posting here to avoid the

if it's a dumb question
is it okay to bring liquor thru customs? i figure i'd bring it in my carry-on luggage so i don't risk any broken bottles? i assume it's okay- but how much is okay? I was thinking along the lines of say 2-3 handles of captain morgan's? The captain's they serve over there just doesn't taste the same- not sure what the deal is.
*post inspired by the pic of denver and the cokes