THE BEST BOURBONS AT EVERY PRICE POINT // Best Value Bourbons for Every Budget

[@Scottishblacksmith61]

You hit my favorite right off !! A liter of Very Old Barton 90 proof is $18.99 here in Central Iowa. I make a Manhattan with 2 ounces each Barton and Sweet Vermouth, then I add something I can't get anymore, an ounce of Cynar ! I bought the only 4 bottles available to me after I tried it in a Manhattan ! I am a 61 year old newbe to Bourbon and Whiskies. Last September , without prier experience became a bartender part time. I am now going to your Rye video I just found after My first shot of any Rye 2 weeks ago ! A fine experience with Knob Creek Rye,

[@patriciadean1649]

Thanks folks-happpy new year-love your vids-I’m learning

[@njsmwalker]

This has become my go to list as your taste preferences work for my profile. Just got the Wilderness trail and Bakers 7 based on this !. Super!!! Thankyou for making this!!

[@rosssparks2115]

First time viewer, you guys killed it with this one!

[@TheBourbonVan]

Thank you!

[@russd2888]

Super solid picks! Do love me some 1783 for under $20. Will say since Buffalo Trace changed their distribution, we have been seeing alot more of it in the southeast. Hope that is the same for anyone else that enjoys it. Nice Mavis high-5! Cheers!

[@TheBourbonVan]

Our 1783 is over $20 now, but it still almost made the list. Delicious.

[@rubyheart921]

My heart loves that you picked Buffalo Trace for the $20-$30 range. Honestly, many of these are standards, ones that are always on our shelf. There’s a reason for it - they’re good and they’re available. Great job, guys!

[@TheBourbonVan]

I absolutely had you in mind when I picked that one, Ruby!

[@rubyheart921]

@@TheBourbonVan love that!!!

[@gaylemcgee2221]

Great list. It's nice to know that i have many of them on my shelf but many that id like to try as well. Thx u 2!!! You 2 are delightful and sipping on a great glass outside is underrated!!!😊 By the fire for me.

[@ThreeToesofFury]

outstanding...you managed to capture my top 3...thanks!!!

[@E_r_i_c_C]

Outstanding start of the week episode! Now I realize how many good bottles that I enjoyed and need to restock! 😂 Cheers! 🥃🥃

[@TheBourbonVan]

We feel like we're helping!

[@byoregon1]

I hadn’t heard about Heaven Hill 7yr coming to Oregon! That’s great news.

[@stuartrollings602]

Howdy folks! Very nice list! Something for all!🥃

[@jamesstreet1144]

Great list! I’m also a huge Old Forrester fan. My favorite? I just got a single barrel store pick @131.1 proof. It has a dark caramel flavor note that is fantastic

[@TheBourbonVan]

Those OF picks are amazing.

[@smac2047]

Literally never seen one.

[@jamesstreet1144]

@@smac2047 I never did either. One of the local stores was lucky enough to get a pick and I happened in at the right time. That barrel lasted less than a week

[@SFguy415]

Really polished presentation. Goodness, prices -- not to mention availability -- really do jump around based on geography. Someone here mentioned Blue Note and based on what I've read I'd sure like to try that.

[@joekasiak921]

Great choices!! I need to get my hands on that HH bonded … love me some Baker’s and Rare Breed

[@davevogelsang6791]

The great thing about bourbon? There are so many good bottles to choose from every one of those categories. Did not see Early Times BIB in that $20-$30 range? Redwood Empire Pipe Dream and Lost Monarch are $29.99 by me. Cooper’s Craft 100 proof is fantastic for $32.99. Old Forester 1910 in the $40-$50 range and Old Forester 1920 in the $50-$60 range by me.

[@TheBourbonVan]

Redwood Empire is $39 by us, but if it was $29 locally, it would be in the list. Sounds like you have great pricing locally.

[@curtboxley7678]

Great list. Love them all. $30 - $40. Love both yours picks, but if I had to add a bottle, OGD 114. Mic drop.

[@xiamengbaby]

Old Grand Dad 114 still sneaks in at a hair under $30. That has to be on the list, with the high rye and nearly cask strength.

[@mttech1995]

I have zero arguments with any of these choices. Great list!! I will reach for that Beam profile or HH almost every time. Great call on the Bakers 7, it's such and underrated bottle. On the lower price point end, the 1793 from EW is always a solid choice. Cheers to the van!!

