✨ULTIMATE BOTTOM SHELF WHISKEY BATTLE: A Close Call

The battle returns. After our first bottom shelf blind tasting stirred up the comments, you told us what we missed—and we listened.

In this episode, we blind taste six viewer-recommended bottom-shelf bourbons and ryes, all 100 proof and under $25. Can these budget bottles actually compete with the big names? Or are they better left on the bottom shelf?

We went in blind, judged each pour on aroma, taste, finish, and overall drinkability, and then ranked and revealed each one. There were surprises and debates, and it came down to a very close call.

Let us know YOUR favorite budget bourbon in the comments—and don’t forget to subscribe for Part 3. It might just happen. 🥃✨

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⬇️ IN THIS EPISODE

🎬 ULTIMATE BOTTOM SHELF BOURBON BATTLE (Part 1):    • ✨ULTIMATE BOTTOM SHELF BOURBON BATTLE: One...  

🥃 EVAN WILLIAMS BIB / 100 Proof / $18
🥃 JTS BROWN BIB / 100 Proof / $13
🥃 EARLY TIMES BIB / 100 Proof / $25
🥃 REBEL 100 / 100 Proof / $18
🥃 BENCHMARK BONDED / 100 Proof / $20
🥃 OLD OVERHOLT BIB / 100 Proof / $24

✨ GLENCAIRN WHISKEY GLASSES https://amzn.to/3UMcxtO
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0:00 Intro 👋
1:33 The Contenders
4:16 The Blind
13:14 The Rank
17:18 The Reveal
23:33 Final Thoughts ✌️

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