7 Bourbons EVERY whiskey lover should own!

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  • čas přidán 29. 08. 2024
  • Different bourbons for different occasions. This episode discusses the different levels of bourbon and how to decide what to drink in different situations.
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Komentáře • 486

  • @greenpea9412
    @greenpea9412 Před 3 lety +31

    That sign off was heart felt. Nice message and an honorable approach to life.

    • @BourbonRealTalk
      @BourbonRealTalk  Před 3 lety +3

      Thank you, and thank you for supporting the channel!

  • @Dan-si9pe
    @Dan-si9pe Před 3 lety +11

    Thank you for sharing your brother's story, best way to remember loved ones is to share their stories. You're one of the good ones

  • @RockyMountainPeterbilts
    @RockyMountainPeterbilts Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you for your brother and his service. Very sorry for your loss. Thank you for the message......

  • @FS-dw7nj
    @FS-dw7nj Před 3 lety +11

    Old granddad 114 is an underrated bourbon for sure. An ice cube or two, let it sit for a few minutes and forget it. Very good bourbon for the price point.

    • @BourbonRealTalk
      @BourbonRealTalk  Před 3 lety +2

      One of my favorite daily drinkers

    • @ThreeToesofFury
      @ThreeToesofFury Před 3 lety +1

      This one has been on my list for a while to try...i know its usually avail and i prefer higher proof bourons...ill snag some this week...thanks!!

    • @BT-gg1bz
      @BT-gg1bz Před 3 lety +1

      Great mixing bourbon too, holds its own in anything from an old fashion to hot chocolate.

    • @megadawg342
      @megadawg342 Před 3 lety

      117

  • @johnw5377
    @johnw5377 Před 2 lety

    I love how talk about bourbon and it makes me want to go out and buy more bourbon. When you end your show talking about your brother I feel your pain and I wish I could will your brother back to life. It makes me appreciate my brother more than I already do.

    • @BourbonRealTalk
      @BourbonRealTalk  Před 2 lety

      The best I could do with the loss was encourage other. Sounds like it is working. Cheers!

  • @stevengirard9941
    @stevengirard9941 Před 3 lety +8

    I feel like a better person for watching this video. Thank you for sharing your story and your love and knowledge of bourbons.

  • @davidwelch4841
    @davidwelch4841 Před 3 lety +7

    Randy. Thank you for the recommendations and for sharing your personal story of your brother. His life and death are not in vain. I too had a older brother who wasn't in the military but was addicted to oxycotin and died of an accidental overdose in 2016. Sharing helps others know they are not alone. 🙏❤

    • @BourbonRealTalk
      @BourbonRealTalk  Před 3 lety +1

      I am sorry for your loss! Thank you for the encouragement. Everyone can do their little part to bring those who are separated back into the fold. Cheers.

  • @tennesseesmith3281
    @tennesseesmith3281 Před 2 lety +3

    Loved the video and appreciate what you said and how you said it! Very informative! Sorry to hear what happen to your brother!
    I am north of 50 and have an "OK" collection. I recently lost a friend who was a year younger than me. It made me thank about what I have collected and I started thinking, Do I want my friends to enjoy the bourbon I have massed at my funeral or do I want to invite them over and enjoy it with them. I am enjoying it with them!! Life is too short so share the love and share the bourbon with friends!!

  • @jimtsai5831
    @jimtsai5831 Před 3 lety +4

    Wow your message at the end is so great. God bless your brother...I know if he were on this earth today, I’d be honored to shake his hand, thank him for his service and share stories over a nice bourbon. Great content btw

  • @staceybaker5532
    @staceybaker5532 Před 3 lety +4

    First off sorry for your loss, and Bourbon has been a bridge, my youngest son lives in KY and has become a Bourbon enthusiast and has brought me to the dark side! LOL I am learning and loving the time we spend hunting and going over the specific bourbons with family and friends. Keep up the good work its very helpful.

    • @BourbonRealTalk
      @BourbonRealTalk  Před 3 lety

      That is beautiful. My brother and I connected over bourbon. It is a wonderful thing.

  • @megadawg342
    @megadawg342 Před 3 lety +2

    Buds, Bourbon, and Brotherhood. These are a few of my favorite things. Your a good man.

    • @BourbonRealTalk
      @BourbonRealTalk  Před 3 lety +1

      This is basically the content of my podcast coming out on Friday. 9 Reasons Bourbon is Insanely Popular

  • @mrzales4633
    @mrzales4633 Před rokem +1

    You da man! And yes, we all need these types of Bourbon. No matter what…..still the best country on this earth.

  • @tonygoodwin8393
    @tonygoodwin8393 Před 2 lety +6

    Thanks for all you do, Randy! I've learned a ton from your channel and I appreciate your mission to love everyone in a world that's so easily opposed to that. I got to try a Pappy 15 year just last week and immediately thought it was by far one of the best bourbons I've tried, but because I got to enjoy it with a buddy I've been apart from until recently when my family and I moved back to Chicago it made it that much better. Thanks again!

