No need to thank me for the nightmares that this mask will give you 💁♂️
Blind ranking 5 budgets bourbons, but I can't change the order after I decide. Honestly, I expected this to go way worse than it did - I'm not mad at these results
#bourbonenthusiast #budget #whiskeylover #blindranking #viralreels
Don't fall into this bourbon trap!! This might be the biggest mistake in the whiskey world right now - to the point that people are literally losing sleep over it.
Hunting bourbon is supposed to be fun. I treat it like a fun little gamble, but I DONT get my hopes up. Put your hopes into the shelfers that have been consistent for years, not in the rare stuff.
Cheers my friends.
#bourbon #rarebourbon #allocatedbourbon #bourbonlover #tips #hottake
Stay till the end for what I would pay.
This is no hate at all to Weller 12, I actually love this whiskey. This is full, 100% shade to the secondary bourbon market and its pricing. It's totally ridiculous.
Here we have two wheated bourbons, almost exactly the same proof, for two radically different prices. Now, these flavor profiles are a little different, but luckily I have barely had any Weller 12 before, so it was a pretty fair fight.
In about 90 seconds, I was able to make an educated guess, but ask yourself, is any bourbon worth 200+ dollars if it isn't an IMMEDIATELY obvious difference in quality?
Three whiskeys that I don't see talked about as much as I think they deserve!
Copper and Cask SmB Series 1 was a limited small batch, but I have also had the cigar blend, and was blown away. In general, I am shocked I don't see more talk about the brand.
Lodestar is affordable, unique, and totally inoffensive in it's profile - three things that you don't typically get at the same time.
Whiskey JYPSI Explorer is still pretty new, but I was a HUGE fan. If you were put off by the price of their first release, I totally get it (I was too), but Explorer is only $60 bucks, and I think it's well worth it!
What other whiskeys dont get the media attention they deserve?
#whiskeyenthusiast #bourbonlife #underrated
The best old fashioned recipes continues with a pretty risky recipe. Maple syrup, chocolate bitters, orange peel? And of course some delicious Knob Creek 9yr.
You have to try crazy stuff to find the crazy GOOD stuff, am I right?
#cocktails #oldfashioned #recipe #cocktailrecipe #bourbon
If you want to double oak your own Buffalo Trace at home, here is what I'd do, based on the last 6 weeks.
5 weeks was still improving, but 6 weeks was too much, but I DON'T think 5.5 weeks is the answer. I think the BEST method is essentially what I am going to do: age it, tasting every week until it is a bit too much. Then, blend normal Buffalo Trace back into it until it is your desired level of oak.
I have tried this in a couple glencairns, and I think it tastes even better than it did at week 5. Plus, then you get to experiment with blending! Have fun yall!
#bourbonlife #buffalotrace #experiment #kentuckybourbon #diy
The number one mistake I see new whiskey drinkers make, AKA the "good whiskey" trap. Man, if I had a dollar for every time I had someone tell me about their bad experience with whiskey, and one of these was the issue.
Coming soon: the number one mistake for new BOURBON drinkers 😉
Who all has had this happen to them??
#whiskeydrinker #whiskeylover #whisky #whiskeyenthusiast #advice
17 Affordable Bourbons Worth Trying
Today was looking at my shelf, a bit fed up with how expensive the bourbon industry is getting, and realized that I hadn't talked about some of these fantastic budget bourbons in a while.
Some of these are easy to find, and some are hard to find, but every liquor store should have a few of these on hand. And yes, I am using Ohio pricing for this list - my apologies if these are more expensive in your state/country.
There are a few on here that I love and a few that I'm just "meh" about, but there is certainly something for everyone's palate, and I'd say each of these is worth trying.
Which is your favorite?
#bourbonwhiskey #bourbonlover #kentuckybourbon #review #like #follow #viral
Double oaking Buffalo Trace Bourbon at home: week 5 update.
Its getting a little risky, but we aren't done yet
#bourbon #bourbonlover #diy #whiskeyenthusiast
I have always wanted to try @thirstywhale_ 's tip of putting saline in a cocktail. When I saw he posted this recipe, I knew I had to try it. And then, to make sure I wasn't crazy, try it blind.
As always, I am not a mixologist. I'll leave that to the pros like Justin. BUT I am happy to be a taste tester. Cheers yall!
How to take the edge off. Spoiler: does NOT require alcohol.
Sometimes all you need is some sunlight, a quiet moment without your cell phone, and some ginger ale. Diet, of course.
Cheers my friends.
#skit #whiskeylover #mensmentalhealth #wholesome #bourbon
Buffalo Trace double oak experiment, week 4! I was really worried it would be too oaky this week, but I'm still liking it... now lets see what week 5 brings
#buffalotrace #bourbon #experiment #viral
The best old fashioned ever? Maybe not quite, but it's a good start. I'm starting off with a few simple ones: pick a bitters, and find a bourbon that works well with it. I'm happy to say, this one worked out great. 0.25oz simple syrup, 3ish dashes of peach bitters, 2oz Old Grandad Bonded, and a quick stir in the glass. Not bad.
Making double oaked Buffalo Trace Bourbon - week 3. We are verging on over-oaked already... stay tuned to see how it turns out
Keep in mind, the smaller the barrel, the faster it ages. And yes, this barrel is charred on the inside. Cheers, friends!
This was listed as the number 1 cocktail in a list of 20 whiskey cocktails for the summer time, and since it is so easy to make, of course I had to try it.
According to the liquor.com article, this is a "whiskey smash", made by muddling 3 lemon wedges in a shaker, adding 3/4oz of simple syrup, 2oz of bourbon, 4 mint leaves, and shaking. Simple enough, but does it actually taste good?
Listen, I'm not a "mixologist". I'm just here to tell you if this stuff actually tastes good. Cheers!
When you're gifting whiskey, there are no bad gifts. There are just bottles that you're happy to have... and bottles that you're happy you didn't pay for. How many of my bourbon lovers out there agree?
Three craft whiskeys that I personally think are worth trying! Let me know your favorite in the comments, and maybe it will make the next list 🤘
This past weekend I was thinking to myself "I haven't given any random shoutouts lately", so I stared at my shelf, found 3 craft whiskeys that I have really been digging, and decided to make this video. That's how these things usually go, honestly. Just me sitting and thinking, "Which bottles are deserving more attention lately, and why?"
These three happen to be from distillers that are doing cool things within the industry and also put out good, well priced juice. Cheers 🥃
Should you spend the extra money on high end tequila? This video is for your average person because when it comes to tequila, I am certainly no pro. But that's the point - is the difference THAT noticeable? Join me on this quick blind tasting to find out
#tequila #cincodemayo #mezcal #agave #blindchallenge
Calling all Whiskey Lovers who want to do some traveling in 2025!! This group trip is looking like a reality, so make sure you fill out the survey and let me know where you want to go!
I'm so glad that you guys are as excited as I am - this is going to be a lot of fun. Let's make it happen! The more people who fill out the survey, the more help that the travel agency gives me to plan this all out, so make it happen! Cheers my friends 🥃
#whiskey #travel #grouptravel
