Guide to cheap whiskey that tastes good

[Jason Voorhees]

Should I make a thread about alcohol

I've tried a lot of different brands, finishes of alcohol. Cheap stuff, the shady stuff, local brews, allocated bottles, Flavoured, unflavored. Im mainly a whiskey enthusiast but I've also tried many different bottles wine, rum, beer rye, vodka(ew). I can make some good recommendations cheap...

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I see too many guys out here getting wasted on cheap vodka. If you're broke but still want something that tastes good, stop punishing yourself.

What I recommend if you want to buy some cheap whiskey is buy bourbon. American bourbon from American distilleries.

Grain alcohol or white dog as it is called is harsh, medicinal and has a nasty taste. Drinking it straight is like drinking rubbing alcohol with a bit of corn flavor. It just burns your tongue so whiskey needs to be aged. Agein pulls out sulfur, fusel oils, and bitter compounds over time.Oxygen slowly enters the barrel, causing oxidation that mellows the spirit and the Alcohol and acids then react to form esters, which give fruity and sweet notes so ageing is important but it is not all the same ageing that whiskies go through.

American whiskey especially bourbon, matures faster due to the hotter, more humid climate in Kentucky,Tennessee, Louisiana unlike in Scotland, cooler temperatures mean aging takes 10-18 years for complex flavor making most good quality scotches expensive.

In the US, 2-4 years in new charred oak barrels gives deep color and rich flavor quickly so there's plenty of good tasting bourbons for cheap. Bourbon also uses corn which ischeap and abundant in the US vs. Scotch which uses malted barley. Overall if you are low on cash just buy BOURBON..

Some key terms to keep in mind

Bourbon-At least 51% corn,Aged in new charred oak barrels,Must be made in the USA,Sweet, vanilla, caramel, spicy flavors

Straight Bourbon-Aged for at least 2 years.If less than 4 years, label must say the age

Bottled in Bond-At least 4 years old. 100 proof (50% ABV) Made in one season by one distiller.Government-regulated for quality-great value

High Rye Bourbon-Uses more rye in the grain mix. Spicier, drier taste

Wheated Bourbon-Uses wheat instead of rye.Smoother, softer, creamier (e.g., Maker's Mark, Larceny)

Now for some recommendations

Under $20

Can be sipped neat because this is decent quality booze but I'd recommend having it on rocks or better in mixed drinks to cut down on some of those harsh notes.

Evan Williams Black Label - Sweet smooth solid budget choice

Old Forester 86 Proof - Old-school flavor, holds up well in cocktails

Benchmark No. 8 - Made by Buffalo Trace(Big name)light and sweet

Very Old Barton - Rich for the price but very hard to find

$20-$30

Can be sipped neat in glencairn

Wild Turkey 101 - High proof, spicy,flavor-packed

Larceny Small Batch - Wheated, very smooth, no harshness

Buffalo Trace - Balanced, slightly sweet, great all-rounder (but often hard to find)

What to avoid

Avoid Canadian whisky under $15. In my experience they are all bland and watery. Avoid bottom-shelf Scotches. They taste horrible. They are harsh and often loaded with grain alcohol. Super cheap flavored whiskey: it's sugar water, not whiskeyDon't fall for age snobbery. A 4 year bourbon in Kentucky can taste better than a 12-year Scotch.Look for Bottled in Bond or Straight Bourbon on the label for reliable quality.

 

[Jason Voorhees]

@FaceandBBC @Magnus Ironblood @imontheloose @Chadeep @widdi @deadstock @Beastimmung

 

[imontheloose]

@FaceandBBC @Magnus Ironblood @imontheloose @Chadeep @widdi @deadstock @Beastimmung

I have an original bottle of whiskey commemorating the 50th birthday of the Prince of Wales from 1998! My nana passed it down to me.

 

[Jason Voorhees]

I have an original bottle of whiskey commemorating the 50th birthday of the Prince of Wales from 1998! My nana passed it down to me.

This one? Mirin

 

[imontheloose]

This one? Mirin

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Haha, exactly that!

 

[Jason Voorhees]

@BeanCelll

 

[BeanCelll]

Wild Turkey 101 - High proof, spicy,flavor-packed

My drunktard uncle gave me this in a fucking plastic soda cup along with a shit ton of other alcoholic beverages when I was like 12, average mexican experience tbh.

