What's in you tumbler?

IlliniCrusader · Sep 27, 2012, 09:13 PM

I'm usually just a straight bourbon drinker, but I just cracked open a bottle of Black Velvet Toasted Carmel - and all I can say is

What fills your tumbler?

Ransom Stoddard · Sep 27, 2012, 09:49 PM

Akvavit straight, kept nice and chilled in the freezer.

AzIlliniFan · Sep 28, 2012, 12:38 AM

I'm big into craft beers and don't drink much in the way of straight liquor but my drink of choice is Sailor Jerry's rum with Coke or ginger ale. I had my first shot of Patron XO coffee flavored tequila last Friday and it's on my list for the next trip to Total Wine and More. I'm not a coffee drinker but the XO was very smooth and great tasting. No tumblers here, I drink everything out of pint glasses stored in the freezer!

IntenselyOrange · Sep 28, 2012, 05:34 AM

CincinnatiKid · Sep 28, 2012, 06:21 AM

Makers rocks. Already preparing to have a couple tonight.

Mix Tape · Sep 28, 2012, 07:25 AM

Illinell · Sep 28, 2012, 08:54 AM

Templeton Rye - Amazing rye and I know the family
Macallan 12 - Good daily drinker
Talisker 10 - Smokey, and great for a single glass
Pogue - Strong nose, but very smooth
Clynelish - Strong nose and a bit too much alcohol, but still good
Bulleit (Scotch) - Great value and pretty darn tasty
Tito's Vodka - Super value and very delicious

Just bought my buddy a Macallan 18 for his b-day, that was a good bottle of scotch.

pizzaman · Sep 28, 2012, 08:57 AM

I'm almost exclusively a beer drinker but, especially around the holidays I enjoy a shot of Crown Royal.

My father got me there and now its my daughter and I (she's 33.)

Sure Shot · Sep 28, 2012, 08:59 AM

I am sans whiskey at the moment. This thread might be inspiring a trip to the liquor store...

Any good bourbon suggestions?

CaptainHindsight · Sep 28, 2012, 09:15 AM

i'll hobble down the street till I reach Knob Creek

Mix Tape · Sep 28, 2012, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sure Shot

I am sans whiskey at the moment. This thread might be inspiring a trip to the liquor store...

Any good bourbon suggestions?

Deeeeeeelicious

AHSIllini32 · Sep 28, 2012, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pizzaman

I'm almost exclusively a beer drinker but, especially around the holidays I enjoy a shot of Crown Royal.

My father got me there and now its my daughter and I (she's 33.)

My kinda guy!!

illinois_hustle · Oct 1, 2012, 10:24 PM

What do you guys think of the honey craze going on right now? Seems like every bourbon has an option with it. I haven't tried it yet.

ill07 · Oct 2, 2012, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IntenselyOrange

A man after my own heart (have you tried the 18? It's astoundingly good).

I like my beer bitter, and my whisky (single malt only, of course) smokey.

Lagavulin would have to be my favorite, however.

Neat, please. A droplet or two of water to open it up on the occasion.

ctblaisdell83 · Oct 2, 2012, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Illinell

Macallan 12 - Good daily drinker
Talisker 10 - Smokey, and great for a single glass

Yes and yes. Macallan and Talisker at two ends of the spectrum, but both great.

Also...
Macallan 15 (that's a treat)
Jameson's 15 (pick it up at duty free for nice $)
Knob Creek, even tho' I'm not usually a bourbon guy

And for beer...
Dogfish Head Ale 60 Min IPA
Guinness, especially the old, non-CO2 extra stout

It turns out I learned a lot at Illinois, but most of this has been after I left

IntenselyOrange · Oct 3, 2012, 06:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ill07

A man after my own heart (have you tried the 18? It's astoundingly good).

I like my beer bitter, and my whisky (single malt only, of course) smokey.

Lagavulin would have to be my favorite, however.

Neat, please. A droplet or two of water to open it up on the occasion.

Yes, the 18 is great. But the 10 is good enough that it is what I typically drink. I have not had Lagavulin, but it's on the list of those I want to try. I'm only a few years into the scotch drinking and only a year ago did I discover the superiority of the smokey varieties.

carmelillini · Oct 4, 2012, 11:07 AM

Deschutes Black Butte Porter poured into pint glass straight from the freezer.

pizzaman · Oct 4, 2012, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carmelillini

Deschutes Black Butte Porter poured into pint glass straight from the freezer.

I've always preferred to drink the dark beers at a warmer than refrigerator temperature. Cold kills the flavor. Each to his own.

CincinnatiKid · Oct 4, 2012, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carmelillini

Deschutes Black Butte Porter poured into pint glass straight from the freezer.

Deschutes CO2-infused porter from the tap at the brewery is among the finest beers I've had.

