Best $30 bottle

[wrkingsley]

So I'm relatively new to bourbon. Starting to figure out what I like and don't. I get a bottle every few weeks, but usually on the recommendation of the whatever guy is on staff at the liquor store I frequent. I typically ask what's good for around $30, which seems to be about the price I feel comfortably causally dropping dough for a little experimentation. So far, I haven't been disappointed, but that's because many of those recs come with a sample at the tasting bar.

So I think it's time to outsource. Of course, prices vary, but what do you all think is your favorite bottle for around $30?

[flahute]

Depending on where you live and what store, Wild Turkey Rare Breed can be had for a little below or above that price point.

[bourboNcigars]

under $30 my favorite is old grand dad 114, can be had for around $22-$25 depending on your area..its very smooth for its strength..and a ton of flavor in my opinion..

[wrkingsley]

OGD 114 is a "hot" pick. To go along with that, I'm currently enjoying OWA 107.

[squire]

My favorite for $30 is two bottles of Old Grand Dad BIB

[393foureyedfox]

i keep a wish-list handy of things I either like and plan to re-purchase, or things I want to purchase and try (and a blacklist!)......currently, $30 offerings would include WTRB and HMBIB. I think the WTRB took a price jump though.....and the HMBIB is right at $30.

I agree with the OGD114 value....a steal for $21.

[qman22]

I recommend Four Roses Single Barrel, which might be around $30 depending where you live.

[393foureyedfox]

I recommend Four Roses Single Barrel, which might be around $30 depending where you live.

[Restaurant man]

scram, damned cultist!

[flahute]

Consider me part of the 4R cult. Small Batch or Single Barrel suits me just fine.

[squire]

Ah, they're boldly coming out now, oh well so long as they don't call themselves Rosarians, that name is taken.

[393foureyedfox]

Safe to say you hate cultists?

I hate everyone who makes generalizations, in general.....

[bourboNcigars]

what about rosanites?

[flahute]

Ah, they're boldly coming out now, oh well so long as they don't call themselves Rosarians, that name is taken.

Not looking to cultivate any, just to consume them.

[squire]

With a secret four finger handshake.

[flahute]

Whatever it takes for quality bourbon.

[HighInTheMtns]

This isn't the answer I'd give everyone with the same question, but... Your brother needs to get you some sample bottles so you can decide for yourself. Come on, Rick!

[Restaurant man]

I hate everyone who makes generalizations, in general.....

"There are only two types of people I hate. Those that are intolerant of other people's cultures and the Dutch "

NP

Also gonna go with four roses but specify single barrel

[corpse_welder]

In the $25-30 range, Four Roses Small Batch, Old Granddad 114 or Weller 12 if you find it. In my area, Four Roses Single Barrel is about $40, as is WT Rare Breed, otherwise they would be my picks

[JPBoston]

Knob Creek 100 ($27ish)... MM 46($27ish)... OGD114.

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[ModernThirst]

I have to second the McKenna sb bib. Good stuff.

[kwshannon]

In my area, FRSmB, EC12, and EWSB are all right at $30. Either the FR or EW are my choices.

[Flyfish]

C'mon man! It's gotta be ETL. Never disappoints.

[EagleRiver]

For me its Four Roses Small Batch.

[TunnelTiger]

4RSmb, OGD114, and ETL. End of story.