5 Great Bourbons UNDER $30!

[@JMo-uh5cd]

Expecting NOT to see EW BIB here...:D

[@JMo-uh5cd]

..confirmed, haha. Excited to see if these beat it out. Thanks Matt

[@ADHDWhiskey]

Haha nope!

[@BrightRaven777]

Had some last night with coke. Overwhelming pine tree and coconut. YUCK! I hate those flavors.

[@BrightRaven777]

@@jamesbranch3500 Nope. I don't even know who Baldor is.

[@scenicdrive725]

Its actually better than the $17 i can get it for. It plays at least $20-$21 ;)

[@Captain_Fantasy]

Just yesterday I went to pick up my favorite budget bottle which is old Forester 100 and instead of $23 bucks it was $15 so I impulsively bought three of them but now I'm regretting it, so I think I'm going to go buy three more.

[@Prep4SurvivingMe]

Totally agree with 114!

[@jackiemoon_lms]

Matt...you’re scarring me with the David Nicholson breakdown. Yes I know one. Yes he drives a Taurus. Yes he golfs but is terrible. You sir have nailed it.

[@stevenqualls5016]

I know I rarely have a bottle of WT101 around, well at least one with anything in it. That shit goes quick, by far the best bang for the dollar. But my favorite is Knob Creek 9 year, just a smidge over 30, but the wife appreciates it.

[@smashstudios6722]

Popped my cherry to OGD 114. Still love it.

[@sbtilton]

Wish I could find Fighting Cock around here - Minesota. Have never seen it but have all the others on the shelf. Love them all especially OGD 114 and it is Lot No. 1

[@andynormand8084]

You totally nailed that David Nicholson with the Ford Taurus, but not just any...an SEL. Too good!

[@walte58]

I knew there was a reason I like your channel. OGD 114 has been one of my favorites since before you were alive, well you don't look like you've hit 40 yet. But we differ about the bottle. I like it.

[@tonyveneziano5598]

Love all the Old Forester products the best value for flavor in Whiskey 🥃

[@jesserb90]

I like this guy way more than his friends over at The Bourbon Junkies. He’s more relatable and down to earth.

[@ADHDWhiskey]

Lol, whatever 😂

[@MarkAS56]

I just realized a couple days ago that Evan Williams Bottled in Bond makes a bad ass whiskey and coke. And it was cheap.

[@trewright1482]

My Top 5 under $30 no particular order: 1. Buffalo Trace 2. WT101 3. Benchmark 4. Four Roses 5. George Dickel No. 8 and No. 12 My Father owns a liquor store in TN and it is surprising how many people SLEEP on the George Dickel lineup. The No.8 is a fantastic mixer, and the No.12 is a great Neat Sipper. I have pointed many a customer to it and it has changed their mind on GD. We do blind tastings and many a time GD often comes in the top of blinds.

[@erik0073]

Good list.

[@chiarolanzio2011]

Sayzerac rye is $30 in NC and I’d through it on the list. OGD 114 is one of my new favorites though! Cheers brother!

[@robertlee6781]

Scored Russels Reserve 10yr for $25. Think I need to make a run to grab a few more. Loved it.

[@officereric36]

Bought some OGD 114 for $21 in Texas. Best budget bourbon I ever had. Hits above twice its price.

[@GregD87]

OGD 114 is the perfect decanter bourbon. I hate pouring out of that bottle

[@DirkDeadeye_]

I keep mellow corn in a decanter.

[@sugarkitty4777]

I'm not a fan of OF. On my list I would replace it with 1792. For Heaven Hill products, Evan Williams single barrel can sometimes be really good.

[@m13thompson13]

EW Single Barrel is my favorite mixer with Coke or root beer. Perfect marriage of flavors.

[@jdcampbell7090]

I quite enjoy 1792 as well, good call

[@frankd.506]

Yes and VOB 100 for around 15 if you're running low on dough .

[@iess2006]

OGD 114, WT 101, 1792 SB, Bulleit Rye & Bourbon....there, fixed it for u. OF Rye is just not all that and I'm primarily a rye guy.

[@LordLeche]

Love the OG 114 as the mall cop of bourbons haha!

[@BillPiper]

You are such a goober, luv it!

