Best bourbon on Reddit
560 reviews from r/whiskey, r/bourbon, r/cocktails and 13 more subreddits
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#1
Wild Turkey
4.3
(75)
"Can't go wrong with Wild Turkey Rare Breed."
"Wild Turkey 101 and Buffalo Trace are excellent starter bourbons."
"I make a holiday bourbon each year. I get some mason jars and a handle of WT101."
"Wild Turkey 101 or Evan Williams BiB would be my choice."
"Wild Turkey 101’s my go to for anything."
"Rare Breed is $45. One of my favs"
"WT Rare Breed, HH BiB, Bardstown BiB, Russel’s Single Barrel Larceny Barrel Proof"
"Rare Breed. 1920. New Riff Single Barrel."
"Wild Turkey Rare Breed.
Four Roses Single Barrel"
"Wild Turkey Rare Breed or Woodford Double Oak"
#2
Woodford Reserve
4.5
(57)
"The woodford id a great to get started, so is basil haydens…"
"I’d spend an extra ~$10 and get Woodford Double Oaked."
"I’ll be boring here and say woodford reserve, ideally double oaked."
"It’s like licking a bedpost in all the right ways."
"On the pricey side but Woodford Double Oaked goes with maple old fashioned like a match made in heaven."
"Wild Turkey Rare Breed or Woodford Double Oak"
"Like woodford (especially double oaked), knob creek, JW green label can sometimes be had for under $60, basil hayden toast."
"Woodford Reserve Double Oaked. Classy bottle with great taste."
"I'll double down on the WR double oaked. One of if not the most flavorful $60 bottle I have found."
"Woodford Double Oaked is also a great bottle."
#3
Old Forester
4.4
(45)
"For bourbon I would suggest Old Forester 1920 and 1910"
"Regular ol’ Old Forester."
"I always recommend Old Forester 1910."
"The biggest punch of brown sugar/cinnamon I've ever had was from Old Forester 1920."
"Rare Breed. 1920. New Riff Single Barrel."
"Old Forester 1920 or 1910"
"Old Forester 1920 or 1910"
"Nice! May I suggest your next three to try... Old Forester 1920 (if unavailable, then Knob Creek 120)"
"Old Forester 1920"
"Old forester 1920"
#4
Buffalo Trace
4.3
(38)
"Have you tried Buffalo Trace? Don’t want to beat it to death but it is really well balanced."
"Buffalo Trace is probably one of the best beginner bourbons."
"Buffalo trace all the wayyyy"
"Buffalo Trace, as mentioned, Wild Turkey 101 and Wild Turkey Rare Breed would be my picks."
"Fing delicious in an old fashioned or neat."
"Buffalo trace"
"Favorite bourbon for cocktails is Buffalo Trace."
"Buffalo Trace makes for a dandy OF!"
"My favorites in order are: Buffalo trace, Makers Mark 46, Sazerac rye, Rittenhouse rye. Four Roses small batch."
"Buffalo trace 💯"
#5
Four Roses
4.5
(35)
"Four roses small batch select. I have found myself going for that one a lot."
"Four rose small batch"
"Four Roses Single Barrel."
"Four Roses Small Batch is my favorite daily sipper and my dollar to value winner at around $38."
"Four Roses Single Barrel is around $50 near me."
"Four Roses Single Barrel"
"Four Roses Small Batch Select"
"Four Roses Single Barrel. There is no equal."
"I really like 4R SB for an old fashioned."
"Red breast 12, four roses small batch select, barrell seagrass"
#6
Evan Williams
3.9
(31)
"Evan Williams Bottled in Bond or Old Forester ~~Bottled in Bond~~ *100 proof* are both fairly inexpensive."
"I'm big fan of Evan Williams 1783 Small Batch which around me is usually $32 for a handle."
"I would say Evan Williams bottles in bond is the perfect bourbon for someone new to bourbon!"
"If you like sweet bourbon, I would go with Evan Williams Bottled in Bond."
"I'd say Evan Williams Bottled in Bond or just the plain EW."
"A couple faves, in no particular order: Evan Williams BiB."
"Evan Williams Small Batch 1783 is the best bang for your buck."
"Evan Williams BiB."
"Lately, I just buy a 1.75L of Evan Williams Bonded for drinks."
"Evan Williams BiB is a good go to for an old fashioned."
#7
Elijah Craig
4.4
(27)
"Elijah Craig. Do it!"
