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About This Quiz
Sometimes, it's nice to kick back and have a drink or five, especially with friends or good company. There's something relaxing about drinking, whether you're doing it all alone, or while you're dancing the night way at a club. But which ones do you go for? Are you one of those people who only drink Ciroc, or does anything go for you?
Today, we want to focus on the alcohols that aren't very expensive. We're going strictly cheap on this quiz, and you better get on board quick. We're going to show you some of the cheapest, and yet, most loved alcoholic beverages in existence. Take for example Absolut vodka, Jagermeister and Jim Beam bourbon. They're all really cheap, but they know how to get the party started!
But could you identify them if we showed you a picture? Could you tell us whether we're showing you Cafe Patron, or the original flavor of tequila? Only this test will tell whether or not you've known what you've been putting in your mouth. Come find out if you can name all this cheap booze.
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Ketel One
Evan Williams Black Label
Evan Williams (Black Label) bourbon prides itself on being "Kentucky's 1st distiller" since "1983." It is named after its inventor, Evan Williams, who was the first to have a distillery for commercial use.
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Tanqueray Gin
Tanqueray gin was introduced by Charles Tanqueray in London, in the 1830s. This gin is made from a blend of licorice, coriander, angelica root, and juniper. In 2016, Tanqueray sold over 3 million cases worldwide. It has even been said that it was the first alcoholic drink to be consumed in the White House after Prohibition ended in 1933.
Cacique
Old Admiral
Campari
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Bombay Sapphire
Ciroc
Fireball
Fireball cinnamon whiskey is a liqueur that is true to its name; it has a distinctive cinnamon taste that can't be mistaken. Fireball is usually taken in "shots" and tends to be associated with young people out to party and have a good time. Fireball was introduced in 1984 and has about 33 percent alcohol.
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Patron
Malibu Rum
Hpnotiq
Hpnotiq is a blue tropical drink that was invented by a college dropout in 2001. Soon after it was introduced, the trademarks rights to the liqueur were acquired by U.S. company, Heaven Hill Distilleries. Hpnotiq is now sold in over 60 countries across the world and has an alcohol content of 34 percent.
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Disaronno
Disaronno Originale is an alcoholic beverage that contains secret ingredients that have been used since its invention in the mid-1500s. Disaronno is produced in Saronno, Italy and has a unique amaretto flavor. It is also made with burnt sugar, herbs, fruits, and apricot kernel oil. Disaronno is sold for $19-25.
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Campari
Hennessy
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Kristall
Bacardi 151
A popular rum brand, Bacardi Limited has made more than 20 different alcoholic drinks. Bacardi 151, one of their most successful variations, was first produced in the late 1960s until it was discontinued decades later in 2016. It was known for its alarmingly high alcohol content of 75.5% - one of the highest in the world.
Old Admiral
Grey Goose
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Ciroc
Stolichnaya
Hennessy
Gordon's London Dry Gin
Alexander Gordon's almost 300-year old drink is a worldwide bestselling dry gin. Like many other recipes for alcoholic beverages, the exact ingredients are kept secret. However, we do know that juniper berries, coriander and herbs are used to create the refreshing taste that we have grown to know and love.
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Bombay Sapphire
Rumple Minze schnapps
Rumple Minze schnapps is sold in a cool, refreshing peppermint flavor. Though this recipe originates in Germany, a beverage company (Diageo) owns the one that is widely sold in the United States. Rumple Minze is also used in other recipes and cocktails, where it can be mixed with Bailey's, sambuca and other alcohol such as Jagermeister. It is sold for $23.99.
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Malibu Rum
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Seagrams 7 whiskey
Seagrams 7 whiskey is also known as Seagram's Seven Crown. This American whiskey has a citrus smell and a vanilla taste and is usually mixed with other drinks such as coke and ginger ale. When combined with the 7Up soft drink, it is known as "7&7." Seagrams 7 whiskey has 40 percent alcohol.
Kristall
Ciroc
Stolichnaya
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Campari
Old Admiral
Patron
Jim Beam Bourbon
Jim Bean bourbon is a traditional whiskey that has been around over 200 years. Barleycorn and rye are used to produce Jim Bean, and the distribution of ingredients has not changed either. Jim Bean makers definitely stick to what works, because they also use the same yeast colony that they have used for decades.
