Indulgence of the Night - Sept 08

[TimmyBoston]

Whatcha got?

[Jim]

I will kick off September-

Steaks with friends in the garden, La Aurora Emerald, a steaming pot of RR java, B&B on my laptop, great way to end the long weekend!:001_smile

[ouch]

Linguini all'amatriciana.
Chocolate mousse with creme anglaise.

[Not A Nice Person]

Ribeyes, baked potatoes, asparagus. Fresh strawberry pie.

And now, Woodford Reserve bourbon and the days stogie lineup:

Fuente Short Story
Tatuaje Black Label (yes, I have a jar!)
Ashton VSG toro

Great Labor Day here in Texas.

NANP™

[Howard Newell]

Fresh grilled dove breasts with avocados, tomatoes, black olives, and chips with salsa.

[Jim]

Fresh grilled dove breasts with avocados, tomatoes, black olives, and chips with salsa.


Nice ...Whitewing?

[boboakalfb]

Fresh grilled dove breasts with avocados, tomatoes, black olives, and chips with salsa.

:thumbup:I'm jealous, this should have been dinner for me as well except our hunting trip for Monday was cancelled. :cursing:

[Howard Newell]

Nice ...Whitewing?

No, it was actually Mourning Dove. Labor Day kicked off dove and geese season for North Carolina. Better luck next time, Bob!

[TimmyBoston]

Had some very nice Pad Thai tonight.

[jmwebster]

Went out last night for my Bday, and overindulged a bit:
Bushmills blackbush
Glen Garioch 15
Bowmore Darkest
Lagavulin Distillers edition

[boboakalfb]

Went out last night for my Bday, and overindulged a bit:
Bushmills blackbush
Glen Garioch 15
Bowmore Darkest
Lagavulin Distillers edition

Well Happy Birthday! Looks like you had a good time. :001_smile

[whodat]

Wine & dinner in the garden (I garden, we've been over this) with my hot Peruvian wife (Peruvians are hot, didn't you know?).

Off the grill (mesquite or hardwood charcoal only please, briquettes need not apply): salt & pepper chicken, grilled asparagus, squash steamed halfway then grilled with a little brown sugar

Ungrilled side: rice with quinoa

Wine: 2005 Provenance Sauvignon Blanc from Rutherford in Napa Valley... 2007 is available these days but 2005 was the better year by far.

Dessert: Banana Heaven (if you've spent time in the Florida Keys you'll know Blue Heaven, where I snagged this recipe from), cooked, again, on the grill

Post-dessert: Romeo y Julieta No 2 -- the perfect cigar, paired with a 7 year aged dark rum from a country we're not supposed to be able to get rum from...

[Lynchmeister]

Perdomo Lot 23 Maduro.

[letterk]

Wild Turkey Rare Breed

[boboakalfb]

Wild Turkey Rare Breed

and....

How does it compare to that Guervo Gold you are used to drinking? :tongue_sm

[letterk]

and....

How does it compare to that Guervo Gold you are used to drinking? :tongue_sm

I can't do a direct comparison until you give me my bottle back.

[boboakalfb]

I can't do a direct comparison until you give me my bottle back.

Sorry, it's gone and I have one heck of a headache to prove it. :mad3:

[letterk]

Sorry, it's gone and I have one heck of a headache to prove it. :mad3:

Serves you right. Now you know why that bottle sat in my cupboard for 10 years untouched. I guess the "aging" didn't help. :lol:

[boboakalfb]

Serves you right. Now you know why that bottle sat in my cupboard for 10 years untouched. I guess the "aging" didn't help. :lol:

You told me Gold was the best, you know, like a Gold Medal. You said it went...Silver or Plata, Reposado, Anejo, Extra Anejo, Gold...

I thought I was getting a great deal trading for the Don Julio Anejo....sheesh.

[letterk]

You told me Gold was the best, you know, like a Gold Medal. You said it went...Silver or Plata, Reposado, Anejo, Extra Anejo, Gold...

