Top 12 Bourbons UNDER $30 - BRT 263

Do you get frustrated trying to hunt down and find allocated bottles of bourbon? It can be a tough journey to get those highly sought after and rare whiskeys. Not only are they rare and difficult to find, but they are expensive. Lucky for you (and us) there are a TON of great options right on the shelf of most liquor stores.
There are so many good affordable options that we had trouble narrowing it down to 12. But we did. These are our top 12 bourbons that are under $30.
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0:00 Introduction
0:34 Thank you to our Patreon!
0:59 Quick Disclaimer
1:46 Number One
2:47 Number Two
3:42 Number Three
4:23 Number Four
6:56 Number Five
7:49 Shameless Plug
8:34 Number Six
9:41 Number Seven
11:14 Number Eight
12:11 Number Nine
13:47 Number Ten
14:53 Number Eleven
16:17 Number Twelve
18:04 Honorable Mentions
20:30 GIVEAWAY
21:40 Support & Show Love
23:17 Show Philosophy/Sign off
25:27 Don't be a Carin.
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[@miked8236]

Thanks for the reminder of just how many great bottles of Bourbon, Whiskey (and Whisky) are out there for absolutely great prices. I'm sure you could have stretched it to 20-25 bottles easily. Being in MI, many of those stretch beyond $30...some into $40 range..but this is mostly due to state laws and taxation. Still very affordable. I'm pretty much done with the "give it a try" $50-$60 bottles........the old standbys NEVER disappoint, always deliver. Cheers!

[@joedunlap6276]

Jim Beam Black 7 Year would replace Bullit for me, but great list

[@BourbonRealTalk]

I have not seen it on a shelf yet. Maybe in a future list.

[@Abby_Normal_1969]

I routinely find KC9 at Costco for under $20. KC is always in my cabinet. Often, there are several bottles. Perhaps my very favorite daily drinker.

[@lfd_eng9219]

Fun fact...U S carriers whiskey brands: American - Woodford Delta - Woodford United - Buffalo Trace Southwest - Jack Daniels / Wild Turkey Jet Blue - Jack Daniels

[@aaronmulcahy2004]

Thank you! The Redwood Empire is great choice for $30. I travel to Ohio a few times a year to look for bourbon at MSRP.

[@joejones8689]

I haven't tried Old Forester, Bulleit, 1792, Russell's and Larceny. I didn't like Maker's Mark and Four Roses so I would replace those with Rebel 100 and Evan Williams. A couple of cheap handles that I liked were J.W. Dant and Very Old Barton 86.

[@napsterninja]

I started with Buffalo Trace and like it. Russels 10 after opening up is a great drink. Bay Area, CA here so finding Weller SR is very hard to get. Eagle Rare and Blanton's is a lot easier. Will need to step back a bit and try Wild Turkey 101.

[@waynefialo9492]

Excellent list. And while I agree since everything is based on MSRP, I'd say not all markets are the same. "Regular" pricing around me is 5-10 more for every bottle. Crazy. But I love the comparisons and that you consider ones in the same distilleries. Cheers!

[@ibeasaint6976]

On Larceny: Old Fitz is also named after the agent.

[@kylekeast4260]

Loved this video. I wish Pennsylvania had the same prices as Texas haha!

[@thebrubakermaker2754]

Great lineup! Early Times BIB would be another option 🥃

[@ralphwusk2787]

Great list, would be nice if Benchmark Full Proof was available in my area

[@davebenson8547]

woodford is 40 here in ny..you guys have good prices out there..russells is 45 here

[@davidturknett4447]

I finally picked up a bottle of Rare Breed after seeing so many people talk it up. I'm not impressed with it, as well as a bottle of Larceny. Tonight I tried mixing them together and I think I can enjoy them mixed in a decanter. I really enjoy KC, Pipe Dream, Old Soul from Mississippi and San Tan Stave. I'll be 67 in July and fairly new to the Bourbon world.

[@pikdiesel]

Love that list and have had each one. Soo many good bourbons that are affordable 🤘🏻

[@Redshirt986]

Great content. Was not aware of the story of how Larceny became named. And was also not aware of the Benchmark being at the price. Thanks again for an informative episode.

[@reedr7142]

OF 100 is a steal. Knob Creek is fantastic as well. Russell’s is no longer

[@BourbonRealTalk]

EW will be on the under $20 list

[@travisryan6593]

Benchmark FP is so so good for the price! I've wondered which to try next, Bonded or Top Floor?

