Whiskey Tasting at Greg_Ace's house
posted April 24, 2011 9:11 PM RSS | iCal | +googleCal
Sat May 21 at 6:00 PM, Greg_Ace's house
4414 SE Center St, Portland, OR, USA (Map & Directions)
At the last Portland meetup, the subject of a scotch tasting came up. The backstory is long and unnecessary, but the upshot is that we thought it sounded like a hoot and I'm willing to host it at my house in SE Portland (4414 SE Center St., near SE 42nd and Powell). NOTE: The original plan of "five or six different types of scotch" has mutated into "whiskey" in general, to include Irish whiskey and bourbon.
UPDATE: mrzarquon has created a spreadsheet of who's bringing what, whiskey- and food-wise.
There's plenty of room indoors and out (I have a covered patio), and there's easy access by bus - 9, 17, and 75 all have stops within 4-6 blocks; 14 is 9 blocks away - or car (or griffon). Thanks to Lutoslawski, who has volunteered to bring some extra folding chairs so there's plenty of places to sit.
- We can set up "anonymous" tasting rounds where everyone gets a shot of a particular whiskey and fills out a little sheet with what they think about each round - color, smell, flavor, aftertaste, that sort of thing. At the end of each round we can reveal the name of the liquor. If/when we get tired of that, THEN we can drop the game and drink whatever to our heart's content.
- If you have a favorite libation or one you'd like to try, bring it along; but not everyone is obligated to bring liquor. If you do plan to bring a whiskey, it would be a good idea to post to this thread so that others can see and we can avoid any more duplication than necessary.
- Feel free to bring other beverages (alcoholic and non-), mixers, or food as you choose. My reasonably-well-equipped kitchen is available if necessary, including a coffee maker and an espresso machine.
- I have no extra beds (except for the couch), but LOTS of floor space for anyone who wants to bring a sleeping bag and crash if they're unable to drive/ride home. Safety First!
- Music was mentioned, and I've got a basement "rumpus room" that makes up in size and sonic-isolation-from-neighbors what it lacks in furniture or decor. Bring instruments or not, we'll see what transpires. Alternatively, I've got a stereo and lots of jazz recordings to class up the joint.
- FOOD...You can Google "scotch food pairing" for more ideas, but here's a short list of SUGGESTIONS. Don't feel like you have to limit yourself to these! That said: Coffee (as I mentioned I have a regular coffee machine and an espresso machine), dark chocolate, and shortbread/non-flavored crackers tend to be mentioned most often as palate-cleansers between rounds; next come both strongly-flavored desserts and savory/smoked meats; followed by seafood (including raw sushi); various sharp or hard cheeses, olives, and tapenades on crackers or dense dark breads; baked/roasted veggies, mushrooms, or pumpkin seeds; and smoked almonds or mixed nuts. In other words, foods that will stand up to the strong smokey/peaty flavors of various scotches. Easy on the garlic, though, from what I hear - one source said it tends to clash with the scotch flavors. *shrug* Whatever.... Beyond that, fulfill your personal potluck whims, and it'll be fine (I believe a couple of people have already volunteered to bring scotch eggs so we're probably covered there).
If we want to refine the food and drink list and get more persnickety with subsequent tastings, we can; for a first stab at this, relaxed and easy seems to be the favored approach.
There's plenty of room indoors and out (I have a covered patio), and there's easy access by bus - 9, 17, and 75 all have stops within 4-6 blocks; 14 is 9 blocks away - or car (or griffon). Thanks to Lutoslawski, who has volunteered to bring some extra folding chairs so there's plenty of places to sit.
- We can set up "anonymous" tasting rounds where everyone gets a shot of a particular whiskey and fills out a little sheet with what they think about each round - color, smell, flavor, aftertaste, that sort of thing. At the end of each round we can reveal the name of the liquor. If/when we get tired of that, THEN we can drop the game and drink whatever to our heart's content.
- If you have a favorite libation or one you'd like to try, bring it along; but not everyone is obligated to bring liquor. If you do plan to bring a whiskey, it would be a good idea to post to this thread so that others can see and we can avoid any more duplication than necessary.
- Feel free to bring other beverages (alcoholic and non-), mixers, or food as you choose. My reasonably-well-equipped kitchen is available if necessary, including a coffee maker and an espresso machine.
- I have no extra beds (except for the couch), but LOTS of floor space for anyone who wants to bring a sleeping bag and crash if they're unable to drive/ride home. Safety First!
- Music was mentioned, and I've got a basement "rumpus room" that makes up in size and sonic-isolation-from-neighbors what it lacks in furniture or decor. Bring instruments or not, we'll see what transpires. Alternatively, I've got a stereo and lots of jazz recordings to class up the joint.
- FOOD...You can Google "scotch food pairing" for more ideas, but here's a short list of SUGGESTIONS. Don't feel like you have to limit yourself to these! That said: Coffee (as I mentioned I have a regular coffee machine and an espresso machine), dark chocolate, and shortbread/non-flavored crackers tend to be mentioned most often as palate-cleansers between rounds; next come both strongly-flavored desserts and savory/smoked meats; followed by seafood (including raw sushi); various sharp or hard cheeses, olives, and tapenades on crackers or dense dark breads; baked/roasted veggies, mushrooms, or pumpkin seeds; and smoked almonds or mixed nuts. In other words, foods that will stand up to the strong smokey/peaty flavors of various scotches. Easy on the garlic, though, from what I hear - one source said it tends to clash with the scotch flavors. *shrug* Whatever.... Beyond that, fulfill your personal potluck whims, and it'll be fine (I believe a couple of people have already volunteered to bring scotch eggs so we're probably covered there).
If we want to refine the food and drink list and get more persnickety with subsequent tastings, we can; for a first stab at this, relaxed and easy seems to be the favored approach.
I would greatly enjoy this, there are too many scotch whiskys I've not yet tasted.
I think that there are enough scotch whiskys available in Oregon to put together a broad representative set. Adding a couple blendeds for comparison would be good.
In March I attended a bourbon tasting. We tasted a flight of six bourbons and one white dog, each with an introduction, after that it was an open pouring of whichever one one desired. This worked pretty well.
posted by Prince_of_Cups at 10:48 AM on April 25, 2011
I think that there are enough scotch whiskys available in Oregon to put together a broad representative set. Adding a couple blendeds for comparison would be good.
In March I attended a bourbon tasting. We tasted a flight of six bourbons and one white dog, each with an introduction, after that it was an open pouring of whichever one one desired. This worked pretty well.
posted by Prince_of_Cups at 10:48 AM on April 25, 2011
I like scotch and am good at bringing food to potlucks! I even have a (completely silly, but quite decadent) recipe for whiskey & chocolate cupcakes.
Prince_of_Cups is the household booze-authority, thus I'll leave it to him to contribute intelligently to the discussion of selection & tasting-format. I will note that the recent bourbon tasting also included a couple of rounds of cocktails mixed on the various bourbons available, and that's something I favor at theses events-- I think it's interesting to discover that sometimes you like X brand best straight (or over ice or whatever) but Y best in a Rob Roy.
