Yup. I picked up a bottle on a whim today, not as "complex" as some of the older ryes but damn it's super tasty and drinkable.

^This. Will have some later tonight.

criminy, i only turn 31 this year. i'd hate to see how it is when i'm Jim old.

Only God and George Burns know for sure.

Earlier: DFH Aprihop and a wee dram of Hudson Manhattan Rye. I'll have to give it another chance but the rye was too sweet for my taste. Guess it'll be one that I save for guest or mix into drinks. I do think the bottle is pretty cute though.

18-200

I lied*, I used the LX5 to take that picture.

*Seems I am getting old and forgetful.

I really need to get a prime lens. What FFL do you have?

Edited June 4, 201115 yr by shellylh

Bulleit rye.

Does Sony own Panasonic?

Smoke and Mirrors

is there a recipe, or do you just dump the stuff in until it looks right?

I have been following up on Al's aquavit cocktail recipes. The smoke and mirrors is 1 1/4 oz of Aquavit and Campari and 3/4 oz Cynar. The Norwegian Wood is 1 oz Aquavit and Applejack, 3/4 oz Italian vermouth and 1/4 oz Yellow Chartreuse. The Rosalind Russell is 2 oz aquavit and 1 oz Dubonnet Blanc. My measuring ability steadily decreases as the night wears on so in reality the latter method is what actually occurs.

Still not a good picture, but it is a good drink.

Gin & Tonic with a dash of Passion Fruit syrup (dump in style)

Bulleit rye.

x2

much less barrel distortion, this time. so good picture and likely good drink.

It helps if you aren't right next to the subject I guess - also didn't use the LX5.

nice. that's how it should look, too!

thanks! tastes good too

Had a great dinner and a bottle of Clio Bodegas El Nido Clio Jumilla

Mourvedre Blend 2008. Went very well with the double cut pork chop, now this is a great fruit forward Spanish red perfect for Mike's BBQing.

Edited June 4, 201115 yr by Augsburger

Bulleit rye.

x3

A wee dram of rye as a nightcap.

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=houdini+aerator

I already did that, you freak, I was asking your opinion of it over other aerators, since I notice you didn't mention it in my aerator thread. And as much as I give you a hard time, I do value your opinion over just random googling strangers on the internet.

No Willett in the house - I wish there was

Yeah, Jim wins.

At the Goose Island Clybourn Brewpub in Lincoln Park.

Starting with a sour - 2010 Juliet.

Jamm. A subtle stout but really nice roasted notes.

Looks tasty, Bryan! Look out for the big thunderstorm heading your way!

freak, even.

heh.

Wow the Willett was surprisingly tasty. Of course I was three sheets to the wind by that time. Must sample again with greater sobriety.

Now a pair of Rosalind Russells, one with Cocchi Americano and one with Lillet Blanc.

News at 11.