# Let's Talk Alcohol **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Tags:** liquor-alcohol\ **Created:** [April 12, 2021, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-alcohol/939869 "2021-04-12T20:47:42Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![digs](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/digs/32/14889_2.png) [@digs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/digs)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2021, 4:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-alcohol/939869/82 "2021-04-18T04:21:26Z")
> [@Czarcasm](#): > > Any other fans of _Irish_ single malts around here? They’re magically delicious! I decided life was too short to drink Scotch that’s been poured through a handful of dirty moss, and asked a bartender for something smoother. He said I need an Irish whisky, and poured me a Redbreast, and my life changed. So now I ask him for “an Irish I haven’t tried yet”. Had some wonderful Teeling’s… loved the Single Grain. Though a liquor store guy said he prefers the Small Batch. And someday I hope to try the [Knappogue Castle 16 Year Old Single Malt](https://drizly.com/liquor/whiskey/irish-whiskey/knappogue-irish-s-malt-16-year/p18793) (I just discovered Irish whiskies, not sure which are single malts and which are blends…) While I save up for a bottle of Redbreast of my own, I’m drinking Tullamore DEW. Unbelievably cheap for the classy taste. And smooth, of course. ---
**Author:** ![Die\_Capacitrix](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/die_capacitrix/32/9_2.png) [@Die\_Capacitrix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Die_Capacitrix)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2021, 6:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-alcohol/939869/83 "2021-04-18T06:04:47Z")
> [@digs](#): > > I find Grand Marnier and Cointreau interchangeable. I had both, and decided I only wanted to keep one in stock. Cointreau won my taste test. And I’m curious if I can find brandied cherries online. Something to look for. ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2021, 11:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-alcohol/939869/84 "2021-04-18T11:41:25Z")
Gourmet Foodstore has a couple of choices: [Buy Fruit Soaked In Liquor | Brandied Cherries for Sale (gourmetfoodstore.com)](https://www.gourmetfoodstore.com/chocolate-and-desserts/fruit-in-liquor-0882) ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2021, 3:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-alcohol/939869/85 "2021-04-18T15:44:48Z")
A quick check of the liquor cabinet shows Knappogue 12 _and_ 16, several Redbreast expressions, Dubliner and Dubliner liqueur and a well-hit bottle of Tullamore Dew. ---
**Author:** ![digs](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/digs/32/14889_2.png) [@digs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/digs)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2021, 4:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-alcohol/939869/86 "2021-04-18T16:48:31Z")
Wow, good job! I have now tipped my hat to you. By the way, do you hear that buzzing? I’m at your back door with an empty glass… ---
**Author:** ![Saintly\_Loser](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/saintly_loser/32/4045_2.png) [@Saintly\_Loser](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saintly_Loser)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2021, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-alcohol/939869/87 "2021-04-19T20:14:10Z")
> [@silenus](#): > > A quick check of the liquor cabinet shows Knappogue 12 _and_ 16, several Redbreast expressions, Dubliner and Dubliner liqueur and a well-hit bottle of Tullamore Dew. Plain old Powers has always been my favorite. I love Redbreast, Middleton is amazing (and wildly expensive), but I always come back to Powers. ---
**Author:** ![lobotomyboy63](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lobotomyboy63/32/2900_2.png) [@lobotomyboy63](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lobotomyboy63)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2021, 12:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-alcohol/939869/88 "2021-04-24T00:59:25Z")
> [@SterlingArcher](#): > > I’ve found that Ancient Age is a decent budget approximation of Maker’s Mark. Both are from the sweet and smooth branch of the whisky family tree. I took a risk on a bottle today…1.75 liters for about $20. Mrs. L especially is a fan of Maker’s Mark—we both like this. Thanks for the heads up! ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2021, 4:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-alcohol/939869/89 "2021-04-24T04:22:56Z")
Cool! I ran across Ancient in a novel, where it was offered as rotgut. I’ll give it a go. ---
**Author:** ![needscoffee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/needscoffee/32/1076_2.png) [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2021, 4:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-alcohol/939869/90 "2021-04-24T04:29:05Z")
> [@Die\_Capacitrix](#): > > Except I opened a bottle of ruby port last night, so that’s in the fridge now. You refrigerate port? ---
**Author:** ![Gatopescado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gatopescado/32/5711_2.png) [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2021, 4:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-alcohol/939869/91 "2021-04-24T04:44:22Z")
My Tequila comes in a brown bag, my wine comes in a box, my beer comes in can, and I come in way past my bedtime. ---
