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This? :confused:

yes, that looks like an early artist rendering.

But it smells so clean and fresh. :\
Seriously though, I've seen several references to talc being carcinogenic now, guess there must be some truth to it.

Ya you only buy it from this source, proceeds are Fair Trade:

Gourmet coffee, kopi luwak, Civet cat coffee, bucket list

It is absolutely true, I wasn't kidding, never inhale talc. Funny, huh, that there are no warnings on the label.....................

So less than $88 a pound? That's certainly far less expensive than the "urban legends" suggest of hundreds of dollars/lb.

Correction: I was looking at a blend. Pure is $320/lb

I've never heard that, and I take a big whiff every time, it smells so good. I might as well take up smoking while I'm at it.

Then again, maybe not :icon14:

Talc Intrapleural: MedlinePlus Drug Information

That's the perfect emote for that link ... :icon14:

Well, we certainly didn't mean for the finer things to be a Sunday downer........ just stop smelling it NOW, and you should be ok :ugh2:

Haha, touche. There are several ways/places to use talc, face after shaving, the bits n tackle to keep everything from rubbing, thighs for the same reason, the shoes for smell, and more. What's your use?

Shoes, down here in the summer I wear Sperry Topsiders a lot with shorts, they are also great for boating...... worn without socks they can get a little "gamey". A shot of talc in each shoe tends to keep them and your feet fresh :tiphat:

Btw, no one uses the fake ice or stones eh? How does everyone take their whiskey then, simply neat?

I've seen those "ice stones" before, a novel idea. I don't have a problem with ice melting in my drinks. I know some want their premium brand undiluted, but for me, the bourbon is still fine with a little ice melting.

Do you stick to the 2 cubes max rule?

With my icemaker, the cubes are a little smaller and sometimes come out broken, so no. The key for me here is that my ice and water is filtered, so there is no commercial water or chlorine taste to the ice...... when it melts the drink tastes the same, albeit slightly diluted. Some drinks I like a slight melting effect. I enjoy B&B on the rocks as an after dinner drink, and outside of dead of winter, which doesn't happen here much, I like it on the rocks....... so I'll pour it into the snifter and add some ice, once it melts a little I actually enjoy it more. Maybe not 100% proper, but still good.

I'm not a whiskey fan, I do love my dark rums, but never really worried about the ice cubes...

Good thread. :tup:

I have a bottle of Macallan Single Malt scotch that I bought in 2003. I'm still nursing it. I'm afraid to drink it all since I bought it in England and probably won't find it again.

Distilled in 1990 and bottled in 2002.

The Macallan

I don't drink much rum, I understand there are some premium, high end rums being produced now, that are meant to be taken straight. Do you do any of those in the dark variety?

the only time I use talc is when I dump it in my ski socks, lmao. It keeps the feet dry and therefore, warm.

If I can chill before drinking, I'm happy to stick to two cubes, otherwise it would be pretty tough. I do know exactly what you mean about the melting effect though John, in some drinks it just taste appropriate.

Nice :tiphat:

Way I see it, if your ice is watering down your drink, you aren't drinking fast enough.

I'd also like to be part of this club some day:

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It looks like some places online will sell and deliver it to you (depending on your state laws) for a fair price. If you really enjoy it, you may want to check it out.

GarysWine.com: Macallan 12 yr Single Malt Scotch 750 ml - Spirits Whiskey

When I lived on City Island in NYC, I worked as a busboy in a fancy restaurant. Lots of celebs ate there cuz they had their yachts on the island.

Sinatra had his enormous yacht there. When he came in to the restaurant, the waiters all knew never EVER give him a drink with anything but four ice cubes in the glass.

Hah! I admit, with some things (Scotch is a good example), I do drink pretty slowly.

:swoon: beautiful.

Well, if it's good enough for a gentleman of his stature, surely I can get away with more than 2. :tup:

my personal favorite scotch:
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Thanks. If I can't find it locally, I might try something different from Macallan. They have a lot of good stuff in their lineup.
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I enjoy a very fine Tequila that has been shaken and chilled, then poured into a snifter. Try it some time, it's as good as the finest single malt or even cognac. Some faves: Cabo Uno Reserva Aňejo, Don Julio Real Aňejo

Chivas Regal, isn't that kinda like the "Makers Mark" of scotch? Upscale taste without the ridiculous price some upscale Scotches charge?

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What my wife likes to spend money on



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What I waste my money on

Speaking of Scotch, we may be headed to Scotland and England this summer :happydance: y'all can bet I'll be stopping by a distillery or three.

:tup: I like premium Tequila both ways, neat, as well as chilled into the snifter..... all depends on my mood. Hard to go wrong either way IMO.

i'd say that's a fair statement. It's def not a bucket list scotch . costs between 30 and 50$ a fifth. They make an 18 year too, not sure on the cost of that.:tiphat:

Shumby, Glenlivet XXV is no waste of money :tup:

Seriously? I'll give her a go based on your word, but it seems very counterintuitive.

Good call shumby, thats no waste.

i need a good tequila or scotch purchase for the new house...been eyeballing the Glenlivet XXV :tup: