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Eldorado or Buckfast?

Discussion in 'TalkCeltic Pub' started by Paul McAuley, Nov 21, 2017.

Discuss Eldorado or Buckfast? in the TalkCeltic Pub area at TalkCeltic.net.

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  1. trip2themoon Concomitant Allez-Vous?

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    Never had Eldorado but used to drink Thunderbird. You don't hear of Thunderbird much any more, I think it was the red label bottle that was a wee bit stronger. We used to mix our wines into our own wee cocktail: Buckbirds or Thunderfast.
     
    trip2themoon, Nov 21, 2017
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  2. Gyp Rosetti Gold Member

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    You remember the flavoured Thunderbird, the strawberry one was class.
     
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  3. PaulM1888 Moderator Moderator

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    El Dorado is barking of *.

    Bucky is actually alright when you get past the neck.
     
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  4. trip2themoon Concomitant Allez-Vous?

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    Never seen that one. I can only remember 2 types with one being a few percent stronger. I remember thinking it was strange that the red label was the stronger one when we used to associate blue labels with strength like with the blue label Grants and Smirnoff vodkas. Now that Grant's vodka is now Glen's vodka I don't think I've ever seen blue label Glens. I remember it being a few quid dearer but worth it for a 50% alcohol voddy.
     
    trip2themoon, Nov 21, 2017
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    Both are bogging.
     
    muffitO'tea, Nov 21, 2017
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  6. Doogs. Lustig your the one, you still turn me on.

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    Partial to a bottle of tonic or 3 on a Friday.

    Anycunt remember Monkford? Was the cheap alternative to Buckfast for a while, tasted like watered doon pish.
     
    Doogs., Nov 22, 2017
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  7. Mr. Slippyfist

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    Buckfast, no question.

    Although, I remember one time coming back from England (I'm sure) bought a bottle a the finest, only for it to turn out to be the caffeine-free stuff - utterly boggin....
     
    Mr. Slippyfist, Nov 22, 2017
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  8. LV426 Guest

    bucky to drink, EL D to watch.
     
    LV426, Nov 23, 2017
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  9. Mr Shelby Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    That actually exists?!
     
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    el dorado is coming back with avengence.
     
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  11. Seán Mac D Gold Member Gold Member

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    I remember as a skint 16 year old boy jumping in Haddows and was £1 short of a Buckfast, opted for Monkford instead thinking 'how much worse can it be?'...never again.
     
    Seán Mac D, Nov 23, 2017
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  12. KRS-1888 Scott La Rock

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    @Doogsy The Provo.

    Last time I saw bottle of that a polis booted it down the hill away from me in Greenock Cemetery lol.The stuff completely vanished around 06/07 never to be seen again.
     
    KRS-1888, Nov 23, 2017
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  13. TheHappyLoss

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    Buckfast by a country mile, eldorado is like bad cough medicine (which was a song I believe )
     
    TheHappyLoss, Nov 23, 2017
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  14. ChrisMoh

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    used to love old westy.2.90 for a liter,long time ago right enough don't even no if it still exists.
     
    ChrisMoh, Nov 23, 2017
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    Buckfast
     
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  16. Doogs. Lustig your the one, you still turn me on.

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    Aye think you still get old Westminster mate, always thought that tasted like the worst red wine in the world. Is it even a wine?
     
    Doogs., Nov 24, 2017
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    Buckie by a country mile!
     
    cidermaster, Nov 27, 2017
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    I'd rather drink my own pish :99:
     
    HailHoopy, Nov 27, 2017
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  19. Seán Mac D Gold Member Gold Member

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    * BLESS THE BUCKFAST
     
    Seán Mac D, Dec 23, 2017
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  20. Jack Torrance Heeeeeere's Johnny! Gold Member

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    The one and only time I remember having Buckfast I was already completely pished, so I can't remember the taste or effect. I ended up running out of the house I was in and jumping into a bush, in the back garden.. Don't remember anything after that until I woke up the next day feeling like death and feeling so low I wanted to kill myself.. good times..

    Anyway think I'll pick up a half bottle next time I'm in my local shop.
     
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