Monday May 30 is Memorial Day (three-day-weekend-yay), which, depending on people's families, schedules, etc etc, could mean that Friday May 27, Saturday May 28, or Sunday May 29 are good choices/bad choices for an event.
posted by Kpele at 11:30 AM on April 25, 2011
Prince_of_Cups is the household booze-authority, thus I'll leave it to him to contribute intelligently to the discussion of selection & tasting-format. I will note that the recent bourbon tasting also included a couple of rounds of cocktails mixed on the various bourbons available, and that's something I favor at theses events-- I think it's interesting to discover that sometimes you like X brand best straight (or over ice or whatever) but Y best in a Rob Roy.
Monday May 30 is Memorial Day (three-day-weekend-yay), which, depending on people's families, schedules, etc etc, could mean that Friday May 27, Saturday May 28, or Sunday May 29 are good choices/bad choices for an event.
posted by Kpele at 11:30 AM on April 25, 2011
Great ideas, keep 'em coming!
spherical_perceptions, I've got a fairly good CD collection, if that's any consolation. :) AND, I'll note that I have a big ol' basement "rumpus room" where we could all set up and crank everything to 11 without disturbing the neighbors, so...anyone is welcome to bring their instruments (I play sax and trumpet).
posted by Greg_Ace at 11:59 AM on April 25, 2011
spherical_perceptions, I've got a fairly good CD collection, if that's any consolation. :) AND, I'll note that I have a big ol' basement "rumpus room" where we could all set up and crank everything to 11 without disturbing the neighbors, so...anyone is welcome to bring their instruments (I play sax and trumpet).
posted by Greg_Ace at 11:59 AM on April 25, 2011
I don't drink scotch, but I do eat food. I agree with kpele that Memorial Day weekend is probably a bad weekend. On the other hand, I think the weekend before that we'll be out of town.
posted by fiercekitten at 2:31 PM on April 25, 2011
posted by fiercekitten at 2:31 PM on April 25, 2011
How do you know what food pairs well with a scotch? I went to a McMenamins scotch tasting with a be-kilted Scotch Master and all, and it was awesome, and the foods seemed to not clash... but I wouldn't know where to start figuring that out on my own. Does anyone have any suggested resources? Or should I just bring pickled herrings with my scotch?
At this moment, my calendar says I could do Memorial Day weekend, the weekend before that, or the weekend before that. So really, I can't help narrow a date down. I'm going to a friend's wedding on 5/7, so that's right out.
posted by Secretariat at 3:28 PM on April 25, 2011
At this moment, my calendar says I could do Memorial Day weekend, the weekend before that, or the weekend before that. So really, I can't help narrow a date down. I'm going to a friend's wedding on 5/7, so that's right out.
posted by Secretariat at 3:28 PM on April 25, 2011
I'm researching scotch+food pairing now, and I'll post some suggestions here soon.
posted by Greg_Ace at 3:48 PM on April 25, 2011
posted by Greg_Ace at 3:48 PM on April 25, 2011
As I think about this, I'm beginning to realize that EVERYBODY bringing a bottle of scotch would be serious overkill. So maybe the thing to do would be for a few people to bring a bottle, and everyone else can bring food, non-scotch beverages, that sort of thing. Then the fun begins with deciding who brings what. I'll volunteer to provide a bottle...anyone else?
posted by Greg_Ace at 4:03 PM on April 25, 2011
posted by Greg_Ace at 4:03 PM on April 25, 2011
...unless, of course, only 5 people plan on coming anyway...
posted by Greg_Ace at 4:03 PM on April 25, 2011
posted by Greg_Ace at 4:03 PM on April 25, 2011
Scotch flavor pairings, from the MeFi Project Ingredient Pairing app, and from FoodPairing.
Perhaps 5 people could provide scotch, and the rest could be tasked to bring a necessary mixer (for cocktail round(s)) or food?
posted by Kpele at 4:08 PM on April 25, 2011
Perhaps 5 people could provide scotch, and the rest could be tasked to bring a necessary mixer (for cocktail round(s)) or food?
posted by Kpele at 4:08 PM on April 25, 2011
...which is totally what you said, Greg_Ace, der, sorry.
I think we (P_o_C and I) could bring a bottle, and would be highly likely to bring food and/or mixers as well.
(home bar is his domain, baked goods is mine, we're like a...double threat! tipsy baker and cocktail geek! unicorn riding a griffon! couple that brings booze and cupcakes!)
posted by Kpele at 4:20 PM on April 25, 2011
I think we (P_o_C and I) could bring a bottle, and would be highly likely to bring food and/or mixers as well.
(home bar is his domain, baked goods is mine, we're like a...
posted by Kpele at 4:20 PM on April 25, 2011
I'm up for a gathering that includes a)drink b)food and c) Mefites.
So long as we're in town, I'm sure we'll show up.
posted by nickthetourist at 4:22 PM on April 25, 2011
So long as we're in town, I'm sure we'll show up.
posted by nickthetourist at 4:22 PM on April 25, 2011
As I think about this, I'm beginning to realize that EVERYBODY bringing a bottle of scotch would be serious overkill.
Blasphemy!
I love this idea and I'm certainly in. I'd love to do the anon scotch tasting thing. Also I have quite a few of those camping type folding chairs I'd be happy to bring.
posted by Lutoslawski at 4:50 PM on April 25, 2011
Blasphemy!
I love this idea and I'm certainly in. I'd love to do the anon scotch tasting thing. Also I have quite a few of those camping type folding chairs I'd be happy to bring.
posted by Lutoslawski at 4:50 PM on April 25, 2011
Kpele, if you show up on a griffon that'd be awesome! I'll reserve a spot in my backyard for her landing pad.
posted by Greg_Ace at 5:04 PM on April 25, 2011
posted by Greg_Ace at 5:04 PM on April 25, 2011
I've only tried scotch once and I may have spit it out. I was young and it probably was not very good scotch, so it might be time for me to try again.
Rather than one-on-one pairings, it may be prudent to get more substantial food into tummies before the tasting in earnest begins, and then have nibbles thereafter.
posted by mimo at 6:18 PM on April 25, 2011
Rather than one-on-one pairings, it may be prudent to get more substantial food into tummies before the tasting in earnest begins, and then have nibbles thereafter.
posted by mimo at 6:18 PM on April 25, 2011
Oh man. I have a hors devour that goes so good with scotch it is a thing of magic. I will try very hard to make it to this one.
posted by munchingzombie at 7:19 PM on April 25, 2011
posted by munchingzombie at 7:19 PM on April 25, 2011
I'm researching scotch+food pairing now
Um, hello? Scotch eggs ! (Which I will happily make & bring, what with the excess of eggs I have this time of year).
posted by dersins at 8:44 PM on April 25, 2011
Um, hello? Scotch eggs ! (Which I will happily make & bring, what with the excess of eggs I have this time of year).
posted by dersins at 8:44 PM on April 25, 2011
As I think about this, I'm beginning to realize that EVERYBODY bringing a bottle of scotch would be serious overkill.
I dunno, sounds like a pretty good scam for the guy who's house we're bringing it to...
posted by dersins at 8:53 PM on April 25, 2011
I dunno, sounds like a pretty good scam for the guy who's house we're bringing it to...
posted by dersins at 8:53 PM on April 25, 2011
who's
Oh fuck. Whose. Fucking whose. Goddam is that shit fucking embarrassing.
posted by dersins at 8:54 PM on April 25, 2011
Oh fuck. Whose. Fucking whose. Goddam is that shit fucking embarrassing.
posted by dersins at 8:54 PM on April 25, 2011
SCOTCH EGGS ARE THE GREATEST THING EVER CREATED, NEXT TO SCOTCH.
