euan2020 Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Been away for 2 weeks, and wife has necked my 3/4's bottle of Laphroaig - she didn't even drink whisky year ago - my training must been too good Anyways Anyone got opinions on The Bottanist Gin (Produced by Bruchladdich) Appleton Estate Rum Think those are my next targets for addition to drinks cabinet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Are you trying to find something that your wife won't like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kumnio Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Kraken Rum is kinda new, and bloody excellent, worth a shout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huddersfield Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 I did a tour of Bruichladdich last summer & tried the Botanist. I'm not really a gin drinker but it definitely had a flavour to it. My daughter's partner who is more of a gin drinker reckoned it was one of the best he'd ever tasted but said not to put slimline tonic in it, only a good quality 'full fat' tonic unless you wanted to ruin it. Better with lime than lemon as well apparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deecie Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Dark Matters rum is both tasty and overpriced, one for the wife to buy you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heuch Moray Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Without a doubt luxurious and delectable like no other gin. Bought my first bottle in the Bruichladdich distillery 3 years ago and find it unbeatable. If ever I'm asked for a 'wish list' it's usually first followed by Jura Origin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heuch Moray Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 24 minutes ago, Huddersfield said: I did a tour of Bruichladdich last summer & tried the Botanist. I'm not really a gin drinker but it definitely had a flavour to it. My daughter's partner who is more of a gin drinker reckoned it was one of the best he'd ever tasted but said not to put slimline tonic in it, only a good quality 'full fat' tonic unless you wanted to ruin it. Better with lime than lemon as well apparently. Haven't been on since the board changed....where is thumbs up Drinking it neat is even better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euan2020 Posted May 2, 2016 Author Share Posted May 2, 2016 1 hour ago, kumnio said: Kraken Rum is kinda new, and bloody excellent, worth a shout. i was drinking that last year in 1 of the bars - GBP 1.80 for a double and coke - is nice rum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macy37 Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 A bit weaker but lately I've discovered Thistly Cross, their Cider is brilliant. The Whisky Cask stuff in particular. I'm never a fruit cider man, actually I'm rarely a cider drinking man but their strawberry stuff is magnificent. Could easily sook it for breakfast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baz Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 11 hours ago, euan2020 said: Been away for 2 weeks, and wife has necked my 3/4's bottle of Laphroaig - she didn't even drink whisky year ago - my training must been too good Anyways Anyone got opinions on The Bottanist Gin (Produced by Bruchladdich) Appleton Estate Rum Think those are my next targets for addition to drinks cabinet Appleton Estate is ok, has a very gingery aftertaste which kinda ruins it for much prefer a Havana 7 yr old. Mount Gay is also good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Man Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 7 hours ago, Heuch Moray said: Haven't been on since the board changed....where is thumbs up Drinking it neat is even better. Welcome home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Man Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 2 hours ago, Baz said: Appleton Estate is ok, has a very gingery aftertaste which kinda ruins it for much prefer a Havana 7 yr old. Mount Gay is also good. Was drinking Appleton at the weekend and wasn't keen. Moved on to Havana 7 and much better. Had Kraken in a pub in town a few weeks ago and it was lovely plus it was served by a rum drinker so he made it perfectly, rum and ginger beer lots of squeezed lime and crushed ice. Tried Diplomatico Reservation Exclusive in Anchor Line, actually only asked for Diplomatico but barman gave me the dearer stuff and wouldn't have minded but one of those cost me what 2 of the Kraken's did and it was served with couple ice cubes and slice of lime. Plus we were asked 4 times by waitress if she could get us another drink, first time was as I was putting the drinks I'd just bought at bar onto the table! But for a good night out with my pals and for quantity over quality you can't best Morgan's. (Flure, if you're reading this I still apologise for vomiting around the koi pond but it was not the rum it was the fecking wee fiddly food bits. Canapés ffs, I'm from Auchinairn. I also apologise for saying that to the barrister who wondered if I was from the islands and him thinking I came from Funningkinairn. Looking forward to your summer soirée, no invite yet received but I'll be there.