Apr 11, 2017
Eddie Russell and Erik looking intently at…something or someone. Not sure. But it’s a nice photo. (And damn Erik is a tall motherfucker.)
[photo credit: olle]
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Eddie Russell and Erik looking intently at…something or someone. Not sure. But it’s a nice photo. (And damn Erik is a tall motherfucker.)
[photo credit: olle]
Here’s a barrel in the process of being dumped. The fellows working the line graciously grabbed a handy goblet, filled it with whiskey, and passed it around for us to try.
[photo credit: olle]
A better look at the back bar at Haymarket. If you think operating a bar in Kentucky doesn’t make a difference when it comes to access to product, think again.
[photo credit: olle]
Last photo: Hot Brown (open faced shredded turkey sandwich with bechamel sauce, cheese, bacon, and tomato) consumed at a huge family style restaurant in Bardstown. After drinking whiskey at KBD, this was really good.
This was my last pour of the night: a special 110 proof bottling of Evan Williams Single Barrel to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Bourbon Heritage Center at Heaven Hill (AKA “the gift shop”). Only 215 bottles made. Dang tasty.
And speaking of Old Grand Dad: here’s a cradle from the 1980s. (We have some that are older. ;->)
One of my calls: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond. Not available in California. Can be hard to find even in Kentucky. In the same general class and price range as Old Grand Dad. OK, maybe a little cheaper.
Oh, in case you were wondering, that massive blue thing in the last photo is part of the bar top. It’s made from tinted casting resin that appears to have been poured in layers and swirled about after is began setting. Quite pleasing.