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

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!

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

The poll is rubbish !! :p where the hell is the option 'as much as possible' ? :thumbs2:

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

as I see you've already practicising :p ..

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A TRUE Irish Pub

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

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

Anything but wine

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....

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[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

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

You might try a nice Scotch Whiskey liquer, Locahnora, instead of the cognac. But whatever you do, have a blast and enjoy yourself! :thumbs2:

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.

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Originally Posted by El_Squid

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

You might try a nice Scotch Whiskey liquer, Locahnora, instead of the cognac. But whatever you do, have a blast and enjoy yourself! :thumbs2:

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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Wisdom comes in many forms! ;)

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.

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

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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. :D

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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. :D

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And I must try the Goose! Never too old to learn something new! Try keeping your favorite vodka in the freezer and take straight shots of it. You'll know its at the right temperature if it pours like Karo corn syrup. :thumbs:

My advice is to try everything at least once. The Liquor store should have a large selection, start with the beers and move up to the wine and then to the hard Liquors.

Obviously this must be done over a long period of time and by the time you have sampled everything your liver will be quite angry with you, but this way you can honestly say "I don't want that, it tastes like crap".

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And I must try the Goose! Never too old to learn something new! Try keeping your favorite vodka in the freezer and take straight shots of it. You'll know its at the right temperature if it pours like Karo corn syrup. :thumbs:

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There is a vodka that is filtered 10 times! WOW! I gotta try some o dat! There are many others also.

http://www.qwine.com/spirits.htm#vodka

Moose Drool

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There is a vodka that is filtered 10 times! WOW! I gotta try some o dat! There are many others also.

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Sounds great, except for that "hints of fruit, nuts and vanilla flavors" part. Still, sounds like Crater Lake is a must try as well. :p