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The Cocktail Thread
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John Liotta »
April 30th, 2011, 11:56 am
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
February 18th, 2021, 7:14 pm
Beer Trading Feedback
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Brian G r a f s t r o m »
February 18th, 2013, 4:12 pm
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 TimF
January 6th, 2021, 9:31 am
The Bourbon Thread
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Scott Butler »
March 23rd, 2010, 7:13 pm
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 Mike Maguire
February 24th, 2021, 3:22 pm
Total Wine Pappy Offer
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BenW »
October 20th, 2017, 6:25 am
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 Ken Strauss
February 24th, 2021, 10:56 am
Your Gin?
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Jim Karegeannes »
March 20th, 2010, 2:03 pm
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 K John Joseph
February 23rd, 2021, 9:39 am
TN: Pliny the Younger
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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 Bruce Rudman
February 23rd, 2021, 5:52 am
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Last post by Andrew Kotowski
February 18th, 2021, 10:32 pm
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Last post by Brent C l a y t o n
February 18th, 2021, 11:41 am
Buying Premium Bourbon
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Scott E. »
January 22nd, 2021, 7:40 pm
Pretty bummed that the good stuff is so hard to acquire these days! I live in a relatively low population state, so we don't seem to get allocated...
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Last post by Aaron Zwicker
February 17th, 2021, 2:47 pm
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Last post by Paul Miller
February 14th, 2021, 10:44 am
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Last post by Rodrigo B
February 9th, 2021, 9:08 pm
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Last post by Arjan Stavast
February 8th, 2021, 10:57 am
Old Beer - Results
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Robert M yers »
March 29th, 2016, 2:49 am
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 Curtis Chen
February 7th, 2021, 2:32 pm
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Last post by Josh Grossman
February 5th, 2021, 4:04 pm
Old Sour Brown Ale - still ok?
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J. Galang »
January 8th, 2021, 12:44 pm
I just made a shocking and embarrassing discovery. I have accidentally left / forgotten 3 bottles of Russian River Brewing Co. Supplication beer in...
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Last post by Doug Schulman
February 4th, 2021, 1:06 pm
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Last post by Mike Cohen
February 3rd, 2021, 7:36 am
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Last post by Andrew Kotowski
February 2nd, 2021, 4:25 pm
Kujira Ryukyu 20 Year Old
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BenW »
January 19th, 2021, 7:54 pm
Anyone had any experience with Kujira Ryukyu 20 Year Old?
It's currently on close out at a local liquor store for under $200 which is much cheaper...
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Last post by SJeffery
February 1st, 2021, 11:21 pm
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Last post by Sean Devaney
January 31st, 2021, 10:45 am
What Irish Whisky Are You Drinking?
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Dave McCloskey »
January 15th, 2021, 2:32 pm
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 JulianD
January 29th, 2021, 5:33 pm
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Last post by PeterH
January 28th, 2021, 10:05 pm
4Roses Limited Edition
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R. Gleiberm@n »
January 15th, 2021, 2:55 pm
Curious what the value relationship is between 4Roses Elliott's Select and Al Young? I have a couple Elliott's and wondering what kind a value...
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Last post by James Lyon
January 15th, 2021, 9:16 pm
Pappy Bottle Codes/Dates/Values
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R. Gleiberm@n »
January 14th, 2021, 8:44 am
With the help of someone with a younger generation's eyes, I am trying to catalog the codes off of my Pappy (ORVW, Lot B, PVW) bottles. Pretty sure...
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Last post by Kelly Walker
January 15th, 2021, 7:43 pm
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Last post by Dave McCloskey
January 15th, 2021, 2:25 pm
Favorite inexpensive Rye?
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Brandon R »
December 9th, 2020, 9:34 am
I consistently see these four rye whiskeys recommended, especially considering their modest prices. I've had all four, but they're never near enough...
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Last post by w.fu
January 13th, 2021, 8:42 pm
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Last post by Jay Miller
January 12th, 2021, 1:03 pm
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Last post by Andrew Kotowski
January 11th, 2021, 10:54 am
Saint Cloud bourbon
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jbray23 »
December 25th, 2020, 9:45 pm
I’ve seen this brand on IG a lot and didn’t get it.... Ray Walker strikes again!!!!!!!
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Last post by Kelly Walker
January 6th, 2021, 5:15 am
Zero Alcohol Spirits
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Kris Patten »
December 29th, 2020, 9:04 pm
Anyone drinking these out there or tried a range?
