Anyone enjoying the drink tonight?

[iacas]

10 minutes ago, colin007 said:

Does anyone else besides me not really like IPAs?

I only really like dark beers. Stouts and the like.

[colin007]

8 minutes ago, iacas said:

I only really like dark beers. Stouts and the like.

I like those. IPAs are just TOO MUCH...not much nuance.

[boogielicious]

Yesterday, we went to a friends house to watch the Masters. They made the Azalea Cocktail. It was very good.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 ounces gin
2 ounces pineapple juice
1 ounce lemon juice
1 teaspoon grenadine
Lemon wedge, to garnish

[saevel25]

On ‎4‎/‎5‎/‎2018 at 9:29 PM, iacas said:

I only really like dark beers. Stouts and the like.

These are my go to beers; Stouts, Bocks, and Porters. Though I do like some Belgian ales. I can enjoy a sweeter style IPA.

45 minutes ago, boogielicious said:

Yesterday, we went to a friends house to watch the Masters. They made the Azalea Cocktail. It was very good.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 ounces gin
2 ounces pineapple juice
1 ounce lemon juice
1 teaspoon grenadine
Lemon wedge, to garnish

If only gin didn't give me headaches. I love gin. That sounds really good. What is your gin of choice?

[boogielicious]

1 hour ago, saevel25 said:

These are my go to beers; Stouts, Bocks, and Porters. Though I do like some Belgian ales. I can enjoy a sweeter style IPA.

If only gin didn't give me headaches. I love gin. That sounds really good. What is your gin of choice?

You can make it with vodka too. 

I am partial to Bombay.

[saevel25]

1 minute ago, boogielicious said:

You can make it with vodka too. 

I am partial to Bombay.

I suppose gin gives it that extra flavor dimensions that the drink needs.

[Zeph]

18 year old Glenfiddich while watching Sunday at the PGA.

[Missouri Swede]

I’ve read that a 25% tariff on single malt Scotch and Irish whiskies goes into effect in a few days (October 18).

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Scottish whisky to be 'hit hard' by US tariffs after EU Airbus ruling

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The Scottish Whisky Association said the United States is its largest single market and it is being unfairly targeted after a WTO ruling on Airbus.

 

Anyone going to buy a few bottles ahead? If so, which?

Or switch over to blends or American alternatives?

 

[David in FL]

Honestly, if a few bucks one way or another mattered, I wouldn’t be drinking my  Macallan, or any other quality single malt in the first place...

[djake]

18 hours ago, David in FL said:

Honestly, if a few bucks one way or another mattered, I wouldn’t be drinking my  Macallan, or any other quality single malt in the first place...

Nice!  I enjoy a nice single malt.  

Have you ever tried Compass Box? While they are not a single malt they really make a very nice blend.  They are worth exploring

[David in FL]

27 minutes ago, djake said:

Nice!  I enjoy a nice single malt.  

Have you ever tried Compass Box? While they are not a single malt they really make a very nice blend.  They are worth exploring

Haven’t tried it. Honestly, I find most blends to be a bit boring. Even some of the better ones.

I’ll keep an eye out for it though and give it a try if I run into the opportunity.

[djake]

7 minutes ago, David in FL said:

Haven’t tried it. Honestly, I find most blends to be a bit boring. Even some of the better ones.

I’ll keep an eye out for it though and give it a try if I run into the opportunity.

Well if by chance you are up this way I have a couple for you to try.  I would be happy to share them with you.

[David in FL]

1 minute ago, djake said:

Well if by chance you are up this way I have a couple for you to try.  I would be happy to share them with you.

A man who will share his whisky is a rare and wondrous friend!  

[Double Mocha Man]

19 hours ago, David in FL said:

Honestly, if a few bucks one way or another mattered, I wouldn’t be drinking my  Macallan, or any other quality single malt in the first place...

In the winter I continue to play golf, fortified with a flask of Laphroig.  But I can never get friends to sip it... they hate it... too salty, too peaty.  Though I once did get my caddie at Bandon Dunes to drink it.  Now that caddie had good taste!

[David in FL]

20 minutes ago, Double Mocha Man said:

In the winter I continue to play golf, fortified with a flask of Laphroig.  But I can never get friends to sip it... they hate it... too salty, too peaty.  Though I once did get my caddie at Bandon Dunes to drink it.  Now that caddie had good taste!

 

Yep.  Lagavulin is another.  The Isle of Islay scotches are unique.  A lot of people don’t like the peat and astringent iodine.  Good stuff, but not a beginners whisky!   

[djake]

15 hours ago, David in FL said:

A man who will share his whisky is a rare and wondrous friend!  

thank you

15 hours ago, Double Mocha Man said:

In the winter I continue to play golf, fortified with a flask of Laphroig.  But I can never get friends to sip it... they hate it... too salty, too peaty.  Though I once did get my caddie at Bandon Dunes to drink it.  Now that caddie had good taste!

Laphroig is a wonderful dram 🙂

I like all the regions that produce single malt.  From the sultry seductive peaty to the refined sensual highlands. 

[Patch]

I probably "enjoyed" far too many drinks last night. I guess that's what my body is telling me this morning. . 

One of the youngsters who grew up with our girls, celebrated her 40th birthday last night.....at a Sushi Bar. 

Whomever invented "Sake Bombs" was a great person. So is whoever invented "Aspirin" . 

Edited October 15, 2019 by Patch

[Typhoon92]

Some kind of red wine that's been sitting in the fridge half gone for a week.  Hate to pour it down the drain.  Probably cost me $10 for the bottle.

 

Best thing about being out of work other than golfing and crossfit everyday is being able to enjoy a drink every night.