What Booze are you drinking now?

Corry posted:

The eccentric tasting notes are all part of the experience, e.g.

Water brings up the European wood character, which in this case might be summed up as the aroma of a vintage motor-car - old rubber, polished leather, a hint of exhaust fumes.

… this sample noses like an entire dinner - smoked fish to start, roast lamb or glazed ham providing the meat, followed by knickerbocker glory or butterscotch fudge sundae and an empty fag packet by the embers of a dying fire to round it off.

The taste remains consistent also, with a lively light saltiness on the tongue. One panel member described it as "like being trapped in a car after a wet walk with a dog".

I love those creative notes.

Noone write like that any more.

Per Kevin-W's suggestion, I got a 6 pak of Coke mixed with JD.

JD+Coke hit the spot in hot humid summer day.

Very dry apple/pear brandy from Salzburg.

A very palatable 2012 Shiraz Vognier:

Potbelly Best Bitter for £2 a pint at the Falcon Inn in Huntingdon.

Dozey,

Sounds like the Falcon Inn is an interesting place.

How's their food?

Prawn and Mary Rose Mayo sandwich sounds good to me.

A drop of the old Japanese stuff...

Kevin-W posted:

A drop of the old Japanese stuff...

A seriously good whisky! One of my favourite as a matter of fact... I need a glass now

Adam Zielinski posted:

Kevin-W posted:

A drop of the old Japanese stuff...

A seriously good whisky! One of my favourite as a matter of fact... I need a glass now

It must be good stuff.

Kevin’s only had a drop and he appears not to be able to stand up straight.

fatcat posted:

Adam Zielinski posted:

Kevin-W posted:

A drop of the old Japanese stuff...

A seriously good whisky! One of my favourite as a matter of fact... I need a glass now

It must be good stuff.

Kevin’s only had a drop and he appears not to be able to stand up straight.

 

Just had a sip, whilst sitting down and listening to Hugh Laurie's 'Didn't It Rain'...

Cannot stand up straight either 

Adam Zielinski posted:

Just had a sip, whilst sitting down and listening to Hugh Laurie's 'Didn't It Rain'...

Cannot stand up straight either 

That reminds me of a cleaner we had at work about 15 years ago, she was about 65, lovely woman, but being a Geordie she was terribly foul mouthed and a heavy drinker. One Christmas I bought her a 4 pack of Carlsberg Special brew. When I saw her in the New Year I asked if she’d enjoyed them. She said yes, she’d drunk 4 cans while watching the TV, got up to go to bed at 12, fell over and couldn’t get up off the floor until 5 in the morning.

The very very best stout in the world (probably)

SJB

I don't care much for their Temptation Bourbon ( too sweet for my taste ), but this Rye is quite good. ( indeed they have redeemed themselves )

Taste? punchy & Spicy!

Basil Hayden Bourbon

40% Alcohol by volume

$46.81 USD

Very mild tasting!

Sloop John B posted:

 The very very best stout in the world (probably)

SJB

'O’Hara’s Leann Folláin at 6.0% abv is laden with complex chocolate and coffee flavours balanced by a robust bitterness and delicate spicy aroma imparted from the generous portions of Northdown and Fuggle Hops.'

Sounds interesting! I must try it some times.

JB+Garner

If it's good enough for 007, it's good enough for me.

Long Island ice tea in the  bar @ Moon Palace Cancun. Could be an interesting afternoon 

Memo to me..read this again in the winter months!

kuma posted:

Another Jim Beam brand Bourbon: Basil Hayden's.

Compared to Booker's smooth and sweeter goes down much easier but not as complex or interesting.

Incidentally, I was not aware Jim Beam has been bought by Suntory.

Booker Noe, grandson of the legendary Jim Beam, created The Small Batch Collection and in doing so is credited with establishing the category of super-premium bourbons. Booker took great care in crafting his bourbon, and the Booker’s Bourbon bottle even features a label written in Booker Noe’s own handwriting. If you look closely, you will actually notice a small error.

Ordered a glass of the most expensive bourbon on hand, at the Dirty Dog Cafe, nice place live jazz entertainment. Sweet and Smooth, it is, had to double check, to make sure it was 40% alcohol by volume.

Sipping, this very moment, thought I would post a picture, since I didn't last week, when I posted.

But, I see, you've posted, and experienced, this smooth bourbon!

Allante93!

adnams gin is a winner

Delivered to my house every other day and tastes superb neat or mixed with many things. Great in the morning - especially after having had other drinks the night before.

Simon-in-Suffolk posted:

Delivered to my house every other day and tastes superb neat or mixed with many things. Great in the morning - especially after having had other drinks the night before.

The Book Of Allante, Verse 1

Drink no longer only milk, and water, but use a little fine Boubon for thy stomach's sake and thine often infirmities.

I hear You, just once and a while! 

Allante93 posted:

Ordered a glass of the most expensive bourbon on hand, at the Dirty Dog Cafe, nice place live jazz entertainment. Sweet and Smooth, it is, had to double check, to make sure it was 40% alcohol by volume.

Sipping, this very moment, thought I would post a picture, since I didn't last week, when I posted.

But, I see, you've posted, and experienced, this smooth bourbon!

Allante, Have you tried other Jim Beam's Small Batch Burbon?

I have tried everything but the Baker's B7.

audio1946 posted:

adnams gin is a winner

I have never heard of it. I must try it sometime.
Last week I was sipping Bombay Sapphire gin & tonic with friends. Kevin-W's photo of Fever-Tree tonic above piqued my interest. 

Nice natural flavour. It really made a very nice difference in a simple drink like this.

On the subject of Adnams Gin, the company offers tours and make-your-own gin days. Going in a couple of weeks time, but having to drive, so tasting opportunities will be restricted. But we will come back with a couple of bottles to try out with friends, who are a bit partial to Martinis (of the very very dry variety).

kuma posted:

Allante93 posted:

 

Allante, Have you tried other Jim Beam's Small Batch Burbon?

I have tried everything but the Baker's B7.

Sorry for the late response, I see, not only are you are an aficionado of Hi-Fi!

But No, my health conditions does not allow me to partake in the manner I would like to.

But, with my first Name being shared, I couldn't resist.

The Basil Hayden, is remarkably smooth. I must be careful, I've consumed nearly a third of fifth, in a week! 

Eat, Drink And Be with Mary, if Lucky!

Also, from the Book Of Allante!

Enjoy!