A Guide to the Best Black Friday Bourbon Whiskey Deals

It’s nearly that time of the year again. The leaves are starting to turn and sweater weather is just around the corner. For most of us, preparations are being made for a journey back home to feast on dry turkey with dry relatives (and avoid talking about politics, religion, or current events).

But let’s not focus on the love/hate relationship many of us have with Thanksgiving and the rest of the holiday season. Instead, let’s rejoice in the treasure hunt that is Black Friday bourbon promotions! 

Sure, Black Friday represents commercial consumerism gone wild. As soon as it is brought up, visions of “adults” jawing, wrestling, and stampeding over one another come to mind. 

What shoppers won’t do to save a couple of bucks has become a very short list indeed. But you’re smarter than that. You can find Black Friday bourbon online from the comfort of your own smart device or laptop.

Black Friday Whiskey

When whiskey-acquisition syndrome sets in for that, you can’t afford to wait until a Black Friday Whiskey sale once a year to pick up a legendary bottling. Finding those ultra-rare crown jewels in our collection requires searching high and low 24/7 365.

In many ways, Black Friday offers a bit of respite for whiskey enthusiasts. It’s the one day we can relax and stop chasing the rainbow and instead look for “drink now” Black Friday whiskey deals. 

Top 10 Black Friday Bourbons

In preparation for this article, we’ve scoured our inventory for the best Black Friday bourbons and come up with a list of “buy now” whiskeys for the upcoming Black Friday.

Blanton’s Original Single Barrel Bourbon

The Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky is owned and operated by Sazerac. First built in 1792, it has been putting out easy drinkers like its namesake ever since. The distillery also oversees the production of premium bourbon brands such as Blanton’s Bourbon.

Blanton’s Single Barrel Bourbon is aged 6 to 8 years in Warehouse H at Buffalo Trace and bottled at 93 proof. Original Single Barrel is the world’s first single-barrel bourbon. Citrus, oak, creamy vanilla, and butterscotch ensure this whiskey is a crowd-pleaser every time. 

As a premium flagship bourbon, this one won't be on sale very often. During Black Friday bourbon sales, it’s worth nabbing this or the Gold Edition (103 proof)- better yet, get a bottle of each!

Colonel E. H. Taylor Small Batch Bourbon

While we're still in the sea of Sazerac-owned brands, it’s time for the next stop on our journey, Colonel E.H. Taylor Small Batch Bourbon. Named after a whisky visionary who helped promote the Bottled in Bond Act of 1897, this small-batch bourbon is worthy of the Colonel himself. 

Every batch of E.H. Taylor, Jr. Bourbon is blended from hand-selected casks to create its distinctive character. The Colonel is bottled in bond at 100 proof and features hints of salted caramel, butterscotch, and orange zest–perfect for the holiday season!

W. L. Weller Antique 107 Bourbon

Stitzel-Weller is famous for its W.L. Weller brand of wheated bourbon whiskey. Today the W.L. portfolio is produced at none other than the Buffalo Trace Distillery-we promise, this isn’t a paid advertisement for the Sazerac Company!

Topping off our triumvirate of Buffalo Trace distillates is W.L. Weller Antique 107 Bourbon. Each bottle contains whiskey aged for around seven years. This bourbon also features an identical mash bill to the vaunted Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year and it is bottled at 107 proof. 

Weller Antique is a punchy, oily bourbon with lashings of cinnamon, dark fruits, and molasses. It is sure to help you stay warm well into the winter!

Booker’s Small Batch Straight Bourbon

Booker’s Small Batch Bourbon traces its origins to a distilling legend, Booker Noe. As a long-time innovator and blender for Jim Beam, Booker would hand bottle bourbon straight from his favorite barrels. 

The lucky few who got to try these initial offerings were friends and family. Everyone was blown away by how damn good Booker’s bourbon was, that the brand decided to put out 1,000 cases per year (1988). Initially impossible to find, Booker’s Small Batch Straight Bourbon is here to suit all of your cask-strength needs.

This whiskey is no joke! Its aggressive character is carefully concocted to be a wolf in sheep’s clothing–non-chill filtered and bottled between 121-130 proof! 

