There are great tasting bourbon brands under $30 for every liquor lover or fan of American whiskey. The following collection delivers a variety of bourbon brands for consideration to save you money.

While you won’t find a single barrel bourbon or ultra-premium American whiskey brand on this list, you will find some interesting, unique varieties and lead in products from leading distilleries that could become your favorite bourbon while working through the list.

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1. Wild Turkey 101

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Wild Turkey 101 uses natural limestone filtered water and non-GMO grains, then is white Oak barrel aged a minimum five years with the deepest possible char, which is known as #4 alligator char.

The extra maturation in oak creates a deep amber bourbon filled with the aroma of brown sugar and butterscotch that leads into toffee vanilla, citrus and a smattering of spice on the palate. With the 101 proof (50.5% ABV) this Wild Turkey bourbon packs a solid punch through the long finish with a nice burst of rye spice.

The premium ingredient mix belies Wild Turkey 101’s price point, you can get a real taste of these flavors when you drink this great bourbon neat or sip over ice.

2. Knob Creek – 9 Year Bourbon Whiskey

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Knob Creek Bourbon is named after Abraham Lincoln’s boyhood home in Kentucky, created to represent whisky before it was mass produced at the always enjoyable 100 proof. Knob Creek is aged nine years, giving it the distinction of being one of the longest matured Small Batch Bourbons, which is even more surprising given its price.

Extra maturation allows the expression to absorb more of the sugar in the wood, giving it a slightly darker color, richer taste and nose than other expressions. A classic great bourbon Knob Creek offers rich corn and oils competing with vanilla custard, caramel and dried coconut, countered by balancing minty freshness, lashings of rye whiskey baking spice and sharp white pepper through the finish.