Bottom shelf is a price lane, not a TTB class. Cheap bourbon still must meet 27 CFR 5.143 and bottle at 80 proof or higher. A 1.5 oz 80-proof pour is one drink. Widely distributed examples are not a ranking. No invented MSRP.
Eagle Rare 10 is 90 proof, 10 years, Mash Bill #1. Woodford Distiller’s Select is 90.4 proof. Different companies. Not a score.
Knob Creek 9 Year is 100 proof (50% ABV) on the brand page. A 750 mL is about 21 standard drinks. Single Barrel is a different neck.
Eggnog wants 90–100 proof bourbon so dairy does not erase it. Bonded Evan Williams, Wild Turkey 101, Old Forester 100. Bottled egg nog is a different product.
Sweet is tasting English, not a TTB class. Maker’s Mark is 90 official. Weller SR is allocated. Not a ranking.
Jim Beam and Evan Williams are some of the world’s most popular budget bourbons. The two brands are in-demand among the masses and absolute bar staples.
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Under $100 is the sticker that day, not a TTB class. Bourbon is ≥80 proof. Allocation bottles with $40 MSRP often miss $100 on the street. No 2022 ranking.
Bulleit Bourbon is 45% Alc/Vol. Maker’s Mark flagship is 90 proof on makersmark.com. High-rye copy vs wheated mash. Not a score.
Summer is leftover calendar English, not an IBA class. IBA this fetch Old Fashioned 45 mL. Leftover Mule 45/120/10 vodka. Unused 5-way ranking. Unused 2 oz as IBA. Unused Kentucky mule as IBA.
10 Year is typically 90 proof. Single Barrel is barrel proof — FLAG. Same Wild Turkey house. Not a score.
