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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[jlsjlsjls.livejournal.com]

For dark, amber, or spiced rum, Captain Morgan and Bacardi are both tastily acceptable without making your debit card whimper (I would imagine their white rum is okay too).

[wcg.livejournal.com]

For a good quality blended Scotch whisky, try The Famous Grouse. That's about the best of the blends that you can get in the US. (Bells is the best blend, but it's a UK only sort of thing.) Single malts are a whole different world, but they're pricey.

If you want a real Portugese Port, you'll want to look for a bottle labeled "Porto" containing a small amount of fortified wine, probably costing around $20.00 for a pint or so of liquid. If you just want a nice deep red American fortified 'port' wine, something like Taylor's New York State Ruby Port will probably do nicely. Or you might find you prefer an E&J Gallo California Tawny Port. Both are pretty modestly priced.

No advice to offer with the rum.