Whats in your glass right now?

Status
Not open for further replies.
khari said:
 

I've played around with the thought of getting one as well.  Where did you get your barrel?
Click to expand...
Its pretty cool.  I run a solerno type barreling where when I have a glass then I refill and tweak it based off what i think it needs.  I rebarrel in glass when I have it just right.  I know others have had mixed success with these but, IMHO the Manhattans and the Negroni's have been really well rounded and balanced.  

I bought from oak Barrels LTD and have nothing but good things to say.  Barrel arrived fairly quickly and the quality appears to be very good. 
 
http://oakbarrelsltd.com/2-liter-oak-barrel-with-galvanized-hoops.html
 
If nothing else the little barrel looks damn good on the bar top.  I will say though, that it is very dangerous to have 2L's of this goodness on tap at all times.  I am definitely enjoying the nightly tasting / tweaking of the recipes. 
Click to expand...
Thanks Gregg.  Just ordered one.

No worries bud,  I hope you enjoy it.  What are you thinking your going to make?
 
khari said:
I'm going to start with the Manhattan.
Click to expand...
Good Stuff I really liked the way mine came out.  I used 4 parts Jeffersons Rye to .75 parts Noilly Pratt Rouge and a couple teaspoons of Peychards Bitters.  When the 2L barrel was full I added about 2 0z of Solerno, it is a blood orange liquor and gave it a slight orange depth.  I as I drank I would refill and tweak the above ingredients to my liking.  I ended up putting a little OWA 107 in there as well.  I am sure you will enjoy tweaking the barrel almost as much as drinking its contents. 
 
I am a couple days into the Margarita (4parts Blanco tequila to 1 part Gran Gala).  I am still stuck on the Negroni's so I have not had any yet. But, I should get into it later this week.  Interested on this as I have not seen much info on Barrel aged Margarita's. 
 
New one. The cigar bar I frequent apparently purchased all available stock from the PA State store inventory.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Edit: spelling
 
A couple drams of Knob Creek with an Oliva G Robusto. Nice pairing.
 
Alka Selzer

In 24 hours it will be a PBR

24 hours after that, Lagavulin 16 in one hand, Ashton VSG Torp in the other.
 
sigar_zealot said:
Balvenie 21 Port.
Click to expand...
I keep wanting to pick this up.  It's $199 at Total Wine.  Seems it's gone up about $30 since the last time I checked.
 
Today I picked up a bottle of Angel's Envy and Red Breast 12 YO Cask Strength.
 
Jamie76 said:
Balvenie 21 Port.
Click to expand...
I keep wanting to pick this up.  It's $199 at Total Wine.  Seems it's gone up about $30 since the last time I checked.
 
Today I picked up a bottle of Angel's Envy and Red Breast 12 YO Cask Strength.
Click to expand...

I am in the process of narrowing down my collection. 150 bottles of scotch is just too many considering how little I actually drink. That bring said there will always be a spot on my shelf for The Balvenie 21 year.

You can buy this cheaper online.
 
^^ need help? ^^ :-)

I had a blast yesterday. Laphroaig quater cask, 10 yrs, benromach peat smoke and Caol Ila 12 yrs to finish it off.
 
Status
Not open for further replies.
Top