Drinking Survey
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February 13th, 2011 at 6:38:25 PM
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I'm curious what everyone on this forum drinks. Please vote for up to 3 selections, and elaborate with comments as you see fit. This isn't about what you drink when you are gambling, but if you drink one thing when you gamble and have a different favorite at other times, feel free to specify.
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February 13th, 2011 at 6:39:53 PM
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I'll start - My first choice is Microbrews & Import Beers, with Bourbon and Frozen Margaritas both tied for a distant 2nd.
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February 13th, 2011 at 6:48:25 PM
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I just had to vote for all of them. I like alcoholic drinks of all kinds. I also believe in moderation. If I had to choose one, though, it would be very, very, old aged bourbon.
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February 13th, 2011 at 7:03:23 PM
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One of my votes was for other as my hard liquor of choice is dark rum. In the most casinos my only choice is usually Myers. My drinking choices while gambling mirror my choices any time I have a drink and can very with my mood. Wine however I usually only drink with a meal.
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February 13th, 2011 at 7:04:19 PM
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When I am playing craps I will drink about 3 coronas per hour, or on rare occasions I will drink Jack and coke. I don't want to come close to getting buzzed, as I have too much money in play to throw it away with drunk decisions. It's bad enough with my sober decisions.
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February 13th, 2011 at 7:07:12 PM
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Crown Royal (whiskey) is my liquor of choice, always. CR Special Reserve is particularly tasty, although it's pretty expensive if it doesn't come from a duty-free shop. Haven't had the chance to try the Extra Rare variety yet, but I'd like to--it runs upwards of $150 a bottle.
For beer, I like Yuengling a lot--one of the few good things to come out of Philadelphia (that and the TV show "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia"). Too bad it's never available outside the Northeast.
For beer, I like Yuengling a lot--one of the few good things to come out of Philadelphia (that and the TV show "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia"). Too bad it's never available outside the Northeast.
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February 13th, 2011 at 7:18:01 PM
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I don't drink much or often. When I do, it's usually vodka. I also like flavored liquors like Khalua (coffee), Baley's (whatever it is), and others like that. My favorite drink is black russian, which is vodka and khalua. After that I like margaritas, frozen or not, and wine (mostly white). I love champagne, too.
I don't drink beer of any kind. Can't stand the taste. I don't more care for whiskey or bourbon, either.
I don't drink beer of any kind. Can't stand the taste. I don't more care for whiskey or bourbon, either.
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February 13th, 2011 at 7:25:04 PM
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I like import/micro brewed beers. My current fav is Xingu (Brasilian). I also voted for "other liqueur" to account for my enjoyment of cointreau, and "I don't drink" because I don't drink when gambling. If allowed more than 3 selections, I'd have also gone for scotch since that's my 3rd favorite alcohol.
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February 13th, 2011 at 7:29:30 PM
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Craft beer all the way!
I've always loved full flavored beer, I never got into American Light Lagers. I started homebrewing during college and after working a bit in my field after graduating I landed a brewing gig. Now I love going to work every day.
I am starting to get into more craft spirts, especially whiskeys. More and more tasty libations are popping up every day.
I've always loved full flavored beer, I never got into American Light Lagers. I started homebrewing during college and after working a bit in my field after graduating I landed a brewing gig. Now I love going to work every day.
I am starting to get into more craft spirts, especially whiskeys. More and more tasty libations are popping up every day.
February 13th, 2011 at 7:29:50 PM
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Quote: OneAngryDwarfCrown Royal (whiskey) is my liquor of choice, always. CR Special Reserve is particularly tasty, although it's pretty expensive if it doesn't come from a duty-free shop. Haven't had the chance to try the Extra Rare variety yet, but I'd like to--it runs upwards of $150 a bottle.
For beer, I like Yuengling a lot--one of the few good things to come out of Philadelphia (that and the TV show "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia"). Too bad it's never available outside the Northeast.
When I lived in PA, Yuengling was not considered a high class beer. Here in NC it is considered a premium beer. It is widely available in NC. Can't say for sure, but I think it is available in the south east.
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February 13th, 2011 at 7:39:49 PM
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Where do Martinis fall?
