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That is too bad. Seems to always be on sale at the local place here. Perhaps I should pick up a few bottles before they raise they price. By the way Marc, let me know if you want me to pick something up for you. Don't know if you are in Houston much but it shouldn't be too hard to ship something your way if you cannot pick it up.

*Anvil* East India Cocktail Seems that there are two variations (one with raspberry syrup and one with pineapple gomme/syrup... the Anvil list calls for pineapple gomme). I didn't have any pineapple syrup/gomme so I made one with raspberry syrup and one with pineapple juice (but doubled the amount of juice). Both good but I prefer the one with raspberry syrup - that is just how I roll. 3/2 oz Cerbois VSOP Armagnac 1/4 oz Monin Raspberry syrup (drink 1) or 1/2 oz pineapple juice (drink2) 1 dash Angostura bitters 1/2 tsp Senor Curacao 1/2 tsp Luxardo Maraschino liqueur

Hard to find in Houston except in Fall. Probably quite difficult to get in Austin. I actually like the Vintage Bourbon 17yr much better, it is easier to find here, and it is around the same price point.

That is scary, welcome back Joe!

Yuck.

So what is the word on the Russell's Reserve? Hehe, I am imagining you with three flask at the T-Ball game, one for each drink.

Coming right up. Time for me to battle the Wray and Nephew. Following Marc's advice, I decided to use it in a Knickerbocker. I think it was a good decision. This rum sure does have kick and a distinctive flavor but it works really well here. Knickerbocker 2 oz Wray & Nephew overproof rum 1/2 oz Senor Curacao 1/2 oz Monin Raspberry Syrup 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice 1 orange slice

Mmmmmm, red beans and rice.

I read the title.

Haven't tried it but since it is made by Wild Turkey, it is probably good. Yeah, no good Al. What do you want faxed?

Yeah, that looks like a good starter W&N.

Here's what Specs downtown currently has. http://www.specsonline.com/cgi-bin/search?keyword=bourbon&Category=Entire+Store|...|All+Items Depending on your definition of "good," I would go with Parker's 27yr (ok... maybe not for mixing at $188 but sure is damn tasty) Parker's Golden Anniversary (haven't tried and probably not so good for mixing at $142) Ok... now I will be serious. I have been mixing with Vintage Bourbon 17yr and I really like it. It lists for $63 but it usually on sale for around $50. For slightly cheaper, you could go with Wild Turkey Rare Breed (barrel proof) or Eagle Rare 10yr. Oooh, I see that they have Thomas Handy and William Larue Weller Bourbon in right now... gotta pick me up another bottle of each. I can pick you up some if you want Marc (if they don't have them where you are). And, you should get a bottle of WLW!

Hehe

Eagle Rare 17yr - goes down smooth

Toasted Head Cabernet - pretty good for the low price

Al, so sorry to hear about all the bad luck and especially about your mother. I am sending you a triple dose of positive thoughts. Hope your mom gets better soon.

*Anvil* Next up: Dulchin My first Pisco drink. Kinda reminds me a bit of a margarita except sweeter and not as good. [i think I need to start scaling back on the Apricot brandy/liqueur in drinks.] Despite all its shortcomings, it disappeared very quickly. 2 oz Cesar Pisco 1 oz R&W Apricot Liqueur 1 oz Lime Juice 2 tsp Grand Marnier 1 tsp Grenadine Cheers to Al! Happy Birthday cocktail buddy!

*Anvil* Before dinner - a very small Opera cocktail I didn't think that I would like this one but it was surprisingly good. 2/3 oz Blue Coat gin 1/6 oz Luxardo Maraschino 1/6 oz Dubonnet Squeeze a orange peel on top (added after picture was taken)

Nice smoke ring!

Right now, I use Apple TV or Airport Express straight to the A5's, I will probably continue to do this with the DAC in between.

Happy Birthday again Al!

Hubby and I used the Tom Bihn Aeronaut and Tristar for our 3 day/2 night trip this week - they were fantastic. The Tristar is probably fine for a 3 or 4 night trip but I will definitely order another Aeronaut for those time when hubby and I will both be traveling for a week. I have also decided that I like the look of the Black/Iberian look. Haven't decided if I will get the Aeronaut in Steel/Solar, Black/Iberian, Steel/Ultraviolet, or wait and see what the new colors are that they are supposed to be announcing. I don't have a long trip until late April so I still have a little bit of time to decide. Of course, I still have the Red Oxx Airboss coming... maybe I could pack for a week in that since it is slightly larger than the Tristar. And, oh yeah, I love packing cubes!

Emotiva XDA-1 DAC to use in the bedroom with the Audioengine A5's.

Happy Birthday Al and Gary! Hope you guys have a good one, you certainly both deserve it!

Think I am going to order an XDA-1 to use with the Audioengine A5 in the bedroom. Any reason not to? Thanks Ric.