American made Hard Liquor

[tp4tissue]

What's a classy choice... sides Jack..

[SpAmRaY]

TP are you throwing a party? Is it your birthday?

[tp4tissue]

TP are you throwing a party? Is it your birthday?

no.. I'm in desperate need of gift ideas.  hallllp........

[SpAmRaY]

TP are you throwing a party? Is it your birthday?

no.. I'm in desperate need of gift ideas.  hallllp........

keyboards make good gifts....

unless your actually trying to bribe someone....

[tp4tissue]

TP are you throwing a party? Is it your birthday?

no.. I'm in desperate need of gift ideas.  hallllp........

keyboards make good gifts....

unless your actually trying to bribe someone....

I would if they were kids... but they're adults.


And it is my understanding that adults just go to work, then go home and to get drunk and forget...

I can't think of any other gift..

[SpAmRaY]

TP are you throwing a party? Is it your birthday?

no.. I'm in desperate need of gift ideas.  hallllp........

keyboards make good gifts....

unless your actually trying to bribe someone....

I would if they were kids... but they're adults.


And it is my understanding that adults just go to work, then go home and to get drunk and forget...

I can't think of any other gift..

Completely untrue...I'm an adult...with kids...I use my keyboards everyday and never get drunk.

[tp4tissue]

TP are you throwing a party? Is it your birthday?

no.. I'm in desperate need of gift ideas.  hallllp........

keyboards make good gifts....

unless your actually trying to bribe someone....

I would if they were kids... but they're adults.


And it is my understanding that adults just go to work, then go home and to get drunk and forget...

I can't think of any other gift..

Completely untrue...I'm an adult...with kids...I use my keyboards everyday and never get drunk.

I didn't mean it literally.. I just mean, they go to work, and then come home and escape to some sort of vice.

for you, perhaps that's keyboards.



Anyway.. back on topic... a liquor/ American / preferably expensive.

[SpAmRaY]

TP are you throwing a party? Is it your birthday?

no.. I'm in desperate need of gift ideas.  hallllp........

keyboards make good gifts....

unless your actually trying to bribe someone....

I would if they were kids... but they're adults.


And it is my understanding that adults just go to work, then go home and to get drunk and forget...

I can't think of any other gift..

Completely untrue...I'm an adult...with kids...I use my keyboards everyday and never get drunk.

I didn't mean it literally.. I just mean, they go to work, and then come home and escape to some sort of vice.

for you, perhaps that's keyboards.



Anyway.. back on topic... a liquor/ American / preferably expensive.

No my keyboards are at work

But why does it have to be expensive?

[tp4tissue]

TP are you throwing a party? Is it your birthday?

no.. I'm in desperate need of gift ideas.  hallllp........

keyboards make good gifts....

unless your actually trying to bribe someone....

I would if they were kids... but they're adults.


And it is my understanding that adults just go to work, then go home and to get drunk and forget...

I can't think of any other gift..

Completely untrue...I'm an adult...with kids...I use my keyboards everyday and never get drunk.

I didn't mean it literally.. I just mean, they go to work, and then come home and escape to some sort of vice.

for you, perhaps that's keyboards.



Anyway.. back on topic... a liquor/ American / preferably expensive.

No my keyboards are at work

But why does it have to be expensive?

"preferably", not absolute.

preferably, because the expensive ones usually have a nicer looking bottle.. it's all about packaging when it comes to gifts..

[SpAmRaY]

TP just get something from here

http://coolmaterial.com/gift-guide/?price=6

[Wildcard]

And it is my understanding that adults just go to work, then go home and to get drunk and forget...

I can't think of any other gift..

Ah, so that's what I've been doing wrong. I keep forgetting to drink to forget. I'll make a sticky note on that.

[osi]

Not American but just pick up a bottle of Johnnie Walker Blue Label -- always classy

[tp4tissue]

TP just get something from here

http://coolmaterial.com/gift-guide/?price=6

these don't seem like gifts you give to other people.. it'd make them uncomfortable about reciprocation...

it just looks like a list of expensive things.

[tp4tissue]

Not American but just pick up a bottle of Johnnie Walker Blue Label -- always classy

yea i thought about that.... but I feel johnnie walker is border line sn0bish ever since they've hit the club scene..  kinda like iPhones..

