It is a great daily drinker that most bourbon newbies and snobs will enjoy, so it’s great to keep on your shelf. “One could say using this in cocktails is almost cheating,” says Gonzalez. As its name suggests, a single-barrel is a bourbon that comes from one barrel instead of the usual blend of many different barrels that go into a batch. This scarcity issue is in part thanks to the rising popularity of it’s caramel goodness but also due to them not having the ability to know just how many hipsters would love to sip it 12 years later, who knew?! This one being the best hand selected barrel from all those batches, it is then hand warehoused and numbered by someone whose handwriting looks like they have tried too many sips of bourbon. While there are some wildly popular and rare bourbons made at Buffalo Trace, there's no better affordable option than the distillery's flagship bourbon. Bourbon whiskey is an American whiskey that is barrel-aged and made primarily from corn. Anyways, it is interested to note that it has a very high rye content, almost enough to be considered a rye whiskey, but it’s still a bourbon, so some folks out there may think it almost taste a bit like a rye. Bourbon Liquor Store is your premier online liquor store that finds all of your favorite bourbon and scotch, applies the best prices and delivers discount liquor anywhere in the USA. It is not actually made by Medley Distillery but supposedly by Heaven Hill, who makes of a few others on this list (Evan Williams) so you know its quality booze. Fun fact, this whiskey won gold medals at the 2005, 2011 and 2012 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, so you know it’s gonna be good! I’d say this makes a great budget bourbon for cocktails and simple stuff like bourbon and cokes, not sure if I would be caught drinking this stuff neat, but to each his own my friend. “If you are looking to pick up a bourbon at a good price that you can mix with and not feel like your wallet is burning, this is the bourbon for you," says Kurpinsky.

If you only have $12 to spend in a bourbon worth drinking this is a much better option than something like Jack Daniels at a similar price point. Aged in their middle warehouse where it experiences the most temperature change, it is batched from no more than 40 barrels at a time making it a whiskey of top notch quality. In fact, some of the best bourbons available throughout the country cost less than $50. Get our best cocktail recipes, tips, and more when you sign up for our newsletter. Our purpose here is to give you a solid shopping list next time you are looking for the best cheap bourbon. The straight bourbon is made from a mash bill of 65 percent corn, 30 percent rye and 5 percent malted barley, putting it in the high-rye category. Looking for some great bourbons? Barrel-proof bourbon refers to a whiskey that has not been cut with water before bottling to reduce the ABV. The name bourbon originates from the French Bourbon dynasty in New Orleans which is thought to be the pioneers of this delicious American whiskey.

It is definitely a great tasting bourbon, especially for people getting into the scene, but it can be pricey compared to other bourbons on this list that are much better (and stronger!). Anyways, it’s on here because it’s pretty damn good like the rest of the stuff four roses makes and it is a great bourbon for the price. It makes for a fine sipping bourbon so don’t mix it with a can a coke like some white trash bro.

It’s a newer distillery in Utah (of all the places in the world), in fact it’s the first distillery opened there since prohibition and so far they are cranking out some great stuff. clear. It’s easier to find then even Buffalo Trace itself and can be cheaper depending on where you are. At checkout all you have to do is select a day to get it there and it will automatically select one of the following methods to get it there on time, For more information checkout out our Shipping Info page. Proof: 90  | Aged: 8-12 years | Mash bill: 75% Corn, 13% Rye, & 12% Malted Barley. Even though it died out for a while, much like Bulliet, they brought it back with its old school recipe in tack. This bourbon has a interesting connection with another bourbon on this list named for an old distiller, Basil Hayden.

At $10 more than regular Makers Mark its not insanely more expensive then its little brother and it does carrey a smoother taste profile thanks to the additional aging. This is your entry level of the bunch so it makes the perfect getaway whiskey. Sure, there are some rare bottles out there going for triple their asking price on the secondary market, and some of these are exceptional. Proof: 100.1 (like a radio station)  | Aged: 12 years | Mash bill: Supposedly “at least 51% corn”, whatever that means. Otherwise we ship it ground shipping that can take 1-6 days depending on where its going. Unlike all the bourbons on this list this booze is attainable, I’ve even seen it at Vons here in California, so next time you see some on the shelf make sure to pick it up. Moreover, the price you must pay is low. Well I guess we would have to try it first is all . Now these guys could have had more whiskey on this lovely list but unfortunately all their other stuff (Barrel Proof, 18 and 23 year) is too expensive to make the cut. If you can get your hands on some it could make for some solid classic cocktails or mixed with ice or a splash of water, least you drink this high ABV jet fuel straight. In my personal opinion I would say Buffalo Trace is better (and a cooler looking bottle to have on your shelf) but this stuff is still solid! This, like the other Four Roses, is made in a very distinct way: 2 mash bills, 5 yeast strains, 10 recipes, and a partridge in a pear treee. If you have not tried a wheated bourbon before, pick up a bottle of Larceny. The name bourbon originates from the French Bourbon dynasty in New Orleans which is thought to be the pioneers of this delicious American whiskey. His grandson named this whiskey in his honor. Woodford Reserve satisfies all of these criteria. Our purpose here is to give you a solid shopping list next time you are looking for the best cheap bourbon.

