CPK and Whisky (or other vices), a pictorial

[Uncle Slayton]

Nuff’ said

 

[Hammer67]

I had heard rumors that this ^ was happening. So who knows what the hell you're getting on the aftermarket in your Pappy's bottle.

 

[Uncle Slayton]

SHERIFF: Nine people charged in Kentucky theft ring that stole Pappy Van Winkle bourbon

Nine people have been indicted in a massive theft of Kentucky bourbon according to the Franklin County Sheriff.

www.wdrb.com

 

[Blues]

I had heard rumors that this ^ was happening. So who knows what the hell you're getting on the aftermarket in your Pappy's bottle.

I can tell you what use bottles were put to on long surveillances.

 

[Hammer67]

I can tell you what use bottles were put to on long surveillances.

I'mg guessing the same use I put them to on long kayaking trips.

 

[Blues]

I'mg guessing the same use I put them to on long kayaking trips.

That's why I generally spent more time in canoes. LOL.

 

[Fonedork]

Blanton's is nigh on unobtainium around these parts. I vaguely remember what it tastes like. I have some pedestrian Elijah Craig small batch on the counter awaiting a Glencairn glass.

Maybe I should get some more, they had a bunch

 

[trevitrace]

All this is why I’ve gone peat heavy scotch and good irish like green/yellow spot and redbreast

Still have about a 1/4 bottle of red spot from a few years back.

Grocery store had a lottery system to buy about 20 different types of booze.
Got two bottles of McKenna bonded, an eagle rare and that for retail prices. Missed out on both Weller offerings and the old fitzgerald. Oh well, next time.

 

[Blues]

Maybe I should get some more, they had a bunch

Rub it in why don't ya.

 

[dericdesmond]

Scored this store pick for $35 after work yesterday on my way to the beer coolers
Came home to a SDFK tonite. Life is good. Cheers

.

 

[Blues]

 

[Cap’n Smudge]

The solution, clearly, is owning or being romantically involved with a booze store owner. Assuming you can shift enough swill to get the stuff you want from the distributor.

Life’s funny. I am friends with a booze store owner - three locations. I just don’t have the disposable income to buy the “good stuff” and CPK’s.

 

[Daverous]

You've made the correct choice

 

[bluemax_1]

You've made the correct choice

One you can pass to your kids and grandkids, the other, you just pass down the toilet (or pass out on the couch)?

 

[Hammer67]

Crackin' a little KC9 tonight.

 

[Blues]

Don't Bogart that joint, my friend...pass it over to me.

 

[nandok]

Went and checked after my last post here; turns out it is Tequila season! Yay!


Couple things I failed to mention earlier, Yoko:
-Make sure it's 100% agave. That will be on the label.
-Make sure it's additive free. This will not be on the label. No "gold" tequilas. Tequila Matchmaker does an additive free certification, but many additive free tequilas do not have it. Research and/or guess. I'd guess your chances are favorable at $40+.
-If you want strong agave flavor and bite, get tequila made with tahona (volcanic stone wheel) crushed agave. For most tahona crushed tequilas I know (Fortaleza being the one exception), this also means the crushed plant material is macerated in the must?/wash?/mash? through the fermentation and initial distillation. Patrón is a blend of tahona crushed/macerated, and steel roller mill crushed/not macerated tequilas.
-My final piece of advice: Tequila is a subset of Mezcal, but very different than non-Tequila Mezcal. Never, ever make the mistake of imbibing non-Tequila Mezcal!!!

 

[nandok]

Tonight's tequila selection:

Those half bottles are often the best deal around here when they go on sale for ~$20

 

[Gusbuster]

 

[gunslinger387]

For people who have tried it would you say Pappy’s is more like Jack Daniel’s or Jim Beam?