Liquor reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 216 Reddit reviews across 49 subreddits and 58 posts to rank the best Liquor brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/preppers, r/AskACanadian, r/Detroit, r/kansascity, r/desmoines. Top-rated brands include Total Wine (4.4/5), Costco (4.2/5), Astor Wines (4.7/5).
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Reviews216
Subreddits49
Posts58
Brands98
Products21
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#1
Total Wine
4.4
(29)
"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."
#2
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."
#3
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."
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"Astor Wines delivers to the neighborhood."
#4
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"
#5
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."
#6
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."
#7
Crown Royal
4.0
(4)
"You can’t get more Canadian than Crown Royal."
"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."
#8
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."
#9
Ingersoll Wine and Spirits
5.0
(3)
"Ingersoll, but since you’re in Waukee, they have a 50th in WDM location too. You can call and ask for Ben if you have questions prior to going."
"Second Ingersoll Wine and Sprits and add Central City Liquors"
"Hyvee on grand is good. Ingersoll wine and spirits is my go to"
#10
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."
#11
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"
#12
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."
#13
Latitudes
4.3
(3)
"Latitudes' tequila selection is great!"
"Latitudes is the best place for everything, but particularly liquor."
"Latitudes is great if you’re wanting whiskey or tequila."
#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
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."
#16
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."
#17
Macallan
5.0
(2)
"Macallan 18, Singleton"
"Macallan 18"
#18
PJs
5.0
(2)
"Yep PJs is the best and has really good selection."
"Pj's has a fun discount cooler with great deals."
#19
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."
#20
Screech
5.0
(2)
"Screech, no other option."
"Screech"
#21
Central City Liquors
5.0
(2)
"Central city is the best especially if you have questions or requests. They are very knowledgeable."
"I don't know if the owner of Central City Liquors still works there or not, but he personally taught me about Bourbon and scotch."
#22
Hendrick's
5.0
(2)
"Hendricks and mahón are my favorite gins!"
"Gin and tonic is classic! We especially like either Hendricks or Botanist with Fever Tree tonic."
#23
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"
#24
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."
#25
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."
#26
Cheers
5.0
(2)
"Definitely Cheers."
"Your best bet is cheers."
#27
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"
#28
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."
#29
Kahn's
4.5
(2)
"Definitely Kahn’s."
"But you’re not going to find chartreuse anywhere."
#30
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."
#31
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."
#32
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."
#33
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."
#34
Beverage Warehouse
4.5
(2)
"Beverage Warehouse in Beverly Hills."
"In Beverly Hills"
#35
Blanton's
4.5
(2)
"Around 10k- Blantons (John Wicks’s favorite too)"
"Stuff like Blanton's at a good price, etc."
#36
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."
#37
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."
#38
Bacardi
4.5
(2)
"Barcardi 151 😁👍"
"Go with a flavored rum like Bacardi Dragonberry"
#39
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."
#40
Amity Wine and Spirits
4.0
(2)
"Has a bunch!"
"Has a solid selection, but The Wine Thief's is excellent."
#41
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."
#42
Carulla
4.0
(2)
"Carulla or jumbo are my best bet, you can always order online from mercado libre."
"Carulla has good options!"
#43
Tequila
4.0
(2)
"Guess I'll vote Tequila."
"They even have a few barrel picks of tequila."
#44
Arak
4.0
(2)
"He might also like arak or absinthe."
"Arak"
#45
Harborside
4.0
(2)
"Harbor side had a whiskey I needed at Christmas when pascals was out."
"I'd say Harborside."
#46
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."
#47
Characters
4.0
(2)
"Definitely Character's. Good prices and they give my kid a lollipop when he's with me."
"Characters."
#48
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."
#49
Harbor View
5.0
(1)
"My go to whiskey shop is Harbor View Wines and Liquors they the best on town."
#50
University Liquors
5.0
(1)
"University Liquors right on the edge of Waukee is very well-stocked for scotch, bourbon, and tequila."
#51
Woodford Reserve
5.0
(1)
"Woodford reserve"
#52
Ungava Gin
5.0
(1)
"Ungava is Canadian-made and quite good"
#53
Sortilege Maple Whiskey
5.0
(1)
"Sortilege Maple Whiskey"
#54
Empress Gin
5.0
(1)
"Empress gin is another good one."
