daily: WT 101 or Makers 46 Friday: Woodford DO Special: WT Rare Breed Nostalgia: BT Holy Grail: To be determined :)

[@terrencemcdermott5840]

“Adequate”, haha!! Love the honesty! Great video!

[@phychmasher]

I actually love this "only 5" topic and I'm glad you did another one!

[@jamosensei]

I've seen you mention the JTS Brown, before...but never seen that in this state. Every other pick I am totally down with (although haven't landed any WT BiB, Michter's 10 or Remus Repeal yet), ESPECIALLY the Old Forester as a mixer. I love it & my wife likes it a LOT in drinks (and said it's one of the few bourbons she can stand). I'd even go so far as to say that I'd add their Rye 100 as a mixer alternative. They are BOTH so good! Looking forward to this year's hunt...picks this year have been that OF 100 Rye, a Rebel Distiller's Collection, Mortlach 15 year & Cardhu Gold Reserve Single Malt Scotches (Game Of Thrones releases😋, because I'm a nerd, and I STILL love my European/Japanese Whiskies.)

[@markmozley5604]

I like your channel. I took one of your tips and asked my liquor store about some of the brands I have been trying to get. He told me what days to swing by during lunch, So I was able to score some Weller Reserve, Russell 10 and Rare Bred by being there on the delivery days. Thanks for the tips.

[@robertbooth3367]

Great video to illustrate the evolution of the pallette in bourbon. And how you don't know what you don't know. There's so many great pours out there and if you haven't had one, the list could change daily, and of course, person to person. Find your list, and let it evolve and change as your bourbon world grows. As David says Find a bottle you love Or several

[@lawrencespies8674]

Larceny, OF 100, WT 101, Chattanooga Cask 111, OGD 114. Ryes: Balcone's Texas Rye, Tin Cup, OF Rye, Pikesville, WT Rye.

[@thebourboncabinet13]

100% AGREE WITH YOU LIST. ALWAYS ENJOY YOUR VIDEOS KEEP GOING. I HAVE A DIFFERENT 5 BOTTLES BUT YOURS ARE FANTASTIC.

[@drgallup]

Nice list, much more solid reasoning than last years list. I'm probably going to use WT101 or EW BiB for a mixer just because they are available in handles so the price is ridiculous. For the special occasion bottle, I got a taste of Michters 20 yr at a tasting over Christmas. OMG, probably never get a bottle, even MSRP is $1,700, but that is now my gold standard. I even got a second pour to take outside with a cigar. OMG.

[@jameson44]

Daily Sipper-Coopers' Craft Barrel Reserve Mixer -Old Forester 100 Friday Night Pour -Eagle Rare Impress Your Guests -Colonel Taylor Small Batch Special Occasion-Wild Turkey 17 Year Old BiB

[@viciousvictortee1298]

The VA ABC Four Rosese SB barrel strengths are dropping now. A store in NoVA got some today.

[@tigerlover7359]

I really need to find me most of these. Most of these I never heard of and I thought bourbon was my favorite alcohol. I need to change my habits. Lol. I’m glad I found this channel though. Time to binge watch. I would have some old forester but it’s 1:30 am at the time of writing this.

[@Jared40]

I prefer Russel's Reserve 10 year over WT 101 too 🦃🥃

[@waynemontpetit8181]

Great video - I'm approaching a year in bourbon and it's interesting to look back and see how my palate is changing and evolving. I'm still loving my Remus V as my most special bourbon so far.

[@whiskeybonded]

Remus V is so good. They really killed it on that one. 👍🏻🥃

[@waynemontpetit8181]

@@whiskeybonded It's the first Remus I've ever had and it's amazing. I live in Hendersonville NC but I have a hookup 30 minutes away and I got 3 bottles, all below MSRP ($79.99) 😊

[@beausoter1763]

I got a few Sam Houston 15 specifically for trade bait. The bait is for 3 E.H. Talylor small batch. Small batch E.H. is my love!

[@kentuckyhills454]

I've yet to figure out the hype on eht small batch, I'm optimistic on most bourbons but it's just okay to me. I think it's worth 43 bucks, but not 80-90 on secondary. To each their own. 🥃🥃

[@rickramirez4894]

Lol agreed I would never put EHT SB over JDBP.

