Cheap bourbon is a scary thought for many, but for us it is a gateway to affordable party hosting and easy livin’. Some of us just need something we can afford, but that’s where we come in. We did the hard work and found cheap bourbon that doesn’t totally suck, and doesn’t hurt. Here we go:

Jim Beam Double Oak

Jim Beam Double Oak is one of the smoothest cheap bourbons you’ll find, and can be enjoyed in a couple ways. You don’t have to drown it in cola in order to get it down. Its versatility and smooth taste puts it on our list, because who remembers the last bourbon for under $20 that you could sip on the rocks? I sure don’t, but I found this one and that’s good enough for me.

2. Four Roses Yellow Label

This isn’t considered one of the top bourbons by many, but the strides Four Roses has taken to get their bourbons back in the conversation is worth taking note of. Their standard product, otherwise known as “Yellow Label” to many, is a solid mixing bourbon. It has a unique taste which is specific to Four Roses and if you’re a fan of their Small Batch or Single Barrel, then you’re sure to love the Yellow Label as your go-to party whiskey.

3. Evan Williams 1783 Small Batch

I probably got the order wrong in the name, but the small batch bourbon put out by Evan Williams is well worth placing your own order. You can find it for under $15 at most stores and it is quite surprising. I never found myself attracted to the Evan Williams brand, but I am a repeat customer of the small batch for parties, cheap nights, and I utilize it for cooking.

4. Wild Turkey 101

I already want to hear your Wild Turkey 101 story, because everyone has one. Wild Turkey 101 is notorious for being a widely chosen party juice, and it certainly lives up to the expectation. What you probably don’t realize is the fact that Wild Turkey 101 is one of the chosen products for a reason. It’s cheap, it’s powerful, it’s delicious, it’s worth the $10-$12 you’ll likely spend.

5. Ancient Age

I have to admit, this is my favorite whiskey on this list. Don’t shoot, that’s just like…my opinion, man. Ancient Age comes out of the Buffalo Trace distillery and it shows. Don’t drink Ancient Age on the rocks, you might get pissed. Yes it is the most superior bourbon you can find for less than $10, but remember that it is less than $10. With that in mind, I can’t find a bourbon I would rather have on the shelf for parties and mixers. For the sake of cheap bourbons, which I intend to mix almost 100% of the time, this is my go-to whiskey to get me through tough times like elections and Cincinnati Bengals football games.

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