Taste Test: Bargain Bourbons
We gave some good-bet whiskeys a run just in time for the Kentucky Derby.
Best Budget
Very Old Barton, 100 Proof ($15) Proves a point known to non-snobbish bourbon drinkers: A well-made "bottom shelf" whiskey can sneak up on the more expensive brands. Very Old Barton is balanced bourbon with real depth and roundness, and it's perfect for cocktails. Great value.


