I'm starting a liquor collection, and need your help

[Charley]

Well, one thing that I'm able to do thanks to Atkins is not drink. Booze is loaded with carbs, so I'm grounded until mid Febuary at the earliest. Thus, all the money I usually spend on routine drinking is going towards a more noble cause:

I'm going to start buying extremly high quality liquor, and try to make a collection.

Currently, my "bar" is only stocked with two bottles:

<a href=http://www.internetwines.com/pa28704.html>Maker's Mark Bourbon</a>
and
<a href=http://store.yahoo.com/randalls/mh886114.html>Herradura Tequila Reposado</a>

Right now, I'm contemplating what I want in my collection. Well drink liquor needn't apply. I'm only interested in top shelf, the kind of stuff you drink sparingly, and either neat, on the rocks, or in a shot. Since I'm naturally a whiskey fan, most of my choices are trending toward the brown stuff. However, there's other good stuff out there, and I want some input from people on what they prefer, so I can at least sample it and see if I want to include it.

Currently, here are my future hopefuls:
<a href=http://www.internetwines.com/rws28642.html>Jack Daniels Single Barrel Tennessee Whiskey</a>
<a href=http://store.yahoo.com/randalls/pa49753.html>Gentleman Jack Tennessee Whiskey</a>
<a href=http://www.internetwines.com/mb311524.html>Knob Creek Bourbon</a>
<a href=http://www.internetwines.com/mb110404.html>Crown Royal Canadian Whiskey</a>
<a href=http://www.internetwines.com/glen15year.html>Glenfiddich 15 year single malt scotch whiskey</a>

Any advice is appreciated :cool

Thanks.

[Loklorien s'Ilancy]

*breaks out her bartending manual cause theres only so much she can remember* :D

ok, ima write down the ones that are listed and every self-respecting bartender would keep on his wall.

cognac

courvoisier
hennessy
martell
remy martin

gin

beefeater
bombay
boodles
tanqueray

rum

bacardi anejo gold reserve
bacardi black label
bacardi light
bacardi 151
myers jamaican

tequila

jose cuervo, especial gold
jose cuervo 1800
sauza conmemorativo
sauza three generation

vodka

smirnoff
finlandia
smirnoff
stolichnaya
wyborowa

whiskey

early time
jack daniels
makers mark - of which you already have
old grand-dad 86.6
old grand-dad bonded
wild turkey 86.6
wild turkey 101

canadian whiskey

black velvet
canadian club
candian mist
canadian royal
seagrams v.o.

irish whiskey

john jamesons
murphys
paddys
old bushmills

scotch whiskey

a: blended scotch whiskey

chivas regal 12 yr.
chivas regal royal salute
cutty sark
dewars white label
haig & haig pinch 12 yr.
j & b
johnny walker black label
johnny walker red label

b:highland single malt whiskey

glenfiddich
glenlivet





as for liqueurs, theres alot to choose from as well.

amaretto di saronna
anisette
baileys irish cream - a must
benedictine d.o.m.
benedictine and brandy
blue curacoa
campari aperitivo
chambord
cointreau
creme de banana - i dont recommend this unless you really like screaming monkeys - which is just about the only thing you can mix with it
creme de cacao
creme de menthe
creme de menthe, green
drambuie
frangelico
grand marnier
kahlua
lliquore galliano
midori
ouzo
peach schnapps
peppermint schnapps
rumple mintz
sambuca romana
sloe gin
southern comfort
tia maria
triple sec
yukon jack

hope this helps :)

[Sejah Haversh]

Johnnie Walker Red Label = Nasty.
Johnnie Walker Black Label & Black Label Special Reserve = Very good.

[Figrin D'an]

Originally posted by s'Ilancy

gin

beefeater
bombay
boodles
tanqueray




Bombay Sapphire is some great stuff. :)



That's my two cents for now.

[Ishan Shade]

Southern Comfort.

[Sejah Haversh]

Oh, I could go for a Tom Collins using some Bombay Sapphire right now.

[Pierce Tondry]

I advocate Bombay Sapphire as well.

