We try the new Old Forester 117 Series: Extra Extra Old - which is essentially 1910 but aged for 2 years in toasted barrels. This whiskey is RIGHT UP TJ's alley so they guys try it and grade it. Then, they pull out some Woodford Double Double Oaked to compare the two. Make sure you subscribe to the channel and let us know what you're sipping on down in the comments! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 10, 2023•17 min
The guys are back to review Four Roses Single Barrel Strength - OESF Recipe! They picked this bottle up on their trip to Louisville last month. This is a 20% Rye Mashbill with herbal notes. Master Distiller, Brent Elliott picked this one and the guys couldn't be more excited to try it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 19, 2022•36 min
It's Brendan's birthday! The guys are back to review Chattanooga Founders Whiskey. They'll talk a little about special occasion drinks, they'll rate this whiskey, and try to get through the entire episode without singing happy birthday to Sonnone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 12, 2022•39 min
The guys get back from Louisville and talk about their trip, give some recommendations, things to avoid, chat distilleries, and review the Peerless Double Oak Single Barrel Rye they picked up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 28, 2022•54 min
Planning for Louisville and a Peerless Rye Review The guys are headed to Louisville Kentucky this week! On tonight's show, they're drinking some Peerless Rye and planning out their trip. Tune in, share your suggestions, and let's hang out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 14, 2022•1 hr 1 min
TJ and Brendan are heading to New Orleans this weekend, home of the Sazerac house! Tonight they will be putting Sazerac up against Old Forester to see which Budget Buy is better. They also try Brendan's finished version of Sazerac and chat about the history of Whiskey in New Orleans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 01, 2022•40 min
The guys are back to review Sweetens Cove Kennessee Bourbon Live! They rate it based on nose, taste, finish, cohesiveness/complexity, and value! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 17, 2022•28 min
The guys took the week off last week so they're coming at you with a BANGER (though they hardly know her)! Wild Turkey's 13 Year Old Father and Son was sent to us by a fan and we're here to review it for you. We'll rate it on nose, taste, finish, cohesiveness/complexity, and value! Stay tuned for our pursuits and purchases segment as well & make sure you subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQS-6wXopbQxLmlGQEQFyEw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...
Aug 03, 2022•39 min
The guys completed a Buffalo Trace Tournament a few months ago and there was a pretty large upset. Buffalo Trace Bourbon knocked off Elmer T. Lee in a shocking and convincing blind win. But, was it the right decision? Tonight, we review Elmer T. Lee with friend of the show, Joe Decadence! We'll rate it based on its nose, taste, cohesiveness/complexity, and value! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 13, 2022•42 min
The guys are back for their last blind whiskey of the month! TJ has picked out his final whiskey and the guys will rate it based on nose, taste, finish, cohesiveness/complexity, & value! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 05, 2022•27 min
TJ, Brendan, and Ben review another blind sample that TJ sent them! This time it's Old Pepper Single Barrel Rye! They review it based on nose, taste, finish, cohesiveness/complexity, and value. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 23, 2022•40 min
TJ, Brendan, and Ben review another blind sample that TJ sent them! They review J.W. Kelly Single Barrel Bourbon based on nose, taste, finish, cohesiveness/complexity, and value. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 15, 2022•41 min
TJ, Ben, and Brendan are reviewing something and only TJ knows what it is. They rate it on its nose, taste, finish, cohesiveness/complexity, and value! (Maker's Mark Stave Profile: Canoli) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 08, 2022•35 min
TJ and Ben are re-reviewing Bull Run 13 Year American Whiskey. This is the second time its been reviewed on Bourbon on a Budget. But, due to some technical difficulties the recording was lost and it had to be done again. The guys rate it on nose, taste, finish, cohesiveness/complexity, and value. See how close of a score the guys give it this time compared to the last one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 31, 2022•25 min
