Macallan 18

[Datawiz]

Tried to buy another bottle of Mac 25 today ($2k), but none to be had, and no 21, so I settled for an 18 year for $360.

Still fantastic taste, but way more bite than the 21 or 25. I'm definitely hooked on the uber expensive stuff. :datawiz: It's all Scott's fault. :lol:

[snide]

I haven't drank enough scotch to be a connoisseur. :shrug: I do enjoy a good bourbon though.

:cheers:

[Datawiz]

I haven't drank enough scotch to be a connoisseur. :shrug: I do enjoy a good bourbon though.

:cheers:

Honestly, I hate hard alcohol, but I very much do appreciate extremely fine scotch. As soon as I can get another bottle of Mac 25, I'll get it. I will always have that on hand. It's fun to share. I certainly had some last night, and today had the first hangover I've had in about 15 years after celebrating the work win yesterday.

21 year Mac seems to be the sweet spot. Would like to find more of that. Probably 700-800 these days, but not 2k.

[snide]

That's too rich for me. :funnier:

[Dan Dlabay]

I'll stick to Jack Daniels and Canadian whiskey.:cert:

[snide]

I'll stick to Jack Daniels and Canadian whiskey.:cert:

Crown Royal is good stuff. :yesnod:

[Datawiz]

Crown Royal is good stuff. :yesnod:

And you can keep your change in the purple bag!

[snide]

And you can keep your change in the purple bag!

:party::party::party:

:shots:

[DAB]

:faint:

and i fuss over spending $50 on a new watch....

thankfully, Mrs. DAB is good with $5/bottle wine. :datawiz:

[Datawiz]

18 is much better with ice. :yesnod::datawiz:

[snide]

I'll pour some Crown over rocks later this evening. :yesnod:

[Datawiz]

:faint:

and i fuss over spending $50 on a new watch....

thankfully, Mrs. DAB is good with $5/bottle wine. :datawiz:

I'm tickled to be at a point in my career that I have no clue what things cost. I bought a new battery for the lawn tractor today and had no clue what it cost until I logged into my credit card website.

I just texted one of my club members to have her friend come pick up over 300 pounds of aluminum cans so she can take them to the recycle center and get some cash. That used to be fun, but now it's a pain in the ass. Certainly not worth my time. If someone, who really wants and needs the cash, they can stop by my house quarterly and get 150#'s of cans. :yesnod:

I just don't want to put them at the street. I'd rather someone enjoy the cash that they bring to them.

[DAB]

saw a Dave Ramsey video earlier, and he had a study that found that the most significant contributor to having money in retirement was that you saved money early and often. not the rate of return, not what kind of fund you put your money into.

so i did some math (don't worry, it's not that painful).

example 1, salary of 80k, 30 years of saving/investing, set aside 15% (12k), assume 6% annual return (quite doable, moderate risk needed), you'd end up with $1,017,620

example 2, salary of 80k, 30 years of saving/investing, set aside 5% (4k), because you want to live larger, assume 12% annual return (hard to do long term, lot of risk to be taken on), you'd end up with $1,085,170

i'll stick with option 1 Alex, not that hard to live a little simpler for peace of mind and options later.

end of math...

:DAB:

[Datawiz]

saw a Dave Ramsey video earlier, and he had a study that found that the most significant contributor to having money in retirement was that you saved money early and often. not the rate of return, not what kind of fund you put your money into.

so i did some math (don't worry, it's not that painful).

example 1, salary of 80k, 30 years of saving/investing, set aside 15% (12k), assume 6% annual return (quite doable, moderate risk needed), you'd end up with $1,017,620

example 2, salary of 80k, 30 years of saving/investing, set aside 5% (4k), because you want to live larger, assume 12% annual return (hard to do long term, lot of risk to be taken on), you'd end up with $1,085,170

i'll stick with option 1 Alex, not that hard to live a little simpler for peace of mind and options later.

end of math...

:DAB:

My wife is option A, and her IRA is massive.

I turned a corner in 2014 when I got slapped up the side of my face and I was a dinosaur. Honestly, I had no clue how to get my next job. Since then, I've reinvented myself in the cloud software business and I'm relevant again. My earnings in these following 15 years will dwarf the amount my wife has amassed in her account. :yesnod:

And again....we have a mortgage on a house with 300k equity, and just Patty's Subaru car loan. 3 of my 4 credit cards have negative balances at the moment. I'm definitely in the savings and investing mode for sure, but my ability to build pure cash wealth is still in full swing.

[Steve_R]

I haven’t had Macallan 25, but this is damn good. :seasix:

[Datawiz]

I haven’t had Macallan 25, but this is damn good. :seasix:

As soon as the C8 arrives, you and your cohorts are getting your butts down here. I was just told I'm down to 13 on the list. Was 85 when they shifted 2020's to 2021's. It's coming soon. :hurray:

We'll have a hell of a party with quality scotch. :datawiz:

[BayouCountry]

I've grown attached to Four Roses small batch. Angels Envy is my fall back. I'll leave the high-end stuff to you connoisseurs.

[DAB]

My wife is option A, and her IRA is massive.

I turned a corner in 2014 when I got slapped up the side of my face and I was a dinosaur. Honestly, I had no clue how to get my next job. Since then, I've reinvented myself in the cloud software business and I'm relevant again. My earnings in these following 15 years will dwarf the amount my wife has amassed in her account. :yesnod:

And again....we have a mortgage on a house with 300k equity, and just Patty's Subaru car loan. 3 of my 4 credit cards have negative balances at the moment. I'm definitely in the savings and investing mode for sure, but my ability to build pure cash wealth is still in full swing.

but if you piss it all away on fun, there's not much left for a rainy day.

long ago i thought i'd work for the same place for 25+ years.....the nuclear power industry didn't pan out the way I had hoped.

hope you are setting aside some each pay day. your friends might give you a nice bottle of booze now and then, but they won't pay your nut when you get old.

[Steve_R]

As soon as the C8 arrives, you and your cohorts are getting your butts down here. I was just told I'm down to 13 on the list. Was 85 when they shifted 2020's to 2021's. It's coming soon. :hurray:

We'll have a hell of a party with quality scotch. :datawiz:

I’m in. :seasix:

I was in Scotland several years ago for work. Tasted lots of Scotch with a local coworker. I asked him “If you could only have one Scotch what would it be?” After thinking about it he said Highland Park. Not a traditional Scottish name, but very good. The 25 YO is amazing.

[Datawiz]

but if you piss it all away on fun, there's not much left for a rainy day.

long ago i thought i'd work for the same place for 25+ years.....the nuclear power industry didn't pan out the way I had hoped.

hope you are setting aside some each pay day. your friends might give you a nice bottle of booze now and then, but they won't pay your nut when you get old.

Doug, don't get me wrong. My raise at the new company is a net of about 4k/month. I'm instantly bumping checking to savings transfers by another 2k a month, adding an additional 800 to the monthly mortgage payment, and now my 2021 C8 is paid for. I could afford the C8 easily way before the new job, and despite all the newfound money, all I'm doing is putting it away.

I will always have nice cars. Hell, I told my wife I could go buy a brand new Lamborghini today and it would have no dent on the finances, but I'm not mentally in that place anymore. I will have 1 Corvette at a time, and when it's paid for, I'll buy another. I will have a collection...GWiz will inherit it. I don't do debt anymore.

[Steve_R]

long ago i thought i'd work for the same place for 25+ years.....the nuclear power industry didn't pan out the way I had hoped.


Where did you work? I worked at several nuclear power plants after the Navy. Nuclear cleanup and decommissioning work has been very good to me - and our finances.

[DAB]

Where did you work? I worked at several nuclear power plants after the Navy. Nuclear cleanup and decommissioning work has been very good to me - and our finances.

Bechtel out of college. after 8 years, they said bye.

later figured out they were more about managing stuff than doing creative engineering (and when they did do that, they weren't very good, see the Boston tunnel ceiling failure).

[NotSlo]

Sipping on some Four Roses Small Batch bourbon and enjoying a Crowned Heads Four Kicks Capa Especial Robusto cigar.

[Millenium Vette]

https://i.imgur.com/aJwwgMb.jpg

Looks like they have it at my neighborhood supermarket. $2,500, wow, That's serious coin.

https://i.imgur.com/f50pakF.jpg

That's more than I paid for my baller watch.

[NotSlo]

Might as well go for a soda
https://open.spotify.com/track/36iHMTOAr9S4y0WvuWQtvm?si=7e4deaf040ec4d0d

[ratflinger]

Might you settle for a Balvenie Portwood, it's very nice & 21yo

[Burro (He/Haw)]

Bechtel out of college. after 8 years, they said bye.

later figured out they were more about managing stuff than doing creative engineering (and when they did do that, they weren't very good, see the Boston tunnel ceiling failure).

