Stranded on a deserted island - 1 wine, 1 beer, 1 spirit

[Robert.A.Jr]

1989 Haut Brion

St Bernardus Abt 12

Macallan 25 yo

You may laugh, but it was a coin toss on the Petrus over the Haut Brion, close on Lagavulin over Macallan, since the later is so smooth for every day, and even thought about the St Bernardis, but decided to go lighter. Very close calls.

No joke, the Petrus and Lagavulin would be welcome alternates. Though if I were going to go all peaty I might pick Laphroiag over Lagavulin.

I drink a lot of Laphroig, but doesn’t the 25 use some bourbon barrels? I really like the younger bottles.

[Robert.A.Jr]

OK easy:
Cases of 1955 Maison Leroy La Romanee
Casks of Johnny Walker blends, blue or better
Kegs of Thomas Creek Rise Guys Pilsner

Can I find a glass washed up on the shore?

How does a man so sophisticated in wine and style pick Johnny Walker!?!

Hey, did you like those shoes I texted you today?

[David_Glasser]

You may laugh, but it was a coin toss on the Petrus over the Haut Brion, close on Lagavulin over Macallan, since the later is so smooth for every day, and even thought about the St Bernardis, but decided to go lighter. Very close calls.

No joke, the Petrus and Lagavulin would be welcome alternates. Though if I were going to go all peaty I might pick Laphroiag over Lagavulin.

I drink a lot of Laphroig, but doesn’t the 25 use some bourbon barrels? I really like the younger bottles.

I think so. I’ve tasted it only once, long ago. Made quite an impression. Out of my price range, but this is a fantasy hypothetical. What’s always in my cupboard is a bottle of Lagavulin 16 and Macallan 18.

[Anton_D]

I will limit myself to things I have had, so no 1989 La Tache or 1961 Petrus. Assume an unlimited supply, right?

Wine - 1998 Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill. If I can describe a complete class of wine, I would say Tete de Cuvee Champagne from top houses. Pol Roger, Salon, Dom Perignon, Krug, Taittinger, Veuve Cliquot (I like La Grande Dame), etc.

Beer - Allegash 10th Anniversary. My wife and I bought the last bottle they had at the brewery, bottle conditioned it for about 5 years, and it was fantastic. There is no more, but you didn’t limit it to those with available supply.

Spirit - 2001 Release George T. Stagg 15 year Bourbon. I have about a half bottle left from the second bottle I was able to buy. Also all gone. 31 Year Old Springbank Signatory is a good second choice.

Yay!!!

If I can’t be stranded with Jay…

Current vintage Peter Michael Point Rouge. Going white wine cause it’s tropical.

For spirits, I WILL find a mixer, but I’m going vodka instead of rum: Star of Russia.

For beer, Westies.

[Michael_Martin]

I need a wine I can keep cool in the ocean, open without a cork screw, works well when warm out and does not tire my palate. So I will go with an Ode to Lulu from Bedrock.
Beer? I never tire of Collette from Great Divide. Belgium Farmhouse with a unique smokiness.
Spirits, an oaked tequila. So let’s go with a Suerte Reposado.

[Ian_S]

Since a deserted isle means tropical fruits like coconut and bananas, I want some rum.

For the beer, Samuel Smith’s Oatmeal Stout.

Doubt I’d want wine, so can I trade that for Sarah Shahi?

[Robert.A.Jr]

Since a deserted isle means tropical fruits like coconut and bananas, I want some rum.

For the beer, Samuel Smith’s Oatmeal Stout.

Doubt I’d want wine, so can I trade that for Sarah Shahi?

I said Nut Brown, but that Oatmeal Stout is stoopid good.

[William_Kelley]

1999 d’Auvenay Chevalier-Montrachet (in deference to the tropical climate)
Cantillon’s Ganevat beer
The best spirit I ever had was a 1945 Fine de Champagne Cognac shipped by André Simon, so would go with that even though it’s even more implausible than assembling a pallet of either of the others.

