I’m allergic to beer - found out the hard way early and went back for more but my body just can’t deal with something in it. Do I drink spirits or wine or hard cider or mead etc....in any case I agree with 1rudeboy up around post 5 or do - its a personal taste. Some people prefer blends some don’t. I like Jameson’s as a standard but treaty self to the good stuff on occasion. When I say the good stuff I mean aged 25+, since it isn’t often I don’t stick with any particular brand in order to ensure I partake of each at least once it journey. If you don’t want to ask them find out where he shops for his and go ask the fellas behind the counter if he’s a regular they’ll know what he drinks most likely and can hook you up that way and you still have your surprise.
Of course if you just get him something with autocorrect for his texting/posting he won’t need to drink since everyone will think he is soused anyway (stupid autocorrect)