Also: Who's house?
posted by Lutoslawski at 10:45 AM on April 26, 2011
Also: Who's house?
posted by Lutoslawski at 10:45 AM on April 26, 2011
What is wrong with that poor sausage??
(yes, I know, that's what she said)
Also- mixers with Scotch? I'm happy to bring a nice scotch, but I might wince a little if it gets mixed with coke or something.
Although, wasn't there something about a top secret highly monetizable whisky and tea cocktail?
posted by Secretariat at 1:00 PM on April 26, 2011
(yes, I know, that's what she said)
Also- mixers with Scotch? I'm happy to bring a nice scotch, but I might wince a little if it gets mixed with coke or something.
Although, wasn't there something about a top secret highly monetizable whisky and tea cocktail?
posted by Secretariat at 1:00 PM on April 26, 2011
Who's houses?
I like this idea very much and will bring whatever needs bringing. (I make damn fine chicken wings, by the way. If I do say so myself.)
Are we considering bourbon too? I've been looking for an excuse to buy a bottle of Four Roses...
posted by Specklet at 1:00 PM on April 26, 2011
I like this idea very much and will bring whatever needs bringing. (I make damn fine chicken wings, by the way. If I do say so myself.)
Are we considering bourbon too? I've been looking for an excuse to buy a bottle of Four Roses...
posted by Specklet at 1:00 PM on April 26, 2011
Secretariat, I promise not to mix scotch with coke! But you'd need vermouth for a Bobby Burns or a Rob Roy or a Blood & Sand or...
Scotch-based cocktails are a fairly new thing, but there are some very tasty ones.
posted by Kpele at 1:40 PM on April 26, 2011
Scotch-based cocktails are a fairly new thing, but there are some very tasty ones.
posted by Kpele at 1:40 PM on April 26, 2011
If anybody feels like firing up the smoker for a few hours just to make some smoked ice, we can play the game where you try to tell the difference between a cheap blended scotch on a couple of (smoked) rocks and an expensive Islay malt on a couple of (unsmoked) rocks.
[Protip: Lagavulin is interesting and complex enough that you can tell the difference; Laphroaig, not so much.]
[Protip the second: If you are at work, you may not want to google "smoked ice" unless you have an extremely tolerant and progressive IT department.]
posted by dersins at 2:01 PM on April 26, 2011
[Protip: Lagavulin is interesting and complex enough that you can tell the difference; Laphroaig, not so much.]
[Protip the second: If you are at work, you may not want to google "smoked ice" unless you have an extremely tolerant and progressive IT department.]
posted by dersins at 2:01 PM on April 26, 2011
It's a bourbon cocktail, but can be made with scotch, I give you: The Seelbach
posted by mrzarquon at 3:14 PM on April 26, 2011
posted by mrzarquon at 3:14 PM on April 26, 2011
The thing about everybody bringing a bottle is that it's not a problem if (a) nobody is under the impression that we have to finish them, and (b) people are willing to gamble that they won't have the most popular scotch at the meetup and accordingly go home with the emptiest bottle. But even that is a kind of winning, so, hey.
I guess the problem with (a) is that you're driving home, if you're driving, with an open bottle of booze in your trunk.
Um, hello? Scotch eggs !
Pfft. Haggis !
posted by cortex at 3:39 PM on April 26, 2011
I guess the problem with (a) is that you're driving home, if you're driving, with an open bottle of booze in your trunk.
Um, hello? Scotch eggs !
Pfft. Haggis !
posted by cortex at 3:39 PM on April 26, 2011
Greg_Ace: "anyone is welcome to bring their instruments (I play sax and trumpet)"
I am deciding how much I want to make you regret this assertation
posted by idiopath at 9:32 AM on April 27, 2011 [1 favorite]
I am deciding how much I want to make you regret this assertation
posted by idiopath at 9:32 AM on April 27, 2011 [1 favorite]
I play sax and trumpet
At the same time...with enough scotch?
posted by mimo at 10:31 AM on April 27, 2011
At the same time...with enough scotch?
posted by mimo at 10:31 AM on April 27, 2011
As some can attest, the only instrument I can play is the udu, so if someone wants to bring one I'm happy to join in another drunken fireside rendition of Radiohead.
posted by dersins at 10:48 AM on April 27, 2011
posted by dersins at 10:48 AM on April 27, 2011
Scotch-based cocktails are a fairly new thing, but there are some very tasty ones.
I love me a Rusty Nail! (And it never fails that the bartender calls me grandpa when i order one)
As some can attest, the only instrument I can play is the udu, so if someone wants to bring one I'm happy to join in another drunken fireside rendition of Radiohead.
Got you covered.
posted by Lutoslawski at 11:30 AM on April 27, 2011
I love me a Rusty Nail! (And it never fails that the bartender calls me grandpa when i order one)
As some can attest, the only instrument I can play is the udu, so if someone wants to bring one I'm happy to join in another drunken fireside rendition of Radiohead.
Got you covered.
posted by Lutoslawski at 11:30 AM on April 27, 2011
About the various musical offers, I'll just quietly mention that it was in response to spherical_perceptions' comment about having a "live jazz band".
And mimo - with enough scotch, I can play all manner of instruments at once...all badly.
posted by Greg_Ace at 11:35 AM on April 27, 2011
And mimo - with enough scotch, I can play all manner of instruments at once...all badly.
posted by Greg_Ace at 11:35 AM on April 27, 2011
Okay, so...FOOD:
Coffee (as I mentioned I have a regular coffee machine and an espresso machine), dark chocolate, and shortbread tend to be mentioned most often as palate-cleansers between rounds; next come both strongly-flavored desserts and savory/smoked meats; followed by seafood (including raw sushi); various sharp or hard cheeses, olives, and tapenades on crackers or dense dark breads; baked/roasted veggies, mushrooms, or pumpkin seeds; and smoked almonds or mixed nuts. In other words, foods that will stand up to the strong smokey/peaty flavors of various scotches. Easy on the garlic, though, from what I hear - one source said it tends to clash with the scotch flavors. *shrug* Whatever...
So that should give folks some general guidelines. One could get more particular about what foods *exactly* with what style of scotch *exactly*, but frankly one doesn't have the patience (or OCD, depending on one's outlook). I say, let's wing it, fulfill your personal potluck whims, and it'll be fine. If we want to refine it later and get more persnickety with subsequent tastings, that's cool too. For a first stab at this I vote for relaxed and easy.
...and also, DATE:
We'll probably need a show of ...hands (I was about to write "a show of posts" but I knew no possible double-entendre would go unremarked on Metafilter) - who would be available Memorial Day weekend, May 27th-29th? Who could only make it May 20th-21st? 13th-14th? First weekend in May (6th-7th) might be pretty short notice for people but who knows. Once I get something vaguely resembling a consensus (or a large enough bribe), I'll make it official in IRL.
posted by Greg_Ace at 11:48 AM on April 27, 2011
Coffee (as I mentioned I have a regular coffee machine and an espresso machine), dark chocolate, and shortbread tend to be mentioned most often as palate-cleansers between rounds; next come both strongly-flavored desserts and savory/smoked meats; followed by seafood (including raw sushi); various sharp or hard cheeses, olives, and tapenades on crackers or dense dark breads; baked/roasted veggies, mushrooms, or pumpkin seeds; and smoked almonds or mixed nuts. In other words, foods that will stand up to the strong smokey/peaty flavors of various scotches. Easy on the garlic, though, from what I hear - one source said it tends to clash with the scotch flavors. *shrug* Whatever...
