It’s one of the most complex bourbons on this list, so it makes for a great buy if you like high-rye bourbons Review Summary: Rare Breed is really spicy at first but has a sweet, long finish. Tasting Notes: Spice, sweet tobacco, orange, mint You really can’t go wrong with any bottles from Old Forester’s Whiskey Row series. It has some spice to make things interesting (but not too much) and also has an incredible finish that’s long, sweet, and balanced. Review Summary: Old Forester is a reliable brand and this vanilla and fruit-forward expression is a great sipper. That being said, this is a consistent and quality pour you won’t be disappointed with.ĭistillery: Brown-Forman Shively Distillery It’s lower on this list mainly because a lot of the single barrels above are notably better. Review Summary: This is a well-rounded bourbon for the price. Tasting Notes: Vanilla, caramel, baking spice And Belle Meade Reserve (which is higher than the $50 price point) is exceptional. Liquor store owners often tell me this is one of the most underrated bourbons out there. The flavor profile is often compared to holiday pies. Review Summary: This is a very approachable and extremely smooth bourbon. Tasting Notes: Citrus, vanilla, allspice, pepper
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I actually like it much better than 1792 Full Proof. There will be variance in flavors due to it being a single barrel, but I would highly recommend grabbing this whenever you see it. Review Summary: This bourbon has some serious heat (especially during the finish) but not as much as the proof would suggest. It’s a slightly more complex and higher proof version of 1792 Small Batch. Tasting Notes: Sweet corn, vanilla, cinnamon That being said, the power fades away and moves into a rich and sweet bourbon with a traditional flavor profile. Review Summary: Less harsh than you’d imagine for a 120-proof bourbon, but it has some significant heat that you need to be ready for. Tasting Notes: Vanilla, maple syrup, brown sugar If a sweet, complex, and butterscotch-forward bourbon sounds interesting, Chattanooga Whiskey 111 is perfect for you. It’s on the sweet side, is rich and full-bodied, and is arguably the most unique tasting bourbon on this list. I’m a HUGE fan of Chattanooga Whiskey and haven’t had an expression I didn’t love. Review Summary: This is a great bourbon that tastes much older than it is and is the only malt whiskey on this list.
Tasting Notes: Caramel, butterscotch, honeyĭistillery: Chattanooga Riverfront Distillery So, if you’re really into bourbon, you may think it’s too light for you. The single barrel expression continues the mellow profile you can expect from Four Roses bourbon but has added complexity in the palate.īourbon Inspector Insiders tend to think Four Roses is slightly overrated, which is fair. Review Summary: Four Roses is a well-balanced, smooth, and sweet bourbon that makes incredible old fashioned. Tasting Notes: Vanilla, spice, pear, maple syrup I just wouldn’t pay over $50 for it because it’s not a mind-blowing pour by any means. Despite this, it’s a must-try if you can find it because it’s sweet and simple with an interesting flavor profile (hints of less common notes like banana and licorice). Review Summary: Eagle Rare is an allocated bourbon whose price has jumped to $50-$60 from ~$30 over the past few years. Tasting Notes: Oak, leather, vanilla, licorice, banana This is a fair point, but keep in mind what we’re shooting for: the best bourbons at this price point based on total value. Some may argue that some bourbons lower on the list actually taste better than others. This list is ordered by total value (price + taste). There are simply too many great pours that, while hard to find, are great values for the $50 price point and offer a unique experience. Taylor Small Batch which cost significantly more than their suggested retail price). Unlike our article on the best bourbons under $30, we included some allocated and hard-to-find bourbons in this list (except for bourbons like Weller 12 Year and E.H. How We Determined the Best Bourbons Under $50 To help you so you don’t have to gaze at liquor store shelves for 30 minutes to find the right bourbon for you.
Through our research and taste tests, we’ve ranked 18 bourbons in the $50 price range based on taste, price, and overall value. This article provides a detailed guide to the best bourbons under $50. Looking for some affordable, high-quality bourbon?
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