I'll Drink to That (Drinking Thread)

[Digital Planets]

I'll drink to the Russians stealing pieces of their own highway system.

[Major-Tom]

Out of curiosity, did you hallucinate? I've never tried absinthe, mostly because I don't know how the hell I'd obtain it, but I've heard horror stories.

I don't think so (I don't remember 100% of it tbh).

I'm pretty sure the absinthe with enough of the hallucinogenic drug to make you hallucinate is banned. They limit it under the law.

I've heard of that. That said, I know variants of moonshine deep in Appalachia, when not regulated, can make you hallucinate in a petrifying way.

[Elwher]

Favorites:

Liquor - Laphroaig Scotch

Beer (winter) any good Imperial Stout
(summer) Pale Ale

Wine - Primitivo or Zinfindel (basically the same thing from Italy or California)

After Dinner drink - a good French Brandy

Suggestions, compliments, or brickbats willingly accepted.

[Pope Joan]

When in Europe I became fascinated with the flavor of Hungarian Tokaj wine but I cannot find any in the states. Any help?

Also, I had absinthe in Denmark but was told it was banned in the USA. How I hear it is legal here but it has been altered from its original formula. Can someone tell me more?

Okay, I think I can answer both. Here in the States, Tokaj/Tokaji/Tokay does NOT come cheap, especially at higher puttonyos (sweetness levels), but it can be ordered over the net at most high-end wine vendors (post scriptum...I just found some relatively inexpensively at Wine Direct. I'm sure wine.com would also work, but it MAY be more expensive). As for the Green Goddess, most modern absinthe, not just in the States, must NOT contain significant amounts of the compound thujone, which comes from the traditional wormwood component of the drink. Thought to be a mild hallucinogenic, thujone is also seen by some as the compound responsible for the sickness found in many longtime absinthe drinkers of old, though studies show that it's not particularly harmful in small quantities and that it may have been the extreme proof of the alcohol that was actually to blame.

Thanks for the tip!

[Old Blazing]

Jack Daniels is one of beat friends.

[Herskerstad]

For vine my great passion is Amarone specifically. Barolo, various Cheatau's in France produces some excellent specimens.

My more beloved poison nowadays is Whisky. Favourite is easily Cadenheads Campbeltown products. The 33 year old single grain and 29 year old single malt are simply unrivalled even compared to more expensive products. Though, Asia, specifically Taiwan and Japan, are producing some absolutely fascinating new samples. I've tried a couple of their recent world winners and while still not superior to the above stand strong on their own merits.

Oh, and I still got something of a sweet tooth so drinks are fine by me.

[Kubra]

I've had absinthe before. That was...interesting. The aftermath was not fun. I also chased it with beer which probably wasn't the best idea lol.

Out of curiosity, did you hallucinate? I've never tried absinthe, mostly because I don't know how the hell I'd obtain it, but I've heard horror stories.

The horror stories you're hearing are probably not from the thujone and more from the sheer volume of alcohol drunk
In british colombia, where there's no legal limit, you can get the stuff with the most thujone that can be gotten into it. That said, alcohol by volume is very rarely below 60%, reaching up to 80%, and that latter stuff is just death and anise. Or is it alcohol and death? Just death and death, really. Not very pleasant stuff, to be honest. If one is committed to having a go at seeing a green fairy and drink accordingly, they're far more likely to see the inside of a toilet bowl close up.

[Bakery Hill]

A favourite of mine is a long island ice tea. But unfortunately i'm crap at making them so its usually either lager ( favourites are san Miguel and estrella) or dr pepper and tequila (dont knock it till you've tried it) or if i want to get really fucked up san miguel and tequila slammers. I tend to drink about once every 2 weeks.

Bloke at a party once tried to make me a long island ice tea once. Never making that mistake again.

Sailor Jerry is an old friend of mine. I would recommend him to any of the people in this thread.

It's pretty damn good. I'd recommend Stolen rum to you in return, if they sell it where you live. Dark rum with coffee and even tobacco overtones. Good just to sip.

[Bakery Hill]

I don't think so (I don't remember 100% of it tbh).

I'm pretty sure the absinthe with enough of the hallucinogenic drug to make you hallucinate is banned. They limit it under the law.

I've heard of that. That said, I know variants of moonshine deep in Appalachia, when not regulated, can make you hallucinate in a petrifying way.

Or just send you blind.

[The first Galactic Republic]

Should I drink a Mountain Dew that has Halo 4 advertising on it?

[The East Marches]

Sailor Jerry is an old friend of mine. I would recommend him to any of the people in this thread.

It's pretty damn good. I'd recommend Stolen rum to you in return, if they sell it where you live. Dark rum with coffee and even tobacco overtones. Good just to sip.

They do indeed, I will be sure to give it a try.

[The United Colonies of Earth]

Should I drink a Mountain Dew that has Halo 4 advertising on it?

Why not?
Better than ethanol, or at least slower-acting as a "toxin".

[Risottia]

Out of curiosity, did you hallucinate? I've never tried absinthe, mostly because I don't know how the hell I'd obtain it, but I've heard horror stories.

I don't think so (I don't remember 100% of it tbh).

I'm pretty sure the absinthe with enough of the hallucinogenic drug to make you hallucinate is banned. They limit it under the law.

