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herveus ([personal profile] herveus) wrote2010-04-03 01:52 pm

Beer near here now

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.

[identity profile] herveus.livejournal.com 2010-04-04 12:50 pm (UTC)(link)
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.