Best bourbon under $50?

[RevoWood123]

Excellent price

I used to not be a Blanton's fan but I've changed my mind about that brand after sipping on it a few more times recently.

I felt the same way about Four Roses the first few times I had it. I think just with cigars, your tastes change, I believe it does with bourbons and scotches as well.

 

[danielocean03]

I felt the same way about Four Roses the first few times I had it. I think just with cigars, your tastes change, I believe it does with bourbons and scotches as well.

I've revisited a few bourbons (and scotches) and found this to be true as well.

 

[Ballstater98]

Anyone had this: https://www.caskers.com/hirsch-small-batch-reserve-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whiskey/?utm_source=Caskers+Members&utm_campaign=242e7f8bf5-3-2Hirsch&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_9cb813dba9-242e7f8bf5-24760189&mc_cid=242e7f8bf5&mc_eid=7c3a720854

 

[jblomenberg16]

Picked this up Friday. Right next to it was a little sign that said "Ask us about our other premium bourbons - Jefferson's Ocean - $79.99, and Jefferson's Manhattan - $49.99.

 

[Brandon]

Picked this up Friday. Right next to it was a little sign that said "Ask us about our other premium bourbons - Jefferson's Ocean - $79.99, and Jefferson's Manhattan - $49.99.

Ocean looks like a great price compared to prices here in Indy. Seems we are stuck at 99.99. Manhattan seems a little high, I think I found it for around 40-45 (I could be wrong though.)

 

[ArcadiaGP]

Picked this up Friday. Right next to it was a little sign that said "Ask us about our other premium bourbons - Jefferson's Ocean - $79.99, and Jefferson's Manhattan - $49.99.

Ocean looks like a great price compared to prices here in Indy. Seems we are stuck at 99.99. Manhattan seems a little high, I think I found it for around 40-45 (I could be wrong though.)

Basil Hayden is one of my favorites. Tastes like a top-shelf bourbon without breaking the bank

 

[melensdad]

Ocean looks like a great price compared to prices here in Indy. Seems we are stuck at 99.99. Manhattan seems a little high, I think I found it for around 40-45 (I could be wrong though.)

MSRP on the OCEAN is $79.95

 

[Ballstater98]

Had some small samplings from Journeyman Spirits out of Michigan at today's charity event. Featherbone Bourbon was one of their offerings. Smooth and slightly sweet. Since the offering was small, several spirits were sampled, and large quantities of food and various drinks were consumed, I can't give it a fair review. Kind of reminded me of a budget bourbon taste, not a budget sticker price. FWIW: I'd be up for trying it again, but wouldn't go out of my way.

 

[Brandon]

MSRP on the OCEAN is $79.95

Cheapest I have found in stores here in Indy is 99.99

 

[rkwhyte2]

I saw a bottle of the Ocean yesterday at the Crown Liquor's @ 96th & Michigan Rd. It was $79.95.

 

[jfed85]

seems like I saw a bottle for 79.99 at the corner of keystone and hanna at 21st amendment. Definitely call before going on my word, but I could have sworn it was 79.99

 

[dccrpet]

I drink Bookers. I know its not under 50 bucks in Our Hoosier State. In FT Wayne its 60-plus. I more often then not google search for the cheapest price. You can get it shipped for around 40-45 bucks from out of state. Best price i have got was 36 per bottle, free shipping when i buy 6 at a time. Makers 46 is also very good & under 50 bucks.

 

[glock212327]

I have been experimenting with different Bourbons as of late. Here are my personal favorites, Russell's Reserve, Even Williams Single Barrel (new favorite), Wild Turkey 101 is more of a shooting bourbon rather than a sipping bourbon. I am really wanting to try some Elijah Craig small batch and Buffalo Trace. I am Gentleman Jack drinker so Russell's Reserve and Even Williams single barrel are my top choices so far.

I have tried Knob Creek, Marker's Mark, Woodford Reserve but really didn't care for them.

 

[melensdad]

Had some small samplings from Journeyman Spirits out of Michigan at today's charity event. Featherbone Bourbon was one of their offerings. Smooth and slightly sweet. Since the offering was small, several spirits were sampled, and large quantities of food and various drinks were consumed, I can't give it a fair review. Kind of reminded me of a budget bourbon taste, not a budget sticker price. FWIW: I'd be up for trying it again, but wouldn't go out of my way.

