Comments on: Be a Better Man in 30 Days | Day 9: Know The Essential Spirits For A Properly Stocked Bar http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/06/09/be-a-better-man-in-30-days-day-9-know-the-essential-spirits-to-a-properly-stocked-bar/ Wed, 06 Jan 2010 09:03:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: PianoTrade http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/06/09/be-a-better-man-in-30-days-day-9-know-the-essential-spirits-to-a-properly-stocked-bar/#comment-101693 PianoTrade Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:09:38 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=9485#comment-101693 <strong>PianoTrade...</strong> Hello ;) Thanks heaps for this indeed!... if anyone else has anything, it would be much appreciated. Great website Super Piano Links http://www.en.Grand-Pianos.org Enjoy!... PianoTrade…

Hello ;) Thanks heaps for this indeed!… if anyone else has anything, it would be much appreciated. Great website Super Piano Links http://www.en.Grand-Pianos.org Enjoy!…

]]> By: Eric Y. http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/06/09/be-a-better-man-in-30-days-day-9-know-the-essential-spirits-to-a-properly-stocked-bar/#comment-78197 Eric Y. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 03:56:57 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=9485#comment-78197 Bourbon for the masses good sir... Bourbon for the masses good sir…

]]> By: Eric Y. http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/06/09/be-a-better-man-in-30-days-day-9-know-the-essential-spirits-to-a-properly-stocked-bar/#comment-78194 Eric Y. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 03:55:59 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=9485#comment-78194 Brian and I both got a chance to taste some Ardmore 25 year and Laphroaig 30 year recently at an event for Gear Patrol and I must attest, they are some incredible drinks. Granted, it'll probably be a long while before I'm able to afford them of my own volition, but it further ratifies my love for Laphroaig. Thudonkey - you might, if you ever get the chance, try out Canadian Club 30 year, which we reviewed <a href="http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/02/23/canadian-club-30-year-reserve/" target="_blank">here</a>. Heads up that its almost $200 though. Brian and I both got a chance to taste some Ardmore 25 year and Laphroaig 30 year recently at an event for Gear Patrol and I must attest, they are some incredible drinks. Granted, it'll probably be a long while before I'm able to afford them of my own volition, but it further ratifies my love for Laphroaig.

Thudonkey – you might, if you ever get the chance, try out Canadian Club 30 year, which we reviewed here. Heads up that its almost $200 though.

]]> By: Eric Y. http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/06/09/be-a-better-man-in-30-days-day-9-know-the-essential-spirits-to-a-properly-stocked-bar/#comment-78199 Eric Y. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 03:55:59 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=9485#comment-78199 Brian and I both got a chance to taste some Ardmore 25 year and Laphroaig 30 year recently at an event for Gear Patrol and I must attest, they are some incredible drinks. Granted, it'll probably be a long while before I'm able to afford them of my own volition, but it further ratifies my love for Laphroaig. Thudonkey - you might, if you ever get the chance, try out Canadian Club 30 year, which we reviewed <a href="http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/02/23/canadian-club-30-year-reserve/" target="_blank">here</a>. Heads up that its almost $200 though. Brian and I both got a chance to taste some Ardmore 25 year and Laphroaig 30 year recently at an event for Gear Patrol and I must attest, they are some incredible drinks. Granted, it'll probably be a long while before I'm able to afford them of my own volition, but it further ratifies my love for Laphroaig.

Thudonkey – you might, if you ever get the chance, try out Canadian Club 30 year, which we reviewed here. Heads up that its almost $200 though.

]]> By: Thudonkey http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/06/09/be-a-better-man-in-30-days-day-9-know-the-essential-spirits-to-a-properly-stocked-bar/#comment-77856 Thudonkey Sat, 13 Jun 2009 17:45:02 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=9485#comment-77856 While laphroaig is my personal favourite scotch, it is a peculiar and distinctive one. Many prefer a more mainstream alternative such as Glenlivit as their standard bar sipper. If you really want an outstanding scotch in your inventory, you must have the Macallan. 12 years will do, but the gold standard is the 18. As a Canadian, I would suggest your stick with Canadian Club for mixing, but can assure you that sippers tend to prefer Crown Royal here. As for vodka, I'd suggest Absolut for mixing and Stoli for sipping (from the freezer, of course). Thanks for the article. While laphroaig is my personal favourite scotch, it is a peculiar and distinctive one. Many prefer a more mainstream alternative such as Glenlivit as their standard bar sipper. If you really want an outstanding scotch in your inventory, you must have the Macallan. 12 years will do, but the gold standard is the 18. As a Canadian, I would suggest your stick with Canadian Club for mixing, but can assure you that sippers tend to prefer Crown Royal here. As for vodka, I'd suggest Absolut for mixing and Stoli for sipping (from the freezer, of course).
Thanks for the article.

