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Recently after paying thirty two bucks for a bottle of Single Barrel I just could not get myself to cough up fifty for a bottle that will more than likely be gone in two or three days. A good friend also recommended I try Woodford bourbon whiskey (now that I drink everybody has a recommendation ha ha) so when my last bottle of single barrel was empty on Saturday I figured it was a good time to try out that Woodford. So I went to a nearby liquor store and tried to pick it up, unfortunately it was seventy five dollars for a 750 ml bottle. At that point I shit and walked out of the store… empty handed.

I decided I would try Vons for some Single Barrel since I did not want to go home empty handed. Vons had none, but they did however have Gentleman’s Jack which is like regular jack just filtered through the charcoal twice. It was yellow like pee and was only 80 proof, which after drinking five bottles of the Single Barrel was noticeably less “potent” and much less flavorful. I had to drink twice as much to feel good and ran out in a hurry.

Today I stopped by mom’s house to pick up a package and mow the lawn (which to my surprise was already mowed?.. and me package wasn’t there) The package did not arrive so I decided I would stop by the liquor store by my mom’s house. I walked in and looked for the Woodford which was for sale at the amazing price of $25.99!!! I damn near shit again, and bought a bottle as I was unsure as to why it was sooooo cheap. I came home started sippin’ and it’s damn good. Better than the Single Barrel? I don’t know… I really grew to love the flavor of the Single Barrel. This Woodford is also 94 proof and does have my head spinning so I guess it’s all good. Odds are I will buy more as it’s way too cheap to pass up. My mission: to buy every bottle at the liquor store by my mom’s house.

So Woodford gets a twisted two thumbs up. Will write a more in depth review of it when I’m a little less sauced. Drink responsibly folks.

So I have begun drinking the second bottle my mom bought me and it taste different from the first bottle BUT… they’re both from the same barrel. Barrel # 7-2472 you are harsh like gasoline chased with razor blades. I took a shot today and it left me unable to inhale for like two seconds once I gained the ability to breathe in and swallow I realized my eyes were watering. This bottle makes me howl very loud before I sip it and even louder after I sip it. I don’t know… the shit is like liquid sandpaper. Does it make my face numb after two shots? Yes Indeedy!

Today I made beef stew and I’m getting quite good at it. I don’t mean to toot my own horn but TOOOOOOOOT!!!! It is tasty and goes great with a lil’ Hank and single barrel Tennessee whiskey (even if it’s a rugged barrel).

I just placed an order for these from Kaiju Taro. These are off the hook on some of that old Cyborg/Walder shizz. I have never really been a 12″ suit guy but I am a sucker for anything clear with guts. Charactics has plenty of goods in store for wonderfest so don’t sleep.

This Valentine’s Day my old lady attempted to murder me via massive meat consumption. We went to this Brazilian steak house called Rei do Gado. While there I ate eleven types of meat. I also had some white rice with black beans and a gang of super sweet mango. A list of the meats ingested include:

-Beef Rib
-Turkey wrapped in bacon
-Pork Sausage
-Skirt Steak
-Tri-tip Steak
-Top Sirloin Steak
-Top Sirloin w/ Garlic
-Fillet Mignon wrapped in bacon
-Pork Loin (BOMB!)
-Skirt Steak w/ Garlic
-Chicken w/ Cheese (???)
-Lamb Sirloin

So much meat it gave me bad dreams. It is incredibly pricey but well worth it. They will bring meat till you say stop… no… more… meat. I give this place two thumbs up and recommend it once every six months maximum, as if you ate there more you would probably shorten your life span by about two years per visit.

Tennessee whiskey from the navy exchange at retarded discounted prices! A semi fresh batch from July 2007. I am really looking forward to giving it the taste test.

My cousin is back home, she is still recuperating but is reported to be happy to be home

My adventures in whiskey drinking are becoming even more fun. As of recently I’ve been drinking Single Barrel Tennessee whiskey. My first two bottles were from Barrel #7-1038, which was a smooth, super sweet tasting batch. Last night I got a bottle from Barrel #7-0574, and found it to be a little more abrasive. It was still very smooth and tasty to the sip, I added water to it and it was perfect. What I did notice was it was not nearly as sweet as the previous barrel. Also the previous barrel did not really need water in my opinion, the bottle I got last night made my whole body cringe as I’m still a newbie. Either way I was really happy to see that the old boys at the distillery aren’t full of it, and that every barrel does indeed offer a distinctive taste from the next. I look forward to tasting many a new barrel in the future.

Sadly I think the taste of my whiskey is the only interesting thing going on in my life. Oh I know… a new toy store opened up in AZ, check it out. This is good news because I am a cheap bastard and hate to pay tax on expensive toys and they are not on the other coast so it will still be like ordering from somewhere in CA.

My cousin Samantha has Retts Syndrome. She was admitted to Children’s Hospital Wednesday night and has been diagnosed with influenza A and RSV. She was intubated and is on assisted breathing. My heart is heavy and I am incredibly sad. So please keep my aunt and her family in your thoughts and prayers.