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nonhuman · Jul 15, 2006, 12:45 PM

Originally Posted by wallinbl

No mention of bourbon? What's the matter with you people? Bourbon, when drinking it straight, whiskey, when mixed with 7Up/sprite, and tequila for Margaritas.

It's amazing all the people bringing up rum - that's some crap right there, and I don't care what kind of rum it is. I'll agree with several other posts in that you have to try a few good tequilas instead of blaming your preference on Cuervo - Cuervo sucks.

If you've got the cash, you could always try a little of this:
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/a.../03/c0157.html

I mentioned bourbon...

ShortcutToMoncton · Jul 16, 2006, 12:29 PM

I drink very little beer and a lot of rum, for some reason.

I really have grown to dislike a lot of the bigger names like Baccardi, Captain Morgan's, etc. Always too sweet or something for me...makes me gag. I really enjoy Appleton's Reserve or (when I have some extra money) Appleton's Estate Extra, which I love. Newfoundland Screech is also a pretty decent rum for the price (although that could be some hometown sentiment coming out there

).

Ameretto Sours are a great drink, especially when you just want to suck them back or when there's ladies around. Otherwise, I mostly drink them on the rocks, or with a splash of Pepsi (East Coast represent!).

greg

paul w · Jul 16, 2006, 12:53 PM

Originally Posted by ShortcutToMoncton

Ameretto Sours are a great drink, especially when you just want to suck them back or when there's ladies around.

Oh, nice easy summer drink. Indeed!

wallinbl · Jul 16, 2006, 06:02 PM

Originally Posted by nonhuman

I mentioned bourbon...

I though bourbon had to be 80 proof to be called bourbon, and Knob Creek is 100 proof, but after a bit of reading, I was wrong about that.

stevesnj · Jul 16, 2006, 06:13 PM

JD

southern 100 proof

nonhuman · Jul 16, 2006, 06:16 PM

Originally Posted by wallinbl

I though bourbon had to be 80 proof to be called bourbon, and Knob Creek is 100 proof, but after a bit of reading, I was wrong about that.

It just needs to come from Bourbon County, Kentucky, right?

His Dudeness · Jul 16, 2006, 07:12 PM

Originally Posted by SkirtingTheBan

I used to be all about having a well stocked bar, but now I'm trying to get rid of it. I realized I'm a rum guy. Sometime Bacardi O and cranberry juice or OJ, but lately it's been Sailor Jerry's or Mt. Gay Rum <--- THE BEST OMG IT RULES!!!! If you like rum try this ****!

http://www.mountgay.com/

Try this ****. Seriously. Best rum I've found available in the states.

Damn, I didn't think I was the only one who loved this stuff!!!!! Best rum besides Myers Dark Rum that I have ever had. Awesome stuff!!!

villalobos · Jul 16, 2006, 07:20 PM

Originally Posted by His Dudeness

Damn, I didn't think I was the only one who loved this stuff!!!!! Best rum besides Myers Dark Rum that I have ever had. Awesome stuff!!!

This is pretty ****ing good too

CaseCom · Jul 16, 2006, 10:50 PM

Originally Posted by nonhuman

It just needs to come from Bourbon County, Kentucky, right?

It originated there, but legally it can be made anywhere as long as it's made from mostly corn and aged at least two years. Most is still made in Kentucky though.

His Dudeness · Jul 17, 2006, 05:13 AM

Originally Posted by villalobos

This is pretty ****ing good too

Yeah, it looks good. However, I live in an area that caters to the Bud and Jack crowd. I can't even find a bottle of Lagavulin around here.

real · Jul 20, 2006, 04:49 PM

Originally Posted by SkirtingTheBan

I used to drink that until I found sailor jerry. More spice. More booze. Less money. I dig it baby.

I with you Sailor Jerry is awesome

Jawbone54 · Jul 20, 2006, 05:31 PM

Rumor, your sig is great.

Rumor · Jul 20, 2006, 05:32 PM

http://www.ministryofrum.com/

Rumor · Jul 20, 2006, 05:32 PM

Originally Posted by Jawbone54

Rumor, your sig is great.

Thanks.

Quake4SMP · Jul 20, 2006, 05:44 PM

Originally Posted by His Dudeness

Damn, I didn't think I was the only one who loved this stuff!!!!! Best rum besides Myers Dark Rum that I have ever had. Awesome stuff!!!

