And the alcohol for tonight is....?

Primarily a Friday and Saturday night thread for people to discuss their favourite tipples. Their latest Gin or Whisky collection or maybe the local ale.

 

Since my message #279 I have slept heavily but given my Pericarditis and more long standing issues, this was expected. No need for more grog since I awoke at 03:30 Saturday having completely missed Friday and my dear Peggy was brilliant, no mess or leaving messages on the carpet, 24 hours fasting for both of us I am feeling woozy, a little uncertain as I have never lost an entire day before so it is abstinence for me until such time it becomes necessary to have a drink!

Look after yourselves folks!

 

@JENNYJET OMG you missed a n entire day? Was that the Srumpy you were drinking?

Mr Finkle got us drinking Malbec. Probably prefer it to Merlot now.

 

Malbec over Merlot is a winner for me any day, but then Cabernet Sauvignon would trump them both

 

Scrumpy is powerful stuff. 7.2% flat cloudy heaven in a glass. I have had none for nearly a week and am completely dry due to medication. Because it is an opiate, alcohol is illadvised as a partner drug. I hope to try a Malbec some day but my current tipple is a hybrid of Tempranillo and Cabernet 50:50 @ 13.5% on the Spartico label ex Espana!

 

Mr Finkle got us drinking Malbec. Probably prefer it to Merlot now.

Just about to pour myself a glass.

 

I have work in the morning so, maybe just a night cap for me this evening.

 

in-between catching spiders.... on my third of the evening so far. Clearly the spiders know something more about the weather than we do.

 

in-between catching spiders.... on my third of the evening so far. Clearly the spiders know something more about the weather than we do.

Conkers placed in the corner of each room - it works!

 

Conkers placed in the corner of each room - it works!

Perhaps I should just plant a couple of Horse Chestnut trees outside the house, keep them away from the house altogether then?

 

So after watching England unconvincingly pulverise Ireland, whilst consuming a Hobgoblin Gold or two, the Cabernet Sauvignon has taken over. Hopefully the grain and grape mix doesn't result in a wasted Sunday morning!

 

I'm generally fine with any other drink mixing but the real ale and red wine combo is usually the one that results in an extended lie in the next morning.

Time for a single malt before bed.

 

either/or is my guiding principal with 'or' being nothing. I cannot be lumbered with alcoholic payback with that unwelcome lodger living within my skull! Painful enough thank you!

 

Just poured a glass of McGuigan Cabernet Sauvignon, no work tomorrow so why not

 

Those Black labels look so inviting, pity I cannot get out to purchase a bottle!

 

Got a bottle of Shiraz warming by the radiator (it seems so cold tonight), and a Pizza to go in the oven (yes, I eat late).

Kevin

 

Kumala Chenin Blanc tonight.

 

Ben Bracken Islay Single malt whisky.

 

Ben Bracken Islay Single malt whisky.

A peaty finish?

 

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We're self isolating at the moment and doing online shopping as a result. ASDA delivered us a bottle of Sherry this afternoon complete with security tag

 

Definitely. It's strange how an island as small as Islay can produce both Peaty and "ordinary" whiskies. Give me the peat any time.