Whiskey Roulette Anyone?

Shane,
I'm so disappointed in you- you left me out of your story and I have WAY more postings than some of the people mentioned. I'd be insulted, but it was just too funny . You read us very well.

I'm a bourbon-lover and a Stephen-lover ( no threat, Mollie), so I hope to be able to join you all. Has there been any discussion about dates?

Deb

Deb, this really makes me smile. To use a foodie metaphor – you can't put all your best ingredients in the same drink. Marga-daiquiri-screw-aloda-on the beach is only good in a country song after all right?

I read all your posts with interest and you strike me as insightful, intelligent, caring, and always willing to state your position. You are absolutely a force on this forum. Now I know you like bourbon and are self-confident enough to enjoy laughing at yourself.

Here's the real problem for me though. I need a focus. When I think Deb, I need to see something. Guys are very visual I've read. So, your omission in my silly scenario is due to my own limitations.

Give me an avatar to provide me with a focus and I'll not only associate it with you but I'll see it in my mind when the commentaries of absurdity start to flow.

If I could wish for something I'd wish all posters would adopt an avatar. But whether you do that or not I deeply respect any gal who likes bourbon!

I look forward to meeting you in person with other firewater loving hot byters at Stephen's Whiskey Hullabaloo. I really did the experience poor justice with my earlier description. In fairness, I think that “white dog” he gave me near the end temporarily unsettled my admittedly limited faculties.

Cheers Deb!

Stephen you heard her, when's the party?

[quote="Shane Campbell[/quote]

Jackie, the Crispin itself is a bit disappointing for me. I think they have several varieties though and I've only tried the one. The only cider I drink on any kind of regular basis is the Strongbow. While I lived in England for three years I never tried a snakebite even though it was a popular drink in the pubs even when I was there from 90 - 92.

Jackie, I have to admit I was ridiculously happy that you deigned to reply to me. It's a weird thing. While I don't actually know any of you, I've been reading your posts here for several months and I feel like you're friends. I find myself responding to you as if I do know you and then after the fact it occurs to me you're probably thinking who is this guy and where does he get off talking to or about me which such familiarity.

I must say that while the Crispin itself is a bit disappointing, getting to drink it while toasting you was anything but. I hope I get to toast you in person some day. A snakebite or whatever a fellow bitter beer drinker like yourself would recommend would be well received. Thanks again for including me in the fray. Cheers!

Shane[/quote]

Well shit, Shane - we have to remedy this asap. Not even for a SINGLE SECOND have I thought the words "who is this guy and why does he think he knows me?". You know me automatically and that's the best part! You are a huge blessing to all of us, for fuck's sake (Irish people say "for fuck's sake, it's ok on LHB, right?) I strengthened my boubon pallette tonight at Bourbon's Bistro. Let it be known that I HATE bourbon, but I've been working on that for a long time. I learned to like mushrooms and raw oysters this way... Tonight I ate raw oysters and drank good Kentucky Straight bourbon. Woot woot!!!

[Robin Garr]

[While I don't actually know any of you, I've been reading your posts here for several months and I feel like you're friends. I find myself responding to you as if I do know you and then after the fact it occurs to me you're probably thinking who is this guy and where does he get off talking to or about me which such familiarity.

Shane, preaching to the choir as much as to you, that's really the way the forum works at its best. If you choose to participate here and make the move of joining the circle by taking part in our conversations, then you're immediately a part of the family, and you get your own frosted mug with your initials on it.

For anyone who's willing to participate actively here, we don't know any strangers. Bear in mind that few of us knew each other before we met in the forum.

And this goes for all the "lurkers" out there too ... speak up! The natives really are friendly.

Shane,
I'd like to say I'm being mysterious by not having an avatar, but the truth is I'm too lazy to resize a photo/avatar to be used. If you really want to have a mental picture, you should come meet some of us tomorrow night....

Deb

Shane,
I'm so disappointed in you- you left me out of your story and I have WAY more postings than some of the people mentioned. I'd be insulted, but it was just too funny . You read us very well.

I'm a bourbon-lover and a Stephen-lover ( no threat, Mollie), so I hope to be able to join you all. Has there been any discussion about dates?

Deb

Deb, this really makes me smile. To use a foodie metaphor – you can't put all your best ingredients in the same drink. Marga-daiquiri-screw-aloda-on the beach is only good in a country song after all right?

I read all your posts with interest and you strike me as insightful, intelligent, caring, and always willing to state your position. You are absolutely a force on this forum. Now I know you like bourbon and are self-confident enough to enjoy laughing at yourself.

Here's the real problem for me though. I need a focus. When I think Deb, I need to see something. Guys are very visual I've read. So, your omission in my silly scenario is due to my own limitations.

Give me an avatar to provide me with a focus and I'll not only associate it with you but I'll see it in my mind when the commentaries of absurdity start to flow.

If I could wish for something I'd wish all posters would adopt an avatar. But whether you do that or not I deeply respect any gal who likes bourbon!

I look forward to meeting you in person with other firewater loving hot byters at Stephen's Whiskey Hullabaloo. I really did the experience poor justice with my earlier description. In fairness, I think that “white dog” he gave me near the end temporarily unsettled my admittedly limited faculties.

Cheers Deb!

Stephen you heard her, when's the party?

Shane,
If you really want to have a mental picture, you should come meet some of us tomorrow night....

Naw Deb, I considered coming but I feel I should allow you guys to have one more BS dinner without me. BS - (before shane of course) Have fun tonight!

Ok, everyone, how's Sunday December the 4th sound? Around 2:30 to 4:30ish?

I had made a joke about us having 10 plates- don't get me wrong on that and think 10 is the max capacity. The more the merrier- I just like those plates.



Nonetheless, I am working up a fun menu for $30. I'll post it later this week, once I nail down some of the surprises...

Ok, everyone, how's Sunday December the 4th sound? Around 2:30 to 4:30ish?

Looks promising to us.

Sounds good to me, Stephen. I've put it on my calendar.

Looks like it could work for us.

[Robin Garr]

That will almost certainly work for us, with the small caveat that my Sunday assignment will be shifting starting that weekend, and I can't absolutely guarantee that I'll have the afternoon free. I think there's a 95% chance that I will, though.

Stephen,

Date looks good, and Brian may be joining me for ths one. ( Like me, he loves bourbon and your creations).

Deb

Here's the tasting plan:

Hors D'Ouerves
Sabzi Pinwheels
Scotched Quail Eggs
Smoked Duck Crostini

Once assembled, we'll move into the tasting...

The Palate
Sugared Vanilla Pods
Espresso Candied Walnuts
Sour Lemon Candy
Burdock Batons
Slapped Mint Leaf
Peppered Jowl Bacon Lardons
Mushroom Fume' with Soy Foam

The Nose
Hickory Smoked Vessel
Black Cherry Tobacco Vapor
Sandalwood Bouquet
Jasmine Bouquet (Maybe Hibiscus- have to check availability)

The Whiskys
(1/4 oz pours stretched- an evaluation technique)

American
Canadian- Collingwood
Rye- Van Winkle 13 year
Tennessee- Jack Daniel's

Bourbon
Bottled in Bond- Henry McKenna
Super Aged- Vintage Bourbon 17 year
Barrel Proof- Booker's

Scotch
Blended- Dalmore 12 year
Highland- Glenmorangie 10 year
Isles/Coastal- Talisker 10 year

Surprise Selection
A nod to emerging whisky trends...

Price: $30 plus tax and tip.
Seating: We can accompany up to 25 at the bar.

Sounds amazing. I'm in for two. Thanks Stephen!

Stoked! Tim and I are in.

Me too!