CECAA850 Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 I'm pretty sure you are mature and experienced in life Correct, few here need lectures but I'm sure your post was well intended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheel Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Mature and experienced in life....Carl? That guy just fell off the turnip truck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiminSTL Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Lars, thanks for your reminder. I don't take it as a lecture; I hear a tinge of sadness and regret somewhere that you are trying gently to forewarn others about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karsoncookie Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Lars, thanks for your reminder. I don't take it as a lecture; I hear a tinge of sadness and regret somewhere that you are trying gently to forewarn others about. Exactly. Thank you. Lars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karsoncookie Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Irrelevant of the origin of this quote - it holds true .... When the student is ready, the Teacher will appear. Lars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twk123 Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Just a note of caring to my fellow Forum members. You need to be aware how insidious and life taking this stuff can be. I am currently struggling, and now I do see, at least in my case, it saps my strength, overall ability's, hence Life. I'm not even talking life like life and death,like Liver or whatever stuff, I'm talking everyday affect on your abilitys to strongly live Life And I'm not even including the affect it can have w relationships, thankfully that's not really my situation. I'm talking about here just affect on the drinker on their ability's At work for others, self employed, retired but subdued of vigor, etc.. Of course, consumption is OK, if it's minimal. When, or if, it becomes a "habit", Shit, be careful. Lars I know what you are saying. 4.5 years at the University of Colorado I have seen many dark paths that alcohol and other drugs have taken people down (With cocaine oddly absent but Adderall has pretty much makes it obsolete for the most part). Recently I have actually quit drinking altogether aside from a few times a year for holidays etc. Once you clear alcohol out of your system your body just kind of rejects it and I get a pretty bad headache right after drinking more than a beer or dab of whiskey. Its actually interesting that I first got into sipping bourbon to drink less. I have a habit of drinking things very fast and will often down mixed drinks in a few min then get a refill but with bourbon you HAVE to sit back and take small sips which spreads it out much further and makes you enjoy the nuances which is enjoyable in itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 makes you enjoy the nuances which is enjoyable in itself. Last night when I was drinking the Weller, I would just hold the glass under my nose and take it all in for maybe 30 seconds at a time. I don't do that with anything else but bourbon. There's so much going on there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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twk123 Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 makes you enjoy the nuances which is enjoyable in itself. Last night when I was drinking the Weller, I would just hold the glass under my nose and take it all in for maybe 30 seconds at a time. I don't do that with anything else but bourbon. There's so much going on there. I know what you mean. I even have a little ritual I always do when trying a new bourbon. First I pop the top and give it a little "intro" smell to get an idea of what I am getting into. Then pour it into my special glass and give it a good swirl to examine the color and release the aroma. Next I give it a little whiff, then take a tiny little sip and let it absorb into my mouth then take another good long smell at the same time for everything to mesh. Only then once I am satisfied I will allow myself my first actual drink. One thing I do absolutely despise is going to a bar and asking for a neat bourbon and having them pour it into a crappy little water cup or worse a shot glass. How can you be a respectable bar with 6 different types of beer and wine glasses and not a single decent bourbon glass? Ill put up with a plastic cup at 30,000 feet on my flight but the damn airport bar can do better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babadono Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 There is always that fine line between living an enjoyable life and stupid. I would appreciate being informed at precisely where this point is. Dave When Bill Engval hands you your sign 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 makes you enjoy the nuances which is enjoyable in itself. Last night when I was drinking the Weller, I would just hold the glass under my nose and take it all in for maybe 30 seconds at a time. I don't do that with anything else but bourbon. There's so much going on there. I know what you mean. I even have a little ritual I always do when trying a new bourbon. First I pop the top and give it a little "intro" smell to get an idea of what I am getting into. Then pour it into my special glass and give it a good swirl to examine the color and release the aroma. Next I give it a little whiff, then take a tiny little sip and let it absorb into my mouth then take another good long smell at the same time for everything to mesh. Only then once I am satisfied I will allow myself my first actual drink. One thing I do absolutely despise is going to a bar and asking for a neat bourbon and having them pour it into a crappy little water cup or worse a shot glass. How can you be a respectable bar with 6 different types of beer and wine glasses and not a single decent bourbon glass? Ill put up with a plastic cup at 30,000 feet on my flight but the damn airport bar can do better. I just use a brandy glass (well, crystal). what is proper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twk123 Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 makes you enjoy the nuances which is enjoyable in itself. Last night when I was drinking the Weller, I would just hold the glass under my nose and take it all in for maybe 30 seconds at a time. I don't do that with anything else but bourbon. There's so much going on there. I know what you mean. I even have a little ritual I always do when trying a new bourbon. First I pop the top and give it a little "intro" smell to get an idea of what I am getting into. Then pour it into my special glass and give it a good swirl to examine the color and release the aroma. Next I give it a little whiff, then take a tiny little sip and let it absorb into my mouth then take another good long smell at the same time for everything to mesh. Only then once I am satisfied I will allow myself my first actual drink. One thing I do absolutely despise is going to a bar and asking for a neat bourbon and having them pour it into a crappy little water cup or worse a shot glass. How can you be a respectable bar with 6 different types of beer and wine glasses and not a single decent bourbon glass? Ill put up with a plastic cup at 30,000 feet on my flight but the damn airport bar can do better. I just use a brandy glass (well, crystal). what is proper? Brandy glass is fine and a good choice. Its mainly just when your order a $10 whiskey neat at a bar and get it in a little water cup instead of any sort of actual snifter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason str Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 I just swill it straight out of the bottle or a cube or two of ice in a shaker into a double shot glass for sipping. Maybe for company i may break out the Makers mark glasses but most of my friends could care less what they are drinking out of as long as its clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 I like to go into bars and order milk----in a dirty glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason str Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 I prefer my glasses clean and my women dirty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 The bartender that gets the reference gets a huge tip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karsoncookie Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 There is always that fine line between living an enjoyable life and stupid. I would appreciate being informed at precisely where this point is. Dave When Bill Engval hands you your sign Just don't depend on Ron White to do same. Lars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paducah Home Theater Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 https://www.facebook.com/Silent-Brigade-Distillery-528818217218259/ New distillery here in town. Currently only making moonshine I think but they had a ceremony the other day where the mayor like dropped yeast in a barrel or something, so I think they're going to make bourbon but it'll have to sit awhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Today is National Bourbon Day. I know some of you will be celebrating. What you got? Hmmmm. Supply is low. Four Roses Small Batch. Gentleman J. Elijah Craig Small Batch. Chattanooga Whiskey Cask. Elijah Craig Single Barrel 23-y.o. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Had some Jesse James Bourbon last weekend. Cheap and preferred over many more expensive brands. These guys are interesting in that they buy it in bulk from somewhere in Kentucky, but won't say where. Most likely it is rebranded Heaven Hill or something. Gets shipped up to New Hampshire and bottled up and marketed by LeVecke. Probably MGP in Lawrenceburg, IN. Can still be quite tasty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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