The First Budget Bourbon of the Year Is Here – Is It Worth It?

I’d be curious to see how this compares to the Penelope White Label Four Grain. They’re both four grain, they’re both 40%, they’re both around the same price.

I’d be curious to see how this compares to the Penelope White Label Four Grain. They’re both four grain, they’re both 40%, they’re both around the same price.

"diet bourbon"...nonpareil nomenclature...from our unassuming yet much maligned gentleman on the right...bravo monsieur

The ABC store here in NC has Early Times BiB for about $26 750 ml. It’s got the same DSP code as OF-1897 BiB ( DSP-KY-354) which is listed as Early Times Distillery on line. It is nice!

Try pickled beets in potato salad.

What does SLB stand for?

mustard potato salad is great!!!

Max chewning was the guy who created sour strips. Love it as well.

Y’all should do a Stagg blind! Got the people of course

you guys are high....graat episode...LOL laughed thruout.....

It was actually $35 in CT. Pretty good for for the price. Great on Penelope to put out a lower price option.

I bet Trenton puts ketchup on his hot dogs.

Budget for me is Makers Mark and Willet. Currently been sipping on Blantons single barrel 126 proof. If I see Penelope in my area I will give it a try,

Definitely thin but ok bottle. Love most Penelope and glad to see a decent wheated budget bottle
Personally I will pay $10 more and get the new wheated Bardstown which is a fantastic daily pour

I just want to say thank you guys for what y'all are doing in the bourbon community it's just so relaxing to watch y'all I'm a huge Chattanooga whiskey fan I could be biased I'm from Chattanooga also a big early time bottle in Bond fan great video keep up the good work

$40 maybe not 'budget, but certainly daily pour worthy.

I am certain Trenton is not a Monday person. I document his bad hair days and good hair days. ( jokes aside)Penelope at 40 is a change. Now Trenton and I have opposing taste buds. He likes Ryes.. I, have not come over to Ryes ..(yet). But, I do appreciate his input. Trenton? Grape is not a bad Bourbon flavor profile....Don't make Buffalo Trace Distillery angry. Kidding

Massive let down. Calling a this a Wheated at 16% wheat is a hoax. BBC BiB is 20% wheat and their wheated is 39%. The pedestrian Pen Four Grain is 16% wheat. One percent more makes it a Wheated? Give me a break.

OGD114 is $18 at Costco. Now that’s budget.

No, I understand the viscosity terms Trenton was talking about. But that said. Getting a Penelope at 40? It's worth while. Trenton is not a citrus fan.....Stay away from Beam Santori products. But your dad likes them see?. Older flavor profiles.

Love your videos

Custard...wasn't he at Little Big Horn?🤔🤣

While I'm starting to see some RARE bottles on the shelves in the Chicagoland market (Stagg, EHT, OGD 16, Midwinter ND, Bomberger, Schenks), the secondary pricing is still sticking around. I think 2024 started to see a cooling market.......I think that trend is going to continue in 2025. Theres a reason why Early Times Bib @ $29 and EW Single barrel @ $39 are sitting on the shelves too! There are still wayyyyy too many every day staples that cost 4-5X more than they did 18-24 months ago and extra cash (mine anyways) is going to go to highly rated value bottles.......so.....thanks for your review on this and thanks for your upcoming reviews on more budget bottles. I picked up the WE Single Barrel (yeah I know its only 86 proof). At $40 I will be keeping my eye out for this one too! Cheers and great review!

I just got the Rosé cask for Xmas and really like the strawberry 🍓notes

Crème Brûlée is a custard guys !!!!

I knew as soon as Trenton said it smelled like custard, that he would ask what custard is. The base for your typical ice cream is a custard. Love you guys!

Have you guys ever reviewed Mister Sam tribute whisky?

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2 things I really like about your channel I hope you never change...no intro montage and no endorsements within your videos. Thanks guys!!

JTS Brown is surprising for a $17 bottle

Fred Minnick looks like he could be Trenton’s real dad? 😂

Really enjoy the content you guys create and the conversation, discussion and debates you bring to the table. That being said, I'd like to see a silent blind taste where neither shares what they get on nose and palate or discusses it, in order to not inadvertently affect the others thoughts on it, but write it down then after the taste verbally share and compare notes and placing.

The Penelope Toasted is wonderful.

Yeah I agree there is a difference between budget and bottom shelf. And for most of the people who are into whiskey enough to watch videos like this, I would guess $40 counts as budget.

Mustardddddddddd😂😂

Penelope Wheated is great, especially for $40. I got mine a little cheaper but still an easy purchase at msrp

Can you believe it, daddy, if we become the 54th state, I'll be so close to you that I'll even smell your farts? 😂

$40 isn't budget for me. $25 or less is kinda budget to me. Inflation doesn't change budget to me. It just makes things overpriced.

Saw the obsf 4 roses, but couldn't comment.
I like the orange citrus in the mix.
So, when I make a manhatten, I muddle a traverse city cherry in the bourbon, add bitters, vermouth and a splash of tangerine la croix . It's outstanding!

I am making my own ice in a cooler since the temp went to 0°
It's crystal clear and delicious

Have you ever reviewed Peg leg porker. A great tasting bourbon

Sour strip brand - mango! Soooo good!

This has to get put in a blind with what it’s meant to compete with, like Weller SR, maybe Green River wheated, and another mid 30’s wheater
Just picked this bottle up today at $35 can’t wait to crack open, wasn’t even looking for it, was going in to grab a bottle of sagamore 9 year lol

You guys should do a “Best Beginner Whiskeys” video

CHAMPING at the bit…not chomping

Just bought a bottle of this. My first Penelope. I really liked it. But the weird part of this "wheated" bourbon is that it's 16% wheat. But if you look at their regular one, it's 14% wheat. So just adding 2% more wheat makes it "wheated"??? I find there is too much marketing in the bourbon industry with cask strength etc, but this is a nice drink plain and simple.

There’s still lots of good bourbons under 30 - Larceny, Ancient Age, Evan Williams 1783, Old Forrester 100, and I’m thankful for that since 30 is about my limit 🤷‍♂️

How about a wheated bourbon blind in the lower price range? Penelope, Green River, Middle West, Bardstown, Larceny... I'd love to see that

Are you picking up this release or saving your money for something better? Also look forward to more budget bourbons in the next video! Let us know your thoughts and what you're sipping on this week! 🥃