I see Lyre's, Seedlip, Fluére, Dhos, Damrak VirGin. We sell the last two, but it seems like a...
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Last post by Tran Bronstein
January 5th, 2021, 4:45 pm
Egg Nog Recipes
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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 William Segui
December 26th, 2020, 9:58 pm
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Last post by Jeff G. in OC
December 18th, 2020, 10:23 am
hot drinks for winter
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Mark A »
November 3rd, 2013, 5:16 am
I'm looking for ideas based on what you like best for hot drinks that I can have outside (in Minnesota) with me while sitting in front of our...
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Last post by SkarlettY
December 18th, 2020, 6:56 am
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Last post by PeterH
December 15th, 2020, 4:47 pm
A bitters thread
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john stimson »
December 7th, 2020, 7:53 pm
Hey, is there a bitters thread? If not, we should have one. I'm a little clueless other than angostura. I'd like suggestions on good bitters and good...
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Last post by Kris Patten
December 10th, 2020, 9:49 pm
Mezcal advice?
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Nate Simon »
March 14th, 2017, 10:44 am
Looking to expand my horizons a bit, and I'm wondering what people think of Mezcal. Does it offer anything particularly distinct from Tequila? Any...
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Last post by Jeff Twersky
December 6th, 2020, 6:24 pm
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Last post by Al Osterheld
November 27th, 2020, 3:20 pm
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Last post by Kris Patten
November 25th, 2020, 7:47 pm
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Last post by Kris Patten
November 24th, 2020, 8:13 pm
Whisk(e)y Shelf Life
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Benny P »
August 18th, 2020, 3:17 pm
I tried searching to see if there was a thread regarding this topic but could not easily locate one. Before getting into wine, I was primarily into...
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Last post by john stimson
November 16th, 2020, 10:24 pm
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Last post by RichKiddey
November 14th, 2020, 12:01 pm
Japanese Whiskey samplers
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Chris Blum »
November 9th, 2020, 1:41 pm
A friend is trying to put buy her Japanese husband a Christmas gift. She’s thinking about this...
30ml bottles of:
Hibiki Japanese Harmony
The...
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Last post by Chris Blum
November 9th, 2020, 9:20 pm
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Last post by Jorge Henriquez
November 9th, 2020, 7:54 pm
Sippin' Tequila Recs
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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 Barry L i p t o n
November 7th, 2020, 11:13 am
Elmer T Lee Single Barrel Bourbon
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Brett Johnson »
March 6th, 2010, 7:04 pm
Enjoying this quite a bit tonight while I prep dinner; drinking it neat or with a cube of ice and a few drops of Peychaud's. For $25, solid bourbon;...
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Last post by Nick Gangas
October 28th, 2020, 4:18 pm
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Last post by Chris S p i k e s
October 17th, 2020, 9:01 am
Willett isn’t really Willett
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alan weinberg »
September 7th, 2020, 12:03 pm
shocked to learn that Willett Pot Still isn’t even made by Willett. This practice shouldn’t be allowed without labeling information.
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Last post by jbray23
October 16th, 2020, 9:03 pm
What Cigar or Pipe Are You Smoking?
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Jason Hagen »
November 26th, 2014, 1:53 pm
Figured this might be the best sub forum to ask that question. There is a rather slow not to informative thread on CT but I thought I'd see if people...
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Last post by Jud Reis
October 9th, 2020, 6:43 pm
Cognac release year
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Otto Dobre »
October 5th, 2020, 9:57 pm
Hello, I have emailed Hennessy for a possible release year but nothing so far, so I give this a try.
It is a bottle of Hennessy Paradis with serial...
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Last post by Otto Dobre
October 6th, 2020, 8:53 am
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Last post by Steven Miller
September 27th, 2020, 9:32 pm
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Last post by Steven Miller
September 27th, 2020, 9:28 pm
WTF happened to my scotch?
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john stimson »
September 15th, 2020, 10:02 pm
I've been distracted by Bourbon and Rye and other such things in recent times, but when I return to try to find a decent basic scotch, they all seem...
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Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m
September 27th, 2020, 1:07 am
Bourbon - Need advice
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Dale Bowers »
July 8th, 2020, 7:23 am
What to get a bottle of Bourbon for my friend's upcoming birthday. He drinks Woodford Reserve as a daily drinker. Anything suggestions for something...