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euan2020 Posted May 3, 2016 Author Share Posted May 3, 2016 Sailor Jerry - 1 of my favourite rums, and now owned & bottled by Glenfiiddich Lambs Navy Rum - Nice strong rum, and carried a bottle down from UK 2 weeks ago Brugal from Domincan Republic - Really liked this in UK, although gone it a bit Sure when i was 20 odd it was only Watsons and OVD we drunk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Killie Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Can't beat a nice Myers if you're a rum fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flure Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 On 03/05/2016 at 1:31 AM, G-Man said: Was drinking Appleton at the weekend and wasn't keen. Moved on to Havana 7 and much better. Had Kraken in a pub in town a few weeks ago and it was lovely plus it was served by a rum drinker so he made it perfectly, rum and ginger beer lots of squeezed lime and crushed ice. Tried Diplomatico Reservation Exclusive in Anchor Line, actually only asked for Diplomatico but barman gave me the dearer stuff and wouldn't have minded but one of those cost me what 2 of the Kraken's did and it was served with couple ice cubes and slice of lime. Plus we were asked 4 times by waitress if she could get us another drink, first time was as I was putting the drinks I'd just bought at bar onto the table! But for a good night out with my pals and for quantity over quality you can't best Morgan's. (Flure, if you're reading this I still apologise for vomiting around the koi pond but it was not the rum it was the fecking wee fiddly food bits. Canapés ffs, I'm from Auchinairn. I also apologise for saying that to the barrister who wondered if I was from the islands and him thinking I came from Funningkinairn. Looking forward to your summer soirée, no invite yet received but I'll be there.) He still talks about that. And for the umpteenth time - he's a judge; and his son's a Barista! And this year's is the usual Saturday in July. Same place. Don't bring the boa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jock strap Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 34 minutes ago, Flure said: He still talks about that. And for the umpteenth time - he's a judge; and his son's a Barista! And this year's is the usual Saturday in July. Same place. Don't bring the boa. Bloody Royal Mail seem to have lost my invite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillinger Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Been drinking a lot of a wee cider I've discovered called Strongbow. Has a nice nose to it and goes down smoothly. Available in cans from any decent supermarket and have found it on tap in the odd boozer too. Have also seen it to buy in big 3L bottles, ideal for taking out and about with you, say down the park with your mates! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolhibby Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 On 2 May 2016 at 4:47 PM, kumnio said: Kraken Rum is kinda new, and bloody excellent, worth a shout. Started drinking that and I love it. Was drinking it with ginger ale and a twist of lime. Was playing round with mixing it with Irn Bru last weekend. An amazing drink. I Christened it the "Kracken Bru". Give it a try. J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzo Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 20 minutes ago, Bristolhibby said: Started drinking that and I love it. Was drinking it with ginger ale and a twist of lime. Was playing round with mixing it with Irn Bru last weekend. An amazing drink. I Christened it the "Kracken Bru". Give it a try. J I like it with ginger beer and lime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Man Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 12 hours ago, Flure said: He still talks about that. And for the umpteenth time - he's a judge; and his son's a Barista! And this year's is the usual Saturday in July. Same place. Don't bring the boa. It's in the diary and ladder to get over the fence is in the car. He definitely said barrister, admittedly it was said whilst he was holding my hair away from my face mid boak. I bloody used 2 mints for that lying bam and don't even like coffee. I've bought something even better than a boa! 8 hours ago, bonzo said: I like it with ginger beer and lime I Rum, squeeze the lime then put parts in glass with crushed ice and ginger beer. I'm on to my second one just now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindimoo Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Kraken with apple juice is the business. Lots of ice too, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzo Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 9 hours ago, G-Man said: It's in the diary and ladder to get over the fence is in the car. He definitely said barrister, admittedly it was said whilst he was holding my hair away from my face mid boak. I bloody used 2 mints for that lying bam and don't even like coffee. I've bought something even better than a boa! I Rum, squeeze the lime then put parts in glass with crushed ice and ginger beer. I'm on to my second one just now.  In the cocktail circles I move in I believe it's known as a dark and stormy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpyauldgit Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 18 hours ago, Bristolhibby said: Started drinking that and I love it. Was drinking it with ginger ale and a twist of lime. Was playing round with mixing it with Irn Bru last weekend. An amazing drink. I Christened it the "Kracken Bru". Give it a try. J I have been drinking Rum and Bru for Years, and i have always called it a Scotia Libra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Man Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 2 hours ago, bonzo said: In the cocktail circles I move in I believe it's known as a dark and stormy. 2 hours ago, Grumpyauldgit said: I have been drinking Rum and Bru for Years, and i have always called it a Scotia Libra After being aw cultural the day and looking at mummies I'll be visiting some fine hostelries where I'll be sure to ask for both of these and snort derisively if they don't know these finely named cocktails. I may may snort derisively after I'm served just in case they snort nastily into my glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jock strap Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 3 hours ago, G-Man said: I may may snort derisively Derisively ? I'm clearly no up to date with aw these new drugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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