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The Cocktail Thread

Last post by Tran Bronstein « February 18th, 2021, 7:14 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
February 18th, 2021, 7:14 pm
Beer Trading Feedback

Last post by TimF « January 6th, 2021, 9:31 am
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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 TimF
January 6th, 2021, 9:31 am
The Bourbon Thread

Last post by Mike Maguire « February 24th, 2021, 3:22 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 Mike Maguire
February 24th, 2021, 3:22 pm
Total Wine Pappy Offer

Last post by Ken Strauss « February 24th, 2021, 10:56 am
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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 Ken Strauss
February 24th, 2021, 10:56 am
Your Gin?

Last post by K John Joseph « February 23rd, 2021, 9:39 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 K John Joseph
February 23rd, 2021, 9:39 am
TN: Pliny the Younger

Last post by Bruce Rudman « February 23rd, 2021, 5:52 am
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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 Bruce Rudman
February 23rd, 2021, 5:52 am
What BEER are you drinking?

Last post by Andrew Kotowski « February 18th, 2021, 10:32 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 Andrew Kotowski
February 18th, 2021, 10:32 pm
What COGNAC/ARMAGNAC Are You Drinking?

Last post by Brent C l a y t o n « February 18th, 2021, 11:41 am
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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 Brent C l a y t o n
February 18th, 2021, 11:41 am
Buying Premium Bourbon

Last post by Aaron Zwicker « February 17th, 2021, 2:47 pm
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by 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
Stuck Glass in Shaker

Last post by Paul Miller « February 14th, 2021, 10:44 am
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by Bdklein » February 14th, 2021, 5:30 am

Any tricks to remove it ?

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Last post by Paul Miller
February 14th, 2021, 10:44 am
Shouldn't the Negroni rate its own thread?

Last post by Rodrigo B « February 9th, 2021, 9:08 pm
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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 Rodrigo B
February 9th, 2021, 9:08 pm
Anyone else did the WSET level 3 award in sake?

Last post by Arjan Stavast « February 8th, 2021, 10:57 am

by Arjan Stavast » February 8th, 2021, 10:57 am

I recently figured I wanted to learn a bit more about sake and by pure chance there was a spot available in a WSET level 3 award in sake. This was...

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Last post by Arjan Stavast
February 8th, 2021, 10:57 am
Old Beer - Results

Last post by Curtis Chen « February 7th, 2021, 2:32 pm
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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 Curtis Chen
February 7th, 2021, 2:32 pm
What happens if I drink my (approx ) 18 year old homemade beer??

Last post by Josh Grossman « February 5th, 2021, 4:04 pm
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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 Josh Grossman
February 5th, 2021, 4:04 pm
Old Sour Brown Ale - still ok?

Last post by Doug Schulman « February 4th, 2021, 1:06 pm
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by 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
What SCOTCH are you drinking?

Last post by Mike Cohen « February 3rd, 2021, 7:36 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 Mike Cohen
February 3rd, 2021, 7:36 am
Kweichow Moutai - Luxury Liqueur: Anyone ever taste it?

Last post by Andrew Kotowski « February 2nd, 2021, 4:25 pm
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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 Andrew Kotowski
February 2nd, 2021, 4:25 pm
Kujira Ryukyu 20 Year Old

Last post by SJeffery « February 1st, 2021, 11:21 pm
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by 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
Pliny the Yonger will be Bottled and Shipped in California

Last post by Sean Devaney « January 31st, 2021, 10:45 am
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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 Sean Devaney
January 31st, 2021, 10:45 am
What Irish Whisky Are You Drinking?

Last post by JulianD « January 29th, 2021, 5:33 pm
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by 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
High(er) End Whiskey and splash of “Cola”

Last post by PeterH « January 28th, 2021, 10:05 pm
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by Robert M yers » January 28th, 2021, 10:03 pm

Is it a serious drink?

I have been thinking about this for a long Long time.

