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With the prices in the bourbon category getting, well ... shall we say, out of control, it's nice to come across something with rock solid accolades and reputation that you can still grab for a price that makes it easy to share. The Blue Note Juke Joint Straight Bourbon is a classic Kentucky mashbill from an undisclosed distiller that was then aged in the Big River Distilling Co's Tennessee warehouse along the banks of the Mighty Mississippi. At only three years old, it still boasts uncommon weight and a rounded texture, having been bottled without filtration. No surprise then that it notched 93 points and a Best Buy designation from Wine Enthusiast, while also taking home numerous high-profile awards, culminating in a Platinum medal and double Gold medals at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. At under $30, it's not an outlandish claim to say this may the best value bourbon on the shelf, and it's certainly an easy choice if you're looking for a new go-to session option or a base for your favorite classic cocktails. |