We seem to bring it up a lot in various threads. Let's discuss it here.
MM
MM
MonacoMike
A girl after my own heart. Even the next step down is hard to get, Eagle Rare.
Have her try a step down, Eagle Rare, although it too can be tough to get.
Wathens is a good option.
Jefferson Reserve
Angels Envy
Has she tried any of these?
MM
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I really like Straight Edge. It is aged in wine bottles in the Napa Valley. I can get it in TN when I am down there on business for around $60.00
Mixing: Evan Williams. Inexpensive, goes with anything.
Sipping: Woodford Reserve
Sipping: Knob Creek
Scotch: Bring your own
Irish: I like them all!
Sipping: Woodford Reserve
Sipping: Knob Creek
Scotch: Bring your own
Irish: I like them all!
Mine comes in clear form.... Dirty Vodka martini !!!
Dripping Springs Vodka distilled in Texas in small 50 gallon batches. It is the best Vodka I have tasted. (imo)
Thank God I have a boating friend that we know that spends his winters in Corpus Christie and drives back the end of May. They don't sell it here.
Dripping Springs Vodka distilled in Texas in small 50 gallon batches. It is the best Vodka I have tasted. (imo)
Thank God I have a boating friend that we know that spends his winters in Corpus Christie and drives back the end of May. They don't sell it here.
We had an interesting discussion over the best tasting vodka.. It was a poker game at the house with 8 guys...friends and a couple strangers. In the bar I had Ketel one, smirnoff, grey goose, Costco red bottle, Absolut and some weird thing my college aged kids had in there ... It was a blind taste test ... All 8 guys picked Costco brand. Every vodka had a unique taste and harshness which was interesting...
Now this wasn't scientific or planned but I think a pretty interesting response with the limited samples available.
Now this wasn't scientific or planned but I think a pretty interesting response with the limited samples available.
Usual mixed drink:Tanqueray and Tonic
Martini: Bombay
Sipping: Jack Daniels Single Barrel
Wine: Red
Beer: Not a huge fan generally. If I do enjoy one it is usually on an extremely hot day, has to be ice cold, and preferably bottled.
Martini: Bombay
Sipping: Jack Daniels Single Barrel
Wine: Red
Beer: Not a huge fan generally. If I do enjoy one it is usually on an extremely hot day, has to be ice cold, and preferably bottled.
Usual Mixed Drink: Tanqueray and Schweppes Tonic
Sipping: Casa Noble Extra Anejo Single Barrel Tequila
or Casa Noble Crystal
Tequila for mixing: 1800
Wine: Nothankyou
Beer: Any good IPA or Kolsch
Sipping: Casa Noble Extra Anejo Single Barrel Tequila
or Casa Noble Crystal
Tequila for mixing: 1800
Wine: Nothankyou
Beer: Any good IPA or Kolsch
If you can find it - Town Branch Bourbon.
I flew for the company that makes it, but it is great.
For beer they make Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale - something like 9pc ale, with heavy bourbon flavor.
I flew for the company that makes it, but it is great.
For beer they make Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale - something like 9pc ale, with heavy bourbon flavor.
Well, I don't drink any hardened spirits at all, if thats the proper terminology, and generally don't drink wine either, though I do keep some of that on hand .
But I love beer. Generally there is Heineken Light, Labatt, Moosehead and Shiner Bock in some combination in the fridge. And it might be in my head, but it tastes better out of a bottle or a glass.
In the summertime I also enjoy Moosehead Radler (beer and juice). I dont particularly like it as a 'just having a beer' beer, but when its hot and you're hot from working, it is phenomenal. I can't wait to try some this summer while anchored out on a hot day
But I love beer. Generally there is Heineken Light, Labatt, Moosehead and Shiner Bock in some combination in the fridge. And it might be in my head, but it tastes better out of a bottle or a glass.
In the summertime I also enjoy Moosehead Radler (beer and juice). I dont particularly like it as a 'just having a beer' beer, but when its hot and you're hot from working, it is phenomenal. I can't wait to try some this summer while anchored out on a hot day
Usual mixing: Makers and Ginger
Sipping Suntory: Yamasaki Japanese Single malt
Wine: Any good Napa or Sonoma Red
Beer: finally appreciating the craft beer offerings
Cockpit fridge is always stocked with Bud Light though
Sipping Suntory: Yamasaki Japanese Single malt
Wine: Any good Napa or Sonoma Red
Beer: finally appreciating the craft beer offerings
Cockpit fridge is always stocked with Bud Light though
I forgot to add my favorite beer which is Bell’s Two Hearted brewed right here in West Michigan!
