Hard Drinkers, Lets Drink Hard (Spirits, Liquors and Cocktails)

[FOXY]

Had to re-stock - theme is whisky-aged gins…

And experimenting with (Dry) Vermouth…

[organisys]

@FOXY they look interesting. Partial to a G&T and a Vodka/Dry Vermouth.

However, this is an all time favourite:

http://www.suntory.com/whisky/index.html#%2Fwhisky%2Fen%2Fhibiki%2F

[mclaincausey]

@organisys:

@FOXY they look interesting. Partial to a G&T and a Vodka/Dry Vermouth.

However, this is an all time favourite:

http://www.suntory.com/whisky/index.html#%2Fwhisky%2Fen%2Fhibiki%2F

Great stuff. Picking up a bottle of Hibiki 12 soon.

[FOXY]

Had fun experimenting:
2 parts Ransom Old Tom Gin
1 part Ransom Dry Vermouth
1 part fresh pink grapefruit juice
Bitters - cadamom

[FOXY]

1 part Barr Hill Honey Gin
1 part German Belsazar Vermouth
1 part fresh pink grapefruit juice
2-3 drops Fee Brothers gin barrel-aged Orang Bitters

[FOXY]

Have yet to try mixing Vermouth & Vodka…

[mclaincausey]

Not even in a dry martini? Those drinks look good, especially the first one.

[FOXY]

Did a dirty one…
2 parts Ziegler German Gin
1 part German Belsazar Dry Vermouth
A dash of home-made Moroccan lemon preserve (salty)

[shigg]

Favourite hard liquors: American Whiskey (particularly rye) and Scotch Whisky (particularly the Islay malts.

The prize bottle currently open is Lagavulin 16, love that the peat is robust but not obnoxious.

Also love a good old fashioned, and the "classic" cocktails in general.

[Cole]

The easterbunny came early this year.

Gesendet von meinem D5803 mit Tapatalk

[tigerpac]

Met the distiller of Altos tequila last night.  Nice guy and really drinkable tequila.

[Jordonf9]

Anyone recommend a good scotch? Afraid to try one. I have to find a higher end bar that might have more than 2 to pick from.

[tigerpac]

bowmore is a nice entry to peaty scotches.  Delicious and easy to find.

[mclaincausey]

I would go with your plan of sampling them at a bar, last thing you want is to get stuck with a bottle that you hate.

[organisys]

@Jordonf9:

Anyone recommend a good scotch? Afraid to try one. I have to find a higher end bar that might have more than 2 to pick from.

Monkey Shoulder is a good introduction, iirc it's a modern blend of 3 single malts, un peated.

[ddtrash]

The standard Highland Park 12yo offering is always a good bet for a first try single malt.  It is a difficult drink to dislike and is in my opinion a very good introduction to malts.

There is so much variety on offer when it comes to single malts that finding a well stocked bar is a great idea.

[Jordonf9]

Thanks guys. Most bars around me have the low end stuff.

[seawolf]

Glenmorangie is a great intro Scotch. The first one I really liked was Macallan Fine Oak 10.

I've been rather fond of Dewar's 12 lately. It's $21/750ml, well-rounded, and nice finish. It' my new "house" Scotch when I'm not having a single malt or bourbon.

[FOXY]

Buy a bunch of miniatures or go to a bar.
Better, attend a whiskey tasting, if possible.

Can't go wrong with a Macallan…

[stever]

https://www.masterofmalt.com/samples/

these guys (amongst others, they just came to mind first) do a variety of tasting packs so you can try out a bunch of drams at your own pace/ in your own bedroom. worth a look-in if you've got limited choices in your area!