Best bourbon on Reddit

"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"

"Ive been really enjoyings Woodford double oak. Its super sweet (both taste and in general). I recommend if if you haven't tried it before. It really tastes good!"

"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."

"Old Forester 1920 helped me fall in love with Bourbon."

"Try finding Old Forester 1910 at a grocery store or drug store."

"For bourbon I would suggest Old Forester 1920 and 1910"

"Regular ol’ Old Forester"

"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"

"Put 4oz of Buffalo Trace (personally prefer Old Forester 100 Proof Rye) in a different glass"

"Buffalo Trace, 3 dashes of angostura biters simple syrup and so cherry wood smoke."

"Have you tried Buffalo Trace? Don’t want to beat it to death but it is really well balanced."

"I’d go with Buffalo Trace if findable or redwood empire pipe dream"

"Buffalo Trace is probably one of the best beginner bourbons."

"Buffalo trace all the wayyyy"

"Eagle Rare and Buffalo Trace are fantastic go to bourbons."

"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"

"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."

"Four Roses “Small Batch” is another great option that is modestly better than the regular Four Roses in my opinion."

"I really like 4R SB for an old fashioned."

"Should be about $160, and it’s delicious."

"Knob Creek Smoked Maple Bourbon. It’s delicious."

"Knob Creek > Woodford"

"Knob Creek 12"

"Knob Creek 12"

"Knob Creek 9 with black walnut bitters."

"Try knob creek 9 year single barrel (120proof) or Elijah Craig barrel proofs!"

"Knob Creek 12 or 18, Hardin’s Creek releases, Michter’s 10 come to mind"

"Knob Creek 12 has that nice leathery taste."

"I always make sure I pick one up when I see them on sale for that cheap."

"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."

"If you like Elijah Craig then I would check out Pikesville or Rittenhouse Ryes."

"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."

"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!"

"Evan Williams BiB, Maker’s Cask Strength,"

"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."

"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!"

"Wild Turkey 101, Old Grand Dad 114, Cooper's Craft Reserve."

"Findable: Buffalo Trace, Sazerac Rye, 1792 FP/BIB, Bowman SmB, James E Pepper BP, Russell's Reserve 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed, Four Roses SiB, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked, Old Forester 1910/1920, Heaven Hill 7, Henry McKenna 10, Elijah Craig BP, Jack Daniel's SBBP Bourbon/Rye, Michter's US1 Bourbon SmB, Michter's US1 American Whiskey, Old Grand Dad 114, Wild Turkey 101, Green River FP, Bardsto"

"Old Granddad bonded, Early times bottled in bond, Green River, Old Forester Rye, Makers Mark 46"

"Old Grandad 114, can water down or drink at 114."

"OGD Bonded."

"Old Grand-Dad Bonded is an affordable workhorse."

"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."

"I use 3/4-1 oz. of maple syrup with 2 oz. of Bourbon (Makers Mark usually)."

"Makers Mark 46."

"If you want under $30, Early Times Bottled in Bond, Buffalo Trace, Maker's Mark, Larceny, Wild Turkey 101;"

"Under $40, 1792 Small Batch, Knob Creek 9, Maker's 46, Elijah Craig Small Batch;"

"Makers Mark. If you don’t like Maker's then bourbon probably isn't going to be your thing."

"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."

"Two of my favorites: Blanton’s and Widow Jane."

"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."

"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"

"The biggest winners were Weller SR, Heaven Hill BiB, Bardstown Origin series, Woodford Double Oak."

"Weller special reserve lol"

"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"

"Russell’s Reserve 10 is 40$. And in my opinion the best for the money"

"Russell’s 10"

"Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel"

"Findable: Buffalo Trace, Sazerac Rye, 1792 FP/BIB, Bowman SmB, James E Pepper BP, Russell's Reserve 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed, Four Roses SiB, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked, Old Forester 1910/1920, Heaven Hill 7, Henry McKenna 10, Elijah Craig BP, Jack Daniel's SBBP Bourbon/Rye, Michter's US1 Bourbon SmB, Michter's US1 American Whiskey, Old Grand Dad 114, Wild Turkey 101, Green River FP, Bardsto"

"My recommendation for other bourbons in the similar price range are Bakers 7, McKenna SiB, Russell's SiB, Kentucky Spirit (CN-E or CN-F), Still Austin CS, New Riff SiB CS and Peerless SmB"

"Under $50, Russell's Reserve 10, Four Roses 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."

"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."

"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."

"Bulliet"

"Bulleit"

"Bulleit, in the giant Costco 1.5 liter size."

"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"

"Green river full proof."

"The best cheap stuff around is Green River wheated."

"The green river wheated is good for the money."

"Green river wheated is a great lower-cost option."

