Seneca Drums Gin - excellent!
Actually the Finger Lakes Distillery also makes an excellent rye.
Variety of Don Q rums
I had a very enjoyable White Russian last night, and it inspired me to post this:
Dude : Another Caucasian, Gary.
Gary : Right, Dude.
Dude : Friends like these, huh Gary.
Gary : That's right, Dude.
the Stranger : D'ya have a good sarsaparilla?
Gary : Sioux City Sarsaparilla.
the Stranger : That's a good one. How ya doin' there, Dude?
Dude : Ahh, not so good, man.
the Stranger : One a those days, huh. Well, a wiser fella than m'self once said, sometimes you eat the bar and sometimes the bar, wal, he eats you.
Dude : Uh-huh. That some kind of Eastern thing?
the Stranger : Far from it.
Dude : Mm.
the Stranger : Much obliged. I like your style, Dude.
Dude : Well I dig your style too, man. Got a whole cowboy thing goin'.
the Stranger : Thankie. . . Just one thing, Dude. D'ya have to use s'many cuss words?
Dude : The f*ck are you talking about?
the Stranger : Okay, have it your way. Take it easy, Dude.
Dude : Yeah. Thanks man.
Dude : Another Caucasian, Gary.
Gary : Right, Dude.
Dude : Friends like these, huh Gary.
Gary : That's right, Dude.
the Stranger : D'ya have a good sarsaparilla?
Gary : Sioux City Sarsaparilla.
the Stranger : That's a good one. How ya doin' there, Dude?
Dude : Ahh, not so good, man.
the Stranger : One a those days, huh. Well, a wiser fella than m'self once said, sometimes you eat the bar and sometimes the bar, wal, he eats you.
Dude : Uh-huh. That some kind of Eastern thing?
the Stranger : Far from it.
Dude : Mm.
the Stranger : Much obliged. I like your style, Dude.
Dude : Well I dig your style too, man. Got a whole cowboy thing goin'.
the Stranger : Thankie. . . Just one thing, Dude. D'ya have to use s'many cuss words?
Dude : The f*ck are you talking about?
the Stranger : Okay, have it your way. Take it easy, Dude.
Dude : Yeah. Thanks man.
Glen Farclas 105 Cask Strength
Bruichladdich 16yr (I think?) d'yquem cask
Bruichladdich 16yr (I think?) d'yquem cask
Ketel One martini, with extra olives.
Hangar One Orange & tonic with a slice of orange
Oban 14
Labrot & Graham Woodford Reserve Double Oaked (1 cube)
quote:Originally posted by Italian Wino:
mpls,
Did you like the Bulleit? Mr Bulleit is one of the good guys and a pleasure to support. He comes in the store and signs his bottles for us.
I really liked the stuff. I Poured it as part of a whiskey tasting at work.
IW
Had some Glenmorangie 18 and Plantation XO last night.
Millburn 35yr, 1969, rare malts selection
A little Calende Tequila Reposado on ice. Very nice stuff for the money.
Friday night:
Oola Waitsburg Bourbon both 80 proof, and 116 proof
Ghost Owl Whiskey
Woodinville Whiskey Bourbon
Dry Fly Wheat Whiskey
Dry Fly Triticale Whiskey
JP Trodden Bourbon 4 yr.
Masterson's Rye 10 yr.
Of these, the Masterson's was the best, IMO.
Oola Waitsburg Bourbon both 80 proof, and 116 proof
Ghost Owl Whiskey
Woodinville Whiskey Bourbon
Dry Fly Wheat Whiskey
Dry Fly Triticale Whiskey
JP Trodden Bourbon 4 yr.
Masterson's Rye 10 yr.
Of these, the Masterson's was the best, IMO.
Highland Park 15 year
Oban 14 year
Oban 14 year
quote:Originally posted by mneeley490:
Friday night:
Oola Waitsburg Bourbon both 80 proof, and 116 proof
Ghost Owl Whiskey
Woodinville Whiskey Bourbon
Dry Fly Wheat Whiskey
Dry Fly Triticale Whiskey
JP Trodden Bourbon 4 yr.
Masterson's Rye 10 yr.
Of these, the Masterson's was the best, IMO.
Speaking of new American and local distilled spirits, the founders of Westland Distillery were pouring at Esquin last Saturday.
