What is your favorite reasonably priced bourbon?
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What is your favorite reasonably priced bourbon?
I drink bourbon neat with no ice. I've purchased some expensive bourbons and received some as gifts. To date, Four Roses Small Batch is my favorite. It is reasonably priced and has great flavor. I'm open to suggestions and criticism from my fellow Bogleheads. What is your favorite reasonably priced bourbon?
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There are several past threads that might be worth reading; search on bourbon.
Obviously it's very much an individual taste thing. I tend to like "wheated" bourbons. An inexpensive one that's good enough for me to drink neat is the W.L. Weller 7 year.
I am NOT an aficionado. They will be along shortly.
Obviously it's very much an individual taste thing. I tend to like "wheated" bourbons. An inexpensive one that's good enough for me to drink neat is the W.L. Weller 7 year.
I am NOT an aficionado. They will be along shortly.
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Jim Beam Black or George Dickel white label. I think both are a good value for the dollar and taste fine without adding anything to it.
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Jim beam black
Eagle rare
Bulliet
Eagle rare
Bulliet
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Henry McKenna Single Barrel. 100 proof, 10 years old, and Bottled in Bond at $30-$35 price point.
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Wild Turkey, Makers Mark
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Gentlemen jack, Makers Mark
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+1 Makers Mark
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Rowan's Creek, if you can find it. Runs about $35 for 750ml, but depending on where you are, it might run higher.
I think the Four Roses Small Batch is good (although I never buy it because I think their single barrel is worth the extra $$), so our tastes might coincide.
The Elijah Craig is typically reasonably priced, widely available, and is on par with the FRSB. I haven't had them side by side, however.
Don't be afraid to try your bourbon with a few drops of water as well...
Good luck,
JT
I think the Four Roses Small Batch is good (although I never buy it because I think their single barrel is worth the extra $$), so our tastes might coincide.
The Elijah Craig is typically reasonably priced, widely available, and is on par with the FRSB. I haven't had them side by side, however.
Don't be afraid to try your bourbon with a few drops of water as well...
Good luck,
JT
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Think I might have to try that. Thanks!heathshuler wrote: ↑Sat Sep 23, 2017 7:17 am Henry McKenna Single Barrel. 100 proof, 10 years old, and Bottled in Bond at $30-$35 price point.
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Virginia Gentlemen.
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Maker's 46
Four Roses Single Barrel
Four Roses Small Batch
Eagle Rare
Four Roses Single Barrel
Four Roses Small Batch
Eagle Rare
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Maker's Mark is my favorite bourbon for regular drinking or mixing. It has wheat instead of rye as its second grain, which gives it a smoother and less hot taste, but is inexpensive enough for everyday use.
W.L.Weller and 1792 brands are my go to for sipping. A bit more expensive, but not extravagant.
W.L.Weller and 1792 brands are my go to for sipping. A bit more expensive, but not extravagant.
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My favorite in that whole category is glenlevit 15yr and TX whiskey.
TX is more caramel and smooth. https://www.frdistilling.com/tx-blended-whiskey/
I've tried many many different things but I'd have to say TX has been a crowd favorite. Only think I drink mixed is rum and coconut water.
TX is more caramel and smooth. https://www.frdistilling.com/tx-blended-whiskey/
I've tried many many different things but I'd have to say TX has been a crowd favorite. Only think I drink mixed is rum and coconut water.
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Walking stick
Knob Creek
Makers 46
Knob Creek
Makers 46
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Bulleit
Buffalo Trace
Buffalo Trace
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George Dickel, if that counts. I am a little biased by having actually visited the distillery, which is a fun trip.
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A whiskey buff friend and I organized a 10 part blind tasting and what we both chose as our favorite was Old Grand-dad Bonded, about $20 a bottle. Produced by Jim Beam.
I think buffalo trace is one of the best values in whiskey. It's high end brother Blantons is my favorite bourbon but it's a little expensive at $55ish.
Wild Turkey 101 is another great inexpensive option.
If we're talking cheap, I find ancient age and old crow solid, delicious whiskeys despite their price point.
I think buffalo trace is one of the best values in whiskey. It's high end brother Blantons is my favorite bourbon but it's a little expensive at $55ish.
Wild Turkey 101 is another great inexpensive option.
If we're talking cheap, I find ancient age and old crow solid, delicious whiskeys despite their price point.
