What to give (and NOT give) this year | How to Drink

[@howtodrink]

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[@GravesRWFiA]

Where's meredith?

[@oliverkloezoph69]

Happy holidays! My 2 year old son LOVES watching you with me, I hope you and your family have a blessed Christmas

[@billystreight8940]

​@GravesRWFiA literally been constantly checking for an update on whats going on

[@Trevg979]

Crew bottles are great. I got them as a gift a couple of years ago and ended up ordering a few more myself. I have had absolutely zero problems with them. Curious to see how yours hold up over time!

[@xyzpdq1122]

Hey, would love an episode on interesting things to do with the drinkmate. I make my own seltzer and Tom Collins and tonic but need more ideas!

[@adde9506]

If you have a rum person, MAKING them a bottle of spiced rum infused with actually interesting spices is a great gift, especially if you already know what their favorite reasonably priced rum is. Make sure you write down what you put in it and how much so you can reproduce it (or tweak it).

[@howtodrink]

That’s a fun idea!

[@phoenixfritzinger9185]

I’m currently working on one with an Indian Masala spice blend in it (Also if you’re my dad and you are reading this comment no you did not actually see this, spoilers sweetie)

[@AnAardvark]

I will second that. We used the one from Smuggler's Cove, but used only half as much rum (but the full amount of spices.) When we use it we dilute it with an equal amount of the base rum.

[@brandonp7503]

I tried to make chai infused whiskey once. It tasted like unsweetened Fireball. Drierball, if you will.

[@lonotalonota5779]

Did this at thanksgiving, was wonderful.

[@saintsmack]

This needs to be said. This video should be released around Thanksgiving.

[@howtodrink]

Probably

[@jakes6023]

​@@howtodrinkit's okay, you just know your audience. Procrastinators and barflys.

[@doylega]

Let’s be real, I love these gift guides, but mostly for gift recommendations for….myself.

[@mikey-wl2jt]

yeah not really tho

[@maisiephillips8564]

It's before next Thanksgiving! 😜🤪 lol He's WAY ahead of schedule.

[@CrystalblueMage]

If you want to add a 'cork' to you dasher bottles for safety. Go to a knitting store and get the stoppers for large needles.

[@jamiewright2694]

FYI, the Laird's Applejack Brandy currently listed on the HTD Curiada list is not the bonded in bond one. It's the cheaper one made with neutral grain spirits. The one that Greg recommended is the "Laird's Straight Apple Brandy 100 Proof Bottled In Bond".

[@thadcastle5535]

Good call. They do also make an 86 proof straight apple brandy, which will be a bit cheaper than the BIB

[@magickmarck]

Until recently I didn't know that anything other than whiskey could be bonded. Interesting

[@Lucy666Fernandez]

There's a little portion of my city's christmas faire that's medieval themed, including the food and drink stands. There's one stand that's entirely mead focused, it has every variation of mead imaginable, with different fruit or nut flavorings, with added liquor or spices/herbs, in small or large bottles, glass or clay, some with fantasy potion themed names, even in potion bottles. I go there every christmas season to get myself a couple small bottles of liqueur (I love their clear chocolate mint liqueur) and a bottle of "king's mead" for my mom.

[@emmarizkallah7443]

I made my friend some syrups as I have no money - using Greg's episode for the recipes - when you don't have money, giving them the time they don't have to make something also works :)

[@bigkinggorilla8095]

That’s a great idea. Especially since some of the ingredients for more unique syrups can only be found in larger quantities and you don’t really want to make a gallon of say pandan syrup for yourself

[@terra1241]

I used your gift ideas last year for my husband, and got him a set of bar tools from cocktail kingdom! You said "if they're making cocktails, they probably have bar tools" and i need you to know, my husband was making cocktails with a protein shaker bottle 🤣 he loves the koriko! Thank you for these videos!

[@brandonp7503]

I use shaker bottle balls in my shaker instead of springs to dry shake. They work very well.

[@hedrickleonard9885]

Got a set of those Crew Bottles last year for my birthday and they have been a dream! I got a long and two stubbies and whether it’s for infusion or storing my syrups they absolutely rule! Seals have always been really strong on them too. Hope you enjoy them as much as I have!

