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We Asked 16 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Cheap Bourbon?

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Most liquor stores I’ve seen sell OGD for about $25, which is a solid price point for how nicely the whiskey drinks! Lexi Parker, lead bartender, Poka Loka Social Club , Denver “When it comes to an underrated Swiss-army-knife bourbon, J.W. OGD delivers that bold, spicy character I enjoy from high-rye bourbons.

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We Asked 11 Bartenders: What’s the Best Bourbon Under $50? (2025)

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It’s even more delightful to share these gems with other whiskey fans. These bottles inadvertently come with a secret: Much like their pricey counterparts, drinking them with whiskey aficionados can produce a sense of joy that only comes from sharing something delightful. Eric Slater, lead bartender, OsKar , Evanston, Ill.

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We Asked 19 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Whiskey? (2024)

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The world of whiskey is wonderfully vast, which is why it can often be intimidating — even for aficionados. That’s why we asked bartenders around the country for their picks for the unsung heroes of the category. When it comes to whiskey, underrated really means what overdelivers for the price. Price is mid-range, $50 to $60.

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We Asked 14 Bartenders: What’s the Best Whiskey for Beginners? (2024)

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Every whiskey journey starts somewhere. While it’s possible to fall in love with whiskey through an advanced style like an aggressive rye or a heavily peated Scotch , it’s usually wiser to find a more approachable bottle to ease into the category. It finishes long, smooth, and clean at the end.”

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We Asked 20 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Bourbon? (2024)

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It’s tough to keep up with the constant evolution of whiskey, especially if you don’t have an unlimited budget. That’s where the whiskey world’s most underrated bottles come in. In general, underrated bottles tend to over-perform in their price points, and several of the bottles recommended are easy to find at most liquor stores.

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We Asked 10 Bartenders: What Was the Worst TikTok Drinks Trend of 2023?

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You’re better off sticking to the delicious, already flavored liquors out there.” Julian Flores Torres, Bar Lead, Maizano /Entre Nos, Costa Mesa, Calif “The most annoying TikTok trend is where a guest removes a large, solid ice cube from their drink and b **s about it being a ‘rip-off.’ Cocktails should be savored.”

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Fourth of July Cocktails for 2024

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Print Summer Blues Spritzer Course Drinks Keyword Blueberry vodka, Irish whiskey, lemon juice, lychee liqueur, mint, Simple syrup Ingredients 1 ½ oz. Bushmills Irish whiskey ¾ oz. Notes Oscar Garcia, lead bartender at seafood grill Corvina in Boca Raton, FL, created this recipe.