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Stopped in a store (actually a gas station) that I hadn't been in in a while. They always had decent availability and prices were generally fair. Allocated stuff was maybe 5 to 10 $ over msrp and everything was on the shelf. I knew things were different when I immediately saw the BT trifecta of ER10, CEHTSMB, and Blanton's high on a shelf behind the counter. I think they have now set a new record for local prices...149, 199, and 249 respectively!

I dont think they changed it recently.. may just be the sun comin thru the glass. But yeah the Elmers hit town with a vengeance today. Was happy to be off work on the right day.

Have not seen one of those in a long time. It appears they have changed the label.

Exciting post My Friend... As far as "Man Caves" go, the epitome of and precursor; no less...

I am old and I don't drink very often, anymore. We even went on a resort vacation a week back, and I had only one beer the whole trip. But today, I was thirsty and my stomach was willing, so I had a double shot of Mt Gay Eclipse rum with lime juice and a lot of ice. It was very satisfying.

Back to the SFTB 131.6. I do soooo like those. Only 5 more days of bourbon & rye. Then on a cruise for 2 weeks (bargain, NYC to Southampton with parents & daughter). I don't like their selection and won't pay what they are charging. Then a week in London and another in Burgos/Madrid. I tend to drink wine on those trips, though I could see some Scotch or Irish in London. Or beer. Oh yes, beer. Family members in Spain have been growing wine for centuries. They have an "illegal" vineyard. They make phenomenal wine (one has a PHD in oenology and a "legal" commercial vineyard). So the "illegal" stuff cannot be sold but is freely shared with friends & family, bless them. Aranda del Duero region. They even have private tunnels in the hillsides were wine was stored in the days before AC. Literal man caves. Gnarly.

I imagine it's pretty hard for the authorities to prosecute a business in another state. And, I don't think shipping laws are that strictly enforced in general. I've experienced shippers that have delivered online liquor purchases to my door without getting adult signature as required by law here in CA. In several instances, the box wasn't even labeled as containing alcohol..

Delord 25yr Armagnac is a good intro to that spirit. If you like bourbon, you'll probably enjoy it. It was my gateway Armagnac. Total Wine usually has it..

Fair! Seems to be The Way. I knew an OSU grad would get it right. Not like a Hoosier Mama grad or the like....

Never been lucky w total wine picks, except for the 1/2 dozen RRSiB CNF store picks i got several years ago. These are wonderful. I'm down to 2 I think.

Today I saw the new version JB Black (a whole shelf full) and a lonely MM 46 CS. Grocery store makes you buy six bottles at a time to get decent price. I wasn't up for that today. Manager told me they just got in EW Single Barrel after not seeing any for a long time. I told her since they lowered the age on that, it's not too interesting.

Well, speaking of Weller and MM, I finished off a couple recently. Smooth bourbon. Pat

Started with a JEP Decanter pour. I really, really enjoyed it this time. I feel like I could review this each time I pour it; not because it's that different each time but because I'm not sure what I am drinking as it is so off profile. Anyway is was quite good. I didn't want to run out too quickly so I needed a follow-up that wouldn't disappoint. OGD114 to the rescue; Lovely!!!

Some Bakers SmB after a morning of errands. Enjoying sitting on the deck with the humming birds buzzing around and the view of an open pool! Ah, life is good.

Was swearing off any pours until Bardstown, but today was one of those days so decided to hell with that. Enjoying a nice pour of some 2014 hazmat WLW. Been nursing this bottle since 2014 (decanted it into a 375 mL several years back, and then a couple years ago into a 200 mL). Just syrupy wheated wonderfulness.

I picked up a bottle of corvousier vsop and I enjoy it. I also grabbed a half bottle of calvados from total wine on a whim because I like Lairds. I have no clue if it's a good expression, but it's unique and interesting to me, and very worth the $18. Any recommendations for a newbie? Either for sipping neat or for mixing in New Orleans style cocktails.

Ha! To be clear, this was done over many many days!

Spring cleaning? Tidying up a bit because we have a company coming over in the morning to give us an estimate on new windows for our house. When it came to my bourbon/computer room, I decided to clean house a bit. I’d been holding on to a couple of bottles for sentimental reasons. I’d also saved a couple for blending, and a couple more for freezer bottles. Pffffffffft. Gone. The second picture is a last minute substitute. I guessed correctly that the remnants of the 750 ml of my Weller Blend would fit in the empty 200 ml Dant. Also and FWIW, we no longer have a big blue bin for recycling. The city saw fit to provide all new trash and recycle bins. So, now it’s out to the big brown bin. Gonna skip “with the yellow top” after this. New garbage and recycle bins in the third pic.

I used to not care for either not long ago. But ah, the fickle (developing) palate. I think they are two of the best priced bottles out there. My goal: To see if I can tell the difference blind. Chocolate, mmmm.

Wow. Shades of He Who Must Not Be Named and his 100 bottle tastings? I really like the OFSiB's, they do seem to trend hot. I do sippy sips.

I got lucky. Found one, tried it, really liked, bought a dozen from the same barrel. I rue the day they are done.

One of Those days. Still at the office, pouring from an office bottle (because Office Bottles). AE SP, 110 proof, Specs. This is a good one.

It's probably been 9 years since I last saw an er10 on the shelves. Where did you pick it up?

Boulevardier -2 Dickel Rye -1 Campari -1 Cocchi Vermouth di torino