[@hisandhersips5301]

OGD 114 is my favorite budget bourbon! Great list Matt. -Eric

[@inkyfingers317]

I don't know if I can imagine Wild Turkey 101 in your hand, but I can sure see the one in my collection lol

[@TheDeathlessDogs]

OGD114 always has a place on our shelf. We just killed a bottle last week, and it feels naked without that chunky SOB in the mix.

[@knowspin]

Just got Old Grand-Dad 114 yesterday, first time, pleased...🥃

[@byungs]

YES! OF sig is one of my favorites under $30. so underappreciated.

[@slydanno70]

Matt, you are awesome and I really appreciate your delivery and sense of humor.

[@onggia850]

I know I've hated on EW BiB in the past but it grew on me. Especially after I reach about the halfway mark on the bottle. It's now in my affordable rotation.

[@zman7953]

Thanks for turning me on to the Kicking Chicken a year ago Matt....Everyone I've given a pour to loves it as they giggle at the name...Great Video...Cheers Brotha..

[@EthanTurk]

Like the list and agree. Turkey belongs on EVERY value budget list.

[@bronco590]

OGD114 is $22 in my area and my go to bottle for daily drinking! Best value bottle!

[@ADHDWhiskey]

Heck yeah!

[@CAT3616G]

“It’s like a mall cop...of bourbon.” LOL. Agreed, I love the Turkey 101 more than everything under $30 except OGD 114, which is why it gets my vote as best cheap daily.

[@lawrencespies8674]

Have all those, except the Wheated... Larceny for me. Another great bourbon I love that's under 30 is Early Times BIB. great video as usual!

[@ADHDWhiskey]

Thank you Lawrence! Early Times BIB is super good!

[@MalRae6713]

That ODG 114 opening gets me every time.

[@robnilles6625]

I'm sure this had been said before, but when did Jim Gaffigan get so into Bourbon??

[@andrewlowden322]

yup always thought him as the Jim Gaffigan Bourbon Whisperer

[@thejonathandoan]

You'd better believe it, fella!

[@sugarkitty4777]

I just caught the reference to a mall cop on a second replay. Many people don't know Old Granddad's name was Paul Blart.

[@cleverhonky7186]

Don’t forget the rebel 100

[@stabbymcpenguin277]

Looks like I have some new stuff to try next time I get paid....

[@josephthomas2226]

Great list, although I do not like OGD, and I don't drink rye. Fighting Cock is incredible at $17 (in my market). I finally found a bottle of David Nicholson this week in North Carolina (can't find it in Savannah) - it's really good, but it was $32 (well above MSRP) but still worth the buy. Agree on Old Forester 100. But I always have EW BiB in my budget list. And Very Old barton 100.

[@DuckDuckGooseFoodCo.]

I want you to read me bedtime stories cuz I find your voice quite soothing

[@kaseys5055]

OMG I'm in love... great video and vibe. So informative and FUNNY

[@kaseys5055]

Lot #1 juice holder btw

[@ghantakha5568]

Knob creek small batch 100 proof is daily drinker for me .

[@thejonathandoan]

Great list. I'd heard about Fighting Cock before, but since I'm a huge Heaven Hill fan, I'll be picking one up. Plus I like the proof point. Also OGD 114 is by far the best bourbon for its price.

[@obscuracrimepodcast]

We’re still waiting on that Old Grand Dad Bonded review.

[@C_GOODIES]

That OF Rye with the 20% malt is so nice

[@ADHDWhiskey]

Delish!

[@freedom7567]

I've got Old Forester rye and the signature on my shelf and are both daily sippers. So delicious can't go wrong with these two at all. And stand up to more expensive bourbons and whiskeys.

[@ADHDWhiskey]

Agreed!

[@vincesmith2081]

‘’He’s not the best golfer you know, but you know he plays golf.’’ You just described me 😂. Great episode Matt!!

[@timheston4315]

Has anyone found a old foresters rye lately I haven't seen it in almost a year

[@christopherm.2413]

1792 Small Batch, Old Grand Dad 114, Rittenhouse Bottled in Bond are great values. Keep 'em informed Matt! You rock bro!

[@baaa4698]

Where are u that u can pick up a 1792 SB for under $30?!

[@christopherm.2413]

@@baaa4698 Virginia

[@frankd.506]

@@baaa4698 I'm getting it for as low as 26 in Illinois but usually 28 . Small Batch not Single Barrel

[@Hellboy700]

Cannot agree with you more about OF Rye. WT101 was my gateway into bourbon. Adding Fighting Cock to my shopping list this weekend. Cheers!

