Top 10 Best Value Bourbons For The Money

Thanks to Bespoke Post for sponsoring this video! New subscribers get 20% off their first box of awesome - go to bespokepost.com/brewzle20 and enter code BREWZLE20 at checkout.
In this video, we go over the top 10 best value bourbons for the money!
►Join the B-Team Patreon: bit.ly/46WcQWL
►Our Discord: bit.ly/3q00mNc
►Brewzle Store: bit.ly/3Oo4GiF
►Join Our Whiskey Email Newsletter: bit.ly/43z6nOI
►Bar items I use: amzn.to/3Qc0uAH
For business inquiries: [e-mail]
For general inquiries: [e-mail]
Our KZbin Channels:
►Brewzle Main Channel: / @brewzle
►Brewzle Mixed Drinks Channel: / @brewzlemixeddrinks
►Brewzle Live Clips: / @brewzleliveclips
Our Other Socials:
Facebook: / brewzle
Instagram: / brewzle
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@brewzle?lang=en
Twitter: / brewzle
Chapters:
00:00 Criteria
00:43 Russell’s Reserve 10-Year
01:40 Four Roses Small Batch
02:32 Bespoke Post
04:32 Early Times Bottled-In-Bond
06:33 Old Forester 100 Proof
07:46 Wild Turkey Rare Breed
09:02 Old Forester 1920
10:10 Evan Williams Bottled-In-Bond
12:28 Eagle Rare 10-Year
15:14 Buffalo Trace
16:35 Wild Turkey 101
Host/Executive Producer - TJ Gamble
Producer - Alex Srednoselac
Channel Manager - Will Gamble
Editor - Marc McClure
Scriptwriter - Brian Udall
All claims made here about alcohol, whether in this video, in this description, or on our channel, are intended only for those of the legal drinking age.
#whiskeytube #bourbon #whiskytube

[@Brewzle]

New Bespoke Post subscribers get 20% off their first box of awesome - go to bespokepost.com/brewzle20 and enter code BREWZLE20 at checkout. Thanks to Bespoke Post for sponsoring!

[@EllieBanks333]

Russell's 10 year is not $45, more like 34-38. It is exceptional. Best I've had dollar for dollar. Although I do love 1792 SB too.

[@T100ley]

Need a best value at each price point.

[@dianagarcia8604]

Hi, I’m new to your channel and I am a whiskey drinker…. I am curious and want to know your opinion on Brothers Bond they have a few whiskey’s and was wondering if you can make a video and try one or two? 🤞 Love your videos and opinions on whiskey, hope to see you try Brothers Bond on your next video ❤

[@dianagarcia8604]

I also know how you aren’t a fan of celebrity whiskey or alcohol in general and Brothers Bond was created by actors Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley who starred in Vampire Diaries

[@talericogroup6584]

The link is not working at Bespoke post

[@matthewhenry6276]

Don’t get me wrong we all love your Bourbon hunts and couldn’t get enough of them. Buuuuut it’s nice to see a video in this format from you again!

[@dalton1824]

I could be wrong but i believe these are his live streams just edited.

[@matthewhenry6276]

@@dalton1824 that could be. I know he does that a lot but usually on his brewzle live clips channel so I thought maybe otherwise.

[@dalton1824]

@@matthewhenry6276 but they are nice condensed like this either way

[@JesusSanchez-ql6zr]

Over here in Morro Bay, CA there is a store that sells everything MSRP or little mark up.

[@chrismiller755]

I like the bourbon hunting videos because he actually buys bourbon. Most youtubers just walk around the store

[@slimerone]

This guy is just great on camera - im a tech guy who watches world news and tech news and somehow stumbled on this channel and binged almost all of his videos. Needless to say, went out on Tuesday and bought a bottle of Old Forester 86 and a glencairn glass lmao gonna try it out today after work. If it tastes horrible then ill just pivot and use the bottle for my fav drink of all time - old fashioned. Thanks Brewzle for getting me into this rabbit hole

[@chrismiller755]

U shouldve just got the old forester 100 for $1-$2 more

[@apeekintime]

Prepare you wallet for much abuse going forward. I started out in this hobby around the beginning of 2023... I now have like 200-250 bottles. Luckily they mostly fit onto two warehouse style shelves in my basement... Well they did. Fridge started leaking water thru the floor so right now they live on the floor, on a few tables, in my office (looks great when on video calls with my CFO and COO), and the kitchen table. When you have to move 200+ bottles you start questioning your life decisions.

