“Cocktail University” is brought to you by George Dickel. Listeners, let me tell you a little story. From the beginning, George Dickel was determined to do things differently as one of Tennessee's oldest distilleries. He used fresh spring water and tried and true distillation techniques to reimagine American whiskey. And here's why I'm excited to partner with Dickel today. Whether it's whiskey or bourbon, Dickel really brings out both of those different types of spirits. He can discuss the differences himself. And when it comes to drinking, he's talking about the best-value, long-aged statement in American whiskey. Seriously, we here are long time fans of Vinepair. We have been championing Dickel for many years. That's why it's so great to be able to partner with you today. But since this is a cocktail podcast, let's talk about mixing options. I like to look at Dickel's bourbons. It's perfect for not only the classic cocktails we always feature here, but also the modern classic cocktails we're interested in. Listeners, visit www.georgedickel.com/recipes to get inspired and start mixing with our old friend George Dickel. cheers.
The bourbon boom showed us that certain bottles could become collector's items, such as Pappy Van Winkle and certain bottles from the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection. But in the eyes of vintage spirits collectors, aka “dusty hunters,” those holy grails are only minor league. ”
Of course, distillers are still experts at their craft, but these days companies are compromising on quality to make profits, getting gobbled up by larger multinational conglomerates, and under the glare of celebrity endorsements. is seen hiding suspicious products. Needless to say, many of the spirits we know and love are not what they once were. That's why these dusty hunters travel the world from estate sale to estate sale in search of sometimes century-old bottles from long-closed distilleries.
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For many people, tracking down these liquid time capsules is just a hobby. For others, it's been a way to expand their bar programs. Stocks of these bottles continue to dwindle, but that hasn't stopped bartenders from not only pouring them properly, but also incorporating these spirits into “vintage” cocktails.
To discuss this phenomenon, we spoke to Aaron Goldfarb, a longtime VinePair contributor and author of the recently released Dusty Booze: In Search of Vintage Spirits. As the name of both today's episode and Goldfarb's latest book suggest, this episode takes us deep into history and sheds light on vintage cocktails, which he says are one of the most fascinating aspects of modern drink culture. guess. Please check this out for details.
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Aaron Goldfarb's 1953 Vintage Vesper Recipe
material
- 3 Parts 1953 Gordon's Gin
- 1 Part 1953 Smirnoff Vodka
- Kina Lilette 1/2 part
direction
- Add all ingredients to a mixing glass filled with ice.
- Stir until well cooled.
- Pour into a vintage cocktail glass.
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