[MrWookie47]

If you're getting an Irish whisky, get Bushmills over Jameson, and Red Breast if you're a high roller.

I happened to stumble on a great value in tequila not too long ago. Xalixco tequila is a little cheaper and markedly better than Jose Cuervo. For vodka, I have some friends who prefer Fris vodka to Grey Goose, but it costs less than Skyy. I'd never pay a penny over the price of Fris.

Edit: Bombay Sapphire is a great gin if you're willing to spend that much. Tanqueray (sp?) is also very good. Seagram's is decent cheap alternative, about as cheap as I would go. Any cheaper, and you're getting into Pine Sol. Lastly, make sure you pick up a bottle of triple sec. That stuff goes in a helluva lot of mixed drinks. You might also consider vermouth if you're into making Martinis and Manhattans.