[@kaedenwebb7623]

@@apeekintime 200-250 bottles... holy shit. What would you say the best ones for starting out are, i'm just getting into it as well.

[@MattD86]

@@kaedenwebb7623I’m at about 100-120 bottles but I’d recommend: 1792 Small Batch, Old Forrester 1910, Evan Williams Bottled in Bond and Bardstown Origin Series Bourbon (white label)

[@techietank3900]

😂

[@alexanderlai9160]

Early Times Bottled in Bond comes in a 1L bottle, so the $26 price is actually $19.50 per 750ml of bourbon. And it is my #1 value bourbon.

[@DesertMotors]

On top of that it's everywhere around here and only $21. Way better value than something like that Evan Williams, IMO.

[@BigBadJerryRogers]

​@@DesertMotorsit may be everywhere around there but it's in fact a regionally distributed release and a lot of people can't get it.

[@calebtormoehlen8026]

​@@BigBadJerryRogersits allocated it alot of places. Is here in indiana

[@cwjustcw1261]

​@@DesertMotorsnever seen it anywhere near me

[@roymaddocks3184]

Isn't this the one that TJ says "pick the black plastic screw top, because it's from Brown Forman, and is better"?

[@tobyhayes611]

Wild Turkey 101 is my favorite value daily drinker. I also love Rare Breed, but it's around $60 in my area. Buffalo Trace products are almost impossible to find in my area, so I would substitute Bowman Brothers' small batch for Buffalo Trace. I've never had the black cap Early Times BIB, but I think the blue cap Early Times is fantastic, especially for the price. Great review!

[@tommiller4895]

Great list! Some others: Heaven Hill B-I-B, 1792 Small Batch, Makers Mark, Old Grand-Dad 114, Evan Williams Single Barrel

[@christopherrogers7721]

So I have no clue how you ended up in my suggested, but I quit drinking over 10 years ago and miss talking to my friends about different liquors. Your passion helps me have that without having the drink.

[@Eric__B]

ER is hard to find but I stalk Walmart online for it, and have been able to snag some at $29ea here in FL.... and for that it’s a high value. BT is $23.98 at Walmart and it’s a great daily for that price.

[@davidgottfried5819]

Hell, bang for the buck JD barrel proof for $67 up here in Upstate NY is the best bargain in high proof juice. Then again, OGD114 is also an absolute bargain for what it is, especially for under $30.

[@bsmitley]

Eagle Rare is always so marked up in my area ($80-$90) and it's just hard to justify that knowing the MSRP. However occasionally Buffalo Trace will be at Sam's Club for $23! For me that takes the cake when it's that cheap. WT101 would get my 2nd, and Russell Reserve 3rd.

[@sifuuga]

Eagle Rare runs around $60+ in my section of Massachusetts. Even Williams bottled in bond is my go to budget whiskey but you can't go wrong with Wild Turkey 101.

[@Muddyowns]

Yeah, I got a bottle of Eagle Rare recently for $75 in Ocala, FL. I'm gonna have to check out Wild Turkey 101.

[@JFlex76]

Here in the TN valley, ER goes from $75-99

[@zappadali8696]

The Rare Breed is my first introduction to the higher proofs. Sipping some next to a Michters Kentucky Straight and that burn from the proof of the Turkey adds another element to the mouth feel and makes the flavors seem a bit more subtle. Going back for another bottle before work tomorrow. 😂

[@jimstokley]

I got to say that I have really enjoyed your videos. I appreciate your time spent in the various ways on embarking different bourbons. I personally prefer single barrel items

[@saunassad5618]

It is your fault I started down the rabbit hole of bourbons

[@slimerone]

jeez im in the same boat lol damn you Brewzle!!

