These 5 amazing Bourbons are my picks in the Prime Day 2 deals

Five whiskey favourites that will save you a bundle

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As with Prime Day itself, Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days (Prime Day 2) are great for tech products, especially Amazon's own devices, and appliances - with massive bargains to be had. However, I always gravitate towards a different section of the site during the period, as there are also some amazing offers on spirits.

In fact, thanks to the Prime Day sales and Black Friday, I have a stocked drinks cabinet full of the best whiskies from both sides of the Atlantic, the best gins and a few other alcoholic oddities I might otherwise have never tried.

So, here are my picks of the five bourbon whiskies to check out. Just make sure you leave one bottle for me.

Heavens Door Tennessee Straight Bourbon: was £64.49, now £59.99 at Amazon

Heavens Door Tennessee Straight Bourbon: was £64.49, now £59.99 at Amazon
Crafted in association with Bob Dylan, Heavens Door can often be found sitting at the £75 price point (or more) so this is a great limited time deal. It has a sweet, yet mildly smoky taste with notes of vanilla and freshly baked bread.

Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Select: was £47, now £34.99 at Amazon

Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Select: was £47, now £34.99 at Amazon
A real step up from the common bottle of Jack Daniel's, this single barrel select edition offers a smooth experience, with vanilla notes and a peppery, refined finish.

Maker's Mark 46: was £49.00, now £32.67 at Amazon

Maker's Mark 46: was £49.00, now £32.67 at Amazon
Another trade-up bourbon from a familiar brand, this has the Marker's Mark taste signature of caramel and vanilla, but with a smoother finish than usual. It's my favourite to use for an Old Fashioned.

Woodford Reserve Rye Whiskey: was £38.99, now £32.99 at Amazon

Woodford Reserve Rye Whiskey: was £38.99, now £32.99 at Amazon
Not actually a bourbon of course, this rye whisky is worth the recommendation nonetheless. It is less sweet than its bourbon stablemate, and favours a peppery, spicier note. However, it is just as delicious.

Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon: was £47.99, now £35.95 at Amazon

Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon: was £47.99, now £35.95 at Amazon
The official bourbon of the PGA Tour, Elijah Craig is a sophisticated drink with a full-bodied, woody taste. It's smooth too and even looks great in the drinks cabinet.

Each of the above are top-notch tipples which I've tried myself and thoroughly recommend.

Heavens Door, for example, is a favourite for myself, plus family and friends. There is a rye from the same brand and a double barrel edition that's worth a shout, too.

Remember though, you will need to be a Prime member to take advantage of any of the Prime Big Deal Days offers, but I've found it to be well worth it - not least because you can take out a 30-day trial if you're a new subscriber.

I and my drinks cabinet have benefitted greatly over the years.

Rik Henderson
News Editor

Rik is T3’s news editor, which means he looks after the news team and the up-to-the-minute coverage of all the hottest gadgets and products you’ll definitely want to read about. And, with more than 35 years of experience in tech and entertainment journalism, including editing and writing for numerous websites, magazines, and newspapers, he’s always got an eye on the next big thing.

Rik also has extensive knowledge of AV, TV streaming and smart home kit, plus just about everything to do with games since the late 80s. Prior to T3, he spent 13 years at Pocket-lint heading up its news team, and was a TV producer and presenter on such shows as Channel 4's GamesMaster, plus Sky's Games World, Game Over, and Virtual World of Sport.