Whiskey in New Orleans

[TreacleSponge]

I'm on holiday from the UK for a few days in New Orleans. I was here 6 months ago and found a great shop that stocked Stagg, Elijah Craig 18, Eagle Rare 17, Sazerac 18... Imagine my sadness when I returned yesterday to stock up on such goodies only to find it now sells Makers Mark, Wild Turkey 101, Woodford Reserve, and anything else that's easy to get back home**

So can anyone help me - do you know anywhere in New Orleans that sells something interesting?

Treacle

** I'm not saying those bourbons are dull, just easily accessible to me without me buying a plane ticket.

[spun_cookie]

Intresting yes, Bourbon no... go get some of New Orlean's local made rum... and tour their place...

[swampguy]

Check out Martin's Wine on Magazine St or Veterian's Highway. From the Quarter I would go to Magazine. Always something interesting from Armangac to grappa to whiskey. Enjoy Tim

[marco246]

Yeah, check out Martin's just off Veterans Memorial Blvd in Metairie. A month or so ago I picked up a bottle of Buffalo Trace there as well as a W. L. Weller, 12 y/o 90 proof. They had some Pappy 20 on hand and offered to bring in some Pappy 15 and or 23 for me from Baton Rouge, but I didn't have the couple of days it would take so missed out. I recall seeing some Eagle Rare 10 and Elijah Craig 12 among the usual stuff. Good luck.

Cheers,

Mark

[Pappy's Friend]

The folks at either Martin's location (I would also recommend Magazine - ask for the assistant manager, who will definitely help you out). Great selection and help!

[TreacleSponge]

Well I rang Martins in Metairie and they said they didn't have anything in stock that I was after. But I did visit the rum distillery. Didn't buy a bottle, because of the limits to what I could bring back home, although I liked the 10yo very much. And the head distiller (who ran a great tour) suggested I try Dorignac's in Metairie for whiskey. So I came home with:

Wild Turkey Rare Breed

Eagle Rare 10yo

Elijah Craig 18yo

George T Stagg

And from Vieux Carre Wine & Spirits on Chartres I bought Rock Hill Farms

So I just wanted to update this and say thanks for the suggestions

[spun_cookie]

Sounds like a gerat trip...

[fishnbowljoe]

Nice buys Treacle. Excellent choices. I hope they will hold you in good stead for a little while. (At least until your next visit:grin: ) Joe