The 10 BEST Bourbons For Your MONEY!

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  • These are great bourbons that you can usually find on the shelf for under $80. We highly recommend them for any whiskey lover. Worth your money!
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  • @jeffsligh9818
    @jeffsligh9818 Рік тому +14

    I looked, and I couldn't find a single one of the ten bottles you had on the list, then I went into the other room, and found 7 of the 10... 🤣

    • @TheAverageDrinker
      @TheAverageDrinker  Рік тому +1

      Haha nice!!!! Which is your favorite??

    • @jeffsligh9818
      @jeffsligh9818 Рік тому

      @@TheAverageDrinker Toss up between Rare Breed and 1920 for me... I love a 50/50 of the EJ bottom barrel and Larceny still sweepings as a fruit bomb though, great watermelon and strawberry blast on the back end! Good as a daily and cheap! Get the little 50ml for $1.25 each, and there you go! 4 oz to Freedom! (Sorry Sublime fans...)

    • @redspeye7823
      @redspeye7823 Рік тому +1

      Heh. Hehe….. heh. 😂

  • @davevogelsang6791
    @davevogelsang6791 Рік тому +8

    Love your choices. I just found and bought a 1792 Full Proof. I cannot find Blue Note in my area. I like the Knob Creek SB store picks, but the KC 12 year is my favorite. I would add Early Times BIB and OGD 114 as top value bourbons.

  • @thelawnranger2019
    @thelawnranger2019 7 місяців тому

    My daughter just got engaged
    To a USA Marine Veteran
    And I could not be more happy and he's a great Guy, I spent so many Times with him over a great Bourbon and a great Montecristo Cigar
    So. I Talked to my Buddy Jeff on my local favorite Liquor About getting me some Stagg Bourbon.
    For the big day.
    And he told, we will do it

  • @josephthomas2226
    @josephthomas2226 Рік тому +2

    The Blue Note uncut was the best bourbon I have had. It was $43, and it was so good I went back the next day and got 3 more. And I never spend over $40. My barrel was 116.5 proof. SO good.

  • @a_z.tazzzfan8497
    @a_z.tazzzfan8497 Рік тому +4

    Post #2
    I could easily incorporate any/all of your selections in my Top 5. However, to make it interesting I'm going list different pours 🥃. I prefer my daily pours 🥃 to be in the 90 - 110 proof range and under $70.
    1) Woodford Reserve Dbl Oak = $46
    2) Maker's Mark Cask Strength = $58
    3) Bulleit Barrel Strength = $56
    4) Redemption High Rye Bourbon = $50
    5) Spirits of the Apocalypse - The Walking Dead KY Straight Bourbon = $30

    • @TheAverageDrinker
      @TheAverageDrinker  Рік тому +1

      Ohh awesome!! Thank you so much for sharing yours! Love your list and explanation! Cheers!

  • @RodneyHenderson357
    @RodneyHenderson357 Рік тому +2

    Agreed, I have 4 bottles of the Blue Note store picks. Doesn't drink hot, some of the best juice/value out there. Gets better after it opens up.

  • @lianallen8399
    @lianallen8399 Рік тому +1

    Love this list! I've had all but the Blue Note and find them all too be absolutely delicious! Thanks for sharing!

  • @anonymousbastard2981
    @anonymousbastard2981 Рік тому +1

    On a bit of a bourbon budget, but splurged on a ECBPC922. Happy, happy!

  • @a_z.tazzzfan8497
    @a_z.tazzzfan8497 Рік тому +2

    Enjoyed the vid 👍
    I'm going to have 2 posts.
    Nice list. Surprisingly, 7 or 8 out of 10 are readily available at nearby stores.
    Larceny & Blue Note are not.
    Not sure if they're the same but, the Knob Creek available to me is the Knob Creek 9 Single Barrel Reserve 120 (as reflected on the bottle) for $50.
    Being more budget conscious I'd swap the $80 Smoke Wagon UC/UF for the $56 Smoke Wagon Small Batch.

