Cheap bourbons are the category’s unsung heroes. These cost-effective labels consistently deliver on flavor and are often some of the most versatile bourbons on the market — enjoyable on their own or mixed into cocktails for a casual, unfussy evening. The same can’t really be said for the luxury bottles liquor stores and bottle shops keep locked behind glass. Bartenders love these affordable bourbons, which makes sense. After all, they tend to eschew the fancy stuff when they order a po...
