wild turkey 101 is the greatest cheap (sub $25) bourbon that has ever existed

[DizzySmalls]

Imagine drinking a $25 bourbon and bragging about it lmao

Not using some amount of value priced liquor is a massive waste of money if you drink with any sort of frequency. If you are a standard $375,000/yr with massive prior investment miscer than why even consider it, but for the rare type of pleb here who only make low six figures, it's hard to justify having all of your bourbon be perfect for sipping.

With the opportunity cost of a compounding investment return, you are spending a massive amount of future value by being uppity about liquor. I'm uppity about a lot of things, and I will invest in a few more expensive bottles on occasion, but it's just not a great value prop to me and many others.

[CremeFraicheBro]

Agreed 100% started drinking that whenever I was flying a chitton on Southwest because it was their bourbon.

Now its what I keep in my emergency flask. Weller used to be the GOAT deal, but thats no more. Oddly enough, I don’t really care for the regular buffalo trace but I’m a fan of tons of stuff from the same distillery.

Edit: Wild turkey+Everclear= Wilder Turkey according to this crazy dude we saw in a prison doc in my criminal law class. Years ago and its stuck with me, reps to whoever will give it a try.

[Murph0408]

Imagine drinking a $25 bourbon and bragging about it lmao

if you're a fan of whiskey you can find something you like in nearly any price range. nothing wrong with it really. just like food you don't want to get tired of the good stuff by having it too often.

example a couple of my personal favorites are bookers or high west bourye and they run an easy $79-89 a bottle. but if i had them all the time i wouldn't appreciate it the same. sometimes i'm just in the mood for something easy and cheaper vs a high end pour.

[QuickShotSteve]

Some phaggot, tbonestake, just negged me for posting in this thread...? His comment was just "Negged for alcohol" he get others too?

[ISmokeTooMuch]

Some phaggot, tbonestake, just negged me for posting in this thread...? His comment was just "Negged for alcohol" he get others too?

yup lol

[FAPhaggot]

Not a huge fan. Too much burn to drink straight and not really that flavorful in a cocktail.

It's cheap and a big step up vs Jim Beam and Jack Daniels, but those are both legit 2/10 whiskeys and WT 101 is maybe like a 4/10.

[ChrisLS8]

Imagine drinking a $25 bourbon and bragging about it lmao

One of my things is to spend the time to find high VALUE alcohol. I'll spend good money if it's warranted but 99 percent of the time I can easily find sub 100 or even sub 50 dollar bottles that literally chit all over way more expensive brands.

[ChewYourFood]

Just got a bottle of Basil Hayden’s. Think it was 30 bucks. Big fan. Bottle is stupid lookin tho.

We drank wild turkey in high school. I can’t even smell it without wanting to puke.

[CptClean]

Not sure why anyone drinks bourbon when Crown Royal exists.

GOAT drink not even comparable.

[AgRyan]

Not sure why anyone drinks bourbon when Crown Royal exists.

GOAT drink not even comparable.

This. Crown is cheap and tasty.

[Coldsloth]

I like WT but I prefer Evan Williams bottled in bond

[gluon]

Not sure why anyone drinks bourbon when Crown Royal exists.

GOAT drink not even comparable.

crowns not bad, but it isnt anything special, lol most people buy it so they can get that little bag it comes in. ngl useful little bags

[TurkBrah]

are you suggesting its smoother than jameson?

[icetrauma]

you know what? agreed.

at under 25 dollars your choices are pretty grisly at least in terms of what's widely available. Turkey 101 is rock solid. i really want to try the 101 rye but have not seen it for sale yet in my area.

Agree with OP.

101 Rye is my go to and is delicious. Also look for Rare Breed Rye, all kinds of hnnng will be had.

[ooph]

Weller Special Reserve is the best sub $25 bottle. My go to lately.

[DizzySmalls]

are you suggesting its smoother than jameson?

