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Dearborn, MI
Quoted from PinDeLaPin:Oh yeah it's tastes so good when it hits your lips.
If you got that ice out of there, you'd have more room for bourbon. Just sayin'. 
Gents,
Sadly just after my tasting last night, I got word that my dad took a critical turn for the worse. After straightening myself up from the tasting, had to drive 3 hours plus each way to visit and to say goodbyes. At some point over the next few days, we are going to reach a natural conclusion after care is stopped. There are a lot of moving pieces right now, and sadly COVID adds factors of complexity.
This is a long way around the horn to say I may or may not be able to join the Zoom tomorrow night. Please go ahead with everything and if nothing else, I will do a tasting like I did last night sometime soon. I will be glad to send you guys my Zoom info so that you can run with things. I am in a very good place with everything, so all is well. Did not mean to be a bummer, but did want to give a quick explanation. Big thanks to bowz for the samples. If I can't make it tomorrow night, I definitely look forward to the next one.
All the best,
--Matt
Quoted from DBLM:Gents,
Sadly just after my tasting last night, I got word that my dad took a critical turn for the worse. After straightening myself up from the tasting, had to drive 3 hours plus each way to visit and to say goodbyes. At some point over the next few days, we are going to reach a natural conclusion after care is stopped. There are a lot of moving pieces right now, and sadly COVID adds factors of complexity.
This is a long way around the horn to say I may or may not be able to join the Zoom tomorrow night. Please go ahead with everything and if nothing else, I will do a tasting like I did last night sometime soon. I will be glad to send you guys my Zoom info so that you can run with things. I am in a very good place with everything, so all is well. Did not mean to be a bummer, but did want to give a quick explanation. Big thanks to bowz for the samples. If I can't make it tomorrow night, I definitely look forward to the next one.
All the best,
--Matt
Sorry to hear this
Quoted from DBLM:Gents,
Sadly just after my tasting last night, I got word that my dad took a critical turn for the worse. After straightening myself up from the tasting, had to drive 3 hours plus each way to visit and to say goodbyes. At some point over the next few days, we are going to reach a natural conclusion after care is stopped. There are a lot of moving pieces right now, and sadly COVID adds factors of complexity.
This is a long way around the horn to say I may or may not be able to join the Zoom tomorrow night. Please go ahead with everything and if nothing else, I will do a tasting like I did last night sometime soon. I will be glad to send you guys my Zoom info so that you can run with things. I am in a very good place with everything, so all is well. Did not mean to be a bummer, but did want to give a quick explanation. Big thanks to bowz for the samples. If I can't make it tomorrow night, I definitely look forward to the next one.
All the best,
--Matt
Damn Matt that really sucks and i'm truly sorry to hear this. I lost my dad 4 years ago and I can totally sympathize with your situation. You have my phone number buddy if you need someone to talk too. Hang in there.
Quoted from DBLM:Gents,
Sadly just after my tasting last night, I got word that my dad took a critical turn for the worse. After straightening myself up from the tasting, had to drive 3 hours plus each way to visit and to say goodbyes. At some point over the next few days, we are going to reach a natural conclusion after care is stopped. There are a lot of moving pieces right now, and sadly COVID adds factors of complexity.
This is a long way around the horn to say I may or may not be able to join the Zoom tomorrow night. Please go ahead with everything and if nothing else, I will do a tasting like I did last night sometime soon. I will be glad to send you guys my Zoom info so that you can run with things. I am in a very good place with everything, so all is well. Did not mean to be a bummer, but did want to give a quick explanation. Big thanks to bowz for the samples. If I can't make it tomorrow night, I definitely look forward to the next one.
All the best,
--Matt
Damn. Sorry to hear that Matt
Thanks for all of the well wishes guys. As I said, I am in a good place. I know I have probably said this several times (drunkingly) between rants about bowz tiny hands and who knows what else but this thread is without a doubt the best, most supportive and fun thread on Pinside. The guys I have gotten to know over the past few months in our Zooms are some of the most outstanding and high quality gentlemen I have ever had the pleasure to meet, and I feel honored to consider you all friends. And to those that have never joined in on one of the Zooms, you always have an invitation. It is always a lot of good natured fun with some great folks. And one asshole called DBLM.