After many years of thinking and also occasionally (Of course)...

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Last post by PeterH
January 28th, 2021, 10:05 pm
4Roses Limited Edition

Last post by James Lyon « January 15th, 2021, 9:16 pm
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by 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

Last post by Kelly Walker « January 15th, 2021, 7:43 pm
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by 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
Has Anyone Had Meiyo?

Last post by Dave McCloskey « January 15th, 2021, 2:25 pm
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by Michael S. Monie » January 4th, 2021, 10:43 am

Spirit made from 100% Rice aged in Bourbon barrels. Thanks.

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Last post by Dave McCloskey
January 15th, 2021, 2:25 pm
Favorite inexpensive Rye?

Last post by w.fu « January 13th, 2021, 8:42 pm
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by 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
TN: 2003 Victor Gontier Calvados Domfrontais Vieille Réserve

Last post by Jay Miller « January 12th, 2021, 1:03 pm

by Jay Miller » January 12th, 2021, 1:03 pm

2003 Victor Gontier Calvados Domfrontais Vieille Réserve - France, Normandy, Calvados Domfrontais (1/12/2021)
Perfectly ripe pear with a touch of...

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Last post by Jay Miller
January 12th, 2021, 1:03 pm
What's Your Whisk(e)y ABV Sweet Spot?

Last post by Andrew Kotowski « January 11th, 2021, 10:54 am
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by Sarah Kirschbaum » January 3rd, 2021, 11:08 am

A discussion over in the Wine Forum made me want to pose this question. For those who enjoy whisky or whiskey or other spirits, do you have an ABV...

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Last post by Andrew Kotowski
January 11th, 2021, 10:54 am
Saint Cloud bourbon

Last post by Kelly Walker « January 6th, 2021, 5:15 am
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by 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

Last post by Tran Bronstein « January 5th, 2021, 4:45 pm
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by 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

Last post by William Segui « December 26th, 2020, 9:58 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 William Segui
December 26th, 2020, 9:58 pm
Old Forester Bourbon: how is the whole lineup?

Last post by Jeff G. in OC « December 18th, 2020, 10:23 am
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by Brandon R » May 15th, 2020, 10:34 am

I've head many bottles of the 1920 / Prohibition Style and love it. That's the only one of their lineup that I've had and am curious about what you...

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Last post by Jeff G. in OC
December 18th, 2020, 10:23 am
hot drinks for winter

Last post by SkarlettY « December 18th, 2020, 6:56 am
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by 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
Powdered Alcohol

Last post by PeterH « December 15th, 2020, 4:47 pm
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by Donna Miller » December 15th, 2020, 4:25 pm

Does anyone know if you can buy this anywhere? newhere

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Last post by PeterH
December 15th, 2020, 4:47 pm
A bitters thread

Last post by Kris Patten « December 10th, 2020, 9:49 pm
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by 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?

Last post by Jeff Twersky « December 6th, 2020, 6:24 pm
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by Nate Simon » March 14th, 2017, 10:44 am
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Last post by Jeff Twersky
December 6th, 2020, 6:24 pm
Bootleg Booze Found: They Can Sell It?

Last post by Al Osterheld « November 27th, 2020, 3:20 pm
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by Bdklein » November 26th, 2020, 2:59 am

Interesting story. Wonder how they can legally sell it (guess through 3rd party?

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Last post by Al Osterheld
November 27th, 2020, 3:20 pm
What's your favorite RYE-centric cocktail?

Last post by Kris Patten « November 25th, 2020, 7:47 pm
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by Brandon R » October 1st, 2020, 9:50 am

There is a thread about Rye, and a cocktail thread, but I'd like to consolidate recommendations for cocktails that feature Rye. I have a nice, shiny...

