A prevalent misunderstanding regarding whiskey is that a bottle's cost corresponds to its quality. In certain cases, it may be the case. However, there are several great bourbon selections that are reasonably priced. And no one is more aware of the importance of a tasty, reasonably priced, and well-balanced bourbon than bartenders. Here are some of the best bourbons that offer the traditional Kentucky flavor profile without breaking the bank, based on recommendations from bartending professionals and our own experience.
Bonded and 100 proof. One distillery, one distiller, and one season all contributed to Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond. Our Kentucky Straight Bourbon is really done well and has a lot of flavor. named for Evan Williams, who founded the first distillery in Kentucky in 1783. The rigorous requirements of a Bottled-In-Bond product are met by our 100 proof Bourbon, which is matured for four years, made at a single distillery during a single distillation season, and supervised by the US government. Bottled-In-Bond by Evan Williams is a vivid shade of gold. It smells of caramel with notes of vanilla, barley, and oak, and it tastes of citrus with undertones of black pepper and vanilla. The world's second-best-selling Kentucky Straight Bourbon brand is Evan Williams. Buy it now!
50.5% - The iconic Master Distiller Jimmy Russell created the bold, authentic, unreserved classic known as Wild Turkey 101. In an effort to create the ideal Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Wild Turkey has been producing bourbon the old-fashioned manner for more than 60 years. Buy it now!
Flavors of pepper, corn, and smokey oak follow scents of vanilla, citrus fruit, and spice. somewhat sweet, with a medium-soft finish that lingers in your mouth with a hint of sweetness and spice. Buy it now!
45% - A gentle blend of rich, spicy tastes, sweet, fruity scents, and subtle notes of caramel and fragrant oak. wonderfully lengthy, smooth, and soft toward the end. Enjoyed best straight up, splashed, or on the rocks. Buy it now!
Something miraculous occurs after seven years of gently sitting in white oak barrels. With hints of caramel, vanilla, and toasty oak, the bourbon turns a deep, rich gold. The new Jim Beam Black contains a delicious elixer inside. Buy it now!
Only the finest casks are chosen for this unique Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, which is then bottled at 95 percent. Even though each barrel is different, they all meet the highest standards for the smoothest finish and best flavor with each pour. A rich palate with nuances of caramel and lemon follows a scent of baking spice and toasted wood. Buy it now!
The only bourbon whiskey that was consistently made and sold by the founding family prior to, throughout, and beyond Prohibition is Old Forester Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky, which was created in 1870. This Kentucky bourbon has a powerful floral flavor that swirls with notes of mint, rich tobacco leaf, and vanilla, and it has a crisp and sweet scent. Initially harsh, this bourbon whiskey soon softens to reveal subtle flavors of citrus and spice. There is a pleasant amount of sweetness in the lengthy, warm, and slightly drying finish. You may sip this whiskey straight in your preferred whisky tumbler, combine it with a little water, or try it in mixed beverages and cocktails like an Old Fashioned cocktail. Buy it now!
1792 Small Batch is intricate and elegant. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this unique bourbon is made from barrels selected by the Master Distiller using a "high rye" formula. Buy it now!