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The Cocktail Thread

Last post by Tran Bronstein « April 23rd, 2022, 7:22 pm
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by John Liotta » April 30th, 2011, 11:56 am
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I noticed that while we have threads devoted to Bourbon, Scotch and Rye, and a very very vibrant one dedicated to Beer, we don't have one dedicated...
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Last post by Tran Bronstein
April 23rd, 2022, 7:22 pm
Beer Trading Feedback

Last post by Dave K « June 9th, 2021, 6:42 pm
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by Brian G r a f s t r o m » February 18th, 2013, 4:12 pm
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I know we have a Commerce Corner Feedback thread/sub-sub forum, but it seems like it would be beneficial to have this particular thread in here....
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Last post by Dave K
June 9th, 2021, 6:42 pm
What BEER are you drinking?

Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m « May 18th, 2022, 11:37 pm
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by Brian G r a f s t r o m » December 13th, 2009, 10:28 am
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New Belgium -- Wild Ale (Lips of Faith series)
Bear Republic -- Racer 5 IPA
Stone -- Arrogant Bastard
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Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m
May 18th, 2022, 11:37 pm
Gin for a French 75?

Last post by Brandon R « May 18th, 2022, 3:35 pm
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by Brandon R » May 5th, 2022, 9:44 am

Hello. I'm planning to make some French 75s this weekend for guests. Three questions:

1.) What somewhat-readily-available gin would you recommend in...

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Last post by Brandon R
May 18th, 2022, 3:35 pm
Foursquare Rum 12-Year Private Cask Selection

Last post by Kevin Lloyd « May 17th, 2022, 9:07 pm
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by Scott E. » May 13th, 2022, 2:33 pm

I really haven't gotten into rum so far, but I bit on this week's Total Wine Concierge Sales offer. It's supposed to be a blend of 3 rums (all 12-yr...

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Last post by Kevin Lloyd
May 17th, 2022, 9:07 pm
The Bourbon Thread

Last post by Robert M yers « May 17th, 2022, 6:25 pm
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by Scott Butler » March 23rd, 2010, 7:13 pm
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What are you drinking, what do you like? Oh, and let me clarify - it doesn't have to just be the legal definition of bourbon, but the style. I'd like...
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Last post by Robert M yers
May 17th, 2022, 6:25 pm
The King Of Beers!

Last post by Brent C l a y t o n « May 17th, 2022, 11:44 am
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by AdrianReyes » April 11th, 2022, 3:23 pm

Hello gang. Quick question. When your not drinking the finest craft beer what is your go to beer?

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Last post by Brent C l a y t o n
May 17th, 2022, 11:44 am
Help with selecting a few Scotch Whiskies

Last post by K John Joseph « May 17th, 2022, 9:38 am
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by Michael_D » May 5th, 2022, 4:59 pm

I have somehow or another got myself volunteered to coordinate a Whisky tasting event this summer/fall. Still not quite sure how this happened.........

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Last post by K John Joseph
May 17th, 2022, 9:38 am
What WHISKY (Scotch) are you drinking?

Last post by CJ Beazley « May 17th, 2022, 5:43 am
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by Brian G r a f s t r o m » December 13th, 2009, 10:30 am
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It's actually been a while since I've had a pour, but for the purposes of starting this I'll toss-out my favorite, Lagavulin.
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Last post by CJ Beazley
May 17th, 2022, 5:43 am
Upcoming chartreuse shortage?

Last post by Drew Goin « May 16th, 2022, 3:20 pm
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by Brian S t o t t e r » May 15th, 2022, 5:38 pm

Saw on IG from Josh Raynolds that they are moving facilities for making the green chartreuse and production is currently stopped. Can’t seem to find...

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Last post by Drew Goin
May 16th, 2022, 3:20 pm
Old 3 Fonteinen Oude Geuze - still good to drink?

Last post by P@7rick Wi11i@ms « May 15th, 2022, 10:13 am
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by J. Galang » March 10th, 2021, 9:13 pm

Found some bottles of 3 Fonteinen Oude Geuze that had a bottle date of 2017. These were in a dark cool closet for the past few years. Any thoughts?