Bechtel. :rofl:

[Aerovette]

saw a Dave Ramsey video earlier, and he had a study that found that the most significant contributor to having money in retirement was that you saved money early and often. not the rate of return, not what kind of fund you put your money into.

so i did some math (don't worry, it's not that painful).

example 1, salary of 80k, 30 years of saving/investing, set aside 15% (12k), assume 6% annual return (quite doable, moderate risk needed), you'd end up with $1,017,620

example 2, salary of 80k, 30 years of saving/investing, set aside 5% (4k), because you want to live larger, assume 12% annual return (hard to do long term, lot of risk to be taken on), you'd end up with $1,085,170

i'll stick with option 1 Alex, not that hard to live a little simpler for peace of mind and options later.

end of math...

:DAB:

I am example 3. Didn't/couldn't save jack-squat until a few years ago and will be fkd when I retire. I figure I can help Adog put a divider down the center of the van and crash at his place.

[Stangkiller]

Ive bought/enjoyed the 21, not the 24 yet. Im still not all in on scotch yet. Enjoyed a Makers single batch tonight.

[Vet4jdc]

IMHO.....anyone spending $2,500 on a single bottle of Scotch has way more money than brains! :yesnod:

[MikeB]

That's too rich for me. :funnier:

I made a trip to Trader Joe's last week to pick up 4 bottles
of Joseph Hanldler sweet red, circa 2019.
$5.99 a bottle.
Should last me 3 months.
:seasix:

[VITE1]

I've had the 21. Good stuff . I still prefer my Bourbon.

[Dan47]

Captain & Cranberry, beer and/or wine. Never developed a taste for straight booze. Reminds me of gasoline siphoning as a teen.

[Craig]

My first “The Macallan” was the result of reading Neil Peart’s book, his regular was 18, so I asked for a bottle for Christmas. When my wife handed it to me she said, “this is a one time event.” :rofl:

Since then I get a less expensive The Macallan most birthdays. The best one I had was from a couple of years ago, is was a Gold addition, or something like that, it was wonderful...and currently not available.

I can’t say I can tell that much difference between the 12 and 18 (not $300 worth anyway). One thing I do with all my whiskeys and scotch is I open the bottle and leave the cap or cork resting loosely on the top for a week or ten days. This really smooths it out. And always neat.

[Uncle Meat]

If you get the chance again pick up a bottle of the 18-year old Rare Cask. I prefer it over the regular 18-year old Macallan.

U.M.

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0013/2477/7569/products/Macallan-Batch-2_960x.jpg?v=1600903342

[JetMechZ16]

Scotch is for men in skirts.

Bourbon is for men with a little coal dust on their cheeks.

[Steve_R]

Scotch is for men in skirts.

Bourbon is for men with a little coal dust on their cheeks.

I don't wear makeup on my cheeks, with or without coal dust, so I'll stick with Scotch. :seasix:

[Mick]

:faint:

and i fuss over spending $50 on a new watch....

thankfully, Mrs. DAB is good with $5/bottle wine. :datawiz:

:thumbs:

That's what I paid for my last watch!

The wine I buy my wife is $11.99 per bottle. I must be a ballah!!!!!!!

I have bought a few bottles of scotch that, to me, were "expensive", I'm talking like $200. I can't imagine spending $2500 on a bottle just to have around the house to drink when I felt like it. A big special occasion with several folks who were way into that sort of thing? Maybe.

[JetMechZ16]

I don't wear makeup on my cheeks, with or without coal dust, so I'll stick with Scotch. :seasix:

And a skirt.

[Steve_R]

And a skirt.

It's a kilt ya heathen. Do you know it's customary to wear nothing underneath a kilt? Does that put an image in your brain you can't get rid of? :dance:

[JetMechZ16]

It's a kilt ya heathen. Do you know it's customary to wear nothing underneath a kilt? Does that put an image in your brain you can't get rid of? :dance:

Makes it easier for you Scotch drinkers to take it in the keister.

Keister is Scottish for ass. :yesnod:

[snide]

:thumbs:

That's what I paid for my last watch!

The wine I buy my wife is $11.99 per bottle. I must be a ballah!!!!!!!

I have bought a few bottles of scotch that, to me, were "expensive", I'm talking like $200. I can't imagine spending $2500 on a bottle just to have around the house to drink when I felt like it. A big special occasion with several folks who were way into that sort of thing? Maybe.

I can't imagine spending $200 on a bottle of booze, scotch or bourbon.

[snide]

Makes it easier for you Scotch drinkers to take it in the keister.

Keister is Scottish for ass. :yesnod:

So, what is your favorite scotch? :bigears:

[Craig]

I can't imagine spending $200 on a bottle of booze, scotch or bourbon.

Not for every day, but once in a while...:shots:

[Mick]

I can't imagine spending $200 on a bottle of booze, scotch or bourbon.

I've done it maybe 5 times in my life at most. If UD jumped up and said that based on his yellow pad analysis, I had only done it 3 times, I wouldn't argue.

A couple of years ago, at Christmas time, we had a "perfect storm" of folks who really enjoy expensive beers, and planned a get-together. I bought 2 4-packs of Dogfish Head 120 minute IPA at about $10 per bottle, and a couple of other very expensive beers that weren't quite that pricey, put them in a cooler, and we all enjoyed some of the fruits of my labors. It was a "playmate" cooler that had about $200 of beer in it. Others at the same get-together also brought unusual, hard-to-get beers that were very expensive. We probably went through more than $500 in beer in 2 hours. Good times. We still talk about it once in a while. :yesnod:

I would do it again in a heartbeat. Why do I bother to make the money I make if I am not going to enjoy it with my friends and family when the opportunity presents itself? :cheers:

[simpleman68]

It's nice to have a good scotch to bring out for special occasions but my regular drink is much more affordable and lasts me for 3 months. Much less when my next door neighbor comes over for movie night. :lol:

I always enjoy finding hidden gems that are really affordable due to the lack of hype.

Somebody mentioned a Highland Park earlier and that stuff is outstanding. They finally sold one of the last bottle of Dark Orgins and I wish I had more. :yum:
Scott

[Datawiz]

I've done it maybe 5 times in my life at most. If UD jumped up and said that based on his yellow pad analysis, I had only done it 3 times, I wouldn't argue.

A couple of years ago, at Christmas time, we had a "perfect storm" of folks who really enjoy expensive beers, and planned a get-together. I bought 2 4-packs of Dogfish Head 120 minute IPA at about $10 per bottle, and a couple of other very expensive beers that weren't quite that pricey, put them in a cooler, and we all enjoyed some of the fruits of my labors. It was a "playmate" cooler that had about $200 of beer in it. Others at the same get-together also brought unusual, hard-to-get beers that were very expensive. We probably went through more than $500 in beer in 2 hours. Good times. We still talk about it once in a while. :yesnod:

I would do it again in a heartbeat. Why do I bother to make the money I make if I am not going to enjoy it with my friends and family when the opportunity presents itself? :cheers:

It's nice to have a good scotch to bring out for special occasions but my regular drink is much more affordable and lasts me for 3 months. Much less when my next door neighbor comes over for movie night. :lol:

I always enjoy finding hidden gems that are really affordable due to the lack of hype.

Somebody mentioned a Highland Park earlier and that stuff is outstanding. They finally sold one of the last bottle of Dark Orgins and I wish I had more. :yum:
Scott

I like the Glenmorangie 18 that you do and the price is great. I also like the $360 bottle of Macallan 18 as a substitute for the 21 and 25. I have zero issue spending that amount, but understand that "with the new facts as of late", this is an easy thing for me. I still want to restock the 25 year Mac, but can absolutely see having an 18 year on hand at all times.

[Craig]

...can absolutely see having an 18 year on hand at all times.


I could too, I'd just have to buy one and not drink it. I only have it in me to do one of those, not both.

[Steve_R]

I can't imagine spending $200 on a bottle of booze, scotch or bourbon.

I worked hard for over 40 years so I could spend that, or a lot more, on a bottle of booze, an expensive car or vacation, or whatever else we want. It's just money and you can't take it with you when you die.

[snide]

I worked hard for over 40 years so I could spend that, or a lot more, on a bottle of booze, an expensive car or vacation, or whatever else we want. It's just money and you can't take it with you when you die.

I'm not ripping on you or anyone else in this thread, for spending their hard earned money on something they enjoy. How you earn or spend is none of my business, and frankly, I don't care. What I'm saying is that I'm very unlikely to spend $200 or more on a single bottle of booze.