"Elijah Small Batch
Coopers 100
Old Forester 100
Wild Turkey 101
Evan Williams (any)"
"Elijah Craig Barrel Proof (batch B524 especially) is perfect for the holidays."
"Elijah Craig."
"Elijah Craig BP is you can find the B524 is something special!!"
"I recommend, Elijah Craig, Knob Creek, Makers Mark, Angels Envy & Larceny if you can find them."
"Elijah Craig Toasted"
"Try knob creek 9 year single barrel (120proof) or Elijah Craig barrel proofs!"
"Elijah Craig Barrel Proof has those notes for sure."
"With that budget, I'd get me another bottle of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof."
#8
Old Grand-Dad
4.2
(26)
"Old grand dad bottled in bond. Four roses small batch. Old forester 86 proof and 100 proof."
"Next in my opinion should be Old Grand dad, either the bottled in bond or 114."
"OGD114."
"OGD 114 is my all time favorite!!"
"OGD114 babaaay!"
"Can never go wrong with old grandad bottled in bond"
"OGD Bonded."
"Old Grand-Dad Bonded is an affordable workhorse."
"I would recommend 100 proof. I love both Old Grandad Bonded or Old Forester 1897 Bottled in Bond."
"OGD114, Turkey101, OGD Bonded, OF Bonded, Evan Bonded."
#9
Knob Creek
4.7
(22)
"Should be about $160, and it’s delicious."
"Knob Creek Smoked Maple Bourbon. It’s delicious."
"Knob Creek 12"
"Knob Creek 12"
"Good taste all the way down."
"Truly the best barrels that have come out of Jim Beam"
"Knob Creek 9 with black walnut bitters."
"Knob Creek 12 or 18, Hardin’s Creek releases, Michter’s 10 come to mind"
"Knob Creek 12 has that nice leathery taste."
"I would suggest that you pick up a Knob Creek Single Barrel Select store pick."
#10
Maker's Mark
4.3
(18)
"Makers mark or four roses. Both will have tons of options under $60."
"Maker's 46, Woodford Double or Elijah Craig Toasted"
"Makers Mark 46. Just do it."
"For me, makers mark 46 is THE answer to this."
"Try Maker’s Mark."
"Makers Mark. If you don’t like Maker's then bourbon probably isn't going to be your thing."
"I like Bulleit and Makers, WT ain’t bad either"
"Maker's Mark is the only bourbon I use."
"2 oz Makers mark with .75 oz mapple syrup."
"Is my favorite tour."
#11
Old Grand Dad
4.5
(13)
"Wow not one old grand dad 114 suggestion? $24-28 and can beat many of the allocated ones."
"Old Grand Dad 114 with black walnut bitters and 1/4oz rich(2:1) demerara syrup."
"Ogd114 or woodford rye."
"Really like OGD114 the proof helps the flavor shine through."
"Old Grand Dad 114. The high rye mashbill and the proof work well to balance the sweetness of the old fashion."
"Old Grand Dad 114."
"Old Grand Dad 114."
"Sooo much OGD114 in this place."
"Ogd 114"
"OGD"
#12
Blanton's
4.5
(12)
"Blanton straight from the barrel- got my first bottle about 2 years ago."
"You may be able to find a Blanton's Straight From The Barrel."
"It was legit the cherry on top to a great night."
"Blantons SFTB."
"Personally, I go for Wild Turkey Rare Breed or Blantons if I'm feeling rich."
"Blantons."
"I like Blantons for a maple old fashioned."
"We got the Blantons, but sadly struck out on the Rip."
"Id go for Blantons. Why? Everyone thinks it's special, it's good, and it's not too expensive."
"I would put Blantons and Buffalo Trace in similar sweetness profiles."
#13
Bulleit
4.0
(12)
"I really really like bulleit for old fashioneds, idk why it just mixes perfectly"
"I like Bulleit and Makers, WT ain’t bad either"
"Bulleit. Reasonably priced bourbon and rye, and delicious."
"I like Bulleit for cocktails."
"Bulleit is my go-to."
"Bulleit."
"I like maple old fashioneds and use Bulleit or Woodford depending on my mood."
"Bulleit Rye"
"Bulliet"
"Bulleit"
#14
Rittenhouse
4.2
(11)
"Rittenhouse Rye"
"Rittenhouse are two bottles that I can't find often."
"Love some rittenhouse old fashions."
"Rittenhouse or pikesville."
"Rittenhouse Rye for a rye whiskey"
"Rittenhouse Rye for a Manhattan."
"Rittenhouse"
"Rittenhouse Rye."
"Rittenhouse"
"Rittenhouse."
