Whats your favorite bar drink? sorry for being off topic

[Stargazer]

beer:
Norwegain bayer (a typer of dunkle beer)
from either aass, frydenlund or mack brewery.
guiness, killkeny and other dark beers are good.

i also like my pils, but preferebly something else than the
standars factory kind.

spiritus:
whisky and bourbon.
Johnny Walker is good, I liked Cutty Sark as well.
JD and Jim Beam is OK, but I'm not a big fan of american bourbon.

[lxskllr]

In terms of beer:

-Guinness Extra Stout

I used to love this beer. It was the first beer that I truly enjoyed, and didn't just drink to fit in at the party. It's not the same as it used to be though. In America it's brewed by Labatts, and it doesn't have the same qualities the Irish product had. The body's a little thinner, and it has more of an ale quality now. Some of you might remember when they switched labels. I think that's when it started to be brewed in Canada. I'd gladly pay more for the shipping, and drink an older product to have the old Guinness back F'n gloabalization :x

[Coffey]

Anyone else love the beers of Stone Brewing? Their Arrogant Bastard Ale is one of my favorites. I also really like the IPA, I have seen but not yet gained the nerve to try Stone Ruination IPA which is apparently rated at over 100 IBUs

[jmcphail]

Phish, I've had Ardbeg recommended before, how do you compare it to Laphraoig or Lagavulin?

I had mentioned to the person that recommended it that I like briny, phenolic smoky whiskies.

I don't know how I missed this thread.

Big fan of single malt whiskey. I like anything peaty from Islay (laphroaig, ardbeq, lagavulin) and especially, the finest malt in the world, Talisker.

[lxskllr]

Phish, I've had Ardbeg recommended before, how do you compare it to Laphraoig or Lagavulin?

I had mentioned to the person that recommended it that I like briny, phenolic smoky whiskies.

I don't know how I missed this thread.

Big fan of single malt whiskey. I like anything peaty from Islay (laphroaig, ardbeq, lagavulin) and especially, the finest malt in the world, Talisker.

From what I've read, it's not the powerhouse it used to be. The distillery was mothballed for sometime, then brought back to life. It seemed to be a touch on the mild side (for an Isley whisky). I'd consider it the equal of Laphroaig, and Lagavulin, but it doesn't go the extra step like it used to (from what I've read).

[jmcphail]

Ahh, thanks, lxskllr. It sounds worth a try. I've been eyeing the Laphroaig Quarter Cask, too.

[lxskllr]

Is that the one that isn't chill filtered? I got a friend of mine a newer style of Laphroaig last Christmas. I don't remember exactly what they called it, but it didn't have caramel color, and it wasn't chill filtered. I thought it tasted a bit better than their usual offering. It was very similar to an independent bottling of Laphroaig I have from Murray and McDavid. The color is a little more pale, but the flavor is more robust.

[jmcphail]

I believe so. With the extra casking time and non-chillfiltering, it is designed to taste more like whisky tasted in the beginning.

Is that the one that isn't chill filtered?

[phish]

Ardbeg is a little less peaty then some Islay but more smoky. It has a hint of sweetness (chocolate?) and tastes somewhat of the sea.

The 10 year is a pleasant drink, it's a little smoother then laphroaig and has less of a 'medicinal' quality.

Recently tried cask strength 'Ardbeg Uigeadail' (54%). It is similar to the 10 year but more of everything! With a real fiery kick at the end. Lovely

[alex]

The best beer I have ever tasted is Ayinger Celebrator Doppelbock. Unfortunately I have only ever seen it in one liquor store in these parts and they want $3 a bottle... :?


If I'm out at the bars, I normally get a Guinness, or a Boulevard Dry Stout (local brewery).

If I'm feeling like real liquor (which is not very often), I'll do Gin and Tonics or Jägermeister... both of which make me dance like a villian and make a general ass of myself 8)

[Zero]

ah, doppelbock... beer made with beer made with beer :lol: :twisted:

[alex]

I wish I could find more doppelbocks to try. So many flavors, that it's hard to get pinned down in one bottle... requires more drinking... ahem... research

[Subtilo]

Dalmore
Laphroaig
Lagavulin
Talisker
Macallan
Highland Park
Compass Box Peat Monster A monster it is. Try it if you can find it anywhere :wink:
Black Bush
Red Breast

My whiskey-preferences are almost similar to yours. Laphroaig would probably be my no1, and I have yet to try Red Breast and 'the monster', but otherwise it's the same. Macallan is a very unique brand, I was quite surprised by it's taste the first time, and it actually took some time for me to enjoy it. Today I drink one from time to time when I'm out, but I have to be in a very special mood.

Any Absinthe-drinkers in here?

[alex]

I have tried absinthe, nut here in the US it is very hard to get. I enjoyed drinking it (almost enjoyed the preperation equally). I think, at least here in the US, there are a lot of misconceptions about absinthe, and I wish it were easier to get without paying outrageously high prices.

I hope this doesn't happen with snus! :cry:

[Subtilo]

Yeah, the absinthe-preparations are nice ... almost like a little ritual. Thats the 'standard' method for me, but sometimes I prefer it mixed with champagne (now thats good stuff!).

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