Ch. d'Yquem?! Oh, nice!! Yes, I can imagine the pairing with a Mozart opera! |
Single malt: The Maccallan
Beer: Barney Flats Oatmeal Stout or Sammy Smith's Taddy Porter (Anderson Valley makes a better stout) when I need a black beer to brighten my day, Bridgeport IPA or Fuller's ESB when I want a light beer. |
Wine: Any vintage or estate from DRC...
Although I mostly buy Mouton.
Beer: a nice belgian or even a Unibroue from Canada.
Although I would happily share a glass of custodian's Cheval. But I have had 4 vintages og Y'Quem and don't like them for just drinking and listening. Perhaps with dessert or some fresh fruit after dinner while listening to some jazz.. |
A 40 of OE or Cisco while listening to 50 Cent or NWA. A pint of Guinness while listening to House of Pain or perhaps some Gin and Juice with Snoop and Dre. Ludwig who? |
Galeriehughie... which Ch. d'Yquem vintages?! I'll be right over!! 2003 looks like it might be a good year for Sauternes... buying any futures? |
Hey cdp,
I have had 1989, 1993 and 1995.
I have heard good things about the 2001 vintage as well. I haven't heard about the 2003 yet... I cannot afford futures, I'm a buy it and drink it now kinda guy. We don't have a cellar. We pick up a first growth every couple of months but awhile back it was every month other hobbies have invaded. I am also a fan of other houses of sauternes as well. It can really finish a meal nicely. |
Extra dry Beefeater martini straight up with an olive or a nice port or two fingers of Johnnie Walker black over one cube.
Any kind of beer works too! |
CpDunn,
I forgot the 1997, which I really enjoyed....
Also Did I see you have experience with the french company YBA? I am thinking of buying an Audio Refinement processor for 2 channel and HT use. Any thoughts? Anyway... to keep with the spirit of the thread, the new Mouton 2001 is out at $150. Zachys said it may be better than 2000 for the house at half the cost. I see a trip to Scarsdale in my future and a maybe a new cd to go with it... |
Galeriehughie.... Yes, there are sauternes other than d'Yquem... Suiderat (sp?) for one. I have a few of those (mostly .350L) in the cellar. 2001 seems to be a sleeper vintage, doesn't it?! I've bought some futures, but not Mouton... some second growths like Haut-Bages-Liberal.
YBA: no, not me! I have a Plinius, but some here have been recommending that I trade it in for a YBA. Having not heard one, nor having one available to audition, I'm not about to make a change at the moment. Thinking about giving a tupe amp a try... seems like it might be a good match with my efficient Cabasse.
Back to inexpensive wines: 2003 Glen Carlou Chardonnay (Paarl, South Africa). I'm not a big Chard fan, but this is a nice one. Went well with oysters and fish and very nicely with Dianne Reeves' latest CD. |
Beefeater Apple Martini with BrouChesz (Russian Beer found at TRader Joe) with lime and Sparkletts water!! |
All of this "fancy" stuff reminds of some very UN-fancy stuff i once bought when i was back in my early 20's. I was already three sheets to the wind and wandered into the local liquor store. They had some cheap wine on close-out i.e. $1.25 a bottle. How could you go wrong??? Needless to say, i bought two bottles.
YOW !!! I swear that they mis-labeled that stuff. I'm certain that if it was a wine, it could have at least doubled as shoe polish remover. Now i know why they were trying to give it away!!! : )
As it is right now, i hardly ever have a drink anymore. When i do, i typically like chilled European based Ale's that have been poured into a stein and allowed to warm up a bit. I'm not talkin' room temperature, but just a bit cooler. This tends to really bring out the flavour in them AND smooth them out. Anybody else like "warm bier" ???
Back in my yoot, it was either gin, vodka, everclear, diesel, sunshine, etc... My motto was that clear booze had nothing to hide and only one goal. That is, to get you lit : )
Back in those days, quality didn't mean as much as quantity. I was one of those people that wanted to find the edge of the Earth and lean over as far as i could without falling off. Those that knew me back then are pretty amazed that i have ANY brain cells left today. I've still got at least three or four cells left and i'm doin' my best to hang onto them : )
I think the fact that i blew my brains out back then has taken away my desire to do anything remotely close to that today. Boy, i'll tell ya that when i do go out for a night on the town, i'm hurtin' BAD the next few days. Guess i'm outa shape for stuff like that. I have to wonder how i did it 5-6 nights a week for several years on end??? :( Sean
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Sean, fortunately I'm still in shape ;-) I wonder how long it will be before I'm down to three or four brain cells. If it gets to that point, I hope they're the right ones! I'd hate to remember every Abba song but not remember a thing about audio, blues or jazz! |
Red Bull w/ vodka! (For that eye opening buzz!) |
Ozfly: Believe me, as one gets older, you don't need any help "killing" brain cells. Hell, it's hard enough getting the ones that you have to work right as it is!!! And i'm not even "old" yet ( just turned 40 last month ). Sean
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This post reminds me of the popular sitcom 'Father Ted', where 3 Catholic priests share a parish on Craggy Island. One of them (Father Jack) is a hardened alcoholic who has been known to drink brake fluid, floor polish and cough medicine, basically anything he can get his hands on.
Anyone remember 'Thunderbird' wine?
Nowadays I enjoy anything non liquor based, wine, sherry and the occasional beer.
