Padrooga 55 Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 What's your favorite, which variety(s) and how do ya drink it? Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Buffalo Trace, straight. There are few things that compare to a glass of bourbon on a tool-strewn garage workbench late at night with a good project in the works. For cleaning? Vodka, straight. Hoppe's mingles well with the frigid burn. Grey Goose is quite nice...also, it may sound cheesy but there is a Russian brand called 'Hammer and Sickle' that I like. It has a good clean finish to it without the sour bite of cheaper varieties (ie: Russian Standard, better than Absolut but still a bitch). If anyone has suggestions for either, let me know! I've always wanted to try Eagle Rare but 8 boxes of 7.62 always sounds so much more practical. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tundra1 391 Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 My go to everyday beer used to be Miller Lite, all evening long after work. I love a good IPA or 20 in the winter time, especially around the holidays for some weird reason. Tequila or Mezcal was my favorite to sip, or shots it didn't matter. Everclear is great for cleaning or its antiseptic properties. I don't drink anymore but I sure do miss it sometimes. ...the hangovers not so much. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sccritterkiller 473 Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 (edited) For bourbon my choice is Rowan's Creek....for vodka it's Stoli red label.....prefer them both on the rocks. Nothing beats a jar of good run corn liquor for sippin. Edited February 2, 2014 by sccritterkiller 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patriot 7,197 Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 (edited) Captain Morgan. Private Stock, Black, and Lime Bite. Usually with Pepsi. Beer and wine suck. Bourbon's OK. Tequila makes me puke. Schnapps is ok if it's peppermint. GOOD vodka's ok. Bacardi's crap. GOOD rum is the way to go. Navy rum is good too. Edited February 2, 2014 by patriot Quote Link to post Share on other sites
YOT 3,743 Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Not much of a drinker anymore. That said, I love a good Scotch on the rocks or straight. Good Gin, Triple sec, and Rose's is doable. Mixers aren't really part of a good cocktail for me. Just some ice to keep it simple. Rum makes me stupid and I don't like the taste of Vodka. Bourbon and Schnapps won't make it past my nose. Those are two that I got sick on when I was young. And I'm very picky about beer (didn't used to be, but I am now). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lbsrdi 1,078 Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Currently this is my favorite, and I don't think that will change. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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yakdung 2,926 Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 http://www.tequilaavion.com/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mancat 2,368 Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 (edited) I don't really drink liquor all that much. If I do it's generally gin & tonic, but I've been trying to get a taste for drinking straight good whiskey and bourbon. I am a beer snob, and I generally like really dark beer, stout, strong IPAs, etc. but I can still appreciate the swill of Bud and Coors sometimes. Working outside in the summer, a ice cold watery mass produced beer is definitely way more refreshing than any of the dark stuff. I also love me some dry & bitter red wine. If it's sweet at all, I don't want it. Spanish wines are my favorite. The first time I visited Spain, I brought home 4 bottles of wine in my backpack as a carry-on, and they actually allowed it, and customs didn't take them away even though I was only 20. Still can't believe I got away with that - it was 2004. Edited February 2, 2014 by mancat Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yakdung 2,926 Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Working outside cutting the grass with the mower, I would recommend this brew: http://www.saintarnold.com/beers/lawnmower.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SHOTGUN MESIAH 855 Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 WATER……..a once free liquid that now costs more than gasoline, and in the not so distant future will be worth it's weight in gold. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Spartacus 1,619 Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 My neighbor and I were out shoveling snow at the same time yesterday and got to talking after we had a good laugh about him hitting a crack with the snow blade on his John Deere. He's a good old boy retired from Ford and a real gear head. He invited me over for a whiskey and of course being a gear head he keeps the bottle chilled in his rolling toolbox in the garage. It's a nice large heated garage though and we had a couple shots while we chatted about car stuff. The stuff he had was Honey flavored Evan Williams and it was like adult soda pop, great stuff! I've had the JD with honey, but this stuff was sweeter and smoother. Cheaper than the JD too from what he said. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
