luvdunhill Posted March 1, 2011 Report Posted March 1, 2011 Has anyone tried WhistlePig rye? It's very tasty, but my friend wouldn't let me pollute it unfortunately. It's made in Vermont, IIRC.
Voltron Posted March 1, 2011 Report Posted March 1, 2011 Has anyone tried WhistlePig rye? It's very tasty, but my friend wouldn't let me pollute it unfortunately. It's made in Vermont, IIRC. Thought about picking it up at K&L and Cask a number of times but never have.
luvdunhill Posted March 1, 2011 Report Posted March 1, 2011 well, I'm pretty sure we cannot get it here in Texas. Thanks for reminding me Al. hrumph. It was tasty. I'd be interested to know what the fine folks at Cask have to say about it. Now, what we can get that I really want to try is Bulleit Bourbon Whiskey.
morphsci Posted March 1, 2011 Author Report Posted March 1, 2011 A Lucien Gaudin Cocktail 1 oz Junipero Gin 1/2 oz Dolin Dry Vermouth 1/2 oz Cointreau 1/2 oz Campari Stir over ice and strain into a suitably pompous glass En Garde!
Voltron Posted March 1, 2011 Report Posted March 1, 2011 (edited) Touché mon ami! By pure coincidence I had just snapped a pic with a sword cocktail pick in a pompous crystal bowl glass. Joburg Cocktail 5 dashes Fees orange bitters 1.5oz Clement Martinique white rum 1.5oz Lillet blanc as Capertif substitute Lemon peel Edited March 1, 2011 by Voltron
Absorbine_Sr Posted March 1, 2011 Report Posted March 1, 2011 Two Brothers Northwind Imperial Stout and a Van Winkle 12 year.
Aura Posted March 1, 2011 Report Posted March 1, 2011 What do you think of the Northwind Mike? I saw a shitload of that in Oak Park this past weekend when I went on my beer prospecting and nearly went for it but decided to save the money.
luvdunhill Posted March 1, 2011 Report Posted March 1, 2011 Anvil Aviation 1.5 oz gin 0.75 oz lemon juice 0.5 tsp Creme de Violette 0.5 tsp maraschino liqueur 0.5 tsp rich simple syrup I like this ratio the best. Shake and garnish with a cherry.
shellylh Posted March 1, 2011 Report Posted March 1, 2011 (edited) Bloody Mary's. A bottled mix tweaked with Lea & Perrins, Louisiana hot sauce and jalapeno stuffed olives. Oh, and Debbie went with hot pickled okra instead of the olives. YUM! Good stuff Al, Jim and Marc! Earlier this evening: Victory Yakima Glory "a dark IPA" on tap with a juicy short rib and cheese griddled sandwich on sourdough Now: The Liberal Cocktail 1. This drink is fantastic!!! 2. See #1 1 oz 17 yr Vintage Bourbon (94 proof) 1 oz Carpano Antica 1/2 tsp Torani Amer 1/4 tsp Regan Orange Bitters Edited March 1, 2011 by shellylh
Absorbine_Sr Posted March 1, 2011 Report Posted March 1, 2011 What do you think of the Northwind Mike? I saw a shitload of that in Oak Park this past weekend when I went on my beer prospecting and nearly went for it but decided to save the money. I like. Not overpowering, so you can drink two or three. Mild chocolate overtones with a coffee layer in there too.
