LastPommerFan

I have, we are on bottle #2. The first bottle had the strong maple and brown sugar sweetness that the standard blend is known for, clearly we got the mash/age mix that provides the bulk of those notes. This bottle is much less sweet, and has a little more smoke to it, but still delicious. I am a little confused as to why the 4R has not caught on in the states until very recently. It was the third most popular bourbon in europe for a long time behind JB and MM*. It's been available in Northern KY, SW OH and SE IN for a while, but seems to be spreading now. By far favorite primary offering from any of the distilleries, and I think it stands up against some of the higher level offerings. *(I don't count JD, though some do. I firmly believe that the Lincoln County process is a significant enough departure from standard aging that it makes it impossible to compare it to a "true" bourbon, and they would agree with me.)

With the wife all knocked up and nesting (I've We've renovated our bathroom, built a nursary into a previously unused nook on the second floor, built a guest room in the basement, and replaced every sheet, curtain, and towel in our house...all in the past month.) I haven't found the time to sit down and have a glass out of the Four Roses Single Barrel that's been staring at me from our bar. Tonight may be the night. Just the thought has me all happy inside. :)

This travels even better if you mix it in an (unused) 2.5 GAL gasoline container. Comes with a spout for easy pouring into a cup or, more likely, an open mouth. Proper tailgate requirement.

Would also like to point out that it is Bastille Day, which of course, is the French National Holiday. Now that is frighteningly eerie...

HEY!!! :angry: oh wait, no...you're right. :cry:

Despite our differences of opinion on the other topic, I honestly pray that a family as open and yearning for children as yours is blessed with their arrival.

wouldn't trade it for the world.... ...but I'm still gonna complain about it. Marriage is wonderful that way.

yes, make it complaint sunday. 7/1/2007 was a sunday.

Is it hard to imagine I'd be erecting a tent?

Hardwood floors, probably would lead to the same result. The tent will be pitched immediately.

Pregnancy Sleeping Sprawl... By 1 am last night I had exactly 11 inches of the bed left to sleep on. I learned years ago never to wake a sleeping pregnant woman, but now my back and neck are a complete mess from the rediculous sleeping position I had to take to fit into the available space. I'm bringing the air mattress in from the garage as an emergency back-up tonight.

I really thought the tradeoff between rent protection and limits on property tax increases was an excellent political compromise...

I live right in Bourbon country. I didn't really start drinking any whiskey till I moved out here, now I just about rotate between beer and Bourbon depending on the type of drinking I'm doing (Dinner vs. Sports vs. Bar etc.) I'm guessing the smoother more simple flavors of the scotches will probably suit a Vodka Drinker more than bourbon, but if you were tending to mix with sweeter mixers, you might try it. Maker's Mark is a reasonible place to start, but, if you can find it, Four Roses is delicious. Great Maple Syrup tones. Also, If you like Mojitos, a Mint Julep is basically a bourbon Mojito. The Derby is coming up in a couple weeks, buy yourself some bourbon and mint, find a way to put a couple bucks on a horse, and enjoy. :D