[@monkeymauer7693]

“Drink Burbon and Fight” -RedCock Needs to be a Tshirt!!!!!

[@ADHDWhiskey]

Haha!

[@seabeebuilder1486]

You make whiskey more enjoyable. America!

[@KevinQuintAdventures]

I laughed so hard at this. 7am I’m having morning coffee and my family is getting up for the day. They all think something is wrong because I’m laugh/crying at the kitchen table!!! 😂😂

[@whiskeyislife6498]

I keep Old Grand Dad and Wild Turkey 101 on the shelf as daily drinkers. Old Grand Dad is so much better. You had that right. I also enjoy Bulleit.

[@ADHDWhiskey]

Bullet. Solid but a little lower proof than I typically enjoy

[@whiskeyislife6498]

@@ADHDWhiskey I agree. I like a higher proof as well. But sometimes I’m just in the mood for something different.

[@MalRae6713]

I keep my WT 101 in a decanter. The flavors that come through so good.

[@froghollow6751]

@@MalRae6713 I do too, for folks who don't really drink whiskey and ask for the really good stuff.

[@whiskeyislife6498]

@@ADHDWhiskey I forgot to mention yesterday that Bulleit has a distller’s select release that’s 100 proof. It’s much better than the standard release.

[@TheImagineThat]

"Why is he whispering" everyone always asks me when I share, hahaha, but this is another EXCELLENT video. My wife was super excited to see "under 30" in the title! How do you feel about OGB bonded vs 114?

[@ADHDWhiskey]

114 destroys

[@eporeily232]

114 all the way!

[@miked8236]

Whole heartedly agree with the WT101. I am definitely happy I have that in my lineup, and surprisingly it gets so many great reviews from the KZbin communities bourbon aficionados

[@malmeyer]

I knew OGD 114 would be on the list and I agree! I'll have to pick up a Fighting Cock sometime. I've passed it up many times but if the WTWT tells me to get it , I shall. And you also got me on the Lot 1 crap at the end. I was so excited for a half second, ya bastich. ha ha

[@scenicdrive725]

I had three of these tonight(OF 100S, WT101, OGD114) and a smidge of Buffalo Trace too, so... hells to the yes!.

[@chrisschafer3233]

Old Granddad 114 the mall cop of bourbon, LOL. (Looks only) Definite chunky cork. Hilarious.

[@jacobsrocco]

Is that red bottle back there a J Mattingly and if so is it good I have a fuzzy morning hundred and forty-one proof coming

[@JHamilton791]

Great vid! I love trying value whiskeys more than chasing allocated stuff. OGD gang! That fake wax stamp is awful though. Gonna track down that Nicholson and see if it's rebel yell 100

[@ADHDWhiskey]

😳 didn't think of that

[@nakrohtap]

If this was best bourbons under $20, the Fighting Cock would probably be a good pick, along with EW BiB. However, the WT101 beats it hands down for a few $$ more. OGD 114 is $30 around me. There's many others I would rather drink for that price.

[@timgift4238]

Where's the Early Times BiB in this discussion???

[@duanehicks1960]

I got paid today. I'm going all in with the Under $30 buys!!!

[@ADHDWhiskey]

Haha! Perfect!

[@tacbear]

Don't know where you live but you can't get any of those where I live!!......Try Evan Williams BOB--Jim Beam Black---Rebel Yell 100(Wheater)---Larceny (Wheater)---Very Old Barton 100--Evan Williams 1783(Honorable Mention), only two of those are over $20.00!!

[@ThriftyWhiskey]

I am not a fan of the David Nicholson 1843. I personally prefer Larceny. David Nicholson Reserve? Love it!

[@samuelbennett1717]

Matt I completely agree with your list. However, I prefer Turkey over Grandad. Old Forrester 100 and the Rye are seriously underrated. I also wanted to tell you that I only recently found your channel and I really like your style!

[@scottmoody3926]

Into the AM is pretty awesome!

[@ENDxISxNIGH]

Early Times BIB is great value too. $23 most places and stands up well

[@tomm8863]

I have a Lot No. 1. Yippee! OGD 114 probably my favorite under $30. WT 101 runner up. I might put Buffalo Trace and Early Times BiB on that list. Great job Matt!

[@drax14QC]

You’re really funny and entertaining, cheers!!

[@koskey06]

OGD 114 is the only "budget" bourbon I haven't had as a adult. It's hard to find here in SW PA. Either they dont carry it, or its sold out all the time.

