JOHN J. BOWMAN Against Two Buffalo Trace Favorites! Triple Bass Matchup! 

I have taken several tours of the A. Smith Bowman distillery and have spoken in depth with many on their staff. I love their whiskeys. Some fun facts: while BT does the first distillation, a second is done at Bowman using one specific still; the mash bill is neither BT 1 or 2, but Bowman’s own; the Bowman Small Batch is generally aged 8 years, the Port finish is aged 6 years, and the John J. Bowman Single Barrel is 11-12 years; BT will make in one day what Bowman does in a year. Bowman also produces Virginia Gentleman, and despite being an 80 proofer, is fairly decent.

Bowmans is one of my favorites! I live not even 10 minutes from there so it's easily available. The distillary is amazing as well

I did a similar tasting recently with Blanton’s single barrel, Blantons gold, John J Bowman, and Rock Hill Farms. Rock Hill took the overall win for me, but John J Bowman is easily the best bang for the buck.

Not surprised that the Blanton's came in third. A couple weekends ago I happened to pick up a regular Blanton's at MSRP - the first in about five years. I cracked it and I can say it was completely underwhelming, not much of a nose and a pretty run-of-the-mill pallet. It's not bad, but it's not even close to great. As for a Triple Bass recommendation, how about a Stagg vs. an ECBP vs. a JD SBBP? I think that would be interesting. Cheers!

I did a similar blind during your Wednesday off the still livestream and blinded John J Bowman Single Barrel, EH Taylor Single Barrel and Elmer T Lee Single Barrel. My first was John J Bowman, second was Elmer and third was EH Taylor. Keep up the great work Jason.

Bowman is my go to alternative to EH Taylor and Blantons

The sticker goes rogue at 7:28!

Smart to put them in black glasses.... I did a blind a while back between Weller 12 and Weller Special Reserve... and as soon as my wife placed the snifters in front of me, I immediately knew which was which 😂 Before I watch your reveal, I'm going to guess 1. Blanton's, 2. E.H. Taylor, 3. Bowman. Let's see how I did... Wow! I couldn't have been further off! 🤭 But I shouldn't be too surprised. I have had E.H. Taylor, and I dug it. I've had Bowman, and I was not impressed... have not had Blanton's Gold, but would have expected it to finish 1 or 2.

A fantastic idea for a triple. I have had John J Bowman at the too of my buy list when I am in Maryland. I am fortunate to have 2 clear and green labels (unopened). My excuse, still working through a vertical tasting of ECBPs (B521-B522) which I enjoyed in February 2023. I also have an open ECBP A123. I comment to state that I went to Frankfort Kentucky last September and procured 2 EH Taylor small batch bottles, 1 of which is a hitter, the other not so much. Thanks for your channel and educational information. Cheers to you Jason

Great lineup! Love the Colonel and JJ! And who will not buy Blantons at SRP? Got one last week for $110.00!

I've never had a Blantons Gold, but between my EHT SiB and JJB, I also would give the EHT a slight edge. That being said, boy do I love my JJB, and luckily it shows up semi regularly here in VA. I always pick one up if I see it.

I wish I could find any of those bottles. 😁

I want an eh Taylor so bad… so hard to find in nc though

Great comparison! The peppery finish had me thinking that glass 1 was EHT SiB. Thats usually the giveaway for me. Love the JJ! Cheers

These 3 finished where I expected them to. A SFTB vs EHTBP vs Bowman CS would be epic.

John J Bowman is killer it destroys EHt Smb for sure and regular Blantons. I’ve had some good and a couple great John Js the one I have now has a ton of oak. I think it would beat some eht sib as well so really forgo most buffalo trace and just get a John J Bowman same or similar profile and much better

Sorry but I’ve had Blanton’s and Blanton’s gold and neither of them are worth the hunt over EH Taylor small batch or single barrel. I’ve also put EH Taylor Single Barrel over Elmer T Lee. So I’ll keep searching for more Taylor over them. Great comparison video.

Colonel John J Blantons

Thought forsure JJBSIB would have took 1st. Great episode.

Without looking, i'ma guess EHT, JJB with Blanton's finishing 3rd. That might be my preference as well 😉

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Blind I'm planning for myself: The JDSBBP ( rye and/or bourbon ) vs high proof allocated because I think they can compete and win, Against EHT BP, Blanton's SFTB and 1 or 2 different Stagg batches. I think the JDs belong there and can win and can be found on the shelves

Your order is exactly what I anticipated. Once you were reviewing them, I'd have been shocked if it were any other way. Hate on me if desired, but I feel like most any Blanton's doesn't stand a chance against 90% of what's on shelves; from bottom shelf up. Best bottle shape, check, gimmicky cork topper, check, poor quality and lackluster bourbon, check... Must be a Blanton's!

