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Your favourite tipples...

JedExodusJedExodus
edited December 2011 in General Chat
...because unwinding with a drink at the end of a long hard day's one of lifes greatest simple pleasures. Plus getting drunk's fun!

What do you drink when putting your feet up or painting the town?

I myself favour:

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Powers Gold Label: A great drink that needs no mixer, one for pot still and grain whiskey fans. Best enjoyed by the fire in your favourite easy-chair.

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Bushmills Original: A good whiskey you can drink all night long, smooth and full of flavour. Think Southern Comfort but not as sweet or fruity.

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When it comes to lagers I think the Dutch are the best. In Holland you can get some fantastic blonde beers, but I don't live in Holland, ergo I like Grolsch. It's quite a strong brew, as largers go it's not too bitter either. Very thick and distinctive, one of the best domestic lagers available. Fantastic drink for sharing out at a party.

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Because i'm a walking stereotype.

Comments

  • corruptbigginscorruptbiggins
    edited December 2011
    I just usually stick to lagers with this being my favourite:

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    though sometimes if the mood hits me (and there is a good offer on it) I go for this:

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  • IrishmileIrishmile
    edited December 2011
    I tend to like dark beer.... and I am definitely a whiskey man.

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  • JohroJohro
    edited December 2011
    I don't drink beer too often, but I prefer either the local Kokanee or various European green bottle beers. Hard liquor, I'm a Captain guy.
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  • divisiontendivisionten
    edited December 2011
    I've always been a cider and ale girl.

    Woodchuck

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    and

    Pumpkin Ale

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    have always been my favorites. Hard liqueur? I actually LIKE the taste of Long Islands.
  • IrishmileIrishmile
    edited December 2011
    woodchuck is great
  • puzzleboxpuzzlebox Telltale Alumni
    edited December 2011
    I never quite managed to get the hang of beer. Default going-out drink is white wine. Probably my favourite is a young (1-2 yrs) New Zealand sauvignon blanc like Cloudy Bay, though I'm not terribly choosy about it.

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    For a celebration or occasional "why the hell not", Bollinger (but never at a bar, markups are ridiculous on champagne). Veuve Clicquot Rose is also very nice, particularly with strawberries. Don't be fooled by the girly pinkness - men love this stuff too.

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    For cocktails, I tend to favour something short and alcoholic like a Caipirinha. Avoid most things carbonated / overly sweet, all things creamy, and anything with coconut rum. :P

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  • TomPravetzTomPravetz
    edited December 2011
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    Cheers mate.
  • TorTor
    edited December 2011
    I've been a big fan of Guinness and Kilkenny for some years. However recently this brand caught my eye (mainly because of the design on the label, let's be honest) at a local grocery store.
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    It seemed just "pretty good" at the first impression, but after er... sampling it a bunch more, it has quickly become my new favourite. So delicious... I may have to go out and buy some right now!
  • skeeterskeeter
    edited December 2011
    I always drank Vodka, with lemonade or orange juice (apart from a brief dabble with moonshine)

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    But the last few years this is my new favourite...

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    And sometimes this...

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  • RibsRibs
    edited December 2011
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  • divisiontendivisionten
    edited December 2011
    Hey Ribs, is that Dulce de Leche?
  • WoodsyblueWoodsyblue
    edited December 2011
    I'm also a Captain man!

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  • RibsRibs
    edited December 2011
    divisionten wrote: »
    Hey Ribs, is that Dulce de Leche?

    No, it's just a glass of milk.
  • SHODANFreemanSHODANFreeman
    edited December 2011
    Ribs wrote: »
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    This ^
  • puzzleboxpuzzlebox Telltale Alumni
    edited December 2011
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  • Giant TopeGiant Tope
    edited December 2011
    New Deal Gin No. 3. It's local, so there's like, no other picture I could find in a quick Google image search. Unlike other gins, where they mix other stuff into it, New Deal uses ONLY juniper. Despite this, it is REALLY good.

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  • JedExodusJedExodus
    edited December 2011
    Giant Tope wrote: »
    New Deal Gin No. 3.

    Lemme stop you right there, you can't drink gin untill you're a middle-aged woman. Preferably a crying middle-aged woman wobbling about the place.

    While this thread's being bumped I should emntion that if I get out tonight i'm gonna try use root beer as a mixer I think. I see no reason why this should fail! :)
  • RetroVortexRetroVortex
    edited December 2011
    JedExodus wrote: »
    Lemme stop you right there, you can't drink gin untill you're a middle-aged woman. Preferably a crying middle-aged woman wobbling about the place.

    Or if you're my dad! XD

    I personally don't drink much, but I do like a bit of cider, vodka and coke, or just a plain ol' alcopop.
  • Giant TopeGiant Tope
    edited December 2011
    JedExodus wrote: »
    Lemme stop you right there, you can't drink gin untill you're a middle-aged woman. Preferably a crying middle-aged woman wobbling about the place.

    >:I


    no
  • ScnewScnew
    edited December 2011
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  • Rather DashingRather Dashing
    edited December 2011
    Ribs wrote: »
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  • Giant TopeGiant Tope
    edited December 2011
    drink of champions
  • RetroVortexRetroVortex
    edited December 2011
    More like the drink of "champions"

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