TP are you throwing a party? Is it your birthday?
TP are you throwing a party? Is it your birthday?
no.. I'm in desperate need of gift ideas. hallllp........
TP are you throwing a party? Is it your birthday?
no.. I'm in desperate need of gift ideas. hallllp........
keyboards make good gifts....
unless your actually trying to bribe someone.... :o
TP are you throwing a party? Is it your birthday?
no.. I'm in desperate need of gift ideas. hallllp........
keyboards make good gifts....
unless your actually trying to bribe someone.... :o
I would if they were kids... but they're adults.
And it is my understanding that adults just go to work, then go home and to get drunk and forget...
I can't think of any other gift..
TP are you throwing a party? Is it your birthday?
no.. I'm in desperate need of gift ideas. hallllp........
keyboards make good gifts....
unless your actually trying to bribe someone.... :o
I would if they were kids... but they're adults.
And it is my understanding that adults just go to work, then go home and to get drunk and forget...
I can't think of any other gift..
Completely untrue...I'm an adult...with kids...I use my keyboards everyday and never get drunk.
TP are you throwing a party? Is it your birthday?
no.. I'm in desperate need of gift ideas. hallllp........
keyboards make good gifts....
unless your actually trying to bribe someone.... :o
I would if they were kids... but they're adults.
And it is my understanding that adults just go to work, then go home and to get drunk and forget...
I can't think of any other gift..
Completely untrue...I'm an adult...with kids...I use my keyboards everyday and never get drunk.
I didn't mean it literally.. I just mean, they go to work, and then come home and escape to some sort of vice.
for you, perhaps that's keyboards.
Anyway.. back on topic... a liquor/ American / preferably expensive.
TP are you throwing a party? Is it your birthday?
no.. I'm in desperate need of gift ideas. hallllp........
keyboards make good gifts....
unless your actually trying to bribe someone.... :o
I would if they were kids... but they're adults.
And it is my understanding that adults just go to work, then go home and to get drunk and forget...
I can't think of any other gift..
Completely untrue...I'm an adult...with kids...I use my keyboards everyday and never get drunk.
I didn't mean it literally.. I just mean, they go to work, and then come home and escape to some sort of vice.
for you, perhaps that's keyboards.
Anyway.. back on topic... a liquor/ American / preferably expensive.
No my keyboards are at work :(
But why does it have to be expensive?
And it is my understanding that adults just go to work, then go home and to get drunk and forget...
I can't think of any other gift..
TP just get something from here
http://coolmaterial.com/gift-guide/?price=6
Not American but just pick up a bottle of Johnnie Walker Blue Label -- always classy
TP just get something from here
http://coolmaterial.com/gift-guide/?price=6
these don't seem like gifts you give to other people.. it'd make them uncomfortable about reciprocation...
it just looks like a list of expensive things.
TP just get something from here
http://coolmaterial.com/gift-guide/?price=6
these don't seem like gifts you give to other people.. it'd make them uncomfortable about reciprocation...
it just looks like a list of expensive things.
So you want to drink some expensive american made liquor but you don't want to buy it for yourself, but if you buy it for someone else you're thinking they will share with you. I understand.
Glenleven scotch is a good choice. The older the better, but that really depends on your budget. Also Ron Zacapa 23 year is a good choice if they like rum.
Not American but just pick up a bottle of Johnnie Walker Blue Label -- always classy
yea i thought about that.... but I feel johnnie walker is border line sn0bish ever since they've hit the club scene.. kinda like iPhones..
What state do you live in? Here in WA there are a lot of great locally made spirits. High quality Absinthe, 'Moonshine', Vodka etc.
Not American but just pick up a bottle of Johnnie Walker Blue Label -- always classy
yea i thought about that.... but I feel johnnie walker is border line sn0bish ever since they've hit the club scene.. kinda like iPhones..
Get ahold of some moonshine or some peach brandy. Definitely not snobbish there :thumb:
Oops, I was just thinking gifts.Glenleven scotch is a good choice. The older the better, but that really depends on your budget. Also Ron Zacapa 23 year is a good choice if they like rum.
LOL.. thx for those recs wildcard...
