The Speakeasy Acquisitions 2025

[FL shaver]

I popped into the local discount package store to see if they carried Fortaleza tequilas. No deal. So I walked over to the port shelves just to see if they had anything new. I was surprised to find 6 bottles of a single quinta vintage port from Warre's, the 2005 Quinta Da Cavadinha. This shop has never carried vintage port. I was also surprised to see the price of $29.99. After a bit of research, I bought two bottles. I could not find a negative review of this SQVP. At less than $32 a bottle, the total purchase was less than any bottle of vintage port I have tried. Time will tell....

 

[jesseix]

Wifey brought me back a little gift from her work trip to Tokyo. Emphasis on the little… I was told her coworker asked her if she wanted to get a full-sized bottle, and she apparently was emphatic in saying NO!

 

[La Malice]

 

[FL shaver]

Bottle sale at the Portuguese market on some inexpensive vinhos. Also picked up some conservas and other food items.

 

[BGSIMETO]

The newest addition to the sipper's cabinet - Roulette Premium Blended Whisky, blended and bottled by John Distilleries, Goa, India. Cheers, later this evening, gents!

 

[camjr]

 

[FL shaver]

I went to the store not intending to buy, but a self described sommelier started a conversation and started recommending bottles. The moscato is a gift for someone else, and the rest for the cooler. After a little research, his recommendations look solid!

 

[FL shaver]

I went to the ABC for a browse and to find a cheap and available bourbon to spare a bottle Weller Special Reserve for Old Fashioneds. I happened to see the Spanish vermut rojo we first tried in Madrid which is made in Catalonia. So happy to find it available locally and on sale.

 

[La Malice]

End of month liquor run.

 

[Multum in parvo]

End of month liquor run.

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What is St. Germain? A Cordial or something like Chartreuse?

 

[La Malice]

What is St. Germain? A Cordial or something like Chartreuse?

St‑Germain is a French liqueur made with fresh elderflowers

 

[Buster]

Side by side comparison. WT101($19+)and Early Times($16) bottled in bond. WT is my go to ET is new to me. Early times is lighter and honestly pretty darn good. I’ll still lean towards the turkey.