pjj342 632 Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 (edited) Im an economy drinker. My wife likes cheap spiced rum and I like cheap strong beer. The hurricane high gravity is the only high gravity I can stomach. Steel reserve, nattydaddy, and the like taste like dog shit tacos, but I like my hurricane. As for the admiral, its not bad for half the price of captain. Wild turkey 101 is also a standby favorite. Of course those are my dailys. On a special occasion or when I have money to burn, Im a sucker for Lagavulin scotch, if you havnt tried it, its like drinking from a barrel on a pirate ship. Edited February 6, 2014 by Boomsick42 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nailbomb 10,221 Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 I've heard admiral Nelson referred to as the smart mans rum. Cheap, lighter spice, stronger vanilla flavor. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
magsite20 1,664 Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 Oh yeah forgot to put the one thing dumbass Dennis Rodman and I have in common, no it’s not fucking with North Koreans or Carman Electra. Vodka and cranberry juice. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JESS1344 508 Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 GUYS, BACK IN '77 SOME OF US FROM WEAPONS PLATOON TOOK LEAVE WHILE THE LPH-9 GUAM WAS DOCKED IN GENOA FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS, AND TOOK A TRAIN UP TO GARMISCH FOR A WEEK OR SO. ON THE WAY BACK, WE CHANGED TRAINS IN INNSBRUCK AROUND MIDNIGHT. WE HAD ABOUT A 3 HOUR LAYOVER AND TIRED, HUNGRY, AND ALMOST OUTTA MONEY, WE FANNED OUT ACROSS THE ENVIRONS OF THE RAILROAD STATION, LOOKING FOR SOMETHING OPEN WHERE WE COULD GET SOME CHOW. SEVERAL OF US MANAGED TO LUCK-UP ON A SMALL BAR THAT WAS OPEN AND THEY FIXED US SOME SANDWICHES. THEY ALSO OFFERED US SOME RUM THAT THEY SAID WAS MADE IN AUSTRIA, BUT THAT VERY LITTLE OF IT WAS EVER EXPORTED (I FOUND OUT WHY, AFTER I HAD A SHOT OF IT, I'D HOARD IT TOO!). THIS STUFF TASTED LIKE YOU'D MELTED DOWN THOSE LITTLE BUTTERSCOTCH CANDIES AND BOTTLED IT WITH JUST A WHIFF OF ALCOHOL. GOOD THING I WAS DAMN-NEAR BROKE, OR I COULD HAVE GOTTEN STUPID ON THAT STUFF, AS I LOVE BUTTERSCOTCH.......... HAD MY FIRST GUINNESS, SEVERAL MONTHS EARLIER, AT THE SEAMAN'S MISSION BAR IN MOMBASA ON KILINDINI ROAD. PLACE WAS STRAIGHT OUT OF A HUMPHERY BOGART - SYDNEY GREENSTREET MOVIE. EVERYTHING WAS MADE OUT OF BAMBOO, THE BAR, THE CHAIRS, THE TABLES, THE WALLS, CEILING FANS SLOWLY TICKING OVER, POTTED PALMS EVERYWHERE. GOOD TIMES IN THE FMF! JESS1344 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IndyArms 10,186 Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 And of course you NEVER remembered the NAME OF THAT RUM?!?!?!?!?!? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JESS1344 508 Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 INDY, DUDE, THAT'S ONLY BEEN LIKE 37 YEARS AGO......... I'LL SEE IF I CAN GOOGLE IT UP IN A WHILE. JESS;~)) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IndyArms 10,186 Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Post it in the GUESSING GAME... it will turn up in no time!!!! ROFL!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JESS1344 508 Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 INDY, LOOKS LIKE THIS IS IT, THOUGH I REMEMBER IT BEING IN A TALL CLEAR BOTTLE. Click here: Stroh 80 Rum, Traditional, Spirits, Austrian Spiced Rum - Niche Import Co. "Stroh 80 is a rose copper colored, light bodied rum. Initial aromas of bright butterscotch and vanilla lead to a bouquet of floral, herbal, tropical fruit and spicy notes. On the palate, bold rum flavor is accented with a myriad of spices, perfume, root beer and butter tones, with a very long, very warm finish." THEY'VE GOT THE DESCRIPTION CORRECT. JESS1344 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IndyArms 10,186 Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 Was the Rum STROH??!?! http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AvjFEJnM_YU/TVkUvo18bBI/AAAAAAAAAMw/d00xg5b5qQg/s1600/IMG_1753.JPG Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JESS1344 508 Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 INDY, THAT'S IT, AND JUST CROSS-CONFIRMED IT WITH A BUD WHO WAS IN THAT AREA IN THE ARMY, YEARS AGO. JESS1344 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IndyArms 10,186 Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 Nice.. now to import me some 160 proof Austrian RUM!!!! ROFL!