We had a taste test of the Journeyman's Featherbone Bourbon about 2 years ago. It was unanimously rated in LAST place of all the bourbons we tried that day. I generally rank it down there with swill and swamp water. Suitable only for serving to tax collectors & mother-in-laws.

I drink Bookers. I know its not under 50 bucks in Our Hoosier State. In FT Wayne its 60-plus. I more often then not google search for the cheapest price. You can get it shipped for around 40-45 bucks from out of state. Best price i have got was 36 per bottle, free shipping when i buy 6 at a time. Makers 46 is also very good & under 50 bucks.

LOVE BOOKERS!

I have been experimenting with different Bourbons as of late. Here are my personal favorites, Russell's Reserve, Even Williams Single Barrel (new favorite), Wild Turkey 101 is more of a shooting bourbon rather than a sipping bourbon. I am really wanting to try some Elijah Craig small batch and Buffalo Trace. I am Gentleman Jack drinker so Russell's Reserve and Even Williams single barrel are my top choices so far.

I have tried Knob Creek, Marker's Mark, Woodford Reserve but really didn't care for them.

I like Knob Creek and Maker's Mark but dislike Woodford Reserve.

 

[jblomenberg16]

I have been experimenting with different Bourbons as of late. Here are my personal favorites, Russell's Reserve, Even Williams Single Barrel (new favorite), Wild Turkey 101 is more of a shooting bourbon rather than a sipping bourbon. I am really wanting to try some Elijah Craig small batch and Buffalo Trace. I am Gentleman Jack drinker so Russell's Reserve and Even Williams single barrel are my top choices so far.

I have tried Knob Creek, Marker's Mark, Woodford Reserve but really didn't care for them.

I am a big fan of the Elijah Craig Small batch. Its a very good bourbon, and really good on ice with a splash of water. It is one of the bourbon's I always try to keep on hand. I also have a bottle of Russel's 10 and really enjoy it.

 

[RevoWood123]

Meijer's stores in the southern end of the state seem to have big sale going on right now on a lot of their liquor. The tags seem to indicate the sales run til 04/02. Blantons, Makers, Woodford, Basil Hayden, as well as their scotches JW black, double black, platinum and Mcallan 12 & 15 yr. Thought I would spead the word around. Prices can be seen on their website.

 

[melensdad]

Meijer's stores in the southern end of the state seem to have big sale going on right now on a lot of their liquor. The tags seem to indicate the sales run til 04/02. Blantons, Makers, Woodford, Basil Hayden, as well as their scotches JW black, double black, platinum and Mcallan 12 & 15 yr. Thought I would spead the word around. Prices can be seen on their website.

I was in Meijer in the N.W. corner of Indiana a few days ago. Jefferson's Reserve was $10 below any other store around this area ($44) and other bourbons were also offered at similar discounts.

 

[phylodog]

I have been experimenting with different Bourbons as of late. Here are my personal favorites, Russell's Reserve, Even Williams Single Barrel (new favorite), Wild Turkey 101 is more of a shooting bourbon rather than a sipping bourbon. I am really wanting to try some Elijah Craig small batch and Buffalo Trace. I am Gentleman Jack drinker so Russell's Reserve and Even Williams single barrel are my top choices so far.

I have tried Knob Creek, Marker's Mark, Woodford Reserve but really didn't care for them.

Give Wild Turkey Rare Breed a try, it's good stuff.

 

[RevoWood123]

I was in Meijer in the N.W. corner of Indiana a few days ago. Jefferson's Reserve was $10 below any other store around this area ($44) and other bourbons were also offered at similar discounts.

Wasn't sure if it was statewide or not, so I opted to not assume and get people upset. Glad to hear you got the deal while it's going on.

 

[Libertarian01]

I just wrote a paper on Buffalo Trace, an analysis of their marketing campaign.

Naturally, I had to buy a bottle and sample for to determine the veracity of the claims. I also picked up a bottle of their brand Eagle Rare, which is aged 10 years.

I got together with a friend this past weekend to get a second opinion, and of course it was a good excuse to get together to sample bourbons.

The Buffalo Trace runs about $23 at Walgreens, ant the the Eagle Rare was about $35 at Belmont Beverages. We both noticed that the Buffalo Trace burns more going down, while the Eagle Rare burns more in the mouth but is extremely smooth going down.

We both preferred the Buffalo Trace although both are extremely good bourbons. For the price I would heartily recommend both.

Regards,

Doug