Favorite Bottom/Middle Shelf Liquors?

[thechrisdotcom]

Browsing some of the threads here and there's a lot of nice high end/top shelf stuff being posted.

Anyone like the middle or bottom shelf stuff? Either by itself or mixed with something?

I don't drink a whole lot of hard liquor, but if I do, it's usually Crown and Coke.

What about everyone else? Any lower end stuff you guys enjoy? Bacardi? Smirnoff? Captains? Sky? etc?

[WittyUserName]

Well I am not sure if it is Bottom Shelf, but I really enjoy myself some Sailor Jerry's Spiced Rum. 90 Proof goodness.

[Killian]

Originally Posted by WittyUserName

Well I am not sure if it is Bottom Shelf, but I really enjoy myself some Sailor Jerry's Spiced Rum. 90 Proof goodness.

I would agree with this. I like Sailor Jerry and will even go cheaper and snag some Admiral Nelsons every once in a while.

[Slow Triathlete]

Originally Posted by WittyUserName

Well I am not sure if it is Bottom Shelf, but I really enjoy myself some Sailor Jerry's Spiced Rum. 90 Proof goodness.

Sailor Jerry's is good.

But I'd spend a couple more bucks for Gosling's Black Seal or The Kraken

Or a few more on Zaya

[thechrisdotcom]

I changed the title. We'll go with bottom/middle shelf.

[cricky101]

New Amsterdam Gin. Super cheap but makes a nice G&T

[357]

Originally Posted by cricky101

New Amsterdam Gin. Super cheap but makes a nice G&T

I like N.A. gin too. Different flavor profile. Much more orange/citrus than juniper. $17 for 750ml or about $23 for 1.75L is pretty cheap.

[gator_79]

Jim Beam, for when I'm in the mood for a mixed drink.

[pektel]

For the pricepoint, it's damn hard to beat Svedka vodka. I can buy a homewrecker at my local liquor store for under $20, and it'll last for at least a couple weeks between the GF and I.

For middle shelf vodka, I like Belvedere and Tito's. Never drank any top shelf vodka. Tried Ultimat, and I thought it sucked. But, that's just my opinion. Mediocre spirits in a fancy bottle. And Paul Mitchell owns it (same owner as Patron :yuck: )

New Amsterdam gin is dirt cheap and okay for mixing.

I've been known to buy Evan Williams bourbon on occasion.

For rum: Appleton Estate. V/X or Reserve. At my local liquor store they run 19.99 and 24.99, respectively.

[T.G]

Cold Duck.

[tsolomon]

Evan Williams SB Bourbon $17.99

[Brutus2600]

Originally Posted by tsolomon

Evan Williams SB Bourbon $17.99

I'm with you on this one...the green label Evan Williams 1.75L is $14.99 and makes a great bourbon and coke.

New Amsterdam gin is really good for a cheap gin and tonic, it's around $22 for the 1.75L.

Captain Morgan Lime Bite makes a decent Cuba Libre without having to keep limes around (but who am I kidding, I'm a raging alcoholic, I always have limes around). It's ~$25 for the 1.75L.

[The Poet]

Originally Posted by T.G

Cold Duck.

And what do you mix that with?


I used to drink a fair amount of Chivas Regal, before I discovered the delights inherent in single malts. Were I still in the habit of haunting bars, I might on occasion choose Chivas and water.

Smirnoff has won several blind taste contests against vodkas costing twice as much, and would likely be my choice for mixed drinks - if I'm paying for it. that is.

[T.G]

Originally Posted by The Poet

And what do you mix that with?

pruno

[replicant_argent]

Originally Posted by T.G

beano

fixed that for you.



and Peter

[CigarNut]

Originally Posted by T.G

pruno

Is that your regular drink?

[T.G]

Originally Posted by CigarNut

Is that your regular drink?

Only Mondays though Fridays. I get weekends off with good behavior.

[yourchoice]

I like JW Red when making a Godfather. New Amsterdam gin as mentioned, makes a mean G&T. There are some really good bourbons and ryes that don't break the bank, too. Elijah Craig, Evan Williams SB, to name two bourbons and Rittenhouse Rye 100 for rye. I can drink those three neat.

[Boz]

Jameson Irish Whiskey. I can get a 1.75l for $29.99.

[LockOut]

Originally Posted by Boz

Jameson Irish Whiskey. I can get a 1.75l for $29.99.

its 45.99 here. i hate ny.