OT any bourbon or whiskey drinkers?

[Stevenson]

So I was gifted a cocktail smoker set, and am going to fire it up (no pun intended tonight). The instructions say to fill up the glass with smoke BEFORE pouring the cocktail, but the instructional YouTube video shows the smoke being infused with the cocktail already poured. Anyone have any insight as to this conundrum?

I’ve had it done both ways. Both excellent

 

[cliftonparksufan]

So I was gifted a cocktail smoker set, and am going to fire it up (no pun intended tonight). The instructions say to fill up the glass with smoke BEFORE pouring the cocktail, but the instructional YouTube video shows the smoke being infused with the cocktail already poured. Anyone have any insight as to this conundrum?

No idea but one of my Facebook friends also received it and he posted a video of himself putting the smoke in after the bourbon was poured first.

 

[Roger N]

I want To switch it up I have been growing my liquor supply and want to hear some people’s favorites maybe I’ll try something new. Starting a pretty good collection but ready for some fresh ideas.

Booze is essentially all the same stuff. Alcohol and flavorings Tito’s hand made Vodka??? What does that even mean? You can use the cheapest vodka to make a Manhattan

 

[Stevenson]

Booze is essentially all the same stuff. Alcohol and flavorings Tito’s hand made Vodka??? What does that even mean? You can use the cheapest vodka to make a Manhattan

A Manhattan is made with bourbon and vermouth, not vodka

 

[Roger N]

A Manhattan is made with bourbon and vermouth, not vodka

I know that. If you take vodka and add a dash of bitters and both sweet and dry vermouth
You’ll get a perfect Manhattan
Vodka is a neutral spirit

 

[OburgOrange]

I know that. If you take vodka and add a dash of bitters and both sweet and dry vermouth
You’ll get a perfect Manhattan
Vodka is a neutral spirit

Weird. Never heard of a vodka Manhattan

 

[Stevenson]

Weird. Never heard of a vodka Manhattan

Neither has anyone else

 

[Roger N]

Weird. Never heard of a vodka Manhattan

There is no such thing. But you could make one with vodka

 

[Stevenson]

There is no such thing. But all booze is just alcohol and flavorings

All flavorings are just non alcohols

 

[samspann1]

There is no such thing. But all booze is just alcohol and flavorings

With all due respect, I’m quite sure that I could tell the difference between a Manhattan made with vodka and once made with bourbon

 

[kuethstheman]

So I was gifted a cocktail smoker set, and am going to fire it up (no pun intended tonight). The instructions say to fill up the glass with smoke BEFORE pouring the cocktail, but the instructional YouTube video shows the smoke being infused with the cocktail already poured. Anyone have any insight as to this conundrum?

The one my kids got me was supposed to be used after the drink was poured. Haven't tried it the other way.

 

[Stevenson]

The one my kids got me was supposed to be used after the drink was poured. Haven't tried it the other way.

We did that type at my brother in laws yesterday. Was great. I’ve had it the other way at resorts.

 

[Chip]

I’ve had it done both ways. Both excellent

I bet you have.

The bourbon I mean. Bourbon.

 

[Stevenson]

I bet you have.

The bourbon I mean. Bourbon.

Well played!

 

[Roger N]

With all due respect, I’m quite sure that I could tell the difference between a Manhattan made with vodka and once made with bourbon

Not after the first one

 

[CuseFaninVT]

Everyone stop drinking?

 

[Cuseregular]

Everyone stop drinking?

Thomas McKenna! 100 proof bourbon that is crazy smooth.

 

[samspann1]

Everyone stop drinking?

No sir.

Had Jefferson's Voyage 22 before dinner, and Woodford afterwards.

 

[OburgOrange]

Anyone try Penelope?

 

[justgold315]

Anyone try Penelope?

I love everything I have had from Penelope. I have had about 5-6 different variations. I find they get my h better after being open for a month or 2.

 

[kuethstheman]

Everyone stop drinking?

Picked up Jefferson's Ocean Wheat. Very nice.

Kids got me Jefferson's Ocean Rye for Christmas. Also good.

 

[All4SU]

Anyone try Penelope?

I had Penelope once… okay twice. It didn’t last, and we both moved on.

 

[CuseCrew08]

Cracked this Blantons SFTB on my birthday to watch us lose to UVA...

 

[Domedog84]

My buddy bought a bottle of Weller Special Reserve (green label) before the Bob Weir and Wolf Bros show in Port Chester last night. Super smooth. Was a huge let down to switch to Maker’s Mark at the show. The liquor store was expensive but had some selection that I rarely see around. Had a bottle of Stagg for 1999.

 

[justgold315]

My buddy bought a bottle of Weller Special Reserve (green label) before the Bob Weir and Wolf Bros show in Port Chester last night. Super smooth. Was a huge let down to switch to Maker’s Mark at the show. The liquor store was expensive but had some selection that I rarely see around. Had a bottle of Stagg for 1999.

The Antique 107 is 50x better than the Weller SR. Stagg is not worth more than $100. There are a lot of better bottles. Even the more expensive Maker's, like the FAE, are worth the cost