Advice needed

03-24-2010, 11:33 AM

This past weekend I went to a "Test Batch Bourbon Release Party" at Great Lakes Distillery in Milwaukee. GLD is a small batch distillery and had bourbon ready for release that has been aging since Oct. 2007 that was ready for bottling and sales. The test batch bottles are 375 ml. sized and the bourbon itself is friggin amazing!! I was the first in line because I wanted to make sure I was able to get my 2 bottles. GLD will not have bourbon for sale again until 2013 at the earliest.

Here's my dilemma...crack the seal and drink or save. Right now, I'm weary of opening either of my bottles. The bourbon is absolutely amazing and is 90 proof. I just can't seem to get myself to crack it open. There were only 263 bottles hand signed and numbered.

So, keep it sealed for a special event or open it?

icehog3 · 03-24-2010, 11:36 AM

Open and drink. The bourbon itself can make the occassion special.

I stopped saving cigars for "special occassions" long ago. Anytime I can get together with a friend, or have an hour to myself with no distractions, is special enough. And what if I get hit by a bus on Friday? Then I saved all those special things for nuttin'.

MedicCook · 03-24-2010, 11:39 AM

You have two bottles. Open one now and put the other away for later.

03-24-2010, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Open and drink. The bourbon itself can make the occassion special.

I should bring one to a MoB herf

St. Lou Stu · 03-24-2010, 11:54 AM

I imagine that since they released it, they're saying it is ready for consumption.

Down the hatch!
Save the second for The Shack Herf.

jmsremax · 03-24-2010, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by MedicCook

You have two bottles. Open one now and put the other away for later.

Subvet642 · 03-24-2010, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

Open and drink. The bourbon itself can make the occassion special.

I stopped saving cigars for "special occassions" long ago. Anytime I can get together with a friend, or have an hour to myself with no distractions, is special enough. And what if I get hit by a bus on Friday? Then I saved all those special things for nuttin'.

Well said!

68TriShield · 03-24-2010, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

Open and drink. The bourbon itself can make the occassion special.

I stopped saving cigars for "special occassions" long ago. Anytime I can get together with a friend, or have an hour to myself with no distractions, is special enough. And what if I get hit by a bus on Friday? Then I saved all those special things for nuttin'.

Listen to this man,he knows.

03-24-2010, 12:07 PM

The bourbon is ready for consumption and it was spectacular!

mosesbotbol · 03-24-2010, 12:09 PM

Drink it, but don't be cavalier.

Use it as a first drink and then move on to more pedestrian stuff so you don't blow through it.

CigarNut · 03-24-2010, 12:18 PM

Drink them now. Don't just guzzle them down, but enjoy them while you can. If you save things for something special, you miss out on a lot of stuff.

ucla695 · 03-24-2010, 12:20 PM

Enjoy it now.

kelmac07 · 03-24-2010, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ucla695

Enjoy it now.

Crack it and enjoy!!!

shilala · 03-24-2010, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

Open and drink. The bourbon itself can make the occassion special.

I stopped saving cigars for "special occassions" long ago. Anytime I can get together with a friend, or have an hour to myself with no distractions, is special enough. And what if I get hit by a bus on Friday? Then I saved all those special things for nuttin'.

It's a no brainer.

captain53 · 03-24-2010, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by MedicCook

You have two bottles. Open one now and put the other away for later.

RGD. · 03-25-2010, 07:57 AM

Here is what you do:

Open first bottle. Consume exactly 31.25ml per month.
Next year this time open bottle number 2 - Consume exactly 31.25ml per month.
The following year - stand in line and repeat.

Ron

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03-24-2010, 11:33 AM	#1
joeybear Guest Posts: n/a	Advice needed This past weekend I went to a "Test Batch Bourbon Release Party" at Great Lakes Distillery in Milwaukee. GLD is a small batch distillery and had bourbon ready for release that has been aging since Oct. 2007 that was ready for bottling and sales. The test batch bottles are 375 ml. sized and the bourbon itself is friggin amazing!! I was the first in line because I wanted to make sure I was able to get my 2 bottles. GLD will not have bourbon for sale again until 2013 at the earliest. Here's my dilemma...crack the seal and drink or save. Right now, I'm weary of opening either of my bottles. The bourbon is absolutely amazing and is 90 proof. I just can't seem to get myself to crack it open. There were only 263 bottles hand signed and numbered. So, keep it sealed for a special event or open it?

03-24-2010, 11:36 AM	#2
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,274 Trading: (60)	Re: Advice needed Open and drink. The bourbon itself can make the occassion special. I stopped saving cigars for "special occassions" long ago. Anytime I can get together with a friend, or have an hour to myself with no distractions, is special enough. And what if I get hit by a bus on Friday? Then I saved all those special things for nuttin'. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

03-24-2010, 11:39 AM	#3
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: Advice needed You have two bottles. Open one now and put the other away for later. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

03-24-2010, 11:54 AM	#5
St. Lou Stu Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Belleville, IL (St. Louis) Posts: 2,304 Trading: (21)	Re: Advice needed I imagine that since they released it, they're saying it is ready for consumption. Down the hatch! Save the second for The Shack Herf. __________________ Pretending to play golf since 1989

03-24-2010, 12:07 PM	#9
joeybear Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Advice needed The bourbon is ready for consumption and it was spectacular!

03-24-2010, 12:09 PM	#10
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Advice needed Drink it, but don't be cavalier. Use it as a first drink and then move on to more pedestrian stuff so you don't blow through it. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

03-24-2010, 12:18 PM	#11
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Advice needed Drink them now. Don't just guzzle them down, but enjoy them while you can. If you save things for something special, you miss out on a lot of stuff. __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

03-24-2010, 12:20 PM	#12
ucla695 Neither here, nor there Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pool Posts: 3,696 Trading: (5)	Re: Advice needed Enjoy it now.

03-25-2010, 07:57 AM	#16
RGD. God Like Status Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ron Location: Alexandria, Virginia Posts: 971 Trading: (1)	Re: Advice needed Here is what you do: Open first bottle. Consume exactly 31.25ml per month. Next year this time open bottle number 2 - Consume exactly 31.25ml per month. The following year - stand in line and repeat. Ron