Best Bourbons Under $50

[ackvil]

Liquor.com has an article claiming (in alphabetical order) the best bourbons under $50. A few of these I have not heard of or tried.

• Basil Hayden
• Buffalo Trace
• Bulleit
• Eagle Rare
• Elijah Craig
• Evan Williams
• Evan Williams Single Barrel
• Four Roses Single Barrel
• Henry McKenna Single Barrel
• Lost Republic
• Medley Brothers
• Old Forester
• Old Grand Dad
• Rowan's Creek
• Russel's Reserve 10 Year
• Wild Turkey
• Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit

 

[sarimento1]

i've tried about a third of these, good suggestions, imho.

 

[TexLaw]

• Henry McKenna Single Barrel
• Lost Republic
• Medley Brothers
• Russel's Reserve 10 Year

I haven't tried those, but the others are solid suggestions. Rowan's Creek was something I once tried on a whim, and I was very pleasantly surprised.

It's not like they didn't have anything to work with for that list, mind you. I know bourbon prices have risen dramatically in recent years, but "under $50" hardly cuts to the bone.

 

[ackvil]

I haven't tried those, but the others are solid suggestions. Rowan's Creek was something I once tried on a whim, and I was very pleasantly surprised.

It's not like they didn't have anything to work with for that list, mind you. I know bourbon prices have risen dramatically in recent years, but "under $50" hardly cuts to the bone.

Russell Reserve 10 year is one smooth bourbon.

 

[koolkankat]

What, no Woodford Reserve, Maker's Mark, or Knob Creek on the list? My favorite at the moment is Angel's Envy which is right on the $50 mark.

 

[ackvil]

What, no Woodford Reserve, Maker's Mark, or Knob Creek on the list? My favorite at the moment is Angel's Envy which is right on the $50 mark.

That surprised me, too. Old Grand Dad was a surprise, too.

 

[Mike H]

I just came from the liquor store. I bought a bottle of Knob Creek 100. It was on sale for $28, cheaper than my usual Buffalo Trace which has risen to $29. Woodford Reserve, Knob Creek and Buffalo Trace are my go to bourbons.

 

[Acmemfg]

Few dollars over $50.....$55 to be exact, and surely not easy to find.
Killer bourbon. Aged in 5 gallon barrels which brings out a ton of woody flavor.

 

[Rjacklin]

One of the biggest misses in my opinion is Colonel Taylor - it is hard to find but usually right around the 40 mark. That is the best bourbon per dollar/oz you can find. Also love me bulleit rye in the big bottle for 39.99. Stepping up over 50 i would go with jeffersons reserve.

 

[SolidSnake03]

Admittedly im a bit surprised to see Evan Williams on there and not Markers Mark at all...

 

[MHBru]

Hmm Michters is right around 50 and my regular bourbon is Jefferson Reserve which is usually available on sale for under 40

 

[SolidSnake03]

Oh man, totally forgot about Mitchters, that one should absolutely be on the list. Granted it toes the $50 line pretty close depending on store/mark up but significantly better than some of the stuff on the list....

 

[Kokak]

...My favorite at the moment is Angel's Envy which is right on the $50 mark.

+1

But fortunately I can get Angel's Envy for $39 here in Pasadena.

 

[shave/brush]

For me it's Woodford Reserve and Maker's Mark. Best I ever tasted and very smooth.

 

[MHBru]

i was in las vegas last week for work.... angels envy was my drink o' the week while there.. pretty good stuff!

 

[ackvil]

I spoke to my BIL today. He worked for Wild Turkey and other bourbon companies. He said there has been a tremendous number of new bourbon companies that have been started in the KY area. He said some are still aging the product but others are in production.

 

[koolkankat]

i was in las vegas last week for work.... angels envy was my drink o' the week while there.. pretty good stuff!

Yes, my drink too in LV when I stay at the Delano.

 

[Dave in KY]

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Few dollars over $50.....$55 to be exact, and surely not easy to find.
Killer bourbon. Aged in 5 gallon barrels which brings out a ton of woody flavor.

1 hour south of me and I was in Knoxville yesterday. Wish saw this as I want to try it. Thanks

 

[Dave in KY]

@Acmemfg So was working in Knoxville yesterday and wish I saw your post thrn. In Lafollette tn today and everything from here to North Knoxville doesn't have it. Want a bottle of that and their deals gap one. Where'd you buy yours?

 

[Acmemfg]

At the distillery....516 W. Jackson Ave. Knoxville
I will hazard a guess that McScrooge’s over off Cedar Hills may have it also.