finally able to legally buy alcohol in the U.S.

**Sockhatguy** · July 25th, 2005, 12:12 AM

FINALLY, I'm 21 and able to buy alcohol...

What should I buy first? I help out at a new local Pub (A TRUE Irish Pub, at that, the first one in town) and they're letting me drink free of charge today...even though they shouldn't have known that it was my birthday. I hate celebrations, and I especially don't like to be the center of attention. Anywho, I'm debating on what to buy first...

A Yard of ale? A Vintage wine for storage? Guiness? Beamish? Spaten? JD? a shot? a pint? a keg? I dunno...I think a Poll is in order...yes...

And hence the Poll is created!

**Platypus** · July 25th, 2005, 03:20 AM

Well I can't offer much advice there, as I don't drink, but I can wish you a Happy Birthday!

**confus-ed** · July 25th, 2005, 03:37 AM

The poll is rubbish !!

where the hell is the option 'as much as possible' ?

You are having me on if you reckon you haven't had a test run first !

as I see you've already practicising

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A TRUE Irish Pub

- Errr umm wouldn't they all be in Ireland ?

& edit, I started on cider at the grand old age of 12 & really wished I hadn't as it produces truely remarkable hangovers

**3fingersalute** · July 25th, 2005, 07:43 AM

Anything but wine

**parismouton** · July 25th, 2005, 07:49 AM

Do an 'EMR', get totally skulled, lose you mobile phone, briefcase and house keys before falling asleep on the pavement in the dodgiest part of town....

**Ferrit** · July 25th, 2005, 08:09 AM

[QUOTE=Sockhatguy]FINALLY, I'm 21 and able to buy alcohol...

What should I buy first? I help out at a new local Pub (A TRUE Irish Pub, at that, the first one in town) and they're letting me drink free of charge today...even though they shouldn't have known that it was my birthday. I hate celebrations, and I especially don't like to be the center of attention.

Heheheh drink enuff and you definetly will be the centre of attention
Probably not the attention you want either

**El_Squid** · July 25th, 2005, 08:11 AM

Remember the old adage: Beer then whiskey, mighty risky. Whiskey then beer, never fear!

You might try a nice Scotch Whiskey liquer, Locahnora, instead of the cognac. But whatever you do, have a blast and enjoy yourself!

**Richard1** · July 25th, 2005, 05:30 PM

I think a bottle of champagne may be a nice idea. You can put it back and wait for your next major victory/accomplishment or perhaps graduation or engagement.

Me personally, I'd probably get some vodka, sugar and lemons. I like lemon drop shots on the rare occasions when I drink.

**3fingersalute** · July 26th, 2005, 12:04 PM

Originally Posted by El_Squid

Remember the old adage: Beer then whiskey, mighty risky. Whiskey then beer, never fear!

You might try a nice Scotch Whiskey liquer, Locahnora, instead of the cognac. But whatever you do, have a blast and enjoy yourself!

I always heard it as "Beer than liquor, never sicker. - Liquor than beer, you're in the clear!"

**Sandwich** · July 26th, 2005, 12:24 PM

My suggestion is one of each! That way you can determine your favorite!

**FireAm94** · July 26th, 2005, 01:53 PM

The only thing I would suggest is a bottle of Grey Goose Vodka...the best vodka you can get. As far as beer goes...Yuengling Lager is my personal fav.

**El_Squid** · July 26th, 2005, 02:24 PM

Originally Posted by FireAm94

The only thing I would suggest is a bottle of Grey Goose Vodka...the best vodka you can get.

I must disagree with you on this point. There is no vodka better than Stolichnaya, particularly if kept in the freezer.

**El_Squid** · July 26th, 2005, 02:25 PM

Originally Posted by 3fingersalute

I always heard it as "Beer than liquor, never sicker. - Liquor than beer, you're in the clear!"

Wisdom comes in many forms!

**Richard1** · July 26th, 2005, 02:38 PM

There are three that I prefer any one of them is slightly different but the best of the best. Ketel One, Stolichnaya, and Grey Goose.

Someone recently told me to try Level also.

**FireAm94** · July 26th, 2005, 02:39 PM

Originally Posted by El_Squid

I must disagree with you on this point. There is no vodka better than Stolichnaya, particularly if kept in the freezer.

I haven't tried that...i'll have to now. That would be a good one for my trip to Dauphin Island. Nothing like fishing with a Vodka buzz! Beach fishing that is. I read a survey a while back and Grey Goose was voted #1..of course I can't find it now...that and it's my fav! Who knows after I try ur brand however.