Absinthe is quite meh to me. I'd rather have some pastis with my appetizers.

[Risottia]

I don't think so (I don't remember 100% of it tbh).

I'm pretty sure the absinthe with enough of the hallucinogenic drug to make you hallucinate is banned. They limit it under the law.

I've heard of that. That said, I know variants of moonshine deep in Appalachia, when not regulated, can make you hallucinate in a petrifying way.

That's what happens when methanol isn't completely extracted from the fermentation. Rather dangerous.

[The Huskar Social Union]

I dont drink a lot, usually when im with my friends from uni on a night out and also occasionally with family at certain events, but other than that i wont really drink alcohol at all, and i cant stand pints, everyone ive had has tasted like shit, Carlsberg, Guinness, a few others, didnt enjoy any of them.

I have a small set of alcoholic drinks i usually end up getting when im out: Southern Comfort (usually with lemonade), ciders (usually pear) and Captain Morgan's (usually with coke or something similar)

Ever tired one of those cinnamon shots with Capt Morgan?

No ive never tried one of those, never heard of them to be honest.

[Olivaero]

A favourite of mine is a long island ice tea. But unfortunately i'm crap at making them so its usually either lager ( favourites are san Miguel and estrella) or dr pepper and tequila (dont knock it till you've tried it) or if i want to get really fucked up san miguel and tequila slammers. I tend to drink about once every 2 weeks.

Bloke at a party once tried to make me a long island ice tea once. Never making that mistake again.

yeah I only ever get them from bars which makes them expensive usually but so fucking worth for a good one.

[Alvecia]

I don't drink too frequently, but when I do I can get 2 in before everyone finishes their first.
My mates tell me I drink quickly but I reckon they're just slow.

[Germanic Templars]

I don't drink too frequently, but when I do I can get 2 in before everyone finishes their first.
My mates tell me I drink quickly but I reckon they're just slow.

That is how ya drink, get past the gag first, afterward you wont have to worry.

Also, who here ever tasted authentic, old fashion brewed beer?

I mean like the shit they did in the 1800s, that means the beer being warm too.

[Germanic Templars]

I tried Fritz Kola it was so much better than Coca Cola. The Germans are superior in producing everything.

I can drink to that.

EDIT: Except for wine, us Americans have them beat.

[The Grene Knyght]

I average 7 mugs of tea a day (If I'm working on something it might go as high as 15-20).
Discuss.

[Bacopa]

Last non-alcoholic beverage consumed: guava juice

Last alcoholic beverage consumed: Leffe Blonde

Saw some mention of mead earlier....I drink it fairly regularly, last bottle I had was from the Stone Keep Meadery in Pennsylvania

[Kernen]

When in Europe I became fascinated with the flavor of Hungarian Tokaj wine but I cannot find any in the states. Any help?

Also, I had absinthe in Denmark but was told it was banned in the USA. How I hear it is legal here but it has been altered from its original formula. Can someone tell me more?

Absinthe is legal in the US, but it absolutely cannot contain any of the wormwood extracts that are reputed to cause the hallucinogenic effects. I've had some (hated it, to be honest), that I bought from a North Carolina state liquor store.

Speaking of drinking alcohol, anybody make their own? Beer, wine, distilled spirits where legal? I'm a homebrewer myself. Just finished a batch of IPA that's bottle carbing now.

[Germanic Templars]

I average 7 mugs of tea a day (If I'm working on something it might go as high as 15-20).
Discuss.

What type of tea? And do you have time to talk about our lord and savior coffee?

Speaking of coffee: to the caffeine fiends out there, how do you like your coffee?

Hot or cold?

With or without crème? How much if you do?

With or without sugar? How much if you do?

Do you add anything else to your coffee? e.g. Honey, cinnamon, whiskey, etc..

Any other form of coffee you like? e.g. Starbucks, Boston Stokes, etc...

[Elwher]

I average 7 mugs of tea a day (If I'm working on something it might go as high as 15-20).
Discuss.

What type of tea? And do you have time to talk about our lord and savior coffee?

Speaking of coffee: to the caffeine fiends out there, how do you like your coffee?

Hot or cold?

With or without crème? How much if you do?

With or without sugar? How much if you do?

Do you add anything else to your coffee? e.g. Honey, cinnamon, whiskey, etc..

Any other form of coffee you like? e.g. Starbucks, Boston Stokes, etc...

As far as I am concerned, the only excuse for the existence of coffee is as a base for Irish Whiskey, homemade whipped cream, and brown sugar. Teas, on the other hand, are the top of the pyramid of hot drinks. My personal favorite is Lapsang Souchong, a strong black tea with a pungent aroma. For everyday, a good Irish Breakfast blend will suffice.

[Partybus]

I mail ordered (can't remember from where unfortunately, but it was somewhere out of Europe (Yugoslavia?), a bottle of Absinthe, they had three different grades (amount of wormwood I would assume), I ordered the mid-level, mostly because of cost, I also ordered a bottle of Marijuana Vodka. They sent it in a box marked "medicinal tinctures" (LOL), both were meh unfortunately.

BTW my drink of choice these days is Bourbon neat, and I only drink it on days that end in Y...