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Henry McKenna Single Barrel is an outstanding sipping bourbon for drinkers who prefer a mix of sweetness and bite.īest bourbon for Old Fashioneds: Old Forester 100 Bourbon - See at Total Wine

If you want complex flavor without breaking the bank, Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon offers a pleasant burst of flavor while remaining smooth.īest $50 to $100 bourbon: Henry McKenna Single Barrel Bourbon - See at Drizly Russell's Reserve 10 Year Bourbon has smooth, complex aromas and flavors, plus a delicious finish that makes for an outstanding neat drink.īest budget bourbon under $20: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon - See at DrizlyĬosting less than $20 a bottle, Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon has a smooth, well-rounded taste that works just as well in a cocktail as it does on its own.īest budget bourbon under $30: Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon - See at Total Wine This is an excellent place to start if you want to get into bourbon - we also recommend checking out our beginner's guide to drinking bourbon.īest bourbon overall: Russell's Reserve 10 Year Bourbon - See at Total Wine We curated our list so that the bourbons below will appeal to most drinkers. "Everybody's palate is different," said Henry Kwok, owner of Henry's Place, a bourbon bar in Okemos, Michigan. While our picks are based on expert recommendations and several tastings, preferences are subjective and personal. To find the best bourbons, I traveled the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, toured eight distilleries, talked to countless experts, and tried over 100 bourbons. "Bourbon's all about having a good time." "The most important thing is that they have a good time," said Jeremy Johnson, owner of Meta cocktail bar in Louisville, Kentucky.

Fortunately, there's no wrong way to enjoy it.

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