  • @reggiewatson9382
    @reggiewatson9382 Před 2 lety +1

    This channel is one of my favorite for Bourbon. I know you are in Texas, but some of the ones you view are like murder trying to get in Alabama.

    • @BourbonRealTalk
      @BourbonRealTalk  Před 2 lety

      I am learning that availability varies wildly across the US. Plenty of good whiskey on the shelf though. Thanks for watching!

  • @bethhiggins1907
    @bethhiggins1907 Před 3 lety +1

    My father and all of his brothers were in the South Pacific in the 40's and I can tell you from experience that it never goes away totally, and it affects you in different ways for the rest of your days. Peace and love to you as well!

  • @davidasay8893
    @davidasay8893 Před 2 lety

    Got a birthday bottle. Old Fitz 8 year bottled in 72. Half pint. Distilled in 64 while Pappy was still the master distiller. Paid more than secondary, more like collector price. I'm happy!

    • @BourbonRealTalk
      @BourbonRealTalk  Před 2 lety

      I have tried a few Old Fitz bottles from that era and they were all great! Congrats!

  • @dodgeball693
    @dodgeball693 Před rokem +1

    Your story and sign off gets me every time! Thank you for your channel and all your great videos!

  • @carlosfigueroa2515
    @carlosfigueroa2515 Před 3 lety +4

    Just wanted to say that I enjoyed every minute of this video. I'm new to the bourbon world and I'm intrigued by the complex but at the same time simplicity of the enjoyment of a good bourbon and you my friend just put gas on the fire I have inside of me for learning more about it. Looking forward to watch more of your videos. Hope you and your family have a great weekend.

    • @BourbonRealTalk
      @BourbonRealTalk  Před 3 lety +2

      Thank you so much for the support! My wife has me working on a storage project in the garage all weekend, but I am sure I will get to relax during the superbowl. Cheers!

  • @Preparedglueguy1
    @Preparedglueguy1 Před rokem +1

    WOW, I'm so glad I continued to the end of this video. I'd watched a few other videos of yours but hadn't subbed. After hearing the story of your brother, it really connected with me. I too have lost a brother. As a matter of fact, i've lost 2 brothers, 1 older, 1 younger, in separate car accidents 14 years apart. You are correct, bourbon does bring people together and this world needs much more love to be shown to people, even if you disagree with them on a variety of subjects. Keep up the good work.

    • @BourbonRealTalk
      @BourbonRealTalk  Před rokem

      I am sorry for your loss. I thank you for the support and will do my best to continue to bring people together.
      On a kind of funny note, when I first started the podcast I explained the show philosophy once and then was telling everyone I loved them at the end without explaining the full story. Lindsey (my wife) pointed out to me that I need to explain in each episode since there are so many people who have not watched before, so for over the last 100 episodes I have explained the philosophy at the end. When I saw your comment, I realized there are tons of people who purposefully only watch parts of videos who have no idea what the philosophy of the channel is. Do you think I should do some episodes where I explain it at the beginning?

    • @Preparedglueguy1
      @Preparedglueguy1 Před rokem +1

      @@BourbonRealTalk That would be a good idea, every once in a while, at least. People (me) typically get the "10 best whisky's" or whatever and go on to the next one. Being able to explain who you are and how you got to this point would hopefully get more people to follow you and connect on a more personal level. Good luck and keep up the good work.

  • @dalalli
    @dalalli Před rokem

    Just now finding your channel. Thank you for passing along such great info and advice to a relative noob. I've lived in KY for 25 years now, I figured it was time to understand bourbon... But even more, your sign off is powerful. In my world, I feel exactly that way. Faith plays a huge part of that for me and the family feel around a good pour combines nicely. Keep up the outstanding work. My your brother rest in peace, my friend.

    • @BourbonRealTalk
      @BourbonRealTalk  Před rokem

      Thank you so much. I'm glad you're here! Better late than never. :)

  • @rongsc1
    @rongsc1 Před 3 lety +1

    I have a bottle of Jameson 12 yr I bought almost 10 years ago from Jameson distillery with my name printed on the label. It was the first adventure my wife (girlfriend at the time) and I went on. The trip meant a lot to us. Also it is distilled the year I immigrated to USA. So it has a lot of special meaning. I am planning to open it when my son turn 21 which is still 16 years away. It will be a 36 yr old 12 yr Jameson. Back then I didn't know anything about whiskey, Jameson just happen to be my drink of choice (jameson ginger). Now I am older and more financially stable, I am more interested in learning about whiskey and hopefully start a small collection

  • @toml665
    @toml665 Před 3 lety +4

    If we could all feel that way boy things sure would be better. Thank you for that explanation.

  • @rickchrisman3
    @rickchrisman3 Před 2 lety

    Great closing. My brother has a bar in his garage that he and a few others with PTSD use. They know it is a place that they can go when they need to talk. I am working on building mine at my house for the same

    • @BourbonRealTalk
      @BourbonRealTalk  Před 2 lety

      This is great to hear! This is they type of thing I want to promote! I have repeated an interactive community for BRT to help foster this. I would like to personally invite you and your friends to join. facebook.com/groups/bourbonrealtalkcommunity

  • @paulcarpenter843
    @paulcarpenter843 Před 3 lety +2

    Just started watching yesterday on a recommendation from someone in SSW. Appreciate the knowledge I’m gaining so far!

