What Are You Sipping on Lately? (Spirits Thread)

leopard print · 12-08-2022, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Lady Jane

I bought those two on special at lunchtime. I never had those brands before. Any opinions?

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Titos is good. I normally sip on it with some soda water and a lemon wedge.

TXSTYLE · 12-08-2022, 04:35 PM

I have had some fantastic and expensive spirits, including Tequilas in my time.
My favorite are Clase Azul, Adictivo Extra Anejo, Don Julio 1942. On a recent trip to my local liquor store, they had a tasting for MI Familia Reposado. It was good but not something I would buy. The manager who I know happened to walk up at that moment. He asked what I thought. I told him, " Meh".
He knows my tastes. Particularly my fondness of ultra Premium Sipping Rums and Cognac. He invited me to the back where he opened a bottle of the Mi Familia Reserva Suprema. OMG.... I can't even put into words how amazing this juice is! I bought a bottle on the spot. If you are a fan of Tequila, you must get this one immediately. Report back here and tell me what you think...
Prepare to be blown away.

Blue87 · 12-08-2022, 05:57 PM

Drank a bunch of this the last 2 weekends and ready for another. I tried several variations, all good, disappears too quickly.
Espresso martini:
2 oz Kettle One
1 oz Mr. Black
1 oz espresso
Optional
1/2 oz heavy cream
Dark chocolate sauce

Esteban · 12-09-2022, 01:48 AM

Nothing fancy, just some Hennessy. Not even my day, but what the hell.

Itsed65 · 12-10-2022, 01:17 PM

A Tuaca toddy, also known as a hot apple pie. Perfect for the holiday season. Add a shot of Tuaca to hot cider and it literally tastes like apple pie going down. I like to spice mine up further with a shot of rye added to the mix.

Hot Toddy and Cookies by lennycarl08, on Flickr

Buug959 · 12-10-2022, 03:38 PM

I've got a dead Bumbu XO. Luckily there's another bottle on the shelf.

TXSTYLE · 12-19-2022, 05:57 PM

Received this as a gift today. Should interesting. Hopefully not too much heat for my tastes.

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What is inside an Oak and Eden bottle?

After bottling our bourbon, we place an American Oak spire in the bottle, which contains hundreds of naturally occurring botanicals, ranging from butterscotch to vanilla to toasted marshmallows. The combination produces a rich, velvety whiskey full of caramel, butterscotch, and allspice notes.

Anyone here tried?

M_Six · 12-19-2022, 09:18 PM

Jameson. Binny's had a great sale last weekend, so I grabbed a brace of fifths.

hubbahubba · 12-19-2022, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

Received this as a gift today. Should interesting. Hopefully not too much heat for my tastes.

Anyone here tried?

Looks interesting. Verdict?

TXSTYLE · 12-19-2022, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Lady Jane

I bought those two on special at lunchtime. I never had those brands before. Any opinions?

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Can't go wrong with Vodka, cranberry, lime.
the Tequila will pair well with Grapefruit soda or Margarita mix.

T0RM3NT · 12-19-2022, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

Absolutely Delicious! And a little goes a long way. I've had incredible Old Fashioned from different restaurants and bars. Some were very meh while some, so tasty! It's definitely a wonderful drink but especially during this time of year.
I believe what truly elevates this mixer is the cloves, cardamom, cinnamon and orange bitters. Oh the cherry too.

Thanks TXSTYLE! Just ordered me a bottle…should get it by Thursday. Looking forward to trying it!

TXSTYLE · 12-20-2022, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by T0RM3NT

Thanks TXSTYLE! Just ordered me a bottle…should get it by Thursday. Looking forward to trying it!

Absolutely. That's what it's all about for me, helping and sharing information that might be helpful for others.
Definitely let me know what you think. And recommendation:
Although you can certainly stir it in to mix, I highly recommend shaking it instead. And again, use the amount listed. It's very concentrated.

billnchristy · 12-20-2022, 06:23 AM

Liquid death sparkling lime is an amazing mixer for vodka, tequila, and gin.

T0RM3NT · 12-22-2022, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

Absolutely. That's what it's all about for me, helping and sharing information that might be helpful for others.
Definitely let me know what you think. And recommendation:
Although you can certainly stir it in to mix, I highly recommend shaking it instead. And again, use the amount listed. It's very concentrated.