So that should give folks some general guidelines. One could get more particular about what foods *exactly* with what style of scotch *exactly*, but frankly one doesn't have the patience (or OCD, depending on one's outlook). I say, let's wing it, fulfill your personal potluck whims, and it'll be fine. If we want to refine it later and get more persnickety with subsequent tastings, that's cool too. For a first stab at this I vote for relaxed and easy.
...and also, DATE:
We'll probably need a show of ...hands (I was about to write "a show of posts" but I knew no possible double-entendre would go unremarked on Metafilter) - who would be available Memorial Day weekend, May 27th-29th? Who could only make it May 20th-21st? 13th-14th? First weekend in May (6th-7th) might be pretty short notice for people but who knows. Once I get something vaguely resembling a consensus (or a large enough bribe), I'll make it official in IRL.
posted by Greg_Ace at 11:48 AM on April 27, 2011
Broadly, I think taking a laissez-faire approach on the first go-round here, and maybe gleaning tips or guidelines from that, is the way to go. If someone's got a lovely bourbon or irish or whatever they want to bring, I say let 'em. For my nickel, I'd rather someone bring a booze they personally like (or are curious about) than grab a random scotch so as not to violate the theme.
For food, since we'll be sampling different-tasting drinks, something appetizer-y that can cleanse the palate between sips would be good.
Unless something comes up, any of those dates work for me.
> Although, wasn't there something about a top secret highly monetizable whisky and tea cocktail?
You'll want to check with mrzarquon on that one
posted by churl at 12:39 PM on April 27, 2011
For food, since we'll be sampling different-tasting drinks, something appetizer-y that can cleanse the palate between sips would be good.
Unless something comes up, any of those dates work for me.
> Although, wasn't there something about a top secret highly monetizable whisky and tea cocktail?
You'll want to check with mrzarquon on that one
posted by churl at 12:39 PM on April 27, 2011
I know nothing about scotch, but I'm all over the baking of sweet and savory things. I have no restrictions on my availability in May.
posted by mimo at 1:18 PM on April 27, 2011
posted by mimo at 1:18 PM on April 27, 2011
I'm cool with any of those dates. And yeah, I agree with churl that it should generally be open w/r/t scotch v. bourbon v. irish v. whiskey. Everyone should bring something they like.
I, for one, will be there with a gallon of Evan Williams.
posted by Lutoslawski at 3:39 PM on April 27, 2011
I, for one, will be there with a gallon of Evan Williams.
posted by Lutoslawski at 3:39 PM on April 27, 2011
At the moment, any of those dates should work for me. Things can change, of course, but for now I'm good with whenever. I was serious about bringing Scotch eggs, by the way, so I'll go ahead and plan on doing that unless it freaks anybody out.
Even if, actually.
posted by dersins at 3:53 PM on April 27, 2011
Even if, actually.
posted by dersins at 3:53 PM on April 27, 2011
So far I haven't seen anyone say they couldn't make it either May 27th-29th or May 20th-21st. I'm leaning toward Friday the 20th or Saturday the 21st (around 6-ish?) just to avoid possible Memorial Day plans the following weekend. Yea? Nay?
posted by Greg_Ace at 6:42 PM on April 27, 2011
posted by Greg_Ace at 6:42 PM on April 27, 2011
Yeah, agreed Saturday would be preferable. Oh, who'm I kidding. Every day is Saturday to the gentleman of leisure.
posted by dersins at 8:29 PM on April 27, 2011 [1 favorite]
posted by dersins at 8:29 PM on April 27, 2011 [1 favorite]
> Although, wasn't there something about a top secret highly monetizable whisky and tea cocktail?
It's called crap scotch and tea.
Also, I am a full supporter of Scotch Eggs, as seen from the last scotch tasting I was at.
> Every day is Saturday to the gentleman of leisure.
I'm right there with you. Saturday the 21st works for me. I can see about smoking some water to try that trick. And I'll try to find a way to pack up my smoker/grill and bring it to greg_ace's, if we just want to have a selection of sausages cooking.
I would strongly reccomend that we have a meal part first, and then a scotch tasting with snacks in it. Otherwise folks end up with a stomach full of a booze, which sometimes then ends up on someone elses lawn.
posted by mrzarquon at 9:12 PM on April 27, 2011
It's called crap scotch and tea.
Also, I am a full supporter of Scotch Eggs, as seen from the last scotch tasting I was at.
> Every day is Saturday to the gentleman of leisure.
I'm right there with you. Saturday the 21st works for me. I can see about smoking some water to try that trick. And I'll try to find a way to pack up my smoker/grill and bring it to greg_ace's, if we just want to have a selection of sausages cooking.
I would strongly reccomend that we have a meal part first, and then a scotch tasting with snacks in it. Otherwise folks end up with a stomach full of a booze, which sometimes then ends up on someone elses lawn.
posted by mrzarquon at 9:12 PM on April 27, 2011
I'm not sure fiercekitten and I will be around on the 21st.
It depends greatly on the decisions of non-MeFites who may or may not be visiting that weekend.
But, that being said, plan it for whenever and we'll make it if we can.
posted by nickthetourist at 10:35 PM on April 27, 2011
It depends greatly on the decisions of non-MeFites who may or may not be visiting that weekend.
But, that being said, plan it for whenever and we'll make it if we can.
posted by nickthetourist at 10:35 PM on April 27, 2011
Saturday 5/21 at 6 seems like the deal, then? Any objections? If not, I think Greg_Ace can make this shit OFFICIAL.
posted by Lutoslawski at 12:45 PM on April 28, 2011
posted by Lutoslawski at 12:45 PM on April 28, 2011
Every day is Saturday to the gentleman of leisure.
Indeed, work is the curse of the drinking classes.
posted by Prince_of_Cups at 6:01 PM on April 28, 2011 [1 favorite]
Indeed, work is the curse of the drinking classes.
posted by Prince_of_Cups at 6:01 PM on April 28, 2011 [1 favorite]
Regarding tea and whisky- I was referring to this askme about a MYSTICAL DRINK that is unlike any other and is super secret because it could be marketed as someone's signature drink and can't be revealed... until at least halfway through the askme. Which I thought was funny.
Yay Scotch meet-up!
posted by Secretariat at 12:55 PM on April 29, 2011
Yay Scotch meet-up!
posted by Secretariat at 12:55 PM on April 29, 2011
OK, so, who's bringing the Earl Grey? All I have in the house is Lipton's, which basically only fit for iced tea (which I, having come from the little ol' South, will maintain to the death requires the use of at least some simple syrup).
posted by Greg_Ace at 2:48 PM on April 29, 2011
posted by Greg_Ace at 2:48 PM on April 29, 2011
Oh man, okay, so: tea and everclear. Hurl Grey.
posted by cortex at 2:58 PM on April 29, 2011 [1 favorite]
posted by cortex at 2:58 PM on April 29, 2011 [1 favorite]
Fortunately, I don't think Everclear comes in under the heading of "whiskey". :)
Don't make me declare a no-hurl zone
posted by Greg_Ace at 5:06 PM on April 29, 2011
Don't make me declare a no-hurl zone
posted by Greg_Ace at 5:06 PM on April 29, 2011
cortex: Oh man, okay, so: tea and everclear. Hurl Grey.