[Kria'thn Ki]

If your going for vodka make sure its black smirnoff :)

[Charley]

I'll need to get a little bottle of Bombay Sapphire. I've generally avoided gin like the plague, so I need to try this out first.

[ReaperFett]

Budweiser.





Oh come on, it'd be funny to have a bottle of that in there :)

[Shawn]

You could stock some Aftershock and Goldschlagger for when I come by. ;)

[Kelt Simoson]

I agree with Sll, Wild Turkey, and not the american version ether, try to get the rarer malt, ill try and get the name of it, my dad knows where to get it from to ill see if i can get it for you mate.

[Charley]

Originally posted by Shawn
You could stock some Aftershock and Goldschlagger for when I come by. ;)

There will be no schnapps in my cabinet. If there are, it will be Rumpel Minz only, and for the sole reason of making Liquid Cocaine.

[Loklorien s'Ilancy]

hehe, my teachers at the bartending school i went to told me some horror stories about liquid cocaine/screaming nazis/silver bullets. as it is, i refuse to drink rumbel mintz and jaeger.

i do endorse knob creek though. tis verra good stuff :)

i like vodka the best (and if you say anything about being a commie, so help me god ;) ), and want to try finlandia. i usually setlle for smirnoff though, cause its my favorite brand that i can afford.

[Charley]

I'm probably going to wind up buying Belvedere for my vodka choice. It comes pretty highly recommended.

And trust me, Christin...you would like liquid cocaines. I hate schnapps, Jager, and 151 by themselves, but together, they're a slice of yum.

[Figrin D'an]

Originally posted by Agent Charley
I hate schnapps, Jager, and 151 by themselves, but together, they're a slice of yum.

This is true for me as well. It's rather amazing how well they combine.

[Pierce Tondry]

Really? I'll have to try this combo sometime. Is it particularly expensive?

Incidentally, I think a small bottle of Sapphire will run you about 8 to 10 bux depending on where you buy it.

[Charley]

Depends on how much you're wanting to serve, Brian.

A fifth of each will end up costing you about $100 total, but then you're set for maybe 2 or 3 parties.

I drank nothing but liquid cocaine and jagerbombs for 2003 new years. 11 shots of LC and 4 jagerbombs. That wasn't even a dent in the liquor stock, and I had to be carried inside afterwards.

Also, if you're extremely blitzed or crazy, you can pour a lot of 151 in your mouth, light a lighter, spit into the flame, and become a human flamethrower. I do this from time to time. Only burned myself once.

[Loklorien s'Ilancy]

i usually just do vodka and tequila shots. havent had anything fancy in a long time when it comes to shots.

though, i will have an lc if you have a muff diver >D

[Charley]

If you like tequila (and I generally don't), try the Herradura tequila I got. Its a party in your mouth.


Ingredients for a Muff Diver
1 part Kahlua
1 part Amaretto
1 part Irish cream
Whipped cream


:lol that is the pantiest of panty shots I've ever seen.

Deal.

[Loklorien s'Ilancy]

its all in the presentation and delivery though :D

trust me :)

[Charley]

Originally posted by s'Ilancy
its all in the presentation and delivery though :D

trust me :)

Did you just offer me a body shot? :mischief

[Lilaena De'Ville]

You can't use your hands to take that shot. Believe me, I've seen it done. *shudders :D*

[Charley]

Update:

I bought a bottle of Captain Morgans Private Stock dark rum, a bottle of Grey Goose vodka, and a bottle of Bombay Sapphire gin.

Up next, Knob Creek and Glenfiddich gift sets, $35 each.

[Zela Anos]

Um, some <a href=http://www.thekirkwoodgroup.com/beverages/spirits/whisky/schenley/>Canadian Wisky,</a> maybe?

[Charley]

Originally posted by Zela Anos
Um, some <a href=http://www.thekirkwoodgroup.com/beverages/spirits/whisky/schenley/>Canadian Wisky,</a> maybe?

Its either Whiskey or Whisky. But use an H when you type it.

And if I'm buying Canadian Whiskey, its gonna be Crown. Haven't had anything better from up there, including what you suggested.

