Looking for a fine alcohol beverage....

[JohnnyDaJackal]

As the title says I'm looking for some recommendations on a nice alcoholic beverage. I wanna buy my best friend a nice bottle of something for christmas, but have no clue at all what to get. I'm probably one of the few guys my age who doesn't drink so I know very little to nothing about what's good and not. I'm sure it comes down to preference yada yada but what are some "good" tasting drinks out there that will give you a nice buzz? I figured I ask here then look like a total moron at the liquor store, which I'm sure I will anyway. I'm looking to spend around $35-40 for the bottle. I've been hearing a couple co-workers rave about Hennessy. Apparently it's pretty good and will get the job done, but I'm definitely open to suggestions.

Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in Advance.

[calgarydetail]

to get a good bottle of hennesy can be costly, also it is an aquired taste. Alot of liquors like that are.
for that price range i would go with a nice port. my personal fav for that price i would go witha 10 year tayol fladgate... Its a litle sweeter then most others like grahams, it also has a nice fruity flavor, it also has avery aromatic, sweet nose

That would be my suggestion. If you are looking for a scotch or sothing i can also help wit that, but they will be a little more expensive

[jsatek]

Cognac - Hine is a good buy at that price point.

[John Styrnol]

What does this person like to drink, would be my first question. Then go from there.

[superstring]

Hey Johnny, how about this? It's a little bit more than your budget, but it's Christmas!

Royal DeMaria: World’s Most Expensive Ice Wine - On a High

Heh, heh...all in good fun. Hope you find what you're looking for.

[Spilchy]

Hennessy? Yeah, if you're Jay Z or something tacky like that.

Does he like flavored Vodkas? Scotch? Does he like Gin?

Does he drink mixed drinks when you go out like Jack & Coke or Gin and Tonic? I ask because if he does, most *quality* liquors would do. But if he drinks liquor straight up, then a high quality bottle in your price range will do since they have unique, distinct flavors that will be ruined by mixing some artificial nonsense like soda.

If he likes flavored Vodkas, I love Charbay Meyer Lemon. Charbay makes some other awesome flavored vodkas. Welcome to Domaine Charbay!

If he likes Gin, I love Bombay Sapphire (cool website) Bombay Sapphire

If he likes Scotch, I like Macallan Single Highland Malt Scotch (expensive). Or you can try Johnnie Walker Gold label (blended).

If he likes Bourbon, Knob Creek is nice.

Hope this helps.

[Joshua312]

Well I bartend so I will shoot you off some drinks:

1. Redbull and vodka. (Absolut Vodka)

2. Jagermeister and maybe a shot glass (Pour a shot of Jagermeister and then drop it into a glass of Red Bull)

3. Greygoose Vodka

4. Captain Morgan

5. Jack Daniels

I'm going to have to agree with Seth, if he likes Gin definitely go with Bombay Sapphire! Very popular as well.

I would get him a couple nice smaller bottles so he can have a variety. I also do not drink so I cant really tell you what these drinks taste like but these are some favorites of people.

[Spilchy]

Jagermesieter!

Blast from the past! Brings back awesome and not so awesome memories. Don't know about a nice buzz, but 3 or 4 shots in a night of drinking will lay him out!

Haha, while at it, why not throw in Rumplemints and Goldschaegar!

{ revisiting college days mentally }

[Joshua312]

Originally Posted by Spilchy

Haha, while at it, why not through in Rumplemints and Goldschaegar!

hahah - Some more excellent choices

[macfan]

wow spilchy...that is definitely taking me back.
if they are into tequila i would suggest cabo wabo tequila.
great stuff and goes down smooth

[JohnnyDaJackal]

Sorry for being vague, but as I said I don't know a lot about all the different types of alcohol. I'm pretty sure he doesn't like gin, I know i've seen him get jack and coke; but he's a cheap SOB and drinks in the city are expensive so I dunno. I guess a nice vodka like one of the grey gooses flavored ones or the other one called charbay should be OK.
I'm not too worry about getting "the wrong one", he's pretty open to new things and what not, so I'm sure what I get will be fine. I guess I'll take a ride to the liquor store tommorow and see how they are price wise.

Keep the recommendations coming though...

[JohnnyDaJackal]

Originally Posted by macfan

wow spilchy...that is definitely taking me back.
if they are into tequila i would suggest cabo wabo tequila.
great stuff and goes down smooth

ha not sure if tequilla is a good idea I remember he told me he "blacked out" at Cancun last spring break off it...lol