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[@garyfranchy7726]

I have a structured settlement and need budget bourbon now.

[@guitarswhiskeyandgolf]

Hahaha

[@nathannobbs5282]

Call MATTHEW PORTER! Get budget bourbon right nowwwwww

[@Remman1]

lol

[@thomasredden4263]

Bro why did I immediately and without question read this in that high pitched ladies singing voice?😂😂

[@jacksmith2315]

At first i thought this was for real and was going to recommend some good cheap bourbons, then all i could think of when i read this was jg wentworth commercials haha.

[@BrianVaughn]

Why did so many people have a hard time with Wild Turkey in college? Personally I had a bad time with Southern Comfort and Jack Daniels.

[@jamesbullard4897]

Seagram’s 7 Had me crawling in bed with my parents when I drove home by angels help

[@tommyrq180]

Wild Turkey 101 has basically transitioned to being a legend for maintaining price and quality despite the “bourbon storm” of the past decade where some companies lost their minds chasing virality rather than, well, value. And for me, Rare Breed is in the same category for higher proof, higher priced bourbons (along with their rye brothers).

[@FakingANerve]

Rare Breed punches so far above it's price point (and availability)!

[@robertjennings9105]

The ones I’ve had that you recommended I liked. Definitely see some selections that I can get in my area that I will be picking up and trying. I definitely enjoyed this topic, thanks for sharing.

[@xtremegamer5336]

I would agree 100%. I'd rather have a Wild Turkey 101 than a Buffalo Trace any day, it's basically my go to bourbon.

[@MrDobberdude]

@@xtremegamer5336 same

[@jamesbullard4897]

Fighting cock 103 proof is a great bourbon

[@eugenenassif]

Benchmark top floor at 15 bucks is wonderful. Would also add EW BiB

[@TheGhostofMJones]

Old Grand Dad Bonded and Benchmark Bonded are both excellent for right around (and under) $20

[@HonoluluBlue81]

Old Forester 100 between $20-$30 is excellent. Over $100 Calumet 14/15/16 are very good and are readily available in my area.

[@matthewdohrmann]

I agree. I bought the Calumet 16 on his recommendation, and it's one of my favorites.

[@robmullins]

Totally agree on the Old Forester 100! I haven't found Calumet yet.

[@49erFanMatt]

Can’t wait to celebrate 50K, Matt!!! So awesome. Take care!!

[@davevogelsang6791]

OGD 114 is $29.99 around me in IL. Found it for $19.99 at a store in WI, so I bought 4 bottles to bunker. I like Redwood Empire Pipe Dream for $30 as an easy sipper like Buffalo Trace. Cooper’s Craft 100 Proof is yummy and underrated at $32. Both Green River Bourbon and Green River Wheated Bourbon are also good and easy sippers. Like Ben Holladay BIB and would love to find the Soft Red Wheat Bourbon. 🥃

[@DirtyHairy01]

This was awesome! I have a lot of those bottles already! I would add Michter’s, Sagamore and Woodford. 😄👍

[@andyn8542]

Over $100: Calumet 16, Bardstown Discovery are pretty solid.

[@ericpevey2636]

Great episode. The pics in the 20-30 range, fantastic. In the 100-200 category: Calumet 16. I can find it for about 150.

[@1125mikem]

Cool video ty. Would be nice to see the bottles front and center as you do them 😊

[@travisrobeson306]

Always enjoy seeing what you go with. Next pickup has to be the Boulder!

[@MrMistajone]

It's a crime that 4RSB was left off.

[@SalukiJoe14]

Congrats on 50k you deserve it! You will be huge in this space, I have seen doubt

[@claytonmitchell5685]

I just got a bottle of Knob 12 for $65, I'm not sure I'd love it for $80, but for $65 I'm enjoying it a lot

[@connorhayek3274]

Just picked up Holladay this weekend and I agree, super impressed with it!

[@bourbonschool100]

We call that 12 year optimal Knob Creek. So delicious. Side note, my folks used to take the Nintendo controllers but leave the console so all I could do was watch that Super Mario Bros/Duck Hunt title screen. Absolutely diabolical. Cheers Matt!

