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jeepdad · 11-06-2022, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigO

If you like Lagavulin, keep an eye out for the Distiller's Edition. Finished in sherry button. In Jazznut's words, it's "Beethoven in a bottle ". I've had a couple of bottles over the years and it's hands down my favorite Scotch.

Thanks! I'll look for it.

BigO · 11-06-2022, 02:12 PM

Be aware that a bottle of it runs conservatively in the $130 range. First bottle of it I bought at the duty free at Heathrow. From what I understand, the UK is ending duty free (typical Labour nonsense, fixing something that isn't broken until it really is broken). I haven't seen it for awhile, but honestly I haven't looked for it for a long time.

It's worth the time and expense. Trust me on this one.

Oh, and button means bottle in autocorrectistan.

BigO · 11-11-2022, 01:49 PM

Scored a bottle of Eagle Rare 10 by chance earlier. Couple of fingers over an ice cube is pretty damned fine right now.

KatDad · 11-18-2022, 12:05 PM

I'll be enjoying what I think is a regional concoction, Red Beer, a glass of beer with a splash of tomato juice. It's pretty common, especially in smaller town taverns, in this part of the country. I'm curious. Is it found in other areas?

BigO · 11-18-2022, 12:36 PM

Does it come with a tampon swizzle stick?

Seriously, I had a friend from central Illinois that liked tomato juice with beer. Being an avowed hater of tomato juice, I thought it was disgusting.

KatDad · 11-18-2022, 01:26 PM

From southern Illinois west through Missouri into Kansas many small town taverns will have a pitcher of tomato juice sitting on the bar for anyone who wants some. I was introduced to it over 50 years ago by fraternity brothers who grew up in those small towns. My son-in-law from Topeka, Kansas and his buddy from western Kansas got me back into it recently tailgating before the Kansas State - Missouri game. I don't do it often but go through phases when it just hits the spot. This fall has been one of those phases.

BigO · 11-25-2022, 01:35 PM

Found a new bourbon. Bradshaw is the brand. Small batch, high octane, very smooth as it is hot and a little peppery. Under $50 price point.

I've come to the conclusion that bourbon is best at about 100 proof as the basement figure. At least for me.

Bradshaw is worth exploring. I wanted something for the holiday that I'd never had or heard of. This was a good choice.

Edit: yes, it's from that Bradshaw. May be a gimmick, but I would put my own name on it given the chance. It's a fine bourbon.

jazznut · 11-26-2022, 06:43 AM

Opted for a pour of Sazerac Rye last night... Glad to see it returning to my local liquor shelves.

BigO · 11-26-2022, 06:53 AM

I have to say that Saz is my favorite mass market whiskey. And it's not distributed in Atlanta.

jazznut · 12-07-2022, 06:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigO

I have to say that Saz is my favorite mass market whiskey.

It's certainly one of the most approachable and 'Bourbon-like' straight ryes around, in no small measure due to its relatively high corn mashbill.

11-06-2022, 02:12 PM	#2212
BigO Publisher/Owner El Chefé BBQ Guru Herf God Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Atlanta. Posts: 55,779	Be aware that a bottle of it runs conservatively in the $130 range. First bottle of it I bought at the duty free at Heathrow. From what I understand, the UK is ending duty free (typical Labour nonsense, fixing something that isn't broken until it really is broken). I haven't seen it for awhile, but honestly I haven't looked for it for a long time. It's worth the time and expense. Trust me on this one. Oh, and button means bottle in autocorrectistan. __________________ Every time you think you've become too cynical, the world finds a way to teach you that the real problem is that you haven't become cynical enough Free speech is free speech is free speech. There is no qualifier. If you aren't outraged, you aren't paying attention. Never attribute malice to that what can be explained as stupidity. Unborn lives matter too.

