Decent whisky/bourbon that won't break the bank?

[xanis]

Working my way through a bottle of Jack and was reminded of my love for whisky, and got inspired to expand my horizons. Looking for decent whiskey/bourbon that doesn't cost a fortune. Suggestions?

(use your best judgement for what constitutes "doesn't cost a fortune")

Go ATOT, go!

 

[Schadenfroh]

Wild Turkey

 

[lxskllr]

Old Forester. It's my favorite bourbon below the "premium" price point.

 

[Don Vito Corleone]

Regular Wild Turkey 101 is very good IMO - I like it better than, say, Maker's Mark. Personally most of my bourbon money is spent on Wild Turkey Rare Breed, but that is a costlier spirit.

 

[xanis]

Old Forester. It's my favorite bourbon below the "premium" price point.

I'll check it out, thanks.

 

[xanis]

Regular Wild Turkey 101 is very good IMO - I like it better than, say, Maker's Mark. Personally most of my bourbon money is spent on Wild Turkey Rare Breed, but that is a costlier spirit.

I remember seeing the Rare Breed last time I was in the state store... I don't remember the price but I do remember thinking, "Yeah... no."

 

[foghorn67]

Old Forester. It's my favorite bourbon below the "premium" price point.

Great pick. I like Maker's Mark too. It was my first non-JD that I tried, so I feel a little biased towards it.
It's great quality, but a little one dimensional for those looking for complexity.

 

[uli2000]

I like Maker's Mark myself, but when I want something with a bit more character, I enjoy Knob Creek and Jim Beam Rye (look for the yellow label, not the white label).

 

[Wanescotting]

I like Maker's Mark myself, but I enjoy Knob Creek and Jim Beam Rye (look for the yellow label, not the white label).

+1

 

[vi edit]

Regular Wild Turkey 101 is very good IMO - I like it better than, say, Maker's Mark. Personally most of my bourbon money is spent on Wild Turkey Rare Breed, but that is a costlier spirit.

I bought a bottle of rare breed based on a prior recommendation from you. It's not bad...but it's not something I'd likely buy again either. It's such a potent drink that the burn overpowers the flavor and subtlties in the aroma. At like 13% more alcohol by volume than traditional whiskey/bourbon/scotch it really has a punch. I find other scotches or whiskies to be more drinkable.

No intention to disparage your opinion by any means. I simply wasn't worthy for it.

 

[lxskllr]

I bought a bottle of rare breed based on a prior recommendation from you. It's not bad...but it's not something I'd likely buy again either. It's such a potent drink that the burn overpowers the flavor and subtlties in the aroma. At like 13% more alcohol by volume than traditional whiskey/bourbon/scotch it really has a punch. I find other scotches or whiskies to be more drinkable.

No intention to disparage your opinion by any means. I simply wasn't worthy for it.

Add water. I won't comment on Wild Turkey, as I'm not really a fan, but with high proof whisky, adding a bit of water makes a difference. They're really meant to have water added. AFAIC, you're throwing money away if all you taste is fire going down. Pretty much anything over ~90 proof I'll add a bit of water. The sweet spot for my tastes is 80-84 proof.

 

[JohnnyRebel]

got inspired to expand my horizons

It won't break the bank, but won't be wild turkey either. See if your store can get you Conecuh Ridge Whiskey. It is the official State Spirit of Alabama, and is a recreation of a high-quality aged moonshine whiskey which was produced illegally in Alabama during the mid to late 20th century.

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

Four Roses
Green River
Rebel Yell

 

[ElFenix]

rittenhouse 100, sweet and dry vermouth, dash of peychaud's bitters, spoonful of cherry juice

 

[LumbergTech]

early times

http://www.bevmo.com/Shop/ProductDe...edium=cpc&utm_campaign=froogle&ProductID=1989

 

[LumbergTech]

double post

 

[Kirby]

It won't break the bank, but won't be wild turkey either. See if your store can get you Conecuh Ridge Whiskey. It is the official State Spirit of Alabama, and is a recreation of a high-quality aged moonshine whiskey which was produced illegally in Alabama during the mid to late 20th century.

Fuck yeah, good stuff. :thumbsup:

 

[WhoBeDaPlaya]

Chivas Regal?

 

[Sho'Nuff]

or

 

[Bryophyte]

I'm not a huge fan of whisky, but I found Pendleton to be acceptable. It's also a local Oregon product, so that was nice too.

http://www.spiritsreview.com/reviews-whisky-canadian-pendleton-10.html

 

[angminas]

Old Forester

 

[illusion88]

bulleit bourbon

 

[Dr. Detroit]

Another vote for:

Rebel Yell
Knob Creek
Pendleton
&
if yoou like irish Whiskey - Tullamore Dew - much better than Jameson & Bushmills

 

[gooseman]

I'm a vodka drinker myself but will occasionally buy some whiskey to sip on. When I do it is usually knob creek. Good taste and pretty smooth.

 

[qliveur]

Yet another nod to Rebel Yell.