So here's my requirements:
it can't cost a mint. While i do want to offer a decent drink to my guests, I have bills to pay!

People have to drive home after the supper. Getting loaded isn't exactly a really good option, so buying a bottle will suffice, not a cask (or even half cask).

I live in a rural town, but our local liqour store will special order almost anything.

I must admit to not being a connessour of whiskey. I drink Jack Daniels mostly when i do drink and Johny Walker on special ocassions. Or whatever a host happens to have on hand!