Best liquor on Reddit

207 reviews from r/preppers, r/Detroit, r/AskACanadian and 41 more subreddits

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Total Wine

4.4

(26)

"Head to Total Wine in the Metro area for your true beer haven."

"Total wine is the best liquor store for any occasion, and it’s not close."

"Total Wine has best selection and prices on single malt."

"Total Wine"

"Total Wine blows everyone else out of the water."

"Can never go wrong with Total Wine or Specs"

"Total Wine on Rochester Rd and Avon SW corner."

"Total Wine hands down."

"Has literally everything you can think of."

"They have everything and if they don’t have usually no one else does."

Costco

4.2

(13)

"Costco has some really good Kirkland brands too that can really bring price down."

"I’ve had the best luck at Costco and Liquor Barn."

"Costco."

"Costco **in Ohio** might be worth the trip."

"Costco. No membership required if you only buy alcohol."

"You can buy at Costco without a membership."

"The big chains usually have better pricing than the small mom & pop’s. Costco often has the best pricing, but very limited selection."

"You can also look into the Costco liquor store. You don't need a membership to enter."

"I get most of my liquor from Costco."

"Costco is worth checking out for their Kirkland scotch."

Astor Wines

4.7

(7)

"It’s the best liquor store in NYC, employee owned, and they deliver."

"Astor! If you’re looking for rare bottles, Duke’s Liquor Box in Brooklyn is legit too."

"Astor - and they also have a phenomenal Amaro selection."

"Astor #1. Union Square Wines isn't bad."

"Astor Wines."

"[Astor Wines](https://www.astorwines.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=local) [Pikes Liquors](https://pikesliquors.com/) if you don't mind going to Nassau Long Island."

"Astor Wines delivers to the neighborhood."

Vodka

4.0

(7)

"I’d get high proof Vodka"

"Vodka and pure grain alcohol (essentially 190 proof vodka) would probably be the best."

"Vodka and Everclear."

"Probably vodka. You can make a ton of drinks with vodka like screwdrivers, daiquiris, etc."

"I stock cheap vodka"

"The basics would be vodka, rum, scotch, bourbon and gin."

"Vodka"

Specs

4.7

(6)

"Specs and Total Wine are first choices for 'low' cost."

"Find the nearest Specs or Total Wine. Because they're large chains, they're going to beat pretty much everything else in the area in price."

"Specs, Twin Liquors, Docs are pretty much where I go."

"Specs hands down."

"Specs."

"For a better price Specs is your best option."

Everclear

3.0

(9)

"Everclear or cheap vodka, as recommended by the good folks over at r/vegetablegardening."

"Everclear. You can make vanilla extract with it too."

"Everclear, whiskey, bourbon, and vodka. You need all four."

"Everclear. Or some high proof gin"

"I stock three types: 1. Everclear -Usual uses of fuel, disinfectant, etc."

"Everclear with mixers, as always"

"Everclear."

"It tastes awful and is so high proof you have to cut it way down to avoid alcohol poisoning."

"Everclear is probably the best thing you can find at a liquor store for sterilizing and being flammable."

Crown Royal

4.0

(5)

"You can’t get more Canadian than Crown Royal."

"Crown royal northern rye"

"Ice wine or Crown Royal"

"Crown Royal"

"Bring them a bottle of Crown Royal (not great, but a good mixer) and a if you have room in your luggage, bottle of Canada Club ginger ale."

Spec's

5.0

(3)

"Specs has some interesting scotch bottles you can’t get anywhere else."

"Spec‘s, Pinkies on 82nd, and Woody’s!"

"Specs is probably your best bet."

The Wine Thief

4.7

(3)

"Is the best store in NH."

"The Wine Thief in Madison is a great store, looks like they have two New Haven locations but I haven’t checked them out"

"Crown location has a decent selection and the staff there is quite knowledgeable."

#10

Kakos

4.7

(3)

"Gotta mention Kakos on Woodward at 14. I’m not sure on pricing but the owners are two of the most knowledgeable and caring people."

"Kakos on 14 and Woodward has a great Tequila selection."

"Either of the red wagon locations (Troy, Rochester), zetunias at 59 and rochester"

#11

Sobro Spirits

4.3

(3)

"Sobro spirits is great!!"

"SoBro Spirits is solid and they have a cash discount."

"SoBro is the best, especially customer service and variety."

#12

BQE

4.0

(3)

"BQE wine and liquors gives an extra discount for paying with cash or debit card."

"BQE. And save $3/bottle on Campari with Ibotta."

"I always found BQE wine and liquors to have competitive pricing."

#13

Kroger

4.0

(3)

"Just saying if you go to Krogers every 4 bottles you get 10% off."

"Kroger."

"I would also add the liquor store on the corner of Fegenbush and outer loop is reasonable."

#14

J's

4.0

(3)

"J’s or Village. Westside’s selection was a little lacking the last time I was there."

"J’s is probs the right answer if you want unique stuff and variance as well as a large selection."

"J’s on prince is a pretty good store with a good selection."

#15

Macallan

5.0

(2)

"Macallan 18, Singleton"

"Macallan 18"

#16

Sazerac

5.0

(2)

"Sazerac Rye at the Sazerac House. Multiple Rums at Happy Raptor Distillery."

