On Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:59:57 -0700, "Nonny" > wrote:

>
>I've preferred a good martini in my own belly over any liquids in
>a smoker. This could be an era coming to a close for me, though.
>Several months ago, Mrs. Nonny and I were on a cruise to Alaska
>and it was quite chilly. As I do in the winter, I ordered a
>brandy to help heat things up. Mrs. Nonny did as well, along with
>a friend. I won't bore you with details, but the brandy sparked a
>taste-off of all the brandy brands on the bar's menu. We had the
>bartender provide us with a shot of each one.
>
>We discovered that there was one brand we really enjoyed and that
>it was one of the less expensive ones. When we returned home, I
>bought a bottle and we now are enjoying a snifter of brandy or two
>every evening. It's displaced my martini and I've also found that
>with the much stronger taste, that I drink a lesser amount while
>enjoying it more.
>
>The odd part is that it goes so well with barbecue.

I've been known to partake of the odd snifter myself.
Care to name the brand? Not that there's much chance our liquor
commission will stock it anyway.

Ross.
Southern Ontario, Canada.