]]> By: Be a Better Man in 30 Days | Day 9: Know The Essential Spirits For A Properly Stocked Bar | India Mobiles http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/06/09/be-a-better-man-in-30-days-day-9-know-the-essential-spirits-to-a-properly-stocked-bar/#comment-77821 Be a Better Man in 30 Days | Day 9: Know The Essential Spirits For A Properly Stocked Bar | India Mobiles Sat, 13 Jun 2009 10:26:57 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=9485#comment-77821 [...] See original here: Be a Better Man in 30 Days | Day 9: Know The Essential Spirits For A Properly Stocked Bar [...] [...] See original here: Be a Better Man in 30 Days | Day 9: Know The Essential Spirits For A Properly Stocked Bar [...]

]]> By: alan http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/06/09/be-a-better-man-in-30-days-day-9-know-the-essential-spirits-to-a-properly-stocked-bar/#comment-77521 alan Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:55:56 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=9485#comment-77521 grey goose and absolute vodkas? your sipper should be more like Ketel One at least. Absolute is much more of a mixer. I totally agree on every man having Scotch and / or Bourbon. I also stock Irish Whiskey. :) grey goose and absolute vodkas? your sipper should be more like Ketel One at least. Absolute is much more of a mixer.

I totally agree on every man having Scotch and / or Bourbon. I also stock Irish Whiskey. :)

]]> By: GregBCarlstrom http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/06/09/be-a-better-man-in-30-days-day-9-know-the-essential-spirits-to-a-properly-stocked-bar/#comment-77435 GregBCarlstrom Thu, 11 Jun 2009 01:34:56 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=9485#comment-77435 Millers is great as is plymouth, no. 209 is great for negroni's, and citadelle makes a damn fine G&T. Millers is great as is plymouth, no. 209 is great for negroni's, and citadelle makes a damn fine G&T.

]]> By: Ben Bowers http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/06/09/be-a-better-man-in-30-days-day-9-know-the-essential-spirits-to-a-properly-stocked-bar/#comment-77430 Ben Bowers Thu, 11 Jun 2009 01:09:56 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=9485#comment-77430 Good to find another Gin drinker in the ranks. Martin Miller's is definitely the poison of choice for those craving that "gin" like taste. Not for casual G&T drinkers though. Good to find another Gin drinker in the ranks. Martin Miller's is definitely the poison of choice for those craving that "gin" like taste. Not for casual G&T drinkers though.

]]> By: Eric Y. http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/06/09/be-a-better-man-in-30-days-day-9-know-the-essential-spirits-to-a-properly-stocked-bar/#comment-77429 Eric Y. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:49:24 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=9485#comment-77429 I do love my Kentucky Bourbons (despite being from Tennessee). I'm known to even take a small bottle with me on vacations. Perhaps I'll have that Pappy 23 year one of these days... if I'm so lucky. I do love my Kentucky Bourbons (despite being from Tennessee). I'm known to even take a small bottle with me on vacations. Perhaps I'll have that Pappy 23 year one of these days… if I'm so lucky.

]]> By: haclark3 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/06/09/be-a-better-man-in-30-days-day-9-know-the-essential-spirits-to-a-properly-stocked-bar/#comment-77422 haclark3 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 23:19:09 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=9485#comment-77422 Eric.. Glad to see your a fan of Woodford Reserve. My wife's family horse farm is about 3 miles from distillery. Beautiful place. If ever in Lexington or Louisville KY you must visit. Bookers and Bakers is pretty darn good as well. For the best ever though, if you can score a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve 23 y/o Bourbon. you have hit the holy grail. Eric..
Glad to see your a fan of Woodford Reserve. My wife's family horse farm is about 3 miles from distillery. Beautiful place. If ever in Lexington or Louisville KY you must visit. Bookers and Bakers is pretty darn good as well. For the best ever though, if you can score a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve 23 y/o Bourbon. you have hit the holy grail.

