Comments on: Orange Bitters and the Orange Roof

By: p gin

p gin — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 14:58:15 +0000

yes, and in my “etc.” i really should have specifically recommended shops specializing in antiques and collectibles. my mom used to have a spot in a coop of this type, and it is through her I have most of my vintage collection. the deal is that the dealers hit all the yard sales and sell the coolest stuff in the shop. so a bit more expensive, but more fun for someone like me who would never get up early to drive around the countryside to dig through used crap to find a gem. kind of like ebay (well, visa versa actually) but it supports local businesses, you can inspect the merch, and no shipping charges. plus, who knows, an item like this might not make it on-line.

thanks adam and hp!

By: Hanky Panky

Hanky Panky — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 07:24:29 +0000

I would suggest checking any Salvation Army or Goodwill the next time you are on a road trip. I found THREE during one trip home to see the folks! Bought them all and became the best gift giver ever! Frequently they are by the luggage because they have no idea where to put them.

Cheers!

By: Adam

Adam — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 18:07:31 +0000

Danke p gin!

There were a few travel kits I’ve found while going through wholesalers but they all really look like junk. I’m keeping my eyes open for some new to market stuff b/c I agree with you – I expect more things to hit the market in the coming months/years.

re: bitters – thanks again!

Cheers!

By: p gin

p gin — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 12:54:36 +0000

you know the LUPEC vintage mantra: yard sales, flea markets, ebay, etc…! a test search for “travel bar” yielded the best results on-line. many later versions seemed to focus more on wine. hopefully there will be some new designs as a result of the resurgence in cocktail culture.

another hint: i might have once thought the case was a little cheesy for being plastic, until we once forgot to throw away the citrus we’d packed until the next trip. good design wins again!

thanks for the update on the bitters; it’s what the blog is made for.

cheers!

By: Adam

Adam — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:02:49 +0000

I’m envious of your travel case!

Have you seen anything like them recently?

I got a very small one a while ago from Levenger (small three piece shaker, two expandable cups, stirrer, et al.), but they discontinued it.

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BTW, if anyone’s interested I have an order in for Angostura’s Orange Bitters and hope to get them in stock soon.

In the meantime I have Regans’ and Fee’s to quench that orange bitters need.

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Drink on!