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@Velocio
Budget defines everything.
Low OTP: Dawes
Low Custom: Surly Long Haul Trucker
Mid-range: Thorn Raven or Audax
Top end: Full custom
Note that touring generally isn't cheap... entry for a full bike is pretty much where your budget is... so either go Dawes or Surly.
I'd go Surly given your budget... but you'll have to keep the components good value and go for strength and durability over any fashion.