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Important Information: US Tariff Import Changes

Hard Drinkers, Lets Drink Hard (Spirits, Liquors and Cocktails)

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    seawolf
    Mod Squad
    Joined: 28 Oct 2011

    Pretty good haul from Japan.

    “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

    @zeebeeleather

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      seanocono
      Joined: 17 Oct 2012

      I love Blanton's. Please report back on the Special Reserve.

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        seawolf
        Mod Squad
        Joined: 28 Oct 2011

        It's pretty good. Definitely a good bottle, but not quite as exciting as the standard stuff available Stateside. It's a lower ABV to appeal to the markets abroad that tax liquor based on proof, so it's only 80 proof. I tried a little neat and decided to add a couple cubes, but I think that was a mistake. I'll try one cube tonight and try to give an actual review. I did a little research when I got back and found that there are a couple other Blanton's available abroad that I'd like to try as well. The cask strength, and the gold label. Yes please.

        “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

        @zeebeeleather

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          seanocono
          Joined: 17 Oct 2012

          Interesting. Thank you for your thoughts and info, seawolf. I didn't know they distributed abroad.

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            seawolf
            Mod Squad
            Joined: 28 Oct 2011

            Me either, and I found it on sale for about $25 USD! I had to buy it 🙂

            “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

            @zeebeeleather

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              seanocono
              Joined: 17 Oct 2012

              Wow. Yeah, you had no choice!

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                seawolf
                Mod Squad
                Joined: 28 Oct 2011

                Life is full of tough decisions. This wasn't one of them.

                “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

                @zeebeeleather

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                  trail and arrow
                  Joined: 7 Jul 2013

                  seawolf, how do you like the 17years old nikka?

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                    seawolf
                    Mod Squad
                    Joined: 28 Oct 2011

                    It's a big whisky and it has a lot going on. It's pretty smokey on the nose, but it ends up very smooth on the palate. I'll have to drink some tonight and give a more thoughtful review. It looks like I have some homework tonight.

                    “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

                    @zeebeeleather

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                      Graeme
                      啓蒙家
                      Joined: 30 Mar 2012

                      Spotted in Selfridge's yesterday.

                      Yes, it is £13,100 for a bottle (about $20K), and according to the shop assistant it's smoother than the regular stuff.

                      No, I'm not buying it for you…

                      last edited by 21 Mar 2014, 15:38 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                        seawolf
                        Mod Squad
                        Joined: 28 Oct 2011

                        Update on the Nikka 17:

                        Lots of dried fruit. Smooth smokiness that fades pretty quickly. Caramel, Vanilla.

                        “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

                        @zeebeeleather

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                          ddtrash
                          Haraki san Expert
                          Joined: 2 Dec 2010

                          Bit of a Malt Whisky nut.

                          Tried collecting but quickly found a fundamental flaw in my plan,…...............................................most of the "collection" got opened and consumed!

                          My collection started out as a bit of an excuse to try out more expensive bottles.  In my twisted logic I thought it made sense to buy two exact same expensive bottles, drink one bottle, store the other and sell it later to help subsidise the one you drank.  This works well when you are buying collectable stuff such as Ardbeg's, Macallan, Bowmore, Bruichladdich, etc

                          This plan worked really well until ebay tightened up on alcohol sales.

                          A few current favorites:

                          I can highly recommend any of the limited single cask releases from Glendronach.  If you like a heavily sherried dram then these releases are for you.


                          Bruichladdich Pedro Ximenez released a few years ago now was another heavily sherried dram that offered great value.  I managed to pick up a case before it sold out.

                          There is no 'I' in team …............ however there are five in 'individual brilliance'.

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                            seawolf
                            Mod Squad
                            Joined: 28 Oct 2011

                            Rusty Nail

                            “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

                            @zeebeeleather

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                            • ChrisC
                              Chris
                              Raw and Unwashed
                              Joined: 28 Jun 2010

                              That brings back highly unpleasant memories of my 21st birthday.

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                              • FOXYF
                                FOXY
                                Joined: 14 Mar 2011

                                Hi ddtrash,

                                I'm more into independent bottling, but I can only confirm your comments about Glendronach. Liked them in the rally days for their standard releases, but some of the special releases in recent years were stunners - still have a few drops left of a 21 year old released by Cadenhead. Should have bought a second bottle for later…

                                Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

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                                • Clint_DC
                                  Clint_D
                                  啓蒙家
                                  Joined: 5 Jun 2011

                                  Here's a pretty cool video about one of my local bar's ice program:

                                  ATX IH Hoarder

                                  last edited by 26 Mar 2014, 06:51 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                    seawolf
                                    Mod Squad
                                    Joined: 28 Oct 2011

                                    Amazing! Thanks for sharing.

                                    “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

                                    @zeebeeleather

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                                    • mclaincauseyM
                                      mclaincausey
                                      見習いボス
                                      Joined: 12 Apr 2013

                                      I was telling Clint yesterday one of my buddies slings drinks there; he has to go in pretty early sometimes when he's on ice detail. This makes me want to go all the more.

                                      Think it, be it.

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                                      • AnesthetistA
                                        Anesthetist
                                        見習いボス
                                        Joined: 14 May 2011

                                        Coffee and rum sounded too good to resist.
                                        http://lacolombedistillery.myshopify.com/products/different-drum

                                        IG: bluehandsslim

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                                          jdl1279
                                          Joined: 3 Jan 2014

                                          What the hell, 1st cross post. Bushmills 10, Bailey's, and a Horrocks coffee blend makes a good morning

                                          Bourbon: because living in Kentucky just makes you want to drink

                                          last edited by 15 Apr 2014, 13:02 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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