✨WORST WHISKIES You're Wasting Your Money On This Year

[@gregthomas2904]

I like that not only did you give us your opinion of why you disliked the bottle featured, but you also gave a better recommendation..

[@ArtfullyBourbon_Scott]

Thanks for watching- cheers!

[@ArtfullyBourbon]

Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers.

[@rogerrandall5140]

Agree on all of them except the Heart release not getting the same notes from my bottles! But understand everyone has a different palate. Can’t wait til your Bourbons of the year list! Cheers guys 🥃👋

[@ArtfullyBourbon]

Yeah, ours average at best but we’ll try it again. Thanks for watching. Cheers.

[@anthonyhartmann9913]

Agreed! Got 3 sitting on my shelf so I don’t run out for awhile.

[@thangcacdi]

I’m with you. The heart > 46 cask

[@christorborg8165]

I got the hearts release at Costco for $50 and I find it fully worth the money, I really enjoy it.

[@fenner1122]

Same! I’ve been liking a lot of the private selections too. Hopefully their bottle gets better on a second go around

[@baconator1550]

The heart release is a banger… WTF… unreal!!

[@ArtfullyBourbon_Scott]

Agree to disagree. cheers!

[@chucknorris5141]

Agreed

[@ArtfullyBourbon]

Mixed reviews on this one. Glad you enjoy it. We are team 👎. Cheers.

[@baconator1550]

@@ArtfullyBourbon #respect

[@DolemiteSammich]

I like the elijah toasted rye a lot but that is why I love bourbon. Everyone has their own choices!

[@ArtfullyBourbon]

Totally. Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers.

[@CaptainClutchCameron]

Nice video guys, keep ‘em coming.

[@ArtfullyBourbon]

Thanks for watching. Cheers.

[@aaronansel-fz5if]

My wife and I are fairly new to bourbon. Our current favorite is either Elijah Craig Barrel Proof or Eagle Rare. What would you guys (or anyone in the comments) recommend “newer” bourbon drinkers to try?

[@ArtfullyBourbon]

Make sure to check out the Old Forester Whiskey Row Series if you haven’t already. Good variety of taste and proof. Beyond that we recommend looking for something outside of Kentucky. Bottled in Bond (100 proof) is a good place to start. Cheers.

[@tonysibilla3628]

Nice to see a YTer have opinions that are not total matches to what everyone else is saying. I'm amazed how often I don't agree with most YTers on their opinions and when so many say the same thing about a bottle, you have to wonder if they really have an honest opinion or are they just trying to gain viewers by agreeing with others that have a great reputation for their knowledge of whiskey. Also, its all opinion. We all have a difference in tasting. To disagree with someone else's opinion and say they are wrong is just nonsensical.

[@ArtfullyBourbon]

Thanks for watching. And you can disagree with us if you want. People like different things, and that is what makes whiskey so great. Cheers.

[@ThomasMetal75]

Woooof! Not finding the love with New Riff.

[@ArtfullyBourbon]

Really want to like it. And as they grow, we think we will. Cheers.

[@StevenScone]

EC toasted rye? New Riff? MM Heart? IDK guys, the other 5 I'd leave on the shelf, but I like those 3.

[@ArtfullyBourbon]

That’s fair Steven. We’ll leave them for you. 😁 Thanks for watching. Cheers.

[@Manik560]

It's rare whisky reviewers actually give there full take and then another recommendation. Fully appreciate thst

[@ArtfullyBourbon_Scott]

Thanks for checking us out cheers!

[@ArtfullyBourbon]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching. Cheers.

[@indyslimshady]

Agree with so many of the views expressed by you, great job!

[@ArtfullyBourbon]

Thanks for watching. Cheers.

[@mitchellland]

Agreed on the Traveler. I don't mind it, but it's best as a mixer for me. I have, however, found it's a great way to introduce people to whiskey precisely because it's relatively mild, and the Stapleton tie-in makes it of interest.

[@ArtfullyBourbon]

We’d agree. It’s a decent intro to whiskey but still would go with BT over it. Haven’t mixed it but seems like it would be too sweet and lacking proof. Cheers.

