Jagermeister

So, I realize that it doesn’t make much sense to review such a common product, but I have seriously come across people in the last few days that have not tried it. Not to mention, with New Years coming up, there are a crap ton of drink recipes that you can look up.

Review :

If you aren’t familiar with Jager, basically it started out as a kind of cough remedy. It’s a distilled blend of like 50 some odd herbs and spices, It has a very distinct flavor and viscosity, and is technically considered a liqueur like Baily’s Irish Cream. One of the more popular ways to drink it is in a shot being dropped into a Red Bull as a “Jager Bomb”, or the way that I prefer it, in a glass with ice. My only issue is that drinking too much of it makes me extremely truthful, like getting shot in the knee ala Uma Thurman at the end of Kill Bill Volume 2. It is fairly sweet, and has a kind of licorice flavor to it. Unfortunately, it only comes in at 35% alcohol content, so it might take a lot for my fellow alcoholics to get buzzed. It’s sold at practically every liquor and grocery store with a liquor aisle that I have ever been too, so it should be easy to find.


Breakdown :

The Bottle : Jager has a very distinct bottle. It’s a very deep green, mostly because the liquor itself is very dark. The label itself features the head of a buck, mostly because “Jager” in German apparently means “Hunter”.

Score : 20

The Taste : Jager has kind of a cough syrup taste to it, probably because it was created as a cough remedy. It is fairly sweet, but mixes well with the before mentioned Red Bull, as well as coke, and my personal favorite mixer Root Beer. I recommend keeping it in the freezer until you have a nice frost on the bottle, then just pouring a glass and throwing in a few ice cubes. It’s a great drink to sip.

Score : 20

The Buzz : The only downside to the buzz is two things. First, that I usually wind up spilling my guts about anything I am asked about. The Second, is that because of the low alcohol content, it takes a whole bottle to give me any kind of buzz, much like the flavored vodkas.

Score : 15

The Cost : My major drawback about Jager is the varying cost, depending on where you go. I have had different sized bottles all come in different price ranges. If you check out a few websites, you can probably find a good idea of what sized bottle you want to get will run you. I usually go for the 1 liter bottle, which will usually be about $30.

Score : 5

Total Score : 60

Jager isn’t for everyone, but I do recommend giving it a try if you have never had it.

Cheers.

No Review Today

Being that the Holidays are further approaching, I haven't had the funds to really try anything too new this week. Let alone anything that could be mixed with something that could be considered Holiday themed. So instead of just reviewing something I drank about 6 months ago and can barely remember some of the specific details on. So stay tuned for a new review next week for certain, because there will be something you might like for your "End of the World" party when the world ends on 12/21, and the week after for your New Years Eve Party. Until then, check out some of the older entries for stuff you might like for this weekend, and I'll be back soon.

Cheers.

Pinnacle Chocolate Whipped Vodka

So being that it’s just about Christmas time, don’t be surprised if I start reviewing a lot of products that will mix well with flavors associated with said Holiday.

Review :

So, granted, I have reviewed a lot of Pinnacle products. I promise, this is not going to be a strictly Pinnacle review blog, but we all have to admit that flavored vodka is possibly the most popular product on the shelves at the moment. In regards to this particular flavor, I tried it because some of the recipes I have seen involving hot chocolate, peppermint, and even eggnog. So if you want to try it with any of those, the recipes are all online. I drank mine straight up mostly because the sweetness was enough to not require a mixer or even a chaser. Although that may just be in my case, if you don’t think so then try it with some chocolate milk, goes great. Like all the Pinnacle products, this one comes in at 35% alcohol (70 proof). At the time I bought it, there was a pretty good sale on the Pinnacle line, so I got it for $9, but it usually retails for about $12. I usually get all my Pinnacle at BevMo, but they have a site locator on their website to help you out if can’t seem to find it anywhere.


Breakdown :

The Bottle : Standard Pinnacle bottle. Still looks pretty cool when compared to certain other brands.

Score : 15

The Taste : Great chocolate flavor, very sweet, and probably not something that most people would like to drink a lot of straight up. Definitely try it in a mix, I have to imagine it pairs well with hot chocolate, but know that it definitely pairs great with the Pinnacle Cherry flavor. Seriously, it tastes like a Cherry Cordial.

Score : 25

The Buzz : Being that I finish whole bottles of this brand in a single sitting, I always get a buzz. One thing I am noticing is that with the fruit or less sweet flavors, I have a great buzz, and get one fairly quick because of how fast I drink it. With this flavor though I notice a sort of sugar crash about an hour or so after finishing it. I wound up chugging a bottle of water to try and keep from getting a headache. Just a warning.

Score : 15

The Cost : I have to say, given the quality and smoothness of the Pinnacle products, I am surprised they aren’t more expensive. They average $12 a bottle, which is a major steal.

Score : 20

Total Score : 75

All in all, another win for Pinnacle, and I am going to need to find some more Holiday related products for future reviews.

Cheers.