What you drinking tonight?

At least the glass is showing signs of improvement

If only Jack Daniels played for Sunderland but he doesn't

 

Beer fridge loaded for the weekend. A little venison bologna, hot stick and venison ham made from the hind quarters.

 

That's a good looking man fridge Russell

 

I usually don’t allow food or other “contaminants” in there but I do make exceptions for the venison

 

@Peter B, what are your go to gins? I am a true gin aficionado. Always looking for something new and delicious to try.

 

Tonight it’s Angel’s Envy Rye (a Christmas present from Mr. Sandi) accompanied by Trader Joe’s truffle marcona almonds. Forgot to snap a photo before the almonds were consumed, however.

Dilli, I thought about pairing the rye with some chilies we living in the south west and all, but thought the it might detract from the heat and flavor of the vegetables.

My rye is in new glassware, BTW. I ran an errand today and found these nice whiskey glasses so bought a pair for Mr. Sandi and me. I do like cool glassware for some reason.

 

Don't know about invested it gets dipped into far too often

 

Bruchladdich botanical is the favourite, unfortunately we've drunk it all

 

Nice gin collection, Peter! I’ve had Martin Miller’s but have not seen very many of those other bottles around where I live. I have always been interested in the Monkey 47. What do you think of that one? How would you describe it? Thanks for taking the time to post the photos of your collection, BTW.

 

Nice, we tend to drink it with fever tree tonics which are excellent. I tend towards the Islay whisky more than gins. Bruchladdich is a favourite. Closely followed by Bombay Sapphire and then anything

 

ps. I don't really have a collection, it's more a work in progress.

 

Even better! A "collection" implies that you keep it and set it aside to look at...as opposed to drinking it which is much more enjoyable.

 

I would still say Monkey 47 is my favourite gin Sandi, well worth a try if you can get it over there
It makes a fantastic Martini or can be (should be?) drunk neat on the rocks. If you add tonic then make it a standard tonic and please don't drown it

 

If you're talking gin, we're members of a Craft Gin club and get sent a different gin each month.
Here's a small selection from:
The Lake District
Monaco
India
Cape Town
Netherlands

We've also had Swedish, Australian, Hong Kong and Brazilian varieties.

 

Me too

 

Ah, now I know why you always stagger and slur your speech when you arrive somewhere and get off your bike.

 

Thanks for your feedback on the Monkey 47, @Helmut Visor. We can get it here but it’s quite expensive. Nevertheless, I will splurge and give it a try. And don’t worry about me drowning my gin. I love gin too much to ever drown it.

 

Can I come visit when the travel bans are lifted, Steve?? I’ll even bring my own glass.

 

You'd be very welcome Sandi.
We can also supply a glass!

 

Home brew, but I'm not waiting till tonight. Poxy bloody weather