[@KenS1267]

For keeping vermouth cold at the bar, I've used a cooling sleeve meant to keep wine bottles cold (I'm sure you've seen them for beer cans). If you keep the vermouth bottle in the fridge normally and then just take it out when you're making cocktails and keep the sleeve in the freezer the sleeve will keep the bottle cold for many hours. It's not perfect but it works if you just want to be able to keep the vermouth chilled when you're making cocktails. For gift giving, I never give spirits strictly for making cocktails but there are so many unusual/rare spirits, wines and beers out there I never have any trouble picking out ones to give to my friends who appreciate such. For instance this year I'm giving some tejj, Ethiopian mead.

[@modelcitizenvlad]

After the drink robot episodes I now only trust Greg to decide which products are worth my money

[@williams428]

Went to a bar with a couple chef buddies and we were talking shop. The bartender gave us an industry shot of Monty. It was wonderful, I went right to my liquor store on my way home and got a bottle of Montenegro for my home bar. Always a surprisingly good offering to a guest. Great gift bottle.

[@brasstail]

Agreed with the liqueur upgrades, my brother loves espresso martinis and he was previously using kahlua or tia maria, i got him a bottle of mr black last christmas and he really loved it and the improvement it made to the espresso martinis he was making

[@kassjames5301]

Bitters, my go-to is the cardamom bitters from Fee Brothers. Cannot recommend that enough to new mixologists. It has real angostura in it (unlike Angostura brand which we think uses sassafras) and is super bright. Will absolutely transform an old fashioned.

[@GNoMe610]

I've had a set of tall Crew bottles for a while now. They are great. I hand wash the bases so the plastic ring doesn't get messed up. No wear so far that I can see. Highly recommend!

[@JMenitta]

Ever since my dad and I got into whiskey, I always get him a bottle as a gift. We don't really make cocktails, we mostly just enjoy it to sip on. This year I got him a bottle of Nulu Toasted that's apparently only available on the West Coast. Hope he likes it.

[@Odenian]

This is what I make using that spiced pear liqueur. Like a wild take on a collins. It’s excellent! 2 oz bourbon .5 oz St. George spiced pear liqueur .5 oz honey syrup .75 oz lemon juice 2 oz soda water 1 sprig rosemary for garnish

[@benjaminazmon]

The doobly doo!!! Wow it’s been so long since I’ve heard someone call the description that. 😊 this makes me happy

[@otisgibbon]

That Curiada price for Ancho Reyes made me do a double take. So I checked, you listed the price for a special edition bottle. While I would love to get that bottle regular Ancho Reyes is 30-35.

[@howtodrink]

Good catch!

[@klizzt]

You are so very right about everything in this video! My top three things I really want but on the other hand wouldn't treat myself to necessarily are a dasher bottle for bitters, a bottle of absinthe and another jar of luxardo cherries since I ran out a few months back and miss them dearly...

[@krisjohnson6111]

Building up my bar over the last year using your videos as a guide. going great so far! Very important to find a liquor store near you that has a good buyer that enjoys their job.🍸

[@wolfranga8477]

I was in a bad mood that my weekend was over. Then i got a notification of how to drink. I am happy.

[@mattia_carciola]

Among the listed thing I think the small cask would be perfect for anyone into mixology and fermentation, since they're usually just above the "yeah, I may actually buy that" threshold but aging is on the back of everyone's mind. A microplane is a great gift for anyone who also likes cooking if you're on a budget, that stuff rock. However get informed about the person because they may already have it.

[@ROYYYBERT]

Made my first purchase on Curiada a couple of weeks ago and they are awesome!!! Joey has been so helpful, and the selection is so good! I live in a small town and some items are hard to get, so Curiada is great! The customer service has been unmatched. Absolutely buy from them!

[@jamesm2577]

I'm glad absinthe is on there. Nearest total wine with lucid is ~2hr away & trying to decide if my next bottle would be st george or pernod has been tough. Also 100% on absinthe being a great gift because most liquor stores don't stock itm add an absinthe glass+spoon & even your beer drinking cousin/inlaw now has something mystical to parade to their friends.

[@robywar]

Thanks!

[@XscarpettaX]

as a big whiskey collector, you gave great advice on buying liquor as gifts.

[@MeritWD]

I love these gift episodes, I bought some of the stuff from last year's video. but this one could be cutting it close on getting things delivered in time

[@xSaraxMxNeffx]

i agree with the opening here, for the most part....accept in my own case. unless you're buying me expensive electronics or clothing that id never manage to get myself without like a year of saving; please buy me necessities. buying me necesseties means i can buy myself small luxuries without feeling bad about it, and thats a wonderfull gift.