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Last post by P@7rick Wi11i@ms
May 15th, 2022, 10:13 am
Shouldn't the Negroni rate its own thread?

Last post by Mike Wenzel « May 13th, 2022, 11:04 am
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by Chris Freemott » May 21st, 2017, 11:10 am
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Love to see the combos used out there.

I've been going Plymouth Gin, Campano Antica, Campari and orange bitters. Equal parts on the booze.

And...
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Last post by Mike Wenzel
May 13th, 2022, 11:04 am
Armagnac and Cognac, buy now.

Last post by Alan Rath « May 12th, 2022, 10:34 pm
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by Mich@el Ch@ng » February 13th, 2022, 2:31 pm
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For those who haven’t gotten into artisanal producers of these brandies yet, do it now.

You know how people talk about the good old days of burgundy...
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Last post by Alan Rath
May 12th, 2022, 10:34 pm
Your Gin?

Last post by Milton Hudson « May 12th, 2022, 7:16 am
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by Jim Karegeannes » March 20th, 2010, 2:03 pm
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Nice article from David Wondrich in the current Saveur about various types of gins available now.

I'm a London Dry person, Plymouth if I get it...
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Last post by Milton Hudson
May 12th, 2022, 7:16 am
Old Beer & Spirits Results

Last post by Robert M yers « May 6th, 2022, 12:18 am
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by Robert M yers » March 29th, 2016, 2:49 am
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Thinking there should be an archive for beers that are treated with all the care of wine.

The beer that made me post:

2013 prairie bomb

After...
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Last post by Robert M yers
May 6th, 2022, 12:18 am
The Reach by Macallan—quite a reach indeed

Last post by Josh Grossman « May 4th, 2022, 11:31 pm
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by alan weinberg » April 17th, 2022, 5:36 pm

Cool presentation but $125,000 is a bit costly.

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Last post by Josh Grossman
May 4th, 2022, 11:31 pm
Pliny the Yonger will be Bottled and Shipped in California

Last post by PeterJ « April 30th, 2022, 8:17 am
Replies: 39
by Jason Samansky » November 24th, 2020, 10:15 am

Happy Days! I stood in line a couple of years ago and would love to try it again. Already had the entire line-up including Pliny for President. Pliny...

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Last post by PeterJ
April 30th, 2022, 8:17 am
My First Corked Bourbon - A Real Stinker!

Last post by alan weinberg « April 24th, 2022, 7:29 am
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by Kelly Walker » April 21st, 2022, 10:08 am

Opened a new bottle of Old Forrester 1920 last night. It hit my nose like a train the second I pulled the plug. At first I thought I was losing my...

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Last post by alan weinberg
April 24th, 2022, 7:29 am
Total Wine Pappy Offer

Last post by Bruce Rudman « April 21st, 2022, 7:49 pm
Replies: 347
by BenW » October 20th, 2017, 6:25 am
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Did anyone else get the Total Wine Pappy Offer yesterday?

For anyone interested: the offer is for one bottle only out of the list below, online, on...
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Last post by Bruce Rudman
April 21st, 2022, 7:49 pm
Blanton’s on vacation

Last post by Scott G r u n e r « April 21st, 2022, 1:44 pm
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by Christine Huang » April 11th, 2022, 6:07 am

Vacation PSA:

This takes souveniring to a whole new level. Check your resort’s gift shop.

After our planned direct flight in business class turned...

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Last post by Scott G r u n e r
April 21st, 2022, 1:44 pm
Cellar find...FeiTian Moutai 2001

Last post by bddehn « April 21st, 2022, 1:15 pm

by bddehn » April 21st, 2022, 1:15 pm

Was recently transferring my cellar contents (800 bottles) from just sold home to new home and came across a bottle of FeiTian Moutai 2001. I recall...

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Last post by bddehn
April 21st, 2022, 1:15 pm
What COGNAC/ARMAGNAC Are You Drinking?

