Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Listening Point - General Discussion :: Drink of choice
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A1t2o |
Personally, I can't stand whiskey so I drink brandy and water. A box of wine for a cup around the fire is great too. Sometimes I bring the little bottles of something to take pulls of and pass around too. Fireball has been the most recent choice. What do you drink? If you bring something a bit stronger to drink straight, what would you recommend? |
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jhb8426 |
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thinblueline |
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Winemaker |
Well, you know.... |
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mc2mens |
Winemaker: " What he said... |
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HowardSprague |
I have a small metal flask for other kinds of stuff, be it rum or some Barenjaeger or something.. not really a bourbon drinker, but I am willing to learn! Weird - posting this from iPhone and it changed “wine” to “whiskey”. What’s this telling me? |
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Spartan2 |
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tarnkt |
Fireball straight or vodka mixed with powdered drinks if you want to get after it. |
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Savage Voyageur |
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timatkn |
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pamonster |
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ducks |
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yogi59weedr |
I'm a dark Bacardi fan. |
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yogi59weedr |
I'm a dark Bacardi fan. |
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SevenofNine |
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BobDobbs |
Having said that....one year we let a couple of exhausted newbs buddy up on our campsite on lake afton since they were coming out of an all day frost river paddle absolutely knackered and pretty late in the evening. The look on their face when they saw the only site on the lake was taken was just too pitiful to NOT let them stay with us. They gratefully shared their fifth of Kessler with us that nite, and I swear it tasted 10X better than when I used to choke it down behind the gas station across from my old high school as a kid. |
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murphylakejim |
Fireball straight for portage breaks Jeremiah Weed mixed with water Johnny Walker red label (usually just bring 1 or 2 of these) also starbucks pike place instant coffee :) |
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joshawes |
I really like everyones ideas but I feel its already enough to prepare for your trip as it is and i don't want to have to pour booze into different containers... However, some flavored moonshine sounds like an exception. What containers do you guys use to transfer you alcohol into? Josh H |
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BSW |
That was the only time though. I don't know why we don't bring booze, we just don't. |
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benr0 |
Tang Coffee |
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sns |
benr0: "Yukon Jack Hot or on the rocks? Either way, I am not brave enough to try this combination! |
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missmolly |
Not impressed? I drink it out of a dirty cup. |
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sylvesterii |
Bandit Wine - hands down the best "box" wine, without any question. As an added bonus, it comes in 1/2 or 1 litre boxes, so you can disperse amongst the packs! |
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Papa09 |
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TangoCharlie |
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bfurlow |
TangoCharlie: "Not to sound too much like Bubba Gump but I like: Scotch & Three, Scotch & Knife, Scotch & Insula, etc. (Essentially "Scotch & Lake".)" Funny! Of course I immediately thought of this. ;) |
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mapsguy1955 |
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mr.barley |
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goatroti |
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walllee |
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treehorn |
Vodka & pink lemonade Wine Fireball Honey Jack Bailey's Our packs are pretty heavy going in..... |
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ducks |
yogi59weedr: "Hope that's plastic jack.... That's a fact Jack ;) |
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GearJunkie |
OR, Jameson Caskmates plus apple chips to smoke the glass before pouring. Decisions decisions..... |
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mirth |
I dunno. Maybe I'll bring some bourbon AND a small pouch of wine.... |
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moosedoggie |
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TwoByGreenCanoe |
goatroti: "A little scotch I discovered a couple of years ago, Auchentoshan 12 year old." I just took Auchentoshan Three Wood on my latest trip. Good scotch. |
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bfurlow |
Vodka and lemonade mix will do in a pinch. Nothing too crazy, just nice to have a drink sitting by the lake in the evening. |
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Duckman |
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mastertangler |
On the first night out, however, I like a pizza and a Stella. |
