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The Best-Tasting Bourbons You Can Get For Under $50 By Zach Mack Oct. 23, 2025 6:19 pm EST

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When it comes to specific categories, it doesn't get much hotter than bourbon. The Kentucky-born spirit has skyrocketed in popularity since the late aughts, with sales expected to increase 6.5% to 7% by the end of the decade. Unfortunately, this surge in popularity — coupled with the amount of lead time needed to actually make the liquid — has also created scarcity in the market that has driven up the cost and resulted in plenty of expensive bourbons that aren't worth the price .

But despite the public's clamoring over sought-after releases, there are still plenty of worthwhile bottles to be had that won't break the bank. As a New York City ba

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