[@jasonbaker1887]

I have a bunch of the Crew bottles Ive had for about 2 years now and they have been fantastic! I have some cinnamon syrup that I keep in one that is heavily cinnamon laden and infused for a long long time its amazing and did form crystals but I could just pour it out into a different container then cleanit and re-bottle it. Really great product.

[@gruffstroog444]

My closest substitution for Chartreuse, at least Yellow, is a 50/50 mix of Absinthe and Elderflower Liqueur (so far, maybe modifying the ratio can improve it). It's not bad for Last Word riffs, but I still can't say it's close to the original.

[@Kuzzy95]

Of course, I'm watching this after I made my alcohol gift purchases lol my dad loves his Glenfiddich scotch but it's harder to find the higher aged stuff in our area, so finding the 18 year while I was out of town was a big deal for me and I know he'll love that, plus he hasn't even had it yet. Other than that, base spirit gifting can be fun when you find small batch or small-town distilleries that aren't available to wide audiences. Trying new spirits together is a fun activity that my dad and I bond over. I definitely agree though that gifting all the types of modifiers is a fun gift, especially when we rarely ever buy them for ourselves. Great episode

[@finickybits8055]

Tell ya what, getting the right peeler has been such a weirdly specific, personal task. OXO does too thin, cheapies that work for other people don’t start easily…so far my best was from doing a review for some silicone spatulas! Weird folded metal thing, but the best so far (still isn’t perfect tbh).

[@kristinnelson-patel442]

I’ve been using Crew bottles for over a year and I love them. They hold up really well. The seal is still good and I’ve made a bunch of syrups, juices etc.

[@Lucky008aau]

Rum drinker here: I was gifted a homemade pineapple infused rum for my birthday this year. It was too good to last. Loved the thought, loved the taste.

[@KingZarathus]

I'm a rum person but hadn't tried Hamilton before. I came across the Hamilton Demerara and nabbed it for myself. Just cracked it open and it is excellent! Also a nice change of pace from a lot of other rums out there. Thanks for the recommendation!

[@cshigh]

Double whammy: Tempus Fugit makes my favorite Absinthe, Vieux Pontarlier. I think it's miles beyond Pernod or St. George for drinking (though admittedly, St George is its own unique thing with their choice of botanicals). For a cocktail spritz? Use whatever.

[@Just_Some_Person]

Greg! Thank you for your essential gear breakdowns to help me direct my family away from BS cocktail kits!

[@K80_02]

Those crew bottles would be such a dream for making sloe gin. I pick them and make some every year but theyre a total pain to get in and out of bottles

[@stuffedninja1337]

My Swiss dad got us a Swiss Peeler years ago, and it’s game changing, even without making fancy cocktails! Just PLEASE watch your fingers, they’re tough n’ sharp dealies that I maaaay have peeled a finger with by accident once or twice. >>;; ETA: The Cybertruck looks like if you made a PlayStation 1 car in real life, and for that I almost like it. It’s kind of hilarious to me.

[@Tikuros]

I think one of the best ads Greg can do for the Koriko Shaker is whenever he is chugging in a giant ice cube while shooting his second episode of the day, being a little tipsy and the whole thing doesn't fall over, causing a disaster

[@rowbot5555]

If someone wants mead honestly its really fun to make it yourself, getting them a mead you made yourself is even more meaningful than one you bought for them, its like, 2 hours work, tops, and then all you have to do is remember to do it a month or two before their birthday or the event

[@cloudofcontempt]

Jagermeister has “bottle glorifier”s that light a display and chill a bottle to a pretty chilled temp without being too loud. Cold enough to freeze over when it got left on overnight.

[@absolutechaos13]

I just picked up a bottle of Maraschino last week. It is mind-boggling just how much it can change a drink. I would put it in the realm of bitters for how useful just a bit is.

[@Halligan45]

Loved this episode. Becoming a patron soon.

[@nickdehnel6496]

Have the crew bottles and have been using them for over a year for my home bar and have had no issues at all.dishwasher for the bottle and hand wash the bottom. No leaks no holding of flavors or smells.

