Indulgence of the Night for March

[Dinder1]

This thread will cover the month of March as a whole... so I'll get things started.

Punch Punch cigar enjoyed with a nice espresso.:biggrin:

[Iceman]

A Royal Jamaica Gold corona and a glass of merlot.

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[Mama Bear]

a huge pot of chili made with stew meat and beer... enjoyed with a bottle of glug... If I had known this had to last me an entire month, I probably would have put more beer in there........ it's still good tho. :rolleyes:

[PZBarber]

Last night I made Chateau Briand and had a bottle of New Zealand Pinot Noir.

It was my mums birthday so I thought I should celebrate.

She lives 250miles away from me but I thought 'what the hell' I'll have it anyway.

Tonight it's bread and water :001_tongu

Mat

[boboakalfb]

A pour of Highland Park 12 in my new Reidel Single Malt Whisky Glass...

[icemncmth]

Well I just loaded up a hand made pipe...with 50 year old tobac...

MMmmmmmm

[rikrdo]

:thumbup:

[johnniegold]

That is very indulgent. I love the hat. :wink:

[Limey]

That is very indulgent. I love the hat. :wink:

+1

[ouch]

:thumbup:

MTSSB's long lost twin?

[rtaylor61]

You guys are totally missing it. He's growing a goat!:biggrin:

Randy

[Iceman]

This evening I had a Montecristo Platinum La Habana robusto and a delicious Sam Adams Boston Lager. This cigar was full bodied and pretty good, but IMO doesnt come close the the Montecristo White. The Boston Lager was a good match for this cigar.

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[BenWorld]

A glass of Laphroaig served with Uncle Jerry's Pretzels (Extra Dark, Low Salt). For some reason, every food taste seems to be heightened by these thick, crunchy, yeasty pretzels.

A sip of this single malt, followed by a bite of pretzel, brings out the pepper, honey and iodine in the whiskey.

For contrast, follow with a rectangle of 73% Organic Chocolate from Trader Joe's.

It's really quite blissful.

Try it.

[TimmyBoston]

A pour of Highland Park 12 in my new Reidel Single Malt Whisky Glass...

Great little glass isn't it! :thumbup:

[TimmyBoston]

Tonight, I had a pour of Laphroaig CS Red Stripe in my Riedel Single Malt glass. :thumbup1:

It's been a long time, since I had the CS, it was very tasty. :thumbup:

[boboakalfb]

Great little glass isn't it! :thumbup:

Definitely...I had some Talisker 10 last night in one. :thumbup1:

I am kind of curious about the Glencairn glasses as well. Have you done a head to head comparison? From what I have read it seems the nod goes to the Glencairn for nosing. I might pick up a couple to give them a shot. They are less than the Reidel glasses.

[TimmyBoston]

Definitely...I had some Talisker 10 last night in one. :thumbup1:

I am kind of curious about the Glencairn glasses as well. Have you done a head to head comparison? From what I have read it seems the nod goes to the Glencairn for nosing. I might pick up a couple to give them a shot. They are less than the Reidel glasses.

IMO, the glenclairns are better for nosing, they are in fact Nosing glasses, even though it is referred to as a tasting glass, nosing is where the Glencairn shines through. Nosing is the weakest point of the Riedel glass and taste is the strongest. I do like the Glencairns and the aroma is always fantastic, but in flavor they can't hold a candle to the Riedel and ultimately that makes more difference to me, I prefer the Riedel, no questions asked.

PS Do you have the Vinum or Sommelier Riedels?

[boboakalfb]

IMO, the glenclairns are better for nosing, they are in fact Nosing glasses. Nosing is the weakest point of the Riedel glass and taste is the strongest. I do like the Glencairns and the aroma is always fantastic, but in flavor they can't hold a candle to the Riedel and ultimately that makes more difference to me, I prefer the Riedel, no questions asked.

Thanks Tim! I may pick one up for nosing purposes...then transfer to the Reidel for consumption. Primarily when trying new whisk(e)ys...

