I don’t think at $79 ( Costco) before taxes for the UCUF is a terrific value as you mention it. I will give it a shot but don’t think it is a value. For me Rare Breed Single Barrel at $55 is a great value - same 58% ABV
The small batch might be my favorite bourbon at the moment. The Uncut Unfiltered is great too, but the small batch is just right to me. Really fantastic
Wish I could get into bourbon. It sounds exciting lol. But I can’t get any flavors out of any bourbon like everyone else claims to. I’ve got some decent bourbon but I think maybe it’s just not for me.
Great review as always, Jason. SW UCUF is my favorite bourbon in my collection. After one taste I ran back to my liquor store and bought the other two bottles they had. I've never done that before. It has an incredible balance that nothing else can match (although Belle Meade Reserve comes close). They are knocking it out of the park out there in Vegas.
Thanks to this review, I just bought a uncut/unfiltered from my buddy. (75.00 bucks)You are now my #1 reviewer when it comes to bourbon. No one else comes close! Much appreciated!
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I have the clear bottle small batch. Would be cool if that becomes a collectors bottle since they only used it because of high demand depleting the amber bottles. Just tried the uncut unfiltered today, and you’re not wrong about that hint of smoke. I don’t get cherries though, but more apple/citrus. Great video.
Great review Jason, I bought mine like over a year ago at total wine and more. Opened the small batch up and was a bit put off by it, let it oxidize for several months and Bingo. Been working on the uncut and it's a good whisk(e)y. Cheers
Loving my Smoke Wagons! I picked up a couple of small batch one clear, one amber 33.00 each and a SW uncut/unfiltered for 60.00 great taste, great review!
I have seen these bottles sitting on the cask behind you in your past couple posts and had hoped you'd be reviewing them .i haven't tried either of these yet but have heard good things about them and have been considering ordering a couple. After seeing this i will definitely give this a try. Thank you for another great and well timed review.
I love these bourbons, currently have a bottle of the Uncut Unfiltered and its real nice. Their openness is also incredibly cool, they posts vids on their social accounts talking about the blends they're using so they'll say like the 57.3% bottle is a blend of 6-8-13 year barrels.
I’m from Va but Found both releases in northern NJ. I’m now working on the uncut, unfiltered. It is 1/4 down the bottle and is delicious! Great review.
If you can get the uncut, unfiltered, this is the one to get, but if you can only get the small batch, get it, but the uncut, unfiltered is the only one I buy, after having all three bottling. Small batch is typically 45 bucks, uncut is about 65 to 70 bucks.
Please distribute to Louisiana. Southbound Spirits in Pineville La and Hokus Pokus in Alexandria LA are terrific shops that would move your product in minutes. I picked up your small batch and uncut unfiltered in Arkansas on vacation, and it was outstanding. I would always keep my bar stocked with both.
Great spot on review. Just cracked open the uncut/unfiltered bottle. Tremendous pour. Can’t go wrong with artfully blended MGP and legendary Dave Pickerell heavily involved with their initial development.
What would you say when you put uncut smoke wagon side by side with Henry McKenna 10, eagle rare 10, COL EH Taylor small batch, Russell 10, or mid winter night dram?!? I just bought one but I don't wanna open it unless there is someone to drink with. Lol
I got their vodka that really surprised me, as good as Rain vodka. We got another allocation of Smoke Wagon that had my buddy telling me if I did not buy a bottle he would fire me, I have not opened it yet but will with my Harbinger.
Jason how would you compare the uncut and unfiltered to the 12 year ECBP range? Which one would you prefer if you could only have one?.............cheers!
@@TheMashandDrum Thanks for the superfast reply Jason. I just paid $75 for the ECBP A2021 and did find the Uncut Unfiltered back in New York State for $66 but NY has stupid laws and will not send to California where I live. I found it here locally but @ $99 Seems like a lot of distribution is in the New York state which seems strange as Vegas is very close to California where it seems more rare at significantly higher price.
Do you have any advice on how to learn how to nose Bourbons better? I’m having a hard time finding a variety of smells and I typically have a great sense of smell. I don’t know if that makes any sense but any help would be appreciated
Im seeing a decent amount of positive buzz about Smoke Wagon. Staying with MGP... I am interested in seeing more reviews of Old Carter American and Bourbon considering how well received Kentucky Owl was (and seems to still be even without the Carters selecting /blending)
My batch 89 was good, not worth the hype. My buddy's batch 68 was not as good as mine. In my opinion, it's severely overhyped. There's plenty of other bottles I'd pick up before these. I paid $74 and feel that I overpaid.
I actually never liked the bottle design - looks like a big turd. But I appreciate tinted whisky bottles because my mini-bar get hit with direct sunlight in the late afternoon, and I know that does slowly degrade the taste. I gotta buy a liquor cabinet - maybe one of those cabinets made from actual barrels, on Etsy.
I was hesitant to pick up a bottle of this at first because of the price, BUT I went with the uncut unfiltered and was so glad I did. One of my favorite bottles I have in my collection. May go with a small batch in the future and see if I need to spend the extra $20 moving forward or not.
The barrel proof is outstanding. Well worth the $74 bucks I just paid for it.