With that, enough of this maudlin bullshit. It’s Thirsty Thursday, so show us what you got!
Quoted from DBLM:Gents,
Sadly just after my tasting last night, I got word that my dad took a critical turn for the worse. After straightening myself up from the tasting, had to drive 3 hours plus each way to visit and to say goodbyes. At some point over the next few days, we are going to reach a natural conclusion after care is stopped. There are a lot of moving pieces right now, and sadly COVID adds factors of complexity.
This is a long way around the horn to say I may or may not be able to join the Zoom tomorrow night. Please go ahead with everything and if nothing else, I will do a tasting like I did last night sometime soon. I will be glad to send you guys my Zoom info so that you can run with things. I am in a very good place with everything, so all is well. Did not mean to be a bummer, but did want to give a quick explanation. Big thanks to bowz for the samples. If I can't make it tomorrow night, I definitely look forward to the next one.
All the best,
--Matt
439A199B-A8D8-43BF-8754-A0BDAEC85DF0.gifQuoted from DBLM:I know I have probably said this several times (drunkingly) between rants about bowz tiny hands
Ummmm...it’s actually more like bowz’s regularly sized hands, and Matt’s “Andre the Giant” sized hands, but who’s keeping track...
Prayers buddy.
Quoted from SirScott:Sorry to hear this bad news, Matt. Damn, that really sucks.
I can certainly wait for you to be available for the tasting. It's just not the same w/o you (with all due respect to the rest of you).
We all know you already drank all your samples and are just drawing this out as long as possible 
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All said, I think under the circumstances we wait till all can do this. Sounds like Matt could need a night of hanging w the guys and blowing off a bit of steam.
We are in no real hurry on these. Would rather do it with all.
Quoted from Whysnow:We all know you already drank all your samples and are just drawing this out as long as possible .
All said, I think under the circumstances we wait till all can do this. Sounds like Matt could need a night of hanging w the guys and blowing off a bit of steam.
We are in no real hurry on these. Would rather do it with all.
Agreed. We’ll wait to hear from Matt to see if we’re on for tomorrow night. If not, another day.
Quoted from Whysnow:All said, I think under the circumstances we wait till all can do this. Sounds like Matt could need a night of hanging w the guys and blowing off a bit of steam.
We are in no real hurry on these. Would rather do it with all.
Agree!
Quoted from mjsbowl:Finally found it! Hope the recommendation pays off. Comes in at 56.85%
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Nice score where did you find it and what price point?
Quoted from PinDeLaPin:Nice score where did you find it and what price point?
Had my name on a waiting list at Binny's (due to an inventory error on their website). Price was $69.99.
Quoted from TKDalumni:Had to say goodbye to Jr. last night
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A sad day for sure. Guess you better go buy yourself something nice and new to replace it with.
Sadly gents, it looks like I am a no-go for tonight. Although I am fine and would love nothing more than to have a few drinks, I need to be semi-coherent to help the other family members at this point. We are at the very end stages of this now and have crossed the Rubicon so to speak. Again, I appreciate all of the well wishes and even if you decide not to do the tasting tonight, encourage you to do a regular zoom if you like. Hell, I could probably even pop in for a quick cameo if you do. I just cant get loose tonight.
Quoted from DBLM:Sadly gents, it looks like I am a no-go for tonight. Although I am fine and would love nothing more than to have a few drinks, I need to be semi-coherent to help the other family members at this point. We are at the very end stages of this now and have crossed the Rubicon so to speak. Again, I appreciate all of the well wishes and even if you decide not to do the tasting tonight, encourage you to do a regular zoom if you like. Hell, I could probably even pop in for a quick cameo if you do. I just cant get loose tonight.
Just catching up on the posts. So sorry to hear and know we're all here keeping your dad, you, and your family in our positive vibes.
Quoted from Fulltilt:pindelapin, tasting another Tennessee whiskey for ya. (:
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Oh you know i'm a sucker for a good Tennessee whiskey 
Is this a new one and how is it?
