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Booze Question: Stocking a Home Bar?

[(Anonymous)]

So I'm going to be living on my own for the first time in YEARS, and I'd like to stock a home bar because I are an adult now.) What are the essentials? I don't want to spend a whole lot of money, but neither am I freshly 21 and will drink anything as long as it has alcohol in it.

What are the basics I should be investing in, and what can wait?

(Additionally, what are brands that are decent, but not account-emptyingly expensive?)

Re: Booze Question: Stocking a Home Bar?

[(Anonymous)]

It really, really, really, really depends on what you like to drink.

That said - just in terms of liquor and mixers - I tend to think that the essentials of a good home bar are going to start with whiskey + gin and/or vodka for liquors, and at least vermouth and bitters for mixers. That's the minimum. Decent-but-above-the-line brands are probably Bulleit for American whiskey, Hendricks or Beefeaters for gin (depending on whether you like it more floral or more pine-y); I don't care about brand for vodka and vermouth, and bitters are almost always going to be Angostura as your basic. Tequila, rum, scotch, brandy, and stuff like Cointreau or Campari should be added if you like drinking stuff with those things in them.

But really, it's mostly about what you like, and what you expect you'll want to serve to guests.

Re: Booze Question: Stocking a Home Bar?

[(Anonymous)]

Also I wanted to say explicitly that even though whiskey / gin / vodka are usually your basic starters, there really isn't any reason at all to get them if you don't like them and don't expect to serve them to guests

Total fuckin' freedom, man

Re: Booze Question: Stocking a Home Bar?

[(Anonymous)]

Start with the very much traditional Vermouth.

Two scotches, a reasonable but cheap one for normal uses (a blend is probably best for this) and a respectably expensive one for special occasions (you want a single malt for this, at least 16 years old, I'd say an Islay or Highland malt). Do not go for Johnny Walker (in fact as a general rule do not go for any Diageo brands) it is just painfully cliche and something of a joke.

Get a bourbon too, just in case you get someone who is all patriotic about their alcohol.

A vodka, gin, dry sherry and ruby port are also key components. Throw in a couple of exotic things too, more for the look than any expectation that someone will drink them.

You'll want some mixers too of course. There are plenty to choose from, so just pick the ones that take your fancy. Angostura and grenadine are probably the ones that are most expected.

Re: Booze Question: Stocking a Home Bar?

[(Anonymous)]

Personally one of my favorite brands is The 86 Company, but depending on where you live they can be difficult to find, at least they were for me. They have really good rum and gin though, and I am not even a gin person.

Re: Booze Question: Stocking a Home Bar?

[shortysc22]

The biggest questions to ask yourself is who will be drinking it? Are you just making the bar for yourself or your friends?

For example, I drink no beer, but am picky about my vodka. I prefer Ketel One or Svedka, but pretty much avoid Absolut. But in my current bar? I have Kahlua, Captain Morgan spiced rum, a bottle of Bacardi, a bottle of peppermint schnapps, several bottles of wine, and I think there's a few other hidden bottles. Probably a bottle of Jack Daniels and maybe Jim Beam?

Get a decent shaker you like.

I know a lot of people prefer either Tanqueray or Seagrams for gin. Johnnie Walker is also a decent bottle of whiskey if you plan to have guests over. Again, think of what guests will drink and what you will drink and just have that for now.

Re: Booze Question: Stocking a Home Bar?

[(Anonymous)]

Chiming in with everyone who says it's particular to what you like. If there's a good liquor store near you with a knowledgeable staff, tell them you're starting to stock a bar and ask what basics you should have. They'll probably ask what you like and find what's best for you.

Also, having pretty glasses is, while not essential, a really nice touch. I found some awesome vintage martini glasses with a cool spiral pattern for fifty cents each at a local thrift store. Vintage stores might have even nicer options, if you want some special. (Look up Culver glasses. I got a set of 8 for about $60 recently and they are gold and art deco-y and I love them. They class up any bar instantly.)