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My sister used to live in Daly City and we would get there thru San Jose. But she moved to Pinole 20 years ago and I probably haven’t been that way since.

I saw someplace that bourbon or whiskey guys couldn’t re- use their barrels. That’s why beer and wine makers can get them now.

3265

Bourbon is a strange whiskey for my palate. I have gone through a few bottles the last few years including Elijah Craig and Woodford Reserve, currently on my shelf is a 4Roses and Old Forester Bottled in Bond. Most times I have no desire and if I have some don’t enjoy it at all. Other times it’s the nectar of the gods and I wonder why I don’t drink it more.

3266

Camping tonight in the coast range of Oregon, and enjoying a mixture of various breweries. Will say that the Goose Island Tropical Beer Hug is a quite tasty if you like IPAs. That plus a Ninlasi Tricerahops, and Pelican Beak Breaker double IPA finished with a Truly hard seltzer has me quite in a pleasant mood.

3267

This was one of my first loves. It was many years ago on a small group skiing trip to Colorado. We were sitting in the chalet and very bored and one of our friends broke out a bottle of Four Roses Small Batch. The group went through that as the evening wore on and it honestly became a highlight of the trip. The right liquor at the right time really is a thing.

3268

I am so sorry I missed this yesterday. But here I am.

I love Elijah.

But what does the group thing about Bulliet rye?

Jesus. I can’t spell for chit.

3269

Fantastic, but man the price has skyrocketed. Used to be easy to grab at 32 bucks.

3270

I’m here too, only many IPAs today. Cheers!

3271

I invented a new cocktail, which I shall call Weston’s Grog (2oz light rum, 1oz orange juice, 1oz pineapple juice, 1oz pomegranate syrup, 1 dash bitters; shake hard with a small amount of crushed ice until the ice is mostly melted and the drink is foamy).

The first one was served at 2pm, and the wife and I liked it so much that all the rest were doubles. We were unable to stop drinking them. Luckily, we ran out of pineapple juice before alcohol poisoning set in.

Cheers!

3272

I’m kind of teasing but this reminded me of something I saw on reddit. A customer named Chuck handed out his own drink recipe to the bartenders. They were not amused. But at any rate, it spawned a thing where the bartenders on reddit would mix it and try it for themselves, posting pics for proof.

Chuck’s Drink:

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Your’s is easy, and to be honest, sounds quite good.

3273

My “house” rye for making drinks. Helpful that it’s enjoyable unadulterated.

3274

Are any of the reports of Chuck’s drink actually positive?

3275

Was close friends with a bartender here named Greg… Was invited to his wedding close. He used to make a drink he called a Greg Nog. It was amazing. It was also complicated. He regretted making it for me, simply because I would order it.

3276

Don’t worry. I drank enough for both of us.

3277

Okay. I might be a bit drunk here. But I’m starting to like rye more than bourbon. And specifically dryer ryes as opposed to sweet bourbons. But that can change. Eventually. :)

3278

I started with bourbon because I certainly have a sweet tooth but apparently that does not apply to beer or hard alcohol. I ended like rye a lot more in the end.

3279

If you guys like Bulleit Rye, grab a bottle of Basil Hayden’s Dark Rye. I tried that a few months ago and haven’t gone back to Bulleit Rye since.

3280

I kind of lean the same way. And the bottles of rye I get I go through much faster.

Good tip. I’ll pick that up!

The reports were the taste was okay, it’s a bit greenish looking. As per everyone though, no flipping way that drink would ever be made for any customer. It’s way too involved.

3281

Here we are, 3-day weekend for most of us in the US. Cheers to all of you, the missus is making dinner tonight and I’m getting started.

An IPA kind of night.

3282

Pizza tonight. Sausage, olives, onions and extra cheese. Cocktails very shortly.

3283

The wife went shopping so we have grilled zucchini and onions, but also ribeye steaks.

What’s the cocktail of the evening?

BTW, I approve of everything on that pizza!