re: Which whiskey to buy for a special gift?

Blanton's is #1. #2 Not close. But hard to find, so if you do, buy as many bottles as you can & scalp to get your money back plus some.Collectors have driven up the prices of many of the top brands, to the extent some are impossible to find. Calandros, both stores here in B.R. , has one of the best selections in town & you can get on a waiting list for brands like Blantons.