Post #707462 by Destro100 on Mon, Feb 10, 2014 2:14 PM

Wow. Great feedback from everyone.

Swanky, I love the Grogalizer. It is an amazing resource. I don't refer to it in my reviews because I am trying to review the drinks without being influenced by other opinions. In addition, I'd like to review the recipes as they were written. 

One thing I've learned, is that so much of life is subjective; especially booze! A drink to one person might be terrible to someone else. That same drink might taste completely different at different times of day or accompanied by different foods. That drink may even taste different at different points within our lives. A drink will definitley taste different after drinking six of them. There is no such thing as a "real" score for any drink.

That being said, I'm seeing this endeavor as a personal reference, a spiritous and spiritual journey, an opportunity to develop my writing, and finally, as a chance to further develop my palate. The grades are by no means definitive, nor are they meant to influence someone else's opinion. They capture my impressions of my version of a drink, enjoyed at a specific moment in time.

Before jumping into tiki drinks, I have spent the last few years experimenting with classic and craft cocktails of all types. Tiki is a beautiful and fascinating opportunity to discover a truly unique corner of the imbibing world. At the same time, I am introducing my friends to whiskies, gins, and other spirits from around the world within a monthly spirits club I have started this year.

Mr. Hayward, I love the Atomic Grog. It's an amazing site. I am very excited to begin sampling the recipes. The Mai Kai is my favorite bar in the world, and whenever I get a chance to visit South Florida, I make it a point to be there at least twice. 

If my liver allows, once Remixed is complete, I intend to move onto the Atomic Grog recipes, Sippin Safari, and Anvil's (Houston bar) list of 100 drinks to try before you die.

As far as going in order, I've mostly abandoned that idea, but I am staying pretty close. I am about to prepare the fourth Fog Cutter recipe, but I did try other drinks in between - and found that it was a wise decision to do so. AND I will be trying the recipes from the appendixes - as a matter of fact - those interest me greatly. SAGE GOMME SOUNDS AWESOME. I am excited to work on those drinks as they provide an opportunity  to try some really new and innovative techniques and flavors.

And yes, I picked up the Stroh 80. Rangi and Papa protect me.

[ Edited by: destro100 2014-02-11 05:13 ]