    • @TheAverageDrinker
      @TheAverageDrinker  Рік тому +1

      Thanks so much for sharing both lists! Love seeing other opinions!

  • @marklee9374
    @marklee9374 Рік тому +2

    Great list! If you’re not for wheaters, everyone is different. I will say Larceny C922 is far superior to previous years. Fred Minnick put it 17th on his list, right with ECBP C922, but again, tastes differ. For me, I love it! And I love the ECBPs. Thanks for the video!

    • @TheAverageDrinker
      @TheAverageDrinker  Рік тому

      Thanks for sharing. I tried the Larceny C922 and did not like it. It could be on God’s list and I still wouldn’t like it. Just not my jam. I love the ECBPs, though! Thanks for watching! Cheers!

  • @Jodierob7
    @Jodierob7 Рік тому +4

    Really good list. Combines high quality, affordability and availability. Not easy to do.

    • @TheAverageDrinker
      @TheAverageDrinker  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much for the feedback and for watching! Cheers!

  • @24kabuki
    @24kabuki Рік тому +1

    Yep. I have and enjoy all 10 of these picks! Great collection starter list.

  • @edsack8059
    @edsack8059 Рік тому

    Solid, totally agree

  • @zman7953
    @zman7953 Рік тому +1

    Great list of bourbons. Been hitting the Sagamore double oak lately. Cheers u 2.

  • @keithrezendes6913
    @keithrezendes6913 9 місяців тому

    Great list

  • @karlmeyer3122
    @karlmeyer3122 Рік тому +1

    Michturs US1, Eagle Rare,Wilderness Trail. Some of my favorites. Great list you mad.!

  • @geland1
    @geland1 Рік тому +4

    I saw the Four Roses SB at Woodman’s yesterday for a rock bottom price of $35. That is an insane value for a great bourbon!

    • @TheAverageDrinker
      @TheAverageDrinker  Рік тому

      Wow! That’s amazing!

    • @markcatron8996
      @markcatron8996 Рік тому +1

      Thats the average price in my area. and you're correct, a great value for such a good bourbon..One of my "Keep in Stock" bourbons.

  • @RodneyHenderson357
    @RodneyHenderson357 Рік тому +1

    Smoke Wagon and Redwood are on sale in my Atl area. Can't beat these juices for $29. Great gateway bourbon for newbies.

  • @johnnybravo6
    @johnnybravo6 Рік тому

    going to Colorado this summer for vacation. Any recommendations on stores or tours to do? Thank you!!!

  • @nickp5511
    @nickp5511 Рік тому

    Great choice’s! I have all but the barrel Larceny, I have small batch. My top three of what you listed
    Russell’s Reserve
    Rare Breed
    Knob Creek

  • @AlwaysChamps
    @AlwaysChamps 3 місяці тому

    Funny I also don’t favor wheated bourbon - tried …except OWA 107 , which I enjoy very much. Keep up the great content!!

  • @WeightsNGunz
    @WeightsNGunz Рік тому +2

    Great picks! Love your taste Blondie, I love the same ones. Have to try Blue Note and Smoke Wagon still.

  • @jameson44
    @jameson44 Рік тому +1

    Love the channel and great list that you put togther. i would add Coopers' Craft Barrel Reserve and OGD 114 to that list.

  • @scooter2d2
    @scooter2d2 Рік тому +1

    Gotta find that Blue Note. You two and others have given it good reviews. Appreciate the vid!

  • @ksamples149
    @ksamples149 Рік тому +1

    I agree with the Russell's single barrel it's always amazing, recently found a store pick when I was visiting family in KY and it is delicious. Also on my list now would have to be anything wilderness trail, I have a BiB and a cask strength store pick that are my current favorites. Awesome list, along with the WT rare breed if you can find the rare breed rye pick it up.

