The Finer Things in Life

ejrives · 04-18-2010, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by antennahead

Chivas Regal, isn't that kinda like the "Makers Mark" of scotch? Upscale taste without the ridiculous price some upscale Scotches charge?

i'd say that's a fair statement. It's def not a bucket list scotch . costs between 30 and 50$ a fifth. They make an 18 year too, not sure on the cost of that.

370Zsteve · 04-18-2010, 08:21 PM

Shumby, Glenlivet XXV is no waste of money

frost · 04-18-2010, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

I enjoy a very fine Tequila that has been shaken and chilled, then poured into a snifter. Try it some time, it's as good as the finest single malt or even cognac. Some faves: Cabo Uno Reserva Aňejo, Don Julio Real Aňejo

Seriously? I'll give her a go based on your word, but it seems very counterintuitive.

frost · 04-18-2010, 08:25 PM

Good call shumby, thats no waste.

ejrives · 04-18-2010, 08:26 PM

i need a good tequila or scotch purchase for the new house...been eyeballing the Glenlivet XXV

SmoothZ · 04-18-2010, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by shumby

What I waste my money on

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

Speaking of Scotch, we may be headed to Scotland and England this summer

y'all can bet I'll be stopping by a distillery or three.

What part of England?

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Originally Posted by antennahead

I like premium Tequila both ways, neat, as well as chilled into the snifter..... all depends on my mood. Hard to go wrong either way IMO.

I can't stand any tequila. With that being said, a friend of mine introduced me to some very expensive tequila that he kept in the freezer. Damn, that stuff was smooooooth and not so bad as I thought it would be.

antennahead · 04-18-2010, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

Seriously? I'll give her a go based on your word, but it seems very counterintuitive.

Oh no Bro, high end tequila is great, for some an acquired taste, but once you "get it", you'll enjoy comparing various high end small batch stuff. I just finished off a bottle of Don Julio anejo, can't decide if I will buy another bottle, since it's a tried and true favorite, or experiment on something new ..... decisions

frost · 04-18-2010, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ejrives

i need a good tequila or scotch purchase for the new house...been eyeballing the Glenlivet XXV

As always, there are good deals online, but with this type of stuff, I am happy to pay extra to buy locally.

SmoothZ · 04-18-2010, 08:29 PM

BTW, since we're announcing ourselves as alcoholics I might as well throw in some fine ethnic foods.

Number 1 would be Thai (of course) since I grew up eating it.

Number 2 is Italian. Damn, they make some great seafood dishes. I remember a long weekend in Venice where I thought I was in food heaven. Rome was good because of the diversity, but Venice had better seafood.

In fact, I like most Mediterranean foods like Moroccan, Greek, Lebanese, and Spanish.

370Zsteve · 04-18-2010, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by antennahead

I like premium Tequila both ways, neat, as well as chilled into the snifter..... all depends on my mood. Hard to go wrong either way IMO.

I even enjoy a prem tequila in a margarita, (some say heresy), but if you mix it with Grand Marnier instead of Triple Sec and use freshly squeezed lime juice and crushed ice then you have a killer summer drink.

antennahead · 04-18-2010, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by SmoothZ

BTW, since we're announcing ourselves as alcoholics I might as well throw in some fine ethnic foods.

Number 1 would be Thai (of course) since I grew up eating it.

Number 2 is Italian. Damn, they make some great seafood dishes. I remember a long weekend in Venice where I thought I was in food heaven. Rome was good because of the diversity, but Venice had better seafood.

In fact, I like most Mediterranean foods like Moroccan, Greek, Lebanese, and Spanish.

"cough cough" my friend, connoisseurs, not alcoholics

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and I love Thai, we have a very good authentic Thai Restaurant here in town

SmoothZ · 04-18-2010, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by antennahead

"cough cough" my friend, connoisseurs, not alcoholics

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and I love Thai, we have a very good authentic Thai Restaurant here in town

I stand corrected, friend. You have fine taste in liqueurs.

If I'm ever in your area, which is a good possibility, I'll have to try it.

antennahead · 04-18-2010, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

I even enjoy a prem tequila in a margarita, (some say heresy), but if you mix it with Grand Marnier instead of Triple Sec and use freshly squeezed lime juice and crushed ice then you have a killer summer drink.

yep, premium tequila plus Grand Mariner and a fresh squeezed lime (try the small key limes, they are great), shaken with ice and strained into a martini glass........ I call it the "tequini". Sometimes I'll garnish with a jalapeno stuffed olive

370Zsteve · 04-18-2010, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

Seriously? I'll give her a go based on your word, but it seems very counterintuitive.

Spoken like someone who (like me) was raised on Cuervo Gold or worse. Tequila muy fino es una revelación, seňor!

Smoooth as buttah. Try a Don Julio Aňejo or Reposado, the ones I mentioned are pretty steep in case you don't likey.

ejrives · 04-18-2010, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

As always, there are good deals online, but with this type of stuff, I am happy to pay extra to buy locally.

Yeah, especially if it's something that nice. The wait in the mail would be mind-numbing

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Originally Posted by SmoothZ

BTW, since we're announcing ourselves as alcoholics I might as well throw in some fine ethnic foods.

Number 1 would be Thai (of course) since I grew up eating it.

Number 2 is Italian. Damn, they make some great seafood dishes. I remember a long weekend in Venice where I thought I was in food heaven. Rome was good because of the diversity, but Venice had better seafood.

In fact, I like most Mediterranean foods like Moroccan, Greek, Lebanese, and Spanish.

I vote for peruvian food, minus the guinea pig entrees, lol. There's a place i ate at in Boston and it's by far the best food I've ever eaten in my entire life.

Also, in the north east, mainly NYC , if you can find a muslim Indian restaurant, try it!

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