✨ULTIMATE BOTTOM SHELF BOURBON BATTLE: Brown Water or Hidden Gem?

The battle goes even lower. In Part 3 of our Ultimate Bottom Shelf Bourbon Battle, we’re tasting the cheapest and lowest-proof bourbons we could find. These bottles sit at the very bottom of the shelf—some under $15, none over 90 proof.

We’re asking the real question: Is any of this actually good bourbon? Or is it just brown water with a label?

In this blind tasting, we judge six bottom-shelf bourbons based on aroma, taste, finish, and overall drinkability. Will any of these budget-friendly bottles surprise us? Could one of them be the best bourbon under $20? Or are they better left untouched?

Whether you’re hunting for cheap whiskey that punches above its price—or just curious how low bourbon can go—this episode’s for you.

Let us know your go-to bottom shelf pour in the comments—and subscribe for the final round of the battle! 🥃🔥

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⬇️ IN THIS EPISODE

🎬 ULTIMATE BOTTOM SHELF BOURBON BATTLE (Part 1):    • ✨ULTIMATE BOTTOM SHELF BOURBON BATTLE: One...  
🎬 ULTIMATE BOTTOM SHELF BOURBON BATTLE (Part 2):    • ✨ULTIMATE BOTTOM SHELF WHISKEY BATTLE: A C...  

🥃 OLD FORESTER 86 / 86 Proof / $22
🥃 JIM BEAM BLACK / 90 Proof / $25
🥃 EVAN WILLIAMS / 86 Proof / $15
🥃 TEN HIGH / 80 Proof / $12
🥃 CROW 86 / 86 Proof / $15
🥃 ANCIENT AGE / 80 Proof / $15

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0:00 Intro 👋
1:29 The Contenders
5:36 The Blind
14:43 The Rank
19:50 The Reveal
24:37 Final Thoughts ✌️

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