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videoNEW Elijah Craig 15 Year vs 18 Year 🥃 Full Lineup Showdown (LIVE)
The NEW Elijah Craig 15 Year is finally here… and I'm putting it to the test 🥃 Tonight I'll be comparing the full Elijah Craig lineup side-by-side: • Small Batch • Barrel Proof • NEW 15 Year Single Barrel • 18 Year Single Barrel With all the hype around the Elijah Craig 15 Year release, the big question is: 👉 Can it compete with the 18 Year? 👉 Does it beat Barrel Proof? 👉 Is it the new sweet spot in the lineup? If you’re curious about the Elijah Craig 15 Year or deciding which bottle to buy,
videoThis 128 Proof Bourbon is DANGEROUSLY Drinkable 🥃🔥
I expected this 10-year Elijah Craig Barrel Proof to be a monster, but it’s actually the perfect "no-brainer" pour for a Friday night. 128.2 proof and it goes down way too easy. Join the Byte Club for full reviews and early access: http://BourbonBytes.com #bourbon #whiskey #elijahcraig #whiskeyreview #bourbonbytes #shorts #fridaynightpour
videoRedwood Empire Haystack Needle Review: One of 2026’s Best Craft Bourbons?
This week on the Bourbon Bytes podcast, we’re diving into a packed week of whiskey news before heading to Northern California for a Byte-Sized Review of Redwood Empire Haystack Needle. Michter’s is releasing its first-ever Barrel Strength Sour Mash Whiskey, Maker’s Mark is back with a new edition of Star Hill Farm Whisky, Widow Jane is finishing bourbon in Tequila Ocho casks, Jack Daniel’s has a new hazmat rye release, and Four Roses is expanding its single barrel lineup. Plus, we take a quick l
videoThis whiskey is basically CHOCOLATE FROSTING 🍫
I fully expected the Crown Royal Chocolate flavored whiskey to be terrible... but it left me completely speechless. Does this actually taste like straight-up chocolate icing in a glass? Let me know if you've tried this one or if flavored whiskey is an instant pass for you! #crownroyal #whiskey #bourbonbytes #flavoredwhiskey #whiskeyreview #youtubeshorts
videoMy Weirdest Tasting Note EVER. 🖍️
I’ve tasted a lot of whiskey for the Byte Club, but Kentucky Senator Batch 4 gave me a note I NEVER expected: Construction Paper. Is this 8-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon worth the $135 MSRP? Watch the full review to see where it ranked! 🥃 #Bourbon #Whiskey #KentuckySenator #ByteSizedReview #Shorts Support the channel by visiting the Bourbon Bytes Website to shop for merch or join the "Byte Club" and get exclusive perks like the After Party hangout and monthly samples: http://www.BourbonByt
videoLaphroaig or Ardbeg? This Càirdeas 2023 is MEATY 🥩🥃
I didn’t expect this from a Laphroaig. The 2023 White Port & Madeira Cask Finish takes a detour from the usual medicinal notes and lands straight in "Meaty Ardbeg" territory. #laphroaig #ardbeg #islay #scotch #whiskey #bourbonbytes #shorts
videoTwice-Barreled Bourbon At $100 Price Tag from Yellowstone #bourbon #whiskey
Yellowstone Limited Edition Bourbon Finished in Tokaji Casks absolutely impressed me. Oaky, rich, bourbon-forward, and a subtle finish that lets the whiskey shine. At $100 retail… I actually think it’s worth it. Would you buy this bottle? #bourbon #whiskey #yellowstone #whiskeyreview #bourbonbytes #youtubeshorts #shorts Support the channel by visiting the Bourbon Bytes Website to shop for merch or join the "Byte Club" and get exclusive perks like the After Party hangout and monthly samples: http
video$12,500 Eagle Rare, New Booker’s Batch, But Is Knob Creek Blender’s Edition the Best Buy?
