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Old 04-13-2021, 5:33pm   #81
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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.
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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.
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Actually it's 21 times as good. YW.
In the meantime, I paid $18 for this 1.75L bottle of Black Eagle.
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I'm confused. Isn't Scotch just Whisky made in Scotland?
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.
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In the meantime, I paid $18 for this 1.75L bottle of Black Eagle.
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There is an online whiskey group where I've heard nothing but great opinions of Redbreast. Figured I had to give it a shot.
Come on down! And bring your Lagavulin.
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I pour the rock gut into empty Hibiki and Blanton's bottles and serve it to guests that I don't like.
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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.
With an "e" is also US.
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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. I don't mind spending $3k so my forum friends can enjoy something they may otherwise never enjoy.

I’ll bring Highland Park 25.
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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. I don't mind spending $3k so my forum friends can enjoy something they may otherwise never enjoy.
I just booked my flight.
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I pour the rock gut into empty Hibiki and Blanton's bottles and serve it to guests that I don't like.
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Old 04-13-2021, 8:06pm   #92
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Would you be so kind as to pick up a few Mtn Dews please?
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I just booked my flight.
[murraT] They don’t wear masks in Florida. You’ll DIE!!! [/murraT]
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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.
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Regular.
Gotcha covered. You are in the $4 category with DAB.
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I like to mix my 25 year Macallan with Diet Mountain Dew.
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