[@bigtacos1897]

Same lmao

[@Calipod]

He is my bourbon god father. Taught the homies and I everything we know hahaha

[@PNW_Adventures1]

5 bottles now

[@seanmcdonald8057]

Great video! Great list! I agree with Jill, Eagle Rare comes out on top! Old Forester 1920 is a close second.

[@pattoncoon]

Four Roses Small Batch is surprisingly incredible. Glad to hear it mentioned. I know you mentioned Evan Williams BIB; have you had the 1783?

[@trekkingteerex]

Another fantastic video. I haven't seen anywhere with the OF 100* Single Barrel, much less for $28 (or slightly higher). Is that the price for the standard 100 proof or the SB? Always enjoy you finding local, smaller distilleries that might actually be accessible, or at least comparable to some of the unicorns. Looking forward to the next!

[@wiliamwidlacki7459]

I just found your channel and I'm loving it......I really like your value bourbon list, what I find seriously missing is the Elijah Craig small batch....around 36 bucks per bottle and probably myv#1 bourbon budget banger.. ..I also go for the wild turkey 101, the Evan Williams bnb, etc.....

[@timothycollins3829]

Can agree on most, even if your definition of value differs from mine. Unfortunately up here in Vermont, the Buffalo Trace and Eagle Rare are almost impossible to find. Also Early Times BIB is nowhere to be found. I'm still looking to find a bottle to try. A couple of bottles I would add are the Old Granddad BIB and 114. They are constants as they are great for Manhattans and Old Fashions at a solid price point. In addition, surprised to see no love for Elijah Craig. Easy to find and a very solid bourbon for $25-30.

[@floridahdshooter]

New viewer to the channel. Big burbon fan and just started on the hunt. Was a big Jim Beam Double black guy but tried WT 101 and that is my go for simple cocktails and neat. Now when I travel I always stop in and see what is local, on recent trip to TN a picked up some Dickel, did not like much at all, then recent;y was in Mongomery AL and picked up some Cyde Mays "Alabama Style" Borbon and I dig it. I will now be on the look out for Eagle Rare 10 yr. Thanks

[@azmendozafamily]

Mr. Tater King, I loved this video. I need to get a few of these bottles. Eagle Rare, OF 1920. I enjoy Evan Williams BIB, Mellow Corn BIB, and Old Grandad BIB. I actually made a blend of those three, 2:1:1 EW/OGD/MC. I drink it straight up, so chilled in a glass, stirred and strained into my rocks glass. Im happy that WT101 was the #1 pick. That and the WT101 Rye are always on my shelf.

[@RagingPotat0]

not a whiskey person haven't tried much variations of alcohol but youtube recommended you last week and have been enjoying the content old/new

[@erickmorales1826]

Great channel! I recently found (2) bottles of Blanton’s single barrel at a hole in the wall Liquor store in Santa Monica, CA and was able to get them for a total of $240. I’m very happy.

[@richardhayes1558]

Hey yall. Im in Tuscaloosa and have just started watching you. Loving your videos so far. I hate our ABC because its so hard to find certain bourbons like Eagle Rare. Going to make a road trip to Ms soon and search for a few I want. Keep up the good work

[@Booger414]

These are all solid. I am surprised at how many people rave about the Evan Williams BiB. Lately, my picks have all been from smaller distilleries that don't distribute very far away. I just went to PA and picked up some nice choices from Stoll & Wolfe, Boardroom, and New Liberty.

[@Deorad.]

I like your videos I am a culinary student starting January 8th and use different liquors in a lot of different recipes

[@jasondye7534]

Been watching for a month. Just starting out. Today bought the Welller Special Reserve. It was great and being equipped with the knowledge to buy it I learned from you. Thanks! Keep it up.

[@rogerduroux4616]

Russell's 10 is one of my favorites. I can get it consistently around $35. I guess I am lucky. I also would have added Knob Creek 9 to the list. A 9 year old for around $30 is hard to beat.

[@apeekintime]

100% agree on KC9. A Good KC9 Store pick can be had for $50 and if you get something from floor 6+ you usually have a crazy flavorful explosion. Of course Beam products are ALL super nutty but I enjoy that profile.

