Best Bourbon that doesn't break the bank?

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OLD GRANDAD

Have you had OG114? Night and day!

 

[GFB]

The new Elijah Craig Barrel Proof A120 @ 136.6 proof is SO Good!!!!

Thick, oily, and decadent with heavy brown sugar, cinnamon, and honey. The proof is mellowed down tremendously being aged 12 years too. I drink a small 2 to 3 oz neat and let it sit for about 20 min while smelling the aroma and listening to the frogs and crickets sing on my front porch.

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136 proof! Dang. . .

 

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@JWC

if you liked Woodford Double Oaked, definitely try Old Forester 1910 @ 93 proof. Thick maple syrup and brown sugars galore!

 

[gh1950]

But best bang for a decent bottle you can find pretty much everywhere to mix, drink straight, or even pour over a tall glass of ice?

My vote is Evan Williams Bottled in Bond for $14-$28.

This bourbon once opened for a little while and left on the shelf really opens up and could easily compare with several higher end bottles in a blind taste test.

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Ditto.

In polls of bartenders about what is the best "non-top shelf" bourbon, this is always the most mentioned one.

Very reasonably priced for the quality.

 

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136 proof! Dang. . .

I’ve had 100 proofs taste much much hotter too. It’s super smooth and sweet in the mouth (think red wine) and has a nice burn when you swallow.

 

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If anyone has discovered the difference between beer and craft beers... stay away!

I repeat stay away from Bourbon!

 

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Another overlooked bourbon commonly found is


Wild Turkey Rare Breed.

It’s 116.8 proof and several aged barrels are blended together creating a very well balanced and enjoyable barrel proofed (not watered down) bourbon. Expect Vanilla, sweet white sugar, and baking spices with a slightly thin mouth feel. The proof isn’t overpowering but you know it’s there and can tame it with a cube of ice or a few drops of water as needed.

 

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I was also quite pleased with the Woodford Double Oak. I have never had a whiskey that tasted like that. I will also give an up vote to Noah's Mill.

 

[sinwagon71]

Debating on cracking this open had it since 2015