Under $50 Heavy Hitters

Woody Creek Distillers Straight Rye whiskey is a small-batch, craft whiskey made from 100% rye grain. It is aged for at least two years in new, charred American oak barrels. The whiskey has a bold, spicy flavor with notes of caramel, vanilla, and oak. It is bottled at 90 proof and is perfect for sipping neat or in classic cocktails.

Woody Creek Distillers Colorado Bourbon is a small-batch, craft bourbon whiskey made from a mash bill of corn, rye, and malted barley. It is aged in new, charred American oak barrels for a minimum of two years. The whiskey has a deep amber color and a nose of sweet caramel, toasted oak, and vanilla. On the palate, it is smooth and creamy with notes of toasted oak, caramel, and baking spices. The finish is long and warm with a hint of spice. Woody Creek Distillers Colorado Bourbon is a great choice for sipping neat or in classic cocktails.

Ilegal Mezcal Reposado is a premium mezcal made from 100% agave Espadín. It is aged for a minimum of two months in oak barrels, giving it a smooth, smoky flavor with hints of vanilla and spice. The Reposado is perfect for sipping neat or in a variety of cocktails.

Cold Cut Bourbon is a small batch bourbon whiskey made in Kentucky. It is aged for at least four years in charred oak barrels and has a smooth, sweet flavor with notes of caramel, vanilla, and oak. It is bottled at 90 proof and is best enjoyed neat or on the rocks.

Yellowstone Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon is a high-proof bourbon aged for 6 years. It is made with a blend of hand-selected barrels to create a rich and complex flavor profile. The 107 proof gives it a bold and intense taste, with notes of caramel, vanilla, oak, and spice. This bourbon is perfect for sipping neat or in your favorite cocktail. The 750ml bottle size is ideal for sharing with friends or enjoying on your own.

Woodinville Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a small-batch, craft whiskey made in Woodinville, Washington. It is made from a mash bill of corn, rye, and malted barley, and is aged for at least two years in new, charred American oak barrels. The whiskey has a deep amber color and a nose of caramel, oak, and spice. On the palate, it is smooth and creamy, with notes of vanilla, toffee, and oak. The finish is long and warm, with a hint of spice. Woodinville Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a great choice for sipping neat or on the rocks.

The Town Branch True Cask 750ml is a small-batch barrel-aged bourbon whiskey from Lexington, Kentucky. Aged for at least two years in charred white oak barrels, it has a unique smoky-woody flavor. Its caramel color and the balanced finish between oak and sweetness give it a great complexity. With a proof of 90, it is great for sipping on its own or as the base of classic cocktails.

Distilled from 100% corn in old-fashioned pot stills, Tito's Handmade Vodka is the Austin, Texas original — here in the 1.75 L bottle that keeps a home bar stocked. The vodka is bottled at 80 proof and certified gluten-free, with the profile that made it America's default craft pour: clean and faintly sweet up front, a little black-pepper warmth on the close. Corn gives it a rounder mouthfeel than wheat or potato vodkas, which is why it holds up in a simple soda with lime as well as it disappears into a Bloody Mary. Keep this size on hand for batching — espresso martinis for a crowd, a pitcher of Moscow mules — or simply to stop rebuying 750s.

The Teeling Single Grain whiskey is a single grain whiskey made from a blend of malted and unmalted barley. It is aged in ex-bourbon barrels and finished in ex-rum barrels for a unique flavor profile. The whiskey has a light golden color and a nose of sweet vanilla, toasted oak, and a hint of spice. On the palate, it is smooth and creamy with notes of honey, toasted oak, and a hint of spice. The finish is long and smooth with a hint of sweetness.

Jypsi Tribute Double Barreled Bourbon is a premium bourbon whiskey that has been aged for 4 years in two separate charred oak barrels. This double-barreling process gives the bourbon a unique depth of flavor and complexity. The whiskey is crafted by blending traditional bourbon distilling methods with modern techniques, resulting in a rich and smooth spirit with notes of caramel, vanilla, and oak. It is bottled at 750ml and has a rich amber color. Ideal for sipping neat or on the rocks, this bourbon is a tribute to the artistry and craftsmanship of the distillers at Jypsi Distillery.