[@thomasanderson2870]

Love the Heart Release ❤️, I have the Heaven Hill grain to glass bourbon and haven't opened it yet. CHEERS 🥃

[@ArtfullyBourbon]

Glad you liked the heart release. Best thing about bourbon is that everyone has different tastes. Cheers.

[@joeyswaney8497]

The Lost Monarch is a fantastic bottle for quality, flavor and price. New Sub!

[@ArtfullyBourbon]

Thanks for subscribing and agree. Cheers.

[@CarlosCampos-wc6yz]

I've never completely agreed with any "worst whiskey" lists...until now. I absolutely felt that each of these bottles was a disappointment. Well done!

[@ArtfullyBourbon]

Nice to see you have similar tastes. Thanks for watching. Cheers.

[@tonymoore2100]

There's NO WAY that Knob Creek is one of the worst of the year. The mouthfeel alone made it worth the price.

[@ArtfullyBourbon]

Interesting. We made a better one, but glad you like it. Cheers.

[@linkschrecengost1361]

Knob creek rye is awful. Had it side by side with Basil Hayden and the Basil was sooooo much better.

[@tonymoore2100]

@linkschrecengost1361 man, and I can't stand Basil Hayden. Not sure I've ever actually had the Knob rye. Different palates. But I liked the Knob rye/bourbon.

[@livingfiction]

The MM 46 Cask Strength is a standard in my collection. Great bottle. I have a bottle of the Heart Release that I haven't cracked yet, I'll have to see. You're right on the money with the G2G from Heaven Hill. I was given that rye as a gift and I really enjoy it, but when the bottle is gone I won't replace it. Just a little pricy.

[@ArtfullyBourbon]

Love Maker’s and the 46 Cask Strength is a go to. Thanks for watching. Cheers.

[@Xwing106466]

Who is paying $50 for Knobb Creek BourbonxRye? It's $30 at Sam's Club - good mixer

[@ArtfullyBourbon]

Those paying MSRP. $30 is a good deal but still not one we’d seek out. Cheers.

[@indyslimshady]

Guys...one suggestion please include name of whiskies in the description, save people time

[@ArtfullyBourbon_Scott]

Appreciate the feedback. Thanks for watching!

[@indyslimshady]

@@ArtfullyBourbon_Scott Welcome! love your channel so far!

[@ArtfullyBourbon]

Thanks. Cheers.

[@A_Bunch_of_Savages]

You guys are paying too much for that Bulleit Barrel Strength - widely available at $50 here in Utah. I can’t speak to batch 08, but batch 07 is terrific. 6 of us blinded Rare Breed, Smoke Wagon UCUF, Belle Meade Reserve and the underdog Bulleit won unanimously.

[@ArtfullyBourbon]

Interesting. We might try batch 7. Saw it the other day. Cheers.

[@Oggi7777]

I like your format

[@ArtfullyBourbon]

Thanks. Cheers.

[@HyBourn_IwillnotComply]

I do not agree with you guys on the New Riff 8 years, but then again this is just "opinions" so we agree to disagree. I find the New Riff 8 a good one and one of my go-to.

[@ArtfullyBourbon]

You don’t have to agree with us. Glad you enjoy it. Cheers.

[@HyBourn_IwillnotComply]

@@ArtfullyBourbon Thanks, the other ones you guys mentioned, I am totally 100% with you on those!!😂

[@Granty187]

April release of the Heart Release is fantastic. Not sure which one you have (could be June) but April is the top five price/bottle this year. Definitely didn't get any type of sour note. I also think the Knob Creek BouRye is amazing. Again, especially at the price point.

[@ArtfullyBourbon_Scott]

Yeah, its April bottling. I'll have to go back to it in a couple weeks to try it again. cheers!

[@ArtfullyBourbon]

Getting mixed reviews. Glad you like it. Cheers.

[@donmaduro5262]

I usually don't agree with these lists, but you guys get an 8 out of 10. Good job and I appreciate that you offered an alternative to the bottle.

[@ArtfullyBourbon_Scott]

Thanks for watching! cheers!

