What did you buy at the liquor store today? (2013–)

Rafa · January 12, 2014

I like genever in an Ice Pick, a Death in the Gulf Stream, a Barbadian Gin Punch Swizzle, and (self-promotion alert) a Tammany Hall. Plenty more here.

Hassouni · January 12, 2014

Rittenhouse 100 and KetelOne Genever. I'll be relying on you lot for some good ideas with the Genever.

Holland Gin Old Fashioned, Improved Gin Cocktail, Holland Razor Blade (this one is my favorite), Death in Gulf Stream, all great with genever

Hassouni · January 12, 2014

I like genever in an Ice Pick, a Death in the Gulf Stream, a Barbadian Gin Punch Swizzle, and (self-promotion alert) a Tammany Hall. Plenty more here.

And yeah, those other ones are good too

lesliec · January 13, 2014

Thanks, guys. I did the same search on Kindred and skipped over most for lack of a vital ingredient (or three) and/or too much citrus, which I' m not keen on. But you offer a few suggestions which don't necessarily fall into either rejection category, so I shall persevere. I recommend the Supercool Vieux Carré, though.

**FrogPrincesse** · January 13, 2014

Favorite drinks with genever (a bunch already mentioned by Rafa & Hassouni) - John Collins, Southside, Death in the Gulf Stream, Improved Holland Gin Cocktail, Daniel Eun's Ice Pick, and like Hassouni my favorite one is probably Eric Alperin's Holland Razor Blade (I use piment d'espelette in mine). There are more ideas in the Genever thread.

**FrogPrincesse** · January 13, 2014

From the duty free store at the Narita airport. I tried to find a bottle of Miyagikyo but they did not have any. Their Suntory selection was better than Nikka. So I went with Hibiki 12 (could not pass it up at $30) & 17 years.

Brown Hornet · January 16, 2014

Just curious, how does the Ketel one compare to the Bols genever?

lesliec · January 17, 2014

Just curious, how does the Ketel one compare to the Bols genever?

No idea, sorry - the Ketel1 is my conversion from a Genever virgin.

It's nice stuff, but more like the vodka I get from my still than any gin I've had.

choux · January 19, 2014

Pretty good finds in the city, cutest 200ml bottle of absinthe ever.

Tried the Paper Airplane with the Ramazzotti, liked it but like the Paper Plane a bit better.

Melinda Staros · January 21, 2014

My favorite Genever drink is a simple Martinez. I had one at 1760 in SF a few weeks ago that literally blew my mind. I think they used Belgian Oude Genever.

**FrogPrincesse** · January 21, 2014

Welcome to eGullet, Melinda. Now you have me craving a Martinez. I haven't had one in ages.

From Trader Joe's, an assortment of beers. La Fin du Monde and Saison Rue are favo rites. I've enjoyed the intense pine-hop aroma of the Stone Enjoy By that I've had on tap, so I got a bottle. The Stone Porter is usually good so we will see how this vanilla bean version tastes like (sounds a bit scary to be honest, but the reviews are pretty good). The SheGöat from the Bruery's Preservation Series is completely new to me. It's a German Weizenbock-style beer.

Also, not from the liquor store, but a gift from a friend...

Nikka's grain whisky. I was pretty excited when I realized what it was.

Edited January 21, 2014 by FrogPrincesse (log)

Melinda Staros · January 21, 2014

woah, cool! do you know what type of grain they use? For a sec, I thought I read coffee

**FrogPrincesse** · January 22, 2014

woah, cool! do you know what type of grain they use? For a sec, I thought I read coffee

Yeah, me too. After cotton candy-flavored vodka, here comes the coffee-flavored Japanese whisky...

But that did not seem right. Coffey is actually a type of continuous (column) still.

The grain is mainly corn.

JoNorvelleWalker · January 22, 2014

Welcome to eGullet, Melinda. Now you have me craving a Martinez. I haven't had one in ages.
From Trader Joe's, an assortment of beers. La Fin du Monde and Saison Rue are favo rites. I've enjoyed the intense pine-hop aroma of the Stone Enjoy By that I've had on tap, so I got a bottle. The Stone Porter is usually good so we will see how this vanilla bean version tastes like (sounds a bit scary to be honest, but the reviews are pretty good). The SheGöat from the Bruery's Preservation Series is completely new to me. It's a German Weizenbock-style beer.

I just bought a bottle of Enjoy By two days ago. Have not tried it yet. I guess I should be quick. I love Stone IPA's.

**ChrisTaylor** · January 24, 2014

Oh mystery of mysteries. Amazing what lands on one's door step through the postal service.

Because the iPhone camera loves producing photos that have that washed out/Vaseline-on-the-camera quality of old fashioned porn/television's NCIS the St George gin pictured is the dry rye.

Edited January 24, 2014 by ChrisTaylor (log)

tanstaafl2 · January 25, 2014

Oh mystery of mysteries. Amazing what lands on one's door step through the postal service.
Because the iPhone camera loves producing photos that have that washed out/Vaseline-on-the-camera quality of old fashioned porn/television's NCIS the St George gin pictured is the dry rye.

Mysterious indeed! On the very same day an interesting Australian whiskey showed up on my doorstep on the other side of the globe.

Can't imagine how that happened! But it looks like fun. :biggrin:

Rafa · January 25, 2014

Oh mystery of mysteries. Amazing what lands on one's door step through the postal service.
Because the iPhone camera loves producing photos that have that washed out/Vaseline-on-the-camera quality of old fashioned porn/television's NCIS the St George gin pictured is the dry rye.

How'd you like ~~the McCarthy~~ the Handy? :smile:

Edited January 25, 2014 by Rafa (log)

EvergreenDan · January 26, 2014

A friend just brought me a bottle of the new Riga Black Balsam currant version (with purple type on the label). Lower in proof and fruity. I also got mint, although my friend didn't notice it. Interesting.

Czequershuus · January 31, 2014

Drinkupny order arrived yesterday!

The Falernum is a restock but the rest is all new to me. Should e fun playing with these new toys!

Hassouni · January 31, 2014

Wow, best haul of 2014 in my book. Niiiiice!

**FrogPrincesse** · February 3, 2014

Very nice indeed.

My latest purchases - a 151 rum to make infusions (hopefully it's not too horrible; it was only $13), and Highland Park 12 for scotch cocktails.

Hassouni · February 3, 2014

Aw come on, poor HP12, drink it neat! It's soooo good. I'm still loath to put quality single malts in cocktails, other than dashes/rinses of Laphroaig.

As for the rum....well....at $13 for 151 it might be rather horrible, but for infusions that shouldn't matter too much. Whatcha planning on infusing?

**FrogPrincesse** · February 3, 2014

Aw come on, poor HP12, drink it neat! It's soooo good. I'm still loath to put quality single malts in cocktails, other than dashes/rinses of Laphroaig.
As for the rum....well....at $13 for 151 it might be rather horrible, but for infusions that shouldn't matter too much. Whatcha planning on infusing?

Regarding HP12, you are right of course. It's delicious in cocktails as well as neat, as I already found out this weekend. I am very pleased with my purchase.

I was going to use the 151 for my next batch of falernum, and then who knows what else. Between my underutilized copies of Tony Conigliaro's Drinks & Tristan Stephenson's Curious Bartender, and the 14-page Infusion thread, I am sure I will find inspiration.

EvergreenDan · February 3, 2014

The Potter's says it's superior right on the bottle. They should double the price.

**FrogPrincesse** · February 4, 2014

I know you are jealous. It's not just superior by the way. It's Superior.

Plus it's so rare I can't even find any tasting notes online.

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