What liquor to put in a hip flask

The Wizard · 07-02-2012, 23:06

My wife has bought me a hip flask for Christmas and i'm toying with what to put in it. I go walking a lot and want a warming tipple but I don't drink neat spirits. My favourite spirit is G&T or JD and coke but you can't put mixers in a hip flask as it ruins the flask and doesn't keep. The only spirits I like neat are sweet ones. I'm looking to put something in it like a winter warmer. Perhaps black Sambucca, port or something similar. Any ideas?

tangsman · 07-02-2012, 23:11

Cognac

Teddybleads · 07-02-2012, 23:18

Schnapps or grappa?

eggplant · 07-02-2012, 23:29

Sloe gin?

diablo · 07-02-2012, 23:35

Fino sherry? Or if that is too dry then maybe a slightly sweetened amontillado. Just the right amount of alcohol to give a warm feeling without much burn (18% or so).

Dazzaschofield · 07-02-2012, 23:45

To be honest I'm not much of a drinker anymore so I'd prob fill it with water or lemonade and then Just tell whoever asks that I'm drinking whiskey!!

Iggy's Boy · 08-02-2012, 00:11

Either your wife knows you don't like neat spirits and it was a rather thoughtless gift.

Or she doesn't know you don't like neat spirits and she's not a very observant wife.

Perhaps a thermos flask would have been a better thing to get for your warming drink?

The Wizard · 08-02-2012, 09:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iggy's Boy

Either your wife knows you don't like neat spirits and it was a rather thoughtless gift.

Or she doesn't know you don't like neat spirits and she's not a very observant wife.

Perhaps a thermos flask would have been a better thing to get for your warming drink?

No actually I asked for one so I could take it out walking as a thermos flask is too big to carry in my inside pocket. I never really gave a thought what i'd put in it. Usually I take a flask of hot tea or coffee with a drop of rum or brandy in it but i've been told never to put hot drinks in it and certain liquids can ruin the inside and the heat can melt the glue that holds the leather cover in place.

The Wizard · 08-02-2012, 09:29

Sherry sounds good and also the sloe gin. Not drank sloe for years so can't remember the flavour. Can't do cognac as it's too harsh same with whisky or rum although I could possibly do a cherry brandy. My dad keeps rum and blackcurrant in his but I don't like it.

I'm toying with the idea of maybe a liquorice or aniseed liquor, maybe port, sherry or if there's such a thing perhaps a liquor that tastes of those herbal tablets sweets for a real warm feeling when i'm out walking in the cold.

I want to make sure it's something i'm gonna like before I go out and buy a bottle of the stuff. Perhaps a sampling session down my local pub one night could be in order. There's a pub not far from us that specialises in shots and weird and wonderful liquors.

The Wizard · 08-02-2012, 09:36

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Originally Posted by Teddybleads

Schnapps or grappa?

Not keen on schnapps as I don't like vodka and the peach stuff is way too sickly. Never tried grappa.

Teddybleads · 08-02-2012, 13:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Wizard

Not keen on schnapps as I don't like vodka and the peach stuff is way too sickly. Never tried grappa.

It's basicly the same thing ( from my understanding anyroad) but you can get lots of different flavours. kirsch or Pear William is also nice but might be a bit firewater-like for your taste.

indianwells · 08-02-2012, 15:31

Glayva, a whisky liqueur. You don't have to like whisky, I don't, but I really like this. You need to buy a variety of miniature liqueurs to find one you like.

pugamo · 08-02-2012, 15:33

I'd have malibu in it lol

big_hard_lad · 08-02-2012, 15:37

What about a spiced rum? Like Sailor Jerry's or Morgan's Spiced? Not as harsh as other rums and the spice would probably warm you up....I put Sailor Jerry's in my hipflask when I go to the football. Partly because I don't really like most spirits neat (like you) and partly because it's beaut!

DeanDS · 08-02-2012, 16:02

Southern Comfort or you might want to give Jack Daniels a try.

degsyhufc · 08-02-2012, 17:38

I was just going to suggest Southern Comfort also if bourbon is too strong.