:shots:

[NotSlo]

If you are a Scotch drinker I want you to try something. I am a big fan of pairings. First pairing a 50/50 mix of Aberlour 12 and Aberlour A'Bunadh. Both are great on their own but a mix is amazing. Before drinking this chew on a couple of Kalamata olives. Sip the scotch. Smoke your favorite cigar if that's your thing. I find this amazing.

Let me know. The brininess of the olives with the scotch is an amazing pairing as well as the cigar.

[Steve_R]

I'm not ripping on you or anyone else in this thread, for spending their hard earned money on something they enjoy. How you earn or spend is none of my business, and frankly, I don't care. What I'm saying is that I'm very unlikely to spend $200 or more on a single bottle of booze.

:shots:

:seasix::cert:


If you are a Scotch drinker I want you to try something. I am a big fan of pairings. First pairing a 50/50 mix of Aberlour 12 and Aberlour A'Bunadh. Both are great on their own but a mix is amazing. Before drinking this chew on a couple of Kalamata olives. Sip the scotch. Smoke your favorite cigar if that's your thing. I find this amazing.

Let me know. The brininess of the olives with the scotch is an amazing pairing as well as the cigar.

Never heard of that. I do enjoy a fine cigar with good Scotch so might have to try that. :cert:

[NotSlo]

:seasix::cert:




Never heard of that. I do enjoy a fine cigar with good Scotch so might have to try that. :cert:

The Aberlour A'Bunadh is a high proof Scotch, about 85 bucks a bottle. The 12 is average and 54 bucks or so. Blended 50/50 they are amazing. I am a nicaraguan fan, mostly Crowned Heads, Tatuaje, and My Father cigars.

[Steve_R]

The Aberlour A'Bunadh is a high proof Scotch, about 85 bucks a bottle. The 12 is average and 54 bucks or so. Blended 50/50 they are amazing. I am a nicaraguan fan, mostly Crowned Heads, Tatuaje, and My Father cigars.

I usually have a My Father cigar on the golf course. With Scotch I prefer Padron cigars.

[NotSlo]

Drinking some Glenmorangie Lasanta Scotch and smoking a Laranja Oscuro Toro this evening

[NotSlo]

I usually have a My Father cigar on the golf course. With Scotch I prefer Padron cigars.

Love Padron, so consistent

[dvarapala]

Tried to buy another bottle of Mac 25 today ($2k), but none to be had, and no 21, so I settled for an 18 year for $360.

Still fantastic taste, but way more bite than the 21 or 25. I'm definitely hooked on the uber expensive stuff. :datawiz: It's all Scott's fault. :lol:

"Settled." :rolleyes:

I love whiskey as much as the next guy (and even moreso than Knooger) but I would never pay more than $200/bottle for it. :nono:

However, I'm willing to let you convince me otherwise. Pour me a flight of Macallans of various ages and I promise to keep an open mind. :D

[dvarapala]

Drinking some Glenmorangie Lasanta Scotch and smoking a Laranja Oscuro Toro this evening

I'm sipping on this - definitely an interesting concept. The label says "Sugar Cookie" but that sweetness is entirely on the nose - the finish is pure Maker's Mark. :yesnod:

[dvarapala]

I haven’t had Macallan 25, but this is damn good. :seasix:

Is it 15 times as good as the HP 12 I generally buy? :D

[Millenium Vette]

"Settled." :rolleyes:

I love whiskey as much as the next guy (and even moreso than Knooger) but I would never pay more than $200/bottle for it. :nono:

However, I'm willing to let you convince me otherwise. Pour me a flight of Macallans of various ages and I promise to keep an open mind. :D

I have zero doubt that if any of us were at Craig's place he would love sharing the good scotch.

:seasix: :cert:

[Datawiz]

I have zero doubt that if any of us were at Craig's place he would love sharing the good scotch.

:seasix: :cert:

Truth.

[JetMechZ16]

So, what is your favorite scotch? :bigears: A good 1.75L of Cutty Sark,,,,Wait?! Watt!?! I see what you did there!:pain:

I'm sipping on this - definitely an interesting concept. The label says "Sugar Cookie" but that sweetness is entirely on the nose - the finish is pure Maker's Mark. :yesnod:

I like Makers Mark,,,Bulleit (sometimes),,,Elijah Craig,, etc.

[Steve_R]

Is it 15 times as good as the HP 12 I generally buy? :D

Actually it's 21 times as good. YW. :D

[DAB]

I have zero doubt that if any of us were at Craig's place he would love sharing the good scotch.

:seasix: :cert:

Truth.

Got any sweet tea?

[Knooger]

I would love to try some of that expensive stuff. The most expensive bottle I've ever purchased is the Macallan Classic Cut in this pic. That was a whopping $100.

[BayouCountry]

I would love to try some of that expensive stuff. The most expensive bottle I've ever purchased is the Macallan Classic Cut in this pic. That was a whopping $100.

I recently tried Redbreast 12 at a restaurant. I liked it so much that I bought a bottle for my SIL. He likes his Jameson.

[Knooger]

I recently tried Redbreast 12 at a restaurant. I liked it so much that I bought a bottle for my SIL. He likes his Jameson.

There is an online whiskey group where I've heard nothing but great opinions of Redbreast. Figured I had to give it a shot. :datawiz:

[VatorMan]

If you like Macallan, Try it's doppelganger-Yamazaki. If you can find it.

The Japanese make whisky to rival any Scotch.

[Datawiz]

I have zero doubt that if any of us were at Craig's place he would love sharing the good scotch.

:seasix: :cert:

When the C8 arrives (down to 13th on the list...any day now), I plan on setting up an outing to Fort Myers for those interested in attending. It will be planned over a race weekend, so we'll be able to sample Corvettes at the track and I'll be sure to have a fresh bottle of each of the following Macallan years:


12 ($80)
15 ($135)
18 ($360)
21 ($600)
25 ($2,000)
Jug of sweet tea for Doug ($4)


That list should be good enough for some flights to sample. :seasix: I don't mind spending $3k so my forum friends can enjoy something they may otherwise never enjoy. :cert:

[simpleman68]

When the C8 arrives (down to 13th on the list...any day now), I plan on setting up an outing to Fort Myers for those interested in attending. It will be planned over a race weekend, so we'll be able to sample Corvettes at the track and I'll be sure to have a fresh bottle of each of the following Macallan years:


12 ($80)
15 ($135)
18 ($360)
21 ($600)
25 ($2,000)
Jug of sweet tea for Doug ($4)


That list should be good enough for some flights to sample. :seasix: I don't mind spending $3k so my forum friends can enjoy something they may otherwise never enjoy. :cert:

Will be back for the closing sometime early May. Hope to be able to coordinate dates to make a showing. :shots:
Scott

[DAB]

When the C8 arrives (down to 13th on the list...any day now), I plan on setting up an outing to Fort Myers for those interested in attending. It will be planned over a race weekend, so we'll be able to sample Corvettes at the track and I'll be sure to have a fresh bottle of each of the following Macallan years:


12 ($80)
15 ($135)
18 ($360)
21 ($600)
25 ($2,000)
Jug of sweet tea for Doug ($4)


That list should be good enough for some flights to sample. :seasix: I don't mind spending $3k so my forum friends can enjoy something they may otherwise never enjoy. :cert:

clearly, i'm a cheap date. :rofl: :dance:

a rather long drive, so i'll just stay home and have the tea that Mrs. DAB gets for us. :datawiz:

[simpleman68]

Drinking some Glenmorangie Lasanta Scotch and smoking a Laranja Oscuro Toro this evening

Nice way to wind down for the evening. :cert:

Hard part for me is finding a cigar that pairs well with my scotch.
Too mild and the taste isn't there, too dark/full-bodied, and it ruins the scotch palate.
Scott

[simpleman68]

There is an online whiskey group where I've heard nothing but great opinions of Redbreast. Figured I had to give it a shot. :datawiz:

I'll have to check that one out. I joined a whisky club a few years back that regularly brought in some great stuff to try that I'd never heard of.

That Lagavulin is fantastic as well.

We meet upstairs at an Irish pub in town and there's no snobbery at all. Just good people wanting to learn more about different whiskys.
Scott

[Torqaholic]

I wouldn't use the word "whiskey" to describe scotch. Probably best stick with calling it scotch to avoid any confusion.

[simpleman68]

I wouldn't use the word "whiskey" to describe scotch. Probably best stick with calling it scotch to avoid any confusion.

No doubt but it would be fair to use the word "whisky" :D
Scott

[Millenium Vette]

Will be back for the closing sometime early May. Hope to be able to coordinate dates to make a showing. :shots:
Scott

Looks like Scotty is holding out on us......