[@whiskey_weather]

That RR10 is great for the price. I miss when it was sub $30!

[@coolzog]

I agree, I'm surprised no Knob Creek 9. I can pick up for $40 CAD (~29 USD) and it's great value.

[@joeltroughton3021]

Where you getting those for that price

[@blasphemy666]

I just got a bottle of kc9 for 26 dollars after tax at costco. Wa state tax is 20.5% 😢😅 so maybe other states its cheaper🤷🏽‍♂️

[@corybates4407]

Got my first four roses single barrel. Love it.

[@0529mpb]

Eagle Rare is $70+ if it's readily available on the shelf in the majority of non-ABC states. You have to work hard and make your own luck to get it at a price that I would pay. BT is $26 grocery store bourbon here.

[@joshcosker8015]

I was never able to try the original Early Times bib with the black top for a comparison. I definitely agree that for 25-30 for a liter it's a fantastic value.

[@Huwbert0490]

Watching your videos from Wales, UK and always blows my mind hearing and seeing how difficult it is to get Buffalo a trace products. I am a big fan of them and need to walk not even 10mins to my local convenience store to buy Eagle Rare, Buffalo Trace and sometimes Blanton’s all at retail price (BT - £21, Eagle Rare - £32 & Blanton’s - £80) I’ve never not been able to buy a bottle of any of them. Keep up the good work! Love the videos

[@Flint_Hyzermatic]

Here in the US, marketing strategy can play heavily into the way brands like BT, ER, EHT, etc, are distributed. For example, in one region, BT might be plentiful while ER is hardly anywhere to be found. Travel a few states away, and it could very well be the exact opposite scenario. This creates the perception that these bottles are rare and in short supply, and that's how they get hyped up and sought after. Of course, this is just my theory, based upon observations from my travels. Cheers!🥃

[@roymaddocks3184]

You are indeed fortunate. Eagle Rare and Blanton's and the Wellers and Stagg Jr etc are all pretty much unobtainable these days at Ontario's provincial liquor stores. Too much competition from US consumers(?)

[@morbidangel1318]

Same here in belgium

[@blizakebowman]

I spent about 20 years drinking plain Ol Jim and Sprite and have only recently tried to expand and get a little more refined. I picked up a bottle of BT for about 42 with Tax in Cartersville Ga just the other day. Never had it, greatly enjoyed my first pour, looking forward to taking my time with it this weekend. Bought my first bottle of Turkey 101 while at the in laws in Syracuse recently and I didn’t love the first pour. Splashed some cream soda in and polished it off. The next day, it had snowed and I wasn’t leaving the hotel and decided a second glass was worth a try and I don’t know if the cork just needed to be pulled twice or what. I really enjoyed it and finished off a good part of the bottle before flying out. They are getting 31$ a bottle up there, but it’s also basically Canada so whatever.

[@johnvoice9871]

In the UK lots of the Brands are sold at lower proof. Buffalo Trace is everywhere at around 26 USD but is 80 Proof . We get an Old Forester at 86 Proof for 28 USD. WT101 has to be 101 proof and can be found for around 32 USD. Eagle Rare at 90 proof is getting easier to find for around 42 USD and I collect mine today :). Love the WT101 especially in a cocktail as the proof stands up well and the slight spice shines thorough any sweetness in say and Old Fashioned.

[@stircrazysos]

Eagle rare vs wt101 in your opinion. I'm treating myself

[@bunsguns8222]

Old Forester 86 is probably the most common OF in the US also, just doesn't get hyped at all because of the proof.

[@rogerslone6742]

Just come across your channel love the content keep up the good work enjoy your search of the ultimate pour

[@1xayekim]

Solid list. I like Old Forester products - the 100 is my more common bottle but for special occasions Ill enjoy their 1897 and the 1910. My bottles typically last a few years especially anything over 50 dollars so I typically stick to Old Forester, Wild Turkey 101 and what not. On a side note, for cocktails you cant beat Old Grandad Bonded .... that holds up to any thing.

[@T_Man-mm9sz]

I drank of bottle of OF 1870 and though it was just ok. Will I feel differently about the 1920?