I thought I was getting a great deal trading for the Don Julio Anejo....sheesh.

Hey, you said you'd keep this all quiet! Don't ruin my Cuervo Gold - '82 Chateau Latour trade with Ouch.

[boboakalfb]

Hey, you said you'd keep this all quiet! Don't ruin my Cuervo Gold - '82 Chateau Latour trade with Ouch.

Now that you will never find in the BevMo 5 cent wine sale.

[letterk]

Now that you will never find in the BevMo 5 cent wine sale.

Yeah, I know. I looked. Twice.

[R-James]

Some TV, Kettle chips, 2 stellas and 2 coronas. Simple bog standard stuff but Its just what I wanted. A relaxing evening indeed.

[Brewster]

after 3 tough weeks on the road:

nfl football,
the rnc,
and a goodly portion of southern comfort on ice.

life is good

[Rughi]

Four Roses Single Barrels for me.

A local release to celebrate it's now distributed to California, and
a Rutledge 40th Anniversary to celebrate one of the quiet giants of bourbondom.

Also, because I'm stoked that a friend is sending some 120th Anniversary to me. Life is good.

Roger

[TimmyBoston]

Chili Cheese Etoufee with crawfish

[Tinzien]

Last night I had my first ever A. Fuente Short Story cigar (mmmmm!).

[boboakalfb]

It was a bit warm last night so I enjoyed a couple tall Widmer Brothers Hefeweizens at a local Sports Bar.

[R-James]

Leffe Brune
Duvel

http://i34.tinypic.com/288r41t.jpg

Apologies for the mess and blurryness

[boboakalfb]

Leffe Brune
Duvel

http://i34.tinypic.com/288r41t.jpg

Apologies for the mess and blurryness

No need to apologize, Richie. Makes us feel like we are seeing it through your eyes. :tongue_sm

[R-James]

Thanks for that bob!!!

I blame crappy mobile phone camera

[JDE]

Marks go to Richey for being a slide guitarist. You can regain some man points!

A bowl of Hal O' The Wynd in my Peterson Red Fishtail pipe, a bottle of Peroni, and possibly a glass of Yamazaki 10 year old malt later if i can twist my own arm. Which i'm sure i can manage...

This has been my first Friday away from the pub in ages - horrible weather outside (which i had to work in all day), and i'm cosy in my apartment with a copy of Prospect and the 'net. Bliss.

[R-James]

Marks go to Richey for being a slide guitarist. You can regain some man points!

A bowl of Hal O' The Wynd in my Peterson Red Fishtail pipe, a bottle of Peroni, and possibly a glass of Yamazaki 10 year old malt later if i can twist my own arm. Which i'm sure i can manage...

This has been my first Friday away from the pub in ages - horrible weather outside (which i had to work in all day), and i'm cosy in my apartment with a copy of Prospect and the 'net. Bliss.

Good choice on the peroni, and I didn't even notice any of my slides were in the pic, I had been playing some slowhand open tuning stuff earlier this evening but I thought I had put everything away.

[Gruder]

Knob Creek Bourbon, while waiting for my lovely wife to arrive home with a bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken.

[Jac]

Tonight was grilled top sirloin marinated and, later on the grill, glazed with a mix of red and white vermouth (does that make it a "perfect" marinade?:001_smile) EVOO and butter, served on braised kale with boiled potatoes on the side. Sierra Nevada Pale Ale while grilling and a Bridgeport IPA with dinner.

Pretty full now...:closedeye

[180gVinyl]

Moet et Chandon Green Point 2004
Kronenbourg Premier Cru
Scapa 14yo

[castlecraver]

An excellent WT 101 Bourbon Sour earlier, and uh... perhaps some scotch later.

[TimmyBoston]

Nigiri plate at a great little Japanese place.

[boboakalfb]

Last night was a pour of Rare Breed.

Today had a mug of RR Panama Tipica along with a Perdomo Reserve La Tradicion Champagne Series Robusto.