:D

[Datawiz]

I wouldn't use the word "whiskey" to describe scotch. Probably best stick with calling it scotch to avoid any confusion.

No doubt but it would be fair to use the word "whisky" :D
Scott

I'm confused. Isn't Scotch just Whisky made in Scotland? :datawiz:

[Datawiz]

Looks like Scotty is holding out on us......

:D

What? He didn't share the news? :lol:

[simpleman68]

I'm confused. Isn't Scotch just Whisky made in Scotland? :datawiz:

It can be :D
Scott

[simpleman68]

Looks like Scotty is holding out on us......

:D

Been running busy is all. Got sick of paying rent in FL so we bought a home there on the water. We'll rent it out while we're not there.
5 bedroom, 3 bath, concrete block built in '86. :cert:

Scott

[Millenium Vette]

Been running busy is all. Got sick of paying rent in FL so we bought a home there on the water. We'll rent it out while we're not there.
5 bedroom, 3 bath, concrete block built in '86. :cert:

Scott

I'm just having fun with you. Congratulations!

:cert:

[99 pewtercoupe]

Been running busy is all. Got sick of paying rent in FL so we bought a home there on the water. We'll rent it out while we're not there.
5 bedroom, 3 bath, concrete block built in '86. :cert:

Scott

Welcome to Florida
I am originally from Harrisburg area but now living here full time.

[dvarapala]

Actually it's 21 times as good. YW. :D

In the meantime, I paid $18 for this 1.75L bottle of Black Eagle. :funniest:

[dvarapala]

I'm confused. Isn't Scotch just Whisky made in Scotland? :datawiz:

Whisky (without the 'e') is a broader category of which Scotch is a subset.
Whiskey (with the 'e') is mainly produced in Ireland. Same stuff, but they spell it differently because Marketing. So yeah, you shouldn't use the term "whiskey" to describe Scotch - it makes you look like an ignorant n00b. :D

[Steve_R]

In the meantime, I paid $18 for this 1.75L bottle of Black Eagle. :funniest:

.

[dvarapala]

There is an online whiskey group where I've heard nothing but great opinions of Redbreast. Figured I had to give it a shot. :datawiz:

Come on down! And bring your Lagavulin. :D

[dvarapala]

.

I pour the rock gut into empty Hibiki and Blanton's bottles and serve it to guests that I don't like. :D

[Datawiz]

Whisky (without the 'e') is a broader category of which Scotch is a subset.
Whiskey (with the 'e') is mainly produced in Ireland. Same stuff, but they spell it differently because Marketing. So yeah, you shouldn't use the term "whiskey" to describe Scotch - it makes you look like an ignorant n00b. :D

With an "e" is also US. :cert:

[Steve_R]

When the C8 arrives (down to 13th on the list...any day now), I plan on setting up an outing to Fort Myers for those interested in attending. It will be planned over a race weekend, so we'll be able to sample Corvettes at the track and I'll be sure to have a fresh bottle of each of the following Macallan years:


12 ($80)
15 ($135)
18 ($360)
21 ($600)
25 ($2,000)
Jug of sweet tea for Doug ($4)


That list should be good enough for some flights to sample. :seasix: I don't mind spending $3k so my forum friends can enjoy something they may otherwise never enjoy. :cert:


I’ll bring Highland Park 25. :seasix:

[snide]

When the C8 arrives (down to 13th on the list...any day now), I plan on setting up an outing to Fort Myers for those interested in attending. It will be planned over a race weekend, so we'll be able to sample Corvettes at the track and I'll be sure to have a fresh bottle of each of the following Macallan years:


12 ($80)
15 ($135)
18 ($360)
21 ($600)
25 ($2,000)
Jug of sweet tea for Doug ($4)


That list should be good enough for some flights to sample. :seasix: I don't mind spending $3k so my forum friends can enjoy something they may otherwise never enjoy. :cert:

I just booked my flight.

[snide]

I pour the rock gut into empty Hibiki and Blanton's bottles and serve it to guests that I don't like. :D

*rot

[LisaJohn]

Would you be so kind as to pick up a few Mtn Dews please?

[Steve_R]

I just booked my flight.

They don’t wear masks in Florida. You’ll DIE!!!

[Datawiz]

Would you be so kind as to pick up a few Mtn Dews please?

Diet or regular? Diet Dew is a staple around here. We always have that. :cert:

[LisaJohn]

Regular.:seasix:

[Datawiz]

Regular.:seasix:

Gotcha covered. You are in the $4 category with DAB. :lol:

[snide]

They don’t wear masks in Florida. You’ll DIE!!!

:party::party::party:

[snide]

Diet or regular? Diet Dew is a staple around here. We always have that. :cert:

:barf:

[Datawiz]

:barf:

I like to mix my 25 year Macallan with Diet Mountain Dew. :leaving:

[Steve_R]

I like to mix my 25 year Macallan with Diet Mountain Dew. :leaving:

.

[snide]

I like to mix my 25 year Macallan with Diet Mountain Dew. :leaving:

:funnier::funnier::funnier:

[dvarapala]

I like to mix my 25 year Macallan with Diet Mountain Dew. :leaving:

https://media.giphy.com/media/l41lFSzc9uzAxJyLK/giphy.gif

[NotSlo]

I'm sipping on this - definitely an interesting concept. The label says "Sugar Cookie" but that sweetness is entirely on the nose - the finish is pure Maker's Mark. :yesnod:

Another blend I like is mixing the Makers Cask Strength with Larceny. I enjoy messing with these blends. :seasix:

[dvarapala]

Another blend I like is mixing the Makers Cask Strength with Larceny. I enjoy messing with these blends. :seasix:

https://media.giphy.com/media/BgJumFO4ZuV7a/giphy.gif

I've had both but never thought of mixing them...

[snide]

Another blend I like is mixing the Makers Cask Strength with Larceny. I enjoy messing with these blends. :seasix:

https://media.giphy.com/media/BgJumFO4ZuV7a/giphy.gif

I've had both but never thought of mixing them...

Larceny is good on its own, as is anything from Maker's Mark. I don't understand blending them. :shrug:

[JetMechZ16]

Would you be so kind as to pick up a few Mtn Dews please? I prefer Mello Yellow with my Cutty Sark. It's the only thing that cuts that nasty Scotch taste.

Another blend I like is mixing the Makers Cask Strength with Larceny. I enjoy messing with these blends. :seasix:

WTF? :confused5:

[NotSlo]

I prefer Mello Yellow with my Cutty Sark. It's the only thing that cuts that nasty Scotch taste.



WTF? :confused5:

It's weird sounding, I know, but surprisingly good.

[NotSlo]

Larceny is good on its own, as is anything from Maker's Mark. I don't understand blending them. :shrug:

What's to understand? Try it or don't, I had a friend recommend it and I tried it once. It was quite good. Not something I do all the time but it was interesting.

[JetMechZ16]

What's to understand? Try it or don't, I had a friend recommend it and I tried it once. It was quite good. Not something I do all the time but it was interesting.

Well LIIT are good, and someone mixed 5 liquors to figure that out.

[NotSlo]

Well LIIT are good, and someone mixed 5 liquors to figure that out.

:seasix:

[Uncle Meat]

Speaking of mixing different scotch brands, has anyone ever had Monkey Shoulder?

U.M.

https://cdn3.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/p-2813/monkey-shoulder-blended-scotch-whisky.jpg

[Steve_R]

Speaking of mixing different scotch brands, has anyone ever had Monkey Shoulder?

U.M.

https://cdn3.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/p-2813/monkey-shoulder-blended-scotch-whisky.jpg

I've had it. It's decent, but not something I'd buy for home. It generally gets 7 out of 10 in reviews. It gets lots of recommendations as a mixer, which I don't do with Scotch. YMMV.

[NotSlo]

Speaking of mixing different scotch brands, has anyone ever had Monkey Shoulder?

U.M.

https://cdn3.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/p-2813/monkey-shoulder-blended-scotch-whisky.jpg

I like it, but not a go to with other choices around.

[BayouCountry]

You may want to also try Whistlepig. SIL gifted me a bottle. I prefer Kentucky bourbons myself, but I don't mind breaking out the Pig once in a while.

Speaking of mixing different scotch brands, has anyone ever had Monkey Shoulder?

U.M.

https://cdn3.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/p-2813/monkey-shoulder-blended-scotch-whisky.jpg

[dvarapala]

Speaking of mixing different scotch brands, has anyone ever had Monkey Shoulder?

