Hats and Drinks - A Match Made in Heaven

[Hurricane Jack]

Well, at least Mr Lightfoot got a gold record out of the disaster.

The point is 29 men died who might have been rescued by helicopters if the Fitz hadn't broken up & sunk so quickly. I believe Mr. Lightfoot has donated generously to the research of the disaster & memorial fund for the victims.

 

[belfastboy]

The point is 29 men died who might have been rescued by helicopters if the Fitz hadn't broken up & sunk so quickly. I believe Mr. Lightfoot has donated generously to the research of the disaster & memorial fund for the victims.

Yes, my poorly made point was that popular culture is very skilled at making a buck regardless of where the inspiration comes from. I guess on the positive side many more people (like me!) learned about the disaster and the loss of life.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

NBD! Connemara Original Peated Single Malt Irish Whiskey, while I've been wearing a Stetson 4X OR. If you want to try a mildly Peated smoky whiskey but are afraid of the medicinal iodine flavor of Laphroaig Single Malt Scotch or the price point of a good Islay like Lagavulin 16, then try Connemara & see what you think.

 

[Short Balding Guy]

Yes, my poorly made point was that popular culture is very skilled at making a buck regardless of where the inspiration comes from. I guess on the positive side many more people (like me!) learned about the disaster and the loss of life.

Hey I wanted to touch base in the hope my reply the other night did not come off as snippy. Minnesota's weather is not like the normal in the past. Your exclaimation about shirtsleeve weather was more on point than not. Our "normal," up to a few years ago was 40-50' f weather up until Halloween and then game off - cold and snow always a probability. Cheers!

NBD! Connemara Original Peated Single Malt Irish Whiskey, while I've been wearing a Stetson 4X OR. If you want to try a mildly Peated smoky whiskey but are afraid of the medicinal iodine flavor of Laphroaig Single Malt Scotch or the price point of a good Islay like Lagavulin 16, then try Connemara & see what you think.

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Good to know!

I have posted before that my wife and I have learned to enjoy the Laphroiag that we have at our home. As I am writing this I will have to make a special occasion for my wife and I to share a meal and a dram this coming Sunday. I am really glad that whiskey/scotch keeps as my bottles have not really gotten a "workout" the past months. I am typing this seeing 8 bottles that I believe need some sampling. I have a couple of un-opened bottles in the cellar. Included in those bottles is a duplicate bottle of Yamazaki 12 and a couple different Red Breast whiskeys I picked up last weekend at a great price. In the event of a long pandemic shut-down I will not run short of whiskey/scotch, beer or wine for months and months.

Good night folks, Eric -

 

[Hurricane Jack]

I have posted before that my wife and I have learned to enjoy the Laphroiag that we have at our home.

Just enjoy what you enjoy, Eric.

Ace is offering a couple of sales, one offers free shipping but you have to spend at least $20 from a page of bottles they want to move. I elected to pay shipping but buy from the other sale, & not compromise.

 

[belfastboy]

Hey I wanted to touch base in the hope my reply the other night did not come off as snippy. Minnesota's weather is not like the normal in the past. Your exclaimation about shirtsleeve weather was more on point than not. Our "normal," up to a few years ago was 40-50' f weather up until Halloween and then game off - cold and snow always a probability. Cheers!



Good to know!

I have posted before that my wife and I have learned to enjoy the Laphroiag that we have at our home. As I am writing this I will have to make a special occasion for my wife and I to share a meal and a dram this coming Sunday. I am really glad that whiskey/scotch keeps as my bottles have not really gotten a "workout" the past months. I am typing this seeing 8 bottles that I believe need some sampling. I have a couple of un-opened bottles in the cellar. Included in those bottles is a duplicate bottle of Yamazaki 12 and a couple different Red Breast whiskeys I picked up last weekend at a great price. In the event of a long pandemic shut-down I will not run short of whiskey/scotch, beer or wine for months and months.

Good night folks, Eric -

Not a problem. When I was working I would travel to northern Alberta 4 times a year for a week each time......all in the winter months. I actually enjoyed the difference to my wet coast weather. It was damn cold but I would dress for the weather and I loved the sunshine always choosing to walk to the job site in the mornings (and sometimes even walking home in the evening as well just to feel the sun on my face..........something we don't get here as we have mild but very grey winters.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

A toast to Tom Horn, a Missouri boy who ran away from home at age 14 after the last beating his father ever gave him. Horn was convicted 118 yrs ago tomorrow Oct 24th, 1902 for the murder of 14 yr old Willie Nickell. The jury was still hung after 5 ballots during deliberation. It took a 6th ballot for the final two holdouts to convict.

I thought a few shots of Smooth Ambler Old Scout Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey with my Ritch Rand Tom Horn would be the appropriate selection. After all, Horn had been an Army Scout & Interpreter for Gen George F. Crook, Gen Nelson Miles, & Lt. Charles B. Gatewood during the Apache Wars.

Horn probably never wore a hat similar to the one made into his namesake by Steve McQueen in one of the best performances of his career.

On set with his dog, Junior

May these two legends & the iconic Western Cowboy hat live on in our American psyche forever.

 

[Bamaboots]

Starting another loop around the sun today and I’ll begin the navigation aided by a new to me tequila, Casa Dragones, a relatively new brand as well. Started by the founder of MTV and Mexico’s first Maestra Tequilera

On the nose I get the agave alcohol smell/fragrance and not a lot more though I’ve read some postings about floral notes. The smell is not unpleasant. On the first taste I got a bit of fruit, more of a mild peach taste than anything else I can come up with, though some have mentioned pears. It’s fairly dry across the tongue and easy to swallow leaving a nice peppery finish with only a bit of that with the aftertaste.

