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[SlickWilly223]

Beer is not really my favorite thing in the world. Generally, I like to shotgun/chug/funnel it instead of just sipping it, because I really hate the taste.

Hard liquor, however... That shit is pure gold. I can chug that shit too, but I'd rather enjoy it's sweet taste.

Early Times
Johnny Walker
Jagermeister
Cutty Sark
Rubbing Alcohol

It's all good, folks.

 

[Piecake]

Gin tastes like pine needles.

Thats why you have to mix it with tonic water

For some reason those two mixed together just tastes awesome

 

[Macam]

Well, for starters, if you're drinking bottom of the barrel stuff (whomever mentioned Skol's is right on the money), you'll forever hate any alcohol. It depends on your age and liking, but pony up a bit and you'll find things that don't taste like bad water, piss, or rubbing alcohol. If you're going to drink beer, start with light beers (Heineken, Rolling Rock, Dos Equis, Tecate, etc) and drink it while eating or snacking. It definitely feels and tastes better when eating than on an empty stomach. Dark beers, like Guiness and co., require more accustoming too.

If it's liquor, start with mixed drinks, and avoid whiskey like the plague for starters. Goldschlagger isn't your friend either to whomever recommended it; it may taste like cinammon, but it also has a kick that'll feel like someone punching you in the throat if you're not a drinker of any sorts. That and the gold flakes are there to make tiny, tiny cuts in your throat to help get the alcohol in your blood faster; it virtually guarantees a buzz on minimal shots. And for you liquor store fiends, avoid the German version of it, Goldwesicher, which tastes like licorice.

Alcohol is like coffee really; most start off disliking it, drink it for an effect, and grow accustomed to it. It's not the devil and chances are, you'll grow quite fond of a good beer down the road. I drink on occassion, but for me, coffee is my real vice.

 

[Eminem]

(whomever mentioned Skol's is right on the money)

:lol :lol indeed.

And I never knew that's what those flakes were for....interesting.

 

[RevenantKioku]

And for you liquor store fiends, avoid the German version of it, Goldwesicher, which tastes like licorice.

? What's bad about that?

 

[Wellington]

haha, see, i was never a fan of stuff like schnapps or anything like that...but 2 weekends ago me and my brother were drinking Skol(the WORST vodka known to man. it tastes like rat poisen. the logo should be a skull and crossbones.) because it was $8 for a handle. And halfway through the bottle we said fuck this, we can't drink this anymore. One of my friends recommended Goldschlager, so we said what the hell and got a fifth. Now I absolutely love the stuff.

Moral of the story?

STAY AWAY FROM THIS:

Ugh.

No... stay away from THIS:

 

[Dice]

Every time I take a trip up to see my sister and brother-in-law, my brother-in-law makes me try a bunch of different alcoholic beverages.
I've tested all of his import beer and it all tastes like garbage water.
I've tried all of his wine (red, white, sweet, strong) and it all burns and tastes like nasty communion.
I've even tried port... It's like thick, burning garbage water.

How long did it take you all to get used to this stuff and why would ANYONE prefer this to fruit juice or a soft drink?

I hate most alcoholic beverages as well. Try some Jack Daniels, it's the only thing I have liked so far, it has a spiciness that works with the alcohol flavor, kinda like apple cider without the apple. My friend says whiskeys and scotches are good but Jack is the only one I've tried. Stay away from brandy, it tastes like some horrible cough medicine.

 

[Dyne]

I used to have sips of wine now and then when I was younger. At first it was like a grape juice that kicked you in the head pretty hard, but as time went on, it tasted better.

I tried alcohol seriously around half a year ago. My parents have all this liquor lying around that they get as gifts every christmas, and one night when I was alone, I just decided to go after some. I started with Kahlua on the first night, and I really liked that. Then I got to harder liquors, like orange and cherry liquors.. and I still sort of liked them, but they were nasty. Then I found this really delicious liquor, called "Creme de Cacao". I drank it with milk chasers, and it was the best chocolate-related item I've ever tasted (after the alcoholic punch).

