Apéritif/Wine Dry Vermouth Dolin Dry
Apéritif/Wine Dubronnet Rouge
Apéritif/Wine Port 6 Grapes
Apéritif/Wine Sweet Vermouth Carpano Antica Formula

Bitters Agnostura
Bitters Agnostura Orange
Bitters Aztec Chocolate Fee Brothers
Bitters Celery Fee Brothers
Bitters Cherry Fee Brothers
Bitters Cranberry Fee Brothers
Bitters Grapefruit Fee Brothers
Bitters Lemon Fee Brothers
Bitters Mint Fee Brothers
Bitters Old Fashioned Fee Brothers
Bitters Peach Fee Brothers
Bitters Peychards
Bitters Rhubarb Fee Brothers
Bitters West Indies Orange Fee Brothers

Brandy Lairds Applejack
Brandy Apricot
Brandy Cogniac Remi Martin VSOP
Brandy Cogniac Hennesey VSOP
Brandy Eau de Vie Kirschwasser Clear Creek
Brandy Eau de Vie Pear Brandy Clear Creek
Brandy Grappa Clear Creek

Gin London Dry Gilberts
Gin London Dry Tanqueray
Gin London Dry Bombay Saphire
Gin Old Tom Haymans Old Tom Gin
Gin Plymouth

Rum Bacardi 151
Rum Ron Zacapa Centanario 23yr Guatemala
Rum Goslings Black Seal Rum Bahamas
Rum Myers Jamaica
Rum Flavored Coconut Rum
Rum Flavored Bacardi Razz
Rum Flavored Bacardi Limon
Rum Flavored Brinley Gold Vanilla Rum
Rum Appleton
Rum Bacardi Silver
Rum Wray & Nephew Overproof Jamaica
Rum Captain Morgan Spiced Rum
Cachaça 51

Tequila Por Mi Amante Strawberry infused Sauza Resposado
Tequila Scotch Bonnet/Dry Red Chili infused Sauza Resposado
Tequila Sauza Resposado 100% Agave
Tequila Patron Silver
Tequila Gran Centanario

Vodka Lemon Smirnoff
Vodka Lime Smirnoff
Vodka Vanilla Smirnoff
Vodka Grey Goose
Vodka Van Gogh

Whiskey American Seagrams 7
Whiskey Bourbon Buffalo Trace
Whiskey Irish Jameson
Whiskey Rye Thomas Handy Sazerac
Whiskey Tennessee Jack Daniels
Whisky Canadian Crown Royal
Whisky Canadian Oak Barrel
Whisky Scotch Blended Johnny Walker Blue Label
Whisky Scotch Blended Johnny Walker Black Label
Whisky Scotch Single Malt Glenfiddich 12
Whisky Scotch Single Malt Royal Lochangar

Liqueurs Amaretto Disarono
Liqueurs B&B B&B
Liqueurs Baileys (Irish Cream)
Liqueurs Bull Brady Shandy Jamaica
Liqueurs Chambord
Liqueurs Chartreuse Green
Liqueurs Crème de Cacao White
Liqueurs Crème de Menthe Green
Liqueurs Crème de Violet Rothman & Winter
Liqueurs Domaine de Canton Ginger Liquor
Liqueurs Drambuie
Liqueurs Frangelico
Liqueurs Jagermeister
Liqueurs Cherry Heering
Liqueurs Kahlua Kahlua
Liqueurs Limoncello from Sorrento
Liqueurs Maraschino Luxardo
Liqueurs Mitad del Mundo Ecuador
Liqueurs Orange Blue Curacao
Liqueurs Orange Cointreu
Liqueurs Orange Grand Marnierr
Liqueurs Orange Triple Sec
Liqueurs Picso
Liqueurs Pimento Dram St Elizabeth Allspice Dram
Liqueurs Schnapps Brenavin Black Death
Liqueurs Schnapps Butterscotch
Liqueurs Schnapps Peachtree
Liqueurs Schnapps Peppermint
Liqueurs Schnapps Sour Apple
Liqueurs Schnapps Watermellon

