The outlet is for the old lady... geez if she get's to buy something I can go to a cigar store... when is your mom's birthday? My is the 19th, that is why I am going to DC, that and to get a free dinner from my bud Steve from TWS (The Wine Specialist), my man behind the last bombs!
The spy museum does sound intersting... only for a couple days thjis time, but we have friends who go there almost every weekend in spring and summer so will definately be going back.
Oh, and seriously if there is something you need in the way of wine, liquor etc that you can't find or like here in VA jacked up beyond normal (for other states I have been in) prices, let me know... this guy has flown the world to retrieve stuff and he does monthly sorties for several regular customers and if he can get it while he is there, he will do it for me... AND he gives me decent discounts too...
For and example, bombed my better half with the following this week:
Corzo Añejo Tequila $65.
Yellow gold color. Warm caramel, potpourri, and golden raisin aromas. A round supple, entry leads to a delicately sweet, oily medium-to full-bodied palate with rich flavors of honeyed toast, brown spice, and dates. Finishes with a long sweet fade of baked fruits, spice, and toffee. Yummy.
International Review of Spirits Award: Gold Medal
RATED: 93 points (Exceptional)
ALCOHOL BY VOLUME: 40%
CATEGORY: Tequila Anejo
TASTING LOCATION: Our Chicago Tasting Room
TASTING DATE: Aug-02-2006
SPIRITS ID: 178730
Let's just say.. I did not pay retail!