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

[neph93]

^ i much prefer drinking cocktails to making them, but this was a great read. Thanks for taking the time. Fwiw, I’d have gone with the 49th, based on ingrediant list alone.

[tvenuto]

Quite welcome, I have more in me yet so stay tuned.

Tonight’s acquisition, a local distillery just up and running:

[Appfaff]

Nice!

My cocktail mixer collection is pretty bleak right now but Your recipe inspired me, so I took some Bulleit Rye, Triple Sec and Bitters and made a pretty enjoyable sipper

Cheers gents

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[YesBlank]

A bit tricky to find but an outstanding rye, from Utah of all places.

[Jett129]

Love that whiskey. Had the pleasure of meeting Dave Perkins,the owner,at Whiskey Fest a few years ago. Really interesting guy. Easy to find around here. You also know that the 2 whiskeys that make up Rendevous Rye are not from Utah,and that they’re sourced and blended in Utah.

[YesBlank]

If I recall they’re Kentucky ryes they acquired while their own whiskies are still aging. I could be thinking of another distillery though. At any rate, it makes for a fantastic Sazerac. Sadly I’m all out of Peychaud’s.

[tvenuto]

@YesBlank:

If I recall they’re Kentucky ryes they acquired while their own whiskies are still aging. I could be thinking of another distillery though. At any rate, it makes for a fantastic Sazerac. Sadly I’m all out of Peychaud’s.

This is correct, High West is sourced. Carefully sourced for sure, but nonetheless.

[tvenuto]

More local hooch. The apple brandy is smoked before distilling. It makes for an interesting drink, far more mezcal-like than brandy.  Not to experienced with mezcal or making drinks from it, so will need to experiment on something it works in. Gin is nice, imagine something halfway between Hendricks and tanqueray and then barreled. Floral notes are toned down a bit and spices (cinnamon, cayenne) are heightened. I tried the unaged version as well, but thought the barreled one was a more unique addition to the bar.

[Seul]

Some brilliant calvados me parents brought back from Normandy…

[tvenuto]

The gift of booze, always a good decision.

The Sawyer
2 oz Gin
1/2 oz lime
1/2 oz simple
1/2 oz Angostura
1/4 oz Peychaud's
1/4 oz Regan's
Shake

This is a good off tempo cocktail for when you want something different.  Either that, or for making the "guest who's drank it all."  As you can see it's extremely heavy on the bitters, but it works and isn't off-putting.  I used the gin shown, and think a barreled version does best here.  There is still the ginny floral/spice, but the mellow sweetness from the barreling softens the initial bitters punch.  The finish belongs solely to the bitters.  On the whole, a nice sipper; the staying power of the bitters keeps you company between swigs.

Apparently this one is named after the daughter of Wiley Dufresne, the "molecular gastronomy" pioneer.

[Giles]

My sort of Christmas present 

[tvenuto]

Very nice. A great option for sipping or cocktails.

[Giles]

I'll be sipping it…..

[goosehd]

The sun is above the yardarm and it’s close to Christmas.  Enjoying a rusty nail (Cardhu and Drambuie).

[madmoses]

@Megatron1505 @Jett129 I brought some Jameson Caskmates home from Ireland recently, I’m glad to see I made a good selection!

[Megatron1505]

It’s a beautiful smooth whiskey, great for a relaxing evening drink.

[Jett129]

Just curious,how much does it cost in Ireland?

[Megatron1505]

In England it’s £24.

[Jett129]

Surprisingly not that much cheaper than in the states.

[Appfaff]

Usually a bourbon guy, but this is really enjoyable

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