  • @tombaonline4829
    @tombaonline4829 7 місяців тому

    Lovely video presentation

  • @vikes7384
    @vikes7384 Рік тому +2

    Great list. I would add Jack Daniels single barrel barrel proof to the list. Much easier to find than the Coy Hill.

  • @thelawnranger2019
    @thelawnranger2019 7 місяців тому

    I love you girl
    "This is my channel and I can do whenever I want "

  • @RobertMonroe-xl1ms
    @RobertMonroe-xl1ms Рік тому +1

    I live in Loveland and it's hard to find a great selection, but I've got 8 of the 10. Planning a road trip to DaveCo on Friday while my wife is gone!

    • @TheAverageDrinker
      @TheAverageDrinker  Рік тому

      Ohh nice!! Hope you found what you were looking for! Cheers!

  • @dragonb5758
    @dragonb5758 11 місяців тому +1

    OF 1920 has a Uniqueness to it that I don't find often in other bourbons. Its a great pick for me

  • @ronschmucker504
    @ronschmucker504 Рік тому +1

    i have 4 c922 ecbp. i bought them at msrp and everytime i found one. I love it. I also have 4 Larceny c922 that I love

  • @Glock2201
    @Glock2201 Рік тому

    I know we can get OF1920, Four Roses Sib, and Rare Breed around here pretty much all the time. I am not sure of the KC SiB. The 3 we can get are all solid choices with the Rare Breed coming in behind the OD and FR IMO. I would love to find the EC BP and 1792 BP. I think I would like them a lot.

  • @DileepB
    @DileepB Рік тому

    Good list. I like OF 1920, WT Rare Breed, and 1792.

  • @jeffreywack
    @jeffreywack Рік тому +1

    This is a pretty perfect list

  • @metalman3274
    @metalman3274 Рік тому

    The knob creek 9 single barrel store picks give knob 12 a run and knob 12 is my favorite also shout out to rare breed which is without question exceptional

  • @2ASHKENAZI
    @2ASHKENAZI Рік тому +1

    Excellent channel. thanks

  • @MilesBourbonTraveler
    @MilesBourbonTraveler 5 місяців тому +1

    Awesome Video i enjoyed the content cheers

  • @guitarswhiskeyandgolf
    @guitarswhiskeyandgolf Рік тому +2

    Hi I'm in the Aurora area and find alot of the stores in my area are not great. Happen to have a store suggestion you feel typically is well stocked?

  • @bricehoffman4636
    @bricehoffman4636 Рік тому +1

    Just discovered your channel! Definitely like your list.

  • @LLyrik09
    @LLyrik09 Рік тому +1

    Hey love the channel I was a little disappointed that you guys didn't mention Woodford reserve double oak or Old Force the 1910 but I'm sure everybody has their specific taste I'll keep watching though

    • @TheAverageDrinker
      @TheAverageDrinker  11 місяців тому +1

      We love those whiskeys for sure! We could’ve put hundreds of bottles in this video. Thanks for watching! Cheers!

  • @jessehughes3741
    @jessehughes3741 Рік тому +1

    Saved the best for last

  • @joselpizab8
    @joselpizab8 Рік тому +1

    I agree with your list...I guess because the list is mostly $40+ we cannot add Early Times or Copper's Craft 100 and is a bourbon list so we cannot add Jack Daniel's SB BP (debatable). I would've add Penelope Toasted, some Booker's if you find them at $85 MSRP, Knob Creek 12 and John J. Bowman SB.

    • @TheAverageDrinker
      @TheAverageDrinker  Рік тому +2

      Ohh I love Coopers Craft 100 and Early Times! Those would be great additions! Thanks for sharing. Also loved JD SiB BP and Penelope, as well as KC 12 and Bookers! Cheers!

    • @BeThereAgain_BestServedNeat
      @BeThereAgain_BestServedNeat Рік тому

      Joey,
      Not debatable: Even the Master Distiller at Jack Daniel's said it's bourbon.

