how do people afford the new systems?

[boykster]

I've tried Pussers (good!) but not Pyrat...will have to see if that's available today.  I need a light rum (Cruzan) and a dark/spiced rum as I'm out of both.  All the "rum" I have left is Cap'n Morgan Tatoo - and that stuff is teh suxxorz for rum drinks.  I hear its good in dr. pepper tho.

[massive88]

Im not big on Rum, but I am low, and try to keep a fairly well stocked selection.

Ill shall try out your Cruzan!

[Cakemeister]

I can't ---smurfing--- stand Texans.

8-8 last year, not so great, but way better than your Dolphins!

On the original topic.....

There was a line in the movie "Ruthless People" where Judge Reinhold is selling a stereo system to a teenager, where he says, "If you can't afford it, finance it!" IMO a lot of people just charge stuff and figure out a way to pay for it later. I know I do. Fortunately I have a decent enough income so I can pay stuff off.

[Kajoq]

On the topic of really good yet lesser known liquors... I highly suggest trying Sailor Jerry's rum.  92 proof Spiced Rum thats a couple bucks cheaper than Cap'n, and a good bit tastier

[boykster]

I don't know that I've ever had a bad rum. 

Capn Morgan Tattoo is their attempt to make a jaegermeister type liquor....personally, I don't like Jaeger, and I bought this Tattoo stuff not knowing thats what it was.  I made a rum and  coke with it and it was TERRIBLE!

On the topic of really good yet lesser known liquors... I highly suggest trying Sailor Jerry's rum.  92 proof Spiced Rum thats a couple bucks cheaper than Cap'n, and a good bit tastier

I'll drink to that! 

[fjl]

If you're going to talk about alcohol and getting stupid drunk, take it to the "Everything Else" forum.

[shmokes]

weee-ooo weee-ooo

Everybody run . . . it's the forum police!

[SithMaster]

weee-ooo weee-ooo

Everybody run . . . it's the forum police!

quick hide the rum.

[AtomSmasher]

I was looking through some old photos and came across this one from a Buccaneer Days a few years ago.  That day the 6 of us (well, only 4 of us were really doing the heavy drinking) finished all of these, 3 bottles of vodka, a couple cases of beer, and a few drinks ordered from the bar.  Good times 

Although to be fair, one of the bottles of Morgans was our "community bottle" who we let anyone who stopped by have a shot or two, which has led to us getting things like free fresh caught lobster or yellow tail 

[Ed_McCarron]

Hey Boykster...

Why is a rum and booze thread in the console forum?

[patrickl]

Lol, funny how a thread can change course so much. From consoles+economy, to speakers, Bose, then vodka and now rum. Maybe i should start bitching about the Wii again to get this thread back on track 

[patrickl]

I wish they would release Williams Pinball in Europe.

[Dartful Dodger]

I liked Midway pinball games.  It stinks that they stopped making them.

[boykster]

Back to derail 

Checked the liquor store tonite, no Tito's, no Pyrat (they did have Pussers), and no Cruzan other than light, dark, and navy.  I'll check the big one downtown next week if I get a chance.

back to your regularly scheduled thread.....

[shmokes]

I went to the Costco liquor store.  They had the giant bottle of Captain Morgain for $20, which comes out to be $10 per fifth.  Regular price.  Not bad.

[boykster]

Wow, that's a good price.  Stupid wa state liquor taxes and stuff.....

fifth of captain morgan is $19 or so here....

[danny_galaga]

in cuba, we bought a bottle of rum (good too) for 3 bucks. a bottle of coke to go with it was $1.50!

[Dartful Dodger]

Old wise tales? or old wives tales?

[massive88]

Old wise tales? or old wives tales?

Dartful Derailment!

[DrewKaree]

If you like rum, see if you can get Cruzan rum.

Estate Diamond and Single Barrel aren't too widely available in the mainland, but you cannot buy a better rum. 

It's funny, this thread popped into my head today.  I was checking out rums because we're going camping, and the "walkaround" drink is Captain & Pepsi so I figured I'd take a look at the rums since I was in the area.  I hadn't noticed Sailor Jerry's, since I generally buy the large bottle of Captain's that Sam's Club sells.