Last post by LMD Ermitaño « April 14th, 2022, 7:39 am
Replies: 168
by Tran Bronstein » December 1st, 2013, 4:39 pm
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Beserkers,

I'm with Alan Rath on this one. This board is called WINE in capitals Berserkers and we have a Rum thread, a Scotch Whisky thread and a...
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Last post by LMD Ermitaño
April 14th, 2022, 7:39 am
Japanese Whiskey

Last post by Craig G « April 12th, 2022, 5:02 pm
Replies: 105
by Chris S p i k e s » November 12th, 2010, 7:21 am
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Anyone familiar? I saw them briefly on a menu at a restaurant I'm going to be hitting in a few weeks. I have never heard that the Japanese have made...
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Last post by Craig G
April 12th, 2022, 5:02 pm
TN: Pliny the Younger

Last post by AdrianReyes « April 11th, 2022, 3:10 pm
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by Rick Joyer » February 11th, 2021, 12:18 pm

I was able to land a mixed case from the release at the end of January, which showed up yesterday. They say drink 'em fresh, so I figured why not...

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Last post by AdrianReyes
April 11th, 2022, 3:10 pm
Sippin' Tequila Recs

Last post by AdrianReyes « April 11th, 2022, 3:56 am
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by Daniel Mattisson » July 5th, 2020, 9:50 am

Would love some recommendations on a few tequilas to try. I have virtually no experience so looking for some things to try across the spectrum. I do...

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Last post by AdrianReyes
April 11th, 2022, 3:56 am
What's Your Favorite Widely Available Bourbon / Rye?

Last post by Jeremy C « April 7th, 2022, 7:03 pm
Replies: 65
by Alex G » March 19th, 2021, 2:01 pm
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Just tried Old Forester 1920 Prohibition for the first time and found it exceptional. As good a bourbon as I've had, and totally unique tasting.

I...
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Last post by Jeremy C
April 7th, 2022, 7:03 pm
Kweichow Moutai - Luxury Liqueur: Anyone ever taste it?

Last post by Lawrence Wang « March 30th, 2022, 4:21 pm
Replies: 22
by Thomas Keim » January 18th, 2021, 9:30 pm

Sounds really intriguing. Anyone ever try it?

When Costco opened its first store in China in 2019, it wasn't just the hot rotisserie chickens and...

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Last post by Lawrence Wang
March 30th, 2022, 4:21 pm
Can spirits in a cork bottle have detectable TCA ?

Last post by Brent C l a y t o n « March 28th, 2022, 7:57 pm
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by Mark Golodetz » March 19th, 2022, 2:08 pm

Never come across it, but it must be possible?

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Last post by Brent C l a y t o n
March 28th, 2022, 7:57 pm
Jim Anderson (Patricia Green Cellars) Distillery Endeavor

Last post by Brandon R « March 23rd, 2022, 10:56 am
Replies: 40
by Jim Anderson » March 1st, 2022, 9:21 am

So, this just happened. Literally in the last handful of days. There is a lot more to it than meets the eye as we have been operating a quasi-covert...

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Last post by Brandon R
March 23rd, 2022, 10:56 am
Rose Apple Cider

Last post by Corey N. « March 21st, 2022, 8:43 am
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by B. Davies » March 17th, 2022, 8:49 am

We've been carrying small production Italian ciders and this year they came out with a rose cider. Would you ever try something like this? It reminds...

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Last post by Corey N.
March 21st, 2022, 8:43 am
Frapin Cognac 1942 and 1943 bottled by Harvey’s

Last post by JulianD « March 19th, 2022, 6:27 pm
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by Mark Golodetz » March 19th, 2022, 8:17 am

We bought a couple of mixed cases of the 1942 and 1943 from England fifteen years ago. Slowly making my way through them, they are both spectacular,...

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Last post by JulianD
March 19th, 2022, 6:27 pm
Attention Bourbon Drinkers

Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng « March 16th, 2022, 1:38 pm
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by Mich@el Ch@ng » January 12th, 2022, 8:04 am

Buy the L’Encantada XO version 3.0 from Astor for ~$100.

