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I'm not good at much, but I've pretty much mastered the art of lifting a drink to my lips. Over the years, I've become more finicky about what passes those lips, though, and perhaps some of you out there might like to take the next step in your liquor imbibing. It's all about quality here.

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Melody Crema Catalana

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Tired of Bailey's Irish Creme in your coffee? See if you can locate a bottle of this uber-sweet cream liqueur for a change of pace. I discovered this while living in Spain, and although its uses are somewhat limited, and it is shockingly sweet, I developed a taste for it. It does indeed taste like the dessert for which it is named, which is basically an even sweeter version of creme brulee with some citrus in it (it almost tastes like butterscotch, actually). On the positive side, this stuff is almost as smooth coming up as it was going down...

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Pernod Pastis

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I truly enjoy pastis; it's a sophisticated tipple perfect for sipping, and it works in any season, warming in the winter and refreshing in the summer. Pernod began distilling this in France after absinthe was made illegal, so if you like, save your money on the recent influx of absinthes and grab a bottle of this (or its slightly less-sweet cousin Ricard) instead at half the price. It's best served with ice cold water added to the straight liquor in the glass until the it turns a cloudy, milky, and opaque. Chin chin!

Updated Aug 28, 2008

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Le Tourment Vert Absinthe

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I love anis-flavored liquors, so I am happy to see the resurgence of them, even if so many of the new ones are trading on the cultural cache of hipster stupidity. But hey, who wouldn't want to see the green fairy? Never mind that all of the new "absinthe" brands have such miniscule amounts of thujone that you would die of alcohol poisoning long before realizing the effects of it. This stuff tastes good, if you like licorice/fennel flavors. This one is actually rather mild and sweet, although if taken straight still has some kick. I am left wondering why Pernod itself hasn't jumped back into the fray? Maybe they don't want to lose market share for Pernod and Ricard...anyway, enjoy this and other pastis with some ice-cold water; it doesn't need the sugar cube, and after you've done the ritual once, you'll probably want to take this without it so it's not so sweet.

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Old Rip Van Winkle 90 proof 10 year old Bourbon

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This is my favorite everyday sippin' Bourbon. I don't mix this with anything except an ice cube or two; it's far too nice to be diluted with mixers. The quality of this whiskey shines through with every taste, but especially in its lingering vanilla finish. I adore this stuff, but it has become very hard to find, unfortunately. Perhaps that is because it is ridiculously high quality for the price, which is usually around $25 a bottle. I'd put it up against any top-shelf bourbon.

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Tanqueray Ten Gin

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While Boodles will always be my default, I do enjoy the clean, citrus notes of Tanqueray Ten. This gin makes for some very refreshing cocktails, and I've found it often appeals to people who don't otherwise like gin, but retains the essential flavors that let you know you're drinking gin, unlike certain blue-bottled concoctions.

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Drambuie Liqueur

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One of my favorite old-timer tipples is the Rusty Nail, which is half Scotch and half Drambuie, which basically means that it's almost all Scotch on the rocks. Drambuie is made from Scotch, honey, and some herbs. It's too sweet for my tastes to drink straight, but goes down a treat when mixed so long as it is the featured ingredient.

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Eight-Bottle Wood Wine Rack

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My cheap plastic Ikea wine rack does the job, but it also takes up valuable counter space. This nifty table/rack is certainly more functional, and would look nice if you have real furniture, and not a bunch of Ikea crap like me.

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The Billionaire's Vinegar: The Mystery of the World's Most Expensive Bottle of Wine by Benjamin Wallace

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This is the story of the Forbes's foolishness, following the tale of fraud that saw them pay $156,000 for a bogus bottle supposedly from Thomas Jefferson's cellar. It makes for a fascinating read, but what I took away from it, other than that a fool and his money are soon parted (even if they can afford to throw it away), is that when dealing with alcohol, price and quality are often entirely disconnected. I'll leave cultural capital to the chumps, and keep my real capital in my pocket.

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The Oxford Companion to Wine, 3rd Edition edited by Jancis Robinson

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If you're like me, choosing wines can often be a confounding experience. Not only are there dozens of different varietals, but literally tens of thousands of vintners. This enormous reference book will clear up confusion, and help you make smarter choices when pairing wines with food, choosing varietals, and investigating different regions. Or you could stick with $2 Buck Chuck.

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Boodles British Gin

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Seeing as I'm on an alcohol kick (otherwise known as borderline alcoholism) I may as well recommend my favorite everyday-drinkin' gin. Boodles is inexpensive, but NOT cheap. You can spend a lot more on a bottle of gin, and never approach the quality of Boodles. Boodles dry gin is what gin is supposed to taste like; there's a reason that gin contains all of those herbs and aromatics, so if you're drinking gin with little flavor, you should switch to vodka so you can get that straight unflavored alcohol. This gin will let you know it has juniper and other twigs and berries in it, without being overpowering. It makes for great g&t and martinis; best for drinks where you want to taste the main player.

Updated Aug 28, 2008

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