Don't drink much mixed unless you count olive juice. LOL
Bourbons: Buffalo Trace when I can get it. Or Hancocks single Barrel or Michter's small batch.
Vodka: Tito's
Gin: Beefeater's for Dirty Martinis. Suttler's (made here in Winston) for sipping. Best I've had.
Rye: Broad Branch (also made in Winston)
Beer: Most anything but Bud, Miller, and the like. Do like the offerings from Saranac.
Wine: Red. Have a lot of wineries, over 120, within 50 mi. Lot of amazing choices. Prefer French grapes.
Bourbons: Buffalo Trace when I can get it. Or Hancocks single Barrel or Michter's small batch.
Vodka: Tito's
Gin: Beefeater's for Dirty Martinis. Suttler's (made here in Winston) for sipping. Best I've had.
Rye: Broad Branch (also made in Winston)
Beer: Most anything but Bud, Miller, and the like. Do like the offerings from Saranac.
Wine: Red. Have a lot of wineries, over 120, within 50 mi. Lot of amazing choices. Prefer French grapes.
Back on bourbon, I had an opportunity to try a higher end bourbon, Wathens, that the same mash was put in different barrels and one barrel was in the top rack of a non-climate controlled aging building while the other was on the bottom rack.
The bottom rack bottle had subtle flavors of citrus while the top rack bottle had hints of leather and maple syrup. It was fascinating to see how the temperature difference in the building changed the taste.
MM
The bottom rack bottle had subtle flavors of citrus while the top rack bottle had hints of leather and maple syrup. It was fascinating to see how the temperature difference in the building changed the taste.
MM
I am mainly a beer drinker
Beer:
Michelob Ultra, Bud Light or Corona at the lake otherwise some of the local crafts:
Generally stick to the Blondes and ales, not a big fan of hoppy IPA's.
Sierra Nevada (Mills River NC)
High Wire (Asheville NC)
Old Mecklenburg (Charlotte NC)
New Belgium (Asheville NC)
Natty Greens (Greensboro NC)
The are lots of others and I will try about any beer once, like to wonder around in Total Wine and look at all the beers.
When I was in college I drank BEER, sometimes I drank too much BEER, I still drink BEER, I like BEER.
I might have a glass of wine occasionally also, generally like red, but honestly I could not tell a $10bottle from a $1000.
On the rare occasion I drink a mixed drink, it's a gin or vodka and tonic. In my younger days I drank a log of Jagermeister, but I would catagorize that as stupid, not really a liquor.
Beer:
Michelob Ultra, Bud Light or Corona at the lake otherwise some of the local crafts:
Generally stick to the Blondes and ales, not a big fan of hoppy IPA's.
Sierra Nevada (Mills River NC)
High Wire (Asheville NC)
Old Mecklenburg (Charlotte NC)
New Belgium (Asheville NC)
Natty Greens (Greensboro NC)
The are lots of others and I will try about any beer once, like to wonder around in Total Wine and look at all the beers.
When I was in college I drank BEER, sometimes I drank too much BEER, I still drink BEER, I like BEER.
I might have a glass of wine occasionally also, generally like red, but honestly I could not tell a $10bottle from a $1000.
On the rare occasion I drink a mixed drink, it's a gin or vodka and tonic. In my younger days I drank a log of Jagermeister, but I would catagorize that as stupid, not really a liquor.
Ok, I'll hit this one
Bourbons: Buffalo Trace, Woodford Reserve
Vodka: Tito's (on the boat), Luksosowa (house-cheap and shockingly good)
Gin: Hendrick's
Rye: Sazerac
Beer: Wife and I are huge into beer, but lean towards big IPAs. Best in the country right now is coming out of Vermont, and I think the best Double IPA in the country is called Sip of Sunshine from Lawson's Finest Liquids.
Wine: All over the board here, but always lean towards dry, so big cabs, Sauvingon Blancs and the like.