 

[Foreverbrad]

I never tried bourbon, naturally Scotch is cheaper here. Anything under £30 is usually disgusting harsh dogshit tasting like it’s been made up with tap water and usually massively over sweet trying (and failing) to mask it’s disgustingness.

 

[Proex]

mirin, high iq bump

 

[widdi]

I'll stick to huffing gas and sniffing sharpies

 

[Jason Voorhees]

I'll stick to huffing gas and sniffing sharpies

Sniff industrial glue instead

 

[Jason Voorhees]

@sigma boii @pope @sub5outsider @VohnnyBoy @Panzram

 

[Jason Voorhees]

I never tried bourbon, naturally Scotch is cheaper here. Anything under £30 is usually disgusting harsh dogshit tasting like it’s been made up with tap water and usually massively over sweet trying (and failing) to mask it’s disgustingness.

Yeah scotch is like that. It needs time in thr barrel to be tolerable. 6-8 year age statement is the minimum I'd say for scotches. Give bourbon a shot tho. You can get plenty of great bourbons for cheap

 

[MANLETprettyBOY]

Do one for vodka cause I drink it while leaning out

 

[Jason Voorhees]

Do one for vodka cause I drink it while leaning out

Vodka doesnt have any taste, flavour or odor. Just buy thr cheapest one that has vodka on the label. Smirnoff vodka. If you want something that is also low calorie but has flavour try tequila

 

[chadhamed]

Jack daniels mog

 

[bourgeoizyzz]

Pay a couple bucks more and buy Bullet.

You need to believe that you're worth it

 

[Panzram]

Should I make a thread about alcohol

I've tried a lot of different brands, finishes of alcohol. Cheap stuff, the shady stuff, local brews, allocated bottles, Flavoured, unflavored. Im mainly a whiskey enthusiast but I've also tried many different bottles wine, rum, beer rye, vodka(ew). I can make some good recommendations cheap...

looksmax.org

I see too many guys out here getting wasted on cheap vodka. If you're broke but still want something that tastes good, stop punishing yourself.

What I recommend if you want to buy some cheap whiskey is buy bourbon. American bourbon from American distilleries.

Grain alcohol or white dog as it is called is harsh, medicinal and has a nasty taste. Drinking it straight is like drinking rubbing alcohol with a bit of corn flavor. It just burns your tongue so whiskey needs to be aged. Agein pulls out sulfur, fusel oils, and bitter compounds over time.Oxygen slowly enters the barrel, causing oxidation that mellows the spirit and the Alcohol and acids then react to form esters, which give fruity and sweet notes so ageing is important but it is not all the same ageing that whiskies go through.

American whiskey especially bourbon, matures faster due to the hotter, more humid climate in Kentucky,Tennessee, Louisiana unlike in Scotland, cooler temperatures mean aging takes 10-18 years for complex flavor making most good quality scotches expensive.

In the US, 2-4 years in new charred oak barrels gives deep color and rich flavor quickly so there's plenty of good tasting bourbons for cheap. Bourbon also uses corn which ischeap and abundant in the US vs. Scotch which uses malted barley. Overall if you are low on cash just buy BOURBON..

Some key terms to keep in mind

Bourbon-At least 51% corn,Aged in new charred oak barrels,Must be made in the USA,Sweet, vanilla, caramel, spicy flavors

Straight Bourbon-Aged for at least 2 years.If less than 4 years, label must say the age

Bottled in Bond-At least 4 years old. 100 proof (50% ABV) Made in one season by one distiller.Government-regulated for quality-great value

High Rye Bourbon-Uses more rye in the grain mix. Spicier, drier taste

Wheated Bourbon-Uses wheat instead of rye.Smoother, softer, creamier (e.g., Maker's Mark, Larceny)

Now for some recommendations

Under $20

Can be sipped neat because this is decent quality booze but I'd recommend having it on rocks or better in mixed drinks to cut down on some of those harsh notes.

Evan Williams Black Label - Sweet smooth solid budget choice

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Old Forester 86 Proof - Old-school flavor, holds up well in cocktails

View attachment 3965887

Benchmark No. 8 - Made by Buffalo Trace(Big name)light and sweet

View attachment 3965888

Very Old Barton - Rich for the price but very hard to find

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$20-$30

Can be sipped neat in glencairn

Wild Turkey 101 - High proof, spicy,flavor-packed

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Larceny Small Batch - Wheated, very smooth, no harshness

View attachment 3965891


Buffalo Trace - Balanced, slightly sweet, great all-rounder (but often hard to find)

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What to avoid

Avoid Canadian whisky under $15. In my experience they are all bland and watery. Avoid bottom-shelf Scotches. They taste horrible. They are harsh and often loaded with grain alcohol. Super cheap flavored whiskey: it's sugar water, not whiskeyDon't fall for age snobbery. A 4 year bourbon in Kentucky can taste better than a 12-year Scotch.Look for Bottled in Bond or Straight Bourbon on the label for reliable quality.