-josh- · Oct 4, 2012, 03:30 PM

A lot of good selections out there. Here's my weapon of choice.

Mix Tape · Oct 4, 2012, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -josh-

A lot of good selections out there. Here's my weapon of choice.

A most excellent choice.

Clemens · Oct 6, 2012, 11:42 PM

Because no one knows good booze as well as the Irish

IlliniSaluki · Oct 7, 2012, 12:44 AM

Not a big straight liquor drinker but I do normally have a few high balls around Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Eve.. It became a little tradition with my dad to have at least one on each of those nights. We always drank either a high ball made with one of 2 whiskeys he got back in the mid to late 70's.

Seagram's V.O. (bottled in 1970)
Dewar's White Label (bottled around the same time.. not sure exactly though)

I have been looking for a good sipping drink though..

DanvIllini · Oct 7, 2012, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -josh-

A lot of good selections out there. Here's my weapon of choice.

Not worth $300 but when Im at my parents I usually drink $25 worth.

-josh- · Oct 7, 2012, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanvIllini

Not worth $300 but when Im at my parents I usually drink $25 worth.

I disagree, if you have $300 to spend on alcohol there's not a whiskey more smooth and rich.

Oct 4, 2012, 11:07 AM	#17
carmelillini Location: Hamilton Co. Posts: 2,065	Living in Oregon Deschutes Black Butte Porter poured into pint glass straight from the freezer.

Oct 4, 2012, 03:30 PM	#20
-josh- STAHP! Location: The paign born and raised Posts: 3,176	A lot of good selections out there. Here's my weapon of choice. __________________ virtus junxit mors non separabit

Sep 27, 2012, 09:13 PM	#1
IlliniCrusader Location: Upstate NY Posts: 206	I'm usually just a straight bourbon drinker, but I just cracked open a bottle of Black Velvet Toasted Carmel - and all I can say is What fills your tumbler?

Sep 27, 2012, 09:49 PM	#2
Ransom Stoddard Location: Johns Creek, GA Posts: 1,103	Akvavit straight, kept nice and chilled in the freezer.

Sep 28, 2012, 12:38 AM	#3
AzIlliniFan Posts: 2,067	I'm big into craft beers and don't drink much in the way of straight liquor but my drink of choice is Sailor Jerry's rum with Coke or ginger ale. I had my first shot of Patron XO coffee flavored tequila last Friday and it's on my list for the next trip to Total Wine and More. I'm not a coffee drinker but the XO was very smooth and great tasting. No tumblers here, I drink everything out of pint glasses stored in the freezer!

Sep 28, 2012, 06:21 AM	#5
CincinnatiKid Posts: 89	Makers rocks. Already preparing to have a couple tonight.

Sep 28, 2012, 08:54 AM	#7
Illinell '03 IMPE All Star Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 552	Templeton Rye - Amazing rye and I know the family Macallan 12 - Good daily drinker Talisker 10 - Smokey, and great for a single glass Pogue - Strong nose, but very smooth Clynelish - Strong nose and a bit too much alcohol, but still good Bulleit (Scotch) - Great value and pretty darn tasty Tito's Vodka - Super value and very delicious Just bought my buddy a Macallan 18 for his b-day, that was a good bottle of scotch.

Sep 28, 2012, 08:57 AM	#8
pizzaman Location: Northwoods of Wisconsin Posts: 1,790	I'm almost exclusively a beer drinker but, especially around the holidays I enjoy a shot of Crown Royal. My father got me there and now its my daughter and I (she's 33.)

Sep 28, 2012, 08:59 AM	#9
Sure Shot Banned Posts: 1,912	I am sans whiskey at the moment. This thread might be inspiring a trip to the liquor store... Any good bourbon suggestions?

Sep 28, 2012, 09:15 AM	#10
CaptainHindsight Location: Champaign Posts: 299	i'll hobble down the street till I reach Knob Creek

Oct 1, 2012, 10:24 PM	#13
illinois_hustle My Kool-Aid needs vodka Location: San Diego Posts: 3,001	What do you guys think of the honey craze going on right now? Seems like every bourbon has an option with it. I haven't tried it yet.

Oct 6, 2012, 11:42 PM	#22
Clemens Posts: 493	Because no one knows good booze as well as the Irish

Sep 28, 2012, 07:25 AM	#6
Mix Tape Posts: 184

Oct 7, 2012, 12:44 AM	#23
IlliniSaluki Location: IL metro east burbs of St. Louis Posts: 119	Not a big straight liquor drinker but I do normally have a few high balls around Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Eve.. It became a little tradition with my dad to have at least one on each of those nights. We always drank either a high ball made with one of 2 whiskeys he got back in the mid to late 70's. Seagram's V.O. (bottled in 1970) Dewar's White Label (bottled around the same time.. not sure exactly though) I have been looking for a good sipping drink though..