[@kentuckyhills454]

@@rickramirez4894 for that price range and availability, I'd find one of the better ECBP batches in place of eht sb, also a good back up if you can't find a JDBP.

[@LeatherDaddy97]

Taylor is just fine, theres nothing amazing about it. Many things id rather have that are more available

[@erictonn9976]

For my Favorite 5. Buffalo Trace always gets in the house. Detroit City Distillery Butchers Cut, Jim Beam Single Barrel, Whistle Pig Piggyback and Larceny.

[@patrickq7489]

I like the video, and the topic. I don't have enough whiskey to fill in the last two categories, but right now Lost Monarch is my daily sipper and Rare Breed would be my Friday night pour; partially because it is getting harder and harder to find.

[@gaylemcgee2221]

You are spot on about the Remus V!!! I might have to go back and grab another one......if they're still on the shelf where I found 5 bottles!!!

[@williamharvey124]

I don't do mixed drinks, so not sure what I have that would be good for that category. Possibly Bradshaw since that is the worst sipper I have. Daily drinker-Knob Creek, impress a guest-Elijah Craig Barrel Proof C920, Friday night-Bardstown, special occasion-Bookers. I only own 7 bottles of bourbon, so it's not much of a selection to choose from.

[@Royahmar]

I think the JTS BiB has been discontinued. I can still find them in Lexington so I've got myself a couple along with a couple of Very Old Barton BiB to last me a bit.

[@ebock123]

Agree with EHT Small Batch - But you are showing the Straight Rye Bottle :) Another one I love, but not 40.00 :)

[@Sam-xh2ix]

I like you and your videos :) I would suggest that you get a close up of the bottles your are talking about because sometimes there are different batches and years of one brand that really look the same and I want to be sure to get the right bottle. Or leave the specific information in the description.

[@erictonn9976]

Love the Russell's 10 but around Northern Detroit area it's more around $55-$60 a bottle where Wild Turkey is under $25. The normal Remus is a GREAT bottle. At just under $40 it's an easy sipper

[@mikecoleman3433]

I totally get the fear of drinking down one of those bottles that was so hard to come by. We need to start a club where we meet on occasion with our rare bottles and share samples with each other!

[@TheOriginalKirby]

Hammerhead 30 year. What you got?

[@BenGG85]

Nice, I’d pop the 101 into the mixer category, it’s a good daily as well. I can easily get a 1.75 for about $31. Nice list! I still need to try Rus 10z

[@teddyballgame25]

Great video and I think we all update or lineup every year of which bottle leads each category.

[@StantonCole]

I can't find the EH Taylor anywhere in my region which is unfortunate...

[@nfeltham]

Great video, David! I love the update, and I hope it starts a trend of other channels doing the same.

[@jimbokyzar8170]

If I could find it Eagle Rare 10 yr would be in at least 2 spots on my list. As is I love Rare Breed and Russell's Reserve single barrel 10 yr at 110 proof. Stagg jr was the bomb and would be my impress if only I could find another. Loved every drop of the one I got.

[@timistrefi2876]

i would add Cooper' Craft (mixer), Sam Houston 15, Makers Mark FAE-01

[@GenX4ever]

Great revisit! Wondering if you are into Cognac at all? I've noticed there's really not alot of people doing much on it. Personally I find it a really nice and different addition to my home bar. Cheers!

[@GenX4ever]

@@kiotsukeray Hey Ray, It's hard to say because there's so many and everyone has there own taste. I would suggest investing in three types of bottles to start seeing what you like. Get a bourbon like say Buffalo Trace or Eagle Rare. A Rye Whiskey like Michters or Redemption. And maybe an Irish Whiskey like Red Breast 12. I started buying ones that I saw on everyone's list of "must haves" and just went from there. Hope that helps. P.S. Right now my favorite whiskey I have is George Dickel 15 year. It's around $60 and damn good in my opinion. Cheers!