Did you just invent a new drink?
We could just stick with that name, or should we could call it the Sophisticated Redneck?
posted by nickthetourist at 6:22 PM on April 29, 2011
Did you just invent a new drink?
We could just stick with that name, or should we could call it the Sophisticated Redneck?
posted by nickthetourist at 6:22 PM on April 29, 2011
We have plenty of Earl Grey here, so we can bring some. I think we'll probably be able to make it as well, as non-MiFites are not coming into town after all.
posted by fiercekitten at 6:29 PM on April 29, 2011
posted by fiercekitten at 6:29 PM on April 29, 2011
We're (mr dbmcd and I) in town for our annual wedding anniversary trip. We usually go somewhere special for dinner on Saturday night, but this is very, very tempting!
posted by dbmcd at 5:50 PM on May 1, 2011
posted by dbmcd at 5:50 PM on May 1, 2011
Well, come on by if you get the chance! I'm sure we'll figure out some way to raise a toast to the happy couple...
posted by Greg_Ace at 8:09 AM on May 2, 2011
posted by Greg_Ace at 8:09 AM on May 2, 2011
I plan on bringing dates stuffed with toasted pecans and wrapped in bacon and a bottle of wine.
posted by munchingzombie at 2:35 PM on May 2, 2011
posted by munchingzombie at 2:35 PM on May 2, 2011
"...dates stuffed with toasted pecans and wrapped in bacon..."
I was thinking something similar. Ok, I'll call fig and blue cheese savouries and probably some variety shortbread and maybe something else if I feel inspired.
posted by mimo at 3:11 PM on May 2, 2011
I was thinking something similar. Ok, I'll call fig and blue cheese savouries and probably some variety shortbread and maybe something else if I feel inspired.
posted by mimo at 3:11 PM on May 2, 2011
God damn it. I have to work a fundraiser that evening. The dates are all yours, Mimo.
Have fun everyone!
posted by munchingzombie at 1:37 PM on May 4, 2011
Have fun everyone!
posted by munchingzombie at 1:37 PM on May 4, 2011
I'll bring two bottles of scotch. Probably Macallan and Ardbeg to show how different the whisky can taste. Looking forward to the event!
posted by iani at 10:18 AM on May 10, 2011
posted by iani at 10:18 AM on May 10, 2011
Heh. That is as good an excuse as I need to keep my impulse buy Ardbeg at home and bring something else. Maybe Cragganmore; I love it and a lot of people have never heard of the stuff.
posted by cortex at 10:47 AM on May 10, 2011
posted by cortex at 10:47 AM on May 10, 2011
Because I: a) am poor, b) don't know shit about scotch, and c) do not wish to show up empty-handed like some sort of filthy freeloader, I will be bringing mixed nuts. So, uh, nobody else bring nuts, I guess.
posted by maqsarian at 10:14 PM on May 10, 2011
posted by maqsarian at 10:14 PM on May 10, 2011
"Smoked foods actually pair better with sweet or malty scotches, while smokey whiskies fair well with citrus flavors, fresh fish and seafood."
According to: http://www.sipsmokesavor.com/index.php/food/397
Seeing as I'm not familiar with scotch yet, I'm curious as to what people would think of ceviche. Or atleast something ceviche-esque.
posted by 0bs01337 at 11:46 AM on May 12, 2011
According to: http://www.sipsmokesavor.com/index.php/food/397
Seeing as I'm not familiar with scotch yet, I'm curious as to what people would think of ceviche. Or atleast something ceviche-esque.
posted by 0bs01337 at 11:46 AM on May 12, 2011
I recently discovered the very pleasant Glenkinchie, so I'll provide a bottle of that. It might be a good one for people who are new to scotch.
Also, I've got a small smoker grill so I'll make some smoked salmon to nibble on.
posted by Greg_Ace at 10:56 AM on May 14, 2011
Also, I've got a small smoker grill so I'll make some smoked salmon to nibble on.
posted by Greg_Ace at 10:56 AM on May 14, 2011
So I am not in Portland. I have never been to Portland. As a native East Coaster, I believe Portland is a city in Maine.
But now I live in the Bay Area. And I happened to see this thread. I just want to say that we did this in San Francisco a few months ago and it was awesome. I wish you the best.
posted by madcaptenor at 11:19 PM on May 14, 2011
But now I live in the Bay Area. And I happened to see this thread. I just want to say that we did this in San Francisco a few months ago and it was awesome. I wish you the best.
posted by madcaptenor at 11:19 PM on May 14, 2011
Thanks. In a roundabout way it was yours that inspired ours - though looking at the pictures linked to in your link, I expect ours will be somewhat less ambitious. But, I'm sure, no less fun!
posted by Greg_Ace at 12:42 PM on May 15, 2011
posted by Greg_Ace at 12:42 PM on May 15, 2011
I'm thinking I will bring a bottle of Balvenie Doublewood, and while technically not Scotch, also a bottle of Blackbush, for folks who want to try something from the next island to the west.
For food, I was trying to figure out if I could easily relocate my traeger, but that has proven to be a problem, so I am currently thinking about roasting pork shanks at home and then bringing them over to be warmed up at Greg's once the drinking happens.
posted by mrzarquon at 10:50 AM on May 16, 2011
For food, I was trying to figure out if I could easily relocate my traeger, but that has proven to be a problem, so I am currently thinking about roasting pork shanks at home and then bringing them over to be warmed up at Greg's once the drinking happens.
posted by mrzarquon at 10:50 AM on May 16, 2011
(In other words, there will be no lack of savory meat)
posted by mrzarquon at 10:52 AM on May 16, 2011
posted by mrzarquon at 10:52 AM on May 16, 2011
What scotches are represented so far?
posted by Prince_of_Cups at 11:43 AM on May 16, 2011
posted by Prince_of_Cups at 11:43 AM on May 16, 2011
I've started a spreadsheet here.
It is just Scotch, Quantity, MeFite. I'll be updating it with what we have already posted here in the thread.
posted by mrzarquon at 11:59 AM on May 16, 2011
It is just Scotch, Quantity, MeFite. I'll be updating it with what we have already posted here in the thread.
posted by mrzarquon at 11:59 AM on May 16, 2011
I've started a spreadsheet here.
Excellent.
posted by spherical_perceptions at 7:22 PM on May 16, 2011
Excellent.
posted by spherical_perceptions at 7:22 PM on May 16, 2011
I believe that our food contribution will be dulce de leche brownies & a savory (possibly grilled-potato & tapenade). Though I am thinking about tapenade & smoky scotches and smoky meats feeling uncertain, so the savory may change.
posted by Kpele at 1:09 PM on May 17, 2011
posted by Kpele at 1:09 PM on May 17, 2011
By the way, since there will be bourbon around I feel obliged to prepare a mint/syrup mix in order to be able to introduce y'all yankees to the Mint Julep cocktail. Until a couple of years ago I'd never tried it, as I'm not a huge spearmint fan and combining it with bourbon struck me as a way to ruin perfectly good whiskey. But a friend cajoled me into trying one, and I was very happily surprised!
