How much to pay for liquor?

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#1  Edited By Jayross

Hey guys, can anyone help me out about the pricing of liquor?

I'm just not familiar about what are reasonable prices for stuff. I'm just going to throw out some prices and you guys tell me if it's reasonable or not.

Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum, 750ml, $26

Rain Vodka, 750ml, $20

Absolut vodka, 750ml, $25

Johnnie Walker black label blended scotch whisky, 750ml, $44

That seems like a good number to start with.

Note to mods: this is legal because I am either over 21 or live in a country where the drinking age is 18.

Thanks!

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#2  Edited By Xeiphyer
@Jayross said:
" Note to mods: this is legal because I am either over 21 or live in a country where the drinking age is 18. "
Best part is the or.

Why don't you just google them or go to the store?
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#3  Edited By wolf_blitzer85

Lol, sounds like you're getting a grocery list ready for some friends. Oh the good old days.

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#4  Edited By mikeeegeee

I wouldn't pay 26 bucks for a 750 of Captain. 26 bucks for a handle is a nice deal, however.

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#5  Edited By DUFFMCWALIN
@mikeeegeee: @mikeeegeee said:
" I wouldn't pay 26 bucks for a 750 of Captain. 26 bucks for a handle is a nice deal, however. "
This.  I would pay maybe 17 at the most for a 5th of captain.  Absolut is terrible vodka and should be 20 dollars at the most for 750 ml
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#6  Edited By BraveToaster
@Xeiphyer said:
" @Jayross said:
" Note to mods: this is legal because I am either over 21 or live in a country where the drinking age is 18. "
Best part is the or.Why don't you just google them or go to the store? "
Yeah you have to shop around. Liquor prices aren't the same in every city/town.
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#7  Edited By iam3green

i think those sound about right. i'm not sure on the whiskey though. i don't buy a lot of alcohol.

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For the first: one I might know some people that may know some people that sneak it through customs to gain extremely good price advantage from a 3rd world country. Sucks to be you, having to be legit and all.

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#9  Edited By McGhee
@Jayross said:
Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum, 750ml, $26 
Rain Vodka, 750ml, $20 
Absolut vodka, 750ml, $25 
Johnnie Walker black label blended scotch whisky, 750ml, $44
Waking up the next day with penises drawn all over your face: priceless.



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#10  Edited By UncleClassy

If you have access, buy liquor on a military base. Shit's cheap there man.

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#11  Edited By Red12b

Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum, 750ml, $26 40ish NZD

Rain Vodka, 750ml, $20 Dunno

Absolut vodka, 750ml, $25 45ish NZD

Johnnie Walker black label blended scotch whisky, 750ml, $44 around 70ish NZD

We have shitload of tax on Booze and Ciggis, 

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#12  Edited By nemt

Get a cheap bottle of Thunderbird.
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#13  Edited By Getz

Tamdhu single malt scotch is dirt-cheap and delicious. Buy dat shit.

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#14  Edited By JasonR86
@Jayross:

The real question is what quality of liquor do you want or need.  If you're just going to mix it you don't have to spend a lot of money.  Somewhere between $20-40 American (I have no idea for other countries).  If you're going to do shots $20-40 might work but the more expensive you get the better the liquor will taste.  If you're going to drink it straight, out of a glass and not as a shot (so as an actual drink that isn't mixed) you'll want to get pretty expensive stuff.  I'm able to drink a tequila (aha toro) straight and its price is between $50-80 but it certainly is the best liquor out there.  Just follow the rule of thumb; the more expensive the liquor the better the liquor will usually taste.

Just quick notes; never buy liquor that is in a plastic bottle or costs under $10.
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#15  Edited By DeiNile

Well, considering that Absolut Vodka cost about $55 here in Norway, I would say those prices are pretty reasonable.

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#16  Edited By TheHBK
@Jayross: I can't speak for those bottles since I don't drink that kind of stuff, but there are general rules to follow as to where you buy your alcohol in terms of places.  Small liquor stores or 7-11 types will be most expensive.  Followed by your large know grocery store chains, then your cheaper grocery stores that are large but not upscale.  Drug stores like CVS can fall into the cheaper range.  And the best prices are found at the really large liquor stores like Bev-Mo or Total Wine.
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#17  Edited By Sogeman
@UncleClassy said:
" If you have access, buy liquor on a military base. Shit's cheap there man. "
Oh great, let's give the people that handle the guns the cheap booze...
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#18  Edited By Enigma777

Quantity > Quality

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#19  Edited By easthill
@DeiNile said:
" Well, considering that Absolut Vodka cost about $55 here in Norway, I would say those prices are pretty reasonable. "
That's why I have regular trips to Finland. Booze is expensive in Norway...
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#20  Edited By apeman
@afrofools said:
" For the first: one I might know some people that may know some people that sneak it through customs to gain extremely good price advantage from a 3rd world country. Sucks to be you, having to be legit and all. "
WOW!  you save $20 through breaking the law!  so cool.
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#21  Edited By Vinny_Says

it really depends....prices can vary depending on location, sometimes stupid taxes and the type of store you purchase from.....

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#22  Edited By eldiax
@CaLe said:
" You shouldn't drink alcohol. Water is free and quenches thirst just fine. "
You also shouldn't play video games. Staring at walls is just as effective if you want to pass time.
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#23  Edited By nemt
@Sogeman said:
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                    @UncleClassy said:
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                    If you have access, buy liquor on a military base. Shit's cheap there man.

