fishnbowljoe Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 After all was said and done yesterday, I settled in with a nice pour of FR’s. Some folks here, myself included, will drink a barrel proof product and say, “This sure doesn’t drink like it’s 120 proof.” On the other end of the spectrum, I have to say that FR’s sure doesn’t drink like It’s 80 proof. Biba! Joe 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0895 Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 2 hours ago, fishnbowljoe said: After all was said and done yesterday, I settled in with a nice pour of FR’s. Some folks here, myself included, will drink a barrel proof product and say, “This sure doesn’t drink like it’s 120 proof.” On the other end of the spectrum, I have to say that FR’s sure doesn’t drink like It’s 80 proof. Biba! Joe Agree. People always give me a weird look when I say it's one of my favorites. They always go "the cheap, 80p one?" (bewilderment increases the more "experienced" they are with bourbon) And I'm like "hell yes!" And if your're out at a social function and need to keep it respectable, this is a bourbon you can (or at least I can) drink a decent amount of without embarrassing myself any more than I already do sober. 2 hours ago, fishnbowljoe said: You slip over the river to Illinois again? Nice pour. Hope it was great. Biba! Joe No, unfortunately that bottle had to come from Europe. If WT 13y DS was available in IL, I might just move over there. Honestly, it is very close to the WT diamond bottle that came out here several years back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vosgar Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 4 hours ago, fishnbowljoe said: You slip over the river to Illinois again? Nice pour. Hope it was great. Biba! Joe Pay no attention to the moderator, we need all the tax revenue we can get 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 19 minutes ago, Vosgar said: Pay no attention to the moderator, we need all the tax revenue we can get I can’t win. I just can’t win. Biba! Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry in WashDC Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 (edited) Tonight, it's Virgin 101 7 YR. I have close to a dozen ryes opened. I really ought to sample them more often and finish up some of the "almost gone" taking up floor space in the dining room. Maybe . . . EDIT - Maybe WHAT?! Maybe since I won't be driving anywhere for a couple weeks, I should start "earlier and more often".? Naw. Doing so will impede my ability to figure out how to work xFinity's On Demand. Edited March 25, 2020 by Harry in WashDC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Vino Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 On 3/22/2020 at 10:08 AM, kevinbrink said: Thanks my friend, long time no see hope all is well with you! Recovering from a probable case of Covid-19. My doctor's office would not administer test because I did not meet the criteria at the time and could not because no tests were available. Acquired on NJ Transit or the NY Subway. Kicked my a** but thankfully was able to recover at home. Lost sense of taste and smell/got pink eye. Thankfully got taste and smell back. Will probably have a sip (of Weller) for the first time in a month this weekend. Be well and wash your hands! 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinbrink Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 2 minutes ago, El Vino said: Recovering from a probable case of Covid-19. My doctor's office would not administer test because I did not meet the criteria at the time and could not because no tests were available. Acquired on NJ Transit or the NY Subway. Kicked my a** but thankfully was able to recover at home. Lost sense of taste and smell/got pink eye. Thankfully got taste and smell back. Will probably have a sip (of Weller) for the first time in a month this weekend. Be well and wash your hands! Take care and get well glad to see you are moving in the right direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarSurfer55 Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Did my one day out today as I had to go to the pharmacy and do some grocery shopping. Things were a bit surreal with so many stores closed. Local gas station had regular at $1.67. Went to Costco which was regulating entry on demand and sanitizing carts for each customer as they cam e into the store. There were about 20 people in the store. Picked up a bottle of Stranahan’s to try. Should be set for another week at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 13 minutes ago, El Vino said: Recovering from a probable case of Covid-19. My doctor's office would not administer test because I did not meet the criteria at the time and could not because no tests were available. Acquired on NJ Transit or the NY Subway. Kicked my a** but thankfully was able to recover at home. Lost sense of taste and smell/got pink eye. Thankfully got taste and smell back. Will probably have a sip (of Weller) for the first time in a month this weekend. Be well and wash your hands! Take care El Vino. Wishing you the best in this trying time. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 19 minutes ago, El Vino said: Recovering from a probable case of Covid-19. My doctor's office would not administer test because I did not meet the criteria at the time and could not because no tests were available. Acquired on NJ Transit or the NY Subway. Kicked my a** but thankfully was able to recover at home. Lost sense of taste and smell/got pink eye. Thankfully got taste and smell back. Will probably have a sip (of Weller) for the first time in a month this weekend. Be well and wash your hands! Distressed to hear that you may have contracted the virus, but very glad to hear you are on the road to recovery. Keep getting well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Vino Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 1 hour ago, fishnbowljoe said: Take care El Vino. Wishing you the best in this trying time. Joe Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Vino Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 1 hour ago, smokinjoe said: Distressed to hear that you may have contracted the virus, but very glad to hear you are on the road to recovery. Keep getting well! Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Vino Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 1 hour ago, kevinbrink said: Take care and get well glad to see you are moving in the right direction. Appreciate it, thanks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryT Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 2 hours ago, El Vino said: Recovering from a probable case of Covid-19. My doctor's office would not administer test because I did not meet the criteria at the time and could not because no tests were available. Acquired on NJ Transit or the NY Subway. Kicked my a** but thankfully was able to recover at home. Lost sense of taste and smell/got pink eye. Thankfully got taste and smell back. Will probably have a sip (of Weller) for the first time in a month this weekend. Be well and wash your hands! Wishing you a speedy recovery sir! Can't believe it's only Wednesday - killed the last of a Blantons with some chips and salsa tonight. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Vino Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 1 minute ago, GaryT said: Wishing you a speedy recovery sir! Can't believe it's only Wednesday - killed the last of a Blantons with some chips and salsa tonight. Thank you! So my wife and daughter want to do taco Thursday. May have to push my schedule forward and have a Blanton’s too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCwhammie Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 2 hours ago, El Vino said: Recovering from a probable case of Covid-19. My doctor's office would not administer test because I did not meet the criteria at the time and could not because no tests were available. Acquired on NJ Transit or the NY Subway. Kicked my a** but thankfully was able to recover at home. Lost sense of taste and smell/got pink eye. Thankfully got taste and smell back. Will probably have a sip (of Weller) for the first time in a month this weekend. Be well and wash your hands! Damn. I'm glad to hear you're on the upswing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarSurfer55 Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 El vino, glad to hear you are on your way to recovering. Take care, get plenty of rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Vino Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 36 minutes ago, JCwhammie said: Damn. I'm glad to hear you're on the upswing! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Vino Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 14 minutes ago, StarSurfer55 said: El vino, glad to hear you are on your way to recovering. Take care, get plenty of rest. Yes, sir! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richnimrod Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 3 hours ago, El Vino said: Recovering from a probable case of Covid-19. My doctor's office would not administer test because I did not meet the criteria at the time and could not because no tests were available. Acquired on NJ Transit or the NY Subway. Kicked my a** but thankfully was able to recover at home. Lost sense of taste and smell/got pink eye. Thankfully got taste and smell back. Will probably have a sip (of Weller) for the first time in a month this weekend. Be well and wash your hands! Whoooo. Glad to hear that you're past the stage where you were miserable. Hope you feel hale and hearty quite soon. Take my advice and don't rush back into action too soon... nor assume you're now immune and take a chance you shouldn't. ...Just sayin'..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Vino Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 10 minutes ago, Richnimrod said: Whoooo. Glad to hear that you're past the stage where you were miserable. Hope you feel hale and hearty quite soon. Take my advice and don't rush back into action too soon... nor assume you're now immune and take a chance you shouldn't. ...Just sayin'..... That’s good advice. You are the good angel on my right shoulder. I’ll listen. And thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry in WashDC Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 1 hour ago, GaryT said: Wishing you a speedy recovery sir! Can't believe it's only Wednesday - killed the last of a Blantons with some chips and salsa tonight. Last night, I finished the Blanton's I found in my clothes closet late last week. I have no idea how it got there or how long it was back there. Ah, memories . . . As I posted earlier, I started with Virgin 101 7 year. After one of those well before dinner and a Pikesville rye 110 Manhattan with dinner (TJ's meatloaf, Bob Evans fridge mashed potatoes, and some lettuce leaves), I'm now finishing the Pikesville with homemade from a box "angel lush" cake. It's not a bourbon, but . . . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 Attempted a Larceny BP and failed. I somehow managed to come down with the flu at the comfort and isolation of my house. Feels like I'm running barbwire through my throat. My nose is useless. This isn't working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshall9779 Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 Some MM RC-6 last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob_Loblaw Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 Been working my way through a JBDC (my first) and finished with a nice pour of ECBP. The former is very nice at the price point and the latter is just fantastic as always. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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