In the recent thread about Glenallachie I saw some discussion about how some people think their base spirit is sub par, but that itβs covered by good quality maturation in sherry casks.
My question is who do you think has the best quality base distillate without maturation/finishing in other casks?
For years I have been partial to gross and unpleasant things- my dad did this to me, Iβm just like him. He would always wip out some bottle of slivovitz, Williams, or grappa and start passing it around. He didnβt necessarily like any of these things- heβs a big vodka and beer kinda guy, but he got a big kick out of this and I do too.
This weekend, I go to a big Ohio city where college football is really important, to spend time with an ex. Ex is wise to my bullshit around gross booze products- they introduced me to Malort. This pizza spirit is a collaboration between a local distillery and pizza shop- the kinda shit hipsters come up with unironically. Upon picking me up from the bus station they immediately took me to the state store to buy pizza liquor which we sampled in the parking lot.
I simultaneously experienced several sensations at once-one part oregano retch mixed with a vile reminder of the brown bottle listerine. I felt both profound pleasure about ex and some measure irritation that made me want to get back on the greyhound. I was hot a salivating, my eyes felt dry. After ex took a big swig from the paper bag- I reached out for more. It was not a mistake- much more pleasant the second time around.
Exβs band was playing a show so we invited others to imbibe in this ambrosia. Many were confused, some spit it in the street, others already knew and would not partake. Imagine the most beautiful person you have ever seen pulling the paper bag of rot gut out of their truck in front of the bar and just going to town. I think Iβm back in love.
Chairs, imma drink my bus mixer.
Has anyone ever had their stuff? Iβm in Ohio and would love to get my hands on some. Anyone familiar?
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Hey Baltimore- we're finally opening our doors for an open house this Saturday, November 26th from noon to 5pm! Free whiskey and rum tastings and beer from Monument City Brewing Co, also food from Snake Hill Tavern. Full details are on our Facebook page. Excited to finally get our doors open!
Theyβre opening up a location here at Area 15. Tickets are kinda expensive but Iβm curious if itβs worth the money and hype.
anything heard from the 'grapevine' or probably too early to speculate?
Like , what are 3 of Daud's assassins doing there ?
Alright so would like to have a bit of a vanity bar that represents the whole Chicago Distillery scene. If you were to pick one spirit from each distillery, without overlapping, which ones would you choose?
What I have picked out for sure (and drink regularly) Jeppsons - malort Quincy st distillery - rye