Then I got on to Whiskey and Brandy, and all that stuff tasted like crap to me.

And despite drinking all of these, I never felt any effects after wooziness.

I've had beers at friend's houses, and I really appreciate the good taste of a cold one. Canadian beers rule.

 

[Macam]

? What's bad about that?

Well, I should be a bit more clear: if you like licorice and strong liquor, probably nothing. Me? I can't stand licorice and, perhaps somewhat as a result, Goldweischer (I believe that's the spelling) felt far more bitter than Goldschlagger.

If anyone wants to try a semi-smooth hard liquor, I recommend limoncello; it's an Italian liquor that tastes like lemon and has a strong little kick to it. I believe it's about 30% on the alcohol content (versus 40%+ for Goldschlagger) and it's great for mixing. I haven't tried two many brands of it, but they all same relatively comparable to me at this point.

 

[DJ Demon J]

Olimario: Go to a bar (I'm assuming your of age) and order yourself a Blue Hawaiian or a Stoli (Raspberry) and 7 (7-Up). Nice and fruity and you won't taste any alcohol. Do this every weekend for about, oh, two months. About a month in, shock your system with a Captain and Coke. I guarantee that by the end of this 2 month period, you'll not only enjoy the taste of alcohol, but you'll be a lush like the rest of us on the board.

Whatever you do, never, ever, ever ever ever ever ever ever ever....drink a Harvey Wallbanger, Freddy Fuddpucker or anything with Galliano in it.

 

[The Faceless Master]

i liked pretty muich everything i tasted except beer the first time...

i still dont like or drink beer, unless it's to taste some brand i never tried before...

 

[Warm Machine]

Oli, do you like coffee? Most people don't until they are around 19. That is just how our tastebuds develop. Sooner or later you are going to find something you like or you'll find the balance you enjoy. I can't drink coffee straight up, I have to put in 2 sugar and cream and then I enjoy it.

Liqour wise, Baileys may be up your alley. 3 ice cubes and 2 ounces of Baileys and your in creamy heaven.

Other than that, Rum and Coke, Gin and 7-Up, Vodka and Cranberry juice, etc. Find something you like.

The combos are pretty well endless and there are so many differn't tastes out there with mixes of liquor that go beyond any straight up juice/pop/water.

Sometimes I wish that booze wasn't even alchoholic as I enjoy the taste so much.

 

[Crow357]

Loved almost everything the very 1st time I tried it. All except for Gin and Scotch. That stuff tastes awful.

 

[DJ Sl4m]

Try a daquiri, you'll love it. Esp if it's something sweet and weak like a half strawberry/half bannana daquiri.

 

[Rlan]

I can't stand Alcohol either.

Try some Kaluah [sp?] and milk. Tastes just like Iced Coffee, but with Alcohol!

 

[Crow357]

I can't stand Alcohol either.

Try some Kaluah [sp?] and milk. Tastes just like Iced Coffee, but with Alcohol!

Oh yeah, White Russians rock! 1 1/4oz Vodka, 3/4oz Kahluah, 3 to 4 oz milk.

 

[DCharlie]

drank beer for the first time at around 10 and hated the taste.
I remember my dad explaining to me that i should remember this moment, because
in 6 to 8 years time, i'd not believe that i once hated the taste.

After that, was drinking small quantities of wine at 11 with family at meals which i liked the taste of.

Cider at 12, which i now can't stand, but loved back then.

 

[Spainkiller]

I can't understand how you can't enjoy the taste of beer!

Anyway, Cider is all good

 

[Gattsu25]

I still hate the taste of all alcohol other than vodka+pineapple

doesn't stop me from getting drunk =\

 

[COCKLES]

:lol :lol

Depends what the drink is...beer took me a few tries. I still hate rum. Vodka is ok, depending on what you mix it with. I can shoot it, but I prefer not too.
You'll get to the point where you barely taste anything after the first few drinks anyway.

