Hey Molasar, welcome :) If it makes you feel any better, I was following a link from an image of a sweater decorated with gentalia hanging on the front. It was an Image of The Day if I recall.

Abandon hope all ye who enter here. Welcome aboard!!!
P.S. I'm KRAZY!!!

has anyone tried gin with a slice of cucumber instead of the usual lemon or lime slice?

seems a half-arsed idea to me, the delicate watery flavour of cucumber dropped into the fiery botanicals-rich aftershave-like gin, you'd expect the cucumber to be as pointless as tits on a haddock, but I haven't tried it, yet!

answers on a postcard please!

Lindemans' Bin 40 Merlot 2012, tasty.

funny thing about reds, love the taste but mostly give me rotten hangovers even while still drinking them, so I stick to one glass.
love Merlot, then claret, then Rioja, and Pinotage is a rare treat for when I'm truly on form.
today however it's Hobgoblin (a rich dark 5.2% porter style ale) then G&T with lime.

going back to @sexobon mention of Lindemans I find it good to go off-piste and try wines that aren't big brands. we ('Er Indoors and I) get more winners than losers that way, which is a better strike rate than the brands if I'm honest.

Hendricks? I have. It's probably best with a home grown cucumber that actually has some flavour, rather than the tasteless twelve-inchers that adorn the supermarket shelves. But it was OK, nonetheless.

There are plenty of reviewers who publish wine ratings. Some even use double blind tastings. The trick is to find reviewers who's tastes are consistent with yours. After trying a few wines rated by tasting editors with each of a half dozen different themed publications, I settled on a US magazine called Wine Spectator for reviews. I get hundreds of (sometimes over a thousand) wine reviews a month for a US $50 annual subscription fee. I haven't bought a bottle of wine that I didn't enjoy for over 20 years. For Christmas I put out a white (300,000 case production) and a red (392 cases). I have no reservations about buying from bulk producers when better vintages yield atypically good wines; or, from small producers who bottle quality. That way I always get the most for my money.

that should be something from the STBO Dept, but isn't.
never mind an expert reviewer who can identify any wine ever produced, but find a reviewer whose tastes match yours. brilliant in its simplicity, nice one @sexobon

Recuperating.

Not hungover, just tired. Ti. Urred.

Tonight, new year's eve, I will be drinking Yard's Brawler, and Gran Spumante.

Cups of tea, mainly.

I did have a little glass of port a while ago, but it made me feel a bit queasy. I haven't drunk a lot over Christmas, but I have drunk a little every day and that always leaves me feeling a tad off kilter.

So tonight, I'm just drinking tea. And, obviously lighting up an enormous spliff.

Ice T

A shot of tequila when I get home. And a glass of champaign later tonight. I'll finish the rest tomorrow. :-)

COS Cerasuolo di Vittoria Clasico 2010, good, simple nose, full cherry with currant flavors; but, a little too tart for my taste, probably better with food ... was an Xmas present.

!!!

I've revisited this thread for other reasons but find myself compelled to reply to this post. (I believe) I independently discovered this wine. It's *delicious*! I don't remember reading this post but I sure do remember this wine. Get some, a case is not overkill.

It was back in stock, and we bought another case.

I love this wine. It is so yummy (and cheap!) If they keep it in stock, then we can just pick up a case every couple months when we are there. Otherwise I feel like we should hoard it.

As long as it doesn't crowd out wheaties shelf space.

I picked up a 12 of Ruthless Rye IPA. It was nice. I really like Sierra nevada's beers; they are well balanced and drinkable. Currently reading his biography, "beyond the pale"

My Wheaties hoard is a shadow of its former self. I think I may only have half a dozen boxes. They haven't made a pricing mistake since the last one.

Now I know what to get you for Christmas http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/05/a2aquhuq.jpg

Kids today wouldn't even know what that is.

I'm thinking something from the Wild Turkey section.

I heard on the car radio that the feathers used to make Big Bird's costume are turkey feathers. Now that you know, if you drink too much Wild Turkey you may see Big Bird instead of a pink elephant.