Some of the beer obsession:
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The end result of a trip 3 years ago, helping a friend in Portland Oregon move back to NY. We were going to do it in his Pontiac Sunfire, but I'm old, and that car is small. And we wanted to hit some breweries on the way back. Instead, I bought a used Yukon XL on my AMEX sight unseeen, flew out, threw his Sunfire on a tow dolly, and drove back, hitting multiple beer spots along the way (admittedly, we did start out with his small collection already). This was the day after we got to my house and unpacked
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Bourbons: Buffalo Trace, Woodford Reserve
Vodka: Tito's (on the boat), Luksosowa (house-cheap and shockingly good)
Gin: Hendrick's
Rye: Sazerac
Beer: Wife and I are huge into beer, but lean towards big IPAs. Best in the country right now is coming out of Vermont, and I think the best Double IPA in the country is called Sip of Sunshine from Lawson's Finest Liquids.
Wine: All over the board here, but always lean towards dry, so big cabs, Sauvingon Blancs and the like.
Some of the beer obsession:
Porch fridge
The end result of a trip 3 years ago, helping a friend in Portland Oregon move back to NY. We were going to do it in his Pontiac Sunfire, but I'm old, and that car is small. And we wanted to hit some breweries on the way back. Instead, I bought a used Yukon XL on my AMEX sight unseeen, flew out, threw his Sunfire on a tow dolly, and drove back, hitting multiple beer spots along the way (admittedly, we did start out with his small collection already). This was the day after we got to my house and unpacked
Beer: Miller Lite
Liqueur: Jager bomb (Monster Lo-Carb and Jager in a proper bomb cup)
Scotch: The Glenlevet 12+
Whiskey: Ole Smoky Salty Caramel
Vodka: Tito's
Liqueur: Jager bomb (Monster Lo-Carb and Jager in a proper bomb cup)
Scotch: The Glenlevet 12+
Whiskey: Ole Smoky Salty Caramel
Vodka: Tito's
i'm a very simple man with simple taste.....
Mixed drinks:
- Jack Daniels No. 7 with ginger ale
- Deep Eddy's flavored vodka (lemon or cranberry) with ginger ale
Beer:
- Michelob Ultra (bottle) with a shot of lime flavored Smirnoff vodka mixed into it
- any cold OPB (other people's beer...
)
cliff
Mixed drinks:
- Jack Daniels No. 7 with ginger ale
- Deep Eddy's flavored vodka (lemon or cranberry) with ginger ale
Beer:
- Michelob Ultra (bottle) with a shot of lime flavored Smirnoff vodka mixed into it
- any cold OPB (other people's beer...
)cliff
This thread has been fascinating thus far, boating is perceived to be an expensive hobby for the well off, most of you posting here can buy whatever you want to drink without too much budget issue.
While some like a particular higher end drink, very few are into higher end tastings. I have easily 20 different bourbons that I choose by my flavor mood. We do taste tests with friends.
We also like to make perfect cocktails. For me it is an old fashioned or a Sazerac.
MM
While some like a particular higher end drink, very few are into higher end tastings. I have easily 20 different bourbons that I choose by my flavor mood. We do taste tests with friends.
We also like to make perfect cocktails. For me it is an old fashioned or a Sazerac.
MM
At home I do like to create/mix/blend real cocktails, but it's a bit more of a hassle on the boat, so I tend to stay simple there with max 3-4 ingredient drinks.
When I'm out at a proper bar, I usually stick with Manhattan/Old Fashioned/Sazerac/Negroni as a rule.
I do have a small mid-level collection of things at my home bar. Macallan 18, Johnny Blue, some mid-range ($50-$100) scotches, about 5 different Absinthes, both green and yellow Chartreuse, and some weirder stuff.
When I'm out at a proper bar, I usually stick with Manhattan/Old Fashioned/Sazerac/Negroni as a rule.
I do have a small mid-level collection of things at my home bar. Macallan 18, Johnny Blue, some mid-range ($50-$100) scotches, about 5 different Absinthes, both green and yellow Chartreuse, and some weirder stuff.
Mike Buffalo or Blantons are just the mainstay on the boat. I have some Pappy here at the house, I get one drink of it a year on my fathers birthday. In October there is a Bourbon Fest up in Smithfield, that's where I get to do most of the new bourbons.
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