What Bourbon Did You Purchase Today? Autumn 2008

[gblick]

This year's BTAC has arrived at Spec's in downtown Houston, as well as the latest Van Winkles.

I picked up a WLW and a ORVW 10/107.

They did not put the 10/12/15yo Van Winkles on the shelf as usual, you have to ask for them, and they will only sell one bottle per customer (I'm assuming of each expression). I guess they are trying to stretch them out to give more people a chance to have some.

[polyamnesia]

Elijah Craig 12...cork looks good...i hope the innards are even better!

[Rake]

Picked up a Virginia Gentleman ("The Fox") for myself and a WT Old No. 8 for Mr. Spun Cookie.

[tigerlam92]

They did not put the 10/12/15yo Van Winkles on the shelf as usual, you have to ask for them, and they will only sell one bottle per customer (I'm assuming of each expression). I guess they are trying to stretch them out to give more people a chance to have some.

This is very true and I think for many places. I do the same here.

Cheers
--Hugh

[spun_cookie]

I left Fishbowljoe and the LostPolito (Binny's Joe) with my CC number and many, many shelves worth of bourbon... I think I got a few BTAC... but you never know

So tell me Joe-Joes... what did I get

[Lost Pollito]

Some great BTAC's. Eagle, George , and good ole Mr. Weller. Joe even brought me a Laktke from Manny's. I have no complaints about work today. Now get to drinkin. Think I'm gonna buy AA preferred blend and go to town.

[fishnbowljoe]

Binny's trip today. Met up with TomH and Barb there. I got to meet Lost Pollito. I picked up a bunch of stuff for Em. He bought me a bottle of Weller 12. (I think) I got a bottle of 2008 BTAC ER, and a Binny's bottling of FRSB #1 for myself. There's also a bottle of Willett 27 year old that looks really good on my shelf. My buddy who went with me is happy too. He usually has a tough time finding the right Christmas present for his father in-law. His father in-law drinks Chivas. My friend (with a little help from his brother in-law) bought three different varieties/gift sets of Chivas for his father in-law, and is very happy knowing that he will be very pleased come Christmas. All in all a fantastic day!


PS Thanks for the hospitality Joe. Thank Bret again for us too

[polyamnesia]

well, the WT 101 is on sale again here in PA...came with a free mini of the American Honey...it's in the freezer now. it will be part of my breakfast

[Special Reserve]

well, the WT 101 is on sale again here in PA...came with a free mini of the American Honey...it's in the freezer now. it will be part of my breakfast

Bourbon for breakfast, now that's an idea! I don't know if American Honey is compatible with a diabetics life style. I think WT101 is.

[polyamnesia]

Bourbon for breakfast, now that's an idea! I don't know if American Honey is compatible with a diabetics life style. I think WT101 is.

well, i usually take a spoonful of raw honey in the morning and/or with my oatmeal....figured i'd alter it a bit!

anyways, after this 'breakfast' (see notes at http://www.straightbourbon.com/forum...ad.php?t=11175 !), i did 'chase' is with V8, orange juice and an egg/toasted salami sandwich