[@ConnerCP]

thumbs up on the Trails End 10 recommendation - it's really impressive.

[@jmalen123]

Rare Breed is pound per pound top dog for me. Hard to beat in most situations and have never had anyone I shared with not like. Great pick.

[@Beatbailey]

That Baker's 7 is fantastic. I found a bottle of it for $49 before tax, it was the last one that the store was going to get🥃

[@scootergants]

Definitely Stagg at the ~$70.00 range. Great picks and thank you for all that you all do.

[@nc4629a]

Great video, great list. Another great reason to have OGD Bonded on the list is that I think its a great blending whiskey. I've added it to a number of various whiskies that were disappointing, and it almost always gives them a nice flavor boost.

[@TheBourbonVan]

We have never used OGD Bonded that way, but we will now! Great call, Nathan!

[@Lazarus745]

lol, this is freaking crazy, it looks like you just listed what's in my bar. That's unbelievable. The only thing missing was the under 20, I don't have any, and the 1792. I'll have to get next.

[@scottypotty3]

Love the list except with two exceptions. I love all buffalo trace products except for Benchmark full proof. I just think it tastes weird. I also don’t like Chattanooga 111. I was super excited to get it and I was so disappointed. I’ve tried to go back to it but still can’t drink it. I think this bottle is totally overlooked but also probably because it might be hard to get. Lost Republic single barrels are amazing!

[@kevinbensel8954]

These are always my favorite videos, Cheers 🥃

[@johncashion8428]

Thanks for a great episode!!!! The Very Old Barton 90…… been hunting it for a long time….. the 86 & 100 are an easy find however.

[@reevinriggin3570]

I did a blind with the Benchmark Bonded vs. Even Williams BIB and the Benchmark edged it out in the flavor dept with my palate, and I like typical bourbon notes and the sweeter profiles. The Benchmark was right there for flavor AND it was $2 cheaper in my area. The caveat is it is harder to find. Cheers!

[@grndhog66]

Great video, love your chemistry together. If you're ever down in the Bay Area.....

[@jaiholtz8711]

I think Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Barrel Strength has to be on the list from $60-$70. Keep up the great shows.

[@TheBourbonVan]

No argument here. That's a great bottle.

[@davidwoodruff5197]

As it is becoming much more available in my area I could not agree more.

[@alandiaz1041]

>20 EW 1783 >30 MM >50 MM 46 Cask Strength >90 KC 12 These are all prices in my area (NC). I agreed with everything on your list. Of purse if we were to add regular whiskey and Tennessee whiskey, I would definitely have Jack Daniels in there. Great list. Thanks.

[@TheBourbonVan]

We wanted to put 1783 on our list so badly, but the price is $22 here all of a sudden. It's still a mainstay on our shelf and a heck of a value!

[@brettheiner7125]

Killer list (other than the Maker’s 😂). Just picked up the HH7 on a trip to GA…

[@manymuchmoosen7088]

What part of Oregon are you from? I’m in the Salem area. Subscribed!

[@TheBourbonVan]

Bend!

[@Glock2201]

Good list guys. Some of them are not available and like you said prices vary a ton for different areas. Under $20 for me right now is Four Roses yellow label which is a bit of a cheat because it is on sale for just under $20 right now but if it was not it would have to be EWBiB. 20-30 right now would be ECSB on sale if not it would be Jim Beam Double Oaked. 30-40 can be Woodford Reserve right now with Russel's Reserve 10Y close second. 40-50 is tough for me because there is not a ton of options I have tried so I would have to go with Buillett 10Y although I can get Four Roses single barrel right now in that price range. The 50-60 one is easy for me because we can get the OF1910 and 1920 in that range. I like the 1910 but the 1920 is a good option if you are in the mood for something proofier. I have to go with Penelope toasted in the 60-70 range and JDSBBP in the 70-100 range.

[@Jared40]

Buffalo Trace is so yummy seeing it more here in Colorado just got a store pick from my liquor store here in Denver that's freaking amazing 😃🥃

[@arealist8344]

One of my favorites is Jim Beam Single Barrel 108 proof and it is under $30 here in TN.

