Best Bourbon Whisky for Beginners
Looking for the best Bourbon for beginners? These community-rated picks combine the character of Bourbon with exactly what you need for beginners.
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The top community-rated Bourbon expressions for beginners are ranked above. Browse the full list and click any bottle for tasting notes and buy links.
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BourbonWoodford Reserve
Woodford Reserve Kentucky Bourbon
$45
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BourbonWild Turkey
Wild Turkey 101
$43
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BourbonBulleit
Bulleit Bourbon
$36
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BourbonMaker's Mark
Maker's Mark 46
$46
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BourbonEagle Rare
Eagle Rare 10 Year Old
$48
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BourbonFour Roses
Four Roses Single Barrel 100 Proof
$57
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BourbonBasil Hayden's
Basil Hayden Kentucky Straight Bourbon
$57
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BourbonBuffalo Trace
Buffalo Trace
$30
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BourbonFour Roses
Four Roses Bourbon
$31
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BourbonKnob Creek
Knob Creek Small Batch 9 Year Old
$48
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BourbonEvan Williams
Evan Williams Extra Aged (43%)
$34
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BourbonRebel
Rebel Kentucky Straight Bourbon
$46
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What is the best Bourbon for beginners?
The top community-rated Bourbon expressions for beginners are ranked above. Browse the full list and click any bottle for tasting notes and buy links.
Should I start with Scotch or bourbon?
Bourbon is often the easier entry. New charred oak gives it immediate vanilla-caramel sweetness that most people enjoy without context. Scotch has more range — start with a light Speyside rather than Islay peat bombs. The best first whisky is one you'll pour again.