The Best 5 Budget-Friendly Bourbon You Must Try

Budget-Friendly Bourbon

Bourbon is one of the most popular distilled spirits. It is a type of whiskey that is made in the United States of America. It’s made from 51% corn, while the rest are rye and malt. It’s stored and fermented in a charred oak barrel. What makes bourbon different from other types of whiskey is its sweet flavour from the corn.

Kentucky, the birthplace of bourbon fills more than two million barrels every year from different bourbon brands. The industry generates almost $9-billion annually and employs 20,000 people. Bourbon production continues to expand in the United States and other parts of the world because of its popularity and affordability.

Nowadays, there’s a wide array of bourbons one can choose from. Each has its unique flavour profiles and price points. To give you an idea, here are the highly recommended and affordable bourbons to drink in no particular order.

Jack Daniels

It is considered as one of the top-selling American bourbon brands globally because of its affordability. It is only produced and bottled in Lynchburg, Tennessee. Jack Daniels, also known as the budget bourbon, has a sweet flavour profile with hints of smokiness, nuts, and dry spice.

It has a very smooth and soft palate with notes of banana, mixed nuts and caramel. It has a sweet and toasty finish. It’s best paired with Coca-Cola.

Four Roses

Four Roses is a straight bourbon whiskey made and bottled in Kentucky. Similar to all bourbon whiskeys, this brand uses corn and is distilled from a mash bill. It has a distinct floral aroma, grainy, and rosy flavour profile with spicy undertones. It has a sweet honey twist with crisp, and smooth finish. The flavour of vanilla, fruits, and oak linger in your mouth for a while. Four Roses are very popular as the base for cocktail drinks. 

Jim Beam

Another popular and budget bourbon is Jim Beam. It’s a pure and straightforward bourbon with a robust flavour profile loved by everyone.  Jim Beam is considered as the choice for rookie bourbon drinkers because of its low-proof and affordability. For those who love cocktails and mixed drinks, Jim Beam is highly-recommended. It has a subtle flavour that is very straight forward. Its flavour profile is distinctly dominated by corn with minimal hints of fruit. It has a smooth, mellow finish that lingers in your mouth with hints of vanilla and caramel.

Wild Turkey 101 

This brand of bourbon is known for its high-proof and flavourful experience. It’s considered one of the perfect sipping bourbons, but it’s more expensive than other brands. The Wild Turkey 101 is an excellent bourbon for mixed drinks because of its robust and layered flavours. It has a wonderful combination of sweet and spicy flavours with a dry and lengthy finish with caramel and toffee lingering in your mouth after every sip.

Makers Mark

This brand of bourbon is widely known for its ultra-sweet, vanilla and caramel flavours. It is also widely different from traditional bourbon, making it a must-try for those who want to have a unique experience.

Aside from vanilla and caramel, Makers Mark has a fruity essence with an aromatic smell of wood and wheat. It has a very smooth and subtle finish that’s great for sipping. Makers Mark is known for its melted red wax branding on the neck of the bottle. It’s also distilled and bottled in Kentucky.

Conclusion

What makes bourbon a great choice of drink is that it doesn’t put a hole in your pocket when you are in the mood to drink an excellent bottle. The ones listed above are just some of the best and most affordable bourbons in the market. Before you indulge yourself with this famous drink, always remember to drink in moderation.

Sebastian

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