Mixer Cola Coke
Mixer Cranberry Juice
Mixer Ginger Ale
Mixer Lemon Juice
Mixer Lime Juice
Mixer Orange Flower Water
Mixer Orange Juice
Mixer Papaya Nectar
Mixer Red Bull
MIxer Rose Water
Mixer Tonic Water
Mixer Sprite
Mixer Sweetened Lime Juice
Mixer Tonic Water
Mixer Grenadine
Mixer Coconut Water
Mixer Bloody Mary Mix
Mixer Cream of Coconut
Mixer Limeaide

Syrup Mint
Syrup Orgeat
Syrup Simple

I think i listed most everything still growing collection.

Vodka

Stolichnaya
Stolichnaya 100°
Absolut Boston
Effen Black Cherry
Finlandia Grapefruit Fusion
Pearl Lo Coco
Pearl Plum
Smirnoff Passion Fruit
Smirnoff Vanilla
Stolichnaya Blakberi
Stolichnaya Citros
Stolichnaya Kafya
Stolichnaya Persik
Stolichnaya Razberi
Stolichnaya Strasberi
Stolichnaya Zinamon

Gin

Bombay Sapphire
Tanqueray
Tanqueray Malacca

Rum

Appleton White
Appleton Special
Brinley Coffee Rum
Brinley Vanilla Rum
Brinley Coconut Rum
Caruba Jamaican Rum
Leblon Cachaca
Ron Zacapa Solera Grand Reserve
Ron Matusalem Platino
Rhum Barbancourt Pango Rhum
Sailor Jerry Spiced Navy Rum
Wray & Nephew CocoMania

Tennessee Whiskey

Jack Daniel’s Green
Jack Daniel’s Black 90°

Bourbon

Jim Beam
Maker’s Mark
Booker’s 126.9°

Scotch

Dewar’s White 86.8°

Irish Whiskey

Jameson
Jameson 12 year
Paddy’s

Single Malt Whisky

Balvenie 12 year Double Wood
Glenmorangie 12 year Madiera Wood Finish
Glenfiddich Malt Whisky Liqueur

Cognac

Courvoisier VS

Absinthe

Kubler

Tequila

1800 Silver
Chinaco Blanco
Cazedores Reposado
El Tesoro Anejo
El Tesoro Reposado
El Tesoro Silver
Patron Anejo
Patron Silver

Liqueur

Agavero
Amarula Cream
Arrow Sloe Gin
B&B
Bols Blue Curacao
Bouchant Liqueur Napoleon d’Orange
Chartreuse
Cointreau
Cointreau Noir
Crème de Cassis
Crème de Menthe
Crème de Cacao
Damiana Liqueur
Dekuyper Buttershots
Dekuyper Sour Apple
Dekuyper Peachtree Schnapps
Dekuyper Raspberry Rush
Disaronno Amaretto
Drambuie
Goldschlager
Gran Gala
Gran Torres
Heering Cherry Liqueur
Irish Mist
Jewel of Russia Bilberry
Kahlua
Kirschwasser
Lapponia Blueberry Liqueur
Lapponia Cloudberry Liqueur
Leroux Apricot Brandy
Leroux Crème de Banana
Leroux Triple Sec
Licor Triple Sec
Liqueur Galliano
Luxardo Maraschino
Mandarine Napoleon
Marie Brizard Parfait Amour
Marnier-Lapostalle Cherry Marnier
Marnier-Lapostalle Gran Marnier
Marnier-Lapostalle La Grande Passion
Marnier-Lapostalle Louis-Alexandre
Marnier-Lapostalle Cuvee du Centenaire
Marnier-Lapostalle Cuvee du Cent Cinquantenaire
Martinique Clement Creole Shrub Liqueur d’Orange
Mathilde Liqueur d’Oranges au Cognac X.O
Mathilde Liqueur Peach
Mathilde Liqueur Blackcurrant
Midori Melon
Pisang Ambon
Sabra Chocolate Orange Liqueur
Sublime Orange Liqueur
Southern Comfort
St.Brandan Irish Cream
St. Germain Elderflower
T&W Orangela
Tuaca
Wild Turkey American Honey

