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  • BOTM 07/23 Eagle Rare 10yr July 4, 2023
    Apologies for missing a couple months. Lots of work travel has had me on the back foot so I'm taking advantage of this holiday weekend to get one in. Given that it's our nation's birthday I thought it appropriate to choose a bourbon with an eagle both in the name on on the bottle. Plus […]

History

  • Return home to Michter's Distillery September 3, 2024
    This past Saturday, I needed to go to Schaefferstown, PA to get new sneakers at one of my favorite stores. I thought I'd take a small detour and stop at the former Michter's Distillery for a photo op. Here's one of my still sealed jugs from the original Michter's,  with the building it was distilled […]
  • Researching J.H. Traynor & Co – Lexington KY August 7, 2024
    I am researching all things related to J.H. Traynor & Co which was a local liquor business in Lexington KY from 1907-1919. Im hoping to connect with some pre-pro collectors that may have some artifacts from this business. I have attached pics some of the more interesting finds I have for the business which validates […]

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  • Is anyone else having issues with "Max total size" for posting files, (pics?) – I know…wrong thread…but it's driving me nuts September 5, 2024
    I know…it's the wrong forum….but I posted in the issues forum and haven't gotten a reply.   I suck at technology, but have noticed that the max file size was 8MB for my posts, but now it's 1.58 MB?    Same deal on PC and phone.   I'm old and afraid and technologically challenged.       […]
  • Man Down-Man Up September 1, 2024
    I know I’ve posted a couple of times (well maybe more than a couple ) about finishing a bottle of bourbon, then opening another bottle of the same bourbon. Being a moderator and trying to set a good example, (cough cough) I try not to double or cross post. This was a conundrum for me […]
  • The Good, the…Well, Just the Good and the Ugly August 11, 2024
    Tomorrow, the long awaited basement specialists will arrive to bust up the slab and relocate drain tiles and the sump pump.  As a last act of preparation, I grabbed the remaining basement whiskey bottles and brought them up to save them from the impending dust shower.   As I gently cradled the lovelies for their short […]
  • Virginia ABC is changing its allocation process. August 6, 2024
    Just got this email from VaABC.   Limited Availability Product Distribution Changes Begin Today Beginning August 6, 2024, Virginia ABC will begin a new distribution method for limited availability products.   Virginia ABC collaborates with distilleries and suppliers to maximize the quantity of allocated spirits sent to Virginia for our customers. However, demand for these […]
  • Any Kentucky-only or KY distillery-only bottles I should look for on upcoming trip? July 28, 2024
    Looks like I will be in Louisville, Bardstown, Frankfort, and Lexington in late August.  I will be visiting a few distilleries of course, looking for any special bottles, but are there any special Kentucky-only or distillery-only bottles I should particularly look for this trip?  Thanks.

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