Totally agree. Myers is great when you want a darker rum, but Mt. Gay is simply superb. I could drink Mt. Gay all day all year. It's that good. I'd even give you a drink after you roll your SUV.

blackstar · Jul 20, 2006, 05:54 PM

Jack and Coke
Jack without coke
Jack
Jack
Jack
Long Island
Cubra Libre

JonoG4 · Jul 20, 2006, 07:48 PM

Jack, and any other whisky straight or on the rocks. I like single malt whisky but can't afford to buy it all the time. Jim Beam is also good for Bourbon whisky.

Rum is good. Usually drink white rum mixed, but now that I've tried some dark rum, I'm liking them straight. I tried Mount Gay last week from reading this thread, excellent rum. Went down very smooth on the rocks. Almost too smooth.

His Dudeness · Jul 20, 2006, 07:51 PM

Originally Posted by Quake4SMP

Totally agree. Myers is great when you want a darker rum, but Mt. Gay is simply superb. I could drink Mt. Gay all day all year. It's that good. I'd even give you a drink after you roll your SUV.

Oh God, make the bad man stop!!!

Quake4alwaysCrashes · Jul 20, 2006, 08:13 PM

Ask Zimphire to pray to make me stop. I hear it's effective.

Kevin · Jul 20, 2006, 08:25 PM

Originally Posted by Quake4alwaysCrashes

Ask Zimphire to pray to make me stop. I hear it's effective.

Pendergast · Jul 20, 2006, 08:25 PM

I am a Single Malt guy too.

I once a 40 ounce bottle with a friend (he has his too) and we talk poetry, women, work then more poetry and women.

We finished our bottles on some sort of weird philosophy, and no headaches.

*Good Times*

ShortcutToMoncton · Jul 20, 2006, 09:11 PM

Oops, I forgot to mention that Mount Gay was also a personal favourite as well. Found it a couple years ago and really liked it. I think someone also mention Cruzan somewhere, and that's made a regular appearance on my shelf as well.

Still, none of them beat Appleton's Estate Extra, imho.

greg

Rumor · Jul 20, 2006, 09:13 PM

It's really too bad it's so hard to track down the really good rums. There are quite a few rums that don't make it from the Carribean to the States. Almost makes me want to move back to Puerto Rico.

- - e r i k - - · Jul 20, 2006, 10:04 PM

His Dudeness · Jul 21, 2006, 04:28 AM

Oh man, that is just the most cleverest thing I've ever seen.

Dr.Michael · Jul 22, 2006, 12:38 PM

Langavulin or 30+ year old cognac (Leyrat XO)
Pernod with ice and cold water
Martini cocktail (damn cold Noilly Prat, damn cold Gordons or Bombay Sap, ice, at least -25 degrees C and a dash of lemon peel). All in a very cold glass. Stirred not shaken of course, ice removed before drinking.

idyll · Jul 22, 2006, 05:40 PM

you guys would probably enjoy http://www.extratasty.com/

His Dudeness · Jul 22, 2006, 05:47 PM

Originally Posted by Dr.Michael

Langavulin or 30+ year old cognac (Leyrat XO)
Pernod with ice and cold water
Martini cocktail (damn cold Noilly Prat, damn cold Gordons or Bombay Sap, ice, at least -25 degrees C and a dash of lemon peel). All in a very cold glass. Stirred not shaken of course, ice removed before drinking.

Good to see many lovers of the Lagavulin. One of the Nectars of the Gods, truly.

- - e r i k - - · Jul 23, 2006, 10:29 PM

Originally Posted by His Dudeness

Oh man, that is just the most cleverest thing I've ever seen.

Sarcasm?

I just thought the slogan for Mount Gay was hilariously appropriate

His Dudeness · Aug 14, 2006, 07:21 AM

I finally had a chance last night to partake of the 18 year old Macallan. Wow. Holy ****. Holy crap. Damn. What other colorful metaphors can I think of?

That is THE best adult beverage that I have ever had. And the best single malt evar. I had two of them. And at 20 bucks a glass, I figured that was enough. I also had one of my favs: Lagavulin. Needless to say, the drink part of the tab was a bit high.