morphsci Posted March 1, 2011 Author Report Posted March 1, 2011 (edited) A nicely done drink Al with just the right amounting pomposity in the glassware. Nice Liberal Shelly. I like it also, especially with the higher proof Bourbons. Interesting Aviation Marc, I will have to give it a try with those proportions for comparison. Now a Barnum (Was Right) Cocktail 2 oz Junipero Gin 1 oz Rothman and Winter's Orchard Apricot 1/2 oz Fresh Lemon Juice 2 dashes Fee Brother's Whiskey Barrel Aged Bitters Shake and double strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon twist befitting P. T. Barnum The only suckers are those not drinking one of these. Edited March 1, 2011 by morphsci
Voltron Posted March 1, 2011 Report Posted March 1, 2011 There's a sucker drunk every minute . . . I cleverly grabbed the R&W from Mayberry yesterday so that will be the next greatest drink on earth. For now, a Clement two-fer: Fair and Warmer .75oz Perucchi Italian vermouth 1.5oz Clement white rum 2 dashes Curacao (.5 tsp) Stir and strain with a cherry to garnish. Rum manhattan is ok by me! Third Rail Cocktail #2 1 dash Versinthe absinthe (compliments of blessingx) 1oz Clement white rum 1.5oz Germain Robin XO brandy .5oz Pommeau de Normandie Should be equal parts rum, brandy and calvados but I didn't have calvados so I went with more brandy. Damn fine and very spiritous cocktail.
Absorbine_Sr Posted March 1, 2011 Report Posted March 1, 2011 More Van Winkle 12. Seems to be fitting the mood.
Voltron Posted March 1, 2011 Report Posted March 1, 2011 Lot B is the shizz. Perfect for amp buying time!
Absorbine_Sr Posted March 1, 2011 Report Posted March 1, 2011 Lot B is the shizz. Perfect for amp buying time! lol. Al, you fucking kill me.
Absorbine_Sr Posted March 1, 2011 Report Posted March 1, 2011 And, what the hell - a New Glarus Spotted Cow and another Van Winkle. Off to the "Anyone else drunk?" thread next.
shellylh Posted March 1, 2011 Report Posted March 1, 2011 (edited) Looking through my liquor cabinet, I realize that I am very low on rum. I have about a 1/2 bottle of Zacapa 23. Any suggestions would be welcome for dark, light, overproofed, etc. rum for mixing and sipping. Edited March 1, 2011 by shellylh
morphsci Posted March 1, 2011 Author Report Posted March 1, 2011 (edited) Excellent mixology Al, the Third Rail looks especially riveting . I'm about to join you in that thread Mike as I finish the evening with an Aviation ala Marc. I still think I prefer a mix with more Creme de Violette than maraschino. Shelly, the Smith and Cross Navy Strength is a good Jamaican rum, the Wray and Nephew white overproof is excellent if you can find it and I really like the Goslings black seal, especially for the price as an excellent dark rum in the Tiki cocktails and in the Dark and Stormy. Edited March 1, 2011 by morphsci
Fitz Posted March 1, 2011 Report Posted March 1, 2011 Lots of Sierra Nevada, yum yum. This still. Oh wow tomorrow is gonna suck something fierce.
luvdunhill Posted March 1, 2011 Report Posted March 1, 2011 (edited) I second the Smith and Cross. I also like El Dorado 5 and am looking forward to trying the 12+. My next rum will be a Clement agricole. I think that aviation is my favorite. It starts of a bit tart and as it warms up the Violette starts to come out. I use rich simple syrup and find it a very balanced cocktail. I could see wanting a bit more Violette though I think the key here is not very much maraschino, so next time I'll add a bit more Violette and see what I think! Edited March 1, 2011 by luvdunhill
jvlgato Posted March 1, 2011 Report Posted March 1, 2011 More Van Winkle 12. Seems to be fitting the mood. Lot B is the shizz. Perfect for amp buying time! I just picked up a bottle of that last weekend. Damn nice stuff.
NightWoundsTime Posted March 1, 2011 Report Posted March 1, 2011 Southern Tier Choklat. Second bottle I've had of this, I liked the first one a lot more for some reason. Realizing now how thin the body actually is, and that this thing isn't bottle conditioned. Feh.
Voltron Posted March 2, 2011 Report Posted March 2, 2011 Pliny the YOUNGER at City Beer. Gotta love them taking care of their regulars.
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