Random thoughts from a newb

[beeftip]

Hola!

It all started by pure accident. I was listening to the Bob and Tom show and some comedian was on talking about his small batch bouron fetish. He mentioned Pappy Van Winkle's and said it was very good. For some reason that stuck in my head.

Fast forward about 3 months... I'm on the wetshaving forum reading a post by some joker going on about how he's going to enjoy some Van Winkle's in a Tiffany crystal tumbler. So I post a reply asking just how good this Van Winkle's stuff is. Naturally the response is that it is very good indeed.

Fast forward 2 months... my wife takes me out to dinner for my birthday. We showed up early and went to the bar. I don't know why, but I ask what they have in the way of Kentucky bourbon. Black Maple Hill 14 year is their top choice at $8 a pour. What the heck, it's my birthday so I order some.... then another.... then another.

Presently I have gone through a bottle of PVW 15 year, Black Maple Hill 14 year, 2 bottles of Elmer T Lee, a bottle of WL Weller 12 year and I'm working on a bottle of baby Sazerac. I even revisted my old friend Scotch and bought a bottle of Aberlour.

Did you ever find yourself wishing that really good whisk(e)y didn't get you drunk? That way, you could drink more.

What happens when the next release of GTS comes out? What happens if I decide to plunk down the $90 for some PVW 20 year? When does the madness end?

Why am I planning a vacation to Kentucky this fall?

Am I alone?

--Darren

[ratcheer]

No, you're not alone. That's why we're all here.

Welcome to SB.com!

Tim

[Nebraska]

I'm pretty much four-square against bourbon drinking, but I do believe in keeping a wide assortment of bourbon bottles on the mantle. I like the way they catch the light.:slappin:

Now Rye whiskey is another story...

Welcome Darren to SB.com

[NeoTexan]

As once stated in some movie:

Give yourself to the Dark Side

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Welcome to the brotherhood

(My appologies to our ladies of the forum for a non PC word)

[TNbourbon]

The way I look at it, Darren, is if I'd spend $20 for a bottle of wine that might last me a meal or two, a bottle of whiskey that lasts me two weeks is worth several multiples of that, right?

(You'll find a lot of enablers here!:grin: )

[FlashPuppy]

Yes, but don't forget some of the great mid-shelf bourbons as well. You have named a lot of super premium stuff, but also take the time to appreciate the Elijah Craigs, Wild Turkeys and Evan Williams of the bunch.

[Nebraska]

Jeremy,

you need some serious help with this Elijah Craig thing:lol: , but you're ok in my book with the bassett hound thing. Had one for a while loved that dawg.

Jeremy is right though, there are a lot of bottom and mid shelf bourbons and RYES!!!....that are definately worth trying. Weller 12yo, OG BIB, Rittenhouse BIB.

Happy hunting!:toast:

[RedVette]

There is a forum on Wetshaving?

[TnSquire]

Hola!

Did you ever find yourself wishing that really good whisk(e)y didn't get you drunk? That way, you could drink more.

--Darren

Nope if you drink enough that drunk feeling eventually goes away! :slappin:

[Vange]

From personal experience I can say, it doesn't end, EVER, it has just begun!

A few things you might start to do:

1) You may start to scout liquor stores for those hard to find bourbons and for those well priced gems. vof, hirschs, ETL on sale, etc.

2) You may start participating more and more in this forum to the point where you check it 10 times a day.

3) You may make multiple wishlists for bourbon. One would be afforadble now. The second is a list for significant others to purchase for you. The third is a list of bourbons you want, but can't afford.

4) You may look for other sites out there and other forums and then fically realize, this is the best by far.

5) You start to debate on wheteher or not a 3 oz pour of bourbon EVERY night is the beginning of alcoholism or just a night cap.

6) You call 25 stores looking for who will carry the next LIMITED release bourbon. i.e. BTEC, Pappy 23, etc

7) You start making lists like this to make sure you are not the only one out there with this obsession.

[bluesbassdad]

Add three more, and you can be a writer for Letterman. :grin:

Yours truly,

Dave Morefield

[smokinjoe]

Add three more, and you can be a writer for Letterman. :grin:

Yours truly,

Dave Morefield

8.) You probably should begin to assemble that list of "good reasons" to give your wife, that justify why you just HAVE to have that 127th bottle of bourbon in the house.

9.) You might as well start cleaning out closets, cabinets, the garage--maybe even contemplate adding on an addition to the house--in order to store all your new "finds".

10.) And finally, PLEASE resist the urge, regardless of how tempting, to run up and hug Parker Beam and Jimmy Russell, if you see them at KBF.

:toast:

JOE

[bluesbassdad]

Joe,

Backatcha!

