In-Law Whisky

[HP12]

Guess i should have clarified, they dont drink around us. They do own alcohol, they just dont partake often.

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Maybe some good dusty hunting in those cabinets? :shocked:

[danz]

If I were facing this, I might get a few bottles of standard items that I like, but that aren't too expensive: Elijah Craig 12, Four Roses Small Batch, Russell's Reserve Regular. I could offer quality drinks and if they drank it, I wouldn't be out too much. Anything fancy that I might have: well, that's not ready to drink yet, it needs more bottle aging, like wine. Of course (1) I keep very few open bottles and (2) my in-laws, and relatives, have shown no interest in having any of my whiskey, they are more than happy with the "table" red wine I keep on hand for them, which I try to keep a similar quality to the whiskeys just mentioned.

[flahute]

Why would unclebunk's in-laws be coming to visit you?

Now that is good stuff right there......made me laugh out loud.

[Harry in WashDC]

I have a 7/8 full Old Bardstown that ANYbody is free to drink from. I hate its hotpeppered karo syrup flavor. But, my in-laws are long gone so I guess I'm gonna die with a dusty. My father-in-law, Ray, opened the bar early at our wedding (1974) by cracking an OGBBIB himself and pouring us each about 4 oz. neat (ice hadn't arrived yet). I drank mine. As he was sipping, his wife turned the corner & yelled "RAY!" OGD everywhere.

I'd split anything in my stash with him. Mother-in-law? She only drank apricot brandy.

[393foureyedfox]

The in-laws are coming to stay for a week ........So what do you do? My solution is get some empties with recognizable labels (Jack, Makers, etc.) and fill 'em with cheap hooch.

I like this. You already enjoy OGDBIB and VOBBIB and Benchmark, so continue to enjoy them. They'll think you're drinking the cheap crap (but you're happy), while they partake of some $7 whiskey poured into a $50+ bottle. The funny thing is that they'll believe it.

Just get some Everclear. Color it with some brown food coloring, put it in a JD bottle, sit back and enjoy the show. :-D

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I like this even more. Some $7 whiskey mixed with Everclear and vatted into a $50 label bottle. Watch as they try to drink it and keep a straight face as they say how 'smooth' it is, while trying to subtly reach for water. That's cheap entertainment!

[suntour]

Amazing thread and Harry, love that story.

[corpse_welder]

I have a couple of empty Pappy 15 bottles I fill with OWA when my 4 brothers-in-law come around. Those are the ones they go for and swear to me how great it is as they mix it with Coke. I learned this the hard way.

There is no bigger sin in my house. I am all for sharing, but I am forced to get a bit stern with people disrespecting my whiskey, which is disrespecting my hard-earned money. My good friends know this and reach for the EWB or WT101, etc when mixing.

[GaryT]

Rollins Creek got a 94 as well. I still don't understand why I get funny looks from my local stores when I ask them to get me some Rollins Creek. They keep trying to sell me some knock off called Rowan's Creek. Doesn't even have an age statement. HA!

[BigRich]

I'll have to add that to my list! I keep asking about Michael J Flynn, and they just stare - with two blinks (not three, just two). Some joints just don't get the good stuff I guess!

[squire]

Harry your late Father-in-law sounded like a guy I could hunt with.

[whiskeyagonzo]

One could also put out a bottle of Cleveland Bourbon. Spread the word that it is the "New Pappy." Sit back and watch the fun.

[squire]

Along with the Cleveland Bourbon you could serve up some delicious microwave roast beef.

[MyOldKyDram]

Don't forget the instant mashed potatoes and canned gravy!

[PaulO]

You all know the difference between inlaws and outlaws? Outlaws are wanted. Seriously though, I'd keep some items well out of sight. It's not even all about money. Some bottles basically can't be replaced. I don't have a problem being generous with stuff I can just buy at the grocery store any time I like.

[squire]

Years ago I had a brother -in-law who came over for the weekend and wiped out an entire bottle of Ten High Ten. I didn't mind so much, it was still available and I could replace it, but the funny thing was he reached right past the Van Winkle 10/107 and VW Old Time Rye to grab the fancy bottle in the decorative can.

[TunnelTiger]

I have a simple rule when family or friends visit. I put up all the bottles I really like and leave out the "meh" stuff which is not all bottom shelf.

I know it's selfish but that's just being honest and MrsTT has no objections to my practice.

[Harry in WashDC]

Don't forget the instant mashed potatoes and canned gravy!

HEY! What's the matter with canned gravy? It fits Old Crow & Diet Coke just fine!:drinking:

Which reminds me - when I asked my Dad why he drank Old Crow in his DC, he gave me two reasons - kills the taste of the sacharrin without wasting any good bourbon.

Oh, yeah the in-law thread. Last Christmas, we made up a pitcher of Manhattans (heavy on the Angostura) with OO and then left an empty High West Rendezvous Rye on the table. Worked like a charm on an in-law known for putting MY top shelf in sweet cocktails.

[squire]

Empty bottle by the punchbowl eh, as ideas go that one is well above average.

[393foureyedfox]

fortunately for me, I have absolutely zero bourbon/whiskey drinkers in either side of my family....just me. In-laws are wine drinkers, and a few times a year, I may entice dad into one of the beers from the party fridge (Im not gonna drink 'em!).

when friends come over, all they want is ET or OForester, neither of which I keep here, so they often just go for the Larceny. A few like my Dickel 9, and I dont mind if they have it, as they dont mix it. Its a shame to mix good stuff.

[squire]

Oh give 'em a break man, get some ET, they're worth it.

[393foureyedfox]

Oh give 'em a break man, get some ET, they're worth it.

ahhhhhhhh...I stock my bar for me. They're welcome to anything in it, or they can bring their own. I keep my own bottle (HH6BIB) at one of their houses, as I don't expect them to supply my specific bourbon desire

[Harry in WashDC]

There's a premise to this thread I don't get - you let in-laws stay more than 3 days? You let ANYBODY stay for more than 3 days?

That's what cats are for - to keep visits short. A couple days before they arrive, lock the cats in the guest bedroom with food, water, and litter box. When the "guests" arrive, warn them about the smell "in the cat-room" and then point them to a motel if they can't handle it. When the visit is over, two days of open windows and removal of the litter box returns the room to livable (heck, just cleaning the box would work).

If they can handle the smell, change to cheaper cat food a couple days before arrival. When they leave, reward the cats with expensive treats you buy when replacing bottles you sacrificed to family obligations.

[baseball can't start soon enough; it'll cut down on my time to think up stuff like this post. It's almost 1pm here. Too early for a distracting pour? Nope. Raining. No power equipment for me today.]

[TunnelTiger]

It order to stop overnight visits for multiple family members we converted the smallest bedroom to an office/large walk-in closet storage room.

Removed the queen sized bed from the second bedroom and replaced it with an antique std bed. Replaced the sofa bed in the den with two love seats as well.

None of them complain because when we are doing the visiting we always stay at a motel/hotel

[Tony Santana]

My mother in law, bless her heart, was the one who first told me fish and relatives stink after three days. She rarely overstayed her welcome, and while not a big drinker usually seemed content with whatever I put in front of her. Loved Tom and Jerrys at Christmastime.

The one relative who would likely drink bourbon is married to my wife's sister she doesn't get along with, so we haven't seen him in years. Although he was a good enough guy I'd gladly share whatever I had with him. No one else is a danger to waste anything valuable, and when my friends come over I'm more than happy to share. God knows I've drank enough of their good stuff.

[squire]

Harry that's just mean, making the furry child eat cheap cat food.