And the alcohol for tonight is.....

[Aviador]

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Some of this for me tonight - Spirit Of Yorkshire, a maturing malt from Yorkshire's only distillery. Next year will see the launch of their first Single Malt. I'm looking forward to that one! #spiritofYorkshire

 

[rollo]

46% you wimp ?

 

[Aviador]

If you ever get a chance to go to their distillery you can sample some pre diluted stuff at about 70%, it's got a kick.

 

[TheLocalYokel]

Just back from a trip to Ireland which included a visit to Bushmills Distillery. Tasted the 12 Years Old Distillery Reserve (only available at Bushmills itself) and Bushmills Red. Both extremely smooth and and delightful on the palate. I like whiskey as well as whisky although I don't profess to be knowledgeable. I know what I like and what I don't like which might not always correspond with the views of 'experts'.

 

[Aviador]

I don't believe in wine or whisky experts. Everyone has a different pallet.

 

[rollo]

A few years back we bought some rum back from Dominica 80% ish proof bad idea undrinkable, but had a decent attempt.

 

[Aviador]

A few years back we bought some rum back from Dominica 80% ish proof bad idea undrinkable, but had a decent attempt.

I only had a very small amount to be fair although it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be.

 

[thunderchild]

After two weeks drinking nothing but red wine I’m giving the liver a rest and have just made a brew!

 

[Jerry]

As I'm off on holiday i decided to try an Italian cider. Was really nice.
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[Aviador]

I like a good cider I'll have to look out for that one.

Have a good break!

 

[Ray Finkle]

You need to have it in the frosted glass to appreciate it properly!

To think this was only four weeks ago, it feels like a lifetime

 

[Jerry]

I like a good cider I'll have to look out for that one.

Have a good break!

I got it in Morrisons as part of a 3 for £5 deal.

 

[Ray Finkle]

Next year will see the launch of their first Single Malt. I'm looking forward to that one! #spiritofYorkshire

That's one I'd be very interested in trying

I don't believe in wine or whisky experts. Everyone has a different pallet.

As Mrs F found out during a wine tasting tour of the Hunter Valley.

Whilst sat with lunch and a selection of wines to sample Mrs F (in an attempt to sound sophisticated) asked our host something about 'their correct procedure for tasting wines?' The reply, in a thick Aussie accent was along the lines of 'take a sip and if you like it, swallow. This ain't f@#cking France ya know!"

She wasn't impressed with the tears of laughter rolling down my face

 

[Jerry]

And tonight's cider is from Devon.
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[mullion]

I`m on Thornbridge beers, started on AM PM a IPA and then the Thornbridge Weiss beer

Ian

 

[TheLocalYokel]

And tonight's cider is from Devon.
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My wife is a fan of Thatchers Gold when it comes to cider. They are based about five miles from Bristol Airport. Somerset is a county big on cider of course.

 

[Jerry]

My wife is a fan of Thatchers Gold when it comes to cider. They are based about five miles from Bristol Airport. Somerset is a county big on cider of course.

Yep i've loaded from there a few times and sampled there cider which is very nice! Another one i like is Henry Westons which is made in Herefordshire.

 

[TheLocalYokel]

Yep i've loaded from there a few times and sampled there cider which is very nice! Another one i like is Henry Westons which is made in Herefordshire.

Herefordshire is another county with a great cider tradition, with Bulmers coming to mind amongst others.

 

[richard winterbourn]

Yes, Westons is a fine cider made in Much Marcle. But there are now a lot of artisan cider makers in the county producing perhaps the best ciders ever to grace a dining table.

I now live just outside Leominster and there are three excellent producers within a radius of about five miles of my home. On an evening like tonight i just go and sit in my barn with a bottle and slowly watch the sun go down. Heaven, sheer heaven....

While mentioning Bulmers i used to have close links with the company while working as a journalist and for me the finest cider they ever produced was one called King's Acre, a single variety cider made exclusively with Kingston Black apples, a variety reckoned by experts to produce the finest cider - and i can vouch for that.

Sadly, because it was not a volume cider, i don't thin they make it any more.

 

[Aviador]

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Cono Sur Pinot Noir for this evening. It's alright but nothing special. We normally drink Merlot but fancied a change tonight. Back to the Merlot I think next time or maybe a Malbec.