So, what are you drinking? page 1

oblivion

24th December 2011, 03:09 AM

I'm sipping the last of my Blanton's single barrel Kentucky bourbon. :(

charlou

24th December 2011, 03:22 AM

I have a bottle of Wild Turkey American Honey ... consider it virtually yours, oblivion. *tipple* :)

Aside: Do you like wine? dev is a fount of engagingly sexy and knowledgable eloquence on the subject. I'd love to see more on that here.

oblivion

24th December 2011, 03:24 AM

I love wine. Moving to California where I can tour wineries in my spare time was one of the best decisions I've ever made. :D

I picked up some Knob Creek Bourbon earlier today. I can spring for top drawer now and again, but mostly stick with the midrange bourbons when I hit the hard stuff.

Blantons is truly amazing, though.

True story - I had a bottle of Jack Daniel's Honey Bourbon in my hand earlier today. I decided to go with the knob Creek.

charlou

24th December 2011, 03:37 AM

knob creek http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/charlou/lol.gif (... is that a euphemism? )

oblivion

24th December 2011, 03:47 AM

:smug:

Magicziggy

24th December 2011, 07:35 AM

Cooper's Pale Ale.
I deserve it.

Hermit

24th December 2011, 10:49 AM

I love wine. Moving to California where I can tour wineries in my spare time was one of the best decisions I've ever made. :DCool. We live within two and three hours' drive to Australia's premier vineyards. The cellar door sales are a real trap. After a tasting you usually finish up buying a dozen or two bottles, only to proceed to the next one and repeat the process. Here is a photo of one of Yaldara's smaller cellars, which is one of the wineries we visited last year.

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x59/Hermit_graphics/Happy%20Snaps/ff9fb55c.jpg

Even though I am not really a port drinker, (I tend to list to starboard after the third bottle,) we finished up with quite a collection of the fortified product as well. My preference is for dry reds. Mostly of the Cabernet-Sauvignon variety, which is similar to Claret. What is your preferred style?

Adenosine

24th December 2011, 11:05 AM

I enjoy a variety of drinks (might be my Irish heritage), Guinness, lagers, ales, red wine (richer the better), white wine (dry for preference), several spirits and liquers including Irish whiskey, advocat, brandy, Cointreau, Baileys, Kahlua, vodka and bourbon. All depends on how I feel at the time.

I'm really looking forward to going to Europe and tasting some real Burgundys and German beer next year.

oblivion

24th December 2011, 02:09 PM

I love wine. Moving to California where I can tour wineries in my spare time was one of the best decisions I've ever made. :DCool. We live within two and three hours' drive to Australia's premier vineyards. The cellar door sales are a real trap. After a tasting you usually finish up buying a dozen or two bottles, only to proceed to the next one and repeat the process. Here is a photo of one of Yaldara's smaller cellars, which is one of the wineries we visited last year.

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x59/Hermit_graphics/Happy%20Snaps/ff9fb55c.jpg

Even though I am not really a port drinker, (I tend to list to starboard after the third bottle,) we finished up with quite a collection of the fortified product as well. My preference is for dry reds. Mostly of the Cabernet-Sauvignon variety, which is similar to Claret. What is your preferred style?

I like red wines, too. cabernet, merlot, carmenere. I don't generally like zinfandels, but make an exception for some old-vine zins.

Cunt

24th December 2011, 06:55 PM

I have been enjoying Baileys Irish Cream - but I have been at work, and that is as drunk as we are allowed to be.

Now that I am off duty, my plans include Tankarey Tanquerey Gin.

And rum, and vodka...oh, and Courvassier VSOP has made it to my favourites list now.

I like wines, but something about them makes me forget which ones I liked. I tried having a log, but lost it...

