Comments on: Operation 1919 - seeking lost ingredients

By: Das

Das — Sat, 31 May 2008 22:32:05 +0000

Is it just me wondering why it’s taking so long for Angostura Orange bitters to reach these shores?? Anyway, I finally caved in and ordered online at: http://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/ (cost + shipping: $22 - your mileage may vary). They’re more complex than any of the other orange bitters I’ve tried and absolutely superb in a 2:1 classic martini.
Also, anyone looking to pick up Bitter Truth’s limited edition Jerry Thomas Decanter Bitters and Celery Bitters, call LeNell’s in NY @ 718-360-0838. These won’t last!

By: Carmelo Lisciotto

Carmelo Lisciotto — Thu, 01 May 2008 00:59:36 +0000

Great tips!

Carmelo Lisciotto

By: Frederic

Frederic — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 23:12:08 +0000

Any word on the alleged April release of Plymouth Sloe Gin here in the U.S.? The head guy at Marty’s in Newtonville today said that his distributer didn’t carry it.

By: k. montuori

k. montuori — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 19:44:27 +0000

For anyone looking for Amer Picon, the Wine Gallery on Rt. 9 in Brookline now has it on their shelves. After being fucked over by Brix I had to find an alternate source. The W.G. folks were very accommodating and reasonable ($15/liter).

By: Benjamin

Benjamin — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 15:21:56 +0000

Pre-Prohibition GIN!!

Hi all - Not sure if any of you have ventured to the Midwest lately, but if so there is a company worth checking out for their sweet gin. Death’s Door Spirits out of Wisconsin. There gin contains only three botanicals (fennel, coriander, and wild juniper berries). The products for the gin and the distilling is done in Wisconsin. According to many accounts this is the closest thing to a pre-prohibition gin that people have tasted in production today. It is fantastic in a Gin Fizz or Martinez. The product has done particularly well in finer establishment in Chicago as well (Violet Hour).

Distribution is currently limited to the Midwest but an online distributor - Lush Wine and Spirits carries both the Gin and the Vodka (though the prices are about 10-12 more than in any liquor store in WI).

You won’t be disappointed!

http://www.deathsdoorspirits.com

By: ljclark

ljclark — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 03:24:49 +0000

Wow! Hurray!

By: Mike

Mike — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 03:21:22 +0000

More on Brix, which just opened a second location on Broad St. in the Financial District.

They currently carry ALL of the following “hard to find” ingredients:
4 or 5 rye whiskeys
Creme de Violette
Peychaud’s bitters
Luxardo Maraschino
Marasca cherries
Amer Picon

Andrew is the guy to ask for. He’s a cocktail fiend (and very knowledgeable about wine too, of course).

By: Eric

Eric — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:26:46 +0000

I picked up some Gum Arabic at Seven Arrows Farm in Seekonk.

Julios on Rt. 9 in Westborough carry a few goodies also (Violettte, Vya) as well.

For Amaro buffs down here in SE MA it might be worth a drive down to Gasbarro’s on Atwells Ave in Providence.
Of course they cater to the Italian market and have an great selection of Italian wine as well as some hard to find Amari and Grappa. (Didn’t see any Carpano Antica left sadly) Also have found the Fabbri Cherries in liquor at one of the shops down there (Venda?).

Found Luxardo Maraschino and Peychauds at Town in Rumpford, RI.

Happy hunting.

By: Joe

Joe — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:06:14 +0000

GORDON’S UPDATE:
Well they do indeed have the Creme De Violette.

In addition, though they had not had a chance to unpack it, the Peychaud’s 10oz bottles had arrived as well. So ask if you don’t see it. I snagged two just for security’s sake! They say the Regan’s Orange might be in soon.

So those folks like me who are west of Boston now have an easier source for a few items!

YeeHaw!

By: Joe

Joe — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 02:10:35 +0000

To give an idea how nice just suggesting your local Liqour store get something, I spoke to the folks at Gordon’s in Newton about Peychaud’s, Regan’s Orange Bitters and Rothman & Winter Creme De Violette. They’re still working on getting the bitters, but a buddy called me tonight and Viola! just a couple of weeks later they have the Violette at what I think might be the best price in town!

Proof positive that, particularly with your more solid smaller establishments, your voice can be heard and answered!

Now to work on a few other thing with them…