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I am "proud" to see so many Bogleheads share my love of Maker's Mark.
I actually recently decided Knob Creek is good for me, too.
I actually recently decided Knob Creek is good for me, too.
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In no particular order:
Eagle Rare
Bulleit
Makers Mark
Basil Haydens
Eagle Rare
Bulleit
Makers Mark
Basil Haydens
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One of the things I like about bourbons is the variety - so many to try - I have 5 bottles in various states that I am currently going through. A few of my favorites:
Agree that Four Roses is very good
Buffalo Trace
Angels Envy
Makers / Makers 46
Basil and Hayden
Agree that Four Roses is very good
Buffalo Trace
Angels Envy
Makers / Makers 46
Basil and Hayden
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I agree with others about the Makers/Makers 46 and Bulleit picks.
The wife and I tend to go through bottles pretty quickly, so even those seem high priced to us. We like good old Jim or Jack for our reasonable choices.
The wife and I tend to go through bottles pretty quickly, so even those seem high priced to us. We like good old Jim or Jack for our reasonable choices.
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Basil Haydens
Knob Creek
Makers Mark
Knob Creek
Makers Mark
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Lately, it's Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey. It is not technically a bourbon because the mash is 100% barley, but otherwise it is made like bourbon.
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Knob Creek.
Though I'm starting to think the people and situation are almost as important as the bourbon.
I had a great old fashioned on vacation - and it was made with old grandad.
Though I'm starting to think the people and situation are almost as important as the bourbon.
I had a great old fashioned on vacation - and it was made with old grandad.
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A bourbon snob suggested: Four Roses, Bulleit, Elijah Craig, Knob Creek
I was also told to put a little water in it. He thought Maker's Mark was good but overrated and what everyone seems to drink. To each his own.
I was also told to put a little water in it. He thought Maker's Mark was good but overrated and what everyone seems to drink. To each his own.
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If you like Four Roses Small Batch, you'll probably also like Four Rose Single Barrel. I think it's a big step up.
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The water thing is why I like mine on the rocks - chills it down a bit as well as dilutes it which I prefer for sipping.
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Buffalo Trace
Lazy River- Just got my first bottle of this at Total Wine and was very happy with it.
Lazy River- Just got my first bottle of this at Total Wine and was very happy with it.
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I generally like more rye content, but this is a good suggestion, too.
This thread has made me thirsty today. Spent some time in the liquor cabinet...
JT
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Evan Williams.
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Woodford Reserve
A bit shocked it hasn't come up.
Bulleit is an ok substitute. Eagle Rare/Four Roses
Knob creek is not a favorite, nor is Jim Beam.
A bit shocked it hasn't come up.
Bulleit is an ok substitute. Eagle Rare/Four Roses
Knob creek is not a favorite, nor is Jim Beam.
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Hudson Baby Bourbon
Buffalo trace
Buffalo trace
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-Makers/Makers 46
-Woodford
-Bulleit
-New Holland Beer Barrel Bourbon (local for me)
These four stand out for me, but I enjoy trying many varieties.
-Woodford
-Bulleit
-New Holland Beer Barrel Bourbon (local for me)
These four stand out for me, but I enjoy trying many varieties.
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Woodford Reserve
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Don't tell people about this one! I don't want the price to go up.heathshuler wrote: ↑Sat Sep 23, 2017 7:17 am Henry McKenna Single Barrel. 100 proof, 10 years old, and Bottled in Bond at $30-$35 price point.
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Buffalo Trace
Larceny
Maker's Mark
Knob Creek
Larceny
Maker's Mark
Knob Creek
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Knob Creek.
Knob Creek Single Barrel ( when it's on sale at my favorite discount liquor store)
Knob Creek Single Barrel ( when it's on sale at my favorite discount liquor store)
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My tastes gravitate more toward Scotch and Irish, but I like Eagle Rare for a bourbon.
I've tried the Four Roses Small Batch and enjoyed it.
I've tried the Four Roses Small Batch and enjoyed it.
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For me, best bang for the buck - Buffalo Trace or Jim Beam Black. A step up - Four Roses Small Batch or Single Barrel.
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Buffalo Trace
Markers
Both exceptional for the price IMHO. Enjoy!!
Markers
Both exceptional for the price IMHO. Enjoy!!
