Great thread I just discovered this. Love GREAT high quality booze. Never drink cheap sh1t. Some of may fav base spirits:
Vodka - Grey Goose, Zubrowska (Both from the freezer - always)
Gin - Hendriks (Scotland), Beefeater 24 (has the red bottom on bottle inside), Lighthouse
Tequila (My fav) - Always 100% Blue agave. NOT a blue agave 'mix.' Best value for money Jose Cuervo 1800, although it does actually contain caramel colouring. Tromba blanco. Reposado is probably the most flavoursome, but depends on taste.
Rum - Prefer dark but Havana club is a good go to blanco. Otherwise Myers and Goslings black. The very best IMO.
Whiskey - Chivas Blended 12 year
Bourbon - Malers mark
the list goes on and these are basic examples. But have some of these in your bar and you can go wrong.
Im off to mix a real basic but delicious drink, a "Yucatan Tonic" - Lowball filled with ice. Add 2 parts reposado tequila, 1 part Cassis liquer and top up with tonic. Garnish with a lime wedge. Guys and girls love it.