[castlecraver]

Rare Breed tonight. A couple pours to cap off an incredibly lazy Sunday.

[Rughi]

Bountiful bunches of beautiful basil were at the farmer's market, so I made pesto for dinner. The basil, parmeggiano, toasted pine nuts, garlic and some good olive oil got to know each other better in the Cuisinart.

With nothing more than salt, pepper and a slice of good batard bread to go with the pesto linguine, the wife and I had an excellent late summer dinner (actually, it's the beginning of summer for the Bay Area).

Roger

[Lynchmeister]

Pre-Dinner drink was a fresh made vodka sour consisting of 2oz. Smirnoff vodka, 1.5oz. fresh squeezed lemon juice, 1.5oz. simple syrup, and a splash of club soda over ice. It was amazing, but apparently my stomach didn't like all that acidity. Talk about acid reflux later that night! Maybe next time I'll garnish it with a TUMS. :lol:

Dinner was grilled pork tenderloin. Mmm.

[Lynchmeister]

Today's/Tonight's indulgence:

Earlier this afternoon I enjoyed a Flor de Oliva Robusto. Currently, the grill is firing up and I'm really enjoying a small pour of Don Julio Reposado. Tonight's dinner menu will be featuring Beer Can Chicken with grilled vegatables.

[R-James]

A couple of very tasty and very relaxing glasses of 2005 isla negra 'high tide' red wine.

Delicious.

[castlecraver]

Powers. Rocks. And keep 'em coming.

[R-James]

Tonight its rib eye steak [rare] with home made crusty ciabatta [found out my local supermarket gives away free 500g blocks of fresh yeast if you ask nicely] and sautéed onions with balsamic glaze.

Drinks wise, another glass of last nights high tide, some Erdinger Wiessbier, Duvel, and a Chimay blue label.

If the mood strikes me later I may break out the laddie and have a dram!

[castlecraver]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=14013

[jmwebster]

Last night:
Partagas Black Label Tubo
Makers

[Howard Newell]

Tonight I had curried goat with nan, jasmine rice, and chickpeas. Afterwards, I went with some friends to a tea shop and enjoyed a pot of Bai Mu Dan. Of course, I asked the lady if they had any Keemun, and she looked at me and said, "What?! I've never heard of that!" The horror, the horror!

[ouch]

Tonight I had curried goat with nan, jasmine rice, and chickpeas. Afterwards, I went with some friends to a tea shop and enjoyed a pot of Bai Mu Dan. Of course, I asked the lady if they had any Keemun, and she looked at me and said, "What?! I've never heard of that!" The horror, the horror!

They probably had plenty of Keemun even if they didn't know it.

[boboakalfb]

Friday...

Boodles Martini before dinner, Chimay bleu after.

Saturday...

Rocky Patel Edge with a couple Pyramid Hefeweizens in the afternoon.

For dessert, Stone Brew's 12th Anniversary Bitter Chocolate Oatmeal Stout. I wish I had more than one of these left.

[Scotto]

All the tea talk lately had me craving Asian food. Since there are no decent Chinese restaurants in the area, one has to stick to good old home cookin'.

Sweet and sour braised spare ribs
Scallion pancakes with scallion dipping sauce
Stir fried bok choi with fermented black beans
Rice pudding made with jasmine rice and coconut milk

Yum. Now I am ready to burst, drinking some good pu'er tea and typing this note.

[R-James]

Not night, but more like mid morning with some paperwork:

several gaiwan - fulls of '08 12 gentleman chun ya shen yun

[Confuzius]

I forgot about Saturday's supper;
Grilled filet mignon with a chianti, portabello and fresh rosemary reduction. Accompanied by a brown and wild rice blend and a glass of said chianti (homemade, nothing special)

[180gVinyl]

Sunday night was the last use of the "barbie" for this year :frown:

45 day aged rump steak (From The Ginger Pig, Marylebone)
Home made chips
Peas

Les Tourelles de Longueville Pauillac 2004
Thornbridge Jaipur IPA
Harpoon IPA

Highland Park 18

:thumbup1:

[Lynchmeister]

Simplicity.

