Favorite Budget Whiskey

So I’m enjoying a dram of Evan Williams 100 proof. What is your favorite budget whiskey?

 

What’s the budget? Basil Hayden for me.

 

Budget: here is a first attempt at a relative definition. No noticeable impact on the bottomline of the poster.

 

Basil Hayden. Have had but will give it a try.

 

Typically in the $30-40 range. A somewhat spicy bourbon but less bite than a typical rye. Easy to drink straight but also works well in sours or old fashioneds.

 

That price range my favorites currently are Johnny Walker red label and four roses.

 

Woodford or KC for me.

 

Not familiar with KC

 

I really like Bulleit Rye for around $30 in my area (CO). It’s great neat or makes a nice manhattan.

 

Knob Creek.

 

Wild Turkey 101 has won three times in my Whiskey clubs $50 and under blind tastings.

 

I’m still expanding my whiskey horizons, but I really enjoyed Sazerac Rye, just under $30.

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Another vote for both Wild Turkey 101 or Woodford Reserve. Both were my go-to’s when I first started exploring whiskey. Still get them regularly.

Old Grand Dad Bonded is a solid ~$20 bottle as well.

Still on my first bottle, and a little harder to find, but Benchmark Full Proof is great at ~$25 for a 125 proof bottle from Buffalo Trace.

 

Thanks, I’m heading up through Bourbon country next wee, I’ll add this to my growing list.

 

I’ve not had Benchmark, maybe I can find it in Louisville next week or head over to Frankfort.

 

Larceny and Bulleit

 

Thanks, I’ll give it a try.

 

Of course.

 

Is that the one with the keys?

 

Evan Williams BIB is a fantastic bargain. Benchmark Full proof, Very Old Barton, Old Grand Dad 114, also good deals.