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DC Metro Bourbon Tasting

Unread postby Bourbon Joe » Sat Nov 08, 2008 2:24 pm

Greg Gilbert organized a 5 BiB bourbon blind tasting last night. It was held at Reid's house in Clifton Virginia. There were a lot of guys there and I finally got to meet Greg gilbert and Stoopsie. We all had a great time. Thanks to everyone involved in making this tasting a success. BTW Jake Parrot picked 'em all. Your humble writer only got 3 out of 5. Great bourbons and a great time and it's always nice to get together with "The Bunghole".
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Re: DC Metro Bourbon Tasting

Unread postby bunghole » Mon Nov 10, 2008 12:28 pm

ima had a great time! Thanks to Reid and Greg for putting it all together. Many thanks to Bourbon Joe and his generousity that made my attendance possible.
It was good to meet Doug Phillips, and Emerald Adir for the first time.

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Re: DC Metro Bourbon Tasting

Unread postby Dump Bucket » Mon Nov 10, 2008 9:00 pm

It was a great event. I was very fortunate to have been able to be in the area and to be invited...

Now I need to get y'all down to the SW...

hey ima... note the new name... per your request :mrgreen: - it was great to meet you and the others...
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Re: DC Metro Bourbon Tasting

Unread postby mozilla » Tue Nov 11, 2008 1:22 am

Looks like a fun time was had by all. What bourbons made the rounds at this tasting? Were there any winners to the bunch?
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Re: DC Metro Bourbon Tasting

Unread postby Stoopsie » Tue Nov 11, 2008 10:32 am

"Your assignment for this evening should you decide to accept it is” Bond................ Bottled in Bond" GGilbertVA
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Re: DC Metro Bourbon Tasting

Unread postby Stoopsie » Tue Nov 11, 2008 10:36 am

Discussing previous adventures were (Using their code names only) CigarNV, Jake_Parrot and BourbonJoe. All the while DougDog sits in quiet amusement.
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Re: DC Metro Bourbon Tasting

Unread postby Stoopsie » Tue Nov 11, 2008 10:38 am

And Dump Bucket aka Spun_Cookie with wide eyed enthusiasm.
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Re: DC Metro Bourbon Tasting

Unread postby Stoopsie » Tue Nov 11, 2008 10:39 am

GgilbertVA issues the order to begin as Agent "D" keenly observes the proceedings.
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Re: DC Metro Bourbon Tasting

Unread postby Stoopsie » Tue Nov 11, 2008 10:40 am

The entire team works at a furious pace to complete the top secret task. Including those not mentioned earlier. NeighborD and ultra spy D*N*D aka Bunghole
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Re: DC Metro Bourbon Tasting

Unread postby Stoopsie » Tue Nov 11, 2008 10:45 am

D*N*D aka Bunghole receives "special" attention from Bourbonjoe to insure proper secrecy during his assignment.
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Re: DC Metro Bourbon Tasting

Unread postby Stoopsie » Tue Nov 11, 2008 10:50 am

DougDog making sure every last morsel of information is gained from each piece of evidence.
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Re: DC Metro Bourbon Tasting

Unread postby Stoopsie » Tue Nov 11, 2008 10:52 am

Another round for the victors?
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Re: DC Metro Bourbon Tasting

Unread postby Stoopsie » Tue Nov 11, 2008 10:56 am

The look of satisfaction after another mission concludes.
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Re: DC Metro Bourbon Tasting

Unread postby Bourbon Joe » Tue Nov 11, 2008 11:04 am

mozilla wrote:Looks like a fun time was had by all. What bourbons made the rounds at this tasting? Were there any winners to the bunch?


Jeff,
Things are a little hazy from that nite but there were five bourbons in the blind flight. AAA, 89 Dant, VOB, Old Fitz (KY-1), and ???? Like I said, a bit hazy. Jake Parrott got all five. I had 3 out of 5. Don't know about the rest of the gang. I do remember it was a great time though.
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Re: DC Metro Bourbon Tasting

Unread postby bourbonv » Tue Nov 11, 2008 11:05 am

Great photo's Howie! I am glad that Bunghole, aka "*Do*Not*Delete*" was along for the mission. His superior tasting skills surely complemented all even this skilled group of spies. Even so, I did not see any real rough characters in the opponents mix. Maybe if some McCormick bonded or even some Old Crow disguised as a bonded whiskey would have made this a dangerous mission. As it was I would say your foes were all smooth operators with some good taste.
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