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Apr 27, 2013 3:53 PM
O-Trap;1434918 wrote:Kinda what I was thinking.

See post #196.

Actually at a little neighborhood bar right now. Not much in a beer selection, so it's WR and PBR.
Apr 27, 2013 3:53pm
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Apr 27, 2013 7:14 PM
Okay I bought some Elijah Craig today to check out. Had the Turkey 101 in my hands and got a thumbs up from some guy there. After further questions he mentioned that is was Hot. I told him I'm a WR lover and he recommended the Craig.
Apr 27, 2013 7:14pm
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Apr 27, 2013 10:06 PM
I like Craig more than WR.
Apr 27, 2013 10:06pm
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Apr 27, 2013 10:28 PM
WebFire;1435144 wrote:I like Craig more than WR.
Understandable. Craig is cheaper than WR which is cool. Both have some great smoothness. I'm enjoying the Craig right now. I still can't say which it better as they both are good and I don't have this enough...right now.
Apr 27, 2013 10:28pm
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Apr 28, 2013 11:51 PM
Finished off the Craig today. Good stuff.
Apr 28, 2013 11:51pm
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Apr 29, 2013 8:26 AM
Bulleit is another good affordable bourbon.
Apr 29, 2013 8:26am
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May 2, 2013 5:40 PM


Lol @ "most enjoyed in moderation." What's that?
May 2, 2013 5:40pm
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May 2, 2013 8:58 PM
WebFire;1435480 wrote:Bulleit is another good affordable bourbon.

I've had that before. Not too bad.

Had some Blanton's tonight. Very smooth. Almost too smooth as I actually felt/tasted like butter. Not my favorite, but decent. Could drink a lot of it since there was no heat. Had to go back to my WR after that.
May 2, 2013 8:58pm
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May 3, 2013 12:47 AM
Still need to try R&R, but having some Canadian Club tonight. Found out that's Don Draper's drink of choice so if it's good enough for him its good enough for me.
May 3, 2013 12:47am
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May 3, 2013 8:09 AM
Just ordered: Laphroaig Triple Wood, Dalwhinnie 15, and trying something new Smokehead. found a great site with low shipping costs...hopefully everything shows up ok. shopmerwins.com
May 3, 2013 8:09am
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May 3, 2013 9:05 AM
bases_loaded;1437755 wrote:Just ordered: Laphroaig Triple Wood, Dalwhinnie 15, and trying something new Smokehead. found a great site with low shipping costs...hopefully everything shows up ok. shopmerwins.com
Low shipping cost? $22 to ship a 750 mL bottle to me in Ohio. About the same as Binny's. I can't make myself do it.
May 3, 2013 9:05am
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May 3, 2013 9:17 AM
WebFire;1437775 wrote:Low shipping cost? $22 to ship a 750 mL bottle to me in Ohio. About the same as Binny's. I can't make myself do it.
It cost me $23 to ship all 4 bottles. I bought two Smokehead.

Chieftain's Smokehead 3274217-VIN-SO 2 45.99
Islay
Laphroaig Triple Wood 080686815013 1 54.98
Dalwhinnie 15 Year Scotch 088110100056 1 44.98
Subtotal 191.94
Shipping 23.41
Tax 0.00
Total 215.35
May 3, 2013 9:17am
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May 3, 2013 9:22 AM
bases_loaded;1437781 wrote:It cost me $23 to ship all 4 bottles. I bought two Smokehead.

Chieftain's Smokehead 3274217-VIN-SO 2 45.99
Islay
Laphroaig Triple Wood 080686815013 1 54.98
Dalwhinnie 15 Year Scotch 088110100056 1 44.98
Subtotal 191.94
Shipping 23.41
Tax 0.00
Total 215.35
Yeah, I changed the qty to 4 and the shipping only went up $4.
May 3, 2013 9:22am
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May 11, 2013 4:11 PM
Curly J;1435451 wrote:Finished off the Craig today. Good stuff.
It is good. I bought a bottle not too long ago, and really enjoyed it. I'd say it is better than WR.

