A good German hefeweizen; Ayinger, Franziskaner, Paulaner, Hacker-schoor, a hoppy American micro IPA, or maybe one of my own concoctions. |
Pops... thanks for the Plymouth recommendation. I'll keep a look out for it. I like gin with jazz, for some reason... maybe it's just the alliteration? |
Clipsal: great post! Wish we could get some of those Australian brews "up over," as it were! Do you listen to the Waifs at all? Friend from Melbourne sent me two CDs. Kind of like them, actually. |
Yes Tim, life if short and cocktail hour is an important part of the day to wind down, reflect, oh yeah and on the weekends listen to loud music. It's like the statement on the sleeve of "let it bleed" "This record should be played loud." |
Pops- I have not tried the vodka you mentioned- have you ever tried Jewel of Russia Ultra? that is the BEST vodka I have ever had the pleasure of imbibing.
I prefer plymouth gin when drinking pink gin- for martini's its a little to dry for me- I prefer Bombay saphire for martini's. Tanq. or tanq 10 for gimlets- tanq. 10 is almost to smooth for gimlets :) and the regular tanq. has a sharper taste of limes which is well suited for gimlets and gin and tonic- however, IMO, is not well suited for martini's for this reason. To much booze and just not enough time!
Its funny how there is this group of lushes here at audiogon which I am proudly part of :) |
Ozfly - it's just being introduced so you'll see it everywhere soon - CP Dunn I have had Citadelle Gin and your right it is interesting. If you like Gin try Plymouth Gin from ...you guessed it Plymouth, England. I toured the distillery last year. It is the 7th most important landmark in England! It's where the pilgrims had their last meal and boarded the Mayflower. That's how long they have made this gin - do a taste test against Tanquerey, Beefeater, Tanquerey 10, or Bombay Sapphire and you will not believe the difference! Just a tip from an old rummy! |
G'Day,
Here in Australia, I like to sit down and listen to Quality music with some fantastic Aussie beers such as:
1. Little Creatures - Sonny Rollins - Way out West SACD
2. Cascade Premium - Eagles - Hell Freezes Over XRCD
3. Red Back - Mighty Sam McClain - Various CD's
4. Hann Premium - Goosebumps when listening to Andrea
Bocelli - Romanza on XRCD
5. Victoria Bitter - Wonderfull whilst listening to Bruce
Springsteen
Regards,
Clipsal |
Vvrinc... great post!! sorry about your system, though.. stick with vinyl |
I must confess that I have thought of a hemlock daquiri after hearing the sound my system makes with some classical CDs.
Ordinarily I prefer water or a great small-brewery beer so I can take a bathroom break when I change sides on the LP. (At my age these considerations are necessary.)
Here's two chugs to you! |
Any particular musical genre that matches nicely with Level?
Have you had Citadelle gin? French with crap load of different herbs. Interesting... very... |
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Thanks for the heads up Pops. I've never heard of it, but will give it a try. |
LEVEL Vodka - the new super premium from the makers of ABSOLUT - unlike any vodka I've ever had.....and I've had a few! |
Interesting. Once, while in Grad school, had some really cool vintage CUBAN cigars as well as CUBA LIBRE (Bacardi rum+Coke+Lime and ICE....)What a shity stereo was playing there, but hell, the DJ was cool....Puerto Rican guy who was into NYC Hip Hop, only on Vinyl....All in a small livingroom, somewhere in Kansas! (it was sooooo cold outside...) It was the best and one of the fondest memories I have.
Now, a good meal and
2-4 bottles of MOLSON either Golden or Ice will do the trick.
BTW, if I was in Belgium doing the same, a motherload case of Chimay 50! Long live those dastardly Flemish Monks who came out with that formula.
PAUL |
Tim,
I did! that's 'kimmen Chen Gao'. wild stuff! On par with 'Er Guo Tou'.
If you buy them from a well establish Chinese grocery store, such as 'Ranch99' here in bay area, chances are you will be ok. no need to worry about illegal stuff. I've bought all of them and I KNOW they are genuine.
Still owe Cpdunn99 photos, will collect all of them over Thanksgiving.
Abe |
Abe av, try Kao Liang Liquor made in kimmen, Taiwan.(58%) many chinese friends love this liquor than liquor made in China. this liquor does not go well with classical music, jazz and pop will be great.
BTW, i do concern these illegal made liquor in China?? |
Sure, that would be great (e-mailing me images, that is). Thanks for the offer! cdunn@mortonarb.org |
Cpdunn99,
They should be fairly easily found in most Chinese grocery stores, at least that's the case here in bay area. It's difficult (almost impossible) to translate them into English. I can take some digital pictures and email to you if you are interested.
Order some Chinese take out and pour yourself some .... man that's life!!!!!
They go well with almost any music except classical.
Abe |
Bloody good idea there, matey! Eggnog with Capt. Morgan's might go well with some baroque holiday music, eh? |
For those that put rum in their Egg Nog, may I suggest Captain Morgans Spiced Rum. Fairly inexpensive and adds a nice essence of vanilla. |
Never heard of these liquors, Abe! Which music do they pair well with?! I'm in the Bay Area fairly often, so I'll have to check them out. We have a fairly sizable China Town here in Chicago... maybe I can find them here. |
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Chinese liquor, Votka like but with much much more flavor masterfully blended in:
The Best ...... Wu-Liang-Ye ......... 106 proof
2nd best ...... Lu-Zhou-Lao-Jiao .... 96 proof (not strong enough :-)
Wild .......... Er-Guo-Tou .......... 112 proof, now we are talking!
Best dishes to be served with, well, I have to say if you are ever in bay area, I'd like to show you the real thing.