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Jim Bean Black is my "go to" Bourbon. Also try Buffalo Trace. It's one that I buy if I want to splurge a little. Your original post said bourbon. A lot of people are recommending whiskeys. Gentlemen Jack is not a bourbon. Here is a link to explain the difference.
http://www.mensjournal.com/food-drink/d ... y-20140905
http://www.mensjournal.com/food-drink/d ... y-20140905
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For me, "reasonably priced" = my daily driver bourbons that I'm comfortable having every day and don't feel like I'm wasting it by having it so frequently. Typically in the $20-30 range.
So some of my favorite daily drivers are Evan Williams white label BIB (punches way above it's $15 price tag), Henry McKenna BIB, Elijah Craig, Buffalo Trace, Larceny, Old Granddad 114 and Old Weller Antique (at least when this was findable).
So some of my favorite daily drivers are Evan Williams white label BIB (punches way above it's $15 price tag), Henry McKenna BIB, Elijah Craig, Buffalo Trace, Larceny, Old Granddad 114 and Old Weller Antique (at least when this was findable).
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I think you've gotten a lot of suggestions that may be tough to make sense of. You might want to consider whether you like high-rye, low-rye, or wheated bourbon. I'm partial to high-rye bourbon and like full fledged rye whiskey quite a bit (High West Rendezvous Rye is my favorite). This guide from the fine folks at /r/bourbon might help you make sense of all this.
Forum:
https://www.reddit.com/r/bourbon/
Guide:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/10zd ... SNfBk/edit
Forum:
https://www.reddit.com/r/bourbon/
Guide:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/10zd ... SNfBk/edit
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Buffalo Trace distillery makes some of my favorite bourbons,
1. Eagle Rare - reasonable price and consistently available.
2. W.L. Weller - reasonable priced but limited/no availability. (W.L. Weller I learned from a bourbon tour in Louisville is considered a poor man's Pappy Van Winkle, just good luck finding it.)
1. Eagle Rare - reasonable price and consistently available.
2. W.L. Weller - reasonable priced but limited/no availability. (W.L. Weller I learned from a bourbon tour in Louisville is considered a poor man's Pappy Van Winkle, just good luck finding it.)
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Buffalo Trace is a damn fine bourbon and distillery. Four Roses single barrel is a delight. Regular Four Roses is awful.
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The demand from the Weller = poor mans Pappy connection has unfortunately driven one of my favorite cheap bourbons off the shelf. Or when it's there the price has been jacked way up.
It is true that the Pappy line is made from the same mashbill as Weller, however the mashbill is only a part of what makes the final bourbon product taste like what it does (barrel influence, aging time, location of the barrel in the warehouse, etc).
The Weller lines that I've had (never seen the 12 year old in my area) are pretty good, better than Makers at least at a similar price point.
It is true that the Pappy line is made from the same mashbill as Weller, however the mashbill is only a part of what makes the final bourbon product taste like what it does (barrel influence, aging time, location of the barrel in the warehouse, etc).
The Weller lines that I've had (never seen the 12 year old in my area) are pretty good, better than Makers at least at a similar price point.
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I did a tour of the Makers Mark Distillery years ago. Bought the botlle that I witnessed being Dipped into the candle was. Each bottle is hand dipped. It makes a great Manhattan. I tried it on ice disgusting. My drink on ice is Crown Royal Reserve. I will go have one now. Thanks for the reminder.Dead Man Walking wrote: ↑Sat Sep 23, 2017 1:21 am I drink bourbon neat with no ice. I've purchased some expensive bourbons and received some as gifts. To date, Four Roses Small Batch is my favorite. It is reasonably priced and has great flavor. I'm open to suggestions and criticism from my fellow Bogleheads. What is your favorite reasonably priced bourbon?
DMW
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Buffalo Trace.
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Yup! HWRR is basically the best whiskey you can buy in most stores. And their double rye is almost as good at half the price.alpenglow wrote: ↑Sun Sep 24, 2017 10:40 am I think you've gotten a lot of suggestions that may be tough to make sense of. You might want to consider whether you like high-rye, low-rye, or wheated bourbon. I'm partial to high-rye bourbon and like full fledged rye whiskey quite a bit (High West Rendezvous Rye is my favorite). This guide from the fine folks at /r/bourbon might help you make sense of all this.
Forum:
https://www.reddit.com/r/bourbon/
Guide:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/10zd ... SNfBk/edit