[Charley]

BTW, had a shot of Private Stock last night, and thats probably the best tasting 80 proof I've ever had. So sweet and good.

[Lilaena De'Ville]

The thought of the words "Sweet" and "80 Proof" together in a sentance is just wrong. >_<

[Sanis Prent]

Trust me Holly, its fantastic.

Another update:

Went out and did more shopping. I now have:

Makers Mark
Gentleman Jack
Glenlivet
Captain Morgan's Private Stock
Herradura Reposado
Belvedere
Bombay Sapphire

My next purchase will probably be either Crown, Knob Creek, or both.

[Lady Mylia]

Crown is liquid candy and 151 does the trick...

[Sanis Prent]

I agree on Crown. You really can't find a whiskey thats smoother. Sure, it doesn't have as much alcohol content, but if you're just up for a good sipping whiskey (Don't mix the stuff or I'll kill you), then it works very well. The only excuse anybody should have for mixing Crown is to make a red snapper, which if I remember, is Crown, Amaretto, 7-up, and Cranberry Juice. That's a tasty shot to have.

151 on the other hand...hmmm.

There are only two drinks made with that vileness that I'd recommend:

Liquid Cocaine (Jager, 151, Rumple Minze) - Very good, very strong shot.

252 (151, Wild Turkey 101, and a splash of cranberry juice) - Kills the strongest of men. Scary drink.

If anything, 151 is worth buying just for the ability to spit fireballs when you spit a mouthful of the stuff towards an open flame. Human flamethrower ahoy!

[Lady Mylia]

I'm so trying the fireball spitting thing! That sounds awesome...

[Sanis Prent]

I picked up a fifth of Courvoisier tonight. I'm living it up :hat

[Ryan Pode]

Southern Comfort.

[Sanis Prent]

No. It is a pseudo-bourbon abomination. I'll stick to real liquor.

[Loklorien s'Ilancy]

dare me to try a 252. i dare you :p

[Charley]

Go right ahead.

[Loklorien s'Ilancy]

actually, i wouldnt mind trying a 4 horsemen

3/4 oz Jose Cuervo Tequila
3/4 oz Jagermeister
3/4 oz Rumple Minze
3/4 oz Bacardi 151 Proof Rum

or a 4 horsemen #2

1/4 oz Jim Beam Bourbon Whiskey
1/4 oz Jack Daniel's
1/4 oz Johnnie Walker Red Label
1/4 oz Jose Cuervo Tequila


of course i may be signing my own death certificate with those, but i dont care :)

[Charley]

I've had the 2nd one. It is not enjoyable.

[Ryan Pode]

Gold Shnopps. It has specks of gold in it!

[Charley]

Originally posted by Ryan Pode
Gold Shnopps. It has specks of gold in it!

Schnapps. Goldschlager, in particular. Its retch-worthy. Ever since I binged on it my freshman year, the smell does me in each time.

[Ryan Pode]

I had it once. It didn't impress me. Do you know how to make a Buttery Nipple? Good drink right there.

[Loklorien s'Ilancy]

Originally posted by Ryan Pode
Gold Shnopps. It has specks of gold in it!

those 'flecks of gold' are its only selling point, imo. i had it back in college, didnt like it then, and still dont like it now. :x

[Ryla Relvinian]

Narutotai Genshu Sake. ;)

Contrary to popular opinion, it is not served warm, but chilled.

[Charley]

Only anime nerds really prefer sake. I cannot explain its popularity.

[Ryla Relvinian]

It's good! That's why. :P

[Charley]

Its really not all that special, IMO.

[Ryan Pode]

Are you just aiming for liquor for straight drinking or for mixing?

[Charley]

Primarily, yes. Mixing will come later. Right now, I want the base stuff only.

[Ryan Pode]

Oh. There is this really nice butterscott liquor. I don't know what its called off the top of my head. It takes like candy.

[Charley]

I know of a few.

[Loklorien s'Ilancy]

just bought some knob creek and smirnoff formula 57


<-- happy girl

[Sean Piett]

They looked so good =[