"Findable: Buffalo Trace, Sazerac Rye, 1792 FP/BIB, Bowman SmB, James E Pepper BP, Russell's Reserve 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed, Four Roses SiB, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked, Old Forester 1910/1920, Heaven Hill 7, Henry McKenna 10, Elijah Craig BP, Jack Daniel's SBBP Bourbon/Rye, Michter's US1 Bourbon SmB, Michter's US1 American Whiskey, Old Grand Dad 114, Wild Turkey 101, Green River FP, Bardsto"

"Makers Mark cask strength or 46; Green River Full Proof; knob creek 12; Woodford Double Oaked; Wild Turkey Rare Breed - all readily available and $40-70."

"Green river."

"Green River!"

"Green River and New Riff were both good recommendations above."

"Wild Turkey 101, Elijah Craig small batch, Early Times Bottled in Bond (if you can find it, dropping more recently here), Benchmark Full Proof, and Knob Creek 9 year are all bottles I would recommend for under $40 and for some under $30."

"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"

"1792 Full Proof"

"I happen to like Full Proof 1792, Elijah Craig, etc. in 50-70$ range & they won in International Whiskey competition 2024."

"Findable: Buffalo Trace, Sazerac Rye, 1792 FP/BIB, Bowman SmB, James E Pepper BP, Russell's Reserve 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed, Four Roses SiB, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked, Old Forester 1910/1920, Heaven Hill 7, Henry McKenna 10, Elijah Craig BP, Jack Daniel's SBBP Bourbon/Rye, Michter's US1 Bourbon SmB, Michter's US1 American Whiskey, Old Grand Dad 114, Wild Turkey 101, Green River FP, Bardsto"

"Under $40, 1792 Small Batch, Knob Creek 9, Maker's 46, Elijah Craig Small Batch;"

"If so id vote 1792 small batch, elijah craig small batch or even rye."

"Small Batch is easy to find all the time."

"1792 Full proof"

"1792 full proof. Or David Nichols reserve."

"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."

"If you want under $30, Early Times Bottled in Bond, Buffalo Trace, Maker's Mark, Larceny, Wild Turkey 101;"

"Wild Turkey 101, Elijah Craig small batch, Early Times Bottled in Bond (if you can find it, dropping more recently here), Benchmark Full Proof, and Knob Creek 9 year are all bottles I would recommend for under $40 and for some under $30."

"Early Times Bottled in Bond."

"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"

"Basil Hayden is my daily go to!"

"Eagle Rare and Basil Hayden hit the spot!"

"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."

"Michter’s rye or bourbon…..cannot go wrong!"

"Michters is likely in that price range...delicious whiskey"

"After doing a trial with a few different types of bourbons, we liked Michter’s the best."

"Michter small batch is my favorite"

"Makes a great maple old fashioned."

"Michter's Small Batch bourbon, Four Roses Single Barrel."

"Eagle Rare and Buffalo Trace are fantastic go to bourbons."

"Eagle Rare and Basil Hayden hit the spot!"

"Nothing crazy exotic, but that’s how we scored both Blanton’s and Eagle Rare."

"Eagle Rare is often on offer at larger Supermarkets, around £30."

"My dad like Eagle rare."

"Eagle Rare moved that process along for me."

"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."

"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/)"

"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"

"I like Larceny much more than Weller products."

"If you want under $30, Early Times Bottled in Bond, Buffalo Trace, Maker's Mark, Larceny, Wild Turkey 101;"

"...Buffalo Trace and Larceny are my favorite affordable all-purpose ones..."

"Larceny"

"Larceny is one of my favorite cheap bourbons."

"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."

"I actually love Yellowstone in an old fashioned."

"Yellowstone, Four Roses"

"Yellowstone"

"I like Yellowstone, Noah’s Mill, or O Fo 1910."

"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."

"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."

"Old Granddad 114"

"Ogd 114 !"

"Old grandad 114 is really nice."

"Rebecca Ruth sells boo-boo bags of their bourbon balls at a discount!"

"Rebecca Ruth. However, I have to mention Old Kentucky Chocolates because when they made them I had some that carried quite a kick."

"Rebecca Ruth bourbon balls AND throw in some bourbon coffee creams."

"Still Austin is hands down best."

"100% get some Still Austin stuff."

"Still Austin should be #1 on your list."

"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."

"I LOVE the Baker's."

"I’ve heard Baker’s recommended a few times"

"Jim Beam's small batch: **Bakers Bourbon**."

"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."

"A few I reach for often are Old Forester 1920, Evan Williams single barrel, and eh Taylor small batch."

"They are all more complex than the standard offerings but not 'finished' outside of the French oak in the Makers."

"EH Taylor small batch."

"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."

"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."

"Sagamore Double Oaked."

"Sagamore Double Oaked"

"Sagamore double oaked."

"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"

"Castle and key has a higher amount of malted barley in the mash."

"Castle and Key or Woodford Double Oak are my go-to."

"MM 46"

"I like Makers 46 for a Friday night sipping Bourbon."

"Benchmark Single Barrel."

"BenchMark Single Barrel"

"Johnny Drum"