Delicious...shaking works great. I have altered the amounts a tad. 4/1 Woodford to Strongwater, heavy ice.

evil-G-nius · 12-22-2022, 11:46 PM

All the haters of the Jose...when was the last time you tasted it? I am just curious cuz I hated it too but in the last few years I have noticed that they stepped their game up! Its nowhere near what I consider good tequila or one I'd sip neat. However, it tastes nothing like it did say 10 years ago! It actually has some pleasant flavors going on now. Just curious thats all

TXSTYLE · 12-22-2022, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by T0RM3NT

Delicious...shaking works great. I have altered the amounts a tad. 4/1 Woodford to Strongwater, heavy ice.

I had one tonight as well. I've tried it with multiple Whiskeys and even Scotch. Delicious.

TXSTYLE · 12-22-2022, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by hubbahubba

Looks interesting. Verdict?

Waaaaaay too much heat for my tastes. As a mixer with ginger ale or a Old Fashioned.

JJ 911SC · 12-25-2022, 03:41 PM

Not yet but soon... I'll start with the Big Peat

ASAP · 12-25-2022, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by evil-G-nius

All the haters of the Jose...when was the last time you tasted it? I am just curious cuz I hated it too but in the last few years I have noticed that they stepped their game up! Its nowhere near what I consider good tequila or one I'd sip neat. However, it tastes nothing like it did say 10 years ago! It actually has some pleasant flavors going on now. Just curious thats all

quite recently 😂 and yes its excellent

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larsek · 12-27-2022, 10:45 AM

calvin07 · 12-28-2022, 07:06 PM

JW gold (18) for me. Love me some scotch.

Lady Jane · 12-31-2022, 12:02 PM

Homemade Baileys Irish Cream

Ingredients:

1 cup Half & Half (or heavy cream)
14 ounces Sweetened Condensed Milk
3 tablespoons Chocolate Syrup
1 teaspoon Instant Coffee Granules
1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
1 ⅔ cups Irish Whiskey (I used Jameson)

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12-08-2022, 04:35 PM	#4886
TXSTYLE "Salud" 14599 Rep 4,813 Posts Drives: F01 & F15 / Mineral White Join Date: May 2013 Location: The GYM! (The Burbs - N TX) iTrader: (0)	I have had some fantastic and expensive spirits, including Tequilas in my time. My favorite are Clase Azul, Adictivo Extra Anejo, Don Julio 1942. On a recent trip to my local liquor store, they had a tasting for MI Familia Reposado. It was good but not something I would buy. The manager who I know happened to walk up at that moment. He asked what I thought. I told him, " Meh". He knows my tastes. Particularly my fondness of ultra Premium Sipping Rums and Cognac. He invited me to the back where he opened a bottle of the Mi Familia Reserva Suprema. OMG.... I can't even put into words how amazing this juice is! I bought a bottle on the spot. If you are a fan of Tequila, you must get this one immediately. Report back here and tell me what you think... Prepare to be blown away. Attached Images
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12-08-2022, 05:57 PM	#4887
Blue87 Lieutenant 406 Rep 529 Posts Drives: 23 X5 M50i, 05 S2000 Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: IL iTrader: (0)	Espresso Drank a bunch of this the last 2 weekends and ready for another. I tried several variations, all good, disappears too quickly. Espresso martini: 2 oz Kettle One 1 oz Mr. Black 1 oz espresso Optional 1/2 oz heavy cream Dark chocolate sauce Attached Images Last edited by Blue87; 12-08-2022 at 06:03 PM..
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12-09-2022, 01:48 AM	#4888
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12-10-2022, 01:17 PM	#4889
Itsed65 Brigadier General 2612 Rep 3,535 Posts Drives: 2014 X1 28i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Midcoast Maine iTrader: (0)	A Tuaca toddy, also known as a hot apple pie. Perfect for the holiday season. Add a shot of Tuaca to hot cider and it literally tastes like apple pie going down. I like to spice mine up further with a shot of rye added to the mix. Hot Toddy and Cookies by lennycarl08, on Flickr
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12-19-2022, 09:18 PM	#4892
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12-31-2022, 12:02 PM	#4906
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