mikeymad

to 'friend Claire' cheers.

cha ching...

Tuesday Local Brew Wrapping up the Russian Rivers that I have. RR Consecration... I was not into sour beers before... But I can appreciate them.. Cheers,

Out of the list I would run right to the 12yo Cask Strength. As far as the new 14yo 1996's - I received the following from my plowed friends "None of the new finished 14 yos are worthy given their price point IMO." Does not really mean that they are not a worthy dram - just not right for the price point. Some of the cask finished ones can turn very nice, but I have found that they need to be open for a while (oxidation) up to a year or two in some cases, before they are really are integrated on the palate. (why I have a lot of open bottles I guess) Price on the 15 is not too bad with discount. But it tastes a lot better at about $75. Cheers,

Grahame's house:

Dangerous question to ask me The 15y is a good beverage... I really like the newer 18yo right now. I don't like to give advise (spending your money) without bases (i.e. what your looking for). But with a list of bottles and prices, I can give a recommendation (have had most of the standard bottlings) I am not sure what series you are talking about... but I have had a few 12yo springers in various cases: Springbank 12yo 1995 (56.1%, Original Bottling, Cream, /592, cask 96/274, d:6.95, b:4.07) Springbank 12yo 1995 (55.3%, Original Bottling, Amantillado, d:6.95, b:4.09, cask 96/255, /577) Springbank 12yo 1996 (56.3%, Original Bottling, Fino, butt 96/262) They were all good. But not better than a standard 15yo at about the same price. They are interesting enough to try if you have a good price. Cask strength helps, and they will give more of a cask influence. There is a new 1996 14yo series out right now (was not sure if you meant these). Cheers,

Just a lighting effect with the lamp.. Had that the other day with an Ardbeg... will have to work out the lighting for future reference...

Nope... and I am fine with that

After dinner relaxing... --> Delamain 1938 Cognac - Reserve De La Famille (not a small bottle or pour - BIG Ass glass...)

out of those I would pick the Springer... but you didn't go wrong.

I like the BB12yo... great drinker...

No work day is wine day..... no? Little Aussie Shiraz... Oh yeah... and Bacon!

Nice... Bacon strikes again!!

yep -- spam musubi

that looks like my car

---> Springbank 2001/ 10yo 57.5%

Black Bull 30yo 50% (blend) and a pipe full of 611 blend from ludwig's san anselmo (very nice combo)

Peter Asplund Quartet - 2005 - Lochiel'S Warning while I enjoy a little pipe tobacco

^^ That is a true statement .. I use to live in San Anselmo...

glad your still around... cheers

I'm just saying..... Salty - fatty - with a nice crisp white wine...

So you have never moved the fridge since you bought your house in 2003... ?? How bad could it be... ?? ... oh....... I see.... Much better now though.....

Very Nice Al.... My Mom has a 3rd generation Ice chest that I am campaigning for myself...

SPAM and Beans..

BV 2006 Chardonnay (North Coast - Signet) Oh Yeah - and SPAM and Beans... !!!