Christmas Countdown - 9: Amaretto

Well, after turning the alarm off, I went out to see a friend only to be told that "he doesn't live here anymore". So much for getting back in touch with people, eh? I spent the rest of the day doing christmassy things, including wrapping a huge christmas present, as well as one smaller christmas present :). My life is so exciting at times!!!

Really though, after going to my potential employer AGAIN to ask what I was supposed to be doing, I was advised that the manager who offered me the job had in fact left without giving any notice or warning whatsoever, and everything was up in the air. AGAIN.
So I phoned the new manager today, who thankfully was not only delighted to have me onboard, but gave me a starting day - this wednesday.

Tired of being completely deaf in one ear, I also phoned the local surgery. A very pleasant nurse phoned me back and arranged a doctor's appointment for me, where it turned out that my ear was - wait for it - completely blocked with ear wax.
Reassuringly though, the doctor pointed out that there was nothing to be overly concerned about, and some time with the nurse should fix it - if it doesn't fix itself. I'm due to go back on friday if the former is required.

As for my Christmas countdown, well, today the random number picker picked number 2. Amaretto.

BOTTLE TWO: AMARETTO

This is also an old drink, and its origins, while not exactly lost in folklore, are at least pretty interested in it and considering borrowing a book on folklore from the local library.

Amaretto is a versatile drink, which is why I know that it is very nice in coffee, though I have to admit that I've never drunk it straight up. It's supposed to taste strongly of almonds, though some Amaretto is also made from apricot pits.

It's a rather pleasing golden colour, looks quite like a darker whisky.

21:54 Upon opening the bottle, you instantly notice the intense smell of marzipan. Not surprising since Amaretto and Marzipan are both made of almonds. It's quite a pleasant smell, and with Ice, the tiny 30cl bottle also goes quite far. I liked Amaretto in coffee, let's see if it's as nice on the rocks.
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It's very unusual, not what I expected, it's not thick like Sambuca, being rather thin like whisky or vodka, but the drink definitely tastes intensely both of almonds, and of alcohol. There's a hint of a strange bitter-ish aftertaste that I'm not completely fond of, but on the whole, Amaretto seems to be quite nice, and at only (only!) 23% ABV, it's not going to get you too pished either :).

I've been wanting to try Amaretto ever since I tasted it in Coffee. You could ask "if you had it in coffee why not just drink it from the bottle instead". Because it was Amaretto flavoured instant coffee. one of those expensive sachets from those boxes that come with lots of different flavours of coffee.

So yes, another day, another few experiences. I'm going to have a shower and an early night, I want to be up super early to carry on working on my dad's pressie.

Here are the pics. Funnily enough, this glass is ALSO older than me. I'm not that young, honest. It's just a big deal in our family when someone breaks a glass.

Nighty night, folks!