  • @SilatShooter
    @SilatShooter Před 3 lety +1

    Great List! Enjoyed the categories, had me nodding my head in agreement with the categories. And sorry for your loss. Appreciate how you turned this channel into a positive place. Thank you.

  • @Cakeman82686
    @Cakeman82686 Před 3 lety +6

    I got a Evan Williams single vintage with my daughters exact birthday as the barreled date. Pretty cool

  • @robertusiak7190
    @robertusiak7190 Před 2 lety

    My condolences to you and your family regarding your brother. I honor and respect all my Brothers-In-Arms, past and present. Interestingly, I myself entered military service in the year of your birth, 1978.
    Long live Bourbon and Whiskey.

    • @BourbonRealTalk
      @BourbonRealTalk  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you for the condolences and for your service!

  • @magzOK
    @magzOK Před rokem +1

    I really enjoy your idea of the birth-year bottle. I'm now on a mission.

  • @johntoddman7230
    @johntoddman7230 Před 3 lety +3

    Thank you for what u do and your words! This is how we need to be as Americans!

    • @BourbonRealTalk
      @BourbonRealTalk  Před 3 lety +1

      I pray my little channel can make a difference in someone's life

    • @ThreeToesofFury
      @ThreeToesofFury Před 3 lety

      @@BourbonRealTalk As a newbie here...i can tell you it does.

  • @iburley_
    @iburley_ Před 3 lety +3

    I definitely agree with the first four categories, but I try not to get too far into the rest. Over time I always become annoyed with the fact that I have these things that I intentionally don't use, wear, or in this case drink.

    • @BourbonRealTalk
      @BourbonRealTalk  Před 3 lety +1

      That is fair. You can accomplish all of the reasonable goals in whiskey with just the first 4.

  • @erickelly7161
    @erickelly7161 Před 3 lety

    I love all your picks. I'm 52 and have some bourbon from the 60s now I'll drink it on my birthday. Thanks

  • @ckeats2
    @ckeats2 Před 2 lety

    I really appreciate how you present the bourbons, but most of all I love your message. Keep doing what your doing. Thank you

    • @BourbonRealTalk
      @BourbonRealTalk  Před 2 lety +1

      I will. In the interest of promoting the message we have created a community where we can work together to promote positive causes through whiskey. If you are interested please head over to FB and search for Bourbon Real Talk Community, or click the link below to join.
      facebook.com/groups/bourbonrealtalkcommunity/

  • @harryborsalino1276
    @harryborsalino1276 Před 3 lety +1

    First of all, I'm one of those new viewers you mentioned in your close, and I appreciated your backstory about your brother. I'm also a veteran, was never in the awful situation he was in, but I feel for anyone who is or has been, and for their families and friends. I will raise my next glass to you and to your brother's memory.
    I totally agree about coming together over shared enjoyment; I see a lot of sniping and snark in the comments on some channels I follow for various interests...some folks can't seem to let others just like something and say so, without coming down on them for some imagined ignorant faux pas. Suddenly, they're not even talking about the subject at hand.
    Now, regarding the topic of this video, I would also suggest, as mixers, Four Roses (the flagship, yellow label), even though it's only 80 proof, Evan Williams BiB 100 Proof, and Old Forester Signature 100 proof.
    Definitely concur on Elijah Craig as a daily-drinker. You can't go wrong, neat, with a splash or a bit of ice.
    Henry McKenna 10 Year Old Single Barrel is a good Friday Night special sipper; I first became aware of it during a distillery tour in Kentucky back in 2014 and was surprised by it, McKenna not being a serious quaility Bourbon in my mind up to that time. Interestingly, it seems to have become a lightning rod for haters since it won some prestigious awards and the price started going up-imagine that! Either they think it's over-hyped (always a valid concern), or they claim it's not a patch on the OLD, "pre-fire" McKenna 10 Year Old Single Barrel, which is hard to dispute because pre-fire McKenna 10 Year Old Single Barrel is nearly as hard to find as a football bat.
    In the the Bourbon to Impress selections, I'd lean toward Elijah Craig 18, never been a big fan of Blanton's, no particular reason. Haven't tried the Michter's, although it's pretty available and a former boss used to rave about it. The Weller and Van Winkle I've not run across here, although I believe I've seen the George T. Stagg, but either way, I would probably balk at the price if it was available. For a birth-year Bourbon, jeez, I was born in the 50s...what would still be around and what condition would it be in?
    On some of the others mentioned, I haven't tried Belle Meade, though it's readily available here in Memphis, haven't run across Rabbit Hole, might have to do a search, and 1792 is already on the "must-try" list. Smoke Wagon doesn't seem to be available here, Stagg Jr, again, not readily available here, but I'll be on the look out.
    Thanks for another great, straightforward, insightful and informative video; keep working to bring us together with Bourbon!

  • @robertshay9235
    @robertshay9235 Před 3 lety

    I’m 100% new to the whiskey/bourbon game. Your info seems very down to earth and relatable. I appreciate that. Thank you for sharing your story.