I'm not surprised on the winner and its showing up in SoCal for $75, I just picked up a bottle at TW. I really do like the sweetness of Blanton's Gold though. I bought the John J Bowman years ago when it was the old bottle, it was good. It had alot of cherry and reminded me of Blanton's SB. Great Video as always.

I love my EHT single barrel, but John J Bowman is a solid pour. I’ve never had Blanton’s Gold, I’ve only had pours of the Blanton’s and SFTB.

I've had Blantons Gold here in Aus and it's fricken amazing. So if EH Taylor is better. Daam I better get some

Thought the Bowman would win! Actually I think the Bowman is it’s own juice.

I have had only 1 EHT SiB and it was very off profile. I didn’t really enjoy it. Have had multiple Bowman SiB’s and they are great for the price. Cheers

I really am not a giant of either Blantons or Eagle Rare. John J. Is harder to come by in my area than EH single. EH is always buttery smooth, especially their barrel proof. Honestly, I'm a larger fan of the stuff that has cherry and pepper notes. Stagg Jr. batch 23a has my attention recently, especially considering I have three bottles, one at a markup, one for retail and the third for free from my guitar instructor. If you really want to try something massively delicious and way out of the ordinary, get a Doc Swinson Bossa Nova Amburana from Canterbury Liquors in CT. It's like delicious bourbon with a desert twist. Single handedly the most impressive Amburana finished bourbon I've had in my life. I live in SC, and it is absolutely worth the trip to go there. Trust me. Irene is the bees knees.

I don’t get it from every John J Bowman I’ve had, but some of them have a strong grape candy note (to my palate at least) that I’ve only rly gotten from Stagg releases, particularly 22B

1. EHT 2. BG 3. JJB. I like JJB and want to like it more, just not so much a fan of the big spice up front.

Bowman, looking good brother loved the video, 1 suggestion ,take the hat off show that hair.,love ya brother.

Triple bass? Why stop there? Let's do a Dodecahedral Bass and Really get Jason schlamered.

Just something I've noticed in whiskeytube... It seems to me that a slight nice way of shading something has been to call something a, "nice sipper" when it just doesn't have a lot making it stand out or interesting. Always love the videos Jason!

I live less than an hour from Bowman distillery and I've been trying to get a bottle of John J Bowman for over a year. It's harder to get than some Buffalo Trace products.

Jason I see that Old Overholt 10 in the back - what were your thoughts? Did I miss a video?

Exactly as I supposed it would be! For me, Blanton's is so overrated.

I thought Bowman would win, but I knew Gold would lose. That said, I guessed them all right based on your notes

Hey Jason, can we get a triple bass blind of all the 2XO icon series releases?!

when its single barrel vs single barrel its always a toss up. both are excellent bottles and JJ Bowman is easier to find (at least it was).

Impossible to find the Taylor or Blantons gold especially at Msrp

I'm guessing 1. EHT, 2. JJB, 3. Bl Gld are the results

I have regular Blanton and EHT Small Batch to blind with John J. It will be a fun blind. :)

I’m not surprised at all by that outcome. EHT all the way.

I hope EH wins!! Never had Blantons gold. Bowman is hit or miss for me.

I had had the EH Single Barrel vary soo much some have been great and some have been worse than the small batch. It really depends.

I’ve never had the bowman’s, but in my testing EH is way better that BG! Great content!

As a Virginia resident let me know if you need more. I'm 20min from the distillery and can get a bottle daily lol

I thought you'd pick the Bowman as your number 1 😁

My suggestion is to wear the Falcons hat more often. Rise Up baby

JJB getting so expensive these days. Good juice though.

Not surprised at all. EHT SiB is the best bottle of bourbon ever.

I need to find a John j bowman…

Just got a Taylor single barrel. Can't wait to open it, but I'm still savoring the find 😂😂

Eht all the way but happy to hear the bowman was good what I love is a great finish

Just realized I wasn't subscribed sorry bro

The missing sticker was too funny. 😂. Love this match up

Can’t find a Bowman. Been looking for over a year.

Interesting…my JJB has a funky finish.

Im in VA and the bottle of JJB SB i got is not good, at all.

EH Taylor came in on a Horsey and left on a Bowman, Blend

Some of the john j are not as good but some are incredible

Just what I thought having never had the Bowman.

Eht sib can be an absolute killer more so that John j

Great video! Every Blantons seems overrated.

