Neil Yamamoto
20th September 2001, 01:14
Given the events of the last week, almost everyone I know is having a drink or 12 and is very contemplative about life. We need to talk about something beyond the WTC attack. Frankly, we can only deal with so much before it depresses you to the point of non - functionality. As Diane Skoss said in a post, do something useful. Since we can’t be there, do what you can locally and then have drink with your friends. Action combined with time with friends and a drink really do help.
So what to drink? I just am on my way to have dinner with a friend who hit 40 a couple of days ago. As I will also hit 40 in a short period of time, I intend to have a Mojitos, a rum drink with fresh lime, sugar, and fresh mint leaves muddled together with ice.
So in case you are looking for a drink to try and help you relax a bit, here’s some suggestions for these late summer days slipping into fall. I'll leave out scotch, I've pretty much covered that.
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Appleton Estates Rum
The special is a good mixing rum, the VX can be mixed but is ideal on the rock, the estate is meant to be sipped neat like a good cognac or whisky.
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Ron Castillo Spiced rum
Really good stuff, lots of vanilla flavor, nutmeg, cinnamon, and hints of other flavors I can’t identify. Beats Captain Morgan in my book and is about $8 per bottle.
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Knappogue Castle Irish Whiskey
Fantastic stuff, makes up for the funny clothes. The 1992 is perfect for sipping with your friends.
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Tanquery Malacca Gin
I’m not a gin drinker and I really like this stuff. If you like gin, here's great one to try.
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And given the last week, a tribute to America and Bourbon is needed. Try:
Rip Van Winkle – any bottling will do. Sip these neat with water. The rye is fantastic.
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Evan Williams
The single barrel reserve is for sipping, the black label is great for the price- about $9-$10, and is good enough to drink neat. The green label is rough stuff, toss this back with a beer.
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Elmer T Lee
Rich caramel, vanilla, citrus, and nutty flavors all mix, with the vanilla lasting in the finish. A real sipping whiskey.
And here’s some music to listen to while you sip.
music to drink with (http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/7571/gbtu.html)
So what to drink? I just am on my way to have dinner with a friend who hit 40 a couple of days ago. As I will also hit 40 in a short period of time, I intend to have a Mojitos, a rum drink with fresh lime, sugar, and fresh mint leaves muddled together with ice.
So in case you are looking for a drink to try and help you relax a bit, here’s some suggestions for these late summer days slipping into fall. I'll leave out scotch, I've pretty much covered that.
---
Appleton Estates Rum
The special is a good mixing rum, the VX can be mixed but is ideal on the rock, the estate is meant to be sipped neat like a good cognac or whisky.
---
Ron Castillo Spiced rum
Really good stuff, lots of vanilla flavor, nutmeg, cinnamon, and hints of other flavors I can’t identify. Beats Captain Morgan in my book and is about $8 per bottle.
---
Knappogue Castle Irish Whiskey
Fantastic stuff, makes up for the funny clothes. The 1992 is perfect for sipping with your friends.
---
Tanquery Malacca Gin
I’m not a gin drinker and I really like this stuff. If you like gin, here's great one to try.
---
And given the last week, a tribute to America and Bourbon is needed. Try:
Rip Van Winkle – any bottling will do. Sip these neat with water. The rye is fantastic.
---
Evan Williams
The single barrel reserve is for sipping, the black label is great for the price- about $9-$10, and is good enough to drink neat. The green label is rough stuff, toss this back with a beer.
---
Elmer T Lee
Rich caramel, vanilla, citrus, and nutty flavors all mix, with the vanilla lasting in the finish. A real sipping whiskey.
And here’s some music to listen to while you sip.
music to drink with (http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/7571/gbtu.html)