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

[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.

[pechelman]

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

Astor Wines & Spirits. I’m glad I don’t have a place like this near me.

I still think Argonaut is pretty decent, and there are a handful of smaller specialty places in town, but yeah, Astor is another level. Even ordering from them online is great and they do crazy discounts pretty frequently. It often turns out that it's still more affordable to buy from them than pay the crazy bottle tax in WA.