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Post by jacobamerritt on Sept 29, 2020 17:51:52 GMT -6
A proper old fashion cocktail with an ounce of Heaven Hill 6 year and an ounce of Early Times Bottled in Bond for a little extra proof and corn sweetness. Glad to know there are other whiskey lovers in the group. Cheers to internet friends! ![]()  |
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Post by Johnkenn on Sept 29, 2020 18:36:00 GMT -6
Basil Hayden Dark Rye. But I’m about to open up that Isaac Bowman.  |
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Post by jacobamerritt on Sept 29, 2020 18:41:38 GMT -6
Yes! I was just chilling on the couch with my dog as well as I decided what to drink for the debate this evening... might have to go high proof. Ha!
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Post by jacobamerritt on Sept 30, 2020 19:31:08 GMT -6
Smooth Ambler Single Barrel from an event at the distillery.  |
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Post by ragan on Sept 30, 2020 20:21:05 GMT -6
The quarter is on (I'm in school) so I have to mostly cut out my evening enjoyments of the liquid variety. But often about 1 or 2 AM when my brain gives out, I pour a couple fingers of trusty old Bulleit Rye and give myself a 20-minute wind down before bed. Usually look up some dorky studio footage of Fleetwood Mac or weird VHS-dub of an ELO TV special from Denmark or something like that and let my left brain rest.
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Post by jacobamerritt on Sept 30, 2020 20:36:26 GMT -6
ragan For a change of pace you should give Old Forester Rye a shot (no pun intended) it’s around $20. Surprisingly excellent especially for the money. Don’t mind sipping it neat at all
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Post by ragan on Sept 30, 2020 20:49:24 GMT -6
ragan For a change of pace you should give Old Forester Rye a shot (no pun intended) it’s around $20. Surprisingly excellent especially for the money. Don’t mind sipping it neat at all I've heard that's solid, thanks for the rec. And squarely in my budget as a student  |
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Post by Ward on Oct 1, 2020 6:27:35 GMT -6
Last night . . . i did the absolute unthinkable and should be banished from this sub-forum for it.
1 shot of Bulleit, 1 shot of BH Dark and 1 shot of Sherry
. . . in the same glass.
. . . at the same time.
(I'm persona non-grata now)
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Post by jacobamerritt on Oct 1, 2020 13:27:58 GMT -6
Last night . . . i did the absolute unthinkable and should be banished from this sub-forum for it. 1 shot of Bulleit, 1 shot of BH Dark and 1 shot of Sherry . . . in the same glass. . . . at the same time. (I'm persona non-grata now) Hm... Gotta admit that doesn't sound appealing. Kinda like the adult beverage equivalent of a 'suicide' at the pop machine- a blast of each flavor in the same cup  But to each their own! |
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Post by johneppstein on Oct 1, 2020 14:07:37 GMT -6
Mostly wine today... Later "fortified" with a bit of vodka.
Been avoiding whiskey to save money.
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Post by jacobamerritt on Oct 1, 2020 15:35:07 GMT -6
Mostly wine today... Later "fortified" with a bit of vodka. Been avoiding whiskey to save money. If you see Heaven Hill 6 Year (Green Label - 90 Proof) give it a shot. Its a solid whiskey for about $12. |
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Post by johneppstein on Oct 1, 2020 18:18:03 GMT -6
Mostly wine today... Later "fortified" with a bit of vodka. Been avoiding whiskey to save money. If you see Heaven Hill 6 Year (Green Label - 90 Proof) give it a shot. Its a solid whiskey for about $12. Vodka costs me half that at TJ's. |
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Post by Ward on Oct 2, 2020 5:09:04 GMT -6
Last night . . . i did the absolute unthinkable and should be banished from this sub-forum for it. 1 shot of Bulleit, 1 shot of BH Dark and 1 shot of Sherry . . . in the same glass. . . . at the same time. (I'm persona non-grata now) Hm... Gotta admit that doesn't sound appealing. Kinda like the adult beverage equivalent of a 'suicide' at the pop machine- a blast of each flavor in the same cup But to each their own! I told you it was an awful decision. I'm ashamed. |
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Post by svart on Oct 2, 2020 11:25:16 GMT -6
I had local high gravity beer last night for a change of pace.
