Silently Opening My Oldest Bottle and Making Cocktail

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8 ай бұрын

I recently acquired a lot of six old bottles of Amer Picon, five of which are identical, while one appears younger. After conducting some research, I believe these bottles date back to the 1930s based on their shape and alcohol by volume (ABV). Only one of the bottles still had a decent label, so I cleaned them and opened the one that had completely lost its label. My quest to recreate the original Brooklyn cocktail is not over, but this was the closest I've ever come. Since the Brooklyn cocktail was first created in 1910, I need to continue my search for an original bottle of Picon, which I believe had an even higher ABV than the one I obtained. If you happen to find one, please let me know; I would be immensely grateful! ;)
The dirt on the bottle made me wonder if it had been stored in good conditions, but the fact that the level of the liquid inside was barely affected by the angel's share gave me a good feeling. The cork smelled incredibly good - a mix of sweet spices, caramel, and a hint of coffee. Compared to the Picon sold nowadays, which has a much lower ABV, this bottle is drier and slightly more bitter. The orange flavor has dissipated, making room for strong caramel and toffee notes.
I enjoyed it in the Brooklyn cocktail as it develops a beautiful dry sweetness and bitterness, but the familiar orange flavor I'm used to was almost gone. Next time, I plan to add a small dash of orange bitters to compensate.
Overall, I would give this bottle a rating of 4/5
I loved it!
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0.25 oz Picon
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@TrufflesOnTheRocks 8 ай бұрын

Hi friends! I hope you'll accept this unusual video this week. I thought it would say more to show silently the ceremony behind opening such a precious bottle (It doen't worth that much but for me it's almost priceless) If you want some tasting notes and background story, I wrote some in the description. Cheers!

@_bit_ 8 ай бұрын

Congratulations

@user-yf6kh3ss3p 8 ай бұрын

i think this drink must have been like time travel to the past .good for you to have this bottles

@TrufflesOnTheRocks 8 ай бұрын

@@user-yf6kh3ss3p it did feel a little like that indeed. Cheers

@fotisthomas8540 7 ай бұрын

I am silently opening my oldest bottle at this point... Work of art video. Very inspiring. Thank you.

@TrufflesOnTheRocks 7 ай бұрын

Thanks! Cheers!

@jimmwagner 8 ай бұрын

Nice, I felt like I should have had a drink myself while watching this.

@kurtludington5986 8 ай бұрын

I was mesmerized by this video. Beautiful.

@Baerischful 8 ай бұрын

Came for the aesthetics. Loved the romanticism. ❤

@StevetheBartender_ 8 ай бұрын

This was magic 🪄

@AngryCocktails 7 ай бұрын

What a great memento of a special event!

@chrispierick 8 ай бұрын

This was great, I'd love to see more of these.

@JakeNiman 8 ай бұрын

love that you're experimenting with different storytelling styles. This was great 🙌

@TrufflesOnTheRocks 8 ай бұрын

Thanks! Happy you appreciated. Felt like making something different. Cheers!

@JAA87 7 ай бұрын

I used Benedictine DOM with Gin and Lillet Blanc and everyone really enjoyed it.. the long viscous finish soared across the palate while expressing those delicate botanical aromas from The Botanist Gin, the Lillet Blanc added complexity and depth... I am proud of my creation🙏

@DavidRamseyIII 8 ай бұрын

You should be producing blockbuster movies at this point. Stunning video. Beautiful content. Well done mate

@ThisMusicIsToogood 8 ай бұрын

Fantastic cinematography

@MrMoney331 8 ай бұрын

Beautiful! I might have to skip making this one. Gonna hold onto my vintage bottles 😆

@Sidswow 8 ай бұрын

Yes please!!!

@berniersbar9885 8 ай бұрын

Well that was extremely satisfying to watch!

@timp6970 8 ай бұрын

I really enjoyed this - beautiful!

@ljtinney 8 ай бұрын

That was beautiful.

@Mark723 8 ай бұрын

A superlative video: camera work, lighting, framing - the composition was masterful, making for a delightfully enjoyable viewing. Thank you.

@christinecamley 8 ай бұрын

Fantastic!!

@andys4378 8 ай бұрын

MAGNIFICENT !!

@Esopenko 8 ай бұрын

Excellent video, couldn’t look away

@DirtyHairy01 8 ай бұрын

This was so cool, and acceptable to use that WhistlePig 15yr in a cocktail. 😉👍

@gamercs21 8 ай бұрын

Cinematography is so very well executed. The creativity in this video really speaks to me. Thanks for a really nice enjoyable 5 min video!

@RolfReibach 8 ай бұрын

Great moment! Why the Brooklyn, it's a favorite? I had an older Kahlua as well as a Fernet. They really had a slightly different taste and texture.

