sob0728 Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 (edited) Twin Cities<$10: Heaven Hill 8/86 $9.99<$20: Buffalo Trace $17.99 or Maker's $19.99<$30: Baker's $26.99 or WT Rare Breed $29.99<$40: 4RSB $34.99 or WT Kentucky Spirit $37.99<$50: Don't normally buy in this range, last year it was Lot B $49.99, went up to $59.99 this year though. Edited February 19, 2013 by sob0728 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ER07 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Chicago suburbs<$10 - n/a<$20 - OGD BIB<$30 - Elmer T Lee<$40 - Maker's 46<$50 - Bookers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 I've tried, and tried, and tried, but I just can't answer this question definitively. :crazy: I have too many "bests", particularly in the <$20 to <$30 categories. But, I did have a revelation! Which made me feel really good. And that is, my choices in the higher categories like the <$40 and particularly the <$50 segments, were very limited. I did not include the one-offs and special releases, like PHC, BTAC, etc. After those, not much to choose from. But, I had dozens of choices I could select in the other, lower categories. So...Yey, US!!!!! :woohoo: Even though we've seen some price creep, we still have a great bargain with high quality whiskies in the bourbon aisle... What a cathartic thread... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cigar Dan Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 South Louisiana <$10 Evan Williams BIB (White Label) <$20 Weller 12<$30 4R SmB<$40 Wild Turkey Rare Bird<$50 4R SB (TPS Private Barrel) OESQ is my current favorite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazer Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 (edited) NYC boroughs of queens and brooklyn.<$10 I don't think any exists. EWB is at least $12 for a 750ml If you find one, usually at least in 1L bottles for $15 or so.<$20 WT101 at $19.99<$30 Ritt BIB either $21 or $23. Dickel no. 12 @ $25. (Larceny was $32 for a 1L haven't seen the 750ml.) <$40 FR1B $39.99 (I'm not sure if I can find it at the price anymore so I'll add the soon to be dusty WTRB 108 proof at $34.99)<$50 Either the FR1B which I think is kicked up to $43. Or KC1B @$45. Edited February 20, 2013 by Lazer KC1B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB64 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 (edited) <$10 EWB when on sale<$20 BT<$30 EC12<$40 4R SmB<$50 BookersWhat would your selections be Charles? Edited February 20, 2013 by JB64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffrey r Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Do most of my bourbon buying in the NYC suburbs of New Jersey, but also do an occasional purchase from some Manhattan stores like Astor.Under $10: Don't really go there.Under $20: WSR, with Ritt BIB or Old Ezra 7yr/101 honorable mention. Since this is a "where you are" thread, I can't include the VOB BIB and AAA 10 Yr that I picked up from TPS.Under $30: I feel spoiled to be able to put FR1B in this price category, but since it is, that is my choice. This range seems to be my sweet spot though, as I could easily put OGD 114, ETL, OWA and W12 as my choice and be perfectly content.Under $40: No clear choice, so most of my under $30 choices would likely qualify here as well.Under $50: Blanton's, and when I am able to find it, Lot B. I have a Noah's Mill at $43 that I haven't cracked open yet, which might enter into the mix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humchan2k Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 (edited) I already did this thread before...what's the best under X...just sayin'. Here in LA: <$10 - I don't really drink bourbon that's this cheap....sorry? I prefer to get weird, cheap dusties around town for $15 or so when it comes to botttom shelf. <$20 - Rye: Bulleitt Rye at Trader Joe's, $19.99. Bourbon: BT, $19.99 at K&L. Best buy in LA. <$30 - Rye: Rittenhouse, $24, Bourbon: Still BT for me, surprisingly. <$40 - Rye: Willett SB, $36-38, Bourbon: 4R SB - $39.99, but typically prefer K&L releases that cost more cuz I'm lucky enough to have K&L. <$50 - Rye: High West Rendezvous ALL day at $48, Bourbon: Tie between Blanton's & RHF, $45-50/each. Edited February 20, 2013 by humchan2k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 I already did this thread before...what's the best under X...just sayin'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer&Bourbon Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Cincinnati/ NKy<$10 Heaven Hill 6yo BiB<$20 VOB BiB ($13) or OWA on sale ~$19<$30 OWA ($22)<$40 4R standard SB ($32) / ORVW 107 ($35)<$50 4R OESK SB ($49.99) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RT Fan Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Prices are a little steep here in NYC:<$20 Four Roses Yellow label @ $19.99<$30 Old Weller Antique @ $25.99<$40 Elmer T. Lee @ $32.99Rookie of the year Larceny @ $32.99Bargain Rye: Rittenhouse BIB @ $22.99Bang for the Buck: Mellow Corn @ $13.99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRich Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I've tried, and tried, and tried, but I just can't answer this question definitively. :crazy: I have too many "bests", particularly in the <$20 to <$30 categories. But, I did have a revelation! Which made me feel really good. And that is, my choices in the higher categories like the <$40 and particularly the <$50 segments, were very limited. I did not include the one-offs and special releases, like PHC, BTAC, etc. After those, not much to choose from. But, I had dozens of choices I could select in the other, lower categories. So...Yey, US!!!!! :woohoo: Even though we've seen some price creep, we still have a great bargain with high quality whiskies in the bourbon aisle...What a cathartic thread... feel better now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryT Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 From Atlanta, GA, my list would be:$10 or less: Evan Williams Black ($9.99)$20 or less: Wild Turkey 101 ($19.99) (but only because I don't have a bottle of Fighting Cock @ $16.49 to compare against; only tasted it once but was impressed!)