Best Bourbon Under $20 | The Bourbon Guild

[@LordTralfaz]

Just came cacross this today - May 2019. Two Stars in my cabinet now. Worth trying. Enjoyed the video - subscribed.

[@josephthomas2226]

I have never seen Two Star, but I really like Very Old Barton 100. OGD is nowhere to be found where I live. I also love that there are different results each time - I have found that my tastes keep changing from day to day. fun video, thanks!

[@Bjt5081]

My old buddies and i got into old grand dad as we were growing up in the 90s. It was good stuff, priced between Jack and Jim back then. We'd call it OGD. Nice vid guys

[@ErikWaitWhiskyStudies]

Erik Wait In preparation for "Bourbon Month" I'm doing a little research, reading articles, watching videos etc. in search of the most common "Top Bourbons" or "Best Bourbons" for under $25. In doing so I came across this video and subscribed to your channel. Some of the bourbons in this video frequently appear in "Top Bourbons for Under $25" lists, the exception being the winner (no spoiler here) in this video. You guys are hilarious, keep it up!

[@williammeyer4509]

thanks. Is Two Stars a national brand? Not available from Virginia ABC (which has Larceny on sale for $25 at the moment).

[@stogieguy7201]

First video I ever seen from this channel and it earned an instant subscribe. Nice choices and larceny and two star under 20 is pretty nice. Even William's is my choice for that price range and that's basically my house brand.

[@Mose2305]

I agree with your winners because Larceny and Two Star can be found at my local liquor store everyday for $17. Also the Four Roses and Old Granddad can be found for $15. Definitely no losers today Cheers!

[@djbeacon6895]

This was a great idea and show. Also like having the back-up. Hope you do the same with a $30 or $40 price point and then under $60. Most bourbons over $60 are very good so it will be great to see your favorites under $60.

[@wabbajackwabbajack6932]

Im not big on bourbon, mostly drink rye or scotch but Wild Turkey 101 has always been a good one for me. It has some of those earthy flavors I like, plus its stronger so better deal👍 Might just be my local store but I picked up 750ml wild turkey 101 for $16. Price/performance is hard to beat I'll have to see how some of these stack up against it.

[@fturla]

Almost four years later and some places still have the Two Stars bourbon from 18 to 24 dollars, but it's hard to find. Larceny, Old Grand Dad, and Four Roses are usually 25 dollars or higher

[@peterwhite507]

Hard to believe nobody showed up with Evan Williams BiB, must be under $20 where you are.

[@williamminyard8508]

Exactly!

[@MISTAJZA]

Needs a spoiler tag

[@MISTAJZA]

Maybe they just couldn’t find it in time, i hardly ever see it at grocery stores.

[@SpinnerZone]

So true Evan Williams is definitely the best Bourbon under 20

[@SpinnerZone]

I do not like very old barton

[@geoffsimms7124]

Evan Williams is great and usually on sale for about $15 per 1.75 liter jug.

[@justadudeintheworldman.120]

My go to every day sipper

[@jeffscalfano3100]

I was so excited... I saw this in my feed and thought you guys were back! But then I saw the post date. Wwaaaahhhhhhh!!

[@rkcurry]

very old barton is the king of all budget bourbons. here in central KY you can pick up a bottle just about anywhere there is liquor 4year $11 6 year white label $13

[@Misfit_motorworks]

I've had all of those but old grand dad, I'm always split between Evan Williams and Wild Turkey 101

[@kevingreen7664]

So I use Makers and Knob Creek for my Old Fashion's. Do you think Larceny would make a good Old Fashion???

[@ocifer2649]

I use Rye in an old fashioned, usually Bulleit Rye. I used to use Makers but switched it up recently. I think it makes for a nicer Old Fashioned. But that's just me

[@kevingreen7664]

@@ocifer2649 Ok I'll try it. Thanks

[@WhiskyPapa911]

My best bourbon under $20 would be Weller SR. Sold at a nation wide chain liquor store that sells a lot of wine... for $18.99, when available.

[@nikkayamazaki]

Whisky Papa I have never ever seen Weller SR at any of the total wine. They say they stock it somewhere but I asked around and its existence is mythical like the Bigfoot.

