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Post by Ward on Oct 17, 2020 11:04:18 GMT -6
A fresh bottle of Larceny. Have I created a monster? No, you've created happiness! |
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Post by Ward on Oct 17, 2020 11:05:20 GMT -6
Haven't had an old-fashioned in ages! Hmmm
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Post by jacobamerritt on Oct 17, 2020 18:42:20 GMT -6
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Post by matt@IAA on Oct 17, 2020 19:56:12 GMT -6
Tonight was a margarita for me, but were out of limes. What to do for number two??
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Post by jacobamerritt on Oct 17, 2020 20:03:29 GMT -6
Tonight was a margarita for me, but were out of limes. What to do for number two?? Hard to go wrong with an old fashioned - sugar cube muddled (or teaspoon of sugar) with few dashes of bitters. 2 ounces of bourbon. A decent cherry (luxardo or comparable) dropped in. Sometimes I add a teaspoon of the cherry syrup from the jar. Add ice, stir a little bit. Take a piece of orange peel about 1 inch x 3 inches, and squeeze it lengthwise a few times onto the top of the drink and drop the peel in. Adds a nice aroma and citrus sweetness from the expressed oils. Dont muddle fruit into it. This isn't a chain restaurant.  I guess I don't know whats in the liquor cabinet or fridge. Curious what you settle on. Knowing you, Im guessing a pour of whiskey neat. |
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Post by matt@IAA on Oct 17, 2020 20:49:23 GMT -6
Aside from ratios, the key to an old fashioned is in the duration to the stir before your pour. 20 seconds in a stirring glass, then set for ten or so.  I’m going with a bourbon smash. |
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Post by jacobamerritt on Oct 17, 2020 22:54:05 GMT -6
Aside from ratios, the key to an old fashioned is in the duration to the stir before your pour. 20 seconds in a stirring glass, then set for ten or so. I’m going with a bourbon smash. Nice! Yeah I just threw up a quick guide for folks who may not be familiar with a ‘real’ old fashioned. I’m sure you make a great one! |
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Post by oliviadolphinjohn on Oct 19, 2020 18:39:37 GMT -6
Rum and soda. I haven't left the house in weeks and I don't feel like driving to town. But I'd like a bottle of Michter's Bourbon.
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Post by Ward on Oct 20, 2020 11:24:27 GMT -6
What's this rum and margarita business? This is a bourbon sub-forum. LOL
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Post by jacobamerritt on Oct 23, 2020 15:10:51 GMT -6
1989 Benchmark was the highlight, followed by HW Midwinters Night Dram (Rye finished in Port Barrels) and 1970 Old Fitzgerald 6 year Bottled in Bond.  |
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Post by oliviadolphinjohn on Oct 24, 2020 13:56:45 GMT -6
Benchmark is awesome.  |
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Post by yotonic on Oct 24, 2020 16:02:39 GMT -6
Knob Creek
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Post by Ward on Oct 28, 2020 7:01:16 GMT -6
Makers Mark, last night.
First time in a long time.
Back to Larceny next.
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Post by chessparov on Oct 29, 2020 1:19:04 GMT -6
Benchmark is awesome. Funny, that cat looks Familar. Chris |
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Post by Ward on Oct 29, 2020 9:17:41 GMT -6
Benchmark is awesome. Funny, that cat looks Familar. Chris Clearly, that cat is suffering a side effect from drinking Benchmark! |
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Post by chessparov on Oct 31, 2020 10:53:41 GMT -6
Why it's catatonic! Chris |
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Post by jacobamerritt on Nov 1, 2020 19:42:04 GMT -6
Enjoying a Negroni cocktail
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Post by jacobamerritt on Nov 4, 2020 0:18:25 GMT -6
Blanton’s Single Barrel store pick  |
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Post by Ward on Nov 4, 2020 17:05:22 GMT -6
I've been eyeing this as well... but I have to go and get some more Larceny as soon as I finish suffering through the Makers Mark.
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Post by M57 on Nov 4, 2020 18:07:25 GMT -6
My recent drink has been an Old Fashioned. My recipe is pretty straight ahead and right now I've got bottles of Bullet Rye and Knob Creek in rotation: 2 shots of whiskey to no more than 1/2 a shot of simple syrup; 4 good shakes of angostura bitters; lemon twist; and just like all of my martinis require a vegetable, no Old Fashioned is complete without fruit. In this case a Luxardo cherry. Expensive, but so much better than those candy-ass maraschinos.
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Post by jacobamerritt on Nov 4, 2020 19:12:39 GMT -6
My recent drink has been an Old Fashioned. My recipe is pretty straight ahead and right now I've got bottles of Bullet Rye and Knob Creek in rotation: 2 shots of whiskey to no more than 1/2 a shot of simple syrup; 4 good shakes of angostura bitters; lemon twist; and just like all of my martinis require a vegetable, no Old Fashioned is complete without fruit. In this case a Luxardo cherry. Expensive, but so much better than those candy-ass maraschinos. Don't sleep on Bada Bings cherries- not as good as luxardo, but good quality and delicious. Also when you say a shot- 1.5 oz per shot, so 3 oz total? I also go with a coin of orange peel expressed myself. |
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Post by Ward on Nov 4, 2020 19:59:13 GMT -6
OMG.... A client brought over a Canadian Whisky (no e)tonight after I was already "3 sheets to the wind" and I am 'soused' . . . tasted GROSS but it had a kick to it!! Wisers. Never ever had it before.
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Post by jacobamerritt on Nov 11, 2020 20:35:27 GMT -6
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Post by Johnkenn on Nov 11, 2020 21:19:32 GMT -6
Woodford Rye tonight. I’ve been completely ruined by that OH 1910. This taste like spicy water now.
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Post by jacobamerritt on Nov 11, 2020 21:44:44 GMT -6
Woodford Rye tonight. I’ve been completely ruined by that OH 1910. This taste like spicy water now. Yeah, I'd probably delegate the Woodford Rye to Manhattans or Old Fashioneds... Or like the first drink before you move on to something nicer. |
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