Cunt

25th December 2011, 08:01 AM

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee174/Darren8306/_DJK1616copy.jpg

Cunt

25th December 2011, 08:13 AM

The Dry Drink.
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee174/Darren8306/_DJK1630copy.jpg

Cunt

25th December 2011, 08:43 AM

This is everything...
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee174/Darren8306/_DJK1638copy.jpg

oblivion

1st January 2012, 12:38 AM

this.

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/23/28348

charlou

1st January 2012, 01:51 AM

I had a beer after work ... no prizes for guessing which beer :D

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Ahhh ... spoiler doesn't work for images (quote my post and look at it in post reply, you'll see what I mean) ... hmmmm ... that's a bit of a problem ... can we fix this, ob?

nostrum

1st January 2012, 10:24 AM

I'm a tee-totaller. Never acquired the taste of alcohol of any description, despite trying hard in my twenties. Ah well.

oblivion

1st January 2012, 11:34 PM

trying a spoiler with image.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v636/raven_s/2011-12-23170310.jpg

Ok, it creates the tags, but you still have to post the image between the spoiler tags.

I'm still thinking that we probably want just the simpler spoiler tags, since they work with tapatalk.

oblivion

21st January 2012, 04:12 AM

spoiler tags were changed out so never mind that.

I'm sipping some of that knob creek I wrote about last month.

Orphia Nay

21st January 2012, 04:16 AM

I'm having a Castaway cider.

Jerome

21st January 2012, 04:21 AM

http://prime.premiergroup.net/store/images_products/cline_cashmere_08.jpg

susceptible

Fuzzy

23rd January 2012, 12:01 AM

Some kinda red wine that appeared on my doorstep one day for some reason

Mr. Mellow

23rd January 2012, 01:35 AM

Is it my imagination, or has anyone else experienced a subjective difference in the "quality" of intoxication between, say beer, wine and hard spirits? I do, but since ethanol is ethanol, I'm wondering why this is. Given equivalent quantities of alcohol consumed over, say, one hour, wine mellows me, hard liquors cheer me up and beer does neither except make me stagger and feel dull. Possible explanations are: the number of beers needed to equal one shot of hard liquor (feeling of fullness); sugar content; allergic or other physiological effects of hops, tannins, etc.; the extent to which my mood might influence my choice of drinks, and maybe even some kind of social stereotype at work (e.g., beer=boisterous; wine=sophisticated; whiskey shots=cowboy; Piña Colada=Mexican cruise). Don't ask me to find a peer-reviewed journal article on this; I'm just wondering.

Jerome

23rd January 2012, 01:36 AM

beer is like pot

wine is like lsd

bourbon is like coke

Supernaut

23rd January 2012, 02:04 AM

I am drinking some Diet Coke!!!

Izdaari

23rd January 2012, 02:18 AM

I worked very late last night and slept most of the day. I'm just waking up now.

So, Kivu Italian Roast whole bean coffee, ground right before brewing in a French press.

Wine or beer later probably. I'll post it then.

oblivion

23rd January 2012, 03:08 AM

sierra nevada ruthless rye ipa.

Cunt

23rd January 2012, 05:09 AM

I had a couple of drinks. Not my usual, but still plenty pleasant.

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee174/Darren8306/Untitled_HDR2-1.jpg

Izdaari

23rd January 2012, 11:32 AM

Pepperwood Grove Cabernet Sauvignon. California. My usual M.O.: an $8.99 bottle on sale for $4.99. Excellent stuff for the price.

But I admit to looking a little bit enviously at that Hennessy Cognac. :hehe:

ericv00

23rd January 2012, 01:56 PM

Is it my imagination, or has anyone else experienced a subjective difference in the "quality" of intoxication between, say beer, wine and hard spirits? I do, but since ethanol is ethanol, I'm wondering why this is. Given equivalent quantities of alcohol consumed over, say, one hour, wine mellows me, hard liquors cheer me up and beer does neither except make me stagger and feel dull. Possible explanations are: the number of beers needed to equal one shot of hard liquor (feeling of fullness); sugar content; allergic or other physiological effects of hops, tannins, etc.; the extent to which my mood might influence my choice of drinks, and maybe even some kind of social stereotype at work (e.g., beer=boisterous; wine=sophisticated; whiskey shots=cowboy; Piña Colada=Mexican cruise). Don't ask me to find a peer-reviewed journal article on this; I'm just wondering.
Beer dulls me.
Wine makes me feels great and in a good mood.
Hard alcohol dulls me.

