Whiskey gin vodka or rum?

baygo · 04-20-2019, 02:11 PM

Our application for a variance to build a distillery at Tavern 27 was approved. Please take a moment and complete this poll to help us better anticipate the alcohol preference around the lake.

joey2665 · 04-20-2019, 02:47 PM

Too funny. 4 votes so far and one for each.

Slickcraft · 04-20-2019, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baygo

Our application for a variance to build a distillery at Tavern 27 was approved. Please take a moment and complete this poll to help us better anticipate the alcohol preference around the lake.

Well I suppose that Bourbon technically is a Whiskey however many other lessor spirits fall into that category. Hence I will withhold my vote

joey2665 · 04-20-2019, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Slickcraft

Well I suppose that Bourbon technically is a Whiskey however many other lessor spirits fall into that category. Hence I will withhold my vote

I am a bourbon person myself but given the 4 choices I will always opt for any whiskey over vodka, gin or rum.

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WinnisquamZ · 04-20-2019, 04:31 PM

Many are doing Bourbon Bars. I would vote for the Vodka. You do more with it behind the bar. You can still carry high end bourbons

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chaseisland · 04-20-2019, 04:53 PM

Vodka on the rocks. Assuming the rocks haven't become slushy and sunk.

TheCaptain · 04-21-2019, 06:22 AM

Hmmmm. "All of the above" does not seem to be an option...

8gv · 04-21-2019, 07:01 AM

I wish you success in this new venture.

TiltonBB · 04-21-2019, 07:21 AM

It would seem to me that you would want to carry at least a minimum of each so that you would never have to say "We don't have that" when a patron orders a drink.

Or, was this thread started as means of free publicity for the restaurant?

The Real BigGuy · 04-21-2019, 07:35 AM

Although I am a Kentucky sip’n whiskey (bourbon) guy, based on the choices I’d go with rum but more specifically a smooth toasted coconut rum.

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baygo · 04-21-2019, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by TiltonBB

It would seem to me that you would want to carry at least a minimum of each so that you would never have to say "We don't have that" when a patron orders a drink.

Or, was this thread started as means of free publicity for the restaurant?

Tavern 27 has a full liquor license and does and will continue to maintain one of the largest selections for spirits around that lake. The addition of a distilling operation will enable us to make our own spirits. Each of the four spirit categories listed require a different procedure and different equipment. I've turned to this form to survey our immediate market and attempt to both better serve the market and establish our strategy from this point forward.

I applied for the trademark behind this idea nearly 3 years ago and yes I was aware at that time that when the cat got out of the bag it would generate free publicity. I've already had various traditional media outlets contact me with a request for an interview. I've denied all request to this point because I'm not ready for free publicity.

FlyingScot · 04-21-2019, 10:11 AM

Good luck!

joey2665 · 04-21-2019, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TiltonBB

It would seem to me that you would want to carry at least a minimum of each so that you would never have to say "We don't have that" when a patron orders a drink.

Or, was this thread started as means of free publicity for the restaurant?

If you look back this was a continuance of his permit request to the city from another thread. As Baygo states and as he has mentioned through conversation in many other threads he has been serving liquor at his restaurant inside and outside. This imo is a welcomed addition and he was just surveying what type of liquor he should distill since he received his permit. To me this isn’t advertising

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Rusty · 04-21-2019, 10:50 AM

Whiskey seems to be the most ordered spirit.
https://www.bevspot.com/blog/2018/08...rands-of-2018/

baygo · 04-21-2019, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Whiskey seems to be the most ordered spirit.
https://www.bevspot.com/blog/2018/08...rands-of-2018/

Thank you Rusty. It will be interesting to see how our local market aligns with this report.

Descant · 04-21-2019, 11:55 AM

I voted for whiskey since whisky was not on the list, nor is it on the statistics provided by Rusty. Thank you Rusty. Good info.
I would think that time to market would be a major consideration. If you have to age something for years before you can sell it, that requires a whole different set up and timeline plus another layer of overhead. I'd guess what you sell at your present bar is a good indicator, but, of course, good marketing can sell almost anything. Premium vodka is my second choice. When I take the tours, I politely always drink the free sample(s). Looking forward to sampling your success.

Flyfisha · 04-21-2019, 04:12 PM

Tequila!!!!!