[@ArtfullyBourbon]

Thanks. Cheers. 🥃

[@Jared40]

Traveller was a one and done for me. I got muted tasting and smelling notes. Nice looking bottle. 😮‍💨🥃

[@ArtfullyBourbon]

We like the bottle design too but we’ll leave it on the shelf. Cheers.

[@bluu_ice6554]

I'm a bartender and Jameson is our top selling whiskey, number two would be Makers, number 3 is bulleit Rye. But I prefer Basil Hayden

[@Tranzekno]

9:44 would rather drink the heart realease over no46 any day of the week

[@ArtfullyBourbon]

Enjoy. Cheers.

[@robertd2883]

I agree with everything except the New Riff 8 year. It's delicious and the only issue I had with it is that I wish it was cask strength. It isn't BiB, so it would have been so much better at full proof. And you guys could literally put everything from Angel's Envy on the do not buy list. It tastes like they age everything in a used plastic garbage can.

[@ArtfullyBourbon]

Interesting on the New Riff. We want to blind it to see how it does. Always taking a risk with Angel's Envy. Cheers.

[@Hudsondaniel536]

Agree! Grain to glass series was especially disappointing.. $40 whiskey marked up in a nice bottle

[@ArtfullyBourbon]

We thought it tasted decent but definitely should be priced $50 less. Cheers.

[@NolaBlake504]

I enjoyed both makers heart release and lost recipe. I got to try them at a bottle share first and then picked them up.

[@ArtfullyBourbon]

Glad you liked them. We’ll revisit. Cheers.

[@roscoe9988]

I passed on all these. Thanks for confirming my suspicions. Great video guys. Best you’ve done yet.

[@ArtfullyBourbon]

Glad to hear it. Cheers.

[@thomashardy1851]

I was completely disappointed with a new riff store pick, tasted like ethanol and that is about it. Likely the single barrel was purchased without being tasted because it was a left over Barrel pick.

[@ArtfullyBourbon]

We've had a similar experience with a single barrel. Wondering if someone tasted before releasing it. Cheers.

[@michaellutes2163]

Yes, I visit the distillery every month because I love what those folks are trying to do. BUT, every single barrel expression is wildly different from every other. Some are home runs, and some disappoint. But all are better than the new 8 year 100 proof. And for me, it's probably the proof.

[@bobbartnick]

As soon as I saw the title of this, Traveller was what I immediately had in mind. It was a sink pour for me. I haven't cracked my Knob Creek BourRye yet, so that's disappointing. Glad you saved some me some money on a few of these. I was looking for an EC Toasted Rye, so I'll avoid. I saw Matt Porter try the NR 8 yr, and then said it was unfair to judge it while he was tasting others and would come back to it - which made me immediately think it wasn't going to be good. I can't disagree with most of these - great segment!

[@ArtfullyBourbon]

Glad we could save you some money. Thanks for watching. Cheers.

[@mikemelichar9362]

You boys need to try the New Riff malted rye and the malted rye finished in Sherry… both excellent! Nice show boys

[@ArtfullyBourbon]

On the lookout for those. Thanks for sharing. Cheers.

[@Pi2nK]

Angels Finished Rye is hands down my favorite rye at the moment.

[@ArtfullyBourbon]

Love it. Cheers.

[@mustangwl]

@@ArtfullyBourbon And Sagamore Spirit Double Oaked Rye.

[@mjwessler]

Great show! Agree with pretty much all of the ones you didn't like and most of the ones you recommend. I tend to like more of the sweet ryes, so not as big a fan of the Willett and Pikesville Ryes. Love the Wild Turkey Ryes (specifically Rare Breed Rye and Russell's SiB Rye). Cheers!

[@ArtfullyBourbon]

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it. Cheers.

[@antoinesmith4805]

I love wheaters but I struggle with the Makers Mark brand in general, didn’t like the regular cask strength nor the heart release, I’ll have to try the 46 cask strength… best thing I’ve had from Makers is Prudent Pappy (2:1 CS Makers : Larceny) I’d recommend the New Riff Malted Rye but I also has a strange hit or miss experience when it came to their Single Barrel Rye, it was night and day

[@ArtfullyBourbon]

Thanks for watching and sharing. Typically, Maker's is pretty decent. The Heart Release is the first thing we haven't liked. Will be looking for the NR Malted Rye. Cheers.

