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I'm a Scotch man. I like Aberfeldy 18, Balvenie single cask, and Kilchoman for my top 3.

I also love a Dubonnet Manhattan or a hazy IPA. Red over white wine, IMO

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Personally I'm a big fan of Blue Moon, Sake and Rum.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Definitely like a blue moon. Real light and good flavor. Damn I kind of want one now.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I like bourbon, but I’m also cheap. Four Roses is my brand of choice!

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

I'm also a bourbon enjoyer. I like Elijah Craig a lot!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Four roses is pretty solid IMO.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

My heart lies with Islay Scotches, Belgian Sours and South American Malbecs.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Nothing like a good Old-Fashioned. One of the secrets is to singe the orange peel after it's expressed over the glass before dropping in as a garnish and stirring - it adds a lovely smoky note to the drink.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Oooo, this sounds fantastic, I’m an old-fashioned fan myself. I’ll have to try this next time I make one. Thanks for the suggestion! 🍁

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

For sure, cheers!

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

I have alot of good local breweries nearby. I love Me a New England IPA or a Juicy/Hazy IPA basically.

For the hard stuff? A Vodka and Juice is my usual go to

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

If you've got a nice collection of scotch, get a bottle of Drambuie (also technically scotch) to make the classic "Rusty Nail." You'll upset the scotch purists but delight your pallet

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Recently I've been all about the "Boulevardier." It's an adaptation of a Negroni. My preferred blend: Campari, Carpano Antiqua sweet vermouth, Rebel Bourbon and a splash of club soda over ice. A couple cherries or an orange twist if I'm feeling fancy.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Another great variation is to add a splash of aperol! (About 1/4/ to 1/3 oz). It mellows the bitterness of the compari just the perfect amount in my opinion.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

That sounds delicious I gotta try it

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

I am a simple man. Gin and tonic for me!

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Whisk(e)y drinker here, preferring neat. I like all types, especially if they are sherry-finished.

I like too many for a concise list.

I think Stranahan's is the best bottle most people sleep on. It's a Single Malt made in the US, so most Scotch drinkers dismiss it because "it's not made in Scotland", but most American drinkers are looking more for Rye and Bourbon flavors. It's just delicious imo

Ardbeg Wee Beastie is another favorite. Peated Scotches aren't for everyone, but I think it has a great "campfire" quality

Navazos Palazzi is a Spanish whiskey that we really like, and it's one i never recommend to beginners. It's harsh and sweet, but somehow it works. I've heard it described as "maple cookie covered in fresh pavement", although I think it evokes more of that cut up tire that you can find on some playgrounds. It's basically "fuck you" in a glass, in the best possible way

For cocktails, i always go for Coke and Makers, with some grenadine.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I've tried the entry level ardbeg and it's fantastic. I'll have to check out the other two. Try Kilchoman if you haven't. It's also wonderful

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Also Port Wines. It's what we got into before started falling into the Whiskey rabbit hole

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

Jeppsons Malort with an absinthe chaser.

I like my taste buds how I like my wife. I DON'T HAVE A WIFE.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

Much like The Dude, White Russians are my jam

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

I live in Colorado, where we have SUCH good local beer. Crystal Springs is a favorite.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

Beer as bitter as I am.

Cabernet Sauvignon.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

I'm not very sophisticated, so I generally go for a beer. I like Modelo, Corona, Blue Moon, or Spotted Cow (WI Regional). Some of the Leinkugel's seasonals are pretty good, for a while I was obsessed with their Snowdrift Vanilla Porter. Our local brewery/restaurant makes a milk stout that I get pretty much anytime we eat there.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Winter: Hot toddy with Scotch.

Non-winter: Flavored vodka and Mio. In the summer, I'll mix that with ice and blend into a slushie.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

I normally reach for a beer (Tuborg Gold), but if I'm mixing a drink, I love a properly made whisky sour!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

I enjoy scotch, but I also don't drink very often so I don't get expensive stuff. I have a bottle of Glenfiddich 15 that's good.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I used to enjoy a smooth vodka lemonade, but more recently, I've just been enjoying either a Corona Extra or Blue Moon beer. I find that with hard liquor I just always wake up sick no matter how little I drink.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

A good dry cider (or at least something with no added sugar to it...).

Alternatively, I love a good dry white wine, specifically a Sauvignon Blanc/Fume Blanc. Definitely more of a white than red person, though I do enjoy a nice spicy or jammy red (South American, especially).

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I like to try new stuff when I can, I’m not super picky. Usually drink bourbons if I’m feeling fancy. Had Knob Creek rye on the rocks recently and was pleasantly surprised!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Jame-o to stop the pain-o

Big into tripels at the moment also. There’s a very tasty peach tripel out of Richmond, VA that I’ve been stuck on for a bit.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago
[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Gin is my favourite spirit. Malfy con limone is probably my favourite. My favourite cocktail is an espresso martini though. I will always judge a place by how good their espresso martini is

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I really like this drink called Rompope, it's popular here in Mexico but I prefer to not drink so much so it's more of a drink every once in some months.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Brandy is my go-to, I regularly have Paul Mason Brandy at home, but am open to trying others! Also a big fan of mead, especially homemade ones

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Enjoying a NW IPA atm. I like a good scotch every so often. Vodka and oj is good too. Mostly just an IPA guy though

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Nw/NE IPAs are great

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Chartreuse, they decided recently to not increase their production which caused some shortage in the US but I'm lucky enough to not live in the US.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Depends on the season. Hazy during Spring and Fall. Sours, pilsner and lager during Summer. IPA all year round.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

If I'm drinking with friends I'll go for a cider - Ciderboys make a peach-apple cider that I'm very fond of. For liquor I like Bulleit bourbon, especially the 10-year aged stuff.

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