U.M.

https://cdn3.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/p-2813/monkey-shoulder-blended-scotch-whisky.jpg

:yesnod:

Excellent blended Scotch.

[99 pewtercoupe]

Speaking of mixing different scotch brands, has anyone ever had Monkey Shoulder?

U.M.

https://cdn3.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/p-2813/monkey-shoulder-blended-scotch-whisky.jpg

It’s a pretty decent blended scotch. Had a bottle “blow up” in the back of my C5. Took a while to get the smell out. :lol:

[Craig]

Speaking of mixing different scotch brands, has anyone ever had Monkey Shoulder?

U.M.

https://cdn3.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/p-2813/monkey-shoulder-blended-scotch-whisky.jpg


Shouldn't that be Monky..?

[snide]

What's to understand? Try it or don't, I had a friend recommend it and I tried it once. It was quite good. Not something I do all the time but it was interesting.

Send me a bottle of each, I'll try it and report back. :cheers:

[NotSlo]

Send me a bottle of each, I'll try it and report back. :cheers:

:rofl::skep:

[dvarapala]

I like it, but not a go to with other choices around.

It's a great Scotch for beginners. I gave some to my gurl when she was first trying whisky and she loved it. :yesnod:

[NotSlo]

It's a great Scotch for beginners. I gave some to my gurl when she was first trying whisky and she loved it. :yesnod:

Bingo

[JetMechZ16]

Could there be any bigger bunch of snobs than wine drinkers? Just ask a beginning scotch drinker. :spdchk:

[Steve_R]

Could there be any bigger bunch of snobs than wine drinkers? Just ask a beginning scotch drinker. :spdchk:

Rotgut Tennessee moonshine forum is over there ------------------->

[JetMechZ16]

Rotgut Tennessee moonshine forum is over there ------------------->

I'm just lobbin shit over the fence, seeing where it sticks. I think you got a little on you.:yesnod:

[Steve_R]

I'm just lobbin shit over the fence, seeing where it sticks. I think you got a little on you.:yesnod:

It washes off. So there. :monkeybutt:

[VatorMan]

Could there be any bigger bunch of snobs than wine drinkers? Just ask a beginning scotch drinker. :spdchk:

{Craft beer snob} "Hold my be......,well you know."

[JetMechZ16]

{Craft beer snob} "Hold my be......,well you know."

I never trust them to hold a full beer. The trick is to chug it down and have them hold your empty. Tip from a pro. ;)

[JetMechZ16]

{Craft beer snob} "Hold my be......,well you know."

I knew scotch drinkers leaned left.

55634

[Ryan Bell]

I try my best not to hate on Macallan (because let's be fair, it IS good), but there are SOOOOOOOOOOO many better bottles for the price of Macallan 18. I don't mean 5-10. I mean 25+. I'm serious.

[Datawiz]

I try my best not to hate on Macallan (because let's be fair, it IS good), but there are SOOOOOOOOOOO many better bottles for the price of Macallan 18. I don't mean 5-10. I mean 25+. I'm serious.

Macallan 18 is good. Macallan 25 is WAY WAY better (and getting harder to find. I paid 1800 for mine, I may have to pay 2200+ tax for one now). :drool: Price of Mac 18 is irrelevant to me. 25 makes you think for a second, but 18 is like a case of beer to the budget. Last thing I want to do is buy something else in that price range and not like it. I know I like Macallan.

The super affordable one that I love is the Glenmorangie 18 that Scott introduced me to.

[Craig]

The super affordable one that I love is the Glenmorangie 18 that Scott introduced me to.

Noted.

[Datawiz]

Noted.

Clicky (https://www.totalwine.com/search/all?text=glenmorangie%2018)

[Millenium Vette]

Macallan 18 is good. Macallan 25 is WAY WAY better (and getting harder to find. I paid 1800 for mine, I may have to pay 2200+ tax for one now). :drool: Price of Mac 18 is irrelevant to me. 25 makes you think for a second, but 18 is like a case of beer to the budget. Last thing I want to do is buy something else in that price range and not like it. I know I like Macallan.

The super affordable one that I love is the Glenmorangie 18 that Scott introduced me to.

Have you had the Glenmorangie Signet? My grocery store has the Macallan 25 for $2499 and I am a little hard up, so am considering snagging the 18 or the Glenmorangie Signet.

:cert:

[dvarapala]

My grocery store has the Macallan 25 for $2499

Which kind of grocery store is this?!?!?!

[snide]

Have you had the Glenmorangie Signet? My grocery store has the Macallan 25 for $2499 and I am a little hard up, so am considering snagging the 18 or the Glenmorangie Signet.

:cert:

Which kind of grocery store is this?!?!?!

I'll tell you what, it is strange walking into a grocery store and seeing several aisles of booze. :yesnod:

[Steve_R]

I'll tell you what, it is strange walking into a grocery store and seeing several aisles of booze. :yesnod:

Not here. :shrug:

[Millenium Vette]

Which kind of grocery store is this?!?!?!

My neighborhood grocery store. Granted, it is not a shitty neighborhood.....

[Craig]

Clicky (https://www.totalwine.com/search/all?text=glenmorangie%2018)

Found the Glenmorangie 18 for $115 at a place near me. And they had The Mecallan 25 for $2300. Probably not worth a trip here (Atlanta area), but if you or someone you know is passing through it's at Toco Giant Package store.

[Datawiz]

Found the Glenmorangie 18 for $115 at a place near me. And they had The Mecallan 25 for $2300. Probably not worth a trip here (Atlanta area), but if you or someone you know is passing through it's at Toco Giant Package store.

I can get it for 2,200 in South Sarasota. Thinking about running up next weekend. :yesnod:

[Ryan Bell]

My current collection consists of
Glenfarclas 21, Springbank 12 CS, Hazelburn 13 Oloroso, Talisker 10, Talisker 18, Glendronach 18 Allardice, Balblair 12, and Bladnoch 10.

Also, sitting on a full bottle of Midleton (yes, one D...not a typo) Very Rare (Irish, from Jameson) from 2011, which was the year I got married, for something special.

It’ll take me a LONNNNNNNG time to go through those bottles, as I usually have one dram when I have anything. Not planning on buy for a while.

[dvarapala]

My current collection consists of
Glenfarclas 21, Springbank 12 CS, Hazelburn 13 Oloroso, Talisker 10, Talisker 18, Glendronach 18 Allardice, Balblair 12, and Bladnoch 10.

Also, sitting on a full bottle of Midleton (yes, one D...not a typo) Very Rare (Irish, from Jameson) from 2011, which was the year I got married, for something special.

It’ll take me a LONNNNNNNG time to go through those bottles, as I usually have one dram when I have anything. Not planning on buy for a while.

Pics needed. :waiting:

[NotSlo]

My current collection consists of
Glenfarclas 21, Springbank 12 CS, Hazelburn 13 Oloroso, Talisker 10, Talisker 18, Glendronach 18 Allardice, Balblair 12, and Bladnoch 10.

Also, sitting on a full bottle of Midleton (yes, one D...not a typo) Very Rare (Irish, from Jameson) from 2011, which was the year I got married, for something special.

It’ll take me a LONNNNNNNG time to go through those bottles, as I usually have one dram when I have anything. Not planning on buy for a while.

just finished a Mortlach 15, that was a damned fine bottle.

[Ryan Bell]

just finished a Mortlach 15, that was a damned fine bottle.

:seasix:

[Datawiz]

Pics needed. :waiting:

:datawiz:

Just bought another Mac 18, and was going to get a Glenmorangie 18, but the sales rep said I should try the Grangestone. Anyone ever had it?

Still no Mac 25 to be had, but I have to go to Sarasota next Tuesday to drop off a .gov computer, and if the South Sarasota Total Wine still has one, I'll get it. :yesnod:

[Steve_R]

I haven’t had Grangestone. I’ll be interested to hear your review.

[Datawiz]

I haven’t had Grangestone. I’ll be interested to hear your review.

Will report back a bit later today. At 31 years old, I'm hoping it's super smooth. :yesnod:

[dvarapala]

I haven’t had Grangestone. I’ll be interested to hear your review.

