Quality Alcohol for 21st Birthday.

[skalogre]

Originally Posted by rjmaiorano

Someone else posted along the lines of what to drink on their 21st, it being their first time drinking... My 21st is on the way in March and I'm looking for something more exclusive to get me Chevy Chased, but I'm not new to drinking however, Stone Brewery is right up the road so they've been a good friend, as has Jack and many others. But if you had to choose something nice (not some extravagant Glenfidditch or Macallan, though I wish) like Sam Adams Utopia - what would it be? Open to all, but never a fan of Vodka... Spend around 100-150 price range...

If I can find it I think I'll do Utopia, but I think its going to be a struggle to find.

The whole idea of Utopia and its promotion ("strongest beer in the world" blah blah blah") makes it seem that it is a bragging rights beverage (aka mine is bigger than yours) rather than something that is remotely worth the ridiculous price. But I digress.

Originally Posted by hi-val

...... Unless you are planning to have a party with this expensive hooch, you'll have a much more enjoyable time taking some friends to a nice bar and picking up the tab on some truly nice cocktails.

Much better idea.

 

[rjmaiorano]

Originally Posted by JohnnyLaw

Since you're obviously into craft beer, you could splurge on some delicious Belgian beers like Westvleteren 12 or anything by Cantillon. Shouldn't set you back more than 15-20$ a bottle so you can sample a few on that budget.

I haven't tried it, but I hear that Sam Adams Utopias is much overrated.

Originally Posted by skalogre

The whole idea of Utopia and its promotion ("strongest beer in the world" blah blah blah") makes it seem that it is a bragging rights beverage (aka mine is bigger than yours) rather than something that is remotely worth the ridiculous price. But I digress.

Yea I've never tried it either, I'll admit I'm pretty much about Utopia from the 'hype' factor so perhaps not the best choice, particularly for the price.

JohnnyLaw I think you may be on the right track, a good beer has always been my favorite and I've heard good things about Cantillon etc...

 

[chronoaug]

Originally Posted by LabelKing

Drambuie.

Evil

I remember on a cruise when i was 19 and they were giving free liquor samples i had a sample of drambuie. Boy was i not expecting it.

 

[LabelKing]

Originally Posted by chronoaug

Evil

I remember on a cruise when i was 19 and they were giving free liquor samples i had a sample of drambuie. Boy was i not expecting it.

It has the distinction of being very smooth but quite strong.

 

[mrpologuy]

Enjoy it. Try some gin or whiskey. Enjoy it because you won't pay for anything that night.

 

[Viktri]

Originally Posted by WorkingTitle

Black Label Whiskey. The good stuff.

Black is great.

I'd recommend gold, but it's so expensive (we jacked it from my friend's parents cabinet )

Some Japanese Whiskeys are good (@ 43%)

 

[Huntsman]

Black Label (Johnnie Walker, I presuem) is great, but it's not a splurge. I second the rec. for Macallan 18. Grand Marnier Centenaire is also great in that range, as is Pierre Ferrande Selectione for a superb Cognac.

Best,
Huntsman

 

[JohnnyLaw]

For under 50$ (and a bit of searching) you should be able to get a beer from each of the 7 Trappist breweries. That would definitely be a memorable night.

Also, I remember trying the Boon Gueuze in Belgium a few years ago and it was spectacular. Cantillon lambics are extremely sharp so if you're not familiar with the style, you may want to have some open-minded friends over to share the bottle.

 

[Surfrider]

Originally Posted by hi-val

....Tanqueray Ten is a very good gin....If you like tequila, I'm sure Patron will be fine.

++

If we're talking distilled spirits, I'm a fan of: Tanqueray No. 10, Patron Silver, Ultimat and Chopin. I enjoy Le Due Sorelle grappa, and Navan cognac (go figure) with cigars.

As for wines, I'm a huge fan of Italian wines. Notarpanaro Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, a good prosecco (no favorite here), or any number of good Chianti Colli Senesi make me happy.

Beer? Sorry, Guinness/Bass B&T is all I need. Maybe some Chimay if I feel like getting a little crazy. When I am in the right part of the world, I do like a good cold Heidelberger. But, unfortunately, I don't think that's an option for you.

Happy birthday, sir.

 

[Huntsman]

Originally Posted by LabelKing

It has the distinction of being very smooth but quite strong.

Really? I thought it was 80pf. I enjoy the stuff, though typically as a Rusty Nail (with JW Black).

Originally Posted by JohnnyLaw

For under 50$ (and a bit of searching) you should be able to get a beer from each of the 7 Trappist breweries. That would definitely be a memorable night.


I have often thought, that for all they've given us, I should hug a monk. Monks rule!

~ Huntsman

 

[hi-val]

The best monk-made beverage ever is Chartreuse. I never thought grass clippings would ever taste that good. I love the stuff.

It gets one right knackered too.

 

[LabelKing]

Originally Posted by Huntsman

Really? I thought it was 80pf. I enjoy the stuff, though typically as a Rusty Nail (with JW Black). I have often thought, that for all they've given us, I should hug a monk. Monks rule! ~ Huntsman
It's rather potent on its own, but goes down quite well, and is very refined. It doesn't seem to be a very popular drink alone as it were though.

 

[jml90]

Originally Posted by hi-val

The best monk-made beverage ever is Chartreuse. I never thought grass clippings would ever taste that good. I love the stuff.

It gets one right knackered too.

Chartreuse, the only liqueur so good they named a color after it.

 

[cojo]

cant go wrong with Jack

 

[chang]

Irish trash cans. The most disgusting beverage ever created, but since it's your 21st birthday, I'm sure everyone will forgive you for it.