Favorite Bottom/Middle Shelf Liquors?

thechrisdotcom · 09-08-2011, 04:17 PM

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 · 09-08-2011, 04:20 PM

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 · 09-08-2011, 04:26 PM

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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 · 09-08-2011, 10:20 PM

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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 · 09-08-2011, 04:22 PM

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

cricky101 · 09-08-2011, 04:23 PM

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

357 · 09-09-2011, 12:55 PM

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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 · 09-08-2011, 04:30 PM

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

pektel · 09-08-2011, 04:31 PM

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 · 09-08-2011, 04:34 PM

Cold Duck.

tsolomon · 09-08-2011, 04:40 PM

Evan Williams SB Bourbon $17.99

Brutus2600 · 09-09-2011, 10:28 AM

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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 · 09-08-2011, 05:20 PM

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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 · 09-08-2011, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by The Poet

And what do you mix that with?

pruno

replicant_argent · 09-08-2011, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by T.G

beano

fixed that for you.

and Peter

CigarNut · 09-08-2011, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by T.G

pruno

Is that your regular drink?

T.G · 09-08-2011, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by CigarNut

Is that your regular drink?

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

yourchoice · 09-08-2011, 04:43 PM

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 · 09-08-2011, 04:44 PM

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

LockOut · 09-09-2011, 12:28 PM

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

its 45.99 here. i hate ny.

09-08-2011, 04:17 PM	#1
thechrisdotcom . Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 601 Trading: (2)	Favorite Bottom/Middle Shelf Liquors? 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?

09-08-2011, 04:20 PM	#2
WittyUserName WOOOHOOO Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Adam Location: Virginia Posts: 1,455 Trading: (15)	Re: Favorite Bottom Self Liquors? Well I am not sure if it is Bottom Shelf, but I really enjoy myself some Sailor Jerry's Spiced Rum. 90 Proof goodness.

09-08-2011, 04:22 PM	#5
thechrisdotcom . Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 601 Trading: (2)	Re: Favorite Bottom/Middle Self Liquors? I changed the title. We'll go with bottom/middle shelf.

09-08-2011, 04:23 PM	#6
cricky101 Micro brew tester Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chris Location: St. Paul, Minnesota Posts: 684 Trading: (8)	Re: Favorite Bottom Self Liquors? New Amsterdam Gin. Super cheap but makes a nice G&T __________________ "A witty saying proves nothing." - Voltaire

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gator_79 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Robin Location: Orange Park, FL Posts: 184 Trading: (3)	Re: Favorite Bottom/Middle Self Liquors? Jim Beam, for when I'm in the mood for a mixed drink.

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pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: Favorite Bottom/Middle Self Liquors? 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. __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem. Last edited by pektel; 09-08-2011 at 04:37 PM.

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T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,557 Trading: (37)	Re: Favorite Bottom/Middle Self Liquors? Cold Duck.

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tsolomon Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: The Villages, FL Posts: 1,246 Trading: (31)	Re: Favorite Bottom/Middle Self Liquors? Evan Williams SB Bourbon $17.99

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yourchoice Down the stretch Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joel Location: South Jersey Posts: 4,091 Trading: (36)	Re: Favorite Bottom/Middle Self Liquors? 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.

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Boz In Vino Veritas Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: William Location: Nashville, Tn Posts: 1,544 Trading: (18)	Re: Favorite Bottom/Middle Self Liquors? Jameson Irish Whiskey. I can get a 1.75l for $29.99. __________________ The snozzberries taste like snozzberries.