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The Speakeasy Acquisitions - 2015
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Went with a 1.75 of Sailor Jerry, because that was only 50% more over a 750ml bottle.
Happy Father's Day Dads!
My boys gave me an Italian wine bottle corker!
Tom
My boys gave me an Italian wine bottle corker!
Tom
Wine has been such fun I'm moving on to beer. Scored this very slightly used 10-gallon Polar Ware set with a couple of fermenters and a carboy.
Tom
Tom
My Haul from the Summer Trip to KY (I went a little nuts)
Maker's Cask Strength
OGD 114
OGD Bonded
1792
Old Forester 1870 Original Batch
Old Forester1897 BIB
I Almost pulled the trigger on a Weller Special Reserve 1.75 (the only Weller I saw the entire two weeks here) but decided against it. If it'd been 12 year or maybe even the antique I might have...
Maker's Cask Strength
OGD 114
OGD Bonded
1792
Old Forester 1870 Original Batch
Old Forester1897 BIB
I Almost pulled the trigger on a Weller Special Reserve 1.75 (the only Weller I saw the entire two weeks here) but decided against it. If it'd been 12 year or maybe even the antique I might have...
Woohoo! I got my B&B acquisitions threads trifecta!
Dan Murphy's (Aussie warehouse retailer) had a 4 hour online sale last week and I had a bunch of store cards to spend so these two cask strength monsters arrived this morning.
Dan Murphy's (Aussie warehouse retailer) had a 4 hour online sale last week and I had a bunch of store cards to spend so these two cask strength monsters arrived this morning.
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I picked up a Tidioute Beer Scout Knife. It's carbon steel, so it's started to develop a patina with use. Not sure if this belongs here or in the Great Outdoors, but I do enjoy drinking beer outside...
Very cool. I grew up near Tidioute, but I had no idea that the knives were in current production. The Ben Hogan and French Kate names are pretty funny--lots of local history there. What do you think of the blade?
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Great Eastern Cutlery resurrected some old knife brands in 2006, Tidioute among them, and they're doing fantastic work. It's definitely worth buying American when it comes to traditional pocket knives, in my opinion. I have several Case and older US-made Schrade (Walden and Old Timer) knives. This Tidioute is as good or better than any other traditional knife I own. As with all these sorts of knives, they don't arrive very sharp from the factory. That's fine with me, though, since one of my hobbies is sharpening things.
I liked this Beer Scout enough to order a Ben Hogan if that says anything. I just need to make sure I don't end up with GECAD.
-Andy
I don't know what became of my Case or Schrade folders over the years--all I have left now are military style knives. I guess they all cut the same, but there's something cool about an old fashioned pocket knife. I'm very tempted to get one--and I'm more likely to find a use for the options on a Beer Scout than on some high-speed, black-bladed thing. GECAD!
A little slip-joint pocket knife is a handy thing, indeed. For daily tasks like opening letter/packages, cutting string, and dismantling fruit, a small pocket knife is just as useful as a big tactical knife, imo.
I'm finding high carbon steel blades to be charming, as well, and not as difficult to take care of as I had thought they'd be. The rule of thumb is just carry the knife, use the blades, wipe them down when finished, and encourage them to develop a patina. The patina protects the steel from rust. You can even force a patina with yellow mustard, lemon juice, or vinegar.
-Andy
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2 bottles of Elmer T. Lee, finally!
One bottle of Cointreau Noir, even better because I had an extra 5% off at BevMo.
Trick or treat! Starting my aged rum acquisitions, even though I think these two might be better as mixers.
Her are my 2015 additions. Not sure when I can tap all of these, but my friends are sure to help at the holiday party next month.
12 yr. Macallan
18 yr. Macallan
Col. E H Taylor Single Barrel
Ron del Barrilito 3 Star Rum
12 yr. W L Weller (handle)
Stagg Jr. (132 proof)
Elmer T Lee Single Barrel
Col. E H Taylor Small Batch (consumed)
Grand Marnier (also consumed)
The Schultz & Dooley original 1959 steins have been in the family for over 50 years.
12 yr. Macallan
18 yr. Macallan
Col. E H Taylor Single Barrel
Ron del Barrilito 3 Star Rum
12 yr. W L Weller (handle)
Stagg Jr. (132 proof)
Elmer T Lee Single Barrel
Col. E H Taylor Small Batch (consumed)
Grand Marnier (also consumed)
The Schultz & Dooley original 1959 steins have been in the family for over 50 years.
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Quite a gift here!
I must admit that the bottle no longer is quite that full. [emoji2]
I must admit that the bottle no longer is quite that full. [emoji2]
Nice!Quite a gift here!
I must admit that the bottle no longer is quite that full. [emoji2]
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