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

[Yogi217]

So my brain trust…. I am headed to London next week. I will be staying just outside in Virginia Water (in Surrey). In the US, when I go to the bar, I have my go-to bourbons and whiskies (Bulliet Makers, etc - the standards you can find anywhere as well as my Jamesons).

What should I order when I am abroad? I am guessing more in line with scotches and whiskies of that region....

Or any UK gins I should be looking at?

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[Jett129]

Blantons makes 2 bourbons especially for the European market. Straight from the Barrel Blantons,which is 130 proof,and a Gold Top bottle,which is just slightly stronger and richer tasting than it’s comparable American counterpart. The Gold Top might be easier to find,and a bit cheaper. I’ve had them both,and I prefer the Gold Top. Good Luck.

[tvenuto]

Smith & Cross daiquiri

[tvenuto]

So I’ve discovered that my liquor cabinet grows at a 5:1 ratio to my liquor library.

This is the life I chose…

[tvenuto]

From the book Smugglers Cove, which I can highly recommend if you are into tiki drinks. They’re not actually very complicated and he gives you a very good framework behind the recipes. His separation of runs into various categories is especially helpful (also a great excuse to buy lots of rums).

[sabergirl]

Smugglers cove is a great bar to spend a night in if you’re ever in San Francisco.

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[Jett129]

Drinking this for Cinco de Mayo tonight. Really,Really delicious. Might be my new favorite Reposado. Caught it for $35 on sale.

[Sage954]

Random bar. Went for a beer. Check out the whiskey. Pappy isn’t even the priciest

[Jett129]

The Weller 12 is one of my favorites when I can get it.

[Sage954]

Jett
Bartender told me buffalo trace just did a billion dollar expansion.
He thought weller and pappy will get cheaper and easier to get. I guess we’ll find nd out soon

[Jett129]

Considering my age I don’t think cheaper,more readily available 20 year old Pappy will be available in my lifetime. Last bottle of 20 yr Pappy I ever bought I paid $70 for off the shelf in 2006,and then it just exploded.

[FOXY]

the Macallan 25YO is probably the priciest of what can be seen there…

I would think that the expansion is for the warehousing most of all - prices will most likely not come down, but supply and stock will go up - especially, stock of older casks.

[Sage954]

Foxy
There is a Macallan 30yo next to the 25. I’ve never seen that bottle before. The bar was kind of a dive. Made me wonder how legit the contents are

[FOXY]

Right…couldn’t get the resolution of the pic right earlier.

Sometimes, a bar has 1 or 2 regulars that justify such an investment.

[ROman]

By far, the best single malt I ever tasted. For now the only 2 states that sell it here are Tennessee, and Florida.

[Jett129]

Alipus San Baltazar Mezcal. My first from this distillery,as my liquor had a sale on them. Hands down the best I’ve ever had.

[mclaincausey]

Nice! I think mezcal may be my favorite spirit. I hope you've tried it neat. IMO the best way to experience a quality mezcal is in neat sips out of a vessel that puts scent front and center, perhaps with sal de gusano and fresh orange on hand between sips. YMMV.

[Jett129]

I definitely need to do that,maybe tonight.

[Jett129]

@mclaincausey Have to admit I had never heard of sal de gusano,although I have had orange slices with mezcal. I knew that gusano meant worm as I had spent some time with really bad cheap Dos Gusanos mezcal when I was younger. My next round of questions…. Is there a brand of the salt that you like,and where do you get it? Do you drink mezcal out of clay copitas? Thanks.

[thomaspanton]

@tvenuto:

So I’ve discovered that my liquor cabinet grows at a 5:1 ratio to my liquor library.

This is the life I chose…

Great life guys, thanks for sharing a great pic with a lot of beer.