[Datawiz]

Originally Posted by Mick

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.

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?

Originally Posted by 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.

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.
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.