[@glenngardin3561]

Another great video, Matt! One more like this and I'll subscribe. Have you see 'The Unemployed Wine Guy'? I think he is stealing your type of material!

[@drjoshuamc]

PV3 is hilarious as well, but I don’t see any material theft or plagiarism

[@nakrohtap]

I wanted to give OF100 another try. But, no one around me sells it anymore. The owners tell me there isn't much demand for it anymore and they replace it with something newer.

[@andrewlowden322]

in Florida the Rye has been allocated, its been off shelves for weeks at most places. Once i heard that I have gobbled up 8 bottles so far. I like it. I tried their 86 and it was prolly the worst bourbon I have consumed. the 100 is still ubiquitous so maybe I'll give it a try!

[@morebeer7673]

@@andrewlowden322 That's the first time I've ever heard anyone give the OF 86 a bad review, lol. I find it surprising that the OF 100 and Rye are hard-to-find. Here in the Houston area it's everywhere. I haven't had the Rye, so I need to try it.

[@adamwright4262]

Great picks. There are a LOT of good whiskies under $30 that are so much better than Jim Beam white label or JD. I know better than to suggest Evan Williams BiB, but Evan Williams Single Barrel is under $30 and can hold its own with any of those 6 bottles.

[@rob0tic931]

I miss HALLELURR. Would it kill you to throw it in randomly in one of these videos?

[@ADHDWhiskey]

Haha....keep your ears open lol

[@morebeer7673]

Thank's Matt! A lot of great choices in the under-$30 range. I'd add ET BiB & 1792 SB as well. Edit: I forget that ET BiB can be hard to find for some folks, so that might exclude it from your list.

[@memyself898]

Paul Blart 114

[@eaches]

I have everything on that list on my shelf and Matt is 100% correct.

[@ADHDWhiskey]

You da man Kev!

[@eaches]

@@ADHDWhiskey Fighting Cock was basically their direct response/ middle finger to WT 101. Different bird, slightly higher proof. So...I keep them both in stock. It's a win/win for everybody!

[@eaches]

@@ADHDWhiskey Ya da other man, Matt!

[@scottbartlett2087]

The problem with any Wild Turkey product is....it taste like Wild Turkey. I know a lot of folks give it some love, but I absolutely hate Wild Turkeys taste profile. Taste like someone bottle the bar rag squeezings at the end of the day. Musty, dusty bourbon gone bad.

[@andrewlowden322]

I always thought that about the Wild Turkey taste too, but from loooong before I really got into really liking and collecting. I bought the 101 and tried it and for the price its an easy go to!

[@tonygairomusic911]

I am really enjoying this channel. Funny, insightful, informative. I'm a long-time bourbon drinker. I am also a professional jazz musician. I have to mention that the piano trio music soundtrack is always outstanding. One video had a Rhodes player, as I recall. Are these tracks randomly selected? Or is someone involved in these productions a jazz fan? A jazz player, perhaps? Matt?

[@ADHDWhiskey]

Want to send me some jazz for background music? 😁

[@tonygairomusic911]

@@ADHDWhiskey Hahaha! I swear, I was simply and genuinely interested in whom made the selections and who was playing. I wasn't politicking, I promise. I honestly really dig the music and sincerely wanted to compliment. I like you and everything about your channel, my good man. i hope I wasn't misunderstood.

[@debrawalters9007]

All of your whiskey look really good too

[@wiscowhiskeyreview]

Never had the Fighting Cock or David Nicholson...I can confirm the other 3 are fantastic value bourbons. WT101 is about as classic as you can possibly get, in my humble opinion. I love the Old Forester profile for that sweeter banana flavor so both the rye and 100 are phenomenal. Cheers, bud!

[@jordank1669]

I wasn't a huge fan of OGD 114 at first, but it's since opened up and is quite tasty. Lot No. 1 club here too.

[@alecm4295]

I'm a big fan of Big House Bourbon. $18 from Barton 1792 distillery that nobody seems to know about. I recommend you try it out

[@mountaineermonkey7714]

I vote wild turkey 101, just my opinion. I can’t find OG114 anywhere

[@memyself898]

I remember a time when Buffalo Trace would have been top on this list. Remember when it was $25 and was everywhere. Sigh.....

[@chrissheppard5068]

Wild Turkey 101 every time.