It’s a great way to make sure even grandma is full of holiday cheer this season.

John E. Fitzgerald Larceny Barrel Proof Straight Bourbon

Heaven Hill first released Larceny in 2012 as a tribute to John E. Fitzgerald and much revered Old Fitz bourbon. That 150-year-old brand has deep ties to Pappy. The distillery was sold to Julian P. Van Winkle during Prohibition!

Larceny Barrel Proof Straight Bourbon features 20% wheat in the grist to provide a softness you won’t find in bourbons that contain rye malt. Every batch comes from carefully selected barrels aged 6 to 8 years. This dram packs cinnamon, nutmeg, hazelnut, and maple syrup–all at a deceiving 122-130 proof. 

It’s this whiskey that commits larceny as it steals your time and begs you for another pour!

Elijah Craig Small Batch Barrel Proof Bourbon

Elijah Craig’s Small Batch bourbon may be non-vintage (NV) but that doesn’t mean it isn’t worth snapping it up next Black Friday. Each Small Batch Barrel Proof release is made up of uncut 12 year old bourbon. 

This Heaven Hill brand packs in a fair amount of Rye dryness and spice. Expect baking spikes like caramel and cocoa to be balanced against anise, mint, and herbal character. Each batch of barrel proof sits at around 65%. A heavy hitter, this whisky is meant to be drunk neat but you do you–it’s the holidays after all!

Eagle Rare 10 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon

In addition to collecting, many of us need whiskies that are meant to be drunk. Eagle Rare was first introduced in 1975 as a small-batch bourbon. Now part of the Buffalo Trace/ Sazerac family–again, not a paid ad!--the 10 year old has become a regular for many whisky lovers.

Eagle Rare 10 Year old has won several awards including a double gold at the San Francisco Spirit Awards and features notes of toffee, orange peel, basil, oak, and chocolate. 

Pick up multiple bottles with a hefty Black Friday discount and you’ll be sippin’ the good stuff long after the holiday season has passed. 

Old Forester Single Barrel Strength

The formerly-loved Old Forester 90 Proof died so that Old Forester Single Barrel Strenght Bourbon could rise from the ashes. And forget what you know about the 90, this new and improved version is surely here to stay!

Hailing from the Brown-Forman Shively Distillery this bourbon features 18% rye and is a no-age-statement (NAS) release. 

Old Forester has had its share of ups and downs when it comes to single barrel releases but this enhanced release delivers. Its heavy aromatics of spice, black cherries, and oak vanillins make it a perfect sipper for the holiday season. 

Don’t worry, when you pour yourself another dram at the dinner table we won’t mention that it’s bottled at 130 to 135 proof. 

Knob Creek 15 Year Old Kentucky Bourbon 

Many of us who travel or aren’t US-based know all about Knob Creek. When you are out in the whiskey wilderness, spotting that stubby rectangular bottle is like finding mana from heaven. However, the limited Knob Creek 15 year Old Bourbon is so much more than an oasis contained in glass. 

Knob Creek 15 year old Kentucky Bourbon is one of only four bourbons annually released in Jim Beam’s Small Batch Bourbon Collection (originally created by Booker Noe). We think this Knob Creek Bourbon would make Booker proud. Expect a toasty, oaky amber dram that finishes with honey, caramel, and a touch of leather. 

Grab yourself one or several bottles of this bourbon and you will be stocked up on Black Friday cheer for days. 

Willet Pot Still Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon 1.75lt

Founded in 1936, there are few American distillers with as rich and storied a history as the Willet Distillery. Most of their whiskies are difficult to find and require a level of spending that demonstrates your hobby has become a full-blown obsession.

Luckily, Willet Pot Still Reserve is an ongoing release that is both delicious and relatively easy to find. In fact, a 750ml bottle will only set you back about $60. 

However, sharing is caring. The good news is that you can pick up a stunning 1.75lt bottle this Black Friday. Shaped like a copper pot still, the bottle alone will impress your family and friends–wait until you open it up and pour everyone a glass of holiday cheer.