I think I might have had a Grangestone once, but definitely not the 31. :D

Subscribed. :waiting:

[Datawiz]

I think I might have had a Grangestone once, but definitely not the 31. :D

Subscribed. :waiting:

Exactly 1/2 the price of the Mac 18, at $180. :yesnod:

[Datawiz]

I think I might have had a Grangestone once, but definitely not the 31. :D

Subscribed. :waiting:

It's actually pretty tasty. Despite being 31 years, it has about the same amount of bite that the Macallan 18 has, but NOWHERE NEAR Macallan 25, but at $180/bottle, I could definitely rock this. It's a much lighter color than Macallan, and has nowhere near the bouquet or the flavor that Macallan does, but again, for $180, I consider it something I'd get again. :datawiz:

[Craig]

I have had several tastes of the Glenmorangie 18, I like it, but don’t love it. For the same money I much prefer The Macallan 15. :cert:

[Datawiz]

I have had several tastes of the Glenmorangie 18, I like it, but don’t love it. For the same money I much prefer The Macallan 15. :cert:

I still prefer the Mac 18 over this new 31 year old stuff. I also prefer it over the Glenmorangie 18, but for the price, it's not a bad deal. At $360/bottle, I don't mind having Macallan 18 on hand at all times. Not enough to register on the budget, but damn fine scotch. I REALLY WANT another bottle of 25. That shit is to die for. :datawiz:

[Craig]

?..I REALLY WANT another bottle of 25. That shit is to die for. :datawiz:

It’s probably best I never find out.

[Datawiz]

It’s probably best I never find out.

Then you better never come to my house. I WILL have another bottle of it for Dining and Detailing with Datawiz 2.0 when I get my C8 in late July. :yesnod:

[dvarapala]

when I get my C8 in late July. :yesnod:

Assuming GM can get enough chips to build it. :D

[Knooger]

Just picked up a bottle of Macallan 18. I blame this thread for my decision to purchase it. Before this bottle the most I've spent on a single bottle was $100.

[Cool 50th AE]

I've dropped more expensive stuff on the floor.

One time I dropped my mee-maw down 3 flights of stairs.

[Knooger]

I've dropped more expensive stuff on the floor.

One time I dropped my mee-maw down 3 flights of stairs.

Maybe if you took a few sips before you tried to carry it you wouldn't have the shakes to make you drop it. Hope this helps. :leaving:

[Cool 50th AE]

Touché

[Steve_R]

Just picked up a bottle of Macallan 18. I blame this thread for my decision to purchase it. Before this bottle the most I've spent on a single bottle was $100.

Atta boy! :shots:

[dvarapala]

datawiz



https://www.forbes.com/sites/georgekoutsakis/2020/10/15/scotch-news-macallan-announces-their-oldest-whisky-release-ever-part-of-the-red-collection/?sh=4d8eb17f6ac0

[Knooger]

datawiz



https://www.forbes.com/sites/georgekoutsakis/2020/10/15/scotch-news-macallan-announces-their-oldest-whisky-release-ever-part-of-the-red-collection/?sh=4d8eb17f6ac0


I'd probably drop it.

[Datawiz]

datawiz



https://www.forbes.com/sites/georgekoutsakis/2020/10/15/scotch-news-macallan-announces-their-oldest-whisky-release-ever-part-of-the-red-collection/?sh=4d8eb17f6ac0

:eek: :drool:

[snide]

datawiz



https://www.forbes.com/sites/georgekoutsakis/2020/10/15/scotch-news-macallan-announces-their-oldest-whisky-release-ever-part-of-the-red-collection/?sh=4d8eb17f6ac0

https://www.thevettebarn.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=56213&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1619838146

A 78 year old whiskey is just mind-boggling.

[Datawiz]

A 78 year old whiskey is just mind-boggling.

I'm pretty sure I can't afford that.

[Datawiz]

Just picked up a bottle of Macallan 18. I blame this thread for my decision to purchase it. Before this bottle the most I've spent on a single bottle was $100.

Gotta keep up with the Jones'. :lol:

[Steve_R]

I'm pretty sure I can't afford that.

I’m not sure it’s worth what they want. I’m enjoying a good cigar and 25 YO Highland Park.

[Datawiz]

I’m not sure it’s worth what they want. I’m enjoying a good cigar and 25 YO Highland Park.

I'm hoping the South Sarasota Total Wine still has the Mac 25 on Tuesday since I have to drive there to drop off a computer. If so, I'm buying it. $2,200 + tax. When I bought my current bottle, it was $1,700+ tax. :willy: It's that good. :yesnod:

They don't call it the Rolls Royce of Scotch for nothing.

[Millenium Vette]

https://i.imgur.com/TFfgMIZ.jpg

Sorta like ****ing up a wet dream

[Datawiz]

https://i.imgur.com/TFfgMIZ.jpg

Sorta like ****ing up a wet dream

:eek:

[Millenium Vette]

:eek:

I ain't mentioning no names, but it wasn't me.....:leaving:

[Chuck A]

:datawiz:

Just bought another Mac 18, and was going to get a Glenmorangie 18, but the sales rep said I should try the Grangestone. Anyone ever had it?

Still no Mac 25 to be had, but I have to go to Sarasota next Tuesday to drop off a .gov computer, and if the South Sarasota Total Wine still has one, I'll get it. :yesnod:

very liking the Heineken , indeed
never had the expensive wiskey, usually JD Green or Black on my list

[Datawiz]

Just picked up a bottle of Macallan 18. I blame this thread for my decision to purchase it. Before this bottle the most I've spent on a single bottle was $100.

Please report back with your evaluation of said 18. :datawiz:

[Datawiz]

very liking the Heineken , indeed
never had the expensive wiskey, usually JD Green or Black on my list

I like the fact that I'm a beer drinker, ... Heineken in particular, and I've never been a hard alcohol drinker. I pay my local Speedway gas station a king's ransom for cases of the 24 oz. cans of Heineken. The manager orders 12 cases every few weeks just for me. I know it's a shit ton more expensive than just buying the regular sized cans at the grocery store, but I don't care.

With scotch, I also don't care. Scott introduced me to QUALITY scotch, and since then I've been hooked. I have the ability to buy some amazing scotch, and I will continue to do so. :yesnod:

[Grey Ghost]

Cognac was the only expensive stuff I ever tried. It was nice and not even near the scale of the stuff in this thread.

[Chuck A]

I like the fact that I'm a beer drinker, ... Heineken in particular, and I've never been a hard alcohol drinker. I pay my local Speedway gas station a king's ransom for cases of the 24 oz. cans of Heineken. The manager orders 12 cases every few weeks just for me. I know it's a shit ton more expensive than just buying the regular sized cans at the grocery store, but I don't care.

With scotch, I also don't care. Scott introduced me to QUALITY scotch, and since then I've been hooked. I have the ability to buy some amazing scotch, and I will continue to do so. :yesnod:

cool as for me I buy 2 ,12 packs every weekend and they are usually between 18 to 20 $ a 12 pack yea i just love the Heineken also Grolsch is really good

[simpleman68]

I’m not sure it’s worth what they want. I’m enjoying a good cigar and 25 YO Highland Park.

Highland Park makes some really good batches. I had a few bottles of their Dark Origins before they sold out. Outstanding flavor, smooth with the right amount of peat, not too "mediciney" and not reasonably priced.

What kind of cigar?
Scott

[simpleman68]

Cognac was the only expensive stuff I ever tried. It was nice and not even near the scale of the stuff in this thread.

A good cognac is really nice! Bottle cost has nothing to do with anything except hype, aside from collectibles and rare batches. :cert:

You can get $50/bottle Balvenie DoubleWood that is smooth, full of flavor, and will best stuff costing twice as much or more.
Scott

[Cool 50th AE]

A 78 year old whiskey is just mind-boggling.

Does it mix well with Coke?

[Knooger]

https://i.imgur.com/TFfgMIZ.jpg

Sorta like ****ing up a wet dream

For those that don't know, that was my bottle that I purchased at Costco yesterday. I was holding the box it was in under a pizza and as I walked out the door it slid out of the box and shattered on the ground right at the front door area of Costco.

Fortunately they felt sorry for me and gave me a new bottle.

[Steve_R]

Highland Park makes some really good batches. I had a few bottles of their Dark Origins before they sold out. Outstanding flavor, smooth with the right amount of peat, not too "mediciney" and not reasonably priced.

What kind of cigar?
Scott

A Padron cigar. Great combination. :seasix:

[Steve_R]

For those that don't know, that was my bottle that I purchased at Costco yesterday. I was holding the box it was in under a pizza and as I walked out the door it slid out of the box and shattered on the ground right at the front door area of Costco.

Fortunately they felt sorry for me and gave me a new bottle.

You got down and licked up what you could off the ground, right? Right?

[Knooger]

You got down and licked up what you could off the ground, right? Right?

I was devastated when it smashed on the ground, I assumed I was hosed and just pissed away all that money.

I wish I would have taken a pic right away where it hit the ground but pics were not on my mind.

One of the guys that cleaned up the mess said that it smelled really good when he was cleaning it up. :rofl:

[Cool 50th AE]

One of the guys that cleaned up the mess said that it smelled really good when he was cleaning it up. :rofl:

The guy at the peep show booth said the same thing.

