Best bourbon under $50?

[indiucky]

Stopped at my regular liquor store this morning and the young lady greeted me with, "We got another bottle of Weller's and I put it aside for you..." Already had it in a bag for me....She said she has had a few non regulars come in and ask but she held it back for me...

I am a happy man this morning....We got kin in town from Argentina and Texas over the Holiday and I just finished off my last bottle...Best bourbon for the money out there IMHO...

 

[Ballstater98]

Stopped at my regular liquor store this morning and the young lady greeted me with, "We got another bottle of Weller's and I put it aside for you..." Already had it in a bag for me....She said she has had a few non regulars come in and ask but she held it back for me...

I am a happy man this morning....We got kin in town from Argentina and Texas over the Holiday and I just finished off my last bottle...Best bourbon for the money out there IMHO...

That young lady deserves a little Christmas present!

 

[phylodog]

With the apparent popularity of Weller’s I’m surprised we don’t see more wheated bourbons coming out. Larceny out of Heaven Hill is pretty decent but the Weller’s is definitely better.

 

[indiucky]

Larceny out of Heaven Hill is pretty decent but the Weller’s is definitely better.

Weller's is magical.....I "like" Larceny but I LOVE Weller's......

You're who kind of got me on it Phylo.....Thanks bro...

 

[indiucky]

That young lady deserves a little Christmas present!

Agreed....

 

[Brandon]

Speaking of Christmas, Makers Mark is having their annual candle light tour tonight and again next Saturday night.
Usually have a nice selection of bottles

 

[Ballstater98]

2018 World Whiskey of the Year goes to Colonel E.H. Taylor Four Grain. With a score of 97.5 out of 100...I see some varieties listed online for under $50 too.

https://www.bourbon.com/2018-world-whiskey-of-the-year/

 

[jsharmon7]

Highly recommend the Bourbon Expo, it's an excellent use of $16.

 

[phylodog]

Weller's is magical.....I "like" Larceny but I LOVE Weller's......

You're who kind of got me on it Phylo.....Thanks bro...

My pleasure and I agree that it is magical. Keep me in mind if you ever stumble upon more than you need!

 

[phylodog]

Buffalo Trace is killin it these days

 

[Leadeye]

That's a good store to visit.

 

[M67]

2018 World Whiskey of the Year goes to Colonel E.H. Taylor Four Grain. With a score of 97.5 out of 100...I see some varieties listed online for under $50 too.

https://www.bourbon.com/2018-world-whiskey-of-the-year/

I was really surprised by 4 grain. I have 2 bottles but haven't cracked then open because of the rarity. I got to try some finally in Kentucky last night. Lot of spice to it and a long finish and it has more burn than usual 100 proofs. Good, not sure on bourbon of the year though


That being said I spent a rediculous amount in Bourbon and whiskey over the weekend. Kentucky trips always get me

 

[grunt soldier]

Got a bottle of bakers for under 40 bucks at Costco today. They had a great selection honestly.

 

[csaws]

Total Beverage - Thornton Colorado's Biggest Wine & Liquor Store

+1

 

[71silverbullet]

Stopped at my regular liquor store this morning and the young lady greeted me with, "We got another bottle of Weller's and I put it aside for you..." Already had it in a bag for me....She said she has had a few non regulars come in and ask but she held it back for me...

I am a happy man this morning....We got kin in town from Argentina and Texas over the Holiday and I just finished off my last bottle...Best bourbon for the money out there IMHO...

What liquor store might this have been????

 

[melensdad]

Anyone who likes 1792 bourbon and is in the NW corner of the state should stop at LAKE LIQUORS in Cedar Lake.

They have a barrel pick of 1792 Single Barrel FULL PROOF in stock while the supply lasts.

I'm not normally a fan of 1792 but this one is pretty good.

 

[grunt soldier]

+1

They had this at Costco also. Seems people enjoy it? I almost grabbed a bottle but held off. Anyone else like it. What's it compare to??

 

[M67]

Anyone who likes 1792 bourbon and is in the NW corner of the state should stop at LAKE LIQUORS in Cedar Lake.

They have a barrel pick of 1792 Single Barrel FULL PROOF in stock while the supply lasts.

I'm not normally a fan of 1792 but this one is pretty good.

Damn, and I thought the 1792 Single Barrel Store Pick I got last week was something to look forward to, but full proof? Nice

 

[csaws]

I'll answer your question however I must preface it first. I like the following Bourbons, may like more but I only buy and drink these and kind of snub my nose at anything else cause I like what I like....
Makers Mark and 46, Buffalo Trace, Knob Creek, Woodford Reserve and that's about it.

I got a bottle of Breckenridge last year for Christmas from my guys at the firehouse and wow, it is hands down the smoothest whiskey I have ever consumed. It's 86 proof but tastes like it's 26. I know my guy got it at Costco and when I'm out I'm getting a membership to Costco to get more.

 

[Clay]

Picked up a couple of bottles recently:

1) High West American Prairie, Big Reg special single barrel
2) Tanner's Creek, another big red special single barrel

I haven't cracked any open, but joining the big red VIP thing is costing me money and building up bottles