Taking Inventory

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