What is your favorite intoxicant next to beer?

[Beeratier]

Just curious to know what your favorite intoxicant is next to beer.

I would have to choose brandy and cognac or maybe high-end tequila.

EDIT: Being more specific, Germain-Robin Select Barrel XO is my all-time favorite. Do yourself a favor and try this stuff at least once in your life.

 

[anthrobe]

Yagermister, Cordizone Tequila, and Crown Royal

 

[Fiery Sword]

Tequila, definitely. Long as it's 100% pure agave, isn't bright blue and doesn't have as worm (or scorpion) floating in it.

Porfidio, Casa Noble, 1921, Tesoro Paradiso, Julio 1942......mmmmm

 

[Bernie Brewer]

Asbach brandy straight up. Absolutely THE best ice fishing warmer-upper there is. I only treat myself to that a couple/three times a year, though.

 

[alemonkey]

OH, you mean liqour

I'm a Maker's Mark man. That or good Anejo tequila, but I really love Maker's Mark. People at work think I'm a drunkard when we go out for a drink after work and I order a MM on the rocks.

 

[the_bird]

Power. Pure, unadulterated power.

 

[puravida286]

Rum, bourbon, and sweet sweet ganja

 

[Hermish]

When I want something besides beer I go with the Bourbon. A lot of 7 and 7's, or Beam for me. I'm cheap.

 

[JimiGibbs]

Wild Turkey 101 .... mmmmmGood.

 

[Kaboom]

Jack Daniels black label. Mostly through Jack and Coke.

 

[sudsmonkey]

Cold gold tequila, straight from the freezer. Ahhhh, the smoky flavor. How it eases down the gullet like a..... simile, simile,....shot of ... uh..

I really like cold tequila. Words can't describe it.

Only thing better is a frosty shot of tequila next to a glass of hoppy amber ale.

 

[Glibbidy]

the kind bud.

 

[rdwj]

My 2nd favorite would be the green. Honestly, it was my favorite up until a couple of years ago. I gave it up because of the kids and it not being the respectable habit that is beer drinking.

Funny, I really have no desire to do it any more

 

[Ize]

One simple, little three letter word.

Rum.

Specifically,

Appleton Special

or

Appleton Estate V/X


A week in Montego Bay basically sealed the deal for me. :rockin:

And yeah to the other offerings of the island as well, but we'll just leave it at that. :fro:


Ize

 

[disaffected]

Tequila, sipping: Tezon Anejo. I believe there is none finer than this, even though there are some that are more expensive.

Tequila, Margaritas: Jose Cuervo Traditional Reposado (I buy this a case at a time) or Sauza Tres Generaciones Anejo, depending on how much aged character I want.

I drink no "blanco" or "silver" tequila. They are all tasteless.

Scotch whisky: Lagavulin, Laphroaig (10 and 15 year old). I love the smokey and peaty character of the Islay malts. I would very much love to spend some time in Scotland sampling all the whisky that is only available there.

Bourbon: Woodford Reserve, Knob Creek

There are other types of liquor I'm fond of. Cruzan Estate Diamond Rum, for example. Margaritas are the only drink I consistently mix. Otherwise, I take my liquor neat.

 

[Beerhead]

The old puff puff pass is the way that i go :fro:. Of course that is a benefit of being young, even if I can't legally drink beer yet .

 

[todd_k]

let's just say I went with Other and leave it at that....

 

[Baron von BeeGee]

I said wine/port. I'm just not much of a spirits guy...gets me drunk too fast! Guess I'm a cheap date.

When I do drink liquor it's usually a nice tequila, but I'm not opposed to cognac.

 

[Walker]

Alright.... I'm offended. You can NOT lump tequila and mezcal together as a single option. That's like equating filet mignon with ground chuck.

-walker

 

[Fiery Sword]

Alright.... I'm offended. You can NOT lump tequila and mezcal together as a single option. That's like equating filet mignon with ground chuck.

-walker

For a long, long time I agreed 100% with you, now I only agree 99%. If you ever find some Del Maguey mezcal bust out the wallet and buy in. And make sure you have nothing to do for 6-8 hours. Other than Maguey, every Mezcal I've had has need no good to horrible.

 

[Yuri_Rage]

I voted scotch, but I don't keep it next to beer. My favorite intoxicant next to beer is located next to beer in the fridge - more beer.

 

[Flyin' Lion]

The drink I most frequently consume next to beer is my night cap of Benedictine and Brandy (B&B) on the rocks. This was a tradition started by my F-I-L and he still makes fun of me because I don't drink it straight.

 

[Beeratier]

Alright.... I'm offended. You can NOT lump tequila and mezcal together as a single option. That's like equating filet mignon with ground chuck.

-walker

I put them together because they are both made from the agave/maguey plant.

Yes, there is crap mezcal out there, but there is also wonderful mezcal.

Check out www.mezcal.com All the awards the Del Maguey Single Village Mezcals have received is no joke.

I've had several of the Del Maguey Mezcals from the above site and all of them have completely blown away some of the very finest tequilas ($50 - $300) I've tasted over the years.

 

[Brewtopia]

I'd have to say Single Malt Scotch. Specifically The Macallan 18. I also like a good Small Batch Bourbon particularly Knob Creek.

 

[Yuri_Rage]

I'd have to say Single Malt Scotch. Specifically The Macallan 18. I also like a good Small Batch Bourbon particularly Knob Creek.

Nice! I prefer The Macallan 12 year myself, but I'd certainly never turn down the occasional glass of more "mature" whisky. The 12 year just seems to be about right for me - a bit sweeter, IMHO.

 

[Dude]

I'd have to say Crown Royal either straight on the rocks or with Mt. Dew.

I don't mind a good rum and coke either. I'll also drink vodka or gin martinis, but the occasion has to be right. Gin is also great with tonic. I don't drink hard stuff unless I need to get blasted though.

I bought a fifth of Captain Morgan's Private Stock (rum) on our cruise last year--I still haven't busted into that yet. Waiting for the right occasion.

 

[Chairman Cheyco]

Crown Royal ... with Mt. Dew.

Do you know how many Canadians just spun in their graves?!? OMG, how could you?

 

[SwAMi75]

Do you know how many Canadians just spun in their graves?!? OMG, how could you?

Yeah, that's like a redneck highball. I like Beam and Coke for everyday quaffing.

Man, you want some good spiced rum, get ahold of some Sailor Jerry's Navy Rum. Trust Sammy on this one.

 

[disaffected]

For a long, long time I agreed 100% with you, now I only agree 99%. If you ever find some Del Maguey mezcal bust out the wallet and buy in. And make sure you have nothing to do for 6-8 hours. Other than Maguey, every Mezcal I've had has need no good to horrible.

Try some Sotol. If you like Mezcal and you like Tequila, you'll probably like Sotol as well. It tastes a little more like Mezcal than Tequila, but seems a bit lighter and smoother. It is made from a type of cactus called Sereque. I like the Hacienda de Chihuahua Sotol Reposado. Of course, there are only a couple of types of Sotol I've ever seen marketed here in the states, so I haven't had many.

 

[Yuri_Rage]

I bought a fifth of Captain Morgan's Private Stock (rum) on our cruise last year--I still haven't busted into that yet. Waiting for the right occasion.

Chill that stuff in the freezer overnight. Pour into a chilled old fashioned glass and sip neat. Best rum you'll ever have.