#15
Russell's Reserve
4.2
(10)
"Russell’s 10"
"The rr15 is just a flavor bomb of vanilla Graham crackers cherries."
"Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel"
"Russells Reserve 10 is a good place to start."
"WT Rare Breed, HH BiB, Bardstown BiB, Russel’s Single Barrel Larceny Barrel Proof"
"I prefer the single barrel to the 10."
"Russells 10 is no slouch and you would enjoy it."
"Russell’s Reserve 10 or Rare Breed."
"Russells Reserve Single Barrel"
"It's on a bunch of favorites lists here."
#16
Weller
4.6
(9)
"That 'mouth feel' is amazing."
"Best nose I’ve ever had on a bourbon."
"Weller Full Proof"
"Weller full proof"
"Either old grandad BiB, old grandad 117, or Weller Special Reserve."
"Weller Spec Reserve"
"Weller SR."
"Primarily I use: WT101, Buffalo Trace, Weller Special Reserve, Elijah Craig Toasted, Old Forester 100 Rye"
"I’m a huge fan of wheated whiskey for an old fashioned. Weller special reserve or makers mark are both good."
#17
Jack Daniel's
4.3
(9)
"I just bought my first but definitely not last Jack Daniel SBBP...Fantastic!!"
"Jack Daniels Single Barrel Barrel Proof or the Rye version"
"Jack Daniels Single Barrel Barrel Proof ( both the rye and whiskey)"
"Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel expressions are great pours in that price range."
"JD Bonded Rye makes a great old fashioned."
"JD Bonded - The slight banana note is awesome."
"Jack Daniels Bonded Rye.. tons of rye character."
"JD Bonded"
#18
Angel's Envy
4.7
(7)
"I find Angel’s Envy to be exceptionally smooth."
"Angel's Envy! You can get it everywhere, including Costco!"
"I also came to say Angels Envy. It's what we toasted with at my wedding instead of champagne lol"
"Angels envy"
"Its a unique bottle that's finished in Caribbean rum flasks."
"It’s a relatively new facility compared to some of the popular ones."
"Higher end - Angel's Envy Rye."
#19
Michter's
4.7
(7)
"Michter’s rye or bourbon…..cannot go wrong!"
"After doing a trial with a few different types of bourbons, we liked Michter’s the best."
"Simply incredible pour."
"Michter small batch is my favorite"
"Makes a great maple old fashioned."
"Michter's Small Batch bourbon, Four Roses Single Barrel."
#20
Benchmark
4.0
(8)
"WT 101 and Benchmark FP"
"Benchmark. If that's not available we use Very Old Bartons."
"Benchmark"
"My 2 favorites right now are ET BiB which was mentioned above and Benchmark Full Proof."
"Best deal I've found is from the **Benchmark** series. The Full-Proof is pretty good."
"Benchmark full proof."
"If you like rum, I’d go for sweeter bourbon. I prefer sweeter. •Benchmark •Sazerac Rye •Wild Turkey 101 (or Rare Breed) •Jack Daniels Single Barrel Barrel Proof"
"Benchmark Full Proof"
#21
New Riff
4.2
(6)
"New riff single barrel"
"Rare Breed. 1920. New Riff Single Barrel."
"I’ll second New Riff if you can stretch the budget a tad."
"Preferably a single barrel for its high rye content."
"New Riff single barrel."
"New Riff Single Barrel"
#22
Noah's Mill
4.2
(5)
"Everyone that said noah’s mill is correct!! My absolute favorite to get any time I’m gifting someone a bottle."
"I’ve always picked up on some fall/winter notes in Noah’s Mill."
"Noah's Mill, High West Rendezvous rye, or 1792 small batch."
"Noah’s mill, Basil Hayden, the rye is surprisingly good I thought, woodford oak aged."
"[Noah’s Mill](https://www.kentuckybourbonwhiskey.com/the-whiskeys/noahs-mill/)"
#23
Larceny
4.2
(5)
"Larceny Barrel Proof"
"Since you like Elijah Craig Barrel Proof, you might like Larceny Barrel Proof and maybe Pikesville."
"...Buffalo Trace and Larceny are my favorite affordable all-purpose ones..."
"Larceny"
"Larceny is one of my favorite cheap bourbons."
#24
Basil Hayden
4.0
(5)
"A smooth sweet one is Basil Haydens Toast."
"Like woodford (especially double oaked), knob creek, JW green label can sometimes be had for under $60, basil hayden toast."