**Author:** ![Die\_Capacitrix](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/die_capacitrix/32/9_2.png) [@Die\_Capacitrix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Die_Capacitrix)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2021, 6:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-alcohol/939869/92 "2021-04-24T06:01:57Z")
> [@needscoffee](#): > > You refrigerate port? Most of the sites I looked at recommened to store ruby port in a cool spot (which I don’t have at this time) or in the refrigerator and to finish it within a month, for best flavor. ---
**Author:** ![needscoffee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/needscoffee/32/1076_2.png) [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2021, 6:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-alcohol/939869/93 "2021-04-24T06:06:22Z")
Interesting. I always kept it with the liquor. It’s always been used up quickly, though. ---
**Author:** ![lobotomyboy63](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lobotomyboy63/32/2900_2.png) [@lobotomyboy63](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lobotomyboy63)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2021, 12:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-alcohol/939869/94 "2021-04-24T12:05:15Z")
> [@kayaker](#): > > Cool! I ran across Ancient in a novel, where it was offered as rotgut. I’ll give it a go. I’m trying to remember the term the salesman used…not proprietary, what was it? Anyway I inferred that you can’t buy it everywhere. FWIW we got it at a Spec’s. > **[Spec's Wines, Spirits & Foods | Liquor Store & Alcohol Delivery](https://specsonline.com/)** > > Get Lower Prices on Texas’ Largest Selection of Wine, Spirits, & Finer Foods. Experience the #1 Liquor Store & Alcohol Delivery in Texas! ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2021, 3:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-alcohol/939869/95 "2021-04-24T15:10:07Z")
AA **is** rotgut. But I’ll admit to using it as the base for my cherrybim. ---
**Author:** ![QuickSilver](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/quicksilver/32/7832_2.png) [@QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QuickSilver)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2021, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-alcohol/939869/96 "2021-04-24T20:44:33Z")
IPA beer and Negronis (white or red) are my summer time vibe. I’ve been meaning to try infusing gin with earl grey tea leaves for a new twist to the Negronis. I have some Japanese Roku Gin on hand and it comes already infused with green tea, so I figured it’s not a bad place to start. Or should I go with an Old Tom Gin? Anybody ever try this? I plan on doing a cold infusion. ---
**Author:** ![Die\_Capacitrix](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/die_capacitrix/32/9_2.png) [@Die\_Capacitrix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Die_Capacitrix)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2022, 7:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-alcohol/939869/97 "2022-12-20T19:20:04Z")
Christmas shopping done. Except the Peychard’s, which isn’t in stock. May have to suffer with Angostura. > [@silenus](#): > > The Grand Manhattan Just not for breakfast anymore, right? Got oranges, so might have to do this the hard way. I almost bought blood oranges, but went for Tarocco, as Italy is close. ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2022, 7:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-alcohol/939869/98 "2022-12-20T19:28:57Z")
Ohhh, those should do quite nicely! ---
**Author:** ![bump](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7c8e57/32.png) [@bump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bump)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2022, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-alcohol/939869/99 "2022-12-20T23:39:34Z")
I just want to point out that Carpano Antica is _terrific_ in a Manhattan with a good rye. Dolin’s great, but Carpano Antica is something else entirely. I’m partial to the ryes made from the MGP 95% rye distillate - Bulleit and Dickel in particular, and I’ve got a soft spot for Jim Beam Rye- it was the first rye I ever had back in college. ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2022, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-alcohol/939869/100 "2022-12-21T00:26:06Z")
Pretty sure Tin Cup Rye is MGP. Their American Whiskey is. Now I’ll have to hit Bevmo and try to find Carpano Antica, I suppose. ---
**Author:** ![Pork\_Rind](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pork_rind/32/111_2.png) [@Pork\_Rind](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pork_Rind)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2022, 4:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-alcohol/939869/101 "2022-12-22T04:43:33Z")
> [@silenus](#): > > Now I’ll have to hit Bevmo and try to find Carpano Antica, I suppose. You must! And be sure to refrigerate it after opening. Vermouth isn’t high enough in alcohol content to not go off. Maybe buy the half-size bottle since vermouth is at its best for maybe a month. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-alcohol/939869.md?page=4) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-alcohol/939869.md?page=6)