@taylorlindsey.allred 8 ай бұрын

So lovely 🥰

@TrufflesOnTheRocks 8 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@claytontucker6932 8 ай бұрын

This was such a beautiful video in all aspects. It really showed the art and mastery behind it all.

@CocktailRenaissance 7 ай бұрын

Beau-ti-ful !

@chall3016 8 ай бұрын

JF, one of the best presentations I’ve ever seen. Using a work of art in a work of art way! I’m just so jealous we can’t find those types of bottles here in the States (Texas). And YES do the Benedictine!!!😎🥃

@TrufflesOnTheRocks 8 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot my friend! Really means a lot you liked it. I think I'll wait until I can find some other vintage bottles to complete a "carré" before opening the Bene (if you know what I mean) and I know, it was the same when I was in Canada. I love this here. Cheers!

@_jayescobar 8 ай бұрын

shout out to the most aesthetic in the cocktail game

@mitchalberts1119 8 ай бұрын

Beautiful work. Can’t wait to see the Benedictine!

@sefraisik9142 8 ай бұрын

J'ai adoré de la première à la dernière seconde. 🖤

@TrufflesOnTheRocks 8 ай бұрын

MERCI :)

@timoncellobar 7 ай бұрын

Great work! Would love to see a Vieux Carré with the vintage Benedictine

@strattonmeyer2870 8 ай бұрын

I love it! As someone who does get ASMR and listens to a lot of non-voiced content, this was a fun cross-over. If I may give a note for the potential Benedictine episode (which I hope you will make!): if you favor the bartop/in-studio sounds a little more in the audio mix over the music, it would heighten the effectiveness of the video as ASMR. Whatever you decide to do, I'm sure it will be wonderful. Thanks for the video!

@davidhickey8613 8 ай бұрын

Loved the cut to the recipe

@seanpannebaker6404 8 ай бұрын

That was great! Said so much without a word! I'd definitely like to see the Benedictine too. Cheers!

@TrufflesOnTheRocks 8 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! I think I'll wait until I get some other antiques to make a vintage Vieux Carré.

@JohanBernhardsson 8 ай бұрын

Stunning! I love this one! (I have to make a Brooklyn later tonight) And yes one with benedictine ad well please!

@TheSpiritoftheCocktail 8 ай бұрын

J-F!!! I would be nervous opening bottle!!! This cocktail looks awesome!!! CHEERS!!!!

@TrufflesOnTheRocks 8 ай бұрын

I had 5 from the same lot LOL

@felixrefax3566 8 ай бұрын

WOW 🤩 That was beautiful 🥲

@TrufflesOnTheRocks 8 ай бұрын

Merci Félix! Je voulais te l'envoyer. Tu m'as devancé ;)

@deanarmstrong8185 8 ай бұрын

Very enjoyable video! A Brooklyn! I just read that recipe earlier this week and I'll bet the one you made was fantastic. Yes do the Benedictine! Which cocktail will it be?

@billnicesun3613 8 ай бұрын

Superbe vidéo Jean-Felix !

@TrufflesOnTheRocks 8 ай бұрын

Thank you !!!

@anthonydubois6351 8 ай бұрын

Bin voyons c’était dont bin dope ca!!:O

@gema8243 8 ай бұрын

😮 GUAU!!! FELIX😅

@TrufflesOnTheRocks 8 ай бұрын

Salud! :)

@Dmahh 8 ай бұрын

Great vid. Did the taste wow you?

@ryanfox5357 8 ай бұрын

Yeeeeees pls

@nevada9570 7 ай бұрын

So beautiful video! What is the name of the book you were reading in the end?

@TrufflesOnTheRocks 7 ай бұрын

Its the first book from Death & Co. Cheers!

@SerrynRS 8 ай бұрын

OMG YES PLEASE DO THE BENEDICTINE

@DruidVorse 7 ай бұрын

I saw a clear colored bottle with 39°, I wonder from what time it is EDIT: Checked again, looks like it has a slight green tint and seems to be circa 1890, still has the cork but about half the liquid and according to the seller, the bottle has been leaking.

@Gintoo24 7 ай бұрын

Hi JF, I couldn’t even find a current bottle of Amer Picon in France last summer! Can you recommend a few great mixology shops in Paris that would sell it?

@TrufflesOnTheRocks 7 ай бұрын

Picon is usually sold at the supermarket rather than liquor stores. So maybe you were simply looking at the wrong place because usually you can get some very easily. That being said, for other spirits, La Maison du whisky in Paris is the best I know. Cheers

@dimitarapostolov9788 8 ай бұрын

Amazing video! But how was the taste???

@TrufflesOnTheRocks 8 ай бұрын

I am writing all the details in the descritpion right now. I posted one hour too early because I didn't relaize the time change was not simultanious in Canada vs Europe LOL