MiamiG
04-15-2008, 08:31
Good Morning from Miami!
I've been a member of this community for quite some time but am embarassed to say that I have yet to post until now; I'm rather shy that way. I do visit this BB on an almost daily basis to read and learn. Fantastic group of very knowlegeable people here, that's for sure. I enjoy fine spirits and am adequately familiar with many different styles of Wiskys, Whiskys and Whiskeys. I do enjoy SMS, Blends, Canadians and of course Ryes and Bourbons. As a rule I prefer higher proof, Cask Strength, unfiltered type of spirits. As for me, I am and have been in the premium cigar business for the past 12 years, and graphic arts before that, mostly designing for the Coca-Cola Company. Whenever I get the chance, I really enjoy "hunting" for discontinued bottles and have been fairly successful here in Miami. I must confess right here and now that I am an avid collector! Gasp......I hope that doesn't offend anyone :crazy: I've amassed a decent collection over the last few years (mostly Bourbons), but am wondering now, how in the world I will be ever be able to display it so I can enjoy it. I suppose that collecting is in my blood because I've always collected something or other. I once had an important collection of antique Coca-Cola memorabilia and even wrote a book (yes published) about my vintage Coca-Cola Toy Truck Collection. OK, sorry for the digression. At one time I displayed a portion of my bottles here at my place of business in Miami and was simply amazed at people's reactions when they saw all those bottles grouped together. People would just sit and stare. I thought that I was the only one crazy enough to enjoy looking at all these bottles but I was wrong. Anyway, thank you for letting me bloviate a bit. Looking forward to participating more on the BB.
Gael/MiamiG
I've been a member of this community for quite some time but am embarassed to say that I have yet to post until now; I'm rather shy that way. I do visit this BB on an almost daily basis to read and learn. Fantastic group of very knowlegeable people here, that's for sure. I enjoy fine spirits and am adequately familiar with many different styles of Wiskys, Whiskys and Whiskeys. I do enjoy SMS, Blends, Canadians and of course Ryes and Bourbons. As a rule I prefer higher proof, Cask Strength, unfiltered type of spirits. As for me, I am and have been in the premium cigar business for the past 12 years, and graphic arts before that, mostly designing for the Coca-Cola Company. Whenever I get the chance, I really enjoy "hunting" for discontinued bottles and have been fairly successful here in Miami. I must confess right here and now that I am an avid collector! Gasp......I hope that doesn't offend anyone :crazy: I've amassed a decent collection over the last few years (mostly Bourbons), but am wondering now, how in the world I will be ever be able to display it so I can enjoy it. I suppose that collecting is in my blood because I've always collected something or other. I once had an important collection of antique Coca-Cola memorabilia and even wrote a book (yes published) about my vintage Coca-Cola Toy Truck Collection. OK, sorry for the digression. At one time I displayed a portion of my bottles here at my place of business in Miami and was simply amazed at people's reactions when they saw all those bottles grouped together. People would just sit and stare. I thought that I was the only one crazy enough to enjoy looking at all these bottles but I was wrong. Anyway, thank you for letting me bloviate a bit. Looking forward to participating more on the BB.
Gael/MiamiG