[SpAmRaY]

TP just get something from here

http://coolmaterial.com/gift-guide/?price=6

these don't seem like gifts you give to other people.. it'd make them uncomfortable about reciprocation...

it just looks like a list of expensive things.

So you want to drink some expensive american made liquor but you don't want to buy it for yourself, but if you buy it for someone else you're thinking they will share with you. I understand.

[Wildcard]

Done

[tp4tissue]

TP just get something from here

http://coolmaterial.com/gift-guide/?price=6

these don't seem like gifts you give to other people.. it'd make them uncomfortable about reciprocation...

it just looks like a list of expensive things.

So you want to drink some expensive american made liquor but you don't want to buy it for yourself, but if you buy it for someone else you're thinking they will share with you. I understand.

This won't be for me at all.. 

Personally I am on svedka.. that's it... i'm done.. i am not drinking anything else for the rest of my life... I've decided.

[Wildcard]

Glenleven scotch is a good choice. The older the better, but that really depends on your budget. Also Ron Zacapa 23 year is a good choice if they like rum.

[noisyturtle]

What state do you live in? Here in WA there are a lot of great locally made spirits. High quality Absinthe, 'Moonshine', Vodka etc.

[tp4tissue]

Glenleven scotch is a good choice. The older the better, but that really depends on your budget. Also Ron Zacapa 23 year is a good choice if they like rum.

LOL.. thx for those recs wildcard...

Glen is Scottish
Zacapa is Guatemalan

I need 'Murica   (North America)

[osi]

Not American but just pick up a bottle of Johnnie Walker Blue Label -- always classy

yea i thought about that.... but I feel johnnie walker is border line sn0bish ever since they've hit the club scene..  kinda like iPhones..

Get ahold of some moonshine or some peach brandy. Definitely not snobbish there 

[tp4tissue]

What state do you live in? Here in WA there are a lot of great locally made spirits. High quality Absinthe, 'Moonshine', Vodka etc.

I in NJ.. bit far..

[tp4tissue]

Not American but just pick up a bottle of Johnnie Walker Blue Label -- always classy

yea i thought about that.... but I feel johnnie walker is border line sn0bish ever since they've hit the club scene..  kinda like iPhones..

Get ahold of some moonshine or some peach brandy. Definitely not snobbish there 

Hmmmmm... I do like the moonshine concept.. seems very 'Murican..

[LONGZILLA]

Pendleton, one of the finest American Canadian-Whiskeys

[Wildcard]

Glenleven scotch is a good choice. The older the better, but that really depends on your budget. Also Ron Zacapa 23 year is a good choice if they like rum.

LOL.. thx for those recs wildcard...

Glen is Scottish
Zacapa is Guatemalan

I need 'Murica   (North America)

Oops, I was just thinking gifts.

Templeton Rye - There's your 'Murica.

[noisyturtle]

I enjoy Buffalo Trace when I don't wanna drink scotch.

[iri]

Done

not sure if this bread part is necessary.

[tgujay]

Evan Williams is my favorite liquor, good old American Bourbon.

[ekw808]

Johnnie Blue

[Halverson]

What's more American than some moonshine?

A bottle of gentleman Jack is always nice.

[jwaz]

Pappy. if you can find it.

[LONGZILLA]

Johnnie Blue

I've found blue label tastes best served neat in a sippy cup

[IvanIvanovich]

[noisyturtle]

What's more American than some moonshine?

They sell this brand of moonshine around the Seattle area that is super dangerous. It's like 55% and seriously tastes like nothing and is sold in these mason jars. Even vodka has a taste to me(like rubbing alcohol,) but this stuff just becomes whatever soda you mix into it. Liquid panty remover OR the fast route for a night to (never) remember.

[SpAmRaY]

What's more American than some moonshine?

They sell this brand of moonshine around the Seattle area that is super dangerous. It's like 55% and seriously tastes like nothing and is sold in these mason jars. Even vodka has a taste to me(like rubbing alcohol,) but this stuff just becomes whatever soda you mix into it. Liquid panty remover OR the fast route for a night to (never) remember.

That explains that house coat thread.....

[eth0s]

Why does the liquor have to be American made? 

I would recommend a nice single malt scotch that's made in Scotland.  One of my favorites, that would be in your price range, is the Balvenie Doublewood 12 y.o.



