Indulgence of the Night - 2012

beeranon said:

Connor, have you tried the Hendrick's shaken with ice and served up in a cold martini glass? That's my favorite way to serve, and the best way for me to pick up the cucumber. Definitely one of my favorite gins.

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A Churchill Matini...great idea!! Thanks for the tip.

Well, I've taken the Alton Brown approach to making martinis with vermouth (I don't always use vermouth, just when the mood strikes): put four or five ice cubes in the shaker, pour in an ounce or two of vermouth, the exact quantity not being important because I swirl it around the ice, then pour it all out, add gin, shake, and serve. Very consistent, and works for me.

Weller 12

I had a fantastic bottle of 2004 Rockford Basket Press Shiraz with a plate of mushroom risotto for dinner last night.

The very best Gin Tonic in existence: Hendrick's Gin with Fentiman's Tonic.

I've been on a hiatus lately...but today decided to buy a fresh bomber of Lagunitas Hop Stoopid.

I'm currently enjoying a Rochefort 10 quad. Damn fine beer.

I spent the evening with my parents last night sampling some new cocktails. The first was an Orange Livorno (Tuaca, bourbon, bitters, & orange juice), the second was Under the Tartan Sun (Scotch, Tuaca, tonic, lime wedge), and the last was a Paloma (grapefruit and tequila based). It was a lot of fun trying some new flavors!

razumny said:

The very best Gin Tonic in existence: Hendrick's Gin with Fentiman's Tonic.

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The same again.

Being that it is Easter, tonight's Indulgence was several foil-wrapped chocolate Easter eggs and mini-bunnies from Birnn Chocolates in Highland Park, NJ. Having sampled lots of chocolate over the years (with the girth to prove it), this place makes, hands down, the smoothest, creamiest, and flavorful chocolate I've ever tasted.

A generous dram of Laphroaig Quarter Cask last night. Just an outstanding malt.

Pete

More than a wee bit of Taylor Fladgate Port
Feeling all "happy" now.

Four Roses 2011 LE Single Barrel over the weekend.

BigRich said:

Four Roses 2011 LE Single Barrel over the weekend.

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After reading your review of Four Roses (and burgers), I'm more than a little jealous about that.

Trying a bottle of Wild Turkey Rare Breed here, and I like it more than I expected to.

Dewar's 12 year old, a surprisingly good dram.

Pegu Club

Yummy.

Glass of Rare Breed for me this evening. Wonderful!

joshmpdx said:

Glass of Rare Breed for me this evening. Wonderful!

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As for me. Sipped while watching an episode of Mad Men with SWMBO. Great evening.

razumny said:

Originally Posted by razumny The very best Gin Tonic in existence: Hendrick's Gin with Fentiman's Tonic.

The same again.

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+1

The other day I had
Caol Ila 30 yrs, 1980, Bladnoch Forum, 53.3%
Port Charlotte, 10 yrs, 2001, Ralf Lapan edition, 46%

//EV

Beefeater martini in the Lobby Lounge, then this concoction with a fresh Italian Pesto at Pricci's:

APERITIVO DEL PIRATA BACICCIO
San Bitter Rosso, Hendrick’s Gin, Blood Orange, Candied Orange Twist

Bushmills Irish Whiskey. Yum!