You can thank me later.

It’s a blend of 5 single cask Armagnacs with average age of ~30...

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Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng
March 16th, 2022, 1:38 pm
Clear Ice

Last post by Leonard Taylor « March 15th, 2022, 11:54 am
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by T. Altmayer » April 14th, 2020, 1:55 pm
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Ok, since the quarantine started, I've been experimenting with trying to get clear ice. Tried boiling the water, using distilled water, boiling...
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Last post by Leonard Taylor
March 15th, 2022, 11:54 am
Couple recent TNs (Kavalan, Yamazaki)

Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng « March 7th, 2022, 5:30 pm
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by Mich@el Ch@ng » December 28th, 2021, 8:00 pm

Kavalan Sherry Cask (circa 2015 release)

I have a couple bottles of this one, but this is a bottle I bought in Taiwan about 6 years ago and has been...

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Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng
March 7th, 2022, 5:30 pm
Is there no Vodka thread or did I miss ir?

Last post by fred o. « February 28th, 2022, 11:52 pm
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by DaveStein » October 11th, 2018, 5:02 pm
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I'm a fan of Kettle One and Belvedere. Anyone else?
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Last post by fred o.
February 28th, 2022, 11:52 pm
Perfect Dirty Vodka Martini??

Last post by cjsavino « February 25th, 2022, 2:46 pm
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by Kevin Stine » January 18th, 2022, 3:34 pm

I can make almost any cocktail better at home than I get at most bars. There are, of course, exceptions.

However, one thing I can never make as good...

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Last post by cjsavino
February 25th, 2022, 2:46 pm
The Maturing Craft Beer Market

Last post by Scott Tallman « February 15th, 2022, 5:39 pm
Replies: 47
by Richard T r i m p i » April 25th, 2019, 11:34 am

I don't follow these things closely but I was surprised by a recent front page article in the local rag: Bankruptcy: How did Weyerbacher Brewing get...

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Last post by Scott Tallman
February 15th, 2022, 5:39 pm
I have a bottle of creme de cassis...what to make with it?

Last post by Jason Crawford « February 10th, 2022, 6:25 pm
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by Brandon R » October 5th, 2021, 1:45 pm

I'm not positive what led me to buy a bottle, but when Full Pull offered NV Domaine du Prieure Crème de Cassis de Dijon, I bought one. So there it...

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Last post by Jason Crawford
February 10th, 2022, 6:25 pm
Eau de Vie

Last post by Otto Dobre « February 9th, 2022, 4:09 pm
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by Zachary Pearson » February 7th, 2022, 2:12 pm

I figure it might be fun to compile a list of eau de vie producers, where they are, what they do, and any other information that might be pertinent...

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Last post by Otto Dobre
February 9th, 2022, 4:09 pm
Best way to store single malt, bourbon, spirits long term?

Last post by M.Kaplan « February 1st, 2022, 4:34 pm
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by Steve McL » January 20th, 2022, 12:37 pm

Hello folks,
I'm a wine guy who accumulates some bourbon, single malt and other spirits every year. Some are collectible/hard to come by (Talkin' to...

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Last post by M.Kaplan
February 1st, 2022, 4:34 pm
Zachys Rare Scotch Auction

Last post by JeffreyM « February 1st, 2022, 9:53 am
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by Kelly Walker » April 8th, 2021, 6:11 am

And I thought DRC prices had gotten stupid.

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Last post by JeffreyM
February 1st, 2022, 9:53 am
Classic Martini

Last post by Tom G l a s g o w « January 28th, 2022, 3:09 pm
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by T. Altmayer » October 9th, 2021, 9:04 pm

Ok, what is your classic Martini recipe (please do not include Vodka, that is not a real martini)? Over the years, I have ordered or made “dry”...

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Last post by Tom G l a s g o w
January 28th, 2022, 3:09 pm
Classic Manhattan

Last post by Mike Cohen « January 21st, 2022, 2:01 pm
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by T. Altmayer » December 18th, 2021, 6:18 pm

Following up on the Classic Martini thread, what is your formula for a classic Manhattan. Went to Dante in NYC last week and had the best Manhattan...

