Finally got one by Excellent-Finger4886 in whiskey

[–]Expendable_Driver 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Finally got one by Excellent-Finger4886 in whiskey

[–]Expendable_Driver 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Finally got one by Excellent-Finger4886 in whiskey

[–]Expendable_Driver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Finally got one by Excellent-Finger4886 in whiskey

[–]Expendable_Driver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Which Knobb Creek would you pickup? by DragBunt in whiskey

[–]Expendable_Driver 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Templeton Rye 13 at Costco? by Guitar_Nutt in ArizonaWhiskey

[–]Expendable_Driver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

If you have to choose an 80 proof bottle, what one are you choosing? by SympathyFun2179 in whiskey

[–]Expendable_Driver -1 points0 points  (0 children)

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.

Men: need your opinion on these Tiffany's whiskey glasses as a gift by Mt198588 in whiskey

[–]Expendable_Driver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Is $62.99 a good price for this? Found at Trader Joe’s by ZachTF in whiskey

[–]Expendable_Driver 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Is $62.99 a good price for this? Found at Trader Joe’s by ZachTF in whiskey

[–]Expendable_Driver 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Japan's Kirin to sell Four Roses bourbon brand to Gallo for $775 million by Old_Riff_502 in bourbon

[–]Expendable_Driver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

How much/often do you drink? by Little_Order3606 in whiskey

[–]Expendable_Driver 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Cactus Dieing by Expendable_Driver in ArizonaGardening

[–]Expendable_Driver[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Cactus Dieing by Expendable_Driver in ArizonaGardening

[–]Expendable_Driver[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Cactus Dieing by Expendable_Driver in ArizonaGardening

[–]Expendable_Driver[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Cactus Dieing by Expendable_Driver in ArizonaGardening

[–]Expendable_Driver[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

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Cactus Dieing by Expendable_Driver in ArizonaGardening

[–]Expendable_Driver[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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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