[@frankcap2505]

I really like the Evan Williams bib. I don't drink it so much anymore, but when 20 was a lot if money for ne it really delivered. I also think it helped develop my palat for higher proof bourbon.

[@G_P_G]

good list, the only one missing is KC9, 9 years, 100 proof, low 30s, just amazing bottle.

[@Jaynick1977]

Yes!

[@Mykkus]

I’d take that over Russell’s for sure and most things in the list

[@wusthof641]

I'm absolutely not a bourbon aficionado! But in Canada my two picks are the Wild Turkey 101 and Knob Creek 9

[@mannishboy1]

I'm the guy you talked about that's not a bourbon enthusiast. I watch (and 👍) all your content and just enjoy your love of all things whiskey...

[@davidnache4937]

Love ur top 5 picks EXCEPT the Eagle Rare 10 at the price u stated. $80-$90 here in WNC! WT 101 for Old Fashions. Four Roses or Makers Mark for light mixers. Russell Single Barrel and Old Forester 1920 sippers. My go-to’s but I’m always open for suggestions!!

[@jordanmasters7475]

Lucked out and found a solo Eagle Rare at my local Meijer for $31 dollars. It’s fantastic at that price. Only ever seen it at other liquor stores for $99 which is absolutely outrageous.

[@mikeives5233]

That's a great value list...completely agree with those and all of these are almost always on my bar. I'd probably swap out the 4 Roses Single Barrel for small batch, as I'm willing to spend a little bit more for that pour and it's 'decanter worthy' at my place. I'd also add Redwood Empire Lost Monarch and the Jack Daniels Bonded Rye...both are about $30 here in Colorado.

[@hugodalpe1812]

Good video, suppose this is a great list cause where I live, I have only tried 2 of them, Wild turkey 101 that I found in another province and a bottle of eagle rare 10 that I got on a trip in Burlington a few years ago. Both of them were amazing by the way...

[@tielemaniak]

Great video again. The worst thing is that I'm not even a bourbon drinker but because of your vids I am actually tinkering with it a bit. I just like the shop hunts, it's soothing.

[@avalonslots]

Not bad picks! I absolutely love Old Forrester Prohibition. Eagle Rare 10 very good and I agree the proof should be higher and it would be epic. I would have thrown in my bias opinion and say #1 is E.H. Taylor Small Batch. It typically comes in weekly by me just in small quantities but I can reliably get a bottle or 2 at around $47.50. Thanks for another awesome video!

[@jcarry5214]

1920 was my first 40+ dollar bottle this year and it was just about everything I wanted. Almost 60 percent was a little high for me, and a splash of water made it wilder kind of ragdolled me. It was exciting from first to last drop and really good. Choices are real limited where I live so I assumed there was just nothing decent here.

[@mistermom310]

I'd add Larceny Small Batch and Redwood Empire Pipe Dream to this list. I'm getting a bottle of Benchmark Full Proof in on Friday. I ordered it online for a Black Friday free shipping deal. If I like it, I'll pick up a few on my Texas road trip next month. 🥃🥃

[@blazeandcyrus]

Larceny is real good imho

[@davidb.turknett4447]

I picked up a bottle of the Redwood at our local Safeway a few months back. I plan on keeping it in our travel trailer for my sipping whiskey 😁

[@mf1936]

I got the old Forester 120 at the ABC store in Virginia on sale for $43. An absolute steal! Very strong at 115 proof so I throw it on some ice and the flavor profiles do not wane if you water it down some

[@Thebourbongod40]

Great list. Agree with every pick. And Eagle Rare would be number one too

[@jonathanalires5296]

Have you ever done a tasting on Legent? I just purchased a couple bottles and was wondering what your opinions are about the Burbon.

[@jasonshinn8379]

I got a bottle of that EW BiB for a batch of Alton Brown's aged eggnog. I agree with the assessment, it was fantastic for ~$20, not as nice as when I could find eagle rare for $20 15 years ago, but if I'm going for a bottle of bourbon and I've got two 10 dollar bills in my pocket, I'll lean towards that Evan Williams. If I've got three, I might be looking somewhere else, or I'll just save the extra money for a nicer bottle later.