  • @scousins1973
    @scousins1973 Před 3 lety +2

    We love you too Randy! Great episode and gives me some new ideas of things to keep an eye out for next trip to the store!

  • @johnheaton822
    @johnheaton822 Před 3 lety +1

    Hey, thank you for the explanation on your sign off. I am impressed by the sentiment and your sincerity. I am a recent subscriber and hearing the signoff story moved me. Bourbon channels are an escape for me and good for laughs. Yours has some real substance. What a nice suprise. Cheers and thank you for sharing your story.

  • @andykapustik1733
    @andykapustik1733 Před 3 lety

    You are genuine and I enjoy listening to your passion of bourbon. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and insight. I wish you the best.

  • @davidisbell1269
    @davidisbell1269 Před 3 lety +1

    Great words, I also lost a younger brother. I hope you and your son enjoy that bottle over loving, funny stories of his uncle.

  • @bmwtek8128
    @bmwtek8128 Před 3 lety +2

    Great video, not sure if you remember me suggesting the categories a few weeks ago but really cool to see that you not only read and communicate with subscriber but also follow through and make the suggestion! Nice additions with the birth year and the heirloom also! Nice message at the end too. Keep em coming!

  • @ADailyDoseOfGrace
    @ADailyDoseOfGrace Před 2 lety

    Wowwww. First time viewing your channel. The sign off really touched my soul.
    Thank You❤️

    • @BourbonRealTalk
      @BourbonRealTalk  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you! I figure we can have some fun and spread a positive message at the same time.

  • @HIllCarver
    @HIllCarver Před 3 lety

    Burbon beginner here, started wirh jim beam, then 1792 small batch, up to full proof, now ive started trying others. Great channel! Your message and sign off at the end though, that earned the subscribe.
    Cheers

  • @chadm6981
    @chadm6981 Před 2 lety +1

    The first bottle of blanton’s I bought just happened to been bottled on my wedding date. Finished the bourbon kept the bottle.

  • @palgordo44
    @palgordo44 Před 2 lety +1

    Excellent comments. My condolences to you and your family.

  • @jaymirallestheconnection

    Damn bro. Real talk. Inspirational. Thank you for sharing your brothers story. People like him are the reason we have the freedom in our country. Love you too!

  • @GreenEagle1983
    @GreenEagle1983 Před 2 lety

    Def some real talk at the end! THanks for the send off and great explanation of categories

  • @josephlynn7600
    @josephlynn7600 Před rokem

    The fact that you came out of the gates with 101 for a mixer and Elijah Craig Small Batch as an any random day sipper...you have my attention.

    • @BourbonRealTalk
      @BourbonRealTalk  Před rokem

      Thank you for your comment, I'm glad I caught your attention. Have you tried any other bourbons that you would recommend?

    • @josephlynn7600
      @josephlynn7600 Před rokem

      @@BourbonRealTalk Nothing you probably don't know about already, I'm still getting my bearings but John J. Bowman Single Barrel is by and far the best juice I can recommend as of yet. Even Bowman Brothers Small Batch is excellent. Milam & Greene Single Barrel is pretty good stuff too, and I'd like to try more of their choice picks as I've only had the standard offering, nothing from a designated/identified barrel. Never can go wrong with Wild Turkey Rare Breed, Russell's Reserve 10 Year and Single Barrels. or Elijah Craig Single Barrels

    • @lynnchpin
      @lynnchpin Před rokem

      @@BourbonRealTalk Just dropping my personal account in here to follow this thread away from work.

  • @MarkLightGroup
    @MarkLightGroup Před 3 lety

    Fellow Texan (San Antonio) really just beginning my love affair with bourbon. Videos like this are worth their weight in gold for me. And, on the strength of your sign off and the sad but still very cool story behind it, I'm a fan and a subscriber.

  • @carmencitahill4707
    @carmencitahill4707 Před 3 lety

    The algorithm somehow chose to suggest your channel and i liked the video when you explained the birth year bottle. But, that like turned into love.❤️ I so enjoyed the information and girth of knowledge you shared. My oldest sister loves bourbon and I’m starting to appreciate its characteristics. I’m sad to hear about your brother. But thank you for sharing family’s lost.😞I have a cousin, a Vietnam vet, who came home injured and traumatized. He has spent the rest of his life in and out of the VA sedated and having severe flashback seizures still fearing for his and his comrades lives. Trauma is color blind. We are all in this together. Thank you ❤️

    • @BourbonRealTalk
      @BourbonRealTalk  Před 3 lety +1

      I love your sentiment! I will do all I can to use brown water to bring people all all walks of life together.

  • @DongHands84
    @DongHands84 Před 2 lety +1

    Love your videos and closing messaging. I always have said good food and drink bring people together, i.e. good barbecue, good beer, and good whiskey. I haven't had much luck on getting the high end bourbon I want so my whiskey to impress friends and for special occasions are Irish and Scotch (Red Breast 12 Cask Strength, Yellow Spot 12 year, Red Spot 15 year, and Talisker 10). I'm looking to hopefully get a Red Breast 27 year by the end of the year when Spec's or Total Wine restocks. So far my everyday drinkers are Maker's Mark cask strength and Buffalo Trace followed with Eagle Rare for Friday nights.