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Last post by Mike Cohen
January 21st, 2022, 2:01 pm
Brewdog import issues

Last post by Ian Sutton « January 19th, 2022, 10:55 am

by Ian Sutton » January 19th, 2022, 10:55 am

In short, Brewdog knowingly sent beer to the US with ingredients that had not been approved, nor would have been expected to be approved by TTB in...

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Last post by Ian Sutton
January 19th, 2022, 10:55 am
Retailers selling Fake Bourbons...

Last post by Andrew K. « January 17th, 2022, 9:28 am
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by Kirk.Grant » January 17th, 2022, 9:21 am

I was checking in on a Bourbon Junkies eppisode about how some distillers are working to combat fakes. I came across this video and thought it was...

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Last post by Andrew K.
January 17th, 2022, 9:28 am
Hot Toddy Help?

Last post by S teve R edenbaugh « January 11th, 2022, 3:32 pm
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by S teve R edenbaugh » January 10th, 2022, 3:19 pm

Over the holidays my wife and I took advantage of several of Chicago's great bars and restaurants offering on Mulled Wine and Hot Toddy. We've got...

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Last post by S teve R edenbaugh
January 11th, 2022, 3:32 pm
Eric bordelet

Last post by Doug Schulman « January 7th, 2022, 7:41 am
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by Mich@el Ch@ng » January 5th, 2022, 7:50 am

Sounds like his calvados may be out soon.

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Last post by Doug Schulman
January 7th, 2022, 7:41 am
Vermouth

Last post by Siun O Connell « January 6th, 2022, 9:44 am
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by Tom G l a s g o w » January 5th, 2022, 4:15 pm

Half bottles of Carpano just showed up at PLCB: traditional (Rosso), dry and blanco.

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Last post by Siun O Connell
January 6th, 2022, 9:44 am
What Irish Whisky Are You Drinking?

Last post by CJ Beazley « January 3rd, 2022, 2:50 pm
Replies: 55
by Dave McCloskey » January 15th, 2021, 2:32 pm
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Currently I'm drinking Midleton Very Rare Barry Crockett Legacy and Green Spot. The Barry Crockett Legacy is the finest Irish I've ever had, with a...
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Last post by CJ Beazley
January 3rd, 2022, 2:50 pm
Everyday cognac

Last post by Doug Schulman « January 2nd, 2022, 6:22 pm
Replies: 36
by Jim Marmion » December 22nd, 2021, 8:10 am

We rarely drink cognac or armagnac at home but my wife has asked me to buy in a bottle of three star Remy Martin. It's a bit of a nostalgia trip as...

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Last post by Doug Schulman
January 2nd, 2022, 6:22 pm
Bennuaine Hand-Blown Whisky Glasses

Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m « December 23rd, 2021, 12:12 pm
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by BryanG » October 19th, 2021, 9:03 am

Hey everyone - I owe a big thanks to the forum and just wanted to share that I've launched my own crystal glasses for whisky. (They also happen to...

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Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m
December 23rd, 2021, 12:12 pm
Whisky auction to benefit victims of tornadoes

Last post by M.Kaplan « December 17th, 2021, 3:45 pm
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by Mich@el Ch@ng » December 17th, 2021, 2:45 pm

For those that haven’t seen this:

No connection, just figured it was a good cause and worth a shout out m

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Last post by M.Kaplan
December 17th, 2021, 3:45 pm
site that provides valuations on vintage bourbons?

Last post by NealW « December 16th, 2021, 4:41 pm
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by Glenn H. » November 22nd, 2021, 11:39 am

Hello,

From my FIL's basement cabinet, I've got an very good condition intact bottle of '79 Rebel Yell from SW distillery.
My online searches have...

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Last post by NealW
December 16th, 2021, 4:41 pm
Tragedy: Bell's sold to Big Beer

Last post by William Segui « December 15th, 2021, 9:34 am
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by Brian G r a f s t r o m » December 12th, 2021, 11:09 pm

Sold to Kirin - Lion. While I'm happy for Larry Bell, I can't imagine this is anything but fatal for long-term continued high quality.