Proof: 86 | Aged: between 5 -7 years | Mash bill: 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% barley. Bourbon, also known as Bourbon Whiskey, is a distilled spirit that is mainly produced from corn (at least 51%) and is aged in oak barrels for at least 2 years. While all of these go into the flagship bourbon, their Small Batch expression uses only four. If you don’t feel like these should be on this list, have your own bourbons you would like to see here, or you just think I’m an awesome guy and you want to talk about, feel free bellow.

One notable distillery is Woodinville Whiskey. You will receive tracking info about your package when it is shipped via email with a handy link to easily track it, If you order something after 3pm on Friday through Monday before 3pm, it will go out on Monday (add a day if its a holiday), FedEx & UPS are closed Sundays and sadly cant deliver you a BroBasket that day :-(, UPS or FedEx Ground 3-6 Business days: 3 to 6 days (not including weekends or holidays) from when you ordered, add an extra day if you ordered after 3pm PST that day, Golden State Overnight 1-2 Business Days: 1 - 2 days only in CA, OR, WA, NV, & AZ, USPS Priority - Selected Non-alcoholic shipments. Proof: 100  | Aged: 4 years | Mash bill: Not sure but it is purported to have a high percentage of rye making it spicy. This list used to be the “21 Best Bourbons under $50”. This bottle is a standard behind any bar worth its salt, so it should be at your home bar as well. It was made to compete with Wild Turkey 101, but to do one better, they made it 103 proof and most would agree it’s a superior bourbon. Fun fact, Basil Hayden’s grandson named Old Gran-dad (another bourbon on this list) after him, so this old MF has two bourbon’s named after him, what a badass! So there it is my friends. Second off, it’s not my fault Four roses lazily names their whiskey’s, the other guys do the same thing but name their booze differently. This is made by the fine folks at Jim Beam which makes a few others on this list (Knob Creek, Maker’s Mark) so you know it is quality and it will be fairly attainable. “The dried fruit notes pair well with vermouth; it has dried spice notes that give a very long finish.”. It definitely tastes different from other Buffalo products and I feel runs a bit “hotter” but for the price you really can not beat it. Filter 98 products Sort by... 98 products. Still, there are so many dependable and accessible offerings—here are the best bourbons under $50 to try today. It’s aged for six years and has notes of honey, caramel and even some stone fruits. Call or Email us 24/7, 365 days a year because customer service never sleeps: After you place your order we take it very seriously here at The BroBasket. Evan Williams – MSRP: $12. Any good whiskey bar (or bar that makes a solid cocktail for that matter) should have this as their well whiskey for things like; Manhattans, Old Fashions and the like. But for the price, it’s going to hold its own among other bourbons and it may even become your favorite.

Our huge selection of top notch scotch, whisky, and bourbon is delivered to your recipient’s doorstep securely and also includes a gift note from you. So next time you see the old man staring at you from behind the bar, get a glass of it on the rocks instead of shorts of Jagar you plebeian. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Proof: 90  | Aged: between 8 -10 years | Mash bill: Shuuu, it’s a secret. All Rights Reserved. Old Grand-Dad is a cheap and tasty high-rye option (close to 30 percent of the mash bill) that comes in three different proofs: 80, 100 and 114.

Made by Jim Beam, it’s a great buy for a bottle and bonded whiskey and at $21 it taste great for the price and its boozy at 50% ABV.

I know some of your eyes are glazing over by now but the importance of all this is that they really put a lot of time, effort and skill into making a solid bourbon.This is all to bring you a bottle of great whiskey at $20, what a freaking steal!

One of the better deals on the list that can be found in the $20’s in some locals and for a single barrel at that! At under 90 proof its not going to burn soo goood like the barrel proof stuff on this list, so feel free to try it neat, on the rocks, or with a splash of water. Sure, there are some rare bottles out there going for triple their asking price on the secondary market, and some of these are exceptional. Copyright © 2020 CraftShack - Buy craft beer online.