Whiskey

magick

ah theirs ur problem, scotch.
now some people like it personally i could never take to the smokey taste of it, try an irish whiskey like Jameson, much smoother and cleaner on the taste buds. if its still too strong try mixing it with a bit of 7up

dr.bollocko

PK2008 wrote: »

Its defintely an aul fella's drink but you always get a few to55ers (usually in their mid thirties) at the bar trying to pretend they're refined: "Oh this is a vintage, single malt...yadda yadda yadda....."- its cringeworthy especially when they break out the cigars and try to one-up each other about "how it should be drunk" (complete wa*kers)

It tastes like 5hite and the young lads that drink it are superior nerd types other than that 60+'s, cos thats the 5hite they drank back in the old days while wearing flat caps and cursing the british

/clicks pen.
/imbibes.
Now I think that your issues with whiskey reach back to your childhood.
Perhaps it's fear of ostracism or some sort of class war you are fighting utilising the bait of our fair Uisce Beatha.
But I would tell you this: Just because somebody isn't drinking warm beer from a dirty bucket or poitin from behind a cow shed does not mean that they are superior nerd types.
Hell I too shared your fears and also traded in generalisations based on beverage choice. To be fair my ire was directed at consumers of alcopops however I learned that judging a book by its cover is never a good plan when the book ends up showing your friend her boobs behind a GAA disco and not you.
In summation: Dumb generalisations are dumb. Dumb generalisations based on beverage choice are dumber again.

PK2008

dr.bollocko wrote: »

our fair Uisce Beatha.

Hahahaha, you know a real whiskey wa*ker when you hear the words "uisce beatha"

Go on and riverdance your way over to the snug with the rest of the flat caps, Gramps.

dr.bollocko

PK2008 wrote: »

Hahahaha, you know a real whiskey wa*ker when you hear the words "uisce beatha"

Go on and riverdance your way over to the snug with the rest of the flat caps, Gramps.

Well that was easy.
Banned.
More whiskey!

BraziliaNZ

Whisky lovers - try Lagavulin from Islay region, best whisky i ever tasted, discovered it in Scotland recently

brummytom

dr.bollocko wrote: »

Well that was easy.
Banned.
More whiskey!

Slainche!

Naos

brummytom wrote: »

Sláinte!

FYP

Jesus Juice

PK2008 wrote: »

Its defintely an aul fella's drink but you always get a few to55ers (usually in their mid thirties) at the bar trying to pretend they're refined: "Oh this is a vintage, single malt...yadda yadda yadda....."- its cringeworthy especially when they break out the cigars and try to one-up each other about "how it should be drunk" (complete wa*kers)

It tastes like 5hite and the young lads that drink it are superior nerd types other than that 60+'s, cos thats the 5hite they drank back in the old days while wearing flat caps and cursing the british

I BEG TO DIFFER.
I know lots of my friends that drink whiskey albeit they rob JD from their house's and pour it into 7 Up bottles.

Hardly...''Refined'' is it?:pac:

Sexy

When you get older try http://www.celticwhiskeyshop.com/asp/product.asp?objectid=1083&mode=0&recordid=1545&t=411125408

Remember to sip it, it ain't no gulpers tipple.

Top tip, keep an eye on the odd supermarket that might stock it. You can find the odd 2004 or older box still unsold.

RandolphEsq

PK2008 wrote: »

Its defintely an aul fella's drink but you always get a few to55ers (usually in their mid thirties) at the bar trying to pretend they're refined: "Oh this is a vintage, single malt...yadda yadda yadda....."- its cringeworthy especially when they break out the cigars and try to one-up each other about "how it should be drunk" (complete wa*kers)

It tastes like 5hite and the young lads that drink it are superior nerd types other than that 60+'s, cos thats the 5hite they drank back in the old days while wearing flat caps and cursing the british

Whiskey warms your insides, ignites your pallet and your mind, gets you drunk and is cool, like those who drink it

cock robin

brummytom wrote: »

What is the point of this drink? It's ****ing disgusting...

I'm not a drinker; at all. Spent last night at a mates, he came in with a little bottle of Bell's Scotch Whiskey (40% Alc :eek:); said "try that". Took a sip.. yeah, it was nice.
Tried to have a bit more, this time downing a load of it. I seriously felt like screaming; it was bloody horrible!


I've never understood the alcohol thing... drinking foultasting drinks just to become completey inebriated and loose all sense of your actions?

Try a nice Isle Of Islay Scotch. Llagavulen is a cracker. Sip it mind or ye could loose your mind.

citizen_p

i love whiskey!!!!

cant afford it though....
it isnt exactly the binge drinkers mainstay

spongeman

Takes a while to get used to.

Try some Johnnie Walker Red - Smooth, easy to drink.

Avoid ice and water or other mixers - down the hatch without a scratch!