If your gift has to be American, because you are giving it to a Republican or Tea Party person, then I would suggest California Cabernet.  Go American red wine, instead of liquor, since there are no really excellent American liquors.

But you would do well with a nice bottle of California Cab.  Or better yet, a case.  That would make anybody happy if you gave it as a gift.  Just remember, politicians have to declare any gift over $50, so make sure your Republican friends file the proper paperwork.

[tgujay]

Why does the liquor have to be American made? 

I would recommend a nice single malt scotch that's made in Scotland.  One of my favorites, that would be in your price range, is the Balvenie Doublewood 12 y.o.

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If your gift has to be American, because you are giving it to a Republican or Tea Party person, then I would suggest California Cabernet.  Go American red wine, instead of liquor, since there are no really excellent American liquors.

But you would do well with a nice bottle of California Cab.  Or better yet, a case.  That would make anybody happy if you gave it as a gift.  Just remember, politicians have to declare any gift over $50, so make sure your Republican friends file the proper paperwork.

You taking the piss mate?  There are too great American Liquors.

[Halverson]

What's more American than some moonshine?

They sell this brand of moonshine around the Seattle area that is super dangerous. It's like 55% and seriously tastes like nothing and is sold in these mason jars. Even vodka has a taste to me(like rubbing alcohol,) but this stuff just becomes whatever soda you mix into it. Liquid panty remover OR the fast route for a night to (never) remember.

Me wants. Imagine the delicious and dangerous smoothies one could make with that!

[JPG]

Not american, but the el dorado 12 year rum is a very good choice.


Else, I find it pleasant to receive an alcool that is less common. Recently, I received some hydromel (mead) and I also tried some absinthe (named La clandestine). If they want to get stunned, absinthe is the best thing ever. No other alcool will give the same feeling. Not saying that the purpose is to get stunned, but even if you only take a little and dilute it, the feeling you get can't be compared with other alcools.


As for cool bottle, the Vodka skull bottle is hard to beat!






In the end, it could be wise to get them an alcool they like or something that they have probably never tried!

[Findecanor]

Colt45 isn't hard enough for you? 

Personally I am on svedka.. that's it... i'm done.. i am not drinking anything else for the rest of my life... I've decided.

I'm Swedish and have never heard of it. I think it must be something sub-par that is made only for export, like Asians and their noodles.
When Swedes drink schnaps, it is often flavoured with spices. O.P.Anderson is I think the name of the most popular brand of spiced vodka.

Other than vodka, if you want hard liqueur that is somewhat sophisticated, you drink either Scotch Whisky, Irish Whiskey or French Cognac. Anything else is just imitation.

[iri]

something sub-par that is made only for export, like Asians and their noodles

...so asians can have no problems making sub-par electronic devices for swedes and their meatballs?

[Novus]

Pappy van winkle.

[smknjoe]

TP are you throwing a party? Is it your birthday?

no.. I'm in desperate need of gift ideas.  hallllp........

keyboards make good gifts....

unless your actually trying to bribe someone....

I would if they were kids... but they're adults.


And it is my understanding that adults just go to work, then go home and to get drunk and forget...

I can't think of any other gift..

Completely untrue...I'm an adult...with kids...I use my keyboards everyday and never get drunk.

I didn't mean it literally.. I just mean, they go to work, and then come home and escape to some sort of vice.

for you, perhaps that's keyboards.



Anyway.. back on topic... a liquor/ American / preferably expensive.

Well, the official spirit of the US is Bourbon. Pappy Van Winkle is the most expensive you can get if you can find it. I wouldn't waste my time or money trying to find any. There is a big difference in flavor profiles. From really sweet to really spicy. What do you think they like?

Old Weller Antique and Weller 12 are wheated bourbons that are sweeter. Four Roses Single Barrel and Blanton's are ryed bourbons that are still sweet but spicier than wheaters. Straight Rye Whiskey is typically much drier and spicier and best in cocktails.

Blanton's
Elmer T. Lee
Four Roses Single Barrel Private Selections at barrel proof (my favorite)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 yr. (if you can find it)
Booker's

Are all very good Bourbons and are around $50. The Elmer T. Lee is close to $30 and is excellent. A great balance between sweet and spice.

[tp4tissue]

Colt45 isn't hard enough for you? 

Personally I am on svedka.. that's it... i'm done.. i am not drinking anything else for the rest of my life... I've decided.