[@gfrank9772]

ER and RR10 are honestly a lot closer than you give them credit. The jump you’re describing might be with an ER Store Pick vs RR 10 instead.

[@jamespatton5684]

Great video and a great list of valued bourbons. Allow me to add Old Grand Dad 100 Bonded ($23) and OGD 114 ($36). I'd also throw in JTS Brown, Woodford Double Oak.

[@karymillet8884]

Great video. In todays world of inflated pricing, values are very welcome. I’m usually not a fan of bottle in bond products. I find they usually suffer in consistency or taste profile by being constrained to the single season. For that reason, I’d like to see you do a blind side by side on the Evan Williams bottle in bond versus the 1783. Also, since WT101 and Russell’s 10 both made your list, I’d like to see you do a blind side by side on these.

[@Relayer56]

Rare Breed and Wild Turkey 101 are a couple of my top values. Neither love nor money will get you a bottle of Eagle Rare around these parts. Buffalo Trace has now slipped into that same situation. OF 1920 (or 1910) is the bottle I’ll pick up on my next opportunity. Great video!

[@scottmattern482]

That's funny, I almost got a bottle of Rare Breed tonight, but I hadn't heard anything about it. Probably will check it out next time. Ended up with OF 1920.

[@DLSeven]

Eagle Rare is $65-$99 in South Florida. Gotta love those Alabama prices!

[@T_Man-mm9sz]

Yikes! Paid $42 at my local Georgia liquor store the other day.

[@Jaynick1977]

Fun video! Thie ER10 is a stretch because usually if you can find it, in NV at least, it's $60+. I think Rare Breed is far better than RR10 and if that's too spicey and you can add some water or ice. Great call on the EW BiB. Need to add KC9 and Makers 100 proof. The Makers is usually $35 and is a very good value pour for that price. Ezra 7 is usually sub-$60 and is amazing for that price. I think another good bottle to add is Jack Daniels Bonded. For $30 you get 100 proof JD's and it's also really good for that price.

[@MetaPrometheus]

At MSRP I can definitely agree on the Eagle Rare. For a store pick single barrel I'd be willing to pay a little bit more though. I'm still searching for Early Times BIB and literally any Old Forester (the only one available that I can find is the 86 proof?).

[@whiskyspirit9121]

Its crazy how much trouble you guys have getting some bottles of whiskey. Here in germany you can order the eagle rare 10 for example from bascially every onlineshop for about 37 dollars. The only bad thing is that we dont get the rare stuff, like a Stagg Jr. for example - thats basically impossible to get. Great video!

[@whitemencanjump1]

My local store happened to have eagle rare on the shelf. $49 but I got it. Seemed like a reasonable markup

[@jpii8468]

I always have Eagle Rare on-hand (an open and backup bottle). With that said, I rarely reach for it. I'm a proof hound, so my palate doesn't start getting happy until 110+

[@johnmedeiros8553]

Man I love your content. Not enough to join the patreon but....😅 you've got me buying bottles of whiskey and I don't even drink 😂😂😂 god bless you 🙏

[@user-tg8to1ol2y]

Just got into this hoppy of whiskey im 24 and brewzel u inspired me to expand my pallet so far my top three are 4 roses as number one hevan hill 2 and jack dan bonded 100 proof im in texas and will be looking for my go to store around my parts of town

[@cvn6555]

Blanton's is an incredible whiskey for the price but has become harder to find at a good price. Whistlepig farm stock rye is excellent.

[@lucasgunn5088]

Come to California (central coast)all the wild turkey and buffalo bottles can be found in any of our local stores....grocery stores included.

[@quasar953]

I remember regularly buying Eagle Rare at around $30 pre-COVID before the mark-ups started. Its as good as bottles that are twice that much (IMO) but the shops asking anywhere near $100/bottle are nuts.

[@derekerhart8184]

Location matters. STL MO it's a 100 every day. So I don't buy them when there are so many good choices for less.

