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I'll give it a try. Looks like it's around 25 bucks give or take.

I have a few brands I hit up when I want to spend closer to 40+ on 750ml but honestly, like I said earlier and mrholland said. Evan Williams has a taste comparable to a lot of the sub 40's bourbons, barring sweetness levels, which I like to be toned back anyways.
 
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Regime said:
Easily Scotch


Macallan (12, 18, and rare celebrations 25)is usually my to go for Scotch but I like everything like Glenlivet, Glennfidich, or Highland park... Etc


Not a big fan of Islay scotch but I respect the craft.
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OH yeah. Highland Park is excellent.
 
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MrHolland420 said:
Scotch taste like I am stuffing a whole bunch of Spanish moss in my mouth, not a fan tbh. For cheap bourbon though, you cannot go wrong with the Evan Williams, I prefer Kentucky bourbon much more than Tennessee. Now that I am in Tokyo though, the Hibiki is delicious.
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Lol you don't like Scotch but can drink that battery acid tasting Kentucky Bourbon. For shame Good sir!

Wait Tokyo? Sake time!
 
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I'm a simple man. Hendrick's, club soda and lime all night long.
 
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Wait Tokyo? Suntory time!
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I could use some recommendations, I have neglected my stash for a while and need to restock. My home bar philosophy is pretty basic. I like to have a good value product for mixing and shots and a decent mid range product for straight/rocks or people trying to be fancy-pants.

What am I missing you guys would consider essential?

This is what I currently have:

Bourbon:
Weller's 90, Elmer T. Lee

Scotch:
Highland 12, laphroaig 10

Vodka:
Tito's

Gin:
Beefeater

Tequila:
herradura anejo

Rum:
Sailor jerry, mt. gay



I don't need any high end suggestions. Whatever top shelf shit I have I don't even keep at the bar so it's out of reach of the drunken savages. This way I don't run the risk of needing to murder a co-worker the next time I see them after a party.
 
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Tim said:
I could use some recommendations, I have neglected my stash for a while and need to restock. My home bar philosophy is pretty basic. I like to have a good value product for mixing and shots and a decent mid range product for straight/rocks or people trying to be fancy-pants.

What am I missing you guys would consider essential?

This is what I currently have:

Bourbon:
Weller's 90, Elmer T. Lee

Scotch:
Highland 12, laphroaig 10

Vodka:
Tito's

Gin:
Beefeater

Tequila:
herradura anejo

Rum:
Sailor jerry, mt. gay



I don't need any high end suggestions. Whatever top shelf shit I have I don't even keep at the bar so it's out of reach of the drunken savages. This way I don't run the risk of needing to murder a co-worker the next time I see them after a party.
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I will pick a bottle of Odan next time to compare with Highland 12 and Laphroaig 10.

I love that they are great for whatever day/mood you are in.
 
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For Gin at least, I'd consider adding either Tanqueray or Bombay Sapphire, depending on your taste preference.

Don Weber also makes a good tequila. Can use the blanco if you're just making Margs or whatever.
 
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Alex

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Soygen said:
I'm a simple man. Hendrick's, club soda and lime all night long.
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Try replacing the lime with cucumber. It's not always available at a bar, but a cocktail spot should have cucumbers. Think it complements gin much better.

Tim said:
I could use some recommendations, I have neglected my stash for a while and need to restock. My home bar philosophy is pretty basic. I like to have a good value product for mixing and shots and a decent mid range product for straight/rocks or people trying to be fancy-pants.

What am I missing you guys would consider essential?

This is what I currently have:

Bourbon:
Weller's 90, Elmer T. Lee

Scotch:
Highland 12, laphroaig 10

Vodka:
Tito's

Gin:
Beefeater

Tequila:
herradura anejo

Rum:
Sailor jerry, mt. gay



I don't need any high end suggestions. Whatever top shelf shit I have I don't even keep at the bar so it's out of reach of the drunken savages. This way I don't run the risk of needing to murder a co-worker the next time I see them after a party.
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Even if they are drunken savages, they don't deserve Beefeater. I agree with Bombay Sapphire or Tanqueray. Hendrick's is only 5-10 dollars more but both of those are perfectly acceptable. And I'll second Oban. Very good scotch that doesn't break the bank like Lagavulin.
 
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Tried to buy Weller 12 year and that Copper and Kings Brandy. No dice at either store.
 