I'll also have non-minted simple syrup available for other cocktails or in case any hummingbirds show up for the party.
posted by Greg_Ace at 2:50 PM on May 17, 2011
I'll also have non-minted simple syrup available for other cocktails or in case any hummingbirds show up for the party.
posted by Greg_Ace at 2:50 PM on May 17, 2011
I just switched out my doublewood for Oban, so we could get a little more diversity on the scotch tasting list.
posted by mrzarquon at 6:00 PM on May 17, 2011
posted by mrzarquon at 6:00 PM on May 17, 2011
I'm going to be that guy what brings blended scotch to the scotch tasting. I've got Compass Box Asyla, Teachers Highland Cream, and maybe Famous Grouse. This social slight will be mitigated by the lovely Kpele, but I won't dress up as a griffin damnit.
We'll also bring large ice. And, Greg_Ace, if you want us to bring glassware, we could cart over maybe 12-20 assorted small rocks glasses.
posted by Prince_of_Cups at 9:19 PM on May 17, 2011
We'll also bring large ice. And, Greg_Ace, if you want us to bring glassware, we could cart over maybe 12-20 assorted small rocks glasses.
posted by Prince_of_Cups at 9:19 PM on May 17, 2011
Blended scotch is fine. I am, however, highly disappointed that I guess I'll have to take back all the unicorn-and-griffin-themed party decorations and favors and hope I can get a refund.
Some extra glasses would be great, since the current attendance list is already pushing the limits of what I have on hand (a set of 12 highball-size glasses and a half-dozen shot glasses). I also have a pack of your typical basic plastic picnic cups for general beverages...but those wouldn't be suitable for proper "tasting". So yes please, thanks!
posted by Greg_Ace at 11:18 PM on May 17, 2011
Some extra glasses would be great, since the current attendance list is already pushing the limits of what I have on hand (a set of 12 highball-size glasses and a half-dozen shot glasses). I also have a pack of your typical basic plastic picnic cups for general beverages...but those wouldn't be suitable for proper "tasting". So yes please, thanks!
posted by Greg_Ace at 11:18 PM on May 17, 2011
I am jealous and wish I could be there. Where is my transporter, future? Where?!
Foodwise, one of y'all should make the bacon jam that marylynn made for our San Francisco scotch-tasting meetup. I've made it a couple of times and it's not difficult. It's delicious on a slice of cheddar. Or just eaten with a spoon.
posted by rtha at 6:14 AM on May 18, 2011
Foodwise, one of y'all should make the bacon jam that marylynn made for our San Francisco scotch-tasting meetup. I've made it a couple of times and it's not difficult. It's delicious on a slice of cheddar. Or just eaten with a spoon.
posted by rtha at 6:14 AM on May 18, 2011
Oh man, we have some ham jam Prince_of_Cups made-- maybe I'll make scones or something & bring that too!
posted by Kpele at 8:52 AM on May 18, 2011
posted by Kpele at 8:52 AM on May 18, 2011
Hey...can someone make a suggestion for a scotch I could bring? Something not too pricey (poor man here), but decent? I'm mostly a whiskey drinker, and my knowledge of actual Scotch from Scotland is sort of limited.
I was thinking of bringing Edradour, but I don't know if I can find it in Portland...
posted by Lutoslawski at 10:19 AM on May 18, 2011
I was thinking of bringing Edradour, but I don't know if I can find it in Portland...
posted by Lutoslawski at 10:19 AM on May 18, 2011
I could also bring something like Drambuie if people want Rusty Nails...
posted by Lutoslawski at 10:21 AM on May 18, 2011
posted by Lutoslawski at 10:21 AM on May 18, 2011
I could also bring a local Whiskey if we wanted to har har the Scots know best.
Ah Christ, someone just tell me what to bring so I don't embarrass myself. The last time I bought a whiskey around Cortex it was a Maker's and I never lived it down...at least for that night.
posted by Lutoslawski at 10:28 AM on May 18, 2011
Ah Christ, someone just tell me what to bring so I don't embarrass myself. The last time I bought a whiskey around Cortex it was a Maker's and I never lived it down...at least for that night.
posted by Lutoslawski at 10:28 AM on May 18, 2011
McCarthy's Single Malt, by clear creek, has been on my "to try" list.
You could also bring a bottle of Wild Turkey (101 proof, rye or bourbon) if we want to have some American representation.
posted by mrzarquon at 10:42 AM on May 18, 2011
You could also bring a bottle of Wild Turkey (101 proof, rye or bourbon) if we want to have some American representation.
posted by mrzarquon at 10:42 AM on May 18, 2011
Oooh...McCarthy's looks like it would be fun to try. I was thinking of bringing Whipper Snapper, but McCarthy's seems like a better choice. Word.
posted by Lutoslawski at 11:12 AM on May 18, 2011
posted by Lutoslawski at 11:12 AM on May 18, 2011
Whipper Snapper is interesting, but it's a young whiskey, and quite cereal-y. If I recall, I like it in some cocktails (where the cereal flavor is an asset), but not as much on its own.
House Spirits has done a couple of white dogs (unaged), but those might be sold through. I think the McCarthy's is one I've enjoyed.
posted by Kpele at 12:29 PM on May 18, 2011
House Spirits has done a couple of white dogs (unaged), but those might be sold through. I think the McCarthy's is one I've enjoyed.
posted by Kpele at 12:29 PM on May 18, 2011
McCarthy's is a rather beautiful whiskey. Rare as hell, though. On the distillery tour they talk about sending most of it to Japan.
House Spirits might have a white dog / "new make" whiskey available. IIRC the current bottling is Oregon-grown and malted organic barley.
Stonebarn Brandyworks does a beautiful rye white whiskey. It's still available at better liquorstores.
posted by Prince_of_Cups at 12:40 PM on May 18, 2011
House Spirits might have a white dog / "new make" whiskey available. IIRC the current bottling is Oregon-grown and malted organic barley.
Stonebarn Brandyworks does a beautiful rye white whiskey. It's still available at better liquorstores.
posted by Prince_of_Cups at 12:40 PM on May 18, 2011
Oh, man, someone makes a corn moonshine in a mason jar that the liquor in St. Johns sells. I might have to pick up a bottle of that finally.
posted by cortex at 12:44 PM on May 18, 2011
posted by cortex at 12:44 PM on May 18, 2011
> I might have to pick up a bottle of that finally.