Glen is Scottish
Zacapa is Guatemalan
I need 'Murica (North America)
Donenot sure if this bread part is necessary.
Johnnie Blue
What's more American than some moonshine? :D
What's more American than some moonshine? :D
They sell this brand of moonshine around the Seattle area that is super dangerous. It's like 55% and seriously tastes like nothing and is sold in these mason jars. Even vodka has a taste to me(like rubbing alcohol,) but this stuff just becomes whatever soda you mix into it. Liquid panty remover OR the fast route for a night to (never) remember.
Why does the liquor have to be American made?
I would recommend a nice single malt scotch that's made in Scotland. One of my favorites, that would be in your price range, is the Balvenie Doublewood 12 y.o.Show Image(http://www.whisky-online.com/images/products/239-1244balvenie12yearolddoublewoodbox.jpg)
If your gift has to be American, because you are giving it to a Republican or Tea Party person, then I would suggest California Cabernet. Go American red wine, instead of liquor, since there are no really excellent American liquors.
But you would do well with a nice bottle of California Cab. Or better yet, a case. That would make anybody happy if you gave it as a gift. Just remember, politicians have to declare any gift over $50, so make sure your Republican friends file the proper paperwork.
What's more American than some moonshine? :D
They sell this brand of moonshine around the Seattle area that is super dangerous. It's like 55% and seriously tastes like nothing and is sold in these mason jars. Even vodka has a taste to me(like rubbing alcohol,) but this stuff just becomes whatever soda you mix into it. Liquid panty remover OR the fast route for a night to (never) remember.
Personally I am on svedka.. that's it... i'm done.. i am not drinking anything else for the rest of my life... I've decided.I'm Swedish and have never heard of it. I think it must be something sub-par that is made only for export, like Asians and their noodles.
something sub-par that is made only for export, like Asians and their noodles...so asians can have no problems making sub-par electronic devices for swedes and their meatballs?
TP are you throwing a party? Is it your birthday?
no.. I'm in desperate need of gift ideas. hallllp........
keyboards make good gifts....
unless your actually trying to bribe someone.... :o
I would if they were kids... but they're adults.
And it is my understanding that adults just go to work, then go home and to get drunk and forget...
I can't think of any other gift..
Completely untrue...I'm an adult...with kids...I use my keyboards everyday and never get drunk.
I didn't mean it literally.. I just mean, they go to work, and then come home and escape to some sort of vice.
for you, perhaps that's keyboards.
Anyway.. back on topic... a liquor/ American / preferably expensive.
Colt45 isn't hard enough for you? ;)Personally I am on svedka.. that's it... i'm done.. i am not drinking anything else for the rest of my life... I've decided.I'm Swedish and have never heard of it. I think it must be something sub-par that is made only for export, like Asians and their noodles.
When Swedes drink schnaps, it is often flavoured with spices. O.P.Anderson is I think the name of the most popular brand of spiced vodka.
Other than vodka, if you want hard liqueur that is somewhat sophisticated, you drink either Scotch Whisky, Irish Whiskey or French Cognac. Anything else is just imitation.
TP are you throwing a party? Is it your birthday?
no.. I'm in desperate need of gift ideas. hallllp........
keyboards make good gifts....
unless your actually trying to bribe someone.... :o
I would if they were kids... but they're adults.
And it is my understanding that adults just go to work, then go home and to get drunk and forget...
I can't think of any other gift..
Completely untrue...I'm an adult...with kids...I use my keyboards everyday and never get drunk.
I didn't mean it literally.. I just mean, they go to work, and then come home and escape to some sort of vice.
for you, perhaps that's keyboards.
Anyway.. back on topic... a liquor/ American / preferably expensive.
Well, the official spirit of the US is Bourbon. Pappy Van Winkle is the most expensive you can get if you can find it. I wouldn't waste my time or money trying to find any. There is a big difference in flavor profiles. From really sweet to really spicy. What do you think they like?
Old Weller Antique and Weller 12 are wheated bourbons that are sweeter. Four Roses Single Barrel and Blanton's are ryed bourbons that are still sweet but spicier than wheaters. Straight Rye Whiskey is typically much drier and spicier and best in cocktails.