  • @dragonb5758
    @dragonb5758 11 місяців тому +1

    1792 is great but i can't find any of their other offerings. Makes me sad😢

  • @scottlippitt1727
    @scottlippitt1727 Рік тому +1

    I live in the Denver area too. Where do you tend to shop that has the best selection of both allocated them on the allocated bourbon

    • @TheAverageDrinker
      @TheAverageDrinker  Рік тому

      Nice! Well, I go to Total Bev sometimes to check their list. But past that, I don’t really share where I go for allocated. Generally don’t get it in Colorado. But I shop all around town.

  • @mandylee454
    @mandylee454 Рік тому +2

    Bardstown Origin is also a really good option for $49.

    • @TheAverageDrinker
      @TheAverageDrinker  Рік тому

      Absolutely! Hasn’t arrived in Colorado yet but I’ve tried them and agree!

  • @davebenson8547
    @davebenson8547 Рік тому +1

    the select yes 4 roses single not around here in ny...been looking but no luck yet

  • @guitarswhiskeyandgolf
    @guitarswhiskeyandgolf Рік тому +1

    The Blue Note Juke Uncut Unfiltered is so good at 40 bucks wow

  • @YourNeighborhoodOT
    @YourNeighborhoodOT Рік тому +1

    What a list!!! All HR hitters

  • @sachinkainth9508
    @sachinkainth9508 Рік тому

    What is a survivor barrel?

  • @bentomlinson7485
    @bentomlinson7485 Рік тому

    Great list… Dara is money…👍💪

  • @andrettski8686
    @andrettski8686 7 місяців тому

    I'd add Old Forester 100 $24 here and Maker's Mark 46 $40

    • @andrettski8686
      @andrettski8686 6 місяців тому

      Funny thing, I just found MM 46 at Costco for $27 out the door, picked up 3 bottles.

  • @lionelg4648
    @lionelg4648 Рік тому +1

    I wish Juke joint ucuf was available near me 😔

  • @WoodrowWoods2007
    @WoodrowWoods2007 Рік тому +1

    Hmmmm, always wanted a Four Roses Single Barrel barrel proof

    • @TheAverageDrinker
      @TheAverageDrinker  Рік тому +1

      The Four Roses SiBs are great! The single barrel barrel proofs are great, also!

  • @nickwinton
    @nickwinton Рік тому +1

    #1 it's the best !

    • @TheAverageDrinker
      @TheAverageDrinker  Рік тому +2

      I knew you’d like that addition :) cheers!

    • @nickwinton
      @nickwinton Рік тому +1

      @The Average Drinker I picked up another Friday... brought it to a Friend's and it's almost gone 🥃🙃

    • @TheAverageDrinker
      @TheAverageDrinker  Рік тому +2

      @@nickwinton nothing wrong with that! It’s soooo good!

  • @MrBrooksa0331
    @MrBrooksa0331 Рік тому +1

    Widow jane 10 year

  • @jzadski
    @jzadski 11 місяців тому

    Were you guys able to grab an import Rare Breed while you were here in MI for pours in the park?

  • @Usedplungerstotheface
    @Usedplungerstotheface Рік тому +1

    Meijer right now has rare-breed on sale for $45

  • @mikecatalanottojr41
    @mikecatalanottojr41 Рік тому +1

    Buffalo trace! Great value bourbon.

    • @TheAverageDrinker
      @TheAverageDrinker  Рік тому

      I like it, also. It’s just not easy to find everywhere

    • @mikecatalanottojr41
      @mikecatalanottojr41 Рік тому

      @@TheAverageDrinker Grocery stores around here have Buffalo Trace with spider webs on them. lol.