11-11-2022, 01:49 PM	#2213
BigO Publisher/Owner El Chefé BBQ Guru Herf God Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Atlanta. Posts: 55,779	Scored a bottle of Eagle Rare 10 by chance earlier. Couple of fingers over an ice cube is pretty damned fine right now. __________________ Every time you think you've become too cynical, the world finds a way to teach you that the real problem is that you haven't become cynical enough Free speech is free speech is free speech. There is no qualifier. If you aren't outraged, you aren't paying attention. Never attribute malice to that what can be explained as stupidity. Unborn lives matter too.

11-18-2022, 12:05 PM	#2214
KatDad Herf God Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Overland Park, Kansas Posts: 30,275	I'll be enjoying what I think is a regional concoction, Red Beer, a glass of beer with a splash of tomato juice. It's pretty common, especially in smaller town taverns, in this part of the country. I'm curious. Is it found in other areas? __________________ The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it George Bernard Shaw The urge to save humanity is almost always a false front for the urge to rule it H. L. Mencken The welfare of humanity is always the alibi of tyrants Albert Camus The Land of the Free Because of the Brave

11-18-2022, 12:36 PM	#2215
BigO Publisher/Owner El Chefé BBQ Guru Herf God Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Atlanta. Posts: 55,779	Does it come with a tampon swizzle stick? Seriously, I had a friend from central Illinois that liked tomato juice with beer. Being an avowed hater of tomato juice, I thought it was disgusting. __________________ Every time you think you've become too cynical, the world finds a way to teach you that the real problem is that you haven't become cynical enough Free speech is free speech is free speech. There is no qualifier. If you aren't outraged, you aren't paying attention. Never attribute malice to that what can be explained as stupidity. Unborn lives matter too.

11-18-2022, 01:26 PM	#2216
KatDad Herf God Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Overland Park, Kansas Posts: 30,275	From southern Illinois west through Missouri into Kansas many small town taverns will have a pitcher of tomato juice sitting on the bar for anyone who wants some. I was introduced to it over 50 years ago by fraternity brothers who grew up in those small towns. My son-in-law from Topeka, Kansas and his buddy from western Kansas got me back into it recently tailgating before the Kansas State - Missouri game. I don't do it often but go through phases when it just hits the spot. This fall has been one of those phases. __________________ The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it George Bernard Shaw The urge to save humanity is almost always a false front for the urge to rule it H. L. Mencken The welfare of humanity is always the alibi of tyrants Albert Camus The Land of the Free Because of the Brave

11-25-2022, 01:35 PM	#2217
BigO Publisher/Owner El Chefé BBQ Guru Herf God Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Atlanta. Posts: 55,779	Found a new bourbon. Bradshaw is the brand. Small batch, high octane, very smooth as it is hot and a little peppery. Under $50 price point. I've come to the conclusion that bourbon is best at about 100 proof as the basement figure. At least for me. Bradshaw is worth exploring. I wanted something for the holiday that I'd never had or heard of. This was a good choice. Edit: yes, it's from that Bradshaw. May be a gimmick, but I would put my own name on it given the chance. It's a fine bourbon. __________________ Every time you think you've become too cynical, the world finds a way to teach you that the real problem is that you haven't become cynical enough Free speech is free speech is free speech. There is no qualifier. If you aren't outraged, you aren't paying attention. Never attribute malice to that what can be explained as stupidity. Unborn lives matter too. Last edited by BigO; 11-25-2022 at 03:24 PM.

11-26-2022, 06:43 AM	#2218
jazznut Managing Editor Emeritus Herf God Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 26,082	Opted for a pour of Sazerac Rye last night... Glad to see it returning to my local liquor shelves. __________________ My whisky adventure began at the age of nine. Good things DO take time!

11-26-2022, 06:53 AM	#2219
BigO Publisher/Owner El Chefé BBQ Guru Herf God Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Atlanta. Posts: 55,779	I have to say that Saz is my favorite mass market whiskey. And it's not distributed in Atlanta. __________________ Every time you think you've become too cynical, the world finds a way to teach you that the real problem is that you haven't become cynical enough Free speech is free speech is free speech. There is no qualifier. If you aren't outraged, you aren't paying attention. Never attribute malice to that what can be explained as stupidity. Unborn lives matter too.

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