Amaretto?!? - Page 2

icehog3 · 02-22-2010, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by GreekGodX

That's a quick way to get drunk without the calories

I have actually heard of morons doing this (with other types of alcohol). What would possess anyone to even think about this?

md4958 · 02-21-2010, 11:02 AM

I grew up with this stuff as a staple in my grandfathers house. I still love it to this day, over ice. It always reminds me of my nonno.

KenyanSandBoa · 02-23-2010, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by md4958

I grew up with this stuff as a staple in my grandfathers house. I still love it to this day, over ice. It always reminds me of my nonno.

Same here...was a staple with my grandfather as well.

The only time I see my father drinking (which is almost never) he usually has Disaronno. To be honest, I've never tried with a cigar...I usually favor bourbon, but I'm going to give some Disaronno a shot next time I smoke.

I don't want to hijack this thread, but what kind of smokes went best for people?

BlackDog · 02-23-2010, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Careful, or someone may suggest Amaretto enemas.

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Originally Posted by GreekGodX

That's a quick way to get drunk without the calories

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I have actually heard of morons doing this (with other types of alcohol). What would possess anyone to even think about this?

You guys seem to have just a little too much knowledge here.

NeuRon · 02-23-2010, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by KenyanSandBoa

I don't want to hijack this thread, but what kind of smokes went best for people?

No Threadjack.. It has texture here...

I have found that i appreciate Cohiba with the taste of amaretto. The Creamy taste goes hand and hand with it, and it doesnt give the illusion of Overkill (and in some cases, underkill; like a light Hoyo). Something too strong wont mesh well with the sweetness, but Cohiba is still strong enough to have significant tasting notes to rise above the sweetness.. Granted, This is all purely my opinion

KenyanSandBoa · 02-24-2010, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by BigRonS

No Threadjack.. It has texture here...

I have found that i appreciate Cohiba with the taste of amaretto. The Creamy taste goes hand and hand with it, and it doesnt give the illusion of Overkill (and in some cases, underkill; like a light Hoyo). Something too strong wont mesh well with the sweetness, but Cohiba is still strong enough to have significant tasting notes to rise above the sweetness.. Granted, This is all purely my opinion

Thanks!! That sounds delicious to me...

Well, I know what I have planned for the weekend...

KenyanSandBoa · 04-05-2010, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRonS

No Threadjack.. It has texture here...

I have found that i appreciate Cohiba with the taste of amaretto. The Creamy taste goes hand and hand with it, and it doesnt give the illusion of Overkill (and in some cases, underkill; like a light Hoyo). Something too strong wont mesh well with the sweetness, but Cohiba is still strong enough to have significant tasting notes to rise above the sweetness.. Granted, This is all purely my opinion

It was finally warm enough to enjoy a full cigar outside without me freezing my arse off, so I figured I would bust out the amaretto after dinner and paired it with a Graycliff Chateau Gran Cru. I actually really liked the pairing...the amaretto sweetness kind of added another level to the complexity becuase my taste buds were enhanced to the sweetness which I found really complemented the spice of the Graycliff.

I still have another Cohiba sitting in my humi, so it think I'll be trying that one with some amaretto soon given the great stretch of weather we've had lately up here in New England.

NeuRon · 04-05-2010, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by KenyanSandBoa

I still have another Cohiba sitting in my humi, so it think I'll be trying that one with some amaretto soon given the great stretch of weather we've had lately up here in New England.

Go for it and check back.... Im curious to get some second opinions

NeuRon · 02-21-2010, 11:38 AM

i do enjoy a few fingers with a few ice cubes every now and then. It does pair well with *certain* cigars, even though its on the sweet side.. but the ice cubes help..

mmblz · 02-21-2010, 12:30 PM

i like it once in a while, not sure i've had it along with a cigar though.
recently for a sweet after dinner drink i prefer grand marnier...

icehog3 · 02-21-2010, 11:48 PM

Had some Amaretto tonight, on ice, with an '08 Mag 50...paired very nicely. Pinkies high!

02-21-2010, 11:02 AM	#2
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: Amaretto?!? I grew up with this stuff as a staple in my grandfathers house. I still love it to this day, over ice. It always reminds me of my nonno. __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

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NeuRon Formerly BigRonS Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Ron Location: Forked River, NJ Posts: 1,540 Trading: (22)	Re: Amaretto?!? i do enjoy a few fingers with a few ice cubes every now and then. It does pair well with certain cigars, even though its on the sweet side.. but the ice cubes help..

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mmblz .090909... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NH Posts: 4,031 Trading: (3)	Re: Amaretto?!? i like it once in a while, not sure i've had it along with a cigar though. recently for a sweet after dinner drink i prefer grand marnier... __________________ herf wear

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icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,733 Trading: (60)	Re: Amaretto?!? Had some Amaretto tonight, on ice, with an '08 Mag 50...paired very nicely. Pinkies high! __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!