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Originally posted by Roguish Lawyer
Tangent:
Drinking something else tonight, but we just finished the first bottle and are getting ready for #2.
TR:
I bought a new single-barrel today I had not heard of before. It was recommended highly by a trusted purveyor and it is even more expensive than our respective preferred brands. It is sold in at least five age groups; I got the 14-year to get started (that is the second youngest of the five). After I try it (not tonight unless instructed), I'll give you a full report.
TS:
Shouldn't we have a forum for food and beverage discussions? Or maybe just a leisure forum? Just a thought.
I'm going to go have another drink now. 
Oh, the sign is still up and doing just fine.
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In keeping with this potable hijack in progress:
If it is more expensive than Booker's, I do not think I can afford to drink it. AM and Mr. Harsey sampled my stash, I think they were pleased.
I have it on good authority that bourbon does not really improve past a few years in the barrels. Once it has been exposed to the charred oak from 5-7 years, it is done, and better quality can be achieved by sampling and selecting than by further aging.
Just what little I know about it.
I understand that Scotch connoisseurs feel differently about their aging.
Spanky, you need to try some of the higher end products. Drop by some time.
TR
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