What Are You Sipping on Lately? (Spirits Thread)

ShopVac · 06-11-2016, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by M_Six

Oof, getting a headache just looking at all that vodka. Like I said, love me some vodka, but vodka hates my ass.

Heading to the superstore tomorrow for some rum and scotch.

Sad - not to be able to drink it. Probably my staple. The other being rum...

So, in the rum game, what's your pick for that? My favorites are Don Q Crystal and Gold...outside of that, probably have every Captain Morgan there is

I don't think I have a single bottle of scotch on the bar. I wouldn't even know what to try (or even if I like it).

ASAP · 06-11-2016, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by ShopVac

Sad - not to be able to drink it. Probably my staple. The other being rum...

So, in the rum game, what's your pick for that? My favorites are Don Q Crystal and Gold...outside of that, probably have every Captain Morgan there is

I don't think I have a single bottle of scotch on the bar. I wouldn't even know what to try (or even if I like it).

I would argue that from your collection, the Belvedere is numero uno from the higher end stuff and tito's from the average...

M_Six · 06-11-2016, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by ShopVac

Sad - not to be able to drink it. Probably my staple. The other being rum...

So, in the rum game, what's your pick for that? My favorites are Don Q Crystal and Gold...outside of that, probably have every Captain Morgan there is

I don't think I have a single bottle of scotch on the bar. I wouldn't even know what to try (or even if I like it).

TXSTYLE got me hooked on Plantation rum. Really good stuff.

larryn · 06-11-2016, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Violator

I put Crystal Head above all the previously mentioned choices of vodka. If you like vodka and haven't tried it yet, I suggest you give it a "shot".
Cheers!
Chad

Tried this last night and didn't care for it over my go-to vodka, Stoli. Simple olive martini, shaken with 4-5 drops of dry vermouth.

Headed to Japan today and will be bringing back some Hibiki, which a couple have panned here, but I think it is wonderful.

UncleWede · 06-11-2016, 04:28 PM

Hibiki is getting tough to find in my neck o the woods. I bought the last bottle I saw and gave to my BILIL. It's there when I go over on Sundays to watch (sleep thru) GoT.

M_Six · 06-11-2016, 08:38 PM

Picked up some Plantation Rum and opted for a bottle of Balvenie 14 Caribbean Cask. The rum is on tap for tonight.

ShopVac · 06-12-2016, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by larryn

Tried this last night and didn't care for it over my go-to vodka, Stoli. Simple olive martini, shaken with 4-5 drops of dry vermouth.

Headed to Japan today and will be bringing back some Hibiki, which a couple have panned here, but I think it is wonderful.

Cool...my wife and daughter are heading to Japan in a couple weeks...I'll be heading over there in November.

TXSTYLE · 06-12-2016, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by M_Six

TXSTYLE got me hooked on Plantation rum. Really good stuff.

I recently picked up another bottle of this Plantation Rum as well. In a word, FANTASTIC!

TXSTYLE · 06-12-2016, 03:18 PM

Had this last night. Amazing is an understatement!

Margarita swirled with Sangria and topped off with Grand Marnier

UncleWede · 06-12-2016, 11:03 PM

Banned. Thought u were a man

M_Six · 06-12-2016, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by UncleWede

Banned. Thought u were a man

He gets a pass, though. I'm thoroughly enjoying some Plantation rum tonight that I never would have known about if it weren't for his advice.

UncleWede · 06-12-2016, 11:34 PM

Ok forgot about the rum thing. I listened as well when agreeing to some in Montreal

M_Six · 06-12-2016, 11:37 PM

You got bad rum? Is there such a thing?

UncleWede · 06-12-2016, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by M_Six

You got bad rum? Is there such a thing?

Just the opposite. My nephew brought a bunch home from his wedding in South America Without TXSTYLE advice I probably would have stuck with the Porto

M_Six · 06-12-2016, 11:48 PM

Ah, so he ruined you for life. I was wondering what had gone wrong. 'Tis a sad thing.

As much as I like the rum, I'm still first and foremost a Scotch devotee. Shame really, because the Scotch is pricier.

TXSTYLE · 06-13-2016, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by UncleWede

Banned. Thought u were a man

If you say so... I F'n love Margaritas! And this particular mix is super tasty but very powerful.
Not gonna lie, I really enjoy fruit tasting drinks. I've tried more alcohol than most humans ever will having dated 2 bartenders and a owning partner of a bar.

UncleWede · 06-13-2016, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

If you say so... I F'n love Margaritas! And this particular mix is super tasty but very powerful.
Not gonna lie, I really enjoy fruit tasting drinks. I've tried more alcohol than most humans ever will having dated 2 bartenders and a owning partner of a bar.