They have an interesting approach to the dilemma of the need for long barrel aging.
They base their whiskey on malted barley to get the complexity of Scotch, but age for only two years in new toasted American oak. While I'm not fond of the vanilla notes, the grain did come through in an attractive way, and the oak smoothed the attack. Worth trying for NW locals.
Pappy van Winkle
Just got bottles of the 15, 20 & 23 year old
Just got bottles of the 15, 20 & 23 year old
Pappy Van Winkle just started delivering their bourbons in the past week or two. The Southern Art and Bourbon bar in Buckhead was pouring the 10, 12, 15, and 20 year last night. IMO the 20 year old is the best bourbon they sell.
Also had a chance to taste the following as well:
Willet Pot Still
Rowan's Mill
Noah's Mill
Sazerac 18-by far the best rye I have ever tasted
And a special treat of George T. Stagg. Hard to believe a 123 proof whiskey can be that smooth.
Also had a chance to taste the following as well:
Willet Pot Still
Rowan's Mill
Noah's Mill
Sazerac 18-by far the best rye I have ever tasted
And a special treat of George T. Stagg. Hard to believe a 123 proof whiskey can be that smooth.
quote:Originally posted by Rothko:
Ketel One martini, with extra olives.
I know this is an oft-debated topic. But, for me, martinis need olives. The briny punch with the fragrant gin (or ice cold vodka) really makes the drink special.
No knock on twist fans. I'm just not one of them.
Blue Spirits Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Made in Chelan, Washington, which is starting to produce some noteworthy wines.
quote:Originally posted by Armani Widowmaker:quote:Originally posted by Rothko:
Ketel One martini, with extra olives.
I know this is an oft-debated topic. But, for me, martinis need olives. The briny punch with the fragrant gin (or ice cold vodka) really makes the drink special.
No knock on twist fans. I'm just not one of them.
I agree with one exception, my favorite gin Hendricks doesn't work well with olives IMO
Caol Ila "Smoke on the water" 1996/2008, 56%vol, Cask Co/60, for Whisky live Verviers, La Maison du Whisky
Woodford creek manhattans with dried cherries
quote:Originally posted by vinoevelo:
Woodford creek manhattans with dried cherries
Paging The Old Man...
12 year Balvenie Doublewood.
Caol Ila 12 - an incredibly rich Scotch, but quite enjoyable.
Makers mark om rocks
Just made a handle of spiced bourbon...delicious!
quote:Originally posted by BRR:
Caol Ila 12 - an incredibly rich Scotch, but quite enjoyable.
Had that once at the Whiskey Bar. Very nice.
quote:Originally posted by mneeley490:quote:Originally posted by BRR:
Caol Ila 12 - an incredibly rich Scotch, but quite enjoyable.
Had that once at the Whiskey Bar. Very nice.
+1
This is my go-to Islay malt. Killer stuff!
Brinley's SHIPWRECK SPICED RUM toddy... 
Cognac Pierre Ferrand "Selection des Anges"
Macallan 12.
My neighbour has a lovely collection of old beretta shotguns I was invited over to see. Turns out he also makes his own grappa, bottled with Muscat grapes in the bottom.
Not sure what happened next.
Not sure what happened next.
had a herman story Casual encounters 2011 earlier, now finishing with macallan 18
quote:Originally posted by welshstar:
had a herman story Casual encounters 2011 earlier, now finishing with macallan 18
How was the Herman Story, Welshstar?
quote:Originally posted by vinoevelo:
My neighbour has a lovely collection of old beretta shotguns I was invited over to see. Turns out he also makes his own grappa, bottled with Muscat grapes in the bottom.
Not sure what happened next.
That's a dangerous combination. Thank goodness the geese are heading south.
Rebecca Creek on the rocks. Very nice stuff, especially for the price.
I've been favoring Whiskey Sours lately. Currently sipping on one made with Dry Fly Straight Triticale Whiskey. 
Johnny Walker Green Label
Went to a local whiskey bar called Canon last night. As my friends and I were sampling (I had a Bainbridge Island Battlefield whiskey), we ordered a marrow plate. After we had scooped out the marrow from the bones, the bartender placed 2 shots in front of us. We were then expected to a "bone luge". Apparently, this is a thing. We, being tragically unhip, had never heard of it. It was a very odd experience, and taste sensation.