What) On our last trip I documented all of the various snacks I had while driving across the country. This time I decided to sample the surprisingly wide variety of under $5 alcoholic beverages that can be purchased seemingly everywhere in the United States.
Where) Seven different locations
Why) By the
end of this odyssey I had asked myself that question so many
times that I decided to stop voluntarily. 
Purchased at:
Safeway in Helena, Montana Price: $4.43 Taste:
Fruity and fizzy with no taste of alcohol.
We were grocery shopping and I couldn't pass up Champagne at this price. Of course it was ...
We were grocery shopping and I couldn't pass up Champagne at this price. Of course it was ...
Purchased at:
Safeway in Helena, Montana Price: $1.99 Taste:
As expected
... not worth drinking and not nearly as good as the coconut drink that Pam tried (and is still buying regularly today).
... not worth drinking and not nearly as good as the coconut drink that Pam tried (and is still buying regularly today).
Purchased at: Walgreens in Las Vegas, Nevada Price: $4.99 Taste: Horrible taste that induced shivers but I managed to finish the glass
Looking back now, I imagine that part of the appeal was in trying to find a gem in the under $5 category.
Purchased at:
Walmart in Las Vegas, Nevada Price: $4.99
Taste: Pleasant and refreshing
This gold medal winning wine was the only one that I would buy again. Unfortunately, it ...
This gold medal winning wine was the only one that I would buy again. Unfortunately, it ...
Purchased at:
Whole Foods in Henderson, Nevada Price: $2.99 Taste:
Horrible taste that
induced shivers but I managed to finish my glass
... gave me the inspiration to go on and try a bunch more horrible tasting beverages.
... gave me the inspiration to go on and try a bunch more horrible tasting beverages.
Purchased at: Walmart in Yuma, Arizona Price: >$5 Taste: not good enough for another glass
After each failure I became more dejected and kept considering quitting but ...
Purchased at:
Walmart in Yuma, Arizona Price: >$5 Taste:
not good enough for another glass
... I would be tempted by a familiar brand and try again. Eventually I just ...
... I would be tempted by a familiar brand and try again. Eventually I just ...
Purchased at:
Liquor store in Phoenix, Arizona Price: >$5
Taste: Good enough to have 4 glasses this size
... stuck with things that I had liked in the past and really only purchased them ...
... stuck with things that I had liked in the past and really only purchased them ...
Purchased at:
Liquor store near the bridge club in San Antonio,
Texas Price: >$5 Taste: I have never met a
port that I didn't like
... because the price was so good. All and all a very disappointing Buckys for me.
... because the price was so good. All and all a very disappointing Buckys for me.