[@madmartigan8774]

I like EH Taylor, Eagle Rare, Henry McKenna 10 year, Blanton, and Elijah Craig 18 year. They're all under $100 but fan vary in price depending on where yiu can find them. Not easy to find by me but not impossible. Old Forester 1910 is easy to find by me and my go to. Buffalo Trace and Makers 46 are my favorites in the $30-$40 range.

[@Sgt.Trigger209]

Great video man! My top 3 best value bourbons: Benchmark FP, OGD 114, & ET BiB. I am fortunate they're available & very cheap in my area (all under 23 bucks).

[@bs8246]

Great list - I have not seen OG114 for under $35 here. WT 101 is the absolute KING of $20-$30 bourbons and it outclasses many $50 bottles. The one I would highly recommend at the $65 price point is Penelope Architect - great stuff. Cheers, Matt!

[@deangood6682]

grab a bottle of coopers craft 100 amazing 30 bottle imo

[@bs8246]

@@deangood6682 agree! I don’t love the regular Cooper’s Craft - but the Cooper’s 100 is delish! I grab it whenever I see it

[@tommyrq180]

OGD114 is $29.99 in VA where the gummint runs the spirits business and you can only get allocated bottles if you paid off someone…

[@FakingANerve]

​@@tommyrq180I didn't make it through the first "ha" of laughter before it got cut off with a sigh. Yeah... I live here too.

[@tommyrq180]

@@FakingANerve VA ABC has their own law enforcement agency and they did nothing other than “uh, won’t happen again” and this after the whole leaking allocated distribution scandal. I could have done this investigation quickly-the four people who got all the bottles obviously paid someone and or have some sort of leverage and it would not be hard to find. But likely many VA ABC employees, probably executives, would be implicated. That’s how government works. As Mel Brooks quipped in Blazing Saddles (to Hedley Lamar): “We have to protect our phony-baloney jobs, gentlemen.” It’s shameless, but unfortunately in states without government monopolies there are just different types of corruption in the spirits (and alcohol) business. It’s the human condition when you have inadequate checks and balances and oversight.

[@lifebreath77]

Great video! Maker’s 46 cask strength. A few dollars more then regular MM cask strength and sooo much better! I avoided WT for so long for the reason stated. Gladly, I finally broke down and bought some RB! Same with JD. The single barrel barrel strength is awesome!

[@GeoffBernard]

Sippin on Russel's 10 right now. Such a good drinking bottle. Stumbled across your channel but loving your content.

[@bradleywilliams9225]

$100-200 price range. Calumet 16yr. Sits on the shelf at most places due to its $150 price tag, but a truly an awesome bottle.

[@bradleywilliams9225]

Great video tho!!!

[@stevehilliard1495]

In Branson Mo OGD 114 is super hard to find. I have seen 5 bottles in the last 3 years and I bought 4. Ben Halliday is delicious. Old Forester 1920 is great. Rare Breed is great. 101 is a bargain. Good video Matt😊

[@robertbooth3367]

Pretty darn good list Matt. Found North in the $100 - $150 category.

[@RodneyHenderson357]

Matt, appreciate the video. With these crazy @$$ prices and retail gouging, been very strategic in my purchasing. Going for taste my pallet and not hype. Thx

[@francisrizzo1529]

That wink a minute into it lets you know this video is going to be a good ride. I'm a fan of 1792 and Cooper's Craft 100, but I would also put Michter's American or sb on the list... PS - I've put VOB in a blind with 4-5 other bourbons and all 6 people put it in the top 2 (beat out WT80 and Buffalo Trace)

[@scdbrown]

Benchmark Bonded, Small Batch, Top Floor and Single Barrel were all heavily discounted recently in the Atlanta area..all expressions were $7.50 per bottle..of course I bunkered several cases #winning😜

[@joeraff3626]

America! Thanks for not mentioning Penelope. I can find it, and pick up all their expressions! Great pour.

[@Robert.Sheard]

The only for-sure bottle I'd add is Baker's 7... $60 where I live. That RR Single Barrel is great and only $66 here. Don't tell anyone.

[@martyp5976]

Si, great content as always!

[@nicholasoberle2894]

Hands down the best under 15/20 range so far that I have tried is Benchmark Small batch. It beats a lot of more expensive bourbons in blinds for me and my wife all the time. My dad even was surprised that it beat out some of his favorites in blinds as well that we did over Christmas. It is 13.99 where I am at and an absolute best value that I currently have in my entire collection. (13 price point is just too insane for how decent/good it is)

[@neilwatkins8676]

That Ben Holliday is so good. Can’t wait for the review. Cheers!