Pricestavern · 04-22-2019, 02:40 PM

Depends on mood, time of day, temperature...
Other factors may include: Day of Week, Mood of Wife, Visa Bill Total, Distance back to my dock

winnienox · 04-30-2019, 09:49 PM

I vote for whiskey. My wife would vote gin but she says she’s not a big drinker so doesn’t think her vote should count as much. My daughter votes whiskey but she lives in Ohio and only visits occasionally so maybe a quarter vote for her.

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iw8surf · 05-01-2019, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Flyfisha

Tequila!!!!!

I think Tequila MUST be made in Mexico for it to be called Tequila... Think I remember reading that somewhere

trfour · 05-01-2019, 01:55 PM

Alcohol is Poison to the human body.

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/27/h...ng-health.html l

You will eventually stop drinking alcohol.
The question is, will you still have a heartbeat when you do.YES, it is that serious.

Light Breeze · 05-01-2019, 02:46 PM

Vodka it is!

Dad207 · 05-01-2019, 08:37 PM

Good luck, keep this link posted with your plans.

baygo · 07-17-2019, 09:13 AM

I was asked in another thread for a progress report. I thought it best to answer it here.

I have ordered and paid for the still. It’s scheduled to be delivered on September 21. There is another key piece of equipment that is scheduled to be delivered sometime in the next 24 hours.

When I received the variance from the city I stated I was a year to a year and a half away. I am currently way ahead of schedule however I am not ready to change any target dates. I have red tape in front of me and have no idea how long that’ll take to deal with.

robmac · 07-17-2019, 09:45 AM

Good luck on your new adventure Baygo! my vote is Moonshine corn based.

JADAQ · 07-17-2019, 10:44 AM

Vodka for sure!

Descant · 07-17-2019, 12:17 PM

Thanks for the progress report. Will there be a contest for name and /or label design?

baygo · 07-17-2019, 12:26 PM

I already have a name and would like to put the label design out into the publics hand as a contest however the label has to be approved by the Tax and Trade Bureau. Therefore any contest would be pending their approval.

Major · 07-17-2019, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by baygo

I already have a name and would like to put the label design out into the publics hand as a contest however the label has to be approved by the Tax and Trade Bureau. Therefore any contest would be pending their approval.

Hi Ray, I can help you register the trademark!

garysanfran · 07-17-2019, 01:51 PM

I vote YES!

baygo · 07-17-2019, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Major

Hi Ray, I can help you register the trademark!

You are on my shortlist for considerations of this task. Stop by the tavern some afternoon so I can elaborate on my needs.

Major · 07-17-2019, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baygo

You are on my shortlist for considerations of this task. Stop by the tavern some afternoon so I can elaborate on my needs.

I will be sure to do so!

View Poll Results: Of the 4 listed, what is your spirit preference?
Gin	18	15.79%
Vodka	27	23.68%
Rum	20	17.54%
Whiskey	49	42.98%
Voters: 114. You may not vote on this poll

04-20-2019, 02:11 PM	#1
baygo Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 696 Thanks: 187 Thanked 531 Times in 227 Posts	Whiskey gin vodka or rum? Our application for a variance to build a distillery at Tavern 27 was approved. Please take a moment and complete this poll to help us better anticipate the alcohol preference around the lake.

04-21-2019, 10:50 AM	#14
Rusty Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 2,028 Thanks: 603 Thanked 687 Times in 425 Posts	Whiskey seems to be the most ordered spirit. https://www.bevspot.com/blog/2018/08...rands-of-2018/ Attached Images __________________ It's never crowded along the extra mile.

04-21-2019, 11:55 AM	#16
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,339 Thanks: 1,339 Thanked 1,621 Times in 1,053 Posts	Whisky I voted for whiskey since whisky was not on the list, nor is it on the statistics provided by Rusty. Thank you Rusty. Good info. I would think that time to market would be a major consideration. If you have to age something for years before you can sell it, that requires a whole different set up and timeline plus another layer of overhead. I'd guess what you sell at your present bar is a good indicator, but, of course, good marketing can sell almost anything. Premium vodka is my second choice. When I take the tours, I politely always drink the free sample(s). Looking forward to sampling your success.

04-21-2019, 04:12 PM	#17
Flyfisha Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Rattlesnake Island Posts: 140 Thanks: 58 Thanked 46 Times in 24 Posts	You missed one!! Tequila!!!!!

04-20-2019, 02:47 PM	#2
joey2665 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Meredith Bay & LI, NY Posts: 3,222 Thanks: 1,219 Thanked 1,009 Times in 649 Posts	Too funny. 4 votes so far and one for each.

