My libation tonight 12/19/07

[Angry Bill]

Well, one of my employees bought me a little present. Some of you know I love rum. He bought me a bottle of 23 year old Ron Zacapa Centenario aged rum.. OMFG this stuff is awesome... So fricking smooth and is complimenting my cigar tonight. I hear this bottle is about $70. I also got a bottle of single malt scotch, which I havent opened yet. hehe.. Was soooooo stoked about this bottle.

Dave, come on over and drink this with me. It's only about 75 miles.. hehe.

What are you all drinking tonight?

 

[martini76]

Very nice! I'm just drinking my go to Irish Whiskey, Tullamore Dew. I'm hoping that Santa might bring me some older stuff... :santa2:

 

[jwintosh]

sommore livglenit!

 

[dpricenator]

sommore livglenit!

:headroll: :headroll:

I'm sampling a couple of the beers Santa brought me. 2 from New Belgium Brewing. The Blue Paddle Pilsner Lager mmmmmm a little bite. and the Sunshine Whear Beer, Very smooth and sweet. Thanks Santa:bottle:

 

[tedski]

I've been enjoying Zacapa for many years now ... it's one of my favorite sipping rums. The regular online price is around $32 (HiTimeWine).

If you get a chance try Zaya and El Dorado 15yr.

Lately, I've been drinking lots of red wine. Last night I finished a bottle of 2006 Tait (Australian Shiraz)

 

[WhiteLightning]

Nothing today. I have of bottle of the same Ron Zacapa and it definitely is great. Have you tried 10 Cane?

 

[Angry Bill]

I've been enjoying Zacapa for many years now ... it's one of my favorite sipping rums. The regular online price is around $32 (HiTimeWine).

If you get a chance try Zaya and El Dorado 15yr.

Lately, I've been drinking lots of red wine. Last night I finished a bottle of 2006 Tait (Australian Shiraz)

I didnt believe the price i was told, but had no idea. I also love the Zaya, which is imported by the same folks that import Zacapa. I will have to try the El Dorado now. Thanks.



And I love 10 Cane.. Makes an incredible mojito.. lol... I have 15 different rums... lol.

 

[WhiteLightning]

Ron Zacapa 23yr for $32/btl is a steal.

 

[Angry Bill]

When 10 Cane is $30 a btl, i snatch that up...

 

[WhiteLightning]

When 10 Cane is $30 a btl, i snatch that up...

Where do you find it for $30?:scratchhe

 

[Angry Bill]

BevMo out here has it on sale at times for that.. I grab 2 or 3... Between wine, rum and single malts.. I drink well.. hehe Especially the wine, since im in 4 wine clubs And Bevmo is also an online retailer... Let me know Eddie if you ever need any.

 

[WhiteLightning]

Does Bevmo have a website or is it a store in CA?

 

[Angry Bill]

Here is the link and they have retail shops also here and Washington, Arizona

http://www.bevmo.com/productlist.asp?area=home

 

[Angry Bill]

in fact 10 cane is $30.99 a bottle right now

 

[WhiteLightning]

Nice! They have got some great prices. Thanks.:bottle:

 

[Angry Bill]

Im told great shipping too, but i go to the store.. Im a club member there. Glad the info was helpful..

 

[smokem94]

I've been enjoying Zacapa for many years now ... it's one of my favorite sipping rums. The regular online price is around $32 (HiTimeWine).

If you get a chance try Zaya and El Dorado 15yr.

Lately, I've been drinking lots of red wine. Last night I finished a bottle of 2006 Tait (Australian Shiraz)

Ted,
Have you tried the Staggs Leap 2004 Petite Syrah????? If not, I highly recommend

 

[tedski]

Ted,
Have you tried the Staggs Leap 2004 Petite Syrah????? If not, I highly recommend

No I haven't - but thanks for the input. I generally try to stay away from the really well-known / famous labels as you wind up paying for the name as well as the wine (similiar to Fuente or Padron cigars). I know Stags Leap makes some great wine though - hell, they are one of the main reasons for the huge growth in California wineries over the past 30 years.

I'll keep my eye out though - and if this ever goes on sale, I'll snag a bottle to try.

 

[Angry Bill]

Look towards wine from Paso Robles now.. THERE are some incredible Zins, Pinots, Cabs, Syrah and blends coming out of there. Tobin James, Tolo, Justin, Turley, Carmodie McKnight just to name a few. Not too crazy price wise, but will blow your socks off.

 

[tedski]

I was in Paso Robles a couple weeks ago. I didn't get to any of the wineries you mention, but did visit:

Booker (good syrah, but pricey)
Calcareous (enjoyed their Bordeaux blend + Syrah)
Eberle (beautiful facility, decent wines)
Garretson (OK, nothing spectacular)
Halter Ranch (pretty good wine)
Hug Cellars (very nice wine + good prices)
Jack Creek (good pinot, but pricey)
Midnight Cellars (good, but the better wines are pricey)
Stacked Stone (OK, nothing spectacular)
Tablas Creek (very good Rhone style wines, somewhat pricey)
Villacana (OK, nothing spectacular)
York Mountain (OK, good prices though)

Just cracked open a bottle of 2002 Eckert Estate Malbec tonight. The grapes are from Lodi and their winery is in Livermore. Very smooth and drinkable wine.