Spaghetti with meat sauce. RC Cola for dessert.

[s&g'sdad]

Yesterday, had frozen Jack's pizza and Ice Cold Heineken. While watching the Packers' rout of the Lions.

Aaron

[burningdarkness]

A mojito after dinner tonight.

[Brother Briar]

A toasty pipe full of McClellands's 221b arcadia mixture.

[ouch]

Last night was-

Home made dumplings two ways- potstickers and steamed- consisting of hand hacked pork, ginger, scallion, chive, garlic, shallot, fresh water chestnut, cilantro, Chianking black vinegar, soy, and sesame oil, served with appropriate dipping sauce.

Shanghai bok choy with tofu in oyster sauce.

Crispy chicken in sweet chili sauce over watercress.

Brown rice.

My daughter ate tofu!!! :eek: How many signs of the Apocalypse are there?

[Lynchmeister]

Just a few moments ago I finished my first Perdomo Golf compliments of Bob O. What a great early afternoon cigar to go with a book and a cup of coffee! Thanks Bob!

First impressions of the cigar included a flawless, nut brown wrapper with minimal veins and a soft, nutty pre-light aroma. After clipping the head, toasting the foot, and lighting, the flavor was mild, nutty, and a bit peppery, but not too complex. As I got into the cigar more, it did gradually build in complexity, but stayed nutty and smooth throughout.

Overall impression, this was a great cigar! It boomed out thick, white smoke and burned razor sharp from beginning to end. I dropped the ash once at around two inches in and the remainder held on down to the 1.5 inch nub that I regrettfully had to set down after one very relaxing hour.

I'll also note that my humidor has been a bit on the high side lately, so last night I set the cigar out in an unhumidified cigar box and dryboxed it overnight. The results couldn't have been better.

The Perdomo La Tradicion Limited Edition Golf Robusto. Recommended!

[ouch]

When it comes to cooking Chinese food, I tend to go in spurts. (Don't even think of it.) When I trot out to the market, I usually get enough to keep myself busy for a week. Yesterday's dinner had no leftovers, so for today:

Fiery Beijing noodles with minced pork, hot bean paste, and XO sauce.

Baby bok choy with dried mushrooms.

Yard long beans with minced pork and black bean.

Kokuho Rose rice, red label.

'91 CNNP yellow label sheng puerh (meh).

Fresh lychees.

[ouch]

Almost forgot about breakfast- an obscenely good poke of Early's sausage. Number one on my "last meal" list.
http://www.earlysgifts.com/photos/country_sausage.jpg

[Mordecai]

Bacon wrapped Buffalo (smoked), roasted asparagus with mushrooms & shallots

[Lynchmeister]

Last night after dinner I enjoyed a Perdomo Habano Corojo Robusto. Like being slapped in the face with a pepper mill...and I loved every minute of it.

[boboakalfb]

Last night after dinner I enjoyed a Perdomo Habano Corojo Robusto. Like being slapped in the face with a pepper mill...and I loved every minute of it.

You might want to pick up a bottle of Talisker 10. It isn't as peppery as it used to be, but it is still there. While I would say the $15 bump to the 18 is well worth it, it doesn't have the same rawness of the 10. I apologize in advance to Mrs. Lynchmeister. :lol:

[ouch]

Cold noodles with sesame sauce.

Baby Shanghai bok choy with dried shitake, auricula, and bean curd.

'06 Chang Tai Banna tuo, cooked (very decent shu).

No more Chinese food for a while.

[TimmyBoston]

a wonderful cup of DJ's Ristretto Roasters Panama

[180gVinyl]

You might want to pick up a bottle of Talisker 10. It isn't as peppery as it used to be, but it is still there. While I would say the $15 bump to the 18 is well worth it, it doesn't have the same rawness of the 10. I apologize in advance to Mrs. Lynchmeister. :lol:

$15 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

There's about a twenty quid difference over here :frown:

[R-James]

this afternoon I went to harrogate and had a full yorkshire tea at betty's tea rooms, scones, cakes, little tartlets, sandwiches and lovely tea room blend tea all served very well with care and love.