Blanton's
Elmer T. Lee
Four Roses Single Barrel Private Selections at barrel proof (my favorite)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 yr. (if you can find it)
Booker's
Are all very good Bourbons and are around $50. The Elmer T. Lee is close to $30 and is excellent. A great balance between sweet and spice.
Colt45 isn't hard enough for you? ;)Personally I am on svedka.. that's it... i'm done.. i am not drinking anything else for the rest of my life... I've decided.I'm Swedish and have never heard of it. I think it must be something sub-par that is made only for export, like Asians and their noodles.
When Swedes drink schnaps, it is often flavoured with spices. O.P.Anderson is I think the name of the most popular brand of spiced vodka.
Other than vodka, if you want hard liqueur that is somewhat sophisticated, you drink either Scotch Whisky, Irish Whiskey or French Cognac. Anything else is just imitation.
Why does the liquor have to be American made?
I would recommend a nice single malt scotch that's made in Scotland. One of my favorites, that would be in your price range, is the Balvenie Doublewood 12 y.o.Show Image(http://www.whisky-online.com/images/products/239-1244balvenie12yearolddoublewoodbox.jpg)
If your gift has to be American, because you are giving it to a Republican or Tea Party person, then I would suggest California Cabernet. Go American red wine, instead of liquor, since there are no really excellent American liquors.
But you would do well with a nice bottle of California Cab. Or better yet, a case. That would make anybody happy if you gave it as a gift. Just remember, politicians have to declare any gift over $50, so make sure your Republican friends file the proper paperwork.
The majority of the replies have been for Scotch, which is made in Scotland.
The only official spirit of the US is bourbon...which I like much better than scotch and it's all natural. No coloring or flavoring is allowed at all and it doesn't taste like iodine, brine, and ashtrays all mixed together. You get lots of vanilla, caramel, butterscotch, toffee, and some peppery spice in some varieties.
The majority of the replies have been for Scotch, which is made in Scotland.
The only official spirit of the US is bourbon...which I like much better than scotch and it's all natural. No coloring or flavoring is allowed at all and it doesn't taste like iodine, brine, and ashtrays all mixed together. You get lots of vanilla, caramel, butterscotch, toffee, and some peppery spice in some varieties.
Blanton's
Elmer T. Lee
Four Roses Single Barrel Private Selections at barrel proof (my favorite)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 yr. (if you can find it)
Booker's
Are all very good Bourbons and are around $50. The Elmer T. Lee is close to $30 and is excellent. A great balance between sweet and spice.
Blanton's
Elmer T. Lee
Four Roses Single Barrel Private Selections at barrel proof (my favorite)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 yr. (if you can find it)
Booker's
Are all very good Bourbons and are around $50. The Elmer T. Lee is close to $30 and is excellent. A great balance between sweet and spice.
Would you say the Four Roses is the absolute top shelf Bourbon that you can find? This thread makes me want to give Bourbon another chance. I've tried a couple of bottles of $50ish ones, and was not very impressed. If I give it another chance, I want to buy the best one possible so that I can make a fair comparison.
Blanton's
Elmer T. Lee
Four Roses Single Barrel Private Selections at barrel proof (my favorite)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 yr. (if you can find it)
Booker's
Are all very good Bourbons and are around $50. The Elmer T. Lee is close to $30 and is excellent. A great balance between sweet and spice.
Would you say the Four Roses is the absolute top shelf Bourbon that you can find? This thread makes me want to give Bourbon another chance. I've tried a couple of bottles of $50ish ones, and was not very impressed. If I give it another chance, I want to buy the best one possible so that I can make a fair comparison.
That really depends on what you like. There really is a big difference in flavor profiles. I would actually suggest the Elmer T. Lee or Pappy Van Winkle 20 year to a newbie, but you can't find the 20 year anywhere except for a bar maybe. There have been nation wide shortages of Elmer T. Lee too. Four Roses would be for the "experienced" bourbon drinker. Regular old Buffalo Trace is a good pour too and it's only about $20.
Blanton's
Elmer T. Lee
Four Roses Single Barrel Private Selections at barrel proof (my favorite)
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 yr. (if you can find it)
Booker's
Are all very good Bourbons and are around $50. The Elmer T. Lee is close to $30 and is excellent. A great balance between sweet and spice.