]]> By: Tyler L http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/06/09/be-a-better-man-in-30-days-day-9-know-the-essential-spirits-to-a-properly-stocked-bar/#comment-77392 Tyler L Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:26:05 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=9485#comment-77392 I have always just stored it in a bottle at room temp, but i've been meaning to try a decanter for my scotch. I have always just stored it in a bottle at room temp, but i've been meaning to try a decanter for my scotch.

]]> By: Patrick Tuttle http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/06/09/be-a-better-man-in-30-days-day-9-know-the-essential-spirits-to-a-properly-stocked-bar/#comment-77385 Patrick Tuttle Wed, 10 Jun 2009 18:12:15 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=9485#comment-77385 How do people prefer to store their alcohol? In the bottle or in a decanter? How do people prefer to store their alcohol? In the bottle or in a decanter?

]]> By: dan finkelstein http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/06/09/be-a-better-man-in-30-days-day-9-know-the-essential-spirits-to-a-properly-stocked-bar/#comment-77355 dan finkelstein Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:02:31 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=9485#comment-77355 +1 on the mention of 10 cane rum; great stuff and awesome label/packaging. +1 on the mention of 10 cane rum; great stuff and awesome label/packaging.

]]> By: dan finkelstein http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/06/09/be-a-better-man-in-30-days-day-9-know-the-essential-spirits-to-a-properly-stocked-bar/#comment-77356 dan finkelstein Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:02:31 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=9485#comment-77356 +1 on the mention of 10 cane rum; great stuff and awesome label/packaging. +1 on the mention of 10 cane rum; great stuff and awesome label/packaging.

]]> By: dan finkelstein http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/06/09/be-a-better-man-in-30-days-day-9-know-the-essential-spirits-to-a-properly-stocked-bar/#comment-77357 dan finkelstein Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:02:31 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=9485#comment-77357 +1 on the mention of 10 cane rum; great stuff and awesome label/packaging. +1 on the mention of 10 cane rum; great stuff and awesome label/packaging.

]]> By: Eric Y. http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/06/09/be-a-better-man-in-30-days-day-9-know-the-essential-spirits-to-a-properly-stocked-bar/#comment-77353 Eric Y. Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:59:38 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=9485#comment-77353 Outside of the concept of a fully stocked bar, having a great bottle of scotch of bourbon, to me, is a requisite of any man. Outside of the concept of a fully stocked bar, having a great bottle of scotch of bourbon, to me, is a requisite of any man.

]]> By: Eric Y. http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/06/09/be-a-better-man-in-30-days-day-9-know-the-essential-spirits-to-a-properly-stocked-bar/#comment-77351 Eric Y. Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:57:31 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=9485#comment-77351 Eben, sounds like you know your way around gin. I can admit to only limited knowledge of the spirit, much of my experience being relegated only to my love of gin gimlets. Perhaps you'd consider sharing some of that knowledge in a brief article for the Gear Patrol readers (?). (<a href="http://gearpatrol.com/blog/submit-an-article/)" target="_blank">http://gearpatrol.com/blog/submit-an-article/)</a> I haven't had Martin Miller's myself, but I can attest that a Bombay Sapphire makes for a perfect mixing drink. Eben, sounds like you know your way around gin. I can admit to only limited knowledge of the spirit, much of my experience being relegated only to my love of gin gimlets. Perhaps you'd consider sharing some of that knowledge in a brief article for the Gear Patrol readers (?). (http://gearpatrol.com/blog/submit-an-article/)

I haven't had Martin Miller's myself, but I can attest that a Bombay Sapphire makes for a perfect mixing drink.

]]> By: Tyler L http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/06/09/be-a-better-man-in-30-days-day-9-know-the-essential-spirits-to-a-properly-stocked-bar/#comment-77327 Tyler L Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:47:57 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=9485#comment-77327 you're crazy to spend more than $20 on anything that you're going to mix. Now something to drink straight, like a scotch is another story. I also love the idea of having a really great scotch on hand for those times to celebrate... promotions, getting that big deal, engagements, kids, etc. you're crazy to spend more than $20 on anything that you're going to mix. Now something to drink straight, like a scotch is another story. I also love the idea of having a really great scotch on hand for those times to celebrate… promotions, getting that big deal, engagements, kids, etc.