:toast:

Yours truly,

Dave Morefield

[OscarV]

oh man,

great thread,

I don't feel so alone anymore.

[beeftip]

Rob-

There is indeed a forum for wetshaving. This is a whole can of worms. It revolves around using a badger hair shaving brush, double-edge razor (old Gillette Safety Razor that your dad/grandad used) and lather cream or soap. Guaranteed to produce the best shaves of your life. You will look forward to shaving... once you get the hang of it. That's why the forum exists, to help you get the hang of it.

Don't go there if you become easily obsessed by something.

http://groups.msn.com/thewetshaversgroup/

I warned you. Tell them Darren sent you. Tell Gordon I said "hi".

--Darren

[jburlowski]

This is what I don't need ... talk of wet shaving from a forum of people who drink bourbon! Please, I have enough nightmares already.

[CrispyCritter]

Not to mention the question of just what is gettng shaven.:bigeyes: :slappin:

[beeftip]

This thread has really gone off topic and I apologize for that.

Shaving.

If you have ever struggled with it, or have ever wondered if it could be better then please visit the wet shaver's forum. No, they're not talking about shaving scrotums or vaginas, just your face.

You know damn well that shaving your mug sucks. Even if you use an electric razor. Imagine getting an irritation-free shave that's baby's butt smooth. These goofy bastards are here to help you.

Anyway.

Drink what you want. Smoke what you want. Shave how you want. Whatever.

There's always a better way of going about things gentlemen.

--Darren

P.S. Do yourself a favor. Investigate wet shaving. Or don't. I don' really care. Except that you might one day thank me. Then I can die a happy man. Corey Greenberg has a shaving blog as well. Look that up. You think I'm a goofy bastard, don't you?

[smokinjoe]

I'm going to go out on a limb here, but I'd be willing to wager that the word scrotum has never been used before now, on these boards. :eek:

JOE

[ratcheer]

I'm going to go out on a limb here, but I'd be willing to wager that the word scrotum has never been used before now, on these boards. :eek:

JOE

According to the Advanced search function, you are correct.

Tim

[ratcheer]

Okay, you got me interested and I found this link:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6886845/

I read the entire article and now, I am hooked. I guess I will be buying a safety razor, brush, mug, and soap. I also found some expensive horn hair combs and I want a couple of those, too. Oh, man!

By the way, I have been a fan of Corey Greenberg for at least 25 years. He used to be one of the chief reviewers at The Absolute Sound, a limited distribution magazine for ultra high-end audio equipment and the nuts who spend the money on it. I used to be one of the nuts. Then, I got married.

Tim

[FlashPuppy]

Tim-

I got all intrigued in this as well. It started with the kitchen cutlery thread and Ed's mention of Randall knives. I started researching custom handmade knives, when I stumbled across someone who handmakes straight razors. Then this came up. REALLY condsidering starting to shave with a straight razor. I found a boot maker who said he has made custom sheaths for staright razors inside the boot, still figuring out the legalities of carrying one though (concealed weapon and the such).

Jeremy

[Thirsty]

Jeremy,

about your razon packin' clod stompers:

this guy has some info, http://www.ninehundred.com/~equalccw/knifelaw.html

but I don't know how I feel about taking legal advice from a guy who uses words like "thingy", "funky", and "gonzo looking" while explaining the finer points of legally concealing a weapon. :skep:

The page is however referenced on www.packing.org, a VERY well respected CCW info site... your call

[Edward_call_me_Ed]

Tim-

I got all intrigued in this as well. It started with the kitchen cutlery thread and Ed's mention of Randall knives. I started researching custom handmade knives, when I stumbled across someone who handmakes straight razors. Then this came up. REALLY condsidering starting to shave with a straight razor. I found a boot maker who said he has made custom sheaths for staright razors inside the boot, still figuring out the legalities of carrying one though (concealed weapon and the such).

Jeremy

Hi Jeremy,

I have always wanted to shave with a straight razor, but have never gotten around to it. Now I have a beard so I won't be going there for a while. I think I will keep any straight razors I ever do get in the bathroom....

Ed

[NeoTexan]

Hi Jeremy,

I have always wanted to shave with a straight razor, but have never gotten around to it. Now I have a beard so I won't be going there for a while. I think I will keep any straight razors I ever do get in the bathroom....

Ed

For years I used a straight razor. Old age, saggier skin, lack of time in the morning and hands that are not stable have forced me to the Bic disposable. I have not, though, given up my brush and cup.

The first couple of times are an adventure!! Lucky for me, it was the only way my father shaved, so I had a good teacher. My sons did not care to take the plunge when they became of age. Young whipper snappers went to that new fangled electric shavin'! Takes all the adventure out of it!