Re: The alcohol thread

by Nightjar Tue May 05, 2020 6:45 pm

As I've stated elsewhere, Angostura bitters tastes exactly like Coca Cola.

by Fangirl Three Tue May 05, 2020 6:47 pm

As I've stated elsewhere, Angostura bitters tastes exactly like Coca Cola.

I think I might join you in having a good old drink this evening.

Happy drinking! But ironically, Tuesday is my usual night off. I go to bed early and get up early for a slap-up breakfast.

I haven't got any alc in the house apart from the Angostura.

by cosmictanya Tue May 05, 2020 6:56 pm

Nightjar wrote:As I've stated elsewhere, Angostura bitters tastes exactly like Coca Cola.

I've only ever used it to coat the inside of a cocktail shaker and pour the excess away. To be honest, I was under the impression that it was poisonous in higher quantities than a quick swill.

by **The Call of the Wendigo** Tue May 05, 2020 8:25 pm

I have just had a pint of the cider.

It was vile.

It tasted like they'd made it with cooking apples and apple-flavoured Starbursts. rant

by **The Call of the Wendigo** Tue May 05, 2020 8:26 pm

I don't think I'll be able to drink the other two and a half litres. bawl

by Nightjar Tue May 05, 2020 8:27 pm

I have a PO box address. yes

by **The Call of the Wendigo** Tue May 05, 2020 8:29 pm

I might be able to use it as weedkiller.

by cosmictanya Tue May 05, 2020 8:35 pm

All cider tastes like that to me. It's a sliding scale of barely tolerable to risk of diabetes, with a consistent characteristic of p*ss.

Tartness rather than outright sweetness is what I like. And with alcohol, the dryer the better. Cider can seem like a good idea in a beer garden on a hot day. It never fails to disappoint immediately, and leave me wondering who to palm it off on/pour into the grass.

by Guest Tue May 05, 2020 8:38 pm

Maybe you need to drink a bottle of something nice, then make a start of the Cyder?

by Guest Tue May 05, 2020 8:39 pm

I was watching Withnal and I, and he orders a cider with ice in it, hmm

https://youtu.be/zjt36D2k55g?t=25

:cheers:

by cosmictanya Tue May 05, 2020 8:41 pm

A very relatable film. I'm sure we've all had an experience like that in the Penrith Tearooms.

by Fangirl Three Wed May 06, 2020 8:33 am

WhatDoesThisButtonDo? wrote:Maybe you need to drink a bottle of something nice, then make a start of the Cyder?

An excellent suggestion. I've finished off many a substandard bottle by having it when I'm already drunk.

by Nightjar Wed May 06, 2020 9:08 am

I did that last night. bowtie

Usually it's a case of starting with something full-bodied and flavourful like a well-oaked Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Grüner Veltliner or Viognier before moving on to something more bland.

A relatively cheap Pinot Grigio generally.

by Nightjar Wed May 06, 2020 9:12 am

I can't drink Sauvignon Blanc any more.

by Guest Wed May 06, 2020 9:19 am

The Call of the Wendigo wrote:I don't think I'll be able to drink the other two and a half litres.

You could try adding some blackcurrant cordial.

whistle

by Helium Wed May 06, 2020 8:45 pm

I hope to start growing some grape-vines fairly soon. There's an allotment very close to me where they've been growing and it's taken over much of the outer fence.

I would love to have my own slightly rough around the edges wine, like something you'd pick up on the side of the road from some old babushka along with some watermelons.

cosmictanya wrote:All cider tastes like that to me. It's a sliding scale of barely tolerable to risk of diabetes, with a consistent characteristic of p*ss.

Tartness rather than outright sweetness is what I like. And with alcohol, the dryer the better. Cider can seem like a good idea in a beer garden on a hot day. It never fails to disappoint immediately, and leave me wondering who to palm it off on/pour into the grass.

*cries in westcountry*

by Nightjar Thu May 07, 2020 3:20 pm

I've just ordered a bockle of this...

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by Fangirl Three Fri May 08, 2020 11:19 pm

I'm trying the Angostura now, cos I spilt a little bit of my vodka & chilled water carrying it up the stairs, and it was only fair to recharge my drink with a drop or two of the new stuff.

It's not bitter at all, it's somewhere in the taste polygon between cola, mixed spice, cloves and Deep Heat. There's something else it reminds me of which I can't quite work out yet.

It pours like Worcester sauce though. And indeed has a fiery aftertaste that isn't a million miles away from it.

by Fangirl Three Fri May 08, 2020 11:21 pm

Also it sets off my (rarely occurring) asthma a little bit, that's always the sign of a good flavouring.

by Nightjar Sat May 09, 2020 3:39 pm

My whiskey has arrived! happy

I payed for a standard delivery at £3.95.

I was however offered the express delivery option for £8.95.

It ensured that I'd receive my purchase on Saturday.

hmm

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