Bourbon On A Budget

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!

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.

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!

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!

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.

The guys are back to review Sweetens Cove Kennessee Bourbon Live! They rate it based on nose, taste, finish, cohesiveness/complexity, and value!

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

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!

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!

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.

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.

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)

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

TJ, Brendan, and Ben review Knob Creek 9 Year Bourbon. They rate it on Nose, Taste, Finish, Cohesiveness/Complexity, and Value!

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!

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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!

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!

TJ, Brendan, and Ben are BACK to review something... but TJ and Ben don't quite know what just yet. Join the guys as they rate something based on nose, taste, finish, cohesiveness/complexity, and value!

TJ and Brendan (with a special pop in from Ben) are back for the 2nd half of round 2 of Buffalo Madness! You don't want to miss Buffalo Trace vs Elmer T Lee & Blanton's vs Hancock's!

TJ, Brendan, and Ben are back for Round 2 of Buffalo Madness! This week is the first half of the Elite 8! We're putting Weller 12 vs Sazerac against each other and Weller 107 vs EHT Small Batch!

TJ, Ben, and Brendan are back for a review of EH Taylor Single Barrel Bourbon! This one is special because it's the Mashbill 2 and a store pick from Corona Cigar (Davidoff in Tampa). They rate its nose, taste, finish, cohesiveness/complexity, and more!

TJ, Brendan, and Ben are back for Round 2 of Buffalo Madness! This week is the first half of the Elite 8! We're putting Weller 12 vs Sazerac against each other and Weller 107 vs EHT Small Batch!

TJ, Ben, and Brendan are back to review Benchmark Bourbon. This bottom shelf drink is one of the cheapest bourbons you can find. They rate its nose, taste, finish, cohesiveness/complexity, and value!

TJ, Brendan, and Ben are back for a special episode of Bourbon on a Budget. This week, they're kicking off the Buffalo Madness Tournament. They'll be completing tastings of 12 different Trace products throughout the month and crowning a champion the night of the NCAAB Tournament!

We're finishing up Wheater month with a budget-ish banger of a review. From the Buffalo Trace Distillery, we are reviewing Weller Antique, also known as Weller 107. We rate the nose, taste, finish, cohesiveness/complexity, and value!

TJ, Brendan, and Ben are back! They're putting William Larue Weller up against Maker's Mark 46 Cask Strength. Join the guys as they finish up Wheater month, chat about Pursuits and Purchases, & preview what's on deck for next month!

TJ, Ben, and Brendan are back to review another Wheated Bourbon! This time, they're going with a banger. They are reviewing Larceny Barrel Proof (A121) Bourbon. They rate its nose, taste, finish, cohesiveness/complexity, and value!

TJ, Ben, and Brendan are back for another edition of Bourbon on a Budget. Tonight, they're continuing King of the Hill Wheated Edition, talking about some BREAKING NEWS, and giving away some Bourbon!

TJ, Ben, and Brendan are back to review Maker's Mark Cask Strength Bourbon! This is their second wheated bourbon of the month. They're rating the nose, taste, finish, cohesiveness/complexity, and value! Don't miss the episode we dropped earlier this week where we started King of the Hill - Wheated Edition!

TJ, Brendan, and Ben are back for a LIVE edition of Bourbon on a Budget. They're starting King of the Hill: Wheated edition this week! Maker's 46 Cask is our potential this time, so let's see how it does! Don't miss the Pursuits and Purchases segment later in the show. Come back on Thursday as we review Maker's Mark Cask Strength!