I've had it. You really don't.
posted by mrzarquon at 1:22 PM on May 18, 2011
I've had it. You really don't.
posted by mrzarquon at 1:22 PM on May 18, 2011
It tastes like shitty high proof vodka. Except the vodka tastes better.
posted by mrzarquon at 2:12 PM on May 18, 2011
posted by mrzarquon at 2:12 PM on May 18, 2011
Oh, man, are you talking about this stuff? I bought that once like 15 years ago because I thought it was hilarious. It may well be hilarious, but it's fucking gross. These tasting notes are not inaccurate. A highlight: "The Finish: At this point, you'll be thoroughly disgusted, and will be pondering how quickly you can throw your glass into the sink.
posted by dersins at 3:45 PM on May 18, 2011
posted by dersins at 3:45 PM on May 18, 2011
Just confirming that there will not be a grill available, but that I may be able to pop something in the oven to heat it up.
posted by mimo at 4:37 PM on May 18, 2011
posted by mimo at 4:37 PM on May 18, 2011
cortex - I've had Seriously Real Local moonshine - its reputation far outstrips its execution. There's a reason *good* liquor is aged and mellowed for years before being sold.
mimo - Correct, unless someone brings one. I have a smoker grill but not a Grill-grill.
posted by Greg_Ace at 5:11 PM on May 18, 2011
mimo - Correct, unless someone brings one. I have a smoker grill but not a Grill-grill.
posted by Greg_Ace at 5:11 PM on May 18, 2011
I have a portable gas grill I can bring. It's good, but won't do more than maybe 6 burgers at a time
posted by fiercekitten at 7:43 PM on May 18, 2011
posted by fiercekitten at 7:43 PM on May 18, 2011
PS. We're bring armagnac, because neither one of us likes whiskey.
posted by fiercekitten at 7:44 PM on May 18, 2011
posted by fiercekitten at 7:44 PM on May 18, 2011
Alas, I have just been informed that I have a conflict this Saturday. In order to ensure domestic tranquility and maintain a more perfect union I'm going to have to bail. Which means no Scotch Eggs from me. Sorry y'all.
posted by dersins at 8:52 PM on May 18, 2011
posted by dersins at 8:52 PM on May 18, 2011
PS. We're bring armagnac, because neither one of us likes whiskey.
Actually, it's cognac, but sadly not this one.
posted by nickthetourist at 10:42 PM on May 18, 2011
Actually, it's cognac, but sadly not this one.
posted by nickthetourist at 10:42 PM on May 18, 2011
fiercekitten, that ought to be big enough for a couple dozen bacon wrapped dates (although maybe not all at once).
posted by mimo at 9:39 AM on May 19, 2011
posted by mimo at 9:39 AM on May 19, 2011
Greg_Ace, I have to say that I'm impressed with the headline show of ascending bodies you've arranged for the meetup.
posted by spherical_perceptions at 4:48 PM on May 19, 2011
posted by spherical_perceptions at 4:48 PM on May 19, 2011
Ended up picking up some local single malt, since there is apparently local single malt now. House Spirits' Chatoe Rogue.
posted by cortex at 3:16 PM on May 20, 2011
posted by cortex at 3:16 PM on May 20, 2011
I heard about this from mrzarquon when he was up in Seattle. You lucky sons of bitches. That is all.
posted by Artw at 5:26 PM on May 20, 2011
posted by Artw at 5:26 PM on May 20, 2011
No pork shanks, because I figured out how to do smoked pork tenderloin the other day. About 3.5lbs worth of it, to be percise-ish. Sliced thin, served cold, dippable in teriyaki or soy sauce, for some crazy pork based sushi thing.
posted by mrzarquon at 6:03 PM on May 20, 2011 [1 favorite]
posted by mrzarquon at 6:03 PM on May 20, 2011 [1 favorite]
For those who like a little rough, smokey & slightly raw but nonetheless comforting feel to their single malt islay scotch whisky, I'll bring Bowmore.
posted by spherical_perceptions at 6:58 PM on May 20, 2011
posted by spherical_perceptions at 6:58 PM on May 20, 2011
Well whaddaya know - no rapture after all. Huh. I'll be darned.
Welp, guess I'll have to get started cleaning house and prepping for the party after all.
posted by Greg_Ace at 9:55 AM on May 21, 2011
Welp, guess I'll have to get started cleaning house and prepping for the party after all.
posted by Greg_Ace at 9:55 AM on May 21, 2011
Don't lull yourself into a false sense of security, Greg. The apocalypse isn't supposed to happen until 6 pm. Which is the time that our meetup is scheduled for.
...You guys, I'm pretty sure we're going to cause the end of the world.
posted by maqsarian at 11:01 AM on May 21, 2011
...You guys, I'm pretty sure we're going to cause the end of the world.
posted by maqsarian at 11:01 AM on May 21, 2011
Do we have lawn chairs to watch the end of the world?
I knew I should have got tiny drink umbrellas. The apocalypse is better with drink umbrellas.
posted by mrzarquon at 11:52 AM on May 21, 2011
I knew I should have got tiny drink umbrellas. The apocalypse is better with drink umbrellas.
posted by mrzarquon at 11:52 AM on May 21, 2011
We can bring a couple extra chairs.
posted by nickthetourist at 12:25 PM on May 21, 2011
posted by nickthetourist at 12:25 PM on May 21, 2011
I think drink umbrellas in scotch really would precipitate the end of the world.
sorry, just couldn't resist the rainy pun
posted by Greg_Ace at 12:28 PM on May 21, 2011
sorry, just couldn't resist the rainy pun
posted by Greg_Ace at 12:28 PM on May 21, 2011
nickthetourist - Lutoslawski's already planning to bring some folding chairs, so between that and what I have on hand I believe we're all set on chairs, but thanks!
posted by Greg_Ace at 12:31 PM on May 21, 2011
posted by Greg_Ace at 12:31 PM on May 21, 2011
I hate to do this, but I can't resist, sorry:
Metafilter: For those who like a little rough, smokey & slightly raw but nonetheless comforting feel
posted by dersins at 1:02 PM on May 21, 2011 [1 favorite]
Metafilter: For those who like a little rough, smokey & slightly raw but nonetheless comforting feel
posted by dersins at 1:02 PM on May 21, 2011 [1 favorite]
Also, have fun tonight. Wish I could be there. Try not to immanentize the eschaton or anything.
posted by dersins at 1:04 PM on May 21, 2011
posted by dersins at 1:04 PM on May 21, 2011
Try not to immanentize the eschaton
I don't think cstross is coming.
posted by maqsarian at 1:21 PM on May 21, 2011
I don't think cstross is coming.
posted by maqsarian at 1:21 PM on May 21, 2011
Also, Greg, anything that you still need? I never thought I'd say this, but I think there is already enough scotch. Plates, glasses, sparkling water, crackers, anything to allay the embarrassment of showing up empty-handed?
posted by churl at 2:47 PM on May 21, 2011
posted by churl at 2:47 PM on May 21, 2011
... I think there is already enough scotch.
For what? You need to define the terms of your premise more clearly.
I probably didn't get enough plates, or crackers. I think otherwise we're set. I'm assuming that anyone who wants to attempt any scotch- or bourbon-based cocktails will bring the necessary fixings.
NO UMBRELLAS! I don't want to risk rending any more poorly-understood cosmic forces than absolutely necessary.
posted by Greg_Ace at 3:12 PM on May 21, 2011
For what? You need to define the terms of your premise more clearly.
I probably didn't get enough plates, or crackers. I think otherwise we're set. I'm assuming that anyone who wants to attempt any scotch- or bourbon-based cocktails will bring the necessary fixings.
NO UMBRELLAS! I don't want to risk rending any more poorly-understood cosmic forces than absolutely necessary.
posted by Greg_Ace at 3:12 PM on May 21, 2011
I, uh, forgot how much Oban was here in Oregon.