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Last post by James Lyon
September 25th, 2020, 8:56 am
PSA: calvados
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Mich@el Ch@ng »
August 7th, 2020, 7:28 am
Astor has posted their annual allocation of Camut, if anyone is interested.
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Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng
September 19th, 2020, 3:01 pm
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Last post by Kris Patten
September 17th, 2020, 6:48 pm
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Last post by Jay Miller
September 10th, 2020, 12:26 pm
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Last post by Corey N.
September 8th, 2020, 7:23 am
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Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng
September 6th, 2020, 7:12 pm
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Last post by Tran Bronstein
September 2nd, 2020, 8:04 pm
Sippin' Mezcal Recs
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Daniel Mattisson »
July 25th, 2020, 11:24 am
To go hand in hand with the tequila thread, I thought I'd start one for Mezcal. Looking for a starting point picking out a few bottles in the $50-100...
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Last post by MarlonL
August 29th, 2020, 2:46 pm
The Brewery Buy-out Thread
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Rick Allen »
November 19th, 2019, 4:13 pm
The consolidation of the beer industry continues...
New Belgium Sells out to Lion (Kirin)
If anyone didn't see it last week, Craft Brew Alliance...
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Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m
August 20th, 2020, 8:23 pm
Mobile Canning For Beer (And Wine)
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Sean Devaney »
May 26th, 2020, 7:14 am
A very good article in the SFGate this morning on a mobile canning service serving Northern California:
H/T to Ken Zinns who already has posted...
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Last post by Rick Allen
August 20th, 2020, 7:06 am
Clear Ice
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T. Altmayer »
April 14th, 2020, 1:55 pm
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 J.Vizuete
August 16th, 2020, 9:45 pm
Whistle Pig Rye
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Kelly Walker »
August 9th, 2020, 2:38 pm
I have been have great fun exploring Bourbon as of late. Our restaurant has been doing a series of whiskey dinners, bringing in distillers to...
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Last post by w.fu
August 15th, 2020, 9:27 am
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Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m
August 2nd, 2020, 4:52 pm
New Australian Meadery
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Martin J »
July 29th, 2020, 6:02 am
Although of all times in human history to be opening a business it's probably not the best time however I've just opened my meadery Honey Wines...
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Last post by Martin J
July 29th, 2020, 6:02 am
heat and density
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nealc »
June 23rd, 2020, 3:43 pm
Hi
Some time ago I saw an interesting discussion in Wine Talk about a blog entry from Tablas Creek that showed that heat causes water to expand,...
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Last post by Al Ehrhardt
July 8th, 2020, 4:41 pm
Whiskey Decanter
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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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Last post by JulianD
July 8th, 2020, 9:21 am
Seattle: best place to buy good rum?
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Brandon R »
June 24th, 2020, 9:12 am
I'd like to learn more about rum. Specifically, the good stuff. I don't want to blend it into a cocktail right off. Rather, I'd like to find...
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Last post by Mike Maguire
July 1st, 2020, 11:49 am
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Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m
June 26th, 2020, 6:03 pm
Oregon Brewers Guild Virtual Beerfest
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Rick Allen »
June 23rd, 2020, 11:11 am
This Saturday, the Oregon Brewers Guild is holding a virtual beerfest as a fundraiser. This is a Zoom event, similar to those that WB has done. The...
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Last post by Chris Oxford
June 23rd, 2020, 4:05 pm
QUIET mini beer/beverage fridge
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SeanHarding »
June 3rd, 2020, 1:26 pm
Does anyone have a small and very quiet beer/beverage fridge you like and recommend? I'm looking for one for my home office, and am having a heck of...
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Last post by Robert M yers
June 19th, 2020, 5:51 pm
Armagnac recs
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Joe Vuckovich »
June 12th, 2020, 5:14 am
A good friend is turning 50 and is a fan of Armagnac. I'd like to get him a really nice bottle. Budget is about $500. What would folks recommend?...
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Last post by ERPark
June 18th, 2020, 6:55 pm
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Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng
June 15th, 2020, 6:42 pm
Japanese Whiskey
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Chris S p i k e s »
November 12th, 2010, 7:21 am
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 H. N o w b a r
June 9th, 2020, 12:13 pm
Massican Vermouths
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T. Altmayer »
April 26th, 2020, 4:52 pm
Was ordering their Sauvignon Blanc (which is very good) and decided to try their Sweet Red Vermouth. Just made a cocktail with 3 parts Silent Pool...