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Post by jacobamerritt on Oct 2, 2020 11:42:58 GMT -6
I had local high gravity beer last night for a change of pace. Which brewery and beer? Bonus points for photo |
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Post by matt@IAA on Oct 2, 2020 12:33:39 GMT -6
I've been using whatever cheap bourbon for bourbon rickeys lately. Half a lime, squeezed into old fashioned glass with some ice, drop it in after, "some" bourbon and top with seltzer. Low maintenance, hard to mess up.
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Post by svart on Oct 2, 2020 13:13:59 GMT -6
I had local high gravity beer last night for a change of pace. Which brewery and beer? Bonus points for photo Blue Tarp Brewing's Hawking Radiation! It's a hazy double New England IPA. 11% No pictures, unfortunately. |
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Post by jacobamerritt on Oct 2, 2020 14:43:58 GMT -6
I've been using whatever cheap bourbon for bourbon rickeys lately. Half a lime, squeezed into old fashioned glass with some ice, drop it in after, "some" bourbon and top with seltzer. Low maintenance, hard to mess up. Ever do a Kentucky Mule? Basically the same thing with ginger beer (not ale) and a dash of bitters. |
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Post by jacobamerritt on Oct 2, 2020 14:49:05 GMT -6
Blue Tarp Brewing's Hawking Radiation! It's a hazy double New England IPA. 11% No pictures, unfortunately. Dang that sounds epic! Love a good NEIPA |
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Post by ericn on Oct 2, 2020 21:42:32 GMT -6
Antibiotics mean nothing fun till next week, but I took a 20 Gummie!
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Post by jacobamerritt on Oct 3, 2020 0:52:17 GMT -6
Antibiotics mean nothing fun till next week, but I took a 20 Gummie! Sorry Eric, strike one, gummies aren't beverages. But really, hope you are doin' ok in light of the antibiotics! |
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Post by Ward on Oct 3, 2020 6:41:26 GMT -6
Bought a bottle of Larceny last night. Need to imbibe more before I render a decision . . . it's still distilling.
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Post by jacobamerritt on Oct 3, 2020 12:16:30 GMT -6
Remus Single Barrel - Greater Cincinnati Bourbon Society pick 126 Proof.  |
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Post by johneppstein on Oct 3, 2020 14:33:54 GMT -6
Which brewery and beer? Bonus points for photo Blue Tarp Brewing's Hawking Radiation! It's a hazy double New England IPA. 11% No pictures, unfortunately. IPAs are strong, but I don't like the taste - WAAY too much hops, and if it's not overhopped by definition it's not an IPA.
I like a nice strong English or Scottist style (not Irish - too bitter) stout. Chocolate stouts are OK, too.
The reason IPAs are, by definition, overhopped is historical. IPA stands for India Pale Ale. Back in the colonial days in India (before refrigeration) the traditional English ales would spoil from the heat, so they added extra hops as a preservative and called it IPA to distinguish it from the more palatable English ales. It wasn't really popular elsewhere until American hipsters started doing boutique brands and brewpubs. Being essentially clueless about what constitutes a good ale (being raised on dishwater and horse piss) they decided that the mark of a good beer was the amount of hops, so they jumped on the IPA bandwagon. Maybe a bit of a simplification, but that's basically the truth.
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Post by chessparov on Oct 3, 2020 18:05:20 GMT -6
Mostly wine today... Later "fortified" with a bit of vodka. Been avoiding whiskey to save money. Been avoiding Women to save money. (Famous Last Words) Chris |
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But to each their own! 
