Yep, was recently perusing cigars and could not believe how much they cost now. A couple decades ago, I'd smoke a cigar 1-2x week but would buy alternatives from JR Cigar. Good thing I only want to smoke a cigar once or twice a year because I wouldn't pay that price now. Still working on about...
When I first got into wines, I tried red burgundies and the ones I tried did taste like crap. So, that phase didn't last long. On the other hand, I bought cheap burgundies, though guess the adage that you get what you pay for doesn't apply here.:)
I drink a rather hefty glass of red wine 6 nights out of 7 and on the 7th it's either scotch or vodka. Am a fan of cabernets. Do like a number of the other spirits on your list but not enough to buy a bottle for home use. Haven't touched sherry in decades.
Mine does too. But, I like looking through it first. I'm an older guy who's old school- I like handling catalogues. Admittedly, though, now that we're edging closer to Christmas, am already getting a little tired of all the catalogues we're starting to receive.
Do like my Bayou Morning. But, find I like Old Joe Krantz just a tad more. Tend to alternate buying them. Don't seem to buy a blend that doesn't have perique in it.