My fella well enjoys his “beverages” too. He & his friends are a bunch of party animals who spend loads of time imbibing enormous quantities of alcohol, Rally racing, off-Roading, Drifting, 4-wheeling (here in Barbados they are legal road vehicles), speed-boating etc… & view waking up 3 days later in hospital a form of artistic expression that must be repeated! – Just to give you a sense.

Now because I travel a lot I can bring & have brought him alcohol from round the world. I don’t imbibe myself, so I’m a bit clueless about what to get. I was in Cancun last week & got him Tequila – El Senorio Mezcal because it had worms in them – & I just have to get him & his buds eating those worms. I’ve called him from Duty Free & & said Scotch which one? – he said – my little brother Walker. or Vodka? – Finlandia. So that’s how that goes.

Now I was curious about the Tequila I just got him so I googled it & here I am.

Last night we were talking & since alcohol is his favourite subject it came up. He asked, “Do you know what is the best tasting vodka?” “Grey Goose.” He went on to explain why, but said he woke up the next morning with the shakes. I was a bit surprised he had a favourite, since I just thaought they were just a bunch of alcoholics; although over the years, he expresses that my not drinking is the only the problem he has with me & my counting his drinks when he’s gonna drive – ME.

Friday he came home from work & asked me to ‘build him a beverage.’ So, I filled up the belly of a pina colada glass with vodka & splashed in some coconut water. He was shocked & disgusted when he tasted it. He was like ‘Woman!, WTF! & making yuck faces? I was bewildered, because I see him drink alcohol straight or with tonic or a splash of red bull, or some other non-sweet mixer? so I figured he’d want more vodka & less coconut water.

I’ve gotten him assorted flavoured Bacardi & Finlandia, but he doesn’t like them, he wants them unflavored. I donno? (again I don’t drink, so I figure the flavours would kill the taste, but he likes the unvarnished tastes) – go figure.

Now, with all that background, What should I get him for his liquor cabinet? He LOVEs Vodka & Scotch. & what I’m looking for here is to impress him with my liquor savvy. My next trip I’d like to blow his baja-shorts off with awe! He liked the El Senorio & we’re all excited about the worms in it, but he hasn’t tried it yet. actually he didn’t try any of the Tequila yet. – Centenario Reposado & Plata, Jose Curvo Especial & Tradicional, 1800 Anejo. Anyway he was excited about the worms, but I realize he now has a healthy respect for Tequila. He doesn’t drink wines but he does drink beer – he prefers Heineken. Oh & although we’re in Barbados, no Mount Gay Run, I think he’s sworn that off – it evidently doesn’t go well with his alcoholism either.

So, what of all alcohol in the world would you recommend?

What’s in your liquor cabinet?
http://www.flickr.com/groups/985291@N21/

Enjoy!

Just posted mine a little while ago:

http://www.kaiserpenguin.com/my-liquor-cabinet-what-am-i-missing/

Aberfeldy 12
Aberlour A’bundah
Aberlour 16
The Balvenie Double Wood 12
The Balvenie Single Barrel 15
Bowmore 12
Bowmore DarkestCragganmore 12
Bowmore Marriner 15
Dalmore Cigar Malt
Glenfarclas 12
Glenfarclas 17
Glenfiddich Special Res 12
Glen Scotia
Highland Park 12
Highland Park 18
The Glenlivet French Oak 15
The Glenlivet 18
Glenmorangie 12 Port Finish
Lagavulin 16
Laphroaig 12
Longmorn 15
MacAllen 12
MacAllen Fine Oak 15
Spring Bank 10
Talisker 18

