tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post2205410594359418676..comments2024-03-16T11:28:41.525-04:00Comments on Diving for Pearls: The Monday after Peetin' Meetin'Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02288790197865570681noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-62865157353657754702013-06-25T06:12:36.396-04:002013-06-25T06:12:36.396-04:00That was a definite marketing plug probably paid f...That was a definite marketing plug probably paid for by Diageo. In an earlier episode Ron Swanson orders a glass of Lagavulin 16 for Adam Scott's character (great reaction/acting to Lagavulin by Adam Scott by the way). The bottle of Lagavulin in the bartender's hand was out of focus with the label pointed away from the camera. Suddenly a later episode has a clear shot of the bottle? Diageo's marketing department must have caught Ron name dropping Lagavulin...Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13215982348779717643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-2207804707746268342013-06-23T19:57:49.125-04:002013-06-23T19:57:49.125-04:00Great character specifics by the writing team. The...Great character specifics by the writing team. They could have had a label-less, or generic, bottle of whisky, but they showed that the man likes good stuff. Or it's just a marketing plug paid for by Diageo. Would Ron Swanson really pay $75 for a bottle of booze?Diving for Pearlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02373371259792882112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-74858530839104085582013-06-18T19:01:35.503-04:002013-06-18T19:01:35.503-04:00Almost forgot.
http://youtu.be/bKBTLgTubFw
Someon...Almost forgot.<br /><br />http://youtu.be/bKBTLgTubFw<br />Someone needs to tell Ron Swanson that straight sided tumblers don't concentrate the smells as well as tulip-shaped glasses but I think I want to live for a long time. Props to the show for actually using a real Lagavulin 16 bottle.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13215982348779717643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-79124237922359376802013-06-18T15:43:38.266-04:002013-06-18T15:43:38.266-04:00Ron Swanson is always correct.
Diageo is sitting ...Ron Swanson is always correct.<br /><br />Diageo is sitting on some of the best whisky in the known universe. Damn it. Costco has been selling Lag 16 at a ridiculous price recently too. I can totally see that BBQ sauce note!Diving for Pearlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02373371259792882112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-27837311121627114602013-06-17T23:03:49.736-04:002013-06-17T23:03:49.736-04:00Lagavulin 16 is probably why I'd be unable to ...Lagavulin 16 is probably why I'd be unable to boycott Diageo. After a bad experience with a bottle of Finlaggan from Trader Joe's, I found myself avoiding Islay single malts until I decided to get a bottle of Lagavulin 16 based on Ralfy's review. At 16 years old, Lagavulin hits the right balance between sweet and peat which I'd have trouble letting go. In fact, the nose reminds me of the McDonald's barbeque sauce that I dipped my McNuggets in when I was a child so this whisky just called to me.<br /><br />And most importantly, Ron Swanson recommends Lagavulin and really, who can argue with him?Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13215982348779717643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-80197468855868461702013-02-20T19:08:26.335-05:002013-02-20T19:08:26.335-05:00Good point about the humidity. Hadn't consider...Good point about the humidity. Hadn't considered that.Diving for Pearlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02373371259792882112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-20546401471854445852013-02-20T18:44:30.541-05:002013-02-20T18:44:30.541-05:00I have a feeling it's all about the weather. ...I have a feeling it's all about the weather. Whether it's the humidity or some other factor (high temperatures shouldn't be a major issue in Oregon compared to India), something is making the angels gobble up their share. Stranahan's claims that the high Colorado elevations also contribute to evaporation.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13215982348779717643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-14520432622713203652012-12-19T01:48:38.900-05:002012-12-19T01:48:38.900-05:00From what I've heard, McCarthy's can vary ...From what I've heard, McCarthy's can vary a bit from batch to batch, so I'll be sure to give it another shot next year.<br /><br />I didn't realize that Oregon had such a high angel's share, even more than Amrut in Bangalore?Diving for Pearlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02373371259792882112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-32692799945592050382012-12-17T15:29:46.454-05:002012-12-17T15:29:46.454-05:00K&L got a cask strength McCarthy's a coupl...K&L got a cask strength McCarthy's a couple years ago and what was surprising was that it was bottled at 49% but it was still about 3 years old. Made me realize the angels' share is a lot more pronounced in Oregon than in Scotland (Stranahan's in Colorado has the same issue which they solved by keeping the barrels wet).Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13215982348779717643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-43537753520895680212012-08-01T18:17:54.230-04:002012-08-01T18:17:54.230-04:00To Rob:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDRrjFjJ9f...To Rob:<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDRrjFjJ9fIDiving for Pearlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02373371259792882112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-83815945197222872522012-08-01T18:15:07.030-04:002012-08-01T18:15:07.030-04:00I saw that Party Source sale. It's fantastic. ...I saw that Party Source sale. It's fantastic. I hope they keep it going. Otherwise, yeah, Master of Malt is considerably cheaper on all the Springbankers (other than the CVs) even with shipping included. I'm wondering if it's a conscious choice or Springbank has distribution problems.<br /><br />Curiously, the Springbank 12y cask strength is only 10-12 dollars more than the regular 10yr around LA. At Binny's it's only $5 more.Diving for Pearlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02373371259792882112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-34018200413796684122012-08-01T16:28:04.791-04:002012-08-01T16:28:04.791-04:00It does boggle the mind how much cheaper Springban...It does boggle the mind how much cheaper Springbank (+Hazelburn/Longrow) whiskies are in the US compared to the UK. Even with $10 a bottle in shipping, it's still a whole lot cheaper to order from Master of Malt most of the time. Though The Party Source does have a few interesting ones on sale right now, like a cask strength Longrow sherry finish.Jordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06448702693643593156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-19457145850584902082012-08-01T16:22:38.106-04:002012-08-01T16:22:38.106-04:00http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6se4_rHyBchttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6se4_rHyBcRob Marshallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07699955676649775182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-11696845874318768612012-08-01T01:47:53.083-04:002012-08-01T01:47:53.083-04:00Hey Josh,
Rosewood Tavern in Hwood has McCarthy&#...Hey Josh,<br /><br />Rosewood Tavern in Hwood has McCarthy's. Daily Pint on the Westside probably does. Seven Grand downtown LA definitely does. Don't know who has it in OC. I will give it another try, but on its own.<br /><br />I've liked all four Longrows I've tried. I think the price difference has to do with their US distributor deal. There are quite a number of smaller distilleries whose bottles are priced better in the UK. I'll let you know next time I'm doing a UK order in case you want to save on shipping.<br /><br />I'll let you know ahead of time when the next Peetin' Meetin' is -- probably the last weekend of July 2013. You should go!!!Diving for Pearlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02373371259792882112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-25445789073618354802012-07-31T20:38:08.275-04:002012-07-31T20:38:08.275-04:00Once again, I'm still quite jealous. I'm ...Once again, I'm still quite jealous. I'm a bit let down by your opinion of McCarthy's Single Malt, since I'd been looking forward to trying it (as we discussed). I'll probably still give it a shot if I ever find a local bar that carries it, but my interest has slightly waned.<br /><br />Your review of the Longrow 14 has greatly piqued my interest. I found it for around $96 US (including shipping) from several UK sites whilst our local stores are selling it for at least $120! Try figuring that one out...Joshua Lukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12803870395593634466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-42878151288587344972012-07-31T01:21:30.365-04:002012-07-31T01:21:30.365-04:00Thank you very much! I was going to drop you a lin...Thank you very much! I was going to drop you a line about Portland, since the gal and I were just discussing the Oregon trip today. Hoping to make the drive within the next few months or in early 2013. I'll give you plenty of lead time beforehand.<br /><br />Thanks again.Diving for Pearlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02373371259792882112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-8156980390892944372012-07-30T23:24:39.599-04:002012-07-30T23:24:39.599-04:00Well, if you ever make it up this way, you're ...Well, if you ever make it up this way, you're welcome to come by for a drink. My liquor cabinet is always open.Jordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06448702693643593156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-34231408584935482742012-07-30T16:17:47.841-04:002012-07-30T16:17:47.841-04:00I hope to visit Clear Creek Distillery when I fina...I hope to visit Clear Creek Distillery when I finally get to Oregon. I'm really rooting for Steve. I wonder if they are able to expand a little, maybe hide a cask or two or ten away each year for further aging. But it's good to hear that they're doing so well!<br /><br />I found a bar in LA that has McCarthy's (not sure which release) so I'm going to give it a go on its own one of these days soon.Diving for Pearlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02373371259792882112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-11706041563825604922012-07-30T15:26:48.527-04:002012-07-30T15:26:48.527-04:00I've talked to Steve McCarthy, who owns Clear ...I've talked to Steve McCarthy, who owns Clear Creek distillery before. He said that they'd like to age their whiskey for longer, but it sells so briskly that they can't keep up with demand. I really liked their 2009 release, which was reminiscent of Ardbeg 10, but a little less complex.Jordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06448702693643593156noreply@blogger.com