wine & beer

Just got into Alaskan Amber- very good beer!

I read an article discussing the use of Mexican Coca Cola rather than the usual due to the fact it is made with sugar cane rather than high fructose corn syrup. I've been trying to locate some, and I figure I'll have to find a Mexican market nearby. I'm curious if anyone has tried using...

Y'know, . . . it REALLY should be Changing Season, Changing Times. What does The Boob of Bloofingtonia mean "Same Old Season?" Isn't it, . . . like, . . . June, like? Well, it's not very June-like here yet, and I'll thank you to keep your summer to yourself. I know it's a tall order, but...

Hah. Ha're U? Beautiful day, wasn't it? I hope it was where you are. Yes, here in Noo Yawk Citeh, it's still bourbon season at night. We still have nights in the 50's lately, low 50's some times, maybe even 40's last week. That's bourbon season. And after not having bourbon for months, I've...

While on a cigar walk last night: I ran in to an old friend from the neighborhood, Pete of Cyprus Deli. Many of you may remember through the years, all the way back to those days of lhong, lhongago, N fahr, fahr aweigh at another Webb Sight, that I have been going to his place for at least a...

My wife and I went out to dinner last night. I had my first glass with some steamed mussels in a garlic and white wine broth. I added just a splash of water to open up the flavors, and it was excellent. I detected sweet flavors with honey and oak. I finished it up with a dinner of...

A friend of mine is getting marrier and I am wanting to get a bottle of scotch for him. Something in the 50 - 75 dollar range. Any suggestions?

http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionso ... cohol.html Interesting article. What do y'all think?

Hey guys...i'm turning 21 on this Saturday, March 15th....what are your thoughts on what type of drinks to try out (it is all paid for all night long, so no price limit, goin to different bars around town, and a limo) and what should I buy as my first bottle of alcohol?!?! I'm looking forward to...

I was recently talking bourbon with a friend of mine, and mentioned, in passing, that Elijah Craig was my favorite. He made some comment about it being low-end and not that expensive. I had to come back with "I don't drink it because it's expensive; I drink it because I like it." What's...

I have been introduced to and smitten by Absinthe and I love it! Anyone else try this lately? By the way, the stuff that is now for sale in the US and liquor stores near you is not really Absinthe. The US approved liquor is made without Wormwoods, and without wormwood, you don't have the real...

This is the second year in a row that I decided to try this line, and after trying this one, I have decided to go back a bit in time when funds permit, and try at least one or two of past releases. Like last year's version, this is also 13 1/2 years old, but the difference is that this was...

At a price of what seems to be an industry instruction all over the country of $79.99, which for me was a "walk-out price" of $86.69 with tax at Warehouse Wines last fall, it is indeed expensive. It is billed as "cask strength" and at 122.6 proof, that's strong enough for me. The label on the...

I'm not a heavy drinker, but when I was in a liquor store the other day, I saw all the Southern Comfort was distinctly red. What the . . . ? It's been the usual amber color for decades, but this was, no doubt about it red. In all proofs. Anyone know what's going on?

For you scotch drinkers out there, what are some of your favorite single malt scotches? I keep straying around trying to test new ones but I always end up coming back to either Macallan 15 or 18 and Balvenie 17 or 21. The older ones end up being more of a treat with the younger ones as my every...

new liquor cabinet with all the Maker's goods on display:

anyone know about Kings Ransom? my neighbor was asking about it because he has a bottle. the only othe markings are "Round-the-world"

'Wish I'd posted this sooner, but they'll taste great until at least New Year's Day—maybe even later. St. Nick Sour (variation) 2 oz. Bourbon or Rye 1 oz. orange juice 1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice 1/4 oz. almond syrup (I used Torani's "Orgeat") Put enough ice for one drink into a cocktail...

I got a bottle of Penderyn single malt Welsh Wisky 92 proof , but nothing else on the lable , any one know anything about it ? great aroma & taste , different than scotch , different that Irish, but then a highland single malt is different than a Islay single malt . anything you got on this...

I bought a bottle of Dartigalongue 1966 Bas Armagnac at Beverages and More over a year ago and finally popped the cork last Friday evening. I am not a heavy drinker; usually a bottle of such fine spirits will last several weeks. Here it is a mere five evenings later and I am enjoying the...