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Last post by Kris Patten
November 25th, 2020, 7:47 pm
Question About 4 Roses Single Barrel

Last post by Kris Patten « November 24th, 2020, 8:13 pm
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by Michael S. Monie » November 24th, 2020, 9:55 am

I know that this is a long shot, but are there any particular barrels of this that are known to have been superior? TIA

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Last post by Kris Patten
November 24th, 2020, 8:13 pm
Whisk(e)y Shelf Life

Last post by john stimson « November 16th, 2020, 10:24 pm
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by 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
RUM ... talk to me, people

Last post by RichKiddey « November 14th, 2020, 12:01 pm
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by Brian G r a f s t r o m » December 15th, 2009, 1:37 pm
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My favorite is the Barbancourt 15. Would love to hear what's better than that one.
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Last post by RichKiddey
November 14th, 2020, 12:01 pm
Japanese Whiskey samplers

Last post by Chris Blum « November 9th, 2020, 9:20 pm
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by 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
Investing in fine whisky - A virtual panel with The Glenrothes

Last post by Jorge Henriquez « November 9th, 2020, 7:54 pm
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by Jorge Henriquez » November 9th, 2020, 7:43 pm

My wife is working on the project below and wants to share it with the Wine Berserkers' community

The Glenrothes Whisky Investment Panel Invite.jpg...

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Last post by Jorge Henriquez
November 9th, 2020, 7:54 pm
Sippin' Tequila Recs

Last post by Barry L i p t o n « November 7th, 2020, 11:13 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 Barry L i p t o n
November 7th, 2020, 11:13 am
Elmer T Lee Single Barrel Bourbon

Last post by Nick Gangas « October 28th, 2020, 4:18 pm
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by 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
20Yr Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Bourbon

Last post by Chris S p i k e s « October 17th, 2020, 9:01 am
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by Tyler Rico » December 13th, 2009, 8:21 am

Wow this stuff is good. Soft mellow nose of toffee, caramel, butterscotch and toasty oak. Palate very smooth with a nice long finish. Great balance,...

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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

Last post by jbray23 « October 16th, 2020, 9:03 pm
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by 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?

Last post by Jud Reis « October 9th, 2020, 6:43 pm
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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

Last post by Otto Dobre « October 6th, 2020, 8:53 am
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by 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
Which is your favorite German brewed Marzen Oktoberfest bier?

Last post by Steven Miller « September 27th, 2020, 9:32 pm
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by Steven Miller » September 19th, 2020, 4:55 pm

It's that time of year. Which ones are you stocking up on?

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Last post by Steven Miller
September 27th, 2020, 9:32 pm
Which is your favorite US brewed Octoberfest Marzen?

Last post by Steven Miller « September 27th, 2020, 9:28 pm
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by Steven Miller » September 19th, 2020, 5:03 pm

I likely missed your favorite. If others feel I dissed your favorite, please reply and I will create a second poll.

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Last post by Steven Miller
September 27th, 2020, 9:28 pm
WTF happened to my scotch?

Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m « September 27th, 2020, 1:07 am
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by 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

Last post by James Lyon « September 25th, 2020, 8:56 am
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by 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

Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng « September 19th, 2020, 3:01 pm
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by 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
Private Barrels have long jumped the shark???

Last post by Kris Patten « September 17th, 2020, 6:48 pm
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by Chris Blum » September 14th, 2020, 6:15 am

Once upon a time, a private selection sticker on a bottle of bourbon actually meant something. Private selections were made by people ‘in the know’,...

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Last post by Kris Patten
September 17th, 2020, 6:48 pm
1923 Laberdolive Bas Armagnac Domaine de Jaurrey

Last post by Jay Miller « September 10th, 2020, 12:26 pm
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by Jay Miller » May 2nd, 2017, 11:38 am

From pre-phylloxera vines.

I sipped this next to a bottle of the 1979 which has long been a favorite of mine. The nose on the 1979 was much more...

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Last post by Jay Miller
September 10th, 2020, 12:26 pm
Seattle PSA: Caol Ila 15 Year Unpeated for $68 AFTER TAXES!!!

