Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

Got loadsa foreign spirits - one of these must be brandy?

Collapse

X
Collapse
 
  • Page of 2
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts
Previous 1 2 template Next
  • #1

    Got loadsa foreign spirits - one of these must be brandy?

    Ok we have a HUGE cupboard of spirits (from the time DH used to travel alot) SO I am blowed if I am gonna go and buy some brandy specialy to make my cake.

    BUT most of the labels are foreign so I have no idea what I have! It doesnt have to be exact but something similar must be ok to use. Can anyone help me with these foreign words please.

    Some suitable candidates would seem to be.

    Asbach uralt - seit 1892 der geist des weines

    Gran Duque Dalba solera Gran Reserva

    Aquardente fim de seculo velhissima

    Also got a Metaxa - sure thats brandy?

    Please help soon as I want to soak the fruit today ready to cook cake tomorrow. Thanks

    Tammy
    Tammy x x x x
    Fine and Dandy but busy as always

    God made rainy days so gardeners could get the housework done


    Stay at home Mum (and proud of it) to Bluebelle(8), Bashfull Bill(6) and twincesses Pea & Pod (2)!!!!
    Tags: None
  • #2
    well metaxa is according to google, am working on the others

    so is
    Asbach uralt
    Gran Duque Dalba solera Gran Reserva

    Aquardente fim de seculo velhissima appears to be a RUM possibly, don't quote me its portuguese and i had to translate the page
    Last edited by BrideXIII; 13-11-2008, 12:46 PM.
    Vive Le Revolution!!!
    'Lets just stick it in, and see what happens?'
    Cigarette FREE since 07-01-09

    Comment

    • #3
      Taste them all and then report back!
      Imagination is everything, it is a preview of what is to become.

      Comment

      • #4
        Originally posted by lainey lou View Post
        Taste them all and then report back!
        Wish I could but I am in charge of a toddler. *hic*

        Bride - you are soooo quick! Is that date how old the stuff is? Cant be surely!
        Tammy x x x x
        Fine and Dandy but busy as always

        God made rainy days so gardeners could get the housework done


        Stay at home Mum (and proud of it) to Bluebelle(8), Bashfull Bill(6) and twincesses Pea & Pod (2)!!!!

        Comment

        • #5
          Will now label them in English so I remember for next time! Anyone fancy a cocktail party?
          Tammy x x x x
          Fine and Dandy but busy as always

          God made rainy days so gardeners could get the housework done


          Stay at home Mum (and proud of it) to Bluebelle(8), Bashfull Bill(6) and twincesses Pea & Pod (2)!!!!

          Comment

          • #6
            Originally posted by Finedon.Dandy View Post
            Wish I could but I am in charge of a toddler. *hic*

            Bride - you are soooo quick! Is that date how old the stuff is? Cant be surely!
            no idea, is there not a date on the bottle? wil be nice and mature.

            as for quick, google is your friend, all i had to do was paste the names in, only tricky one was the rum lol.
            'if in doubt.....google'
            Vive Le Revolution!!!
            'Lets just stick it in, and see what happens?'
            Cigarette FREE since 07-01-09

            Comment

            • #7
              3 tablespoons didnt seem enough so do you think 3 glugs is better? *one for me, one for the fruit...*
              Tammy x x x x
              Fine and Dandy but busy as always

              God made rainy days so gardeners could get the housework done


              Stay at home Mum (and proud of it) to Bluebelle(8), Bashfull Bill(6) and twincesses Pea & Pod (2)!!!!

              Comment

              • #8
                Metaxa is a brandy - Greek I think. We've got a bottle - the more stars it has on it, the better as I recall.
                A simple dude trying to grow veg. http://haywayne.blogspot.com/

                BLOG UPDATED! http://haywayne.blogspot.com/2012/01...ar-demand.html 30/01/2012

                Practise makes us a little better, it doesn't make us perfect.

                What would Vedder do?

                Comment

                • #9
                  Originally posted by BrideXIII View Post
                  no idea, is there not a date on the bottle? wil be nice and mature.

                  as for quick, google is your friend, all i had to do was paste the names in, only tricky one was the rum lol.
                  'if in doubt.....google'
                  I will try and google more....but....to grape is much nicer!
                  Tammy x x x x
                  Fine and Dandy but busy as always

                  God made rainy days so gardeners could get the housework done


                  Stay at home Mum (and proud of it) to Bluebelle(8), Bashfull Bill(6) and twincesses Pea & Pod (2)!!!!

                  Comment

                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Finedon.Dandy View Post
                    3 tablespoons didnt seem enough so do you think 3 glugs is better? *one for me, one for the fruit...*
                    be generous
                    Imagination is everything, it is a preview of what is to become.

                    Comment

                    • #11
                      yeah especially as you can drink it whilst we do the hard work
                      Last edited by BrideXIII; 13-11-2008, 12:56 PM.
                      Vive Le Revolution!!!
                      'Lets just stick it in, and see what happens?'
                      Cigarette FREE since 07-01-09

                      Comment

                      • #12
                        Does it tell you the alcohol content? I'd go nby that - go for anything over 30!
                        Whoever plants a garden believes in the future.

                        www.vegheaven.blogspot.com Updated March 9th - Spring

                        Comment

                        • #13
                          Originally posted by Flummery View Post
                          Does it tell you the alcohol content? I'd go nby that - go for anything over 30!
                          will....not....make....suggestive.....comment

                          *sits on hands*
                          Vive Le Revolution!!!
                          'Lets just stick it in, and see what happens?'
                          Cigarette FREE since 07-01-09

                          Comment

                          • #14
                            Why not - you usually do!
                            Whoever plants a garden believes in the future.

                            www.vegheaven.blogspot.com Updated March 9th - Spring

                            Comment

                            • #15
                              I am trying very hard to be good today........no idea why though .
                              Vive Le Revolution!!!
                              'Lets just stick it in, and see what happens?'
                              Cigarette FREE since 07-01-09

                              Comment

                              Previous 1 2 template Next

                              Latest Topics

                              Collapse
                              View All

                              Recent Blog Posts

                              Collapse
                              View All
                              Working...
                              X