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| - I came to La Distillerie after a good friend's recommendation. I am now certain this friend knows so little about me. My fiancée and I went on Sunday, two days after Christmas. It was packed, loud, and quite dark. There were also games: the people at the table next to us were playing Jenga. My fiancée hates crowds, but I don't care one way or another as long as the drinks are good.
They are not. The menu has a great selection and even indicates the strength of the drink next to a picture and description of the cocktails. My first drink was rated a 4 (5-point scale): The Monk-y-Tonk. I love Tequila and the menu states that the drink is made with tequila. This drink also included my favorite liqueur, Chartreuse! However, the description on the page and reality were quite different: there was a TON of ice but I tasted very little tequila. The Chartreuse was non-existent. There was absolutely no way this drink could be a 4 in intensity. There was far too much ice!
Because I wanted to be fair (and I had walked over a mile on the slush-covered sidewalks), I tried another drink: Pineapple Express (rating: 3). It was better, but that is not as great a compliment as one might think. There was definitely Canadian whiskey in this drink, but the drink contained the most hidden pineapple I've ever experienced. Let me be clear: I was not expecting a Piña Colada-level of pineapple, I simply wanted to have some pineapple flavor. The drink is called Pineapple Express, after all. I was disappointed. Because I respect my palate and felt I spent enough of my money, I politely asked the waitress for my check. We paid and we left, vowing not to invite said friend/recommender to our wedding. (Since we love him, we won't.)
I did like the service. Even on a very busy night, we were cared for very well. Our waitress was very nice and attentive. If we liked this place, I am sure she would have made sure the drinks continued to flow.
But, La Distillerie and I were not meant to be. Clearly, this is a place for a younger crowd. I would have loved this place in college, but I'm in my early 30s now and I appreciate good alcohol. If you live for sweet, fruity drinks with a touch of alcohol, the La Distillerie is your place. If you want a drink that leaves you satisfied, a drink that is made for sipping (and with each sip, you smile), go someplace else. When we find that place, we shall let you all know.
My partner had promised to write her own review, so be on the lookout!
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