Best Budget-Friendly Bourbons

Our number one with a bullet (sorry), this pleasantly spicy bourbon (thanks to its mash bill high in rye) plays nicely off the sweetness of the sugar and the tingly taste of mint.
bulleit.com

The flagship bourbon under father-son master distillers and bourbon country legends Jimmy and Eddie Russell, Wild Turkey 101 provides a solid foundation for any cocktail and sips nicely on its own too
wildturkeybourbon.com

The same distillery that produces pricier favorites like Eagle Rare and W.L. Weller, this namesake bourbon has undercurrents of molasses and brown sugar that lends itself to classics like the old fashioned.
buffalotrace.com

Pair this vanilla noted bourbon with drinks driven by citrus. They will compliment its subtle but bright orange character.
oldforester.com

With a honeycrisp apple backdrop, this long-loved variety doesn’t need much dressing up even for bourbon beginners.
fourrosesbourbon.com

A staple of mixologists, Old Grand-Dad might be bottom shelf, but isn’t slim pickings. And for roughly $18 a bottle, you can afford a few extra bottles in case your party draws a big crowd.
theoldswhiskeys.com

Because Old Fitzgerald is a wheated bourbon, this is the perfect one for anyone who prefers a smoother, sweeter, and softer situation in their cocktail or in the rocks glass
heavenhilldistillery.com

Widely available and $25 for a handle, Evan Williams Black Label is perfect for mass mint julep making.
evanwilliams.com

While some might write Jim Beam off from their college days, this staple is worth appreciating, especially with its 8-year aging, which makes it a much more complex tasting sip than Jim Beam’s 4-year-old bourbon.
jimbeam.com

Hard to find outside of Kentucky (but possible!), snag this bottle if you see it. The quality for the price point is hard to beat. It’s also a great bourbon for anyone who wants a dry drink rather than sweet.
sazerac.com