Hank Scorpio

damn foreigners taking our whiskey

brummytom

nuxxx wrote: »

damn foreigners taking our whiskey

I'm British/English and live in England, how exactly am I a foreigner? :P
And it was from Scotland which is also in Britain Stop stealing our whisky foreigners!

brianthebard

Bells, Lol. :pac:

Melange

Sexy wrote: »

When you get older try http://www.celticwhiskeyshop.com/asp/product.asp?objectid=1083&mode=0&recordid=1545&t=411125408

Remember to sip it, it ain't no gulpers tipple.

Top tip, keep an eye on the odd supermarket that might stock it. You can find the odd 2004 or older box still unsold.

+1

That stuff is the nectar of the gods, I tell ye.

BraziliaNZ

Yeah with Bells you couldn't have chosen a worse whisky, tastes like paint stripper.

jumpguy

brummytom wrote: »

What is the point of this drink? It's ****ing disgusting...

I'm not a drinker; at all. Spent last night at a mates, he came in with a little bottle of Bell's Scotch Whiskey (40% Alc :eek:); said "try that". Took a sip.. yeah, it was nice.
Tried to have a bit more, this time downing a load of it. I seriously felt like screaming; it was bloody horrible!


I've never understood the alcohol thing... drinking foultasting drinks just to become completey inebriated and loose all sense of your actions?

I see your point Brummy! Unbelievable contradiction you made though "I'm not a drinker, at all" and then saying you downed loads of whiskey". I dunno if I'm walking right into a debate here I only read the first page of the thread.
Drinking is fun though, people drink for the same reason that people smoke weed, to relax, to enjoy themselves, because it makes them feel more confident, etc.
Agree with you on the taste of some popular drinks. Guinness is like donkey piss to me.

Overall, everything (even drinking!) in moderation and within safe levels is fine.

Flight19

I only drink because i like the taste of it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cL51QamqY1Q

banquo

/awaits Jim.

zonEEE

is this thread made up of just some serious trolling? Maybe not but the op seems just a bit to innocent ;D

brummytom

jumpguy wrote: »

I see your point Brummy! Unbelievable contradiction you made though "I'm not a drinker, at all" and then saying you downed loads of whiskey". I dunno if I'm walking right into a debate here I only read the first page of the thread.
Drinking is fun though, people drink for the same reason that people smoke weed, to relax, to enjoy themselves, because it makes them feel more confident, etc.
Agree with you on the taste of some popular drinks. Guinness is like donkey piss to me.

Overall, everything (even drinking!) in moderation and within safe levels is fine.

Not really a contradiction I don't think. I'm not a 'non-drinker' out of choice (well not my choice anyway, but mom and dads :P); so I was quite intruiged by the Whiskey.
Never tasted Guinness, so wouldn't really know

strongr wrote: »

is this thread made up of just some serious trolling? Maybe not but the op seems just a bit to innocent ;D

Not quite sure how to take this? I thought a troll was someone who spammed/tried to stir up arguments.. I haven't done that? could you expand?

Sharpshooter

strongr wrote: »

is this thread made up of just some serious trolling? Maybe not but the op seems just a bit to innocent ;D

I don't see brummytom trolling.

I could see your post as trolling though.

Snowie

Last time i drank whiskey I got rather emotional....:pac:.....

Banter Joe

Tar.Aldarion wrote: »

Anyway, OP, you are like 15 drinking straight whiskey, lay off it, you have to be a man to appreciate it. Stick with fields and devils bit.

Don't forget the Buckfast!

It wasn't me!

Jameson 18 year old is where it's at.

Dravokivich

brummytom wrote: »

What is the point of this drink? It's ****ing disgusting...

I'm not a drinker; at all. Spent last night at a mates, he came in with a little bottle of Bell's Scotch Whiskey (40% Alc :eek:); said "try that". Took a sip.. yeah, it was nice.
Tried to have a bit more, this time downing a load of it. I seriously felt like screaming; it was bloody horrible!


I've never understood the alcohol thing... drinking foultasting drinks just to become completey inebriated and loose all sense of your actions?

Might be a bit late in this discussion... but man... you never "Down" a load of Whiskey... that's a lesson learned... don't let it put you off... but er... that advise is for when you eventually hit 18 of course...

- Drav!

Tar.Aldarion

Banter Joe wrote: »

Don't forget the Buckfast!

Yes, oh baby, those were the days, I emember downing a bottle of buckfast, and the next few hours was ssome experience.

It wasn't me! wrote: »

Jameson 18 year old is where it's at.

Love Jameson, awwwwww yeahhhhh.
Wanna try the honey tinted one, any good if ye had it?

Bard

brummytom wrote: »

I'm British/English and live in England, how exactly am I a foreigner? :P

This is an Irish web site. England is a foreign country. You're a foreigner.

And it was from Scotland which is also in Britain Stop stealing our whisky foreigners!

Pfft. You can talk.

