Liqueur, Creme and Fortified Wines Thread

bigloo · 06-09-2009, 12:34 PM

Guys,

I thought it would be fun to have a thread where people list "must try" Liqueur and Creme to expand on the the big 4 discussed here already (beer, whiskey/whisky, rum and wine). I ran accross so much stuff while restocking my bar, I had no idea, stuff like Navan and American Honey. I will get this started:

Amarula (being an ex-pat South African, I need to chuck this out there). If you like Baileys, you will love this. Fruitier and I think smoother then other Cremes, just a great drink to calm any cigar on a cool evening.

E & J Cask and Barrel. Again, if you like Baileys, this is similar but made from brandy not irish whiskey, good stuff. I have both this and Baileys at home and think this makes a better mudslide by miles.

Fonseco Bin 27. This is a ripe vintage port. Dirt cheap, huge fruit flavors, I love this stuff. Available everywhere, easy to drink, no fancy but always does the trick.

bigloo · 06-10-2009, 04:46 PM

Am I the only guy who drinks creme/liqueurs or the only guy willing to admit it?

The Poet · 06-10-2009, 04:50 PM

It seems yes is the answer - but which is the question?

Me, I'll hit a cognac on occasion, but the last port I bought (as opposed to tried at some herf) was Taylor Tawny back in my college days. Half was gulped, half went in the bong.

bigloo · 06-10-2009, 04:56 PM

Mudslides and white russians I think are perfect for some cigars... on a Sunday morning I just cannot do scotch/bourbon or strong cigars so something mild with one of those works great... also, a sweet liquer after a smoke is wonderful.

mosesbotbol · 06-11-2009, 08:26 AM

I am not a fan of cremes or liquors... Too much sugar for me. What I do adore is real Schnapps. Not the just turned 21 stuff, but the real "made from the fruit only" stuff quite common in Germany and Switzerland. Just amazing to sip all day if I could.

Mark C · 06-11-2009, 02:11 PM

If you like cremes, try Peanut Rum Cream from St. Lucia: http://www.castriescream.com/ Surprisingly good stuff if you like cream liquors.

06-12-2009, 12:38 AM

A while ago I went on a Bailey's and Kahlua on the rocks kick. I love that drink. It's low on alcohol so you can have a few and still get up the next day with no problems. Taste so delicious and goes well with cigars. I was having a couple every night before I went to bed. Well after a few weeks I noticed that my pants were starting to fit a little tight. I had to drop the Bailey's & Kahlua drinks just too many empty calories for me to take on at my age. Still love the stuff but for now I will save it for special occasions.

kelmac07 · 06-12-2009, 03:23 AM

Huge white russian fan here...did I say that out loud?

Smoke Naked · 06-26-2009, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelmac07

Huge white russian fan here...did I say that out loud?

Old Sailor · 07-01-2009, 07:30 PM

I like my Baileys on the rocks!

hotreds · 07-01-2009, 07:46 PM

Better yet- drinks made with same. Cloud Nine? Screaming Orgasm? Wedding cake?

06-09-2009, 12:34 PM	#1
bigloo Crazy like a fox Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Lu Location: Rose City Posts: 905 Trading: (27)	Liqueur, Creme and Fortified Wines Thread Guys, I thought it would be fun to have a thread where people list "must try" Liqueur and Creme to expand on the the big 4 discussed here already (beer, whiskey/whisky, rum and wine). I ran accross so much stuff while restocking my bar, I had no idea, stuff like Navan and American Honey. I will get this started: Amarula (being an ex-pat South African, I need to chuck this out there). If you like Baileys, you will love this. Fruitier and I think smoother then other Cremes, just a great drink to calm any cigar on a cool evening. E & J Cask and Barrel. Again, if you like Baileys, this is similar but made from brandy not irish whiskey, good stuff. I have both this and Baileys at home and think this makes a better mudslide by miles. Fonseco Bin 27. This is a ripe vintage port. Dirt cheap, huge fruit flavors, I love this stuff. Available everywhere, easy to drink, no fancy but always does the trick.

06-10-2009, 04:46 PM	#2
bigloo Crazy like a fox Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Lu Location: Rose City Posts: 905 Trading: (27)	Re: Liqueur, Creme and Fortified Wines Thread Am I the only guy who drinks creme/liqueurs or the only guy willing to admit it?

06-10-2009, 04:50 PM	#3
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Liqueur, Creme and Fortified Wines Thread It seems yes is the answer - but which is the question? Me, I'll hit a cognac on occasion, but the last port I bought (as opposed to tried at some herf) was Taylor Tawny back in my college days. Half was gulped, half went in the bong.

06-10-2009, 04:56 PM	#4
bigloo Crazy like a fox Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Lu Location: Rose City Posts: 905 Trading: (27)	Re: Liqueur, Creme and Fortified Wines Thread Mudslides and white russians I think are perfect for some cigars... on a Sunday morning I just cannot do scotch/bourbon or strong cigars so something mild with one of those works great... also, a sweet liquer after a smoke is wonderful.

06-11-2009, 08:26 AM	#5
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Liqueur, Creme and Fortified Wines Thread I am not a fan of cremes or liquors... Too much sugar for me. What I do adore is real Schnapps. Not the just turned 21 stuff, but the real "made from the fruit only" stuff quite common in Germany and Switzerland. Just amazing to sip all day if I could. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

06-11-2009, 02:11 PM	#6
Mark C Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SE PA Posts: 674 Trading: (4)	Re: Liqueur, Creme and Fortified Wines Thread If you like cremes, try Peanut Rum Cream from St. Lucia: http://www.castriescream.com/ Surprisingly good stuff if you like cream liquors.

06-12-2009, 12:38 AM	#7
robofan Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Liqueur, Creme and Fortified Wines Thread A while ago I went on a Bailey's and Kahlua on the rocks kick. I love that drink. It's low on alcohol so you can have a few and still get up the next day with no problems. Taste so delicious and goes well with cigars. I was having a couple every night before I went to bed. Well after a few weeks I noticed that my pants were starting to fit a little tight. I had to drop the Bailey's & Kahlua drinks just too many empty calories for me to take on at my age. Still love the stuff but for now I will save it for special occasions.

06-12-2009, 03:23 AM	#8
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Liqueur, Creme and Fortified Wines Thread Huge white russian fan here...did I say that out loud?

07-01-2009, 07:30 PM	#10
Old Sailor Black Ops - S.O.B. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Side Porta!! Kingsville, Ont., Canada Posts: 4,209 Trading: (22)	Re: Liqueur, Creme and Fortified Wines Thread I like my Baileys on the rocks! __________________ Canadian Armed Forces 1976! Canadian Coast Guard, retired in 2012 after 32 years!!

07-01-2009, 07:46 PM	#11
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,670 Trading: (63)	Re: Liqueur, Creme and Fortified Wines Thread Better yet- drinks made with same. Cloud Nine? Screaming Orgasm? Wedding cake? __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.