tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082156144028140004.post7015497801408465973..comments2024-03-13T04:04:32.568-07:00Comments on Sku's Recent Eats: Constellation Brands' Yippee Ki-Yayskuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00487419662314518931noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082156144028140004.post-34886939901482792812016-10-20T14:32:05.594-07:002016-10-20T14:32:05.594-07:00I was fortunate to have an opportunity to try the ...I was fortunate to have an opportunity to try the Vya vermouth component of YKY by itself, courtesy of David Perkins, when this first came out and it was an absolutely cinnamon bomb but very enjoyable in its own right, particularly if you like Vya vermouth. I would love to have tried the Qupe Syrah finished portion on its own as well. I don't know what the proportions are but I have to think that only a small portion of the vermouth finish would be needed to drive the bus here.tanstaafl2https://www.blogger.com/profile/02983632392962001316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082156144028140004.post-72120369424005044802016-10-20T08:51:11.092-07:002016-10-20T08:51:11.092-07:00I think it's worth mentioning that the vermout...I think it's worth mentioning that the vermouth barrels formerly contained Vya vermouth from Quady Winery. Vya is very distinctive, containing tons of those herbal notes you mention. I keep a bottle on hand at all times for an incredible Manhattan.<br /><br />I also like Foro amaro as a substitute for vermouth; it makes a notably distinct Manhattan in its own right.Sam Komlenicnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082156144028140004.post-29063157753467693852016-10-19T16:50:53.877-07:002016-10-19T16:50:53.877-07:00Sku, great notes. I'm a new follower to your ...Sku, great notes. I'm a new follower to your blog, so I'm not sure if you've tried their Midwinter. This year's version 4 just got released, and last year's was amazing Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05607118285248614792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082156144028140004.post-58201168887598607902016-10-19T09:39:48.657-07:002016-10-19T09:39:48.657-07:00mike, that sounds like a great idea. You might no...mike, that sounds like a great idea. You might not even need that much vermouth given the strong vermouth notes.skuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00487419662314518931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082156144028140004.post-87911933822607263222016-10-19T09:32:59.869-07:002016-10-19T09:32:59.869-07:00Sku love your thoughts and opinions. felt the sa...Sku love your thoughts and opinions. felt the same way about this until i added vermouth and bitters and made an outstanding manhattan. im sure it wasnt intended to be consumed that way but, spectacular<br />mikenoreply@blogger.com