l'angelo mysterioso Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Homemade sloe gin is extremely good. Too good WELCOME TO THE ROYSTON VASEY SUPER LEAGUE 2015 Keeping it local Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Too good Nail on head. There are some very strong drinks that slip down entirely too easily. "We are easily breakable, by illness or falling, or a million other ways of leaving this earthly life. We are just so much mashed potato." Don Estelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ullman Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Homemade sloe gin is extremely good. I've got some on the go at the moment. As others have said, dangerously easy to drink. Old Faithful we never lose at Wembley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Virgin Wines delivery! Two bottles each of: Finca los Principes El Rihuelo Rioja 2012Zinification Shiraz Zinfandel 2011Perez Cruz Single Vineyard La Higuera Block 2011Ariki Reserva Colchagua Carmenère Cabernet Sauvignon 2011Beneficio Cellar Reserve Grenache Shiral Mourvèdre 2011Gran Villa Gran Reserva 2002 "We are easily breakable, by illness or falling, or a million other ways of leaving this earthly life. We are just so much mashed potato." Don Estelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Tim Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Virgin Wines delivery! Two bottles each of: Finca los Principes El Rihuelo Rioja 2012 Zinification Shiraz Zinfandel 2011 Perez Cruz Single Vineyard La Higuera Block 2011 Ariki Reserva Colchagua Carmenère Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 Beneficio Cellar Reserve Grenache Shiral Mourvèdre 2011 Gran Villa Gran Reserva 2002 I am getting daily emails from my Virgin Wine Advisor....I may have to take out a restraining order as this is getting a bit much. This one is rather nice, had a case of this a while ago - Gran Villa Gran Reserva 2002 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Tim Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 I've never tried shop bought sloe gin. Can anyone recommend a good one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 I am getting daily emails from my Virgin Wine Advisor....I may have to take out a restraining order as this is getting a bit much. This one is rather nice, had a case of this a while ago - Gran Villa Gran Reserva 2002 You do get a fair number of email offers. This was one (a 'Double Discount' offer), but normally I make my own selections. I went for this offer because I had already tried and liked the Zinification and the Perez Cruz. "We are easily breakable, by illness or falling, or a million other ways of leaving this earthly life. We are just so much mashed potato." Don Estelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolford6 Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Have boiled a gammon roll with herbs, onion and vinegar in the water. Roll was £5-for-1kg on offer at the Co-op. Am eating a salad and gammon sandwich, made in granary bread from Bert Marshall's. I'd recommend it. Under Scrutiny by the Right-On Thought Police Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 I've never tried shop bought sloe gin. Can anyone recommend a good one? Not tried many, but Sipsmith do a Sloe Gin and a Damson Vodka, both of which are nice. I've seen their bottles in some supermarkets. "We are easily breakable, by illness or falling, or a million other ways of leaving this earthly life. We are just so much mashed potato." Don Estelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleep1673 Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Jeez, I wish I was still drinking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
808tone Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Currywust from the Xmas market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Partridges from Lidl for tonight. Going to make hasselback potatoes with walnut & honey butter to serve with the birds. "We are easily breakable, by illness or falling, or a million other ways of leaving this earthly life. We are just so much mashed potato." Don Estelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Tim Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 You do get a fair number of email offers. This was one (a 'Double Discount' offer), but normally I make my own selections. I went for this offer because I had already tried and liked the Zinification and the Perez Cruz. The Gran Villa is best decanted and given a lot of time to breathe (up to 24hrs) as it really does improve and all the flavours come out. Straight out the bottle it can seem a bit bland, although it can vary a bit bottle to bottle. I've had a few of the Perez Cruz offerings and they are rather nice. I've had a few emails about a white Rioja which I may get a few bottles of soon as my last case of Spanish white from Virgin was superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timtum Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 I'm currently snowed in and am therefore attacking the emergency rations. A Fray Bentos Just Steak pie for me then tonight (and tomorrow, and the day after…..). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WearyRhino Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 If you can find it, try Opihr gin, which is lightly spiced. Very tasty. Pretty bottle, too. Sainsbury's own brand tonic water is pretty good, and half the price of the rather insipid Schweppes. Fever Tree tonic water is simply unbeatable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Fever Tree tonic water is simply unbeatable. Pricey, mind, and some people I know find it a little too strongly-flavoured. I like it, but not all the time. "We are easily breakable, by illness or falling, or a million other ways of leaving this earthly life. We are just so much mashed potato." Don Estelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l'angelo mysterioso Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Pricey, mind, and some people I know find it a little too strongly-flavoured. I like it, but not all the time. Fever Tree tonic water is simply unbeatable. Where can you get it? I enjoy tonic water as a drink in its own right WELCOME TO THE ROYSTON VASEY SUPER LEAGUE 2015 Keeping it local Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 (edited) Where can you get it? I enjoy tonic water as a drink in its own right I've bought it in Sainsbury and Waitrose, so it's not confined to a single seller and could be in other supermarkets too. Not keen on the diet version, though. I bought a bottle of Hendricks gin on Saturday, as it was discounted. A very fine example with a delicate flavour that includes a mild infusion of rose-petal and cucumber as well as the usual aromatics. Edited December 2, 2013 by Futtocks "We are easily breakable, by illness or falling, or a million other ways of leaving this earthly life. We are just so much mashed potato." Don Estelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l'angelo mysterioso Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 I've bought it in Sainsbury and Waitrose, so it's not confined to a single seller and could be in other supermarkets too. Not keen on the diet version, though. I bought a bottle of Hendricks gin on Saturday, as it was discounted. A very fine example with a delicate flavour that includes a mild infusion of rose-petal and cucumber as well as the usual aromatics. but did it get you leathered? Thanks for the info about tonic watter. It seems that it's a question of keeping one's eyes open getting back to sloe gin. I always start chris tmas day off with a sloe fuse. WELCOME TO THE ROYSTON VASEY SUPER LEAGUE 2015 Keeping it local Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timtum Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 (edited) Fever Tree tonic water is simply unbeatable. Doesn't work for me I'm afraid. Overpowered just about any gin I put it in - from memory, a strong vanilla hit to it? While my sweet meats could manage it I segued rather wonderfully into Gin and Freshly squeezed lemonade. Wahey! Tonight having sliced 80 packets of bacon today, I am spoiling myself with the offcuts fried up with a bit of mustard, a couple of free range eggs, a large pain de campagne, and a bottle of cote du rhone (chilled). Edited December 3, 2013 by timtum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l'angelo mysterioso Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Doesn't work for me I'm afraid. Overpowered just about any gin I put it in - from memory, a strong vanilla hit to it? While my sweet meats could manage it I segued rather wonderfully into Gin and Freshly squeezed lemonade. Wahey! Tonight having sliced 80 packets of bacon today, I am spoiling myself with the offcuts fried up with a bit of mustard, a couple of free range eggs, a large pain de campagne, and a bottle of cote du rhone (chilled). now that's living WELCOME TO THE ROYSTON VASEY SUPER LEAGUE 2015 Keeping it local Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindle xiii Posted December 3, 2013 Author Share Posted December 3, 2013 I bought a small bottle of sloe gin from Brighouse market for £2.99 - it's ear-marked as my something new to try in December. Tonight I have been mostly making pickled mushrooms in oil... with so many Italian flavours it makes Super Mario look like Tintin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearman Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 I've been offered 8 legs of venison for £50. Is that too dear? Ron Banks Midlands Hurricanes and Barrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l'angelo mysterioso Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 I've been offered 8 legs of venison for £50. Is that too dear? flippin elk yes WELCOME TO THE ROYSTON VASEY SUPER LEAGUE 2015 Keeping it local Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearman Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 I know I was staggered, mind you if I'd have had the doe.......but I'd left my money beHind Ron Banks Midlands Hurricanes and Barrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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