"Basil Hayden is pretty cheap at Sam's club near me."
"Had to add Basil Hayden to the list since I didn't see it."
#25
High West
4.0
(5)
"Very smoky and cozy for about $70."
"High West is my go to."
"High West Campfire. It's like it was made for camping!"
"High west makes some decent finished store picks (some suck though)"
"High West is really hard to beat."
#26
Early Times
3.8
(5)
"Early Times BIB."
"Early Times BIB. Heck, it’s good enough to sip by itself as well and it’s like 27.00 for a liter."
"Early Times BIB is a good choice."
"I think Early Times BiB, Russel’s reserve 10yr."
"Ancient Ancient Age 10 Star, Evan Williams BIB, Early Times BIB, Wild Turkey 101"
#27
Yellowstone
4.0
(4)
"I actually love Yellowstone in an old fashioned."
"Yellowstone, Four Roses"
"Yellowstone"
"I like Yellowstone, Noah’s Mill, or O Fo 1910."
#28
Very Old Barton
4.0
(4)
"Very Old Barton is a steal if you can find it."
"Very Old Barton"
"Interesting no mentions of Very Old Barton or JTS Brown."
"Just grab some Very Old Barton. It’s basically 3yr Weller’s."
#29
Still Austin
5.0
(3)
"Still Austin is hands down best."
"100% get some Still Austin stuff."
"Still Austin should be #1 on your list."
#30
Stagg Jr
5.0
(3)
"A thick and rich example of what bourbon should be."
"The flavors are so good and different with each one."
"Or Stagg (Jr) if you can find it for $200."
#31
Booker's
4.7
(3)
"Most of Booker's offerings are really good if you like the peanut profile."
"Bookers was my fav. bourbon."
"Booker's? I know it's hard to find at $100."
#32
Baker's
4.3
(3)
"I LOVE the Baker's."
"I’ve heard Baker’s recommended a few times"
"Jim Beam's small batch: **Bakers Bourbon**."
#33
1792
4.3
(3)
"1792 Full Proof"
"1792 Full proof"
"1792 full proof. Or David Nichols reserve."
#34
JTS Brown
4.3
(3)
"I have three so equal as to be inseparable. They are JTS Brown, JW Dant, and Old Fitzgerald Premier."
"JTS Brown or JW Dant. Both are BiB and about 20 bucks."
"JTS Brown."
#35
Redwood Empire
4.3
(3)
"If you can find it, Redwood Empire Pipe Dream is fantastic at like 35.00"
"Redwood Empire Pipe Dream & Yellowstone Toasted are good lower proof bottles I go back to in that $40 range."
"They are really good for $35ish and what got me into bourbon."
#36
Sazerac
4.0
(3)
"Used to only do Bourbon OF but then i tried Sazerac Rye in an OF and it was awesome."
"For my old fashioned my go to is Sazerac Rye or Jim Beam black."
"I enjoy Sazerac rye as my base, a step above that is Pikesville"
#37
Sagamore
4.0
(3)
"Sagamore Double Oaked."
"Sagamore Double Oaked"
"Sagamore double oaked."
#38
Angels Envy
4.0
(3)
"Angels Envy "
"Angels envy rye. Wild turkey 101. Lot 40."
"Angels envy is rum-ish. People love to dunk on it, but it’s not bad."
#39
Eagle Rare
4.0
(3)
"Eagle Rare is often on offer at larger Supermarkets, around £30."
"My dad like Eagle rare."
"Eagle Rare moved that process along for me."
#40
King of Kentucky
5.0
(2)
"Best whiskey ever."
"Hands down the best bourbon Ive ever had."
#41
Vine and Brew
5.0
(2)
"Ben at Vine and Brew will give you great off the beaten path suggestions."
"Vine and Brew will have the most unique selection without relying on allocated bottles or store picks."
#42
Maker’s Mark
4.5
(2)
"My favourite Brown Derby:
45ml Maker’s Mark"
"Or Buffalo Trace"
#43
Cooks Mill
4.0
(2)
"Is excellent."
"I just found a new one in NC called Cooks Mill."
#44
Castle and Key
4.0
(2)
"Castle and key has a higher amount of malted barley in the mash."
"Castle and Key or Woodford Double Oak are my go-to."
#45
BenchMark
4.0
(2)
"Benchmark Single Barrel."
"BenchMark Single Barrel"
#46
Johnny Drum
4.0
(2)
"Johnny Drum"
#47
Penelope
3.5
(2)
"Penelope Architect"
"Middle road: Penelope Architect"
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