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In looking at recipes for the Martinez, I ran across the assertion that the Fee Brothers Aromatic Bitters were the closest generally available approximation of the Jerry Thomas' specified Boker's Bitters. <http://ohgo.sh/archive/old-tom-gin/>. I also see that Evo-lution has produced a limited...
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I was lucky enough to get a couple of Hermes bitters OB last year or so (frankly I can´t remember now) At that time, the guy who brought me the bottles told me that his contact (local bartender, no surprise) told him the product was no longer being produced and he was lucky to find a couple bottles...
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Just a heads up for those who were looking (or longing) for the Bittermens Bitters to be available but weren't on their mailing list/google group - they are now working with The Bitter Truth to get them produced. You can read about it here - http://bittermens.com/news/ If your looking to buy either...
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I just got word from Greg Boehm, that I can finally tell you about a project he's been working on for several months now. In light of everybodies interest in trying to be able to get their hands on some of the bar tools that appear "oh so common" in other parts of the world, he is adding...
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finally received my shipment from The Bitter Truth of Germany. I ordered their Jerry Thomas Decanter Bitters, Orange & Celery Bitters. I've been impressed with their Orange Bitters (they are a very different style than Gary Regan's Orange Bitters), and their Celery Bitters were good in the...
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[quote user="Evo-lution"] [quote user="Calamityville"]Is there a standard size bottle we'd like to use? [/quote] I'm cleaning out and using old Angostura bitters bottles for my bitters (aromatic and orange). 100ml and 200ml sizes if that's any help? [/quote] 100ml works...
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It would be called American Bitters Figural Bottle 1860 -1870. Rectangular Two Story Log Cabin Form. Winning Bid: US $1,714.89 Speaking of bitters bottles, I have a couple of questions: When you use old bitters or other bottles without the plastic thing that restricts the flow, how do you get just a...
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This site carries many herbs, including malva. http://tenzingmomo.com/Qstore/index.htm
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I am one ingredient away from making my first batch of orange bitters. Some of the recipes I've seen, including the one I am going to use, produce a substantial volume of bitters, more than I could use in a year or two. Since there are many of you who undoubtedly experiment with bitters recipes,...
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The oven technique (375-400°) results in a toast and shouldn't be smoky. If you are going for a char, you'll need an open flame and it will be smoky. I have torch charred chips, but you have to pick out the bigger chips; the little ones burn up. You do want dried/cured wood, not fresh/green...