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Main Forums => The Roundtable => Topic started by: Lee on March 31, 2011, 08:52:46 PM
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I have the next three days off, have no plans ,and I'm home alone (if you leave out the pack of animals roaming the house)....which is nearly unheard of.
I just completed months of mind numbing (and questionably valuable) tasks at work. And they were on time, even if the relevance of the time- lines were a product of vivid imaginations.
Anyway...I'd like to drink a little...and more importantly, try something different from the three things I tend to drink (when I drink) - beer, vodka, or Crown.
What would you recommend for a long weekend that is 1) different, but not disgusting 2) classy, but not too expensive 3) heavy, but not a sledge hammer. 4) available in most urban areas.
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Jose Cuervo 1800 sipped slowly without all the girly salt and lemon ritualistic baloney. I suppose a cold beer of your choice chaser couldn't hurt. Just be gentle with it. ;)
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Mosquitoes are nigh.
Gins and tonic.
Lime.
Ice.
1pt gin - 2 pts tonic then adjust to taste or pace.
It's been a long time, but as I recall Tanqueray was decent, pretty clean, and left a clearer head than lower shelf brands.
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I do like both of those. It's cold and rainy here, so gin and tonic just isn't sounding too good right now. I usually keep a supply of 1800 around, but ran out sometime in the Fall. I'll put it on my shopping list, although I would like to try something a little different.
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A nice single malt scotch?
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Makers Mark on the rocks.
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Cold and Rainy?
Jack and Coke (Mexican coke if you can find it - or Boylans. Not made with corn syrup - cane sugar)
Black Russians.
I always liked Meyers dark rum and Orange juice, too.
Or Drambuie
Mixed with bourbon for a rusty nail?
Nope.
Scotch.
Drambuie'll warm yer cockles.
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Makers Mark on the rocks.
Yea, that.
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A nice single malt scotch?
Lagavulin 16 year. Islay peat monster.
It's like "campfire in a bottle".
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Bourbon (Bookers) and a good cigar, can't help you there, mine are all illegal. That there is legal high as a kite.
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Hookers and beer. If that's not in the cards, Call of Duty, Special Ops and a 30 pack...
Brad
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Lagavulin 16 year. Islay peat monster.
It's like "campfire in a bottle".
Seconded.
In fact, I'm enjoying some of that right now! =D
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Do you like wine? A bottle of Kendall Jackson can go good with many things. Or a Chateau Ste Michelle.
Maybe try a few different whiskeys.
jim
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Do you like wine? A bottle of Kendall Jackson can go good with many things. Or a Chateau Ste Michelle.
Maybe try a few different whiskeys.
jim
My Dad just found a really good Italian table wine at the local wine store. $6/bottle.
Wish I could remember what it was.
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Wild Turkey Rye.
Or try some new high-alcohol microbrews (there are some nice American pale ales and IPA's that are over 7% ABV -- some go up to 11.5%) or Belgian ales.
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I do like wine...better than it likes me. But I do like most Reds. Port also sounds kinda good right now.
I always wanted to like scotch, and I've tried a few, but have to admit, I really don't care for it...too smoky.
Can't go wrong with Ky Bourbons...will add one of those mentioned above to my browsing list.
Got the 30 pack of PBR already covered. Can't afford a Hooker...or at least one with teeth, an address, and no terminal diseases. Too old, slow, and disinterested to play games.
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Rye based whiskey is a nice little treat. Not as smooth as corn based, IMHO, but different.
You could grab a mojito recipe and switch out the rum with tequila. Wife and I do that. It's good.
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Ummm Belgian Ale. I think I am the Central Ohio market for VanSteenberge.
We have a general store chain here called Andersons that has a great selection of beers.
http://www.globalbeer.com/body_pages/pages-breweries/BrVanSteenberge.html
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Pyrat rum, neat.
Red Breast Irish whiskey on the rocks.
A VSOP brandy, neat.
Glenlivet or Glenfiddich single malt scotch on the rocks.
American Honey (wild turkey and honey) mixed 50/50 with Jameson Irish whiskey, on the rocks or neat.
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I do like wine...better than it likes me. But I do like most Reds. Port also sounds kinda good right now.
I always wanted to like scotch, and I've tried a few, but have to admit, I really don't care for it...too smoky.
Can't go wrong with Ky Bourbons...will add one of those mentioned above to my browsing list.
Got the 30 pack of PBR already covered. Can't afford a Hooker...or at least one with teeth, an address, and no terminal diseases. Too old, slow, and disinterested to play games.
Wow, I could really have fun with your post if I didn't have to worry about offending.
Can't afford a Hooker...or at least one with teeth
Gummer. That's all I'll say about that. >:D
Scotch was always a little too much like drinking dirt for me. I'm sure I've had a few good ones but I had had too much else to really enjoy it.
I also know an Italian wine that I just love but can't remember the name of it right now. I had several bottles of it when I was in Gran Caymen. I wonder Why I can't remember. =D
Maybe all the rum?
jim
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I am primarily a rum and gin drinker but was recently gifted a bottle of Templeton Rye ( A "Prohibition Era Whiskey") and man oh man is it good. If you can locate any it's $40-$50 a bottle and I believe that it tastes better and costs less than many fine liquors at twice the price. If you want to treat yourself I highly recommend it.
