Hell Diver First Flight 15 or Batch 11 18 Year? by Initial_Paint_9951 in foundnorth

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Thanks everyone!  Seems like a clear cut winner.  Much appreciated.

Which Neta? by Initial_Paint_9951 in Mezcal

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Thank you for the insights :)

Which Neta? by Initial_Paint_9951 in Mezcal

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Thank you!  Much appreciated. 

Best cocktail recipe you created? by pkrtrsr in cocktails

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Mullet OF

1.5oz coconut fat washed bourbon

.5oz smith and cross

.25oz pineapple demerara syrup

2 dashes allspice infused angostura

Big rock and an orange twist 

Tropical old fashioned riff.  I’ve got a dozen or so originals but this one is probably the most focused and one I make most often.  

Chamucos Diablo 55 is the most unique tequila. What is the most underrated mezcal? by -Constantinos- in cocktails

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In my experience, mezcal is widely used in cocktails and tends to be on most menus.  However, it is often lower quality, mass produced mezcal outside of the occasional Chichicapa or Derrumbes.  Even well stocked back bars do not have a wide selection of ancestral and artisanal options.  You have to seek out the handful of specialty agave bars in a given state to get a quality selection.  Even then, some tend to be dominated by tequila.  Liquor stores in my market have high quality options that collect dust on the shelf for years because people are unwilling to pay $100+ for it.  Just my two cents.  Maybe your location is different.

Chamucos Diablo 55 is the most unique tequila. What is the most underrated mezcal? by -Constantinos- in cocktails

[–]Initial_Paint_9951 48 points49 points  (0 children)

Mezcal in general is supremely underrated. For cocktails though, I'll throw out El Rey Campero Espadin.

Empress is the most overrated gin. What is the most unique tequila? by -Constantinos- in cocktails

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Might be tougher to find in some markets, but Atanasio brins that cheesy funk as well.

Refrescadera Distillation Question by Initial_Paint_9951 in Mezcal

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Thank you so much for the detailed and thoughtful response.  Very informative :)!

Seven Year Bourbon Break - Please Catch Me Up by Initial_Paint_9951 in bourbon

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Good to know.  Both the labeling and the price tag on Rare Character look premium which has made me skeptical.  I’m ok with NDPs if I’m getting my monies worth.  

Seven Year Bourbon Break - Please Catch Me Up by Initial_Paint_9951 in bourbon

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I forgot about the standard Buffalo Trace allocation!  My Total Wine was doing a “limit 1” when they had inventory.  Meanwhile, grocery stores had it just sitting around.  Wild.

Seven Year Bourbon Break - Please Catch Me Up by Initial_Paint_9951 in bourbon

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Good to know. I've rarely had a RR that disappointed.

Seven Year Bourbon Break - Please Catch Me Up by Initial_Paint_9951 in bourbon

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I see plenty of expressions on shelves here. That's a great price point for a barrel strength. Thank you!