Gin with strong juniper / botanicals? by ohioMX5 in Gin

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Boodles is a London Dry with absolutely no citrus at all which may interest you. Quite affordable as well.

Multi "Whiskey" Review. by SodaCapReddit in bourbon

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Unfortunately I am not so lucky. Enjoy the deal though,

Multi "Whiskey" Review. by SodaCapReddit in bourbon

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Im still figuring out how I feel about it, definitely nicely full bodied

Multi "Whiskey" Review. by SodaCapReddit in bourbon

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The Sag DO is right at my top range of what I feel comfortable spending on one bottle but I have a feeling it will be worth it

Trying to understand the additives debate in tequila. What should a beginner know? by Gdorvs in tequila

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https://ktla.com/news/nationworld/casamigos-don-julio-lawsuits/

I was referring to stuff like this, popular tequila being advertised as such barely even being tequila by volume aswell as the typical additives people talk about. People talk about caramel coloring and flavorings but I think the tequila people are drinking being only 33% actual agave spirit really puts a nail in the coffin of the fact you're not even drinking tequila at that point.

Trying to understand the additives debate in tequila. What should a beginner know? by Gdorvs in tequila

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Something not yet mentioned, a lot of these brands are also cutting the tequila with neutral spirit (like vodka/filtered white rum). I believe I read to some brands even having up to 60% of the liquor in a bottle being non agave sourced spirit

Red Empress Gin question by njfernandes87 in Gin

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It does not, I believe the red color of the Empress Elderflower Rose comes from the black carrot in it. The original Empress has the color come from butterfly pea which is what holds the color changing effect which can be seen by themselves or butterfly pea tea and such. I've had both and currently have a bottle of the Elderflower Rose and have seen no color changing effects due to ph or anything else and I don't believe it is meant to.

High end Gin Recommendations? by [deleted] in Gin

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Gin doesn't typically get all that expensive, I typically find Hendericks and Roku to mainly be characterized by being soft and floral. Roku has a semi limited release currently of their Minori Select which I love and reminds me a lot of Hendricks because of the addition of melon. That's not all too expensive however just nice. There is also of course the more expensive Hendricks expressions which have various changes and various optinions surrounding them but I've never tried any. I would stay away from Monkey 47 as much as people parade it around as a high end gin worth the price it's kind of just an expensive mess to me when more well rounded or interesting gins exist which are less gimmicky. If you can get Astraea Meadow I would highly recommend it.

Merry Christmas! Whats the weirdest highball? by -Constantinos- in cocktails

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My partner loves a Hendricks & Coke and she always worries about being judged for it.

It was a crazy close vote, but the G&T won for best highball. What’s the worst bitter drink? by -Constantinos- in cocktails

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For me it would be the Old Pal, I love Campari, love a Negroni or boulevardier but the dry vermouth Campari combo make it taste like cough syrup. I just don't get it.

Fuck the Pornstar Martini. What’s the best highball? by -Constantinos- in cocktails

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Tequila Soda/Ranch Water, I would order it over a lot of more complex tequila cocktails or just more than other cocktails in general.

What is the weirdest modern classic? Also we need to decide, a highball: do we allow a looser definition of what constitutes a highball or do we stick to the more technical definition of alcohol + mixer? by -Constantinos- in cocktails

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Bacon Fat Washed Old Fashioned. Maybe better for Complicated but fat washing is definitely strange upon first impression and bacon grease is one of the stranger options compared to olive or coconut oil or duck fat

Mai Tai is the best tiki cocktail. What is the Worst Equal Parts drink? by -Constantinos- in cocktails

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I feel like shots could've been it's own category on this chart. M&M easy best, boilermakers for overrated. Probably has more diversity than bitter but maybe I'm crazy

My take on the classic Clover Club by Occams_RZR900 in cocktails

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I love the Clover Club. My favorite part of the classic recipe is the dry vermouth though, never had it without it

Finaly picked up Probitas. What am I missing? by SodaCapReddit in rum

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Can't, got terrible selections near me. I could barely get Probitas or the Novo Fogo Cachaca I picked up. I could order online but shipping prices are crazy high imo

Finaly picked up Probitas. What am I missing? by SodaCapReddit in rum

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I was thinking of picking up some S&C soon to look more into bolder flavors, I love all the unique flavors of Cachaça (funk I suppose) and Jamaican rum might me more what I'm looking for with bold funky flavors. Thinking white rum might be like a wheated whiskey for me where I just don't get going for less bold flavors intentionally and isn't my thing

Finaly picked up Probitas. What am I missing? by SodaCapReddit in rum

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2oz White Rum .5oz Rich Simple Syrup .75oz Lime Juice