This post may contain affiliate links. If you wish to support us and use these links to buy something, we may earn a commission. If you're in search of top-notch American bourbon that won't dent your wallet, you're in luck. There's a plethora of options available that don't require splurging on pricey wooden box sets of Irish whiskey. Here, we present 10 of the finest American whiskeys that offer exceptional quality without breaking the bank.

Top American Whiskeys Known for Their Smoothness

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Inspired by mountain town culture, this delicious and portable bottle of whiskey is perfect for sipping by the campfire.

My Favorite Whiskey Costs the Same as Jack and Jim—But Tastes Twice as Good

This post may contain affiliate links. If you wish to support us and use these links to buy something, we may earn a commission. Whiskey encompasses a diverse spectrum of spirits with prices ranging from a few dollars to astronomical figures. Single malt scotch, bourbon, and other styles of whiskey offer bottles listed for thousands, even hundreds of thousands of dollars. However, there's a plethora of beloved budget options available, many priced under $100, and often much less. Below are seven of The Manual’s favorite budget whiskey bottles, ranked based on both value and overall flavor. Shop budget whiskeys!

7 Fan Favorite Budget Whiskeys

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Easy to craft with whiskey and ginger ale, the Whiskey Ginger cocktail isn't just a great drink to enjoy on St. Patrick's Day. It's a great drink to enjoy all year long. We don't know why combining whiskey and ginger ale and adding lime juice tastes good. It just does.

Whiskey Ginger: A Cocktail for All Seasons

Sometimes we pull out the blender and craft complicated cocktails but usually our mixology mission involves five ingredients or fewer – and we’re not alone with this preference. Some of the world’s most popular cocktails, like the Old Fashioned and Negroni, involve just a few ingredients and are...

12 Two-Ingredient Cocktails You Will Love

You might not immediately think of whiskey as a summery spirit, and we get that. When you imagine nuanced single-malt Scotch whisky or spicy, warming rye whiskey, you likely envision a cold (possibly snowy) evening. You probably also have thoughts of drinking it neat. What about using whiskey as a summertime mixer?

Summer weather was meant for whiskey cocktails

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This post may contain affiliate links. If you wish to support us and use these links to buy something, we may earn a commission. Great Jones Distilling Co., New York City's first whiskey distillery since Prohibition, is paying tribute to legendary artist Jean-Michel Basquiat with the release of a new limited-edition whiskey. The distillery, located just a block away from Basquiat's former studio in Noho, has introduced a stunning bottle featuring Basquiat's 1982 artwork, "Mecca," which captures the iconic NYC skyline. The distillery previously introduced three limited-edition Basquiat bottles last summer, complete with an immersive distillery experience and pop-up bar modeled after Basquiat’s downtown New York City studio.

Great Jones Distilling Co. Honors Jean-Michel Basquiat with Limited-Edition Whiskey Release

The paper plane is something of a modern classic in the world of cocktails. Created in 2008 by cocktail renaissance man Sam Ross (who's also responsible for creating the now-iconic Penicillin cocktail), the drink consists of only four ingredients. By combining bourbon, Aperol, Amaro Nonino (an herbal digestif/amaro) and lemon juice, you get a cocktail that has a truly eye-popping color as well as an idyllic balance of the drink's herbal, bitter, and sweet components. The fact that the paper plane has an equal-parts formula for these ingredients — a holdover from its "last word" inspiration — makes it all the more convenient to make and easy to remember. As a result, the paper plane has found a place in the repertoire of any bartender worth their salt.

The Best Bourbon For A Juicy, Bright Paper Plane Cocktail

When choosing a bottle of whisky to buy, you may often come across the term ‘cask finishing’. Whiskey can be ‘finished’ in a wide variety of casks including sherry, port, wine, and Mizunara. Cask finishing allows whiskey creators, distillers, and blenders to explore new profiles in their finished product, with the finishing casks imbuing the whiskey with new and exciting flavors.

Everything You Need To Know About Cask Finishing Whiskey

You might think that the Gold Rush cocktail dates back to the mid 19th century when adventurers headed west in search of golden nuggets. You might also think that it was invented in California where those fortune seekers met their destinies. As it turns out, neither is actually the case.

Gold Rush Cocktail: Bourbon Bliss

The Treacle No.1 is an Old Fashioned riff with a base of dark rum, combined with simple syrup, aromatic bitters, and an apple cider float. This simple cocktail came together in 1990s London, care of the late Dick Bradsell, the influential bartender behind modern classic creations like the Espresso Martini and the Bramble. Essentially a rum Old Fashioned with an apple cider float, the Treacle No.1 (sometimes just referred to as the Treacle) is one of Bradsell’s lesser-known but equally delicious creations.

This rum Old Fashioned, from the legendary bartender behind the Espresso Martini, tastes like a sticky toffee pudding.