170 mile round trip for tea you say... we're british is the only answer I have!

Tonight i finished the day with 2 pints of guinness.

[180gVinyl]

.

170 mile round trip for tea you say... we're british is the only answer I have!



It's as good an answer as any :biggrin:


Dickinson & Morris Leicestershire pork sausages
Mashed potato
Peas

Marble Lagonda IPA
Highland Park 12

[boboakalfb]

$15 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

There's about a twenty quid difference over here :frown:

Yeah, not to mention malts which can be less expensive over here. :confused:

[TimmyBoston]

I had a ribeye from Ruth's Chris and a Martini

[boboakalfb]

Guinness...Smithwicks..Midleton Rare Irish Whiskey and a Perdomo Habano Maduro Robusto. I would say it was a good night.

[castlecraver]

Finally polished off my bottle of Highland Park 12yr as I listened to the new Oasis album (leaked ~2wks ahead of schedule).

Its been a good day. An awfully good day.

[TimmyBoston]

A large plate of sushi and a Sapporo.

[Copycat]

this afternoon I went to harrogate and had a full yorkshire tea at betty's tea rooms, scones, cakes, little tartlets, sandwiches and lovely tea room blend tea all served very well with care and love.

170 mile round trip for tea you say... we're british is the only answer I have!

Tonight i finished the day with 2 pints of guinness.


My mum went to the same place, don't know if it was wednesday or Thursday though, but she brought me back some of their coffee, christ its' the best i've tasted yet was Sumatra Mandheling haven't stopped drinking since she got it.

[R-James]

At breakfast:
07 Yi Chang Hao Yiwu

After a dinner of crispy salt and pepper chicken with fried rice:

04 Yiwu Private Pressing fron Nada
05 Wolf Blass Cabernet Sauvingnon - 1 Glass
2 measures of gin, lemon juice and ice.

Have a great evening gents!

[Lynchmeister]

Last night I enjoyed the Indian Summer we're having by firing up the grill after work and grilling a pork tenderloin. To add to it, my wife surprised me with a six pack of Paulaner Doppel Bock and a 1/2 liter bottle of Paulaner Hefeweizen. :drool:

After dinner, I stepped out to enjoy a Lot 23 Maduro. Fabulous.

[Scotto]

Last week was Chinese, this week it is cookin' Indian at Chateau Scotto

Saag Paneer (with homemade paneer, of course :wink:)
Onion relish (homemade)
Tamarind chutney (homemade)
Raita (homemade)
Mango chutney (alas, from a jar)
Naan (homemade)

Jeez am I full.

Now drinking: 2001 Yiwu pu'er from puerhshop. Truly boring.

[180gVinyl]

28 day matured Welsh Rump Steak
Estima pototoes
Carrots
Peas

Chimera IPA 7.0% ABV

A bottle conditioned hoptastic explosion of Goldings,Pioneer and Fuggles

Followed by:

Kumala Journeys End Chardonnay Stellenbosch 2004

A mouth filling burgundian style

To accompany the spinning of "the platters that matter"

Glenfarclas 10

[rikrdo]

Attended a coworkers housewarming party on Sat. night
...........brought them a decent bottle of Mondavi Riesling.

He reciprocated by opening and sharing a bottle of Balvenie Doublewood Scotch and a couple Partagas Serie D no. 4's.


I'm such a schmuck sometimes.

[Lynchmeister]

Birthday celebration:

Started things off right with a wine tasting at a local apple orchard/winery, which resulted in buying a glass of wine, and shortly thereafter, a bottle.

Next stop was Oktoberfest at the Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter. Once there, the flowing of Paulaner Weißbier and apple schnapps ensued.

