What Are You Sipping on Lately? (Spirits Thread)

UncleWede · 07-11-2016, 11:41 AM

I went on the Carnival Booze Cruise to Ensenada this past weekend, and re-discovered the ill effects of Long Islands. But, when you gotta pay for each drink, Jack/diet was $8, getting 4 shots and a spritz of coke for $12 seemed the correct move. I haven't been shaky waking up in a long while.

jgoens · 07-11-2016, 05:51 PM

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Alright...got my lineup....so, first impression of the 20-year is....it's really good...but.....side by side with the five year which is very different in color, is not a big stretch. The 20-year Plantation is a beautiful color and quite smooth...but, I gotta say is not worth double the price of the 5-year. The flavor profile is very similar. The advantage to the 20-year as far as I can tell is the extra "smoke" flavor.

TXSTYLE · 07-13-2016, 11:44 AM

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Alright...got my lineup....so, first impression of the 20-year is....it's really good...but.....side by side with the five year which is very different in color, is not a big stretch. The 20-year Plantation is a beautiful color and quite smooth...but, I gotta say is not worth double the price of the 5-year. The flavor profile is very similar. The advantage to the 20-year as far as I can tell is the extra "smoke" flavor.

Never tried the 5yr so I can't gauge. Thx for the comparo. Would you say you are a "Rum drinker/fan"?

M_Six · 07-13-2016, 01:14 PM

Finished up the Kraken rum last night. "Finishing up" a bottle isn't always a good idea when you need to work the next day. Just sayin'.

UncleWede · 07-13-2016, 01:17 PM

^ Opening and finishing not supposed to be the same school night???

M_Six · 07-13-2016, 01:34 PM

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^ Opening and finishing not supposed to be the same school night???

Oy. Not even in the same week for me. I'm a lightweight.

j_marinelli · 07-13-2016, 07:31 PM

and coke zero...

Zero Carbs! When I started this diet I didn't think I could drink the first month.

I'm just glad I can get drunk on a diet

M_Six · 07-13-2016, 07:33 PM

Good Scotch and seltzer has no carbs. Just another option.

jgoens · 07-13-2016, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

Never tried the 5yr so I can't gauge. Thx for the comparo. Would you say you are a "Rum drinker/fan"?

Well, I'm an everything drinker really...but as far as spirits go, I like rum, tequila and gin the best. But I get on a Vodka and whiskey roll as well.

M_Six · 07-13-2016, 09:17 PM

Back to the Diplomatico rum tonight. And again, finishing up the bottle. I'm a slow learner.

larryn · 07-13-2016, 09:19 PM

Tres Generaciones tequila, ice and key lime. Outside on a clear night with a nice stogie. Ahhhhhhhh!

Great cap to a tough day.

M_Six · 07-13-2016, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by larryn

Tres Generaciones tequila, ice and key lime. Outside on a clear night with a nice stogie. Ahhhhhhhh!

Great cap to a tough day.

I was reading an article today about not overdoing margaritas. They recommended a good tequila, fresh squeezed lime, and maybe some agave syrup. No triple sec or other orange liqueurs. I need to try that soon.

///Mongo · 07-13-2016, 09:29 PM

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Back to the Diplomatico rum tonight. And again, finishing up the bottle. I'm a slow learner.

You have inspired me

I love this stuff

M_Six · 07-13-2016, 09:40 PM

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You have inspired me

I love this stuff

It is awesome. But all creds go to TEXSTYLE who brought it to the attention of this forum. That dude is my Rum Guru.

larryn · 07-13-2016, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by M_Six

I was reading an article today about not overdoing margaritas. They recommended a good tequila, fresh squeezed lime, and maybe some agave syrup. No triple sec or other orange liqueurs. I need to try that soon.

I don't like the mixes that are pre made for margaritas. This just suits me fine.

///Motown · 07-13-2016, 09:45 PM

Two James Old Cockney Gin
distilled in Detroit. Sapphire used to be my go to, now its this hands down.

http://twojames.com/our-spirits/

just need to pick up some Chartreuse now to mix up a Last Word cocktail...

ASAP · 07-13-2016, 09:49 PM

I pretended to be broke this weekend and stopped by total wine to get a bottle of vodka... left with a $13 bottle of New Amsterdam... this was a bad decision... 5x distilled my ass...

1MOREMOD · 07-14-2016, 10:01 AM

They run it thru old socks

T1M · 07-14-2016, 10:20 AM

Woodford Reserve double oak

Very nice American whiskey.

TXSTYLE · 07-14-2016, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by M_Six

It is awesome. But all creds go to TEXSTYLE who brought it to the attention of this forum. That dude is my Rum Guru.

Got another fantastic for you that I will post today...

jgoens · 07-14-2016, 04:33 PM

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I was reading an article today about not overdoing margaritas. They recommended a good tequila, fresh squeezed lime, and maybe some agave syrup. No triple sec or other orange liqueurs. I need to try that soon.

Good reading...those mixes tend to be artificial with Corn syrup. If you don't have agave on hand make a simple syrup..real easy and fast and fresh lime. Simple ingredients and big taste.

ShopVac · 07-14-2016, 05:41 PM

Started with a martini....wasn't feeling a 2nd.

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M_Six Free Thinker 16964 Rep 7,455 Posts Drives: 2016 MB GLC300 4matic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Foothills of Mt Level iTrader: (0)	Back to the Diplomatico rum tonight. And again, finishing up the bottle. I'm a slow learner. __________________ Mark markj.pics "There is no shame in dropping fruit in your glass." -UncleWede
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