Scotch Blends:
Johnny Walker Black
Dewars White Label
Dewars Special Reserve 12
Pig’s Nose
White Horse

Bourbon: The Bar’s in Kentucky
Blanton’s Single Barrel
Elijah Craig Single Barrel 18
Elmer T Tyler Single Barrel
Evan Williams Single Barrel
Henry McKenna Single Barrel 10
Knob Creek 9
Makers Mark
Old Fitzgerald Very Special 12
Old Rip van Winkle 107 10
Wild Turkey
Wild Turkey Rare breed
W L Weller 12

Other Whiskey:
Bernheim Original Wheat Whiskey
Crown Royal
Jack Daniels

Irish:
Bushmill’s Original
Black Bush
Bush Malt 10
Michael Collins Single Malt
Redbreast 12

Rum:
Mt Gay Rum Extra Old
Rhum Barbancourt Estate Reserve
Santa Teresa 1796

Tequila:
Clase Azul
Centanario Anejo
Don Julio Reposado
Herradura Reposado
Mayorazgo Reposado

Vodka:
Rain

The good folks at Trump sent me a sample case of minis a few weeks ago and I’ve been playing with it both at home and at work. It’s a very unique vodka in that it truly has no discernible flavor or mouthfeel.

I’ve sampled it neat, on the rocks, in a vermouth-less Martini, half-and-half Vya Martini, with tonic, and with orange juice. While the five-times distilled Trump vodka is certainly without a hint of impurities, it also provides a completely neutral palate on which to work.

I’m not sure how I felt about the neat, rocks, or vermouth-less Martinis made with Trump (I at least like my vodka to have a pronounced, creamy mouthfeel) but it was unparalleled when mixed with other ingredients. So I started playing around and came up with this:

The Bitter Billionaire

2.5 oz Trump vodka
.5 oz Fernet Branca

Stir ingredients over cracked ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a piece of crystallized ginger candy belted with a lemon twist.

Anyway, the question that comes to my mind is this, should vodka really taste like nothing at all? Because, if so, then Trump could be a contender for the best vodka in the world.

However, if a more texture-driven experience is a crucial component to vodka, then Trump is clearly missing the boat with an over-purified product.

I’d be interesting in hearing your thoughts.

Cheers!

also, if you haven’t had it, Miller’s Gin is fantastic as well (the only contender for Junipero’s spot as my number one).

I plan to just create a page that I’ll update versus creating the spreadsheet or database. And yeah, Andy, that top shelf (and the Maker’s Mark especially) looks to be thinking of comitting hara-kiri in my photo, you’re right.

Gin:
Bombay Sapphire
Tanqueray London Dry Gin

Rum:
Myers’s Platinum White
Myers’s Original Dark
Havana Club Anejo 3 Anos
Bacardi Superior
Bacardi Oro

Tequila:
Sauza Blanco
Herradura Silver (100% de Agave)

Cachaca:
Gabriela Cachaca Silver
Gabriela Cachaca Gold
Pitu
Cachaca 51

Whisk(e)y:
MacCallan Elegancia 1991
MacCallan 1851 Inspiration
Jim Beam Bourbon
Glen Mhor 1976 (28 years) single malt
Glencraig 1975 (29 years) single malt

Brandy/Calvados:
Christian Drouin Calvados
Martell Noblige Cognac

Vermouth & fortified wine:
Martini Extra Dry
Martini Rosso
Cinzano Bianco
Dubonnet (red)
Lillet Blanc

Bitters:
Angostura Bitters
Angostura Orange Bitters
Campari

Wine/Port/Sparkling:
Laboure-Roi Bourgogne Aligote 2003
Corte Giara Amarone 2004
Tawny Port
Moet & Chandon
Zonin Prosecco
Cristalino Cava
Merrydown Dry Cider

