What Are You Sipping on Lately? (Spirits Thread)

[jgoens]

Originally Posted by UncleWede

Sorry, but Pisco sours rank right up there with that Matte shit. The mere fact it comes out of those funky idol-bottles doesn't help.

Planning trip to Peru in May 2017 . . .

Sounds like you have not had a Pisco sour made right.

[UncleWede]

Transplanted native made them for me, then gave me the bottle to take home. I think she just didn't want the bottle herself, and knew I was too polite to refuse. Every now and then I still see it up there on the shelf, staring at me, daring me to try to drink it again.

[jgoens]

Originally Posted by UncleWede

Transplanted native made them for me, then gave me the bottle to take home. I think she just didn't want the bottle herself, and knew I was too polite to refuse. Every now and then I still see it up there on the shelf, staring at me, daring me to try to drink it again.

Ahh..there you have it. Bring the bottle over and I will make you one and you will never look down on the drink again. Drinking Pisco straight is not that thrilling...it's a pretty hot and raw brandy and really needs a mixer. Another popular drink is the Chilcano--Pisco, ginger ale and lime and you can toss in a mint leaf if you like...somewhat similiar to a mojito. And there are some variations to the Pisco Sour.

[UncleWede]

Then there was Pisco and Squirt - shudders uncontrolably

[M_Six]

Originally Posted by UncleWede

Then there was Pisco and Squirt - shudders uncontrolably

Are we talking about a drink or what happens after you've had a few?

[UncleWede]

Can't tell even when drinking

[1MOREMOD]

Purple drank

[FType22]

Titos Vodka this weekend, it's not half bad

[///Mongo]

I unexpectedly found two bottles of Glenfarclas 21 this weekend. I immediately purchased both of them.

[ASAP]

Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

Purple drank

By far the best choice... but Actavis discontinued their Prometh w Codeine...


Currently doing this and it is incredible-

[ASAP]

Originally Posted by DJP86

Titos Vodka this weekend, it's not half bad

I would say that in the price range, this is the #1 Vodka.

[M_Six]

Originally Posted by ASAP

By far the best choice... but Actavis discontinued their Prometh w Codeine...


Currently doing this and it is incredible-

Macallan 12 is always reliable. One of my favorites.

[eluded]

Knee-deep brewing, IPA ? 11.25% ABV.

Is there a better IPA out there?

[TXSTYLE]

I keep several bottles of vodka on hand. With XO in my freezer as the absolute best I've ever tasted in my Lifetime! It's more $$$ than most want to spend on vodka. But I recall a Russian bartender I met years ago telling me that in Russia the "go to vodka" is Kettle One. And I have to agree for the price point, it is the best.

[TXSTYLE]

Tonight's offering:

[M_Six]

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

I keep several bottles of vodka on hand. With XO in my freezer as the absolute best I've ever tasted in my Lifetime! It's more $$$ than most want to spend on vodka. But I recall a Russian bartender I met years ago telling me that in Russia the "go to vodka" is Kettle One. And I have to agree for the price point, it is the best.

I liked Kettle One the best when I was drinking vodka. But vodka and I can't seem to get along. Nearly always end up with a killer headache. Never happens with anything else.

I went cheap and bought some Gentleman Jack tonight. The local liquor store has a decent selection, but their prices are about $10 more than the superstores up in Champaign. I'll be there Friday, so no sense paying the local premium.

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by M_Six

I liked Kettle One the best when I was drinking vodka. But vodka and I can't seem to get along. Nearly always end up with a killer headache. Never happens with anything else.

I went cheap and bought some Gentleman Jack tonight. The local liquor store has a decent selection, but their prices are about $10 more than the superstores up in Champaign. I'll be there Friday, so no sense paying the local premium.

I agree with us 100% on how the small one off stores try and up charge way more. There are two small one owner stores within 5min of here but they are at least $10+ higher on premiums than SIGELS which is about 13min away.

[M_Six]

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

I agree with us 100% on how the small one off stores try and up charge way more. There are two small one owner stores within 5min of here but they are at least $10+ higher on premiums than SIGELS which is about 13min away.

Yeah, the local packy had Macallan 12 at nearly $80. Sam's Club in Champaign has it for under $60.

[TXSTYLE]

[finaloption]

Aberlour 12 NCF tonight

cheers to the weekend

[M_Six]

I hit the nearest superstore today (Friar Tuck's). I was disappointed with their rum offerings, but I grabbed a bottle of Dos Maderas 5+3 and a bottle of Aberlour 12. I'm going to open the Dos Maderas 5+3 tonight, so I'll report back on it.

[///Mongo]

Diplomatico