What are you drinking....now?

Battleborn

YEMTrey

SamIAm2

Not "NOW" but last evening with a light supper, Conecuh sausage with mustard, Mount Olive kosher dill spear sliced length wise, in a Martin's Hoagie Roll. Beer is from an Orlando, Florida brewery. https://orangeblossombrewing.com/our-story

TechsasJim

The bourbon horse sh*t continues.    Just stopped in my local shop (I've known the owner for years) for a bottle of EC Small Batch and when I was checking out he had a bottle of Blanton's and a bottle of Eagle Rare behind the counter.

Asked how much for the Blanton's and he said $200.   I called him a moron for pricing it so high but he said he had to buy $1700 of "bad" scotch just to be allocated 1 bottle of Blanton's.   

He also had a bottle of Eagle Rare that he wanted $90 for.   I told him that he sold me that exact same bottle 3 yrs ago for $26 and he just shrugged his shoulders.

Glad I only gave $30 for the EC...I'm sure next time it will be $45...maddening.

ColbyLang

TechsasJim said:

The bourbon horse sh*t continues.    Just stopped in my local shop (I've known the owner for years) for a bottle of EC Small Batch and when I was checking out he had a bottle of Blanton's and a bottle of Eagle Rare behind the counter.

Asked how much for the Blanton's and he said $200.   I called him a moron for pricing it so high but he said he had to buy $1700 of "bad" scotch just to be allocated 1 bottle of Blanton's.   

He also had a bottle of Eagle Rare that he wanted $90 for.   I told him that he sold me that exact same bottle 3 yrs ago for $26 and he just shrugged his shoulders.

Glad I only gave $30 for the EC...I'm sure next time it will be $45...maddening.

How bout my honey hole selling a 9 year Willet Family Estate Rye for $469???? I paid 199 last year for the same fuggin bottle

JohnInCarolina

It seems like the trick is to find a bourbon you really like that’s cheap that nobody else knows about and then for God’s sake don’t tell anyone about it. 

Ozzie_Isaac

Doesn't have a name, but it's what I had.

Luxardo Cherries, simple syrup, and some lime zest.

TechsasJim

Ozzie_Isaac said:

Doesn't have a name, but it's what I had.

Luxardo Cherries, simple syrup, and some lime zest.

I had a couple of those tonight at a client dinner, or an amalgamation of that.   

ColbyLang

Awaiting this via someone today. It’s like a cocktail in a glass with just a Luxardo cherry and maybe a little ice

TechsasJim

ColbyLang said:

Awaiting this via someone today. It’s like a cocktail in a glass with just a Luxardo cherry and maybe a little ice

Well hell that just looks horrible 🤣

Keep us posted, my wallet is already wiggling around in my pocket begging to be used.  

Ozzie_Isaac

ColbyLang said:

Awaiting this via someone today. It’s like a cocktail in a glass with just a Luxardo cherry and maybe a little ice

I have a nice bottle from Barrel.  I really like it.  Might have to try this.

JohnInCarolina

Ozzie_Isaac

TechsasJim

lousubcap

@TechsasJim I find it to be a good pour and especially at the price point and availability. 

TechsasJim

lousubcap said:

@TechsasJim I find it to be a good pour and especially at the price point and availability. 

Yes sir Cap, the price point is wonderful…for now…

FrostyEgg

Agreed, ECSB is my go to "daily drinker." Fantastic product for sub $30.

Ozzie_Isaac

After extensive research I have decided a red solo cup is the best container for drinking bourbon slushies.

TechsasJim

Ozzie_Isaac said:

After extensive research I have decided a red solo cup is the best container for drinking bourbon slushies.

Agree, only slight hiccup is it’s not as photogenic as other vessels.   

Ozzie_Isaac

TechsasJim said:

Ozzie_Isaac said:

After extensive research I have decided a red solo cup is the best container for drinking bourbon slushies.

Agree, only slight hiccup is it’s not as photogenic as other vessels.   

100% agree.  We'll just pretend slushie is in this instead of blueberry cider.g

TechsasJim

Ozzie_Isaac said:

TechsasJim said:

Ozzie_Isaac said:

After extensive research I have decided a red solo cup is the best container for drinking bourbon slushies.

Agree, only slight hiccup is it’s not as photogenic as other vessels.   

100% agree.  We'll just pretend slushie is in this instead of blueberry cider.g

That works!   

Dobie

TechsasJim

Dang that Heaven’s Door brings back memories.   Last bottle my buddy’s wife bought him before he had a stroke and passed…never had it bc of that.   Hope it’s amazing!

Dobie

@TechsasJim
The cask strength drinks like a 90 proof, love it. Got lucky and found it and BT.

Ragingirishman2

Pour of Makers Mark Private select that a local bourbon club did early this year. It’s called Chocolate Covered Pretzels and is delicious. 

JohnInCarolina

Ragingirishman2 said:

Pour of Makers Mark Private select that a local bourbon club did early this year. It’s called Chocolate Covered Pretzels and is delicious. 

Man… what happened to your leg?!?! Feels like you’ve buried the lede here…

Ragingirishman2

Ha, I had ankle surgery earlier this week to fuse a joint so I'm on crutches for the next 6-8 weeks. I'm going to be doing more drinking than cooking the next few weeks.

YEMTrey

Some of Asheville’s finest:

TechsasJim

Bulleitt rye OF

BlueRidgeSmokers

Finishing-off the Basil Hayden's from this weekend's wedding. 1 tsp rich simple, 2 dashes Angostura bitters and 4 ice cubes.