Eagle Rare VS Old Forester 1924

Nice .. hoping the john J makes it my way

Blantons continues to underwhelm.

EHT is my #1 so I'm not surprised.

Curious where you copped the John J. I'm also in Ohio. Just got an Isaac Bowman Port Finished in the last week and cracked it tonight. The smells alone on it are unreal.

Totally thought Taylor, Blanton, then JJB

How about naming it E.H. Bowman Gold.

Taylor Bowman Golden Voltron Blend!!

John j bowman! The secret is out

I'm offended Jason! Not only did you score my horsey 3rd place, but you immediately put the bottle back on the floor!

Definitely expected Col T to win

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Not Surprised at all... I enjoy the EHT Single's the most.... and the Gold took the Bronze....not surprised there either.... Have a Great Day Everyone.

Lost the sticker @7:30 😂

John J. Taylor Gold (blend)? I had the Taylor and Blantons switched, but 1 out of three ain't bad 😂 I'd never find Bowman SiB out here in Cali. Maybe I'll put Antique 107 instead for a triple bass? Salute!

All 3 are difficult to find ever.

I know I say this all the time on your live stream, but can you do a triple base of bardstown disco 11, disco 10, and disco 3 where it's all their Kentucky stuff? Thank you! Great video!

I started my journal chasing Blantons and Taylor before trying Bowman’s and for me Bowman’s is by far my favorite. Good thing is I’m about 10 miles from the distillery so it’s obtainable for me as well!

It might be cool to do a Double Bass of New Riff Rye (Malted or Balboa) at about $60 against some kind of “premium” rye from Four Gate or Parker’s… anything over $150.

Just got John Bowman at a limited availability event in Virginia, which I chose over EH Taylor and Blantons (not a Blantons fan and already have a bottle of Taylor on the shelf). Happy to come across this review.

Some double/triple/quad bass ideas: Michter's Barrel Strength Rye vs Wilderness Trail Single Barrel Rye (cask strength) Overholt 10 Cask Strength vs Knob Creek Rye Pick (namely a recent 8+ year pick) ECBP C923 vs GTS Jack Daniel's Barrel Strength Rye vs Thomas H. Handy Woodford Batch Proof vs Rare Breed vs 1920 Talisker Distiller's Edition vs Ardbeg An Oa Redbreast 12CS vs Bunnahabhain 12CS

Why did Bowman make all the labels green…I passed a free times thinking it was a Rye

Been drinking bowman’s since buffalo trace products are so hard to find. Eagle rare is my favorite. They’ve come out with a blend called travelers. Very interesting and easy to get.

Just cracked my first EHT SiB last night and I really enjoyed it. I was surprised cause I am not a fan of the EHT Small Batch.

I'm still looking for the EHT SiB to try this comparison. I was able to get 2 JJB at MSRP from a friend in VA.

Being that you seem to go for the higher gravity and less sweet bourbons/whiskeys, I wasnt surprised to see Blantons coming in last. However, For me, I do enjoy more of a sweeter variety with a bit of baking spice etc. As far as proof goes..anything from 90 to 115 are perfect for me.

The Colonel John J. Blanton blend.

Great review. I thought the John Bowman would win. But not surprised the Blanton’s Gold was last. Didn’t do anything special for me when I tried it.

0.56/1140 I`m picking J.J.B for the easy win. Lets see, I`ve not tried any of them😀

EH Taylor seems to always do great in blind tastings. The Small Batch, Single Barrel and Barrel Proof have won a lot of blinds that I've done

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Great show as always! Unfortunately, when we arrive at any bourbon shelf, the likelihood of having a choice between all three of these offerings will be slim to none. However, it does show that some offerings, even those that lack the hype, really shouldn't be ignored! I found a bottle of Benchmark Full Proof at the bottom of a shelf on a few occasions, and now affectionately refer to it as being Buffalo Trace on steroids! When these opportunities present theirselves, how can anyone go wrong! Once again, great show, and Cheers!

My EHT SiB is the most disappointing bottle I hav.

Great vid. Jason. As you intoduced this line-up and described the nose/palate it totally lived with my experience with them although never had Blanton's Gold (only SiB and SFTB). My EHT SiB is really enjoyable - sweet, cherry but also oak. JJB has always been a solid pour and hold its own in a line-up. Only Blanton's that has impressed me is SFTB but havent put it up against EHT BP, although that might be a good battle.

I blinded JJB ,Blantons & Blantons Gold last weekend. Imo JJB was very similar to Blantons Gold. The heat was even and the palate very similar. Regular Blantons had way less heat and more cream.