Quoted from PinDeLaPin:Oh you know i'm a sucker for a good Tennessee whiskey Is this a new one and how is it?
It's a great corn mash whiskey! Put in a small ice cube and it's real smooooth!
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Toured Templeton today. They just barrelled their first bourbon offering distilled on site. Available in about 4 years.
If that's your son in the pic, he "might" be old enough to sample it when matured! (:
Quoted from TKDalumni:Had to say goodbye to Jr. last night
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Whew... I fist saw that pic and thought Bill had done knocked it out.
Quoted from Fulltilt:Whew... I fist saw that pic and thought Bill had done knocked it out.
I'd be in a heap of trouble if I killed that whole bottle in 1 sitting
Quoted from PinDeLaPin:I'd be in a heap of trouble if I killed that whole bottle in 1 sitting
Yeah that’s the problem with Stagg Jr., you cross that line and it’s like that thing they used in Men In Black....pooof! What the hell happened last night? Where am I? Who is this girl in my bed?
Quoted from Chisox:Hello there sexy. I have no words to describe how excited I am about this bottle.
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Wow, I've been looking but have yet to see it yet in Minnesota. You cracking that bad boy tonight?
Quoted from beergut666:Wow, I've been looking but have yet to see it yet in Minnesota. You cracking that bad boy tonight?
Nah I usually wait to share these bottles with others. Come on down BG! I’ll probably wait for the bourbon club meeting in August to crack it. Unless beergut666 comes down tonight of course.
Edit to add that I may have a lead on one down here, if it pops up I’ll grab it for you.
Quoted from Chisox:Nah I usually wait to share these bottles with others. Come on down BG! I’ll probably wait for the bourbon club meeting in August to crack it. Unless beergut666 comes down tonight of course.
Edit to add that I may have a lead on one down here, if it pops up I’ll grab it for you.
If you do come across another I'd be thrilled to take it off your hands, that is a very kind gesture! In honor of your fantastic score I'm going to rip into this bottle of Rare Breed. Still waiting for the rye to land, but this will do just fine in the meantime.
IMG-0330 (resized).jpgQuoted from Chisox:Yeah that’s the problem with Stagg Jr., you cross that line and it’s like that thing they used in Men In Black....pooof! What the hell happened last night? Where am I? Who is this girl in my bed?
Last Zoom... hit the Pappy and then opened that GTS. Poof!
Wife: “What the heck are you doing?”
(Wandering in the yard at 2 am)
Quoted from Fulltilt:Last Zoom... hit the Pappy and then opened that GTS. Poof!
Wife: “What the heck are you doing?”
(Wandering in the yard at 2 am)
You knew what you were doing. Taking care of that thing....you know, that thing in the backyard. Been there.
Quoted from Chisox:You knew what you were doing. Taking care of that thing....you know, that thing in the backyard. Been there.
Here doggy... psst psst. Go pee!
Quoted from Chisox:Finally sitting down for some whiskey goodness.
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Hey man how much different is the flavor profile of that import full proof Blantons compared to the regular off the shelf stuff?
Quoted from PinDeLaPin:Hey man how much different is the flavor profile of that import full proof Blantons compared to the regular off the shelf stuff?
i am curious also
Hope to step in a Binny's for the first time ever today... the biggest Binny's anywhere
Fingers crossed for something cool I get to score. Hoping for some weller product... or better
Quoted from Whysnow:Hope to step in a Binny's for the first time ever today... the biggest Binny's anywhere
Fingers crossed for something cool I get to score. Hoping for some weller product... or better
Keep me in mind for that Old Fitz. Good luck on the hunt hopefully you score something cool you've been looking for. I got to admit if I stumble in some place and I find a bottle that's on the top of my list it makes me feel pretty damn good
Quoted from Whysnow:Hope to step in a Binny's for the first time ever today... the biggest Binny's anywhere
Fingers crossed for something cool I get to score. Hoping for some weller product... or better
Did your grab that Birthday Bourbon that I pointed you to?
Quoted from kcZ:Did your grab that Birthday Bourbon that I pointed you to?
I called and they said NLA 
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