[@bryanhollstein8119]

Just found you. Like the expressions. Have you ever tried a old weller 107 proof bottled in 1972. Gold vein bottle. It was given to me open from a friends estate. Amazing smoothness.

[@Just1Guy1000]

Just found your channel and am loving the content. I have already subscribed. For us Bourbon novices would it be possible to list the Bourbons your talking about on the video in the description? Keep up the great content.

[@christianlopez5134]

That JTS BROWN handle is 23$ in Texas. Worth it?

[@peterb.3278]

Glad you came around on the Russels 10- it has been my fav daily pour for some time. Other choices very nice-👍

[@VibeXplorer]

My understanding of JTS Brown is that it was only available in Kentucky. On a recent trip to Kentucky, I visited Heaven Hill and they had plenty of bottles in their distillery shop.

[@wheresthebourbon]

I appreciate that you revisited your list. Though I did like your first list, I must say that I like this list even more. I agree with another person's comment that WT 101 fits in the mixer category very well too, alongside OF 100, but both are great neat and mixed in my opinion. Keep the great content coming.

[@eddieedick8603]

Hey Dave - I'm from MD so we're neighbors. Having been trying for months to find the Remus Repeal and can't seem to get lucky. Could go to DC and pay 3x MSRP but would like to find one more affordable. Where were you able to find them? Would love to get one if you have a spare or could stop by one of these days for a pour. Love the videos - thanks for sharing.

[@kane6106]

I love JTS Brown. I used to have a dozen bottles, but the stuff is about as rare as hens teeth anymore. Now I'm nursing my last two bottles wishing I had treated it a little more special.

[@mithoviel]

I am buying it on the regular in Indiana. Best bang for the buck bourbon I have discovered.

[@jonathanwatson1054]

Have you ever done any reviews of the bourbons and whiskeys of the West? Smoke Wagon and Red Empire specifically?

[@DavidBeeMedia]

Love the self corrections/taste change. Thanks for the video!

[@Rob-hw5wr]

Is it legal to resell whisky? I have a bottle of George T Stagg 2018 release. After seeing prices I hate to drink it

[@holdenmcgroin2011]

Green label McKenna bottled in Bond..... harder to find now...but gotta be in the 5 faves.

[@eriksullens8334]

Excellent video! Thanks

[@geraldhettel3824]

Great picks! I wish I could find them where I live in Ft Lauderdale, FL.

[@Moves_Nation]

I wanna know where in NC you found that EH Taylor. I can never find it here anywhere. And I go to the stores enough to frequently find Buffaloe trace

[@matthewgraham7419]

The old forester 100 is where it’s at!!

[@MrWhatsHappenin]

Hey brother! Getting into bourbon recently and you've been exponentially helpful in my journey. Started with Woodford Reserve, it was excellent, moved to Bulleit, not my absolute favorite but it was good, then Larceny Small Batch it was a trial bottle maybe 2oz but it was not impressing me much. I then landed on this video and picked up good old WT for a mixer and after much searching a bottle of RR10. They are both excellent and RR10 is now my favorite. I have a quick question a while back you did a WT blind with 5 different Russell's offerings and you didn't seem to like RR10 at all and even guessed it would make 5th place. From the time between then and now what's caused the change from it being you least favorite in the blind 5 to now it being your daily?

[@benscratchin7017]

I hear from those that I know. Covid has affected their sense of taste and smell, long term.

[@timfoote5247]

I see a bottle of Hill Rock on the top right! Which one is it? I have "Wanna share a cab" on my bar.

[@chiprucker5735]

I Definitely agree with having a russell's in there. But, e.h. taylor small batch has been a big miss for me. One time it was awful, two other bottles were decent, and one was good. But, definitely not great. But, if you can find it for 40 its probably worth a try.

[@thomascrompton7775]

Daily drinker exact match Russell 10 or 1792. Mixer I use turkey 101. Impress elijah craig 18 year.

[@EscobarStyle]

Great video David 👌🏼 (smashed that like button but cracked my iPhone 😝)

[@cletusjones9411]

It seems like you have a lot of open bottles. How long do you think an open bottle lasts until it “goes bad”? How long would you say a special occasion bottle last after being opened?

