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Thanks. I study at the feet of my friend who happens to be a legendary head shrinker. He's quite adept at causing me to spend my money, too.
I believe I may know the gentleman of whom you speak (write); a worthy mentor, may I say.
I'll drink to that!
Cheers again.
there's too much good stuff to have only a few bottles. and although i've accumulated a lot, most of it gets consumed regularly. i easily go through a bottle a week, sometimes 2 if we have company. also, the small batch stuff is only released once a year (right about now), and if you don't grab it, you'll have to wait until next year or pay a hefty premium. i do need to thin out some of the cheaper stuff, but i keep some on hand for other people.
Isn't that what "Harvey Specter" drinks.
The collection is an Investment for my old age - collecting good whisky is better than stocks and shares.
My bedtime dram and reading material at the moment.
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10 year old cask strength 58.6% Alc./Vol. Absolutely beautiful
I’ve really grown fond of an Old Fashioned.
Btw - I posted a set of lowball glasses in the Post Your Last Purchase thread. They’re not luxury crystal, but they’re a nice weight, quality, and price. I haven’t had them long so unsure of their durability.
I’m “working from home” for four hours tomorrow, so it might be a two Old Fashioned night. :dancing:
Btw - I posted a set of lowball glasses in the Post Your Last Purchase thread. They’re not luxury crystal, but they’re a nice weight, quality, and price. I haven’t had them long so unsure of their durability.
I’m “working from home” for four hours tomorrow, so it might be a two Old Fashioned night. :dancing:
old fashioneds are great, but i generally only order them at a bar. too lazy to make it at home. LOL
I’m too lazy to leave the house and go to the bar. Haha
Intrigued - and having never tried an old fashioned - I just rustled one up with some cheap Grouse, Angostura and sugar syrup.Angostura bitters and [a good] bourbon ... you're 90% there
It's surprisingly reminiscent of Drambuie. Interesting (and most quaffable
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Intrigued - and having never tried an old fashioned - I just rustled one up with some cheap Grouse, Angostura and sugar syrup.
It's surprisingly reminiscent of Drambuie. Interesting (and most quaffable
Old fashioned is typically bourbon or rye. I’m sure the scotch profile is very different. Bourbon is usually “sweet” in flavor profile already. Scotch would seem odd to me with sugar in it. I’d try it, but I can’t do scotch anymore.
Guess I need to get some bourbon in then, and do it properly.
Unfortunately, driving is out of the question this evening (see above). No worries. I'll survive
Guess I need to get some bourbon in then, and do it properly.
Unfortunately, driving is out of the question this evening (see above). No worries. I'll survive
Definitely give it a whirl when you can. I also highly suggest a little orange slice or at least a twist of the rind. That’s my personal preference.
Guess I need to get some bourbon in then, and do it properly.
Unfortunately, driving is out of the question this evening (see above). No worries. I'll survive
I’m a rookie in the Old Fashioned department, so I’m not an authority.
I’m having good luck with this...
Single Old Fashioned
To a cold glass martini shaker with ice
Drink and conclude a single goes too fast; henceforth and hitherto mix only Double Old Fashions 2 ounces of bourbon whiskey (using Knob Creek because it’s on hand)
3 drops of Angostura Aromatic Bitters
2 teaspoons simple syrup
Stir and strain into a lowball glass with two large fresh ice cubes
2 inches of thin orange peel - rubbed around the glass edge, then expressed firmly into the glass and laid onto the surface of the drink.3 drops of Angostura Aromatic Bitters
2 teaspoons simple syrup
Stir and strain into a lowball glass with two large fresh ice cubes
I’m a rookie in the Old Fashioned department, so I’m not an authority.
I’m having good luck with this...
Single Old Fashioned
To a cold glass martini shaker with iceDrink and conclude a single goes too fast; henceforth and hitherto mix only Double Old Fashions
2 ounces of bourbon whiskey (using Knob Creek because it’s on hand)2 inches of thin orange peel - rubbed around the glass edge, then expressed firmly into the glass and laid onto the surface of the drink.
3 drops of Angostura Aromatic Bitters
2 teaspoons simple syrup
Stir and strain into a lowball glass with two large fresh ice cubes
I had been hoping that someone would post a recipe.
Very nice & informative post and do enjoy; it sounds delicious.
Yes, I can imagine that the orange peel would really make that sort of drink.
i don't even use the shaker. just pour everything in a glass and stir.
From what I have seen, shaking can be good if you are using crushed ice, and straining subsequently.
Stopped for some weekend supplies (post 931 cal HIIT, *boom*), none of my usuals were in stock (what the heck ABC ...?)
So I've been drinking quite a bit of Bourbon + ginger beer (diet, to preserve my girlish figure), and while I wouldn't go with junk, it doesn't have to be a $70 option as a mixer in that capacity. One of my "go to" bourbons for this use case, I think is probably one of the most amazing cost-to-quality choices you can make, and that's Old Forester Signature 100.
Seriously, I'm always amazed at how it stacks up vs. other mid-grade options that are still $10-20 more:
88 out of 100 http://thewhiskeyjug.com/bourbon-whiskey/old-forester-signature-review-100-proof/
88 out of 100 https://modernthirst.com/2015/01/14/bourbon-review-old-forester-signature/
Hard to beat for $23-25
Yeah, I don't "stage: either, I do: rocks glass > (1) 2" cube > bourbon/rye > sugar/mixer > bitters (looks cool when it hits the big cube) > light stir with the other end of a spoon
This is definitely not a shaking kind of beverage, you want to it very clear, just lightly blended no foam, bubbles, etc.
So I've been drinking quite a bit of Bourbon + ginger beer (diet, to preserve my girlish figure), and while I wouldn't go with junk, it doesn't have to be a $70 option as a mixer in that capacity. One of my "go to" bourbons for this use case, I think is probably one of the most amazing cost-to-quality choices you can make, and that's Old Forester Signature 100.
Seriously, I'm always amazed at how it stacks up vs. other mid-grade options that are still $10-20 more:
88 out of 100 http://thewhiskeyjug.com/bourbon-whiskey/old-forester-signature-review-100-proof/
88 out of 100 https://modernthirst.com/2015/01/14/bourbon-review-old-forester-signature/
Hard to beat for $23-25
i don't even use the shaker. just pour everything in a glass and stir.
Yeah, I don't "stage: either, I do: rocks glass > (1) 2" cube > bourbon/rye > sugar/mixer > bitters (looks cool when it hits the big cube) > light stir with the other end of a spoon
This is definitely not a shaking kind of beverage, you want to it very clear, just lightly blended no foam, bubbles, etc.
Yeah, Bulliet is great for that, and so easy to find, though $33 is a crazy good deal, ABC had their typical sale, 750 for $27 and a 1.75 for $45 (so the larger, clearly the better deal, but not $33 good!).
The Signature is a nice little step up for just a few bucks, a little richer, more depth/character, and heck, if you normalize the proof, (its 100), it's about the same price
Yeah, Bulliet is great for that, and so easy to find, though $33 is a crazy good deal, ABC had their typical sale, 750 for $27 and a 1.75 for $45 (so the larger, clearly the better deal, but not $33 good!).
The Signature is a nice little step up for just a few bucks, a little richer, more depth/character, and heck, if you normalize the proof, (its 100), it's about the same price
do you live in a liquor controlled state? here, it's that price at total wine and costco.