What Are You Sipping on Lately? (Spirits Thread)

[Verbiage]

Originally Posted by M3 Number 86

Was it something like this?

LMAOOOOOOOOOOO.

[M3 Number 86]

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

I certainly had countless upchuck days as well as a teen and in my 20's. But that 35th birthday of mine was EPIC!!! All I remember was shot after shot of Grand Marnier, Cognac, and some Tequila shots thrown in there. I can't remember my actual BAC level, but I remember my wife telling me the ER Dr saying that it was a good thing I was there.
Nowadays, I make it a point to drink water along with my alcohol. And never exceed 8-10oz of liquor. Drinking to get Drunk days are over!

How much is 8-10oz bottle wise?

I think shooting them back to back to back aka bday parties are fun but sipping on a bottle or more throughout a period of a few hours is pretty relaxing!

[imserious]

Originally Posted by M3 Number 86

See pic. Was last night.

So how does it compare to the name brand? At that price I'm going to have to try all three - highland, speyside, laphroiag.

[M3 Number 86]

Originally Posted by imserious

So how does it compare to the name brand? At that price I'm going to have to try all three - highland, speyside, laphroiag.

It's pretty close to hpark. No complaints from me. I can't even tell the difference. Maybe if I did back to back sips but not when just having either or. It's clean.

[UncleWede]

I can't remember the last time I actually did a shot. Instead I buy a decent <insert alcohol here> and sip it. Even tequila is for sipping, unless I order a diabetic Cadillac (tequila, grand marnier, and triplesec over rock, plenty of salt)

[M_Six]

Need a good bourbon suggestion for tonight. I'm heading out to the local liquor store, but they don't have the top shelf scotch. They have a decent selection of Kentucky and Tennessee stuff, though. Fire away.

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by M3 Number 86

How much is 8-10oz bottle wise?

I think shooting them back to back to back aka bday parties are fun but sipping on a bottle or more throughout a period of a few hours is pretty relaxing!

Well if you think of a typical fifth of liquor or 750ml, 10oz would be almost half. I agree on the shots. I will on rare occasions. But I am all about sipping my drinks. That is why cognac and ultra premium rums are my preferred spirits.

[kscarrol]

Originally Posted by M_Six

Need a good bourbon suggestion for tonight. I'm heading out to the local liquor store, but they don't have the top shelf scotch. They have a decent selection of Kentucky and Tennessee stuff, though. Fire away.

Not a bourbon drinker but keep several bottles on the bar for friends. They rarely touch the Jack or Makers and seem to go for the Knob Creek or Buffalo Trace. Just bought a bottle of Bookers as well but she remains a virgin!

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by M_Six

Need a good bourbon suggestion for tonight. I'm heading out to the local liquor store, but they don't have the top shelf scotch. They have a decent selection of Kentucky and Tennessee stuff, though. Fire away.

I always keep a bottle of Makers 46.



Also: Four Roses - Black Maple Hill 21 - Knob Creek

[M3 Number 86]

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

Well if you think of a typical fifth of liquor or 750ml, 10oz would be almost half. I agree on the shots. I will on rare occasions. But I am all about sipping my drinks. That is why cognac and ultra premium rums are my preferred spirits.

Nice - but gotta disagree on no more than 8-10oz! That's like a Monday for me somtimes. Shieeeet! I should probably tone it down now.

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by M3 Number 86

Nice - but gotta disagree on no more than 8-10oz! That's like a Monday for me somtimes. Shieeeet! I should probably tone it down now.

Keep in mind... I'm 45 now and have had MANY nights of "drinking debauchery" These days, a mellow buzz is all I need.

[M3 Number 86]

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

Keep in mind... I'm 45 now and have had MANY nights of "drinking debauchery" These days, a mellow buzz is all I need.

[M_Six]

I've been meaning to try Knob Creek and since it got two mentions here, I'll check it out.

Thanks, gentlemen.

[ASAP]

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

I always keep a bottle of Makers 46.



Also: Four Roses - Black Maple Hill 21 - Knob Creek

That stuff is awesome but its so full flavored and strong.

[UncleWede]

I've enjoyed the Buffalo Trace in the past. White dog right out the still needs some soda/coke

[M3 Number 86]

Originally Posted by kscarrol

Not a bourbon drinker but keep several bottles on the bar for friends. They rarely touch the Jack or Makers and seem to go for the Knob Creek or Buffalo Trace. Just bought a bottle of Bookers as well but she remains a virgin!

Woodford Reserve?

[kscarrol]

Originally Posted by M3 Number 86

Woodford Reserve?

I do have a bottle of Woodford Reserve as well! Kind of hidden behind some of my scotch bottles so I missed that one! If you want to go high brow, I have a bottle of 1961 Grand Armagnac... Got it from my late father, just waiting for the right occasion to open it!

[M_Six]

Ended up with this. I'll report back later.

[kscarrol]

Hmm.... My bottle is not the "single barrel" variety you got! I'm sure it will be excellent!

[M_Six]

They had a bottle of this high above and behind the cash register. Doesn't sound like it's worth the $100 price tag.

http://www.bourbonbanter.com/bourbon...ourbon-review/

[kscarrol]

Maybe if I really appreciated bourbon... but even then, yeah I doubt it's worth $100, at least to me!

[M_Six]

The Aberlour 18 is around $80. That is some very smooth stuff. It's worth it once in a while instead of the 12. I can't see the Yellowstone being more enjoyable than the Aberlour 18.