"Sazerac Rye. And while you’re here try a sazerac coctail"

#17

Juanito's

5.0

(2)

"Used to work with alcohol, Juanito's is always the first place I go to get a bottle."

"For sure Juanitos on North Loop, they must have connections because there’s plenty of bottles there I’ve not seen anywhere else"

#18

Screech

5.0

(2)

"Screech, no other option."

"Screech"

#19

Cheers

5.0

(2)

"Definitely Cheers."

"Your best bet is cheers."

#20

PJs

5.0

(2)

"Yep PJs is the best and has really good selection."

"Pj's has a fun discount cooler with great deals."

#21

Howley Estates

5.0

(2)

"They're the biggest store on the island, have a specialty section that isn't in other stores."

"Most restaurants order through Howley Estates so they tend to have a pretty good selection."

#22

LAX

5.0

(2)

"If you’re looking for best prices, LAX in Beltsville is hard to beat."

"In PG the best that I’ve found (by far) is LAX in Beltsville."

#23

Primo Liquors

5.0

(2)

"As mentioned before, Primo liquor is good spot."

"Primo Liquors in Ft Lauderdale is the only spot I’ve found with consistent interesting variety."

#24

Binny's

4.5

(2)

"If you're anywhere near Chicago, Binny's is THE store."

"The Lincoln Park Binny’s has a better selection of Amari than other locations and has Oloroso seco sherry in stock."

#25

Blanton's

4.5

(2)

"Around 10k- Blantons (John Wicks’s favorite too)"

"Stuff like Blanton's at a good price, etc."

#26

Smith's Liquor

4.5

(2)

"Smith's liquor is my go-to on the west side of town."

"Smiths and Canyon Lake Liquor. Both solid choices."

#27

Beverage Warehouse

4.5

(2)

"Beverage Warehouse in Beverly Hills."

"In Beverly Hills"

#28

Bacardi

4.5

(2)

"Barcardi 151 😁👍"

"Go with a flavored rum like Bacardi Dragonberry"

#29

Wine Source

4.5

(2)

"Wine source, drug city, Allview and pine orchard are what I go to for bourbon."

"In the city, I would say wine source."

#30

Total Wine and More

4.5

(2)

"Do yourself a favor and head over the bridge to Total Wine and More in Union, NJ. That will be your biggest selection."

"Total wine and more in laurel at 198 and bwi parkway."

#31

Canyon Lake Liquor

4.5

(2)

"My best go to is Canyon lake liqour, so the bessst I swear."

"Canyon Lake Liquor has a great wine selection."

#32

Kahn's

4.5

(2)

"Definitely Kahn’s."

"But you’re not going to find chartreuse anywhere."

#33

Wine Palace

4.5

(2)

"The staff, especially the owner, is really good at working with people for things like that."

"Not as big as a total wine, but definitely has aisles and aisles of liquor and a pretty good staff."

#34

Woody's

4.5

(2)

"Woody’s is the BEST! K and his crew are so knowledgeable."

"Woody's at 82nd and slide usually has some good finds."

#35

ABC

4.5

(2)

"ABC has best prices and possibly best selection."

"Use the ABC app called alboss."

#36

Harborside

4.0

(2)

"Harbor side had a whiskey I needed at Christmas when pascals was out."

"I'd say Harborside."

#37

Goody Goody

4.0

(2)

"Goody Goody presses their suppliers hardest in order to sell at the lowest possible price point."

"I fucks with all the Goody Goody's in the area."

#38

Pascal's

4.0

(2)

"My go-to is Pascal’s in Dewitt."

"Pascal’s. Look up @nickspicks315 on Instagram and ask him for what you need."

#39

Gomers

4.0

(2)

"Red X in Riverside, Gomers Midtown, Gomers 75th, and Gomers 103rd is where I have my best luck."

"Gomers and Mike's also have good selections."

#40

Amity Wine and Spirits

4.0

(2)

"Has a bunch!"

"Has a solid selection, but The Wine Thief's is excellent."

#41

Tequila

4.0

(2)

"Guess I'll vote Tequila."

"They even have a few barrel picks of tequila."

#42

Arak

4.0

(2)

"He might also like arak or absinthe."

"Arak"

#43

Characters

4.0

(2)

"Definitely Character's. Good prices and they give my kid a lollipop when he's with me."

"Characters."

#44

Carulla

4.0

(2)

"Carulla or jumbo are my best bet, you can always order online from mercado libre."

"Carulla has good options!"

#45

Whiskey

3.5

(2)

"Whiskey has good uses as mentioned and it's a barterable commodity."

"Stock up on cheap whiskey and bourbon both for yourself and currency."

#46

Harbor View

5.0

(1)

"My go to whiskey shop is Harbor View Wines and Liquors they the best on town."

#47

Bubbles

5.0

(1)

"Bubbles on Noland is a hidden gem."

#48

Coastal Wine & Spirits

5.0

(1)

"Coastal Wine & Spirits in Branford is enormous if you can't find what you need in New Haven."