]]> By: Eben http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/06/09/be-a-better-man-in-30-days-day-9-know-the-essential-spirits-to-a-properly-stocked-bar/#comment-77260 Eben Wed, 10 Jun 2009 04:58:02 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=9485#comment-77260 Gin has suffered from wanton neglect since the transition from jazz to rock 'n' roll. Though the above-listed suggestions are more than sufficient, I find that Hendrick's - superb as it is with its peculiar cucumber aromatic - is limited in application to understated cocktails like the classic Moscow Mule. For that quintessential juniper bite, I nominate either Martin Miller's ($30 per 750ml) or the ubiquitous but satisfying Bombay Sapphire ($20 per 750ml). Gin has suffered from wanton neglect since the transition from jazz to rock 'n' roll. Though the above-listed suggestions are more than sufficient, I find that Hendrick's – superb as it is with its peculiar cucumber aromatic – is limited in application to understated cocktails like the classic Moscow Mule. For that quintessential juniper bite, I nominate either Martin Miller's ($30 per 750ml) or the ubiquitous but satisfying Bombay Sapphire ($20 per 750ml).

]]> By: GregBCarlstrom http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/06/09/be-a-better-man-in-30-days-day-9-know-the-essential-spirits-to-a-properly-stocked-bar/#comment-77283 GregBCarlstrom Wed, 10 Jun 2009 04:13:05 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=9485#comment-77283 I will wholeheartedly echo the Tito's vodka recommendation. Skip the grey goose altogether. You're paying big bucks for a relatively mediocre product there. Remember also guys that buying a cart full of spirits, although it looks sexy on the shelf, doesn't do a hell of a lot when it comes time to mix drinks. Spend some time learning classic cocktails the CORRECT way. Check out: http://smallscreennetwork.com/show/cocktail_spirit/ Robert Hess guides you through each cocktail and in no time you'll be a real mixologist. Instead of buying the aforementioned libations, buy a few bottles at a time with the purpose of having a new cocktail. I hate to even have to mention this but fresh juices only, guys. Skip those cheap mixers. My go to spirits: # Bourbon - Buffalo Trace, Rittenhorse 100 proof RYE # Brandy - Christian Brothers or Remy Cognac (both for mixing sidecars) # Rum Cruzan Estate Light Rum, Black Seal, 10 Cane # Gin - Tanqueray, Citadelle, Plymouth # Scotch - Laphroaig 10 Year, Lagavulin 16 yr. # Tequila - Herradura, Gran Centenario, SKIP the cuervo garbage. # Vodka - Tito's Vodka or Absolute Peppar for bloody marys # Bitters - Peychauds Bitters, Angostura Bitters, Fee Brothers Orange Bitters # Other Liqueurs: Campari, Pernod, Pimms, Cointreau Thanks for the great article!! I will wholeheartedly echo the Tito’s vodka recommendation. Skip the grey goose altogether. You’re paying big bucks for a relatively mediocre product there. Remember also guys that buying a cart full of spirits, although it looks sexy on the shelf, doesn’t do a hell of a lot when it comes time to mix drinks. Spend some time learning classic cocktails the CORRECT way. Check out: http://smallscreennetwork.com/show/cocktail_spirit/

Robert Hess guides you through each cocktail and in no time you’ll be a real mixologist. Instead of buying the aforementioned libations, buy a few bottles at a time with the purpose of having a new cocktail. I hate to even have to mention this but fresh juices only, guys. Skip those cheap mixers.

My go to spirits:

# Bourbon – Buffalo Trace, Rittenhorse 100 proof RYE
# Brandy – Christian Brothers or Remy Cognac (both for mixing sidecars)
# Rum Cruzan Estate Light Rum, Black Seal, 10 Cane
# Gin – Tanqueray, Citadelle, Plymouth
# Scotch – Laphroaig 10 Year, Lagavulin 16 yr.
# Tequila – Herradura, Gran Centenario, SKIP the cuervo garbage.
# Vodka – Tito’s Vodka or Absolute Peppar for bloody marys
# Bitters – Peychauds Bitters, Angostura Bitters, Fee Brothers Orange Bitters
# Other Liqueurs: Campari, Pernod, Pimms, Cointreau

Thanks for the great article!!

]]> By: Brian http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/06/09/be-a-better-man-in-30-days-day-9-know-the-essential-spirits-to-a-properly-stocked-bar/#comment-77239 Brian Tue, 09 Jun 2009 21:09:06 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=9485#comment-77239 Tito's Handmade Vodka should be on your list. It is so good that you can just sip it at room temperature. Tito's Handmade Vodka should be on your list. It is so good that you can just sip it at room temperature.

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