[@ADHDWhiskey]

Its a good one!

[@BrightRaven777]

@@ADHDWhiskey Mixing WT 101 and Dr. Pepper daily should be required by law.

[@froghollow6751]

It's just doesn't get any better at the under 30 price point.

[@mikedahlor5806]

@@froghollow6751 I would have agreed prior to the Fighting Cock. Still like WT101, but shaved $3-$4 dollars off the budget and got as good a bottle!

[@scottbartlett2087]

Well I agree it’s great for sink sanitizer, that’s about all the use I have for it. Not a fan.

[@dewaynedickens4511]

My favorite bourbon/whiskey dude on the planet. Hell, the universe! Yes. My favorite videos in the universe.

[@ADHDWhiskey]

Thank you Dewayne!

[@PinkDan12345]

I have lot 1 OGD114. I just assumed that lot 1 was the most prevalent. If it’s truly the best batch I might snag a couple of backups because it is de-friggin-licious

[@ADHDWhiskey]

Haha! They are all Lot 1 😉😉😉

[@PinkDan12345]

@@ADHDWhiskey Okay, I see what you did there. Touché ADHD touché

[@jamesbullard4897]

I happen to agree with the picks you mentioned I’ve darank however thinks for introducing me to several new girls

[@combsd3283]

Brilliant choices.

[@irishsausage6]

Hey, I have all them bottles except for WT101 as well! I think the Kickin' Chicken scared it away or something...

[@davidbishop1957]

You’re a great entertainer!

[@ADHDWhiskey]

Thanks David!

[@andrewlowden322]

@@ADHDWhiskey seriously great timing and expression when you lifted up the invisible 101!! ha ha ha

[@dylanemeraldgrey]

Hey Matt, Early subscriber here. It was really fun to watch you win and "get famous." ;) I thought you were going to do the good cheap whiskey litany - which I guess you partially did, but you had to, because it's true. That being said, you threw in a couple of surprises I haven't tried, so that gives me a couple more bottles that I don't have to scrimp and save to try. Would have liked a few more tasting notes, but that's just a nit pick... Thoughts on the recs: I will try those Old Foresters. I've only tried the 1920 and contrary to, well, everyone on the internet, I have to say, especially for the price, I was mightily disappointed. Maybe I got a "bad bottle," but the complexity wasn't there for me and I was left wanting more flavor and finish after each dram. I'm a little gun shy about Old Forester now, but I'm chalking it up to just being a fluke. I had never heard of the David Nicholson 1843. Definitely going to to find that one. I've heard of Fightin Cock, but still don't know exactly why it's making people's lists. Even though Rare Breed is my all round favorite, I would pick Old Grandad 114 over WT 101. I like 101 just fine, but it's a come down after Rare Breed. The extra proof and different taste of OG 114 gives it the edge over WT 101 for me. Now a WT 114 that competes on price with OG 114? That would be interesting... Also, I didn't know to look for lot #1. Good tip. Ok, I guess that's a joke. Good joke (?) ;p By the way, what is the WT funk? How do they get it? I know this is a great set up for a joke, but I do wonder... - Cheers!

[@ADHDWhiskey]

It was a joke because they all say Lot #1 lol. As for the tasting notes, its hard to pack them in to an already lengthy video. For those, check out videos I have made specifically for those bottles. Thank you so much for watching and thanks for the comment!

[@dylanemeraldgrey]

@@ADHDWhiskey I thought it might be a joke, and then I started reading comments...and then I edited my comment to joke back...and stick my tongue out at you, but with a wink. ;) No worries on the tasting notes, just nit picking. I've seen every one of your videos. Now that you mention it, those reviews are starting to bubble to the surface of my memory...but man, I've seen a lot of whiskey videos...Keep up the good work. I will keep watching. - Cheers!

[@ianwalter3349]

How would Elijah Craig select fare in comparison?

[@azmendozafamily]

Wild Turkey! Woot woot

[@bcalfy]

OGD 114 is the one that I always keep on the shelf. I also don’t have WT 101 and have brought shame upon my family. So I hit the like button and it made me feel better about myself.

[@VincentVader]

I just stopped by & picked up the OF rye.

[@charlymiller]

Nice list, you are a natural born entertainer ;) I have a couple of 114s in stock, and will look up whether it's the good stuff, does quite well, but its not budget in Europe. Its quite counterpart of Rare Breed, wich is my darling about 30 bucks.