You could also water down the bourbon/whisky just to take the edge off.

bananasplit · 08-02-2012, 17:56

how about Pernod if you're looking for something with an aniseed taste?

pinot_noir · 08-02-2012, 18:40

How about Whisky and Ginger Wine?

Smurfle · 08-02-2012, 19:06

Learn to love single malt whisky. That is all you will need!

stvn758 · 08-02-2012, 20:12

Irish Mist.

The Wizard · 08-02-2012, 22:14

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Originally Posted by stvn758

Irish Mist.

That's a true blast from the past. My and my college friends used to drink that in a pub 17 years ago when we first started going out drinking. Never seen it anywhere since. Yes that's quite nice.

gemma-the-husky · 08-02-2012, 22:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by big_hard_lad

What about a spiced rum? Like Sailor Jerry's or Morgan's Spiced? Not as harsh as other rums and the spice would probably warm you up....I put Sailor Jerry's in my hipflask when I go to the football. Partly because I don't really like most spirits neat (like you) and partly because it's beaut!

i was going to suggest that.

morgan's spiced has a vanilla falvour and is very pleasant.

trouble is, any full strength spirit (35% plus) will tast a bit harsh, neat.

I can't believe you can't put mixers in a flask. i thought it was milk products that were the problem.

Bedsit Bob · 08-02-2012, 23:06

You do know that alcohol actually lowers your body temperature, and that the "warm feeling" is an illusion?

postmortemdate · 08-02-2012, 23:11

i would have some Glayva in there

The Wizard · 08-02-2012, 23:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bedsit Bob

You do know that alcohol actually lowers your body temperature, and that the "warm feeling" is an illusion?

You have to go and spoil things don't ya? Let's just pretend it doesn't.

07-02-2012, 23:06	#1
The Wizard Guest Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 10,516	What liquor to put in a hip flask My wife has bought me a hip flask for Christmas and i'm toying with what to put in it. I go walking a lot and want a warming tipple but I don't drink neat spirits. My favourite spirit is G&T or JD and coke but you can't put mixers in a hip flask as it ruins the flask and doesn't keep. The only spirits I like neat are sweet ones. I'm looking to put something in it like a winter warmer. Perhaps black Sambucca, port or something similar. Any ideas?

07-02-2012, 23:11	#2
tangsman Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,597	Cognac

07-02-2012, 23:18	#3
Teddybleads Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 6,118	Schnapps or grappa?

07-02-2012, 23:29	#4
eggplant Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,217	Sloe gin?

07-02-2012, 23:35	#5
diablo Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Fylde Coast Posts: 8,103	Fino sherry? Or if that is too dry then maybe a slightly sweetened amontillado. Just the right amount of alcohol to give a warm feeling without much burn (18% or so).

07-02-2012, 23:45	#6
Dazzaschofield Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: West Yorks Posts: 1,008	To be honest I'm not much of a drinker anymore so I'd prob fill it with water or lemonade and then Just tell whoever asks that I'm drinking whiskey!!

08-02-2012, 00:11	#7
Iggy's Boy Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,943	Either your wife knows you don't like neat spirits and it was a rather thoughtless gift. Or she doesn't know you don't like neat spirits and she's not a very observant wife. Perhaps a thermos flask would have been a better thing to get for your warming drink?

08-02-2012, 09:21	#8
The Wizard Guest Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 10,516	Quote: Originally Posted by Iggy's Boy Either your wife knows you don't like neat spirits and it was a rather thoughtless gift. Or she doesn't know you don't like neat spirits and she's not a very observant wife. Perhaps a thermos flask would have been a better thing to get for your warming drink? No actually I asked for one so I could take it out walking as a thermos flask is too big to carry in my inside pocket. I never really gave a thought what i'd put in it. Usually I take a flask of hot tea or coffee with a drop of rum or brandy in it but i've been told never to put hot drinks in it and certain liquids can ruin the inside and the heat can melt the glue that holds the leather cover in place.

