Beer near here now

[herveus]

I stopped by the local liquor store -- the one in walking distance. It appears to be under new management. I discovered that they carry Lord Chesterfield Ale. I normally only get it at Pennsic. This is wonderful. They said that they keep it in stock for a regular customer. This is a good sign.

Their selection of non Budmilloors beer is quite satisfactory given the size of the store. I also picked up some 60 Minute IPA (Dogfish). It's very hoppy (which floats my boat nicely, thank you).

Then I overlooked their selection of Scotch whisky. Reasonable for their size with a few choices off the beaten path, including something infused with orange? The clerk asked if he could help me. When I said that I was just looking over their Scotch selection, the sneaky bastard brought to my attention the special box of Talisker that he offered to sell to me at a discount. Three 200ml bottles - one of 10 year old, one of 18 year old, and one of the double matured. It's now sitting in my house.

I expect they will get a useful fraction of my beer budget, such as it is. I can simply walk there to grab a six-pack.

Comments

[rlg.livejournal.com]

Sounds like something good, though ... it's beer, ick ... (Despite hanging around with House Grog, I am not a drinker. I assume since you're getting better quality, you'll be buying less (between cost and "oh a bottle will do" as opposed to the Budmilloors attitude of "oh, a case and I might get a decent buzz").

[jpgsawyer.livejournal.com]

Ahh the joys of being able to cultivate a local shop.... I've managed it with the butcher, the cafe but not a bottle shop as yet.

Good to hear you have good beer though its a staple of a good life and there speaks the Englishman in me.

[1-big-grizz.livejournal.com]

the double matured

*perks up*

Talisker? Never heard of it...

[herveus.livejournal.com]

I don't recall ever seeing it in the states. My experience with it was in 1999 when I procured a bottle in Heathrow on my way home. It was very yummy. Talisker ages spectacularly. I've had 25 year old and even a taste of 30 year old. The latter amounted to the two drops I was able to coax out of an empty flask, but they were sufficient.