Last post by Corey N. « September 8th, 2020, 7:23 am
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by Brandon R » June 4th, 2020, 8:51 am

Just a heads-up (and I'm posting this now, since I bought a few) for those in Seattle willing to make the trek over to West Seattle, the liquor store...

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Last post by Corey N.
September 8th, 2020, 7:23 am
Inside the World of Black Market Bourbon

Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng « September 6th, 2020, 7:12 pm
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by Andrew Kotowski » August 19th, 2020, 5:57 pm

Thought this was a great article looking into the secondary market on bourbon, especially as it pertains to how people source stuff.

Have been...

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Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng
September 6th, 2020, 7:12 pm
NEW INFUSION PROJECT: Homemade Infused Citrus Cello Liqueur

Last post by Tran Bronstein « September 2nd, 2020, 8:04 pm

by Tran Bronstein » September 2nd, 2020, 8:04 pm

CITRUS CELLO INFUSION FORMULA ~2 WEEK MACERATION PERIOD:

* 3 cups citrus peel, cleaned and white pith removed (approx. peel of 6 large grapefruit, 8...

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Last post by Tran Bronstein
September 2nd, 2020, 8:04 pm
Sippin' Mezcal Recs

Last post by MarlonL « August 29th, 2020, 2:46 pm
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by 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

Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m « August 20th, 2020, 8:23 pm
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by Rick Allen » November 19th, 2019, 4:13 pm
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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)

Last post by Rick Allen « August 20th, 2020, 7:06 am
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by 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

Last post by J.Vizuete « August 16th, 2020, 9:45 pm
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by 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

Last post by w.fu « August 15th, 2020, 9:27 am
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by 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
Mead --- is it supposed to age well?

Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m « August 2nd, 2020, 4:52 pm
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by Brian G r a f s t r o m » June 10th, 2020, 4:01 pm

Over the past couple years I've had occasion to try three meads of various ages:

a 3 yo raspberry mead, which was delicious.
a regular mead of...

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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

Last post by Martin J « July 29th, 2020, 6:02 am

by 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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by 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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July 8th, 2020, 4:41 pm
Whiskey Decanter

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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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July 8th, 2020, 9:21 am
Seattle: best place to buy good rum?

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by 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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July 1st, 2020, 11:49 am
Spirits Throwing off my CT Weights!

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by Sarah Kirschbaum » June 24th, 2020, 12:59 pm

After years of waiting patiently in boxes in a corner of our wine cellar, our spirits collection has finally come out of hiding and been installed in...

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June 26th, 2020, 6:03 pm
Oregon Brewers Guild Virtual Beerfest

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by 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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June 23rd, 2020, 4:05 pm
QUIET mini beer/beverage fridge

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by 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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by 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
Tasting note descriptors

Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng « June 15th, 2020, 6:42 pm
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by Mich@el Ch@ng » June 14th, 2020, 7:44 pm

Interesting. Not sure I’ve ever gotten that many discrete notes from any beverage.

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Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng
June 15th, 2020, 6:42 pm
Japanese Whiskey

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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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June 9th, 2020, 12:13 pm
Massican Vermouths

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by 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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May 29th, 2020, 6:58 pm
Best Whisky Glasses

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by RyanC » May 19th, 2020, 9:54 pm

I'm in the market and would love your thoughts.

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May 24th, 2020, 7:03 am
I love Lindeman's Lambics -- should I be ashamed?

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by Marcu$ Stanley » April 11th, 2020, 10:43 am

So a Belgian restaurant near me had a pandemic-related beer sale. The sale included a lot of big high-alcohol Tripels and Trappists and the like,...

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May 8th, 2020, 6:44 pm
Has anyone tried the Valdespino Family Heritage Brandy?

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by Jay Miller » April 28th, 2020, 5:21 am

From an 1897 solera and an average age of 50 years.