[@hypnocracy6102]

Awesome List Mattman!

[@upnrunning9991]

Your reviews are spot on with my palette. You are the best KZbin whiskey reviewer. Keep them coming. 👍

[@BuckMcAntlerson]

Great video. Going out tomorrow and buying all of these bottles. 🥃

[@Whiskey_Wisdom]

This is a great idea for a video, thanks for doing it. Love watching your channel grow all the way from fishing to this! You've inspired me my man. Plus we share the same name.... now I just gotta get on your diet kick....................

[@getoffmylawnguy1210]

As a Wild Turkey 101 and Rare Breed fan I’m happy to see them make your list, I also really like Eagle Rare and world suggest that too

[@85geoffm]

Rare Breed is delicious. 🤌🏻 Hilariously, I've avoided 101 because of the exact thing he mentioned in the video lol, but I'll have to revisit with sipping (instead of shooting 🤦🏼‍♂️) it in mind. 😆

[@Danr07]

Bardstown Origin Series White Label $45 Wilderness Trail BiB $50-55

[@bbcoachSupermanBR]

My list: 10-20: Small batch or Top Floor Benchmark 20-30: Wild Turkey 101, Old Forester 100, Devils River Single Barrel, Devils River barrel strength 30-40: Balcones Lineage, TX, Jack Daniels Bonded, Whistler 40-50: Old Forester 1910, Devils River Select, Horse Soldier Small Batch, Rare Breed, Balcones Baby Blue 50-70: TX barrel strength, Old Forester 1920, Eagle Rare, Ranger Creek .36 70+: Ranger Creek .36 barrel strength, Balcones (anything in this price point), Horse Soldier

[@guitarswhiskeyandgolf]

Great video Matt

[@msutton01]

Every newer bourbon drinker should watch this video and follow these recommendations.

[@FakingANerve]

I wasn't too impressed with Bulleit 10 year or Bulleit Barrel Strength, so I got curious and mixed them 50/50... pretty damned tasty! Would recommend!

[@fredsmith3001]

A glaring omission from the under $20 category is Evan Williams Bottled in Bond. Always solid and always available. The black label is pretty good too and I can usually find it for under $10.

[@patrickstouffer5596]

Came here to make this comment! EW BiB is the king of sub $20 for me.

[@ronschmucker504]

I also think under $20 should be Benchmark Full proof which around me is only $18.

[@lars2894]

This is $25 where I live. OGD Bonded is the same price and much better value IMO.

[@MickyWhite247]

Ogd bib is much better

[@thickerliquor]

EW BIB is certainly one of the best values on 100 proofers - Cheers

[@NickElias]

Agree with the Knob Creek Single Select. Out of 3 bottles I’ve tried I’ve only had one that was boring. Smooth but boring. I would also add Old Forester 1920 and Widow Jane 10.

[@phlips11]

Calumet 15/16 are pretty findable and worth the $100+ imo

[@brettmchan2855]

I just picked up a knob creek 12 year for 63.95!

[@kylewipert1976]

This list didn’t get me pissed. Thanks sir

[@JWForce1059]

101 was definitely my go-to college bump. Didn't realize how tasty it is if you don't shoot it all until later.

[@tonylopez6213]

Great list Matt, I would I have added a double oaked too.

[@The4Wills]

Matt is in Colorado so all the Benchmarks are not here. But I agree, they are great for the money (I have them all from a TX trip). Bakers 7, McKenna 10, Heaven Hill BIB, Buffalo Trace and store pics should make this list as well. WT 101 Rye should absolutely make this list, er wait only Boubons

[@terrencemcdermott5840]

You should do a rye video now! I always love when the whiskey being mentioned is less than what is being said, bonus!

[@MichaelC_22]

Solud list. Need to revisit Bulleit 10. Haven't had it in awhile but remember it being very good.

[@ronschmucker504]

Right up my alley and right up my turnpike Matt. 1792 SB is a regular staple and I love the Coopers Craft 100 proof. Coopers by me is under $30 so it is an amazing value here in Northern IN. Moving on - there will never not be a OF 1920 in my bar. ECBP, JD BP and Knob Creek 12 are favorites as well. You knocked it out of the park here. The only addition I would add is Heaven Hill BIB 7 YR which around here is $50.