[@thomashobbes8786]

I’d have to throw in Four Roses (single barrel or small batch select) in there. Early Times, too. Koval seems to always fly under the radar, I’d throw that in.

[@paulkukiel3725]

Wow…I wrote a novel of a post with availability/prices here in Ontario (and other parts of this fair land), but it appears as though it’s disappeared into the ether. 🤷🏼‍♂️ Great episode, guys!

[@TheBourbonVan]

We're picturing your post in our minds, and it's glorious!

[@paulkukiel3725]

@@TheBourbonVan it was real…and it was spectacular! 😂

[@rubyheart921]

@@paulkukiel3725🤣

[@GeeWhizbang]

For $10-$20 category, I'm going with EW 1783 which I just picked up for $13.97 at Safeway in NorCal!

[@TheBourbonVan]

That's an amazing deal. We wanted to put 1783 on our list, but the price is $22 here all of a sudden. $14 is a steal!

[@markdunn1931]

Coopers Craft, OF 100 are also good pick. Cheers...

[@debbybrady1246]

Great list guys. I have most of these.❤

[@MichaelSullivanCincinnatux]

Great list! For me:

[@sn1000k]

I'll have to try Fighting Cock again, it's been years. Thanks for not acronyming the shit out of everything

[@nickp5511]

To many good pours in every range to list! Drink them all would be a long day:) I say it would be a great day and night!

[@gaylemcgee2221]

I'd say it would be "sleepy time"!!!!!😂

[@WhiskeyKnows]

Always buy two of the Heaven Hill BIB 7 Year when you see them!!

[@TheBourbonVan]

You should do a video on the rules of whiskey lol. Rule #7: Always buy two.

[@jpii8468]

Smoke Wagon UCUF is incredible 🥃

[@soyner]

Bakers 7 is so so good. Loved it from first sip.

[@charleswheat3251]

I was wondering if you guys can do a video on the smoothest tasting bourbons at each price point basically $40 and up

[@lezlielockett3461]

I love the high 5 !!! Go Mavis ❤

[@TheBourbonVan]

She's too sweet. Just way too sweet.

[@bababourbon4366]

Phil & Julie, how did you get the information that the Heaven Hill bottled in bond seven-year is now going to be available in Oregon. It’s really good whiskey. I was able to grab one when I was in Colorado thought/knew I over paid for it. But it was worth it! When do you think this will hit the shelves? I’m hoping that it comes to the OLCC and we can get this bottle. Great content and fun!! Cheers

[@TheBourbonVan]

We heard from somebody who works in a store and does the ordering. Between the holiday and the looming OLCC warehouse strike, we might be waiting a bit, but it is definitely on it's way.

[@jessehupko]

I know this is a bourbon channel. Can you do the same line up with Scotch?

[@TheBourbonVan]

Oh man I wish we had that sort of scotch knowledge. Maybe we’ll put a poll out there and give it a go though!

[@DrDubzz]

Russell’s Reserve Single Barrels at 70-100 is my first pick. But the smoke wagon is right next to it

[@TheBourbonVan]

Very solid.

[@michaeljamarck7253]

Heaven Hill is $47 at my local grocery in Redding. Come on down and have a glass.

[@charleswheat3251]

And also, what do you think would be less spicy wheat, or rye bourbon?

[@markdunn1931]

Throwing this out there, try oz. of Rare Breed and oz. of 1910. ?

[@michdico9591]

Love Rare Breed Bourbon. What do you think of the Rare Breed Rye? There are times when I like the Rye better.

[@TheBourbonVan]

Wild Turkey 101 Rye beat up on the Rare Breed for us, but we still love it.

[@jasellsrealtygroup_boston]

Chattanooga 111 is great. After bottle is empty And it sits. It gets malty and weird. Compared to when first opened

[@lghbtsl]

$20-$30 for me is Early Times BIB all day all night. 2nd place is not even in the same room.

[@arvantis]

........ AND, it's a Liter, not 750 ml Bottle!!

[@johnspartan9383]

Trail's End 10 definitely hits way above its price point. It's definitely getting easier to find and I prefer it over many of the other Toasted Bourbons

[@andrettski8686]

I was at a store yesterday and saw 3 diff Trails End incl. the 10 and didn't pull the trigger. They had a 1.75L WT 101($48) and it's a known quantity to me. I'll have to go back and p/u the Trails End 10 from all the + feedback.