[@WhiskyPapa911]

I got lucky at least 3 times so far. I think the production is slowly catching on too. There is a liquor store I went today got 3 cases of SR in. And they ask for a pretty reasonable price too, $22.99.

[@ooofuryooo296]

Old Bardstown BiB, Willett bourbon 4yo 100p usually goes for ~$19 and if you live in KY, grab Heaven Hill Green Label 6yo for 14 bucks! Tremendous value.

[@willyjaybobindy3402]

Old Forester 86 for the win in my book. Easy to get anywhere...just a nice solid classic bourbon.

[@saintsfan39475]

First time watching you guys, new sub. Love your chemistry and humor. Keep being real.

[@peterferguson8058]

I sure liked Repeal Batch by JB. 16 bucks and totally sip worthy. What do you guys think of it?

[@BRIDON777]

Larceny is nowhere near $20 anywhere ive been. Evan Williams white label bottled in bond would be my choice. That is some good stuff! Cheap or not!

[@williamminyard8508]

Darn right!

[@gbas76]

It's 19.99 at the total wine in the Woodlands Texas (easy to verify online). Picked up a bottle a couple of weeks ago. I'm shocked how cheap the prices are at that place.

[@volcomjesusfreak]

BRIDON it’s 19.99 in the bay area

[@steveniemyer9288]

gbas76 Larceny is $24 for 750ml all day long near Cincinnati.

[@StraightupRussia]

He bought his at total wine & spirits, I live in Kentucky and I regularly see Larceny around $19ish

[@DonnerPassWhisky]

Great video guys! just found your channel with this video and subscribed. My favorite under $20 Bourbon (non sale price as I call BS on the Larcney which I love but is not under $20 except on sale) is Jim Beam Distillers Cut. regular total wine price $18.99 this stuff reminds me of the new NAS knob Creek and tastes much more expensive than it's price. My list of top 5 Bourbons under $20 (total wine prices) that give a variety that span the Bourbon flavor profile are 1 Jim Beam Distillers Cut($18.99) 2 Evan Williams White Label BIB ($16.99) 3 Old Forester 86($19.49) 4 Four Roses Yellow Label($18.99) 5 Makers Mark ($18.99) There are other worthy contenders including Old Grandad ($12.99) Wild Turkey 101($20.99) and the Two Stars ($17.99). That is the great thing about Bourbon there is great stuff sitting on shelves everywhere for low money, and at the under $30 range there is a lot of other fantastic stuff waiting for you to try. Unfortunately after being a Bourbon nerd for a couple of years I have completely fallen down the rabbit hole of single malt Scotch which is a bit more pricey but I still love cask strength Bourbon too. Cheers!

[@TheBourbonGuild]

Great list! Thanks for watching!

[@gbas76]

Larceny is 19.99 at total wine near my house (The Woodlands , Texas). I have a bottle at home and it's great stuff.

[@leehenrikson1904]

we miss the Bourbon Guild!!!! Please start releasing content again!

[@Duewester]

What, no Henry McKenna or Ancient Ancient Age. Both well under 20 and getting harder to find around where I live. Was that Larceny on some kind of "Open Bo(ttle)x sale?

[@ProjectPatification]

Only seen HMK at $38ish between 3 diff states

[@Duewester]

@@ProjectPatification That sounds like the price for the Green Label (single barrel I think). Regular "Americas Favorite Table Bourbon" Henry McKenna used to sell around her for $10 until the bourbon craze hit and now it's about 12-15 dollars. Half gallons sell for about $20ish.

[@ProjectPatification]

@@Duewester good call. Def meant HMK SiB

[@andreykashin1729]

I would've loved to see how Evan Williams BiB, Wild Turkey 101, and Early Times BiB faired in this competition. Larceny should've not been in this. It's average MSRP is about $25-$28.

[@GreyWraithCrusader]

Two Stars Bourbon 750ml is $19.99 now at the tail end of 2020. Kinda bummed it wasn't in stock in my neck of the woods of Texas currently. I enjoy the show & commentary

[@guezcisco]

Try putting Bourbons that are NORMALLY under twenty dollars most of the time.

