What?? Are you drinking?

rass · Post by **rass** » Mon Oct 23, 2023 7:38 pm

Really thought that was leading to a complaint about the scotch.

MaxWebster · Post by **MaxWebster** » Mon Oct 23, 2023 7:43 pm

no no the Scotch is honestly 10/10.

just sitting here on the floor me n the dog and my glass. honestly, it's not so bad after all.

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Mon Oct 23, 2023 7:59 pm

MaxWebster wrote: ↑Mon Oct 23, 2023 7:35 pm you guys ever miss the days of lower expectations about ... everything?

i swear up until maybe 2-3 years ago i was *never* a "things were better when...." person - even though i'm unabashedly nostalgic, it was totally antithetical to the logical side of me.

now man... i don't know. currently in a funk because all this technology isn't working but of course it's not really about the technology, it's about how complex and nonstop and fast everything is.

i think i'm in the wrong thread.

(although...this may be the Scotch having a very strong/quick effect...)

I feel like I've tried to make the conscious choice to try and not let myself get caught up in the insanity of everything, even with two kids approaching HS graduation. What's the Sam Jackson line in Pulp Fiction about trying real hard to be the shepherd?

MaxWebster · Post by **MaxWebster** » Mon Oct 23, 2023 8:12 pm

yeah that's a good approach. it's the only approach i think even if it's impossible.

i was a history major (music minor. what i wouldn't do to reverse that now ha). my dad taught HS history. we were engrossed in current events growing up, wasn't even an option to not be. Now I find myself trying so hard to avoid the chaos - my mom started talking about the Middle East yesterday when I was over there and I had to tell her I can't talk about this stuff. It's just too upsetting.

wait, isn't this the drinking thread?

I recommend the Talisker Storm - I want to say it was maybe USD$60. A little peppery, touch of sweetness to it.

govmentchedda wrote: ↑Mon Oct 23, 2023 7:59 pm
I feel like I've tried to make the conscious choice to try and not let myself get caught up in the insanity of everything, even with two kids approaching HS graduation. What's the Sam Jackson line in Pulp Fiction about trying real hard to be the shepherd?

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Mon Oct 23, 2023 8:17 pm

Yeah, I'll bring it back to the original intent of the thread. Had a Spanish orange wine with dinner. Might go crack the Ardbeg An Oa that I picked up a few weeks ago.

MaxWebster wrote: ↑Mon Oct 23, 2023 8:12 pm yeah that's a good approach. it's the only approach i think even if it's impossible.

i was a history major (music minor. what i wouldn't do to reverse that now ha). my dad taught HS history. we were engrossed in current events growing up, wasn't even an option to not be. Now I find myself trying so hard to avoid the chaos - my mom started talking about the Middle East yesterday when I was over there and I had to tell her I can't talk about this stuff. It's just too upsetting.

wait, isn't this the drinking thread?

I recommend the Talisker Storm - I want to say it was maybe USD$60. A little peppery, touch of sweetness to it.

govmentchedda wrote: ↑Mon Oct 23, 2023 7:59 pm
I feel like I've tried to make the conscious choice to try and not let myself get caught up in the insanity of everything, even with two kids approaching HS graduation. What's the Sam Jackson line in Pulp Fiction about trying real hard to be the shepherd?

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Mon Oct 23, 2023 8:17 pm

Don't encourage him, chedda.

MaxWebster · Post by **MaxWebster** » Mon Oct 23, 2023 8:22 pm

Ardbeg ... now that's a name i haven't heard in a long long time...

tough one. "hints of rope and tar" is my favourite all time tasting note about a Scotch (about Ardbeg, that one); from some old book I owned. Not untrue.

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Mon Oct 23, 2023 8:24 pm

I've been drinking Crush City which tastes way different than it used to and I'm not a big fan any more, but thought it appropriate for tonight. And a Jarritos hard soda cause it's orange. Not sure if y'all have Jarritos where you are, but it's a fruit-flavored soda prevalent here at Mexican restaurants and taquerias.

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Mon Oct 23, 2023 8:26 pm

Nice, Max. Big fan of Talisker. Close to the bottom of bottle of 10.

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Mon Oct 23, 2023 8:29 pm

The An Oa blend has something in it that makes it smoother than it smells. It's a strong nose though.

MaxWebster wrote: ↑Mon Oct 23, 2023 8:22 pm Ardbeg ... now that's a name i haven't heard in a long long time...

tough one. "hints of rope and tar" is my favourite all time tasting note about a Scotch (about Ardbeg, that one); from some old book I owned. Not untrue.

MaxWebster · Post by **MaxWebster** » Mon Oct 23, 2023 8:30 pm

ok i drink pop/soda like once a month in my advancing age and usually only crave it with classic shit (i use the term respectfully) food like pizza or wings. a cold pepsi is really the only accompaniment.

But orange Jarritos? <chef's kiss> - the perfect compliment to any sort of mexicish food. My kids discovered it at Mucho Burrito in Vancouver now we seek it out.