Gin and tonic is my libation of choice for long evenings of entertaining, whether I'm just entertaining myself or with guests. Bombay Sapphire remains my gin of choice. Mixed over ice with tonic and the juice of a true key lime there's nothing finer. They are a great value as a tall drink too. Boodle's gin is a good substitute for a lower price.
Pyrat rum is actually one of the few premium varieties I didn't care for at all. It's different enough that I suggest anyone to buy a glass of it before committing to a bottle. My bottle tasted distinctly of overripe citrus fruits and the slight odor of stomach acid.
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From my buddy that runs the LA Scotch Club. I should be getting this in a week or so.
150ish mL of Ledaig Port Finish, 200mL each of Caol Ila 18 and 12 (both new and sealed), 250mL Aberlour Abunadh (sherry), Full bottle of Signatory Royal Lochnagar 11(tastes candylike for a scotch), Full bottle Ardbeg Airigh Nam Beist, Full bottle McCarthy’s Oregon Whisky.
If you were local I'd share.
SWMBO is leaving tomorrow for 10 days. With the kids (spring break). It'll just be me, the dog, and the bird. And no sounds of retching from the bathroom.
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Jose Cuervo 1800 sipped slowly without all the girly salt and lemon ritualistic baloney.
+1
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Red Stag and coke (I personally prefer Pepsi) is very nice. Or without the coke/pepsi. However, drinking it straight out the bottle while lying on the floor in your underwear is frowned upon..... ;)
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Lagavulin 16 year. Islay peat monster.
It's like "campfire in a bottle".
Laphroag is another good example of this variety. Heck, get one of each of the archetypes, Islay, Speyside, Highland, Lowland... might as well do the whole country while you're at it.
I think Bombay Sapphire is too good for tonic, and is better mated with a splash of vermouth. Regular Bombay is good enough for me for tonic. I prefer a dash of Angostura over lime.
Elijah Craig is a good mid-range bourbon if you don't want to spend more than $30/bottle.
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Makers Mark on the rocks.
Maker's 46 with a couple ice cubes to cool it off.
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Rather than gin & tonic as someone already mentioined, I prefer vodka & tonic with a twist of lime. Tastes better.
Looking for something stronger? I like Southern Comfort. Neat, on the rocks, or in a Manhattan with a bit of Tribuno sweet vermouth.
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How about some nice Cognac in a swifter and a fine Cigar?
If it's rainy and cold outside it's good for you and you should have no after-illness, at all.
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The final selection (for today) ended up being Russell's s Rye...of which I'm under the influence as a I type (with some effort I might add). Yum...good stuff.
It's been a damned fine day off. Started off the day with a couple of owls making family plans outside my window. Then I went to our church's annual yard sale, where I bought a half dozen old Taiwanese iron mechanical piggy banks for $50 (I love those things) and 20, or so, old albums and 45's. Skipped lunch, made the trip to the liquor store, and have been sitting on the deck with my dogs ever since. The day has turned out pretty nice with intermittent sun, shade, and wind that howls at times. I swear, every type of bird in North America has stopped by today on their way to their summer homes. I think it's time to put the car keys away, stay off the computer, and just enjoy. I'll keep the other beverages in mind for future reference....just ran out of money today. I appreciate your input and love every one of you like a brother and a sister....oh crap...gotta go.
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How about a Kahlua and creme? Add vodka and make a white Russian. You can also pick your favorite energy drink and add vodka, gives you and buzz and keeps you awake to enjoy it.
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OK so I lied about stayin off the net. Jerry Jeff know what I'm talkin bout
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3dLuxU3MP0
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Gee...I like You tube on days like this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aIhh9nFYv4&feature=related
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or ...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLbioRAyYRs&feature=related
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Red Stag and coke (I personally prefer Pepsi) is very nice. Or without the coke/pepsi. However, drinking it straight out the bottle while lying on the floor in your underwear is frowned upon..... ;)
This. I found I like it on the rocks. Without the soda, that is. And while it may be frowned upon, it is so smooth that it is very easy to find yourself drinking it straight out of the bottle in your underwear.
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Whoa...whoa ....whoa... I don't think Astrud liked Stan very much. I really like this song. It's a cliche for the older folks, the young folks probably never heard of it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJkxFhFRFDA
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Da boss
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaHtkoWK0JA&feature=related
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Oh...Ted..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYOV8uu17t0
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And Frank ...goodnight my friends.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-8_Se1n67Y&feature=related
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Ouch....it's too bad that dogs don't sleep in.
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This. I found I like it on the rocks. Without the soda, that is. And while it may be frowned upon, it is so smooth that it is very easy to find yourself drinking it straight out of the bottle in your underwear.
On the rocks is good, but if I drink it that way, the bottle empties waaaaayyyyy to quickly....
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On the rocks is good, but if I drink it that way, the bottle empties waaaaayyyyy to quickly....
Don't I know it. You are an evil evil man for ever mentioning the name of that ambrosia.......
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=D ;)
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Cadavers.
Equal parts apple brandy, hard cider, and Laird's Apple Jack.
Over ice.
Second choice: http://www.whats4eats.com/beverages/pisco-sour-recipe
Better with the Angostoura Bitters