[180gVinyl]

Up to present (half past twelve in the morning)

Grant Burge Barossa Shiraz
Beringer Founder's Estate Chardonnay






Beer and scotch to follow :biggrin:

[lorenzo]

Canadian Club 6 yr old with Hockey Night in Canada--Leafs vs. Senators.

[johnniegold]

Started out the night with a glass of johnnie gold on the rocks (naturally).

[Wayne D]

earlier tonight I put the kids to bed, my wife was out:
I put my feet up on the sofa,
the stereo was on with my favourite female soprano opera singer,
and in my hand I had a glass of 12 year old Bunnuhahbain single malt and a piece of Montezumas Organic plain chocolate with chilli - worth all the days stress to sit quietly and enjoy

[boboakalfb]

Friday night went out with some friends to celebrate my birthday...

Some steaks...nice wine...and finished the night with some Bookers Bourbon...apparently the bartender knew it was my birthday because he served about a 4 oz. pour.

[boboakalfb]

Macallan 18 in my Reidel Single Malt Whisky Glasses :drool:

[ouch]

30 pounds of corned beef. Now all I need is my big pot, a little time, and the number of a good cardiologist.

[Jim]

30 pounds of corned beef. Now all I need is my big pot, a little time, and the number of a good cardiologist.

Ouch
Do you pickle your own brisket or do you favor a local brand?

I need about 20 lbs myself.

[ouch]

I've pickled my own (and myself!), but it's much easier to employ the services of my friend's dad, a retired kosher butcher.

I also bought my wife some kobe corned beef they were selling at Kings, as a goof.

[Jim]

I've pickled my own (and myself!), but it's much easier to employ the services of my friend's dad, a retired kosher butcher.

I also bought my wife some kobe corned beef they were selling at Kings, as a goof.
and how was it?

[ouch]

and how was it?

Eh. Nothing special.

[Nick]

I also bought my wife some kobe corned beef they were selling at Kings, as a goof.

Legitimate Japanese Wagyu, or that abortion of a cattle breed known as American Kobe?

-Nick

[Iceman]

I had a very good Royal Jamaica Gold corona... and she insisted that I let her bring some "friends". Who am I to say no??

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[ouch]

Legitimate Japanese Wagyu, or that abortion of a cattle breed known as American Kobe?

-Nick

They claimed it was wagyu- yeah, right. Sure.

[Nick]

They claimed it was wagyu- yeah, right. Sure.

The one thing to be careful of is a lot of these places (like Snake River Farms) will claim theirs to be "American Wagyu". I've only come across legitimate Kobe once.

I guess the best way to be able to tell is if you see the price and say "Holy crap!" it's probably American. If you see the price and laugh uncontrollably, it's probably Japanese. :biggrin:

-Nick

[ouch]

In NYC, there are limitless venues dedicated to taking your money. There's even a restaurant named Kobe Club, which serves a choice of American prime, American wagyu, Australian wagyu, and Japanese wagyu, all priced, ahem, accordingly. An 8 oz. Japanese striploin is $150, compared to $55 for its American counterpart.

You can always hit The Old Homestead for a kobe beef hot dog! :w00t:

[Nick]

In NYC, there are limitless venues dedicated to taking your money. There's even a restaurant named Kobe Club, which serves a choice of American prime, American wagyu, Australian wagyu, and Japanese wagyu, all priced, ahem, accordingly. An 8 oz. Japanese striploin is $150, compared to $55 for its American counterpart.

You can always hit The Old Homestead for a kobe beef hot dog! :w00t:

A club... for eating beef? Send me the membership form, I'll pay the dues. :001_tt1:


Tonight's Indulgence was dinner at Napa Rose (a 4 diamond Disney joint) that included ahi tartar with a fennel and grilled calamari salad, scallop bisque, rabit with gnocchi and stinging nettle sauce and a succulent loin of veal. Libations included a bottle of 1997 Caymus Special Selection Cab and a bottle of 1987 Caymus Cab. :drool:

-Nick

[rtaylor61]

In NYC, there are limitless venues dedicated to taking your money. There's even a restaurant named Kobe Club, which serves a choice of American prime, American wagyu, Australian wagyu, and Japanese wagyu, all priced, ahem, accordingly. An 8 oz. Japanese striploin is $150, compared to $55 for its American counterpart.