Twil and I recently went to Portland for some roller derby fun, and after the bout we decided to walk around downtown. It was bitterly cold and we finally found refuge in a restaurant. The hot drinks were very appealing and we had one called the Fogcutter. Very simple, hot coffee and Avion Espresso Liquer (tequila and espresso).

OMG.

Sooooooo goooooood.

We made it a point to buy a bottle before coming home and we were able to duplicate the drink at home, it's delicious. On the heels of that victory, and inspired by Gravdir's cherry bomb, I decided to make a batch myself.

one part tequila
one part vodka
two parts moonshine (unaged whiskey)
one bag Cafe Rio candies (from Trader Joe's)

Add all the ingredients (the booze amounted to about a fifth/750 ml), shake, let dissolve, shake some more, etc. Drink. De-lishiz1!!

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We found a French red like this there -L'Authentique. Also about $4. Also in and out of stock so I buy it by the case, although we don't drink wine all that often. but it's really good.

Cup of coffee so I can stay awake to watch the meteor shower.

Speyburn Bradan Orach. And I might step out to see if the sky is clear...

I've run out of money this month, already, so, it's Bud Light (or whatever's there).

Spending the weekends with friends, brought some of my precious Mad Elf stock along, then learned that they live down the street from s microbrewery (Free Will Brewing). Came home from a tasting with a half a load on and mango wheat beer and a smoked Porter. Ah, deliciousness.

Grabbed some Budweiser's margaritas as I left the party today. Yeah, drinking that tonight.

Couple margaritas with dinner. Yum. Neighbor invited us over to his porch for beers in a bit.

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Victory Brewing. Dirt Wolf. 8.7abv.

It's lovely. If you've ever had dog fish head 90 minute, it's very similar.

Beer advocate gives it a 95 (world class)
http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/pro...t=topr&start=0

Ima get drunk as fuck tonight. And if one person, ONE, tries to get between me and whatever I end up drinking, I ain't gonna be too nice about moving that sumbitch outta my way. Ima go to my spot on the river, and if anyone's there they're gonna hafta GTFO. My spot. I pay for it. GTFO.

I've absolutely had it with every air breathing motherfucker on the planet today. I want to be alone. I can't think of a person I want even near me right now. Fuck off, you.

Just me and my stick(s), awaiting the sweet embrace of alcohol. Lots and lots of alcohol. And weed. Big, thumb-fat doobies (<---plural) of the good shit. Dark and sticky and stinky.

If had anything in the house I'd start drinking RFN.

I'd join you, but:

1) I am one of the air-breathing mudderpluckers on the planet, so you'd kick me out
2) I'm in a relatively good mood today (though I've had those moods of which you speak, quite often)
3) I live too far away
4) I have my niece's softball game to go to tonight
5) I'm trying to cut back

Drinking by the river is one of the best solo drinking experiences you can have...just don't fall in, hit your head, and drown...like a late night fisherman neighbor (my age) did a couple years ago.

:)

I miss sitting on the banks of the old sewage lagoon.........sigh

Oh noes, a whiskey shortage is coming, especially TN whiskey.

I'm not worried. you can always make your own as long as you have corn

Matthew McConaughey is Wild Turkey’s New Creative Director



An interesting eight-minute vid, well worth the watch.

McConaughey took a drink and said:

First G&T of the summer.

Worth the 973 days of winter last year.

Gravdigr,

That was excellent, thank you. I like bourbon, I like Wild Turkey, heck, I even like Mr McConaughey (though his name sounds like he'd be from the land of Laphroaig).

Speaking of which, in return for that treat, I offer you this, a tour of the Laphroaig Distillery.

Also enjoyable:

Angel's Share

I'm a smartass who likes to invent drinks. :D

Recipe #1:
Milk
Coffee liqueur
Chocolate syrup
Vodka
Actual cream

Start with the milk. Add choc. syrup to taste, and when it's almost perfect slowly whisk in both kinds of booze. Sample often, and make note of the rough amounts used to make it taste the way you like it best. Add a small dash of whipping cream for thickness if you're not worried about fat content. When I perfected my recipe from what began as a homemade Bailey's knockoff recipe, my best friend inadvertently named it by commenting "It's like being kicked in the head by a chocolate-covered mule...and liking it." So we call it Chocolate-Covered Mule.

