mikeymad

^^ now that looks bad ass

Yeah Al.. the only way we could track it - between myself and my friend Rich it is just over 2100 total beverages rated (single malts only in the list). It has not been updated since December (so need to add in about another 250). Not sure where it would be if added in blends and US based corn squeezins (probably another 4-500). Edit: oh, and the Japanese and Grain's as well (good stuff) Is it my fault, I like the stuff?

killed one not too long ago: Springer 10/100: It is a good beverage - but was a little 'thin?' Did not have the depth of flavor that I have come to expect from a well made springer. I would not turn anyone off from buying it if the price is right, not a bad beverage at all. (Also I think that I have been spoiled by some Killer Springbanks). That is why the Q "Do you have a favorite?" is tough... because Yes I do... The Springbank 30yo stubby bottle red label... (as it is known)... One of my top five beverages of all time (out of a lot of beverages) - was a sad day when this was finished: Springbank is a top distillery without a doubt. And I have never had anything Bad from them (tried over 120 expressions). Just comes down to cherry picking the exceptional ones, and getting the others at a good price. Note: things to look out for... It may not be known that Springbank produces other brands as well: Longrow (a peated Springbank), Hazelburn (triple distilled Springbank (current 12yo is yummy)), and Kilkerran (revitalized name from Glengyle Distillery). No hesitation on getting any of these as well. Cheers, Mikey

to 'friend Claire' cheers.

cha ching...

Tuesday Local Brew Wrapping up the Russian Rivers that I have. RR Consecration... I was not into sour beers before... But I can appreciate them.. Cheers,

Out of the list I would run right to the 12yo Cask Strength. As far as the new 14yo 1996's - I received the following from my plowed friends "None of the new finished 14 yos are worthy given their price point IMO." Does not really mean that they are not a worthy dram - just not right for the price point. Some of the cask finished ones can turn very nice, but I have found that they need to be open for a while (oxidation) up to a year or two in some cases, before they are really are integrated on the palate. (why I have a lot of open bottles I guess) Price on the 15 is not too bad with discount. But it tastes a lot better at about $75. Cheers,

Grahame's house:

Dangerous question to ask me The 15y is a good beverage... I really like the newer 18yo right now. I don't like to give advise (spending your money) without bases (i.e. what your looking for). But with a list of bottles and prices, I can give a recommendation (have had most of the standard bottlings) I am not sure what series you are talking about... but I have had a few 12yo springers in various cases: Springbank 12yo 1995 (56.1%, Original Bottling, Cream, /592, cask 96/274, d:6.95, b:4.07) Springbank 12yo 1995 (55.3%, Original Bottling, Amantillado, d:6.95, b:4.09, cask 96/255, /577) Springbank 12yo 1996 (56.3%, Original Bottling, Fino, butt 96/262) They were all good. But not better than a standard 15yo at about the same price. They are interesting enough to try if you have a good price. Cask strength helps, and they will give more of a cask influence. There is a new 1996 14yo series out right now (was not sure if you meant these). Cheers,

Just a lighting effect with the lamp.. Had that the other day with an Ardbeg... will have to work out the lighting for future reference...

Nope... and I am fine with that

After dinner relaxing... --> Delamain 1938 Cognac - Reserve De La Famille (not a small bottle or pour - BIG Ass glass...)

out of those I would pick the Springer... but you didn't go wrong.

I like the BB12yo... great drinker...

No work day is wine day..... no? Little Aussie Shiraz... Oh yeah... and Bacon!

Nice... Bacon strikes again!!

yep -- spam musubi

that looks like my car

---> Springbank 2001/ 10yo 57.5%

Black Bull 30yo 50% (blend) and a pipe full of 611 blend from ludwig's san anselmo (very nice combo)

Peter Asplund Quartet - 2005 - Lochiel'S Warning while I enjoy a little pipe tobacco

^^ That is a true statement .. I use to live in San Anselmo...

glad your still around... cheers

I'm just saying..... Salty - fatty - with a nice crisp white wine...

So you have never moved the fridge since you bought your house in 2003... ?? How bad could it be... ?? ... oh....... I see.... Much better now though.....