Liqueur and others:
Malibu
Kahlua
Tia Maria
Grand Marnier
Cointreau
Heering Cherry Liqueur
Midori Melon
Frangelico
Chambord
G.E. Massenez Creme de Mure
Marie Brizard Manzanita
Marie Brizard Creme de Menthe
Marie Brizard Creme de Cacao (dark)
Marie Brizard Parfait Amour
Marie Brizard Orange Curacao
Marie Brizard Peche du Verger
Marie Brizard Poire William
Marie Brizard Cherry Brandy
Marie Brizard Framboise
Marie Brizard Fraise de Bois
Marie Brizard Fraise
Bols Triple Sec
Bols Cacao (white)
Bols Lychee
Bols Blue
Bols Apricot
Bols Amaretto
Bols Creme de Cassis
Bols Kirsch
Eau de vie de Poire William
Benedictine DOM
Archers Schnapps
Choya
Bols Advocaat

I think it’s a pretty good start.

Whiskey:
Jim Beam Rye-750mL
Michter’s US1 Straight Rye-750ml
Maker’s Mark-750mL

Gin:
Bombay Saphire-750ml
New Amsterdam-1.75L

Rum/Cachaça:
Bacardi Peach Red-750ml
Bacardi 8-750mL
Boca Loca Cachaça-750mL
P51 Cachaça-1L
Captain Morgan’s-1.75L
Flor de Canta Extra Dry 4yrs-750ml

Vodka:
Stolichnaya-750mL
Stoli Razberi-750mL
Chopin Potato Vodka-750mL
3 Olives Grape-750ml
Svedka-1.75L
Van Gogh-750mL
Van Gogh Vanilla-750ml

Tequilla:
Margaritaville Oro-1.75L
Cabo Wabo Reposado-750mL
Patron Silver-750mL
Jose Cuervo Tropina-1.75L
Patron Anejo-750mL
Jose Cuervo Black Medallion-1.75L

Brandy:
Laird’s 71/2 Year Apple Brandy

Liqueur:
LUCID Absinthe-750mL
Starbucks Coffee Liqueur-1L
DiSaronno Originale-1L
DeKuyper Peachtree Schnapps-1L
DeKuyper Peppermint Schnapps-750mL
Southern Comfort 100 proof-1.75L
Jagermeister-750mL
Patron Citronge-750mL
DeKuyper Triple Sec-1L
Bushmills Irish Cream-750mL

Other:
Angosutra Bitters

The Stock is a little milder and less ‘funky’ than the Luxardo, if that makes any sense. I haven’t played around with it very much, I’ve just been using it for Aviation cocktails.

I’ve been meaning to do this for a while, so I took some time and did it right. I’m missing a few brands (because this is from memory), so bear with me:

Gin:
Damrak
G’Vine
Plymouth
Tanqueray No. 10

Vodka:
Absolut Kurant
Absolut Vanilia
Prism
Stoli Razberi

Tequila:
Cazadores Reposado
Sauza Hornitos

Whisk(e)y:
Ballantine’s
Bushmill’s Irish
Canadian Club
Famous Grouse
Jim Beam
Macallan 12-Year
Maker’s Mark
Sazerac Rye

Rum:
Bundaberg
Coruba
Cruzan Light
Cruzan Coconut
Lemon Hart Demerara 151
Mount Gay Eclipse
Rhum Barbancourt
Saint James Rhum Vieux Agricole
Stroh 80º
Brandy
Napoleon VSOP
– Calvados

