Hats and Drinks - A Match Made in Heaven

[RickP]

Celebrating the arrival of my new-to-me 1950-ish Royal Stetson Whippet looking thing. Christening it with a big hairy Bloody Mary and a Macanudo Cru Royale. That should remove most of the Grandpa's closet smell... lol

 

[Hurricane Jack]

HH spent under my VS Playboy clone. As the weather becomes more fall-like, the Oktoberfests, Porters & Stouts are starting to hit the taps. I started HH with a couple of Nitro Stouts brewed by Left Hand Brewing Co, Longmont, CO @ 6% ABV. And finished with a City Wide Irish Dry Stout brewed by 4 Hands Brewing Co, St Louis, MO @ 4.5% ABV. The Nitro Stout easily won out. Both Left Hand & 4 Hands are good breweries & I usually favor most of their brews.

 

[The Shoe]

Curiosity got the better of me and we ordered some NEAT glasses. Comparing them with a Glencairn, we’ve been neither here, nor there. But over the last few days, we’ve had some Islay whiskies in them, and I must say, I think the NEAT glasses win with our small sample of Caol Ila, Classic Laddie, and Scarabus (pictured).

Today’s hat was a Bailey Toyo - A regular work hat.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

In 1970 independent bottler Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky Ltd purchased from Highland Park Distillery sherry cask No. 3254 & proceeded to let it age 40 yrs in 10 refill casks, at which time it was allowed to finish in European Sherry Butts for an additional 14 yrs, making for a 54 yr old age-stated Single Malt Whisky. Named The Accolade this is the oldest independent bottling of Highland Park to date. Besides being known for rare bottlings Duncan Taylor is also known for their top shelf blended Scotch, Black Bull Whisky; The Octave; & Dimensions.

The Accolade was a single cask release that produced 158 bottles @ 42.9% ABV. Bottle No. 1 sold at auction in May 2023 for $38,325.00. The remaining bottles have recently been released to the market @ $28,767.00 ea based on the current exchange rate.

 

[The Shoe]

In 1970 independent bottler Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky Ltd purchased from Highland Park Distillery sherry cask No. 3254 & proceeded to let it age 40 yrs in 10 refill casks, at which time it was allowed to finish in European Sherry Butts for an additional 14 yrs, making for a 54 yr old age-stated Single Malt Whisky. Named The Accolade this is the oldest independent bottling of Highland Park to date. Besides being known for rare bottlings Duncan Taylor is also known for their top shelf blended Scotch, Black Bull Whisky; The Octave; & Dimensions.

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The Accolade was a single cask release that produced 158 bottles @ 42.9% ABV. Bottle No. 1 sold at auction in May 2023 for $38,325.00. The remaining bottles have recently been released to the market @ $28,767.00 ea based on the current exchange rate.

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How many bottles did you pick up?

 

[The Shoe]

Every marriage has its ups and downs, but no one ever truly regretted marrying a bartender!
As the mid 30s temperatures continue, nothing hits the spot like a frozen margarita. This is a nashi pear flavoured one made from ice blocks…at least that’s what they called in New Zealand. Over here it’s called ice candy. Either way, these were so good!

We followed that with a true margarita, using fresh limes from our tree.

The hat is a Tula with a Sunbody hatband that I use for barbecuing.
Smoking jalapeños today to make some chipotle powder, and a smoky fermented hot sauce. While I was at it, I thought I’d smoke me some pork.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

How many bottles did you pick up?

It only costs a little more to buy first class. The ROI would have to be steep.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

@The Shoe Gary, Here’s the perfect jacket to wear at your next bbq cookout.

 

[RickP]

Im multitasking this afternoon.... Sitting here watching the clouds blow by, with a big Jalapeno Bloody Mary, Doing a scientific testing of some new birthday pipe tobacco (MacBaren 7 Seas Royal) in may favorite Peterson 302, in a nice silk Aloha, all while under a little 2" brim Champ

 

[The Shoe]

This evening’s selection….

This evening’s hat was a Bailey Toyo.

I like dark chocolate (this is 82%) with my whisky.

 

[The Shoe]

@The Shoe Gary, Here’s the perfect jacket to wear at your next bbq cookout.

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Etsuko says no. And she respectfully asks that you never recommend clothes for her husband again!

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Etsuko says no. And she respectfully asks that you never recommend clothes for her husband again!

The boss is the boss!

 

[RickP]

Performing a "scientific" physics experiment with my new round ice cube mold today. Doing destructive testing to see how it takes to melt with bourbon, cranberry juice, 1/2 a squeezed orange, simple syrup, and topped with an orange slice and a couple of cherries in the glass. If this works well, I may try it again with a bigger glass lol. First observation is that it pairs well with a Whippet

 

[Mm25]

Local brewery barn/octoberfest. Wondered what I would look like with a mustache and big beer. Decided it was ok and so did it for the second pic.

 

[Short Balding Guy]

I call it consistent and my wife reminds me it is boring......this past week Surley Supreme (pilsner) and Guinness were my consistent choices.

Sunday breakfast beer - Surley.

Too warm to grill so I had a breakfast of champions (smoked salmon, everything bagel and a peach). It is very tasty. I had the same breakfast today.

Cheers, Eric -

 

[Thundercolt]

Imagine my excitement when I found out they came in 16-ounce cans!

 

[RickP]

A Goat farmer , pipe smoking buddy of mine ( I have an interesting collection of friends) brought me a big box of different pipe tobaccos to try... If I counted right there were 16 different blends... everything from Aromatics to spices. Should take me a couple weeks to try them all. Paring some with a big honking old fashioned under a Hemp Stratoliner this evening. Today is a MacBaren Vanilla Flake.

As Ive said.. Life is GOOD!

 

[Short Balding Guy]

Bright moon the last couple of nights. Out and strolling under the moon sipping Surley pilsner.

Cheers, Eric -

 

[Short Balding Guy]

A Guinness Stout was the perfect sip for an evening walkabout.

Cheers, Eric -

 

[Short Balding Guy]

Saturday afternoon/evening and this morning were opportunities for me to enjoy my local Omni Brewing pilsner. I picked up a growler on Friday afternoon.

Cheers, Eric -