$30 or less: Tie between Elmer T Lee ($26.99) and Knob Creek ($27.99)$40 or less: Four Roses Single Barrel ($34.99)$50 or less: Bookers ($46.99) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoMobourbon Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 (edited) Great thread. I really think that geography is the most interesting component here. So often we talk about values and corresponding drinking habits without taking varying prices into account. In Columbia, Missouri (100,000+ inhabitants college town)Best Bourbon...Under $10: EWB at $9.99, $18.99 for a handleUnder $20: WSR at $16.99Under $30: EC 12 at $25.99 (this is hard; so many bourbons I would expect at $20 come in at considerably over $20)Under $40: FR1B at $39.99 Under $50: Booker's at $49.99 (sometimes), although really I want to say FR1B again here Edited February 23, 2013 by CoMobourbon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoMobourbon Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Slight revision (refinement?) of the premise: Best VALUE IN BOURBON in Columbia, Missouri...Under $10: still EWBUnder $20: EW BIB at $11.99 OR FRY at $12.99 Under $30: OGD 114 at $22.99Under $40: still FR1B Under $50: ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodiak Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 North Carolina:Under $10: nothing worth drinkingUnder $20: OGD BIB Under $30: OWAUnder $40: FR1B when you can find itUnder $50: ORVW10 when you can get it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OscarV Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 North Carolina:Under $10: nothing worth drinkingUnder $20: OGD BIB Under $30: OWAUnder $40: FR1B when you can find itUnder $50: ORVW10 when you can get itMade it easy for me, that's MI line up also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Just realized EW BiB is over $10 here. So change mine to "nothing worth drinking" too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowdery Posted February 25, 2013 Author Share Posted February 25, 2013 Chicago$10 -- Benchmark$20 -- Four Roses Yellow Label$30 -- Weller 12 (this is the sweet spot, lots of honorable mentions)$40 -- Wild Turkey Rare Breed$50 -- Wild Turkey Kentucky SpiritI did this using Binny's online listing and surprised myself in a couple of cases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCWoody Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Southwest Louisiana $10--EW BIB (white label)$20--OGD 114 (sometimes its $20.95)$30--Henry Mckenna 10/y BIB$40--FRSB$50--Noahs Mill, Bookers, and when it's out Old Forester Birthday BourbonI kind of like the high proof bourbons!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Power Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 $10 - Evan Williams Black$20 - OGD 100 or WT 101$30 - WT Rare Breed ($29.99), Baker's ($27.77) or Knob Creek SB ($28.88) - Both unreal prices and two of my favorites. Jefferson 15 year is honorable mention on clearance at one place at $29.99$40 - Four Roses Single Barrel or Michter's$50 - Not enough experience up here to have a "favorite"My wheelhouse is in that $30 range. It has some of my favorites and it just seems like a good price to pay for a great bourbon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffrey r Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 My wheelhouse is in that $30 range. It has some of my favorites and it just seems like a good price to pay for a great bourbon. That $30 range is my wheelhouse as well, but it'd be even moreso if I had KCSB and WTRB in that range. Those are both around $40 by me, let alone the Jefferson 15 which is around $50. Well done out there in MN... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoMobourbon Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Yeah, seriously. $29 for KCSB or $30 for WTRB definitely caught my attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Power Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 That $30 range is my wheelhouse as well, but it'd be even moreso if I had KCSB and WTRB in that range. Those are both around $40 by me, let alone the Jefferson 15 which is around $50. Well done out there in MN... The Jefferson's is at Hi Time (so not really local). The price dropped by $20. I assume they're trying to clear it out. The WTRB can vary from $30-44. I bought my last one for $32 (with a $5 off coupon for a $27 total ). The KCSB and Bakers prices are a constant at a place called Morelli's which has some of the cheapest stuff out there if they have it. BT for $17, JDSB for $34. It's been a while since I've been there, but if they have it...they have the best price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Boozer Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Guess I need to jump in hereunder $10: zip <$20: OGD BiB <$30: Bulleit (like the high rye flavor) <$40: ORVW 10yr 107 <$50: KC Reserve (although I know I can get it for around $36 @ TPS) Not alot of choices in the $40-$50 range in MI.PS: Josh where are you finding EW BiB in this neck of the woods? PM me please Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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