October 2010
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SEWC in NYT...sort of →
Hectorine, Shirley, and Olga recently attended a scotch tasting at Omnivore Books in San Francisco. Very informative, and helped turn the corner on taste for Scotch whisky. Turns out, Scotch can be quite delicious and complex, and doesn’t necessarily require such a strong peaty flavor that only makes you wish you had some marshmellows to roast over the campfire in your glass. Also, a very...
May 2010
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4.25.2010 Meeting @ Broken Record
Minutes for Sunday Evening Whiskey Club: April 25, 2010 Attendees: Shirley, Helen, Hectorine, Olga, Ingeborge, & Rosie.
Highlights: - Holy crap. I haven’t written a blog post in 2 months, so writing this is a highlight in itself. - Broken Record. An adventure to an area of the city no on ever goes to even though its still part of the 7x7. We at SEWC like to show everyone our...
March 2010
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The Smiths - I know it’s over
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2.28.2010 Meeting @ Benders
Minutes for Sunday Evening Whiskey Club: February 28, 2010 Attendees: Shirley, Helen, Hectorine, Olga, Ingeborge, & Rosie.
Highlights: - Missed February 21 meeting due to SEWC being out at Thieves too late Saturday into February 21st morning. Only excuse for canceling whiskey club is because you were busy drinking whiskey. - Free bbq. Damien is a good man. He’ll hook you up with a...
Dr. Dog - 100 Years
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Hudson Four Grain →
I am the main author of this blog, so I get to play favorites. And Hudson, you are my favorite. I love you. I tried the Four Grain and and Manhattan Rye and Baby Bourbon. All were delicious, but at least this evening, I went swayed to the Four Grain. Full of flavors that had a richness I had never experienced before in other whiskeys. The rye was heavy, given complexity with sweet corn, dry...
February 2010
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"The proper drinking of Scotch whisky is more than...
Rolling Stones - What A Shame
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2.14.10 Meeting @ Thieves
Minutes for Sunday Evening Whiskey Club: February 14, 2010 Attendees: Shirley, Helen, Hectorine & Olga
Highlights: - Our bartender and in-my-head-only best friend, Tommy. What is with bars with “Thieves” naming that brings us such amazing service & company? When we get around to Dirty Thieves, is John Jameson himself going to serve us there? I apologize in advance for the...
Aimee Man - It’s over
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Russell's Reserve Rye →
A resounding hit with SEWC. A rye that is quite paletable from the Wild Turkey family. “Brilliant amber color. Vanilla bean, star anise, rye toast, cream brulee, and spice aromas are well defined and attractive. A round entry leads to a dry-yet-fruity medium-full body of caramel, honeyed nuts, cinnamon rye toast, and mint, pink peppercorn flavors. Finishes with a long sweet toffee,...
“The last time I turned down a whisky, I didn’t...
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2.7.2010 Meeting @ Ingeborge & Shirley's
Minutes for Sunday Evening Whiskey Club: February 7, 2010 Attendees: Shirley, Rosie, Hectorine, Ingeborge, Adelaide & Olga
Highlights: - A beautiful day! Perfect conditions to stay inside and gorge ourselves with whiskey and nachos for 8 hours straight. - Shirley introduced her new market store. Margins are nothing, she is actually losing money, but Shirley is just happy to know people...
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The Avett Brothers - Sanguine
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“Drown in a cold vat of whiskey? Death, where is...
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Noah's Mill →
Heavier flavor than found in most Kentucky bourbons. Balance of sweet notes of toffee and savory wood character. Kick of fire to taste, a warm tingle lingers in the back of the throat.
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1.31.2010 Meeting @ Bloodhound
Minutes for Sunday Evening Whiskey Club: January 31, 2010 Attendees: Shirley, Rosie, Dot, Helen, Hectorine, Ingeborge, Adelaide & Olga
Highlights: - Pre-party at Sightglass. Coffee quite excellent, but barista of the female form with unpleasant attitude was an unfortunate turn from the normal amicable & becoming fellows found behind the makeshift bar. - Ingeborge brought delicious...
James Brown - I Feel Good
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SEWC Destinations
An growing list of places that Sunday Whiskey Club will be gracing with their presence.
- Nopa (for white whiskey) - Casa de Helen & Rosie for Helen’s other half’s special cocktails & whiskey knowledge - Nihon Whisky Lounge - Rickhouse - 15 Romolo - Rye - Broken Record - Benders
January 2010
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SEWC Cocktail: Hot Milk Punch →
1 cup whole milk 1 tablespoon Demerara or other dark, raw sugar 2 ounces Old Forester Signature or other strong bourbon, vanillated (see note) Fresh nutmeg. Heat the milk in a small saucepan over medium heat, frothing it with a whisk until it is quite hot but not boiling. Whisk in the sugar. Remove from the heat and stir in the bourbon. Pour into a heatproof mug and grate a small amount of fresh...
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Sazerac Rye →
An American Rye, meaning it’s mash is at least 51% rye. Beautiful amber color. Nice distinct vanilla, peppery smell with hint of clove. Warm spice to taste with a bit of sweetness. Finish has a pleasant warm journey down, lingering a bit in the back of the throat.
Enjoyed @ Alembic 1.24.10
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1.24.2010 Meeting @ Alembic
Minutes for Sunday Evening Whiskey Club: January 24, 2010 Attendees: Shirley, Rosie, Helen, Hectorine, & Olga (tardy: Ingeborge)
Highlights: - Our first selection of location was open & had seating available. Already step up from fist meeting. - Pleasant waitress with beautiful arm tattoo that we will introduce to Steve so they can have a kick-ass wedding that will include lots of...
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Basil Hayden →
Very smooth bourbon with tones of oak and walnut. A nice option for those who want a clean whiskey with low bite. Part of the Jim Beam family.
Enjoyed @ Whiskey Thieves 1.17.2010
*SEWC neat-worthy (by Dot, Shirley, & Rosie)
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Bulleit →
High rye content for a bourbon (30%). Hints of vanilla & honey over notes of oak and bit of spice. A slight bite of alcohol hits the back of the throat, but goes down smooth.
Enjoyed @ Whiskey Tavern 1.17.2010
*SEWC neat-worthy (by Hecortine, Olga, & Helen)
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1.17.10 Meeting @ Whiskey Thieves
Minutes for Sunday Evening Whiskey Club: January 17, 2010 Attendees: Dot, Shirley, Rosie, Helen, Hectorine, & Olga
Highlights: -Alembic, to Rickhouse, to Whiskey Thieves turned out to the best scavenger hunt for bar ever because we found Steve, a tour de force of whiskey education. And also introduced getting PBR (sans Dot) with our bourbon. All bars have a tough act to follow. - Drank a...