McFarlane's Reserve vs Wilderness Trail 6 Year - Drink This or That? 

I recently visited Wilderness Trail, must say I was impressed with their liquid !!

I'm probably wrong, but I thought the WT wheated bourbon had a brownish/yellowish label. That bottle looks exactly like my 6 year high rye WT bourbon.

My Alexa went off when Chad said, "until next time..." lol

At first, I thought that was a bong that you were pulling out....CANNONBALL!!!!

Could you guys do a short little video on how to use the Hydrometer? I picked one up and would love to see how y'all use it. Thanks!

Came for the whiskey content. Stayed for the detective work. Great video guys!

For the price point though on the McFarland. They also have a 12 year 90 proof

I’m curious how the WT BIB 4yr would compare to McFarlane’s?

I tried the MR and wasn't impressed. Rebel 100 is a much better deal. I was told MR was meant to compare against Marker's, so in comparison, I would spend the extra money for the Marker's wheater or Weller's Special Reserve (at MSRP).

Well I am super curious to try it now just because of the name(I have Scottish MacFarlane blood running through my veins). I doubt it can stand up to Rebel 100 though at a similar price point for a wheater.

My Total Wine has a 12 Year old version finished in Cabernet barrels for $99. Heard anything about this?

I picked up the MacFarlane's Reserve about a month ago. I am not a big bourbon guy, but rather prefer highland scotch. That being said, I loved it! Especially at that price. I will probably also grab the new 12 year cabernet sauvignon finish, as it sounds more like a finished highland scotch.

TW just dropped a McFarlane's Reserve 12 year finished in cabernet casks. IT IS DELICIOUS!!! Go try it at your local TW! I'm betting that is the Bardstown that you are referring to.

I always see WT in the shelves here. I’ve been wondering if it’s any good.

Love the shirt! Where can I get one?

I grabbed McFarlane's on a lark and loved it, so glad to see it get some attention. For $20 it's really good, although it's not my favorite, I will keep buying for the price point alone, I don't feel guilty consuming as much of it like I do by $80 Nikka bottle

Total wine near me sells the WT yellow label for $44, I find mine to be very good

Not unexpected conclusion, but useful nonetheless. Unfortunately, we only have the WT 6 year rye mash bill here. I don’t like it as much as their wheated stuff. I can’t wait for the 6 year wheated to hit.

Both are also 24% wheat content 🤷🏻‍♂️

I recently saw McFarlane's at Total Wine (the other day actually) and held off. For those that have had it: Do you think something like an Evan Williams Bottled in Bond would be something close? Or what would you say is close?

Every homebrewer has a hydrometer laying around. So if you don't want to buy one, just find a beer nerd. The $20 bourbon space is starting to get crowded. Quite a few great options in that under $25 list.

I got sold by a cute Total Wine checker who had McFarlane's at the check stand. It was good until the finish, which was nothing. A little bitter on the end, to me. I'll use it to mix drinks or share with non-bourbon nerd friends. At the price point, I'm still going Wild Turkey 101.

It's Bourbon Night, with the Urbanite... and Chad! Just kidding, you guys rock. I like the Wilderness Trail a lot (though we haven't even seen the 6 year wheated here yet), but thought the McFarlane's was surprisingly good for the money. And now I'm curious to try this comparison myself. I also just tried a $99 McFarlane's aged in wine casks, but didn't think it was great for the money. Thanks for the great channel!

Good review. Makers 46 for $28 bucks at my Kroger gets my low buck wheat call.

You can't beat McFarlane's at that price point. Good stuff.

I've never heard of the McFarlanes...hmmm. Of Course Wilderness Trail is pretty common around here.

I agee the WT all day. I feel like if a 6 yr WT isn't in your budget you should just go back to Tito's, or maybe you are drinking to much 🤣

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It makes perfect sense that the WT would give you more complexity and depth than the MR. WT should be a $50 - $60 bourbon rather than $75 in my opinion. There is nothing wrong with it but there are dozens of better options at half the cost than the WT. I will say that I have tried Total Wine’s house brands of scotch and bourbon. They are all pleasant for what they are. If I am at a party or just casually having a dram where I am not thinking about what I am drinking, the Total Wine options are fine. I wouldn’t go out of my way to buy one but wouldn’t turn it down either. As far as “proofing it down”…. Nope, I wouldn’t want to do that. Just my opinion of course. Interesting review. Thanks.