Come to find out, Sam's price is $3/bottle MORE than the local liquor stores.  Whah?  Anyhoo, you say the Estate Diamond and Single Barrel aren't too widely available, but I ran across BOTH today, and I'd consider myself pretty far away from the standard distribution area.  There were also TWO different bottles of the Single Barrel - the talk 1.75 and the smaller frou-frou bottle.  I also happened across their Navy, and that stuff is darn near black! 

I'm hoping the Sailor Jerry's is a better-tasting drink, because it's the same price as Captain's at the "normal" place I'd impulse-buy it, and $2/bottle cheaper at the actual liquor stores around my house.  I did notice it's 90 proof vs 70 proof for Captain's, so....

I also found a few bottles of Sam Adam's Triple Bock, which I'll be having with a friend this evening with a nice Father's Day cookout of filet & shrimp.  Today is shaping up to be a pretty nice prelude to my camping weekend!

Anyhoo....great console discussion.  There should be more like this

[DrewKaree]

I'll drink to that! 

I underestimated you, boykster.  I shall try your magical Captain Morgan Tattoo.

 

Don't, if you're a fan of rum.  I believe I'm the one who told boyks it was good with Dr Pepper, and the only reason I know this is my SIL was/is a fan of the stuff, and I accidentally made a rum & cola with the stuff.  It really IS a shock to the system if you're expecting "rum".  Even Malibu or Malibu pretenders aren't as odd as Tattoo.  If Tattoo were my first foray into rum, I think I'd swear off rum for life.

It's not "terrible", it's just not anything I'd purposefully go out and buy.  I would drink it again (with Dr Pepper), but it'd definitely be a second-choice drink.

[danny_galaga]

talking of rum, this ad has been getting some play in the cinemas lately

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJdldf0MwsI[/youtube]

[boykster]

I'm hoping the Sailor Jerry's is a better-tasting drink, because it's the same price as Captain's at the "normal" place I'd impulse-buy it, and $2/bottle cheaper at the actual liquor stores around my house.  I did notice it's 90 proof vs 70 proof for Captain's, so....

Why the heck did you think I snagged it...higher proof    Its tasty too....

As long as you know what you're getting into with Tattoo, then go for it.  I'm not saying it, or Jaeger are bad per se, just not my cup of tea, or grog so to speak. 

I'm going to have to check a few more liq stores for the single barrel stuff....$21 for a 1.75L of dark?  DAMN!  What state do you live in that has such low state liq taxes? 

[DrewKaree]

Well, the difference to me was, if you "accidentally" mixed it too strong, you knew it right away.  Captain's is a bit more subdued, for lack of a better term.  I know it's due to the higher proof though, and when mixed properly, I liked the Sailor Jerry's.  There were several families, and I had ample opportunity to compare and contrast.  Both are equally good, but I'm now of the opinion that Captain's can cause more trouble.

[shmokes]

the "walkaround" drink is Captain & Pepsi

Who the ---fudgesicle--- puts Pepsi in a Rum & Coke? 

[northerngames]

the "walkaround" drink is Captain & Pepsi

Who the ---fudgesicle--- puts Pepsi in a Rum & Coke? 

 

[DrewKaree]

the "walkaround" drink is Captain & Pepsi

Who the ---fudgesicle--- puts Pepsi in a Rum & Coke? 

The guy who works for Pepsi.  Was the smiley too vague? 

Boy is this thread old!

Sailor Jerry's is a hit, and I think tastes just about the same. 

Whatever else this thread was about....chaff.

[ahofle]

I just wanted to say thanks to those of you who recommended Tito's vodka.  I finally tried it recently and I have to say it's pretty damn close to Grey Goose in quality and much cheaper.  Vodka martinis just became a little more affordable. 

[ahofle]

I haven't seen Tito's for less than $40 a bottle here so I haven't purchased it yet - my only choice is the 1.75 Liter.   

Believe it or not, that's another reason I've dumped Grey Goose.  I always opt for the 1.75 as well and that ridiculously designed gigantic bottle is completely useless.  It's almost impossible not to spill it while making drinks and it won't fit in the liquor cabinet it's so tall.  The Titos bottle has that nice handle and is much easier to pour.  Weird that you don't get Titos for cheap down in Texas.  I guess it's like Fat Tire beer is out here (more expensive than in Texas!)