Vodka, Rum, and a Port - Oh my! (or what I bought at the store today)

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anderson0196

Citizen Dildo
Here's to trying new things!

Picked a new vodka I've heard great things about (Tito's Handmade)
Picked up a higher end rum that some of the BOTL's rave about (Ron Zacapa Centenario)
And finally a port that the folks speak highly of as well (Taylor Fladgate 10)

Looking forward to sampling (read getting s-faced) this wknd:ss

Thanks for the suggestions all!

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anderson0196 said:
Here's to trying new things!

Picked a new vodka I've heard great things about (Tito's Handmade)
Picked up a higher end rum that some of the BOTL's rave about (Ron Zacapa Centenario)
And finally a port that the folks speak highly of as well (Taylor Fladgate 10)

Looking forward to sampling (read getting s-faced) this wknd:ss

Thanks for the suggestions all!

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Tried Tito's for the first time two weeks ago. Good. Not Great. :dr
Ron Zacapa. 15 yr. Good. :dr :dr 23 yr. Great. :dr :dr :dr :dr
Taylor Fladgate 10 yr Tawny Port. :dr :dr :dr :dr
 
I tried the Tito's when I was in San Diego visiting Peter and the boys. Surprisingly good Vodka. Who would have thought Texas could make a decent vodka? Most of the guys know my thoughts on Texas :r
 
pnoon said:
Tried Tito's for the first time two weeks ago. Good. Not Great.
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Don't be messing with Texas, poon!

I think Tito's is great--for the price. I've never had a vodka in that price range that's better than Tito's. There are vodkas I prefer, but they're all more expensive. And, for me at least, Tito's is fine mixed or in a martini.
 
croatan said:
Don't be messing with Texas, poon!

I think Tito's is great--for the price. I've never had a vodka in that price range that's better than Tito's. There are vodkas I prefer, but they're all more expensive. And, for me at least, Tito's is fine mixed or in a martini.
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a) I'd never mess with Texas. you're all a bunch of loonies! ;-)

b) I have no idea as to the price and was not making a statement on value - just on the quality of the vodka.

c) VVVVV
croatan said:
Nah, I'm just a drunk. :al
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:D :D :D
 
mosesbotbol said:
Put the port in the fridge for 20-30 minutes before serving.
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This is the first time I've actually bought a bottle - usually will just order it after a meal or other times when I'm out.

Should it be stored in the fridge? I also heard port can go bad in the bottle - How long will it keep?
 
croatan said:
Don't be messing with Texas, poon!

I think Tito's is great--for the price. I've never had a vodka in that price range that's better than Tito's. There are vodkas I prefer, but they're all more expensive. And, for me at least, Tito's is fine mixed or in a martini.
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---Language Police---

If yens put Tito's in a martini, Jimmeh, it ain't a martini.
Don't mess wit Texas, & don't mess wit martini.....:D


ps. enjoy your drinks :tu
 
anderson0196 said:
This is the first time I've actually bought a bottle - usually will just order it after a meal or other times when I'm out.

Should it be stored in the fridge? I also heard port can go bad in the bottle - How long will it keep?
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A few pointers will help you out

1. Do you plan to finish the bottle this weekend? If so you should decant into another bottle to let it open up some (while cooled the whole time). If not just leave in the bottle with the T cork in. Tawny port should breathe for 3-8 hours if it's going to be consumed in one sitting. You could pour out a "tasters choice" and there will be enough room in the bottle to just let it develop without the T cork in. The room will smell nice also.

2. Tawny port will last almost a month once open, so do not worry.

3. Serve port around 60-65 degrees. You want it cooler than the room, but not "cold". Like at a cellar temperature.
 
Best Vodka for the $$ IMO is Luksosova. My local B&M has the liter bottle for a little over $20.

It's potato vodka, not the grain stuff.
 
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