Personally I'm a big fan of Blue Moon, Sake and Rum.
Definitely like a blue moon. Real light and good flavor. Damn I kind of want one now.
I like bourbon, but I’m also cheap. Four Roses is my brand of choice!
I'm also a bourbon enjoyer. I like Elijah Craig a lot!
Four roses is pretty solid IMO.
My heart lies with Islay Scotches, Belgian Sours and South American Malbecs.
If you've got a nice collection of scotch, get a bottle of Drambuie (also technically scotch) to make the classic "Rusty Nail." You'll upset the scotch purists but delight your pallet
I am a simple man. Gin and tonic for me!
I have alot of good local breweries nearby. I love Me a New England IPA or a Juicy/Hazy IPA basically.
For the hard stuff? A Vodka and Juice is my usual go to
Recently I've been all about the "Boulevardier." It's an adaptation of a Negroni. My preferred blend: Campari, Carpano Antiqua sweet vermouth, Rebel Bourbon and a splash of club soda over ice. A couple cherries or an orange twist if I'm feeling fancy.
Another great variation is to add a splash of aperol! (About 1/4/ to 1/3 oz). It mellows the bitterness of the compari just the perfect amount in my opinion.
That sounds delicious I gotta try it
I live in Colorado, where we have SUCH good local beer. Crystal Springs is a favorite.
Whisk(e)y drinker here, preferring neat. I like all types, especially if they are sherry-finished.
I like too many for a concise list.
I think Stranahan's is the best bottle most people sleep on. It's a Single Malt made in the US, so most Scotch drinkers dismiss it because "it's not made in Scotland", but most American drinkers are looking more for Rye and Bourbon flavors. It's just delicious imo
Ardbeg Wee Beastie is another favorite. Peated Scotches aren't for everyone, but I think it has a great "campfire" quality
Navazos Palazzi is a Spanish whiskey that we really like, and it's one i never recommend to beginners. It's harsh and sweet, but somehow it works. I've heard it described as "maple cookie covered in fresh pavement", although I think it evokes more of that cut up tire that you can find on some playgrounds. It's basically "fuck you" in a glass, in the best possible way
For cocktails, i always go for Coke and Makers, with some grenadine.
I've tried the entry level ardbeg and it's fantastic. I'll have to check out the other two. Try Kilchoman if you haven't. It's also wonderful
Also Port Wines. It's what we got into before started falling into the Whiskey rabbit hole
Much like The Dude, White Russians are my jam
I'm not very sophisticated, so I generally go for a beer. I like Modelo, Corona, Blue Moon, or Spotted Cow (WI Regional). Some of the Leinkugel's seasonals are pretty good, for a while I was obsessed with their Snowdrift Vanilla Porter. Our local brewery/restaurant makes a milk stout that I get pretty much anytime we eat there.
Beer as bitter as I am.
Cabernet Sauvignon.
A good dry cider (or at least something with no added sugar to it...).
Alternatively, I love a good dry white wine, specifically a Sauvignon Blanc/Fume Blanc. Definitely more of a white than red person, though I do enjoy a nice spicy or jammy red (South American, especially).
Gin is my favourite spirit. Malfy con limone is probably my favourite. My favourite cocktail is an espresso martini though. I will always judge a place by how good their espresso martini is
Winter: Hot toddy with Scotch.
Non-winter: Flavored vodka and Mio. In the summer, I'll mix that with ice and blend into a slushie.
I normally reach for a beer (Tuborg Gold), but if I'm mixing a drink, I love a properly made whisky sour!
I enjoy scotch, but I also don't drink very often so I don't get expensive stuff. I have a bottle of Glenfiddich 15 that's good.
Jeppsons Malort with an absinthe chaser.
I like my taste buds how I like my wife. I DON'T HAVE A WIFE.
Nothing like a good Old-Fashioned. One of the secrets is to singe the orange peel after it's expressed over the glass before dropping in as a garnish and stirring - it adds a lovely smoky note to the drink.
Oooo, this sounds fantastic, I’m an old-fashioned fan myself. I’ll have to try this next time I make one. Thanks for the suggestion! 🍁
For sure, cheers!
Chartreuse, they decided recently to not increase their production which caused some shortage in the US but I'm lucky enough to not live in the US.
I really like this drink called Rompope, it's popular here in Mexico but I prefer to not drink so much so it's more of a drink every once in some months.
Enjoying a NW IPA atm. I like a good scotch every so often. Vodka and oj is good too. Mostly just an IPA guy though
Nw/NE IPAs are great
Brandy is my go-to, I regularly have Paul Mason Brandy at home, but am open to trying others! Also a big fan of mead, especially homemade ones
Jame-o to stop the pain-o
Big into tripels at the moment also. There’s a very tasty peach tripel out of Richmond, VA that I’ve been stuck on for a bit.
S/O RVA!
I used to enjoy a smooth vodka lemonade, but more recently, I've just been enjoying either a Corona Extra or Blue Moon beer. I find that with hard liquor I just always wake up sick no matter how little I drink.
I like to try new stuff when I can, I’m not super picky. Usually drink bourbons if I’m feeling fancy. Had Knob Creek rye on the rocks recently and was pleasantly surprised!
Depends on the season. Hazy during Spring and Fall. Sours, pilsner and lager during Summer. IPA all year round.
If I'm drinking with friends I'll go for a cider - Ciderboys make a peach-apple cider that I'm very fond of. For liquor I like Bulleit bourbon, especially the 10-year aged stuff.
Bourbon & scotch are my spirits of choice if I’m classing it up. Balvenie Caribbean Cask is quite delicious. I would describe it as containing tasting notes of both whiskey & rum. And the Mr. Swanson/Offerman approved, Lagavulin, is a fantastic sipping scotch.
If I’m not going classy, it’s good ol’ Canadian club & diet. Can’t go wrong. 🍁
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