/ck/ - Food & Cooking

>>4890049
how do I into hard liquor

>>4890055
basically

Only thing I know I want right now is Goslings, to make those Dark n Stormies (I know that sounds super fedoracore but it's sort of a local thing)

just order beer

>>4890067
not talking about at bars, talking about a home bar

>>4890075
order kegs at wholesale prices then

You have had the internet at your fingertips for literally your entire life. Why do you not know how to google?

pic related
muh current bar

>>4890117

There's some nice stuff in there. Wouldn't mind chilling and having a drink at your place.

>>4890117
Goddammit Elijah, don't turn your back on me!

>>4890122
Thanks man, wouldn't mind inviting you over.

One decent (20 bucks and up) bottle each of the following:

>Scotch
>Bourbon
>Gin
>Wodka
>Cognac
>Tequila (gold & white)
>Vermouth
>white rum
>dark rum
>maybe cachaca

cordials like
grand manier
creme de cassis/menthe etc
coffee liqueur
baileys
curacao
maraschino
amaretto
drambuie
campari

bitters like
agostura
peychaud

Also it's nice to have some lemons/limes, fruits, olives and ice, lots of ice available.

>>4890117
I'm not seeing any tequila.
I'm trying not to get angry.

>>4890117

Nice collection man, I'd like to see a few more single malts but they're pricey.

If you like Ardbeg you should try Lagavulin

>>4890365
I actually got out of bed to make a pic of my tequila for you and realised, I'm really out. Will buy some tomorrow.

>>4890367
I tried some Islays but if I'm honest I like the non-barbeque lowlands more...

>>4890393
I was slightly disappointed with Blantons and would probably choose Elijah instead. Now you just need some Pappy and your bar would be god-tier

>>4890049
are you looking to be mixing drinks all the time, or would you prefer to just drink better quality stuff?

if its cocktails, get this shit
>>4890351
in addition, you could also get a shaker, strainer, and a bar spoon for mixing and layering drinks. Ice is also important so depending on your ice maker you may want to get some big cube trays.

If you're new to it, I wouldn't recommend trying to build a full bar yet. I know the temptation, but just start with no more than a few drinks and learn how to make them really well, plus a few variations. Learn what brands mix well, taste good, etc. Build up your bar the same way you would a toolset - ie slowly and carefully, and with thorough research.

I'm in my mid twenties and just now expanding into the Sazerac. It's going to take a while before I feel confident that I have it well made. I'm also slowly learning with a friend about absinthe, made properly (as in no flames) in the late 1800's style. Absinthe especially you have to be careful about the brands.

For reference, I really enjoy this bartender's videos. He takes pains to avoid pretension, and explains his ideas well:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfhaxHYb46E

>>4890117
>SLYRS
>Bavarian Single Malt Whisky
Gott im Himmel, vot in der aktuell Fockewulf?

>>4890464
This, basically. Look, OP, you can rush out and buy a bunch of bottles, but what if you never get around to drinking half of them? They just sit and develop off-flavors. A few, like Irish Cream, actually spoil over time.

Buy one or two things that you like, and gradually expand from there. If you throw a party, maybe buy a couple of new things to see what they're like, and to see if any of your friends will even drink them.

>>4891269
I live right at the Slyrs Distillery and I really like it. I frequently visit the site and take the tour with friends, It's really interesting and the guys there are nice.

>>4891291
I'll have to try it some day, if I ever see it in a shop. We don't get much beyond the basic brands where I am.

I've never even heard of a Bavarian single-malt before.

>>4891302
It's not even well known in Germany, it's a very small and pretty young distillery. From the production process their single malt is more like a bourbon than anything (they use new, burned casks) but now they brought out a sherry-cask version (the darker bottle in my pic). Both a little pricy (small production), but very good.

>>4890117
mirin. Always told myself I'd build up a bar once I was legal, but three years later, I have like, two bottles of decent booze, a bottle of bitters, and a handle of cheap whiskey I'll probably finish within the week. Alas.

>>4891318
It's never too late!

>>4891318
Just bey every time you get your salary one nice bottle -> Nice bar in about a year.

>>4890065
niggah dark n' stormies aren't a "local thing".
Where ya from?

>>4890055
Ask the liquor store clerk for recommendations. That's what I did and now I have a list of bourbons and ryes I'm stoked to try out.

>>4891509
Oh god I want that.
Is it any good?

>>4891867
>bottle seems pricey
>Oh god I want that
>'Is it any good?'

That's why I find alcool ellitism retarded

>>4891913
Actually it's a Bavarian Whiskey I specially wanted to
try. The same distillery makes some amazing fruit spirits, so I thought I'd give it a shot.

>>4892020
In spite of a seeming lack of Bushmills, VERY nicely done!

OP, Start easy son. Get what the grrls like, try your hand at rum and coke, Mudslides, frozen margs (you'll need a blender).

Get THEM drunk and you'll soon see what you like!

>>4892085
Not OP but thank you nontheless.

>>4892172
Anon abides...

Given time, 20 somethings will find that "mixology" is really just for the girls and all that really counts in the end is the uisce beatha.

>>4890049
I had a 12-year old scotch called Aberlour about a year ago or so. Problem was, I was new to drinking so naturally it burned a little at first. However, it had a wonderful aftertaste, kind of fruity. So, it's good to have a good quality scotch.

>>4892020
No offence buddy

>>4892423
The Aberlour 16yo is very smooth I can say.
>>4892020
True, the Fruchtwasser from there are amazing, they aren't directly connected to the whisky though, just the bottling is done by them if I recall.

Here my newest additions to my bar (Tequila is coming, the store didn't have a decent one, ordering online).

>>4893506
I also realise if I make hi res pics of bottles I should put pants on.

>>4890117

>blantons

my negroid

>>4890049

I would consider these the absolute 5 basics:
>whiskey
>vodka
>gin
>rum
>tequila

Keep these on stock if you can, they'll probably be used the most. Then add others such as vermouth, and have some liqueurs you like (coffee, orange, etc.)
Always keep red and white wine if you can as well

>>4893516
assumes person in pic isn't afraid to eat a twinkie sandwich

>>4890427
>some Pappy
good fucking luck.

>>4890049
Before you start doing crazy mixology, you should know what most things taste like on their own, that way you can blend your own flavors with a good knowledge base. For a first liquor, pick right from your own image. Johnny Walker Black is the favorite drink of presidents and kings alike.

Just buy vodka in bulk and mix it with fucking everything.

>>4893592
>implying the whole thing wasn't a publicity stunt

>>4893592

Especially since some asshole stole a bunch of it.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/10/17/pappy-van-winkle-stolen_n_4114677.html

>>4893641

you seem like the guy who always looks around nervously when people are laughing and laughs to avoid looking stupid