[@mbs4298]

Maybe an odd question but what did you change for mics and audio recording in the last few months? It’s not bad, but totally different from old videos.

[@mbs4298]

Never mind, I started watching instead of just listening and see the mic in the middle

[@TheBourbonVan]

We were using some junky old lapel mics and an iPhone for a long time. We upgraded to a proper Yeti mic for indoors and RODE mic for outdoors. We're also running some video and audio redundancies because we had so many failures with the cheap equipment we started with.

[@TheBourbonVan]

No worries! We didn't see this new comment until after we responded.

[@stevenbischof1698]

No 4 roses? Good choices overall

[@bo_mccroskey]

>$20 - Evan Williams 1783 >$30 - Redemption Rye >$40 - Knob Creek 9 >$50 - Rare Breed >$60 - Tumbling Dice Cask Strength >$70 - Jack Daniels SBBP (& Rye) >$80 - Sagamore Double Oaked (or The Senator Rye) >$90 - Barrell Seagrass >$100 - Stellum Black Rye Ok.... so I like Ryes

[@TheBourbonVan]

LOL wait this was a bourbon list! Haha, we had a heck of a time not including several ryes on our list as well.

[@robmullins]

I like your list! I'm fairly experienced and still appreciate you being considerate and spelling out the brands/bottles. Little rant here, but not everyone knows (or has the desire) to translate JDSBBS or KC9 or WTRBR (yeah, I've seen that for the rye). It doesn't take much extra effort to make things accessible for people new to the hobby. Thanks for taking the time.

[@larryowens675]

Under 20 EW Bonded 20-30 OF 100 30-40 OGD 114 40-50 Rare Breed 50-60 Knob Creek Single Barrel 60-70 Willett 4 year rye 80-90 Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 90-100 Seagrass

[@mjolnir9855]

Evan Williams BiB is FAAAAAAAAR better than Benchmark Full proof. Full proof has an overwhelming amount of Cinnamon imo. But the Benchmark BiB - EXCELLENT choice. But honestly, I think I like the Benchmark Small batch just as much as the BiB - but the BM BiB def gives EW BiB a competition.

[@johnnymontalvo5620]

It’s such a bummer that Buffalo trace is like $50 where I am.

[@markdunn1931]

have you guys found Peerless in OR ? cheers

[@TheBourbonVan]

Nope not yet.

[@fileep131]

Plenty of David Nicholson Reserve in Texas

[@robertjennings9105]

Old Grandad is somewhat underrated at times. When I 1st tried it I was surprised, for the price it’s pretty solid. Haven’t found Still Austin in my area, I’m sure it’s findable, just need to keep up the hunt. Love SmokeWagon Small Batch. I need to cross state lines to find it but luckily that’s a pretty short drive. I’ve had most of these pours and can’t find fault with any of the ones I’ve tried. Thanks again for another great video.

[@brmicmatthews8398]

How did Old Grand dad not make the $20-30!?!? Heretics haha

[@salata95]

What no love for Jack Daniels?

[@TheBourbonVan]

We love it, but every time we mention it in a bourbon list, people come out of the woodwork to shout about it not being a bourbon, so we just let that sleeping dog lie these days.

[@michaelgartman4320]

Can't get ECBP in Virginia. 😢. I've seen it at one drop.

[@srotha]

Look harder. Check out enough drops and eventually you will find one.

[@kathyhughey7350]

This is a solid list per price range - great video. I would agree with jalholtz8711, the JDSBBP is always a solid bottle at the $65 range. Cheers and hugs to Mavis.

[@TheBourbonVan]

We totally agree. Of course, every time we're talking bourbon and we mention JDSBBP, people get upset because it's Tennessee whiskey and not bourbon...but we are with you. It deserves at least a mention on this list.

[@markdunn1931]

sorry Coppers Craft 100, my mistake.

[@tedsalmon2533]

For me in the $40-$50 range you can't beat Smoke Wagon the Younger. It's even better than UCUF! Also in this range I've got to include Blue Note Juke Joint. In $60-$70 it's Jack Daniels barrel strength. $20-$30 has to incude Early Times BIB.

[@markdunn1931]

Rare Breed all day long.