[@parkersmith711]

I prefer JW Dant to JTS Brown. A bit sweeter and not quite as nutty while still being sub-$20

[@claytidwell]

Wild Turkey 101 is my GO TO !!! Love it.

[@jhawkk2004]

Redwood Empire Lost Monarch would definitely be in my list of 30-40. It's between 30 and 35 around me.

[@joerapoza9140]

I’ve tried a few of these Benchmark 8- was definitely a tasty pour and a great bargain, I was pleasantly surprised. Old Grand dad 114 was a little too high proof for me and my experience level 1792- was a great pour one of my favorites.

[@firzout]

I’d love to hear your take on regular Angles Envy. I had a bottle gifted to me (not sure which bottle it was) but I didn’t feel it was bad. Love to hear your take. Thanks

[@Liz_DrB]

Interesting list. I’ve been following for a year and trying to find my pallet. Our pallets must be different because I luv Bardstown origins BiB

[@jasonjackson4527]

Shout out from Maine awesome video.

[@exhortingone]

Grizzly Beast Bottled in Bond from Redwood Empire is $89 and I think it's well worth the price point.

[@imoldandyoureinmyway]

That's really hard to find outside of their website.

[@favor4afavor823]

This is the first video I've seen of yours. I like your style. Edit: I don't know what I'm doing with my life that I don't have a whiskey room like this.

[@jamesbullard4897]

Wow what a beautiful amazing fast complete review ❤

[@chicothegreat2126]

I would include Woodford double oak in the 50s category

[@klenk1am]

Bulleitt 10 is 50 here in MI. WT rare breed and MM cask strength are cheaper. Some MI prices are odd

[@1skippysmooth]

I appreciate Tiege Hanley having concerns about my bourbon budget.

[@robertmeyers7907]

Was gifted a bottle of Kentucky Owl which turned out to be one of the nicest bourbons I’ve had the pleasure to own. In Pa. (State stores) it’s priced around $145.00 so it is kept in a separate cabinet from the other bourbons in my collection.

[@ShaneTheGeek]

Green River wheated version is a really easy sipper. I get a grape koolaid on the nose when you pop the cork and give the hole a good sniffing. On the pallete I pick up a tamarind (lucas candy) note that is actually pretty unique.

[@TroutStalker1]

Widow Jane 13 year for $110 is great stuff

[@NastierNate]

I picked up a Heaven Hill BIB for $50 and an Angel’s Envy store pick for $100 the other day. The AE is solid, but there’s no shot it’s twice as good as the Heaven Hill. I don’t want to say it’s not worth $100, but man there’s a lot of great whiskey out there for cheaper.

[@AnAbortiveRomance]

You nailed some of my favorite bottles at their price points. JD SBBP, SW UU, 1920, OGD 114. At the cheaper level I like OF 86/100. You mentioned Benchmark 8, have you ever tried their newer series, Top Floor, Full Proof, Single Barrel etc?

[@beginningbourbon7385]

Benchmark Top Floor for $16 out the door here in NC. Best budget bourbon for me.

[@joshcoley4735]

Great video! Options were spot on. Any chance you could find a Bardstown Founders for a review?

[@zrich61788]

Dude you have lost so much weight! Are you even still drinking? So proud of you. Stay healthy.

[@Russ_L]

Great list Matt! Some of my faves right now are Sagamore Rye DO $50, Willet Straight Rye Small Batch $70, Redwood Empire Pipe Dream CS $70, I know not all are available everywhere. But where is the Malort?!?! Just kidding, Cheers

[@jonsnow782]

Old Elk store picks have been pretty fantastic for $75

[@nickschuster3561]

Knob creek 12 is accurately described as magical……never NOT on my shelf

[@paradiswest4395]

Several bottles you mentioned are on my list. I dig the Elijah Craig and 1792. I'm definitely going to try a Russell's 10. I walk past it every week and never get it.

