# Favorite hard liquor (slight return) **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [November 15, 2000, 4:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-hard-liquor-slight-return/41260 "2000-11-15T04:58:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![waterj2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/858c86/32.png) [@waterj2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/waterj2)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2000, 11:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-hard-liquor-slight-return/41260/41 "2000-11-17T23:45:16Z")
In case you forgot, we live on opposite sides of the country. I’ll be moving to San Diego around August or so, though. Still a nine hour drive, but far closer to San Francisco than upstate NY. By bitters, you mean Angostura, right? In that case, I’ve got the ingredients. ---
**Author:** ![oldscratch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/ed655f/32.png) [@oldscratch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/oldscratch)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2000, 12:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-hard-liquor-slight-return/41260/42 "2000-11-18T00:03:03Z")
Yeah, come on up sometime. You can travel up with Esprix. We’ll drink gin, I’ll show you around SF. Grand ole time. Brainwash you into becoming an avid supporter of the glories of communism. It’ll be fun And yes. Angostura bitters work quite well. mmmm. LEt me know what you think of it. ---
**Author:** ![Tristan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tristan/32/18058_2.png) [@Tristan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tristan)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2000, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-hard-liquor-slight-return/41260/43 "2000-11-18T01:15:23Z")
Wow, I missed this… curse my slow dial up and days off… ah well. I’m not a big scotch person (put down the rocks, it’s not my fault!) and tequila makes me ill, ever since I drank one bottle, and puked for almost 4 hours… I’m going to start a new thread… hehehe… However, I just recently learned about augmenting my hard lemon drinks with vodka… woo hoo!!! Talk about hitting you when you weren’t looking! I’ve learned not to drink hard drinks in mixed company… makes me stupid to fast, thus I will kick back and drink ciders… good fun for everyone. If only I could find Strongbow in bottles here… dang it!! ---
**Author:** ![Eo\_Echo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ebca7d/32.png) [@Eo\_Echo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eo_Echo)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2000, 5:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-hard-liquor-slight-return/41260/44 "2000-11-18T05:47:15Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by waterj2 \* > **Nonsense. Why I’ve made a name for myself among some people at my college for my ability to do things such as a thirty second keg stand after having already drunk until puking, and then puking again, and going back to drinking. I should note though, that it’s generally beer that does that to me, thus causing my fondness for incredibly strong drinks. But the fact that I can’t hold beer in my stomache has generally enhanced my life, with the occasional embarassing story.** That’s why I said “occasionally.” > [@](#): > > **I don’t know about as a chaser, but Dr. Pepper is my favorite SoCo mixer. It tastes good even at about half and half.** Yes! That’s what’s so cool about it. You can make drinks so strong they could peel paint and still go down smooth. It’s like death by caramel, an ingredient common to both and doubtless the primary reason they taste so alike. ---
**Author:** ![Falcon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/49beb7/32.png) [@Falcon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Falcon)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2000, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-hard-liquor-slight-return/41260/45 "2000-11-18T18:21:06Z")
I don’t think I’ve EVER had Southern Comfort. SOmeone wanna help me remedy this? As for my current favorites…erm…none. Moving + parents around = Falcon hasn’t had a drink in a LOOOOONG time. ☹ Methinks I’m gonna dig that scotch out tonight… ---
**Author:** ![Eo\_Echo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ebca7d/32.png) [@Eo\_Echo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eo_Echo)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2000, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-hard-liquor-slight-return/41260/46 "2000-11-19T01:22:57Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Falcon \* > **I don’t think I’ve EVER had Southern Comfort. SOmeone wanna help me remedy this?** I think could help there. I always keep a fifth on hand. ---
**Author:** ![Falcon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/49beb7/32.png) [@Falcon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Falcon)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2000, 2:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-hard-liquor-slight-return/41260/47 "2000-11-19T02:48:22Z")
Well hell then, Birdman…come on over!!! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![pantom](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/34f0e0/32.png) [@pantom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pantom)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2000, 3:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-hard-liquor-slight-return/41260/48 "2000-11-19T03:01:52Z")
Before dinner: Scotch. Glenfiddich preferably, (rocket fuel, even the bottle looks vaguely like a rocket) but almost anything will do. (Then wine with dinner, and then…) After dinner: Port actually, but I don’t think this qualifies as a hard liquor. When that’s not around, Sambucca, lots of it. Especially if the weather’s cold. ---
**Author:** ![Eo\_Echo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ebca7d/32.png) [@Eo\_Echo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eo_Echo)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2000, 8:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-hard-liquor-slight-return/41260/49 "2000-11-19T08:29:19Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Falcon \* > \*\*Well hell then, Birdman…come on over!!! 🙂 \*\* Sure thing. I’ll even supply shot glasses. Sambuca=evil. But I like it. Almost as much as I like Jaegermeister. ---
**Author:** ![Esprix](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/esprix/32/7899_2.png) [@Esprix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Esprix)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2000, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-hard-liquor-slight-return/41260/50 "2000-11-20T15:43:20Z")
> [@](#): > > _Originally posted by **waterj2** _ > > I’ll be moving to San Diego around August or so… Great balls of blubber, boy - let me know when this happens! I’ll show you the town! 5 weeks and counting… To answer the OP - I don’t drink, but I do have a bottle of midori and thrilla vanilla that I sometimes make sissy drinks with. 😉 (Oh, and **JBirdman12** , every time I see your screen name, all I can think of is Tom Lehrer’s introduction to his song “It Makes A Fellow Proud To Be A Soldier,” when he says that the Navy had its own “theme song,” being “Anchors Aweigh,” and the Air Force had their own - “Up And Away, Junior Birdman.” Cracks me up!) Esprix ---