[@jonathansantana6239]

Wow,you must have gotten a bad bottle cuz Heart Release is good. I completely disagree with your taste notes. The KC bou-rye i have came in a bundle deal. It grew on me but the KC bou-rye I made was better. The EC Toasted Bourbon now comes barrel proof. If you haven't tried it, I recommend you do. Cheers

[@ArtfullyBourbon]

Maybe a bad bottle but we’ve heard others get similar tastes, so maybe a bad batch? We’ll have to check out the ECT barrel proof. Cheers.

[@lordofthedram]

Great video, I highly agree w/ Travellers and Makers Mark 2024 The Heart as letdowns. As far as the EC Toasted Rye, I actually liked that one. I didn't care too much for the bourbon one. 🥃

[@ArtfullyBourbon]

Toasted is better than the original for both EC but still like others better.

[@heathaggen1125]

I have no idea what you were tasting in the heart release, I got no oak tannins at all. Very strange. One of the best I have had this year.

[@ArtfullyBourbon]

That’s good to hear. Everyone’s taste buds are different but it was average at best for us. Cheers.

[@andrethebest701]

I wish you two could taste the batch of bulleit barrel strength I got a few months ago. Everyone has agreed it is an incredible bottle, drinks lower than 120 proof, and is well worth the $52 I found it for on sale. Had to have been a bad batch for you.

[@ArtfullyBourbon]

Everyone’s taste is different. Can't say there aren't good ones out there. Cheers.

[@jameslenaburg4378]

100% agree. Bought the KC BouRye, WC Toasted Rye & Bulleit Barrel Strength and AE Triple Oak, all very disappointing. Need to try Redwood Lost Horizon. Love Smoke Wagon & their Single Barrels are terrific. Haven't tried my MM ❤ release yet. MM 46 Cask Strength is great.

[@ArtfullyBourbon]

Great taste. We still need to try Redwood Lost Horizon. Cheers.

[@MarsL5656]

I can see how the knob creek bottle can throw some off at first, but if you keep sipping and add a bit of water you can definitely get most of those flavor profiles.

[@ArtfullyBourbon]

We'll try it again with water if we have to. Cheers.

[@johng6350]

My biggest disappointment this year was Russel's Reserve 15 year. I heard all of the hype, so I sprung for a bar pour while on vacation. Unfortunately, it was like peanut brittle with waaaayyyy too many peanuts. Like almost all peanuts, massively out-of-balance. I had the Russel's Reserve 13 year a week later, and that was very enjoyable.

[@ArtfullyBourbon]

Yes, it was overhyped. Still good in our opinion. We still liked the 13 more. Cheers.

[@jasonczfan8658]

Can’t agree about the Heart Release. I really enjoyed it

[@ArtfullyBourbon]

That's fair. Glad you liked it. Cheers.

[@jeffwinbush5039]

Respectfully, but completely disagree with you guys about the Angels Envy triple oaked. I enjoyed it immensely, but different strokes 4 different folks.

[@ArtfullyBourbon]

No disrespect taken. Glad you liked it. Cheers.

[@DG8RS]

I swear when I was about to click this and hovered my mouse over, I saw a Frank August bottle, yet it's not in the review. Don't know where it comes from, but man do they seem to push it hard in Florida 😄 I have been given THREE bottles of it from staff/friends in the last 2 months as gifts, and ummm... not a fan at all.

[@ArtfullyBourbon]

You are living a bad dream. We actually like FA. Have not had a bad experience yet. But understand people have different tastes. Cheers.

[@paulb2399]

I'm not sure how Bulliet BS is overrated, it's not really highly rated anywhere outside of some dumb Uproxx articles. Most people think of Bulleit as a well liquor perfect for cocktails, and the BS fits that need for a higher proof mixer. As far as Holladay is concerned. This is the biggest OVERHYPED distillery of the year. Simple, lacking depth and complexity, overly sweet, and basic are the notes on every one of their releases. If you want to drink the OG bazooka bubble gum in wax wrappers, that's Holladay for you.