We opted out of eating at the Gasthaus because the place was absolutely slammed, so instead we went out for a steak dinner. Ceasar salad, heaping bread basket, 12oz. sirloin (borderline medium-rare to medium), fries, and a hot fudge sundae, accompanied by a few Sam Adams Oktoberfests on draft.

My over-indulgence of the night is certainly catching up with me today. :rolleyes:

[castlecraver]

Birthday celebration:

Started things off right with a wine tasting at a local apple orchard/winery, which resulted in buying a glass of wine, and shortly thereafter, a bottle.

Next stop was Oktoberfest at the Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter. Once there, the flowing of Paulaner Weißbier and apple schnapps ensued.

We opted out of eating at the Gasthaus because the place was absolutely slammed, so instead we went out for a steak dinner. Ceasar salad, heaping bread basket, 12oz. sirloin (borderline medium-rare to medium), fries, and a hot fudge sundae, accompanied by a few Sam Adams Oktoberfests on draft.

My over-indulgence of the night is certainly catching up with me today. :rolleyes:

You make it sound so dignified. Your Facebook status suggests a more colorful tale, however. :lol:

[boboakalfb]

Perdomo Habano Robusto with a Connecticut wrapper and a few Sierra Nevada Pale Ales while grilling some short ribs, sausages and chicken.

[Lynchmeister]

You make it sound so dignified. Your Facebook status suggests a more colorful tale, however. :lol:


...I see I've been caught with my pants down again.

:tongue_sm

[castlecraver]

Tonight: some truly awful brandy (E&J) given to me by someone who didn't know any better.

Meh. :yawn:

[ouch]

Tonight: some truly awful brandy (E&J) given to me by someone who didn't know any better.

Meh. :yawn:

Don't throw it out! It's still good for sangria and deglazing pans.

[TimmyBoston]

Don't throw it out! It's still good for sangria and deglazing pans.

Deglazing pans: yes. Sangria: no. :biggrin:

[R-James]

Best friends 21st party I had:

1 bottle of champage
1 750ml Leffe Blond
2 Duvel
8 Becks
8 Bud

No Gin

A lovely sandwich buffet

Breakfast this morning:

Paracetamol and apple juice.

[rikrdo]

Don't throw it out! It's still good for sangria and deglazing pans.

Also just fine for use in a "Separator":

Kahlua, Brandy and Half & Half..............on the rocks


After work:
Manhattan
Evan Williams Black Label, Noilly Prat Sweet Vermouth, cuppa dashes Peychaud's Bitters

[ouch]

Ah, a good one today- day off from work and nobody home to bother me, so I got to nurse my busted foot in peace.

Sharpened up three of my knives, made some General Tso chicken, had a decent sheng and a shu (longer you keep, older it gets), and now there's a big honkin' roast in the oven, surrounded by potatoes and carrots. Audio system is cranked.

I could get used to this.

[letterk]

I could get used to this.

I'm telling Mrs. Ouch.

[TimmyBoston]

A fantastic cup of DJ's Sidamo right now. Life is good.

[castlecraver]

Tonight: a couple martinis with Brokers'

Not quite as good as the Boodles, but certainly passable.

[jrhorn424]

Mmm. Triple Jack Black on the rocks. Water on the side.

[boboakalfb]

Perdomo La Tradicion Reserve Golf Series Robusto and a mug of RR Yirgacheffe.

[R-James]

2006 12 Gentlemen Da Bai Hao - Lovely!

[castlecraver]

A couple Brokers' martinis, a couple Wild Breeds, a bottle of GLBC Oktoberfest, and the season premiere of "The Office."

I really needed to get away from my biggest critic for an evening. :a36:

[Jim]

A couple Brokers' martinis, a couple Wild Breeds, a bottle of GLBC Oktoberfest, and the season premiere of "The Office."

I really needed to get away from my biggest critic for an evening. :a36:

Tomorrow's another day Pat! Hang in.:001_smile

[TimmyBoston]

Tonight: a couple martinis with Brokers'

Not quite as good as the Boodles, but certainly passable.