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Last post by William Segui
December 15th, 2021, 9:34 am
Egg Nog Recipes

Last post by Paul Miller « December 2nd, 2021, 12:38 pm
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by William Segui » November 23rd, 2020, 2:47 pm

I've been making this for a number of years now. Hands down the best egg nog recipe I have ever tried. It really does need 2-3 weeks (minimum) and I...

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Last post by Paul Miller
December 2nd, 2021, 12:38 pm
RIP Kevin Williamson

Last post by Rodrigo B « November 28th, 2021, 7:55 pm
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by Greg Pierce » November 28th, 2021, 7:47 pm

Creator of the Ranch Water:

Have dined many times at Ranch 616, drank a few Ranch Waters as well.

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Last post by Rodrigo B
November 28th, 2021, 7:55 pm
Buying a cask of whisky

Last post by M.Kaplan « November 22nd, 2021, 4:27 pm
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by Mark Golodetz » November 12th, 2021, 5:31 am

I keep getting offers to buy a single cask of young whisky, and wait until I feel like bottling it. Has anybody done this, and how well does it work?

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Last post by M.Kaplan
November 22nd, 2021, 4:27 pm
Favorite Shōchū?

Last post by Ryan W1hera « November 16th, 2021, 10:30 am
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by Josh Grossman » September 15th, 2021, 12:00 pm

Think we are pretty limited--but any favorites? Mostly I buy Takara Shuzo Shochu Mugi Yokaichi , but I do find I often prefer it to sake.

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Last post by Ryan W1hera
November 16th, 2021, 10:30 am
What happens if I drink my (approx ) 18 year old homemade beer??

Last post by PaulMills « November 13th, 2021, 7:04 am
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by Bdklein » February 7th, 2020, 5:40 pm

Don’t want to get sick. Any thoughts , insight , etc.????

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Last post by PaulMills
November 13th, 2021, 7:04 am
Black Sambuca

Last post by Michael S. Monie « November 9th, 2021, 3:59 pm

by Michael S. Monie » November 9th, 2021, 3:59 pm

There's just something about drinking a black liqueur. Any fans?

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Last post by Michael S. Monie
November 9th, 2021, 3:59 pm
Good Ale Spot San Francisco?

Last post by NealW « October 31st, 2021, 6:50 pm
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by Terry H a r r i s » March 23rd, 2019, 10:00 pm

Meeting up with a friend for a concert in May, staying downtown (Nob Hill). Are there any really good brew pubs you guys recommend? We don't mind...

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Last post by NealW
October 31st, 2021, 6:50 pm
HEATER ALLEN ON FRONT COVER OF 2021 SUMMER 'Brewing Industry Guide'!

Last post by SJeffery « October 31st, 2021, 1:31 pm
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by Thomas Keim » June 30th, 2021, 4:37 pm

Congratulations Rick! - Great article - I didn't know you brewed with your daughter. How cool -

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Last post by SJeffery
October 31st, 2021, 1:31 pm
Do you believe sake is the next "hot" thing?

Last post by Glen Gold « October 30th, 2021, 12:28 pm
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by B. Davies » September 15th, 2021, 9:55 am

Sake has always been popular, but going as far as being viewed as premium like that of the pedigree of Petrus would shock most people. Learning more...

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Last post by Glen Gold
October 30th, 2021, 12:28 pm
Whiskey Decanter

Last post by Tom G l a s g o w « October 29th, 2021, 5:35 pm
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by JulianD » July 8th, 2020, 9:21 am

Any recommendations?

Also, should I be worried about crystal/lead? (Or is that only if the whiskey stays in the decanter for years upon years)

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What are peoples' general opinion of Rye?
I like it a lot.

Some of my current favs are:

Hirsch 20 year
Sazerac
Rittenhouse
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Hi
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Thanks

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I ordered some but haven't tried it yet

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TTT

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