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Re: Bourbon Thread
« Reply #70 on: May 24, 2015, 02:07:06 AM »
Quote from: purr1n on November 20, 2014, 06:24:30 AM
OK, that explains it.


I like this a lot. Money very well spent.

So, I thought, "hey, I should try to be more like an adult, and get some alcohol... I'll try Marv's thingy." And I did. I bought a bottle... I couldn't find the one he said tasted like butterscotch, so I thought this one must be something like it.

It's not.

It tasted like coughing and burning and an inability to breathe.

WTF is wrong with you people?
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Re: Bourbon Thread
« Reply #71 on: May 24, 2015, 08:16:42 AM »
^Good review, cizx.  What was the product?  Temperature, the stuff you drink, the amount of water you add...all contribute to wanting to have it more often or never again. 

Another thing is that this thread needs some REAL recos of what to do to make THE BEST MANHATTAN.

Luxardo Cherries.  Or Griottines, but they are second to me.  The Luxardos have gobs of flavor and this crazy waxy texture that is quite singular.

Vermouth:  There are only three that I can recommend.  Carpano Antica, Cocchi, and Dolin Red.  I used the Dolin red just to cut the others which are thicker/sweeter and for a mix of spice blends.  Once you use these vermouths, you cannot go back except for a well-executed well Manhattan from a place that can do old-school properly (Original Joe's in downtown San Jose).

Bitters:  I've had up to 20 bitters at a time.  Angostura is still the classic and you can't lose.  For a sweeter bitters, try Fee Brothers.  I also like Regan's Orange Bitters.  For fun/wacky, you can look up Bitters Old Men for a line-up.

I like mine really cold and "up" (in a cocktail glass).  :)p5
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Re: Bourbon Thread
« Reply #72 on: May 24, 2015, 08:34:15 AM »
Oh gawd CT, start a fracking cocktail thread. It's bad enough we got people adding water to their spirits already.

@cizx. You're supposed to taste it with your mouth, not your vagina.
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Re: Bourbon Thread
« Reply #73 on: May 24, 2015, 08:38:14 AM »
CT. Now that sounds good to me. :) Could you post ratios please? It's the chemist in me. Thanks. A really well made Manhattan is a thing to behold.  :money: Yes to Luxardo cherries.

Thumbs up to a cocktail thread.

Thumbs down to a tasting with your vagina thread.  :vomit:
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Re: Bourbon Thread
« Reply #74 on: May 24, 2015, 01:44:37 PM »
Quote from: Anaxilus on May 24, 2015, 08:34:15 AM
@cizx. You're supposed to taste it with your mouth, not your vagina.
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Re: Bourbon Thread
« Reply #75 on: May 24, 2015, 10:12:46 PM »
Quote from: CEE TEE on May 24, 2015, 08:16:42 AM
^Good review, cizx.  What was the product?  Temperature, the stuff you drink, the amount of water you add...all contribute to wanting to have it more often or never again. 


Angel's Envy
I have an almost full bottle to dump out.

Maybe I can trade it for a vagina.
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Re: Bourbon Thread
« Reply #76 on: May 24, 2015, 10:23:16 PM »
Try watering it down to the same alcohol content as wine. It's not like AE is a true Bourbon in the old fashioned sense anyway, no purists are going to lose sleep over it. Also use a wide mouthed glass so your pour covers as many receptor regions on your palate as possible.

Might want to avoid all other spirits, especially cask strengths in future.
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Re: Bourbon Thread
« Reply #77 on: May 24, 2015, 10:27:33 PM »
Quote from: cizx on May 24, 2015, 10:12:46 PM
Angel's Envy
I have an almost full bottle to dump out.

Maybe I can trade it for a vagina.


I'm sure you could find someone to take it off your hands. No need to dump it.
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Re: Bourbon Thread
« Reply #78 on: May 25, 2015, 02:55:34 AM »
Quote from: Anaxilus on May 24, 2015, 10:23:16 PM
Try watering it down to the same alcohol content as wine. It's not like AE is a true Bourbon in the old fashioned sense anyway, no purists are going to lose sleep over it. Also use a wide mouthed glass so your pour covers as many receptor regions on your palate as possible.

Might want to avoid all other spirits, especially cask strengths in future.

Well, I tried. Laphroaig 10 year and Glenmorangie are the other "spirits" I've bought on whims. Laphroaig was vile, and Glenmorangie did not make me feel like Connor Macleod.

Tea it is.
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Re: Bourbon Thread
« Reply #79 on: May 25, 2015, 01:38:23 PM »
Quote from: cizx on May 25, 2015, 02:55:34 AM
Well, I tried. Laphroaig 10 year and Glenmorangie are the other "spirits" I've bought on whims. Laphroaig was vile, and Glenmorangie did not make me feel like Connor Macleod.

Tea it is.
If someone gave you a dram of Laphroaig knowing that you're not a scotch drinker then he's an asshole, that seems to be an odd choice to go out and buy without trying it first though, did someone recommend it? That's a polarizing drink for many who actually *do* enjoy scotch. It's a peat monster and I would have been surprised if you *did* like it.
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