![]() ![]() This a complex dram for a very low price that verges on straight sip-ability. The sweetness of the corn and mildness of the spice lingers longest as the sip fades. The sweetness is pinned to corn and vanilla with twinges of oak, rye spice, orange zest, and cedar bark supporting the sip. Notes of vanilla are supported by hints of fresh mint sprigs and a whiff of pipe tobacco leaves. There’s a decent amount going on here, even for the bourbon snob. The juice in the bottle has a little rye and barley to accentuate the corn and is bottled at a slightly higher proof to give the drinker an idea of the great things Forester does with its other expressions. Old Forester is a classic bourbon brand and their 86 Proof is a classic bourbon expression. #oldforester86 #chelseafcvburnley #gurkhayakuzaĪ post shared by jason davis on at 12:49pm PDTĭistillery: Old Forester Distilling Co., Louisville, KY (Brown-Forman) It’s easily one of the best shooters and mixers on this list and it’s only $15. Most aficionados would pay $20 for this without blinking an eye. The end has a nice balance of that mild spice, vanilla, and caramel as a hint of lemon zest drops in. Mild ginger spice hovers nearby as the vanilla and caramel carry through. There’s a clear sense of vanilla supported by brown sugar caramel and a hint of fruitiness. Plus, that means a higher ABV - adding value in our estimation. It’s bonded, so you know it has aged four years under the watchful eye of the Feds. This is a high corn mash with a small dose of rye and barley as an accompaniment, which gives this the expression a softer touch on the palate. Evan Williams Bottled-in-BondĬontinuing my whiskey education with white label bottle-in-bond.Ī post shared by Benjamin Moore on at 4:19pm PDTĭistillery: Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, KYĪncient Age probably doesn’t quite get its due because so many bartenders use Evan Williams as their rail bottle. It’s also a perfectly fine cocktail base if you’re mixing with something bold or sugary. ![]() That corn bleeds through in what tasters call a “green” or “young” feel to the sip, as the rye spices kick in and lead towards more toffee sweetness and a wisp of citrus. This is entry-point bourbon with notes of caramel, vanilla, corn, and maybe a hint of toffee up top. Still, it’s a hell of a bargain for a bottle from the Buffalo Trace stills. There’s nothing fancy at all about this bottle - besides the fact that it has been on the shelves since 1946 and has a high rye mash bill. #whiskey #ancient #age #whiskeys #bourbons #bourbon #bottle #drinks #bottles #drink #ancientage #value #cheap #affordable #red #black #cream #brown #tuesday #wfh #happyhour #cocktail #whiskeylife #whiskeylover #bourbonlover #bourbonhunting #bourbonlifeĪ post shared by watches & whiskeys on at 5:21pm PDTĭistillery: Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, KY (Sazerac)Īncient Age is Buffalo Trace’s gateway bottle. Quite possibly the best value bourbon out there □. Find them now, while they still line your local liquor store shelves, and see if you agree that they taste better than their price tags. But underrated bourbons like these have a way of disappearing from shops and showing up later for triple the price on the resale market. The ten bourbons below are all readily available nationwide… for now. This is about identifying bottles that are actually worth more than they currently retail for. And that’s where things get a little more difficult. ![]() We’re here to talk about expressions that carry the magic combination of low(ish) price and great value. It’s also local and skips those pesky import tariffs that add costs for us consumers.īut we’re looking beyond affordable bourbon today. Bourbon is, by nature, a relatively inexpensive product to make (in the grand scheme of whiskey production). Well-made, cheap bourbons are actually pretty easy to come by. “Value bourbon” and “affordable bourbon” are two different conversations. ![]()
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