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<< SCOTCH is an acquired taste? Well, the first stuff I had (dont know the name) sucked, but from my very first taste of the Glenfiddich, I liked it. Tequila on the other hand, just sucks, imo. Lotta burn, bad aftertaste. >>



Scotch and tequila have something in common: the cheap versions of each all taste like crap straight up. Don't let Cuervo Gold tell you that tequila is bad. Don't write off tequila as a sipping liquor until you've had a dram of a fine reposado tequila and some sangrita. Glenfiddich is a half-decent scotch. Compare that to a low-end whiskey like Grant's or Johnnie Walker Red, and you might say they taste a lot like Cuervo Gold.

That being said, I'd recommend you try the following:
*GOOD* tequila

Tanqueray Vodka--vi_edit, you have great tastes. I have met one other person in the world who knows the wonder that is Tanqueray Vodka and the two of us have nearly gotten into fistfights with charlatan bartenders who try to assure us that Tanqueray ONLY makes gin!

Absente--it's the legal, wormwoodless version of Absinthe, the drink of choice for early 20th century artists. Anise-flavored. There is a "ritual" whereby one puts a shot of absinthe in a glass, and then places a slotted spoon with a sugar cube atop the glass and then pours water in to sweeten and dilute it. The ritual is half the fun. The great drink is the other half.

While we're on the subject of Anisettes, you could also try Metaxa (Greece).

A good porto works.

Canadian Whisky--Seagram's Crown Royal isn't terribly expensive, but it's surprisingly good. If you like scotches and bourbons, you should have no problem with Canadian Whisky.

Bombay Sapphire Gin--the best gin there is.

Chambord--Berry. Alcohol. Need I say more?

The Glenlivet--Great Scotch, but it's a little pricey.

Johnnie Walker Black Label--I thought Johnnie was the gateway that all Scotch drinkers first try, but you didn't mention it. Black Label is the next step up from Red Label. It has a much clearer, smoother taste, but it still costs under $50.

Think I'll go fix myself a nightcap.
 
get him a Maker's Mark VIP bottle

it has gold wax, comes in a gold box, and the bottle doesn't look like the regular 750ml bottles

also, there's a label included, and most places that sell them will put whatever you want on the label for you
 


<< get him a Maker's Mark VIP bottle

it has gold wax, comes in a gold box, and the bottle doesn't look like the regular 750ml bottles

also, there's a label included, and most places that sell them will put whatever you want on the label for you >>



Actually, I had a snort or two of regular Maker's Mark before and didnt like it too much... is the VIP stuff better, or just a different bottle?
 
The first time i tried scotch was when i was 15, friend stole some from his parents... and damn, was it smoooooooth. Went down very easily.

Since then, all the scotch i've tried has been crap. Guess i have to buy better stuff.
 
Oh, you guys like wine? If you do, try some Canadian Ice Wine. The process they use to make that is a bit different. They allow the grapes to get frozen on the vines before plucking them and then making wine out of them (at least i'm pretty sure that's how they go about it)... makes them more sweet. I like the stuff... about 2-3x more expensive than normal wine, but if you want a new experience, maybe you should try that. Don't know if i would get drunk off that stuff though, would probably give quite a hangover.


 
Ice wine! I knew i forgot something. Never had it, and I understand it's hard to find in the US, but a Canadian friend constantly raved about it.
 


<< Oh, you guys like wine? If you do, try some Canadian Ice Wine. The process they use to make that is a bit different. They allow the grapes to get frozen on the vines before plucking them and then making wine out of them (at least i'm pretty sure that's how they go about it)... makes them more sweet. I like the stuff... about 2-3x more expensive than normal wine, but if you want a new experience, maybe you should try that. Don't know if i would get drunk off that stuff though, would probably give quite a hangover. >>



Dude, we're rooming together in college, not exploring an alternative lifestyle together. (Sorry, I'm just not a wine guy. And we both take a lot of alcohol to get drunk, so one bottle of wine wouldnt cut it. And, most wine, IIRC, doenst last long after you uncork it.)
 


<< Dude, we're rooming together in college, not exploring an alternative lifestyle together. (Sorry, I'm just not a wine guy. And we both take a lot of alcohol to get drunk, so one bottle of wine wouldnt cut it. And, most wine, IIRC, doenst last long after you uncork it.) >>




HAHHAHAHA ROFLMAO
I took a food history class last year it was only in this class that I learned that for some reason there's a lot of college guys that think wine is a "gay" drink.
Get outta here. The only truly "gay" drinks are Natty Ice, Beast, and Coors Light. The "I don't like the taste of beer" beers.

