Bonded Bourbons

[Jay2]

i recently got jim beam bonded but are there any good alternative's for bonded bourbons that would be cheaper to mix with

[fozzy71]

Evan Williams and OGD bonded are both cheaper than JB here, and better IMO. There are likely others depending on what state you are in that others can mention. I personally don't look at bottles much cheaper than the EWBIB since it is so good and already sub $20.

[Flyfish]

Virtually any HH bonded should be suitable for mixing if your objectives are enough proof to stand up to dilution and cheap enough so you don't feel bad about messing with the "good stuff." VOB might also meet your needs. By why does it have to be a bonded? OE 101, for example, is not technically a bonded but it does have the proof and price in its favor. Likewise, FC is not bonded but also meets those two criteria. Depending on the price in your area, WT101 might be considered with the added benefit of being suitable for enjoying neat or with ice. OF Signature is also in that category.

[Richnimrod]

Old Grand Dad BIB, JW Dant BIB as well as almost any others . . . .

The OGD has the added virtue (due to it's high-rye profile) of standing up very well ,compared to some others, in a sweeter cocktail.

[squire]

I agree with all the choices mentioned. Depending on where you live there might be other candidates under house labels such as Costco's Kirkland brand.

[JDSmith619]

EWBIB is a standard open bottle at my house. Cant beat it for $13

[Swoboda]

Another vote for Evan Williams (White Label) Bottled in Bond . . . good bourbon and great value.

[Jay2]

and cheap enough so you don't feel bad about messing with the "good stuff."

i usually dont spend over 20-25 bucks anyway.and i figured bonded because the jim beam was bonded and i figured id get a similar yet cheaper bonded bourbon

[theranman]

Yet another vote for EWBIB.

[Paddy]

I could live on nothing but HH6 BIB, VOB BIB, OGD BIB, JB BIB and Ritt BIB and die a happy man.

[Harry in WashDC]

I AM living on at least four of those. HH6 is tough to find here or I'd have a straight flush.

[Paddy]

I AM living on at least four of those. HH6 is tough to find here or I'd have a straight flush.

I think you're doing just fine over there Harry! :falling:

[O'DubhGhaill]

I enjoy the contrast between the EW Black and the EW BIB during a sitting. Add OGD BIB to the session and curious and surprising comparisons emerge.

What is the government's role nowadays regarding BIB? Are there specific, assigned government controlled warehouses and such? Curious to know if the BIB means more than a nostalgic marketing element. I love BIB when I can find it in any brand, presently trying to find Old Forester BIB to compare...

[TunnelTiger]

I could live on nothing but HH6 BIB, VOB BIB, OGD BIB, JB BIB and Ritt BIB and die a happy man.

Amen to that only I can't get HH6 BIB or VOB BIB anymore but I can live happily with others and EWBIB.

[Flyfish]

I love BIB when I can find it in any brand' date=' presently trying to find Old Forester BIB to compare...[/quote']

The old OF BIB is now OF Signature. The new OF BIB is OF 1897--at roughly twice the price.

[shoshani]

If you can get Very Old Barton Bottled In Bond, that's very nice whiskey for very little money.

I like Jim Beam Bonded, but it has this taste kind of like...peanuts. It's odd. (I have an early bottle with the DSP info missing on the label, later bottlings may not have this characteristic.)

[squire]

. . . . What is the government's role nowadays regarding BIB? Are there specific' date=' assigned government controlled warehouses and such? Curious to know if the BIB means more than a nostalgic marketing element. . . . . [/quote']

Sure, it means the same as it's always meant, one distiller, one season, at least 4 years old, 100 proof, primarily it's a statement of provenance. The days of locked Government bonded warehouses controlled by a single federal agent are long past though, the Feds still track everything but today it's done by computer.

[squire]

Oh, the Government's role is still the same though, collect taxes on every drop sold.

[johnnyflake45]

EW BIB & OGD BIB are very hard to beat!

[ethangsmith]

i could live on nothing but hh6 bib, vob bib, ogd bib, jb bib and ritt bib and die a happy man.

[smokinjoe]

What is the government's role nowadays regarding BIB? Are there specific' date=' assigned government controlled warehouses and such? Curious to know if the BIB means more than a nostalgic marketing element. I love BIB when I can find it in any brand, presently trying to find Old Forester BIB to compare...[/quote']

It's a marketing tool. Just like stories about the centuries old family recipe, the special water used, etc...

An anachronism, as a distinguished member here, has called it.

[Flyfish]

One more thing: Bonded need not be bourbon. If you are making Manhattans, for example, you might want to try Rittenhouse. It's 100 proof and "barely legal" rye. Quite affordable, too, though not as inexpensive as most of those HH BIBs.

[johnnyflake45]

One more thing: Bonded need not be bourbon. If you are making Manhattans, for example, you might want to try Rittenhouse. It's 100 proof and "barely legal" rye. Quite affordable, too, though not as inexpensive as most of those HH BIBs.

Yes indeed, Ritt makes a wonderful Manhattan!

[SlowMash]

RITT is my go to for Manhattans as well. Also partial to OGD, but I typically end up getting the 114 and drinking it neat and keep RITT for my Manhattans.

[jp_stargazer]

I enjoyed Old Fitz BIB for $17-18. I know distribution has been cut back to certain states (luckily IL is one of them). I can't seem to find 750 mL bottles anymore, though, only 1.75 L bottles.

Jason