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Gumburcules t1_j0zxrz6 wrote

Not to be rude or anything but the high end of whiskey and tequila starts way beyond $115.

There are absolutely solid bottles in your price range, but nothing "special." $60-$115 will get you a base offering single malt, or a 2nd-from-the-bottom tier premium label bourbon. I'm not super familiar with tequila but I'd be surprised if it was all that different.

I would focus more on the "unusual" side of things if I were you. Something like Jefferson's Ocean which is mid-tier bourbon but has the fun gimmick of being aged on a boat at sea. It'll run you $90 bottle or so. Or if your dad doesn't live in the area, something local (even though our local stuff isn't that good) like Catoctin Creek or Copper Fox would be unique to them but not break the bank.

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No_Conversation_1566 t1_j1075xc wrote

Most of the non-gimmicky higher end (and truly high quality) tequilas fit into that price range from my experience. Though I’m sure there is a whole world of “high-end” tequilas beyond that price range - but to my understanding the clase azules and don julio 1942s are expensive due to name/brand and not quality.

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frankie_fudgepop OP t1_j10b968 wrote

This was my understanding, as well. When I said “higher end” I guess what I meant was “worth spending money on.” Not, like some $450 super rare item.

Like I said, I don’t drink as much as I used to, and maybe I’m just a plebe, but I’ve had pretty good booze at that price point. I hesitate to share what I’ve enjoyed lest it be revealed I am a simpleton.

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