I'm in.   ^

 

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And I have a cheap bourbon review to add to the thread.   I typically try to stick to "the good stuff." However… an unexpected $1200 brake job and about $2000 in vet bills over the last month have me finding a few budget options to keep around until expenditures level out again. 

 

So, I've switched from Ketel One or Belvedere to Tito's vodka and have been trying some whiskey alternatives.  I'll often shift down to George Dickel 12 and even Dickel 8 which is about $20 for a 750ml  - but they can be hard to find in my hood.  (I normally stock Bulleit,Basil Hayden, Michter's and the like - but they can be triple the cost or more)

I've done the "Old Crow Reserve" before - which is about $12 per 750ml - but it can be a little punishing the next day.

While in Kentucky earlier this summer I got to sample some different whiskies from Evan Williams.  Their "good stuff" was quite nice, so when I saw their cheap stuff at the local shop - I went for it.  $12 per 750ml  --  It's definitely a decent to good affordable bourbon.  A smooth sour mash bourbon that's sweet but not offensively so.  It's sippable neat and great with Ginger Beer and a dash of bitters over ice. 

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