Last night tried for the first time an Original Sazerac. It was interesting.
― andrew m., Thursday, 22 December 2011 15:14 (twelve years ago) link
The only sazerac I've had was terrible, but I don't know if that's the way they all taste or what.
― jaymc, Thursday, 22 December 2011 15:26 (twelve years ago) link
I'm not a coctail drinker usually, so I don't have much to compare it to. "Interesting" is about all I could muster. Was in New Orleans recently and read all about the origins and was intrigued. Next time I'm down there I'm gonna try one at the recommended bar and see what the difference is.
― andrew m., Thursday, 22 December 2011 15:35 (twelve years ago) link
a well-made sazerac should be delicious for just about anyone who likes whiskey. it's kind of a fussy drink though--easy to get the flavor thrown off.
― cad, Thursday, 22 December 2011 15:54 (twelve years ago) link
Yeah the one I had tasted sort of like cherry cough syrup, IIRC?
― jaymc, Thursday, 22 December 2011 16:07 (twelve years ago) link
yeah that's......not correct.
― cad, Thursday, 22 December 2011 16:09 (twelve years ago) link
Ha, yeah, I just googled the list of ingredients and was like "this seems like something I should like!"
― jaymc, Thursday, 22 December 2011 16:11 (twelve years ago) link
imo this guy is otm, especially the part following "my preferred method":
http://www.gumbopages.com/food/beverages/sazerac.html
― cad, Thursday, 22 December 2011 16:11 (twelve years ago) link
sippin on some sazerac
― OH NOES, Thursday, 22 December 2011 16:12 (twelve years ago) link
Also had some Suntory Yamazaki 12-year. They've just recently gotten wider distribution in our area, I've been told. I don't think I'll be switching loyalties from my beloved islays, but it was delicious. Complex and very very smooth. The smoothness belied its age.
― andrew m., Thursday, 22 December 2011 16:35 (twelve years ago) link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfhaxHYb46E
― C.K. Dexter Holland, Thursday, 22 December 2011 17:15 (twelve years ago) link
My First Sazerac was enjoyed at Galatoire's
There have been many since
― C.K. Dexter Holland, Thursday, 22 December 2011 17:16 (twelve years ago) link
My first was at Mr. B's, then the Pelican Club, Christian's, Commander's Palace, and on down the list. It's pretty much a street sign for how well a meal in NOLA is gonna go.
― B.L.A.M., Thursday, 22 December 2011 17:20 (twelve years ago) link
<3 Mr. B's.
― C.K. Dexter Holland, Thursday, 22 December 2011 17:22 (twelve years ago) link
Lots of places you can get a great sazerac; have never had anything that matches Mr. B's barbequed shrimp.
― C.K. Dexter Holland, Thursday, 22 December 2011 17:28 (twelve years ago) link
Forreals. I recommend everyone go there at least for the appetizer of that wonderful, I-don't-care-how-messy-my-shirt-gets bowl of butter sauce slathered goodness. Has never disappointed anyone I've sent there.
― B.L.A.M., Thursday, 22 December 2011 22:09 (twelve years ago) link
I think I preferred their gumbo to Commander's, too. Heresy, I'm sure, but they're basically the same restaurant anyway.
― illegal crew member (C.K. Dexter Holland), Thursday, 22 December 2011 22:14 (twelve years ago) link
Knob
― illegal crew member (C.K. Dexter Holland), Friday, 23 December 2011 00:16 (twelve years ago) link
I would be drinking Lacryma Christi, if I could afford it. Seems most appropriate to the season.
― Aimless, Friday, 23 December 2011 00:28 (twelve years ago) link
a variety of things tonight, but the highlight was getting to try a pour of the famous 1974 a.h. hirsch bourbon
― cad, Friday, 23 December 2011 07:04 (twelve years ago) link
Venting my recent, uncharacteristic anti-American sentiments *solely* through choices of alcohol this holiday season. Havana Club rum-based cocktails, Alberta Premium + Canada Dry, French champagne.
― oPal, Friday, 23 December 2011 18:29 (twelve years ago) link
picked up bottles of jameson, baileys and a beaujolais in work raffle so i'll be drinkin those, mainly
andrew otm about the yamazaki
― twice banned gabbage is death (p much resigned to deems), Friday, 23 December 2011 19:20 (twelve years ago) link
Got a bottle of Corryvreckan at the airport. Ardbeg is peerless at the moment.
― ShariVari, Friday, 23 December 2011 20:49 (twelve years ago) link
I will enjoy a pint of Founder's Breakfast Stout once my shift at the library is over.
