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gumby · 02-14-2002, 10:09 PM

It seemed like a good enough occassion, and after 9/11 I have a new attitiude about carpa diem. It was nice, had a nice apricot undertone, smooth, not too sweet. Not the best I have had, in fact, I would probably give it a 6 out of 10. It will be fun to finish it off over the next several days and see how it develops.

"The Texans were my best soldiers. Not once did I see their backs in battle" Robert E. Lee

TommyBB · 02-14-2002, 10:45 PM

gumby, which brand? Sounds nice.

"You come out of the tunnel. Everyone is screaming. Everyone is going crazy. You can smell the bourbon." LSU QB Rohan Davey on running onto the field in Tiger Stadium

Then you ask yourself, oh sure, but WWTD? WALT!

Trblmkr · 02-14-2002, 11:17 PM

What do you normally like to drink? I'm just getting into ports. I've had a Ruby and a 20yr Sandemanns' Tawny... what should I try next ?

"Life is too short to worry about little things..unless someone is stealing your Partagas shorts"

punchme · 02-15-2002, 08:16 AM

Thanks to the generosity of SWL, I had the oportunity to try a fine vintage port and a fine 20 year Tawny at the same time. I'd go with the Tawny any day, and I think eveyone else there agreed!

"How about a nice Habana Punch!"

Park Bear · 02-15-2002, 05:01 PM

Hard to pass up a good tawny and the price is usually right as compared to vintage ports.

PB

The Grand Poohbah of Cigar Snobs

HockeySR2 · 02-15-2002, 10:15 PM

Trblmkr,

If you're looking for something of good quality at a decent price you might want to try some of the LBV's (Late Bottled Vintage) I've always preferred Dow's ('94 specifically)...but it's hard to go wrong with any of them. Try a few so you can get a feel for what each house brings to the table. At roughly $20 per bottle (In MI anyway) you can afford to experiment! Hope this helps

Cheers,

Shawn

Trblmkr · 02-15-2002, 10:18 PM

Thanks for the info guys... I'll be sure and check them out.

"Life is too short to worry about little things..unless someone is stealing your Partagas shorts"

02-14-2002, 10:09 PM	#1
gumby Contributing Editor MOM November 2012 Emeritus Honorary MOM November 2021 Herf God Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 47,277	It seemed like a good enough occassion, and after 9/11 I have a new attitiude about carpa diem. It was nice, had a nice apricot undertone, smooth, not too sweet. Not the best I have had, in fact, I would probably give it a 6 out of 10. It will be fun to finish it off over the next several days and see how it develops. "The Texans were my best soldiers. Not once did I see their backs in battle" Robert E. Lee __________________ I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them. Thomas Jefferson

02-14-2002, 10:45 PM	#2
TommyBB Editor-in-Chief Herf God Join Date: Aug 1998 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 86,634	gumby, which brand? Sounds nice. "You come out of the tunnel. Everyone is screaming. Everyone is going crazy. You can smell the bourbon." LSU QB Rohan Davey on running onto the field in Tiger Stadium Then you ask yourself, oh sure, but WWTD? WALT! __________________ +In Memory of E.Guevara(Cubano67)W.Orlando(Shadow) A.Morris (Knife) D.Odom (dodom) D.Revermann (dgr) S.Bouchard (sb1396) M.Cole (Matt76) S.Faccenda (TOJE) R.Smith(IBMer) V.Vandermeer (van55)M.Davis(boxdoctor)S.Singer(bassman)K.Doetze l (drillrk1)D.Hart(garme1962)J.Coleman(John C 81)T.Gossett(Dartplayer1)J.Bolt (jb)E.J.Ferralles(CaballoPinto)M.Cataldo(FVFanMC)K Payne(SanchoPanza)F.Seltzer(Mowee)+LB+Connor Olson+Micah Kercheval+Maggie Bonefas+Karen

02-14-2002, 11:17 PM	#3
Trblmkr Club Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Springfield, Va USA Posts: 2,213	What do you normally like to drink? I'm just getting into ports. I've had a Ruby and a 20yr Sandemanns' Tawny... what should I try next ? "Life is too short to worry about little things..unless someone is stealing your Partagas shorts" __________________ I am Nobody Nobody is Perfect Therefore.. I am Perfect

02-15-2002, 08:16 AM	#4
punchme Club Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Tighnabruaich, Scotland, Unite Posts: 1,032	Thanks to the generosity of SWL, I had the oportunity to try a fine vintage port and a fine 20 year Tawny at the same time. I'd go with the Tawny any day, and I think eveyone else there agreed! *"How about a nice Habana Punch!"* __________________ GOD bless the USA!

02-15-2002, 05:01 PM	#5
Park Bear Herf Meister Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 8,749	Hard to pass up a good tawny and the price is usually right as compared to vintage ports. PB The Grand Poohbah of Cigar Snobs __________________ "if what he teachs is false, it will be found out and it will pass. But if it is from God, no one will be able to stop it."

02-15-2002, 10:15 PM	#6
HockeySR2 Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 215	Trblmkr, If you're looking for something of good quality at a decent price you might want to try some of the LBV's (Late Bottled Vintage) I've always preferred Dow's ('94 specifically)...but it's hard to go wrong with any of them. Try a few so you can get a feel for what each house brings to the table. At roughly $20 per bottle (In MI anyway) you can afford to experiment! Hope this helps Cheers, Shawn __________________ Don't blame me, I voted for Kim Jong Il

02-15-2002, 10:18 PM	#7
Trblmkr Club Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Springfield, Va USA Posts: 2,213	Thanks for the info guys... I'll be sure and check them out. "Life is too short to worry about little things..unless someone is stealing your Partagas shorts" __________________ I am Nobody Nobody is Perfect Therefore.. I am Perfect

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