I'm Swedish and have never heard of it. I think it must be something sub-par that is made only for export, like Asians and their noodles.
When Swedes drink schnaps, it is often flavoured with spices. O.P.Anderson is I think the name of the most popular brand of spiced vodka.

Other than vodka, if you want hard liqueur that is somewhat sophisticated, you drink either Scotch Whisky, Irish Whiskey or French Cognac. Anything else is just imitation.

Honestly I had no idea svedka was from sweden.. I just drink it because it's cheap, doesn't give me a stomach ache, and gets me drunk..

Oh I see now, the swedish flag, and it says sweden on the front of the bottle, LOL

I've never read the bottle carefullly.. I always assumed it said svedka under the flag, not sweden..

And unlike sheldon, I don't know my flags...

[tp4tissue]

TP are you throwing a party? Is it your birthday?

no.. I'm in desperate need of gift ideas.  hallllp........

keyboards make good gifts....

unless your actually trying to bribe someone....

I would if they were kids... but they're adults.


And it is my understanding that adults just go to work, then go home and to get drunk and forget...

I can't think of any other gift..

Completely untrue...I'm an adult...with kids...I use my keyboards everyday and never get drunk.

I didn't mean it literally.. I just mean, they go to work, and then come home and escape to some sort of vice.

for you, perhaps that's keyboards.



Anyway.. back on topic... a liquor/ American / preferably expensive.

Well, the official spirit of the US is Bourbon. Pappy Van Winkle is the most expensive you can get if you can find it. I wouldn't waste my time or money trying to find any. There is a big difference in flavor profiles. From really sweet to really spicy. What do you think they like?

Old Weller Antique and Weller 12 are wheated bourbons that are sweeter. Four Roses Single Barrel and Blanton's are ryed bourbons that are still sweet but spicier than wheaters. Straight Rye Whiskey is typically much drier and spicier and best in cocktails.

Blanton's
Elmer T. Lee
Four Roses Single Barrel Private Selections at barrel proof (my favorite)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 yr. (if you can find it)
Booker's

Are all very good Bourbons and are around $50. The Elmer T. Lee is close to $30 and is excellent. A great balance between sweet and spice.

thx smkjoe for the detailed recs.. i will see if i can find these

[smknjoe]

No problem. I'm actually a member of a couple of different (American) whiskey clubs. So, I like nerding out about it sometimes.

[tgujay]

Colt45 isn't hard enough for you? 

Personally I am on svedka.. that's it... i'm done.. i am not drinking anything else for the rest of my life... I've decided.

I'm Swedish and have never heard of it. I think it must be something sub-par that is made only for export, like Asians and their noodles.
When Swedes drink schnaps, it is often flavoured with spices. O.P.Anderson is I think the name of the most popular brand of spiced vodka.

Other than vodka, if you want hard liqueur that is somewhat sophisticated, you drink either Scotch Whisky, Irish Whiskey or French Cognac. Anything else is just imitation.

You sound very snooty.

[quickcrx702]

Why does the liquor have to be American made? 

I would recommend a nice single malt scotch that's made in Scotland.  One of my favorites, that would be in your price range, is the Balvenie Doublewood 12 y.o.

Show Image

If your gift has to be American, because you are giving it to a Republican or Tea Party person, then I would suggest California Cabernet.  Go American red wine, instead of liquor, since there are no really excellent American liquors.

But you would do well with a nice bottle of California Cab.  Or better yet, a case.  That would make anybody happy if you gave it as a gift.  Just remember, politicians have to declare any gift over $50, so make sure your Republican friends file the proper paperwork.

I agree with everything other than the wine.  Republicans don't drink wine, that's for the librullz, so get a case of Currs laht(Coors light).  Balvenie 12 y/o is the best value for awesome Scotch, or if you want to get fancy the 21 y/o is worth every penny.  Johny Walker Blue is highly overrated.

[HoffmanMyster]

Everclear.

[smknjoe]

The majority of the replies have been for Scotch, which is made in Scotland.

The only official spirit of the US is bourbon...which I like much better than scotch and it's all natural. No coloring or flavoring is allowed at all and it doesn't taste like iodine, brine, and ashtrays all mixed together. You get lots of vanilla, caramel, butterscotch, toffee, and some peppery spice in some varieties.