You can always hit The Old Homestead for a kobe beef hot dog! :w00t:

I prefer to eat where Norm from Cheers was a regular...I believe it was called "Eat"!

Randy

[NurseMedic]

Not an indulgence of the NIGHT, but a decent St. Pat's eye-opener:

Seattle's Best Blend brewed up in my well-aged electric perker, with a couple ounces of the new Bailey's Caramel in the mug. A delicious twist on Irish Coffee.

Mike

[mjsorkin]

I had a delicious meal tonight, a collaboration prepared by myself and my wife. I sauteed some tilapia and made a lemon-browned butter pan sauce. She made broiled asparagus. The whole thing took ten minutes, and used no more than five ingredients in each dish yet it would not have looked out of place at a french restaurant. The presentation was great with dill, and lemon as garnish for a plate of browned fish and bright green asparagus. Flavor was out of this world, certainly one of the best fish dishes I've ever made and the best asparagus I've tried. I could go on and on...


----Michael

[Anthony416]

Dunhill Toro from the "signed range" of cigars, a large glass of Remy Martin XO cognac:001_smile

[boboakalfb]

Tonight's Indulgence was dinner at Napa Rose (a 4 diamond Disney joint) that included ahi tartar with a fennel and grilled calamari salad, scallop bisque, rabit with gnocchi and stinging nettle sauce and a succulent loin of veal. Libations included a bottle of 1997 Caymus Special Selection Cab and a bottle of 1987 Caymus Cab. :drool:

-Nick

Sounds deelish...nice choices on the 2 bottles of Caymus.

[rikrdo]

wee dram 'O JW BlueLabel b4 beddy-bye.
......(Give me some BlackLabel any day !!)

[boboakalfb]

wee dram 'O JW BlueLabel b4 beddy-bye.
......(Give me some BlackLabel any day !!)

I need to try it again...I remember thinking that while it was good, it didn't warrant the price. My brother has a bottle opened so next time he comes down he is gong to bring it...

Red=OK
Black=Good
Gold=Very Nice
Blue=Expensive

Haven't tried the green yet...

[rikrdo]

BobO: I agree.....The BL was a gift.
For my $$$$$, 5 bottles of the Black is wayyyyy better.
********************************************
Red......fuggedaboudit
Gold.....smmmmmmooth and creamy
Blue.....aint worth it.
Dont know the Green either
BLACK is where it's at !!! Smoky and Peaty...YEAH

[boboakalfb]

For my $$$$$, 5 bottles of the Black is wayyyyy better.


:lol: Exactly what runs through my head every time I see a bottle...

[Nick]

Sounds deelish...nice choices on the 2 bottles of Caymus.
It was absolutely fantastic. Disney might be the archetypical children's destination, but they're a service oriented company, and really know how to create an atmosphere, and cater to the customer's every whim. Napa Rose was created when they opened their California Adventure park and the Grand Californian hotel, as a sort of homage to California's wine country. While they aren't quite as exceptional as they were 3-5 years ago, they're still pretty fantastic, and offer a great meal/experience. The rabbit was really nice. I've found myself going for more unique dishes lately since the typical classical fair has become so pedantic (A few weeks ago I had pancetta wrapped frog legs at Gary Danko that were shockingly phenomenal). This wasn't the first time I've had rabbit, but the presentation was unique, and the flavors were spectacular. Oh, and the Caymus', as to be expected were definitely quite nice. Quick tip if you're in the Anaheim area, you can get free valet parking at the Grand Californian (which is a 4 diamond resort) if you tell the guard at the gate that you're eating at Napa Rose, and get your ticket validated.


