We Asked 18 Bartenders: Which Cask-Strength Bourbon Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck? (2022)
“When it comes to best value, Maker’s Mark Cask Strength is definitely my pick. It’s an incredibly rich bourbon, with flavors of caramel, vanilla, and oak. The flavors blend seamlessly, and it can easily be used in any of your favorite bourbon-based cocktails, from an Old Fashioned to Manhattan to Julep, or simply to sip on the rocks or neat. The ABV ranges from 108 to 114 proof, so it’s definitely not a beginner bourbon.” —Federico Doldi, director of food & beverage, Gansevoort Meatpacking, NYC