need help with a big question

[SCpoloRicker]

I'm very surprised that this thread is still open..... So in the spirit of AO...

In before the lock

erm, not sure why... alchohol is legal for people over 21 years of age. OP is asking for advice, because he has limited experience with alcohol. Every response has mentioned restraint. Every one. On top of that, you linked to some real fun alcoholism statistics.

I don't see anyone rushing OP to "shotgun three 40's bro" or even the ubiquitous "gotta take 21 shots, its your 21st birthday."

Relax.

[Hasty8]

Ther comes a time in a guys lfe where he can final buy stuff. now this first purchace is very important. does a guy start entry level with some thing low grade or step in deep with a higer end item?so i'll level it up to you guys out ther I am finally 21 and clueless as to what to get at ABC today when i go. i'm not a big drinker i'm thinking either just some decent vodka or rum bacardi or smer. but something in my says go for the grey goose. but i figured i'd ask some of you older and wise folks out ther what i should look at so any thoughts

Front, there is no way you can appreciate Goose or Ketel One unless you drink the swine as well.

My recommendation. Try a bit of everything. Get a whole lotta small bottles and take your time.

My favorite scotch is the 14 year old Oban.

But it took a long time and ALOT of scotch to realize why. You can just find the something you like and go with it but unless you learn about the differences of it you will never understand the "why".

For me, I took a few trips to Scotland, toured a few distillery's and learned all about it. Knowing that I can explain to someone that the Oban 14 year old single malt is placed somehwere between a highland speyside and an islay.

Really, don't worry about quality right now. It's all about quantity.

[lord1234]

Ther comes a time in a guys lfe where he can final buy stuff. now this first purchace is very important. does a guy start entry level with some thing low grade or step in deep with a higer end item?so i'll level it up to you guys out ther I am finally 21 and clueless as to what to get at ABC today when i go. i'm not a big drinker i'm thinking either just some decent vodka or rum bacardi or smer. but something in my says go for the grey goose. but i figured i'd ask some of you older and wise folks out ther what i should look at so any thoughts

drink 21 shots of 151...call me in the morning.

[SCpoloRicker]

drink 21 shots of 151...call me in the morning.

Finally!

Hasty, you're a scotch snob