Question about bars?

When you go to a bar and order an old fashioned or a margarita, or any mixed drink, do they use name brand liquor to make it?

Like, if I order an old fashioned in a bar, will they automatically use a whiskey like Jack Daniel’s to make it? Or do they use a lower quality liquor?

Do you have to ask for a specific brand?

How does this work?

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hippyjoe1955 · 70-79, M

Funny story when I was on exchange with the USAF I went to the officer's mess and ordered a whisky. They served a bourbon. I explained that I was from Canada and that in Canada whisky is RYE whisky. The bartender laughed and said next time order a CC (Canadian Club). Here in Canada you get either house whisky or a specific whisky like CC or Crown Royal only if you order it. Back when I drank it non house brands were extra charges.