[@TheBlindingwhite]

Yes it is a misleading title

[@wordragon]

Exactly. This should be about bourbons you can consistently get. If it is about cheating, then who cares...I guess this not a channel you can get good info from.

[@kylecarney2149]

I love Wild Turkey 101. It doesn't taste the best but it packs a punch yet has a clean buzz doesn't get you sloppy or give you much of a hangover. Kinda like a poor man's Elijah Craig. Which is also great for the price but closer to the cost of Woodford.

[@juliusbrown3834]

I loved this...Never had Old Grand Dad however I will try it for sure.

[@olethanatos8173]

Funny and here I thought you guys were going to be serious... whooo close one. Cheers.

[@cnnclayton1]

Larceny is awesome!.. was hoping to see EW 1783 on here too

[@nakrohtap]

Two Stars is not even available in MI. Larceny is $27. I know they are only using local prices, though. Four Roses is $22 and OGD is $20, if you can even find it. This would be a huge challenge for me trying to find something under $20. Jim Beam double oak is $25.

[@halftongorilla]

Thank for the info guys! I just visited my parents in Georgia and picked up a bottle of Two Stars on special for $19 at TW. I’m blown away. Now I just need to lobby for new liquor laws in North Carolina so I can get this regularly.

[@TheBourbonGuild]

I think it surprised us all. Thanks for watching!

[@williamminyard8508]

Not a fan of it at all..sorry.

[@darkmeatchicken9416]

@@TheBourbonGuild Astute viewers want another definitive guide to budget bourbons or actually just another blind bourbon episode. I actually found Very Old Barton 100 proof NAS for $13.99 today in Va ABC and it reminded me of this episode. It was $3 cheaper than EW BiB and Ive never tried it so I figured why not?

[@onggia850]

Great, fun video guys. I thoroughly enjoyed the it.

[@belegurthbaggins805]

I love all of 4 roses , yellow label is incredible

[@nikkayamazaki]

Dillon picked the winner. $19.99 at Total Wine, verified today.

[@DallasRoberson01]

Had a lot of fun watching this one. When will you all be doing the best under $30/$40?

[@hankh1610]

Howdy All; Might want to sample some Henry McKenna. Comes from Bardstown, Ky. The Heaven Hill group and is straight up above Evan Williams and below Elijah Craig (12) . The next branch to the Left is where y'all will find Larceny . According to the Bourbon Family Tree.

[@megadawg342]

LARCENY is under $20 at Rite Aid. They have the BEST prices, and so does ALBERTSONS/VONS and CVS. Bourbon Battles, Whiskey Wars, Scotch Scrums! We Win!!!

[@GoldenClays1]

Very entertaining guys. Maybe there's some Rebel Yell in your future. Under 20, Part Deaux.

[@alfienoakez7741]

I like Four Roses and here in Vegas I've seen it for $19 to $23. It was also the favorite of Penny Chenery the owner of Secretariat, Best Race Horse in history.

[@michaelholub5027]

Hey guys, thanks for the video. I know it's fairly old, but the fact that my favorite 4 Roses (the only brand I've tried, bought a case of it) made the top 4 was quite gratifying. I'll have to be sure to try Larceny and Two Stars since everyone seemed to like those better than 4 roses.

[@briangriffiths7445]

Another great episode

[@williampaul8556]

M&M Kentucky Bourbon Whisky in my day it pasted our test for best cheap Bourbon.... $5+ 1970 and trust me we tasted a LOT! Turkey when we could afford it.

[@furtherdefinitions1]

Evan Williams has several bourbons under 20 that are excellent. Their Bottled in Bond is really good, and the black label is also.

[@trevormangus7832]

Where are you guys shopping none of the winners by me are under $20

[@billvrabel1502]

Evan Williams (Bonded) White label is well under $20 on sale, and a handle sale is typically 30 bones. The best value in bourbon, which happens to be among my favorites.

[@billvrabel1502]

@Dick BurnsI live in PA, so I can only buy it at a fixed-price state store. If I could get it for your price, I might get into trouble :)

[@billvrabel1502]

@@BulleitBob I've never seen it for sale where I live, regular HH and EW. I've heard HH BiB is pretty close to EW white label. I'm interested in checking it out if I ever see it.

