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[FinnSven]

I wonder because Makers mark is expensive this side of the pond.

Not super unaffordable expensive, but more than JD usually.

It’s not the tipple of choice for the ghetto trash alcoholics here anyway.
Cheap blended Scotches, vodka or regional spirits are the usual sorts they drink. 99% of which will be odd brands which you never see sold in bars.
1% do get a known brand, but it always will be the cheapest known brand, e.g. Famous Grouse, Johnny Walker, Explorer Vodka, or Gordon’s Gin.

I saw a local pisshead clutching a bottle of Bells yesterday, he did not have a gunt, but there was something which made me think of Ralph.

 

[lemonsensei]

I don’t know how he can even manage to drink one bottle. Maker’s Mark is disgusting.

 

[MirnaMinkoff]

It’s pretty cheap here, like 25 bucks for a fifth (750 ml)

I remember being stunned years ago in France that Jim Beam/JD cost like $80 whereas it was $10 at home.

 

[Gunts Up Exhale]

Cheap here where I am in the states too. A 750ml is $25, 1 liter is $35, 1.75ml around 45-50 usd.

Jack Daniels is pretty much the same price, Gentleman Jack is a few bucks more.

 

[JustStopDude]

The one thing I have discovered traveling for work is that Americans don't pay a lot for booze, petrol, smokes, and food.

Hence all the stereotypes.

 

[Woyzeck]

Cheap here where I am in the states too. A 750ml is $25, 1 liter is $35, 1.75ml around 45-50 usd.

Jack Daniels is pretty much the same price, Gentleman Jack is a few bucks more.

Is that really considered "cheap" in the states? In bongoland you can but a litre of gutrot like High Commissioner for £18 ($25). That's just sticking to whisky though, if you sink to the depths of white lightning, frosty jacks, or special brew, it gets reaaaaaal cheap.

 

[Mundane Ralph]

https://www.abc.virginia.gov/products/bourbon/makers-mark-bourbon?productSize=3

 

[Goyslop Muncher]

It is cheap and not great but not terrible. Buffalo Trace is the same price and superior.

 

[Phillip Green]

Is that really considered "cheap" in the states? In bongoland you can but a litre of gutrot like High Commissioner for £18 ($25). That's just sticking to whisky though, if you sink to the depths of white lighting, frosty jacks, or special brew, it gets reaaaaaal cheap.

It depends on the state and local government, but Alcohol is pretty heavily taxed in the States.

However, in terms of Bourbon and nationwide averages, the low tier (Old Crow/Jim Beam/Evan Williams) can be had for between $15-20 per 750ml. Maker's is in the next cost bracket (which I consider the minimum drinkable) with others like Four Roses, and Wild Turkey, at $25-30 (Jack Daniels is also in this class, but is not technically a Bourbon). From there prices start escalating quickly, and you can easily pay $75-100 for anything that would be considered "decent" by whiskey snobs.

So, Makers isn't bottom barrel, but it's also far from a premium brand. I don't know why Gunt doesn't switch to something cheaper though, as he's always mixing it with Coke anyways...

 

[WhimsicalTrolli]

Maker’s Mark is disgusting.

Takes a disgusting man to drink a disgusting beverage.

 

[lemonsensei]

Takes a disgusting man to drink a disgusting beverage.

Wise words, wise words.

 

[Hüftpriester]

Takes a disgusting man to drink a disgusting beverage.

Pappy Van Winkle is the patrician's choice. If Ralph really wanted to own the aylawgs, he'd buy a bottle of Pappy.

 

[Tom Myers]

750ml is like 22 dollars and change.

 

[Takayuki Yagami]

$32.99. I’m in an ABC state, so the price should be broadly similar to whatever he’s paying in Virginia. Elijah Craig is far better for the exact same price.

 

[MirnaMinkoff]

Pappy Van Winkle is the patrician's choice. If Ralph really wanted to own the aylawgs, he'd buy a bottle of Pappy.

Do you think he could get ahold of or afford a bottle? If you have a good connection you can get it at a decent price come Sept. but otherwise your going to be paying close to $1k. Pappy’s neat is smooth af, I’m sure Ralph would pour coke and ice into it.

Is that really considered "cheap" in the states? In bongoland you can but a litre of gutrot like High Commissioner for £18 ($25). That's just sticking to whisky though, if you sink to the depths of white lightning, frosty jacks, or special brew, it gets reaaaaaal cheap.

The bottom of the barrel liquor is about $10-12 like povpov vodka. The “fortified wines” favored by winos like Night Train Express or Thunderbird are $8 and then you have the malt liquors and 40 Oz beers for $5.

 

[♦️ King of Diamonds ♦️]

Debit to Maker's Mark Supply $25, Credit to Cash $25

Whether it's every day or every week is up to your interpretation- but Ralph's credits are eventually going to add up...

 

[ANiggaNamedElmo]

So, Makers isn't bottom barrel, but it's also far from a premium brand. I don't know why Gunt doesn't switch to something cheaper though, as he's always mixing it with Coke anyways...

I've thought this for so long. I would assume he'd just go with rotgut corn liquor if he's mixing his drinks in red plastic cups. He buys more expensive shit as a "flex" though, that's his excuse for wasting money every time regardless. He's obviously terrible with his money considering he cashed out that crypto from the dead Frenchman almost immediately.

 

[The Wokest]

what's the cheapest whiskey? where I'm from is that highland supreme bullshit

 

[Mr. Manchester]

Yeah like $25 bucks. I'll be honest and say I never understood the appeal of getting into fancy alcohol, seems to me it just makes you dislike the cheap stuff. I'll stick to my inexpensive Miller Highlife American piss beer and enjoy it just the same thank you very much. If I want to taste something nice I'll eat nice food instead.

My point is Ralph has got being an alcoholic down to a science and you alogs are just coping. CAN'T ABORT!

 

[Rabid Northman]

I'll be honest and say I never understood the appeal of getting into fancy alcohol, seems to me it just makes you dislike the cheap stuff.

The real lifehack is making your own, no taxman getting between me and my rotgut.