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Best of the best liquor selections under $80

Posted on 9/18/18 at 6:55 pm
Posted by theantiquetiger
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Posted on 9/18/18 at 6:55 pm
Let's say you are trying stock a new bar from scratch. You set a limit of $80 or less per bottle.
What do you pick for the essentials?

Vodka
Gin
Bourbon
Rum
Scotch
Tequila
Others

I'm guessing most will say Crown for other.

Plus, let's say you want to get 4 bottles of fillers, like Kahlua. What would you get?
Posted by kingbob
Sorrento, LA
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Posted on 9/18/18 at 7:03 pm to
Rums would be Bayou for spiced and Black Magic for Dark.

Honey Jack for whiskey. That should leave me enough money to get either a tequila or gin. I’m partial to Bluecoat gin.

ETA: I thought we were trying to get all the bottles for $80 total
This post was edited on 9/18/18 at 7:34 pm
Posted by 632627
LA
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Posted on 9/18/18 at 7:06 pm to
you can get very good tequila and vodka for under $80/bottle.

I'd actually recommend something like a $30 bottle of vodka - grey goose, belvedere, kettle etc. and then go for a a bottle of 1942 don Julio tequila which will run you about $130
Posted by theantiquetiger
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Posted on 9/18/18 at 7:10 pm to
quote:

you can get very good tequila and vodka for under $80/bottle. I'd actually recommend something like a $30 bottle of vodka - grey goose, belvedere, kettle etc. and then go for a a bottle of 1942 don Julio tequila which will run you about $130


I understand this, that's why I said $80 limit.

You wouldn't keep the Don Julio out for normal day to day consumption, that would be your private stash, like for Pappy, or a 20+ year old single malt. Stuff you drink occasionally.
Posted by DBAG DREW
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Posted on 9/18/18 at 7:58 pm to
quote:

I'm guessing most will say Crown for other.


Why would you guess that? Crown sucks.
Posted by theantiquetiger
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Posted on 9/18/18 at 8:03 pm to
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Why would you guess that? Crown sucks.



Because a lot of people drink Crown. What is Crown, $25 a bottle? I know Crown sucks but a bottle for guest.
Posted by unclejhim
Folsom, La.
Member since Nov 2011
3703 posts
Posted on 9/19/18 at 7:52 am to
quote:

Honey Jack for whiskey

no.. just no
Posted by puffulufogous
New Orleans
Member since Feb 2008
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Posted on 9/19/18 at 7:59 am to
Tito's
Botanist or Hendricks
Weller for mixing
Angels envy rye or OF 1920 for sipping
Whatever decent rum is available
Dgaf about scotch or tequila
Posted by LoneStarTiger
Lone Star State
Member since Aug 2004
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Posted on 9/19/18 at 8:39 am to
Vodka - Titos
Gin - Hendricks
Bourbon - Buffalo Trace
Rum - Sailor Jerry's
Scotch - pass
Tequila - Cazadores Reposado
Others - triple sec of some kind
Posted by SnglMaltScotch
Member since Aug 2014
542 posts
Posted on 9/19/18 at 8:51 am to
Bourbon: 4 Rouses Single Barrel
Scotch: Glenfiddich 15 year.
Posted by Tigertown in ATL
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Member since Sep 2009
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Posted on 9/19/18 at 11:25 am to
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Whatever decent rum is available


I’d go with 15 year old ElDorado

Scotch- Glenlivet Nadurro

Bourbon-Old Medley

Gin-Citadelle love gin but can’t see spending more than what this costs

Vodka- Tito’s or Deep Eddy. Same as with gin

Tequila- don’t know
Posted by BRgetthenet
Member since Oct 2011
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Posted on 9/19/18 at 11:37 am to
quote:

Best of the best liquor






This post was edited on 9/19/18 at 11:39 am
Posted by SmokedBrisket2018
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Posted on 9/19/18 at 11:38 am to
2 bottles of Woodford Reserve
Posted by patnuh
South LA
Member since Sep 2005
6724 posts
Posted on 9/19/18 at 11:47 am to
Vodka - Stoli
Gin - Bombay, not Sapphire
Bourbon - Makers
Rum - something from carribean
Scotch - dewars
Tequila - cuervo makes a special edition for $5 or so more than regular stuff. It is legit...I've done the Pepsi challenge with it.
Others - grand Marnier...get it ice cold and shoot it. It'll get ya drunk- you'll be frickin fat girls in no time!

Posted by DBAG DREW
Member since Feb 2018
138 posts
Posted on 9/19/18 at 12:49 pm to
quote:

Because a lot of people drink Crown. What is Crown, $25 a bottle? I know Crown sucks but a bottle for guest.


Last time I knew of anyone who drank Crown regularly was in high school.

I actually have a bottle of Crown in my bar. Don’t know where it came from but I keep it front and center hoping that someone will drink the shite. Been there untouched for at least 5 years now.
Posted by Tigertown in ATL
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Member since Sep 2009
29206 posts
Posted on 9/19/18 at 1:19 pm to
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I keep it front and center hoping that someone will drink the shite.


Ooh. So edgy.

It's not high end, but there is nothing wrong with Crown.
Posted by Midget Death Squad
Meme Magic
Member since Oct 2008
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Posted on 9/19/18 at 2:25 pm to
Vodka - Hangar 1 (mixers) and Chopin (sipper)
Gin - Hendricks and Botonist (both good for sipping and mixing)
Bourbon - McKenna (mixer) and Angel's Envy (sipper)
Rum - Pussers
Scotch - just getting into these, so don't really know
Tequila - Abandonado Extra Anejo (by far the best tequilla I've ever tasted. Not distributed here, but you can get from Specs in Houston. Killer killer stuff)
Posted by timbo
Red Stick, La.
Member since Dec 2011
7320 posts
Posted on 9/19/18 at 2:25 pm to
You must not go to tailgates. There are people all over the LSU campus on Saturdays drinking Crown.
This post was edited on 9/19/18 at 2:27 pm
Posted by Midget Death Squad
Meme Magic
Member since Oct 2008
24573 posts
Posted on 9/19/18 at 2:27 pm to
quote:

I actually have a bottle of Crown in my bar. Don’t know where it came from but I keep it front and center hoping that someone will drink the shite. Been there untouched for at least 5 years now.





I call bullshite. Either that or all of your friends are sky smelling snobs. While I don't drink Crown, I think you are being completely disingenuous with your ridiculous statement
Posted by briggs
Member since Sep 2005
24 posts
Posted on 9/19/18 at 4:07 pm to
If you are looking to make cocktails I would say spend less and get more variations.

Something like Old Grand Dad 114, Henry Mckenna, and Rittenhouse Rye. These are all over 100 proof, so you will still get some oomph in a mixed drink. Those should all be $30 and below as well.

I would spend $20-30 on a couple tequilas, a blanco and reposado. Something like Espolon is solid for both. Just make sure you get 100% agave.

As far as mixers, you can start with a triple sec like Cointreau, a Vermouth, and some bitters (Peychaud's and angostura). With those, plus whip up some simple syrup, and fresh fruit; there is a slew of cocktails you can whip up.
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