So

Lol.

I go to the liquor store lol.

In search of good bourbon.

Obviously lol.

Leaning toward Blantons.

Really just want the bottle.

Had it several times before.

Not my favorite.

Like the wheated bourbons more.

At least lately.

This year?

Seems to be more about variety than finding a go to.

Whatever.

Leaning toward Blantons.

Never had a full bottle.

All about variety.

Rob Morrison?

Rock-n-Roll Rob?

Rock-n-Roll Rob and the metal cooler I don't believe I've ever posted the story about?

Rock-n-Roll Rob brought this to the Phi Delt house circa 1985? 86?

Truly the first "Single barrel" Bourbon.

Cool.

Get a bottle of Blanton's.

Get the bottle.

Honor Rob.

Enjoy variety.

That was the plan lol.

Get to the store.

Well theres some Pure Kentucky

Like the price point.

Willett product.

107 proof.

Check.

Move on down the aisle.

Blantons.

Damn.

Cheaper in Indiana?

Cause he bought it years ago and hasn't sold any.

Promise.

Stores in KY selling it cheaper?

With higher taxes in IN?

Anyway.

Movin on.

HOLY SHIT!

RUSSELL"S RESERVE!

110 Proof!

It doesn't have a 10 year old age statement on the front.

Seriously?

110 RUSSELLS?

Fuck yeah!

Remember the review?

"Save up your penny's and if you see this?

Grab it."

Not a problem.

Deal.

Get to the counter.

Promise you:

"Did you get the right one?"

"Oh yeah"

"You sure? That 's blah blah blah dollars."

Twenty years ago I would have exploded on this jack ass.

Instead?

In spite of what my mind was saying to me to say to him?

I responded:

"Well I was looking at the Noah's Mill which is a good high proof offering from Willett, I was also complementing the Pure Kentucky which is an unsung high proof offering from Willett with a great price point as well, to be honest I was looking to get some Balaton's when I walked in here, but yeah, I 'm pretty sure I got the right one, 

As a matter of fact, on two separate occasions I've walked into two different liquor stores and seen this on their shelves. Each time?

I walked out with it."

I know thats a Wild Turkey product with a Jim Beam glass.

That glass?

My fav.

Just the perfect size.

On the way back home?

I call my buddy :-).

Dave says;

"You should have asked him if he wanted you to put it back on the shelve and get some KT instead."

Lol.

My life lol.

Wouldn't trade it for nuthin Lucy lol.

Jimmy Russell:

Pulled from the Wild Turkey Website:

"Master Distiller James C. Russell, or Jimmy to anyone who has ever shaken his hand, has been making bourbon in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky at the Austin, Nichols Distillery for 60+ years. Growing up just five miles from the distillery, Jimmy followed in the footsteps of his father and grandfather, learning time-honored traditions and techniques uniquely suited to the heart of bourbon country. He trained under Bill Hughes, Wild Turkey® Bourbon’s second master distiller, and Ernest W. Ripy, Jr., the son of the original owners. It’s a small community of men who have mastered bourbon, and within this brotherhood, Jimmy Russell has gained a reputation as “the master distillers’ master distiller.” From the first selection of grains through the entire distillation and aging process, he has fused experience and wisdom to create the finest examples of America’s spirit."

60 fuckin plus years :-).

This mother fucker samples a barrel and says "Put that over there, sell this on its own, don't blend it with anything."

Oh hell yeah, trust me, you want that.

The 110 proof that is.

People in New York, Texas, and Utah making bourbon.

Give me a fuckin break.

Passionate about somethings?

You betcha.

Love you Lucy.

Nite.