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Post by julesd68 on Dec 30, 2022 21:04:40 GMT
It's a solid purchase and slips down way too easy ...
What's your automobile of choice?
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Post by rfan8312 on Dec 30, 2022 21:16:04 GMT
Sounds great.
Well tbh I don't even know what my automobile of choice is I've never driven any that I'd call impressive just daily commuter cars to work unfortunately. I have 2005 Toyota Carolla that needed a transmission flush and new tires and now the radiator is leaking.
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Post by julesd68 on Dec 30, 2022 21:32:37 GMT
Hey don't worry, I'm rocking a Mazda 3.  Dang that's annoying though - the whole Corolla thing was meant to be about reliability ... |
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Post by MartinT on Dec 30, 2022 22:09:09 GMT
I'm rocking a Mazda 3. I love Mazda heritage, watched a great YouTube documentary from Mighty Car Mods about buying a mint RX-7 and driving down to Hiroshima in it. The Mazda factory is immense. |
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Post by julesd68 on Jan 12, 2023 20:38:11 GMT
Just got a bottle of Plantation 5 yr old 'Signature Blend' Barbados rum. Meant to be one of the best entry level rums and it's the first I have tried in this well known range.
First aged in Bourbon casks in Barbados and then shipped to France for a further maturation in Cognac casks before bottling.
Let's see if it lives up to its reputation.
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Post by julesd68 on Jan 14, 2023 15:32:03 GMT
I can't recommend this rum to drink neat, it's rather crude and one dimensional but imagine a good mixer if that's your thing.
In this price range, Diplomatico Reserva is in a different league.
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Post by julesd68 on Feb 26, 2023 18:21:44 GMT
Does anyone else like Marsala?
I bought a "sweet" one from Waitrose for £11 and I think it's most likely better than any Port at that kind of price. Much more subtle in flavour, it's not like being hit with a sledgehammer like some Ruby Ports. A lovely aperitif.
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Post by Slinger on Feb 26, 2023 20:16:35 GMT
Does anyone else like Marsala? I bought a "sweet" one from Waitrose for £11 and I think it's most likely better than any Port at that kind of price. Much more subtle in flavour, it's not like being hit with a sledgehammer like some Ruby Ports. A lovely aperitif. For many years I used to get a bottle in at Christmas, just for a change - I settled on the Pellegrino Marsala that Sainsbury's sell, the Garibaldi Dolce - and a bottle of Madeira (Blandy's) too. Mind you, I also used to buy LBV Port by the case too, in those days.  |
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Post by julesd68 on Feb 26, 2023 21:49:39 GMT
Does anyone else like Marsala? I bought a "sweet" one from Waitrose for £11 and I think it's most likely better than any Port at that kind of price. Much more subtle in flavour, it's not like being hit with a sledgehammer like some Ruby Ports. A lovely aperitif. For many years I used to get a bottle in at Christmas, just for a change - I settled on the Pellegrino Marsala that Sainsbury's sell, the Garibaldi Dolce - and a bottle of Madeira (Blandy's) too. Mind you, I also used to buy LBV Port by the case too, in those days. Aha, yes, I meant to buy Madeira but somehow managed to walk out with Marsala! |
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Post by Clive on Feb 26, 2023 22:51:57 GMT
For many years I used to get a bottle in at Christmas, just for a change - I settled on the Pellegrino Marsala that Sainsbury's sell, the Garibaldi Dolce - and a bottle of Madeira (Blandy's) too. Mind you, I also used to buy LBV Port by the case too, in those days. Aha, yes, I meant to buy Madeira but somehow managed to walk out with Marsala! It’s best to go shopping before you start drinking 😂 |
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Post by julesd68 on Feb 26, 2023 23:28:51 GMT
Aha, yes, I meant to buy Madeira but somehow managed to walk out with Marsala! It’s best to go shopping before you start drinking 😂  Cheeky munky |
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Post by julesd68 on Feb 28, 2023 17:09:10 GMT
I've got a bottle of Blandy's Madeira on the way. |
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Post by Clive on Feb 28, 2023 17:47:14 GMT
I've got a bottle of Blandy's Madeira on the way. Are you sure it’s not Mandy’s Bladeira? 🍷You must get over there to do some Levada walks! You can also be more certain to find Madeira to drink, not Marsala.. 😀 🥂 |
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Post by julesd68 on Feb 28, 2023 18:57:04 GMT
I've got a bottle of Blandy's Madeira on the way. Are you sure it’s not Mandy’s Bladeira? 🍷You must get over there to do some Levada walks! You can also be more certain to find Madeira to drink, not Marsala.. 😀 🥂 Mandy’s Bladeira sounds like a most unpleasant condition!  Yes I'm trying to arrange a visit to Madeira with my mother, we'd both love to go. |
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Post by julesd68 on Mar 2, 2023 21:03:54 GMT
Actually I'm not sure going to Madeira is such a good idea - I'm not sure I'd be bothered to leave the bar, this tipple is so nice! I do like the Marsala but this is more three dimensional, more subtle in texture and taste. I think I'll try one of their age statement offerings next ...
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Post by Clive on Mar 2, 2023 21:11:17 GMT
You must go to Madeira, when you’ve tried lots of Madeira you can move onto Poncha - not the mass produced stuff…the fresh low volume elixir.
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Post by julesd68 on Mar 2, 2023 22:22:48 GMT
Mmm ... just looked those up and they do look good!
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Post by julesd68 on Mar 31, 2023 17:39:37 GMT
Drinking a truly delicious Spanish dessert wine this evening - Torres Floralis Moscatel Oro. Intensely ripe sun-kissed yellow fruits - peach, nectarine and apricot with a hint of soft spices. Unctuous and rich in texture, bottled at 15%. |
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Post by MartinT on Mar 31, 2023 19:12:25 GMT
We opened a half bottle of Spanish dessert wine a little while ago and it was good. Sadly, I've lost track of what it was now.
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Post by Slinger on Mar 31, 2023 21:28:09 GMT
You two nearly tempted me, but I had a hot chocolate instead. |
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Cheeky munky