Whiskey got wild this week. Eagle Rare just announced a 30-year-old bourbon priced at $12,500, Elijah Craig is back with another PGA Championship bottle, and Booker's Bourbon returns with its first batch of 2026. I also break down: • Buffalo Trace Distillery opening the new John G. Carlisle Cafe • New TTB label filings from Old Forester and Heaven Hill • Whether Booker’s is still worth buying at today’s prices Then I give my full Byte-Sized Review of Knob Creek Blender’s Edition to see if Beam h
videoThe Sherry Bourbon I DIDN'T Expect
Lux Row Distillers Small Batch Bourbon finished in PX Sherry casks brings huge grape, wine, and sherry notes… but did the finish overpower the bourbon itself? Sometimes a finished whiskey complements the base spirit. Sometimes it completely takes over. What do you think? Would you try this one? #bourbon #whiskey #luxrow #whiskeyreview #bourbonbytes #youtubeshorts Support the channel by visiting the Bourbon Bytes Website to shop for merch or join the "Byte Club" and get exclusive perks like the A
videoYou Only Need 5 Bourbons in 2026 (Updating My 2020 Picks)
Six years ago I made a video called “You Only Need 5 Whiskeys.” Today we revisit my 2020 bourbon picks and see what still holds up… and what gets replaced in 2026. See the original video from 2020: https://youtu.be/i-y2yvBFCa4?si=a4LLQwV3HJdh3mBG From daily drinkers to special occasion pours, I’m building the ultimate 5 bottle bourbon bar for today’s prices, shelves, and palate. 🥃 What would YOUR 5 bottles be? Drop them in chat. #bourbon #whiskey #livestream
videoThis Rye Whiskey Was MADE for a Manhattan 🍒🥃
Still Austin 'The Artist' Straight Rye surprised me big time. Bright mint up front, dark chocolate on the finish, and at 100 proof this feels built for a killer Manhattan. Honestly one of the most interesting ryes I’ve had in a while. Would you pour this neat or in a cocktail? #rye #whiskey #bourbon #stillaustin #manhattan #whiskeyreview #youtubeshorts #bourbonbytes Support the channel by visiting the Bourbon Bytes Website to shop for merch or join the "Byte Club" and get exclusive perks like th
videoTamdhu 12 vs 15 vs 18: Sherry Bomb Showdown (Tamdhu or Don’t?)
Tonight on Bourbon Bytes, I'm diving into a full lineup of Tamdhu sherry cask single malts! I'll be comparing Tamdhu 12, 15, and 18 year side by side to find out: Is the 15 worth the jump from the 12? Does the 18 justify the price? Which one actually drinks the best? If you love rich, sherry-forward Scotch, this is one you don’t want to miss. 🥃 LIVE tasting, honest reactions, and final rankings 💬 Hang out in chat and let me know your favorite Tamdhu! Join the Byte Club for afterparty hangouts
videoOld Forester 117 Went CRAZY #bourbon #review
I expected the smoke to overpower this pour, but Old Forester 117 Scotch Cask Finish completely won me over. Rich chocolate notes, balanced smoke, and easily my favorite whiskey of the night. Have you tried this one yet? #whiskey #bourbon #oldforester #whiskeyreview #bourbonbytes #youtubeshorts Support the channel by visiting the Bourbon Bytes Website to shop for merch or join the "Byte Club" and get exclusive perks like the After Party hangout and monthly samples: http://www.BourbonBytes.com
videoHigh Proof Bourbon BLIND! 🥃🔥 120+ Proof Showdown (Can I Guess Them?)
Tonight on Bourbon Bytes, we’re turning up the heat 🔥 I’m diving into a blind flight of 120+ proof bourbons — no labels, no clues, just pure barrel strength chaos. Can I actually guess what I’m drinking… or will the proof completely wreck my palate? Expect big flavors, wild guesses, and maybe a few surprises along the way 👀 🥃 What to expect: High proof / barrel strength bourbon showdown Blind tasting with real-time guesses Flavor breakdowns + rankings Whether you're a proof hound or just bour
videoHome Distilling Could Become Legal… Plus Kentucky Senator Bourbon Release #7 Review
Whiskey might be changing in a big way. A recent appeals court ruling could potentially make home distilling legal in the United States - a move that could reshape the entire whiskey landscape. But that’s not the only shift happening right now. This week on Bourbon Bytes, I break down: • The home distilling ruling and what it actually means • MGP slowing production and what that signals for bourbon supply • A potential deal between Sazerac and Brown-Forman • Sazerac’s newly named Tennessee disti