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I'm not one that partakes of the drink often meaning that when that rare event does happen I seek quality. For me it is rum that slakes my thirst and I've sampled many. The one I turn to again and is Mt. Gay from Barbados. It's not a clear nor a dark rum but more of a rich honey color. I like it best with tonic and a wedge of lime. I find that when away from the sailing hubs such as Annapolis MD or Newport RI or outside of the Islands it is a difficult item to find.

 

I just happen to have a partial bottle of Eclipse I rescued from my dad's estate. I've replaced that particular one a couple of times. I find it to be very pleasant and again, I like it neat. It's something I might turn to when the fellow behind the desk says "And now, for something completely different". There is also a jug of Myer's dark for that rare hot toddy.

 

I must say I am very fond of bourbon, but being a Virginian that is not unusual. Been known to have a Manhattan or two before dinner, make that every night, but I do enjoy it neat. One of the best sippen bourbons I've found is......



Jim

 

Just had some of this last month. One of the folks that owns the apartment above ours is Scottish. She describes the flavor as "peat-ey." I too like the smokiness of this whiskey. :cornut:

 

I just edited out a smart a$$ remark which was meant in fun but may not have been taken as such, so...I'm really looking forward to this thread being a great source of ideas for some new barrels to explore.

 

Gotta respond: I thought tequila tased like dirty gym socks smelled. Thats all my sister had on hand after I made a 6 hour drive to see her and really wanted a stiff snort to shake off the road (pre-MINI). That was my one and thankfully only encounter with the stuff.

I have a jug of Bulleit, Knob Creek, Maker's Mark and Woodford Reserve on hand plus an autographed bottle of Bulleit by Tim his self. When someone wants something mixed I'll pull out the Wellers. There's also an Elijah Craig a little harsh I think and Elmer T Lee not terribly remarkable. I picked those 2 up on a whim. I'll henceforth keep my whimsy under tighter rein.

A jug of Beam has nothing to be ashamed of. Its a good well rounded every day drink. I was surprised to enjoy an Old Crow as a well drink in a hotel bar somewhere once and wouldn't turn my nose up if it were offered again.

Anyone have or seen a copy of Jim Murray's Whisky Bible? So many choices, so little time.

Well Rufus, pass me the fool jug...

 

I can taste the difference in them too. I have tried Woodford Reserve and could not get past the first glass. I have friends who really like it, but for some reason I did not. Evan Williams Reserve is very nice with ice. When mixing I use Virginia Gentleman.

Jim

 

Because I am a Bermuda native, in the summers I normally have plenty of this on hand



I love dark and stormys.

For the colder months, Makers Mark red top on two rocks, or Tall Blonde Lady Vodka.

 

Having never tasted dirty gym socks & vomit I can't make a good comparison, but good scotch is very smooth.

I am not much of a wine drinker and therefore know little about. The only wine I really liked was "Annie Greensprings Apricot Splash", but I don't think they make it anymore. :frown2:

Jim

 

If you have never tried this one, don't let the name make you think it is cheap boozes. It has been around a very long time and was originally sold only in states below the Mason & Dixon Line and west only as far as Texas. I believe you can buy it anywhere now. This is very good bourbon.



Jim

 

First is the tequila I was introduced to last week. Soooo good. It does to Patron Silver what Patron Silver does to Jose Cuervo.

Second is a Single Malt scotch I was introduced to a while ago. Really good stuff at a reasonable $55/bottle. I really like Belbair single malt also. Their 18 year old is tasty. For every day after work relaxation I stick to Johny walker either Green, or Gold. I prefer my scotch on the rocks. A buddy of mine tried to make fun of that a few months ago, but I am old enough to drink my booze the way I like it without having to feel guilty or pressured about it.

For Bourbon I am a big fan of Bookers. Got introduced to it in Louisville, KY airport many years ago. Single cask 115-127 proof stuff that goes down as smooth as mothers milk.

Now, of course I am Russian so I always get asked what vodka I prefer. I detest Russian brands. They taste like swill. Grey Goose and Belvedere are my preferred brands and I will mostly take them in dirty martinis.

I am also a big wine lover, but that is certainly something that cannot be written about in any concise sort of way. Last week my wife bought me a 60 bottle wine cooler for our anniversary. It's not going to get here for another week or so, but I am looking forward to building that collection.

 

And here is how it sounded last year when I saw him in concert :biggrin5::

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the Laphroaig - I had the scotch sampler at the hotel bar on my recent vacation (four 1/2 oz samples) and that was one of them. Very good stuff. I have a bottle of 12 year old Highland Park at home; it's not quite as smokey, but is very smooth. There is no comparison between these types of scotches and the socks and vomit stuff my dad used to buy.:lol:
Speaking of tequila, my brother-in-law had a bottle of El Jimador and it was nothing like the tequila we normally see here (Tequila Sauza). It tasted more like a fine rum - you could sip it straight, no salt or lime required. We could hardly believe it was tequila.

 

Wow. I get it from my guy for $50.