The Dundee Dell give Omahans a liquor collection that few other bars in the world could boast. Combine that with sensible prices and you'll be able to experience premium liquor for a great discount compared to bars in larger cities. At this moment the Dundee Dell has well over 700 open unique bottles of single malt scotch. A ridiculous number. Combine that with many dozen varieties of tequilas, rums, vodkas, rye, bourbon, etc. Their inventory day must be hell.

The selection is daunting for those not versed in good liquor. Their bartenders are very friendly and helpful if you ask them assistance. Sit at the bar, have a conversation, and you may end up with a few free sips and a great education.

I'd thought I would supply a noob's guide if your not in a situation to have a session with their bartenders attention. The Scotch and other liquors here are mostly 'value' purchases - those that I consider to be good bang for the buck and a wonderful introductory experience.

Single Malt Scotch

Organized from least to most peaty or smokey. Prices are for a peg (1.0 ounce-ish).

• Glenmorangie Lasanta - $8 - A great intro to Scotch and finishes. This scotch spends the vast majority of its life in a formerly bourbon barrel, and is "finished" in a sherry cask. Leslie always seems to have "samples" of this more often than any other Scotch at home.
• Glenfarclas 17 - $9 - An all sherry cask wonder (meaning it spent 17 years in a sherry barrel, as opposed to bourbon). Beautifully complex. I often enjoy this as a break from the more traditional scotch flavors.
• Balvenie Doublewood - $6 - One of the bottles we provided at our wedding - the whole thing was gone in an hour. One of the most balanced, approachable, "middle of the road" scotches that you can run into. A wonderful intro for many to a full flavored single malt.
• Highland Park 18 - $10 - or HP 12 - $5 - The 18 is one of my favorites. It has a finish that is so deep and complex that flavors still present themselves a full minute after you've swallowed a sip. The 12 presents a good value Scotch with some smokey notes, but doesn't have the exceptional finish.
• Ardbeg 10 - $9 -  A big punch on the front of the palette to go with the heavy smoke. There is nothing quite like the sweet/smokey balance of an Ardbeg. It doesn't take the palette long to be able to learn the wonderful Ardbeg signature flavor that comes across in most of their offerings. The 10 is their intro and is no different.

Bourbon

• Parkers - $8 to $9 - the one Bourbon to rule them all. Nothing comes close. Served at cask strength (usually in the low 60% range). Also double the price of most Bourbons.
• Woodford Reserve - $6. Has become highly available in most retail stores in recent years. Has become our house Bourbon.
• Basil Hayden - $5. Drink to history, as this is one old distillery. Corn, vanilla, and spiciness comes through big time. A great Bourbon if you already enjoy the cheaper stuff.

Tequila

You must try the Del Maguey Mezcals. Not considered a Tequila because it is not from Jalisco Mexico. One sip of one of these bad boys and you'll realize what you are missing. They are super complex and provide an experience that the clean blue agave premium brands you know of cannot touch. Check the bar for prices of each - as they range from $6 to a heck of a lot more. If you are a Tequila lover you will not be disappointed. I believe that Eat the Worm is the only other establishment to carry some of these in Omaha.

Rum

The Dell sports a couple rums with considerable aging in the barrel. No caramel color additives here. Most are made with quality molasses. Again this is one to check for at the bar as prices and selection of the moment varies. Usually $5 - $9 per 1.5 oz.