Would you say the Four Roses is the absolute top shelf Bourbon that you can find? This thread makes me want to give Bourbon another chance. I've tried a couple of bottles of $50ish ones, and was not very impressed. If I give it another chance, I want to buy the best one possible so that I can make a fair comparison.
That really depends on what you like. There really is a big difference in flavor profiles. I would actually suggest the Elmer T. Lee or Pappy Van Winkle 20 year to a newbie, but you can't find the 20 year anywhere except for a bar maybe. There have been nation wide shortages of Elmer T. Lee too. Four Roses would be for the "experienced" bourbon drinker. Regular old Buffalo Trace is a good pour too and it's only about $20.
Assuming that it's legal to have liquor shipped to you (it's not where I am) here is a good site out of California that ships. The Elmer T. Lee is out of stock though.
http://www.klwines.com/detail.asp?sku=997971
Assuming that it's legal to have liquor shipped to you (it's not where I am) here is a good site out of California that ships. The Elmer T. Lee is out of stock though.
http://www.klwines.com/detail.asp?sku=997971
Damn, no shipping to NJShow Image(http://www.freesmileys.org/emoticons/tuzki-bunnys/tuzki-bunny-emoticon-001.gif)
Assuming that it's legal to have liquor shipped to you (it's not where I am) here is a good site out of California that ships. The Elmer T. Lee is out of stock though.
http://www.klwines.com/detail.asp?sku=997971
Damn, no shipping to NJShow Image(http://www.freesmileys.org/emoticons/tuzki-bunnys/tuzki-bunny-emoticon-001.gif)
Do you need a proxy? :))
absinthewithout wormwood?
Guess the past and present really is circular.
absinthewithout wormwood?
As far as american made I am really liking Cedar Ridge Rum. It is a non-spiced dark rum that is insanely smooth. It is something special when you can drink an 80 proof rum and it goes down just as easy and smooth as Malibu which iirc is only around 40 proof.
As far as american made I am really liking Cedar Ridge Rum. It is a non-spiced dark rum that is insanely smooth. It is something special when you can drink an 80 proof rum and it goes down just as easy and smooth as Malibu which iirc is only around 40 proof.
Ew, Malibu is gross.
As far as american made I am really liking Cedar Ridge Rum. It is a non-spiced dark rum that is insanely smooth. It is something special when you can drink an 80 proof rum and it goes down just as easy and smooth as Malibu which iirc is only around 40 proof.
Ew, Malibu is gross.
As far as american made I am really liking Cedar Ridge Rum. It is a non-spiced dark rum that is insanely smooth. It is something special when you can drink an 80 proof rum and it goes down just as easy and smooth as Malibu which iirc is only around 40 proof.
Ew, Malibu is gross.
malibu? the coconut thing?
Isn't that the date-rape drink...
As far as american made I am really liking Cedar Ridge Rum. It is a non-spiced dark rum that is insanely smooth. It is something special when you can drink an 80 proof rum and it goes down just as easy and smooth as Malibu which iirc is only around 40 proof.
Ew, Malibu is gross.
malibu? the coconut thing?
Isn't that the date-rape drink...
That's my sister's favourite drink... :eek:
As far as american made I am really liking Cedar Ridge Rum. It is a non-spiced dark rum that is insanely smooth. It is something special when you can drink an 80 proof rum and it goes down just as easy and smooth as Malibu which iirc is only around 40 proof.
Ew, Malibu is gross.
malibu? the coconut thing?
Isn't that the date-rape drink...
That's my sister's favourite drink... :eek:
I have some bad news for you... your sister likes ****ty liquor.
As far as american made I am really liking Cedar Ridge Rum. It is a non-spiced dark rum that is insanely smooth. It is something special when you can drink an 80 proof rum and it goes down just as easy and smooth as Malibu which iirc is only around 40 proof.
Ew, Malibu is gross.
malibu? the coconut thing?
Isn't that the date-rape drink...
That's my sister's favourite drink... :eek:
I have some bad news for you... your sister likes ****ty liquor.
I would have to agree here.