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04-20-2019, 04:31 PM	#5
WinnisquamZ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 2,048 Thanks: 210 Thanked 652 Times in 435 Posts	Many are doing Bourbon Bars. I would vote for the Vodka. You do more with it behind the bar. You can still carry high end bourbons Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

04-20-2019, 04:53 PM	#6
chaseisland Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Concord, NH Posts: 157 Thanks: 17 Thanked 68 Times in 44 Posts	Vodka on the rocks. Assuming the rocks haven't become slushy and sunk.

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04-21-2019, 06:22 AM	#7
TheCaptain Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Hmmmm. "All of the above" does not seem to be an option...

04-21-2019, 07:01 AM	#8
8gv Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,092 Thanks: 64 Thanked 744 Times in 478 Posts	I wish you success in this new venture.

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04-21-2019, 07:21 AM	#9
TiltonBB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilford, NH and Florida Posts: 2,988 Thanks: 695 Thanked 2,195 Times in 930 Posts	It would seem to me that you would want to carry at least a minimum of each so that you would never have to say "We don't have that" when a patron orders a drink. Or, was this thread started as means of free publicity for the restaurant?

04-21-2019, 07:35 AM	#10
The Real BigGuy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,306 Thanks: 125 Thanked 467 Times in 285 Posts	Although I am a Kentucky sip’n whiskey (bourbon) guy, based on the choices I’d go with rum but more specifically a smooth toasted coconut rum. Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

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04-21-2019, 10:11 AM	#12
FlyingScot Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Tuftonboro and Sudbury, MA Posts: 2,369 Thanks: 1,271 Thanked 1,016 Times in 626 Posts	Good luck!

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04-22-2019, 02:40 PM	#18
Pricestavern Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Valencia, Spain (formerly Rattlesnake Isle) Posts: 389 Thanks: 135 Thanked 142 Times in 82 Posts	All 4 (depending) Depends on mood, time of day, temperature... Other factors may include: Day of Week, Mood of Wife, Visa Bill Total, Distance back to my dock

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04-30-2019, 09:49 PM	#19
winnienox Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 24 Thanks: 8 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I vote for whiskey. My wife would vote gin but she says she’s not a big drinker so doesn’t think her vote should count as much. My daughter votes whiskey but she lives in Ohio and only visits occasionally so maybe a quarter vote for her. Sent from my iPad using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

05-01-2019, 01:55 PM	#21
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05-01-2019, 02:46 PM	#22
Light Breeze Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Long Bay and Franklin, Ma Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Vodka it is!

05-01-2019, 08:37 PM	#23
Dad207 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Now residing in Echo Shores, Alton NH, originally from Baltimore MD. Posts: 111 Thanks: 192 Thanked 63 Times in 30 Posts	Good luck, keep this link posted with your plans.

07-17-2019, 09:13 AM	#24
baygo Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 696 Thanks: 187 Thanked 531 Times in 227 Posts	I was asked in another thread for a progress report. I thought it best to answer it here. I have ordered and paid for the still. It’s scheduled to be delivered on September 21. There is another key piece of equipment that is scheduled to be delivered sometime in the next 24 hours. When I received the variance from the city I stated I was a year to a year and a half away. I am currently way ahead of schedule however I am not ready to change any target dates. I have red tape in front of me and have no idea how long that’ll take to deal with.

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07-17-2019, 09:45 AM	#25
robmac Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nashua,Meredith Posts: 951 Thanks: 213 Thanked 106 Times in 81 Posts	Good luck on your new adventure Baygo! my vote is Moonshine corn based.

07-17-2019, 10:44 AM	#26
JADAQ Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 198 Thanks: 4 Thanked 66 Times in 43 Posts	Vodka for sure!

07-17-2019, 12:17 PM	#27
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,339 Thanks: 1,339 Thanked 1,621 Times in 1,053 Posts	Thanks for the progress report. Will there be a contest for name and /or label design?

07-17-2019, 12:26 PM	#28
baygo Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 696 Thanks: 187 Thanked 531 Times in 227 Posts	Pending federal approval I already have a name and would like to put the label design out into the publics hand as a contest however the label has to be approved by the Tax and Trade Bureau. Therefore any contest would be pending their approval.

07-17-2019, 01:51 PM	#30
garysanfran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Francisco/Meredith Posts: 1,563 Thanks: 660 Thanked 670 Times in 344 Posts	Whiskey, gin, vodka or rum...I'm a simple man... I vote YES! __________________ Gary ~~~~_/) ~~~ ~~~~~~~~