Robbie Burns

Steve Beaumont · Post by **Steve Beaumont** » Thu Jan 25, 2007 8:00 am

Happy Burns Day, everyone. Mix a dram in with your beer drinking today in memory of the bard.

Belgian · Post by **Belgian** » Thu Jan 25, 2007 9:23 am

I don't understand dumping scotch whisky into ale - but I am trying to understand Scotch Ale, which is perhaps the Haggis of the beer world.

Andicus · Post by **Andicus** » Thu Jan 25, 2007 10:05 am

Haha... Perhaps you're kidding, but I don't think Steve meant to actually mix them in one drink.

I will do my part and have a dram of my latest favourite: Bowmore 10 yr old. Inexpensive, and quite tasty if you like a bit of smoke/peat.

Derek · Post by **Derek** » Thu Jan 25, 2007 12:18 pm

Sadly I won't be making deep-fried mars bars this year...

...but I should definitely have a scotch. I like Ardbeg (plenty of smoke, but not much peat).

Slainte!

Al of Kingston · Post by **Al of Kingston** » Thu Jan 25, 2007 12:48 pm

Just make sure your wee heavy is washing down a selection of internal organs from a selection of mammals and you'll be a'richt t'night, Jimmy.

Alan (Campbell McLeod) of Kingston

Steve Beaumont · Post by **Steve Beaumont** » Thu Jan 25, 2007 1:00 pm

Belgian wrote:I don't understand dumping scotch whisky into ale - but I am trying to understand Scotch Ale, which is perhaps the Haggis of the beer world.

No, that isn't what I meant, but now that you mention it...

Compass Box Cocktail
In an iced shaker, pour 1 ounce Compass Box Peat Monster (or other highly peaty malt whisky), 3 ounces of Imperial stout (eg. Tsarina Katarina) and 3 shakes of Angostura Bitters. Stir gently and serve in a chilled martini glass, garnished with a maraschino cherry and, if desired, an orange twist.

It's my own creation, and if I do say so myself, a damn fine one, at that!

liammckenna · Post by **liammckenna** » Thu Jan 25, 2007 3:29 pm

Happy Burns Day to all.

Lang may yer lum(s) reek!

Pax.

Liam