Abe |
Jasman... that is deadly... eggnog goes down SO easily sometimes! |
With jigger of rum and a sprinkle of nutmeg |
Del Duenos Tequilla.
Or Bud Light. Thats good stuff |
with brandy and/or rum, right?! |
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Geoffkait.... sounds, um, yummy and deadly! |
"Green Dragon" - one shot 100 proof vodka, one shot gin, one shot lime vodka, one shot Triple Sec, grapefruit juice in large goblet. Second choice is "Flaming Rabbit." |
Glass of good vintage Merlot. |
Thats right CLbeanz, Baker's is from Baker Beam who is Jim Beam's grand nephew and the secret is the yeast used - been alive for over 50 years. If you like full bodied spirits like cognac with a really long finish on the palate, you'll like Bakers. It's big, Booker's on the other hand is the only uncut, unfiltered Bourbon in the world right out of the barrel - it's bourbon they way it should be - it is outstanding! |
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I just ordered the wire ;-) |
Basil Hayden for the Jazz,Bookers for the Southern rock but you must cage your equipment in chicken wire first...heh. |
OK, I'll try it! Is it a bourbon to accompany jazz or southern rock?! |
If you like single malt try out Basil Hayden 1st,very smooth |
very interesting, Clbeanz.... thanks for this. I'll definitely look into these. I'm more of a single malt drinker, but you've convinced me to expand my horizons! Thanks! |
Sammy Hagar has the Tequilla and now Willy has bourbon,heh.
The Tequilla was not to bad so maybe Willy/Bourbon is ok.
Booker Noe on the other hand is the grandson of Jim Beam.
Bookers was his private stash till he took it public in small batch.Like Pops says,you just do not get hung over
with any of his bourbons.Each covers a distinct flavour
range slightly sweet,nutty,smoky dam,dam makes me want to break the seal on my last.Pops back me on this I can tell you "know the good stuff".I used to like the change-up to Bakers that was sweeter and sneaky smooth.I think Bookers(121-127prf)and Bakers(107prf)may be the best.I believe he
has starters that date back over 100 years. |
Have either of you (Pops and clbeanz) had Willy Nelson's bourbon? I can't remember the name of it... saw something on tv yesterday about it, though. |
a friend turned me onto Bookers/Basil Hayden/Knob Creek few years ago,can't really drink anymore but if memory serves me right.The Bookers was one of the Best bourbons ever
strong 120+ proof refined rocket fuel,We did shots before a listen(warning do not fiddle with analog gear).
Knob Creek was my favorite like bang for buck audio it had
80% for 1/2 the money.Basil Hayden was way too smooth and thickly tasting.
My favorite now is Snapple Peach Iced Tea or a CokeClassic in a freezer mug,makes the Coke go slushy the best. |
Ahh, it's the next day now and no hangover - it's a beautiful thing! |
Well, tonight it's Knob Creek with a splash of spring water - a small batch bourbon made by Jim Beam...100 proof, aged nine long years in heavily charred barrels in the Kentucky woods...Fagettaboutit! |
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A nice cup of your favorite hot tea like the British. I like to open as many windows as possible, and let the good air in - I am thinking of getting window fans to aid the good fresh air from coming in. There is nothing like being mellow to nature, and hearing your favorite music, with your favorite drink. Perhaps this had something to do with the Woodstock nostalgia. Too bad we can't take our system to the beach. A good portable cd player, Panasonic 470 + a phone amp with good headphones will have to do. Open air is healthy as well, and when I get 2 hours of fresh air, it feels so right and music sounds so romantic, that it makes me wonder if heaven is our yearning for nature we have separated our selves from, in the name of civilization. Doctors also recommend 2 hours of outdoor activity, so "let your shadow grow long, in thy solitary walks." The best time for walks are 6 a.m. and 11 p.m. according to ancient Asian medical advices. I can't explain scientifically, so I tried and indeed it feels good. Good air, good drink, and good music... who needs money? |
Really, Sunnyboy?! Yes, a well-kept secret! I must search for it. I have friends who get to that part of the world from time to time... I'll have to hit them up for some! |
Cpdunn
New Delhi,India...
for rum connoisseurs,a little known secret,Indian rums can take on the best Jamaican or whatever...
Njoy |
Hycomine cough syrup and Dark Side of The Moon. Sorry wine spectators! |
[That should have been Margaux, above, not Margauz...]
Which part of the globe, Sunnyboy?? |
Old Monk rum...fraid only available in this part of the globe...
Cheers & tipsy listening |
Now, here's a non sequitur.... listening to the Dead ("American Beauty") while sipping a 2000 Margauz.... actually, both are a little rough (wine needs to age), so maybe they are compatible. |
No offence taken at all!
i was only half joking. No mad dog. the rest is about right.
and i was serious about the Ether and N'sync |
Audiphanatik,
none of that appeals to me, but I hope you don't mind if I found your post to be hysterical! |
Hmm.. Well... Lets see...
Rap...
Snoop-Dogg, Gotta have a 40 of "Old E"
Easy-E, Thats an easy one! 40 of Colt45
Notorious BIG, 40 of King Cobra
Merl Haggert makes me want to drink mad dog 2020
When listening to Industrial such as Einsturzende Neubauten or Skinny Puppy or Current 93, i gotta drink "High gravity Steel reserve" Now, THATS a burly beer. The only beer ive ever had that burned on the way down.
I need a bottle of ether to get through an N'sync CD
When listening to good ol Metallica or Godsmack, its definatly Budweiser.
Rolling Rock goes good with Eric Clapton, BB King, John Hooker, and other blues artists.
Gotta have "Sex on a beach" when jamming britiny spears.
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