TJ, Brendan, and Ben are back to review a special bottle in honor of the new addition to TJ's family. They rate the Good Times Toasted Rye (Kobe Edition) on nose, taste, finish, cohesiveness/complexity, and value. The guys also share some pursuits and purchases as well as chat about buying booze at a Duty Free shop! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 24, 2022•41 min
TJ, Brendan, and Ben are back to introduce some different bourbons to a newbie, get his thoughts, see what he likes/doesn't like, and more! Forrest tries each bourbon blind, but it's definitely interesting to get his thoughts and notes. Pour a glass and enjoy this episode with us! Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 20, 2022•43 min
TJ, Ben, and Brendan are back to review Blue Note Crossroads Bourbon! This bourbon finished with toasted French Oak is a favorite of TJ's for sure! See how the guys rate its nose, taste, finish, cohesiveness/complexity, and value! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 13, 2022•25 min
TJ, Brendan, and Ben are celebrating Rich Strike's win at the Kentucky Derby by picking their favorite underdog bourbons. See what they pick! Stay tuned for their Pursuits and Purchases as well as them trying some samples from a listener. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 10, 2022•50 min
TJ, Brendan, and Ben review Knob Creek 9 Year Bourbon. They rate it on Nose, Taste, Finish, Cohesiveness/Complexity, and Value! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 06, 2022•24 min
TJ, Brendan, and Ben are going off course tonight and they're trying SCOTCH! Something new for the guys but join in as they try new things on tonight's Bourbon on a Budget! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 04, 2022•54 min
The guys are back to review Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon. This one is a Corona Store Pick. Tommy over at Davidoff Tampa picked out an elite one and the guys loved it! Check out their thoughts on the nose, taste, finish, cohesiveness/complexity, and value! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 30, 2022•27 min
TJ, Brendan, and Ben draft from all of the whiskeys they reviewed on the show in honor of the NFL Draft this week! The draft categories are Budget, Budget+, Beyond Budget, Store Picks, and Allocated! The guys must pick two bottles from each and then they'll vote on who had the best draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 26, 2022•57 min
TJ, Ben, and Brendan are back to review pick #3 of Ben Month! They're reviewing Horse Soldier, Barrel Strength Bourbon. They rate it on Nose, Taste, Finish, Cohesiveness/Complexity, and Value! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 24, 2022•27 min
TJ, Brendan, and Ben are trying some different offerings from Doc Brown. If you remember back to our last episode with the folks from Doc Brown, they use Jimmy Red Corn. They sent us some samples of their 100 proof white dog, their 148 proof white dog, and their 10 month old whiskey aged in a level 4 char barrel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 21, 2022•40 min
TJ, Ben, and Brendan are back as Ben picks his 2nd whiskey of the month. This time, it's Costco's Single Barrel Bourbon! They rate this pick based on nose, taste, finish, cohesiveness/complexity, and value. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 15, 2022•21 min
TJ, Brendan, and Ben are back for another episode of Bourbon on a Budget! Today, they're talking about the recent release of the Blue Note Store Pick they did with Gaspar's Liquor Shoppe. Check it out as they rate the pick and give you more info here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 12, 2022•35 min
Ben picks out a whiskey for TJ and Brendan to review blind! It's Michter's 10 Year Rye, something ben doesn't particularly love. Find out how the guys rated the nose, taste, finish, cohesiveness, complexity, and value. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 08, 2022•27 min
TJ, Brendan, and Ben are back to finish off the Buffalo Madness Tournament. #10 Seed, Buffalo Trace is looking to knock off the #1 seed, Weller 12! Can the underdog pull off the massive upset? We’ll see. The guys also discuss a new store pick release with Gaspar’s Liquor Shoppe! It’s the Blue Note pick! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 05, 2022•56 min
TJ, Brendan, and Ben are back with an absolute BANGER to finish up Buffalo Trace month. They're reviewing Stagg Jr Batch 15, thanks to Jake sending them samples. They rate the nose, taste, finish, cohesiveness/complexity, and value! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 01, 2022•30 min
TJ, Ben, and Brendan are back for the Final 4 of the Buffalo Madness tournament! They are putting Weller 12 vs EHT Small batch and Blanton's up against Buffalo Trace. See who makes the championship tonight LIVE on the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 29, 2022•41 min
