What is your favorite price point liquor of a given style and why? [more inside]
posted by Telf on Nov 3, 2008 - 72 answers

Help a beer drinker expand his horizons a little bit. What's a good place to get an absinthe cocktail in Manhattan (or anywhere else in New York)? [more inside]
posted by jason's_planet on Oct 21, 2008 - 10 answers

Looking for a fabulous Liquor store in the Long Beach, CA area. [more inside]
posted by Secret Life of Gravy on Sep 17, 2008 - 9 answers

BYOB restaurants: just wine and beer? Or can I be an alcoholic? [more inside]
posted by speef on Aug 11, 2008 - 19 answers

Is there any chance of a 19 year old male getting in to a club in NYC next Friday? [more inside]
posted by phrontist on Jul 13, 2008 - 11 answers

Is it possible to get over my aversion to liquor? [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Apr 23, 2008 - 29 answers

I'm currently in Tenn. a thousand or so miles from home. I am looking to ship several bottles of whisky back to my home state of Washington, as I have to fly to Canada before heading back home. Can anyone recommend a decent way of doing this, accepting that most delivery services (FedEx, UPS, USPS) do not allow this activity unless I'm a licensed vendor? Thanks!
posted by AccidentalHedonist on Apr 2, 2008 - 7 answers

My dad lives in New Bern, North Carolina, and he's been having a hell of a week. His liquor of preference is Jack Daniels--what's the best way to get him some? [more inside]
posted by Squid Voltaire on Feb 27, 2008 - 7 answers

What alcoholic drink do you find the least troublesome on your body? What's your favorite choices for avoiding hangover, reflux, bloating, (insert your own ailment)? [more inside]
posted by chips ahoy on Feb 1, 2008 - 37 answers

Where can I go in NYC that serves both ice cream AND hard liquor-- as many varieties of both as possible?
posted by hermitosis on Jan 14, 2008 - 7 answers

Your favorite hot booze in a pot recipe? [more inside]
posted by availablelight on Jan 2, 2008 - 26 answers

"Liquor then beer, you're in the clear; beer then liquor, never been sicker." Is this true, and if so, why? [more inside]
posted by papakwanz on Dec 16, 2007 - 35 answers

You ask a dude at the liquor store about wine, he's got opinions on maybe a hundred different varieties. Then the next lady has her own opinions about wine, and then they fight, and there is exciting vitality there, there is a big open world of fine beverage to explore. By contrast, you ask about Ouzo, and they say, "Well, I guess we got this one bottle right here." People, recommend me some Ouzo. Bonus points if you know where I can try a large variety of different Ouzos in the New York area.
posted by Greg Nog on Dec 5, 2007 - 10 answers

What are the relative environmental impacts of procuring a *single serving* of wine, liquor, or beer? [more inside]
posted by unknowncommand on Dec 3, 2007 - 16 answers

What is your favorite stand alone liquor? No mixers, juice, beer etc. [more inside]
posted by Mardigan on Nov 7, 2007 - 103 answers

I'm doing a (semi) limited bar at my wedding reception on a (semi) limited budget. What is the best hard liquor to serve? How much should I buy? We would also love to hear suggestions for wine and champagne that offer the most for our dollar. [more inside]
posted by Alison on Jun 27, 2007 - 25 answers

Why does drinking beer make me sick? I've tried different types of beers (ales, stouts, weissbeers) and without fail they will make me feel nauseous about an hour after drinking. Why? [more inside]
posted by blueskiesinside on Jun 16, 2007 - 24 answers

What's the best liquor to both give as a gift and to drink as straight shots? [more inside]
posted by messylissa on Jun 3, 2007 - 51 answers

Is there any way I can obtain non-mainstream European brands of hard cider in the US? [more inside]
posted by cyrusdogstar on May 30, 2007 - 10 answers

AlcoholPricingFilter: Search engines are failing me. I'd like to know more about how prices are determined for various bottles of alcohol across the USA. Published data, liquor taxes, and math... fun! [more inside]
posted by adamk on May 15, 2007 - 9 answers

What do I call this drink? I'm a pretty regular scotch and soda drinker, but was recently introduced to a new libation. My buddy ordered a scotch, ginger ale and bitters. It's good, but what is it called? [more inside]
posted by Telf on Apr 26, 2007 - 23 answers

What alcoholic drinks go with seafood paella? [more inside]
posted by jroybal on Apr 24, 2007 - 22 answers

ObscureBoozeFilter: I was in SF with some friends and we did shots of (what I think) was called Stella. Now I can't find it... [more inside]
posted by ThFullEffect on Apr 14, 2007 - 7 answers

Does all freshly-distilled spirit, whether made from barley, corn, rye, grapes, or potatoes taste identical? If not, what makes the difference in taste? I know that whiskey gets a lot of its final taste from the sherry barrels in which it is aged. Are similar tricks used for other spirits?
posted by Joe in Australia on Jan 31, 2007 - 16 answers

Asking for a friend: She works in an office. One of her supervisees has breath that smells boozish. How does my friend tell her to do something about it? [more inside]
posted by Kibbutz on Jan 24, 2007 - 18 answers

LiquorFilter: I need help finding a manly drink that tastes good. [more inside]
posted by ThFullEffect on Jan 5, 2007 - 126 answers