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Cacique
Finlandia Vodka
Finlandia vodka is a type of alcohol named after the country it originates from: Finland. This 1970s vodka is currently produced at a distillery in Koskenkorva, Finland, where glacial spring water and barley are used in its making. Finlandia has also gone down in history as one of the first vodkas to be imported and sold in the United States.
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Ciroc
Bombay Sapphire
New Amsterdam Gin
New Amsterdam gin is a citrus blend that has been filtered to perfection. It has a "smooth finish" that allows it to be consumed in one go, without any need to drown the taste in a chaser.
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Captain Morgan Spiced Rum
This spiced rum has a Caribbean mixture of flavors and scents. It is named after Sir Henry Morgan, who was a rebellious pirate. Though he has no real connection to the rum company, his image surely added personality and spunk to the brand.
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Stolichnaya
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Malibu Rum
Grey Goose
Jagermeister
Jagermeister is a German type of alcohol that is also known as a digestif; it can aid digestion when drank after meals. Jagermeister, meaning "Master Hunter," is sold in a somewhat intimidating bottle - dark colored with a stag at the top and a cross above its head. This intense liqueur is made with cinnamon, ginger and a variety of 56 secret fruits, herbs, and other ingredients.
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Cacique
Bombay Sapphire
Patron
Pinnacle Vodka
Pinnacle Vodka was founded by Paul Coulombe in 2003. This popular vodka is sold in more than 30 flavors after it has been distilled several times. It is available in Pinnacle banana, atomic hot, chocolate whipped, citrus and other flavors.
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Ciroc
Sauza Tequila Blanco
Sauza Tequila Blanco is a liqueur that has 40 percent alcohol and is sold in a sturdy bluish silver bottle. It is produced by Sauza Tequila Important Company in Mexico, that produces other varieties such as Sauza Silver and Sauza Cucumber Chili.
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Hennessy
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Cacique
Ketel One
Absolut Vodka
Ever since Absolut vodka was first produced in Sweden in 1979, it quickly became a worldwide sensation, and it is currently sold in almost 100 countries worldwide. It is produced in Sweden, and the water used in the process is obtained from local wells. If that isn't cool enough, its makers are environmentally friendly too and tend to recycle their materials.
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Bombay Sapphire
Campari
Cacique
El Dorado Rum
El Dorado Rum is an award-winning white rum produced by the Diamond Distillery in the South American country of Guyana.
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Smirnoff Vodka
Smirnoff vodka is the number one vodka in the world. In 2017, Smirnoff (Diageo) sold over 25 million 9-liter cases. That same year, an international magazine, The Drinks Business, listed Smirnoff as the number one bestselling vodka. Smirnoff also sells vodka in more than 35 different flavors.
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Grey Goose
Hornsby's Hard Cider
Hornsby Hard Cider is a drink that is recognized by the label with the rhinoceros just under the name of the beverage. This fruity cider is sold in a sparking bottle with a blue label contrasting the golden liquid inside.
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Bailey's
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Ciroc
Patron
Svedka Vodka
Svedka Vodka was established in 1998 and was marketed as a cheap, stylish alcohol. It appeals to the party scene; fun and enticing and perfect for an amazing night out in the town. Similar to other alcoholic beverages, it is made with gluten (1.5kg of wheat) so those with a gluten sensitivity ought to bear that in mind.
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Cacique
Corona
Corona is a popular lager beer that is widely sold in the United States and other parts of the world. According to a report, Corona Extra is the number one brand of imported beer in the United States, with over 2 billion dollars in sales.
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Stolichnaya
Old Admiral
Mount Gay Rum
Mount Gay Rum is a liqueur produced in the Caribbean island of Barbados, by Mount Gay Distilleries Ltd. It was first introduced in the early 1700s, therefore making it one of the oldest brand of rum.
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Bombay Sapphire
Goldschlager
Goldschlager means "goldbeater" in English, which probably refers to the small flakes of gold incorporated into this alcoholic beverage. This spirit has 40-43.5% of alcohol, but it originally had a much higher content of 53.5%. This beverage from Switzerland has a sweet cinnamon taste and is sold in a bottle shaped like a bell, for about $24.99 for 750 ml.
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Patron
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Stolichnaya
Old Admiral
Tito's Handmade Vodka
Tito's Handmade Vodka is an alcoholic beverage that started in Austin, Texas after the founder, Tito Beveridge, experienced some hiccups in the beginning stages. The rough patch eventually blew over though, because, in 2016 alone, the successful company sold 45 million bottles of the handmade liquor.
