9 Best Cheap Whiskey You Can Try In 2022

Even when your budget is tight, whiskey remains an affordable option. There are plenty of great whiskeys to choose from, all of which are well worth the price. 

With so many great cheap whiskeys to choose from, it can be hard to narrow down your list:

1) Maker's Mark Bourbon Whisky:

Maker's is a wheated bourbon that has a red wax seal. One will quickly fall in love with Maker's and its quirks. Particularly easy since it's an affordable bourbon. It brags a Scottish spelling 'Whiskey.'

2) Wild Turkey Bourbon 101:

Wild Turkey bourbon has been around since the 1940s. Jimmy Russell, its master distiller, created the 101, which is its flagship product. It has a mash bill "high rye" and is aged in barrels with a deep char, then bottled at near barrel-proof. The result is a flavor bomb.

3) Old Forester Signature 100 Proof:

Old Forester is one of the oldest bourbon brands around, and it's been around for 150 years. Its flagship product is the 100-proof version. Old Forester's significant innovation was only being sold in sealed glass bottles. However, it is back in action, and the 100 proof is part of that. It is a rich, flavorful bourbon with a lot of corn.

4) Early Times:

Early Times is a secret stash that Sazerac acquired. It's got a reasonable price point and is known for its age and flavor profile. It's also a great addition to any home bar. It comes in one-liter bottles that are ideal for keeping as a well-aged beverage for a crowded get-together.

5) Larceny Small Batch:

The company's budget wheated bourbon took over the Old Fitzgerald line in 2012. Its 20 percent wheat content is higher than the Maker's mark, making it a balanced wheater. It is enriched with notes of baking spices and lemon peel.

6) Suntory Toki:

 It's made from a variety of Japanese spirits and is as clean and crisp as you'll taste. In all likelihood, if it were made in the US, it would be cheaper. However, it is still considered a cheap whisky with great taste.

7) Buffalo Trace:

  The Buffalo Trace flagship bottle is an impressive piece of work, and it often feels like it's not exciting enough to be compared to its cheaper competitors. The flagship bottle is a standard-bearer of quality, and hey, it's also a great example of a simple, satisfying flavor.

8) Old Grand-Dad 114:

It is the finest, fattiest, cheap bourbon you can buy. It has a cult following. It is not just affordable; it is enriched with rich flavors. If you taste it neat, it'll get you drunk.

9) Four Roses Yellow Label:

Four Roses Bourbon Barrels are made with two high-rye mash bills, and this bottle is an excellent base for various drinks, including a balanced sipper.

Wrapping Up:

If you are a whiskey lover and want to try some of the affordable yet best tasting brands, then the above-mentioned list should be added to your must-try whiskey list. How many have you already tried? Which one are you planning to taste next? Spill your choice in the comments.