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Aznative
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posted May 22, 2015 06:16 AM
While shopping at bevmo last Christmas, I started talking to a sales clerk about a high dollar Patron tequila that was priced right at $500/bottle. He said a guy came in and purchased 20 bottles and paid cash. Sounds like a drug dealer to me. I doubt the employees knew that cash sales have to be reported if over 10k to the IRS.
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Leonard
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posted May 22, 2015 07:23 AM
The price of scots whisky, to someone that cannot appreciate these finer things in life is; (searching for a word) ridiculous. All scotch, (to me) tastes like it has a little dish detergent in it like maybe they didn't rinse the bottle very well before filling? No offense!
The whole category, expensive booze, seems to this observer, whom are we trying to impress? The extent of my sophistication when ordering a Margarita to accompany my combo Mexican dinner is deciding whether to get it blended or with ice cubes and salt on the rim.
Like that blind taste test with Johnny Walker Red, Black or Blue label. You really have to wonder how many can pass, if a wrong answer costs you a finger....or, was it Patron Silver, etc.? I forget?
You know, I did have a glass of Merlot with my scaloppini Wednesday night, the first in several weeks. I don't object to booze, I'm just, take it or leave it. One glass is my limit or I get loopy. (meds) And, that's another thing, I can't tell wine that's $8 a glass from $12?
Okay, end of rambling.
Good hunting. El Bee
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Leonard
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posted May 22, 2015 07:27 AM
I am thinking that 'ol Dave could make a comfortable living organizing these field trips. I'm serious!
Good hunting. El Bee
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DAA
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posted May 22, 2015 08:19 AM
Might be able to. But, I'd probably end up hating it.
Wet nursing greenhorns is not my strong suit.
The expensive booze... A few years back, a bunch of us went in on one of those $3,500 bottles of scotch for my boss. I got a drink off it. It was nice. But not nearly THAT nice!
Along similar lines, the same boss, bought a $750 bottle of scotch for one of my co-workers for his 60th birthday. I sat in that co-workers living room (in Oklahoma, BTW...) and drank half that bottle with him, while smoking nice cigars (in the living room! His long suffering, wonderful wife, made an exception for us because it was way too hot to enjoy such finery in the shop...).
It too, was very nice, but again, no way was it THAT nice! Sitting in the Lazy Boy, in the living room, sipping high dollar whiskey and smoking a nice cigar with a good friend on his 60th sure was an awful nice way to pass an evening though! Memorable evening, for sure.
Heck, same-same for the 18 that got this started. It's really good whiskey. Really good! Each sip, has a beginning, a middle and an end. If that makes sense. At no point does it just turn to fire on the tongue or palette, it has distinct flavors that change as it first hits the tip of your tongue, then the back, then the throat. It really is, very, very good and I don't think you need to be any kind of a connoisseur to tell the difference between it and a garden variety whiskey.
But, again, nice as it is... Worth $200 a bottle? No way! Not to me. Not unless I could afford to light my cigars with $100 bills...
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Moe
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posted May 22, 2015 08:29 AM
Scotch and cigars....paired in heaven. My favorite scotch is Lagavulin 16. Not cheap but not too expensive, either.
I bought a few cigars at Harrods a few years ago. Still smoking them.
My dad once told me that scotch is an acquired taste. I think he was right about that. Some people say scotch tastes like it has iodine in it. Whatever it is I like it.
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posted May 22, 2015 08:55 AM
LB,
What I know about scotch you can write on the head of a pin...with that said, the scotch you are referring to, I think, is the blended variety.
That stuff tastes like crap!
However, the single malt scotch whiskey is a TOTALLY different animal. The stuff I have tried rivals very fine bourbon.
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knockemdown
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posted May 22, 2015 09:06 AM
Back in the day I worked at some high end joints that had extensive inventories of all matter of booze. From an exclusively French wine list, to 120 different bottled Belgian beers, 75 Micro brew taps, 30 different vodkas, bourbons & tequilas, 10 gins, 25 single malts. Man o' man we had alotta ways to catch a buzz & drain a wallet!!!
Anyhoo, it was OUR JOB to learn & be able describe the subtle differences between product. And with a bit of palette training, those differences could be rather easily recognized. All it took was exposure. Aside from our formalized training, we all spent many an after-shift informally learning about product ![[Wink]](wink.gif) Good times!!!
I do believe that skill is perishable & doubt I'd be as sharp now as I was back then. But back in the day, I could peg Johnny Red, Black, Blue & Gold in a heads up blind tasting.
Could tell a French Bordeaux (mostly Cab Sav) from a Loire Valley (Cab Franc) from a Burgundy (Pinot Noir).
Could tell Chopin (potato vodka) from Vox (5x distilled grain), from Stoli & Absolut.
Could tell a Kentucky straight bourbon from a sour mash or Tennessee whisky. ALL FUN SHIT!!! Ah, the memories...
