Its shocking bottom shelf price tag is no more ... but also helped to balance out any biases I may have had in favor of ...

But while many bourbon brands are definitely on the expensive side, it's still possible to find cost-effective bottles that are better than regular bottom-shelf bourbon if you know where to look.

The drink's exact shelf life varies, but you should have plenty of time to enjoy the rest of your bottle. Read more: The 27 Best Bourbon Brands, Ranked There's no need to down a bottle of bourbon ...