Three-day weekend huh?
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- Thread starter BarberDave
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Yup! And I only work one day next week. We leave out of state on Wednesday. So you know I'll be whiskey hunting
That is a WIN-WIN!Two pick ups that I'm super excited about - a 17 year old Jamaican rum from Plantation and a 9 year old Knob Creek pick!
Makers 101 is something I still have to try! Nice haul.
Fightingillini22
Master TSC Shave Member
Even before I became obviously semi-biased, I have been of the mindset that the Knob Creek store picks are some of the best value in bourbon.
They used to be much older - I have 4 or 5 from 2017 that are all 12-14 years old. Now they seem to be closer to 9 years but at $50 they still have great value in my experience!
Can’t wait for your review of the rye!
Fightingillini22
Master TSC Shave Member
Just gives you an idea of the types of margins all tiers of the system operate on, huh?!Found a decent local bottle shop after looking through a couple way over priced shops (not sure how they stay in business)
Didn’t find Abelour yet but I did pick this guy up at price.
Love me some Aberlour, hoping you're able to find it soon!
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
The closest is 60 miles away, in Thousand Oaks.
We do have BevMo. Browsing the one in Sacramento though I never really saw any stand out deals, so I didn’t even bother.
I’d prefer to support local anyway, if it’s reasonable.
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
Takin a chance on the Ardbeg Scorch? Hoping to love it enough to endure the heat?
luckily it doesn’t refer to peppers!Takin a chance on the Ardbeg Scorch? Hoping to love it enough to endure the heat?
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
Oh! You had me worried for you there
What does it refer to then?
The barrels were heavily charred.Oh! You had me worried for you there
“The whisky for the Ardbeg Scorch was matured in heavily charred ex-Bourbon barrels. The press release describes intense aromas of soot, smoke and grilled food, and liquorice. So the name “Scorch” has once again been chosen very appropriately by the marketing team.
And of course there is also a little story spun around the Ardbeg Scorch: There is an aroma- and fire-breathing dragon sitting in Warehouse No. 3, roasting the barrels and barrel lids.”
The Term licking the char off a steak and grill Licorice comes to mind. This may take "peaty" to a whole new level of Lava