Sacrilege , Impure , adulterated sacrilege .

Some of the Highland Malts are so damned nosey that my eyes water when I get the glass close to my face. I find them unpaletable and would rather drink(not prefer) a decent blend. I can't really think of any decent blends I've come across lately.
When I do splurge on a bottle of scotch I go for Islay Malts with Laphroig being at the top o' the list. Talisker, Oban, Bowmore are all fine substitutes though. Islays all taste like they've been filtered through Kingsford briquets.
 
I can see I have a lot to learn . I must confess to being mostly a beer drinker around the home . It is on the special occasions I go out that I want to have something a little extrordinary .

The Islays sounds intriguing . What the Highlands have to offer also calls to me .
I think I hear a pub door unlocking somewhere .
 
You can make your own scotch. Just dump some charcoal briquettes into a bucket of rancid water and after a couple of days you've got what scotch tastes like.

(Runs away and seeks cover):D
 
Ach son , run for all the cover you want . I think Rob Roy is coming for you .
I can hear the wail of the death dirge bagpipes now . His Skean Dhub is rusted shut in its sheath so he,ll have to use his bare hands . L:O:L
 
Shann said:
You can make your own scotch. Just dump some charcoal briquettes into a bucket of rancid water and after a couple of days you've got what scotch tastes like.

(Runs away and seeks cover):D
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That's OK...you just stick to your wine coolers and leave the men's beverages to the men! ;)
 
Actually, Ireland, England, Scotland buy used oak casks from American distilleries such as Jack Daniels.

I've occasionaly wondered why Oak? Why not pick a substance or wood with better aromatic features, like NEEM for instance?

Neem whiskey. Now, there's a product that could make Nepal rich.

munk
 
If you like peaty... Find a bottle of Compass Box 'Peat Monster.' Not yet a big national brand, but it's around and worth the search. Not over-priced, either. It will give you a thrill. My EDS is Famous Grouse. Not single malt, but very palatable and hangover-free. Or at least within my boundaries.

If you like a 'nice glass cold vodka,' once in a while...try Svedka from (where else?) Sweden. Very under valued and better than many so-called "premium" vodkas at 4 times the price. Makes a fine martini with a drizzle of vermouth (Gallo is my economy choice for this and cooking uses.) No, I will not debate the definition of 'martini' - it doesn't have chocolate, pomegranate juice or any other foolishness in it. You have to draw the line somewhere, and as liberal as I am, this is it for me. :(
 
No, I will not debate the definition of 'martini' - it doesn't have chocolate, pomegranate juice or any other foolishness in it>>> Bri in Chi


Putting goo gaws in booze is destructive, at least for the serious drinker. (and in my case, the insane drinker) All that milk and sugar and nonsense bites you hard the next day. What do they call chocolate milk and rum? Chocolate Cow or something? Yuck.

Dairy products and alcohol do not mix.


munk
 
I suspect that sugar drives alcohol into the blood stream faster than normal. I once told a cardiologist of this theory, and he thought it sounded reasonable.

Plus, the sugar and fruit juices tend to disguise the taste of alcohol, so unsuspecting drinkers get way too drunk, way too fast. Watch out for those delicious mai-tais, pina-colladas, and margaritas. They will sneak up on you.
Drink responsibly. And never drink and drive.
 
munk said:
Dairy products and alcohol do not mix.
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They do if one is careful. You've never tried my signature white Russian milkshake. I used to mix them up (with my homemade Kaluha icecream) for individuals who wanted to get drunk, but didn't want to drink. If the vodka is a good brand with little aftertaste, an astonishing amount of it can be added without being detected.

It is, however, a force that can be used for both good and evil and I won't be sharing the recipe publically. With great power comes great responsibility.
 
Munk if you like Laphroig but dont want the alcohol, I find Lapsang Souchong tea very similar in taste, {no milk of course.bit of lemons ok.} I Have a cup most afternoons. {the hits more like coffee than tea.}

I dont drink whisky often {one or twice a year.} but when i do I only drink Irish, Glenfiddich & of course Laphroig .

Nepali kukri rum is cool though... not drunk any this year...

Milk & alochol? only tried Galiano with milk, seems good to me!

Spiral
 
Dave Rishar said:
It is, however, a force that can be used for both good and evil and I won't be sharing the recipe publically. With great power comes great responsibility.
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Dave, Thank you for being the voice of reason and moderation on the forum. ;)
 
Y'all need to check into Tennessee's newest distillery at Kelso, Tennessee: Pritchard's Distillery. They make the finest rum y'all ever done flopped a lip over. The only way you'll ever want to mix this stuff is with a couple of ice cubes. This is a small family operation using an "old fashioned" copper pot still. If you run a search for them you can see their products, recipes & etc.
 
From the credit where credit is due department:

Spiral, since your return, you have been nothing but friendly and informative. You have added to the Cantina. There is actually a selfish part of me that wants to hold onto the other spiral, the one who said rotten things, and keep him there. A very human failing in most of us. But you know what? You don't deserve it. You are earning respect. It is a pleasure to be around you.


munk
 
I think the Khukuri Rum talked about is the rum in the bottle shaped like a khuk, right? Yangdu told me she had a bottle of it, and we thought it might be good at a Konvention.

>>>>>>


Dave, Thank you for being the voice of reason and moderation on the forum
>>>> Bri in Chi to Dave Rishar

This is a very strange event. Dave Rishar is the same man who destroys weird things with giant khuks....

munk
 
Bri in Chi said:
I suspect that sugar drives alcohol into the blood stream faster than normal. I once told a cardiologist of this theory, and he thought it sounded reasonable.

Plus, the sugar and fruit juices tend to disguise the taste of alcohol, so unsuspecting drinkers get way too drunk, way too fast. Watch out for those delicious mai-tais, pina-colladas, and margaritas. They will sneak up on you.
Drink responsibly. And never drink and drive.
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Been there, done that. Several years ago at a trade show, we went to this Central-Amarican theamed restaurant and had one of the large rum tropical punch death drinks - you know, the kind that can be shared by about 6 or so people. :eek: Major mistake! That coupled with the generous scotch and beer I had later darn near killed me. :barf: The worst part was having to be at the convention center at 7:30 next morning to start giving presentations. Thank heaven I remembered to chug a few glasses of water before I went to bed.
 
Well... I'm more of a tequila person, but I do like the occasional thingy of Glenfiddich. Neat, please. :thumbup:
 
Bri in Chi said:
I suspect that sugar drives alcohol into the blood stream faster than normal. I once told a cardiologist of this theory, and he thought it sounded reasonable.

Plus, the sugar and fruit juices tend to disguise the taste of alcohol, so unsuspecting drinkers get way too drunk, way too fast. Watch out for those delicious mai-tais, pina-colladas, and margaritas. They will sneak up on you.
Drink responsibly. And never drink and drive.
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I've also read that drinking booze with seltzer gets you drunk faster. Something about the bubbles somehow getting the booze into your bloodstream faster.
 
Edward Teach said:
That's OK...you just stick to your wine coolers and leave the men's beverages to the men! ;)
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I'll have you know I don't drink wine coolers, I drink Zima :barf: Is that even still made?

I generally just drink beer. A whole lot of beer. Although a nice tequila is good every once in a while. I've been told that scotch is an acquired taste, but I've never acquired it.
 
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