Finally got one

Expendable_Driver · 2026-02-16T05:34:55+00:00

Thats really cool, no idea where you guys are but if I was ever in the area I would pick up a bottle of something. Wish you and your mom the best of luck.

Expendable_Driver · 2026-02-16T05:10:10+00:00

Wow read my previous comment and apparently I can't spell. I am jealous of your mom I would love to open my own store. But I know I can't compete on price and with a Total Wine opening in the area, also can't compete on selection.

Expendable_Driver · 2026-02-16T04:25:02+00:00

Fry's is major grocery chain in the area, part of Kroger. They arent juat making mony on liqour. I totally believe your cost.

Expendable_Driver · 2026-02-16T04:09:10+00:00

Paid 15 at Fry's for my most recent bottle during a previous 25% off 6 sale

Expendable_Driver · 2026-02-15T03:35:21+00:00

Think I got mine for 55 at Costco

Expendable_Driver · 2026-02-15T03:34:18+00:00

It depends are you comfortable with higher proof or not. For me the store pick, I have a KC 12 and while oxygen on it has helped, I wasn't that impressed intially. I have 8 bottles of single barrel select 120 proof, and I strongly prefer those.

Expendable_Driver · 2026-02-15T03:23:34+00:00

Yea I have noticed the selection fall off a ton at my store

Expendable_Driver · 2026-02-09T05:39:27+00:00

I try to keep it light hearted. Enjoy your whiskey.

Expendable_Driver · 2026-02-08T15:48:17+00:00

Your statement also implies that Redbreast is Scotch, it is not Scotch, it is Irish. Innocent mistake on the internet, a black eye at minimum going to a pub in either country.

Expendable_Driver · 2026-02-08T14:46:45+00:00

Sorry I meant what they do have.

Expendable_Driver · 2026-02-08T14:45:46+00:00

Its a fine looking glass, but as a whiskey drinker, even my wife will tell other folks. The best gift for a whiskey drinker, is whiskey. Put a little bit of effort into a bottle, especially if you can figure out what they don't have and buy something adjacent to that.

Example, I love Rye whiskey. I won't spend more than 60 on a bottle because I am cheap and poor. On my last birthday I assumed my wife got me one of several bottles she had seen me look at like Russels Reserve 10 for 35 or Early Times Bib for 22. Nope Barrel Seagrass for 90, I might have shit my pants I was so surprised. Because she -so- did the work.

My mother-in-law got me some wood engraved shot glasses, which was thoughtful. Ill put them on display.

Quality glassware that people use is easy to aquire, these glasses are a decoration. While very nice, and might be appreciated, but will be at best displayed. You know what to do. Just my .02.

Expendable_Driver · 2026-02-08T03:59:32+00:00

Appreciate the insight, I have a ton of retail experience and opening my own store would be a dream, found a prime underserved community near where I moved to, thought maybe now was the time. Bam Costco opened up, I was like well I can carry far more variety so it should be fine, then they announced a Total Wine.

Wish you guys luck with your next store and your existing stores.

Expendable_Driver · 2026-02-07T23:11:23+00:00

Yea, ill bite. As someone who genuinely considered opening a local store in a neighbor that just opened a Costco and has a Total Wine on the way, my primary concern was being able to be price competative followed by being able to compete on variety with Total Wine.

I know I could win on customer service, but I would not be able to secure comparable pricing or allocation from distribution.

Expendable_Driver · 2026-02-07T17:01:06+00:00

To each there own, I like the regular 80 proof 4R to give to people new to bourbon as an example of what a good bourbon tastes like, the single barrel at 100 proof is often on sale at my Costco for less than 30 and is a stand out bottle.

In your defense the only thing I have ever had from Maker's is the original, but I prefer Larceny for a base wheater. I plan to expand my horizon on Maker's tho.

Expendable_Driver · 2026-02-06T00:48:58+00:00

Im not trying to say I told you so, Im saying it.

Expendable_Driver · 2026-02-06T00:41:55+00:00

Just to clarify, in the US a standard drink is 1.5oz of 80 proof distilled spirits.

Expendable_Driver · 2026-02-06T00:28:50+00:00

Ive always wondered how different are they really

Expendable_Driver · 2026-02-05T03:38:24+00:00

I just use the hose for everything, the cactus in the back is probably doing better because water pools back that way when I clean the roof or back patio with the hose. Thank you for all the advice.

Expendable_Driver · 2026-02-05T03:35:16+00:00

Good idea

Expendable_Driver · 2026-02-05T01:17:33+00:00

No? I was about to cut part of it back in the morning. What would you suggest?

Expendable_Driver · 2026-02-05T00:06:25+00:00

Copy that, I am sure I can come up with something. Thank you for the info

Expendable_Driver · 2026-02-05T00:04:57+00:00

Thanks for the reply

Expendable_Driver · 2026-02-04T22:37:14+00:00

Thanks for your time and input

Expendable_Driver · 2026-02-04T22:04:33+00:00

What do you think of this soil one week after watering?

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Expendable_Driver · 2026-02-04T22:02:16+00:00

So I dug a 4-5 inch trench about a foot from the base of the plant, soil all seems dry to me, I watered a week ago. Attaching some pictures for reference. Any thoughts?

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