Liquor, Sir

freshnesschronic · 05-21-2008, 12:20 AM

So in college we drink, Keystone, sometimes Miller Lite, Bud Lite and other cheap beer. Hard stuff we consume Skol, Bacardi, Captain Morgan and other cheap stuff. Will my taste in finer alcohol change as I get older? Do you oldies remember drinking in college? How does it compare to your current drinking moods?

Perry Winkle · 05-21-2008, 12:27 AM

The amount I drink is proportional to the amount of alcohol I can buy that doesn't taste like piss. Always has been. That said, I have a drink or two a month, usually beer, sometimes cider, rarely a mixed drink (margaritas, mmm).

I don't think taste in alcohol changes to much with age, but with changes in what I'll call attitude. If you become a (aspiring) high-powered lawyer or somesuch, you're not going to drink Bud with your peers because of signaling concerns and the fact that you could likely easily afford better, not to mention taste.

Aliantha · 05-21-2008, 01:15 AM

When I was younger I drank mostly mixed spirits. Usually scotch (johnny walker) and dry. I then moved on to bourbon and coke. These days I mostly drink white wine. Usually bottles around the $15 mark. If I'm drinking spirits these days it'll usually be vodka or gin. I also like cocktails more these days, although I think I would have liked them back then too, but I couldn't afford to buy them. I ever only had cocktails if someone else was buying when I was younger. These days I have a fairly comprehensive bar though, so I can make whichever cocktail I feel like.

Hmmmm...I could be an alcoholic.

Urbane Guerrilla · 05-21-2008, 01:54 AM

You'll probably find that the tonier potables are smoother on the palate, and that you can afford their higher price. A Napoleon or VSOP Cognac is going to taste nicer than a bargain-labeled brandy. If you decide to explore single malt Scotches, take them straight up [Brit.: neat; but most American bartenders don't seem to know the term], in a brandy glass. Perhaps a little water, but no ice, not for that stuff.

Shawnee123 · 05-21-2008, 07:18 AM

lol...re: cheap beer (Miller Lite etc.) When I was in college it was Old Milwaukee Light (Old Mud) 'cause you could get it for like 4 bucks a case!

The commercials for OML at the time said "It just doesn't get any better than this." Which we worked into conversation at every turn.

Oh, and a friend and I had a thing for Boone's Farm Tickle Pink. God I was such a doofus!

Trilby · 05-21-2008, 08:26 AM

what? no Goebel?

No Gennessee Creme Ale?

classicman · 05-21-2008, 08:38 AM

Hello???? Piels anyone?

freshnesschronic · 05-21-2008, 09:02 AM

Most of this stuff I have no idea what it is.

footfootfoot · 05-21-2008, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Shawnee123

God I was such a doofus!

Was?

smoothmoniker · 05-21-2008, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Urbane Guerrilla

[Brit.: neat; but most American bartenders don't seem to know the term]

That's not been my experience. My goto order is "Maker's Mark, neat" and I've never run into a bartender who didn't immediately know what I was talking about.

Shawnee123 · 05-21-2008, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Brianna

what? no Goebel?

No Gennessee Creme Ale?

In HS it was Genny Creme Ales or Little Kings. We had more disposable income then...in college we scraped $$ together with buddies to get some beer.

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Originally Posted by footfootfoot

Was?

Point taken.

:p

Shawnee123 · 05-21-2008, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Urbane Guerrilla

You'll probably find that the tonier potables are smoother on the palate, and that you can afford their higher price. A Napoleon or VSOP Cognac is going to taste nicer than a bargain-labeled brandy. If you decide to explore single malt Scotches, take them straight up [Brit.: neat; but most American bartenders don't seem to know the term], in a brandy glass. Perhaps a little water, but no ice, not for that stuff.

bold mine

Not when you're hanging out at Billy Bob's Saloon and Grill. Philistine.

smoothmoniker · 05-21-2008, 10:37 AM

And the subject of pricier alcohols, Perry Winkle's point is a good one. The setting of an event has a lot to do with it. There are some bands I worth with where I'll get made fun of for drinking anything other than beer, and anything pricier than a Sam Adams. On the other hand, if I'm hanging out with the producer and the engineer (the guys actually making money!) the price tag on the drinks goes up in a hurry.

There is really a difference in taste and quality, though. Have a friend line up a blind taste test for you between something like Maker's Mark (the first rung on the higher priced bourbons) and the big plastic jug at your local grocery store labeled "bourbon"). Do the same for tequila, scotch, ale, and vodka. Then, screw and fight until dawn, because you're gonna be f'd up. So, be sure to video the taste test.

