The Best Whiskey Deals of 2025 You’ll Kick Yourself for Missing
Whiskey’s not cheap—unless you know where to look. In 2025, prices are creeping up (bourbon exports hit $1.2 billion in 2023, per the Distilled Spirits Council), but killer deals are still out there, hiding on shelves and online. These bottles deliver premium taste without draining your bank account, and if you snooze, you’ll regret it when they’re gone or jacked up. Here’s the real scoop on the best whiskey deals you need to grab now.
Start with Wild Turkey 101, around $25. This Kentucky bourbon’s 101 proof (50.5% ABV) packs vanilla, cinnamon, and oak—bold enough for cocktails, smooth enough neat, per Bourbon Culture (2022). It’s been a steal since its recipe stabilized in the 1940s, and at under $30, it’s cheaper than many 80-proof bourbons like Jim Beam White ($20), which leans lighter and less complex. Stock’s steady, but demand’s rising—get it before it’s $35.
Next, Bulleit Rye, about $30. With 95% rye in its mash, it’s spicy—green apple, pepper, a dry finish—ideal for a Manhattan or sipping, per The Whiskey Wash (2021). It’s a workhorse from MGP distillery, widely available, and beats pricier ryes like Rittenhouse ($28) in consistency. Rye’s hot—U.S. sales jumped 15% in 2022, per The Spirits Business—so this deal won’t last as hype builds.
For Scotch, Glenlivet 12 clocks in at $40. Double-oak aged (ex-bourbon and sherry casks), it’s got apple, honey, and a soft oak finish—smooth and approachable, per Distiller.com (2022). It’s a step up from Founder’s Reserve ($30) with more depth, and at $40, it’s a bargain against Macallan 12 ($70+). Scotch prices rose 10% in 2023, per Whisky Auctioneer, making this a steal while it holds.
Irish whiskey? Tullamore D.E.W., around $25. Triple-distilled and blended (grain, malt, pot still), it’s light with honey, citrus, and a creamy feel—great in an Irish Coffee, per The Whiskey Shelf (2020). It’s cheaper than Jameson ($28) with similar smoothness, and Ireland’s whiskey exports grew 17% in 2022, according to Irish Whiskey Association. Grab it before the wave pushes it higher.
Finally, Elijah Craig Small Batch, about $30. Aged 8-12 years, it’s rich—toffee, spice, oak—outpunching bourbons twice its price, per Breaking Bourbon (2021). Heaven Hill keeps it affordable, but bourbon’s boom (Kentucky produced 2.6 million barrels in 2022, per the Kentucky Distillers’ Association) means deals like this are shrinking. It’s a now-or-never pick.
These aren’t guesses—they’re proven winners, priced right in 2025’s market. Wild Turkey’s bold, Bulleit’s spicy, Glenlivet’s smooth, Tullamore’s light, Elijah Craig’s deep—all under $40, all gold-medal caliber (e.g., San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2022-2023). Don’t wait—prices won’t dip lower, and shelves won’t stay full. Want to know what the community thinks of these pours? Head to NEAT: Whiskey Finder to see what the community thinks of these whiskies and others!