With rye, bourbon, and malt whiskey under its belt, what’s left for WhistlePig to explore? Well, wheat whiskey of course. Enter CampStock, a limited edition offering that’s actually a blend of two whiskeys — 85% wheat whiskey and 15% rye — which still merits a “wheat whiskey” designation. The whiskey is a collaboration of sorts with Solo Stove, a portable smokeless camp stove which is being bundled with this whiskey as part of a unique promotion. The final blend is finished in “an innovative Solo Stove Bonfire toasted barrel” wherein WhistlePig barrels are broken down to create custom firewood which was used to smokelessly toast the finishing barrels. Unfortunately, there’s not a lot of info about the underlying whiskeys beyond that.

Review: WhistlePig CampStock Wheat Whiskey

As the host of the first televised cooking show ever in America ("I Love to Eat" which aired on NBC from 1946 to 1947), James Beard definitely knew a thing or two about good eating and drinking. Given his championing of American cuisine – which, to him, was made up of the food and experiences of its diverse citizenry — it should come as no surprise that he gave Ireland's signature coffee drink his stamp of approval. In fact, instructions for how to make Beard's "Chilled Irish Coffee" first appeared in the June 1973 issue of House & Garden.

Iced Coffee Spiked With Whiskey Is James Beard-Approved

A Boulevardier cocktail is a Negroni crafted with bourbon instead of gin. Follow our easy recipe and craft a Boulevardier at home in just five minutes. Bourbon cocktails speak to us lately. Perhaps it's the nasty state of world events or the dreary, grey time of year. Maybe we just really like the taste of barrel-aged bourbon.

Boulevardier Cocktail:  A Negroni for Bourbon Fans

Sometimes the most spectacular cocktails are actually the most simple. A classic aperitif throughout Portugal, this drink features the country’s lesser-known white port. While white port, a fortified wine made from white grapes in Portugal’s Douro Valley, can range from dry to sweet, this cocktail leans on the crisp, fruity, and light-bodied dry style as a counterpoint to bittersweet tonic water. Lime and fresh mint add clean, bright aromas and an eye-catching look.

White Port and Tonic

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(MA) Meet an amazing and loving Goldendoodle who is searching for his TRUE furever family. Waylon is a three-year-old pup who was put into rescue through no fault of his own. According to his Petfinder profile, Waylon originally grew up with a family of his own, but after that family got a new puppy they decided Waylon had to go. There are no further details provided, but it is lucky that Great Dog Rescue New England was there to give Waylon the chance at happiness he truly deserves!

Goldendoodle Surrendered To Rescue After Original Owners Get New Puppy

This Dirty Creamsicle Float is a boozy twist on a classic creamsicle, made with ice cream, orange soda, and vanilla vodka. It’s a beautiful drink, but, this adult beverage still packs a punch when it comes to the alcohol! Imagine having a few sips on a hot summer day! For another grown-up version of a classic summertime treat, I also have a Dirty Root Beer Float you will want to try and add to your list of summer drink recipes.

Dirty Creamsicle Float

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What makes a Zodiac Sign low maintenance? Independence can make someone low maintenance. Someone who is reliable, dependable, and punctual, can make someone low maintenance. Someone who tends to want to do things on their own can be low maintenance. Low-maintenance people tend to be those people who do on their own but are not necessarily alone. They rarely need or ask for help. They are self-motivated, often energetic, and can be considered leaders is many cases. Now me, some say I am low maintenance and others say I’m high maintenance. Maybe I’m both. Let's see what zodiac signs are considered low-maintenance.

5 Zodiac Signs That Are Low Maintenance

This post may contain affiliate links. If you wish to support us and use these links to buy something, we may earn a commission. Casey Alexander, a British national, has pled guilty to wire fraud for orchestrating a wine and whiskey investment scam that primarily targeted elderly Americans. Alexander used cold calling techniques to deceive his victims, promising substantial returns on investments in fine wines and whiskeys.

US$13M Wine and Whiskey Investment Scammer Sentenced

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An individual who is tenacious in will and spirit is endowed with a distinctive set of attributes that empower them to confront life's adversities with steadfast resilience and resolve. These attributes distinguish them and serve as an inspiration to others. Within the complex realm of astrology, where the movements of celestial bodies are thought to impact human behavior and fate, certain zodiac signs are noted for their unyielding spirit and resilience. These signs, recognized for their persistence and resistance to succumb to pressure, tackle life's obstacles with unparalleled energy and resolve. We examine the traits of these 4 tenacious zodiac signs, uncovering their distinct qualities and how they express their unrelenting and unyielding tenacity.

The 4 Zodiac Signs Known for Their Unyielding Tenacity

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20 Undervalued Bourbons On The Market

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20 Undervalued Bourbons On The Market

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