[@TomRiddleMeThisSpock]

4Roses is true love. It's my fave bourbon for sure.

[@dodgeball693]

I've also heard that 2 Stars is the same as Very old Barton. But with VOB being just $12, I've got to stick with that!

[@michaelmartin3026]

You guys are great... your enthusiasm is awesome

[@thanman3]

JTS Brown maybe a choice?

[@pauldaniels6726]

I just bought my first bottle of JTS Brown this evening. Going to crack it open tomorrow. Hope it's good. *CHEERS*

[@SupaKilla]

I'm gonna add another comment/+1 for Weller Special Reserve. That, as well as their other bourbons are fantastic for the price, and arguably better than most in the price range. Kind of surprised it didn't come to mind for any of these gentlemen.

[@carnagusfarnbuckler528]

Ben, I found a bottle of Very Old Barton Bottled In Bond today for 14 bucks, Delicious stuff.

[@heathwatkins9086]

Ya'll guys are awesome! Loved this video so much! I will be going out to try these now 4 sure! Thank u gentlemen! 😎🖒

[@TheBourbonGuild]

Thanks for watching!

[@amsher5287]

Very Old Barton BIB is my fave, also, Early Times BIB. Delicious

[@beaglegod1]

I have never seen Larceny for that price.

[@Bullygoat13]

I live in Dallas and it sells for $20.99 at Total Wine and More and just a few cents more at Specs.

[@miked3168]

Michigan has high taxes on booze unfortunately

[@brianhoffmann1858]

Neither have I and I live about 90 minutes from where it's distilled. Felt lucky to snag a bottle yesterday at 21.99

[@LoganHankins]

Tampa Florida Total Wine today was 26.99

[@steelers6pak852]

MD (Apr 2020) 19.99 at my favorite spot, same price for the past year.

[@jfrie63780]

Funny thing is people at a store that sells wine and beer along with more beverages have said that 2 stars was a product of the place with a buffalo. Guess they were trying to push sales by linking it to that distillery instead of Bartons which would not have been as sought after.

[@jong2359]

Shouldnt you have ranked all 4 individually, and then graded from there? I am confused by your methods...

[@Endtimescoming]

Man you guys make me want to go down to the cities and get some Trader Joes

[@GPosner8]

You’re having too much fun🤣🤣👍🥃

[@kc2tbag]

What is a welder?

[@MISTAJZA]

Love these blind vids, do more of these. Blind unicorn bottle tasting would be great too.

[@shack276]

Benchmark is by far the best under $20

[@bradhend]

Yay! My episode!

[@rottingoutmehteeth]

"Jim Beam white label!"... that's my favorite

[@kevinbachus5887]

love the blind testing method.... good job guys

[@MOLLYHORN]

Wow! I live within 25 miles of must of those and can't get them that cheap?

[@BThack]

I live just under the KY and TN state line and have never seen Larceny under $30

[@davidwarren719]

I live in Memphis and Larceny sells for $19.99-21.99 around here.

[@helzapoppin9810]

Not remotely a connoisseur, but Larceny and Evan Williams 1783 are my personal picks (you cant buy liquor at grocery and club stores here. State Commission stores only)

[@frankparker1191]

Rebel Yell is my favorite cheap bourbon.

[@Pomiferous]

ok

[@jimgd4]

Larceny is $29.99 every day at the cheapest I can find it. Two Star also runs much higher- $25.99 at latest check. It's a shame that you guys took this on as a cheat competition to see who could find the craziest deal so that he could have brought in the winner, rather than give us a true sub $20 competition. There are so many bourbons out there that actually fit the bill for this test, that were overlooked in the name of your interpersonal contest to bring in the winner- Evan Williams 1783, Bird Dog, Wild Turkey 81, Evan Williams Barreled in Bond, the Winchester bourbons- even the Old Forester 86 all would have been better choices that actually fall within (or at least much closer to) your own stated criteria. Additionally, leaving in the part where your bottles were mislabeled just made this a confusing mess. the whole project should have been re-started at that point in order to spare your viewers that confounding experience.