As far as american made I am really liking Cedar Ridge Rum. It is a non-spiced dark rum that is insanely smooth. It is something special when you can drink an 80 proof rum and it goes down just as easy and smooth as Malibu which iirc is only around 40 proof.
Ew, Malibu is gross.
malibu? the coconut thing?
Isn't that the date-rape drink...
That's my sister's favourite drink... :eek:
I have some bad news for you... your sister likes ****ty liquor.
I would have to agree here.
wowowo.. guys... chill out... that's a GH member's sister...
you wanna disrespect women.. gotta pick a different forum.... yea I heard those OCN girls are ha0-s
As far as american made I am really liking Cedar Ridge Rum. It is a non-spiced dark rum that is insanely smooth. It is something special when you can drink an 80 proof rum and it goes down just as easy and smooth as Malibu which iirc is only around 40 proof.
Ew, Malibu is gross.
malibu? the coconut thing?
Isn't that the date-rape drink...
That's my sister's favourite drink... :eek:
I have some bad news for you... your sister likes ****ty liquor.
I would have to agree here.
wowowo.. guys... chill out... that's a GH member's sister...
you wanna disrespect women.. gotta pick a different forum.... yea I heard those OCN girls are ha0-s
I heard they also razer.
Sounds like one of my old girlfriends. She liked two fingers, tequila. :p
tsk tsk, life is to short to drink cheap liquor
Sounds like one of my old girlfriends. She liked two fingers, tequila. :p
Did she lick the salt and bite the lime with the 2 fingers? :p
Sounds like one of my old girlfriends. She liked two fingers, tequila. :p
Did she lick the salt and bite the lime with the 2 fingers? :p
It's lick and suck...and, yes. :-*
Hahaha, really guys it's alright. We both know that she drinks it because it's a really easy/cheap way to get drunk and it doesn't taste super crappy. :D No one was under the impression that it was a super classy drink. :P
tsk tsk, life is to short to drink cheap liquor
but it's long and crappy enough at times to warrant cheap drinks.
Johnnie Walker is a whisky for people that don't know/care about whiskey.Not American but just pick up a bottle of Johnnie Walker Blue Label -- always classy
yea i thought about that.... but I feel johnnie walker is border line sn0bish ever since they've hit the club scene.. kinda like iPhones..
http://www.redemptionrye.com/
Both their rye and bourbons are smooth, and they have a slightly higher proof than most whiskeys.
edit: Note that I can put down a half of a 750ml bottle of Bushmills in a night, with no ill effects the next morning/day.
Johnnie Walker is a whisky for people that don't know/care about whiskey.Not American but just pick up a bottle of Johnnie Walker Blue Label -- always classy
yea i thought about that.... but I feel johnnie walker is border line sn0bish ever since they've hit the club scene.. kinda like iPhones..
Since you're limited to USA origin the obvious choice is bourbon or rye. If they're seasoned drinkers then they probably already have a chosen mainstream brand and a "premium" whisky will be more for novelty value than anything else - or if they're not that much of a drinker then they won't really be in a position to critique whatever you give them. In both cases you can basically just pick any esoteric small batch distillery out of a hat.
This seems interesting, not that I've tried it.Show Image(http://www.drinkhacker.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/stranahans-colorado-whiskey.jpg)
Johnnie Walker is a whisky for people that don't know/care about whiskey.Not American but just pick up a bottle of Johnnie Walker Blue Label -- always classy
yea i thought about that.... but I feel johnnie walker is border line sn0bish ever since they've hit the club scene.. kinda like iPhones..
Since you're limited to USA origin the obvious choice is bourbon or rye. If they're seasoned drinkers then they probably already have a chosen mainstream brand and a "premium" whisky will be more for novelty value than anything else - or if they're not that much of a drinker then they won't really be in a position to critique whatever you give them. In both cases you can basically just pick any esoteric small batch distillery out of a hat.
This seems interesting, not that I've tried it.Show Image(http://www.drinkhacker.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/stranahans-colorado-whiskey.jpg)
Not a true assessment of "American" whiskey drinkers. Most of them maybe, but not all. The same could easily be said for the Scotch or Irish or Tequila drinkers. I have a collection of about 150 bottles of bourbon and rye and have tried all of them. Our whiskey clubs meet for tastings several times a year and even travel to some of the distilleries to pick private barrels to be privately bottled just for us. There are dozens of similar whiskey clubs all over the US.
