When it comes to bourbon, the pricey bottles hog the spotlight. The discourse among media outlets and whiskey enthusiasts often revolves around expensive brands like Pappy and Blanton’s, with a particular focus on how much a person should shell out to buy a bottle. This concentration on cost can sometimes be so intense, discussions about the actual quality of the juice fall by the wayside. Cost-effective bourbons — think bottles $50 and under — sit at the opposite end of the spectrum.