Mission accomplished.

 

Man am I tired.

You know how orange juice and toothpaste really don't go well together?

 

Well, yesterday I found out to my surprise that it works pretty much the other way for cognac. Having a sip of cognac after you've brushed your teeth works great (no questions).

 

You learn something new every day.

I tried some bourbon stout. Sorry to say I thought it was a mistake. I love stout, but the bourbon added a ...gloss finish... which over-wrote the subtler flavours.

 

I did rate the white wine I got on the cheap - Castanzu 2012:

 

EDIT - Better website

 

http://www.wine-searcher.com/find/castanzu+vermentino+sardinia+italy/2012/-/-/r

Edited April 26, 201411 yr by Walsingham

A week and no drink ... what is wrong.

 

With apologies to The Dude and white Russians everywhere (no, belay that last) I think I prefer caucasians with rum instead of vodka ... a white Cuban, if you will. I didn't realize coffee liqueur is rum-based anyway, so it tastes slightly more, uh, bien.  

Bought new gin. I'm just toying with trying it out. It's full on with the botanicals. 30 odd herbs and spices.

Bought new gin. I'm just toying with trying it out. It's full on with the botanicals. 30 odd herbs and spices.

In the end, I always wind up with Tanqueray.

 

Bought new gin. I'm just toying with trying it out. It's full on with the botanicals. 30 odd herbs and spices.

In the end, I always wind up with Tanqueray.

 

 

It's not a bad gin, but I think you should stretch your legs a bit. There's a lot of interesting gins out at the moment.

 

 

Bought new gin. I'm just toying with trying it out. It's full on with the botanicals. 30 odd herbs and spices.

In the end, I always wind up with Tanqueray.

 

 

It's not a bad gin, but I think you should stretch your legs a bit. There's a lot of interesting gins out at the moment.

 

 

For the relatively minimal amounts that I drink of gin, I prefer an old stalwart over "being challenged"...

 

 

 

Bought new gin. I'm just toying with trying it out. It's full on with the botanicals. 30 odd herbs and spices.

In the end, I always wind up with Tanqueray.

 

 

It's not a bad gin, but I think you should stretch your legs a bit. There's a lot of interesting gins out at the moment.

 

 

For the relatively minimal amounts that I drink of gin, I prefer an old stalwart over "being challenged"...

 

 

LOL. Probably because you get more than enough challenge outside the drinks cabinet. *wry*

Have 'discovered'* that black tea with copious cinnamon is delicious. Just make sure you vigorously mix the cinnamon into a paste with hot water before adding the tea and remaining water.

 

 

 

*I was probably told to do this at some point.

Hamster beer.

 

http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/507/1572/

 

The best Dutch "witbier" - a light coloured rather sweet, fruity beer.

 

If you ever manage to get your hands on it, I highly recommend it. Perfect for sitting outside on a pleasant summer afternoon.

Hamster beer.

 

http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/507/1572/

 

The best Dutch "witbier" - a light coloured rather sweet, fruity beer.

 

If you ever manage to get your hands on it, I highly recommend it. Perfect for sitting outside on a pleasant summer afternoon.

 

I'm more interested in where I'm supposed to get sunny afternoons.

Whiskey, Vodka, Beer. Had a little party yesterday. Don't remember the brands but the beer, it was Faxe of course! 

The strongest drink I've had this week was black coffee. But I had lot of that. My current work project is finished. There is nothing pressing to do around the house, and the Rays are playing at 12 so the dry streak ends today!

More green tea with a teaspoonful of cinnamon.

 

Nectar.

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/worlds-heaviest-drinking-countries-revealed--and-the-uk-doesnt-even-make-the-top-10-9357860.html

 

UK drinks less than Australia? Outragous, the UK should be ashamed of itself.

 

More on topic, polishing of a bottle off Chivas Regal.

Edited May 13, 201411 yr by Bos_hybrid

Coors light. It's like sex on a waterbed... f---ing near water!

Bulk 190 proof grain alcohol (danger: highly flammable. danger: very fun for pyromaniacs.) "WAR HAS CHANGED." "WAR NEVER CHANGES." "WAR HAS CHANGED." "WAR NEVER CHANGES." ...I need a drink.

 

Actually, it might actually be cheaper to fuel a car with the stuff, at least it wouldn't encourage more misguided government subsidies for non-drinkable ethanol production (seriously, stop it, corn is meant to make people look like beavers while eating, not propel automobiles.)

Edited May 15, 201411 yr by AGX-17

Leinenkugel's Sunset Wheat. It's probably my wife's favorite beer and it's nice if you like blueberries and coriander 

Actually had a corked wine yesterday. Can't remember the last time that happened.

 

There's no trick to spotting a corked wine, when it's leaking through the cork, and smells of vinegar.

Highland Park Valhalla collection Loki. Apparently scored one of the final 5 bottles in the country...

Nice day out so I'm enjoying a mint julep out on the balcony while trying to get in touch with my inner aristocratic southern woman

Nice day out so I'm enjoying a mint julep out on the balcony while trying to get in touch with my inner aristocratic southern woman

 

Mercy!

Graham's Crusted Port, 2004.

 

Along with some single blend whiskey that had a faint chocolate taste. That was slightly quirky.

Edited May 18, 201411 yr by Raithe