I'm with Bob on this one, my bar is my bar. It's specifically to my tastes and doesn't cater to mixing drinks (something I despise in nearly all cases) or entertaining. I've got about 35 bottles of Scotch and Bourbon, a handful of good tequilas, a couple brandies, and a couple of premium gins. That's all I've got in terms of variety.
Well stocked home bar
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I had a nice bar that I am slowly liquidating.
A few good cocktail sites are
DrinkBoy http://www.drinkboy.com/
and Robert's small screen network: http://www.smallscreennetwork.com/
Cocktail Chronicles http://www.cocktailchronicles.com/
Spirit World http://www.thespiritworld.net/
A gifted bartender's page: https://spiritsandcocktails.wordpress.com/
Some rarer things that I have:
Bitters: Reagan's Orange, Pechauds, Fee's Bourbon Aged (there is now an American company getting FDA approval for some sick new bitters, http://bittermens.com/, and a German due of Bartenders that make excellent bitters, truly excellent)
Orange Flower Water
Pisco, Peruvian or Chilean brandy
Maraschino Liqueur
Creme de Violette (http://www.alpenz.com/portfolio.htm, some excellent rare and hard to find spirits)
Green Chartreusse
Orgeat almond syrup (Fee's)
Orange Curacao - good stuff, not some Bols generic version
Benedectine - underused in cocktails but makes some wonderful ones
Torani Amer (acceptible substitute for Amer Picon)
Herbsaint, a New Orleans pastis
Home-made SoCo-soaked cherries for garnish
Various fruit brandies,vodkas, gins, whiskey's, but that was when I drank a lot.
As an aside, Gin is often underappreciated, but five fantastic ones, in no particular order, are Plymouth, Aviation, Junipero, Old Raj, and Hendricks
Some excellent vodka made in the states: Death's Door, Rehorst, Square 1, and I'm sure everyone knows about Tito's
A few good cocktail sites are
DrinkBoy http://www.drinkboy.com/
and Robert's small screen network: http://www.smallscreennetwork.com/
Cocktail Chronicles http://www.cocktailchronicles.com/
Spirit World http://www.thespiritworld.net/
A gifted bartender's page: https://spiritsandcocktails.wordpress.com/
Some rarer things that I have:
Bitters: Reagan's Orange, Pechauds, Fee's Bourbon Aged (there is now an American company getting FDA approval for some sick new bitters, http://bittermens.com/, and a German due of Bartenders that make excellent bitters, truly excellent)
Orange Flower Water
Pisco, Peruvian or Chilean brandy
Maraschino Liqueur
Creme de Violette (http://www.alpenz.com/portfolio.htm, some excellent rare and hard to find spirits)
Green Chartreusse
Orgeat almond syrup (Fee's)
Orange Curacao - good stuff, not some Bols generic version
Benedectine - underused in cocktails but makes some wonderful ones
Torani Amer (acceptible substitute for Amer Picon)
Herbsaint, a New Orleans pastis
Home-made SoCo-soaked cherries for garnish
Various fruit brandies,vodkas, gins, whiskey's, but that was when I drank a lot.
As an aside, Gin is often underappreciated, but five fantastic ones, in no particular order, are Plymouth, Aviation, Junipero, Old Raj, and Hendricks
Some excellent vodka made in the states: Death's Door, Rehorst, Square 1, and I'm sure everyone knows about Tito's
M
modern man
Spread the wealth.
I have been told by friends that I have an alcohol problem. Too much alcohol and not enough time to drink it.
Oh a big one dont forget Club Soda, I buy the little glass bottles, the big ones are cheaper, but if you are just making one drink it is not worth it. Now if I am doing like Mojitos I by the plastic bottles.
Oh a big one dont forget Club Soda, I buy the little glass bottles, the big ones are cheaper, but if you are just making one drink it is not worth it. Now if I am doing like Mojitos I by the plastic bottles.
Speaking of club soda, do seltzer bottles still exist? Are they worth it? Is it a viable replacement for club soda? Do I ask enough questions in one post?
My bar weighs pretty heavily towards my tastes, so if you are a fan of Whisk(e)y, I have a few to choose from.
That being said, I have a few Gins, various Tequilas and even a few bottles of Vodka on hand.
I do know what my friends like so make it a point to accomidate their preferences as well.
Exactly my bar.
Well, add stuff for chocolate martinis for the wife, and it is my bar. Bob, great point on the ice.
I like whiskey, mostly bourbon. I have an interesting but limited collection of fine bourbons. I also have one bottle of very good single malt scotch whisky.
I have a few other things for mixing - tequila, gin, rum. Sambucca Romana. I want to buy some American blended whiskey and some Canadian whisky, but even when I try to, I usually just end up buying more bourbon.