Dude, just yanking your chain. Nothing better than a cool Marg while downing some Cocktel de camarones on a Friday night with my wife.

Or a Thursday if its been a difficult week

Or Wednesday, if my son won his game

Sometimes on Saturday, if the niece is around to drive us

M_Six · 06-13-2016, 04:38 PM

Don't forget your dedication to emptying bottles for the kids.

csu87 · 06-13-2016, 06:24 PM

Margaritas are the shit. I drank enough of them this weekend to kill a small Mexican Army.

And last night we were out of margarita mix but since the Father-in-Law works for Budweiser, we had a case of Lime-a-ritas to finish us off. 2oz of tequila + 1 can of lime-a-rita = hangover from hell.

M_Six · 06-13-2016, 07:31 PM

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Margaritas are the shit. I drank enough of them this weekend to kill a small Mexican Army.

And last night we were out of margarita mix but since the Father-in-Law works for Budweiser, we had a case of Lime-a-ritas to finish us off. 2oz of tequila + 1 can of lime-a-rita = hangover from hell.

Way back when I did an internship at Johnson Space Center. The NASA folks were some serious party hounds. Since everything at NASA needs an acronym, they called it LDEF. (Let's Do-it Every Friday). Their parties always consisted of margaritas. At one of the first I went to they ran out of ice and mix, so they started throwing popsicles in the blender. Actually worked pretty well while they lasted.

ShopVac · 06-13-2016, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

I recently picked up another bottle of this Plantation Rum as well. In a word, FANTASTIC!

Gave a boy scout effort to find this....my state store didn't have.

Bought a bottle of Gentleman Jack and walked out. I'll try a larger store in a couple weeks.

I've probably tossed about 400 in spirits this month...wife's ready to have my arse.

TXSTYLE · 06-14-2016, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ShopVac

Gave a boy scout effort to find this....my state store didn't have.

Bought a bottle of Gentleman Jack and walked out. I'll try a larger store in a couple weeks.

I've probably tossed about 400 in spirits this month...wife's ready to have my arse.

Do NOT give up your search my friend. Be vigilant. You'll be glad you did.

But I do understand that with spirits, certain regions simply may not have or carry it due to lack of popularity.

For other fantastic options try:

Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva and Zaya or Ron Zacapa

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UncleWede Long Time Admirer, First Time Owner 18404 Rep 9,420 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Dark Graphite Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oxnard, CA iTrader: (0)	Hibiki is getting tough to find in my neck o the woods. I bought the last bottle I saw and gave to my BILIL. It's there when I go over on Sundays to watch (sleep thru) GoT.
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M_Six Free Thinker 19196 Rep 7,542 Posts Drives: 2016 MB GLC300 4matic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Foothills of Mt Level iTrader: (0)	Picked up some Plantation Rum and opted for a bottle of Balvenie 14 Caribbean Cask. The rum is on tap for tonight. __________________ Mark markj.pics "Life is uncertain, eat bacon now." -UncleWede
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TXSTYLE "Salud" 14925 Rep 4,883 Posts Drives: F01 & F15 / Mineral White Join Date: May 2013 Location: The GYM! (The Burbs - N TX) iTrader: (0)	Had this last night. Amazing is an understatement! Margarita swirled with Sangria and topped off with Grand Marnier
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UncleWede Long Time Admirer, First Time Owner 18404 Rep 9,420 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Dark Graphite Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oxnard, CA iTrader: (0)	Ok forgot about the rum thing. I listened as well when agreeing to some in Montreal __________________ I have romped on her and I giggled like a drunk infant the entire time. - Sedan_Clan
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M_Six Free Thinker 19196 Rep 7,542 Posts Drives: 2016 MB GLC300 4matic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Foothills of Mt Level iTrader: (0)	Ah, so he ruined you for life. I was wondering what had gone wrong. 'Tis a sad thing. As much as I like the rum, I'm still first and foremost a Scotch devotee. Shame really, because the Scotch is pricier. __________________ Mark markj.pics "Life is uncertain, eat bacon now." -UncleWede
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csu87 Banned 2130 Rep 3,553 Posts Drives: 09 335xi Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Northern Colorado iTrader: (0)	Margaritas are the shit. I drank enough of them this weekend to kill a small Mexican Army. And last night we were out of margarita mix but since the Father-in-Law works for Budweiser, we had a case of Lime-a-ritas to finish us off. 2oz of tequila + 1 can of lime-a-rita = hangover from hell.
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