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I have a feeling after all the years of support your mom has been providing, she may have a very good feel for the bourbon. Learning through osmosis!!! 😂❤
Never done these 4 in a blind, but I normally find the ER 10 finishes too quickly. I haven't pulled the trigger on the WJ 10, due to the price. Cheers. Always love you guys show
Whether we realize it or not, we all talk with our hands, unless like TV newsreaders we've trained ourselves out of it. And Kurt and Trenton are so natural. 🙂
All solid 10 year options and glad that these are the four in this so that nothing wildly rare and obscenely expensive could skew the comparison and relatability to what you were tasting. I still want to pick up a bottle of Widow Jane, but it is the most pricey of these 4 and I haven't yet had the chance to try it. I've wanted to do my own 10yr blind, but would have to include Tin Cup 10 in place of WJ. I wish there were more 10 yr options in the market that were readily available.
Great show, guys! I had the Eagle Rare 10 at an airport bar as we were leaving Louisville, last year. I remember thinking I should have picked up a bottle (along with all the rest I bought.) Fortunately, it came on sale here just before Christmas for $32, so I stocked up. I've had a couple Widow Janes, including the Decadence, but not the 10. Here in WA state, it's $100, including tax.
I did a 10 yr blind and rated them from 1st to last respectively: Eagle Rare, McKenna 10, Russel Reserve 10, Widow Jane 10. ER gets a lot of hate but it will surprise people in a blind. The hate probably comes from it being allocated with inflated prices but I get them 28/bottle in Cali quite often
The biggest complaint I hear about eagle rare is a lack of finish. I love the stuff and the lack of finish is fine with me. Just makes me want more sips!
Great video, I look forward to my next notification. I just watched this on my work lunch break and can't wait till the weekend to continue my bourbon journey, cheers lads and lady 👍
@@thelegionoftools it really depends on what state you're in. Ohio stores can't legally charge above MSRP.. On the secondary market Eagle Rare goes for anywhere between $60-$100 a bottle... Weller antique 107 goes for $130- $160 a bottle secondary..
Thanks for the content guys. Yall should get a bottle of Still Austin's Musician on the show. It's a young bourbon but I'd love to see y'all's thoughts on it. I've heard a lot of good about it. Commenting from Marshall TX.
Paid $70 for the Widow Jane. First pour I was so disappointed. The finish was bitter with an unpleasant after taste. After sitting on shelf for a few weeks, I gave it another try. Totally different bourbon someone had put into my bottle. Each and every subsequent pour was better than the last. I called BS on the neck pour aphorism (yes Trent, this was for you) but I can sincerely say with candor that it's the absolute truth!
This was a fun episode to watch. I have had all of these and I'd like to think that's how I'd rate them blind as that's how I'd rate them as seen. But they are all great pours.
Great show as always guys. It just made me realize that bourbon prices over here in Europe just don't make sense. I just bought Bulleit 10 for €29.99, Eagle Rare 10 for €31.99, Rare Breed for €39.99, Templeton 10 single barrel for €64.99 and Templeton Barrel Strength for €51.99, and I hear both of those Templetons are also a lot more expensive in the US. Plus we just got Remus Repeal VI (I doubt we received more than a pallet's worth considering how fast they sell out everywhere, even though bourbon is not very big here) that I was able to get for €85. I was also very surprised to hear Bulleit 10 is already $50 in the US, yikes.
Ohio prices for these bottles are Eagle Rare-$40, Russels-$43, Bulleit-$47, and Widow Jane-$75. Templeton 10yr is $90, and the remus repeal vi is $110. In the US prices vary on the state. I pick up some bottles from Kentucky considering I live only 45 minutes to an hour from the Kentucky Ohio border.
Well you have to know where to look, and similar to the US where it depends on the state, it very much also depends on the country here in Europe. In general most spirits shops either don't stock American spirits or when they do, it's the very basic stuff that's always available from the importer. We hardly ever get any single casks unless it's bottled specifically for an importer - how I'd love to try an Old Forester cask strength or one of those Four Roses barrel proofs without having to pay an arm and a leg for one at auction! However because American spirits are not very big yet over here (I'm in Belgium myself) and IF the release does make it over here, I can get pretty much all of them at reasonable prices. But again: the selection and general availability is very spotty, so don't think you can find Blanton's or Michter's Toasted on every shelf!!
Insightful, thank you. I was in middle school when the 288 GTO came out, that was Peak Ferrari for me, only recently have their cars gotten that beautiful again. It sounds like the drive would live up to the looks for me.
I will never suspect you guyz of any malfeasance! And you are hilarious! I am finding that I like what i have been drinking of late more than bottles that I haven't opened in awhile.... so recency affects my judgement.
Such a fun blind! I did this a while back and I believe Eagle Rare came in first as well. I’ll probably have to do it again and see which comes out on top this time! Great video gentlemen!