Clodfobble · 05-21-2008, 11:24 AM

Liquor... wow, the last time I had real liquor was, let's see, a friend's bachelorette party 3 years ago. 2 or 3 mixed drinks, nothing big. Before that, it was my own bachelorette party coming up on 5 years ago. I'm such a square.

Wine is much more my thing these days, and I have definitely improved my appreciation for it since graduating college. I mean, it was always okay before, but since then I've had time to find a few I really like.

glatt · 05-21-2008, 11:33 AM

I don't drink much liquor either. Really, the only time is if I'm out at a Mexican restaurant and have a margarita or two.

05-21-2008, 12:20 AM	#1
freshnesschronic Professor Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,555	Liquor, Sir So in college we drink, Keystone, sometimes Miller Lite, Bud Lite and other cheap beer. Hard stuff we consume Skol, Bacardi, Captain Morgan and other cheap stuff. Will my taste in finer alcohol change as I get older? Do you oldies remember drinking in college? How does it compare to your current drinking moods?

05-21-2008, 01:15 AM	#3
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	When I was younger I drank mostly mixed spirits. Usually scotch (johnny walker) and dry. I then moved on to bourbon and coke. These days I mostly drink white wine. Usually bottles around the $15 mark. If I'm drinking spirits these days it'll usually be vodka or gin. I also like cocktails more these days, although I think I would have liked them back then too, but I couldn't afford to buy them. I ever only had cocktails if someone else was buying when I was younger. These days I have a fairly comprehensive bar though, so I can make whichever cocktail I feel like. Hmmmm...I could be an alcoholic. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

05-21-2008, 01:54 AM	#4
Urbane Guerrilla Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,674	You'll probably find that the tonier potables are smoother on the palate, and that you can afford their higher price. A Napoleon or VSOP Cognac is going to taste nicer than a bargain-labeled brandy. If you decide to explore single malt Scotches, take them straight up [Brit.: neat; but most American bartenders don't seem to know the term], in a brandy glass. Perhaps a little water, but no ice, not for that stuff. __________________ Wanna stop school shootings? End Gun-Free Zones, of course.

05-21-2008, 07:18 AM	#5
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	lol...re: cheap beer (Miller Lite etc.) When I was in college it was Old Milwaukee Light (Old Mud) 'cause you could get it for like 4 bucks a case! The commercials for OML at the time said "It just doesn't get any better than this." Which we worked into conversation at every turn. Oh, and a friend and I had a thing for Boone's Farm Tickle Pink. God I was such a doofus! __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

05-21-2008, 08:26 AM	#6
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	what? no Goebel? No Gennessee Creme Ale? __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

05-21-2008, 12:27 AM	#2
Perry Winkle Esnohplad Semaj Ton Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: A little south of sanity Posts: 2,259	The amount I drink is proportional to the amount of alcohol I can buy that doesn't taste like piss. Always has been. That said, I have a drink or two a month, usually beer, sometimes cider, rarely a mixed drink (margaritas, mmm). I don't think taste in alcohol changes to much with age, but with changes in what I'll call attitude. If you become a (aspiring) high-powered lawyer or somesuch, you're not going to drink Bud with your peers because of signaling concerns and the fact that you could likely easily afford better, not to mention taste.

05-21-2008, 08:38 AM	#7
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	Hello???? Piels anyone? __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

05-21-2008, 09:02 AM	#8
freshnesschronic Professor Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,555	Most of this stuff I have no idea what it is.

05-21-2008, 10:37 AM	#13
smoothmoniker to live and die in LA Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,090	And the subject of pricier alcohols, Perry Winkle's point is a good one. The setting of an event has a lot to do with it. There are some bands I worth with where I'll get made fun of for drinking anything other than beer, and anything pricier than a Sam Adams. On the other hand, if I'm hanging out with the producer and the engineer (the guys actually making money!) the price tag on the drinks goes up in a hurry. There is really a difference in taste and quality, though. Have a friend line up a blind taste test for you between something like Maker's Mark (the first rung on the higher priced bourbons) and the big plastic jug at your local grocery store labeled "bourbon"). Do the same for tequila, scotch, ale, and vodka. Then, screw and fight until dawn, because you're gonna be f'd up. So, be sure to video the taste test. __________________ to live and die in LA

05-21-2008, 11:24 AM	#14
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	Liquor... wow, the last time I had real liquor was, let's see, a friend's bachelorette party 3 years ago. 2 or 3 mixed drinks, nothing big. Before that, it was my own bachelorette party coming up on 5 years ago. I'm such a square. Wine is much more my thing these days, and I have definitely improved my appreciation for it since graduating college. I mean, it was always okay before, but since then I've had time to find a few I really like.

05-21-2008, 11:33 AM	#15
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	I don't drink much liquor either. Really, the only time is if I'm out at a Mexican restaurant and have a margarita or two.

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