Aqua Vitae Dram Discussions

[248Lancer]

If only there were Jewish and Muslim equivalents, then I could complete my Christmas shopping all in one store!

 

[BIGBOB62]

If only there were Jewish and Muslim equivalents, then I could complete my Christmas shopping all in one store!

For Jewish, Sabra Liqueur. For Muslims no answer.

 

[njlefty]

If only there were Jewish and Muslim equivalents, then I could complete my Christmas shopping all in one store!

There is Raki, which is made in Turkey. It is similar to Ouzo of Greece and Arak of Lebanon. Anise based liqeur.

My Turkish friends hold off on the Raki for Ramadan, but during other parts of the year, that stuff flows.

 

[248Lancer]

boy that attempt at humor failed... shoulda used Mormon and Amish ....

 

[njlefty]

boy that attempt at humor failed... shoulda used Mormon and Amish ....

My attempt at humor with Bushmill's also failed.

 

[BIGBOB62]

My attempt at humor with Bushmill's also failed.

It’s funny, but I was over there and got yelled at for asking for the wrong whiskey once, and they weren’t really joking.

 

[248Lancer]

It’s funny, but I was over there and got yelled at for asking for the wrong whiskey once, and they weren’t really joking.

You probably got the same reaction. As an x of min who boasted about how much she preferred Jim Beam during the tasting portion of the Jameson’s distillery tour.

 

[njlefty]

It’s funny, but I was over there and got yelled at for asking for the wrong whiskey once, and they weren’t really joking.

The hilarious part is Bushmill's is owned by Casa Cuervo of Mexico, makers of tequila.

 

[Massages4Tony]

Go to the Guinness tour, get you token for the free beer, and when you look at all the taps, you see Budweiser... Batshit crazy.

 

[njlefty]

Go to the Guinness tour, get you token for the free beer, and when you look at all the taps, you see Budweiser... Batshit crazy.

The massive conglomerates have mostly taken over the liquor and beer business. You look at family owned businesses and then follow the money.

 

[Dave52]

I'm mostly a beer drinker. I've had jameson's wild Turkey 101 and a couple others. After reading through this thread I went out and bought a bottle of bourbon. Starting off small. Woodford reserve.

 

[njlefty]

I'm mostly a beer drinker. I've had jameson's wild Turkey 101 and a couple others. After reading through this thread I went out and bought a bottle of bourbon. Starting off small. Woodford reserve.

You made a good choice with Woodford.

If you like Woodford, I might suggest something along the lines of Maker's Mark.

It is a very high quality Kentucky style bourbon that does not get caught up with the single barrel thing that usually just equates to more money from the buyer. Maker's Mark is excellent.

 

[njlefty]

https://hiconsumption.com/best-looking-whiskey-bottles/

 

[Parboy]

I'm mostly a beer drinker. I've had jameson's wild Turkey 101 and a couple others. After reading through this thread I went out and bought a bottle of bourbon. Starting off small. Woodford reserve.

If you likes Woodford Reserve you will like Buffalo Trace. Very smooth/

 

[charliebrown]

woodford reserve has started different grain profiles. I am enjoying the wheat version this week.

 

[njlefty]

Saw something about a highly coveted Kentucky bourbon named Pappy Van Winkle’s.

Never heard of it.

 

[njlefty]

Reminded me of a scene from The Dirty Dozen.

GENERAL: Where you from soldier?

SOLDIER: Omaha, sir.

GENERAL: Never heard of it.

 

[njlefty]

I’ve been noticing a large uptick in non alcohol brews. Athletic Brewing company, for example, makes a line of zero alcohol beers in the style of stout, Mexican, golden ale, IPA.

https://athleticbrewing.com/collect...cvcE55t1rrKbwPOgc108p2RwyYVCiD7hoCd4kQAvD_BwE

 

[L8yPleaser]

Reminded me of a scene from The Dirty Dozen.

GENERAL: Where you from soldier?

SOLDIER: Omaha, sir.

GENERAL: Never heard of it.

It was "Madison City, Missouri."

 

[njlefty]

It was "Madison City, Missouri."

Well, it was a long time for me. Another great movie of that era was Kelly’s Heroes. Don Rickles as a sergeant, among other notables.