winter tipples?

[anotheranon]

As a follow up to this post, I'm considering getting some whiskey, rum, and/or port for winter coziness/doziness. What brands/labels should I look for that are good but don't break the bank?

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[anotheranon.livejournal.com]

I think the "tester" bottles will probably be the best way for me to find the flavor I like - thanks for the pointer! I seldom go to liquor stores so I don't know what they are/aren't likely to stock!

[jlsjlsjls.livejournal.com]

No problem. I enter a liquor store about once a year, if that, myself, so I'm not exactly frequent flyer, but I've memorized the basics. The bitty bottles are usually up at the checkouts (like the candy racks in grocery stores) and they'll probably be starting to be reasonably well-stocked because ***shudders 'cause she hates this very concept*** they're considered "stocking stuffers".

Also, don't know if this happens down there, but I've once been in the liquor store when there was a staffer wandering 'round with a tray full of teeny-mini-wineglasses, offering taste samples of a new wine to the customers (just like the food samples handed out in grocery stores). You might get lucky and hit rum day or something ***grin***.