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the irony...

Jauronimo. I only know this because I had no idea what a necro-beard was and was fascinated with the psychology behind it. Great post, even went on to dissect the potentional for a "Surreptitious Twitter Subordinate Satellite Necro-Beard" theory. Figure that out.

Bought Gamecenter Live last night and was pleasantly surprised to find these on there. Also tons of interviews. Definitely a perk over getting Center Ice.

I hate Pete Carroll but he brought tears to my eyes. "Use froggy voice when you eat old fruit salad"

Thoughts and prayers my friend.

Though I follow the Nerazzurri, Van Basten is indeed one of the greats. That stadium is something else. Toured the locker rooms and it's striking the level of contrast. Milan has the high end Ferrari-like seats you see on the pitch and LCDs over their lockers with their name, number and action shot. Inter has a single white bench in a small circular room with only two assigned seats, the keep on the end and the captain under the "14" plaque which is signifies their 14th Copa Italia. White collar vs. blue collar. So while I had no idea who's seat I was in for Inter's locker room (except to sit where Julio Cesar sat...sigh), for Milan I sat in the former locker of Kaka, Beckham, and my personal fav, Maldini.

My theory is the entire EPL is tired of his incessant whining about, well everything. So they toss em the game to shut him up. Very late to this party but was excited to see football talk. Spurs fan in the EPL and Inter fan in Serie A. Was in Milan this August on business and got to see a Europa League match at San Siro. One of the greatest sports moments of my life, sitting right below the Ultras.

Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends.... A dash of Angosturra bitters is a nice touch to that very recipe. Agree with 11, Glenmorangie is a great brand. 10 is a lighter malt and considerably different from it's older brothers. But it's got a great finish. Being from the Highlands, it's not really peaty. Personally I tend to pick up the heather and spice. Can't agree more. I recieved the single malt as a gift a few years back and it had little body and no finish. Too bad, would love for a NY distiller to put out a great product. Awesome whisky. Has to be something about being that far north to pick up the sea yet still have the floral of the Highland malts. FYI one of Michael Jackson's all time faves. I've been a homebody of late, bouncing between Talisker 10 and Laphroaig 10 a few months now. May have to Christen the new season with something special.

I knew you'd give me grief. I'm always here in spirit(s) :beer:

You're nose is probably desensitized to the smoke/peat. Oban is a fantastic whisky, but def a step down in punch from Islay. Happens to me as well. I've rediscovered Ardbeg 10, highly recommended if you haven't tried it. The only problem is that it will surround you and people will say they're getting drunk just standing next to you. What can I say, I'm a giver.

Sorry folks, at overload with work. That and beyond disgust with this team. I fear Im becoming a TSC member so quietly venting rather than poison the watering hole further. If you think the 12 is light, the 18 is even lighter and has tones much like a Speyside. Although I prefer the stronger Islay malts, I like Caol Ila as its extremely smooth and pairs with almost any food. FYI if you want a tad more smoke, try Bunnahabhain 12. Otherwise very similar to Ila IMO. Also agreed, although I contest in blinded taste test you wouldnt know its a 10. Complexity is comparable to some older malts and for the price, you cant beat it. Laphy and Lagavulin are 1 and 1A for me right now. Laphy has a punch of iodine and more peat...definitely a whisky to chew on. And if you like it, you'll drool over the 15. My only contribution since last posting is Springbank 18. First jouney into Campletown malts but I was told its the best of the region. http://www.springbankdistillers.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=2&products_id=105&osCsid=06enr99udulh4vnpaeblsht923 Purchased it as a send off for a close friend (wedding, not war), and was not disappointed. Much thicker in body compared to other mainland malts, but similar in fruit/floral. Except maybe more vanilla. Finish lasts forever and is all over the road. For my bourbon brethren, I hope you get a chance at it. Bit pricey but well worth it.

Jealous. Be sure to give us the run down. Heather (the plant, not the girl) is often dominant in Highland Malts, as are fruit and floral notes. Makes for a distinctively flavorful whisky, much different than the medicinal malts on Islay. Some of my favs: 1)Highland Park 18y (technically an island malt (Orkney) but some consider it a Highland) 2) Dalwhinnie Distiller's Edition 3) Glenmorangie Lasanta, Nectar D'Or 4) Anything from Dalmore

Looking at the Historical data really puts into perspective what they accomplished last year. What a freaking turnaround.

As a disembodied spirit, I am dead and yet unborn.

I would pick up a bottle of Macallan Cask Strength. It won't break the bank, been awhile since I was in Premier in Buff but believe you can get it for around $55. It'll kick you in the mouth......116 proof.

Aroused. Def my favorite OT thread ever. In lieu of Weave's detail, I will provide a snippet of my own. Was home a few weeks this past August, and was gifted with 2 international single malts that were out of this world (hah, excuse the pun): 1) Yamazaki 12y - Japan, 93 rating; Gold Medal 2006 BTI; Very nice whisky, though light on the tongue and the finish absolutely bottoms out. 2) Amrut Fusion - India; Malt Advocate's "World Whisky of the Year." AWESOME. Very peaty, I thought I was sampling an Islay before they revealed. Going to be a staple in the cabinet. Recently bought Ledaig 10y from the Isle of Mull. Meh, just ok. Very light body, athough it is smooth.

Based on it's meaning, it's everyone's A$$.

Nah, just changed mine. Feeling very Prog-Rockish.

Bio, this plan constitutes a nasty case of permagrin. I like it. Working from home today while my little one learns her letters on the Ipad. House is quiet with the exception of "H for Hippo, M for Monkey...." All the while, the Swords in the back of my mind :beer:

+1 I fell asleep with perma-grin last night, thinking about Skank nation looking around in utter disbelief....."what just happened?" and Suzyn Waldman crying.

This was already a very sad situation, however is even sadder when affecting those you know. Thoughts and prayers for family, friends and all of hockey nation.

Back in Buffalo for a few weeks. Picked up a variety pack of Southern Tier. Love the 422 and IPA, Pale is a little light for me and the Phin and Matt's is flat on the finish. Still loving the ST, was looking for Flying Bison but Aviator was sold out and I'm not a huge fan of the Buffalo Lager

That's a great point about bottled beer. However down here, there are many bars/restaurants that have the same 6 beers on tap: Bud, Mich Amber Bock, Shock Top, Sam, Bud Light, Coors Light. As such, when they have a good bottle beer (some places down here carry Belgian bottle-conditioned ales) or if they have Guinness Draught can, I'll opt for that.

No prob, thanks for the input on the place. We're driving up to NY this week and will def stop by for dinner. I'm not surprised about the cost of the beers, as GoDD mentioned the margins may be too tight for the quality of product. Although they should list prices. Were all the Belgians that high? If so I would think they may have to supplement with either more domestics or domestic crafts as we're still talking West Seneca here. They will surely get clientele that splurge, however a great deal wont. Then again, they may get way with only 3 domestics to appease the masses.

Follow up to my post, a writeup in the Gusto today: Ebenezer Ale House