Jameson isn't classified as a bourbon, and tends to be more expensive per liter. Irish whiskey is great to be sure

[Casca]

I am an alcoholic. If I go out and drink socially, I drink beer. Stouts/porters or red/amber. At home, I drink cheap Scotch. The cheaper the better, because I drink it like water. As far as I know from a quick goober search, Scotch and bourbon are both whiskeys, difference being bourbon is more sweet. Every Scotch I have tried is smoother than Jameson. I drink it on the rocks or neat. If it's just labeled "whiskey", it's hit, usually miss how smooth it is. But every Scotch I have had is smooth, even the super cheap ones...which is what I get. My local supermarket sells handles of Scotch for $12.?? a handle if you buy 4 or more.

[Kiefer 2004]

Weller Special Reserve is the best sub $25 bottle. My go to lately.

What is the white and blue bottle on the bottom shelve to the left of WhistlePig? I've never seen that before.

[IMathew]

What is the white and blue bottle on the bottom shelve to the left of WhistlePig? I've never seen that before.

Clase Azul tequila

[ooph]

Clase Azul tequila

This is the correct answer. Not really a tequila guy, but few friends that come over are so I tend to keep some around.

[Bigbuster1]

This is the correct answer. Not really a tequila guy, but few friends that come over are so I tend to keep some around.

It's a dope bottle and it actually tastes good.


I can get Buffalo Trace for $22 at my local Liquor store. but bevmo has it $50 lol

[FAPhaggot]

Not sure why anyone drinks bourbon when Crown Royal exists.

GOAT drink not even comparable.

Crown's pretty tasty. I bought a 200 mL bottle of the vanilla Crown last Friday, stuck it in the freezer, and sipped away on it all holiday weekend (still got a little bit left). Wood recommend/10.

Black Velvet is good chit too, tastes kind of like a budget Crown and it's unbelievably cheap. Fukking $14 for a half-gallon handle here in California. I like it but don't half-gallon like it. If my income ever went down though....

Edit: Wild turkey+Everclear= Wilder Turkey according to this crazy dude we saw in a prison doc in my criminal law class. Years ago and its stuck with me, reps to whoever will give it a try.

[OT2000]

WT 101 is goat for cocktails

buffalo trace (also sub $25) is goat for everything but i like the higher proof of 101

But BT tastes a hell of a lot better. WT tastes like chit.

[poolshark472]

I know you’re all bourbon guys but famous grouse is probably the best cheap whisky IMO.

Ahh yes, I believe that's the preferred whisky of the British SAS men.

[Murph0408]

Agree with OP.

101 Rye is my go to and is delicious. Also look for Rare Breed Rye, all kinds of hnnng will be had.

currently own the rare breed rye as we speak. got it for the first time around christmas and approve. big fan.

rare breed bourbon is almost always in the collection. great price and packs a wallop. if we were talking the $40-50 range that'd be one of my first recommends

[redwine91]

Opinions on WhistlePig?

Always wanted to try but haven’t

[skier!]

Agree Op and repped

[x420SwagScopex]

Wild Turkey 101 was the first whiskey that 'clicked' for me. I have fond & foggy memories of going camping with my dad and my dog and drinking a full bottle of Wild Turkey next to the fire. One time we actually planned to try to hunt wild turkeys but we drank too much at night and woke up too late the next day. Fuk now I wanna go buy a bottle.

[DizzySmalls]

Edit: Wild turkey+Everclear= Wilder Turkey according to this crazy dude we saw in a prison doc in my criminal law class. Years ago and its stuck with me, reps to whoever will give it a try.

Lol I have both in inventory and will honor him and give it a shot tomorrow. Will report back

[DizzySmalls]

Edit: Wild turkey+Everclear= Wilder Turkey according to this crazy dude we saw in a prison doc in my criminal law class. Years ago and its stuck with me, reps to whoever will give it a try.

Well I've tried it. Unsurprisingly, it is fukking awful and an esophagus destroyer. Goddamn