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gabbahey
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Joined: Jan 10, 2011
Posts: 158
From: Pueblo, CO
|  Posted: 2012-07-17 11:04 am Permalink
I am interested in getting a bottle of these. From Gaz Regan's newsletter:
A King, a Chemist, and an Old Style Bitters New Product Crafted from Natures Most Complex Berry
New York City, July 9, 2012: Dale DeGroff (aka King Cocktail) and chemist Ted Breaux (founder of Jade Liqueurs and Lucid Absinthe) announced they will release their new handcrafted allspice cocktail bitters next month.
Dale DeGroff's Pimento Aromatic Bitters (trademark) is a revival of a style of bitters that had all but disappeared by the latter 20th century. It was created by blending Pimento berry – a delightfully complex and layered spice – with a hint of anise and other herbs. The result is a versatile bitters that provides a delicious compliment to many classic and modern cocktails.
Dale DeGroff's Pimento Aromatic Bitters(trademark) is produced in the historic Combier distillery (Saumur, France) by infusing and distilling a blend of select botanicals. Allspice berries provide the foundation of the flavor profile, which is layered with tropical and Mediterranean spices. The natural occurring essential oils of pimento are believed to aid digestion in traditional medicine. It is carefully crafted to enhance the flavor of cocktails without overpowering them.
"If I were trapped on a desert island and had one ingredient to mix with spirits, this would be it!" says DeGroff: "Locked in the heart of this single berry is the essence of cinnamon, ginger, clove, and nutmeg- it is a brilliant base for a cocktail bitters."
Completely artisanal in construction, DeGroff's Pimento Aromatic Bitters(trademark) is crafted entirely from whole botanicals, without commercial flavorings or artificial dyes. Use it to spice a wide range of classic and modern favorites like the Pina Colada, Painkiller, Mai Tai, the Sazerac and other whiskey cocktails, also Champagne cocktails. DeGroff also recommends adding a dash to accent straight spirits like grappa, gin, and whiskey.
We invite you to pre-order your Special Collector's Edition 250 ml Professional Bottle now. It comes in a handsome antique bottle with hand waxed top, packaged with a dripper spout. Hand signed in indelible gold ink by Dale DeGroff, can be refilled and reused. Only 3000 units available.(Price: $18.82) The 150 ml standard bottle ($9.99) will be available in September.
Order now at: www.PimentoAromaticBitters.com
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Kill Devil
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Joined: Feb 16, 2011
Posts: 121
From: Chicago
| Posted: 2012-07-18 08:07 am Permalink
Makes me wonder if these bitters could sub for pimento dram/syrup in say, An Ancient Mariner/Navy Grog, etc? Would love to hear about any experiments
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Dapuma1
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Joined: May 04, 2010
Posts: 80 | Posted: 2012-07-28 5:31 pm Permalink
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On 2012-07-18 08:07, Kill Devil wrote:
Makes me wonder if these bitters could sub for pimento dram/syrup in say, An Ancient Mariner/Navy Grog, etc? Would love to hear about any experiments
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The Navy Grog i think it is too strong of a component to just use a few drops, however what about replacing them in something the normally would use another type of bitter - like an old fashion or a manhatten - perhaps a play with bourbon?
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