A few months ago I received a metal cocktail shaker as a gift. The first time I used it with ice, the top and bottom became welded together, presumably because the cold caused the metal to expand. Fast forward to the present -- they're still stuck fast, and I'm sick of gin and tonics. How can I get them apart and get back to mixologizing? [more inside]
posted by tweebiscuit on Dec 2, 2006 - 27 answers

I wanted to buy (at some point) a really, really expensive bottle of liquor or wine (no Champagne). The idea was to hold on to it for a very long time until one day something so important happens in my life that I deem it worthy to drink the alcohol in celebration. Any suggestions on what to get?
posted by Falconetti on Nov 30, 2006 - 44 answers

Which airlines or routes give out free liquor? [more inside]
posted by lpctstr; on Nov 1, 2006 - 40 answers

I like to go to dark, smoky, dive bars and sit there with a drink and a book for hours. Unfortunately, I'm running out of good bar reading. Can you help me find more? Examples inside. [more inside]
posted by dersins on Sep 27, 2006 - 48 answers

Can I leave pourers on my liquor bottles long term? [more inside]
posted by markblasco on Aug 16, 2006 - 19 answers

Tips and advice on packing snacks/booze for a trip to Mexico... [more inside]
posted by docpops on Aug 13, 2006 - 6 answers

BoozeFilter: The flavor of cola drinks, like Coke, is "a mixture, or fantasia, of vanilla, cinnamon, and citrus flavorings". Knowing this, what three kinds of alcohol would you combine if you wanted to make a mixed drink that tasted as much like cola as possible? [more inside]
posted by moss on Aug 6, 2006 - 16 answers

Los Angeles Filter. Anyone in the restaurant/liquor biz in the LA area willing to help me with a pricelist from their liquor suppliers? (more inside) [more inside]
posted by legotech on Jul 28, 2006 - 2 answers

What's a creative liquor or other alcoholic beverage to bring to a "Cajun/Creole" dinner party? [more inside]
posted by staggernation on May 26, 2006 - 19 answers

Potcheen. Poteen. Poitin. Does anybody know anything about the 'unlawfully distilled Irish liquor?' I'm writing a novel where one of the characters is attempting to become an expert on the drink. While I'm not looking to make the stuff myself, I'm interested on information ranging from history, legality, distillation. Anything really.
posted by Football Bat on Mar 1, 2006 - 10 answers

Where can I buy Chinese liquor in New York city (for retail purchase, not in a restaurant)? Particularly Maotai (茅台) or Wuliangye(五粮液)?
posted by juliewhite on Feb 26, 2006 - 1 answer

My great-grandpa never opened his huge display bottle of Benedictine in a fancy wooden cradle. How can I find a buyer, or at least valuation, for this rarity? [more inside]
posted by Scram on Jan 30, 2006 - 5 answers

Anyone know anything about decanting? Wine, liquor, etc. [more inside]
posted by ObscureReferenceMan on Jan 2, 2006 - 14 answers

I'd like to get my uncle a nice and/or unique liqueur for Christmas. Does anyone have any suggestions for good liqueurs or good liquor stores in the Annapolis area where something like that could be acquired?
posted by emptybowl on Dec 21, 2005 - 31 answers

OldLiquorFilter: Help me find a decent bottle of something 23 years old and containing alcohol. [more inside]
posted by kalimac on Dec 12, 2005 - 19 answers

I had the Long Island Iced Tea of my dreams...Now how do I make it? [more inside]
posted by markblasco on Nov 13, 2005 - 12 answers

I recently received a gift of a of very nice bottle of scotch. I'm not scotch drinker and it's worth way too much to keep around for guests and such. (I could really use some extra cash.) What's the best way to go about selling it? (It's unopened and in its original wooden box.)
posted by timnyc on Oct 9, 2005 - 32 answers

I like to drink, but I don't like alcohol. Or at least the taste of it. I never have, but lately, I haven't been able to drink much at all. I can detect even small amounts and have been known to grimace when drinking even a wimpy drink. But I love to party, and as a big guy, it takes a lot to get me drunk. Any ideas on dealing with this problem? [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Sep 10, 2005 - 48 answers

Is it feasible to ship liquor from Europe to the US? [more inside]
posted by turbodog on Aug 23, 2005 - 5 answers

Is the "Please drink responsibly" tagline that now suffixes beer/liquor ads the result of a law, or just a voluntary trend?
posted by tweebiscuit on Aug 3, 2005 - 5 answers

Anybody know of any good, lesser- known, online furniture retailers out there? [more inside]
posted by verytres on Jul 28, 2005 - 4 answers

I've got a jar of organic applesauce that started smelling sour about two weeks after I bought it. Should I eat it? [more inside]
posted by breath on Apr 30, 2005 - 15 answers

As a burgeoning tequila snob, I have two questions: 1) What are your favorite tequilas (especially, let's say, moderately priced ones) and why? Second question inside. [more inside]
posted by StopMakingSense on Apr 21, 2005 - 22 answers

I bought several liquor bottle spouts to make pouring easier for a recent holiday party. Now I'm wondering if I can leave them in the bottles or not. I've got some cheapo $.75 diposables and some $5-ish automatic 1 oz. pourers that are much nicer. Assuming I use a given bottle only once a week or so, is leaving the pourers in a bad idea? Will my hooch evaporate? Will cooties crawl into the bottle (my apartment is largely cootie-free)? Is it just bad manners to leave them in? Please advise.
posted by etc. on Dec 30, 2004 - 13 answers