American problems. Good rakia here costs 5 dolars per liter. That is cheap even for Serbia. It is made of plum mostly, I think you would call that fruit brandy. Mogs whiskey in every way.

 

[Jason Voorhees]

Bump

 

[Jason Voorhees]

Jack daniels mog

Jack daniels can sometimes be expensive tho

 

[DRACOX]

Should I make a thread about alcohol

I've tried a lot of different brands, finishes of alcohol. Cheap stuff, the shady stuff, local brews, allocated bottles, Flavoured, unflavored. Im mainly a whiskey enthusiast but I've also tried many different bottles wine, rum, beer rye, vodka(ew). I can make some good recommendations cheap...

looksmax.org

I see too many guys out here getting wasted on cheap vodka. If you're broke but still want something that tastes good, stop punishing yourself.

What I recommend if you want to buy some cheap whiskey is buy bourbon. American bourbon from American distilleries.

Grain alcohol or white dog as it is called is harsh, medicinal and has a nasty taste. Drinking it straight is like drinking rubbing alcohol with a bit of corn flavor. It just burns your tongue so whiskey needs to be aged. Agein pulls out sulfur, fusel oils, and bitter compounds over time.Oxygen slowly enters the barrel, causing oxidation that mellows the spirit and the Alcohol and acids then react to form esters, which give fruity and sweet notes so ageing is important but it is not all the same ageing that whiskies go through.

American whiskey especially bourbon, matures faster due to the hotter, more humid climate in Kentucky,Tennessee, Louisiana unlike in Scotland, cooler temperatures mean aging takes 10-18 years for complex flavor making most good quality scotches expensive.

In the US, 2-4 years in new charred oak barrels gives deep color and rich flavor quickly so there's plenty of good tasting bourbons for cheap. Bourbon also uses corn which ischeap and abundant in the US vs. Scotch which uses malted barley. Overall if you are low on cash just buy BOURBON..

Some key terms to keep in mind

Bourbon-At least 51% corn,Aged in new charred oak barrels,Must be made in the USA,Sweet, vanilla, caramel, spicy flavors

Straight Bourbon-Aged for at least 2 years.If less than 4 years, label must say the age

Bottled in Bond-At least 4 years old. 100 proof (50% ABV) Made in one season by one distiller.Government-regulated for quality-great value

High Rye Bourbon-Uses more rye in the grain mix. Spicier, drier taste

Wheated Bourbon-Uses wheat instead of rye.Smoother, softer, creamier (e.g., Maker's Mark, Larceny)

Now for some recommendations

Under $20

Can be sipped neat because this is decent quality booze but I'd recommend having it on rocks or better in mixed drinks to cut down on some of those harsh notes.

Evan Williams Black Label - Sweet smooth solid budget choice

View attachment 3965872



Old Forester 86 Proof - Old-school flavor, holds up well in cocktails

View attachment 3965887

Benchmark No. 8 - Made by Buffalo Trace(Big name)light and sweet

View attachment 3965888

Very Old Barton - Rich for the price but very hard to find

View attachment 3965889


$20-$30

Can be sipped neat in glencairn

Wild Turkey 101 - High proof, spicy,flavor-packed

View attachment 3965890



Larceny Small Batch - Wheated, very smooth, no harshness

View attachment 3965891


Buffalo Trace - Balanced, slightly sweet, great all-rounder (but often hard to find)

View attachment 3965892



What to avoid

Avoid Canadian whisky under $15. In my experience they are all bland and watery. Avoid bottom-shelf Scotches. They taste horrible. They are harsh and often loaded with grain alcohol. Super cheap flavored whiskey: it's sugar water, not whiskeyDon't fall for age snobbery. A 4 year bourbon in Kentucky can taste better than a 12-year Scotch.Look for Bottled in Bond or Straight Bourbon on the label for reliable quality.

Drink while you can. The dalits have reached their goal soon enough

 

[Jason Voorhees]

@DBDR

 

[Jason Voorhees]

Obly you said no @DBDR

@DBDR