WRUD (Drinking) Today?

mz_cle · Mar 22, 2019

A proper imperial pint of Bell’s Two Hearted. I’m up too late after a long week capped by a long day. The unpictured watch tonight is my old SMP 300.

Waxtactic · Mar 22, 2019

The answer appears to be “a lot”....

Brianstoops · Mar 22, 2019

poker night.

Foo2rama · Mar 23, 2019

Matty01
A truckload of wines at Prowein... 100 yesterday, 100 today including 6 varietals Id never had previously
Found a few corkers which Im pretty confident we will import into Australia, including one Italian producer whose family has made wine continuously in their region for the last 1000 years, quite amazing wine it is too

Another 100 wines tomorrow, then off to Champagne to meet with our producers there (via Chimay brewery)

If you ever need a 2nd taster in that region I’d be more then happy to help with Calvados and Cognac from the slightly overlapping regions. Of course I’ll help with the Armagnac also if you want head a bit south.

I’ll even donate my time for free 😀

Foo2rama · Mar 23, 2019

Mtek
Japanese pour tonight along with a pic of my stash. I don’t organize by cost, but by my preferences. Irish single pot still is obviously my fav as it’s all “top shelf” lol

My god man. Your making me feel like I need to step up and that’s rare!!! I’ll be resorting my collection and posting in the next few days.

CPRwatch · Mar 23, 2019

Enjoying a couple of drinks before dinner ,

Mtek · Mar 23, 2019

Foo2rama
My god man. Your making me feel like I need to step up and that’s rare!!! I’ll be resorting my collection and posting in the next few days.

This is all your fault, I used to be happy with only Jameson.

Foo2rama · Mar 23, 2019

Mtek
This is all your fault, I used to be happy with only Jameson.

I was fearing that statement.

yvrclimber · Mar 23, 2019

Nikka Pure Malt.

A lot of depth and flavour here. Really loving the Japanese whiskeys. In particular Nikka.

Matty01 · Mar 24, 2019

Work meetings finished in Germany, I headed through the Netherlands into Belguim for a quick tasting at Chimay and picked up some of their awesome limited edition bottlings. Then meetings at Bernard Remy, Champagne Roger Brun, Le Menil (inc the 78 and excellent 92) and Champagne Bouche for a tasting of vins clair and the finished product. Now a couple of days off in Barcelona, on to Italy in a couple of days

Omegafanman · Mar 25, 2019

Matty01
Work meetings finished in Germany, I headed through the Netherlands into Belguim for a quick tasting at Chimay and picked up some of their awesome limited edition bottlings. Then meetings at Bernard Remy, Champagne Roger Brun, Le Menil (inc the 78 and excellent 92) and Champagne Bouche for a tasting of vins clair and the finished product. Now a couple of days off in Barcelona, on to Italy in a couple of days

Very impressive / some fine bottles. I love the way most people 'head through the Netherlands' and never stop for a croquette and some sour milk... It can be worth a shot :0)

Omegafanman · Mar 25, 2019

I dug out some of my 30 year beer....I plan (god willing) to open these in 2047.....It is a nice drop now but I am told the secret is to cellar them and then you get something really complex....I am intrigued to test the theory and show a bit of patience for once :0)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orval_Brewery

Matty01 · Mar 25, 2019

Omegafanman
I dug out some of my 30 year beer....I plan (god willing) to open these in 2047.....It is a nice drop now but I am told the secret is to cellar them and then you get something really complex....I am intrigued to test the theory and show a bit of patience for once :0)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orval_Brewery

Orval is mighty fine beer but im not certain it will last 30 years... if you have a carton, can i suggest opening one at 7 years rom purchase and then one every year after that until you reach a point where you think that the bottle you opened las year was ‘better’ ... then drink the rest of the case

Matty01 · Mar 25, 2019

Omegafanman
Very impressive / some fine bottles. I love the way most people 'head through the Netherlands' and never stop for a croquette and some sour milk... It can be worth a shot :0)

no doubt the Netherlandshas many amazing things to offer, which sadly I know bugger all about ... on the work train... and following where work needs me to go...

Omegafanman · Mar 25, 2019

Matty01
Orval is mighty fine beer but im not certain it will last 30 years... if you have a carton, can i suggest opening one at 7 years rom purchase and then one every year after that until you reach a point where you think that the bottle you opened las year was ‘better’ ... then drink the rest of the case

Yes, I thought that would be testing the limits... I plan to open one every five years and take a view. I have seen tasting notes at 30yrs but it can go either way so you are right to suggest hedging my bets :0)

Omegafanman · Mar 25, 2019

Matty01
no doubt the Netherlandshas many amazing things to offer, which sadly I know bugger all about ... on the work train... and following where work needs me to go...

Looking at your work It is not a bad train to be on :0)

Matty01 · Mar 25, 2019

Omegafanman
Yes, I thought that would be testing the limits... I plan to open one every five years and take a view. I have seen tasting notes at 30yrs but it can go either way so you are right to suggest hedging my bets :0)

if you can keep them somewhere cool (but not in a fridge, too much vibration) and away from light, it will definately extend their lifespan)

Omegafanman · Mar 25, 2019

Matty01
if you can keep them somewhere cool (but not in a fridge, too much vibration) and away from light, it will definately extend their lifespan)

Thanks, Yes I have them boxed and well hidden (mainly so I don't drink them)…I don't have a ton of space and My wife is still giving out to me as I got my jacket covered in dust hooking two of them out for the picture..... my bad :0)… Looks like my hiding place is due a hoover and I have drawn the short straw......

Foo2rama · Mar 25, 2019

I just picked up 3 bottles of this... I will keep you kids posted.

https://gearpatrol.com/2019/03/25/henry-mckenna-10-year-san-francisco-best-in-show-whiskey/

Omegafanman · Mar 28, 2019

$1.2m sale of The Macallan 1926 in duty-free is world record...………….
The luxury spirits retailer Le Clos has set a world record after selling two extremely rare bottles of the famous whisky, The Macallan 1926, for $1.2m in its store at Dubai International airport.

I missed this in the news last year...…I always like to spot a deal at the duty free myself.... maybe this was on offer (2for1 :0)