YOT 3,743 Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 (edited) WATER……..a once free liquid that now costs more than gasoline, and in the not so distant future will be worth it's weight in gold. Yes. I'm kind of glad that I have 5 free-flowing, natural springs, a river, and a pond on my property, besides 3 deep wells. Edited February 2, 2014 by Yeoldetool 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JoeAK 337 Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 A&W Rootbeer. Alcohol's not my thing. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Squishy 1,149 Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Oh well, not everyone is convinced... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Yoshi 87 Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 (edited) Good old Budweiser for me. Its the king of beers, even says so on the label . As far as liquor goes anything whiskey will do. My good ole friends are Jim, Jack, and Johnnie. Edited February 2, 2014 by DarkStar Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SHOTGUN MESIAH 855 Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 (edited) WATER……..a once free liquid that now costs more than gasoline, and in the not so distant future will be worth it's weight in gold. Yes. I'm kind of glad that I have 5 free-flowing, natural springs, a river, and a pond on my property, besides 3 deep wells. Nice…... some guy was trying to sell me what he called Montana survival land. There was no water source to be found. I told him there aint gonna be much surviving without water. Edited February 2, 2014 by SHOTGUN MESIAH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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YOT 3,743 Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 WATER……..a once free liquid that now costs more than gasoline, and in the not so distant future will be worth it's weight in gold. Yes. I'm kind of glad that I have 5 free-flowing, natural springs, a river, and a pond on my property, besides 3 deep wells. Nice…... some guy was trying to sell me what he called Montana survival land. There was no water source to be found. I told him there aint gonna be much surviving without water. LOL Yeah, it's all good until you dig a cellar hole, then come back the next day and you have a swimming pool, instead. That's exactly how we found one of the springs. The water has been tested and is suitable for bottling as "naturally pure." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rhodes1968 1,638 Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 The good stuff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thebuns1 4,323 Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 I dont drink much anymore, but when I do, I like Smithwicks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spartacus 1,619 Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 I thought you were going for the old.... I don't drink anymore, but then again I don't drink any less. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Padrooga 55 Posted February 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 My neighbor and I were out shoveling snow at the same time yesterday and got to talking after we had a good laugh about him hitting a crack with the snow blade on his John Deere. He's a good old boy retired from Ford and a real gear head. He invited me over for a whiskey and of course being a gear head he keeps the bottle chilled in his rolling toolbox in the garage. It's a nice large heated garage though and we had a couple shots while we chatted about car stuff. The stuff he had was Honey flavored Evan Williams and it was like adult soda pop, great stuff! I've had the JD with honey, but this stuff was sweeter and smoother. Cheaper than the JD too from what he said. If you're liking the honey blends, try American Honey. It's the best one I've had. Honey whiskey blends are usually a bit sweet for me personally though. +1 on the Johnny Walker Blue Label. I almost don't wanna drink that stuff, just taste it. My comment on vodka may have been misconstrued... I don't use it for cleaning, it's good to drink while cleaning. I don't really drink liquor all that much. If I do it's generally gin & tonic, but I've been trying to get a taste for drinking straight good whiskey and bourbon. I am a beer snob, and I generally like really dark beer, stout, strong IPAs, etc. but I can still appreciate the swill of Bud and Coors sometimes. Working outside in the summer, a ice cold watery mass produced beer is definitely way more refreshing than any of the dark stuff. I also love me some dry & bitter red wine. If it's sweet at all, I don't want it. Spanish wines are my favorite. The first time I visited Spain, I brought home 4 bottles of wine in my backpack as a carry-on, and they actually allowed it, and customs didn't take them away even though I was only 20. Still can't believe I got away with that - it was 2004. If you're developing a taste for the stuff, try adding a little cold filtered water with the straight whiskey or bourbon. If the liquor isn't aged enough (unless you want to spend a bit of $, it probably won't be), the burn of alcohol overwhelms the flavors. Water cuts down on that so you can actually taste the subtleties. I totally agree on the cheap/light beer for outdoor summer work. Corona with lime all the way. Do you like Guiness? That's my favorite dark beer. Newcastle Cabbie black ale is awesome too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jwulf 179 Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Jack, Crown and Crown XO...the Crown XR's are staying boxed and in the cabinent for a good long while. Can't drink beer... stomach doesn't like it... