Times are hard. I'm drinking jim beam

Laphroaig Cardeias Quarter Cask for me. Not exactly slumming it but I'm a little tired of bourbon and rye currently.

Came across a bottle of Blantons at the local liquor store so picked that up.

Gonna crack it while throwing candy at trick or treaters tonight.

Got this email notification from Instacart yesterday. These algorithms are good. Not quite tempting enough at that price, even though it is snowing out right now.

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Was alerted to a place who allegedly had scored a case of Weller Antique. Got there and it was gone. Spotted a bottle of Elmer T. Lee behind the counter.

Rang up $180. Laughed and walked out.

Went to my local Honey Hole and picked up a bottle of McKenna 10, Old Ezra 7 Barrel Strength and Elijah Craig Barrel Proof for a total of $150.

Got a bottle of Bearcat today, it's delightful. Very smooth, with flavors of Espresso and Aromatic Bitters to round out a relatively unremarkable (but good) bourbon. Overall one of the better bourbons I've ever had because it's like a prebuilt cocktail, and it's delicious, and cheap at under $40 for the bottle. Definitely would recommend it. Plus the bottle looks nice.

This right here is how it’s done. 3 great bottles better than secondary priced ETL.

I scored a Weller Antique in Dallas last week, but can't find something like a Stagg Jr or Blanton's for under $100.

So you're saying it's crap? 40%, check. Flavored bourbon, check. Yep, sounds like Fireball or Skrewball.

I kid, I kid. I'm not trying to get anyone riled up but I don't understand flavored bourbon/whiskey.

Maker's Mark Whisky is a good choice!

Not sure if this is available in all areas but recently found at Costco here among other places. I am hearing good things, especially the Cask Strength 46.

I bought Heaven Hill bottled in bond 7 year earlier today but haven’t tried it. Apparently a revival of what used to be an ultra bargain and only sold in KY. Now sold in a few more states as a relaunch 7 year versus prior 6 year but price went from $15 to $40.

Must be nice being able to buy liquor at Costco. I have some makers cask and not sure how I feel about it even though it’s well reviewed. Haven’t tried the 46 but also hear good things and curious of feedback once you try it.

Been a tough week really shouldnt drink so I'm cutting myself off after this 3rd buffalo trace