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mschi772 |
I don't drink (alcohol). My friends often bring extra beverage, and my girlfriend is fond of powdered Gatorade, but I'm happy with water. Tea I suppose would be the only beverage-related extra I might commonly bring. |
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Unas10 |
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yogi59weedr |
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Spartan2 |
mastertangler: "I have never taken alcohol while tripping. Am I the only one? I find the beauty and serenity of the wilderness intoxicating enough ;-) I said sipping! Have never been the slightest bit intoxicated in the wilderness! :-) |
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mirth |
TominMpls: "Single malt Islay whisky. Laphroaig or Bowmore most frequently." Mmm... peaty goodness. =) |
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analyzer |
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Tony |
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TheGreatIndoors |
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shock |
do any of you know why they call it vodka ????? because no matter how drunk you get you can still say V-O-D-K-A ;) |
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Captn Tony |
Would rather take good rum or tequila. But then I would have to find a plastic bottle, and then I would have to unscrew the lids, and then pour the booze into the plastic bottle, and then screw the lids back on. It's just too much work!!!! |
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fadersup |
Loose leaf tea is always in the pack. A cold dip from the lake is as good as things can get. |
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mjmkjun |
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bfurlow |
mschi772: "Wow--lots of alcohol here. Well, the original post referenced alcohol, so I think that is why everyone answered with their cocktail preference. I only have 1 or2 at the end of the day around camp, during the day it's tea or coffee in the morning and water the rest of the time. Gotta stay hydrated! |
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ghamer |
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TominMpls |
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shock |
TheGreatIndoors: "A fun trick: Bring limes, cut them in half at the equator, squeeze them to make juice and pour tequila into the crater left behind in the lime. i.e. use them as a shot glass. A friend always brings a small flask of grand marnier to sprinkle on top. Instant margarita! It's a little messy, but delicious."TGI , i love it , will be on the list for our next trip :) :) :) :) LOL |
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Driftless |
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sns |
Previous one was with a bunch of adults...so there was beer. As in Kegs, so as not to break the rules. Cheers! |
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DrBobDg |
Really enjoy the stuff now for 'happy hour' Lemonade Ice Tea Powder. I am usually the only coffee drinker so I just bring my usual instant Folgers. This same 'friend' has been known bring those single things from Starbucks which I have been know to sample. I used to bring those tea bag coffee things but don't bother with them anymore. Aqua Mura water treatment really makes water out of the lake taste pretty darn decent. dr bob |
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deerfoot |
Savage Voyageur: "I’m not too picky. Whiskey, Brandy, Vodka, Gin. It all works. " Yes, me too, especially if someone else is buying. |
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bwcaforktail |
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landoftheskytintedwater |
Group trip: Boxed wine, whiskey/bourbon Solo: scotch or whiskey/bourbon Late/early season trips when it's chilly: growler of beer |
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johndku |
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MN_Lindsey |
Water for the rest of the day Boxed wine around the campfire after a long day/dinner/sunset |
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billconner |
MN_Lindsey: "Trader Joes "All Dressed Up" Coffee packets for breakfast +1 ive griwn fond of Bota Revolution Red in the BWCAW. |
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carmike |
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Abbey |
GearJunkie: "This year it will be a 750 of High West - Campfire. We also brought High West Campfire this year, and it is a real treat. I tried it last year at the High West restaurant in the Salt Lake City airport and instantly knew what would be going on our next BWCA trip. The usual for our group is rye, bourbon, or scotch, so the masterful blend of all three from HW was an easy decision. Woodford Reserve (high rye bourbon) has also been a group favorite and probably will be packed again for some trips. I like scotch, but nips from the flask in the backcountry just seem better with bourbon or rye. |
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Bannock |
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TickMagnet |
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fsupp |
Duckman: "Anyone have a plan for back-country bloody marys?" I've brought in pre-mixed Bloodys in Nalgenes - soak 'em in the lake to keep cool. Otherwise, it's Tanquery and tonics for cocktail hour (with a fresh lime, of course), red wine with the first night steaks, bourbon or single malt for sipping in the evening, and my brother-in-law always brings a flask of Benedictine to celebrate landing a nice fish. Oh, and water, lots and lots of water. |