Title: The 22 Best Budget Bourbons for under $50 | The Blog @ TheBroBasket.com
Headings: The 22 Best Budget Bourbons For Under $50
The 22 Best Budget Bourbons For Under $50
Evan Williams – MSRP: $12
Proof: 86 | Aged: between 5 -7 years | Mash bill: 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% barley
Old Forester – MSRP: $19
Proof: 86 | Aged: 4 years | Mash bill: 72% Corn, 18% Rye, 10% Barley
Four Roses – MSRP: $20
Heaven Hill Fighting Cocks – MSRP: $20
Proof: 103 | Aged: NAS (No Age statement) at least 4 years | Mash bill: 75% Corn, 13% Rye, 12% Malted Barley
Old Grand Dad – MSRP: $21
Proof: 100 | Aged: 4 years | Mash bill: Not sure but it is purported to have a high percentage of rye making it spicy
Medley Bros – MSRP: $24
Proof: 102 | Aged: 4 years | Mash bill: 72% corn, a relatively high 18% rye and 10% barley
Eagle Rare – MSPR: $29
Proof: 90 | Aged: 10 | Mash bill: Supposedly the Buffalo Trace #1 with higher corn content
Evan Williams Single Barrel – MSRP: $30
Proof: 86.6 | Aged: 10 years | Mash bill: 78% Corn, 10% Rye, 12% Malted Barley
Bulleit bourbon – MSRP: $30
Four Roses small batch – MSRP; $30
Makers Mark – MSRP: $30
Proof: 90 | Aged: 5 years and 9 months | Mash bill: 70% Corn, 16% Wheat, 14% Malted Barley
Buffalo Trace – MSRP: $30
Proof: 90 | Aged: between 8 -10 years | Mash bill: Shuuu, it’s a secret
Elijah Craig Small Batch – MSRP: $30
Proof: 90 | Aged: 8-12 years | Mash bill: 75% Corn, 13% Rye, & 12% Malted Barley
Lost republic – MSRP: $35
Proof: 91 | Aged: 3 years and 2 months (so specific)| Mash bill: 75% corn, 21% rye and 4% barley
Rowan’s Creek – MSRP: $35
Proof: 100.1 (like a radio station) | Aged: 12 years | Mash bill: Supposedly “at least 51% corn”, whatever that means
Woodford Reserve – MSRP: $35
Proof: 90.4 | Aged: NAS (You Know what it means by now) | Mash bill: 72% Corn, 18% Rye, 10% Malted Barley
Four roses single barrel – MSRP: $40
Maker’s 46 – MSRP: $40
Proof: 94 | Aged: aprox 6 years | Mash bill: 70% Corn, 16% Wheat, 14% Malted Barley
Knob Creek Single Barrel – MSRP: $42
High West American Prairie Reserve – MSRP: $43 (sometimes on sale in the 30’s)
Proof: 92 | Aged: 6/10 years | Mash bill blend: 75/60% Corn, 20/35% Rye, 5/5% barley malt
EH taylor small batch – MSRP: Varies, under $50 if you’re lucky
Basil Hayden’s – MSRP: $53 (Geeze, close enough cheapskates)

Content: $30
Proof: 86.6 | Aged: 10 years | Mash bill: 78% Corn, 10% Rye, 12% Malted Barley
One of the better deals on the list that can be found in the $20’s in some locals and for a single barrel at that! It is a great daily drinker that most bourbon newbies and snobs will enjoy, so it’s great to keep on your shelf. At under 90 proof its not going to burn soo goood like the barrel proof stuff on this list, so feel free to try it neat, on the rocks, or with a splash of water. Bulleit bourbon – MSRP: $30
Proof: 90 | Aged: NAS (No Age Statement) | Mash bill: