Beverages and Blades - Traditional of Course

[tmd_87]

Taylor, that really looks fresh and tasty! Do you live near the brewery?

Yea it's about 5 minutes away! They also make wine. Haven't tried the wine but their beer is phenomenal.

 

[Prester John]

The Sun is over yard arm...somewhere around the globe!
Meanwhile ...there are knives in this table pic...The Robin Hood book of the film with John Derek and Alan "Skipper"Hale...is for my sons Barber shop in the land of the wrong white crowd....suffice to say it has been fully "Meakonised tm" ....I'm waiting for varnish to dry...marine grade exterior varnish of course.

Good stuff.

 

[Duckdog]

St. George green chile vodka; Bundaberg lemon, lime & bitters soda; Torani ginger lemongrass syrup; and both fresh lemon AND lime juice....shaken not stirred BEFORE adding the soda and served on the rocks with the squeezed citrus as garnish.

As if "shaken, not stirred" mattered with those ingredients, but BEFORE the soda, was a fine idea. Sounds tasty!

Lately I've been making her a drink with tequila, lemon or lime juice, and sparkling soda

Sounds like several of my early undergraduate dating episodes, Vince. And you have to be consistent.

I've got a nice Claret and a cigar set aside for my evening's enjoyment.

A 1917? That's infanticide, Gary (though I can understand the inducement). Well, all's well that ends well.

- Stuart

 

[Duckdog]

I find this sort of Manhattan relaxing.

- Stuart

 

[5K Qs]

Hey, how's the Samuel Adams Winter Lager, Vince? I didn't realize it was a Bock-style brew; looks pretty good from a distance!

- GT

Very good. Flavoured with orange peel, cinnamon, and ginger, if I remember correctly. I like most of Sam Adams' fall and winter seasonals. Their Oktoberfest beer is one of my favorites.

I almost asked this same question again today, just over a year after I first asked it!
I finally bought some today, and my initial reaction is very positive, although so far I don't taste the orange peel, ginger, or cinnamon.
Belated thanks for the recommendation, Vince!

- GT

 

[Jack Black]

I haven't had one this year yet, might have to nip up to the beer shop!

Going with a bit of Irish this evening. The rain has mostly abated so it is a good opportunity for a smoke as well.

Another day, another stout drink, another Lambsfoot.

In the immortal words of George Thoroughgood, "One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer...."

The weekend awaits!

Fantastic pics Dylan, I was having some Irish myself the other night

 

[RayseM]

and a bit more of the Irish - this with an Ettrick

 

[tmd_87]

I haven't had one this year yet, might have to nip up to the beer shop!







Fantastic pics Dylan, I was having some Irish myself the other night

Jack definitely one of my favorite winter brews!

 

[tmd_87]

Couldn't tell ya the last time I had one of these. It's really good! My favorite feature on this #92 is the small but capable coping blade!

 

[Jack Black]

and a bit more of the Irish - this with an Ettrick

The promised beverage and blade photo both good ones

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Ray

Nice combination Ray

Jack definitely one of my favorite winter brews!

Mine too Taylor

Couldn't tell ya the last time I had one of these. It's really good! My favorite feature on this #92 is the small but capable coping blade!

I still haven't come across that over here, but I'll keep looking

 

[Duckdog]

Not one to fight the tide, I'm going with the flow of Irish whiskey with a very smooth one. Absolutely delightful! It even put my Queen #31 congress into temporary adjournment.

- Stuart

 

[RayseM]

So you like this particular Jameson, Stuart D Duckdog ? I've been tempted but haven't wanted to waste the coin on a gimmicky Whiskey.


Ray

 

[Jack Black]

Not one to fight the tide, I'm going with the flow of Irish whiskey with a very smooth one. Absolutely delightful! It even put my Queen #31 congress into temporary adjournment.

- Stuart

So you like this particular Jameson, Stuart D Duckdog ? I've been tempted but haven't wanted to waste the coin on a gimmicky Whiskey.


Ray

I spotted the IPA edition on offer today, but wasn't sure about it, so I just plumped for the Jameson Ordinaire Much as I like Jameson's, I was buying it for my Rusty Nails Picked up a few beers at the same time, including these very different IPAs, neither of which I've tasted before

 

[Duckdog]

So you like this particular Jameson, Stuart D Duckdog ? I've been tempted but haven't wanted to waste the coin on a gimmicky Whiskey.


