Updated April 2026.
“Easy to find” is distribution, not a TTB class. Bourbon still needs 51% corn, new charred oak, and ≥80 proof. Jim Beam’s White Label band is 80 proof. Maker’s Mark and Buffalo Trace print 90. Wild Turkey 101 is 50.5% in the name and on US labels. Allocated Weller is not “easy.” This is not a 2023 top-15 tasting.
Sticker that day is still local. Related: everyday bourbon, bourbon for the money, Jim Beam substitute.
Grocery-scale proofs
| Bottle | What the page / label says | 1.5 oz drinks |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Beam White | 80 proof band (prior FAQ) | 1.00 |
| Maker’s Mark | 90 proof on-brand | 1.13 |
| Buffalo Trace | 90 / 45%; Mash Bill #1 | 1.13 |
| Wild Turkey 101 | 101 / 50.5% US labeling | 1.26 |
| Weller / Pappy / Blanton’s | Allocated | Not this list |
A 750 mL 40% bottle is about 17 drinks. Four 80-proof pours are four drinks. Evan Williams Black 86 is common US labeling, read the neck. Pour math: whiskey drinks.
Sources
- TTB 27 CFR 5.143. Buffalo Trace 90 official. Maker’s 90 prior. Beam 80 prior FAQ. WT 101 US labeling.
- NIAAA December 2025. No ranking, poll, or MSRP. No Weller/Pappy street prices.
- Allocation is distribution. “Easy” is the store in front of you.