World’s best whisky

According to The Whisky Bible 2010, rye has made a comeback with Sazerac Straight Rye (£89) of Kentucky named best in the world.
Second is Ardbeg Supernova (£95) from bonny Scotland, while surprise third is Amrut Fusion (£34) from Bangalore, India.
I haven’t tried any as they are all far too dear for the likes of me. [...]

Victory for the Southport Drinker

Keeping the pressure up I asked to see the CoOp manager today to vent my frustration over the lack of Proper Indian Tonic.
My heart leapt when the boss explained – following a tiresome lecture on the problems facing retail managers – that he would be bringing tonic back due to an upswing in demand.
‘Hardly sold [...]

Boycott co-op?

Saw a little old lady in much distress today. Turns out Co-op is removing Indian tonic water from its roster, only allowing us the slimline variety.
Ugh! What’s behind this? Whatever the reason it must be challenged. Slimline gin and tonic may be alcoholic, but it’s not a proper drink!

Booze superstore set for Ainsdale

In an exciting sign of progress in society, the former Carter Hodge Halsall solicitors office in Ainsdale and (it is rumoured) the posh women’s boutique next door are both to become part of a Bargain Booze ‘warehouse’.
With other off licences like Threshers and Booze Busters going to the wall, the company see expansion as the [...]

Gumbo the movie

Simon Cowell was going on about the film Gumbo on tonight’s X Factor, featuring the Roy Orbison song Crying. It’s not Gumbo, it’s Gummo, an ace punk film featuring loads of drinking and bizarre characters.
It’s a genuinely disgusting film featuring cat mutilation and other disturbing scenes but it’s got that X Factor that used to [...]

Fire sale at Threshers

Threshers and Wine Rack have finally gone bust and all stores will close on December 2.
In the meantime they are selling off all stock. Prices are already high – one of the reasons they went bust – but there’s up to 25% off booze now, with more savings to come in the next few [...]

Blanket lifter

I have a love-hate relationship with Hobgoblin, but an £8 for 8 500ml bottles at Morrisons was too tempting to refuse.
At 5.2% abv and full of malt I was quickly pissed and spent the whole night farting, tossing and cursing.
Truly an evil brew!

Two years on and still drinking

It’s been two years since I started this blog. My life’s had a lot of ups and downs since then for sure.
Hopefully I’ll be celebrating at the Shake on Halloween. Thanks for reading.
Trollbangin’ Horrific Halloween Party
“Spooky goings on at The Shakespeare”
What: Night of Mayhem
Start Time: Tomorrow, October 31 at [...]

Spar reaches out to scallies

Spar is redesigning all its labels and is to tailor a wine blurb for each British region.
A label for a Merlot “translated” to Scouse reads: “A totally boss bottle of Merlot which smells o’ blackberry, choccie, a brew and toffees. Juicy and complex like, this bevey is top wi most scran ’specially me ma’s scouse. [...]

No Trouble at Crown

Posts about The Little Crown pub always get lots of comments but the latest, about the split between the management and good time duo Trouble is setting new records.
Join the bitching here
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