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. |
water. Try others, you'll always go back to it. |
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. |
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. |
Ok I'll admit it, I really enjoy kool-aide tropical punch or grape. I'm still just a kid I guess. |
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. |
Hi Blueranger, I'm not sure anyone is advocating drinking during each listening session ;-) |
Bottled water you nincompoots. Why would you want to deaden your senses???????????????????????????? Dont listen and drink. |
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,,,, |
my favorite,,take 1 apple,1 beet,1 carrot,sm.handfull parsley,and put in blender or juicer,,,pure heaven!! |
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Cognac: Hennessy VSOP (prefered XO, but too expensive)
Tea: Vietnamese tea (from highland) or Chinese black tea
Wine: Geyser Peak Cab. (California) |
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 |
Bdgregory.... glad you clarified that!! |
Crown Royal; Grey Goose; Kardhu 16 yr single malt - on the rocks, but one at a time, not together |
Lately, beer with frequent bumps of near-frozen Ketel One Citroen neat, alot of depressants quick to get stimulated |
Sean.... yes, I like warm/room temp. beer. Have you had any of the Fullers vintage ales, or other such brews? |
Hello guys first off booze sucks,canabis of course,where did my lighter go?Al |
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.
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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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Red Bull w/ vodka! (For that eye opening buzz!) |
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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! |
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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Beefeater Apple Martini with BrouChesz (Russian Beer found at TRader Joe) with lime and Sparkletts water!! |
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. |
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... |
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! |
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. |
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? |
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? |
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.. |
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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. |
Ch. d'Yquem?! Oh, nice!! Yes, I can imagine the pairing with a Mozart opera! |
Go down to the cellar and get a bottle of Cheval Blanc '82, or if it's late, perhaps a Warre '63 Port. For a Mozart opera, perhaps a d'yquem with a plate of tropical fruit. In fact I think I'll just open a bottle right now! |
Metaxa 7 Star Greek Brandy, Armagnac de Montal VSOP, Any and all Belgium Beers,Port Wine,...... |
Hooper... yes, port and Jackson Browne is a good pairing! I know what you mean about evoking winter... |
Cpdunn:
My wife and I usually go with the Six Grapes. It's nothing terribly exotic, but it's definitely one of the better "affordable" ports I've tasted. As for music, since I'm not a classical buff, I'd have to go with something pop/rock-ish and mellow--maybe Jackson Browne. Good winter music, for when the leaves are off the trees and the sky is gray. |
Cpdunn,
Oh, aye. Twas much the better for it. |
Ffontan... I understand completely... absolutely
Slipknot... and the motor drive, no doubt, is better for it, too?! |
A friend and I just went through 2 bottles of Smoking Loon Cabernet tonight while breaking in the new Walker Precision Motor Drive. I am amazed at the quality and drinkability of this inexpensive California red. |
Cpdunn99
I know my statement may sound kind of silly, and that this next post will probably rub audiophiles the wrong way, but you see? I have seen from some audiophiles an attitude as though the audio gear becomes more important than the music. Me?? I am putting together a decent rig, but if all I had was a Sony boombox radio(like when I was in college), I'd still enjoy listening to music, smoking a cigar and having a drink...know what I'm saying? |
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"By the way, I always listen to music...I don't think I ever listen to the rig itself..." Well said, Ffontan!! |
I brought home some Limoncello from Rome...goes pretty good straight up with a mild cigar...
I got two boxes of hand rolled Puerto Rican cigars...most people wouldn't even know the brand, as they are rolled in a small shop in the west side of the Island...but boy they are good.
Anyway, that, wine, aged rum...all go good with good cigars and good music.
By the way, I always listen to music...I don't think I ever listen to the rig itself... |
Red wine or single malt scotch. |
Hooper... first, which Grahams are you drinking? I've got some vintage 2000 aging in the cellar. Can't touch it for at least 20yr! Second, what does Port go best with? Haydn quartets, perhaps?! |
A short glass of Graham's port. Lights out, blinds open, snow falling into the river in the background. Music playing softly. Nice. |
I just discovered small batch Bourbons - Bookers, Baker's, Knob Creek - a wonderful change from my usual single malts. They go really well with bluegrass, for some strange reason! |
I just discovered small batch Bourbons - Bookers, Baker's, Knob Hill - a wonderful change from my usual single malts. They go really well with bluegrass, for some strange reason! |
Rum and Coke with a good cigar does the trick for me. I have a bottle of 12 years aged, Puerto Rican rum...the brand is Don Q "Gran Anejo". Barcardi 8 Anos also works. Good rum, good cigar, and good music, what else can anyone ask for? |
...bone dry, 3 olives, shaken, not stirred in a chilled glass |
Irish Nut;1 part Baileys Irish cream,2 parts heavycream,1/2 part Frangelica liquor(can put pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg on top) |