Tonight's indulgence was a Small Batch Bourbon tasting dinner. Last year, the speaker was Fred Noe, grandson of the infamous Booker. I was disappointed at first to find out that Fred didn't make it out this year, but the whiskey expert for the evening, David Mays who flew out from Colorado was very knowledgeable and did an excellent job (I mention in the very slim hope that he reads this board). The reception included free flowing Knob Creek Manhattans (up), and the tasting included Beam's small batch collection: Basil Hayden's, Knob Creek, Baker's, and Booker's. :001_wub:

-Nick

[boboakalfb]

Tonight's indulgence was a Small Batch Bourbon tasting dinner. Last year, the speaker was Fred Noe, grandson of the infamous Booker. I was disappointed at first to find out that Fred didn't make it out this year, but the whiskey expert for the evening, David Mays who flew out from Colorado was very knowledgeable and did an excellent job (I mention in the very slim hope that he reads this board). The reception included free flowing Knob Creek Manhattans (up), and the tasting included Beam's small batch collection: Basil Hayden's, Knob Creek, Baker's, and Booker's. :001_wub:

-Nick

Now that sounds like a good time...

Tonights indulgence..Laphroaig 15.

[Stauff]

2 fingers of Ballantines 10yrs. Nice and balanced scotch really. Like a peaty Islay better though.

[180gVinyl]

2 fingers of Ballantines 10yrs. Nice and balanced scotch really. Like a peaty Islay better though.


Stauff,

There's only one non peaty Islay (Bunnahabhain)

Do you prefer Ballantines to Laphroaig,Lagavulin,Bowmore and Ardbeg?


Rob

[180gVinyl]

Mathers Black Gold Scotch Rump Steak
Orla Potatoes boiled in Maldon Salt and coated with Lurpak butter
Garden Peas



All washed down with Serafino McLaren Vale Shiraz 2002

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[Stauff]

Stauff,

There's only one non peaty Islay (Bunnahabhain)

Do you prefer Ballantines to Laphroaig,Lagavulin,Bowmore and Ardbeg?


Rob

No, I meant that do I like a good peat flavour in my scotch. Ballantines (didn't say it's an Islay did I?) is a bit too middle-of-the-road IMO.

[180gVinyl]

No, I meant that do I like a good peat flavour in my scotch. Ballantines (didn't say it's an Islay did I?) is a bit too middle-of-the-road IMO.

I was just making the point that "peaty" is virtually default status for an Islay malt

:wink:

[180gVinyl]

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Titanic - brewed a couple of miles up the road :001_smile

[Graham]

Mathers Black Gold Scotch Rump Steak
Orla Potatoes boiled in Maldon Salt and coated with Lurpak butter
Garden Peas



All washed down with Serafino McLaren Vale Shiraz 2002

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looks good Rob, shame about your choice of Football teams :001_tongu

[180gVinyl]

looks good Rob, shame about your choice of Football teams :001_tongu

:eek:

[boboakalfb]

Enjoying a dram of Aberlour 10...

[boboakalfb]

I guess this will be the Indulgence of the Afternoon...the baby went down for a nap so I had a couple of hours to myself.

Loaded up the Petersons Irish Whiskey with a bowl of Petersons Irish Oak...cup of Ristrettos Nicaraguan made in the Aeropress and "Death in the Silent Places" by Peter H. Capstick. :thumbup1:

[Jim]

I guess this will be the Indulgence of the Afternoon...the baby went down for a nap so I had a couple of hours to myself.

Loaded up the Petersons Irish Whiskey with a bowl of Petersons Irish Oak...cup of Ristrettos Nicaraguan made in the Aeropress and "Death in the Silent Places" by Peter H. Capstick. :thumbup1:


Sounds like heaven!

[boboakalfb]

Sounds like heaven!

Things have been pretty hectic lately so it was nice to "get away" for a couple hours...very nice indeed.

