Sebastian -- still working on the ratio.

more aeropress coffee

Lagavulin

Parker's Heritage 10 yo. All gone now. Damn cleaning lady again. Listening to the new Feelies album. Loving it.

I've seen out of the corner of my eye the Malbec discussions. For you malbec fans, may I recommend Bodegas El Nido Clio (esp. 2002, 2003).

You may, please do, thanks, ...

I like Malbec but am drinking water instead.

ATTENTION!

2 oz gin

¼ oz absinthe

¼ oz dry vermouth

¼ oz violette

2 dashes Regan’s orange bitters

stir with ice

strain into an iced cocktail glass

garnish with a lemon twist

Thats a nice one. I considered using Ransom, and I'm not sure what it would have been like, but I'm tempted. Personally, I'm glad I didn't use a dry gin.

Ah Made it to whisky night:

--> Springbank 10yo 100 Proof 50%

Edited April 15, 201115 yr by mikeymad

Cheers Al! Did what I could do for the Monk's Revenge!

Right with you Marc. Another Monk's Revenge.

Seemed apropos as I have been "chanting" quite a bit while grading my ecology exams.

Cheers and chants back at you, Marc and Jim! I meant to dedicate that one to Marc because I immediately thought of you due to your love of Benedictine. Did you like your version?

First up tonight in Mayberry:

Hotel Nacionale Speciale

Adapted from the Hotel Nacionale, Havana, Cuba

1½ oz rum (white or aged)

¾ oz fresh lime juice

¾ oz Pineapple Gum Syrup

½ oz apricot brandy

Shake vigorously and strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a lime twist.

Edited April 15, 201115 yr by Voltron

Damn Al, that one is nice. I really like Benedictine though, so perhaps that is why it stuck a chord.

Where is everyone else? More cocktails!

Little Islay from the rack

--> Bowmore 1989 15yo 50% - Old Malt Cask

Little Islay from the rack

--> Bowmore 1989 15yo 50% - Old Malt Cask

Needs hot water and a lemon peel!!! moar cocktails!

Working the Rack

--> Clynelish 1974/29yo 55.6% Signatory bottle

I drink my whisky with MORE whisky

Hotel Nacionale Special

This.

The Kuchan is top notch stuff. Perhaps Jim can try this with the Bluemen (sp?) eau-de-vie .. I want to get a white agricole. I saw the St. James in town recently, probably will grab it a some point, it's the only agricole I've seen here. The St. Clement XO is on the wish list as well, the VSOP makes a heck of a rum old fashioned..

Finished the High West.

Sad to see High West killed....

Meh, I cannot get it so it's dead to

me.

More Old Signatory Bottles:

--> Tamnavulin 1978/24yo 55.1% Signatory

A bit of Royal Canadian

Playing follow-the-leader with Al and Marc, Hotel Nacionale Special

Pretty good if you like the somewhat earthy taste of the Depaz.