Why?

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Ok, in all honesty the cheaper doesn't play the largest role, though, to be fair, I would never purchase the $9 paint thinner they call vodka but tend to go for mid grade brandy and bourbon which in my area go for about $35/750 ml (Henessey or Maker's Mark)

There is something about making your own still and crafting your own brandy, bourbon or rum from scratch.  This year, I hope to pick the pears and peaches from my own trees and attempt to create a brandy from them.  Also, the flavor is much better (of course this may be subjective) when you have complete control over the process.

Also also there is never a shortage of likker in my house, I am currently sitting on around 10 gallons in assorted mason jars so feel free to pop in for a drink.