Just bought my first bottle of uncut unfiltered. 172a batch
I don’t think at $79 ( Costco) before taxes for the UCUF is a terrific value as you mention it. I will give it a shot but don’t think it is a value. For me Rare Breed Single Barrel at $55 is a great value - same 58% ABV
The small batch might be my favorite bourbon at the moment. The Uncut Unfiltered is great too, but the small batch is just right to me. Really fantastic
picked up an uncut/unfiltered Smoke Wagon and it was one of the best neck pours.
Wish I could get into bourbon. It sounds exciting lol. But I can’t get any flavors out of any bourbon like everyone else claims to. I’ve got some decent bourbon but I think maybe it’s just not for me.
I noticed Black Saddle on your barrel. Did you ever review it?
I did.
Great review as always, Jason. SW UCUF is my favorite bourbon in my collection. After one taste I ran back to my liquor store and bought the other two bottles they had. I've never done that before. It has an incredible balance that nothing else can match (although Belle Meade Reserve comes close).
They are knocking it out of the park out there in Vegas.
Thanks to this review, I just bought a uncut/unfiltered from my buddy. (75.00 bucks)You are now my #1 reviewer when it comes to bourbon. No one else comes close! Much appreciated!
The uncut unfiltered I feel gets better as you get more air in the bottle. When my bottle was almost half gone I really started to enjoy it.
Man I can't wait to get my bottles, really looking forward to enjoying these. Cheers buddy and great review as always.
Thanks. High rye goodness. You'll love it I think
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Excited to try these! You're barrel is coming along nicely, love seeing that port ooze out :)
Yeah me too! I feel like its turning to Candy in there but its got another 3 weeks in there. Cheers!
Definitely like that they’re not priced too high. We’ll see if it ever makes its way here. Cheers buddy 🥃
You can find it online buddy.
The Mash and Drum yeah you mentioned that. For some reason no one ships to Illinois. I’ll check them out if they do ship. I’m buying it for sure
I have the clear bottle small batch. Would be cool if that becomes a collectors bottle since they only used it because of high demand depleting the amber bottles. Just tried the uncut unfiltered today, and you’re not wrong about that hint of smoke. I don’t get cherries though, but more apple/citrus. Great video.
Great review Jason, I bought mine like over a year ago at total wine and more. Opened the small batch up and was a bit put off by it, let it oxidize for several months and Bingo. Been working on the uncut and it's a good whisk(e)y. Cheers
I have both of these bottles just waiting to be opened.
Loving my Smoke Wagons! I picked up a couple of small batch one clear, one amber 33.00 each and a SW uncut/unfiltered for 60.00 great taste, great review!
Where do you get those prices? It’s $55 for the SB and $79 for the UCUF
@@dealzguyYT I think the guy had them scan wrong because everywhere else they are 50 & 70
Absolutely love this bourbon. It's my alternative to Booker's
Dave Pickerell had the magic touch! Great review buddy and cool story behind this product. Cheers 🥃
Thanks man!
I just received a bottle of the small batch as a gift today. After hearing your review, I'm looking forward to trying it. Thanks for your input.
I just recently started looking for these, thanks for the review. I'll definitely pick them up now!
Uncut and unfiltered is amazing...just bought a second bottle, cause it was so good
You make want to run out & buy both 🤣
I got to try this. I’ll be on the lookout.
Just picked up the uncut and I’m super excited to finally try
Very pro review, I already know how good that stuff is I sit on 2 bottles of the uncut ...subscribed ✌🏻
Just came across a bottle here in NC. Can't wait to try it.
I have seen these bottles sitting on the cask behind you in your past couple posts and had hoped you'd be reviewing them .i haven't tried either of these yet but have heard good things about them and have been considering ordering a couple. After seeing this i will definitely give this a try.
Thank you for another great and well timed review.
Great review!
I love these bourbons, currently have a bottle of the Uncut Unfiltered and its real nice. Their openness is also incredibly cool, they posts vids on their social accounts talking about the blends they're using so they'll say like the 57.3% bottle is a blend of 6-8-13 year barrels.
I’m from Va but Found both releases in northern NJ. I’m now working on the uncut, unfiltered. It is 1/4 down the bottle and is delicious! Great review.
Best stuff I’ve had in a long time
Purchased the Uncut today in San Diego, CA. Thanks for the great informative e
review.
Which is better?!
If you can get the uncut, unfiltered, this is the one to get, but if you can only get the small batch, get it, but the uncut, unfiltered is the only one I buy, after having all three bottling. Small batch is typically 45 bucks, uncut is about 65 to 70 bucks.
Can get the small batch for 38bucks vs 70 for the uncut.
Sounds like small batch is a good value 👍
Oh man what a great review! Thank you!
You deserve it guys! Keep it up!
Jason, consider adding the review for the Straight. It is fantastic for the price. Well done Aaron and H&C.
if Jason approves, you bet I'm buying!!
Please distribute to Louisiana. Southbound Spirits in Pineville La and Hokus Pokus in Alexandria LA are terrific shops that would move your product in minutes. I picked up your small batch and uncut unfiltered in Arkansas on vacation, and it was outstanding. I would always keep my bar stocked with both.