[Knooger]

The guy at the peep show booth said the same thing.

Nice try, but I'm not falling for that again.

[Millenium Vette]

https://i.imgur.com/WvExQRa.jpg

I made it all the way home without breaking mine. I'll pop it open as soon as the dust settles from that Baconater I just ate.

:cert:

[Knooger]

https://i.imgur.com/WvExQRa.jpg

I made it all the way home without breaking mine. I'll pop it open as soon as the dust settles from that Baconater I just ate.

:cert:

Oh sure, all cocky with the sticky Sherry Oak Cask version. Lets see you make it home with the super slippery Triple Cask version that I have.

[Millenium Vette]

Oh sure, all cocky with the sticky Sherry Oak Cask version. Lets see you make it home with the super slippery Triple Cask version that I have.

Yeah, I'd like to deny it but if I got the super slippery shit you got I would have been ****ed too. I bet the ass-wipes at my grocery store would have just laughed at me.

[Cool 50th AE]

I can’t tell the difference between that fancy shmancy stuff and what I have drinking recently.

$17.99 plus tax!

[Knooger]

I'll be sipping on the budget Macallan Gold to start tonight.

[Chuck A]

I can’t tell the difference between that fancy shmancy stuff and what I have drinking recently.

$17.99 plus tax!

YUP , very true indeed
i can never taste the difference, but i am not a baller like some of the VB money makers:shots:

[Knooger]

Yeah, I'd like to deny it but if I got the super slippery shit you got I would have been ****ed too. I bet the ass-wipes at my grocery store would have just laughed at me.

I still feel like a ****wad for dropping the bottle. It'll be years before I fully recover. I can't imagine the damage I would have suffered if they wouldn't have given me a new one. :leaving:

[Cool 50th AE]

I'll be sipping

That’s your first mistake.
Pounding it down results in funnier forum posts.

[Knooger]

That’s your first mistake.
Pounding it down results in funnier forum posts.

I'll get there, just takes a little longer.

[Steve_R]

I can’t tell the difference between that fancy shmancy stuff and what I have drinking recently.

$17.99 plus tax!

Well this thread just jumped the tracks.

[Cool 50th AE]

Well this thread just jumped the tracks.

I never dropped a bottle of $18.00 whiskey on the floor of the store.

[Knooger]

I never dropped a bottle of $18.00 whiskey on the floor of the store.

I didn't drop it in the store, I had already paid and left. The red splat is about where I smashed it.

[dvarapala]

I'm pretty sure I can't afford that.

Damn - I was hoping you'd buy it and invite me over for a drink. :D

[Knooger]

Damn - I was hoping you'd buy it and invite me over for a drink. :D

I'm pretty sure it will be under $200,000.

[dvarapala]

Does it mix well with Coke?

NOT a good idea. :nono:


Risks of Mixing Cocaine and Alcohol
Alone, both cocaine and alcohol abuse can cause considerable damage to the body, from overdose to long-term, chronic health issues. Together, many of the health dangers increase.

Cocaethylene: A Deadly Byproduct
One of the most serious problems with mixing alcohol and cocaine occurs when the two are metabolized through the liver. The organ produces cocaethylene, which can build up in the body and put stress on major organ systems, particularly the cardiovascular system and the liver itself.

Cocaethylene temporarily enhances the high associated with both cocaine and alcohol, but this euphoria also increases blood pressure, aggressive and violent thoughts, and poor judgment. It will build up to toxic levels in the liver. An increase in cocaethylene has also been linked to sudden death.

Consequences from cocaethylene production include:

Myocardial infarction, or heart attack with heart pain
Cerebral infarction, or death of blood vessels and brain tissue, leading to brain damage, stroke, or aneurysm
Intracranial hemorrhage
Cardiomyopathy, or heart disease
Cardiac arrhythmia, which can contribute to a later heart attack

[dvarapala]

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[Knooger]

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Don't see any ****ing glass there.

[dvarapala]

Don't see any ****ing glass there.

That's because I hadn't started drinking it yet when I took the picture. :rolleyes:

[Datawiz]

I didn't drop it in the store, I had already paid and left. The red splat is about where I smashed it.

Looks like you dropped a bottle of ketchup. :lol:

[Knooger]

Looks like you dropped a bottle of ketchup. :lol:

I wish it was ketchup I dropped, then I wouldn't feel like such a dipshit. :lol:

[Knooger]

That's because I hadn't started drinking it yet when I took the picture. :rolleyes:

That's better.

[Grey Ghost]

I wish it was ketchup I dropped, then I wouldn't feel like such a dipshit. :lol:

You can't beat Costco customer service.

I purchased a big screen TV from them back in the day when they were fairly expensive and not just a throw away item when things went bad. After 1.5 yrs., the screen went out on it. I called the store and talked with the manager. He said to bring it back. No box, no receipt, I hauled back into the store on one of their little flat carts. He said, go pick you out a new one around $xxx amount - actually more than what I had paid for the original. Zero out of pocket for me to upgrade. Most would have told me to talk to the mfg.

Maybe they are like CC companies and just write crap off to keep a customer. Which is the way things should be. No hassle returns and keep the customer for life.

[bsmith]

.

My brother is on the hunt for that stuff and asked if I could check at the huge liquor store I frequent.
They pretty much laughed when I asked. :lol:

I'm just a beer/rum/vodka drinker. :shrug:

[dvarapala]

I see your Macallan 18 and I raise you one Macallan Special Edition #6 (https://www.thevettebarn.com/forums/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=6)

[Datawiz]

I see your Macallan 18 and I raise you one Macallan Special Edition #6 (https://www.thevettebarn.com/forums/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=6)

You raised a $360 bottle of Macallan with a $160 bottle? :skep:

[snide]

You raised a $360 bottle of Macallan with a $160 bottle? :skep:

Clearly, Phred didn't go "all in".

[dvarapala]

You raised a $360 bottle of Macallan with a $160 bottle? :skep:

I told you what my limits are. :funniest:

[Datawiz]

I told you what my limits are. :funniest:

I think Macallan owes me a commission check. Whole lot of bottles sold in the context of this thread. :lol:

[Datawiz]

I told you what my limits are. :funniest:

Just poured a dram of the Mac 18 over ice. I much prefer it over the 31 year stuff I bought. 31 stuff not bad without ice, but just no flavor in comparison.

[Steve_R]

Just poured a dram of the Mac 18 over ice. I much prefer it over the 31 year stuff I bought. 31 stuff not bad without ice, but just no flavor in comparison.

If you go to Scotland don’t order it with ice. They’ll kick your behind and tell you how wrong that is.

[Cool 50th AE]

The year refers to the age or the year it was made?

[Jobaka]

The year refers to the age or the year it was made?

78 years old. $87,000.
https://www.foodandwine.com/news/oldest-known-whiskey-bottle-auction

[Cool 50th AE]

78 years old. $87,000.
https://www.foodandwine.com/news/oldest-known-whiskey-bottle-auction


All I know is it better mix good with ginger ale or cola.

[dvarapala]

If you go to Scotland don’t order it with ice. They’ll kick your behind and tell you how wrong that is.

All I know is it better mix good with ginger ale or cola.

Try that in Scotland and they'll execute you. :yesnod:

[Knooger]

Buy this and I'll stop by and fellate you for a drink or two. :leaving:

[Datawiz]

Buy this and I'll stop by and fellate you for a drink or two. :leaving:

I'm a ballar, but my balls ain't that big. :lol:

[Knooger]

I'm a ballar, but my balls ain't that big. :lol:

I'm a bit relieved. I wasn't looking forward to a mouthful of Datawiz jiz. :rofl:

[Datawiz]

I'm a bit relieved. I wasn't looking forward to a mouthful of Datawiz jiz. :rofl:

:rofl::rofl::rofl:

[snide]

I'm a bit relieved. I wasn't looking forward to a mouthful of Datawiz jiz. :rofl:

*Datajiz

[Craig]

Father's Day...

https://www.thevettebarn.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=315&pictureid=3121

[Datawiz]

Father's Day...

https://www.thevettebarn.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=315&pictureid=3121

:datawiz:

[Millenium Vette]

How does the 12 compare to the 18?

[Datawiz]

How does the 12 compare to the 18?

The lower the year, the bigger the bite. Mac, all years, still has extremely good flavor. :yesnod:

[Craig]

The lower the year, the bigger the bite. Mac, all years, still has extremely good flavor. :yesnod:

I leave the bottle open for a week before I start drinking it; smooth's it out.

