Drinking & Burning

[Northern NH Mike]

In a recent post I mentioned that I was enjoying a drink while my stove was running one of its first burns of the season. A number of other members discussed a regional variation on what I was drinking. Just curious what folks like to sip once the stove is cruising on a quiet evening.

My go to drinks tend to be whisky based; Hot Toddy and an Old Fashioned, but a rum and cider Stone Fence makes an appearance.

What say you

 

[MTY]

Tea.

 

[EatenByLimestone]

I tend to live life on the edge with Swiss Miss, with marshmallows. My latest box advertises 33% extra per packet. 'Cause I like it strong!

 

[Bad LP]

It was bourbon or gin a year ago. Now it's a beer or 4.

 

[begreen]

Usually a good scotch, bourbon or Irish whiskey, neat.

 

[rottiman]

H-2-0

 

[Montanalocal]

A cup of hot black coffee with a shot of Jamisons in it.

 

[Grizzerbear]

I don't mind a snort of old corn liquor ever now and then. Normally it's just a michelob ultra though.

 

[enordy]

Depends - usually go to the browns for the winter - rye, splash of water and ice. Tonight its port.

 

[woodey]

Two fingers of 9 year single barrel Knob Creek bourbon along with a few thick slices of hickory smoked cheddar works for me.

 

[Dix]

White wine on the rocks

 

[tlc1976]

I tend to live life on the edge with Swiss Miss, with marshmallows. My latest box advertises 33% extra per packet. 'Cause I like it strong!

I prefer to eat the Swiss Miss with marshmallows right from the can. Nice crunchy fudgy treat. For drink it’s either my well water, Powerade, or lemon Brisk.

 

[fbelec]

one of the b's. beer or bourbon. porters or (knob creek or michters)

 

[all night moe]

Coffee.....

Then there are times i may tip a couple beers. I usually don't drink much during the winter months.

 

[Gearhead660]

A nice dark beer.

 

[Northern NH Mike]

Usually a good scotch, bourbon or Irish whiskey, neat.

I've recently enjoyed swapping out bourbon for rye in a few drinks.

 

[begreen]

I've recently enjoyed swapping out bourbon for rye in a few drinks.

My son is educating me on the finer points of spirits. I got him a Japanese whiskey that was excellent. Suntori Toki.

 

[Northern NH Mike]

My son is educating me on the finer points of spirits. I got him a Japanese whiskey that was excellent. Suntori Toki.

My brother in law is a real fan of Japanese whisky. I will be sampling some this Thanksgiving.

 

[begreen]

My brother in law is a real fan of Japanese whisky. I will be sampling some this Thanksgiving.

Lucky you! I can't afford most of them.

 

[stoveliker]

Depends. Beer, wine (red). Bourbon, cognac, some (most not) rum. A little. Gotta be able to swing the axe safely after all.

 

[Montanalocal]

I have one hard and fast rule. No alcohol before using a chain saw. After the sawing is done, a little is OK when splitting or stacking.

 

[Northern NH Mike]

Lucky you! I can't afford most of them.

Cheap bastard never offered.

 

[begreen]

I have one hard and fast rule. No alcohol before using a chain saw. After the sawing is done, a little is OK when splitting or stacking.

I adopted the same rule for any big project, including moving a stove. Years ago I invited a bunch of friends over to repair a carpenter ant damaged corner of the cabin I was staying in, offering free beer and pizza. Big mistake. The demolition got done and by that point they were too drunk to proceed and were making a mess of the job. I sent them home and the next day a sober friend and I worked on the repairs. Now the beer and pizza come out when the job is done and all that's left is cleanup.

 

[Northern NH Mike]

I have one hard and fast rule. No alcohol before using a chain saw. After the sawing is done, a little is OK when splitting or stacking.

The past few years I've noticed that after a session with the chain saw and maul I feel like I've gotten run over by a truck. A taste of whisky or two usually helps settle things later that evening.

 

[woodey]

The past few years I've noticed that after a session with the chain saw and maul I feel like I've gotten run over by a truck. A taste of whisky or two usually helps settle things later that evening.

It sure doesn’t hurt. Heading back to your state again next week and will be sure to restock on the good stuff.