[@breakingbelmont]

For 100-200 bucks, I love Bardstown Discovery. For a minute they were hard to find (series 3-5) but now they’re readily available in my area. I really think their blends are greater than the sum of its parts, and it’s made with a bunch of great parts. Aside from that, the Calumet 14/15/16 are cherry oak bombs and are great if you’re willing to spend the moolah.

[@keg9850]

F Bardstown! Look who owns it. Save your money. Plenty of excellent bottles out there.

[@Jimmy-fi4ht]

I will say ive been usimg tiege Hanley for like 5 years and it's awesome the guy who mostly runs it is also a awesome KZbinr

[@asmrwhiskey]

This is a great list. I know that there are fewer choices, but I'm hoping that the there is an upcoming video that takes the same look at rye.

[@jsmith2479]

I see looking much slimmer! Good job on the hard work!

[@chrisbrougham8777]

Where was Tin Cup 10yr??? You got me to try it and it's good for the price. Great video

[@debbybrady1246]

Good video. I have 99% of all the below $60 on my shelf. I agree with your assessment. You can get very good whiskey without breaking the bank. Good deal for us senior citizens on fixed incomes.

[@littlejoe4107]

Wow Matt you’re looking incredible, congrats

[@moguy1973]

So many on this list I've had, and so many more that I need to taste. I'm from Missouri, and have yet to try the Ben Holladay bib. I guess that's a required thing to do now.

[@stevehilliard1495]

I am from Mo, tried it, liked it, $51 here in Branson

[@scottbaron121]

Here in FLA, I was SHOCKED at what happened to EC. It is now retailing for @ $35-40! This happened within the last month or so. Damn shame. The juice isn't worth the squeeze at that price point.

[@borgcutus5780]

Same thing in PA, where all bourbons are over priced thanks to the State monopoly.

[@drewbowski]

Any of the Barrel collection. All are fantastic and any in the regular line price right at $100. I’m actually surprised they weren’t mentioned. Great list tho 🙌🏻

[@nolangranzin8965]

Surprised you didn't at least mention Calumet 14 and 15 year for the $100+, it's pretty available in Dallas, not sure about elsewhere, anyways great video!

[@A_Bunch_of_Savages]

Bulleit 10 year is $60 here in UT, with the barrel strength actually coming in $10 lower at $50.

[@Glock2201]

I might have to try the Benchmark 8 at some point. Only available in the 1.75L but is only $17.99 so would not be losing much even if I hate it. I am not a huge fan of WT101 and would put Four Roses, Buffalo Trace, OF86, Jim Beam double oaked, and Buillett ahead of that in the $20-$30 range. I would have to add OF1910 and Woodford's DO to the $50-$70 range. I agree with the JDSBBP. That is good juice and could go in the $50-$70 range here. I like Penelope toasted in that range as well.

[@bobczarnecki3479]

Benchmark full proof and single barrel are both around $25. Fantastic taste higher proof.

[@Glock2201]

@@bobczarnecki3479 They are not in my area. Only Benchmark available is the 8.

[@Joe999v2]

Russell’s 10 year is $27 at Costco in St. Louis, Missouri

[@scottbaron121]

And again (in FLA), Coopers Craft 100 is my "go-to. Especially since it retails at 29.99 here. Simply FANTASTIC juice.

[@guitarswhiskeyandgolf]

It would be interesting to really try to nail down the best bourbon for the money. Not best bourbon but given its price point the best banger out there. Rare Breed has to be in the conversation at least at 50 bucks its just so dang good a d whenever I go back for a sip I'm amazed. My recent Russells SB is ridiculously good too

[@TheZeal04]

Didn't know Maker's Cask strength was so expensive elsewhere. It's 39.99 most everywhere here and on sale sometimes for more like 36-37. The original release in the old bottle style was more expensive, but then they dropped the price to 39.99 in 2020ish.

[@Dafoodmaster]

Even in europe, where bourbon prices are higher and scotch/irish prices are lower, Wild Turkey 101 is one of the most solid price/quality bottles you can get. It's simply delicious stuff, even neat in a glencairn. If you're somehow on the fence, get off that fence man

[@TheloniousSphere]

Did you say the Bulleit Barrel Strength Bourbon is a spicy and sweet delicious treat?!?! Possibly the best review of that bottle of all time!

[@permanentfitness1919]

Rebel for $17 is pretty solid. Not high proof or complex - but very nice sweet corn flavors to it.