What do you drink?

[Rykon Zero]

Champagne is only called Champagne if it comes from the Champagne region of France. Champagne not from Champagne isn't really Champagne. Champagne of Champagne, Champagne.

Fixed for you.

Isn't that sort of like the rule that Scotch that isn't from Scotland isn't Scotch?

 

[OZZYGT]

LOL thanks.

Yes, the same rule is obviously applied to Scotch. Now Bourbon used to be called Bourbon only if it was made in the state of Kentucky, USA. However, in these days I believe Wild Turkey, Maker's Mark, Jim Bean, etc. are made in other states too.

Of course, Kentuckians will beg to differ.

 

[Grand Prix]

Innis & Gunn

Delicious beer. Aged in oak whiskey barrels.

I usually try out different Belgian beers, but the liquor stores around here don't sell them anymore! Booo! Guinness is good too.

And Geuze.

 

[FoolKiller]

LOL thanks.

Yes, the same rule is obviously applied to Scotch. Now Bourbon used to be called Bourbon only if it was made in the state of Kentucky, USA. However, in these days I believe Wild Turkey, Maker's Mark, Jim Bean, etc. are made in other states too.

Of course, Kentuckians will beg to differ.

Wild Turkey is whiskey.

Maker's and Bean are bourbon (from Kentucky), although they may have other distilleries not in Kentucky.

Maker's Mark does a ton of stuff with the University of Kentucky.

 

[Apollo87]

And where in heavens' name is tequila?

Either way I'm a vodka kind of guy.

 

[OZZYGT]

Wild Turkey is whiskey.

Bourbon is whiskey; it is only called "bourbon" because that particular whiskey is from Bourbon county, Kentucky. Everything else is just American whiskey.

And Wild Turkey is a bourbon.

Maker's and Bean are bourbon (from Kentucky), although they may have other distilleries not in Kentucky.

Maker's Mark does a ton of stuff with the University of Kentucky.

Yes. That's why I said that even though bourbon is originally from KY, some brands have distilleries in other states.

And where in heavens' name is tequila?

Either way I'm a vodka kind of guy.

Yeah you're right, Tequila should have been up there. Patron, 1/2 Oz. of Cointreau, and filled with OJ for me please!

 

[stumpydino]

whatever doesnt taste like alcohol lol
i need interesting flavour to make me drink something..

 

[Gil]

I don't drink a lot. I've not been "plowed" in many years.
Like Duke, I like to get a little mellow buzz on.
I am partial to Bourbon over Scotch.
However, I was gifted a bottle of Macallan 12, and it was sublime.
Problem is I can't see spending that much for a fifth.
Most other Scotches I have tasted have a "peaty" flavor and I don't like.

I tend to be a bit picky about my bourbon as well.
I prefer it to be from Kentucky.
I prefer Knob Creek, but am quite partial to 1792 Ridgemont Reserve.
Booker's is the best, but like Macallan at $50 a fifth is a little too rich for me.

Bulleit--my friends like it. I think it's "fire water".
Maker's Mark--tastes good, but leaves its mark in the pain I have to live with in the morning.

Jack Daniel's, while not a bourbon is a nice sippin' whiskey, and is a better mixer.

I don't really drink beer too much anymore since I discovered hard cider, and my current preference is for Hornsby's.
Though when beer is offered, I like a few of Sam Adam brews. I also won't turn my nose up at Leinie's, Heinie's, Dos Equis, Corona, Blue Moon, or Land Shark.

BTW, Smirnoff Ice is Vile Swill!!! IMHO.

 

[buickgnx88]

Champagne is only called Champagne if it comes from the Champagne region of France. Everything else is called sparkling wine.

"Oh, actually all champagne is French, it's named after the region. Otherwise it's sparkling white wine. Americans of course don't recognize the convention, so it becomes that thing of calling all of their sparkling white "champagne", even though by definition they're not."

 

[FoolKiller]

"Oh, actually all champagne is French, it's named after the region. Otherwise it's sparkling white wine. Americans of course don't recognize the convention, so it becomes that thing of calling all of their sparkling white "champagne", even though by definition they're not."

"Oh, this guy is good."

A Wayne's World quote shall never slip by me.

 

[Formula1Driver]

Most often it will be beer, but I dont limit myself to it.

 

[buickgnx88]

"Oh, this guy is good."

A Wayne's World quote shall never slip by me.

I was hoping someone would catch on.

 

[homeforsummer]

Champagne is only called Champagne if it comes from the Champagne region of France. Everything else is called sparkling wine.