    • @BourbonRealTalk
      @BourbonRealTalk  Před 2 lety +1

      All solid pours. Do get a RB27 ASAP. Tastes like ruby red grapefruit, and it is delicious. Cheers!

    • @DongHands84
      @DongHands84 Před 2 lety

      @@BourbonRealTalk I just went to liquor store on my lunch break in west Houston saw a bottle of George T Stagg. Asked how much they told me $1000 lol. I almost spit out my coffee. They told me Buffalo Trace told them to raise the price by $500. I politely declined and left haha. That's 3 bottles of Redbrest 21. I guess I still have to keep looking.

    • @BourbonRealTalk
      @BourbonRealTalk  Před 2 lety +1

      @@DongHands84 I think I would have caused a scene over the lie that Buffalo Trace told them that. That is so absurd. Yes, the company that made the product and decided to put it into the world at a lower price than they could have suggested to another business to go ahead and take the profits they left on the table...because really BT is just a philanthropy organization.😂

  • @terrilogan8030
    @terrilogan8030 Před 3 lety

    Wow!! Before today, I had NEVER subscribed to a CZcams channel. However, your videos speak to me. I'm a southern gal with a love for bourbon. Enjoy your genuineness and easy going presentation. Keep'm com'n. Please.

  • @paradiswest4395
    @paradiswest4395 Před 2 lety

    I just found your channel. I subscribed based on this video. Easy to watch and listen too. Your voice isn't like fingernails on a chalkboard. Very professional.

    • @BourbonRealTalk
      @BourbonRealTalk  Před 2 lety

      Thanks for subbing! Funny thing is I don't like my voice on camera. Glad it isn't annoying!

  • @paulmeade3180
    @paulmeade3180 Před 3 lety +1

    2nd video and you have taught me a lot.
    I know if noone else, you and God loves me!!!! My wife and daughter tolerate me...lol

    • @BourbonRealTalk
      @BourbonRealTalk  Před 3 lety +1

      More people love you than you probably realize! Thank you for the support!

  • @LibertyNotLicense
    @LibertyNotLicense Před 3 lety

    I cannot share much at the moment. But I will share that I too have had severe struggles with alcohol and drugs after service and injury. Neither have power over me now, thanks be to God! And I too try to redeem the time these days. (I chuckle that I no longer save any bottle for any occasion; I drink what I like whenever I want now.)
    So I I'd like to at least say: Thank you again for your content and even more so for your encouragement and sharing from your heart. And I am deeply sorry for your loss and of your extended family. I have much in common with your brother... Far too many do. I have made it through, thanks be to God. And now I spend much of my time attempting to help others in their similar struggles, as best I can. I've realized that a sincere ear and a kind word can go an incredibly long way, and that simply knowing that one isn't alone in his experiences and that there is hope for situational deliverance can be very powerful medicines.
    Horribly tragically my own efforts, though sincere, haven't always been successful. Thank God sometimes they are. I thank God also for your choice in being transparent, vulnerable, and intentionally encouraging here in your videos because not only is my inner man built up but also the positive narrative of love is magnified itself. Perhaps there would be a divine synergy amongst us if many if not most so chose?!
    All of your sentiments here are so well taken by me, brother. And I love you too, because He has first loved me.
    May we yet learn to choose to love rather than to hate, to listen rather than to shout, to help rather than hinder or hurt--and especially regarding those with whom we disagree.
    In truly being slow to anger, may we choose to wage war against the fears and desires inside us that would detract or distract from our pursuit of these. God be it so.
    It's not good for us to be alone. And we never truly are.

  • @applecrow8
    @applecrow8 Před 3 lety

    I watched your vids for the information, but your sign off stuck me because so few people will be that real to a stranger. You got my sub just from that sincerity.

    • @BourbonRealTalk
      @BourbonRealTalk  Před 3 lety +1

      I figure if we are all honest with each other eventually we can turn the tide of negativity. Thank you for watching!

  • @johnrobert4877
    @johnrobert4877 Před 3 lety +3

    Wow this is the fist video of yours that I watch and the ending gave me goosebumps thanks and now I'm a new subscriber

  • @TimEpperson
    @TimEpperson Před 2 lety +1

    Loved the video. I think you know ALL of my friends. 🙂

  • @danh9150
    @danh9150 Před 2 lety

    Great video! I agree bourbon is meant to be shared and does bring people together. I am sorry for your loss. Your story and your kindness shows that there are still good people out there 🙏🏻. Take care.

  • @XtopherMartin
    @XtopherMartin Před 2 lety +1

    I'd say calling WT101 just a mixing whiskey is selling it short. I find myself going to it as a neat drinker more often along with Knob Creek. Maybe that's my unsophisticated palate.

    • @BourbonRealTalk
      @BourbonRealTalk  Před 2 lety +1

      I drink more WT101 neat than any other whiskey, so I agree with you. That said, based on its availability and price it fits nicely into the mixing category too.