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Padrooga 55 Posted February 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 Stroh sounds awesome...I'm not much for rum but I might have to research that one! Let me know if you find a good import source, Indy. Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sim_Player 1,939 Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 (edited) Reading this while sipping on my cheap, but good, Hurricane High Gravity. When it comes to stronger stuff I like, Southern Comfort (80 Proof), any Gin and Tonic, or a good, straight, Malt Whiskey (a newly acquired taste). Any Rum, J.D., or Tequila will have me swearing off drinking, the next morning. I can't even smell Budweiser, without getting sick. Too much in my teens. Coors, on the other hand, was regarded as piss beer, by my peers, in my teens but, it brings back good memories. Probably because I never drank enough of it to get sick. Edited February 10, 2014 by Sim_Player Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gunfun 3,931 Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 Well, I usually go for neat whiskeys and that sort of thing. I like good stuff and bad stuff for different reasons. Bohemian style absinthe is fun just for the ritual of it. Here's a couple I came up with: "Law School Breakfast": ~ 7 oz of espresso or my drip, which is pretty much espresso. 3/4 oz half and half. about a shot of Jim beam red stag (Cherry flavored stuff that is a little on the sweet side) Jethro Collins: Bulleit Rye and Squirt. It kinda carmelizes. Total redneck combo, but it's balanced and tastes good. "Torx Screwdriver" -kind of an odd ball screwdriver: Use orange juice from concentrate (I usually use the costco stuff) However, short the water by about half and substitute concentrate stash licorice spice tea, then add vodka, or just skip the hard A if you want. It's pretty good without the licquor too. The thing is orange, and anise are both olfactory flavors, and they kick in at different timing, so one flavor fades as the other moves in. I came up with this one by accident when I worked construction. I used to keep sippy car cups full of coffee, hot tea, OJ, etc in the car. I came back from break carrying two cups and accidentally sipped out of one then the other. "phillips screwdriver" Vodka, orange juice, milk of magnesia --serve to the guests of a party as you are leaving. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
beefcakeb99 572 Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 Irish breakfast are tasty! Equal parts Jameson's and butterscotch schnapps, in a shot, with an oj back immediate, taste just like maple syrup pancakes! Follow with the optional (why not) piece of Bacon and breakfast is complete! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wasrNwarpaint 184 Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 And of course you NEVER remembered the NAME OF THAT RUM?!?!?!?!?!? coincidentally, I JUST made a gallon of spiced Rum thats tastes like the spiced rum you guys are describing , its my favorite spirit. I used 150 proof white rum, vanilla, butterscotch, ginger, cinnamon sticks, cloves, nutmeg & allspice, its been infusing the spices for 4 weeks & I just "racked it off" ( siphoned the clear alcohol) yesterday and it will age a while or till I run out of the last batch I also make various schnapps with 150 proof vodka, Butterscotch, licorice, orange, cinnamon, peppermint, blackberry, root-beer & peach .I use the schnapps primarily for mixed drinks & their flavoring . the Cherry Bombs are pretty fun too, the girls really seem to like the novelty of them, 5 or 6 cherries and your bombed....they have been infused in 150 proof for several months Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JESS1344 