[dvarapala]

Father's Day...

https://www.thevettebarn.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=315&pictureid=3121

That's exactly what I got my dad. When he called to thank me he said he'd never has 12 year old Scotch and it might take him 12 years to drink it. :funniest:

[Craig]

That's exactly what I got my dad. When he called to thank me he said he'd never has 12 year old Scotch and it might take him 12 years to drink it. :funniest:

Not once he’s tasted it…:shots:

[Steve_R]

datawiz stopped by Total Wine in Jax and got these. They have a bottle of MacAllan 25 in stock; $2,199. Glen Fohdry at $200 is quite nice.
.

[04 commemorative]

I'm tickled to be at a point in my career that I have no clue what things cost. I bought a new battery for the lawn tractor today and had no clue what it cost until I logged into my credit card website.

I just texted one of my club members to have her friend come pick up over 300 pounds of aluminum cans so she can take them to the recycle center and get some cash. That used to be fun, but now it's a pain in the ass. Certainly not worth my time. If someone, who really wants and needs the cash, they can stop by my house quarterly and get 150#'s of cans. :yesnod:

I just don't want to put them at the street. I'd rather someone enjoy the cash that they bring to them.

God Bless you man.....on a much lesser note , wife and I just gave away a Fire Truck kids bed to a family with 3 kids to use....Hey it's not hard to be nice as YOU well know my friend :seasix:

[Datawiz]

datawiz stopped by Total Wine in Jax and got these. They have a bottle of MacAllan 25 in stock; $2,199. Glen Fohdry at $200 is quite nice.
.

Why didn't you buy me the 25? :willy:

Gonna head down to Estero next week after my "first paycheck" hits. :lol: Tired of living off of savings, but looking forward to another bottle of 25. :yesnod:

[Knooger]

I brought these bottles to a buddy's house over the weekend. That Kirkland 23 was real damn good and only $105 in Washington state where they have stupid high alcohol taxes.

If I can find that again locally I'll buy it for sure and it should be under $100 in California. I ended up drinking that whole damn bottle over two days. :leaving:

[Steve_R]

I brought these bottles to a buddy's house over the weekend. That Kirkland 23 was real damn good and only $105 in Washington state where they have stupid high alcohol taxes.

If I can find that again locally I'll buy it for sure and it should be under $100 in California. I ended up drinking that whole damn bottle over two days. :leaving:

:shots:

[Uncle Meat]

So the wife came back from the Class IV store the other day and instead of bringing me a bottle of the 12 or 15 year old Macallan she got this stuff simply called "Gold".... I'm not a fan. Not even sure what the age of this stuff is. Looks like Macallan has released a new bottom of the barrel scotch. Yuck.

U.M.

https://www.kilmer-family.com/gold.jpg

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0045/4967/3089/products/macob.non29_2000x.jpg?v=1618454190

[bsmith]

I'm not a scotch drinker, but I am rewatching Better Call Saul and recognized the Macallan 1966 in a scene because of this thread. :lol:

[Craig]

...That Kirkland 23 was real damn good...

Noted.

[Datawiz]

Wow...check this out. It appears EMPTY bottles of Macallan 25 are worth some serious money.

Clicky (https://www.ebay.com/itm/133789651238?_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item1f267c1126:g:76cAAOSwJmdgyHTi&amdata=enc%3AAQAGAAACkPYe5NmHp%252B2JMhMi7yxGiTJkPrKr5t53CooMSQt2orsSHYXPhGXR5uguexJBeHwfgWwHYFf78Z90%252BAn8X1ffdmcJ53fJDtgxebW6kLbbGhu2Kvxt%252BzZoYZr3SlYEZ0LBpTlumDzfXz02D%252FmIQQ9slnpbwLHj%252FNwioV5lYTGPpJh%252B9CH65MeQZcJtyadFZdvV0S38WFBuUDMPYoskjh8QQ2imOHd6fRJ%252FCJG0v%252B3YC0Dsz%252FwDW%252BYS78vHzf1iptzWLOBKr%252BL5tIxNlDplqrscAuckTOxZu2%252BCfzXtUieTIBSbwRgbVJbB2LE3DWiObY5TnHJ9RKJKWo87zcaFbzTkDO%252Fuh%252F0V3hDiAedU2Wwrkgb0oRsu0UWQjlS3tUGljl6KeDcUmrqWiWm6ChcfwwHNam0%252BoQ6YQ6WORKQHGIBjRqNswVwivprFUCvBbX9nuB%252B%252BicL7II984NlXIXdkaNYsh7WYUJY%252By9aCL6EotFNML3XFx%252BUAcaAzm7KBtWPnskOgOuA%252FYXmYAOwBmPospgPb8tpyvCbgKq8YVrb1h3nG6sgqc5M31QBIbNzlrrm1JvPfhNuF%252F9x8hWO%252Bi%252F8a2CkZ0vm2kqlrXjxLvXn1GJhBxUi8o6ZWl0lHJpJooCUUHrpzhlrcy4lyORk%252FkbzsrFvKdIyqqZhVkrxrgF1usCCws494Qng9Cdu3xmTb8EHRFmOOnrsawl7mGLRHm2sAhghAVwOxfjKFIzJSc2%252BJO%252BvGB9pDCd8T739zCZmbhXyd80x32%252FxD5tVluyuZt6qmcaqTTLa7EJWlVcswmkbnPF9SiFMzKNJo%252Bs9tokFKmUuPUdaGVdqNdxOTYOpiTUV%252B7dFy2kS%252FYz1YtcQ1RpgL22c8pHNB%7Campid%3APL_CLK%7Cclp%3A2334524)

Wonder if people buy the empty ones, fill it with shit scotch, and then pawn it off as the real thing, or simply do it for bragging rights to make it look like their liquor cabinet is well stocked. :willy:

[snide]

Wow...check this out. It appears EMPTY bottles of Macallan 25 are worth some serious money.

Clicky (https://www.ebay.com/itm/133789651238?_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item1f267c1126:g:76cAAOSwJmdgyHTi&amdata=enc%3AAQAGAAACkPYe5NmHp%252B2JMhMi7yxGiTJkPrKr5t53CooMSQt2orsSHYXPhGXR5uguexJBeHwfgWwHYFf78Z90%252BAn8X1ffdmcJ53fJDtgxebW6kLbbGhu2Kvxt%252BzZoYZr3SlYEZ0LBpTlumDzfXz02D%252FmIQQ9slnpbwLHj%252FNwioV5lYTGPpJh%252B9CH65MeQZcJtyadFZdvV0S38WFBuUDMPYoskjh8QQ2imOHd6fRJ%252FCJG0v%252B3YC0Dsz%252FwDW%252BYS78vHzf1iptzWLOBKr%252BL5tIxNlDplqrscAuckTOxZu2%252BCfzXtUieTIBSbwRgbVJbB2LE3DWiObY5TnHJ9RKJKWo87zcaFbzTkDO%252Fuh%252F0V3hDiAedU2Wwrkgb0oRsu0UWQjlS3tUGljl6KeDcUmrqWiWm6ChcfwwHNam0%252BoQ6YQ6WORKQHGIBjRqNswVwivprFUCvBbX9nuB%252B%252BicL7II984NlXIXdkaNYsh7WYUJY%252By9aCL6EotFNML3XFx%252BUAcaAzm7KBtWPnskOgOuA%252FYXmYAOwBmPospgPb8tpyvCbgKq8YVrb1h3nG6sgqc5M31QBIbNzlrrm1JvPfhNuF%252F9x8hWO%252Bi%252F8a2CkZ0vm2kqlrXjxLvXn1GJhBxUi8o6ZWl0lHJpJooCUUHrpzhlrcy4lyORk%252FkbzsrFvKdIyqqZhVkrxrgF1usCCws494Qng9Cdu3xmTb8EHRFmOOnrsawl7mGLRHm2sAhghAVwOxfjKFIzJSc2%252BJO%252BvGB9pDCd8T739zCZmbhXyd80x32%252FxD5tVluyuZt6qmcaqTTLa7EJWlVcswmkbnPF9SiFMzKNJo%252Bs9tokFKmUuPUdaGVdqNdxOTYOpiTUV%252B7dFy2kS%252FYz1YtcQ1RpgL22c8pHNB%7Campid%3APL_CLK%7Cclp%3A2334524)

Wonder if people buy the empty ones, fill it with shit scotch, and then pawn it off as the real thing, or simply do it for bragging rights to make it look like their liquor cabinet is well stocked. :willy:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/133802416789

:willy:

[Craig]

Wow...check this out. It appears EMPTY bottles of Macallan 25 are worth some serious money.




Think of it like a core charge...lightens the load a little...