Author Topic: THE MACALLAN -- Cask Strength (and sundry booze discussion) (Read 65298 times)

maverickf1jockey · « **Reply #75 on:** November 13, 2007, 09:48:07 PM »

Quote from: TwilightOdyssey

Sure, why the hell not talk about rum? I'm not discriminatory! :)

In that case can we also play around with Schnapps; specifically Slivovitch; an eastern-European plum-based product I found out about in Serbia. It is essentially like having a vocal warmup in a glass. It is really good stuff so try to find some if you ever end up out there.

TwilightOdyssey · « **Reply #76 on:** November 13, 2007, 09:54:27 PM »

Quote from: maverickf1jockey

Quote from: TwilightOdyssey
Sure, why the hell not talk about rum? I'm not discriminatory! :)
In that case can we also play around with Schnapps; specifically Slivovitch; an eastern-European plum-based product I found out about in Serbia. It is essentially like having a vocal warmup in a glass. It is really good stuff so try to find some if you ever end up out there.

I have Austrian friends that always bring me local schnapps from little towns that are made from all sorts of local flora. Everyone of em has tasted like distilled dirt thus far!! PDT_008

Elliot · « **Reply #77 on:** November 13, 2007, 11:18:56 PM »

As to Rum - here are my faves:

Goslings Black Seal (from Bermuda - pure classy rum, but £35 a bottle)
Havana Club 15 year old (from, guess, Cuba)
Capn Morgan Spiced Rum (not premium or particularly good, but I still love the taste)

_tom_ · « **Reply #78 on:** November 14, 2007, 12:09:38 AM »

As I said before, Sailor Jerry's is my favourite so far, because it goes down so easily :D Captain Morgan isnt bad either :)

I just want to try Mount Gay rum because it sounds funny.

WezV · « **Reply #79 on:** November 14, 2007, 08:36:28 AM »

Quote from: TwilightOdyssey

I have Austrian friends that always bring me local schnapps from little towns that are made from all sorts of local flora. Everyone of em has tasted like distilled dirt thus far!! PDT_008

i had a 'clear the half empty bottle from the drinks stash' night round at my friends the othernight. Unsurprisingly there were 3 or 4 opened but not finished bottles of schnapps. I had some strawberry that tasted exactly like watermelon - i thought that was a neat trick :D

ToneMonkey · « **Reply #80 on:** November 14, 2007, 08:57:38 AM »

Scnapps is good, reminds me of a couple of days before christmas at my folks house (we've normally polished off most of the booze by christmas eve and have to get more).

I think that out of spirits, the only thing that I'm not into Gin. Never really got on with it. Although Pimms is lovely. Could quite easily drink a bottle if I had 2 bottles of lemonade. Hadn't tried it until last year.

Jonesy76 · « **Reply #81 on:** November 14, 2007, 09:00:28 AM »

Lambs Navy Rum is superb stuff :D

Although we used to have some stuff on the RNLI that was dubbed "Crew Medicine"........It was nameless and the Coxswain used to give us all a big ladle full after a call out. God knows how strong it was, but you sure weren't cold after you'd taken it :lol:

Elliot · « **Reply #82 on:** November 14, 2007, 09:43:10 AM »

I think that might have been 'special ration' government rum that would be handed out to seamen (note the spelling children) after a night watch on deck - it was pretty much proof stuff, not really a c--ktail lounge drink :D

Sailor Jerry's is great, I agree.

TwilightOdyssey · « **Reply #83 on:** November 14, 2007, 01:36:08 PM »

Quote from: ToneMonkey

I think that out of spirits, the only thing that I'm not into Gin. Never really got on with it. Although Pimms is lovely.

You haven't had the right gin, that's why. You need to drink hand-batched gin to really see what it's all about. Try Juniper Bush and Hendrick's, and you will change your opinion of gin!

ToneMonkey · « **Reply #84 on:** November 14, 2007, 04:25:19 PM »

Dunno, I've tried a few and they were all bloody horrible..... and then people put tonic water in it PDT_029

Two wrongs dont make a right

blue · « **Reply #85 on:** November 14, 2007, 04:30:38 PM »

Quote from: TwilightOdyssey

Quote from: ToneMonkey
I think that out of spirits, the only thing that I'm not into Gin. Never really got on with it. Although Pimms is lovely.

You haven't had the right gin, that's why. You need to drink hand-batched gin to really see what it's all about. Try Juniper Bush and Hendrick's, and you will change your opinion of gin!

you really seem to know your drink!! do you live in a constant state of mild inebriation? ;)

TwilightOdyssey · « **Reply #86 on:** November 14, 2007, 06:26:45 PM »

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you really seem to know your drink!! do you live in a constant state of mild inebriation? ;)

LOL who, meeeeee??? :roll:

It's the combination of the fact that my day gig puts me in constant contact with NY's intelligencia/uber rich and knowing a thing or two about the finer things in life goes a long way towards schmoozing clients combined with the fact that I love to drink and don't like cheapass booze!!

Davey · « **Reply #87 on:** November 14, 2007, 06:49:55 PM »

the ONLY way to drink schnapps is with hot tea. fruity flavours work best.

take it from me. i know :D

TwilightOdyssey · « **Reply #88 on:** November 14, 2007, 07:13:32 PM »

Quote from: Davey

the ONLY way to drink schnapps is with hot tea. fruity flavours work best.

take it from me. i know :D

Blueberry tea = awesome.

maverickf1jockey · « **Reply #89 on:** November 14, 2007, 07:40:20 PM »

Quote from: ToneMonkey

Dunno, I've tried a few and they were all bloody horrible..... and then people put tonic water in it PDT_029

Two wrongs dont make a right

Tonic water is my drink of choice in Indian restaurants and at school. Don't knock it.
I once drank a whole 3l bottle of it going up a hill in France.
I love Lidl; it's great for tonic water.