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Last post by Siun o'Connell
May 29th, 2020, 6:58 pm
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Last post by Sarah Kirschbaum
May 24th, 2020, 7:03 am
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Last post by Joe Chanley
May 8th, 2020, 6:44 pm
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Last post by Eric Ifune
April 29th, 2020, 2:16 pm
Non-Alcoholic Beer
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mancini »
April 9th, 2020, 1:23 am
Recently I tasted non-alcoholic beer. It didn't give feeling as beer does. I'm wondering if both versions are made using a similar process or...
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Last post by mancini
April 15th, 2020, 1:28 am
Cocktail glasses
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Brian S t o t t e r »
April 1st, 2020, 7:36 am
I have some nice lowball glasses we've been using at home, but looking into getting some proper coupe glassware for our home bar. A lot of the...
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Last post by T. Altmayer
April 14th, 2020, 1:32 pm
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Last post by Mike Maguire
April 1st, 2020, 6:36 pm
Flaviar
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Mike Maguire »
February 16th, 2020, 8:59 am
Anybody heard or dealt with them? It’s a spirit club , bourbon , scotch , vodka etc..
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Last post by Jesse Koehn
March 14th, 2020, 5:22 pm
Best beers 2019 edition
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Scott Tallman »
December 30th, 2019, 9:54 pm
I don’t keep track of beer consumption the way I do wine, but this list should be fairly representative of my favorite beers of 2019 by style. Plus a...
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Last post by Jesse Koehn
March 14th, 2020, 4:44 pm
Irish Whiskey Thread
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Travis Fantz »
May 12th, 2015, 7:34 pm
Since there are threads specific to Bourbon and beer, I thought I would put this out there as another thread.
I have like my Irish Whiskey in the...
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Last post by Jesse Koehn
March 14th, 2020, 4:24 pm
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Last post by Jesse Koehn
March 14th, 2020, 3:52 pm
Rye
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John Liotta »
September 23rd, 2010, 2:52 pm
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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Last post by Jesse Koehn
March 14th, 2020, 3:49 pm
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Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng
March 10th, 2020, 10:45 am
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Last post by Scott G r u n e r
March 5th, 2020, 8:31 pm
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Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng
March 4th, 2020, 12:00 pm
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Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng
February 24th, 2020, 6:01 pm
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Last post by JulianD
February 14th, 2020, 9:12 pm
Astor Wines & Spirits
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Bryan Price »
January 31st, 2020, 3:53 pm
I'm deep into the craft cocktail scene. I have several books where I am methodically practicing my craft at home, substituting various spirits and...
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Last post by cjdelaney
February 14th, 2020, 2:35 pm
Shipping spirits
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BenW »
February 10th, 2020, 7:18 pm
So, as has become an inconvenient habit, I did some late night bidding on some web auction lots with an NYC merchant... and won some cognac.
My...
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Last post by Sarah Kirschbaum
February 11th, 2020, 4:56 am
Rocks glasses
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SeanHarding »
January 25th, 2020, 9:28 am
What rocks glasses do you guys like? I have some Schott ones I like, but I’m stocking a new house and re-evaluating options (also it seems like the...
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Last post by SeanHarding
February 6th, 2020, 2:09 pm
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Last post by Corey Porche
January 11th, 2020, 4:41 am
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Last post by Andrew Kotowski
January 2nd, 2020, 3:51 pm
Pretty good Christmas tap list
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Chris Blum »
December 14th, 2019, 10:27 am
Our local place has a pretty great belgian list with a lot of fresh rotating kegs
Had to stop in for a Delirium xmas
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Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m
December 30th, 2019, 8:17 am
Bourbon In Salt Lake City
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Leonard Taylor »
December 7th, 2019, 2:53 pm
Can anyone tell me if there are good choices at the state stores for some higher rated bourbons? I know they have some wacky laws on alcohol.
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Last post by Leonard Taylor
December 7th, 2019, 2:53 pm
Costco spirits alert!
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Otto Dobre »
December 7th, 2019, 9:54 am
1.75L Adictivo Extra Anejo Tequila $129
0.75 L 23 year Kirk and Sweeney Dominican Rum $38
Down in San Diego.
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Last post by Otto Dobre
December 7th, 2019, 9:54 am
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Last post by Lee Short
December 4th, 2019, 5:52 pm
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