Dannabis Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 As someone among many here in similar situations, who has a decent amount of unopened bottles bunkered, I write to discuss strategies and efforts to resist purchasing bourbon. I try to tell myself that it is all just more "brown liquid" which I don't need. I know I have more than enough to last me for many years at my rate of consumption, but I am always tempted by the quick thrill of shopping liquor stores and hunting for expressions and labels that I like or want to try. I don't even look for rare or allocated whiskeys. I am trying to teach myself discipline and to choose not to purchase more bottles. When I do shop it is too easy to take home four or more bottles at a time. Much like the movie Anger Management and the "Goosfraba" mantra, I am trying to find methods to be more stalwart against my devilish spendy ways. What are your methods for resisting the Water of Life? (Uisge beatha) Any good tips? I'm sure some of you are better skilled than I at talking yourself out of a purchase. Even now, with a full bunker and 8 new bottles from my road trip, I am contemplating hunting through Kentucky on my drive home at the end of the month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0895 Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 Seriously. Stay out of stores. It’s a hard habit to break. The internet availability still gets me sometimes, but staying out of stores has saved me a lot of cash this year. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry in WashDC Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 Hmm. Years ago, my credit cards started listing my purchases by category. I “discovered” while doing taxes that I was smoking several (like six or so) car payments’ worth of Butera Bravo Cortos while driving to and from work each year. I had a convertible with a great heater so it was year-round = two a day five days a week times 50 weeks. Seeing that number in black and white and multiplying it by five told me I missed out on a new car every five years. So I quit cigars but continued to buy bourbon. Truth be told, I’m scared to do the same thing with bourbon — not that I can’t afford it (and don’t need a car replacement any time soon). But, the technique does make one question the cost-benefit. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoFingers Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 I agree that this might be a little hard to break. I don't buy as many bottles as some on these forums but I have that habit of going into stores (especially while on vacation) looking for something I can't get at home. Being cheap like me helps though. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FasterHorses Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 The industry has done this to us masterfully. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeySnakes Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 My move is to pay cash. Too easy to ring up credit card purchases. Forking over $20s will make you think twice on what you're buying, at least for me. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 24 minutes ago, JakeySnakes said: My move is to pay cash. Too easy to ring up credit card purchases. Forking over $20s will make you think twice on what you're buying, at least for me. Nice. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 My recent foray into bulk drain pours and gifting has had a positive impact on my habitual purchasing. I'm also feeling particularly mortal and don't want to burden my family with having to deal with “the room.” I no longer travel with my “booze kit,” an elaborate mix of cases and packing materials which allowed me to safely bring bottles home. I'm currently on my fifth consecutive trip without a purchase, or even a liquor store visit. I've stopped buying online and narrowed my local liquor store options to my two favorites. So, although I'm still buying-- it's down to about 10% of the previous volume (although the average per-bottle cost is probably higher). My goal is to gift or destroy six bottles for every new one brought into the mix-- easy now but will get increasingly tricky. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 52 minutes ago, Marekv8 said: My goal is to gift or destroy six bottles for every new one brought into the mix-- easy now but will get increasingly tricky. Should I pm you my address Dave? Biba! Joe 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 4 minutes ago, fishnbowljoe said: Should I pm you my address Dave? Biba! Joe Your retirement gifts are safe— I was hoping to transfer them to you in person at some point. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 7 minutes ago, Marekv8 said: Your retirement gifts are safe— I was hoping to transfer them to you in person at some point. It’s not often that I’m at a loss for words. Biba! Joe 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroo5880i Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 7 hours ago, fishnbowljoe said: Should I pm you my address Dave? Biba! Joe This ...ish is too funny. Every member of SB.com is thinking the same thing. I will see @fishnbowljoe's call and raise him one by adding I will pay shipping! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroo5880i Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 7 hours ago, fishnbowljoe said: It’s not often that I’m at a loss for words. Biba! Joe A tear just came to my eye. I think it is because the fill level of my open bottle continues to decrease. But, yeah, this is touching too. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 The banter here sometimes reminds me of something that happened when I was in the Army. I was in an Army Band, and every so often we’d play a concert, festival or other gig where everything went great. I forget who first came up with the saying, but on those special occasions, we’d be on a break and someone would holler out, “You guys are great! Play all night!” This saying really came into play at a jazz festival we played every year in Batesville Indiana. Our stage (jazz) band was virtually on its own and yes, drinking was involved. Cheers y’all. You guys are great! Play all night! Biba! Joe 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorvallisCracker Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 In all honesty, I found the best method for me is to visit this forum only occasionally. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Hippie Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 A simple yet painful solution............... Get permission from your wife before you buy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissMohawk Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 1 hour ago, Old Hippie said: A simple yet painful solution............... Get permission from your wife before you buy So long as she isn't like me, in that case you will be worse off than ever before 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anwalt Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 On 8/11/2022 at 10:52 AM, Old Hippie said: Get permission from your wife before you buy The lawyer in me screams "Terrible precedent! Run Away! Run Away!" 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeTen Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 On 8/11/2022 at 10:52 AM, Old Hippie said: A simple yet painful solution............... Get permission from your wife before you buy "It's always easier to ask for forgiveness than permission" - old Chinese proverb (kinda'). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 On 8/5/2022 at 1:21 PM, TwoFingers said: I agree that this might be a little hard to break. I don't buy as many bottles as some on these forums but I have that habit of going into stores (especially while on vacation) looking for something I can't get at home. Being cheap like me helps though. This pretty much describes my approach. I'm cheap, and damn proud of it! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomm Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 37 minutes ago, Skinsfan1311 said: This pretty much describes my approach. I'm cheap, and damn proud of it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomm Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 Sorry, messed that up. I was going to say I agree with the above. Relative cheapness figures into my buying decisions quite often. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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