[@kurtwinchell]

The St. George spiced pear is pretty tasty on its own, but it pairs surprisingly well with gin or brandy/cognac. I'll bet it would work great with the Laird's, too, I'll have to try that. Also, the Viking's Blod and Odin's Skull mead from Dansk Mjod get my recommendation. I use the Viking Blod to make my version of Kevin Kos' BeeGroni, with Italicus, so good.

[@MrMoney331]

3:22 Greg: "Less splashing" The guy who for sure puts in extra splashes because we have come to know him for it 😆

[@patrickdempsey3515]

I got 4 Crew bottles as a gift in november, 3 short and 1 tall, nothing but good things to say so far. Great for smaller infusions and tests, most of the time i’ve had the big bottle it’s been the designated batched Sazerac vessel.

[@michaelteegarden2828]

you're definition of a gift is completely inline with how I feel about them.

[@seam5818]

16:08 greg, againg in smaller barrels takes alot less time then in a giant barrel acording to whiskey tribe if my memory serves correct.

[@Ljplaysplanes]

GIFT GUIDE TWO ELECTRIC BOOGALOO, been waiting for this all year. Thank you Greg!

[@roidh1525]

Only thing I think you missed as a more rare base spirit would be a bottle of oude style jenever. Especially for someone who's interested in classic cocktails or gin it's a great item that there's a high chance they've never had.

[@connergibson5930]

2:51 at my work we always called that juicer the mexican elbow

[@TheDeadlyplatypus]

My last bar used Crew bottles for all our juices and batches and I never had any problems with them. They’re pretty handy and we put all the pieces in the dishwasher without any failures

[@antontrann612]

There's a bottle chiller/cooler that doesnt use power and only uses 5 pieces of ice on the bottom that works pretty well. I don't remember what it was called. I think it was made for keeping a bottle of wine chilled at the table without the whole ice bucket which would slowly dissolve and create water dripping while pouring and wetting the bottle labels.

[@Greyboar]

After seeing it for the first time in the one Mass Effect drink you made I had my eyes peeled for Amaro di Angostura, and I did find it in a store once...... a liquor store owned by in Port of Spain, Trinidad. 😐Being that I live in Ontario, Canada, and the LCBO doesn't carry it, I'm planning to get some of the Trini in-laws to bring some for my wedding next year. On my Christmas list for this year is a copy of Punch by David Wondrich. Recommended bar books could have been a good addition to this years holiday list

[@spartan1347981]

I also think getting them a bottle of antica formula sweet vermouth, like really nice sweet vermouth is a good gift. Ik I'd appreciate it, since I can sometimes spend 30+ on spirits but always go for normal Cinzano for my sweet vermouth as in my mind, I can't justify spending 30+ on vermouth as it's not a spirit. (I tend to do math based on the ratio of money to ethanol lol)

[@zensational9972]

the statement "a rum person probably isn't into spiced rums" took me off guard a bit I'm a rum person, I like a lot of rums one of my favourites is actually Kraken, a black Spiced rum. it's awesome. I'd love to try more rums, especially spiced ones.

[@williambigbills-9665]

As a mead lover the Mjord mead is the superior wide scale mead. For it being wide scale it’s great, but definitely look around though a lot of wineries make mead as well and in Ohio and Michigan we has a lot of master meaderies.

[@TrappedinSLC]

There's a surprising number of distilleries scattered around too - I think a *small* bottle of something made locally to you could be a good gift. (Small because some of them don't taste all that great. 😂) They have a novelty factor that can be good.

[@capital_tm]

Had a few drinks tonight, put Earl Grey Infused Gin in a glass with Licor 43 and peychauds and I gotta work on that recipe oh boy there's something.

[@destroy141]

As a rum person, I actually love spiced rums, though I mostly use them for rum and cokes

[@staceekersley]

So good to see the St. George bottles - their stuff is absolutely delicious and their labels are 😚 Bruto Americano is one of my absolute faves and the spiced pear liqueur makes an amazing fall-time spiced pear margarita!

[@alucard3600]

What do you think about the whisky smokers? I have often thought about getting one of those for my buddy who really likes whisky.

[@reggeckmann3993]

It's a good gift. No need to buy most expensive just get an average price kit. They will be happy.

[@mkhartnett]

Just got a set of Tiki glasses from Viski for that I'm stoked to have. Exactly fit the bill. Something I'll enjoy but kind of frivolous for me to have purchased on my own.

