Bacalhõa JP Azeitão 2011 Red
Rating: NNN
Why: Don’t overlook this bottle because it doesn’t bear a name as recognizable as Montepulciano or Shiraz. This versatile Portuguese vinho is dry, yet packed with berries and spice. For under $9, you can’t go wrong. Complete with a screw cap, perfect for every barren student kitchen.
Price: 750 ml/$8.95
Availability: LCBO 286195
Old Style Pilsner
Rating: NN
Why: Now brewed by Molson, Pilly’s been the beloved beer o’ the West since 1926. Yes, kiddies, Pilsner is the PBR of Canada – any fan of FUBAR can attest to that. Looking for amazing flavour? Drop more dimes. Looking for a bargain? Choose the Pil.
Price: 473 ml /$1.95
Availability: LCBO 346452
Wódka Wyborowa
Rating: NNNN
Why: The Poles know a thing or two about wódka – they invented it, after all. Produced from 100 per cent rye grain, Wyborowa represents some of the best value in its category. Silky, with round nuttiness and a spicy finish, it’s great for mixing. Stick it in the freezer so it’s ready for shots, shots, shots.
Price: 750 ml/$24.45
Availabilty: LCBO 5363
