alcohol gifts suggestions desperately needed

[amazona]

Suggest a bottle of some alcoholic beverage running around $50 as a "thank you" gift. I wish it could be more, but it can't. I would prefer it not be significantly less as the favor is a big one.

The conservation movement is a breeding ground of communists
and other subversives. We intend to clean them out,
even if it means rounding up every birdwatcher in the country.
--John Mitchell, US Attorney General 1969-72

[terrya]

1. I think a bottle of Moet Chandon champagne costs around that these days

[crispini]

2. Hum. Isn't Gray Goose about that price?

It depends on the size of the bottle I guess. But I find that pretty much everyone likes good vodka.

[amazona]

6. it's around $35 in my area

I thought about the Gray Goose but Louisiana has lower alcohol taxes/prices than many states. Probably should have mentioned it upfront. Maybe if it's $75 in most states, it might be more in my price range.

Sounds funny, doesn't it?

The conservation movement is a breeding ground of communists
and other subversives. We intend to clean them out,
even if it means rounding up every birdwatcher in the country.
--John Mitchell, US Attorney General 1969-72

[crispini]

8. Dude, next time I go to Louisiana

I'm SO buying alcohol! :thumbsup:

[JVS]

3. Johnnie Walker Gold generally runs about $60

[amazona]

7. yeah I'm considering that one

At first I thought Blue but (obviously!) I didn't know the true price of Blue. Yikes!

The conservation movement is a breeding ground of communists
and other subversives. We intend to clean them out,
even if it means rounding up every birdwatcher in the country.
--John Mitchell, US Attorney General 1969-72

[Rabrrrrrr]

4. Lagavulin 16 year old could be a good one

Or a Larasingle (spelling might be off) armagnac.

Balvenie 15 year old.

[A HERETIC I AM]

5. Baileys Irish Cream. Most people like it

n/t

[GreenPartyVoter]

9. Bailey's is the best

[Dookus]

10. 6 cases of Pabst!

[China_cat]

11. Maker's Mark bourbon

[democracyindanger]

12. I'd say a nice single malt scotch

but not knowing what the recipient likes, I'd go to a wine store and ask. You should be able to get an insane bottle of wine for 50 bones.

[KayLaw]

13. It depends

Have you any idea what this person likes? It's a toughie because some people like one sort of drink and dislike another. I would happily receive a $50 bottle of champagne or white wine or vodka, but saddle me with a bottle of red wine or scotch or whiskey and--yuck!

[mcscajun]

14. Exactly right; no use springing for a pricey bottle of the wrong stuff.

Rhum Barbancourt Reserve du Domaine is about $50-65 per bottle. Aged 15 years in Limousin oak barrels.

Belvedere Vodka 1.75 liter will run you about $50

Johnnie Walker Green Label 15 year old special will run you just over $50

Other choices are available, but What liquor is more important than the price.

[amazona]

16. well I have a few ideas

He isn't a heavy drinker by any means, and I realize the bottle of whatever will last him all year, but I think he likes the look of a good bottle in the liquor cabinet. He has gone on wine tours so the wine is a possibility also but I don't know how much of it he really drinks when not touring Europe.

The conservation movement is a breeding ground of communists
and other subversives. We intend to clean them out,
even if it means rounding up every birdwatcher in the country.
--John Mitchell, US Attorney General 1969-72

[ChoralScholar]

15. Maybe some Oban Scotch

[LilKim]

17. Ron Matusalem Rum Gran Reserve

A VERY nice rum, about $32/750ml