Recipe #2:
Blood orange juice
X-Rated brand liqueur (blood orange-passionfruit, I think)
Vodka

This one's more labor-intensive, at least out here in the sticks, because I have to juice the oranges by hand. 2 oranges will make a good base for a strong drink, so this isn't a great one for huge parties. With that out of the way, you make this by combining the juice and booze in whatever proportions taste best (I know, I'm totally unhelpful about measurements here). I like to garnish it with novelty ice cubes, specifically the ones shaped like skulls, icebergs, shark fins, and the Titanic. We call this drink the Bucket O'Blood.

Recipe #3
Pomegranate juice or juice blend--any dark red juice you like will work; I happen to like pomegranate and hate cranberry.
Vodka
Sprite (tho any clear lemon-lime soda should work)

I use about 1.5 to 2 shots of vodka, about 3 shots of juice, and pour Sprite on top until the cup is full. The name comes from a complicated blend of my smartassery, my knowledge of many things horse-related, and a random choice of container for the first batch. The container is an oversize coffee mug my neighbor got as a promo gift with an order of cigars, and is adorned with the logos of the Man O'War brand of cigars. Some of you may know there was a VERY famous racehorse many decades ago whose name was Man O'War; he won 20 of his 21 racing starts, including a spectacular "match race" against his lifetime competitor, Sir Barton. When they were raced just against one another to prove who was the better horse, Man O'War won...by over 200 feet of clear space! In horse racing, a "length" is the length of the horse from the front point of its shoulder to the back point of its haunch just below the tail, which tends to be around 7-8 feet. So I mix up this bright red concoction in a mug with Man O'War written on it and immediately named it 21 Lengths--the official distance by which Big Red won that match race.

Y'know...

I don't have access to a spot on a river, dammit, cuz that would be SO awesome today. Today I spend packing so I can help my neighbor survive the drive. Tomorrow I load myself up with Valium until I'm just short of drooling on myself and we head BACK to Oregon. One of my neighbor's best friends, who he met in '88 and got sober with in '91, isn't looking likely to still be alive by the time we do the official Gallivant Westward next summer :(. So off we go to say goodbye.

It's like 8:25 in the morning, Mtn Daylight Time, as I type. The old saying "It's 5:00 somewhere" is so very true, and I'ma go ahead and start my pre-trip booze-a-rama because it's after 5:00 in Finland, dammit! :D

Turning Leaf Pinot Noir.

I'm off my day job tomorrow because I'm covering for the other one later in the week, and I'm only supposed to have my 24 hours/week. I'm still dog/house-sitting for my friends, so I get to watch their cable and use their wifi!

So I'm drinking wine. A lot of wine. ;)

Luv me some of that there pee-not noyer. I'm getting my G&T on again, grooving on that Schweppervessence.

I'm trying think of the song with G & T in the lyrics. I'm not googling it. What IS that song????? It says "G and T" not gin and tonic. Crap. Might be a Donald Fagan, or Steely Dan...

Oh duh! :facepalm:

Barenaked Ladies, Alcohol.

Besides Steve Martin, Ed Robertson is the other guy doesn't know he should marry me.

Thanks! nice change from Eva Cassidy; I was getting my maudlin on.

Delicious Honest Tea...Moroccan mint green tea

Buckets.

Right now im having some chocolate Milk :)

Caffeine-free Pepsi

Drinking some chocolate Milk :)

Wegmans Peach-Grapefruit diet soda... and Everclear 190.

Bourbon and Coke. Cheers, dad. :guinness:

G & T.......
 

Foot, I too am enjoying Gin & Tonic.......With.......
Tanqueray Rangpur, Citadelle, Hendricks, Linton Hill and Aviation.
(One at a time, not all at once):rolleyes:

If you are using Schweppes tonic try Great Value tonic from WalMart.
Not nearly as sweet and a good mixer. You will thank me.

JR

But that would require shopping at Walmart. :crone::ninja::thumbsdn::smashfrea:madmoon::redcard::footpyth::runaway::rant:

I'm gonna have a Jack & Coke for Glinda's pop, but, it'll prolly be Ginger Crown tonight.

Wait, tonight's bucket night...So, a Jack & Coke and Bud Light by the bucket.