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GK
PostPosted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 4:36 pm 
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A unique decanter of whisky that was blended from some of the finest whiskies of the last 140 years has sold at auction for £23,000.



http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/edi ... 366741.stm

That wouldn't stop my wife adding diet coke.
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Duncan
PostPosted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 4:50 pm 
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GK wrote:
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A unique decanter of whisky that was blended from some of the finest whiskies of the last 140 years has sold at auction for £23,000.


That wouldn't stop my wife adding diet coke.


In the ole days it was whiskey pep, it seems that diabolical fashions change as well :wink:

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GK
PostPosted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 5:10 pm 
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Who drinks whisky neat anyway? Park winos?
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Bacchus
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A couple of years after mum passed away quite young, father began to come out of his domesticated skin. He introduced me to skittles and snooker after joining his work's club and began having a drink now and then. He liked a barley wine, and also whisky-and-pep. The funny thing was that he insisted on Bell's, and if the place didn't have Bell's, he'd go elsewhere !!!


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GK
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Bacchus wrote:
The funny thing was that he insisted on Bell's, and if the place didn't have Bell's, he'd go elsewhere !!!


Quasimodo has the same problem.*









*I'll get my coat.
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Goosegogs
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I like Smirnoff and lime.

Whiskey and gin are foul. I once mixed a 1/4 pint of gin with 1/4 pint of red wine and added some whiskey.

Took me 8 days to feel normal again
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GK
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I adore G&T, ice & lemon.
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GK wrote:
I adore G&T, ice & lemon.
thought you were going to say Piat d'Ore :wink: :roll: :wink:

In the last 5 years:

So does my dear Misses, only JE'07, nice Pouilly Fume, and half decent champers can spirit her away.

She's now discriminating about gin, when she can see the range at Waitrose.

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Shezza
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Goosegogs wrote:
I like Smirnoff and lime.

Whiskey and gin are foul. I once mixed a 1/4 pint of gin with 1/4 pint of red wine and added some whiskey.

Took me 8 days to feel normal again


:lol: quite a cocktail there - would I be able to find that on the TGI's cocktail list ? :lol:

Can only drink Vodka with tonic or as Caiporoska.
With orange juice or coke my stomach will revolt

Bourbon and Ginger Ale is favoured combo too
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GK
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I have a ltr of 2yo homemade sloe gin waiting to be opened. Bacchus would be proud. (the greek chap)
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GK
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There used to be a great cocktail bar near Covent Garden, cant remember the name but have fond memories of Friday nights after work.... It might still be there.
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There seem to be two distinct "gingers". Modern sweeter versions (some of which I believe have no ginger whatsoever in them). This like "lemonades" with no lemon. The other (American Dry I think) is more traditional.
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Bacchus wrote:
There seem to be two distinct "gingers". Modern sweeter versions (some of which I believe have no ginger whatsoever in them). This like "lemonades" with no lemon. The other (American Dry I think) is more traditional.


That is so right Ba - He had to have Bells with that pepermint cordial - Spot On

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I have Stones Original Ginger Wine 13.5%.

Pungent ginger flavour, hint of warmth but no burn. Keeps well. I opened it 18 months ago and keep it in the spirits cabinet. Tastes exactly as it did when first opened.

Unfortunately.
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Bacchus
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Ah now that's a whole new kettle of ball games. Many uses too.
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