[letterk]

Last night:

1999 Ferreira LBV Port
Blue cheese
Gorganzola cheese
Crackers
Italian pressed fig bread
Two wonderful dark chocolates
Assorted berries and grapes

The cheeses were recommended by the very thorough cheese lady at Whole Foods. I don't remember the names, but they were delicious.

[Iceman]

On Saturday I had a really good Griffin's corona and Saranac lager.

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Then on Sunday I had a terrific Don Diego corona and Saranac Pale Ale.

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After the smoke cleared here is all that was left.... :rolleyes:

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[TimmyBoston]

Wild Turkey Rare Breed

6535

[TimmyBoston]

A.H. Hirsch 16 and some Solomon Burke. Excellent combination, both eloquent and raw and powerful.

I had forgotten what a beautiful bourbon this is.

Bob, this is a pricier one, but it's one that's sure to please.

[boboakalfb]

A.H. Hirsch 16 and some Solomon Burke. Excellent combination, both eloquent and raw and powerful.

I had forgotten what a beautiful bourbon this is.

Bob, this is a pricier one, but it's one that's sure to please.

Noted...thanks for the heads up Tim :thumbup:

[TimmyBoston]

Talisker 18 neat in a oversized cabernet glass. Trying an experience, looks funny in a 24 oz glass, but tastes pretty good.

6610

[ouch]

Somebody's trying to butter me up by buying my favorite beer.

As with wine, dedicated glasses work great, and are cool, to boot.

[Jim]

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[Dinder1]

Nice cigar Jim...exhibicion #4 ?

[Jim]

Nice cigar Jim...exhibicion #4 ?

Its been around so long in my box that I could not say. It was delicioso!

[ouch]

Jim, your cup is nicer than my glasses.

Trade you a cup 'o joe for a glass of beer. :lol:

[Jim]

No need , I play nice -so help yourself:biggrin:

[Iceman]

Today was a nice warm sunny day here in the Nation's Capitol area. I had an always outstanding Rocky Patel 1992 robusto and a Pete's Wicked Ale. A terrific combination!!

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And in the end this is all that was left. Makes me sad... :frown:

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[Stauff]

Glenmorangie 10 yrs :001_smile

[johnniegold]

Good choice Frederik. I had the Glenmorangie Sherry Wood Finish last night. Very enjoyable. Um, maybe I should try some Speick. :biggrin:

[180gVinyl]

Tim Adams 2004 Clare Valley Shiraz

Followed by:

Brooklyn Lager with Glenfarclas 12 and Macallan 12

It's now after 1 o'clock in the morning, time to bid you a fond goodnight as I retire to my turntable

[Nick]

Somebody's trying to butter me up by buying my favorite beer.

I'll bet that someone succeeded too! :drool:

Old Rasputin is veeeeery tasty and packs a punch. The restaurant at North Coast Brewing Co. only lets you have two ten ounce glasses before they cut you off. :thumbdown

-Nick

[Stauff]

Good choice Frederik. I had the Glenmorangie Sherry Wood Finish last night. Very enjoyable. Um, maybe I should try some Speick. :biggrin:

First shave with Speick, then drink Glenmorangie. :biggrin: :wink2:

[ouch]

I'll bet that someone succeeded too! :drool:

Old Rasputin is veeeeery tasty and packs a punch. The restaurant at North Coast Brewing Co. only lets you have two ten ounce glasses before they cut you off. :thumbdown

-Nick

Succeeded, indeed. Let's see- Garmin Nuvi 350 with extra mounts, adapters, and doodads @~$500 vs. 4-pack of Old Rasputin @$7.99.

Sounds fair to me, or at least a better deal than I usually get. :lol:

[Tinzien]

On Saturday I made homemade New England Chicken & Corn Chowder for dinner with Blueberry Dumplings for desert from scratch for my lass her her mom and dad. :biggrin:

[letterk]

Old Rasputin is veeeeery tasty and packs a punch.

+1 Old Rasputin is mighty fine.