[@thepope9794]

Just bought 2 cases, 12 bottles of ER 10 for $35.99 per bottle. It's my favorite pour.

[@JFlex76]

​@@thepope9794😲

[@douglastiemann5678]

Enjoyed the video. Missed out on 1792, this is high on taste and price. Definitely in top 5.

[@robertmagee3006]

Benchmark Small Batch is my go to inexpensive bourbon. Still newish to bourbons in general but BSB is a favorite.

[@roybrice7743]

Totally agree love Eagle Rare, Here in the UK this is easily available most stores currently priced at $38 at current exchange rate Keep up the great work

[@johnvoice9871]

34 pounds sterling is the cheapest I have found so around 42 USD

[@bigred1157]

I would take that all day long, here in WA after taxes a 750ml of Eagle Rare will set you back $87 USD.

[@atoxicthorn]

For the 40-45 range Michters tends to be my go to and a lot easier to find than BT.

[@capt.obvious4487]

You are a good channel on learning about bourbons I am trying to learn all I can before shilling out the money I want to make sure the first one I buy I will like it.

[@prestonscott7418]

Never had a response from a youtuber before and you happen to be my favorite bourbon content creator at the moment!! Next time you're in IOWA or NEBRASKA... Try Steeple Ridge

[@ItsShatter]

I got a bottle of 101 and just do not like it. I am surprised Old Grand Dad 114 didn't make the list. I do agree both BT and Early Times definitely should make the list though. Great video.

[@TheMNbassHunter]

Only bottle on this list I haven't had is Eagle Rare. I've never even seen one "out in the wild". Hoping I'll stumble across one some day. They are about impossible to find in Minnesota. Overall, though, good list. Since I can't get Eagle Rare or Early Times, I'd personally replace those with Knob Creek 9yr and Maker's 46.

[@michaelbush1374]

It's good. I wouldn't pay too much over msrp for it though.

[@ASMRPeople]

HH Bib is would be on manys top 10. One of my favorites only $50. In terms of rarity you won't find it on an average day in a generic liquor store, but most places will have some for a couple days the one time per month they distribute.

[@mhlovelady]

We are fortunate to live in Northern Kentucky and only about an hour away from the Buffalo Trace Distillery. When we were there a couple of months ago, we did the tasting and my wife and her friend really enjoyed the Eagle Rare, too, and they are not really bourbon fans. I was able to buy Buffalo Trace and Weller's at the distillery, but they weren't selling Eagle Rare or Blanton's that day. I went out and paid way too much at a local store, and we did another tasting at our house and it was super, one of the best I've ever had. The next time I go to the distillery, I'll pick a day they are selling Eagle Rare.

[@WhiskeyBasket]

Dude, last night I bought a bottle of Fighting Cock on a tip from a subscriber. 103 proof, 6 year age, Heaven Hill product. Paid $16 for it. It's actually pretty dang good! Not overly complex, but sweet enough and enjoyable as a cheap sipper. Definitely adding it to my cheapo rotation!🥃👍

[@DesertMotors]

Was going to suggest this. Better than that Evan Williams, IMO.

[@brianspencer5102]

Redemption products are fantastic and a great price. I like the bourbon, son like the high rye. Great stuff.

[@notgonnatellyou2705]

Wild turkey is one of my favorites I can get everywhere. I'm still pretty new to whiskey/bourbon. But to me it's just a good all arounder that's not going to break the bank but I really want to try some michters stuff as it's kind of hard to find here unless I order it online

[@helamananderson3992]

Evan Williams bottled in bond is my “imma get drunk” bottle and the one I use for mixing. Can get a handle for 26 bucks

[@dukesilver502]

The russells 10 has become one of my new favorites. It's on a crazy sell at my local store

[@williamramsey6280]

Love the wild turkey products. I like them best with crushed ice.

[@Repetoire]

The small batch has a lot of oak too but its got more sweetness and fruit. Much much better than regular four roses but I've heard not as good as single barrell.