Giff wrote: ↑Mon Oct 23, 2023 8:24 pm I've been drinking Crush City which tastes way different than it used to and I'm not a big fan any more, but thought it appropriate for tonight. And a Jarritos hard soda cause it's orange. Not sure if y'all have Jarritos where you are, but it's a fruit-flavored soda prevalent here at Mexican restaurants and taquerias.

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Mon Oct 23, 2023 8:30 pm

Giff wrote: ↑Mon Oct 23, 2023 8:24 pm I've been drinking Crush City which tastes way different than it used to and I'm not a big fan any more, but thought it appropriate for tonight. And a Jarritos hard soda cause it's orange. Not sure if y'all have Jarritos where you are, but it's a fruit-flavored soda prevalent here at Mexican restaurants and taquerias.

We have Jarritos, but I haven't seen the hard soda, only soft. We do have hard Topo Chico here.

MaxWebster · Post by **MaxWebster** » Mon Oct 23, 2023 8:31 pm

oh wait i didn't notice the *hard soda* part of Jarritos - i didn't know that was a thing and I swear i haven't been getting my kids drunk for 10 years.

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Mon Oct 23, 2023 8:42 pm

I don't recommend trying the alcoholic version. Yuck.

And now I'm repurposing the Crush City from MLB playoffs to my fantasy basketball draft.

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Mon Oct 23, 2023 8:50 pm

MaxWebster wrote: ↑Mon Oct 23, 2023 8:22 pm Ardbeg ... now that's a name i haven't heard in a long long time...

tough one. "hints of rope and tar" is my favourite all time tasting note about a Scotch (about Ardbeg, that one); from some old book I owned. Not untrue.

Also love Ardbeg, An Oa, IIRC, is a much smoother drink that the 10. Really loved their Corryckyveckin (not looking up the proper spelling. My favorite tasting note is Laphroaig, with “liquid bandaids”. Accurate, and I love it.

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Mon Oct 23, 2023 9:12 pm

The Sybian wrote: ↑Mon Oct 23, 2023 8:50 pm
MaxWebster wrote: ↑Mon Oct 23, 2023 8:22 pm Ardbeg ... now that's a name i haven't heard in a long long time...

tough one. "hints of rope and tar" is my favourite all time tasting note about a Scotch (about Ardbeg, that one); from some old book I owned. Not untrue.
Also love Ardbeg, An Oa, IIRC, is a much smoother drink that the 10. Really loved their Corryckyveckin (not looking up the proper spelling. My favorite tasting note is Laphroaig, with “liquid bandaids”. Accurate, and I love it.

Oiler and I killed his Corryckveckin when I visited him on Labor Day weekend. Very tasty. And yeah, Laphroaig is the gold standard of peat.

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Mon Oct 23, 2023 9:48 pm

govmentchedda wrote: ↑Mon Oct 23, 2023 9:12 pm
The Sybian wrote: ↑Mon Oct 23, 2023 8:50 pm
MaxWebster wrote: ↑Mon Oct 23, 2023 8:22 pm Ardbeg ... now that's a name i haven't heard in a long long time...

tough one. "hints of rope and tar" is my favourite all time tasting note about a Scotch (about Ardbeg, that one); from some old book I owned. Not untrue.
Also love Ardbeg, An Oa, IIRC, is a much smoother drink that the 10. Really loved their Corryckyveckin (not looking up the proper spelling. My favorite tasting note is Laphroaig, with “liquid bandaids”. Accurate, and I love it.
Oiler and I killed his Corryckveckin when I visited him on Labor Day weekend. Very tasty. And yeah, Laphroaig is the gold standard of peat.

Lagavulin, but Laphroaig is second.

MaxWebster · Post by **MaxWebster** » Tue Oct 24, 2023 6:30 am

ooo i love both of these; Lagavulin is indeed a peaty smoky monster.

The Sybian wrote: ↑Mon Oct 23, 2023 9:48 pm Lagavulin, but Laphroaig is second.

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Tue Oct 24, 2023 11:01 am

When we were in Scotland a year and a half ago we did a single malt whisky tasting at a place in the Highlands called Blair Athol. Brought back a bottle and just got around to finishing it a couple nights ago (I’m not a big Scotch whisky guy). Always a bit sad to see a dead soldier of a tasty bottle.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Tue Oct 24, 2023 11:06 am

sancarlos wrote: ↑Tue Oct 24, 2023 11:01 am... Blair Athol ...

Sounds like what Tootie would say if they were drunk and fighting ... or something like that ... ???

MaxWebster · Post by **MaxWebster** » Tue Oct 24, 2023 11:07 am

i know what you mean; feel the same way. For the longest time we kept some of the better empty bottles we've tapped, my wife made a cool battery operated lamp out of one by jamming some little tea lights into it.

sancarlos wrote: ↑Tue Oct 24, 2023 11:01 am When we were in Scotland a year and a half ago we did a single malt whisky tasting at a place in the Highlands called Blair Athol. Brought back a bottle and just got around to finishing it a couple nights ago (I’m not a big Scotch whisky guy). Always a bit sad to see a dead soldier of a tasty bottle.