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VR762Shooter 838 Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 Jameson for some occasions, in a glass on rocks. Guinness for when beer is being drunk by others. I am not Irish, just enjoy those drinks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patriot 7,197 Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 My neighbor and I were out shoveling snow at the same time yesterday and got to talking after we had a good laugh about him hitting a crack with the snow blade on his John Deere. He's a good old boy retired from Ford and a real gear head. He invited me over for a whiskey and of course being a gear head he keeps the bottle chilled in his rolling toolbox in the garage. It's a nice large heated garage though and we had a couple shots while we chatted about car stuff. The stuff he had was Honey flavored Evan Williams and it was like adult soda pop, great stuff! I've had the JD with honey, but this stuff was sweeter and smoother. Cheaper than the JD too from what he said. If you're liking the honey blends, try American Honey. It's the best one I've had. Honey whiskey blends are usually a bit sweet for me personally though. +1 on the Johnny Walker Blue Label. I almost don't wanna drink that stuff, just taste it. My comment on vodka may have been misconstrued... I don't use it for cleaning, it's good to drink while cleaning. I don't really drink liquor all that much. If I do it's generally gin & tonic, but I've been trying to get a taste for drinking straight good whiskey and bourbon. I am a beer snob, and I generally like really dark beer, stout, strong IPAs, etc. but I can still appreciate the swill of Bud and Coors sometimes. Working outside in the summer, a ice cold watery mass produced beer is definitely way more refreshing than any of the dark stuff. I also love me some dry & bitter red wine. If it's sweet at all, I don't want it. Spanish wines are my favorite. The first time I visited Spain, I brought home 4 bottles of wine in my backpack as a carry-on, and they actually allowed it, and customs didn't take them away even though I was only 20. Still can't believe I got away with that - it was 2004. If you're developing a taste for the stuff, try adding a little cold filtered water with the straight whiskey or bourbon. If the liquor isn't aged enough (unless you want to spend a bit of $, it probably won't be), the burn of alcohol overwhelms the flavors. Water cuts down on that so you can actually taste the subtleties. I totally agree on the cheap/light beer for outdoor summer work. Corona with lime all the way. Do you like Guiness? That's my favorite dark beer. Newcastle Cabbie black ale is awesome too. If you have to work to like something, then you probably need to examine why you want to like it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mancat 2,368 Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 patriot, not all whiskey is the same, and I haven't tried enough to know which I actually like. some tastes like crap to me, some I can just sip. that is the "work" involved. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
beefcakeb99 572 Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 (edited) I've put a lot of sauza away with my main drinking buddy. Along with too much champagne of be beers with my best friend that died in 2005. I'm not very picky but fuck e&j, several cheap assholes I know drink the stuff and it's the most rot gut shit I've had. I prefer the true shine, none of that store bought, filtered and taxed shit. I have had Guinness right across the street from where it's made and it was great. I agree that light beer is good in summer but still prefer heavy stuff otherwise. I've had most what was mentioned in this thread but am not pro palate so have no expert picks. I do like aged whiskeys and have a bottle of jd from the factory single barrel only sold in Lynchburg. It's awesome too. The good stuff. So in my rambling ive discovered I have no drink of choice. Put it in front and I will try it. Edited February 3, 2014 by beefcakeb0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rhodes1968 1,638 Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 That is the only tequila I drink now and tequila is all I will drink. No comment on the rest, just dont like anything else after extensive field testing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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