"I've been reading Webster's." Egad, y'all ought to do a standup routine! 😂 One of the reasons it's so much fun watching y'all's videos is that y'all have so much fun making them.
The only bottle I've had in this blind is ER 10 yr. First had a pour of it visiting friends in Denver a year ago and loved it. Russell's 10 yr has been on my list for a long time, but just picked up a Russell's Single Barrell and I'm very happy with that find. Another great video! Would love to see an age-state blind series similar to this video!
I just picked up the Widow Jane. It is amazing. I didn’t realize Red Breast 21 year was over $300. Kinda bummed about that because it was something I was hoping to pick up.
Good video, thank you. Unless im missing something, it doesn't seem to matter if you put a letter up since you edit the video after the fact. Seems you would have to write on a whiteboard during the show. Appreciate you guys.
Great video boys! Russells 10 year is a great bottle….but that Widow Jane 10 year is rapidly becoming a favorite of mine. Love the Whiskey Wars series…keep them coming! Cheers!
I’ve been looking for Decadence for a couple years. I was told just today by a very large store that it’s allocated. They got one bottle last fall. I’ve tried in dozens of other stores. Most have never heard of it
Eagle Rare is my favorite 10 year. In fact, it was my favorite bourbon when I first dove in to bourbon. Haven’t seen it in 4 years though. I need to track down a Widow Jane.
I had the Eagle 10 a couple of years ago, but don't recall my thought on it. Russell 10 is on the shelf waiting and just checked the state liquor app and Widow Jane is available :) guess I am going shopping tomorrow. It's only February and I have already spent more then all of last year :o
I got a Widow Jane bc of yall. BUT, I have the 10th Anniversary bottle and it's 100 proof and it's amazing. I bought it because it hit the triple digit proof mark. I cant do the sub 100 proofers too much. Thanks guys
Great video as always. I literally laughed out loud as Trent was talking about Kurt's hand motions. I thought "He's doing disco moves". Lol. I truly love some widow Jane. If you get the chance, try widow Jane the vaults. It's fantastic! Also, along the lines of 10 year age stated, might I recommend trails end 10 year. I haven't seen it in Indiana but stumbled across it on a trip to Texas. I rolled the dice on it and am glad I did. 10 year mgp, around 105 proof, follows the Oregon trail (or so the label says) and then is finished with local wood in Washington State, for only around $50. I can't say I'd hunt it but if I saw it again I'd buy another bottle.
I can’t for the life of me understand why Widow Jane is so popular, it’s 10-year sourced juice cut with some Brooklyn faucet water and now I see it going for $80 in my market. It’s good, just not $80 good. Sorry, give me the Russells and Bulleit……Hell, throw in some tin cup 10 while you are at it. AND I just picked up an eagle rare for $44…..WJ mania I have to chalk up to everybody riding the bourbon hype. Unless the price drops significantly, that will be the last bottle I buy of WJ. Great Review.
Agreed 💯 I had a pour at a local watering hole and was very unimpressed. Hard to justify spending north of 80 for that when I can get Eagle Rare for roughly 50 here. Did not understand the Widow Jane hype at all.
Eagle rare does not get enough love! Buffalo trace options are so polarizing these days where everyone thinks it is trendy to bash them or they overhype them. I think eagle rare does not get the credit it deserves. For the price, Eagle is my favorite bourbon hands down!
This was a good and fun one. Was wishing Rebel 10 made the mix, but oh well. Was happy to see #4 was Bulleit and not ER 10 yr. Love the Russell's 10 yr, a great value. With the hand gestures, have you guys thought about being referees? LOL
I think it'd be cool for y'all to rank a flight first to last. Next have y'all step out of the bar and allow them women to rearrange the lineup. Then have y'all rank them first to last again to see if they stay the same. Love the show!!!
I just bought a $140 bottle of Bardstown Discovery just to compare. Me wife and I did a blind taste test with Buffalo trace, 1792 , and Angels Envy. We found that there is little return in taste vs price above $40.
Great video guys! I keep an Eagle Rare and Russels 10yr on hand (ER when I can find it which is rarely). I have about 2 inches left in my only ER bottle and I'm afraid to drink it for fear that it's the last I'll ever have due it's lack of availability here. Plan on getting Widow Jane, haven't bought one yet since it's a bit pricey, but next splurge purchase will probably be that one.
Great episode guys. I only have the ER and RR in my collection so I can't speak to the WJ and Bulleit, but I prefer ER. The RR10 has a bit of harsh note on my palate, and I'm a big Wild Turkey fan. (As an aside, I recently did a side-by-side between RR10 and RR13 and the 13 was far and away the better pour in my opinion.) I've had a chance to get the WJ but the price (80 bones or so here in Rhode Island) has kept me away. Keep up the great work.
I completely agree with you’re RR10 opinion. I’m a huge Turkey fan and I picked up a bottle of RR10 a month ago and every time I go to it, I get a harsh note that is off putting.