Liqueurs and Others:
Amaretto di Saronno
Benedictine
Bols Blue Curaçao
Bols Créme de Banana
Campari
Chambord
Chartreuse (green)
Cherry Heering
Cinzano Dry Vermouth
Cinzano Rosso Vermouth
Cointreau
DeKuyper Root Beer Schnapps
DeKuyper Sloe Gin
Drambuie
Frangelico
Galliano
Grand Marnier
Hiram Walker Peach Schnapps
Hiram Walker Peppermint Schnapps
Kahlua
La Muse Verte Pastis
Lillet Blanc
Luxardo Maraschino
Mandarine Napoleon
Marie Brizard Orange Curaçao
Marie Brizard Parfait Amour
Massenez Creme de Framboise
Pimm’s No. 1 Cup
Potter’s Apricot Brandy
Potter’s Blackberry Brandy
Potter’s Créme de Cassis
Potter’s Créme de Cacao (white)
Potter’s Créme de Menthe (green)
Potter’s Créme de Menthe (white)
Potter’s Triple Sec
Southern Comfort
Torani Amer
Trader Vic’s Macadamia Nut Liqueur
Velvet Falernum
Villa Massa Limoncello

Bitters:
Angostura
Fee Brothers’ Mint Bitters
Fee Brothers’ Peach Bitters
Fee Brothers’ West Indian Orange Bitters
Peychaud’s Bitters
Underberg

Syrups and Mixers:
Coco Real Coconut Cream
Finest Call Grenadine
– Raspberry Syrup
Rose’s Lime Cordial
simple syrup (homemade)
Trader Vic’s Orgeat
Trader Vic’s Passion Fruit
Trader Vic’s Rock Candy Syrup
Fever Tree Club Soda
Fever Tree Tonic Water
Reed’s Ginger Beer
Stirrings Tonic Water

Gin:
Bulldog (3 bottles, since it’s only available in NY and NJ)
Tanquery Ten

Tequila:
1800 Reposado
Patron Silver

Single Malt Scotch:
Aberlour A’bunadh
Auchentoshan Select
Dalmore 12
Glenlivet 12
Glenlivet 15 (french oak)
Glenlivet 18
Glenlivet 21 (archive)
Glenlivet Nadurra
Oban 14
Old Pulteney 12
Old Pulteney Signatory 1989
Tomatin 12

Other Whisk(e)y:
Bruichladdich 3D Peat Proposal
Connemara
Cutty Sark
Jim Beam
Maker’s Mark
Redbreast 12
Suntory Yamakazi 12

Vodka:
3
Armadale
Belvedere
Ciroc
Citadelle
Crater Lake
Down Under
Effen
Fris
Grey Goose
Hangar 1
Ketel One
Level
Olifant
Roth
Six
Vermont White
Vox
Xellent
Youri Dologoruki

Rum:
Bacardi Blanco
Bacardi Gold
Malibu
St James XO

Other:
Angostura Bitters
Chambord
Courvouisier
Creme de Cacao
Disaranno Amaretto
E&J Brandy
Kahlua
Grand Marnier
Martini & Rossi Dry Vermouth
Martini & Rossi Sweet Vermouth
Mezzaluna Limoncello
Perppermint Schnapps
Sambuca
Sour Apple Pucker
Triple Sec

No, not bad at all, there, kiddo. I’m eyeballing that Stock Maraschino of yours, I haven’t had the pleasure yet (it was hard enough to find Luxardo here in Oregon)

Cheers!

Gin

Citadelle (750ml)
Hendricks (750ml)
Tanqueray 10 (750ml)

Whiskey/Whisky/Rye

Wild Turkey 101 (750ml)
Baker’s (750ml)
Sazerac 6 (750ml)
Macallan 12 (750ml)
Cragganmore 15 (750ml)

Vodka

Level (750ml)
Vanilla (500ml – homemade)
Lemon (500ml – homemade)
Apple (500ml – homemade)

Rum

Bacardi Light (750ml)
Appleton V/X (750ml)
Goslings Black (750ml)

Tequila

1800 Reposado
1800 Silver

Other

Peachtree (750ml)
Campari (750ml)
Applejack (750ml)
Dry/Sweet Vermouth – M&R (750ml)
Angostura/Peychaud’s
Triple Sec (750ml)
Cointreau (1L)
Stock Maraschino (750ml)
Starbucks Coffee Liqueur (750ml)

I think that’s about it…

Not bad for a 21 year old, eh?