[@jimgd4]

@Brandon Jones exactly, that is my point. This video is supposed to be about $20 bourbons, and it's not.

[@travelingliz1072]

FireOak Bourbon from Liberty Hill Texas is absolutely amazing.

[@jodhas]

Aww.. come back guys

[@Gunker02]

Damn where can you find larceny for $20??? Not in Idaho

[@Anthony-zq5uh]

It's foolish to reveal the bourbons before the taste test.

[@johnadams3418]

I think the idea is showing what each person chose as the best to establish the source of the 4 whiskies used in the blind test

[@drgallup]

Larceny is 22 at my total wine. Two Stars does nothing for me. I would pick Evan Williams BIB.

[@earldeanpowell]

I was a told that if there is Old in the name, they don't waste money on advertising: Old Grand dad, Crow, Forrester. Gimme Grand dad

[@dccoletrain]

I just paid under $20 for Two Star. It’s not bad. I saw a different video where they all hated it.

[@adamashe7757]

I am so confused because everybody I know considers Old Grand Dad to be a joke and I always liked it. I'm going to go rub this in their faces now brb.

[@brocklanders6969]

Regular OGD is nothing special and I would pass on it. However, OGD BiB is very good, but in my area priced higher (usually $23 for a 750ml) than EW BiB ($14 for a 750ml) and to me, not worth the extra cash unless your are just a high rye fanatic.

[@jasonpitts3991]

Two star is amazing at the price point. Thank you for this video! I've been trying to put people on this for years!

[@cuhstuba00]

Larceny!?!?!?! You had me hyped over LARCENY!?!?!?!

[@jmonholl1]

Benchmark is my go to for under $20

[@Vortex1988]

I was going to say, my pick would have been Very Old Barton.

[@michaelpartida5155]

Great show. Compare more.

[@brianlehman7624]

No Old Forrester?

[@SpeedDemo2581]

Weller's is nice for under 20 but I have seen it up to $35 outside of PA

[@robbanta2979]

WT101 FTW

[@newmennium]

Agreed

[@justadudeintheworldman.120]

Hell no

[@jsb2277b]

Man i wish that was under 20.

[@MrDobberdude]

Fun and informative video...good job!

[@tomkissinger83]

Larceny is solid. No disappointments here, but it's like $25.

[@charlieschmitt1420]

Four Rose's for sure.

[@TheBrewer3535]

On a dare, you should try Zachariah Harris. In a blind vertical taste test with friends it hit way above its fighting weight

[@thatwasinteresting3319]

No love for Buffalo Trace?

[@mattgrimmer9909]

@MsBizzyGurl Not $20 pretty much where anyone is

[@drewkoslow7754]

@@mattgrimmer9909 Not anymore.

[@charlieschmitt1420]

Heaven hill white label. 8.95. Hands down.

[@askingstuff]

That intro is giving me ace combat vibes.

[@quyken64]

Very entertaining... Thanks...!

[@david-1775]

You should rank the bourbons, not just pick your favorite. Winner should be based on total points and not just first place votes. It would have been fun to see everybody's second choices.

[@josefsteiner9163]

Why are they against saying total wine

[@lonewanderer3603]

Larceny is expensive where I live and I've never seen Two Stars. My choice would have been Four Roses, which is $27.

[@genegreathouse6840]

You can't pick the best sub $20 without Ezra Brooks.

[@ottoleisering7855]

Agreed!!!!!

[@tsniebeling]

Got a bottle of Ezra Brooks last night, was very impressed. Super smooth for less than $15. Agree!

[@nicholasbrown4109]

yeah, both Ezra Brooks and Evan Williams are very good cheap whiskeys

[@Pomiferous]

@@tsniebeling Same here Terry---just got some last night.

[@andrewmeilinger6203]

Yup, that's my well/daily $12 on the regular, straight with NAS, so it's at least 4 years old, 90 proof and cork top. Quality Heaven Hill juice made for LuxRow. Hope it stays that way, I imagine it won't in time

[@DMBVR4]

Our big liquor chain store here has Larceny 1.75L for $29