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    Re: Favourite alcohol ? for Xmas ?

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    Re: Favourite alcohol ? for Xmas ?

    Baileys... especially when used in desserts ie http://bit.ly/ZnzpPK

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    Re: Favourite alcohol ? for Xmas ?

    You can't beat a nice bottle of tawny port. Helps if its decanted and / or been opened before.

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    Re: Favourite alcohol ? for Xmas ?

    Last year we got some sipsmith damson vodka which was really nice, so I got some more for this year. We also made some infused vodka (from a Jamie Oliver recipe I think), which turned out to be pretty lethal.
    This year I also got some Somerset cider brandy to try, so I'm looking forward to giving that a go.
    I'll pretty much drink anything though....

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    Re: Favourite alcohol ? for Xmas ?

    For me its Cornish Rattler/Green goblin for ciders that won't kill me, Weston's Old Rosie for one that will. Ales it has to be Doombar followed closely by Bays topsail (gotta support the local brewery ). And for anything stronger, Famous Grouse. I do like most things though in all honesty, except anything the Mrs will drink (she's the alcopop/strawberry cider type )

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    Re: Favourite alcohol ? for Xmas ?

    Ethanol.

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    Re: Favourite alcohol ? for Xmas ?

    Did a favour for a neighbour three days ago and got rewarded with three bottles of Black Tower, red, white and rosé ! And Sally has been given a bottle of Polish Cherry Wine, which is actually REALLY nice as a dessert wine !
    Cheers, David



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    Re: Favourite alcohol ? for Xmas ?

    Anything is good after a long Christmas day The stronger the better. Got me Mother coming round for Christmas lunch, so will take whatever I can get lol

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    Re: Favourite alcohol ? for Xmas ?

    Quote Originally Posted by peterb View Post
    Must nip down and see if they have Bombay Saphire Gin on offer...
    They did yesterday !
    Society's to blame,
    Or possibly Atari.

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    Re: Favourite alcohol ? for Xmas ?

    Quote Originally Posted by peterb View Post
    Must nip down and see if they have Bombay Saphire Gin on offer...
    It was a bargainous £17/litre a couple of weeks back so I stocked up for Christmas then. I think it's £21/litre in the local Sainsburys now.

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    Re: Favourite alcohol ? for Xmas ?

    Quote Originally Posted by burble View Post
    It was a bargainous £17/litre a couple of weeks back so I stocked up for Christmas then. I think it's £21/litre in the local Sainsburys now.
    Missed it .

    Just have to take a trip outside the EU (with the added advantage that it is stronger! )
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    Re: Favourite alcohol ? for Xmas ?

    Have a bottle of Balvenie Doublewood and Highland Park to see me through these mild, damp winter nights.

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    Re: Favourite alcohol ? for Xmas ?

    Quote Originally Posted by CAT-THE-FIFTH View Post
    Ethanol.
    Reindeer pizz is stronger though

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    Re: Favourite alcohol ? for Xmas ?

    Quote Originally Posted by g8ina View Post
    Did a favour for a neighbour three days ago and got rewarded with three bottles of Black Tower, red, white and rosé !
    I thought you said that you did them a favour.

    Anyway I got 4 bottles of St Emilion, 2 Latour Pinots, a couple of Fleuries, a pair of Chablis, 4 vintage shampoos, a bottle of Port I brought back from Portugal, some Bushmills Single Malt given by a friend from Ireland (and very nice), and a good bottle of Armagnac. I'll also make some mulled wine with cinnamon sticks, cloves, nutmeg, cranberries, orange and some greek brandy (all it's fit for), and a few bottles of some of St Peter's Ales. Oh and some cheap shampers for Buck's Fizz Xmas breakfast.

    Merry Xmas!

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    Re: Favourite alcohol ? for Xmas ?

    Quote Originally Posted by Thorsson View Post
    I thought you said that you did them a favour.

    Anyway I got 4 bottles of St Emilion, 2 Latour Pinots, a couple of Fleuries, a pair of Chablis, 4 vintage shampoos, a bottle of Port I brought back from Portugal, some Bushmills Single Malt given by a friend from Ireland (and very nice), and a good bottle of Armagnac. I'll also make some mulled wine with cinnamon sticks, cloves, nutmeg, cranberries, orange and some greek brandy (all it's fit for), and a few bottles of some of St Peter's Ales. Oh and some cheap shampers for Buck's Fizz Xmas breakfast.

    Merry Xmas!
    What proof is the shampoo ??

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    Re: Favourite alcohol ? for Xmas ?

    I like single malt, but not a big Islay fan. Laphroaig is just too smokey for me. I like a nice Speyside, and love Old Pultney.

    I am working Christmas Day this year (No family, so I volunteer). I work a 12 hour shift and can't drink for ten hours prior by company policy. This gives me a window of 7pm-9pm that I can drink!

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