Sure, it's only 20proof but remember you can drink the stuff like water. If you want to get drunk off wine, believe me, it's pretty easy....4 bottles between the two of you should have you going pretty well.

But try the port. It's wine, but it's strong.

Oh, and speaking of wine, I'd also like to add a recommendation for a tasty SAKE.
 


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<< Dude, we're rooming together in college, not exploring an alternative lifestyle together. (Sorry, I'm just not a wine guy. And we both take a lot of alcohol to get drunk, so one bottle of wine wouldnt cut it. And, most wine, IIRC, doenst last long after you uncork it.) >>




HAHHAHAHA ROFLMAO
I took a food history class last year it was only in this class that I learned that for some reason there's a lot of college guys that think wine is a "gay" drink.
Get outta here. The only truly "gay" drinks are Natty Ice, Beast, and Coors Light. The "I don't like the taste of beer" beers.

Sure, it's only 20proof but remember you can drink the stuff like water. If you want to get drunk off wine, believe me, it's pretty easy....4 bottles between the two of you should have you going pretty well.

But try the port. It's wine, but it's strong.

Oh, and speaking of wine, I'd also like to add a recommendation for a tasty SAKE. >>



Well, 4 bottles of wine, thats about $11.50 each (plus tax). I dont think its a great idea, as I dont think it would be great wine. BTW, as far as the "gay" thing goes, I did say that as a joke. However, when was the last time you looked at a guy at a college party who was drinking wine and had the instant thought "that guy could beat my @ss into the ground without spilling his drink... AND thats a full glass of wine that he has." I have seen only 5 or 6 guys at a college party drinking wine... and ALL of them looked like they were "exploring an alternative lifestyle."
Sure, in parties later in life, guys will drink wine, but in the mean time, with my budget per drink, wine is not something I drink/can afford to drink regularly.
Oh, if you are going to qualify Natty Ice, Beast, and Coors Light as gay, what is Boone's Farm then? :disgust:
 


<< Ouzo. Greek alcohol, tastes like anise. >>

Damn Staight Rob. Kickass stuff. Very exotic and tastes great .. either straight up (neat) or over the rocks (usually with one ice cube). Easy to aquire a taste for and people who aren't into alcohol much (chicks) usually find it easy to drink. I always found it to be an aphrodisiac... probably because I always looked much better to my date after she had 3 or 4 of them🙂
 


<< Well, 4 bottles of wine, thats about $11.50 each (plus tax). I dont think its a great idea, as I dont think it would be great wine. BTW, as far as the "gay" thing goes, I did say that as a joke. However, when was the last time you looked at a guy at a college party who was drinking wine and had the instant thought "that guy could beat my @ss into the ground without spilling his drink... AND thats a full glass of wine that he has." I have seen only 5 or 6 guys at a college party drinking wine... and ALL of them looked like they were "exploring an alternative lifestyle."
Sure, in parties later in life, guys will drink wine, but in the mean time, with my budget per drink, wine is not something I drink/can afford to drink regularly.
Oh, if you are going to qualify Natty Ice, Beast, and Coors Light as gay, what is Boone's Farm then? :disgust: >>



Well, it sound to me like you aren't exactly having a party. Yeh, you'll like a turd carrying a glass of wine around in the middle of a slamming frat party, but if it's just a small group of people, you don't really need to be interested in your manly image! haha

If you don't think Boone's is a gay drink, or at the very least a girlie drink.....I dunno what to tell you. I think Boone's is sweet, but I wouldn't be caught dead drinking it in public....
 
I'll have to give another vote for Crown Royal!

Also 100 Proof Southern Comfort

And lastly Black Haus (80 Proof Blackberry Schnapps) tasty as he|| chilled!

Good Luck.
 
I really like chivas regal for scotch; and for a more normal drink, i like ricard, french 45° stuff you have to mix with water.

try it out.

Aelus
 
Jzero definitely wins with the best suggestion.

Go with Johnny Walker Black Label. It's one of the most premier scotches, and you can get a bottle for around $50. If you want to be really nice, you'd get him Blue Label... but it's expensive.

There's actually a gift pack they sell in all major liquor stores that comes with a little bottle of each red, black, and blue.... and it comes with its own sniffer!

Definitely go with Johnny.

It's got class, taste, and smooooooothness. 😉
 
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