Best Value Bourbons Right Now? Anyone?

[Ron Dan]

There are some market reports that suggest Bourbon will decline in price this year, the hype cycle may be over, but we will see it when we see it. I used to go to Weller (green Special Reserve) when it was normal price, and up the range for bigger times as the 107 is a pull from the Pappy line, but now less often. My go to for a regular day and not breaking the bank is Michter’s - anything in the regular line - even their Rye, predictably great.

Michter’s is super undervalued. Their US•1 Rye was my go-to for Old Fashioneds for over a decade.

 

[Omega Watch Guy]

I’ve been on a streak with Buffalo Trace and Weller. Found Weller for about $30 right around Thanksgiving at the store down the street. Buffalo Trace stays pretty steady at $25.

 

[Ron Dan]

I’ve been on a streak with Buffalo Trace and Weller. Found Weller for about $30 right around Thanksgiving at the store down the street. Buffalo Trace stays pretty steady at $25.

Weller 12 needs to come down in price and then I’ll be happy.

 

[rigriffin91]

Evan Williams 1783 Small Batch is usually my go to cheaper bourbon.

 

[matty.pechman]

Damn the price of bourbon has skyrocketed. So I'm always looking for values (i.e., cheap) based on what I think tastes good compared to its price. Right now on the lower shelf (under $30) I'm liking the Elijah Craig Small Batch or the Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond. But I'm asking because there are likely some others out there that are affordable that also don't taste like a bucket of assholes. Thoughts?

Evan Williams BIB is the way for an everyday pour or in cocktails. Hidden gem.

 

[adamcline20]

Evan Williams BIB is the way for an everyday pour or in cocktails. Hidden gem.

I generally use rye for cocktails because it “holds up”. It does seem snobby as I type it.

 

[Cagney]

Damn I still need to work on my American English. I saw the title and honestly thought you were talking about the chocolate biscuits(cookies) popular in the UK. FML

Damn, I really need to work on my American English. I saw the title and honestly thought you were talking about the chocolate biscuits(cookies) popular in the UK. FML

I'm willing to try that type of bourbon for sure!

 

[matty.pechman]

I actually wrote a short story on this. I'll see if it will attach

Good story - I'll keep an eye out for that plastic 1.75L of Cabin Still for drinkin' around the campfire!

 

[Chad Adams]

Here's another good affordable bourbon. With this story title, "The Kentucky Hug," don't get the wrong idea. This isn't your late-night sneaky uncle (I'm from KY, so I can say this - and we defunded HR). This is a good pour.

The Kentucky Hug | Field Ethos

By Tiffany McDuffie When I think of fall into winter, I think of football, fires, hunting, and barrel-proof…

fieldethos.com

 

[Milo'sSyndicate]

Green Spot, Yellow Spot, pick a Spot...

 

[gerry]

If you can get to the trip-state area pickup a bottle of Taconic Distillery Duchess Private Reserve: www.taconicdistillery.com. Can also be purchased on their site!

 

[Brandon T]

Benchmark fullproof. $20-$30

 

[Al "Shifty" Schultz]

In my Sin Cellar (where I keep all my guns and other vices from the kiddos) I try to keep pretty well stocked with a wide range of whisky, bourbon and Scotch... Pendleton is about the cheapest blended whiskey that I like, Ol Emmer is about the cheapest bourbon.. I try to keep some higher end stuff on hand too like Pappy Van Winkle, Rip Van Winkle, Yama, etc..

 

[adamcline20]

In my Sin Cellar (where I keep all my guns and other vices from the kiddos) I try to keep pretty well stocked with a wide range of whisky, bourbon and Scotch... Pendleton is about the cheapest blended whiskey that I like, Ol Emmer is about the cheapest bourbon.. I try to keep some higher end stuff on hand too like Pappy Van Winkle, Rip Van Winkle, Yama, etc..

Why don’t we crack that Old Rip since you like to keep some on hand

 

[Al "Shifty" Schultz]

Maybe... Special occasions, special friends... At its price it needs to be thoroughly enjoyed, not mixed with water or sodas and swallowed whole like Black Velvet!

 

[adamcline20]

Maybe... Special occasions, special friends... At its price it needs to be thoroughly enjoyed, not mixed with water or sodas and swallowed whole like Black Velvet!

Move to NC where it’s regulated price. We’ll do a bottle share

 

[Wiley Watson]

Damn the price of bourbon has skyrocketed. So I'm always looking for values (i.e., cheap) based on what I think tastes good compared to its price. Right now on the lower shelf (under $30) I'm liking the Elijah Craig Small Batch or the Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond. But I'm asking because there are likely some others out there that are affordable that also don't taste like a bucket of assholes. Thoughts?

Best valued one is the one you don’t drink!

 

[adamcline20]

Best valued one is the one you don’t drink!

Me: Don’t make fun of sobriety. Don’t make fun of sobriety. Don’t make fun of sobriety.

I did not drink in January. Felt amazing. Didn’t feel as good in February.

 

[Chase Bunyard]

Has anyone tried these two bourbons curious to know if they are good or not?

 

[srutzick]

Has anyone tried these two bourbons curious to know if they are good or not?
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They might be alright, but probably not. Even if they are they won't live up to the price tag. Brands like this, Art of the Spirits, and others pretty much rely on pandering to first responders/military/etc. to sell stuff at inflated prices. 2A bourbon sources from Green River so just buy a bottle of that for half the price and enjoy without the markup.