14 Bourbons That Aren't Worth Your Money

Quarter Horse Kentucky Bourbon

Quarter Horse Kentucky Bourbon is another discontinued bourbon still widely sold online. The reason so many bottles remain unopened is simple: anyone who knows bourbon wants nothing to do with it.

This bourbon was made using patented machinery designed to speed up maturation, resulting in only 12 months of aging. Unfortunately, it tastes just as young as that sounds, with grainy flavors dominating and a strong alcoholic burn with little else.

Its aroma is even worse than the taste. One reviewer on Reddit described it as smelling like cheap red wine mixed with wet hay—a smell common in young, underaged bourbons but especially offensive here. Given this, we strongly advise against seeking out this discontinued bourbon.