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

[Chap]

Cheers everyone, Slàinte Mhath

[pechelman]

Unpopular opinion maybe, black russians are better than white.

[scooter]

Merry Christmas to me...

[Tago Mago]

Had a few with the in-laws

[Jett129]

Right off the bat you have to forget that this is Jack Daniels. As you can see from the barrel entry date and the bottling date this one is 8 years old to the day. Nice amount of oakiness. Very drinkable. I found it for $64. MSRP is $70 Keep your eyes out for it.

[WhiskeySandwich]

@scooter oh man, i bet thats good. Great bottle too

[scooter]

@WhiskeySandwich said in Hard Drinkers, Lets Drink Hard (Spirits, Liquors and Cocktails):

@scooter oh man, i bet thats good. Great bottle too

It had better be. It's a Christmas gift to myself. I trust the reviews I've read, though. I'll open it Christmas Eve, and let you know...

[mclaincausey]

Man I love these Navarro brothers of San Luis Potosí.

They use pulque to get the fermentation started and have a few other novel techniques. Their spirts tend to be vegetal, spicy, and peppery. Some of the most delicious and unique agave spirits I’ve had.

https://www.lunetaspirits.com/blanco-cuerno-chino-verde

[mclaincausey]

More details on the family who makes the above and other San Luis Potosi agave distillates. Just love this style.

https://www.mezcalreviews.com/so-what-is-campanilla-mezcal/

https://imbibemagazine.com/understanding-one-of-mexicos-more-rare-and-esoteric-mezcals/

[mclaincausey]

Final NYC acquisition, from Astor Wines & Spirits. I’m glad I don’t have a place like this near me.

[Jett129]

@mclaincausey I’m guessing you had that shipped? It’s a really cool store. I go there for tastings from time to time. The single most eclectic selection of spirits I’ve ever seen. I get an email from them every single day,telling me what’s on sale. I have an account with them and I also get emails… Based on your purchase history we think you might like this special single barrel Reposado or Eagle Rare,and if you pre order, we’ll give you 20% off.

[mclaincausey]

@Jett129 I wish I’d put it on your account for the points. No sir I’m in NYC, went to the store!

[Jett129]

@mclaincausey I’m actually coming into NYC today to get my hair cut. What part of town are you in?

[Tago Mago]

@mclaincausey @Jett129 any insights on sotol? Never heard of it before, bought my brother a bottle to try for Christmas

[mclaincausey]

@Jett129 Central Park south, though headed to Princeton for the day. If you make it to Astor could you post a picture of the mezcal select cabinet? I was in too big a hurry.

[Jett129]

@mclaincausey Princeton is great. Haven’t been in a while. Won’t be going near Astor today. Have fun!

[Denimhead 0]

@mclaincausey said in Hard Drinkers, Lets Drink Hard (Spirits, Liquors and Cocktails):

@Jett129 Central Park south, though headed to Princeton for the day. If you make it to Astor could you post a picture of the mezcal select cabinet? I was in too big a hurry.

If you have time, check out Triumph Brewing

https://www.triumphbrewing.com/princeton/

Conte’s pizza is good as well
Portnoy almost gave a 9

[mclaincausey]

Yep thanks I know Triumph. I know Princeton extremely well in fact, sister has lived here many years!

[Jett129]

@mclaincausey Are you taking mass transit to Princeton? I’m on my way to Penn Station.

[mclaincausey]

@Jett129 yes! We did the 1 to Penn to Princeton junction.