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Ketel One
Wild Turkey Bourbon 101
This brand of whiskey was founded in 1869 by the Ripy Family of Kentucky in the United States. The name "Wild Turkey" was coined in 1940 when one of the company's executives was having a casual conversation with some friends.
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Jose Cuervo Especial Gold
In 1775, when Jose MarÃa Guadalupe de Cuervo received permission from Spain to produce commercial tequila, he set out to create history. Now more than 200 years later, the recipes using ingredients such as agave have provided world-class tequila. Jose Cuervo Especial Gold is made in Central Mexico and is sold at $15-20 for the 750 ml bottle.
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Patron
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Hennessy
Kristall
Grey Goose
Blue Moon
Blue Moon Brewing Company distills this 1995 Belgian witbier. In 2018, the company will be making efforts to further diversify their brand by infusing marijuana into their drinks.
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Beefeater London Dry Gin
Beefeater is regarded as one of the world's best gins. This traditional London dry gin is made up of coriander seeds, licorice, Seville oranges, almonds and other botanicals which are then combined to create a unique tropical yet spicy taste.
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Bombay Sapphire
Stolichnaya
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Famous grouse Scotch whiskey
This blended scotch is made using a combination of malt whiskeys such as Highland Park and The Macallan. It is also carefully made and receives over 8,000 quality checks during its preparation process. This bestselling whiskey is sold in over 100 countries globally.
Ciroc
Malibu Rum
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Skyy Vodka
This four-time distilled vodka is dubbed "SKYY Grade" by the managing company, which also emphasizes their triple-filtration process. This citrus vodka is made with water and grains and is described as having a citrus scent and a creamy finish.
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Ketel One
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Coors Light
Coors Light is a 1978 beer made using Moravian barley and four types of hops. The beer can has a depiction of a mountain in the background and was nicknamed "the Silver Bullet" by its founder, William "Bill" Coors. Coors Light has only 4.2 percent alcohol.
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Crown Royal
Crown Royal whiskey is a Canadian whiskey that was first introduced in 1939 by an entrepreneur, Samuel Bronfman. It is said that when Queen Elizabeth and King George VI visited Canada for the first time, Samuel was eager to provide them with a gift and produced Crown Royal whiskey in their honor.
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Milwaukee's Best
Milwaukee's Best is a lager that is brewed in icy temperatures. This is to facilitate the formation of ice crystals to create a nice smooth finish. At the Great American Beer Festival, Milwaukee's Best won a gold medal for American Style Cream Ale and several other awards. It has an alcohol percentage of only 5.9 and can be bought for $8.49 for a 15-pack in the US.
Grey Goose
Hennessy
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Popov Vodka
Popov Vodka is a budget-friendly alcoholic drink that is popular in the United States. For only $ 14.99, a 1.75 l bottle can be bought and enjoyed by anyone legally fit to consume it. It contains 50 percent alcohol and 121 calories per 1.51 oz shot.
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Malibu Rum
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Bombay Sapphire
Dewar's
Ciroc
Jack Daniel's Old No. 7
Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey is named after the man himself, Jack Newton Daniel. The" Old No. 7" has been the subject of many rumors; some say it was the number assigned to the distillery by the government and others claimed the founder had seven girlfriends.
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Miller Light
Miller Lite is a pale lager beer sold in the United States. It was first produced in the 1970s by biochemist Joseph Owades and was originally called Gablinger's Diet Beer. Though it advertised low carbs and calories, it was not a commercial success until it was rebranded as Miller Lite.
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Hennessy
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Kristall
Stolichnaya
Kahlua
Kahlua originates from the Arabic word "kahwa," which is the slang word for coffee. This suits the liqueur perfectly, as coffee is one of the main ingredients in its making, along with a combination of other components such as corn syrup, vodka, and vanilla bean. Kahlua has an average alcohol content of about 20 percent.
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Milagro silver tequila
The word "Milagro" in the name of this tequila means "miracle." This beverage was created by two college friends in 1997. Danny Schneeweiss and Moy Guindi wanted to reintroduce tequila to the party scene, this time as a fun drink that represented all the excitement in Mexico.
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Malibu Rum
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Cacique
Ketel One
Bud light
Bud Light is produced by the brewing company Anheuser-Busch in the United States. Initially, it was introduced in the 1980s to compete with Miller Lite that dominated the markets at the time.
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