Newbie Alcoholic Beverage Advice

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  1. iFi audio

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    Quite the bottle there. I'd give this one a go only because of this head shaped glass!
     
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    Yeah, that's why I bought it. $32 for that cool bottle, it will be a steal if the rum is any good.

    Store owner said it was good though
     
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    My newest creation: pimento dram
    Basically a lot of allspice, a lot of simple syrup, and some over proof rum. Just finished making it, I'll try it in a bit, see if it's any good.
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    For some odd reason it looks quite dangerous! Maybe because of pruno alike colour;)?
     
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    It's very sweet. It tastes like sweetness and allspice. I think I rushed it because I lost like half the alcohol. I think it's only about 10-15% ABV.
     
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    I agree! Back in Mass. I never bought it, it was 35 bucks. Went out to Cali it was $20 sitting right there in Rite-Aid. Tried the private stock and didn't like it as much. Tried Crown Royal honey, same. Tried the silver spiced rum. Maybe that would be ok for Pina colada but it wasn't great with my usual A@W.
     
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    I don't agree anymore.
    Captain is pretty gross now.
    Same with vodka, though not quite as bad.

    now 80% of the time I just sip some high quality rum or whisky, shots are not very good.

    I think ill need to try some wine at some point though.
     
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    Jokes aside, not sure how widely available this is over in your place but I like Carlo Rossi for very cheap but not-shit wine. Their Moscato and Merlot specifically, since the flavours are an easy like. I hate their California Red though.
     
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    Yeah, IDK why I don't like it anymore, but its so terrible. Last time I had captain I could barely take the first shot because it tasted so bad. And vodka just tastes like rubbing alcohol, but I can get it down if needed.
    Some quality rum or whisky though, that's good. Though I just got a bottle of Diplomatico rum, and I have to say, It was pretty terrible. Way to sweet, and kinda tastes a bit like vodka and tequila.

    Ill have to check out the wine selection next week. Looked like there was a pretty good amount.
    I don't want anything sweet, I don't like any sweet drinks really.
     
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