scratchline Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Just show her that bottle of Hirsch going for 500+ bucks on Amazon and tell her that investing in the future of your children, born or unborn, is very important to you and if she doesn't share that feeling then maybe the relationship isn't as serious for her as it is for you. Then sniff a little and choke back a few tears. Then just make sure you have a sufficient supply of "investin'" whiskey backing up your "drinkin'" whiskey.-Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorCalBoozer Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 well this isn't my stash, but this is my most prized bottle in my collection so far. A VVOF 15 year old. I've only seen mention of one other bottle of VVOF 15 on this site, and it was bottled the same year as this, 1967. I'm wondering if the VVOF 15 was a single year product as the regular VVOF was usually a 12 year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovejones Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 I let my family/friends know that bourbon is the only gift I want for Birthday/Christmas. I sure feel like a kid again, opening those gifts. :slappin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barturtle Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Chris...Where you're going wrong is you are basically looking for "permission" (cough cough cough)YOU SHOWED HER THESE PICTURES?!? ARE YOU NUTS!?!Okay damage done. Time for damage control. You've probably already messed up more and mentioned how much you'd like to have a stash like these. Wrong, what you should have done is said that these guys are insane (we are) and that you would never let it get that far out of control.Then you slowly increase you collection a bottle here 2 there, explaining the significance of each, why you have to have it (side note-why do guys have to expalin their hobbies when women can go out and buy more clothes/shoes/purses/etc. then they can ever use, without saying a word). Then one day when there are bottles shoved here and there, you mention that you would like to have a nice cabinet to display some of you collection-ask her if she would like to help you pick one out so that it looks good in your home. Make sure to get one thats too big for you current collection. See where this is going? You now have a place to hide you purchases in plain sight :grin: (just like her closet full of clothes/shoes/purses/etc.).Of course this is all coming from an unmarried, totally single (and loving every moment of it) guy. I have a completely different problem...introducing women to my collection (it's working its way to about 200 bottles). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebraska Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Man alive cool bottle NorCal! What a find! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtoys Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 For a while, I was starting to think I was crazy for having so many bourbons, rather than maybe 3 or 4 favorites with different characters. I will get out the camera and pose them all soon, after my weekend or work.Also, TnSquire and everyone: Who IS a Tennessee Squire?? I am and my late father-in-law was. I ordered some glasses while in college from Jack and next thing I knew, I was a land owner in Lynchburg. I still get mail from them a couple of times a year. I probably still have the deed somewhere in the basement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighTower Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 Chris-There is a reason to hide your bourbon around the house in a bunch of different places. If you take a lot of something and spread it out, it makes it look like there is actually not as much of it....Jeremy - you nailed it...the problem for me was, when we were packing our things to move, Brenda (my wife) made me pack all the bourbons up - supervised by her. This was to put her foot down on the bottles that were nearly empty. Her mothod - get all the bottles on the floor then pack them up....this was bad as there were things stashed everywhere, and bottles she didnt know about:grin: oh well, it's cool nowScott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wadewood Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 Here is a nice shot! Thanks Buffalo Trace for making such great whiskey! My bunker is at 146 at counting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighTower Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 well there's a picture of perfection!!:grin: :grin: Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BourbonJoe Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 My bunker is at 146 at counting... Is that all? Joe :usflag: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dramiel McHinson Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 AVB,Now that's some whisky! I have about 92 bottles myself but I tend to stick to the stuff I can drink without thinking I just guzzled the family fortune. I set the limit at about $150 and stay below that 95% of the time. My problem is North Alabama is crammed full of rocket scientists but they just don't demand much variety so I have to travel a lot.Beautiful display of SMSW. U-Da-MAN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dramiel McHinson Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 If you look at this as a long term goal you might have some hope for success by just wearing her down over time. Try establishing a place that's "for men only," a private part of the house where you install your lazyboy "man chair" and a good audio/video system for "man music" and "man TV." The better half will finally get annoyed and stop trying to be a part of your little "man world." Then yo can start sneaking whisk(e)y into the "man room" and stash it in the "man cabinet." You may have to sprinkle the place with sports, gun, woodworking books and magazines as a repellent. Don't try any gurlie mag stuff. That will result in a complete shutdown of your nebulous whiskey activities. Collateral damage from the "Girl Purge.":hot: If you time your activities just right, based on careful observation of your significant other's level of interest, you may be able to acquire a real "man collection" of whiskey. When she finally finds out she'll either just accept it or you'll have lots of time to yourself to enjoy your stash.Good luck bro!You summed it up perfectly for me Mike. My girlfriend saw me looking at all these collections and warned me in no uncertain terms with the phrase "Don't even think about it!"What followed was a very interesting conversation to say the least. I tried using some of the replies that I've seen here such as "I don't complain about all her clothes and makeup and whatever else". Then she pointed out how I actually do complain about all those things. It was actually pretty commical.Time to abandon that strategy and come up with something a little more creative.I'm thinking maybe something along the lines of "Having and enjoying all these fine spirits makes living with you all the more bearable. Or should I substitute enjoyable for bearable. Let me know what you think.Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtoys Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesbassdad Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 It appears that you are a top-shelf sort of person. That's a very classsy assemblage.Yours truly,Dave Morefield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtoys Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Thanks. What's interesting is that two of my newest favorites, Rowan's Creek and Eagle Rare 10 yo, are fairly reasonable, as is Pappy 15. Plus, I still like Uncle Jack-memories, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappy's Friend Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Great looking stash you have - I'm jealous! What age is your Black Maple Hill? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimmyBoston Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Okay, well let me think :cool: BourbonLot BPappy 15Pappy 20ORVW 15ORVW 10Hirsch 16WT RR 101 (3)WT RBWT Tribute (3)WT 12 (3) For now, may trade or sell? BulleitER SB 10GTS 2005EW 1783Old Forrester 101Weller 12BMH 11 BMH 16BMH 21 - All BardstownOGDRyeSazerac 18Saz Jr. ScotchLaphroaig 10 (2)Laphroaig 10 CSLaphroaig 15Lagavulin 16 - Port EllenLagavulin 16 50ml - White Horse (2)Highland Park 12Glengoyne 10Glenlivet 12Ardbeg UigaedailMaCallan CSTalisker 10 Talisker 18Tequila Cielo AnejoCorazon AnejoCalvados VSOP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TnSquire Posted April 14, 2007 Share Posted April 14, 2007 I have updated my stash since my previous pictures. Here is my current stash. Kim is an understanding woman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rughi Posted April 14, 2007 Share Posted April 14, 2007 I have updated my stash since my previous pictures. Here is my current stash.I hope that's a sturdy table you're entrusting with all that preciousssssssss.Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TnSquire Posted April 14, 2007 Share Posted April 14, 2007 It is! I wish I had done a catalog with a spreadsheet when I first started this insanity. I am too lazy to do it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintersway Posted April 14, 2007 Share Posted April 14, 2007 I have updated my stash since my previous pictures. Here is my current stash. Kim is an understanding woman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virus_Of_Life Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 I have updated my stash since my previous pictures. Here is my current stash. Kim is an understanding woman.Oh how I am jealous of those 114 OGDs from ND!!!! :skep: That has become on of my ultimate favorites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggilbertva Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 Attack hound with yellow light bulbs for eyes..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggilbertva Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 Here's a shot of my modest bunker. Open bottles not shown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TnSquire Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 Just for you Christian...... As for my guard dog.....I am afraid all she would do is lick you to death.....and wear your arm out throwing her ball! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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