[@LyK0sa]

On the note of anchor reyes Verde, try putting about a quarter ounce in a paloma. It doesn't overpower things, but it adds in this interesting savoury vegetal note in the flavour profile, with a mildly spicy finish. Personally I find the Verde (poblano) works better than the regular ancho for this.

[@Torso6131]

Dayum the price of ancho reyes has skyrocketed. I got it at a chain liquor store like two years ago for $25. Now seeing it come in at $45-75 is mindboggling. It is great stuff though. I make a really weird rum drink with the Verde, pineapple, lime, and plantation OFTD.

[@ariddell8302]

I love these videos always. You are what made me get into mixology!!

[@MrMoney331]

Man I love my Crew bottles. I have the short ones. The only thing I have had happen is one of the tops came off one of the corks. But I believe it came with Extras so it wasn't even a big deal.

[@GirishManjunathMusic]

Greg I think the bottle cold thing is just a tiny fridge with no door. It's probably fine to keep running, just like a fridge.

[@danf321]

My favorite tool is a 3oz shot glass that has full measurements marked in fractions of an ounce, milliliters and more. Need a drink with 2oz + 1oz??? Pour both in the 3oz shot glass and you’re set👍

[@numanuma20]

I upgrade my bar set and it has made a huge difference. I’m never using my cobbler shaker again. I tried using my juicer and no one made a video about how to use one, I have no idea I needed to cut the citrus to squeeze the juice out using the juicer. P.S. Use a mini wine fridge for vermouth.

[@the.jamie.turner]

33:30 - Another great use for Ancho Reyes: throw an ounce or two and a dash of cinnamon into some hot chocolate. It’s delightful.

[@s1gne]

That cooler probably works with a peltier element, those things are constant "on" and they suck power as if it's a cheap cocktail. Those small fridges work with a Peltier element too, your power bill doen't like those things.

[@BreakerBeat]

Regarding gifting bottles, I don't agree that they have to be expensive ones. The important part is that the person enjoys some spirit as a hobby. The thing is, a huge part of the fun is trying out new bottles. Personally I'm mostly into whisky, and I was recently gifted a bottle of Oban Little Bay. Not an expensive whisky at all, but also one I had never tasted. I knew I liked the Oban 14 year, but there is just SO many bottles to try out, so sometimes it's really fun to get one you might otherwise not have gotten. I've also have gotten a bottle I had never heard of, and it turned out to be really great. Basically, they buy me an experience that I would otherwise not have gotten, and I link that experience to the friend - that has more value than any "permanent" gift to me. So yeah, if you are buying a gift for someone who really likes a certain type of spirit as a hobby, then it is a great gift regardless of price. Just don't buy the absolute cheapest like Tullamore, Bombay Sapphire or that tequila with the red sombrero.

[@aubreywilliams995]

We’ve been using Crew bottles where I bartend for about a year now and they’ve held up fantastically 😊 maybe had one out of the 30 we bought leak on me

[@longpenguinboi5824]

do you think a base spirit adjacent liquor like mezcal or cachaca would make a good gift?

[@the_vampyre_cs]

@howtodrink I'm quite concerned about how excited I got by those Crew Bottles. If they turn out to hold up well, I'll be amazed. How did it take until 2023, nearly 2024 for the bar industry to come up with something seemingly so simple and smart...? I just bought 6 for my bar, excited to test them out during service.

[@justinbethell]

Try Lagavulin 16, it was Ron Swanson's favorite scotch, even Nick Offerman had his own promo bottle for that distillery!

[@shoesly]

Have you ever considered a hot toddy using green chartreuse instead of some other spirit? It is supposed to be a healing elixir after all. Green Chartreuse, lemon, in some tea or hot water... yum.

[@snuggilyd]

One of the amaros or liqueurs would be awesome as a gift. I often think to myself, I’m not gonna buy that bottle for one cocktail, but if someone gave it to me. Awesome.

[@mygirl737g2]

just got my first bottle of Angostura Bitters and it has changed the way i drink. Love it!

[@tampabayautomotive]

I just bought a bottle of that exact mead a week or so ago, it’s probably one of my favorite bottles I’ve ever bought

[@mgsPWlover]

"Aperol is not a replacement for Campari" PREACH, GREG. I work in a liquor store and constantly have to disabuse people of this notion. One is very sweet and orange with a hint of bitter, the other is very bitter with a hint of orange and sweetness. Are they similar? Sure, but they result in radically different drinks if a recipe calls for one and you use the other.