But actually mostly beer and wine, ~75/25 red/white. I like some hard liquors (whiskey mostly), but avoid them, as they very quickly exceed the recommended limits, and I want to save my liver for later. Wine also greatly complements most foods, so it's pretty much my daily poison.
But actually mostly beer and wine, ~75/25 red/white. I like some hard liquors (whiskey mostly), but avoid them, as they very quickly exceed the recommended limits, and I want to save my liver for later. Wine also greatly complements most foods, so it's pretty much my daily poison.
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February 13th, 2011 at 7:58:28 PM
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Quote: P90Where do Martinis fall?
Gin is a clear spirit. I've no idea what vermouth is.
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February 13th, 2011 at 8:12:58 PM
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Knob Creek is my choice. A very good bourbon that I have found in the MGM Grand but not in the Flamingo.
February 13th, 2011 at 8:16:26 PM
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I voted for both "cordials" and "I don't drink."
I very rarely drink. But when I'm staying in a casino, before calling it a night, I will usually have a hot chocolate, and ask for a splash of something in it.
I very rarely drink. But when I'm staying in a casino, before calling it a night, I will usually have a hot chocolate, and ask for a splash of something in it.
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February 13th, 2011 at 8:55:05 PM
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Quote: NareedGin is a clear spirit. I've no idea what vermouth is.
White wine with herbs. The combo falls under cocktails, although it is much different from sweet cocktails.
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February 13th, 2011 at 10:15:21 PM
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Quote: cellardoorCraft beer all the way!
I've always loved full flavored beer, I never got into American Light Lagers. I started homebrewing during college and after working a bit in my field after graduating I landed a brewing gig. Now I love going to work every day.
I am starting to get into more craft spirts, especially whiskeys. More and more tasty libations are popping up every day.
I also drink domestic beer. It's made in my house, you can't get more domestic than that.
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February 13th, 2011 at 10:20:16 PM
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Quote: rdw4potusI like import/micro brewed beers. My current fav is Xingu (Brasilian).
I discovered Xingu several years ago and would hardly drink anything else for about six months! In fact, a couple years ago I named one of my fantasy football teams after it, The Xingu Drunken Warriors. Won the Superbowl with that team too!
Then I decided to add some variety to my beer selections and save some money as well. It was getting hard to justify spending $10-11 a six pack for it when I could some decent other beers for $6-7. I still buy it on occasion though.
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February 13th, 2011 at 11:17:39 PM
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I remember the good ol' college days where $8 would get you a full liter of Blue Label Mr. Boston vodka. Even thinking of "Mr Blue" makes me cringe nowadays, but boy was it a treat back then.
My grown up tastes favor something dark and hot. Crown Royal is probably the best, maybe some Wild Turkey if things need to get crazy that night. With the right crowd and a want for nostalgia, a doubler of Old Granddad can't be beat. Jack and Jim usually only come in as a last resort, typically when a bunch of country folks are the one's buying. Anything clear and/or fruity is a deal breaker for me, I ain't having it. I usually stay away from beer as well, except in early spring when we'd grab a couple of 40oz Colt .45's, sit under the bridge and watch the creek flow by.
At least that's the way it was when last I checked. 3 years, 1 month and 11 days sober. Yee-haw.
My grown up tastes favor something dark and hot. Crown Royal is probably the best, maybe some Wild Turkey if things need to get crazy that night. With the right crowd and a want for nostalgia, a doubler of Old Granddad can't be beat. Jack and Jim usually only come in as a last resort, typically when a bunch of country folks are the one's buying. Anything clear and/or fruity is a deal breaker for me, I ain't having it. I usually stay away from beer as well, except in early spring when we'd grab a couple of 40oz Colt .45's, sit under the bridge and watch the creek flow by.
At least that's the way it was when last I checked. 3 years, 1 month and 11 days sober. Yee-haw.
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February 14th, 2011 at 6:36:11 AM
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I went for
1) Beer - Mostly Belgian, German and British in that order.
2) Wine - White, Pinot Grigio mostly.
3) Other - Veuve Cliquot Champagne 1995 or earlier.
1) Beer - Mostly Belgian, German and British in that order.
2) Wine - White, Pinot Grigio mostly.
3) Other - Veuve Cliquot Champagne 1995 or earlier.