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Tue Oct 24, 2023 11:44 am

MaxWebster wrote: ↑Tue Oct 24, 2023 11:07 am …my wife made a cool battery operated lamp out of one by jamming some little tea lights into it.]

My wife makes kumquat liqueur (from our backyard bush) and also makes lemon-infused vodka and/or gin (for our consumption and for gifts). So, a few of the best-looking empty liquor bottles have gotten repurposed for that use.

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Tue Oct 24, 2023 12:29 pm

Yeah going to need to try some of that next time I'm out there.

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Tue Oct 24, 2023 12:54 pm

sancarlos wrote: ↑Tue Oct 24, 2023 11:44 am kumquat liqueur (from our backyard bush)

That sounds like something Tootie would say after doing cracky sack shots with George Burnett.

rass · Post by **rass** » Wed Nov 15, 2023 7:43 pm

I hope this is accurate

P.D.X. · Post by **P.D.X.** » Wed Nov 15, 2023 11:48 pm

Is there another basket for his legs?

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Thu Nov 16, 2023 8:15 am

Why is Sean Penn there?

HaulCitgo · Post by **HaulCitgo** » Thu Nov 23, 2023 3:46 pm

Diy bottle aged Christian brothers. Still aight

bfj · Post by **bfj** » Thu Nov 23, 2023 8:49 pm

Tito’s and Sprite Zero w lemon. Lots of it. Need that to deal w my sister and her bunch.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Thu Nov 23, 2023 9:49 pm

Solid vodka soda. Drink your thing dawg.

EnochRoot · Post by **EnochRoot** » Fri Nov 24, 2023 12:54 am

I had some of that peanut butter whiskey (Skrewball) before dinner today. It's 70 proof, which is below the 80 proof that most whiskey / scotch snobs scoff at as being a legit form of the beverage. It's more of a liqueur than a liquor, IMO. It's tasty, but it's whiskey with training wheels. Little to no bite, and yeah, it tastes something like a sugary peanut butter. If your significant other isn't a fan of your whiskey, they'll probably like it, which might free you up to have a couple pours of your preferred beverage.

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Fri Nov 24, 2023 2:03 pm

Least surprising thing ever, to learn that stuff isn’t good.

cerranoredux · Post by **cerranoredux** » Fri Nov 24, 2023 5:28 pm

Lots of cranberry and Irish whisky today. Like a brighter whiskey sour. Happy holidays.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Mon Dec 11, 2023 4:13 pm

Just found out another (numbers) guy I know does this so I'm going to ask if anyone else does ... do you ever track/pace yourself by running numbers in your head, multiplying ABV by ounces and keeping a cumulative total? Like if you drank a bottle of wine, that's ~25 ounces at 12% so you're at a 300. If you have three pints of 8% you're at 384, etc, etc. Anyone?

Brontoburglar · Post by **Brontoburglar** » Mon Dec 11, 2023 4:17 pm

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Wed Dec 13, 2023 12:49 am

I usually look at those sort of facts in retrospect. Saying something like, “I think I drank too much.”

(Negronis tonight.)

Brontoburglar · Post by **Brontoburglar** » Wed Dec 13, 2023 8:05 am

I made this for a party on Saturday night and it was a big hit ... but should have made half of what I did in the second batch to replenish the dispenser and now we have a ton left. so i've been slowly working my way through it since.

it's really good, but probably ultimately too sweet? I bet you could get away with half the simple syrup or light simple syrup instead of full-sugar

Post by **Sabo** » Wed Dec 13, 2023 10:24 am

Brontoburglar wrote: ↑Wed Dec 13, 2023 8:05 am I made this for a party on Saturday night and it was a big hit ... but should have made half of what I did in the second batch to replenish the dispenser and now we have a ton left. so i've been slowly working my way through it since.

it's really good, but probably ultimately too sweet? I bet you could get away with half the simple syrup or light simple syrup instead of full-sugar

You could reduce the OJ in half to reduce the sweetness and then add in some orange liqueur to bring back the citrus flavor.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Wed Dec 13, 2023 10:29 am

I think last Dry January's shrubs were when I finally decided any usage of simple syrup was going to start around 25% of the recipe then go from there if needed. I don't know if some sugars are more sugary or if I don't like stuff as sweet as normal people but I was going way over each time too.

Brontoburglar · Post by **Brontoburglar** » Wed Dec 13, 2023 12:28 pm

I almost got the low-cal simple syrup after seeing the recipe because my immediate instinct was "this is a drink of liquid sugar with extra added liquid sugar."

but i also figured I should follow it exactly for the first time and if I was serving it to 30 people. it's worth making again for sure, but definitely also worth tweaking. I like the orange liqueur idea