WebFire;1435480 wrote:Bulleit is another good affordable bourbon.
One of my go to ones. Love the bottle too.

Picked up Corner Creek today. Seems like a decent middle range one. ($25).
Also, picked up a bottle of Blanton's, which was on sale for $35. Kind of hard not to pass that up.
May 11, 2013 4:11pm
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May 11, 2013 9:49 PM
If you like a peaty scotch. Highly recommend Smokehead. My bottles came today. So smooth
May 11, 2013 9:49pm
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Jun 15, 2013 5:52 PM
Chivas and Oban on rocks. Heaven.
Jun 15, 2013 5:52pm
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Jul 10, 2013 12:04 AM
Terry_Tate;1437687 wrote:Still need to try R&R, but having some Canadian Club tonight. Found out that's Don Draper's drink of choice so if it's good enough for him its good enough for me.
R&R is not bad and a good substitute if you are mixing drinks instead of using Crown. Last few nights Sky vodka has been whipping my ass. I am trying it again tonight looking for the same results. So far so good.
Jul 10, 2013 12:04am
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Jul 10, 2013 12:23 AM
mcburg93;1470134 wrote:R&R is not bad and a good substitute if you are mixing drinks instead of using Crown. Last few nights Sky vodka has been whipping my ass. I am trying it again tonight looking for the same results. So far so good.
Since you brought Vodka up have you, or anyone else tried Tito's Vodka. I've been letting it kick my butt a couple nites a week.

No beverages for me tonight. My work schedule changed to a 8pm-4am for this week. Well maybe I'll do some morning drinking. We'll see.
Jul 10, 2013 12:23am
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Jul 10, 2013 12:31 AM
Curly J;1470140 wrote:Since you brought Vodka up have you, or anyone else tried Tito's Vodka. I've been letting it kick my butt a couple nites a week.

No beverages for me tonight. My work schedule changed to a 8pm-4am for this week. Well maybe I'll do some morning drinking. We'll see.
Yes and thought it was good as well. Im not to picky when it comes to vodka. I have some I like better than others, but I will drink any vodka. I did find Titos to be a little smoother and really enjoyed it with my cranberry. I tried it straight up and found you could drink it on the rocks and was actually really good.
Jul 10, 2013 12:31am
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Aug 17, 2013 9:29 PM
Bought some Evan Williams Single Barrel the other night. One of the cigar guys suggested it. Really digging it. Been sipping some from it every night. Trying not to gulp it down, as I usually do.
Aug 17, 2013 9:29pm
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Aug 17, 2013 11:39 PM
Try Old Smuggler. It's cheap shit, but I really like it.
Aug 17, 2013 11:39pm
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Aug 17, 2013 11:54 PM
ernest_t_bass;1488384 wrote:Try Old Smuggler. It's cheap shit, but I really like it.

I won't try it because YOU are cheap. #Keystone.
Aug 17, 2013 11:54pm
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Aug 18, 2013 9:51 AM
Curly J;1488388 wrote:I won't try it because YOU are cheap. #Keystone.

:'(
Aug 18, 2013 9:51am
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Aug 18, 2013 7:54 PM
ernest_t_bass;1488434 wrote::'(
This face was the little baby Jesus when he heard you drank Keystone.
Aug 18, 2013 7:54pm
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Oct 13, 2013 3:33 PM
Thought I hadn't seen this thread in a while.
Girlfriend's sister is stationed at Ft. Carson in Colorado and bought a bottle of Stranahan's whiskey, aged only 2 years.
Pretty good overall. Lots of flavor, very different than the typical whiskey. Closer to a scotch than bourbon taste.
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Also, bought a bottle of Sam Houston whiskey.
Anyone else had this one? Finally decided to pick it up, was only like $22, and will try it tonight.
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