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Whiskey Under 50

Whiskey Under 50

Written by: Champagne on a beer budget
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 Three novices, with very different tastes, try whiskeys (and whiskies, for you Scotch lovers) that can be purchased for less than $50 -- searching for the elusive top shelf whiskeys at a bottom shelf price. These are not whiskey pros but rather a group of friends who just love getting together to banter and taste a new whiskey. The world is full of cheap, mediocre whiskeys, but they also stumble on some gems and guide the listener to what's worth searching out.© 2026 Whiskey Under 50 Art Cooking Food & Wine
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  • Chocolate and Whiskey

    Chocolate and Whiskey
    Feb 12 2026

    It's getting near Valentine's Day so what better way to celebrate than to pair some delicious whiskey with some delicious chocolate. But, be warned. Just because the whiskey is good, and the chocolate is good, does not mean together they are good.

    This week we sample:

    Koval Oat

    Penelope Wheated

    Old Fitzgerald 7 year

    Elijah Craig Barrel Proof

    Bunnahabhain Stiuireadair


    Cheers!
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    48 mins
  • Makers Mark and Makers 46

    Makers Mark and Makers 46
    Jan 29 2026

    Maker's makes multiple magnificent mashed merchandise.

    This week we taste a bit of corporate whiskey called Makers Mark and its sister product the Makers Mark 46. Nathan is a bit of a Makers fan, owning multiple wax-top bottles, and loves their flavor profiles.

    If you haven't had Maker's before, you need to change that.

    Cheers!
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    24 mins
  • Weller 12 for less than $50

    Weller 12 for less than $50
    Jan 15 2026

    When you're into whiskey people gift you whiskey. Last episode we drank and talked our way through all the Scotch whisky we were gifted. This week, we drink and talk through the others. In this week's episode we cover:

    Speed Shift Distilling - Barn Find Bourbon. A hyper-local and small distillery north of Seattle.

    Nearest Green Distilling - 84 proof green bottle. A great mixer for cocktails.

    Weller - 12 year. A wheated bourbon that needs no introduction. And, yes, we got it for less than $50.

    Cheers!
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    44 mins
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