My $20-30 bourbon (rye whiskey too) safari

[Rutherford]

Interesting options in that they both come from the same distiller. With VOB, I always feel that I am getting more than my money's worth. With 1792, not so much. There's nothing wrong with 1792 but for the same dollars I would rather have EC12, WLW12, 4RSmB, or EWSB.

I like EC12 and EWSB (not a weller fan), but 4RSmB is really the only other bourbon in that price range that I consider on par with 1792. I find it incredibly brilliant and well-balanced (The balance is better for me than VOB) for its age and price.