Surprising to me was finding out that a diffusion with water process is used in their processing and not the usual cooking of the agave in clay or stainless ovens with other premium brands. I’ll have to think more on whether the difference is that distinct to me. Overall, a good one so far. As smooth as the Maestro Dobel Diamanté but with more character that I’ll keep exploring.

 

[Rumad]

Starting another loop around the sun today and I’ll begin the navigation aided by a new to me tequila, Casa Dragones, a relatively new brand as well. Started by the founder of MTV and Mexico’s first Maestra Tequilera

On the nose I get the agave alcohol smell/fragrance and not a lot more though I’ve read some postings about floral notes. The smell is not unpleasant. On the first taste I got a bit of fruit, more of a mild peach taste than anything else I can come up with, though some have mentioned pears. It’s fairly dry across the tongue and easy to swallow leaving a nice peppery finish with only a bit of that with the aftertaste.

Surprising to me was finding out that a diffusion with water process is used in their processing and not the usual cooking of the agave in clay or stainless ovens with other premium brands. I’ll have to think more on whether the difference is that distinct to me. Overall, a good one so far. As smooth as the Maestro Dobel Diamanté but with more character that I’ll keep exploring.
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Happy birthday Greg. Many more healthy returns. Sweet hat too.

 

[BobHufford]

Starting another loop around the sun today and I’ll begin the navigation aided by a new to me tequila..

Hope you had a happy birthday Greg! May you celebrate many more.

 

[Short Balding Guy]

Starting another loop around the sun today and I’ll begin the navigation aided by a new to me tequila, Casa Dragones, a relatively new brand as well. Started by the founder of MTV and Mexico’s first Maestra Tequilera

On the nose I get the agave alcohol smell/fragrance and not a lot more though I’ve read some postings about floral notes. The smell is not unpleasant. On the first taste I got a bit of fruit, more of a mild peach taste than anything else I can come up with, though some have mentioned pears. It’s fairly dry across the tongue and easy to swallow leaving a nice peppery finish with only a bit of that with the aftertaste.

Surprising to me was finding out that a diffusion with water process is used in their processing and not the usual cooking of the agave in clay or stainless ovens with other premium brands. I’ll have to think more on whether the difference is that distinct to me. Overall, a good one so far. As smooth as the Maestro Dobel Diamanté but with more character that I’ll keep exploring.
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Cheers sir. Looks like a terrific start to the next loop!

Eric -

 

[belfastboy]

A toast to Tom Horn, a Missouri boy who ran away from home at age 14 after the last beating his father ever gave him. Horn was convicted 118 yrs ago tomorrow Oct 24th, 1902 for the murder of 14 yr old Willie Nickell. The jury was still hung after 5 ballots during deliberation. It took a 6th ballot for the final two holdouts to convict.

I thought a few shots of Smooth Ambler Old Scout Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey with my Ritch Rand Tom Horn would be the appropriate selection. After all, Horn had been an Army Scout & Interpreter for Gen George F. Crook, Gen Nelson Miles, & Lt. Charles B. Gatewood during the Apache Wars.

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Horn probably never wore a hat similar to the one made into his namesake by Steve McQueen in one of the best performances of his career.

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On set with his dog, Junior

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May these two legends & the iconic Western Cowboy hat live on in our American psyche forever.

I think Rand does a great job on the Tom Horn. It is on my list if in post Covid times I make it to Billings.

 

[Blare]

Starting another loop around the sun today and I’ll begin the navigation aided by a new to me tequila, Casa Dragones, a relatively new brand as well. Started by the founder of MTV and Mexico’s first Maestra Tequilera

On the nose I get the agave alcohol smell/fragrance and not a lot more though I’ve read some postings about floral notes. The smell is not unpleasant. On the first taste I got a bit of fruit, more of a mild peach taste than anything else I can come up with, though some have mentioned pears. It’s fairly dry across the tongue and easy to swallow leaving a nice peppery finish with only a bit of that with the aftertaste.

Surprising to me was finding out that a diffusion with water process is used in their processing and not the usual cooking of the agave in clay or stainless ovens with other premium brands. I’ll have to think more on whether the difference is that distinct to me. Overall, a good one so far. As smooth as the Maestro Dobel Diamanté but with more character that I’ll keep exploring.
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Happy Birthday.

 

[Just A Hat Rack]

Rebel Yell 100 and my new Akubra keeping me company on a stormy evening.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

I think Rand does a great job on the Tom Horn. It is on my list if in post Covid times I make it to Billings.

I agree, & Ritch does 3-4 different versions with specs & dimensions giving you some options; one version being much more dressier than the others. I haven't looked at the website in a while but he used to have a pic of a customer dressed neatly & all coiffed like a professional wearing the dressier version. I always liked that pic for that individual.

New owners could change everything.

PS: there's some great shots of McQueen's movie version in this song:

 

[Bamaboots]

Happy birthday Greg. Many more healthy returns. Sweet hat too.

Hope you had a happy birthday Greg! May you celebrate many more.

Cheers sir. Looks like a terrific start to the next loop!

Eric -

Happy Birthday.

Thank you, all!

 

[Hurricane Jack]

NBD! I must drink sparingly this bottle of Strathisla 10 Cask Strength from a bottling by Signatory. Only 275 bottles from this Cask, now apparently sold out. Distilled at 58.5% ABV. Remarkable for a 10 yr old.

My 1910's Stetson BRE with Fray Sweat.
And a fancy glass for Bob.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

I hadn't been in the area to stop for a while so earlier today I had a few shots of Rebel Yell with Clell Miller.

 

[Short Balding Guy]

Saturday night with a Guinness.

Sunday lunch grilling with a Founders All Day IPA.

Cheers, Eric -

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Game time!