                   

                "
Oh great, let's give the people that handle the guns the cheap booze...

                   

                "

I assure you liquor isn't notably cheaper on military bases, it's tax free though.
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#24  Edited By Lukeweizer

A lot, because everything's more expensive in Canada.

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#25  Edited By Patman99

Those seem way cheaper then the prices where I live. Johnny Walker is around $50-70 and captain morgan is around $30-40.

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#26  Edited By goodwood

Dont pay 44 dollars for black label thats too much, that is how much I pay for green label which is delicious. I buy my alcohol from costco which is really cheap but if you cant do that buy from a large grocery store chain for cheaper prices.

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#28  Edited By sweep  Moderator

Why not stay classy and buy yourself a nice bottle of scotch?


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#29  Edited By kishan6
@Xeiphyer said:
" @Jayross said:
" Note to mods: this is legal because I am either over 21 or live in a country where the drinking age is 18. "
Best part is the or.Why don't you just google them or go to the store? "
hahahahahahaha.  so true.  And if you actually are over 21 and going for the vodka then why dont you already know lol.  Im 17 and I know unfortunately
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#30  Edited By artgarcrunkle

PAY WHATEVER IT TAKES DAWG.

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Damn, I wish we had those prices over here.

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#32  Edited By DrPockets000

Not awful, but you could do better.

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#33  Edited By Example1013

If you're really looking to save money, just buy a fuckton of Dubra. Dubra is all you need to get drunk.

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#34  Edited By UncleClassy
@nemt said:
" @Sogeman said:
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                    @UncleClassy said:
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                    If you have access, buy liquor on a military base. Shit's cheap there man.

                   

                "
Oh great, let's give the people that handle the guns the cheap booze...

                   

                "
I assure you liquor isn't notably cheaper on military bases, it's tax free though. "
Maybe so. Ive never personally bought liquor there, but a friend of mine got like a 2 liter bottle of rum for  about 15 dollars on base one time.
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#35  Edited By Example1013
@UncleClassy: I WILL tell you that military bases have some of the best selection. If you go to an Exchange, you can find an entire liquor store just in one section. Even the Coast Guard Academy has a huge one.

The tax-free part is the real advantage, though.
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@apeman: Per bottle, it all adds up. It's more of a saving for that because my country makes them cost even more. I don't drink alcohol so I save even more.
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There is a thirty dollar bottle of apple vodka at my nearest liquor store. It's delicious and makes me forget my own name, which is a lot cheaper than normal brain damage. At the bar an apple kamikaze runs for four dollars. Sometimes the bartenders give me a tall glass to hear what I say when I'm drunk. I like apples.

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#38  Edited By masternater27

If cost is a concern just get a jug of potters for liek $14 and mix with orange juice and you're set.

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#39  Edited By Example1013

Apparently a handle of Dubra costs $11. I'd love to see someone beat that price.

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#40  Edited By beej
@Jayross: Unfortunately I live in a state where the state sets the liquor prices and you have to follow them. I have no idea what's super reasonable. 
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#41  Edited By HrMagni

It sounds dead cheap to me, here i would have to pay $48 for a 750ml captain morgan

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#42  Edited By nick_verissimo

If you're not drinking it straight, than just make sure not to get any that is stored in a plastic bottle.  You'll pay for that.

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#43  Edited By melcene

As others have said, it REALLY depends on your location.  I also live in a state where the state sets the liquor prices and also taxes the hell out of liquor.  But then again, the 750ml bottle of Morgan's original here is only like $15 or $20.  Which is why I also go for the handle when buying the original.  If I buy black label or Tattoo I buy the 750ml.  There's a difference between private stock and guest stock :P



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#44  Edited By Nocall

Prices are going to vary widely based on where you live. I live in a relatively low-middling population area, so I can get drink on the cheap.

My rules: never buy a drink in a bar that a five dollar bill won't cover. Never buy a bottle of anything <750ml that costs more than $25 unless it's good whiskey or scotch. Tequila in the summer also can be >$25, but only if it's a good brand and only if it's on sale. All vodka tastes the same--only the smoothness changes--so get the cheapest they have and don't be a pu...nk. Don't buy rum, ever. Don't buy anything you have to mix in order to make it drinkable.

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#45  Edited By ajamafalous
@Jayross said:
" Note to mods: this is legal because I am either over 21 or live in a country where the drinking age is 18.  "
Lol'd.


Anyway, I'm like 98% sure alcohol is not illegal to discuss on the forums.
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#46  Edited By Bloodgraiv3
@Enigma777 said:
"Quantity > Quality "


 

Pretty much this.


 

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There should be Jagermeister on that list.

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#48  Edited By Ubik

What are you, a chemist?  I have no God damn idea how much 750 ml is.  This is America, dammit! We buy our booze in handles or fifths, or even sometimes by the fucking jar, if you're swigging off a backyard still--not this commie "ml" bullshit.  


If you live outside the U.S., please ignore the previous rant.   Also, I'd say the Captain and Absolut sound a bit over priced.  
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#49  Edited By Example1013
@Ubik: We also buy 30s and 40s.

Also, a 750 is just a fifth.
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#50  Edited By Ubik
@example1013 said:
" @Ubik: We also buy 30s and 40s.

Also, a 750 is just a fifth.
"
Damn, how could I have forgotten about the forties? I'm gonna go pour one out on the curb right now, just to make sure I remember next time.