[@ArtfullyBourbon]

Thanks for sharing. Agree to disagree. Cheers.

[@MichaelVanKorn]

I had high hopes for mm heart. Maybe I’ll stop trying to find one

[@ArtfullyBourbon]

Some people like it. Others not so much. Mixed reviews. We were hoping for better. Cheers.

[@Chris-de2qc]

Maybe try another bottle of maker's? Something wrong with that one?

[@ArtfullyBourbon]

We’ll give it another try. Cheers.

[@ryankramer2097]

It also bothers me that Stapelton doesn't drink and he's hocking a whiskey saying it's so great.

[@ArtfullyBourbon]

It's good for a non-drinker. Makes sense. Ha. Cheers.

[@thebigdubnetwork]

A sour Makers is nothing uncommon to me. I get it the most on their...46 Cask Strength 😂😂😂 hate that bottle.

[@ArtfullyBourbon]

😂 No more Makers for you. Cheers.

[@kaperla1]

I have a New Riff Single Barrel that is down right delicious. I’m gonna have to get a bottle of the 8 year BIB and put them in a head to head. I have the April release of Makers Heart and I also really enjoy that. The others I have not had. Was planning on getting the KC but may be at the bottom of the list now. Great video!

[@ArtfullyBourbon]

New Riff is so hit or miss for us. We’ve had good ones and not so great ones. It will get better with time. Cheers.

[@michaellutes2163]

I go to the distillery about once a month. Last month, I tried the 8 year alongside a single barrel, and it was a huge disappointment. No taste, no hug, and no finish. I'll take any of their 4 year single barrels over the 8 year 100 proof.

[@caseyhauswirth6464]

Heart Release is great sorry guys

[@ArtfullyBourbon]

Dang. Getting mixed reviews, but people seem to love it or hate it. We'll try again. Cheers.

[@drummachinejoe1451]

New Riff Malted Rye! You definitely should try their malted Rye.

[@ArtfullyBourbon]

We like some of their other malted expressions. Will look for this. Sounds tasty. Cheers.

[@primitivefpv6660]

send me the heart release! I'll take her off your hands

[@ArtfullyBourbon]

🫢

[@lynnchpin]

The only one I can say anything contrary to the opinion shared is the Elijah Craig Toasted Rye. While it isn’t complex, I find it’s enjoyable and interesting. Maybe a little overpriced at 55 but being difficult to find admittedly added to the willingness to pay it. I’m coming to find that most of these twice barreled juices is that they have unique flavors but they lack complexity. I guess I would put it in the same category as WRDO and OF1910, but just the better of the three. Now RD1 has a double oak that a local retailer picked, and it’s fantastic and complex.

[@maddkatter7948]

I have the maker cask 46 and Ben holiday bb. Both yes. Looking at the willet rye at Costco

[@ArtfullyBourbon]

Good picks. Enjoy. Cheers.

[@johnnyjustice9988]

Evan Williams BiB wins most blind tastes, against HH or EHT BiB.

[@ArtfullyBourbon]

That is another good one. Cheers.

[@celticnorthman3615]

Nice solid reviews!! SKOL...

[@ArtfullyBourbon]

Much appreciated. Cheers.

[@xrecklesdriverx]

I agree with all except that heart release the April file !!! It’s sensational ! Was yours the June ? I heard not the greatest about it

[@ArtfullyBourbon_Scott]

It actually is the April bottling. I’ll go back to it in a month or so- maybe Itll open up more. Thanks for watching and Cheers!

[@ArtfullyBourbon]

Maybe a bad bottle? Definitely not sensational. Cheers.

[@ChrisWeidmaier]

I'm not a fan of chris stapleton but I did like the whiskey.

[@ArtfullyBourbon]

It’s not terrible. Just not our jam. Cheers.