Johnnie Walker is a whisky for people that don't know/care about whiskey.Not American but just pick up a bottle of Johnnie Walker Blue Label -- always classy
yea i thought about that.... but I feel johnnie walker is border line sn0bish ever since they've hit the club scene.. kinda like iPhones..
Since you're limited to USA origin the obvious choice is bourbon or rye. If they're seasoned drinkers then they probably already have a chosen mainstream brand and a "premium" whisky will be more for novelty value than anything else - or if they're not that much of a drinker then they won't really be in a position to critique whatever you give them. In both cases you can basically just pick any esoteric small batch distillery out of a hat.
This seems interesting, not that I've tried it.Show Image(http://www.drinkhacker.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/stranahans-colorado-whiskey.jpg)
Not a true assessment of "American" whiskey drinkers. Most of them maybe, but not all. The same could easily be said for the Scotch or Irish or Tequila drinkers. I have a collection of about 150 bottles of bourbon and rye and have tried all of them. Our whiskey clubs meet for tastings several times a year and even travel to some of the distilleries to pick private barrels to be privately bottled just for us. There are dozens of similar whiskey clubs all over the US.
Johnnie Walker is a whisky for people that don't know/care about whiskey.Not American but just pick up a bottle of Johnnie Walker Blue Label -- always classy
yea i thought about that.... but I feel johnnie walker is border line sn0bish ever since they've hit the club scene.. kinda like iPhones..
Since you're limited to USA origin the obvious choice is bourbon or rye. If they're seasoned drinkers then they probably already have a chosen mainstream brand and a "premium" whisky will be more for novelty value than anything else - or if they're not that much of a drinker then they won't really be in a position to critique whatever you give them. In both cases you can basically just pick any esoteric small batch distillery out of a hat.
This seems interesting, not that I've tried it.Show Image(http://www.drinkhacker.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/stranahans-colorado-whiskey.jpg)
Not a true assessment of "American" whiskey drinkers. Most of them maybe, but not all. The same could easily be said for the Scotch or Irish or Tequila drinkers. I have a collection of about 150 bottles of bourbon and rye and have tried all of them. Our whiskey clubs meet for tastings several times a year and even travel to some of the distilleries to pick private barrels to be privately bottled just for us. There are dozens of similar whiskey clubs all over the US.
Agreed. I have also tried tons of American, Canadian, Scotch, and Irish whiskeys before I decided that I prefer Scotch, am indifferent to Irish, and generally hate American and Canadian. I call Crown Royal "Crayon" because it is a reverse bastardization of the pronunciation, and somewhat fitting. However, I am still open to trying new bottles if they are highly recommended, and hope to actually enjoy an American whiskey one day. The people at the liquor store know me very well LOL.
Hahaha, really guys it's alright. We both know that she drinks it because it's a really easy/cheap way to get drunk and it doesn't taste super crappy. :D No one was under the impression that it was a super classy drink. :P
I meant no offense, I think it tastes awful but if she likes it then more power to her. I'm of the mindset that people can drink whatever they like.
Hmmm... Hoff might have a sister complex.. he just can't stop talkin' bout her...Show Image(http://www.freesmileys.org/emoticons/tuzki-bunnys/tuzki-bunny-emoticon-010.gif)
If you like peaty smokey scotch then you may not like bourbon or rye. They are completely different animals. If you do enjoy the smokey malts then I would suggest Weller 12 year for you. It's smokey, sweet, and even has a little coconut around mid palate. I don't like it at all because it reminds me of scotch. For the record the last scotch I had was a Laphroaig 10 yr. and it's like medicine to put it nicely.
Edit: Most, not all, Canadian and Irish whiskey is GNS (vodka) flavored with either a straight whiskey or other flavorings and coloring. Crown Royal is basically flavored vodka.
Edit 2: Which American whiskies have you had that you don't like? That would help me determine what you might like. Also, not all American whiskies are created equal. There are lots of blends and micro-distilleries that are true swill.