MORE THAN ONE WAY TO SCORE A WIN If you don't win the lottery, or if you don't have the spare change to bring home one of these bottles, there are "taste-alikes" or "dupes" that are nearly as good. They can be just as satisfying to sip- especially when you factor in the investment - as their elusive cousins. RECOMMENDED BOURBON DUPES (PAIRS OF THE HARDTO-FIND AND ITS DUPE) The following nearly-as-good products feature a similar mash bill as the limited-release lottery item. IF YOU CAN'T GET Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year, which uses a mashbill with wheat and malted barley as well as corn (available in the Virginia ABC lottery for $79.99, which is cheaper than the posted price in other states) ... THEN TREAT YOURSELF TO Larceny Bourbon, Maker's Mark Bourbon, or Maker's Mark Cask Strength Bourbon, which also have a wheated mashbill. SPIRITED VIRGINIA | JULY | AUGUST | SEPTEMBER 2020 35