A Bourbon Expert's Top Picks For Expensive-Tasting Bottles On A Budget

Tasting Table consulted Chris Blatner, an expert in bourbon, to recommend affordable bourbon options that rival pricier brands.

Chris Blatner, an executive bourbon steward, shares his top picks.
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Chris Blatner, an executive bourbon steward, shares his top picks.

Tasting Table consulted Chris Blatner, an expert in bourbon, to recommend affordable bourbon options that rival pricier brands. Blatner suggests Old Grand-Dad bonded, Evan Williams bottled-in-bond, and Old Forester 100 proof, all of which are priced reasonably. Bourbon can be enjoyed neat or on the rocks, with whiskey stones to avoid dilution, or with a splash of water to soften flavors. Adding brown sugar to the rim enhances sweetness, complementing the bourbon's vanilla and caramel notes. Alternatively, bourbon can be used in cocktails like a whiskey sour, bourbon-blackberry cocktail, or a French 95, which combines bourbon with prosecco for a bubbly twist. Read the full article at Tasting Table.

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