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  1. Omegafanman Apr 13, 2019

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    When I was a kid (ok early teens) I got very ill drunk on Blue Curaco…. it was the only thing that night which we could raid in secret from the back of the drinks cabinet. Even now and even if something tastes great I start feeling blue when I see anything this colour...
     
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  2. Baz9614 Apr 13, 2019

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  3. Alpha Kilt Owner, Beagle Parent, Omega Collector Apr 13, 2019

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    Enjoying my Saturday evening allocation :)

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  4. Omega world Apr 13, 2019

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    Rich ,opulent in my opinion...sweet,flowers and nuts flavors, cigars flavors too....The final is explosive, a long sweetness and pleasure...I am not an expert to describe very well this bottle...but it was a pleasure for the soul tasting it.
     
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  5. Archer Omega Qualified Watchmaker Apr 13, 2019

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    So I wanted to compare it to something for you, so we did a little tasting just now...

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    So the Bombay Sapphire used to be my “go to” gin in terms of large distillers. We tasted right to left, and with the Bombay neat the overwhelming taste was pure alcohol, and it wasn’t pleasant to drink straight.

    By comparison the Empress 1908 was very smooth, with no harsh alcohol burn. I wouldn’t say that the botanicals are really in your face, but they are certainly there, with an undertone that I couldn’t quite put my finger on, but Jacqui said she felt it was almost a slight anise flavour.

    The Dillon’s unfiltered is the most complex of the three by far, with a lot of botanical flavours present, and not necessarily dominated by juniper berry. It has some cardamom undertones that are really nice, and this is my favourite all time gin by far.

    We mad some G&T’s with the Empress, and as noted when the pH goes acidic it turns purple...

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    Using Schweppes tonic, and some lemon that is my standard for these, the result is really nice. Too easy to drink actually...and almost a bit sweet, but not in an unpleasant way at all. Jacqui said she likes the Dillon’s more for G&T’s, and she likes the Empress more for Martinis. I’m easy either way...

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    Cheers, Al
     
  6. Foo2rama Keeps his worms in a ball instead of a can. Apr 13, 2019

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    Al,

    Thanks! Bombay’s my go to also, esp now as The Botanist has doubled in price recently! I’ll admit that neat it’s not the best nor for martinis.

    I’ll have to check those other 2 gins out.

    I’ve used butterfly pea extract for “magic trick cocktails” as the color change is dramatic and beautiful. You can buy it straight as an additive.

    Try fever tree tonic it’s worth it!

    Thanks again!
    -Phil
     
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  7. Muddlerminnow Apr 13, 2019

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    The Chablis was nice--very minerally--and quite inexpensive too. The Meursault is for tomorrow's smelt fry.

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  8. zinengineer Apr 13, 2019

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    6D2DEBA6-8A9D-46E7-B4FA-A306484C260F.jpeg Second meal since my return from way too much travel. 2013 Alpha Omega ERA, steaks perfectly cooked with exact timing using the speedy.
     
  9. Mtek Apr 13, 2019

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    Drumshanbo Gin and Tonic

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  10. Omegafanman Apr 14, 2019

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    Not this years pic..... but looking at it gets me ready for summer.... not long now
     
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  11. chunkythebulldog Apr 15, 2019

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    Drinking the local beer in Florida

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  12. Omegafanman Apr 16, 2019

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    Always a lucky privilege to open a bottle like that. Thanks for sharing.
     
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  13. khanmu Apr 16, 2019

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    Well, last night I was drinking these - negronis - bad news on a “school night”, followed by a couple of glasses of Malbec ..... probably explains why this morning, I’m drinking water.

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  14. Omegafanman Apr 16, 2019

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    I don't often do cocktails but next to a rusty nail, Negronis are my poison of choice when the situation dictates. Good call :0)
    ….. I would say a Vodka expresso can give a lift if you are flagging.....
     
  15. khanmu Apr 16, 2019

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    Never had a vodka espresso - sounds like a definite hair of the dog remedy... I’ll give it a try when the pub opens :)
     
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  16. Omegafanman Apr 16, 2019

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    Another old summer beers shot..... although this week at some point whatever the weather I am smoking with a Rauchbier..
     
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  17. alam Apr 16, 2019

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    Martini Bianco as aperitif, a 2009 Italian red blend, Le Difese followed ... life is good

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  18. MikiJ Likes songs about Purple spices Apr 16, 2019

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    Terrific wine at an affordable price. Enjoy :)
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  19. Mtek Apr 16, 2019

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    I found this burger and whiskey bar and had lunch. Decent Scotch collection, but have to go bourbon with a hamburger. I love America

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  20. Omega world Apr 17, 2019

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    Tonight,I will try this 60's Armagnac...
     
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