@Tar Wheel,
Where are you finding all of this awesome bourbon!? You must have a connection somewhere...
***What are You Drinking?*** July 2021
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Where are you finding all of this awesome bourbon!? You must have a connection somewhere...
It’s all about establishing relationships. I go to the ABC stores during the slow hours. Most of the employees are just leaning against a counter, bored out of their minds. I go in there and shoot the shit with them and learn their names, find out who has kids or grandkids, hear what their husbands / wives have done to annoy them this week, etc. Next thing you know, you have a friend on the “inside”.
This is not something that happens overnight. It takes time to build a relationship, but once it’s established, it pays dividends.
Half the time they call me and tell me they’re holding something for me. It’s a beautiful thing.
I’m proud to say that I’ve never paid above retail for any bottle I’ve ever purchased and every bottle has come from stores in the Triad.
Oh yeah, a box of Krispy Kreme doughnuts goes a long way in putting smiles on their faces. ?
Very nice! Well done!
I'm working on that, but as you said it takes time.
I’m starting my weekend with Old Forester 1910. Cheers!
Last night it was a couple Woodford Manhattans, tonight -- as traditional for a Friday -- Beefeater Martinis. Lately I've been on a blue cheese olive kick.
I'm still about 3 hours from those Martinis, though. Tough times ahead.
I'm still about 3 hours from those Martinis, though. Tough times ahead.
I can't read the label but this is one of the best PC Sherry's I've ever had!
Perhaps @JOHN72 can translate for me?
Perhaps @JOHN72 can translate for me?
Fairly similar line up as last week
1. Started with Aberlour 18 yo
2. Followed up with Laphroaig Lore
3. Switched to Irish - Redbreast 12yo
4. Back again to scotch - Bunnahabain 12 yo
1. Started with Aberlour 18 yo
2. Followed up with Laphroaig Lore
3. Switched to Irish - Redbreast 12yo
4. Back again to scotch - Bunnahabain 12 yo
For Irish I like Jack Ryan 12 year but you can always sneak a glass of Irish in with Scotch.
I will try that. The Redbreast was a recommendation from a pipe smoking friend from Ireland ?
I’m going to follow your lead and have a dram of Bunnahabain but I’ll be having Ceobanach limited batch.
I’m having a pour of Larceny Barrel Proof A120 before heading out to see a band at the local bar.
Keeping it simple: Vodka cocktails with Titos.
My German wheat and a half bowl of Orlik Golden Sliced in my dad's late 60s House of Uhles pipe.
Glenmorangie Highlands Single Malt on National Scotch Day in the US.
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