  • @andrewnesbitt2523
    @andrewnesbitt2523 Před 3 lety +1

    The image of drinking straight cask-strength whiskey at a pool party in the summer when it’s 100 degrees outside literally made me laugh out loud 🤣

  • @NorthWestBourbon
    @NorthWestBourbon Před 2 lety

    As a veteran I know way too many people that have ended their own life, and it's hard to believe sometimes. Thank you for sharing. 🍻

    • @BourbonRealTalk
      @BourbonRealTalk  Před 2 lety +1

      If we all do a little something I think we will collectively make a difference.

  • @taquitopicante5863
    @taquitopicante5863 Před 3 lety

    Amen brother. Excellent video; nice closing message. I've been a JD junkie for awhile now, but I see there is a whole other world of bourbons/whiskeys out there and I appreciate your straight talk on the levels to try and it made me a subscriber! Thanks and cheers from a veteran from AZ.

    • @BourbonRealTalk
      @BourbonRealTalk  Před 3 lety

      Thank you for the encouragement and thank you for your service.

  • @nitropost
    @nitropost Před 3 lety

    As a single malt Scotch fan I really enjoyed this. Seems like quality whiskey lovers have the same mindset when dealing whit bourbon, cognac, scotch, calvados and other quality spirits.

    • @BourbonRealTalk
      @BourbonRealTalk  Před 3 lety

      I sure hope so! Everyone should drink what they like, but the concept of having different levels of a spirit for different occasions crosses spirit boundaries.

  • @stefanloof1643
    @stefanloof1643 Před 2 lety

    Much love right back to you! ❤️Cheers from Sweden! 🇸🇪

  • @briankay2919
    @briankay2919 Před 2 lety

    You really know your stuff. Thanks for sharing the knowledge!

  • @JimmyTheSaintDailyVideos
    @JimmyTheSaintDailyVideos Před 2 lety +1

    Love the idea of a birthday bottle for your kid. My boys are young and this would be a great thing to share with them when the time comes. Just have to resist the urge to taste them lol.

  • @patriot5.56
    @patriot5.56 Před 3 lety +1

    How common is Buffulo Trace in Texas? Living in Frankfort, KY right down the road from Buffalo Trace Distillery, Buffalo Trace makes a good daily drinker for me. Also for the price the quality of bourbon is good in my opinion 👍👍

    • @BourbonRealTalk
      @BourbonRealTalk  Před 3 lety +1

      When it hits it is everywhere and easy to find. When it sells out it is impossible until the next release. As a result I buy it when I see it, so with all the bottles I have I pretty much never run out. Cheers!

  • @jameswright6760
    @jameswright6760 Před 3 lety

    From 1 fellow bourbon drinker, linked up to a neighborhood bourbon group, which then linked me to SSW, which now lands me on this channel... bourbon definitely builds community! Love the overall bourbon community, but even more so the one(s) we have here in the DFW area and all the great things that are coming out of it. Great video!

  • @shawngallagher7526
    @shawngallagher7526 Před rokem

    Always great content by Randy and BRTC!

  • @Da1Prophessor
    @Da1Prophessor Před 3 lety

    My brother you comments at the end of your video made me subscribe. I’m a retired veteran and many in my family are veterans, it’s sad to hear about your brother. I really appreciate your message at the end and enjoy your video. Keep it up 👍🏽🥃

    • @BourbonRealTalk
      @BourbonRealTalk  Před 3 lety

      I hope to encourage people. Thank you for your kind remarks.

  • @RabbitHoleDistillery
    @RabbitHoleDistillery Před 3 lety +1

    Cheers, thanks for including us!

  • @scyldscefing3913
    @scyldscefing3913 Před 2 lety

    I'm glad I stumbled on your channel. Thanks.

  • @michaelwride7842
    @michaelwride7842 Před 3 lety

    I love your sign off, we need more of this in this crazy world. I just now got started in the Bourbon world and I have checked out other channels but I like yours the best. I have learned alot from you. Keep up the great work.

    • @BourbonRealTalk
      @BourbonRealTalk  Před 3 lety

      That warms my heart. I have seen the other channels and mine definitely isn't the best, but I am glad you like it! Welcome to the crazy world of bourbon and thank you for supporting the channel.

  • @joelwilson8867
    @joelwilson8867 Před 2 lety

    Thanks I'm in a similar spot he was my favorite.

  • @robertwoodson2241
    @robertwoodson2241 Před 3 lety +1

    Randall, I always enjoy your channel. This segment was great and highly informative. Your sign off today was even more meaningful now that I know the back story. Still look forward to sharing a dram or two one of these days! Sláinte 🥃

  • @wiscowhiskeyreview
    @wiscowhiskeyreview Před 3 lety

    My choices per your categories (mostly things I have access to and/or have tried):
    mixer: Evan Williams BiB
    every day sipper: Early Times BiB (or Old Forester 100 proof) and Buffalo Trace
    weekend pour(s): Old Forester 1920/ECBP/KC 120 proof or any Scotch
    friend pours: Remus Repeal Reserve batch IV or any store picks of anything decent
    special occasions: Stagg Jr., Larceny BP, Hibiki Harmony
    birth year bottle: don't have one...
    save for offspring: possibly my Yamazaki 18
    Cheers!

