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re: Whiskey/Bourbon/Scotch appreciation thread Volume II

Posted by briggs on 11/16/18 at 3:32 pm

Good juice and fresh Froot Loops FTW....

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re: Good whiskey to drink straight/on the rocks?

Posted by briggs on 11/16/18 at 1:19 pm

Find a good store that will pour you some samples. Not sure where you are, but Martin's in NOLA will have stuff open for you to try. A good wine & spirit guy can get you in the right direction. I'm more of a bourbon drinker, so for me, some solid $20-30 pours would be Henry McKenna and Elijah C...

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re: What places do you recommend for small plates/cocktails in NOLA?

Posted by briggs on 11/8/18 at 2:40 pm

SoBou was the first thing that popped in my head when you said small plates, cocktails, and FQ. Sylvain and Cane & Table are also great recs....

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re: Parish Reve in stores?

Posted by briggs on 10/12/18 at 1:00 pm

Rouse's in Gretna had plenty....

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re: ANyone ever try Pinhook Lot 001

Posted by briggs on 10/12/18 at 10:10 am

The rye is pretty good for being just 2 years old. It's more fruity than spicy....

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re: ANyone ever try Pinhook Lot 001

Posted by briggs on 10/10/18 at 1:20 pm

Are you talking about their lot 001 of rye or bourbon? The rye has a green wax top and is confusingly called Bourbon and Rye. Every release prior to that rye and the most recent bourbon, Bourbon Country (orange wax), were aged far longer....

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re: Date Night Restaurant in BR / Lunch in New Orleans with Kids

Posted by briggs on 10/10/18 at 1:14 pm

As far as the Aquarium, you are at the edge of the Quater, so there are loads of places in walking distance. You could hope on the street car too. Happy hour at Domenica in the Roosevelt is a good option for kids. Half-priced pizza....

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re: Whiskey/Bourbon/Scotch appreciation thread Volume II

Posted by briggs on 9/20/18 at 8:41 am

[quote]curious what Dorignac’s was charging for it[/quote] It was $48, I believe....

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re: Louisiana Restaurant Official Recipe Favorites Thread

Posted by briggs on 9/19/18 at 4:16 pm

[link=(https://nomenu.com/dragos-char-broiled-oysters/)]Drago's Char-Broiled Oysters[/link] 2 lb. butter, softened 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh garlic 1 Tbs. black pepper 1 tsp. dried Italian seasoning 6 dozen oysters on the half shell 1 cup grated Parmesan and Romano cheeses, mixed 3 Tbs. ...

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re: Best of the best liquor selections under $80

Posted by briggs on 9/19/18 at 4:07 pm

If you are looking to make cocktails I would say spend less and get more variations. Something like Old Grand Dad 114, Henry Mckenna, and Rittenhouse Rye. These are all over 100 proof, so you will still get some oomph in a mixed drink. Those should all be $30 and below as well. I would spe...

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re: Whiskey/Bourbon/Scotch appreciation thread Volume II

Posted by briggs on 9/19/18 at 3:06 pm

[quote]Anywhere local in NOLA y’all are able to find 107?[/quote] Dorignac's randomly had some out 2 Sundays ago. Maybe half a case at most, but are no longer there. Elios from time to time will have some. ...

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