And if you want some GOOD shit, I've been on a kick of this lately:

It's 86 proof and tastes like cinnamon. You don't even need a chaser when you shoot it. It's mag-fucking-nificent. And there's gold shavings floating around the drink...how can you go wrong?

86%? Fuck me. How much does it cost?

 

[Tarazet]

86%? Fuck me. How much does it cost?

Erm, 86 proof. 43%

 

[COCKLES]

Erm, 86 proof. 43%

Ah bugger. Absinth it is then.

 

[Odnetnin]

suprised no one's mentioned whisky, bourbon or scotch. Argh.. I love my tequila. Can do about half a bottle, maybe more on a good day and GIN. I love margurhitas; especially with mexican food. Blended ice + alcohol + juice + sale = heaven. But the above three. :vomits:

I can not drinky straight without wanting to vomit. Its always with coke but i still can't stand the smell. Not nasty just right out of toxic waste vat 111.

 

[Macam]

86%? Fuck me. How much does it cost?

Goldschlagger will run you just over $20; about $22 or so if I recall correctly. It's relatively cheap considering. Absinth, at least as far as I'm aware of, isn't entirely legal to sell in the States. You really don't need to go that far for a good buzz, unless you're just trying to get absolutely hammered in new ways.

As for whiskey and co., well, there's a reason it hasn't been mentioned -- the person starting the thread isn't much into alcohol. And, believe me, whiskey and liquors of those varieties are probably the last stop you'll want to take on your alcohol tour, at least without some proper mixing. Drinking a straight Jack Daniels had all the subtelty of drinking Absolut by its its lonesome. Flavor wise, it's about the equivalent of someone jamming the palm of their hand straight into your Adam's apple.

I'll certain vouch for a White Russian however; those things are just smooth as any mixed drink you'll get. Avoid the Black Russian (drink tar instead). A Washington Apple, if your bartender knows what that is, is also harmless on the tongue.

 

[aoi tsuki]

I'll certain vouch for a White Russian however; those things are just smooth as any mixed drink you'll get. Avoid the Black Russian (drink tar instead). A Washington Apple, if your bartender knows what that is, is also harmless on the tongue.

i used to love drinking Black Russians when i first started drinking liquor in any capacity. A newcomer could do far worse (see: screwdrivers).

Nowadays, i drink most liquors on the rocks. When i do have a mixed drink, it's usually a Grey Goose gimlet (light on the lime juice and occascasionally with the lightest splash of Cointreau) or a dry gin martini. i wasn't much of a gin fan until i found Hendricks. It's distilled with cucumber and rose. It's ~$30 a fifth and our local package stores just pulled them, but it's definitely worth the price and has a more diverse taste and smooth finish than comparable Beefeaters, Tanqeray, and the like.

 

[karasu]

I still don't like them. Clean living is good to me.

 

[Gibbo]

Never really liked Beer or Alcohol.... the last time i had ONE sip of fosters, my face began to redden.

 

[White Man]

I suppose that's right, though I wish it wasn't the case. I think that's the reason I'm trying to like some wine, even though it all tastes pretty bad.

I don't think there's a chance I'll ever enjoy a beer, however.

If you want to get into wine, you really should go to a few wine tasting events so you know how to properly drink it. There's really nothing else in the culinary world quite like wine, as far as complex tastes go. Not that I've experienced, anyway.

I've been drinking wine for a bit over a year now. While many, many wines are good for nothing except getting drunk, there are others that offer pleasure beyond a buzz.

Beer? Beer just kicks ass. I barely ever have the same beer two sessions in a row, just because the variety available is pretty dumbfounding.

Bourbon is typically my favorite. I'll pour myself a few fingers and sit down with a book. THe brain-lubing usually makes reading difficult things slightly easier. Upon finishing the first glass, I usually pour more, and continue reading. Repeat ad nauseum until I either a) realize that nothing is making sense anymore, or b) I'm holding the book an inch from my nose, squinting. Damn my lousy eyes.