[@nickkatherina]

I thankfully don’t get the bitter notes on the Heart Release. I’m usually a $40-50 bottle kind of guy, so i splurged a bit on buying the heart. Way more heat than I am used to as well, so maybe that masks it.. but overall I like it. I get a LOT of the chocolate on the finish and find that I taste it most if I get the whiskey under my tongue? Weird I guess. Anyway, it was unsurprising to see AETO on the list. I feel that has made every worst of 2024 list I’ve seen thus far. I still want to try it though

[@ArtfullyBourbon]

Thanks for sharing. The Heart Release gets mixed reviews. Wondering if something changed with the batches? Go for the AETO. It wasn't for us, but that doesn't mean it won't be good for you. Cheers.

[@N_DeP]

I agree with all of these especially MM heart release and Grain to Glass anything. Big disappointments for me. However, Ben Holladay for New Riff 8 year!? Your palettes must have been off that day. lol great list though!

[@AdamWebber1]

I’m not a fan of most MM but that Heart Release is delicious. Chocolate, sweat oak and baking spices. You guys barely touched your bottle. Time for a revisit. Can’t always make a final judgment call on a first crack.

[@ArtfullyBourbon]

We have revisited it and will do it again. Hearing mixed reviews, so it might be a bad batch? Anyway, still not worth the chance in our opinion. Glad you like it, and thanks for watching. Cheers.

[@msglenn2581]

Please give that hearts release to me please please 🙏.

[@ArtfullyBourbon]

🤔

[@lornehampel1330]

What? Bulleit at $60? Bulleit is cheap bolrbon (at any price.) I drink a lot of it but STRICTLY as a mixer.

[@Docmeff1]

I actually really like the Elijah Craig toasted rye. Thought it was a nice easy drinking and flavorful rye. It hit my palate well.

[@ArtfullyBourbon]

Glad you enjoyed it. Not terrible, just not that interesting for our palates. Cheers.

[@levanfunes4445]

I agree 100%!!!

[@ArtfullyBourbon]

Thanks for watching. Cheers.

[@brettsurrett4596]

Angel Envy Rye finished in Rum cask sux,taste like maple syrup. Crap total crap.

[@ArtfullyBourbon]

To each their own. Cheers.

[@brettsurrett4596]

@ArtfullyBourbon absolutely.

[@hoobeydoobey1267]

What month is your Heart release? Look on the side label. Betting it's April, like mine. Friends are June and theirs are delicious. Mine (April) is not. The last get together we had some great bottles out. New Riff 8 stole the show. It was unanimous. You can't compare wheated to it as the wheated is softer. You have to go past the BiB, which I didn't know the 8 was. NR has a standard BiB. I go for the SiB's including th vet pick. MM46 CS is hit or miss depending on my palate that day. You have to appreciate it for what it is, else it can be offputting. BT dummies are the ones who fell for the non-BT Traveler. The rest of us did not. I have all 3 of the HH GTGs. I like the rye. The wheated (red label) is the best tasting of the 3. Pikesville is among my fav ryes. It's Maryland style (high corn), just like Rare Breed and RR ryes. I think WT101 is straight rye and it goes down fast.

[@ArtfullyBourbon_Scott]

April on the MM. For our NR replacement we just set out the wheated- either Holiday expression would replace since they're both BiB. Appreciate the feedback cheers!

[@ArtfullyBourbon]

We are going to blind the New Riff. Maybe it will surprise us? Thanks for sharing. Cheers.

[@hoobeydoobey1267]

@@ArtfullyBourbon_Scott You may want to do a follow up on the MM heart as there are many who don't know of the two bottling months.

[@skateaspired]

Basically most michters lol

[@ArtfullyBourbon]

Oh, man. Not that bad but a higher proof would make them better. Cheers.

New riff is amazing

[@ArtfullyBourbon]

Wish we didn't have a love/hate relationship. Cheers.

[@BigNiz82]

Whiskey enthusiasts...are FULL OF SHIT! lol the Traveller is a great drink...sois BT...you can have both lol. Stop letting these dorks influence your tastes and whiskey collection! Jack Daniels J and B Traveller Jim Beam All good drinks.

[@ArtfullyBourbon_Scott]

Not trying to influence anyone. Just giving our .02. cheers

[@ArtfullyBourbon]

To each their own. Cheers.