[@workinprogress4870]

Have the woodford reserve currently. Good but not near as smooth as EH Taylor.

[@matthewbykowski2353]

Great video. Very much in my wheelhouse. I'm done over spending and chasing. Very well rounded selections, well done. Thanks for posting.

[@stuartrollings602]

Howdy Randy! Well if you are having trouble keeping up with the consumption of your stock please send to Granbury! Sounds like y’all have too many barrel picks! Nice picks by the way!

[@allisonalr]

This is the list I needed for my barista budget! Ha OF 100 is my go to daily favorite. You gave me some new ones to try as well (and coincidentally your giveaways are almost all ones I haven’t gotten to try yet so 🤞🏼 ha).

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Good luck!!

[@knight946]

I have tried this entire list with the exception of Benchmark. Great list.

[@jishnumohan1204]

Regular buffalo trace definitely deserves a spot there. We get it for 19GBP in stores and via Amazon.

[@miker1145]

How via Amazon???

[@jishnumohan1204]

@@miker1145 Amazon UK gives to option to buy whiskies.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

GBP means he is in the UK. Amazon ships liquor overseas.

[@miker1145]

How by Amazon

[@miker1145]

Ok

[@joerapoza9140]

Great list! These are all products that I tried when I was first starting out. These are the same ones I always recommend for people who are curious about bourbon. Super adorable, on almost every liquor store shelf, and most of them are even available in 375ml or even 50ml bottles if a store has a good selection of those.

[@Fightingmime]

The Benchmark lineup isn’t distributed everywhere either. We only get BM 8 in MA

[@BourbonRealTalk]

I was ignorant of that. Thank you!

[@nicholaschin4503]

Thank you for the great video, sharing with my co-workers just starting to drink bourbon.

[@erictonn9976]

In Michigan Buffalo Trace is under $30 before tax. Love me Larceny, Wild Turkey, Fighting Cock, Evan Williams BIB, the new Jim Beam Black 7 year. SO many I could name for around the lower south big city area

[@erictonn9976]

In Michigan Buffalo Trace is under $30 before tax. Love me Larceny, Wild Turkey, Fighting Cock, Evan Williams BIB, the new Jim Beam Black 7 year. SO many I could name for around the lower south big city area. Would love to see some more camp fire cocktails on the site. I got a few when you had them in stock and really liked them.

[@jeffp8073]

ISO: Bolivian Virgin Tears Cask Strength

[@kirklandeche937]

Three of your choices are in my cabinet. The OGD 114, Benchmark Full Proof, and my good old Turkey Trot, consisting of Russell's Reserve 10yr, Wild Turkey 101, Russell's Reserve Single Barrel, and Wild Turkey Rare Breed. Great show as always! Remember, if you woke up this morning wondering if anyone loved you, just know that we all love you.

[@adityasane]

Good list! I'm surprised that Wild Turkey 101 didn't make the cut given Randy's love for it 😄

[@BourbonRealTalk]

20:00

[@Mykkus]

I’ve never seen Russell’s 10 less Than 38 here in California. Interesting how things are so different depending on state

[@nickp5511]

Great video and bottles! My top 5 go to pours: Knob Creek 26.00 EC 25.00 Russell’s 30.00 1792 22.00 Larceny 24.00 Cheers!

[@miker1145]

Wow great prices nothing like that in South Carolina

[@nickp5511]

@@miker1145 local Sam’s Club in central California

[@WhiskyForBeginners]

A lot of channels list budget bottles - and have a larger budget than I do. 🙂 Since my usual budget only extends to $40, and special occasions with unexpected fundage have never (except for right now, but this occasion is *extraordinary* circumstances) reached $60, a list of bottles under $30 is right up my alley. 🙂 Woodford Reserve is fine stuff. Maker's Mark's profile is too bright for my preference, but it's a good choice. OF 100 is one of my favorites. I love Bulleit bourbon. Elijah Craig is also great. Knob Creek 9 is my favorite bourbon. I've not had the tan label Four Roses in a couple of years, but I liked it enough that I went on to find that the Small Batch is excellent. Russell's Reserve 10 is the first one I don't like. And I'm not a fan of 1792. Benchmark Full Proof is the first one I don't know - you can't find any Benchmark juice here. OGD Bonded and 114 are both delicious. And finally, Larceny is also great. I would add Wild Turkey 102 and Evan Williams Bottled In Bond. They're both under 30 bucks, and they're both good. 🙂 My bottle of Weller Special Reserve was $40, but then it's only recently ceased to be a unicorn here. But I don't really care for it - like almost everything else I've had from Buffalo Trace, it's kind of blah for me. If I'd realized that I've already had almost everything on the list I'd've refrained from entering the giveaway. I don't suppose there's a way to withdraw, so I'll just request that if my name comes up in the randomizer you toss it out. 🙂

[@joerapoza9140]

I have a barrel from when Seagrams owned 4 roses

[@mr.richiej6546]

I just truly enjoy you two as a couple on these episodes. Great work 👏

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Thank you, we appreciate that!