[@Zfabaksem]

There isn’t a true replacement for green chartreuse but if you’re ever in Minneapolis you should pick up a bottle of dampfwerk distillery’s helgolander. I make my last words with it and its an incredible liquor. One my my favorites.

[@blooblaah9896]

There's a chain grocery store here in Canada that has like a shitty plastic bottle version of those nifty open bottom ones you got. Neat to see and actual nice take on it. Also just a neat little thing, wormwood is an introduced species all across North America. I promise you've seen it, go looking for it, pick it, make a tea or a little garnish idk. It's all over.

[@blooblaah9896]

Like with a lot of plants a little snacky snack is perfectly okay. Chugging home made extract or tincture would be a mistake.

[@Taydrum]

As of 2009, Absente contains grande wormwood (artemesia absinthium) as well as the southern wormwood they incorporated since the ban on absinthe took place. It's not a terrible absinthe, it's just not as refined as Pernod. It's a great introduction to absinthe for someone who has never tried it. Personally not a huge fan of St George absinthe, although they make some really good spirits

[@Jeffrey_OMP]

Just bought a bottle of Lairds today. Same label. Once I discovered a Jack Rose, a bottle of Lairds doesn’t last too long!

[@TheRealWilliamWhite]

The caraway mead from Dansk is great as a vermouth swap. It's especially good with an Aquavit martini.

[@ou812927]

Beautiful, I have to try this and check out fee foam too. Cheers!

[@AngelaLRsurfinginstilettos]

Greg, I was curious to know if you have ever tried Centenario Rum Anejo Especial 7 Year from Costa Rica specifically...the 20+ anejo's have notes of apple which I do not personally care for and do not recommend (IMO solely) I don't think you care for spiced rum (which normally I would completely agree with as they bring to mind Captain Morgan, etc which are an abomination.) However, the Centenario Rum Anejo Especial 7 Year is not overly, offensively spiced. If you have tried it, what are your thoughts, please? Plantation rum is another favourite. We dislike Bacardi across the board and not fond of light rums in general. What other dark rums would you recommend? We love your channel and have been admirers of your channel for years. Thank You for posting this video, it has great ideas and excellent recommendations with thoughtful and truly solid gifts for mixologists and bartending enthusiasts.

[@Shadstar256]

A set of crude bitters is great and super versatile. Also been using Juniper bitters lately, which are fun!

[@AubriGryphon]

For what it's worth, you can generally use a good genepi as a replacement for Chartreuse. You might need to experiment to see how much you need since it's often a bit less intense than Chartreuse, but once it's mixed in with other stuff you won't notice the difference. Save the Chartreuse for special occasions or stuff that really puts a spotlight on it. That said, you might ought to do an episode about Chartreuse replacements. :)

[@Foxwoodpictures]

I really love to get bottles that are unique to a region r from small distillers. I know that's a hold over from being deep into craft beer before spirits.

[@markwendt3496]

Since I make my own mead, I would like to get things like yeast packets, bottles, and honey (as in the kind directly from beekeepers, not store bought). Gift cards to the supply store I get my equipment from is also a good thing.

[@Thexeroxed43]

The acho reyes goes well with fresh apple cider, my girlfriends mom made me some over thanksgiving and it was delicious. I hadn't heard of it until then, but i had to buy myself a bottle lol

[@wheezymac]

Just found out one of my friends is trying to get into bartending/mixology. This video is gonna be perfect, thanks Greg🫡

[@BickBoomin]

Gotta say, I don’t really like the koriko shaker we have at my work. However, I think it’s because it’s a smaller(?) small tin. I like the feel and sound of the barfly shakers better

[@danf321]

The other cool gift (if you have money) is a small wine fridge. Perfect for those friends who store their wine on top of the fridge or under the stove 😮

[@jkk8043]

I recently bought a bottle of "Laird's Straight Applejack 86", which according to the guy working at Spec's, is the replacement for the blended Applejack they've been selling. The new 86 (proof) is 100% apple brandy. It's pretty good. Perhaps Greg should do an episode on it.

[@howtodrink]

Oh I was unaware that they made that change at the lower proof, that's huge actually