I could go ahead and echo everything everyone else has said about taking it easy, sipping it and not "downing" it, etc. etc. - but if you've decided that you're off whiskey for life and that's fair enough. ... and more whiskey for the rest of us

zonEEE

Sharpshooter wrote: »

I could see your post as trolling though.

how?

Sharpshooter

strongr wrote: »

is this thread made up of just some serious trolling? Maybe not but the op seems just a bit to innocent ;D

That was your only post in this thread.
It's not even on topic.

strongr wrote: »

how?

Now can you see?

I will not discuss this on thread again,if you have a problem take it to PM.

Do not post in this thread again unless you have something worthwhile to contribute.

Lump

Maker's Mark is the way forward, that or a Woodford Reserve. Good drink, on ice with nothing diluting it

Gummy Panda

Tar.Aldarion wrote: »

Yes, oh baby, those were the days, I emember downing a bottle of buckfast, and the next few hours was ssome experience.

Did the experience involve giving a girl a twix or kitkat in some under 18s disco? :pac:

Tar.Aldarion

Gummy Panda wrote: »

Did the experience involve giving a girl a twix or kitkat in some under 18s disco? :pac:

haha!

That is all

AckwelFoley

brummytom wrote: »

What is the point of this drink? It's ****ing disgusting...

I'm not a drinker; at all.

You answered the question yourself.

brummytom

snyper wrote: »

You answered the question yourself.

This is true :P
Ahh well, the night (I think it might have been morning actually; 2-3am) I had it, I'd only eaten a curry and bag of crisps, so might not be in best form.

I'll probably try (Irish this time) Whiskey again some time... sip, don't down? Wish I'd known that before :P

brummytom

Snow-Monkey wrote: »

Last time i drank whiskey I got rather emotional....:pac:.....

I just pretend to be emotional.



You are on about what I think you are, no?

AnonoBoy

That's it - I'm off to drink some whiskey.

dr.bollocko

What is the correct red lemonade to jameson ratio?

brummytom

dr.bollocko wrote: »

What is the correct red lemonade to jameson ratio?

Recipe: Paddy and Red
1 part of Jameson whiskey
2 parts of Red lemonade
Mix everything together and garnish with a slice of lime.


I love google

dr.bollocko

brummytom wrote: »

Recipe: Paddy and Red
1 part of Jameson whiskey
2 parts of Red lemonade
Mix everything together and garnish with a slice of lime.


I love google

OK. I'll give it a try. But if it's shit I won't be afraid to tell you it's shit.
Now where do I get a glass that holds 3 pints?

Sofiztikated

brummytom wrote: »

Recipe: Paddy and Red
1 part of Jameson whiskey
2 parts of Red lemonade
Mix everything together and garnish with a slice of lime.


I love google

Em, no.

The clue is in title of the recipe.

Paddy and Red.
Paddy whiskey, red lemonade.

Jemmie and Red.
1 measure Jameson, and add lemonade to taste.

brummytom

Sofiztikated wrote: »

Em, no.

The clue is in title of the recipe.

Paddy and Red.
Paddy whiskey, red lemonade.

Jemmie and Red.
1 measure Jameson, and add lemonade to taste.

Apologies.

Getting recipes for drinks off me is like asking a priest for sex positions.
I only like little drinks

dr.bollocko

Sofiztikated wrote: »

Em, no.

The clue is in title of the recipe.

Paddy and Red.
Paddy whiskey, red lemonade.

Jemmie and Red.
1 measure Jameson, and add lemonade to taste.

But it's this "to taste" nonsense I don't like. I need a precise measurement. And some sort of blind taste test. Then we could graph the information and conclusively prove at what point the flavour peaks. I love graphs.

MizzLolly

Eww... whiskey is vile. I dunno how anybody can drink it.

Gimme vodka over it anyday

dr.bollocko

MizzLolly wrote: »

Eww... whiskey is vile. I dunno how anybody can drink it.

Gimme vodka over it anyday

Vodka tastes like petrol mixed with car boot sale perfume.
There. I said it.

Kiera

dr.bollocko wrote: »

Vodka tastes like petrol mixed with car boot sale perfume.
There. I said it.

Ah my fellow whiskey drinker. Dont mind them! We have taste, they dont!:cool:

AnonoBoy

MizzLolly wrote: »

Eww... whiskey is vile. I dunno how anybody can drink it.

Gimme vodka over it anyday

Back in your box philistine!!!!!!

Vodka is only palatable straight from the freezer while Whiskey is a man's drink and can be served in any weather and always be delicious and manly.

Hmmmm....... manly.

Shryke

Dear lord don't drink Paddys. Jameson is great stuff. Mix it half and half with red. You want it to keep some edge.
Jack Daniels is the best to drink straight. I'd never mix it. Just take it easy and enjoy it.

I don't like vodka. It creeps up on you like a ninja midget. Before you know what's happening you've just lost three hours of your life. ****ing blackouts. I can drink any other spirit and have a good night without getting too locked but vodka is just rank.