What Are You Sipping on Lately? (Spirits Thread)

[Lady Jane]

Originally Posted by UncleWede

You need to mix that Jose with something, to hide the taste.

What are you using/suggest?

[happyjack]

Originally Posted by Lady Jane

What are you using/suggest?

if you dont go with a full-blown margarita or paloma, any lime or grapefruit soda goes well with most tequilas. i know people that use sprite or 7up but those are too sweet for my tastes. fresca is a pretty great tequila mixer right out of the can.

[ASAP]

Originally Posted by Lady Jane

I bought those two on special at lunchtime. I never had those brands before. Any opinions?

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Bad and even worse...

An American corn vodka which should strictly be used for mixing... don't drink it straight and next time go for the ever so slighly more expensive Ketel One which for $19 is a mighty fine Vodka that is super smooth.

Jose... almost no one should be drinking that ... it became the world's most popular tequila by being first and the absolute cheapest. Try Cazadores for $19.99... which is only 1 level above but much better than Jose.

[ASAP]

Originally Posted by UncleWede

You need to mix that Jose with something, to hide the taste.

I would return it if possible

[leopard print]

Originally Posted by Lady Jane

I bought those two on special at lunchtime. I never had those brands before. Any opinions?

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Titos is good. I normally sip on it with some soda water and a lemon wedge.

[TXSTYLE]

I have had some fantastic and expensive spirits, including Tequilas in my time.
My favorite are Clase Azul, Adictivo Extra Anejo, Don Julio 1942. On a recent trip to my local liquor store, they had a tasting for MI Familia Reposado. It was good but not something I would buy. The manager who I know happened to walk up at that moment. He asked what I thought. I told him, " Meh".
He knows my tastes. Particularly my fondness of ultra Premium Sipping Rums and Cognac. He invited me to the back where he opened a bottle of the Mi Familia Reserva Suprema. OMG.... I can't even put into words how amazing this juice is! I bought a bottle on the spot. If you are a fan of Tequila, you must get this one immediately. Report back here and tell me what you think...
Prepare to be blown away.

[Blue87]

Drank a bunch of this the last 2 weekends and ready for another. I tried several variations, all good, disappears too quickly.
Espresso martini:
2 oz Kettle One
1 oz Mr. Black
1 oz espresso
Optional
1/2 oz heavy cream
Dark chocolate sauce

[Esteban]

Nothing fancy, just some Hennessy. Not even my day, but what the hell.

[Itsed65]

A Tuaca toddy, also known as a hot apple pie. Perfect for the holiday season. Add a shot of Tuaca to hot cider and it literally tastes like apple pie going down. I like to spice mine up further with a shot of rye added to the mix.

Hot Toddy and Cookies by lennycarl08, on Flickr

[Buug959]

I've got a dead Bumbu XO. Luckily there's another bottle on the shelf.

[TXSTYLE]

Received this as a gift today. Should interesting. Hopefully not too much heat for my tastes.

What is inside an Oak and Eden bottle?

After bottling our bourbon, we place an American Oak spire in the bottle, which contains hundreds of naturally occurring botanicals, ranging from butterscotch to vanilla to toasted marshmallows. The combination produces a rich, velvety whiskey full of caramel, butterscotch, and allspice notes.

Anyone here tried?

[M_Six]

Jameson. Binny's had a great sale last weekend, so I grabbed a brace of fifths.

[hubbahubba]

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

Received this as a gift today. Should interesting. Hopefully not too much heat for my tastes.



Anyone here tried?

Looks interesting. Verdict?

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by Lady Jane

I bought those two on special at lunchtime. I never had those brands before. Any opinions?

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Can't go wrong with Vodka, cranberry, lime.
the Tequila will pair well with Grapefruit soda or Margarita mix.

[T0RM3NT]

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

Absolutely Delicious! And a little goes a long way. I've had incredible Old Fashioned from different restaurants and bars. Some were very meh while some, so tasty! It's definitely a wonderful drink but especially during this time of year.
I believe what truly elevates this mixer is the cloves, cardamom, cinnamon and orange bitters. Oh the cherry too.

Thanks TXSTYLE! Just ordered me a bottle…should get it by Thursday. Looking forward to trying it!

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by T0RM3NT

Thanks TXSTYLE! Just ordered me a bottle…should get it by Thursday. Looking forward to trying it!

Absolutely. That's what it's all about for me, helping and sharing information that might be helpful for others.
Definitely let me know what you think. And recommendation:
Although you can certainly stir it in to mix, I highly recommend shaking it instead. And again, use the amount listed. It's very concentrated.

[billnchristy]

Liquid death sparkling lime is an amazing mixer for vodka, tequila, and gin.

[T0RM3NT]

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

Absolutely. That's what it's all about for me, helping and sharing information that might be helpful for others.
Definitely let me know what you think. And recommendation:
Although you can certainly stir it in to mix, I highly recommend shaking it instead. And again, use the amount listed. It's very concentrated.

Delicious...shaking works great. I have altered the amounts a tad. 4/1 Woodford to Strongwater, heavy ice.

[evil-G-nius]

All the haters of the Jose...when was the last time you tasted it? I am just curious cuz I hated it too but in the last few years I have noticed that they stepped their game up! Its nowhere near what I consider good tequila or one I'd sip neat. However, it tastes nothing like it did say 10 years ago! It actually has some pleasant flavors going on now. Just curious thats all

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by T0RM3NT

Delicious...shaking works great. I have altered the amounts a tad. 4/1 Woodford to Strongwater, heavy ice.

I had one tonight as well. I've tried it with multiple Whiskeys and even Scotch. Delicious.

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by hubbahubba

Looks interesting. Verdict?

Waaaaaay too much heat for my tastes. As a mixer with ginger ale or a Old Fashioned.

[JJ 911SC]

Not yet but soon... I'll start with the Big Peat