From overpaying for premium spirits to ordering from the top of the menu, bartenders share ways people waste money on drinks ...

From distilled spirits to vermouths ... to wonder if these bottles are even good anymore. So what is the shelf life of a bottle of alcohol? It turns out the answer is pretty complex.

(In fact, many bartenders consider moderately priced bottles to be top-shelf vodka ... with rubbing alcohol than it does with a quality spirit. We're giving you the best bottles under $30 ...