Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style Bourbon. Ok guys, this is one of my absolute favorite bourbons in my collection, and I know I’m not alone with this opinion. It’s priced in the mid-high range (about $50-60) and to me is worth every cent. If I could only own one bourbon…
Mellow Corn Kentucky Straight Corn Whiskey. At under $13 with that super old-school label, this bottle is quite the eye-catcher. I was a bit scared and definitely skeptical when I first saw it, but after hearing some great things, figured I had nothing to lose (well, $13) and picked some…
Eagle Rare Bourbon. This is one of my most often recommended bottles of bourbon whenever people ask for suggestions. It was recommended to me years back when I was just getting started with bourbon, and what a workhorse this has been for my home bar! It’s a fantastic ~10 year…
Rowan’s Creek Straight Kentucky Bourbon. Outside of rum, bourbon is probably my next favorite spirit. That said, there’s quite a size discrepancy between my rum and bourbon collections, but this is a great bourbon I enjoy. At a healthy 100.1 proof (50.05% ABV), this bottle packs a good punch. This…
Rittenhouse Rye 100. This one is generally regarded as one the best affordable rye whiskies on the market, and so perfect for mixing, so go run out and grab a bottle! I first picked up a bottle when I was new to rye on the recommendation of pretty much every…
Old Potrero 18th Century Style Spirit. Whiskey is a spirit that has doubtlessly been a significant symbol in American history, and if you were ever interested in the libations consumed by the American forefathers, pick up a bottle of this offering by Hotaling and Co! This spirit was created as…
Good ol’ Bulleit Bourbon. If you like bourbon in any form or fashion, chances are you’ve tried Bulleit at some point. It’s truly a classic and standard in mainstream bourbon and for good reason! It’s delicious, affordable, easy to find, and comes in an attractive recognizable oval bottle! It’s my…
Noah’s Mill Small Batch Bourbon. Before my whole (recent) rum obsession, bourbon was my go-to. It took me a few years into my alcohol journey to really became acquainted with whiskey (once I finally ventured beyond Jack/Jameson/Crown), but then the classic American bourbon stole my heart. The first time I tried…