Whiskey is my weapon of choice. Though whenever with my friends it's always Sailor Jerry's, or some cheap ass beer. D'ya guys have Old Style or Schlitz up in Ontario?
The whole "state owned beer/liquor in separate stores" setup is what we got here in Pennsylvania as well, and I must say I am not a fan. Back in Nebraska you could buy beer, liquor AND groceries all in the same building and up until 1 AM (it's like 9 PM here.)
My hometown also has one of the highest beer sale per person ratio in the US. So ... make of that what you will.