I have a few special things. A VSOP and an XO cognac. A 150th Anniversary Grand Marnier.
Then there are the mixing adjuncts. Red and white (or, sweet and dry) vermouths. Angostura bitters. Olives. Etc.
The whole setup is quite small, very focused, and pretty good.
Tim
I have a few other things for mixing - tequila, gin, rum. Sambucca Romana. I want to buy some American blended whiskey and some Canadian whisky, but even when I try to, I usually just end up buying more bourbon.
I have a few special things. A VSOP and an XO cognac. A 150th Anniversary Grand Marnier.
Then there are the mixing adjuncts. Red and white (or, sweet and dry) vermouths. Angostura bitters. Olives. Etc.
The whole setup is quite small, very focused, and pretty good.
Tim
My home bar only stocks a variety of fine beers
rarer things I have:
Fee Brothers:
lemon bitters
orange bitters
peach bitters
mint bitters
old fashioned bitters
orgeat syrup
falernum syrup
American Beauty Grenedine
lime cordial
pineapple syrup
raspberry syrup
blue curacao
Peychaud's bitters
Herbsaint
Luxardo Marischino
Benedictine
Galliano
Green Chartreuse
Dubonnet
Drambuie
I'm sure I'll think of more.
Fee Brothers:
lemon bitters
orange bitters
peach bitters
mint bitters
old fashioned bitters
orgeat syrup
falernum syrup
American Beauty Grenedine
lime cordial
pineapple syrup
raspberry syrup
blue curacao
Peychaud's bitters
Herbsaint
Luxardo Marischino
Benedictine
Galliano
Green Chartreuse
Dubonnet
Drambuie
I'm sure I'll think of more.
Lots of great stuff in this thread and I have nothing better to add re: liquor selections. Here are my tips and adds (hopefully not redundant). . .
I buy club soda, collins, cola, ginger ale and lemon lime in those small, disposable bottles. Easier to store and less waste when you're only making a onesie or twosie.
Frozen orange juice is great to have on hand. No need to have jugs in the fridge - just open the can, spoon out a bit in a glass, add vodka or gin and water or soda or other ingredients and tada. Last summer, I found this also works well for other frozen mixers I ordinarily would never have on hand (pina colada, etc.). Store what you do not consume in a small tupperware.
When guests drop by, I fling open the bar and we have at it. I stock good liquor, but I do not keep the really, really, really very good booze in the bar. Its not stinginess! If you've ever had the misfortune of having an uninformed guest put some ice and a nice long shot of 18 Yr The Macallan in a glass and then top it off with coke, you'll learn to put the best aside and bring it out judiciously (or at least with an offer to let everyone give it a try and a statement that its to be imbibed straight).
I also stock toothpicks (long ones for olives/onions in martinis), a small cutting board with a sharp knife, lemon and lime juicer (I like the old school kind that turns the fruit inside out), sugar cubes (check your bartender's guide and you'll see that these come in quite handy), and a clean bar towel.
Hope that helps a bit.
Lets have some pictures of these well stocked bars.
Here's mine.
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This is an old picture, but the majority of what I have is in it.
Tim what kind of Wild Turkey is that?
I think there are 3 bottles in that picture. Tribute, Rare Breed and the old 101 proof Russell's Reserve.
I'm actually in the market for a new bar cabinet.
Is that something homemade or custom?
Is that something homemade or custom?
Dude, that looks like my stuff:
Highland Park
Laphroiag
Pappy Van Winkle
Old Weller
Rip Van Winkle
Eagle Rare
You have good taste, my friend.
I need to shoot a pic, unfortunately the cabinet is packed rather tight. Actually, not everything fits in there unfortunately.
Here is a list of most of the stuff...
