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[MrWookie47]

The cocktail book I recommended contains a brief history of many of the recipes it lists. That last drink got its name from the club in which it was born - the Pegu Club. It apparently made the place world famous in the late 20's and early 30's, and deservingly so. Really, all the drinks listed in that book are targeted at Scotch drinkers - those who appreciate complex, strong flavors - but who also like a change of pace. I was fortunate enough to pick up a copy when the author was still selling signed copies directly on Amazon. That's about the only place you can find it anymore. If you like these suggestions, you'd probably like just about everything it lists. Here's one more worth trying, even if it doesn't meet your Grand Marnier request. It's called a Highlander: 2 oz JW Red (or another fairly inexpensive blended Scotch), 0.25-0.5 oz Benedictine, and 2 dashes of bitters. Drop in a twist of lemon and enjoy. If you substitute bourbon for Scotch, it's called a Derby, which is also excellent.

[MrWookie47]

I've been hollaring for a while now that Fris is by far the best value in vodka. It's very similar in quality to the Grey Goose - many friends of mine actually prefer it - but it costs about 1/3 less. I can't bring myself to spend any more money on vodka than that, it's a great value. I strongly encourage any vodka drinkers to try it out and then tell me they can justify spending their money on Grey Goose.

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I've been hollaring for a while now that Fris is by far the best value in vodka. It's very similar in quality to the Grey Goose - many friends of mine actually prefer it - but it costs about 1/3 less. I can't bring myself to spend any more money on vodka than that, it's a great value. I strongly encourage any vodka drinkers to try it out and then tell me they can justify spending their money on Grey Goose.

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alright my friend. i'm gonna try fris. i must admit i've never tried it. i'll get back to you.

[xadrez]

Ron del Barrilito is widely available in NYC and the surrounding areas...

Try the Park Avenue Liquor store

I believe they ship within the US

congrats on Elija Craig. it's good stuff. [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

by the way, as a matter of fact I went to bartending school in NYC, and was a bartender for a year. i quit a year ago.

[diebitter]

awsome pic!

[Ulysses]

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Just bought my first bottle of Elijah Craig single barrel (aged 24 years, thank you) after the highest recommendations. Anyone else had it? What can I expect?

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I have had Elijah Craig single barrel, but I'm not sure that what I had was 24 yo unless that is all they make in that. What I had was awesome. It had a great, very full flavor, a big kick, but at the same time smooth as silk. So, worst-case, you should expect that it is awesome, but quite possibly much better than awesome.

i was thinking the other day about my alcohol evolution. when i was 13 i snuck a bottle of beer to the back yard, opened it and had a sip, threw it away. in college i attended keg parties. after college i liked mixed drinks. years later i enjoyed scotch.

now i sit in front of sportscenter with a bottle of vodka and no glass.

[Paxosmotic]

Sippin it right now, woooooo it kicks, but I'm lovin it.