Damn Al, the description on the back of that bottle makes my mouth water. Was it really as roasty and bitter as the label stated?

Pretty much, Raffy. I quite liked it, but I had a couple of strong cocktails before cracking it.

Tonight i had a Boont amber with dinner, and right now I am having an Old Tom Rickey with lemon.

Following Dinny's suit last night

Edited October 13, 201114 yr by raffy

Van Winkle 12 Manhattan

Van Winkle 12 Manhattan

Nice. I believe I will have a Sazerac 18 Manhattan right after I finish this big G&T.

I like the you guys roll. I'm having a Ska Brewing Modus Hoperandi at the bar outside the HF room at RMAF. I was thirsty and couldn't wait to drink before posting.

Stillwater 25 to One

Ashe Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc.........because it was 100 degrees today.

Edited October 14, 201114 yr by Augsburger

Something to ease the pain of not being at RMAF.

Had some Ri (or whatever it is called) in the airport earlier today.

I drank a lot of crappy booze tonight. Probably not the best decision. But it's good practice for a weekend full of not the best decisions.

Naughty monkey.

stupid, too.

Had some Ri (or whatever it is called) in the airport earlier today.

Been curious. How was it?

Several alcohol-y tasting Redemption Manhattanish drinks to deal with a 10pm meeting with co-workers in a certain sub-continent who should be doing a better job. Also sympathy drinking for Monkeys and others weekend. And any other excuses to have a couple more.

Edited October 14, 201114 yr by blessingx

I am not a fan of the Ri rye. Especially because Wild Turkey rye is better and a lot less money.

Call and its aftermath lead to not getting offline before European co-workers arose, which lead to more alcohol-y tasting Redemption Manhattans.

The Ri (or I guess Ri1) was perfectly drinkable but I don't know if I would buy an entire bottle. Agree with Al that it is not as good as Wild Turkey. Although, since the Ri1 sells here for $26 and the Wild Turkey 101 sells for $21, I wouldn't say that it is a "lot" less money. Perhaps the price is higher other places?

Edit: I see that it sells for around $45-50 other places. I definitely would not get it for that price. $26 seems much more reasonable.

Edited October 14, 201114 yr by shellylh

That is more like the price range I have seen and I bought a bottle when it first came out. Certainly not bad tasting but not anything that drew me in.

Robert the Bruce on tap...damn it's cheap here...

Robert the Bruce on tap...damn it's cheap here...

Robert the Bruce from the bottle here. When it all comes down to it, this may just be my favorite overall FFF beer.

This thread is surprisingly quiet.

Gnarly Head old vine Zin with dinner: Tomato bisque, boiled shrimp and roasted chicken.

had some Rivertown Hop Baron on tap...was not impressed...

Very impressed

Edited October 15, 201114 yr by raffy

picked up a growler of Sun King Jungle Room which is the Imperial version of their locally famous Grapefruit Jungle...

shows a lotta promise...that is to say this year's batch of GJ wasn't as good as last year's, but this is quite delicious...

Since I was slacking with the Manhattan crowd yesterday I started the cocktail hours off with a nice Head-Case Manhattan

The burn on this is just about perfect, even if I do say so myself.

Edited October 15, 201114 yr by morphsci