08-02-2012, 09:29	#9
The Wizard Guest Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 10,516	Sherry sounds good and also the sloe gin. Not drank sloe for years so can't remember the flavour. Can't do cognac as it's too harsh same with whisky or rum although I could possibly do a cherry brandy. My dad keeps rum and blackcurrant in his but I don't like it. I'm toying with the idea of maybe a liquorice or aniseed liquor, maybe port, sherry or if there's such a thing perhaps a liquor that tastes of those herbal tablets sweets for a real warm feeling when i'm out walking in the cold. I want to make sure it's something i'm gonna like before I go out and buy a bottle of the stuff. Perhaps a sampling session down my local pub one night could be in order. There's a pub not far from us that specialises in shots and weird and wonderful liquors.

08-02-2012, 09:36	#10
The Wizard Guest Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 10,516	Quote: Originally Posted by Teddybleads Schnapps or grappa? Not keen on schnapps as I don't like vodka and the peach stuff is way too sickly. Never tried grappa.

08-02-2012, 13:12	#11
Teddybleads Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 6,118	Quote: Originally Posted by The Wizard Not keen on schnapps as I don't like vodka and the peach stuff is way too sickly. Never tried grappa. It's basicly the same thing ( from my understanding anyroad) but you can get lots of different flavours. kirsch or Pear William is also nice but might be a bit firewater-like for your taste.

08-02-2012, 15:31	#12
indianwells Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 12,236	Glayva, a whisky liqueur. You don't have to like whisky, I don't, but I really like this. You need to buy a variety of miniature liqueurs to find one you like.

08-02-2012, 15:33	#13
pugamo Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 17,247	I'd have malibu in it lol

08-02-2012, 15:37	#14
big_hard_lad Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland Posts: 4,011	What about a spiced rum? Like Sailor Jerry's or Morgan's Spiced? Not as harsh as other rums and the spice would probably warm you up....I put Sailor Jerry's in my hipflask when I go to the football. Partly because I don't really like most spirits neat (like you) and partly because it's beaut!

08-02-2012, 16:02	#15
DeanDS Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Oxford Posts: 1,564	Southern Comfort or you might want to give Jack Daniels a try.

08-02-2012, 17:38	#16
degsyhufc Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Up North Posts: 58,791	I was just going to suggest Southern Comfort also if bourbon is too strong. You could also water down the bourbon/whisky just to take the edge off.

08-02-2012, 17:56	#17
bananasplit Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,732	how about Pernod if you're looking for something with an aniseed taste?

08-02-2012, 18:40	#18
pinot_noir Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 718	How about Whisky and Ginger Wine?

08-02-2012, 19:06	#19
Smurfle Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 677	Learn to love single malt whisky. That is all you will need!

08-02-2012, 20:12	#20
stvn758 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 17,338	Irish Mist.

08-02-2012, 22:14	#21
The Wizard Guest Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 10,516	Quote: Originally Posted by stvn758 Irish Mist. That's a true blast from the past. My and my college friends used to drink that in a pub 17 years ago when we first started going out drinking. Never seen it anywhere since. Yes that's quite nice.

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What liquor to put in a hip flask

08-02-2012, 22:19	#22
gemma-the-husky Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: UK Posts: 17,858	Quote: Originally Posted by big_hard_lad What about a spiced rum? Like Sailor Jerry's or Morgan's Spiced? Not as harsh as other rums and the spice would probably warm you up....I put Sailor Jerry's in my hipflask when I go to the football. Partly because I don't really like most spirits neat (like you) and partly because it's beaut! i was going to suggest that. morgan's spiced has a vanilla falvour and is very pleasant. trouble is, any full strength spirit (35% plus) will tast a bit harsh, neat. I can't believe you can't put mixers in a flask. i thought it was milk products that were the problem.

08-02-2012, 23:06	#23
Bedsit Bob Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North West Posts: 23,325	You do know that alcohol actually lowers your body temperature, and that the "warm feeling" is an illusion?

08-02-2012, 23:11	#24
postmortemdate Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Glasgow Posts: 1,161	i would have some Glayva in there

08-02-2012, 23:18	#25
The Wizard Guest Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 10,516	Quote: Originally Posted by Bedsit Bob You do know that alcohol actually lowers your body temperature, and that the "warm feeling" is an illusion? You have to go and spoil things don't ya? Let's just pretend it doesn't.