Erm... I know

And that place you see smack bang in the middle of the Champagne region is the place I mentioned, Epernay. I've been there 👍

Incidentally, did you know that the Champagne exported to the USA is sweeter than the stuff the rest of the world gets? The Moët et Chandon people were saying that apparently the American market has a sweet tooth so they produce sweeter stuff especially for it

 

[Stotty]

Red wine... preferably Bordeaux, but I also drink a lot of Burgundy, New Zealand Pinot Noir, Rioja and Chlliean Cabernet as well. I also love Port from time to time (much be decent vintage otherwise I'm not bothered) and I have a very nice bottle of Tequila that a Mexican friend bought me back... it's nothing like the rubbish stuff that's called tequila in the UK, more like alcoholic honey

If I'm in a bar, Guinness or Caipirinhas, depending on the company

 

[Duke]

I admit, I do not like my champagne too dry.

 

[Stotty]

I admit, I do not like my champagne too dry.

Then I suggest you don't bother buying champagne... better to save yourself a lot of ££'s and but Asti or one of the fizzy chardonnays whichtend to be a lot cheaper and sweeter.

Champagne is meant to be dry.

 

[OZZYGT]

Erm... I know

You said you like "the actual French stuff", and I was just pointing out that a sparkling wine can come from France and not be Champagne.

 

[homeforsummer]

You said you like "the actual French stuff", and I was just pointing out that a sparkling wine can come from France and not be Champagne.

And I qualified "the actual French stuff" by following it with "produced around Epernay"...

 

[Klostrophobic]

I just made some eggnog and I've bottled it for Christmas. It better be good. I think it's like 25 percent alcohol so I imagine everyone will complain. It smells really boozy, but perhaps that'll change within the next 6 or so weeks before Christmas.

http://www.chow.com/recipes/10758

 

[OZZYGT]

25 percent... that's gotta be fun. The good thing about that amount of alcohol is that it will prevent the eggnog from going bad.
5-6 weeks is not bad for aging anyway.

Let us know how it tasted.

 

[Sureboss]

Had 3 pints of Old Peculiar last night. Goes down as the best pint I've had (yet), I'm sure some of the Brits will have heard of it, more so the Yorkies.

 

[Slicks]

That poll is quite lacking.

I prefer hard alcohol over anything - I've currently got Gin, Vodka, Tequila, Rum, Canadian Whiskey, Everclear, and Baileys in the liquor cabinet.
I've recently come on to proper ciders as well - I'll typically have a Strongbow when I'm out with friends.

I can't stomache beer in any significant quantities, and I don't have a taste for wine, either (though I'll make an exception for ice wine).

 

[TheCracker]

Had 3 pints of Old Peculiar last night. Goes down as the best pint I've had (yet), I'm sure some of the Brits will have heard of it, more so the Yorkies.

Went to school with the 'Theakstons', although it's not their company anymore - Blacksheep is what they brew now, which is very nice 👍

 

[Sureboss]

Had one of those in the first pub, not as nice as the Old Peculiar though.

 

[Famine]

Had 3 pints of Old Peculiar last night. Goes down as the best pint I've had (yet), I'm sure some of the Brits will have heard of it, more so the Yorkies.

We went up to a pub in the middle of nowhere yesterday, and I had a nice pint of Theakstons Dark. That was quite pleasant.

 

[Zrow]

My girlfriends parents hosted a birthday party this weekend and bought a keg of Smithwick's. Gotta love the Irish.

 

[Klostrophobic]

Q: Should I drink the entire 4-pack tonight? By myself.

25 percent... that's gotta be fun. The good thing about that amount of alcohol is that it will prevent the eggnog from going bad.
5-6 weeks is not bad for aging anyway.

Let us know how it tasted.

Yeah, it's gonna be fun. I made about a gallon of nog last year from a different recipe using just rum as the alcohol. My uncle must have had over a half gallon just by himself. I'm hoping this recipe with bourbon, brandy and rum will be a little nicer.

The recipe says you can age it for a year if you'd like. It probably will hold quite a while with all the alcohol in there.

 

[OZZYGT]

Q: Should I drink the entire 4-pack tonight? By myself.

A 4-pack is not bad. I've downed a 12-P by myself before. Although I'm violating rule # 348 of the Wing man's code: "A 6/12/24-pack shall not be consumed by one person only without asking the nearest wing man/buddy to join him. If said friend turns the request down, the OD (original drinker) is to drink it all by him/herself.

Yeah, it's gonna be fun. I made about a gallon of nog last year from a different recipe using just rum as the alcohol. My uncle must have had over a half gallon just by himself. I'm hoping this recipe with bourbon, brandy and rum will be a little nicer.

Hmm...depending on the bourbon used and the amount, it can give you a rather unpleasant feeling overnight. (American Whiskey and rum with milk is a risky combo.)

 

[Thiele]

It was a tough choice between Vodka and Beer, but i chose beer.

 

[OZZYGT]

It was a tough choice between Vodka and Beer, but i chose beer.

YOU'RE FOURTEEN



Oh wait, you live in Australia. Nevermind.