Best bourbon under $50?

[Ballstater98]

Never had it, but why is all the buzz about Yellowstone?

 

[Biggredchev]

Might sound odd but whiskey of any kind gives me some crazy vivid nightmares every single time, but if anyone is interested in a good Rum try i highly suggest Bombu.

 

[hoosierdoc]

anyone do a table top conversion of cheap vodka to "bourbon" using charred barrel and "essence" packets?

 

[ghuns]

Never had it, but why is all the buzz about Yellowstone?

IDK. It's good, not great. And the price has come down. I see it all over the place now for about $35.

 

[ghuns]

Might sound odd but whiskey of any kind gives me some crazy vivid nightmares every single time...

You're not supposed to drink the WHOLE bottle at once.

 

[melensdad]

I bought a bottle of Old Forester for $8.99 on sale at Walgreens.

It is not worth the $8.99 that I paid for it. Sad, because a lot of what OF makes is amazing.

 

[melensdad]

Never had it, but why is all the buzz about Yellowstone?

Yellowstone comes from the Beam family, Stephen Beam is the master distiller behind it. He is a super nice guy.

He has a few different offerings. Standard Yellowstone is about $35/bottle, it is nothing special. If you want to spend $40 on something that is not special feel free to buy it. I don't know anyone who raves about it. I'm not saying its bad, it is not. But I'd rather spend $30 and get something else.

Each fall he releases an annual limited edition/premium Yellowstone at 101 proof (or higher, one year was 107, most have been 101, I have partial bottles from every year he has produced these limited offereings). Most years that one has been very good, other years it has been great and 1 year was meh. The 2020 offering is excellent/great.

He is also producing a RYE whiskey.

He is also producing a herbal GIN.

 

[Tactically Fat]

I broke in to my bottle of Elijah Craig not too long ago. It's certainly under $50.

Makes a find and dandy Old Fashioned.

 

[cam4usa]

Woodford Reserve Double Oaked. No, not Woodford Reserve, I mean the Woodford Reserve DOUBLE OAKED. There’s a massive difference, it’s so much better than the standard WR that it will ruin that, once favored, bourbon from then on. Then you’ll be paying $45.99 for that Double Oaked every time you want some good bourbon.

 

[Biggredchev]

You're not supposed to drink the WHOLE bottle at once.

I dont lol. I only had a couple drinks lol

 

[Brandon]

Just bought me a bottle of Recovery, the bourbon Tony Katz is a part of. Will try it tonight.


Edit... tried it. Reminds me every bit of eagle rare. Well worth the 30 dollar price.

 

[dusty88]

Just bought me a bottle of Recovery, the bourbon Tony Katz is a part of. Will try it tonight.


Edit... tried it. Reminds me every bit of eagle rare. Well worth the 30 dollar price.

It wasn't my type of bourbon at all. I'm glad you like it though (seriously). I bought 2 bottles to support the cause. Drank some one night, found it mediocre, and woke up thinking I had the Rona (bad headache). Thankfully the headache went away and perhaps was a coincidence.

I'll keep leaving big tips when I pick up carryout and find another way to support the unemployed.

and maybe I'll try a small sip again and hopefully determine the headache had nothing to do with the drink.

 

[tylerr23]

1792, Buffalo trace, crown peach, and Woodford seem to be my go to

 

[jsharmon7]

Finally got my hands on a bottle of Cleveland Christmas Bourbon. Now that my taste is returning to normal from Covid, I’m looking forward to sitting down with a glass tonight!

 

[melensdad]

Picked up a bottle of Calumet Farms 'single race black' 14 year limited release ... very smooth, very nice, despite its age it is not overly oaked

Also got a bottle of Michter's 10 year ... have not tried that one yet

 

[Ruger_Ronin]

Maybe a bit off kilter, but this stuff is really tasty. And I don't even like root beer.

 

[KittySlayer]

My son is looking for a bottle of Blantons for a Christmas gift. Anyone got an Indiana resource?

Someone mentioned Old Forester upthread. Received a bottle of O.F. 1910 and impressed. Nice sippin’ whiskey.

My go to bourbon is still Jim Beam small batch Bakers. Make sure you say Bakers with a “B” if ordering in a loud bar or you will end up with Makers.

Woodford Reserve Double Oaked. No, not Woodford Reserve, I mean the Woodford Reserve DOUBLE OAKED. There’s a massive difference, it’s so much better than the standard WR that it will ruin that, once favored, bourbon from then on. Then you’ll be paying $45.99 for that Double Oaked every time you want some good bourbon.

Got a bottle of Double Oaked. Definitely an upgrade from standard Woodford.

 

[paintball_addiction]

I'm working up in the Chicago area and I stopped at a Binny's. Sometimes you can find a bargain in their clearance section. This time i got 2 bottles of Barrell Rye for $59.99 each. Normally I'm not a huge rye fan but this is quite tasty.

 

[7.62]

Not a picture of my exact bottle but I can't wait to crack mine open! I still have about 13 years until then though! I think I posted about it in this thread years back but my plan is to save it until my son turns 21 and to crack it open together.

 

[BigErnNP]

Cody Road Bourbon
Hadnt heard of it until my BIL told us about it. He lives in Le Claire where the distillery is located and I did find it to be very good.

Crown Peach, Buffalo Trace and Jameson Black Barrel are my normal go to drinks.