So I'm bringing some Glenfiddich, which is actually some damn good all around speyside scotch.
posted by mrzarquon at 4:57 PM on May 21, 2011
So I'm bringing some Glenfiddich, which is actually some damn good all around speyside scotch.
posted by mrzarquon at 4:57 PM on May 21, 2011
Cookies are out of the oven and bacon wrapped dates are in the freezer.
posted by mimo at 5:04 PM on May 21, 2011
posted by mimo at 5:04 PM on May 21, 2011
we're on our way!
posted by Prince_of_Cups at 6:06 PM on May 21, 2011
posted by Prince_of_Cups at 6:06 PM on May 21, 2011
That was a super fun time. Thanks for hosting, Greg, and thanks for showing off your EWI and letting me blort on your sax.
posted by cortex at 11:09 PM on May 21, 2011
posted by cortex at 11:09 PM on May 21, 2011
thanks for showing off your EWI and letting me blort on your sax
You'll get my bill.
More seriously, thanks to all for participating. I'm glad everyone had a good time, and I enjoyed getting the chance to try a bunch of different liquors one after the other. I'd be happy to host another Thing whenever the opportunity arises.
posted by Greg_Ace at 12:12 AM on May 22, 2011
You'll get my bill.
More seriously, thanks to all for participating. I'm glad everyone had a good time, and I enjoyed getting the chance to try a bunch of different liquors one after the other. I'd be happy to host another Thing whenever the opportunity arises.
posted by Greg_Ace at 12:12 AM on May 22, 2011
That was fun. Good to meet Kpele and Prince_of_Cups. Due to the dinner-ish timing of this meetup I just chowed down on everyone's food contributions, rather than pairing anything, but it was all delicious.
Sorry if there's a sticky spot on the floor near the chalkboard. There was a small Julip spill- I tried to clean it up, but I think the simple syrup got tracked around a little.
posted by Secretariat at 8:43 AM on May 22, 2011
Sorry if there's a sticky spot on the floor near the chalkboard. There was a small Julip spill- I tried to clean it up, but I think the simple syrup got tracked around a little.
posted by Secretariat at 8:43 AM on May 22, 2011
That was an awesome good time, Greg's house is pretty sweet.
I am liking the idea of house meetups with BBQs and random music coming from the basement, etc.
posted by mrzarquon at 11:32 AM on May 22, 2011
I am liking the idea of house meetups with BBQs and random music coming from the basement, etc.
posted by mrzarquon at 11:32 AM on May 22, 2011
(Also, I wanted to add I am very excited to have discovered the venture brothers subgroup of Portland Mefites. I would be more than willing to host Venture Brother nights when the series airs again, or just an excuse to watch the episodes. I have named my house Spider Skull Island.)
posted by mrzarquon at 11:34 AM on May 22, 2011
posted by mrzarquon at 11:34 AM on May 22, 2011
What were the two white dogs? I remember a rye I loved and another one that was interesting too, but not their names. The spreadsheet's not ringing any bells.
posted by churl at 1:57 PM on May 22, 2011
posted by churl at 1:57 PM on May 22, 2011
That was a very nice evening. Thanks for having us over, Greg.
It was good to meet so many cool people.
When unpacking this morning, I found that Kpele and I accidentally took home someone's bottle of Stonebarn Brandyworks White Rye Whiskey. I'm sorry about that. Let me know if it is yours, I'll figure out how to make that right.
posted by Prince_of_Cups at 2:50 PM on May 22, 2011
It was good to meet so many cool people.
When unpacking this morning, I found that Kpele and I accidentally took home someone's bottle of Stonebarn Brandyworks White Rye Whiskey. I'm sorry about that. Let me know if it is yours, I'll figure out how to make that right.
posted by Prince_of_Cups at 2:50 PM on May 22, 2011
Thank you Greg_Ace for hosting! It was a great evening, very pleasant.
posted by spherical_perceptions at 7:40 PM on May 22, 2011
posted by spherical_perceptions at 7:40 PM on May 22, 2011
Yes, thanks Greg, and thanks to nick and fiercekitten for bringing the grill. Sorry about the bacon grease.
posted by mimo at 9:36 PM on May 22, 2011
posted by mimo at 9:36 PM on May 22, 2011
Yes, thanks to Greg for hosting and thanks to everyone for showing and bringing along the bottles and treats.
posted by nickthetourist at 8:31 AM on May 23, 2011
posted by nickthetourist at 8:31 AM on May 23, 2011
I found a blue glass baking dish outside yesterday, let me know if it's yours and we'll arrange a repatriation.
posted by Greg_Ace at 8:54 AM on May 23, 2011
posted by Greg_Ace at 8:54 AM on May 23, 2011
Thanks for an awesome night Greg! Sorry I got so drunk. Always forget that sneaky scotch...so suddenly inebriated. Hopefully I didn't embarrass myself, but if I did, well, what else is new?
Prince_of_Cups - that was mine! But no worries, you're welcome to keep it if you like.
posted by Lutoslawski at 9:15 AM on May 23, 2011
Prince_of_Cups - that was mine! But no worries, you're welcome to keep it if you like.
posted by Lutoslawski at 9:15 AM on May 23, 2011
Lutoslawski has claimed the dish, and negotiations have begun to reunite the parties involved. I feel like Henry Kissinger.
posted by Greg_Ace at 9:24 AM on May 23, 2011
posted by Greg_Ace at 9:24 AM on May 23, 2011
I'm not sure millions of deaths is something you can really claim responsibility for. I think you'd pretty much have to cop to irresponsibility on that point.
posted by cortex at 10:42 AM on May 23, 2011
posted by cortex at 10:42 AM on May 23, 2011
Unless we're talking about ants or something. I hate them fuckers.
Speaking of irresponsible...I managed to be careful about my liquor imbibing, but I totally pigged out on rich sweet desserts and sugar-crashed in a major way on Sunday! Lesson learned - there's more than one way to overindulge.
posted by Greg_Ace at 12:46 PM on May 23, 2011
Speaking of irresponsible...I managed to be careful about my liquor imbibing, but I totally pigged out on rich sweet desserts and sugar-crashed in a major way on Sunday! Lesson learned - there's more than one way to overindulge.
posted by Greg_Ace at 12:46 PM on May 23, 2011
Kind of inspired by this meetups awesome good time, there is talk of the Jessamyn meetup being at cortex and Secretariat's on June 12th. Hop on over there if folks have ideas for stuff that should happen.
posted by mrzarquon at 5:46 PM on May 23, 2011
posted by mrzarquon at 5:46 PM on May 23, 2011
Way to kill the conversation!
posted by Secretariat at 12:23 PM on May 25, 2011
posted by Secretariat at 12:23 PM on May 25, 2011
Gosh darn it! I didn't put this in my calendar and totally forgot about it!
posted by Specklet at 1:00 PM on May 26, 2011
posted by Specklet at 1:00 PM on May 26, 2011
Too bad, because it will NEVER EVER EVAR happen again!!
(Psych!)
Before this one even ended, we were bandying about ideas for the next one...maybe a cocktails-specific one next time; date (July? August?) and location TBD. Further bulletins as events warrant.
posted by Greg_Ace at 1:41 PM on May 26, 2011
(Psych!)
Before this one even ended, we were bandying about ideas for the next one...maybe a cocktails-specific one next time; date (July? August?) and location TBD. Further bulletins as events warrant.
posted by Greg_Ace at 1:41 PM on May 26, 2011
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Also we need some kind of a live jazz band playing in the background, to clinch the classiness of it all. ;)
posted by spherical_perceptions at 10:21 AM on April 25, 2011