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February 14th, 2011 at 6:37:44 AM
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When gambling, I usually drink gin wth lime juice ("Gimlet"), pretty much exclusively, and lots of it. At other times, it is either beer (mostly either Irish black stouts or, in the summer, Belgian white lagers) or single malt scotch, highland or islay.
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February 14th, 2011 at 8:07:01 AM
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shocking how few votes wine is getting
but me too; whiskey, beer, rum probably in that order these days
but me too; whiskey, beer, rum probably in that order these days
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February 14th, 2011 at 8:15:43 AM
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Quote: odiousgambitshocking how few votes wine is getting
To me, wine drinking is somehow different. When I want to drink I have beer or whiskey or a fruit liqueur. But I have wine with a meal relatively frequently - more for the complementary aspects than the alcoholic aspects. I honestly didn't even consider the wine-with-a-meal consumption when I responded to the survey, and I wonder if others have done the same.
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February 14th, 2011 at 9:23:08 AM
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Quote: RaleighCrapsWhen I lived in PA, Yuengling was not considered a high class beer. Here in NC it is considered a premium beer. It is widely available in NC. Can't say for sure, but I think it is available in the south east.
There's a Yuengling brewery in Tampa, FL.
You can find it on the West Coast, but it's hard.
February 14th, 2011 at 10:26:47 AM
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My drinking revolves around beer, mostly European, Single Malts and bourbons, and cocktails of various descriptions
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February 14th, 2011 at 10:48:21 AM
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My number one is craft beer. I prefer the American microbrewery/brewpub/homebrew scene but have also been known to drink Belgian ales from time to time. I actually chose last fall to attend the Great American Beer Festival in Denver rather than make my normal fall Vegas trip. I think that most people from outside America would be surprised to see exactly what our country has to offer, as all they probably know about from here is tasteless fizz like Budweiser and Miller Lite.
I also like liquor, and voted in the whiskey and clear liquor categories as my second and third choices, although I am a bit upset with your classification of tequila and rum as 'clear'. Sure, a lot of people drink only the non-aged varieties of these, but the best ones will be aged a bit and gain some color. Most people only think of rum as a mixer, but the aged brands out of Central America are great sipping liquors in their own right, and quite a bit less expensive than similarly aged whiskey/whisky. You can get 12 year old Flor de Cana from Nicaragua for less than 20 bucks in the States, and 21 year old Ron Zacapa from Guatemala for around 40.
I love vodka too, although I'm quite dismayed with what people will pay for it. All they're getting is a nice bottle. I'll stick with Sobieski or Monopolowa for a third of the price of the frosted glass bottle brands.
I also like liquor, and voted in the whiskey and clear liquor categories as my second and third choices, although I am a bit upset with your classification of tequila and rum as 'clear'. Sure, a lot of people drink only the non-aged varieties of these, but the best ones will be aged a bit and gain some color. Most people only think of rum as a mixer, but the aged brands out of Central America are great sipping liquors in their own right, and quite a bit less expensive than similarly aged whiskey/whisky. You can get 12 year old Flor de Cana from Nicaragua for less than 20 bucks in the States, and 21 year old Ron Zacapa from Guatemala for around 40.
I love vodka too, although I'm quite dismayed with what people will pay for it. All they're getting is a nice bottle. I'll stick with Sobieski or Monopolowa for a third of the price of the frosted glass bottle brands.
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February 14th, 2011 at 10:52:00 AM
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I'll usually have a drink every couple of weeks. I prefer champagne (even the cheap stuff) but you kinda have to finish the bottle once it's open so it's best to have another champagne drinker in your group. Rum drinks in the summer and Crown Royal with ginger ale in the winter.
Definitely opening a bottle of champagne for my birthday tonight!
Definitely opening a bottle of champagne for my birthday tonight!
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February 14th, 2011 at 11:46:06 AM
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Quote: FarFromVegasDefinitely opening a bottle of champagne for my birthday tonight!
Happy birthday!
If you like to drink champagne often, don't bother with cheap stuff. Try instead fizzy wines. these are carbonated by adding CO2 rather than anturally, but many can be better than low-quality champagne.
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February 14th, 2011 at 12:39:46 PM
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Cosmopolitans and Lemondrops all the way, got to live up to the stereotype! Yay I turn 25 in 2 weeks!
