I recommend the Jägermeister if you have problems with your stomach. It has a good laxative effect. 
Now this is a thread I can get behind. Happy St Patrick’s day to all Paddies, plastic or otherwise,
Slainte !
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I’m a brandy man myself, with a preference for Cognac over Armagnac. Also have a weakness for cocktails, with my favourites being the Old Fashioned (totally thanks to Mad Men, albeit Don Draper makes a terrible Old Fashioned himself); the French 75 (a Tom Collins where you substitute the soda water for champagne or prosecco); and the Singapore Sling.
Tried making an authentic Vesper Martini from the Casino Royale novel (or at least, as authentic as you can do these days, since not all the original ingredients are still available) and it was absolutely grim. I think I need a little more sweetness in my drinks, that thing was dryer than the Gobi Desert.
Also recommend trying out a recipe from the animated series Archer if you want to get battered - allow me to present the Green Russian, as made by Pam:
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I don´t have that much experience with brandy, but the few I´ve tried definitely suited me. My beloved bottle of 20yo Ararat is still waiting for me back home, and I´ll have to re-stock on Skënderbeu and finally try Kvint when I get there. In the meantime, I might as well explore the local Suntory selection…
Omg, how I miss my Old Fashioneds… 
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I was so confused watching him muddle an entire orange wedge and then top it with tonic water. I found out later that that was just how they were made in the 60’s - some people call it an Old Fashioned #2.
“Yeah they pack a wallop.”
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Hey man what happens in Gstaad, stays in Gstaad.
I’ve only been legal drinking age for a year but I got into old fashioneds and Manhattans thanks to watching Archer for years.
I always wanted to try the peppermint patties he made but I’m waiting until my friends and I can finally get back together.
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You mean like with powdered creamer?
If you’re looking for a green drink that isn’t so foul then I recommend a dirty Girl Scout. There are other ways to make it but this is the recipe I like.
Bailey’s, creme de cocoa, and creme de mint.
Taste just like thin mint cookies from Girl Scouts.
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It’s just missing one key ingredient: oreo crumbs for the rim.
If you want a green drink that’s a little less traditional, I recommend the Cobra Verde:
I know it sounds douchey but don’t skimp on the fresh lemons and make sure your Ancho Reyes is fresh. I tried it the first time with a bottle we’ve had kicking around for a bit and all the capcasin had died.
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Oh man! Why have I never thought of Oreo crumbs on the rim? Or maybe actual thin mint cookies !!! Although those never last more than a day 
I’ll be trying that midori drink soon!
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That’s the only exception, I use real heavy cream.
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If powdered creamer was all that’s available I’d just skip the cream and go Black Russian. That scene is funny though.
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Couldn’t have said it any better.
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I enjoy beer and both red and white wine. Would like to become a connoisseur of red wine but I haven’t figured out how to discern the different notes and flavours.
As for strong drinks, the only real thing I go for is whiskey and coke. I don’t like vodka, rum is too sweet for me and gin tastes like pine wax. Although, I do sometimes enjoy brandy paired with a hot coffee and some dessert.
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The cheap stuff definitely. I can clock Beefeater at 20 paces by smell alone. The higher end stuff, like your upper end Bombay Sapphire though, you can actually taste the dfiference the additional filtering makes.
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Some of us just don’t have the nose for it. My sister can tell you every little scent she notices in a glass of wine or a scotch or a bar of soap or anything really. I can barely distinguish between gunpowder and a campfire.
As for gin or any other hard alcohol, don’t be afraid to get adventurous. There is a difference between a cocktail and a mixed drink. Whiskey and Coke is fine, but get yourself some vermouth and bitters and a starter cocktail book!
My favourite!
Do people call their alcohol in bars where you live in Canada? I have noticed it’s more common in the US than most places I have visited, but as the world gets smaller that changes. For example when I first visited pubs in London (years ago) no one asked for a specific vodka they would just order their drink, more recently I have seen a few times where people are brand specific or the barman/woman will ask if they have a preference. These experiences were in similar types of bars and even the same pub since I tend to walk over to St Stephens every chance I get.
I’m not sure how I feel about this practice. I get it if you’re at a tequila bar that is famous for having 100 tequilas, or when you’re asking for an expensive aged whiskey, but it makes us all sound snooty. “I’ll have a ketel one and soda with a lemon, please.”
Are you going to die if it’s grey goose or Belvedere? You’re at a sports bar!! Ok rant over, but I am curious if people call their booze up north?