For as many as I've tried, there's so many I haven't. Suggestions are highly welcome. While I'm fully aware you can spend $100+ on a bottle of whiskey and get a good experience, my experience so far suggests its not that much better than what you get at lower price points. Better, yes, but not for the dollar. If I had written this when Glenlivet Nadurra first came out around $40/bottle, it would easily be number one, but that's closer to $100 now, and therefore not even making the list.

11) Jameson - decent baseline, solid Irish whiskey, just not the first thing I look for at a liquor store. Usually what I order if a bar bothers to stock it.

10) Redbreast 15 - not worth it in a bar, but if you find it in a liquor store it at least beats Jameson for the dollar. Increased price but so much more in flavor.

9) Balvenie 14/15 - never had them next to each other and doubt I could tell the difference. Solid brilliant scotch, only so low on the list as they charge appropriately for it.

8) Eagle Rare - great bourbon I initially caught under $30, and still can if I'm lucky. Think it's risen to $40 or so, and haven't seen it in a minute.

7) Monkey Shoulder - hasn't been much more than $30, and a very solid amalgamation of different scotches. Nothing too distinct, but for the dollar, it's hard to pass up.

6) Tullamore Dew, Carribean Rum Cask Finish - not too pricy, solid Irish whiskey, and this hint of fruit that's so subtle that if you suggest it you'll reject it, but absent the suggestion you might question if there's a bit of fruit somehow. It's a fun one to argue over, as there's a solid argument it's not there.

5) Glenmorangie 14yr, Port Cask Finish - I've been told whiskey increases in strength until around 14 years, then begins to taper, hence the critical judgements at 18yr and beyond. Which flavors remain after such deliberate aging? I'm not there yet, and currently prefer "full strength" with whichever notes of flavor I can find. "Port Cask Finish" works quite well.

4) Wild Turkey 101 - my "go to" for a long time, and never disappointed. Everything a whiskey should be - smooth, bold, oaky, and a little burn to let you know it's there.

3) Speyburn - haven't found it in a long time, but it was $23/bottle and easily worth every penny. All the essential elements of speyside scotch, at an incredible price point. Wouldn't be surprised if they went under setting their price too low.

2) Kessler - at less than half the price point of Wild Turkey 101, the difference in quality is not 2x. From here it only gets a little cheaper, but a whole lot worse.

1) Wild Turkey 101 Rye - novelty spike to #1, will probably wear off after time. Only recently gotten into ryes and this just seems so underpriced. It's fun how rye gives it a little bit of bite.