Ray

I spotted the IPA edition on offer today, but wasn't sure about it, so I just plumped for the Jameson Ordinaire Much as I like Jameson's, I was buying it for my Rusty Nails Picked up a few beers at the same time, including these very different IPAs, neither of which I've tasted before

Yes, Ray, I do like it. I, too, was a little afraid of a gimmick, though I like both stouts and Irish Whiskey. There is no stout flavor in this whiskey; rather, the stout barrels soften the "bite" of the whiskey leaving a very smooth finish, IMHO. I can't speak for the other Caskmates as I've not tried them. Jack, given your plans, I agree that "plain" Jameson was the better choice.

- Stuart

 

[Jack Black]

Yes, Ray, I do like it. I, too, was a little afraid of a gimmick, though I like both stouts and Irish Whiskey. There is no stout flavor in this whiskey; rather, the stout barrels soften the "bite" of the whiskey leaving a very smooth finish, IMHO. I can't speak for the other Caskmates as I've not tried them. Jack, given your plans, I agree that "plain" Jameson was the better choice.

- Stuart

Thanks Stuart, after seeing your post, I would have probably bought the Stout Edition out of curiosity, but drank it neat Much as I like an IPA, I wasn't sure about the IPA Edition enough, to want to carry another bottle. These days my shopping trips aren't so much governed by what I can afford to spend, but by what I can manage to carry!

 

[RayseM]

OK - Stuart will have to try. I too like STOUTS and Irish Whiskey. My very favorite stout - available around my parts - though not always is BLACK ISLE Stout.

 

[Pàdruig]

A 1917? That's infanticide, Gary (though I can understand the inducement). Well, all's well that ends well.

I am quite certain the 1917 has nothing to do with the age of the claret . The way I understand it is that it is a 2017 "vintage" done in a 1910 type or style (whatever that means). Regardless, it is a fine drinking wine, though a touch on the spendy side for an everyday drinker.

Fantastic pics Dylan, I was having some Irish myself the other night

Thank you, Jack! Nothing wrong with a bit of Irish.

Not one to fight the tide, I'm going with the flow of Irish whiskey with a very smooth one. Absolutely delightful! It even put my Queen #31 congress into temporary adjournment.

- Stuart

I spotted the IPA edition on offer today, but wasn't sure about it, so I just plumped for the Jameson Ordinaire Much as I like Jameson's, I was buying it for my Rusty Nails

The Jameson "Stout" edition is quite nice for a less expensive whiskey. It is pretty good neat, which came as a surprise, to be quite frank. I would not recommend the IPA version - it was not favorable, in my opinion.


I am enjoying a surprisingly good Porter. I usually do not like dessert types in anything more than a small amount at a time. This one is quite drinkable.

 

[Markeologist]

 

[Duckdog]

OK - Stuart will have to try. I too like STOUTS and Irish Whiskey. My very favorite stout - available around my parts - though not always is BLACK ISLE Stout.

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I try new ones all the time but the Black Isle has been a consistent winner. Another exceptional favorite is by a friend who makes his own. He has created one that can't be beat, called RASCAL STOUT - oh my that is soooo good but so rare as to be precious.

PORTERS are good too. Coal Porter - a Maine brew, is quite notable.

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OOPS - I need a blade in this post too

Here is one from yesterday's walk about - continuing the "beverage" theme. Traditional enough I think.

Fiddleback Shogun over Stream

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Ray

Thanks for the stout and porter recommendations, Ray. I truly enjoy porters, too. I trust that the Jameson stout version will live up to my estimation.
- Stuart

 

[Duckdog]

I am quite certain the 1917 has nothing to do with the age of the claret . The way I understand it is that it is a 2017 "vintage" done in a 1910 type or style (whatever that means). Regardless, it is a fine drinking wine, though a touch on the spendy side for an everyday drinker.

My error on 1917, Dylan - must have been something in my drink. It was, indeed, the 2017 vintage that I thought might be a bit premature, but your report indicates that the vintner (and they are very reputable and spendy) was able to turn out a fine wine that is drinkable within 2 years of harvest. Kudos!

The Jameson "Stout" edition is quite nice for a less expensive whiskey. It is pretty good neat, which came as a surprise, to be quite frank. I would not recommend the IPA version - it was not favorable, in my opinion.


I am enjoying a surprisingly good Porter. I usually do not like dessert types in anything more than a small amount at a time. This one is quite drinkable.

I'm pleased to see your favorable impression of the Jameson stout version. I, too, was surprised. And thanks for the IPA version report. As you may see in my response to Ray, I enjoy porters and recommendations on the same.

- Stuart

EDITED TO ADD: That's a great photo, Dylan.