Expensive but tempting...

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Last post by Eric Ifune
April 29th, 2020, 2:16 pm
Non-Alcoholic Beer

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by 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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April 15th, 2020, 1:28 am
Cocktail glasses

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by 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
Looking for a good sipping Tequila...

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by Ed Murray » December 19th, 2011, 9:08 pm
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What's your recommendation?
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April 1st, 2020, 6:36 pm
Flaviar

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by 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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by 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

Last post by Jesse Koehn « March 14th, 2020, 4:24 pm
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by 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
Parker’s Heritage 8 YR Rye question

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by Sc0tt F!tzger@ld » March 4th, 2020, 6:51 pm

I just received an offer for one bottle of Parker’s Heritage 8 YR Rye for $139.99 from Total Wine as one of their top customers at their local store....

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Last post by Jesse Koehn
March 14th, 2020, 3:52 pm
Rye

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by John Liotta » September 23rd, 2010, 2:52 pm
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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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March 14th, 2020, 3:49 pm
Anyone try The Macallan No 5 Special Edition?

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by Len Stevens » March 8th, 2020, 7:56 am

I was shocked to see a bottlev in Binny's when visiting last week in Chicago...I'm a huge fan of both the 12 and 18...seemed to be reviewed...

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March 10th, 2020, 10:45 am
SMWS --- what do you think of them?

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by Brian G r a f s t r o m » September 7th, 2012, 4:36 pm

SMWS = Scotch Malt Whisky Society

basically, they usually take single casks from various distilleries and bottle them under their own label. So,...

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Last post by Scott G r u n e r
March 5th, 2020, 8:31 pm
PSA: 15% off all brandy at Astor today only

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by Mich@el Ch@ng » February 20th, 2020, 4:18 am

Excellent deals on Armagnac and cognac.

Dudognon Vielle and Grande Reserve are especially good deals, as well as dartigalongue and l’encantada xo.

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March 4th, 2020, 12:00 pm
Psa: Orlando spirits event

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by Mich@el Ch@ng » February 24th, 2020, 6:01 pm

Alfert?

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February 24th, 2020, 6:01 pm
Best Spirits QPR?? -- Diplomatico Rum Riserva Exclusiva

Last post by JulianD « February 14th, 2020, 9:12 pm
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by Lee Short » December 7th, 2019, 3:21 pm

I've been drinking this rum for years now, and I've yet to find a better QPR spirit, period.

So what are some serious competitors I should try?

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Last post by JulianD
February 14th, 2020, 9:12 pm
Astor Wines & Spirits

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by 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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February 14th, 2020, 2:35 pm
Shipping spirits

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by 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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by 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
I have a choice of 5 different whiskies from a list of 8...

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by Brandon R » December 23rd, 2019, 10:11 am

Hi, All. I participate in a fantasy football league and the buy-in has always been booze or wine. We set a dollar floor and leave it open after that....

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Last post by Corey Porche
January 11th, 2020, 4:41 am
Nice (and overdue) Heater Allen shout out

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by Scott Tallman » January 2nd, 2020, 12:28 pm

I read a fair amount of articles about the lager renaissance in the PNW, but those articles mostly focus on the newer breweries involved - pFriem,...

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Last post by Andrew Kotowski
January 2nd, 2020, 3:51 pm
Pretty good Christmas tap list

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by 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

Last post by Leonard Taylor « December 7th, 2019, 2:53 pm

by 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!

Last post by Otto Dobre « December 7th, 2019, 9:54 am

by 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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December 7th, 2019, 9:54 am
Paging Andrew - Georgetown Brewing adds tap room to brewery

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by Scott Tallman » October 31st, 2019, 12:26 pm

I’ve always been surprised that despite its popularity in the Seattle area, Georgetown Brewing only housed a “free sample and growler to go” on-site...

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December 4th, 2019, 5:52 pm

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