Real jalapeño peppers give Tanteo Jalapeño Tequila its heat — a 100% agave blanco infused with fresh and aged jalapeños, built for margaritas. The pour smells like just-sliced green pepper over faint agave sweetness and a streak of minerality. The palate runs vegetal — cucumber, green pea, honeysuckle — under a spicy glow that builds steadily without scorching. Bottled at 80 proof, the infusion rides a full-strength tequila base instead of a watered-down mixer, which is why one ounce swapped into a standard margarita recipe makes a proper spicy marg with no muddling and no bar prep. A double-gold showing at the 2025 SIP Awards backs up the balance. Keep a bottle wherever margaritas get made; it earns the shelf space.

Smooth Ambler Contradiction Bourbon is a unique blend of two distinct whiskeys. The first is a high-rye bourbon distilled in Indiana, and the second is a wheated bourbon distilled in West Virginia. The two whiskeys are then blended together to create a unique flavor profile that is both sweet and spicy. The result is a smooth, full-bodied bourbon with notes of caramel, vanilla, and oak. This bourbon is perfect for sipping neat or on the rocks.

This rum is a blend of rums aged for up to 17 years in American oak barrels. It has a deep amber color and a complex aroma of dried fruits, spices, and oak. On the palate, it is smooth and mellow with notes of caramel, vanilla, and oak. The finish is long and lingering with a hint of sweetness. Santa Teresa 1796 Solera Rum is a great sipping rum and can also be used in cocktails.

Pasion Tequila Blanco is a premium tequila made from 100% blue agave in Mexico. It is double-distilled and then bottled without aging, resulting in a clear and smooth tequila with vibrant flavors of agave, citrus, and herbal notes. The 700ml bottle is the standard size for this brand and is perfect for enjoying on its own or in cocktails. It is best served chilled or in margaritas for a refreshing and delicious experience.

Nosotros Tequila Reposado se elabora con 100% agave tequilana Weber azul de la región de Jalisco, México. Se ha madurado durante seis meses en barricas de roble blanco inmaduro para obtener un tequila maduro con un sabor intenso y complejo. El tequila tiene un color ámbar dorado y las notas aromáticas a frutas y especias son dominantes. El tequila tiene un sabor a miel, vainilla y un ligero toque de dulce. Es un tequila ideal para disfrutarlo solo, en drinks o en daiquiris.

Knob Creek Smoked Maple starts with the brand's full-bodied Kentucky straight bourbon and folds in natural smoked maple — not a candy syrup, but a smoke-and-sap character that reads more campfire breakfast than dessert cart. The bourbon backbone keeps it honest: charred oak and brown sugar underneath, maple and a wisp of smoke on top, finishing warm at 90 proof where most flavored whiskeys retreat to 70. It is the rare bottle in the category that a bourbon drinker will actually finish. Pour it over one large cube, split it with ginger beer on a cold night, or use it to build the best bacon-adjacent Old Fashioned of your life.

The Jack Daniels Single Barrel Select Rye is a premium whiskey that is made from a mash of 70% rye, 18% corn, and 12% malted barley. It is aged in new, charred American oak barrels for at least four years and is bottled at 94 proof. The whiskey has a deep amber color and a complex flavor profile that includes notes of spice, oak, and caramel. It is smooth and well-balanced, with a long, lingering finish. The Jack Daniels Single Barrel Select Rye is a great choice for sipping neat or on the rocks.

Sure! Hogsworth Bourbon Whiskey is a premium bourbon whiskey aged for 9 years, offering a rich and complex flavor profile with notes of caramel, vanilla, and oak. It is a smooth and well-balanced spirit that is perfect for sipping neat or in a cocktail. Armagnac is a type of brandy produced in the Armagnac region of France. This 9-year-old Armagnac offers a unique and distinctive flavor profile, with notes of dried fruits, spice, and oak. It is a luxurious and elegant spirit that is ideal for enjoying on its own or as a digestif after a meal. Both of these spirits come in a 750ml bottle, making them perfect for enjoying with friends or giving as a gift