― Mr. Farmer, Friday, 23 December 2011 20:51 (twelve years ago) link
so good
― Carnitas, Friday, 23 December 2011 20:55 (twelve years ago) link
They've got a few kegs at the local! Stoked.
― Mr. Farmer, Friday, 23 December 2011 20:56 (twelve years ago) link
Had some Guinness Foreign Extra last night. It's everything I wish regular Guinness was.
― nickn, Friday, 23 December 2011 21:16 (twelve years ago) link
had some fernet-like Latvian liquor at impromptu work party yesterday
― sarahel, Friday, 23 December 2011 21:26 (twelve years ago) link
never got the taste for it tbh
― twice banned gabbage is death (p much resigned to deems), Friday, 23 December 2011 21:27 (twelve years ago) link
foreign extra is different depending upon where it's brewed, ive had nigerian and portuguese versions before
― nakhchivan, Friday, 23 December 2011 21:28 (twelve years ago) link
pint of the blind stuff pls landlord
― twice banned gabbage is death (p much resigned to deems), Friday, 23 December 2011 21:30 (twelve years ago) link
so cider is going well, next thing we tackle will be beer, after which we are stupidly going to try to make our own whiskey, after which i will probably be blind
― PROVEN BY BOOZE SCIENCE, Friday, 23 December 2011 22:29 (twelve years ago) link
at lunch - Fontezoppa Verdicchio di Matelica 2010
― illegal crew member (C.K. Dexter Holland), Friday, 23 December 2011 22:32 (twelve years ago) link
quite a lot of Guinness
― sean doily, Friday, 23 December 2011 22:52 (twelve years ago) link
― PROVEN BY BOOZE SCIENCE, Friday, December 23, 2011 5:29 PM (38 minutes ago) Bookmark Permalink
uhh yeah be careful! what are you using for a still?
― cad, Friday, 23 December 2011 23:08 (twelve years ago) link
A teakettle and a mirror, maybe?
― Christine 'Green Leafy Dragon' Indigo, Friday, 23 December 2011 23:15 (twelve years ago) link
yah PROVEN BY BOOZE SCIENCE is a valuable poster and we will want to ensure he is 'still' breathing
― nakhchivan, Friday, 23 December 2011 23:25 (twelve years ago) link
i would ask some of my bathub poitín making relatives how it's done but they are alas all in the great still in the sky
― nakhchivan, Friday, 23 December 2011 23:26 (twelve years ago) link
Details are still sketchy on the mechanics of whiskey making but I am told by the other participants that we have "a plan"
― PROVEN BY BOOZE SCIENCE, Friday, 23 December 2011 23:41 (twelve years ago) link
My plan is not to be the first one to try the whiskey
― PROVEN BY BOOZE SCIENCE, Friday, 23 December 2011 23:42 (twelve years ago) link
― nakhchivan
This is from Ireland, 7.5% ABV
― nickn, Saturday, 24 December 2011 01:15 (twelve years ago) link
My sister made delicious Scofflaw cocktails last night: rye whiskey, vermouth, grenadine, lemon juice and orange bitters.
― Virginia Plain, Sunday, 25 December 2011 15:18 (twelve years ago) link
Was still full of 2 p.m. Christmas dinner last night, so supper was a bowl of popcorn and three fingers of bourbon on an ice cube.
― William (C), Sunday, 25 December 2011 21:20 (twelve years ago) link
Failla "Phoenix Ranch" Syrah 2005Inniskillin Vidal Icewine
― illegal crew member (C.K. Dexter Holland), Monday, 26 December 2011 03:11 (twelve years ago) link
i find bourbon is amazing for the stomach when you're full! xp
currently drinking evan williams single barrel ('02).
― tehresa, Monday, 26 December 2011 03:23 (twelve years ago) link
cracked my van winkle rye earlier tonight. now enjoying some henry mckenna. there's always room for rye and bourbon.
― cad, Monday, 26 December 2011 03:27 (twelve years ago) link
I'll need to replace my Knob soon, and see Four Roses taking its place, maybe.
― illegal crew member (C.K. Dexter Holland), Monday, 26 December 2011 03:30 (twelve years ago) link
yes do it that's an excellent decision
― cad, Monday, 26 December 2011 03:32 (twelve years ago) link
http://www.eurolight-online.eu/assets/FCKeditor/Image/validated.JPG
― illegal crew member (C.K. Dexter Holland), Monday, 26 December 2011 03:35 (twelve years ago) link
i polished off half a gift fifth of jameson's over the course of 3 hours at a friend's house tonight. it's not exactly my go-to irish but who am i to be fussy on such an occasion?
― crayuela (t. silaviver), Monday, 26 December 2011 07:37 (twelve years ago) link