Whats in your glass tonight?

[limr30 3]

True, I'm not sure I would try the creme sherry, but I was thinking of something that would add a different sort of flavor. Maybe Cointreau with orange bitters, or maybe creme de cassis or Chambord with some cherry vanilla bitters that I have. It would depend on the brand of whisky. Maker's - yes, I'll make Manhattans with bourbon - is kind of sweet anyway, so something like a curacao or Campari could balance it with a bit of bitterness.

Whatever sweet liqueur I use tends to just be a splash of it anyway, just to add complexity to the flavor.

 

[baturn]

Rum!!

 

[Compaq]

Last night I had a glass of the Famous Grouse, on the rocks. Not very impressed, and I still have 900 mL left in the bottle!

 

[Warhorse]

Last night I had a glass of the Famous Grouse, on the rocks. Not very impressed, and I still have 900 mL left in the bottle!

I am surprised, not that I've ever had it, but I have heard good things said about it.

 

[Compaq]

Last night I had a glass of the Famous Grouse, on the rocks. Not very impressed, and I still have 900 mL left in the bottle!

I am surprised, not that I've ever had it, but I have heard good things said about it.

It lost all sting, and the taste did not last very long. It was better neat, but too sweet and flowery for my taste. I prefer kentucky straight bourbon - Four Roses I really enjoyed.

 

[webestang6412 1]

Still suck'n down Kool-Aid........Strawberry Banana today............:mrgreen:

 

[weepete]

Last night I had a glass of the Famous Grouse, on the rocks. Not very impressed, and I still have 900 mL left in bottle!

That's because it's not a good whiskey. Snow Grouse is almost passible if you keep it in the freezer. Stop drinking it with ice too, thats the second worst way to drink whiskey (unless you use frozen stone but even then it kills the flavour). Single malts are the way to go, Highland if you like lemony notes, Speyside if you want clear tasting goodness and Islay if you like the really smokey peaty flavour but some find that too much. Glenmorangie is a big brand, decent whiskey and should be availible internationally. Port Ellen is my personal favorite (they make Lagavoulin there but Laphroig is my go to whiskey) followed by Caol Isla and Ardbeg but those are all super peaty and some don't like the iodene taste from the sea air (considering it having a medicinial quality). Old Poultney is pretty innoffensive and a good choice for those who don't like a strong flavoured whiskey.

Personally I am having a couple of glasses of homebrew raspberry and elderflower wine toninght. Nice!

 

[terri34 6]

I have in hand a glass of Ravens Wood zinfandel... 2011 Teldeschi, single vineyard. A bruiser at nearly 15% alcohol, so I'm keeping it cool!

Low production release, 3300 cases made. Cheers!
<clink>

 

[runnah]

I have in hand a glass of Ravens Wood zinfandel... 2011 Teldeschi, single vineyard. A bruiser at nearly 15% alcohol, so I'm keeping it cool! Low production release, 3300 cases made. Cheers! <clink>

Lowered inhibitions?

Sierra Nevada Torpedo extra IPA. Feeling good after 3.

 

[keyseddie]

For I, an old vine zinfandel as well. Couldn't seem to get my fancy decanter in focus, but it seems to have joined the rest of me in an out of focus adventure tonite.

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[limr30 3]

I've had both Ravenswood and Bogle old vine zins. Very nice!

For dinner, I had some Slovenian wine, a Zanut Augustus Cabernet sauvignon. So yummy.

 

[runnah]

I've had both Ravenswood and Bogle old vine zins. Very nice! For dinner, I had some Slovenian wine, a Zanut Augustus Cabernet sauvignon. So yummy.

Is that the red kind or the white?

I like the pink ones.

 

[oldhippy]

For me the good wine. Chateau Margaux 1982. Got it a box form at Rite Aide. They call it Chillable Red there, Mountain Version.

 

[limr30 3]

I've had both Ravenswood and Bogle old vine zins. Very nice! For dinner, I had some Slovenian wine, a Zanut Augustus Cabernet sauvignon. So yummy.

Is that the red kind or the white?

I like the pink ones.

A proper Zin is always red!

I can't drink the white zins. I just can't.

 

[runnah]

I don't think I've had a full glass of wine ever. I do like Mead tho.