Again, I think that an 'in tune' palate is a perishable skill. But I bet we all can still remember the perfume of our first girlfriend? Our olfactory senses have a remarkable memory tied to them. And our sense of smell is a critical part of our palate. So, the same premise applies. Once you are introduced to, and learn a certain smell/taste, the memories come flooding back with ease...
That said, I'm perfectly happy buying 'blue collar' priced booze & there's TONs of great hooch out there to enjoy!
Damn straight that many consumers pay exorbitant prices for booze for the 'status' allowed when indulging in it.
Damn straight, there are TONS of modestly priced selections out there that can hang with the high dollar hooch. But, I'd dang sure rather spend an evening on a tailgate drinkin' 12pks with my buds, over quaffin' a cork finished Trappist Ale in lesser company. It's all about the company, not the pricetag!!!
OH YEAH... Fukkin' EXCELLENT PICS, as always Dave!!! Thank you!!!
And Moe, I agree! Lagavulin 16 was my preferred Single Malt...
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Leonard
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posted May 22, 2015 09:57 AM
What exactly do you mean, when you say: "the perfume of our first girlfriend?" Okay, never mind.
When I was a kid, my buddy had access to a place where the owner stocked Dewar's by the case. Sometimes, it was the only booze we could get; as I recall, it was tolerable. Then, there was a friend that swore by Cutty Sark and I actually drank that shit for a short time as a preferred drink, early twenties. I will never understand why?
Actually, I never had a drinking problem but I agree with koko, a good root beer is very refreshing.
On the other hand, there are many dang good beers and IPA's out there. My dad made home brew, very high alcohol content, two bottles was all you needed.
There, that's all I know. LB
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Fur_n_Dirt
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posted May 22, 2015 10:04 AM
My favorite pic is the jeep next to edge of the cliff.. shit!
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Kelly Jackson
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posted May 22, 2015 12:46 PM
Very Nice Dave, Thx for sharing those pic's.
A few years back when I was in Scotland, I got to make a tour of one of the distilleries. Those Scot's are very proud of their product.
The tour guide was not at all impressed after the tasting when I said damn reminds me of Wild Turkey...Hell what do I know I drink wine from a box....take it out of the box and the bladder conforms nicely to an ice chest lol.
Yall have a great Weekend and raise a glass to those that make it possible.
Stay after them
Kelly
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Leonard
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posted May 22, 2015 01:26 PM
Dang, Kelly. With a remark like that, I'm surprised they didn't kick you out! Yes, they are inordinately proud of their whisky.
I'm with you, Wild Turkey is just fine, although I also like Southern Comfort, if I was in the mood for sipping whisky.
One thing for sure, lots of people have different tastes when it comes to hard liquor. My girlfriend said she used to drink scotch years ago, but I forgive her; as long as she feeds me! She's a very good cook, with enthusiasm.
Good hunting. El Bee
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DanS
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posted May 22, 2015 01:31 PM
Nothing wrong with Chivas on ice. But I have been seen drinking Crown Royal, Knob creek, even Jack Daniels a time or two.
I never have been able to enjoy a cigar though, dunno why.
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Kokopelli
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posted May 22, 2015 03:21 PM
So...............Nobody here drinks Mogan David & smokes Marsh Wheeling cigars ????
Them were the days !!
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Moe
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posted May 22, 2015 06:00 PM
Ripple and Swisher Sweets here.
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DanS
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posted May 22, 2015 06:01 PM
double posted,dunt no how dat happend
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Kokopelli
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posted May 22, 2015 08:39 PM
And Rum Crooks !!!!
To think that I gave up those and Middleton Cherry Blends to smoke Partagas cigars.
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DAA
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posted May 23, 2015 04:54 AM
Never could stomach the Mad Dog. Did occasionally have a Swisher.
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Leonard
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posted May 23, 2015 05:16 AM
There was a time I chewed a lot of HavaTampa cigars. Amazing the tobacco flavor you can get out of the wood tip hours after it goes out.
Good hunting. El Bee
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R.Shaw
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posted May 23, 2015 07:00 AM
Years ago you could enter the hills of Tennessee and leave a 20 dollar bill on a predetermided stump. Return 30 minutes later and retrieve a fruit jar filled with a clear liquid. Well almost clear. Upon swirling it around, you could see several black specks floating around and some parts of the liquid appeared to be slightly thicker than others.
This stuff started to burn the moment it hit your tongue and left a trail until it reached the bottom of your stomach. Admittedly it was an acquired taste, but this was usually achieved after the third swallow.
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Leonard
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posted May 23, 2015 07:14 AM
Yes, and I still have some in a gallon jug, on a shelf, as a souvenir. It must be high grade, no lumps?
Good hunting. El Bee
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Dave Allen
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posted May 23, 2015 07:39 AM
My brother likes Pendleton whisky, when I visit we enjoy a glass or two maybe three ? LOL
Other than that. I'm more of a beer guy. Oh' Sinfire ain't too bad. In the winter a snort or two feels pretty good !!
Makes me think, maybe I should go buy a 5th of Pendleton tonight ?
(edit) I always enjoy your pics Dave. Awesome stuff !!
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