Best bourbon under $50?

[Hoosierdood]

I bought a bottle of Old Forester the other day to try out. It's a little too spicy for me to sip on. At least I can mix it with Coke.

 

[jerrob]

I bought a bottle of Old Forester the other day to try out. It's a little too spicy for me to sip on. At least I can mix it with Coke.

Which Old Forester.............1910?

 

[Hoosierdood]

Which Old Forester.............1910?

 

[jerrob]

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That's one of my bargain bottles, and one of the very few bottles under 100 proof I'll buy.
Cheers and happy new year.

 

[Hop]

The EC 18 yrs runs mid two hundreds. I hear it's very "oaky" & not for everyone. I haven't opened it yet.

I tend to shy away from the really old bourbons but wanted to give this one a try.

 

[EPeter213]

My wife went all out and bought me a bottle of Old Rip Van Winkle 10yr for Christmas.

After much agonizing, I decided it was meant to be enjoyed, and pulled the cork to toast in the new year.

It is without a doubt a most excellent bourbon, and I am glad that I finally had the opportunity to enjoy a taste.

 

[dekeshooter]

I'm sure its been mentioned before, but I'm too lazy to read 3,306 posts to find out.

Evan Williams Bottled in Bond and Old Granddad Bottled in Bond are two of the best pours for the money in today's market.

I used to keep a good supply of $$$ whiskey around the house but with the exception of gifted bottles or the occasional bottle of Four Roses Small Batch Select, these are what top my liquor shelf these days.

 

[Chalky]

I was gifted a bottle of Rabbit Hole Boxergrail rye. I am enjoying it. I would say a little more spicy than my go to ryes which are Wild Turkey 101, Woodford Reserve & Bulleit. I don't care for Knobs Creek rye for some reason but thought their bourbon was decent. FWIW, tried Hotel Tango rye, and although it was very different, I enjoyed it but not one I would want regularly. I like trying different whiskeys and curious about others thoughts on any of these or recommendations.

 

[Scenarfan]

Mmmm 2022
Lucky year to find some Blantons.
Not quite under 50

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Meijer has some exceptional brands right now. The Cumberland Meijer certainly has impressed me and at cheaper costs vs the Liquor Store.
I entered in a few drawings for
VanWinkle SR 2022, EagleRare Single, another Blantons over at the South Broadripple beer and wine store hope I win!!!!!!!

Elite’s owner knows how to pick ‘em!!!! I find his single barrel picks are well matched with my likings. Won’t pass one up, his Rebel barrel pick is great too.

 

[indyk]

Jack Daniels Single Barrel at Meijer for 40$

 

[Hassiebawked]

I was gifted a bottle of Rabbit Hole Boxergrail rye. I am enjoying it. I would say a little more spicy than my go to ryes which are Wild Turkey 101, Woodford Reserve & Bulleit. I don't care for Knobs Creek rye for some reason but thought their bourbon was decent. FWIW, tried Hotel Tango rye, and although it was very different, I enjoyed it but not one I would want regularly. I like trying different whiskeys and curious about others thoughts on any of these or recommendations.

Evan Williams Bottled In Bond has beat Blantons in MANY blind rate tests. I would suggest that or Makers Mark 46. Russels Reserve, Knob Creek 9 year and Woodford Reserve are a few more honorable mentions.

 

[indyk]

1ltr’s of Woodford at Meijer for $40 after taxes!!!
Thats quite a bit off reg price gents!!!
1/14/23

Get sum

 

[econnell]

I'm sure this may have been mentioned in the last 166 posts but i just tried a bottle of irish whiskey "Tullamore Dew" made from 3 different grains, very smooth which kind of threw me for a loop..usually considered a bottom shelf whiskey not sure why, maybe cause it could be sweeter than the "Jameson" irish whiskey..
I enjoy it on the rocks.

 

[Jaybird1980]

I'm sure this may have been mentioned in the last 166 posts but i just tried a bottle of irish whiskey "Tullamore Dew" made from 3 different grains, very smooth which kind of threw me for a loop..usually considered a bottom shelf whiskey not sure why, maybe cause it could be sweeter than the "Jameson" irish whiskey..
I enjoy it on the rocks.

I also like Tullamore Dew. Another bottom shelf I like is Dewar's, especially the 12 year. It is a scotch though.

 

[indykid]

Funny that Tullamor Dew gets mentioned. My daughter gave me a bottle for Christmas, not a bad Irish Whiskey.

 

[Ingomike]

OK, I’m here to cry right now. I just bought a bottle of Eagle Rare 10 year old from a silent auction to benefit kids with cancer, paid $150 for it, been looking for it for a few years, also picked up Blackened for $50 and the one for $130. Transfering from my friends truck to mine the bag broke and the Eagle Rare and the $50 bottle fell and broke. $200 in bourbon on the ground. So pizzed at myself that i couldn’t even enjoy the smell.

 

[EPeter213]

Ouch! That’s a tough loss. Eagle Rare is one of my personal favorites.

I feel your pain.

 

[jerrob]

OK, I’m here to cry right now. I just bought a bottle of Eagle Rare 10 year old from a silent auction to benefit kids with cancer, paid $150 for it, been looking for it for a few years, also picked up Blackened for $50 and the one for $130. Transfering from my friends truck to mine the bag broke and the Eagle Rare and the $50 bottle fell and broke. $200 in bourbon on the ground. So pizzed at myself that i couldn’t even enjoy the smell.

Damn Mike, sorry to hear.
Take a little consolation in ya did a very generous thing for some kids in a bad situation brother.
I'll toast one to you tonight...............cheers.

 

[Ingomike]

Damn Mike, sorry to hear.
Take a little consolation in ya did a very generous thing for some kids in a bad situation brother.
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Thank you brother.

 

[jsharmon7]

Damn Mike, sorry to hear.
Take a little consolation in ya did a very generous thing for some kids in a bad situation brother.
I'll toast one to you tonight...............cheers. View attachment 248060

How is the RB Rye? I keep seeing it but haven’t pulled the trigger.