Cunt

24th January 2012, 12:04 AM

Pepperwood Grove Cabernet Sauvignon. California. My usual M.O.: an $8.99 bottle on sale for $4.99. Excellent stuff for the price.

But I admit to looking a little bit enviously at that Hennessy Cognac. :hehe:

Welcome to a glass, Izdaari! I'll want to wait 'til you get here to pour, though...

When can I expect you? (62n x 114w-ish)

Mantisdreamz

24th January 2012, 04:57 AM

True story - I had a bottle of Jack Daniel's Honey Bourbon in my hand earlier today. I decided to go with the knob Creek.
Have you actually tried the honey JD? I had it a few weeks ago, it was really tasty.

oblivion

24th January 2012, 05:00 AM

No, I haven't. I tried some cherry infused jim beam a few months ago and it tasted like cough syrup. Someone whose taste in bourbon I respect recommended it too. :(

I think I'm done being adventurous with flavored bourbons for a while.

Cunt

24th January 2012, 05:21 AM

I know what you mean, oblivion. I go off chicken for awhile if I have a poor sample.

Mantisdreamz

24th January 2012, 08:02 AM

No, I haven't. I tried some cherry infused jim beam a few months ago and it tasted like cough syrup. Someone whose taste in bourbon I respect recommended it too. :(

I think I'm done being adventurous with flavored bourbons for a while.
The honey JD is just very sweet.... so if it is in sipping form, it seems like it would take awhile to drink. I just did it in a shot at the time.

redunderthebed

24th January 2012, 12:40 PM

Metaxa http://www.casss.gr/KioskImages/27/METAXA_5_star.jpg

Facetious

24th January 2012, 12:43 PM

a G&T

just kidding, a nice hot cup of decaf tea, mmmmmmm

divagreen

24th January 2012, 12:49 PM

a G&T

just kidding, a nice hot cup of decaf tea, mmmmmmm

Athene I think I am going to pick up some biscotti bailey's for later this evening and I swear to gawd that I will think of you. :]

andrewclunn

25th January 2012, 08:27 PM

Not as much as this guy:

Ultimate Drunk Insanity - NAKED FIGHTS - Russian Vodka Rage - - car roof frogger - YouTube

Cunt

25th January 2012, 10:11 PM

Is that you?

andrewclunn

25th January 2012, 10:20 PM

Is that you?

No no. I'm not Russian enough for that sort of thing.

Cunt

25th January 2012, 10:39 PM

In Soviet Russia, naked mad fights YOU.

Facetious

25th January 2012, 10:43 PM

a G&T

just kidding, a nice hot cup of decaf tea, mmmmmmm

Athene I think I am going to pick up some biscotti bailey's for later this evening and I swear to gawd that I will think of you. :]

does baileys still count as an alcoholic drink if poured over ice-cream or added to coffee?

nostrum

26th January 2012, 12:36 AM

a G&T

just kidding, a nice hot cup of decaf tea, mmmmmmm

Athene I think I am going to pick up some biscotti bailey's for later this evening and I swear to gawd that I will think of you. :]

does baileys still count as an alcoholic drink if poured over ice-cream or added to coffee?

I'm pretty sure not

Orphia Nay

26th January 2012, 05:41 AM

I'm having a Guinness.

oblivion

26th January 2012, 05:43 AM

moar knob creek bourbon.

redunderthebed

26th January 2012, 06:50 AM

A beer may be in order soonish.

charlou

26th January 2012, 08:35 AM

water :cheer:

























Actually, I lied .. it's really :sadcheer:

Izdaari

26th January 2012, 10:17 AM

Fire Station 5 Steam Pumper IPA

A decent craft IPA, but not especially memorable.