#55
Mitch Amaro
5.0
(1)
"I love Mitch é Amaro in North Kansas City"
#56
Wall to Wall Wines
5.0
(1)
"I love wall to wall wines near Jordan creek, excellent selection and pricing"
#57
Bubbles
5.0
(1)
"Bubbles on Noland is a hidden gem."
#58
Coastal Wine & Spirits
5.0
(1)
"Coastal Wine & Spirits in Branford is enormous if you can't find what you need in New Haven."
#59
Red Wagons
5.0
(1)
"Red wagons at 15/liver oil has the best prices for state minimum while also having a huge selection."
#60
Paradise Liquors
4.0
(1)
"Paradise liquors is few blocks from you. They have a decent selection."
#61
Yellow Spot
4.0
(1)
"That’s where I go to find something I can’t find anywhere else. “Yellow Spot” Irish"
#62
Smiths
4.0
(1)
"Smiths and Albertsons both have great selections."
#63
Maple Whiskey
4.0
(1)
"Maple whiskey is a real thing, and it tastes better than one would think."
#64
Canadian Rye Whiskey
4.0
(1)
"Good quality Canadian Rye Whiskey or Screetch."
#65
Bondstone
4.0
(1)
"They see me looking around in the bourbon and they're quick to recommend stuff Like Bondstone."
#66
Lyre's
4.0
(1)
"Lyre's is pretty decent. I like their Italian orange the best. It's really close to Aperol."
#67
G S
4.0
(1)
"G S on Woodward has a decent selection and good prices."
#68
ABC
4.0
(1)
"Use the ABC app called alboss."
#69
Yukon Jack
4.0
(1)
"Yukon Jack is pretty good..."
#70
Mekong Whiskey
4.0
(1)
"Try to get Mekong whiskey. Crazy stuff..."
#71
Giffard
4.0
(1)
"Store 102 is great for harder-to-find sipping rums, as well as Giffard liqueurs."
#72
Holladay Bourbon
4.0
(1)
"IMO check out Holladay bourbon local distillery."
#73
Bourbon
4.0
(1)
"Try looking for bourbos"
#74
Casales
4.0
(1)
"Casales is small but has some interesting stuff as well"
#75
Fortaleza
4.0
(1)
"I’ve found Fortaleza there on multiple occasions."
#76
Caribou
4.0
(1)
"Caribou or Coureur des bois"
#77
Canadian Whisky
4.0
(1)
"12 year old Canadian whisky"
#78
Patrón
4.0
(1)
"You can get Patron at the Carrefours that sell alcohol. It's pretty expensive though, about double what you would pay at duty free."
#79
Smirnoff
4.0
(1)
"Blueberries Smirnoff"
#80
Cabot Trail
4.0
(1)
"There is a maple cream liqueur that I’ve always found to be very popular abroad."
#81
Waterford Wine and Spirits
4.0
(1)
"Waterford Wine and Spirits"
#82
Ritual
4.0
(1)
"The Ritual tequila makes a good NA margarita."
#83
East Van
4.0
(1)
"East Van vodka."
#84
Busch Light
4.0
(1)
"Harvick’s Busch Light or his Budweiser one."
#85
Cool Springs Wine & Spirits
4.0
(1)
"Cool Springs Wine & Spirits has a scotch section but it seems less varied than their bourbon area."
#86
Winn-Dixie
4.0
(1)
"My brother comes from FL and enjoys praline. It’s sweet though, we find it at Winn dixie"
#87
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."
#88
BP
4.0
(1)
"The BP on the corner of 70/7 hwy in blue springs had an insane weller inventory."
#89
Holiday Market
4.0
(1)
"Holiday Market for a great whiskey selection."
#90
Rumple Minze
4.0
(1)
"Rumple minze."
#91
Ben Holladay
4.0
(1)
"We are fortunate to get a lot of Ben Holladay distribution in the metro."
#92
Wild Grape
4.0
(1)
"Wild Grape has rare selections"
#93
Absinthe
4.0
(1)
"Absinthe."
#94
Brown Bag Liquor
4.0
(1)
"Nice bourbon selections and their raffle has some great bottles in it too!"
#95
Balkan
4.0
(1)
"Maybe some Balkan style Rakia?"
#96
R&R
3.0
(1)
"R&R Liquor on Hwy 53 in Harvest has a decent selection."
#97
Weller
3.0
(1)
"The Wine Cellar has had bottles of Weller before, but it was the super expensive one."
#98
Malört
1.0
(1)
"Fuck Malort. Of course we bought some and it's as foul as all the reaction vids, just plain awful stuff."
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