#49

Red Wagons

5.0

(1)

"Red wagons at 15/liver oil has the best prices for state minimum while also having a huge selection."

#50

Drambuie

5.0

(1)

"I suggest you buy some Drambuie, a Sweet liqueur made with herbs."

#51

Cognac

5.0

(1)

"Go for a nice bottle of Cognac/brandy!"

#52

Five Points Bottle Shop

5.0

(1)

"Five points bottle shop!"

#53

Liquor Giant

5.0

(1)

"Liquor giant on young … you won’t find cheaper. Big selection too!"

#54

Woodford Reserve

5.0

(1)

"Woodford reserve"

#55

Ungava Gin

5.0

(1)

"Ungava is Canadian-made and quite good"

#56

Bad Monkey

5.0

(1)

"Eduardo Ferreira is my go-to. Makes a mean Bad Monkey."

#57

Antioch Fine Wine and Liquors

5.0

(1)

"Antioch Fine Wine and Liquors"

#58

Woodman's

5.0

(1)

"Woodmans by far has the largest selection."

#59

Taaka

5.0

(1)

"And don’t forget the Taaka"

#60

Sortilege Maple Whiskey

5.0

(1)

"Sortilege Maple Whiskey"

#61

Rays Wine and Spirits

5.0

(1)

"Rays Wine and Spirits. Their selection is fantastic."

#62

Puerto Rico Food and Liquors

5.0

(1)

"Another vote for Puerto Rico Food and Liquors, it’s a really fun little store, the owner Junior is a trip!"

#63

Liquor City USA

5.0

(1)

"Down-rite the best selection of bourbons from budget priced to high end scotch whiskey. Liquor City USA is their name."

#64

City Wine Cellar

5.0

(1)

"City Wine Cellar on Richmond Ave."

#65

Five Points

5.0

(1)

"Five Points, J's, Northside, Village, and Westside all have a stellar selection."

#66

Glendronach

5.0

(1)

"If he wants a Sherry Bomb, Glendronach 12."

#67

Kindred Spirits

5.0

(1)

"Kindred Spirits in Westport is solid and great staff to guide you, if needed."

#68

G S

4.0

(1)

"G S on Woodward has a decent selection and good prices."

#69

Smirnoff

4.0

(1)

"Blueberries Smirnoff"

#70

Cabot Trail

4.0

(1)

"There is a maple cream liqueur that I’ve always found to be very popular abroad."

#71

MGM

4.0

(1)

"MGM for price."

#72

Busch Light

4.0

(1)

"Harvick’s Busch Light or his Budweiser one."

#73

Rumple Minze

4.0

(1)

"Rumple minze."

#74

Maple Whiskey

4.0

(1)

"Maple whiskey is a real thing, and it tastes better than one would think."

#75

Absinthe

4.0

(1)

"Absinthe."

#76

Cool Springs Wine & Spirits

4.0

(1)

"Cool Springs Wine & Spirits has a scotch section but it seems less varied than their bourbon area."

#77

Winn-Dixie

4.0

(1)

"My brother comes from FL and enjoys praline. It’s sweet though, we find it at Winn dixie"

#78

Discount Liquors

4.0

(1)

"Discount Liquors on White Bridge and Red Spirits & Wine have some of the better selections of rarer bottles I’ve seen."

#79

Balkan

4.0

(1)

"Maybe some Balkan style Rakia?"

#80

Canadian Rye Whiskey

4.0

(1)

"Good quality Canadian Rye Whiskey or Screetch."

#81

Yukon Jack

4.0

(1)

"Yukon Jack is pretty good..."

#82

Antiquity

4.0

(1)

"If whiskey Antiquity/Maqintosh/Signature."

#83

Mekong Whiskey

4.0

(1)

"Try to get Mekong whiskey. Crazy stuff..."

#84

East Van

4.0

(1)

"East Van vodka."

#85

VAT 69

4.0

(1)

"VAT 69!"

#86

Ballantine's

4.0

(1)

"Ballentines, Black & White."

#87

Peach Schnapps

4.0

(1)

"Fruity schnapps like Peach Schnapps mixed with something stronger"

#88

Captain Morgan

4.0

(1)

"Captain Morgan Tiki (tropical vibes)"

#89

Deep Eddy

4.0

(1)

"Deep Eddy flavored vodkas (like peach or lemon)"

#90

Malibu

4.0

(1)

"For fruity and fun on a budget, try Malibu Black (higher proof than regular Malibu, still coconut-y)"

#91

Amity Liquors

4.0

(1)

"Amity Liquors in New Haven. They used to have a lot of variety, but they still have some."

#92

The Liquor Store

4.0

(1)

"I hit up The Liquor Store at 55 Flatbush Ave."

#93

Kenwood Liquor

4.0

(1)

"Kenwood Liquor ?"

#94

Houston Wine Merchant

4.0

(1)

"Houston Wine Merchant has both the Giffard and TF banana liqueur."

#95

Perman Wine

4.0

(1)

"I would maybe try Perman Wine on division. They have tended to offer a wide variety of sherry’s and try to carry several boutique spirits."

#96

Cork & Barrel

3.0

(1)

"They do have a huge selection of sake."

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