  • @edhernz1583
    @edhernz1583 Рік тому +1

    9 out of 10 😂 not bad

  • @Besokool
    @Besokool Рік тому +1

    If you're willing to stretch your wallet to $75, Barrell Vantage is the absolute most delicious whiskey I've had in years. You will NOT be able to stop pouring, once the bottle is breathing.

  • @metalman3274
    @metalman3274 Рік тому

    You guys are cute. Like the list. Keep doin what you do…friends👍

  • @Roman_Carter
    @Roman_Carter Рік тому

    Would slide 1910 in there too.

  • @stevenmueller9752
    @stevenmueller9752 Рік тому +1

    Love Rare Breed. Good call kids.

  • @TommyD28
    @TommyD28 Рік тому +2

    Good job! I would say a Maker's product...I know you are not a fan, also anElijah Craig product, WT 101, and a Bulleit product.

    • @TheAverageDrinker
      @TheAverageDrinker  Рік тому +2

      For sure! We def had ECBP on the list and put WT Rare Breed but could def do WT 101! Bullet is also a great option!

  • @dktopgun1571
    @dktopgun1571 Місяць тому

    Looks like I have all but 2 bottles.

  • @nbruno4527
    @nbruno4527 Рік тому +1

    Go Birds!

  • @MattD86
    @MattD86 Рік тому +1

    Major proof heads!!

  • @maddie4077
    @maddie4077 Рік тому +1

    Seelbachs does not deliver to Pa.

  • @dempsey0221
    @dempsey0221 Рік тому +1

    9 out of 10 all but smoke wagon

  • @matthewgabbard6415
    @matthewgabbard6415 Рік тому +1

    Who doesn’t like Four Roses? Why does anyone care what they think after that?

  • @rpiazza
    @rpiazza Рік тому +1

    If you take a shot every time Dara says "It's so good" in some form you would be on the floor in 5 minutes.

  • @craighackett5037
    @craighackett5037 Рік тому +1

    I guess you guys do not like anything Buffalo Trace?

    • @TheAverageDrinker
      @TheAverageDrinker  Рік тому

      We do. But Buffalo Trace is not as easy to find on the shelf. Their products are highly allocated

  • @mikecatalanottojr41
    @mikecatalanottojr41 Рік тому +1

    Where's Eagle Rare?

    • @TheAverageDrinker
      @TheAverageDrinker  Рік тому

      It’s not readily available or easy to find in most markets

  • @metalman3274
    @metalman3274 Рік тому

    My wife said we should hang out and my wife is hot…. And smart AF

  • @scottgoss7927
    @scottgoss7927 11 місяців тому +1

    Dailey drinkers should be below $30…anything more is just too much.

    • @TheAverageDrinker
      @TheAverageDrinker  11 місяців тому

      To each their own! Cheers!

    • @GeauxRilla
      @GeauxRilla 11 місяців тому

      Depends on the budget! Honestly if it's stocked well, anything could be someone's daily

  • @aldogomez2681
    @aldogomez2681 Рік тому +2

    Longbranch sucks.

  • @reevinriggin3570
    @reevinriggin3570 Рік тому +1

    I could not agree more with your picks. I know you want other favorites, BUT 1920 and rare breed are my jam. period. The knob Creek single barrel is fricken fantastic. I buy them whenever I find them. The only one I love not on your list is Jack Daniels single Barrel Barrel Proof. OMG it is also a true Bourbon legend, even though they say it isn't a bourbon.

  • @lesbarton8510
    @lesbarton8510 Рік тому

    Great show guys. Unfortunately my loss, but won't be drinking anymore Brown Forman, Jack Daniels, or Anheuser products, do to this Woke, Trans bs! Keep bringing us good bourbons/whiskey. Thx

  • @teofilstevenson
    @teofilstevenson Рік тому

    Dude, it’s Dara’s show. If you want to kick it off or talk more than maybe get your own show. Dara, I know he’s your boy but boot him. Watching him talk over you for 20 mins isnt so fun and kills your usually great energy. IMO only.