Rooze |
Hello guys first off booze sucks,canabis of course,where did my lighter go?Al |
Sean.... yes, I like warm/room temp. beer. Have you had any of the Fullers vintage ales, or other such brews? |
Lately, beer with frequent bumps of near-frozen Ketel One Citroen neat, alot of depressants quick to get stimulated |
Crown Royal; Grey Goose; Kardhu 16 yr single malt - on the rocks, but one at a time, not together |
Bdgregory.... glad you clarified that!! |
Carlos I - Brandy
Blue Label scotch from JW
Mezcal - 10 years (Joya)
Oporto Vintage w/Te Amo #10 Reserva cigar
Almost any Bourdoux or RIbera del Duero Red Wine |
Cognac: Hennessy VSOP (prefered XO, but too expensive)
Tea: Vietnamese tea (from highland) or Chinese black tea
Wine: Geyser Peak Cab. (California) |
my favorite,,take 1 apple,1 beet,1 carrot,sm.handfull parsley,and put in blender or juicer,,,pure heaven!! |
Pehare,i tryed that back in 76,trouble was nobody could manage to change the album,so we listened to Todd Rundgren a wizard a true star,over and over,,never heard it sound that good since,,,, |
Bottled water you nincompoots. Why would you want to deaden your senses???????????????????????????? Dont listen and drink. |
Hi Blueranger, I'm not sure anyone is advocating drinking during each listening session ;-) |
Cognac: Anything French that's VSOP or better. VS would be ok too. Single Malt: Oban. American whisky: Gentelmen Jack. Canadian whiskey: Crown Royal. The reserve would be nice. Japanese sake: Otoko Yama, room temp, but warmed in the winter. Wine: I would love to talk about, but there's not enough time Beer: Anchorsteam. |
Ok I'll admit it, I really enjoy kool-aide tropical punch or grape. I'm still just a kid I guess. |
Sean, I was reading your post from 08-15-04, I know that's a while back, but I totally know where you're comming from man. |
Lately, I've been partial to Glenmorangie single malt scotch with a sherry wood finish. On a cold day a nicely aged Port is also good, especially if I have a fire going. After a day of backcountry skiing, I like sitting down to some music and a glass of Drambuie. |
water. Try others, you'll always go back to it. |
The music calls its own drink. Jazz, such as Bobo Stensen (War Orphans or Serenity), suggests a Scotch. Jazz-funk like Bill Frisell's Unspoken beckons a Vodka Martini. Tool's Lateralus likes a Gin drink of some kind--or perhaps the clarity of a Don Julio Tequila (Blanco). Frifot (Scandinavian Folk) wants a lager. Bach's keyboard concertos go well with red wine. The Prokofiev piano concertos also like a couple of DJ Tequila Blanco shots. |
Saranac Root Beer in a Frosty Mug! |
With the heat in fla. a tall iced tea hits the spot! |
Ciroc Snap Frosted Vokda! If the French did only one thing right, it had to be making vodka from grapes. Not at all what you think it would taste like(grapes)! I like mine ice cold and neat. Gives a very nice effect for listening! |
Hot flavored coffee is the best...lol...or sometimes a cold Pepsi or can of ice tea. |
I'm with you there, Kalan! |
Depends on my mood & the music -
Spirits: Bombay Martini, Jim Beam Sour or Mojito.
Beer: Samichlaus, Abbaye des Rocs Grand Cru or Old Milwaukee (no, i'm not joking)
Wine: Anything bone dry or else a big buttery Chardonnay
It HAS to go w/ a fine cigar. Something like a Montesino Diplomatico, Fuente Fuente Opus X Chateau or a Hoyo de Moterrey Excalibur 1066 Merlin. |
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Any Calif cabernet sauvignon with substantial tannins; can ALWAYS get something very good in the $14-$20 range, or lower ... or higher, of course! Sauvignon blanc will do, too |
A 12 pack of near beer and a TAB of ACID |
Kenblair ... with your favorite drink in hand and a TAB on your tongue, does the audio system actually have to be playing? |
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to keep this thread alive!!!
Like I said in 2003, the BEST to drink while listen to any genre of music is Chinese liquor. They are not for weak minded, or "stomched", as most of them are over 100 proof(50% of alcohole by volume), but thwy are the best. Almost NONE existent hang over, unlike most Whisky or Cognec/XO. Pure as Votkha yet better, while subtle, in taste. Very delicate.
Most Chinese Grocery stores carry them. Belowe is a list of a few good ones:
(1) Red Star Er-Guo-Tu Ju, 112 proof. Green glass bottle with red label.
(2) LuoZhou LaoJiao TeQu, 104 proof. Clear glass bottle with gold label.
(3) Wu Liang Ye, 106 proof(?). Clear glass bottle with red label.
You wouldn't drink anything else once having tasted them. Yeah........
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In the hot Florida summer which is now upon us I found this beverage to be most refreshing & nutritious while listening:
-2 Shots Brugal Anejo Rum in a tall glass.
-ice cubes 3/4 way to top of glass.
-fill glass just shy of full with purified seltzer water.
-splash of pure pink grapefruit juice (preferably not from concentrate, Indian River brand if you can find it.
-twist of lime & stir/enjoy. |
Just saw this thread. Amazing that it is so long. Nice to see the liquor industry is doing well, even if the high end industry is not.
Mostly, I'm wondering if Coffeey ever found his lighter. |
Dogfish Head 120 minute IPA. This high octane brew (21%abv) ain't cheap or easy to find. The alcohol is well concealed. One of these and everything's a little better. If you can't find the 120's and chances are you can't go for the less potent but equally tasty 9o minute IPA. |
Cardenal Mendoza (Spanish brandy). Or a good Armagnac. In a pinch, Delamain cognac. Hennesy VSOP if I'm really slumming it. |
Glenlivet,18 yr. single malt,and dry Chardonnay,and some of the Alsace Rieslings. |
My own Organically Grown McLaren Vale Shiraz is not bad, Coopers Pale Ale in warmer weather. |