[@daveleary5830]

It took me 2 weeks to find a small mom and pop liquor store that had Eagle Rare. All the bi box liquor shops couldn't get any and when they did was gone within 2 days. 50 miles one way later I had my bottle and I'm having it while I'm watching you right now. This doesn't come out for company! lol

[@haroldwright5013]

That was a good list. My all time favorite is Coopers craft 100 proof. Price is around $35-$40

[@profischer]

Everyday - Four roses Friday night or weekend - Buffalo Trace Special Occasions - Eagle Rare or Blanton’s depending on what you can get at the moment.

[@maxoverdrive8286]

Yes Eagle Rare is yummy. Unfortunately, that was my first foray into my recent bourbon drinking Now I’m spoiled. Blame my son. 🥂 But that Larceny at $21-$26 is a good buy also

[@ianhudson9590]

Wild turkey 101 is so good for the price, I’d give it number one. That said I didn’t really enjoy my first bottle of eagle rare. But the second bottle is actually great!

[@clottadams5028]

If I could only pick one, Wild Turkey 101 would be it.

[@philipmoser3784]

in addition to Early Times BIB and Evan Williams BIB, I'd add Old Granddad BIB. They're all such fantastic values.

[@michaelklein1200]

Totally agree. OGD BIB is my go to!

[@raymondcote2913]

New to your channel. Surprised to know that I have Old Forester, Evan Williams and Wild Turkey 101on my bar, along with a half dozen others. My taste buds are treating me right. Thanks.

[@marknewman3360]

I am just getting into bourbon and this was helpful.

[@mbarton36]

For me in East Tennessee I go to 4-5 liquor stores and it’s hard enough to find BT for under $40 if at all. I have seen 1 Eagle Rare in southern Kentucky for $99 that I’m getting tempted to go buy. Love these types of videos

[@brentjacquart751]

local small independent store in FL regularly carries bottles of Eagle Rare for $80+ tax. It's good, but not at that price. $40 - $45 sure.

[@bunsguns8222]

Don't do it, it just isn't worth that.

[@kencooper8773]

Brewzle you are the man, I enjoyed you and your wife's video better than any other that I have seen. Not only that but I liked all your choices of top ten bourbons. I am definitely becoming a subscriber and I look forward to watching more of your videos.

[@kalebjackson7924]

Funny y'all like the Eagle Rare so much! I did a blind tasting with my buddy with some other budget whiskeys and it came in last. Weird how taste buds work.

[@emosam07]

Just started my journey in slowing down my drinking and getting into bourbon/whiskeys. So far i got a bottle of Evan Williams bottle and bond, and Buffalo Trace. And some grapefruit bitters and demarara syrup. I do like the Buffalo trace more so far than the Evan Williams. Smoother. Evan Williams was like $18+tax, Buffalo Trace was 29$

[@whiskey_weather]

Great list TJ. Love em all. I will add JTS Brown BiB to that as well, but it just isn't available everywhere so EW BiB it is. Cheers!

[@Tyler-Kearney]

Hi from southeast Louisiana. Getting into bourbon and just tried a wild turkey 101 today. I’d had the long branch before, but 101 is hard to beat for the price.

[@DesertMotors]

If there's one bottle that I really think is missing from the list, it's OGD 114. Love that bottle. Maybe the very best value, IMO. Usually $21-$23 around here. Surprised to see Evan Williams BiB so high. It's good, but not overly impressive even though it's cheap. A bit ago I blinded OGD 114 ($23), Early Times ($21/L), Very Old Barton 100pf ($16.50) and Evan Williams BiB ($19) and they went in that order for me. Can't disagree with WT101 at the top of the list, though. Also think Benchmark Top Floor would give many of these a run for their money at just $15.50.

[@user-yk5ln8lp2v]

OGD 114 is a KILLER cheap bottle. makes some of the best whiskey sours ever

[@jasontilley9215]

I feel the BC, definitely missed out on the Benchmark Full Proof! The ultimate value bourbon! 🥃

[@TexasProbate]

So 50 or 60 bottles is my special occasion level… the 20-30 is more what I call value and you had some good ones in there. Thank you!

[@kevin-the-seagull]

Biggest thing with Early Times is if you haven't had the black top or are normal consumer of bourbon then the blue top is just fine and still very delicious for the price