Because all you need is a stiff drink

The momotronic bar essentials are as follows:

For Mixing:

Applejack – Laird’s

Gin – Plymouth

Gin – Bombay Sapphire

Vodka – Ketel One

Bourbon – Maker’s Mark

Tequila – Don Julio Blanco

Rum – Ron Barillito Three Star (note the three stars on the neck)

Rum – Goslings Black Seal

Rye – I can’t recommend a suitable one, yet, as I have only sampled a couple

Brandy – Osborne Magno, if you can find it.or Fundador is ok

Cointreau

Curacao – Senior Curacao of Curacao

Pastis – Ricard or Pernod work well

Dry Vermouth – Cinzano

Sweet (red) Vermouth – Cinzano

White Vermouth – Cinzano

Lillet White

Creme de Violette

Creme de Cassis – Jules Theuriet or Briottet

Maraschino Liqueur

Cherry Brandy (I still haven’t found a good one, I think we’re looking for something sweeter here)

Apricot Brandy

Pear Brandy

Orange Bitters – Fee Brothers

Angostura Bitters

Peychauds Bitters

Chartreuse (because its so awesome, a color was named after it)

Dubonnet

For Singular Enjoyment:

Gin – Junipero

Gin – North Shore Distiller’s Gin #6

Bourbon – Baker’s

Bourbon – Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (The single best bourbon I have sampled to date)

Scotch – Glenmorangie

Scotch – Lagavulin

Scotch (blended) – Compass Box Peat Monster

Rum -Pampero Aniversario Rum

Tequila – Don Julio Anejo

This list is not, by any means, complete.  I will be forced to add to it as necessary, but it does offer a decent start

My Advice: Avoid Hiram Walker, Dekuyper, and Du Bouchett as they use flavor houses.  Be adventurous and try to infuse the spirits on your own.

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September 25th, 2009