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Post by traffordbrown on May 9, 2014 19:00:15 GMT
I am not an alcoholic by any stretch (probably exactly what an alcoholic would say)...
But I do love a good drink. Very much a whisky (and whiskey) drinker, but currently going through a bit of a tequila phase. Having just got back from the States, I am on the hunt for good tequila in the UK. They seemed to know their stuff over there.
I couldn't see a similar existing thread, and I apologise if there is one. But I would like to discuss any good booze recommendations, whether it's a fine spirit, a cracking beer, a particularly mind-blowing cider or a stunning wine.
Anyone got a glass of anything good? If I remember correctly, One_love likes his whiskies...
(I think we can safely say we don't need to post about Jameson, JD, Jim Beam, Bells...blah blah blah...)
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Post by Rorschach on May 9, 2014 19:11:19 GMT
I used to be quite a big fan of real ales but I got tired of having a few before feeling bloated and then the next day feeling like my stomach had been filled with lead. These days I mainly enjoy, with Coke, Sailor Jerry or Kraken, both spiced dark rums.
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Post by . on May 9, 2014 19:12:29 GMT
Have you tried Tiger Beer, traff? Originates in Singapore i think, cracking beer.
Spirits wise i would sometimes go for a Southern Comfort and Red, if i'm in the mood for a short after a couple of pints. Dangerous short because it's sweet and incredibly easy to drink. lol
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May 9, 2014 19:16:19 GMT
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Post by traffordbrown on May 9, 2014 19:16:19 GMT
@ rorsch - I am an active CAMRA member. Love most ales, except stouts generally.
@ bobbins - Big fan of Tiger but not so much of the SoCo if I'm honest but I do drink it on occasion!
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May 9, 2014 19:17:04 GMT
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Post by king nothing on May 9, 2014 19:17:04 GMT
As a red wine fan I can recommend barefoot merlot. The wife is partial to a polish vodka called zubrowka which is very nice, much better than Smirnoff!
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Post by traffordbrown on May 9, 2014 19:19:35 GMT
As a red wine fan I can recommend barefoot merlot. The wife is partial to a polish vodka called zubrowka which is very nice, much better than Smirnoff! Ah...Żubrówka. Great vodka, that. With the Bison grass in it. Great flavour. I head over to Poland to see a mate of mine a few times a year and I always make sure I bathe in that shit. Luckily for you, my friend, your wife appears to have superb taste! |
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Post by traffordbrown on May 9, 2014 19:23:25 GMT
I must say, one of my all-time favourite beers would have to be Adnams Broadside. Adnams are generally a tremendous brewery. Great beers coming out of Suffolk.
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May 9, 2014 19:34:12 GMT
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Post by king nothing on May 9, 2014 19:34:12 GMT
As a red wine fan I can recommend barefoot merlot. The wife is partial to a polish vodka called zubrowka which is very nice, much better than Smirnoff! Ah...Żubrówka. Great vodka, that. With the Bison grass in it. Great flavour. I head over to Poland to see a mate of mine a few times a year and I always make sure I bathe in that shit. Luckily for you, my friend, your wife appears to have superb taste! Ha ha! Nice one. There's a small brewery at the back of our house called phoenix. They produce an excellent bitter called white monk. I had a surreal piss up there years ago with my old headmaster. It was ten quid for unlimited beer and a bowl of chilli. Top night! |
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Post by traffordbrown on May 9, 2014 19:37:00 GMT
Ah...Żubrówka. Great vodka, that. With the Bison grass in it. Great flavour. I head over to Poland to see a mate of mine a few times a year and I always make sure I bathe in that shit. Luckily for you, my friend, your wife appears to have superb taste! Ha ha! Nice one. There's a small brewery at the back of our house called phoenix. They produce an excellent bitter called white monk. I had a surreal piss up there years ago with my old headmaster. It was ten quid for unlimited beer and a bowl of chilli. Top night! Aha. Right, Phoenix's White Monk. That's the kind of hidden gem I'm after! I will look out for it. |
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May 9, 2014 19:44:12 GMT
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Post by king nothing on May 9, 2014 19:44:12 GMT
Another session was on old peculiar, strewth that's a strong one.
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May 9, 2014 19:49:25 GMT
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Post by king nothing on May 9, 2014 19:49:25 GMT
Traff next time you're up for a game try the marble arch pub on Rochdale rd. Its not far from shudehill bus station. They always have six or seven different ales. Proper drinkers pub!
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Post by traffordbrown on May 9, 2014 19:49:38 GMT
Another session was on old peculiar, strewth that's a strong one. A cracker! About 5.5% if memory serves. A splendid one but certain not a session beer! |
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Post by Monty on May 9, 2014 19:52:52 GMT
Being a west country boy I loves me a pint of rough cider - Cheddar Valley and Black Rat being my favourite of the more commercial varieties - but I'll drink just about anything in a pint glass. And you can't go wrong with a nice smokey, full bodied single malt Scotch.
I also like a good glass of wine. I work in fine food wholesale, and we have a pretty good wine selection - but I'm far from an expert.
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Post by traffordbrown on May 9, 2014 19:56:06 GMT
Being a west country boy I loves me a pint of rough cider - Cheddar Valley and Black Rat being my favourite of the more commercial varieties - but I'll drink just about anything in a pint glass. And you can't go wrong with a nice smokey, full bodied single malt Scotch. I also like a good glass of wine. I work in fine food wholesale, and we have a pretty good wine selection - but I'm far from an expert. Smokey scotch - you have my attention. What can you recommend? A few months ago I had a scotch so damned smokey and peaty that it was like licking the inside of a garden centre, Spectacular. Jura Prophecy, it was. Get some. |
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Post by richmanpoorman on May 9, 2014 20:01:11 GMT
When in Greece got really partial to "Metaxa" a cheapish Greek brandy surprisingly smooth and quaffable.
If you fancy aniseed flavour rocket fuel ouzo is good and cheap.
I once had a bottle of Mescal with the worm in the bottom,pure firewater but could never manage more than a couple of sips but there is no hangover with it.
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