@@Clembots I don't know if it's the char and tobacco notes that Kurt mentioned, but off-putting is a good way of describing my reaction to it. Wish I could get a bottle of the RR13 because I loved the sample I had. But I can't find it for under 300 up here.
I recently did a 10 year video and Widow Jane and Tin Cup basically tied for #1 and Eagle Rare I think finished last. I am going to have to let it open up and go back to it. Excellent video guys.
I was hoping that would be in the mix. The proof would make it stand out though. It’s tough to find here so I’ve been drinking mine slowly. Widow Jane 10 yr is one of my go to’s as it’s easy to find - although it’s up to $75 now. 😬
When I saw the title of the episode, the first 10y I thought of what Eagle Rare. It’s a nice one and is often lost in the shadow of other BT products. Glad to see it did well. Also now it appears I’ll have to grab a Widow Jane 10 that I’ve been eyeing :)
My Fiancée gave me Russell 10yr, Russell Single, and GlenDronach 15yr for Valentine's Day. We had the single barrel and loved it. Popped open the 10yr last night and thought it was okay. I'm going to share some ER 10yr tonight and see what she thinks in comparison to the Russell 10yr. Thanks for the idea! Cheers!
Man these videos make my mouth water and make me wanna have a sip at work! Lol. Obviously I would never so don't have a sense of guilt. Although I do work commercial construction so I'd blend right in! Thanks for the videos fellas. I've used many of these as a guide to puck my next bottle. I've been scoring some really good bottles lately! I love store picks and I got a Russels SB SR, Davidson Wheated SB, Knob SB, and a Jack Daniel's single barrel. All store picks and FANTASTIC
Currently watching from the Buffalo Trace gift shop line hoping for some eagle rare or blantons. Been here for 30 and got another 30 to go and I couldn’t have seen this was posted at a better time.
Great video! I’ve got Russell’s and Eagle Rare in the cabinet right now. I have found that the Eagle’s red fruit notes have become more of a brown sugar / butterscotch (to me) note as it’s been open.
Would love to see you guys incorporate Red Line Elements into a video. It’s absolutely bursting with flavor, haven’t tasted anything quite like it. One of my favorites right now
Great show again! Very interesting picks. But reinforces my long time belief in the Eagle…Widow is awesome but you are paying 70 vs 32 for the Eagle (in Texas) Thanks again guys for the best bourbon show on the tube!
I've come to appreciate Eagle Rare more as time goes by. I can pick it up for $35 or so at BevMo in northern CA, and think it is one of the best bourbons for the price. I like the Bulleit 10 year more than you guys do, and think it is comparable. Readily available for about $40.
Have tasted all 4 of them...and all are amazing juice. Finally got a bottle of Eagle Rare...and it is a favorite. I Great job...your channel is my favorite as your tastes are close to mine. I agree with Trenton on the rankings...but Eagle Rare and Widow Jane are so awesome...just call them a tie. Cheers!
have a few bottles of eagle rare and a russells on my shelf. i keep passing up widow jane 10 because i really want decadence which i hope comes back on the shelf. looks like i need to grab the widow jane and not pass it up next time at the store.
Got the ER on a vault pic. Never tried it before, but waitin until I score another bottle. Luv the Russell 10 yr. Fun video & informative as always guys. Kudo's to the Kurt's better half!!!😁
Great blind! I have three of the four on my shelf. Have never tried Widow Jane but will. I still have two bottles of Eagle Rare I got over Christmas as a gift. Still not finding any of it locally.
Love the content! Keep doing what you're doing. People love it! You should do an all-around ten-year! It may be a longish video, but that doesn't deter any of your viewers. Make sure to add the heavy hitters like ORVW and Michters, would love to see how a lot of these fair in a ten-year blind.
Loving these Whiskey Wars. I think Kurt should still get the points for getting them right. We’ve been thinking about picking up the Widow Jane…will have to pick it up next time we see it.
Great video! Love this type of show.. I love to watch experienced drinkers do blinds. Honestly tho.. are you at all biased or influenced by what 10 yrs you have on your shelf for your wife to chose from? I have wanted to try widow Jane.. waiting for the right time. Making my way up the ladder of Bourbons so to speak
I have had the Eagle Rare 10, and I thought it was superb. It is allocated in AL, so I’m not able to run down the street and buy it as-wanted. The Widow Jane is on my “need-to-try”.
I'm a fan of Russell's but will have to try the Widow Jane and Eagle Rare. I haven't seen that one where I live. Thanks for introducing me to a new bourbon to try!
Love the energy of this video. You guys are having lots of fun, and play off each other so well. Gotta say though...I just bought 2 bottles of ER store pick at retail. Not a fan. And I have tried several different varieties of WJ including this one. Again, not my favorite. Regardless, my #1 favorite whiskey channel by far is SLB. Nobody else comes close. Thank you and keep it up fellas!