[@72cmcinc]

Solid choices all around!

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Thanks for watching!

[@WhiskeyThief757]

Awesome video and list. I’m in Virginia and the Russell’s 10 is now $45😢

[@tomshanley5405]

Unfortunately in NY, I will never find any of these for under 30.

[@user-dg9li2ow2e]

Great selection thank you

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Thanks for watching!

[@user-id6yo2zu7x]

Thank you for another Great video!

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Our pleasure!

[@thomasanderson2870]

Good selection and video 👍🥃😉 Cheers

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Thank you, cheers!

[@Mykkus]

Oh and KC9 ftw!!!!!

[@johnrobert4877]

Great video, I would appreciate if you can do more of the same video, but at $40 and 50 dollars.

[@aarondassow3942]

Redwood lost monarch is under 30 by me.

[@Mykkus]

Such a great bottle

[@ericnoble8447]

Always enjoy the information your viedos supply. Thank you

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Thanks so much!

[@rogerschaefer3674]

Nice list. I would replace Bulleit with wsr but I get why you didn’t. Cheers.

[@lkerh1]

Rock solid list

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Thanks for watching!

[@jman216]

Evan Williams Bib, Wild Turkey 101 should have definitely made the list

[@BourbonRealTalk]

20:00

[@kennethfriedrichsen7079]

thanks for the content

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Thanks for being here!

[@jmsimpson008]

I love you guys! Keep up the good work!

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Will do!!

[@sweetsinnndy5201]

Have had a majority of the 12 bottles, like them all. Unfortunately, some are a lot higher in the Chicago area. Some great bourbon in your video, well done. I disagree with the Buffalo Trace vs Benchmark. Benchmark is solid, would rather spend a couple more bucks for the Buffalo Trace.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

I was comparing the Benchmark Full Proof to the BT. It is a proof issue for me.

[@sweetsinnndy5201]

@@BourbonRealTalk I like the full proof, solid for a high proof

[@ibeasaint6976]

Like the inside angle on the industry.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MrHarpertxfamily]

Ok....how did WT101 not make this list??!! Imo the very best in its price range.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

I try not to get frustrated, but a lot of you are bringing up wt101 and it means you didn't watch the video.

[@MrHarpertxfamily]

If I would have waited until yhe end of the show, I would have gotten an answer on the WT101...lol

[@jasonczfan8658]

Good list but my personal favorites are Wild Turkey 101 and Early Times BiB. Most of these whiskeys are proof that anyone can enjoy a good and solid pour.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

We discuss WT101 in the video.

[@jasonczfan8658]

@@BourbonRealTalkyeah, I caught that. With current price increases, not much under the $20 range anymore.

[@frankmastromauro5630]

Good video

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Thanks!

[@993C2S]

Can you please do a top 12 bourbons that are available on the store shelves? Regardless of the price. As long as one can buy it for SRP. Thank you.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

It would be too long. I try to keep my episodes 20 min or under. I already went over, and this was just the list for $20-$30. I will do more in this series.

[@993C2S]

Ok, may be then the top 8 or top 6 (no price limit) to keep the video under 20 min, as long as the bottles could be found on shelves. Just an idea. Thank you.

[@robertharper2158]

❤

[@BourbonRealTalk]

cheers!

[@louidaiv2387]

J.w Dant kills 10 out of these 12 bottles😅

[@Mykkus]

Hard to find everywhere. Not available here in California

[@miker1145]

Your prices are from where????

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Total Wine, Spec's, or Goody Goody in North Texas.

[@MrDobberdude]

Ughhh regular Woodford and makers are not great

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Thanks

[@scjohnk]

WT101?

[@BourbonRealTalk]

It is discussed in the video.

[@scjohnk]

@@BourbonRealTalk I must have missed it

[@danielmullins9349]

Evan Williams BiB

[@BourbonRealTalk]

That would be on an under $20 list.

[@YoJimBo851610]

136👍

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Cheers!

[@BourbonandBeards]

Whiskey is always better with company.

[@BourbonRealTalk]

Agreed!