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/4110/8708

oblivion

26th January 2012, 07:02 PM

chili chocolate chai

Jerome

26th January 2012, 07:05 PM

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/1/19/Dr_Pepper_modern.svg/225px-Dr_Pepper_modern.svg.png

nick

26th January 2012, 07:12 PM

I just had a bottle of mineral water!

ericv00

26th January 2012, 10:30 PM

Vodka I infused with pomegranate.

Jerome

26th January 2012, 11:10 PM

http://www.garyswine.com/media/fine_wine/france/14842xl.jpg

Facetious

26th January 2012, 11:45 PM

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/1/19/Dr_Pepper_modern.svg/225px-Dr_Pepper_modern.svg.png

Dr Pepper and amaretto together taste like liquid marzipan.

Cunt

27th January 2012, 12:15 AM

I am enjoying the 'dry drink'.

Izdaari

27th January 2012, 01:25 PM

Kalbarri Shiraz 2010. From Australia. Another one of those $4.99 sale price bargain wines that are such a bang for the buck. I'd focus on that a whole lot less if I had more money.

Gonzo

27th January 2012, 02:38 PM

black coffee.

I no longer have to update this thread.

Facetious

28th January 2012, 09:32 PM

I'm drinking a glass of Baileys. For real.

nostrum

28th January 2012, 09:34 PM

baileys is the closest I could come to liking alcohol

Tribal-Ni

28th January 2012, 11:38 PM

https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8nuLkGyCyzeZkWEsFSHr96CFnNkw7dLp1-e0NvFenEhvEmc1jtyoSLrxR31bP5Ia7TNwMhVckfAsTiE-awhLUNROTkagW7S-yqssRs1fjdpTfWOozAYS9V6N80Vd3E2l85nXP2c4_MIg/s1600/Scrumpy.jpg

oblivion

29th January 2012, 03:07 AM

I've heard tales about scrumpy!

Mr. Mellow

29th January 2012, 04:37 AM

Alaskan Amber with corn chips (crisps) and bean dip. Maybe I should post the recipe for that in the Tasty, tasty food thread: One can of re-fried beans, one can of green chiles. Mix, heat, eat. Lazy-man's dinner.

redunderthebed

29th January 2012, 12:11 PM

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/1/19/Dr_Pepper_modern.svg/225px-Dr_Pepper_modern.svg.png

I love dr pepper.


Now drinking chilled vodka and lemonade.

Cunt

30th January 2012, 05:24 AM

Earlier, we drank this wine. I was going to ask if it was good, but since fucking devogue left, I may never know.
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee174/Darren8306/_DJK2775copy.jpg
I liked it anyway. It fails my usual test (the 'do I want to drink another bottle?' test) but stands well, though it only has one leg.

(I may have learned to make a wine-lingo joke there, but with devogue gone, it's hard to be sure...)

Now I am on a delicious mug of earl gray with honey. Always a winner for me :)

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee174/Darren8306/_DJK2780copy.jpg

Grumps

30th January 2012, 06:26 AM

http://mindromp.org/forum/showthread.php?t=373

Izdaari

30th January 2012, 11:29 AM

Rex-Goliath Cabernet Sauvignon. A reliable California bargain cab.

redunderthebed

30th January 2012, 12:59 PM

Vodka and lemonade.

ericv00

30th January 2012, 01:19 PM

Black strap rum.

It is 5:19am at this moment.

nostrum

30th January 2012, 01:36 PM

Black strap rum.

It is 5:19am at this moment.

:ohmy:

oblivion

30th January 2012, 07:33 PM

chai.