Scotch Whisky
Aberlour 10
Aberlour A'Bunadh
Ardbeg 10
Ardbeg Uigeadal
Balvenie FR
Balvenie 12 DW
Balvenie 15 SB
Balvenie 17 Sherry Wood
Bowmore 12
Bruichladdich 10
Bruichladdich 12 2nd Edition
Bruichladdich 1991-14yr Old 'Yellow Submarine'
Bruichladdich 3D1 Peat Proposal
Bruichladdich 3D3 Norrie Campbell
Bruichladdich Infinity 1st Edition
Bruichladdich Links Carnoustie
Bruichladdich Links Royal Turnberry
Bruichladdich Links Hoylake
Bruichladdich Links K Club
Bruichladdich 1989 Full Strength
Bruichladdich 14 Year Italian Barolo
Bruichladdich 15 Year 2nd Edition
Bruichladdich 17
Caol Ila Signatory 1999-6yr CS
Caol Ila 12
Caol Ila Signatory 15 yr 1992 UCF
Dalmore 12
Dalwhinnie 15
Glenfarclas 12
Glenfiddich 12
Glenfiddich 15 Solera Reserve
Glenmorangie 10
Glenmorangie 12 Quinta Ruban
Highland Park 12
Highland Park 18
Johnnie Walker Black
Lagavulin 16
Lagavulin DE
Laphroaig Signatory 1999-7 yr CS
Laphroaig Signatory 2000-7 yr CS
Laphroaig 10
Laphroaig 10 Cask Strength
Laphroaig Quarter Cask
Laphroaig 15
Macallan Cask Strength
Macallan 12
Macallan 18
Springbank 10 100 proof
Talisker 10
Talisker 18
Talisker 13 year DE
Talisker 175th Anniversary
Talisker 57
Irish Whiskey
Redbreast 12
Jameson 12
Bourbon
Old Weller 107
Weller 12
Wild Turkey 101
Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Wild Turkey Russell's Reserve
Jimmy Russell's Reserve Rye
Bakers
Bookers
Knob Creek
ORVW Special Reserve Lot B
Pappy Van Winkle 15
Buffalo Trace
Bulleitt Bourbon
Old Grand Dad 114
George T. Stagg Fall 2005
George T. Stagg Fall 2006
George T. Stagg Fall 2007
Eagle Rare 17 BTAC Release
Rittenhouse BIB
Evan Williams Single Barrel 1996
Elijah Craig 12
Sazerac Jr.
Canadian Whiskey
Crown Royal
Tequila
Sauza Hornitos
Tequila Corralejo Reposado
Don Julio Reposado
Don Julio Anejo
El Tesoro de Don Felipe Anejo
Casa Noble Crystal
Herradura Reposado
Gin
Boodles
Bombay Saphire
Tangueray
Vodka
Grey Goose
Ketel One
Grey Goose L'Orange
Grey Goose Le Citron
Svedka
Here is a list of most of the stuff...
Scotch Whisky
Aberlour 10
Aberlour A'Bunadh
Ardbeg 10
Ardbeg Uigeadal
Balvenie FR
Balvenie 12 DW
Balvenie 15 SB
Balvenie 17 Sherry Wood
Bowmore 12
Bruichladdich 10
Bruichladdich 12 2nd Edition
Bruichladdich 1991-14yr Old 'Yellow Submarine'
Bruichladdich 3D1 Peat Proposal
Bruichladdich 3D3 Norrie Campbell
Bruichladdich Infinity 1st Edition
Bruichladdich Links Carnoustie
Bruichladdich Links Royal Turnberry
Bruichladdich Links Hoylake
Bruichladdich Links K Club
Bruichladdich 1989 Full Strength
Bruichladdich 14 Year Italian Barolo
Bruichladdich 15 Year 2nd Edition
Bruichladdich 17
Caol Ila Signatory 1999-6yr CS
Caol Ila 12
Caol Ila Signatory 15 yr 1992 UCF
Dalmore 12
Dalwhinnie 15
Glenfarclas 12
Glenfiddich 12
Glenfiddich 15 Solera Reserve
Glenmorangie 10
Glenmorangie 12 Quinta Ruban
Highland Park 12
Highland Park 18
Johnnie Walker Black
Lagavulin 16
Lagavulin DE
Laphroaig Signatory 1999-7 yr CS
Laphroaig Signatory 2000-7 yr CS
Laphroaig 10
Laphroaig 10 Cask Strength
Laphroaig Quarter Cask
Laphroaig 15
Macallan Cask Strength
Macallan 12
Macallan 18
Springbank 10 100 proof
Talisker 10
Talisker 18
Talisker 13 year DE
Talisker 175th Anniversary
Talisker 57
Irish Whiskey
Redbreast 12
Jameson 12
Bourbon
Old Weller 107
Weller 12
Wild Turkey 101
Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Wild Turkey Russell's Reserve
Jimmy Russell's Reserve Rye
Bakers
Bookers
Knob Creek
ORVW Special Reserve Lot B
Pappy Van Winkle 15
Buffalo Trace
Bulleitt Bourbon
Old Grand Dad 114
George T. Stagg Fall 2005
George T. Stagg Fall 2006
George T. Stagg Fall 2007
Eagle Rare 17 BTAC Release
Rittenhouse BIB
Evan Williams Single Barrel 1996
Elijah Craig 12
Sazerac Jr.
Canadian Whiskey
Crown Royal
Tequila
Sauza Hornitos
Tequila Corralejo Reposado
Don Julio Reposado
Don Julio Anejo
El Tesoro de Don Felipe Anejo
Casa Noble Crystal
Herradura Reposado
Gin
Boodles
Bombay Saphire
Tangueray
Vodka
Grey Goose
Ketel One
Grey Goose L'Orange
Grey Goose Le Citron
Svedka
Bob I don't think it's physically possible to fit all that in a single photograph.
