[Maulik]

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Must Have List
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Gin - Boodles (Tanqueray for those who mix)
Cognac - Hennessy (Christian Bros. for those who mix or call it Brandy)
Vodka - Stolichnaya and Absolut (Smirnoff for mixers)
Whiskey - Jack, Dickell, Beam, Turkey, Bushmills, ...
Tequila - El Toro (Cuervo for mixers)

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I've had four of the reccomendations and Tanqueray, Jack, Jim & Jose.

Given the OP's interest in being a "dean" and purchasing a $1k+ bottle, I doubt he's interested in less than the likes of Grey Goose.

edit: after having thought this out, I guess if you consider Kettel less than top shelf most of your reccomendations are okay, sans Absolut/Smirnoff.