Easttide Posted May 21, 2016 Posted May 21, 2016 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Still a great value even with out the 7 Y/O age statement. You could find those here in St Louis up until about last year... since then it's been strictly NOS. I've got a few different bottles of the Special Reserve from Single Barrels (store picks) which are interesting as well. Usually the blends are better though.
SofaKing Posted May 22, 2016 Posted May 22, 2016 I had fun recently experimenting (again!) with some cocktails... 1) Daiquiri Made with 45 ml Bacardi white rum, 15 ml sugar syrup and 25 ml lime juice, it's hard to believe how a cocktail with so few ingredients can be so good. That citrus and sweetness combines so well in this drink! 2016-05-14 17.56.08.jpg 2) Tuxedo Cocktail I gave this a try as it's a recent addition to the IBA (International Bartenders Association) official cocktail list. 30 ml Old Tom gin, 30 ml Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth, 3 ml Maraschino Liqueur, 1 1/2 ml Absinthe and 3 dashes of Orange Bitters. How was it? Well, really weird first, but not bad as I sipped the drink and contrasting flavours settled on my palate. 2016-05-14 18.20.11.jpg 3) Martini A very low ratio, yes, I agree but I'm using Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth and 1:3 is what they say on the back of their bottle! Anyway, 20 ml Noilly Prat, 40 ml Tanqueray Gin and 2-3 dashes of Orange Bitters, garnished with 3 Spanish Olives. What can I say? Glorious! 2016-05-15 14.47.29.jpg 4) Manhattan I'm still experimenting with this drink. Today I used 20 ml Dolin Rouge Vermouth, 50 ml Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon and 2-3 dashes of Angostura Bitters. Add a Maraschino Cherry and really, you can't complain! 2016-05-15 15.41.30.jpg The cost of airfare from NY alone would be worth it for an evening of cocktails at your place! 1
sengjc Posted May 22, 2016 Posted May 22, 2016 Attended a Kavalan whisky tasting today at the local whisky bar: Impressive turnout: Equally impressive lineup: 1. King Car 2. Ex-Bourbon Oak 3. Solist Port, a new release. 4. Solist Amontillado, 2015 World Whisky Award Finalist 5. Solist Sherry, a crowd favourite 6. Solist Vinho, 2013 World Whisky of the Year. Kellie Du the global brand ambassador walked us through the tasting. 2
cooper669 Posted May 22, 2016 Posted May 22, 2016 If anybody knows where I can get a case or two of each, shoot me a PM. Thanks Mike! The Green is possibly the best IPA I've ever had, and the Julius is excellent also. 1
SofaKing Posted May 22, 2016 Posted May 22, 2016 If anybody knows where I can get a case or two of each, shoot me a PM. Thanks Mike! Hell if you can get even a half case Id like to know too!
cooper669 Posted May 22, 2016 Posted May 22, 2016 If I were you, I'd grab every legal aged person I knew and haul them to the brewery to load up.
SofaKing Posted May 22, 2016 Posted May 22, 2016 If I were you, I'd grab every legal aged person I knew and haul them to the brewery to load up. Every now andthen I make the Mrs go as a mule!
Orator Posted May 26, 2016 Posted May 26, 2016 Kungfu Girl Riesling... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
JohnS Posted May 26, 2016 Posted May 26, 2016 On 22/05/2016 at 0:28 PM, SofaKing said: The cost of airfare from NY alone would be worth it for an evening of cocktails at your place! Thank you so kindly, I often humbled by compliments from guests when I make drinks. My brother-in-law visited this week and requested a drink, he was impressed by the daiquiri I made him (as was my wife). 1
Guest Posted May 26, 2016 Posted May 26, 2016 Very cold and winters here, so following an Ardbeg 10 with a Talisker 10
sengjc Posted May 27, 2016 Posted May 27, 2016 Some Glenfiddich 15 Year Old. Braving the cold outside. 1
sengjc Posted May 29, 2016 Posted May 29, 2016 Drinks at my place after dinner. Happy Ardbeg Day. This is a fabulous bottling, sherried and peaty, harmoniously balanced with just enough sweetness. A little different to the Uigeadail which has a bit more sweetness on the palate and "roughness" - a more refined and grown-up Uigeadail. I would like to get more but I think it is only fair to let others have a go. 2
sengjc Posted May 29, 2016 Posted May 29, 2016 Drinks at my place after dinner. Happy Ardbeg Day. This is a fabulous bottling, sherried and peaty, harmoniously balanced with just enough sweetness. A little different to the Uigeadail which has a bit more sweetness on the palate and "roughness" - a more refined and grown-up Uigeadail. I would like to get more but I think it is only fair to let others have a go.
shortsqueeze Posted May 29, 2016 Posted May 29, 2016 On May 22, 2016 at 6:35 PM, cooper669 said: If anybody knows where I can get a case or two of each, shoot me a PM. Thanks Mike! The Green is possibly the best IPA I've ever had, and the Julius is excellent also. Haze is my personal favorite and unique. The rest is overpriced, IMO. Many cans are $1+ more than Heady Topper! HT may not be the favorite of the hipsters anymore, but it's still world class hops.
cooper669 Posted May 29, 2016 Posted May 29, 2016 I don't smoke or drink alot but when I do, I want what I like the most. A few bucks won't kill me, if it did I'd be drinking Bud light and smoking Backwoods. I live in California so I really can't get these anyway. Quality over quantity 1
sengjc Posted June 5, 2016 Posted June 5, 2016 Went for a mate's party this afternoon. Started with some wine: Finished with some whisky: 2
JohnS Posted June 5, 2016 Posted June 5, 2016 1 hour ago, rob said: That is a quality afternoon! And a great mate! 1
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