Tried tanqueray in a classic gin and tonic and is was wonderful and fragrent and bitter sweet.
T&T is wonderful! Have you tried Beefeaters and Tonic yet?
Not yet. I have to admit, the Tanqueray will need to be finished first, then some other brands.
I'm currently drinking some gin named New Amsterdam Straight Gin. I sent 22 yr old to get some gin and this is what he returned with. I swear I think he bought it because of the massive, heavy, funky bottle? You could almost make a lamp out of it..? Hmmmmmm... kid lives on his own now...probably DOES need a lamp...maybe that *is* what he was thinking?! LOL http://www.tastings.com/scout_spirits.lasso?id=178719
I've got in in my head to try cognac for the first time. I'm not much of a drinker anymore. That part of my life came and went. I pretty much only drink red wine now, and enjoy cherry flavored brandy. I never developed a taste for the dark liquors, like scotch or rye. So I'm wondering what cognac would be like. All I know about it is that it seems to be a classy drink. My question, and forgive me for asking such a stupid one, is how do you drink it? I mean, temperature, serving size, etc. I've seen people in movies and on TV warming something up over a flame. Cognac or brandy? I did a little research and see the alcohol content is about 40% or 80 proof. But I know little else. Also brands? I'd appreciate any help in delving into this possible pleasure late in life. Thanks.
At one time, I worked in a private club in Seattle called The Ruins. As an employee and after 6 months of working there, you & 3 guests can have dinner there(one time only). My husband, Mom, & sister were my guests. After a fabulous dinner, we were asked if we would like an after dinner drink. Of course, but what to have?? Our server said he would pick out something good for us. He returned with 4 glasses of Cognaq, which we enjoyed. As we were getting ready to leave, he informed me not to tell, but we had just had $1000.00 worth of Cognac after our $500.00 dinner!
At one time, I worked in a private club in Seattle called The Ruins. As an employee and after 6 months of working there, you & 3 guests can have dinner there(one time only). My husband, Mom, & sister were my guests. After a fabulous dinner, we were asked if we would like an after dinner drink. Of course, but what to have?? Our server said he would pick out something good for us. He returned with 4 glasses of Cognaq, which we enjoyed. As we were getting ready to leave, he informed me not to tell, but we had just had $1000.00 worth of Cognac after our $500.00 dinner!
Mmm hmmm. I'll believe that if you tell me he charged you that for it.
At one time, I worked in a private club in Seattle called The Ruins. As an employee and after 6 months of working there, you & 3 guests can have dinner there(one time only). My husband, Mom, & sister were my guests. After a fabulous dinner, we were asked if we would like an after dinner drink. Of course, but what to have?? Our server said he would pick out something good for us. He returned with 4 glasses of Cognaq, which we enjoyed. As we were getting ready to leave, he informed me not to tell, but we had just had $1000.00 worth of Cognac after our $500.00 dinner!
Mmm hmmm. I'll believe that if you tell me he charged you that for it.
No charge- the one time meal was gratis. And I really don't care if you believe me!
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At one time, I worked in a private club in Seattle called The Ruins. As an employee and after 6 months of working there, you & 3 guests can have dinner there(one time only). My husband, Mom, & sister were my guests. After a fabulous dinner, we were asked if we would like an after dinner drink. Of course, but what to have?? Our server said he would pick out something good for us. He returned with 4 glasses of Cognaq, which we enjoyed. As we were getting ready to leave, he informed me not to tell, but we had just had $1000.00 worth of Cognac after our $500.00 dinner!
Mmm hmmm. I'll believe that if you tell me he charged you that for it.
No charge- the one time meal was gratis. And I really don't care if you believe me!
I don't need you to care, but it might be nice for you if you knew when a waiter was conning you.
You want a single-vineyard, single-vintage Cognac from the Cognac region of France. There are other good brandies in the world, i.e. California brandy from Germain Robard, but you probably want the reference point of a good Cognac.
The first time I tried cognac I discovered that I liked the flavor. It is strong, though. I think the flavor is very complementary with dark chocolate. A glass of cognac and a little dish of chocolate mousse is sheer heaven.
> At one time, I worked in a private club in Seattle called The Ruins. > As an employee and after 6 months of working there, you & 3 guests can > have dinner there(one time only). My husband, Mom, & sister were my > guests. After a fabulous dinner, we were asked if we would like an > after dinner drink. Of course, but what to have?? Our server said he > would pick out something good for us. He returned with 4 glasses of > Cognaq, which we enjoyed. As we were getting ready to leave, he > informed me not to tell, but we had just had $1000.00 worth of Cognac > after our $500.00 dinner!
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Mmm hmmm. I'll believe that if you tell me he charged you that for it.
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No charge- the one time meal was gratis. And I really don't care if you believe me!
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You are right- he could have been full of it! It was a great time, and I didn't have to pay for it, so I guess it really doesn't matter.
Anyone who drinks cognac with cola should be put in the same sinking boat as those who mix scotch with milk.
I seem to remember that some old guys with stomach problems ordered these in one of the first neighborhood bars I worked in. The kind of guys who would open and close the bar.
Tried tanqueray in a classic gin and tonic and is was wonderful and fragrent and bitter sweet.
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T&T is wonderful! Have you tried Beefeaters and Tonic yet?
Lining up the good ones, eh? OK, let's put Bombay Sapphire in the number then.
Oh, Vilco.... Adulterating Sapphire with tonic is almost sacrilegious! Sapphire Blue is best in a "dry" martini.... I haven't worked up to "very dry" yet. "Very dry" (IMO) is when you whisper "vermouth" over the gin. That's too dry for me.
I don't buy booze until I can try it in a bar or wherever. The couple of times I've asked for Plymouth at a bar, they haven't had it. I don't even know if my local Liquor Barn carries it. I need to look.
> Tried tanqueray in a classic gin and tonic and is was wonderful and > fragrent and bitter sweet. T&T is wonderful! Have you tried Beefeaters and Tonic yet?
Lining up the good ones, eh? OK, let's put Bombay Sapphire in the number then. -- Vilco Think pink, drink rose'
Agreed! It also has to be a martini, not mixed with tonic!
Thank you Merry... Sapphire *makes* a great martini!
