What is in your cup? - Page 65

FlorenceArt · 05-10-2010, 01:45 PM

Only a few drops of Beaujolais left

Maggie Leung · 05-15-2010, 04:26 AM

Irish whiskey. I don't know how to appreciate "the good stuff," despite repeated attempts.

kindlekitten · 05-15-2010, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Maggie Leung

Irish whiskey. I don't know how to appreciate "the good stuff," despite repeated attempts.

you mean like scotch?

poohbear_nc · 05-15-2010, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by kindlekitten

you mean like scotch?

I like scotch!

And Irish whiskey! Depends on mood.

kindlekitten · 05-15-2010, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by poohbear_nc

I like scotch!

And Irish whiskey! Depends on mood.

I REALLY like scotch. the good funky, peaty, smokey stuff that makes your nose hairs sttand up and do their own rendition of Scotland the Brave! Irish Whiskey... not so much

GeoffC · 05-15-2010, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by kindlekitten

I REALLY like scotch. the good funky, peaty, smokey stuff that makes your nose hairs sttand up and do their own rendition of Scotland the Brave! Irish Whiskey... not so much

that kind is usually Western Scotland and on to the Isles ... Very peaty ..... Very recommended (though occasionally pricey)

kindlekitten · 05-15-2010, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by GeoffC

that kind is usually Western Scotland and on to the Isles ... Very peaty ..... Very recommended (though occasionally pricey)

yes, I know. when my son came home on leave from the Navyfor his 21st, and my "other son" (his twin brother from another mother) was having his 22nd and on leave from the Army (they were a week apart in birthdays), we went to a pretty nice place for their birthday dinner(Stanley and Seaforths for those who know the area). I'm a scotch drinker, the boys were in training scotch drinkers... we had a shot of everything that equated with single malt. as I recall the bill was around $1300, and that was about 9 years ago. dinner was good!

kennyc · 05-15-2010, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by kindlekitten

I REALLY like scotch. the good funky, peaty, smokey stuff that makes your nose hairs stand up and do their own rendition of Scotland the Brave! h

Not THAT I want to see!

(and hear)

poohbear_nc · 05-15-2010, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by kindlekitten

I REALLY like scotch. the good funky, peaty, smokey stuff that makes your nose hairs sttand up and do their own rendition of Scotland the Brave! Irish Whiskey... not so much

Laphroaig, Talisker, Lagavulin, Ardbeg - the "big 4" peaty Islay scotches. Ireland has one single malt peated whiskey (that I am aware of) - Connemara - haven't tried it yet.
Some other regions of Scotland have "peated" varieties - but not as smoky as these.

Bilbo1967 · 05-15-2010, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by poohbear_nc

Laphroaig, Talisker, Lagavulin, Ardbeg - the "big 4" peaty Islay scotches. Ireland has one single malt peated whiskey (that I am aware of) - Connemara - haven't tried it yet.
Some other regions of Scotland have "peated" varieties - but not as smoky as these.

Oooh yes, Talisker and Lagavulin are two of my favourite Scotches. I generally have one of those in the house, plus something a little less peaty for guests or when I'm not in the peaty mood; at the moment it's a Bushmills (Irish malt).

Maggie Leung · 05-15-2010, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by kindlekitten

you mean like scotch?

Yup, don't know how to appreciate scotch. Don't like peat. Might learn to eventually. I've tried many. Some of it treasured by drinkers. It was wasted on me.

beppe · 05-15-2010, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by poohbear_nc

Laphroaig, Talisker, Lagavulin, Ardbeg - the "big 4" peaty Islay scotches. Ireland has one single malt peated whiskey (that I am aware of) - Connemara - haven't tried it yet.
Some other regions of Scotland have "peated" varieties - but not as smoky as these.

I usually keep Laphroaig in the house. It is easier to find it here and I like it for sure.

As scotch (blended) I keep a smooth one like Teacher's or J&B(now). And I keep an Irish also, Bushmill or Tullamore Dew (now). I use a lot good bourbons and ryes'. Now I have a Jack Daniels and a Jim Beam. And a Canadian I use them mixing. Manhattans when we are serious, Old Fashioned, Martinis' when in need, Sidecars are in fashion lately, Sunday morning. When it is hot Rum things. Bloody Mary's once in a while. At Treadgill's Home Cooking in Austin I learned how to make one really sharp. Sometimes we have that for brunch.

For serious drinking or medication that's Cognac. For mixing, a good Italian brandy.

These are the bottles that are opened and in use. Plus the rums, a wodka, a gin, the orange stuff, the Pastis, the vermouths and the most used of all, the great Bitter Campari, which evaporates rather quickly, with two of us filtering it.

In the freezer a bottle of Limoncello, but it is more Wife that uses it. After dinner I rarely partake. If so a Fine de Cognac is what I like best. I also keep grappa for friends, but I do not care so much for it.

kindlekitten · 05-15-2010, 03:34 PM

actually for me it is touch of cognac at the moment. damn spring cold. I have a hair appointment in an hour and a half, normally would cancel, but with the upcoming trip, I can't

ugh I feel like hell

poohbear_nc · 05-15-2010, 03:43 PM

When it's hot weather, I love Campari on the rocks - with club soda. So refreshing!

kindlekitten · 05-15-2010, 03:46 PM

I should try that. I've done Pimms with ginger ale! that's good! and of course various wines with mineral water is always nice. sometimes though... just a regular pilsner is good when I have been working on the farm. usually I like a hearty beer, but truth be told, when I'm hot and sweaty a cold (and I normally don't drink cold beer) coors hits the spot!

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kindlekitten Professional Adventuress Posts: 13,368 Karma: 50260224 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Olympic Peninsula on the OTHER Washington! (the big green clean one on the west coast!) Device: Kindle, the original! Times Two! and gifting an International Kindle	I should try that. I've done Pimms with ginger ale! that's good! and of course various wines with mineral water is always nice. sometimes though... just a regular pilsner is good when I have been working on the farm. usually I like a hearty beer, but truth be told, when I'm hot and sweaty a cold (and I normally don't drink cold beer) coors hits the spot!