I quit drinking coke zero (and other soft drinks) about 3 months ago. cold turkey. I'd been drinking 2-3 12-oz cans for years. I replaced my habit with chai and green tea in the morning and ice water in the afternoon.

Even though I brought my soft drinks to the office instead of using the vending machine, I'm still spending way less on some pretty high end loose leaf assam and green teas.

ericv00

30th January 2012, 07:50 PM

chai.

I quit drinking coke zero (and other soft drinks) about 3 months ago. cold turkey. I'd been drinking 2-3 12-oz cans for years. I replaced my habit with chai and green tea in the morning and ice water in the afternoon.

Even though I brought my soft drinks to the office instead of using the vending machine, I'm still spending way less on some pretty high end loose leaf assam and green teas.
Nice! Tea is the way to go. Loose leaf is cheaper and better than bagged, too. It is very odd that most people don't do loose leaf tea.

Cunt

31st January 2012, 12:18 AM

I switched from soda pop to Club Soda. All of the belching fun with none of the calories (or the paranoia of HFCS)

Jerome

31st January 2012, 12:28 AM

http://ei.isnooth.com/wine/L-Eden-de-Lapeyronie-2005.7_9_0.wine_3236088_detail.jpeg

Facetious

31st January 2012, 08:07 PM

chai.

I quit drinking coke zero (and other soft drinks) about 3 months ago. cold turkey. I'd been drinking 2-3 12-oz cans for years. I replaced my habit with chai and green tea in the morning and ice water in the afternoon.

Even though I brought my soft drinks to the office instead of using the vending machine, I'm still spending way less on some pretty high end loose leaf assam and green teas.
Nice! Tea is the way to go. Loose leaf is cheaper and better than bagged, too. It is very odd that most people don't do loose leaf tea.

because you need a proper china tea pot for loose leaf tea, plus flowered tea cosy, china cup, fruited scones with jam and clotted cream. If you can't be bothered with all that - bags are the way to go.

I'm drinking ginger and lemon tea - it's a recommendation for the treatment of morning sickness, plus I've really gone off the taste of tea :sadyes: , it's actually quite nice.

nostrum

31st January 2012, 09:13 PM

morning sickness, bleh :hug:

Izdaari

1st February 2012, 10:28 AM

Powerade Zero, strawberry flavor. Because I'm feeling a little dehydrated.

ericv00

1st February 2012, 02:06 PM

A cheap pinot noir.

It's 6:06am!

This may not be a great trend, haha.

Cunt

2nd February 2012, 12:18 AM

Club soda, because a caring friend directed me to an AU site (http://febfast.org.au/) which could be a real money saver. I normally spend up to a hundred bucks each month on booze. This month will cost me NADA.

Thanks, Grumps. It's a great idea you dared me into. I hope everyone notices that you dared them, too. (http://mindromp.org/forum/showthread.php?p=11286#post11286)

Jerome

2nd February 2012, 12:33 AM

http://www.quijotevinos.com/productos/Salia%202006%20etiq.jpg

oblivion

2nd February 2012, 12:44 AM

Club soda, because a caring friend directed me to an AU site (http://febfast.org.au/) which could be a real money saver. I normally spend up to a hundred bucks each month on booze. This month will cost me NADA.

Thanks, Grumps. It's a great idea you dared me into. I hope everyone notices that you dared them, too. (http://mindromp.org/forum/showthread.php?p=11286#post11286)
:yes:

I started on the 29th, just to prove I could.

divagreen

4th February 2012, 04:50 AM

Rum and diet coke.

Jerome

4th February 2012, 04:54 AM

Rum and diet coke.

Are you going to play Aden's Thing game?

Cunt

4th February 2012, 05:08 AM

Club soda.

GO FEBFAST!

divagreen

4th February 2012, 05:11 AM

Rum and diet coke.

Are you going to play Aden's Thing game?

maybe, it depends on the timing. isn't it your game too?

Jerome

4th February 2012, 05:17 AM

more his than mine, i just asked to help with his idea