Bought anything interesting lately?

[tradne4163]

I bought Moral Theology by Fr. Heribert Jone ( the book is also known as Adelman-Jone). Funny story, my first attempt to score it off of Amazon led to me getting the wrong title. I was mailed volume one of A Handbook of Moral Theology by Thomas Slater. I ended up getting a refund, and was told I could keep the book. It's tempting to try to find volume 2.

Anyway, I had better luck this time. the size is quite a bit smaller than I expected, but it's in good shape.

[Kaesekopf]

I bought a TI-30X IIS.  Because I need an easy to transport standalone calculator.  And it was somewhat cheap.

[MilesChristi]

engineers buying calculators lol

[Basilios]

I pose with my whiskey (I think Yanks call it "Scotch" to differentiate between Bourbon i.e. urine-in-a-bottle).



It's called Jura. I wanted to buy some Islay Whiskey today and my intention was to get a bottle for around £40-60 (that's somewhere around $70ish for you challenged folks 'cross the sea).
But after having a haircut (£15), buying groceries for the week (£45) and buying a nice pair of jeans (£65) I didn't want to spend a single cent more today; so I went whisky shopping just to tease myself.

Anyway, I stumbled upon this fella who was on special for £15. It's a single malt of no significant age indication. But from the reviews I quickly did online while in store, it's an incredibly smooth and peaty whisky (my favourite) and for the price it can't be beat. That's what the internet told me anyway. But I haven't had a chance to try it yet; when I do I will let you know what it's like. For now, enjoy my handsome mug.

[Basilios]

Ok, so I had a dram (or two).

It's not bad. Definitely not as peaty as I like and I get the smokey flavours and some leather flavours (if thats a good way to describe it). It's quite pleasant; very smooth. The nose is very nice; it's probably better than the taste in a way. It's sweet and honey-like. The only downside is, for me, the after-taste wasn't good. It left my palate a bit underwhelmed and deflated (if you can understand that). So it's not quite "I want moar!" like some of the more expensive Islay whiskies that I enjoy. But for the price, it's a very good whisky and I think it may actually go well on ice (I always drink neat or with a teaspoon of water, but this only really pleases me when it's a very nice peaty whisky).

So there's my review if you ever think of buying Jura Superstition.

[The Harlequin King]

I went to a barbershop on the "hip" side of town which serves free beer while you wait. It was a pretty cool place. Also had an arcade machine.

[Basilios]

I went to a barbershop on the "hip" side of town which serves free beer while you wait. It was a pretty cool place. Also had an arcade machine.

[LouisIX]

I went to a barbershop on the "hip" side of town which serves free beer while you wait. It was a pretty cool place. Also had an arcade machine.

This is the very best of things.

[Heinrich]

I pose with my whiskey (I think Yanks call it "Scotch" to differentiate between Bourbon i.e. urine-in-a-bottle).

Bourbon is not whiskey. It is Bourbon. There is a distinct difference.

[Basilios]

I pose with my whiskey (I think Yanks call it "Scotch" to differentiate between Bourbon i.e. urine-in-a-bottle).

Bourbon is not whiskey. It is Bourbon. There is a distinct difference.

No, Bourbon is whisky.

Since whisky is (very loosely) simply a fermented (mashed) grain... Bourbon is whisky.

All Bourbons are whisky; not all whisky is Bourbon.

[Heinrich]

I pose with my whiskey (I think Yanks call it "Scotch" to differentiate between Bourbon i.e. urine-in-a-bottle).

Bourbon is not whiskey. It is Bourbon. There is a distinct difference.

No, Bourbon is whisky.

Since whisky is (very loosely) simply a fermented (mashed) grain... Bourbon is whisky.

All Bourbons are whisky; not all whisky is Bourbon.

So Scotch is not Bourbon, then?

BTW, I got five of these bad boys in my ice chest waiting to be caressed and then crushed. Better than anything I had in Europe(except Bavaria).



http://www.bristolbrewing.com/our_beers.asp

[Basilios]

I pose with my whiskey (I think Yanks call it "Scotch" to differentiate between Bourbon i.e. urine-in-a-bottle).

Bourbon is not whiskey. It is Bourbon. There is a distinct difference.

No, Bourbon is whisky.

Since whisky is (very loosely) simply a fermented (mashed) grain... Bourbon is whisky.

All Bourbons are whisky; not all whisky is Bourbon.

So Scotch is not Bourbon, then?

BTW, I got five of these bad boys in my ice chest waiting to be caressed and then crushed. Better than anything I had in Europe(except Bavaria).



http://www.bristolbrewing.com/our_beers.asp

No, Scotch is Scottish whisky (though as I said, I think only Americans call it scotch - over here whisky = 'scotch' by default (or possibly Irish whisky), and if we mean bourbon we say bourbon). Scotch as far as I am aware has a better reputation than Bourbon though I am not sure why. Some 'scotch' isn't great either; I really dislike blended whisky even if it costs alot (though admittedly I haven't tried the really good stuff, but I have tried some relatively pricey blends and they were yucky to me).

That beer looks good. I'm not a huge beer fan or appreciator as I am of whisky (which is not to say I am an expert or aficionado on whisky at all I just mean I like it and can really appreciate it). I love drinking a good beer on a Sunday but here's the difference. My mom's husband couldn't tell you the difference between an Islay whisky and a Bourbon (to go to the extremes) but he could give you a good analysis of some of the local craft beers and their noses, flavours, aftertastes. I am the opposite. Couldn't tell you if a particular beer was chocolaty with hints of burnt bacon but I could tell you if a particular whisky had hints of caramel.

[Heinrich]

I am like your step father(?). Don't know much about likker, but brew is good for you.

[Basilios]

I am like your step father(?). Don't know much about likker, but brew is good for you.

LOL step-father. Both my parents re-married and both their spouses had previous kids. None of these people are my step-anything. Mom's husband; and his kids are 'moms husbands kids'. Not sure if that's cold hearted of me but anyhoo.

Yeah beer is good. I got fat in beer in University so I drink the hard stuff now. Small amounts, big flavor. Nice payoff.

[sprungli]

Gojiee berries

Lindt chocolates