[@thisarfingai]

Here in Australia EH Taylor Small Batch will set you back $250 - $300 (USD$180 -$215) if you can even find it.

[@BourLeaf]

David, great video. Keep up the great work. I laughed tho..u pulled out the Taylor Straight Rye instead of the Small batch. Lol. Not a biggie just made me giggle.

[@jeremyrisetter7541]

The Old Forester 100 Proof is an excellent choice for a mixer! I can get texas fifths for around $40 here in Indianapolis. It's my go-to mixer

[@43lbcat]

great vid. I'm on a manhattan kick right now, so dabbling in more rye. Been drinking Pinhook Rye and Rittenhouse 100 proof. Liking Rittenhouse in a manhattan. For sipping, Taylor, good ol' Four Roses, Michters American Whiskey, and Blade & Bow

[@copperbones7336]

Excellent broadcast.

[@travish894]

Great video

[@bourbonbill]

That Remus is amazing it was the first one I tried and wow I will always look for them

[@cajuncannon9378]

daily drinker is 1792 small batch. something special is garrison brothers single barrel.

[@scnullois]

Bro, E.H. Taylor is almost impossible to find in Cali at retail.

[@blakeroberti5982]

Great follow up, and I too feel like you on the GTS...

[@rogerconant1436]

Daily Drinker: Russel’s Reserve Single Barrel Picks Mixer: Buffalo Trace Impress Guests: Westland Cask #5700 Friday Night Pour: Wild Turkey Master’s Keep: One Special Occasion: Russel’s Reserve 13-year-old

[@ClayBlasdel44]

this guy is such a persuasive bourbon saleman, I almost condidered buying a bottle of Wild Trukey or Old Grand Day. I gave up boubon 30 yrs ago.

[@thebourbonhutch9574]

Nice update. Taste definitely develops over time (and so do options in your collection)! I've been putting together my own list/video for this and have found it such a great exercise in thinking about all the dimensions of whiskey.

[@racer72]

JTS Brown is only $14 a bottle and readily available here in Washington, that makes it an good mixer. The Old Forester 100 is $50 a bottle.

[@WhiskeyRow]

Oh wow, the OF 100 is only like $27 here in VA

[@mithoviel]

I didn't know JTS Brown was so rare...my local store has loads and I have been using it as my go to Old Fashioned on the regular!

[@lbartlett2009]

“It’s gonna be adequate…”. Busted out laughing and subscribed immediately. What a bro

[@WhiskeyRow]

I'm just trying to keep it real and temper expectations... I know my place in the world 😂

[@chrismaines1285]

Odd that you have not mentioned Makers Mark for the price. A favorite.

[@JenkinsB]

Local VA ABC has Russell's 10 for $37. Limit 2 though...

[@camdenhochgesang6554]

I see you have changed your mind on the Russel’s 10. I guess you got a bad bottle when you did the blind a while back?

[@WhiskeyRow]

Yes, the first bottle was messed up somehow and this one is great! I think my current one is the norm and similar to rare breed. The first one was just bad and I can't explain why

[@WhispyWoods.]

Way to be honest with yourself and your audience 👏

[@tomgensel4134]

Gonna just call it 10 Bourbons to have 😂🥃 Cheers

[@jamesnorwood4084]

J.T.S. Brown Kentuck only. Sorry, a bit out of my neighborhood. However, having said that, not surprised you can find reasonably priced "good" sippin' whiskey in Kentucky. If only I was there!

[@spiritsofthedistilledkind3633]

You take residence in this great Commonwealth of Virginia? I’m slow going on trying out all the Va bourbon’s/whiskies. Would be cool to see more content out there of Va spirits.

[@farmersgrip]

I don't understand wanting muted whiskey ... don't want that cheap burn but a good spicy whiskey is what I'm after

[@clintondeabreu8565]

Instead of Russel 10, would go with Russell’s Reserve. For mixer, that’s where I’d go with WT101, perfect proof & spice for mixer. Otherwise great choices.

[@robertstrickland2121]

I love the Russell single barrel, my favorite so far. Still drink the WT101, just not as often