[M.Kaplan]

Ok, I’ll play.

1978 Ramonet Montrachet
Heater Allen Pils (forgive me Rick, but I’d also like sufficient tomato juice, lime juice, hot sauce, Maggi Arome imported from France, Tajin, and ice for the occasional Michilada)
Ardbeg. Any of 1974 Provenance, 1976 Manager’s Choice Cask 1391, or my friends and my bespoke ‘72 The Ardbeggeddon. None of that GlenMonsanto shit for me.

[Mark_Thompson]

Am I alone or with Alan?

Alan MIGHT be there. Then again he MIGHT be a volleyball. But as long as that volleyball comes with a giant bottle of DRC, you might be all good.

[RichardFlack]

The first two are easy:
Old Speckled Hen
Eldorado 25

Wines a problem. Leaning white given the context. But thinking of a decade of evolution. Taking this under advisement and will report back shortly.

[Mark_Thompson]

I think I’d go with refreshing and tropical for the beer—Corona or whatever.

Same with spirit—some good aged rum—not that picky.

Wine either ‘89 Haut Brion or (from my much more limited Burg experience) ‘99 Prieur Musigny.

[RichardFlack]

The first two are easy:
Old Speckled Hen
Eldorado 25

Wines a problem. Leaning white given the context. But thinking of a decade of evolution. Taking this under advisement and will report back shortly.

Ok I think I’d go for something like Egon Muller Wiltinger Scharzhofberg Riesling Kabinett 2017. Delicious now and great to watch it evolve the first half (third, fourth?) of its journey. Take the rest home with me when rescued.

[S_teve_R_edenbaugh]

Weihenstephaner Hefeweisebeer

Roederer Cristal 2008

Pappy Van Winkle 13 Year Old Rye

[Mark_Y]

cantillon fou foune

don’t really care about spirits…

wine - hard to say… does the island have ice/refrigeration/proper storage?
drc la tache…

[Mark_Y]

Wine either ‘89 Haut Brion or (from my much more limited Burg experience) ‘99 Prieur Musigny.

This one?

[alan_weinberg]

Am I alone or with Alan?

I’ll share if you bring suitable hors d’oeuvres and maybe duck for dinner.

[Mark_Thompson]

Wine either ‘89 Haut Brion or (from my much more limited Burg experience) ‘99 Prieur Musigny.

This one?
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I can still smell it—incredibly complex! And the ‘01 Meo Clos Vougeot and ‘96 Jadot Bonnes Mares were almost as good. I’m starting to gain an appreciation for how challenging it is to catch a great bottle of a great Burg right at or close to peak maturity. Between wines from our table and the celebration behind us we nailed it multiple times that night!

[M_T_r_o_w_bridge]

2012 De Ponte Dundee Hills Pinot Noir - Perfect every time. We’ve drank cases of this and could drink it forever.

Flying Dog “The Truth” Imperial IPA - Incredibly well-balanced IPA local to us in Maryland.

Eagle Rare 17 - Would settle for the standard Eagle Rare but this is particularly special. George T Stagg is another favorite from the BAC.

[Rick_Allen]

Ok, I’ll play.

1978 Ramonet Montrachet
Heater Allen Pils (forgive me Rick, but I’d also like sufficient tomato juice, lime juice, hot sauce, Maggi Arome imported from France, Tajin, and ice for the occasional Michilada)
Ardbeg. Any of 1974 Provenance, 1976 Manager’s Choice Cask 1391, or my friends and my bespoke ‘72 The Ardbeggeddon. None of that GlenMonsanto shit for me.

Mark, I’d probably want an occasional Michilada myself! Vincent, spoken like a winemaker!

I’d go with 2016 Cameron Clos Electrique, Ransom Old Tom gin, and my Pils (which I would drink first since it has a limited shelf life)