luvdunhill Posted March 3, 2011 Report Posted March 3, 2011 I'm considering ordering a few things from Cocktail Kindgom. I don't have a Hawthorne strainer and might want one to go with the mixing glass I'll order there (the seamless Yarai is out of stock, and has been for a while so I'll just get the basic Yarai): I'll also (finally!) get something with 0.75oz measurement, as they have a custom jigger 0.75/0.5 jigger with a 0.25oz marking. So, any recommendations on bar spoons? I need one that will reach to the bottom of my shaker, other than that I"m open to suggestions. I'll also cave and get some Boker's as well as some Reagan Orange.
Voltron Posted March 3, 2011 Report Posted March 3, 2011 I'm considering ordering a few things from Cocktail Kindgom. I don't have a Hawthorne strainer and might want one to go with the mixing glass I'll order there (the seamless Yarai is out of stock, and has been for a while so I'll just get the basic Yarai): I'll also (finally!) get something with 0.75oz measurement, as they have a custom jigger 0.75/0.5 jigger with a 0.25oz marking. So, any recommendations on bar spoons? I need one that will reach to the bottom of my shaker, other than that I"m open to suggestions. I'll also cave and get some Boker's as well as some Reagan Orange. I have the basic Yarai and it is quite nice. The seam is unseamly but I don't really care about it that much. I really like the Oxo hawthorn strainer if you just want a functional one. I love the Japanese trident spoon that I got for christmas, which I believe is 42cm. The Bronzer with the round cap end is 10.5" and that is the shortest I would get. Whatever you do, make sure it has the twisted shaft because that is what makes it work smoothly. The .75/.50 jigger is a good thing. I have a .75/1.25 that I like and use a lot. The Oxo little angled measuring cup/jiggers in plastic and metal are great.
luvdunhill Posted March 4, 2011 Report Posted March 4, 2011 (edited) Thanks Al! Very helpful! Edited March 4, 2011 by luvdunhill
naamanf Posted March 4, 2011 Report Posted March 4, 2011 Started with a Trappistes Rochefort 8, now on to a Sam Adams Wee Heavy. I normally like SAs attempts at different styles but this isn't doing it for me. I think I need to place a large order with Drinkupny.
The Monkey Posted March 4, 2011 Report Posted March 4, 2011 The Eagle has landed in my stomach once again. Funny how that happens.
naamanf Posted March 4, 2011 Report Posted March 4, 2011 The Eagle has landed in my stomach once again. Funny how that happens. What year Eagle? I have a 2005 and it really isn't that good IMHO.
luvdunhill Posted March 4, 2011 Report Posted March 4, 2011 Blackthorn Cocktail (Savoy) 1.5 oz irish whiskey 1.5 oz French vermouth 3 dashes angostura bitters (scant 1/2 tsp) 3 dashes absinthe (scant 1/2 tsp) Stir and strain.
shellylh Posted March 4, 2011 Report Posted March 4, 2011 With Tex Mex take out dinner: Casa Noble Anejo tequila + Paula's Texas Orange Liquor + lime juice margarita (so good) Now: The Liberal with 3/2 oz Vintage 17yr bourbon + 1 oz Carpano Antica + 1/2 oz Torani Amer + 2 dashes of Regan's orange bitters (I could drink quite a few of these!)
naamanf Posted March 4, 2011 Report Posted March 4, 2011 Finished off a bottle of Joseph Phelps 2005 cab.
luvdunhill Posted March 4, 2011 Report Posted March 4, 2011 Gin Rickey 1.5 oz gin 1.5 oz soda Half a lime, hand squeezed 3 pieces of ice Combine!
morphsci Posted March 4, 2011 Author Report Posted March 4, 2011 Nice Blacktorn Marc, I did not really care for the Americano and I prefer pi ice cubes in my Gin Rickey . I can finally toast Naaman properly, Welcome back home young man, now continue drinking!
mikeymad Posted March 4, 2011 Report Posted March 4, 2011 Ah the 27yo is out! I am about 9 beverages into the evening... But it is time for Springer --> Springbank 1995 13yo 55.4% Murray McDavid (Lafite cask)
mikeymad Posted March 4, 2011 Report Posted March 4, 2011 Bottle Killing!!! --> Teaninich 1973/30yo 43% D&M bottle -- KILLED! Been very very good to me....
mikeymad Posted March 4, 2011 Report Posted March 4, 2011 hmmm a little linkwood goodness. --> Linkwood 1995 14yo Signatory 46% (unchilled)
Voltron Posted March 4, 2011 Report Posted March 4, 2011 Excellent purchase Jim! Nice selection as always, Mikey. And the glass is a stone classic! Shelly and Marc and Naaman and Dinny you have all made a good showing. Dan, I guess it is payback for last night. Sorry about that. Picking up one of Mikey's threads and drinking with it...
mikeymad Posted March 4, 2011 Report Posted March 4, 2011 Lovely little springer Al.!! Had a few more earlier.... Cheers,
mikeymad Posted March 4, 2011 Report Posted March 4, 2011 (edited) Moving on to a little grain - thinking of a friend... (there is something about old grain that rules) --- > Carsebridge 1979/29yo 54.9% Duncan Taylor ah 700ml - I must have imported it... ) Edited March 4, 2011 by mikeymad
Augsburger Posted March 4, 2011 Report Posted March 4, 2011 Well we originally had a 2001 California Cabernet shoot out scheduled but it evolved into a free for all- Tuna tartare and a filet mignon with 2003 Chambertin (Burgundy) 2006 Chambertin (Burgundy) 1998 Beaume Burgundy 2001 Verite La Muse (Bordeaux Cabernetish) and the winner was--------2001 Harlan Matriarch The evening did not suck.
morphsci Posted March 4, 2011 Author Report Posted March 4, 2011 (edited) Nice whisky mike and Al. And nothing wrong with the LA Glencairn. Made a Millionaire using the same recipe Marc posted previously. Edited March 4, 2011 by morphsci
Voltron Posted March 4, 2011 Report Posted March 4, 2011 Tuna tartare and filet mignon usually do not suck, let alone the hedonistic wine selection! Nice, Greg. Cheers to you with your very own CanJam LA glencairn! Beauty drink there Jim.
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