What Are You Sipping on Lately? (Spirits Thread)

UncleWede · 11-15-2024, 10:11 AM

Truly sipping. I was on a cruise. They brought the dessert menu. I found a platter called "Favorite Palate" that was 4 cheeses, 3 Ritz crackers, 2 dried apricots, and a small bit of honey comb. The port they listed wasn't available, "all" they had was a 20yo Spanish offering. Everyone else left the table and I sat for 20-30 minutes savoring every morsel with itty bitty sips. I started ordering the port at the casino table. Wish I knew what it was so I could track down a bottle.

Vindicator3 · 11-15-2024, 11:16 AM

If it was Spanish and Port-like, it may have been a PX - a Sherry made with Pedro Ximinez grapes. Good stuff.

smokinjoe64 · 11-17-2024, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Vindicator3

If it was Spanish and Port-like, it may have been a PX - a Sherry made with Pedro Ximinez grapes. Good stuff.

New addition to Bowman Bros collection...a different take on "Port-like"

UncleWede · 11-18-2024, 03:00 PM

Finished in port barrels has a winning taste, in general.

Lady Jane · 11-30-2024, 04:22 PM

Into the Aperol Spritzer this evening. I hope Artemis has my "Get out of Jail" card ready.

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Vindicator3 · 11-30-2024, 05:07 PM

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Finished in port barrels has a winning taste, in general.

Agreed, and Sherry casks as well, though I have more experience with Scotch finished these ways than Bourbon.

Since it's a holiday weekend, I partook of a bit of 1986 Laberdolive Bas Armagnac last night. Very tasty, but I think I'm still more a fan of Jouanda at half the price (when I can find it).

Artemis · 11-30-2024, 10:23 PM

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Into the Aperol Spritzer this evening. I hope Artemis has my "Get out of Jail" card ready.

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iX nOOky · 12-01-2024, 09:10 PM

Picked this up when we were in Croatia last April. I settled in for a few sips of it, it is supposed to be great and a local favorite. I about choked on the stuff, it was not to my liking lol. Being of Polish descent I am a stingy drinker, so I choose Heineken Silver for beer and if I drink hard stuff it is usually cognac or a margarita made with Anejo/Cointreau/agave/fresh lime juice and nothing else.

JJ 911SC · 12-02-2024, 08:44 PM

My favorite with some Pets de Soeur

TXSTYLE · 12-04-2024, 05:02 PM

Looking for a tasty treat/drink?
This particular mix on the rocks is very nice! Substitute your favorite quality Bourbon
Cheers 🥃

Vindicator3 · 12-04-2024, 05:30 PM

Total Wine sent out an offer today on the Encantada XO version 5.0 (Cigar-themed). Anyone tried it and have any comparison to 3.0 or 4.0?

WhiskyPat12 · 12-04-2024, 07:18 PM

Drinking lots of German pilsner and Glühwein while on vacation.

Lady Jane · 12-05-2024, 05:00 PM

Summoning my inner Atomic Blonde.

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tcphoto · 12-06-2024, 05:19 PM

Out with the old and in with the new while watching M539 Restorations. TGIF, Happy Holidays everyone and back to the regularly scheduled programming.

John in VA · 12-06-2024, 09:04 PM

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Summoning my inner Atomic Blonde.

Did you hear? Stoli vodka files for bankruptcy in the United States
https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/02/busin...tcy/index.html

WhiskyPat12 · 12-07-2024, 02:56 AM

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Out with the old and in with the new while watching M539 Restorations. TGIF, Happy Holidays everyone and back to the regularly scheduled programming.

Chattanooga is one of my favorite Distilleries, they put out some good stuff.
That 111 is always at my house, great for cocktails or on its own.

Lady Jane · 12-07-2024, 08:28 AM

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Did you hear? Stoli vodka files for bankruptcy in the United States

Stoli in Canada is imported directly from Latvia.

Artemis · 12-07-2024, 01:51 PM

Tonight it's "Hugo" time. 🍸

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Lady Jane · 12-07-2024, 02:44 PM

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Tonight it's "Hugo" time. 🍸

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Artemis · 12-07-2024, 02:58 PM

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hubbahubba · 12-07-2024, 08:25 PM

Bulliet 95 Rye with a small drizzle of Luxardo syrup shaken, 2 cherries.

Artemis · 12-08-2024, 07:29 AM

Ginger beer (no alcohol)

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11-15-2024, 10:11 AM	#5215
UncleWede Long Time Admirer, First Time Owner 18532 Rep 9,432 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Dark Graphite Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oxnard, CA iTrader: (0)	Truly sipping. I was on a cruise. They brought the dessert menu. I found a platter called "Favorite Palate" that was 4 cheeses, 3 Ritz crackers, 2 dried apricots, and a small bit of honey comb. The port they listed wasn't available, "all" they had was a 20yo Spanish offering. Everyone else left the table and I sat for 20-30 minutes savoring every morsel with itty bitty sips. I started ordering the port at the casino table. Wish I knew what it was so I could track down a bottle. __________________ I have romped on her and I giggled like a drunk infant the entire time. - Sedan_Clan
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11-15-2024, 11:16 AM	#5216
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11-18-2024, 03:00 PM	#5218
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11-30-2024, 04:22 PM	#5219
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12-01-2024, 09:10 PM	#5222
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12-04-2024, 05:02 PM	#5224
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12-07-2024, 01:51 PM	#5232
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