508 Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 GUYS, REMEMBER THE RECENT BACON PANCAKES, BAKED IN THE LITTLE METAL TRAYS? HOW ABOUT ADDING SOME STROHS TO THE PANCAKE BATTER, TO TASTE, AND FIRING THAT UP, HMMMMMMM? JESS1344 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wasrNwarpaint 184 Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 GUYS, REMEMBER THE RECENT BACON PANCAKES, BAKED IN THE LITTLE METAL TRAYS? HOW ABOUT ADDING SOME STROHS TO THE PANCAKE BATTER, TO TASTE, AND FIRING THAT UP, HMMMMMMM? JESS1344 good one ..........or maple schnapps on the pancakes & an Irish coffee to wash it down Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gaddis 1,689 Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 INDY, LOOKS LIKE THIS IS IT, THOUGH I REMEMBER IT BEING IN A TALL CLEAR BOTTLE. Click here: Stroh 80 Rum, Traditional, Spirits, Austrian Spiced Rum - Niche Import Co. "Stroh 80 is a rose copper colored, light bodied rum. Initial aromas of bright butterscotch and vanilla lead to a bouquet of floral, herbal, tropical fruit and spicy notes. On the palate, bold rum flavor is accented with a myriad of spices, perfume, root beer and butter tones, with a very long, very warm finish." THEY'VE GOT THE DESCRIPTION CORRECT. JESS1344 G*damn, they sure aren't shitting there. Found a bottle of the stuff downstairs in the basement liquor cabinet (Austrian born Mom's cooking & baking stash, I assume? ), and decided to try a wee nip of it. Now, (with my fatty liver and all), it's been twenty-some years since I indulged my service induced alchoholism. BUT DAMN, IT DOES TASTE BUTTERSCOTCHY. WERTHERS BUTTERSCOTCH MINTS SPIT IN A TOILET FILLED WITH RED DEVIL LYE BASED DRAIN CLEANER. Matbe I'm a big alcohoI pussy now, but I ain't messing with the shit anymore. Took me at least 1-1/2 minutes to catch my breath afterwards. Didn't help any that part of it went down my windpipe and brought stomach acid reflux up with it again. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
unclejake 428 Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 When there is no N.C. cough medicine around, Makers Mark. Second would be Glenlivet. As far as beer goes, a good dark ale or stout. But there is nothing like a good glass of iced tea (sweet of course..HEY I AM Southern) ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Redrum4u 125 Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 Wild turkey 101 straight no ice Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lbsrdi 1,078 Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 (edited) This is what I am drinking tonight. Edited February 12, 2014 by K.o.t.H. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DogMan 2,343 Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 (edited) I don't drink much alcohol. It has to be in the right setting like a party atmosphere, sports bar, or something else and then it's usually some fancy sounding microbrew that I've never had before just to try something new. I drink so rarely that after about four or five beers I end up much thinker than I drunk I am. See photo at left. Edited February 12, 2014 by DogMan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rastamanila 313 Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 Im an economy drinker. My wife likes cheap spiced rum and I like cheap strong beer. The hurricane high gravity is the only high gravity I can stomach. Steel reserve, nattydaddy, and the like taste like dog shit tacos, but I like my hurricane. As for the admiral, its not bad for half the price of captain. Wild turkey 101 is also a standby favorite. Of course those are my dailys. On a special occasion or when I have money to burn, Im a sucker for Lagavulin scotch, if you havnt tried it, its like drinking from a barrel on a pirate ship. Albeit an acquired taste for many...Lagavulin is a favorite of mine... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JESS1344 508 Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 INDY, LOOKS LIKE THIS IS IT, THOUGH I REMEMBER IT BEING IN A TALL CLEAR BOTTLE. Click here: Stroh 80 Rum, Traditional, Spirits, Austrian Spiced Rum - Niche Import Co. "Stroh 80 is a rose copper colored, light bodied rum. Initial aromas of bright butterscotch and vanilla lead to a bouquet of floral, herbal, tropical fruit and spicy notes. On the palate, bold rum flavor is accented with a myriad of spices, perfume, root beer and butter tones, with a very long, very warm finish." THEY'VE GOT THE DESCRIPTION CORRECT. JESS1344 G*damn, they sure aren't shitting there. Found a bottle of the stuff downstairs in the basement liquor cabinet (Austrian born Mom's cooking & baking stash, I assume? ), and decided to try a wee nip of it. Now, (with my fatty liver and all), it's been twenty-some years since I indulged my service induced alchoholism. BUT DAMN, IT DOES TASTE BUTTERSCOTCHY. WERTHERS BUTTERSCOTCH MINTS SPIT IN A TOILET FILLED WITH RED DEVIL LYE BASED DRAIN CLEANER. Matbe I'm a big alcohoI pussy now, but I ain't messing with the shit anymore. Took me at least 1-1/2 minutes to catch my breath afterwards. Didn't help any that part of it went down my windpipe and brought stomach acid reflux up with it again. GADDIS, IT DOES COME IN VARIOUS OCTANE'S, IE, 40%, 60%, AND 80%, AS I RECALL. YOU MUST HAVE GOTTEN A-HOLD OF THE ROCKET FUEL VERSION. DON'T RECALL WHAT SPECIES, OCTANE-WISE, I RAN ACROSS, THAT NIGHT IN INNSBRUCK, BEEN TOO MANY YEARS, BUT IT WASN'T HARSH AT ALL. THE TASTE OF BUTTERSCOTCH WAS THE PREDOMINANT SENSATION. JESS1344 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gaddis 1,689 Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 GADDIS, IT DOES COME IN VARIOUS OCTANE'S, IE, 40%, 60%, AND 80%, AS I RECALL. YOU MUST HAVE GOTTEN A-HOLD OF THE ROCKET FUEL VERSION. DON'T RECALL WHAT SPECIES, OCTANE-WISE, I RAN ACROSS, THAT NIGHT IN INNSBRUCK, BEEN TOO MANY YEARS, BUT IT WASN'T HARSH AT ALL. THE TASTE OF BUTTERSCOTCH WAS THE PREDOMINANT SENSATION. JESS1344 Yeah, the (at least 20 year old) bottle I sampled was the 80 proof version. Maybe some of the crap that mellows it out evaporated in the intervening years as it sat in the cupboard downstairs, but it reminded me of taking a big gulp of butterscotch flavored Listerine. Funny thing was that me and my B.I.L. were taking shots of 80% Junior Johnson (Yuppie ) moonshine on New Years Eve,, and that didn't bother me half as much as the shot of Strohs. I could probably get used to it (fast!) if I took up recreational drinking again though. Each subsequent sip of it you take does tend to grow on you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dad2142Dad 6,559 Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Third pass corn liquor 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spartacus 1,619 Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 (edited) 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. Have been feeling shitty with a cold/sinus infection going on three weeks now. Went to work for half a day today and stopped by the liquor store on the way home. Picked up a big bottle of the Evan Williams Honey and it's making me feel much better. Far better than NyQuil. And it is smoother than the Jack Honey. Cheaper too, it was $18.99 for the big 1.75L bottle. I also picked up a case of the Miller Fortune that Indy recommended, haven't cracked one of those open yet. Will probably do a few more shots of the honey whiskey (over ice) and then it will be nap time. Will try the Miller Fortune with dinner later tonight. Edited March 6, 2014 by Spartacus Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwelhse 1,285 Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 Looks like I'm late to the party, but here's what I've got to say.... My favorite brand is "free", but I "prefer" it cold. I've never met a booze I couldn't drink if I worked hard enough at it... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RedChallenger 149 Posted March 14, 2014 Report Share Posted March 14, 2014 Last weekend while at Costco's attached liqueur store we picked up some Wild Turkey Bourbon American Honey. They were giving free taste samples. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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