Years ago, I read a blog entry from cocktail author Jeffrey Morgenthaler, in which he posted the contents of his home bar, and I thought it was a great to emulate. I feel that peeking into other people's liquor cabinets, whether in person - or in the virtual sense - is a bit of voyeuristic fun, and occasionally, you may find a few items you may have overlooked in your bar, and may want to add to your collection.
I have quite a few years behind me in the world of mixology. Everything from fine spirit tastings and education, a two-year stint mixing drinks at an upscale Italian bistro, and now, cocktail creation for clients and friends. You may want to keep that in mind as you read the list, as some of the botles in my collection were purchased with a specific project in mind, and are not used everyday.
You may even notice a few items that may be unfamiliar to you, like Shochu (an Asian spirit usually derived from rice,) and ROn Miel (a rum from the Canary Islands made from palm honey) - so if you have any questions, feel free to send me a message.
last update: 11/06/10
Gin:
Bombay Sapphire
Gordon's
Plymouth
Tanqueray #10
Tanqueray Mallaca
G'Vine Floraison
Square One Botanical
Gin Mare
Seneca Drums
Mackenzie Reserve
Homemade Rhubarb-Infused Gin
Homemade Lavender-Infused Gin
Vodka:
Absolut
Belvedere
Sobiewski
Vodka (Flavored):
Absolut Mango
Absolut Vanilla
Bialystok Zubrowka (Bison Grass)
Belvedere Bloody Mary
Home-made Black Pepper Infused
Home-made Kiwi Infused
Rum:
Appleton Estates
Bacardi Light
Bacardi 1873
El Dorado 5 Year Demerara
Gosling's Black Seal 151 Overproof
Havana Club White
Ron Miel Cocal
Rum (Flavored):
Bacardi Limon
Cruzan Coconut
Homemade Mango Infused
Cachaca:
Leblon
Velho Barreiro
Shochu/Awamori:
Vehara
Brandy:
E&J VS
Fruit Brandy:
Laird's Applejack
Pisco:
Macchu Pisco
Whisky (Scotch):
Balvenie 10
Balvenie Doublewood
Cragganmore
Dewars
Glen Garioch
Glenfiddich
Glenlivet
Macallan
Whiskey (Irish):
Bushmills
Jameson
Red Breast
Bourbon:
Buffalo Trace
Buffalo Trace White Dog
Evan Williams
Jack Daniels
Michter's US1 Straight Rye
Home-made peach infused bourbon
Home-made bacon fat-washed bourbon
Rye:
Old Overholt Rye
Sazerac Rye
Rittenhouse Rye 100 proof
Whisky (Canadian):
Forty Creek
Tequila:
Corzo Silver
Monte Alban Oaxacan Meczal
Jose Cuervo Gold
Sauza Blanco
Homemade Pineapple-Sage infused tequila
Flavored Spirits & Liqueurs:
Benedictine
Bol's Pumpkin Smash
Bol's Triple Sec
Cadushy of Bonaire
Cointreau
Creme De Cacao
Creme De Banane
Chambord
Dekuyper Triple Sec
Island Blue Pucker
Kahlua
Kirschwasser
Leanez Yellow Curacao
Luxardo Maraschino
Metaxa
Midori
Ouzo by Metaxa
Piza
Pama Pomegranate
Plymouth Sloe Gin
Sloe Gin
Soho Lychee
Sour Apple
Southern Comfort
St. Germain
Taylor's Velvet Falernum
Tuaca
Villa Massa Limoncello
White Peach Schnapps
Homemade Limoncello
Homemade Cherry Bounce
Vermouth and Fortified Wines:
Carpano Antica Formula
Dolin Dry
Lillet Blanc
Martini & Rossi Dry
Noilly Prat Sweet
Noilly Prat Dry
Vya Sweet
Bitters & Amari (Potable):
Campari
Cynar
Fernet Branca
Karlovarska Becherovka
Bitters (Cocktail):
Angostura
Fee Brothers Peach Bitters
Peychaud's
Regan's Orange Bitters
Fee's Aztec Chocolate
Syrups, Mixers & Flavorings:
Homemade Grenadine
Homemade Lychee Grenadine
Fever Tree Tonic Water
Coco Loco Coconut Cream
Orange Blossom Water
Rose Water
Infusion Bases:
Absolute 100
Everclear 153
Devil Springs 160