  • @kevincecco4759
    @kevincecco4759 Před 3 lety +2

    Randy, great story and bourbon selections. Completely agree with most! Wish it was easier to get a hold of some of your choices. Give us your thoughts on a few good ryes. Well done. Keep the clips coming. Thank you!

  • @isazasamuel
    @isazasamuel Před 3 lety

    Beautiful! Everything. I ain’t afraid to say I love you too brother. God bless you and your family. Talking it out until one’s demons are minuscule is what helps you grow strong enough to say they aren’t demons, just experiences that made you grow stronger.

    • @BourbonRealTalk
      @BourbonRealTalk  Před 3 lety

      I appreciate that! Thank you for supporting the channel.

  • @DavidStidhamIsFiredUp
    @DavidStidhamIsFiredUp Před 2 lety

    I really needed this message...and the content was amazing.

    • @BourbonRealTalk
      @BourbonRealTalk  Před 2 lety +1

      Love is like water. The only substance that expands when it is cold. Love fills you up when you give it away. Help me spread the love! You can't go broke giving away love! I love you, and you can give love to others. Some how the more you give away the fuller you feel. Cheers!

  • @DJDIESALOT
    @DJDIESALOT Před 3 lety

    Very nice man. Love it. Just getting into for real. What’s so funny , been drinking for a long time. 51 yrs. and jack , Jim, and wild turkey were always my go to. Neat iced or mixed. I just did not pay attention to all the different types of bourbon. This is a exciting time.

    • @BourbonRealTalk
      @BourbonRealTalk  Před 3 lety +1

      That is awesome! So glad to help you on your whiskey journey.

  • @jakeizlove
    @jakeizlove Před 3 lety

    I don't mix but have had a manhatten made with 4 Roses and Noah's Creek that were great tasting.
    Thankfully, our local store doesn't mark-up allocated whiskies. Basically, I get a bottle of whatever and finish it before moving onto the next one.
    Last year I took a job away from home so bourbon has been accumulating. I've been more or less buying home/away bottles. For away i've been grabbing Smoke House, McKenna, Eagle Rare, and holding onto the Weller for when home with friends.
    Friends/family can open any bottle in the house. Take your pick, but I'm either stupid, naive, or grateful enough to believe each moment is a special occasion. It's a lot harder to find a true friend than great whiskey, so I don't hold anything back.
    There was a bottle of Glenlevit 18 being saved for special occasion. By the time the occasion finally happened, my tastes changed to heavily peated scotch. Last year I let a close friend (who really loves Glen 18) finish the bottle. I enjoyed seeing him happy so much that I consider it a selfish act, LOL!
    I'm glad you're spreading love. The world needs more.

    • @BourbonRealTalk
      @BourbonRealTalk  Před 3 lety +1

      I do not know if I have said it on a video you have watched, but I believe that if you share your whiskey with others the empty space is replaced with the memories you formed sharing it. I have a friend that said "If I refuse a pour to a friend I am telling them I value the whiskey more than their friendship". Sounds like you are doing it right.

    • @jakeizlove
      @jakeizlove Před 3 lety

      @@BourbonRealTalk I'm using that!!!!!

  • @bradleywaguespack9870
    @bradleywaguespack9870 Před 2 lety

    Love the idea of the birth year for your kids. Will do that for sure!

    • @BourbonRealTalk
      @BourbonRealTalk  Před 2 lety

      Awesome! If you are looking to get more connected I would like to personally invite you to join the BRT community. facebook.com/groups/bourbonrealtalkcommunity

    • @bradleywaguespack9870
      @bradleywaguespack9870 Před 2 lety +1

      @@BourbonRealTalk that would be awesome but I actually don’t have Facebook, I’m pretty much a newbie in the bourbon world. I do have instagram

    • @BourbonRealTalk
      @BourbonRealTalk  Před 2 lety +1

      @@bradleywaguespack9870 Totally understand. IG is great for one way group communication, or one on one communication. FB is better at group communication. If you are going to be into whiskey I suggest you get a FB account. That is where all the action is.

  • @ghantakha5568
    @ghantakha5568 Před 3 lety +4

    Thats so nice from u , luv u too brother . Cheers 🥃 lets enjoy life to the fullest .

  • @bobszumplawski3963
    @bobszumplawski3963 Před 3 lety

    Love the category you suggest. Sorry for your loss.

  • @williamgrice4790
    @williamgrice4790 Před 3 lety +1

    Being in Texas you should also try The Garrison Brothers from South Texas. Ranks way high up there with Woodford Reserve & EC et al. Another good Texas Bourbon to try is TX Bourbon & TX Whisky. good all around choices of your Bourbon. thanks for sharing.

