Bombay Sapphire never did it for me, in the realm of gin I would usually go for Tanqueray (No. TEN preferably), or The Botanist by Bruichladdich (a newly reborn scotch whisky distillery that started making gin to generate intermittent cash flow while their new batches of scotch were maturing!).

In general I would recommend looking into some nice single malts from Scotland or Japan, or maybe some nice bourbons like Woodford Reserve or Pappy. These are much more complex spirits than gin and it isn't as easy to drink copious amounts of them (plus they are more expensive) so this might help decrease consumption levels.

 

Bombay Sapphire never did it for me, in the realm of gin I would usually go for Tanqueray (No. TEN preferably), or The Botanist by Bruichladdich (a newly reborn scotch whisky distillery that started making gin to generate intermittent cash flow while their new batches of scotch were maturing!).

In general I would recommend looking into some nice single malts from Scotland or Japan, or maybe some nice bourbons like Woodford Reserve or Pappy. These are much more complex spirits than gin and it isn't as easy to drink copious amounts of them (plus they are more expensive) so this might help decrease consumption levels.

 

Do you want a kick or do you want quality? I can suggest things that have a kick but taste horrendous and will rot your stomach out. Or I can suggest things that actually taste good and will keep you on your track towards reaching levels alcoholism that few have the ability to match.

Let me know which it is. FYI the delta in monthly alcohol costs will be far greater than 15k.

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heister:

Do you want a kick or do you want quality? I can suggest things that have a kick but taste horrendous and will rot your stomach out. Or I can suggest things that actually taste good and will keep you on your track towards reaching levels alcoholism that few have the ability to match.

Let me know which it is. FYI the delta in monthly alcohol costs will be far greater than 15k.

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brooksfit:

Are you a scotch kind of guy? Perhaps to branch away from the clear alcohol for a bit?

Was definitely going to perhaps suggest something in that direction as well

"When you stop striving for perfection, you might as well be dead."
 

I would recommend a moonshine specific to the country Romania called țuică pronounced tzouicuh.It's got quite a kick to it and it's really flavorful the only down side is that you actually need to know a romanian who can get you the good home made stuff.

 
cayo275:

Laphroaig 18. You will be breathing fire in no time. Whiskey is the flying spaghetti monster's greatest creation, and Laphroaig 18 is the anointed son of His Noodleness.

Add a splash of water to make it a bit sweeter.

Also going to mention talisker 'neat', probably my favorite drink.

EDIT: I received some Bunnahabhain 18 over the holidays. Going to try it out soon and let you guys know how it is. Anyone else sample this stuff at any time?

 

Disclaimer: I prefer clear spirits

Some suggestions:

Gin: Hendrick's Botanical (Infused with cucumber--excellent flavor.)

Vodka: Zyr (Pronounced "zeer", Russian import. Russian distillers know how to make a good vodka. Smooth taste, actually very low in calories by comparison due to high levels of distillation.)

Scotch/Whisky: Suntory Hakushu (Japanese import, excellent flavor, definitely as good as if not better than "true" Scotch whiskies.)

Bourbon: Whistle Pig (Crafted on a tiny farm in Vermont. Highly rated and strong flavor. Also a high proof if I remember correctly. If you can find the "Boss Hog" edition it is rather rare and has an even higher proof due to aging process, also relatively pricey.)

"The way to make money is to buy when blood is running in the streets."
 

Agree with you about the sipping tequilas. Patron is extremely overrated. There are much better tequilas out there. The best scotch for the money IMO is Balvenie. Balvenie Doublewood 12 is my favorite both for taste and value. Worst liquor ever? A buddy of mine brought back a bottle of "jin jiu" from China. It's a rice liquor, I think. Would've rather tasted R. Kelly's urine. Worst taste ever. Took one shot, could still taste the aftertaste days later. Thinking about it still makes me nauseous, even after 10 years.

"Decide what to be and go be it." - The Avett Brothers
 

Oban 14 year Lagavulin 16 year Aberlour a'Bunadh Glenfarclas 15 year Glendronach 15 year

All solid scotch whiskies.

"The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it." - George Bernard Shaw
 
LeveragedTiger:

Oban 14 year
Lagavulin 16 year
Aberlour a'Bunadh
Glenfarclas 15 year
Glendronach 15 year

All solid scotch whiskies.

Bourbon is not real whisky. Rye is a shitty impersonation of whisky.

Glenfiddich any year, the youngest they make is 12 it's like $30ish a 750ml. Straight or rocks, that's a cup full of pure goodness right there.

 

Club soda and herbal tea. You can even get it for free at your local Methodist church if you show up on Sunday around 11 AM. If you see a rusty honda in the parking lot, that's me snagging some free food.

In all seriousness, based on your earlier post about moderating your drinking, the key to drinking less isn't to stick more liquor in your liquor cabinet. Stick some evening favorite alternatives in, such as herbal teas, cherry juice, and ice cream, so you can taper your drinking some assuming that is still your goal.

 
Banquero:

Am I sensing an intervention in the planning for DickFuld?

http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forums/heavy-boozing-to-moderate-boozing

It was supposed to be a self-intervention IIRC. Also I'm still miffed about the fact that he called me the second biggest troll on WSO in another thread. So I refuse to enable him.

The meanest thing you can do to someone trying to cut their drinking is to assume alcohol when he starts talking about a drink.

 

I like The Kraken. What's with this clear whiskey trend? You guys like it? I don't think I've tried one that couldn't benefit from aging.

heister: Look at all these wannabe richies hating on an expensive salad. https://arthuxtable.com/
 

This 1969 Single Scotch Whisekey from Balbair. http://www.balblair.com/collection/157_1969

"On the palate the many layers of taste come through, well into the long finish. Honey sweet with hints of green apples, bananas pears and oranges. The full bodied flavour also offers a hint of smokiness, together with a suggestion of toffee and vanilla."

Balbair 1999 "On the palate honey and vanilla notes combine with a rich spiciness and sweet toffee, resulting in a full bodied Vintage." "... impart a rich spiciness and notes of leather, honey and chocolate."

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Shortcross Gin

"Shortcross is a classical Gin style but with a unique twist, best described as floral meadow, wild berries and grassy notes. It is smooth with an exceptionally long aftertaste and finish. This is achieved through the use of fresh apples, elderberries and wild clover distilled with other botanicals including juniper, coriander, orange peel, lemon peel and cassia. "

 
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This 1969 Single Scotch Whisekey from Balbair. http://www.balblair.com/collection/157_1969

"On the palate the many layers of taste come through, well into the long finish. Honey sweet with hints of green apples, bananas pears and oranges. The full bodied flavour also offers a hint of smokiness, together with a suggestion of toffee and vanilla."

Balbair 1999 "On the palate honey and vanilla notes combine with a rich spiciness and sweet toffee, resulting in a full bodied Vintage." "... impart a rich spiciness and notes of leather, honey and chocolate."

Jagermeister

Shortcross Gin

"Shortcross is a classical Gin style but with a unique twist, best described as floral meadow, wild berries and grassy notes. It is smooth with an exceptionally long aftertaste and finish. This is achieved through the use of fresh apples, elderberries and wild clover distilled with other botanicals including juniper, coriander, orange peel, lemon peel and cassia. "

Descriptions like this are so over the top when describing hard liquors, it boggles my mind. Here's my description of Bombay Sapphire:

Gets you really fucking hammered and harder to detect on your breath than most other alcohol. The breakfast of champions.

 

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