My best Bourbon this year. No doubt.
Got both of mine today!!
This stuff sounds awesome!! The citrus notes you talk about have me drooling lol. Great review buddy! Cheers
It's awesome!
These sound really good. Hope it's available in most states. Nice review again Jason.🥂💥
Great high rye bourbon!
Always great content, really enjoy the history!!
I'm super excited to try this! Thanks for the review and your value rating!
Just found the uncut and unfiltered for $70. Can’t wait to dive in. The cherry notes worry me though.
I bought a bottle of the small batch this past weekend. Glad I did after this review. Gonna wait till Thanksgiving to try it.
Great review Jason, I have a bottle of the Desert Jewel and it is amazing. Trying to locate an uncut and unfiltered to pick up and try.
I have a desert Jewel on the way. I can't wait. Cheers.
Just rewatched, thinking of picking these up
They are really good. They do a great job of blending barrels.
Great spot on review. Just cracked open the uncut/unfiltered bottle. Tremendous pour. Can’t go wrong with artfully blended MGP and legendary Dave Pickerell heavily involved with their initial development.
What would you say when you put uncut smoke wagon side by side with Henry McKenna 10, eagle rare 10, COL EH Taylor small batch, Russell 10, or mid winter night dram?!? I just bought one but I don't wanna open it unless there is someone to drink with. Lol
These sound very nice Jason!! Great review my friend!! Cheers Jason!!🥃
come try it at lucky lliquors elk grove
I haven't tried either of these but I did get my hands on a private barrel (red) and the 10 year Desert Jewel, that was an excellent bourbon.
Im waiting on a desert jewel myself. Cheers!
Just scored one of these through an alllocation lottery
I passed up a private barrel uncut unfiltered at $125. Over $100, I need to try before I buy...but i really wish I had gotten it
Yeah it's great mgp. The private selects I've heard great things about.
Do you know if they do all their aging there in Nevada? I wonder what the entry proof was.
I got their vodka that really surprised me, as good as Rain vodka. We got another allocation of Smoke Wagon that had my buddy telling me if I did not buy a bottle he would fire me, I have not opened it yet but will with my Harbinger.
Jason how would you compare the uncut and unfiltered to the 12 year ECBP range? Which one would you prefer if you could only have one?.............cheers!
Still the ecbp. But a few of the uncut unfiltered blends have been right there against it.
@@TheMashandDrum Thanks for the superfast reply Jason. I just paid $75 for the ECBP A2021 and did find the Uncut Unfiltered back in New York State for $66 but NY has stupid laws and will not send to California where I live. I found it here locally but @ $99 Seems like a lot of distribution is in the New York state which seems strange as Vegas is very close to California where it seems more rare at significantly higher price.
Great Bourbon at a good price. Being in AZ I am able to get the Uncut fairly easily. Unlike a lot of the allocated stuff out there. Cheers...
... MGP.. expensive.. 80$ .. great video.. but Smoke Wagon.. not my jam.
I WANT SOME!
Great review! Any preference between the two?
I love the uncut unfiltered!
Good review. Just picked up my first bottle of uncut unfiltered batch 30 today for $65. Can’t wait to try it. What batch was yours?
Which online retailer will ship to OH?
Let me know if you get an answer to this!
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Do you have any advice on how to learn how to nose Bourbons better? I’m having a hard time finding a variety of smells and I typically have a great sense of smell. I don’t know if that makes any sense but any help would be appreciated
Absolutely. I just posted this video not to long ago about that exact subject
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Im seeing a decent amount of positive buzz about Smoke Wagon.
Staying with MGP... I am interested in seeing more reviews of Old Carter American and Bourbon considering how well received Kentucky Owl was (and seems to still be even without the Carters selecting /blending)
I wouldn’t waste the money on Kentucky Owl. Old Carter is tasty though.
My batch 89 was good, not worth the hype. My buddy's batch 68 was not as good as mine. In my opinion, it's severely overhyped. There's plenty of other bottles I'd pick up before these. I paid $74 and feel that I overpaid.
I started to ask where the hell you get all this crap but then I remembered that you live in a state that can receive alcohol shipments.
Shhhh. No I don't. Lol
Great background story and review!! I’m a huge fan of the uncut.
I actually never liked the bottle design - looks like a big turd. But I appreciate tinted whisky bottles because my mini-bar get hit with direct sunlight in the late afternoon, and I know that does slowly degrade the taste. I gotta buy a liquor cabinet - maybe one of those cabinets made from actual barrels, on Etsy.
Ben drinking Smoke Wagon for about a year. I keep a base bottle ($30) but love the Small batch and uncut for my personal pours
Sigh...yet another that I’ll surely NEVER see in SC....where we have some *THE WORST* distribution in the damn country!!! 😕
I mentioned you can buy these online. They have good available online retailers selling these.
I was hesitant to pick up a bottle of this at first because of the price, BUT I went with the uncut unfiltered and was so glad I did. One of my favorite bottles I have in my collection. May go with a small batch in the future and see if I need to spend the extra $20 moving forward or not.
Did you ever compare the two?