Libations

[tomperanteau]

I doubt there could be a sailor's forum out there that did not touch on this subject, and at the expense of being redundant I still ask, what's your poison?

The wife and I have come to appreciate a brew named Old Smuggler. It's a great Scotch blend. I've had some really good blends of Scotch over my life, and I've paid a pretty penny. Some would call me crazy for paying $40 for a small Scotch on the rocks, but when you have the extra jingle and it's there, enjoy it.

Anyway, Old Smuggler is a VERY reasonably priced Scotch. In fact you can find it for around $14 for a half-gallon when it is on sale. A far cry from Glenfiddich 40 year old. Old Smuggler does have a really nice flavor and has become one of my favorites.

Please share your thoughts...

[bljones]

Sailor Jerry's.

[tomperanteau]

Ah, the old Rum... I'll have to try that one.

[jfurlong]

For rum, Mount Gay Extra Old is the way to go. MacAllan's 10 yr old is reasonable for a MacAllan single malt. The Glenlivet is always nice and doesn't break the bank for the 12. Blanton's makes a nice Bourbon.
My only rule is wait until a safe harbor is reached and someone else is on the anchor watch before breaking out the grog.

[tomperanteau]

Okay, enough talk. You're all invited my boat, but BYOB!

[tdw]

Originally Posted by tomperanteau

Ah, the old Rum... I'll have to try that one.

I'm really not much of spirit drinker anymore and was never a connoisseur but I like to keep a bottle of Stoli around for a vodka tonic now and then and Jamieson's Irish when I feel like a whiskey. Mount Gay with fresh lime juice is nice as well. Trouble is I do like lots of ice and that is a problem as we don't have a freezer.

To be frank, I'd rather spend the money on good wine.

[tomperanteau]

Yea, the wife likes a good wine, too. Wine is great with dinner, but I prefer the spirits after.

I've heard a lot about this Mount Gay thing, so I guess I'll have to try it. As an old Texas guy I have a hard time with the name.

[Minnewaska]

1800 tequila in a good margarita
Patron tequila with a wedge of lime
Macallan scotch (12 or 18 yr sherry oak, red box). Be aware that the fine oak series, blue label, is less expensive but not nearly as good.
Grey Goose vodka for the Admiral's V&T
Zacapa rum straight up
Mount Gay rum for mixing
Grand Marnier, Cointreau, Romana Black Sambuca can usually be found aboard

Wine and beer list is too long to pick routine favs.

[Windwardbow]

$2.75 a bottle Paradise gold rum from St. Thomas. Bought it cause it was cheap, was really supprised at the taste. It saves a lot of money being low class and having no fancy tastes.

[MarkCK]

Meyer's Dark when it comes to Rum

Jim Beam when it comes to Bourbon

Jameson when I drink something on the rocks.

Boulevard pale ale when its time to drink beer.