I agree with you. Broker's is another good under-the-radar gin, but it's not as good as the Boodles.

[TimmyBoston]

Bell's Best Brown Ale

I was extremely disappointed. Definitely won't recommend this one from a normally, stalwart line.

[ouch]

Greek salad, followed by an absolutely perfect plate of chicken parmigiana.

You know you have a problem when you drink tea with chicken parm.

[Unit 91]

Saint Luis Rey Serie G Maduro.

Mostly boring. Some slightly interesting flavors (I got an oddly milky finish). Smooth without being exciting. Stronger in punch than I thought it would be. I got a bit of a buzz which I normally don't get from cigars. Overall not worth the $7 I spent. At least not in my opinion. An opinion that happens to be humble. ;)

[TimmyBoston]

Laphroaig 10 Cask Strength

[TimmyBoston]

followed by an absolutely perfect plate of chicken parmigiana.


Care to share a recipe? Please. :blush:

[boboakalfb]

Perdomo Habano Connecticut Robust with a few Firestone California Pale Ales.

[ouch]

Care to share a recipe? Please. :blush:

butterfly and pound chicken cutlets as thin as you can. Dredge in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs. Fry in neutral tasting oil until golden, ~1 1/2 to 2 min per side. Top with sauce (that's a whole nutha thread) and sliced mozzeralla and bake/broil to desired degree. Eat with garlic bread and/or side of pasta.

One of the simplest dishes- the key? Don't screw up at any point. :lol:

[TimmyBoston]

Black Maple Hill 21

An exquisite bourbon. One of the richest and most flavorful you can find. And at under $100, for a 21 year old spirit, really a terrific value.

[castlecraver]

A 1-0 tiebreaker win courtesy Mr. Jim Thome. And, I'll admit, one too many celebratory shots. :a46:

See ya in the mornign.

[labrat_333]

Started off my day with my first shave with Proraso..MMM tingly goodness. Tried some hair tonic for the first time.


And tonight finishing off a bottle of Scotch and trying to decide if Absinthe or Cognac come next.:o16:

[TimmyBoston]

Germain-Robin Alambic Brandy

A wonderful unique product, a California Brandy done in a Cognac style, IMO much better than many Cognacs twice it's price. LetterK and Bob O. introduced me to this one. I very much appreciate it. :thumbup1:

[180gVinyl]

Germain-Robin Alambic Brandy

A wonderful unique product, a California Brandy done in a Cognac style, IMO much better than many Cognacs twice it's price. LetterK and Bob O. introduced me to this one. I very much appreciate it. :thumbup1:

And it's not available over here :frown:

[TimmyBoston]

And it's not available over here :frown:

That's really too bad. Sorry bud. But how to Cognac and Armagnac prices compare in Europe to the States? Are you saving any money being on the same side of the pond?

[180gVinyl]

That's really too bad. Sorry bud. But how to Cognac and Armagnac prices compare in Europe to the States? Are you saving any money being on the same side of the pond?

Remy VSOP 28 quid

Delamain Pale & Dry 60 quid

Martell Cordon Bleu 75 quid


:frown:

[TimmyBoston]

And it's not available over here :frown:

I emailed Germain-Robin just on a whim today to check this out. They wrote back they are distributed in the UK and their distributor is Love Drinks. I hope you can find it.

[180gVinyl]

I emailed Germain-Robin just on a whim today to check this out. They wrote back they are distributed in the UK and their distributor is Love Drinks. I hope you can find it.


Thanks for the info,

It looks like they distribute a vodka brand that's part of a craft distillers group with Germain Robin, but unfortunately not the brandy
:frown:

[TimmyBoston]

Thanks for the info,

It looks like they distribute a vodka brand that's part of a craft distillers group with Germain Robin, but unfortunately not the brandy
:frown:

That's odd, because a representative from Germain-Robin told me that their brandies are sold in the UK. :confused: