What you drinking tonight?

So, some slang words DO translate!?

 

Sandi, what about Guinness with a Pina Colada chaser

 

Wow, all three colors in one cocktail, Helmut Visor! Amazing.

 

You're right, @Dozers Dad, I didn't provide a proper appraisal or review. My apologies! I'm planning to do a set up a taste test of the Dubliner over our holiday break when we can do a proper blind tasting. And not have to get up for work in the morning. I've bought Mr. Sandi a bottle of Redbreast as a Christmas gift so we'll do the Dubliner and the Redbreast and perhaps the Bushmill's. Or if you've another suggestion to round out the blind taste test trio let me know!

I paid $27 for the Dubliner at Total Wine--or as Mr. Sandi and I fondly refer to that liquor store, "Totally Wine Dude". It looks like at the current exchange rate that the £20 is equivalent to $27. My initial appraisal is that I really like the Dubliner! Very smooth and delicious and absolutely worth the cost. It definitely made "the list".

Here's an interesting article I ran across. Of the whiskeys listed I've had the Redbreast 12 year, the Writers Tears Copper Pot,and the Green Spot (not sure of which one), all of which I like. Who out there has had others and what do you think?? Which would you recommend?

https://manofmany.com/lifestyle/drinks/best-irish-whiskeys

 

But drinking 3.5 or 4 is ok?? Good luck with the lift testing, DD!

 

I like your thinking, DD! Not to mention your verve and commitment. Seize the day! Or seize the Guinness/Captain Morgan cocktails, as the case may be.

 

Hmmm, let me think about it, DD. ............. No.

I do like cookies (biscuits) though. And tea. I do like a hot beverage in the winter in front of the fire but at this moment I'm drinking a hot toddy and not tea. It's made with the Alexander Murray "Monumental" scotch I posted about a few pages back.

Good luck finding a crash test dummy (right, a "volunteer").

 

Actually, I quite like the Monumental scotch! We don't have any booze in the cupboard that I wouldn't drink neat. When I first began drinking martinis I quite quickly came to the realization that they're composed of whatever's in them (stunning information, I know). My point is that if there are two or three ingredients in a cocktail, the quality of each of those individual ingredients can't help but affect the end result. I've been to excellent restaurants that boast a terrific selection of gins. But then they go and ruin perfectly great gin by making a martini with crap vermouth or garnishing it with a sickly little twist or some measly flavorless olives.

The upshot of all this is that my hot toddy was spectacular!

Regards,
Sandi T
Internationally Renowned Whiskey Aficionado and
Consultant for the Inestimably Renowned Triumph Forum

 

I will be drinking red wine in the Borrowdale Hotel tonight our christmas present to each other a 2 night stay.

 

I agree Sandi whisky only needs a touch of water to soften tbe flavour and navy rum has to be straight. I have the navy standard at the moment which is much smoother than Woods

 

not on bike Dcs. Leg still not great . I am being chauferred by my good wife. We are into walking and go tbere every year so have enjoyed many walks.
i think there will be a couple of strolls this year lol

 

Cheers mate forecast not too bad.
We live in Cumbria so rain comes with terrority LOL

 

I have switched from Tea and now enjoy a hot Chocolate half milk and half water.

 

Started off with Fischer Noel, then Leffe Blonde and finally tawny Port.

 

It that hot toddy recipe helping, dilli?? I hope so! And what the heck is "Manflu Instant Energy"??