**Author:** ![tak29813](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/cab0a1/32.png) [@tak29813](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tak29813)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2000, 11:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-hard-liquor-slight-return/41260/51 "2000-11-20T23:13:58Z")
For all you Vodka-philes, try Belvedere or my personal favorite, Ketel 1. Black Jack Daniels (never quite got the taste of the green one) and Tullamore Dew in the crock are all the straight Whiskey a boy (or girl) would ever need. For mixed drinks, 7&7 all night long, and into the next morning, then a few for brunch… ---
**Author:** ![Angkins](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/fbc32d/32.png) [@Angkins](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Angkins)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2000, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-hard-liquor-slight-return/41260/52 "2000-11-21T00:21:53Z")
Another tequilla drinker here! I like it straight, with lemon or mixed, like in a margarita. I’m not fussy 😃 ---
**Author:** ![lurkernomore](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d6d6ee/32.png) [@lurkernomore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lurkernomore)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2000, 12:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-hard-liquor-slight-return/41260/53 "2000-11-21T00:46:01Z")
…but when I do, I lean toward Tradesilicon and Birdman - Absolut chilled - except I prefer Mandarin (orange) over the Citron (lemon) or original. SOOOOO smooooth. Never been wrecked on it, but I can see how I could get that way… ---
**Author:** ![occ](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/8c91f0/32.png) [@occ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/occ)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2000, 3:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-hard-liquor-slight-return/41260/54 "2000-11-21T03:13:08Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Falcon \* > \*\*I don’t think I’ve EVER had Southern Comfort. SOmeone wanna help me remedy this? > > As for my current favorites…erm…none. Moving + parents around = Falcon hasn’t had a drink in a LOOOOONG time. ☹ Methinks I’m gonna dig that scotch out tonight… \*\* Just to give you a picture of SoCo, imagine an alcoholic cola that’s heavy on the fruit flavor. Pretty good, actually, especially if you like sweet drinks. ---
**Author:** ![Homer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/df788c/32.png) [@Homer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Homer)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2000, 12:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-hard-liquor-slight-return/41260/55 "2000-11-22T00:46:11Z")
I haven’t tried Jager or Ouso. I’ve had Goldschlager recently, after the burning stopped it was rather nice. I was so hoping for sparkly poo, though. What other ‘demon liquors’ should I add to my list to try? –Tim ---
**Author:** ![pantom](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/34f0e0/32.png) [@pantom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pantom)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2000, 2:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-hard-liquor-slight-return/41260/56 "2000-11-22T02:26:03Z")
**JBirdman12** : Why would sambucca be evil? Besides the fact that it’s as addictive as it gets, that is… ---
**Author:** ![Eo\_Echo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ebca7d/32.png) [@Eo\_Echo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eo_Echo)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2000, 4:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-hard-liquor-slight-return/41260/57 "2000-11-22T04:49:53Z")
[QUOTE] \*Originally posted by Esprix \* \*\* > [@](#): > > (Oh, and **JBirdman12** , every time I see your screen name, all I can think of is Tom Lehrer’s introduction to his song “It Makes A Fellow Proud To Be A Soldier,” when he says that the Navy had its own “theme song,” being “Anchors Aweigh,” and the Air Force had their own - “Up And Away, Junior Birdman.” Cracks me up!)\*\* I’m very happy to know I brighten your day, Esprix 😉 (Note to self: call my congressman regarding the Air Force’s blatant and obvious defamation of my character. I mean, _ **Junior?** _ I’m much more senior than that.) And **Pantom,** Sambucca is one of those concoctions that, for whatever reason, act in the manner of Dr Jeckyl’s transformation serum when I drink it. I’ve had more nights I don’t want to remember from that stuff than I can count on all my fingers and toes. Ditto for Jaegermeister, only more so. And that’s a good thing. Otherwise, what’s the point in drinking in the first place? ---
**Author:** ![Badtz\_Maru](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e36b37/32.png) [@Badtz\_Maru](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Badtz_Maru)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2000, 5:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-hard-liquor-slight-return/41260/58 "2000-11-22T05:47:15Z")
SoCo is peach-flavored whiskey. Very sweet. I probably wouldn’t like it even if I didn’t hate peaches. I like gin & tonic myself. Tastes great and looks cool under a black light. It doesn’t even matter much to me what kind of gin, I’m not THAT picky when it comes to hard liquor (though I learned that if the cheapest vodka in the store is Popov, go with the second cheapest). RE: Hard Core cider (someone mentioned it in the thread, only reason I am hijacking a hard liquor discussion), that is what originally turned me on to cider (actually it was Hard Core with cranberry flavor) but I have since switched to Hornsbys Draft Cider, far superior in my opinion. You might want to try both the Amber and the Draft cider, the Amber is closer in flavor to Hard Core but I prefer the dryer Draft. ---
**Author:** ![Eo\_Echo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ebca7d/32.png) [@Eo\_Echo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eo_Echo)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2000, 5:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-hard-liquor-slight-return/41260/59 "2000-11-24T05:16:10Z")
Peach flavored? _What?_ I always thought SoCo’s unique flavor came from the abundance of caramel. It’s certainly not _peach_ flavored. At least, not to my jaded tastebuds it’s not. Tonight I rediscovered the joys of Jack Daniels. In fact, I’m so sloppy drunk right now it’s a flat out miracle that anything I’m typing is making any kind of sense at all. ---
**Author:** ![Ol\_io](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/65b543/32.png) [@Ol\_io](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ol_io)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2000, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-hard-liquor-slight-return/41260/60 "2000-11-24T21:03:06Z")
Sorry to tell you, but Southern Comfort was never IN style. It’s always been a kids’ drink, because of the sugar they add to it. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-hard-liquor-slight-return/41260.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-hard-liquor-slight-return/41260.md?page=4)