  • @Sepulkrum
    @Sepulkrum Před 3 lety +1

    I like how you explain subjects. I was wondering if you could do a video on American Blended Whiskey. Basically looking for an explanation of why is Vodka allowed to be mixed with Whiskey. Thanks in advance

    • @BourbonRealTalk
      @BourbonRealTalk  Před 3 lety +1

      The short answer is after supply was disrupted by prohibition and conscription of whiskey producers into the WWII effort there was not enough aged bourbon. They put laws on the books to make it possible to blend some whiskey into a neutral base that had other flavorings and coloring added to try to mimic real bourbon. The practice never faded because it is too profitable for producers to do away with it. This explains what it is:
      czcams.com/video/ebCJI8vM6cw/video.html

    • @Sepulkrum
      @Sepulkrum Před 3 lety

      @@BourbonRealTalk thank you

  • @jamiebellamy6235
    @jamiebellamy6235 Před 2 lety

    Nice video. I appreciate your Bourbon knowledge and your humanity. God Bless.

    • @BourbonRealTalk
      @BourbonRealTalk  Před 2 lety

      Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for supporting the channel!

  • @janmudrik5986
    @janmudrik5986 Před 2 lety +1

    Great video! Awesome info. The Blanton’s you had in this video was dumped on my first sons birthday! What are the odds 😁 wish I could get my hands on that.

    • @BourbonRealTalk
      @BourbonRealTalk  Před 2 lety

      No way! What is the birthday? I will check to see what I have. I am afraid I finished that bottle.
      If you want to get more involved I would like to invite you to our free member group. facebook.com/groups/bourbonrealtalkcommunity

  • @rammphillips3002
    @rammphillips3002 Před 3 lety

    I love you, too! Thanks! Awesome content, from the heart. Keep it going, brother!

  • @BigMac2222
    @BigMac2222 Před 3 lety

    I grabbed a bottle of smoke wagon from a really small town liquor store, I'm always looking for something new and the guy at the counter noticed me pacing down the bourbon isle slowly, he asked if I was looking for anything in particular and I told him I just always try something different. He grabbed the smoke wagon and said it was good to go. Damn he was right.

    • @BourbonRealTalk
      @BourbonRealTalk  Před 3 lety

      They have some good releases. They are great about disclosure. Most of the desirable releases are actually whiskey made at MGPI in Indiana. You may want to check out my podcast on that subject if you are not familiar with Non-Distiller Producers (NDP).
      czcams.com/video/CgDriEu-O6k/video.html

  • @martyp5976
    @martyp5976 Před 2 lety +1

    Si, great content as always!

  • @peadairo
    @peadairo Před 3 lety

    I love the way you found to honor your brother. Your words and channel are truly meaningful. Looking forward to more of your great content. Slainte 🥃

  • @VileHearts
    @VileHearts Před 2 lety

    I love your videos! Whiskey in general is such a great thing. My collection is one of my passions and I'm always looking for bottles to fill holes in my categories. It's primarily bourbon, scotch, Japanese whiskey, and various American whiskey.
    Keep up the great videos and I love the sign off. You're doing a good thing

  • @juancito1220
    @juancito1220 Před 3 lety +1

    Enjoyed this video. Thanks for the insight. Recently got my hands on an Old Van Winkle and hope to open it with my son, for a special occasion. Sorry to hear about your brother.

    • @BourbonRealTalk
      @BourbonRealTalk  Před 3 lety +1

      Opening with your son sounds like a great plan to me!

  • @sesand74
    @sesand74 Před 3 lety

    Great video, especially the ending. Keep up the good work of spending information about bourbon and the positive message.

  • @scottspicer7527
    @scottspicer7527 Před 2 lety

    Just found the channel. Love it. Thank you.

  • @Flexasaurus
    @Flexasaurus Před 3 lety

    Awesome video. Great ending and thanks for sharing your brothers story. Glad I found your channel

  • @Bluezee1
    @Bluezee1 Před 3 lety

    Great video. I really think if people on opposing sides would just sit down over a good bourbon or whatever they prefer, cooler heads might just prevail. These days people are just wound so tight! Have a drink and talk it out instead of trashing the Capital Building. I’m in St. Louis if anyone wants to stop by. Let’s Go Blues!!!

  • @scottyholmes4257
    @scottyholmes4257 Před 3 lety

    The world needs more good people like you in it sir ... Keep up the great work !

    • @BourbonRealTalk
      @BourbonRealTalk  Před 3 lety

      Thank you! If we all do our best the world will become a better place!

  • @CWChandler1968
    @CWChandler1968 Před 3 lety

    It will probably never happen again. But, last year the Friday before Fathers’ day I walked into my regular shop and they had GT Stagg for $99. There were two bottles. One per customer. I called my daughter to drop everything and come to the store to buy the second bottle. It didn’t last 3 min. So I only got the one. But, it’s my favorite whiskey, and I currently have 75 open bottles.

  • @BigCityDrinks1
    @BigCityDrinks1 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for the belle meade suggestion

    • @BourbonRealTalk
      @BourbonRealTalk  Před 3 lety

      Glad to be of service. I will say I went there two weeks ago and my experience was discouraging.

    • @BigCityDrinks1
      @BigCityDrinks1 Před 3 lety +1

      @@BourbonRealTalk sorry to hear, but keep up the good work