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I will pick a bottle of Odan next time to compare with Highland 12 and Laphroaig 10.

I love that they are great for whatever day/mood you are in.
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Alex said:
Try replacing the lime with cucumber. It's not always available at a bar, but a cocktail spot should have cucumbers. Think it complements gin much better.

Even if they are drunken savages, they don't deserve Beefeater. I agree with Bombay Sapphire or Tanqueray. Hendrick's is only 5-10 dollars more but both of those are perfectly acceptable. And I'll second Oban. Very good scotch that doesn't break the bank like Lagavulin.
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OK, sounds like I need to invest in some Odan. I'll see if they have Hendricks at the store too.
Thanks
 
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Alex said:
Try replacing the lime with cucumber. It's not always available at a bar, but a cocktail spot should have cucumbers. Think it complements gin much better.
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Alex said:
Try replacing the lime with cucumber. It's not always available at a bar, but a cocktail spot should have cucumbers. Think it complements gin much better.
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I've had the cucumber as well(that's how my girlfriend drinks it), but I really like some kind of acid in there.
 
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Tim said:
I could use some recommendations, I have neglected my stash for a while and need to restock. My home bar philosophy is pretty basic. I like to have a good value product for mixing and shots and a decent mid range product for straight/rocks or people trying to be fancy-pants.

What am I missing you guys would consider essential?

This is what I currently have:

Bourbon:
Weller's 90, Elmer T. Lee

Scotch:
Highland 12, laphroaig 10

Vodka:
Tito's

Gin:
Beefeater

Tequila:
herradura anejo

Rum:
Sailor jerry, mt. gay



I don't need any high end suggestions. Whatever top shelf shit I have I don't even keep at the bar so it's out of reach of the drunken savages. This way I don't run the risk of needing to murder a co-worker the next time I see them after a party.
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Bourbon: Larceny (bang-for-buck), Russell's Reserve (10 or Single) for a more middle-uppermiddle.
Scotch: This is always hard as some like peat, some don't. And scotch is generally more expensive than its American cousin (Bourbon). But can never go wrong with a tried-and-true Glenlivet 12 (or 15 for a good middle-tier Scotch price), anything Aberlour (12yr for instance; or A'bunadh for a little more $$), Laphroaig Quarter Cask, Glenmorangie 12 Quinta Ruban, Balvenie (Doublewood or Caribbean Cask)
Vodka: Van Gogh, Russian Standard (for mixing), Luksusowa (if you want to go really cheap but not terrible). But basically, It is Tito's until you want to spend $50+ on Vodka, so stick with Tito's...
Gin: Go back to page 1 and get any of those basically...
Tequila: I generally avoid (the Mrs. forbids me from drinking it, lol)
Rum: Zaya (incredible for $30-35), Flor De Cana 12yr (15yr is amazing, but harder to find), El Dorado 12yr (or 15 if you can find it around $45-50)
 
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Been wanting to try some sipping rum. Came to ask for recommendations and saw your post. Picked up El Dorado 15 for 35 bucks.
 
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Pineapple old Fashioned

put sugar in the raw on pieces of pineapple. Blast the shit out of it with a propane torch.

Place prepped pineapple, italian cherry, one slice of orange in a glass
Muddle
add 3oz Bulleit rye.
add a drop or two of bitters
add ice
shake
strain into glass w/ ice rock

taste.



Also, buy this shit, best fucking drink ever:

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Muddle strawberry, blueberry, slice lemon, and 1/2oz sugar in glass.
Add ice
add 2.5oz acai spirit
shake
pour into glass
top w/ grand marnier & splash of sprite.

taste




Acai liquor is so fucking good. It's basically a vodka made from Acai. You'll generally find it in the Cordial section in liqour store. Sometimes it's in vodka area. It's basically really sweet vodka, fucking amazing.


I bartend @ 60k for 30-35hrs/week and freelance code (currently). Pretty much how I've lived my entire adult life without getting a "real" job. I've taken long breaks from slave work in between extremely successful coding jobs, but I really really appreciate physical labor after problem solving for so long.
 
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Alex Alex , i see your luxardo cherry liquor.

You can make some badass Black Cherry manhattans with that.
 
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@Haka lulzd at your four roses liqour. I built a site for some rep that works for them that re-sells oak barrels.

She makes a killing buying those stupid barrels from a site and re-selling them. I still get emails everytime someone contacts them, too stupid to take me off the email list.
 
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