ryantp
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21 years ago
Here are some things I've picked up in the last few days, from left to right (sort of):

-bottle of Ron Del Barrilito (gifted to me by my mother, picked up in Puerto Rico duty free shop);
-RP Petite Corona Sun Growns (CBid);
-bottle of Espolon Anejo Tequila (purchased locally);
-bottle of Cruzan Single Barrel Estate Rum (locally - this stuff is GOOOOOOD);
-CAO Pirahna Brazilias (CBid);
-IT Super Fuerte maduros (CBid);
-bottle of Johnnie Black (gifted from my mother);
-bottle of 95 • Old Rip Van Winkle 13 Year Old Family Reserve Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey (locally - bar none the best whiskey I've had.

I've got some enjoying to do.

Ryan.

PS - Here is a description of a few of the liquors, from the Beverage Tasting Institute:

96 • Cruzan Single Barrel Estate Rum.
Deep amber. An intense nose of pickling spices, dill, and cedar. A silky entry leads to a very smooth, oily, dry, medium body with intense Christmas spice, praline, tropical fruit, and oak elements that linger on the finish. An outstandingly complex and flavorful rum with a Cognac-like profile. (tasted on 2002-06-05)

96 • Espolon Añejo Tequila.
Rich golden amber color. Deliciously spicy, mocha, and caramel nose. A smooth supple entry leads to a fruity medium-to full-bodied palate with rich dried autumn fruits, honey, and lavish brown spices. A very lengthy finish of sweet marinating spices and herbal agave. A deep and elegant añejo made for contemplative sipping. (tasted on 2003-08-05)

95 • Old Rip Van Winkle 13 Year Old Family Reserve Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey.
Deep tawny copper. Powerful caramel, spice, sweet tobacco, and estery aromas jump from the glass. A smooth, broad entry leads to a medium-to full-bodied palate with sweet toffee, roasted nut, and leather notes. Finishes with a wave of white pepper, spice, and long-lingering dried fruit flavors. A profoundly rich and oaky rye whiskey. (tasted on 2002-01-01)

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prime1010
21 years ago
Hope you're enjoying that single barrel. It's a pretty unique tasting rum. I had a bottle a few months ago but now you've got me wanting another.

David
ryantp
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21 years ago
damn that's blurry.
Gandalf
21 years ago
Must be all that liquor.......
mydsooner
21 years ago
RP sungrowns are the best thing in the whole lot. IMHO
spadesman
21 years ago
mmmmm RP Sun Growns.
muaythaiguy
21 years ago
Party at Ryans house!
John hay Cigars
21 years ago
Your mother takes good care of you.
ryantp
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21 years ago
yeah, she's flying to st. maarten fairly frequently for work now, and they have to stop in puerto rico for customs. i'm hoping she continues to stock me up since she gets great deals at the duty free.
JFO
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21 years ago
I've seen the Cruzan Rum at a membership wholesale store and have been tempted to try it. I take it from the posts I should get me a bottle. If my memory serves me correctly, the cost was in the $50 range.

Thanks

J. RedLeg
ryantp
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21 years ago
yeah, that's about what i paid for it...probably a little less. its very good. has a sweet taste to it. i drank it "neat".
JFO
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21 years ago
Perfect! I like my drinks either neat or straight up on the rocks. Now the hard question? What to smoke with it? Medium, full or VSG strength?
ryantp
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21 years ago
good question. i've only had one glass of it.

most likely, i'll have a different stick with it each time - so i'll try tons of combos.
JFO
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21 years ago
Any recommendations are appreciated. With a pregnant wife, a 17 month old daughter and a house in the process of being renovated, I don't get too many such opportunities. So I try to make the most of any chance I get to kick back with a good smoke and a fine drink.

J. RedLeg
hensed
21 years ago
have you had the Espolon Anejo Tequila before. I'm a freak for good anejo.
ryantp
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21 years ago
i hadn't had it before last night. man, is that stuff good. can't wait to sip that on a nice, warm summer evening.
myash07
21 years ago
Damn

Friends?
ryantp
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21 years ago
JFO: just smoke a Sosa (unsure of exactly which one) with the rum. What a bleepin' combo.
EvilJAR
21 years ago
Hmmmmm, maybe if your mom saw that pick of you dressed up as a cheerleader she'd buy you less alcohol...
JFO
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21 years ago
This post gave me the incentive to have a glass of Old Whiskey River and a Ghurka Regent. Thanks,

J. RedLeg
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