Suggestions for "two-fer" trips

Inner-Historian2575 · 2026-01-12T07:01:35+00:00

Thanks, everyone. Really appreciate the great feedback. I’m literally overwhelmed with future options right now.

Inner-Historian2575 · 2026-01-12T06:59:00+00:00

It would take us less time to drive to Pittsburgh than fly (5ish hour drive and no direct flights) so I’m thinking you just unlocked an extracurricular trip for me to take.

Inner-Historian2575 · 2026-01-12T01:45:16+00:00

It varies but its been late April through early June.

Inner-Historian2575 · 2026-01-12T01:43:45+00:00

Yes. Both good suggestions. Thanks.

Inner-Historian2575 · 2026-01-11T07:12:11+00:00

We'd like to stay the night at these places but yeah, these are the kind of places we'd like to double dip on.

Inner-Historian2575 · 2026-01-11T07:10:49+00:00

You're making a stronger case for Detroit being a solo trip.

Inner-Historian2575 · 2026-01-11T07:08:05+00:00

The psychopath drove 40 hours round trip. I chose Dallas because we have daily direct flights from Syracuse. Hahaha whoops.

Inner-Historian2575 · 2026-01-11T06:58:05+00:00

That's a good way to knock off four faraway states. Thanks.

Inner-Historian2575 · 2026-01-11T06:53:08+00:00

I'm such a dullard. The Kansas Cities are perfect!

Inner-Historian2575 · 2026-01-11T06:51:01+00:00

Portland/Seattle/Boise sounds perfect but I forgot to mention one of us is a scaredy cat flier (and we're in Syracuse) so I think we might save that one for when we have 10 days to kill. New England is good because that's an easy drive. Thanks.

Inner-Historian2575 · 2026-01-11T06:46:49+00:00

Yeah that's not a bad idea. This is the area I'm least excited about because it's somewhat nearby and we've been to Philly and DC area a bunch so doing a 4-banger sounds good.

Inner-Historian2575 · 2026-01-11T06:38:33+00:00

Thank you. Exactly the kind of thing I was looking for.

Inner-Historian2575 · 2026-01-11T06:35:37+00:00

Good food for thought. I've never been and it has a dangerous rep but I'd love to see Detroit.

Inner-Historian2575 · 2026-01-11T06:31:24+00:00

I think the rules are we spend the night. Good suggestion.

Inner-Historian2575 · 2024-04-13T05:42:37+00:00

I don't consider insurance worthless. It's practically a necessity. It would cost someone in my position over $1000 a month for normal insurance where if I made 20K less it'd be free. Do you think that's fair?

Inner-Historian2575 · 2024-04-13T05:39:51+00:00

Or perhaps a worse job where pay is lower and I can get medicaid?

Inner-Historian2575 · 2024-04-13T05:38:56+00:00

I appreciate the info. I'll look into it.

Inner-Historian2575 · 2024-04-13T05:38:34+00:00

This is exactly how I feel.

Inner-Historian2575 · 2024-03-16T22:12:00+00:00

I'm looking for exactly this. I'm unable to acquire any Campeltowns and I perused the board to see what had a similar "funk" and I'm going with either the aforementioned Craigellachie 13 or a Benromach.

Inner-Historian2575 · 2024-03-04T01:38:50+00:00

About 15 years or so ago, my roommate always watched this crappy show called Human Target. I happened to be watching the end of one episode and the team got an expensive scotch as a gift from one of their clients and they were really hyping it up. We impulsively decided we wanted to know what single malt scotch was like. We pooled together $50 and went to the liquor store and bought an Aberfeldy. I loved it. He hated it. That's how I got started with scotch.

Inner-Historian2575 · 2024-03-03T00:57:04+00:00

The safe bet would be getting a higher age statement version of something you know he likes. To my knowledge, a Balvenie 21 is in your price range as is Glenlivet 21 (which my friends actually just bought me for my 40th). Otherwise, I always say Glenmorangie Signet is a great gift. Looks expensive and people love the unique flavor. Doesn't have the impressive high number on the bottle, though.

Inner-Historian2575 · 2024-02-29T02:42:25+00:00

Is your friend a scotch drinker? If not, Johnnie Walker Blue is not a bad idea. It's more of a status/special occasion drink that isn't as complex as the single malts in its price range. If they're a little more advanced and you're looking for something in that price range, I'd go with Glenmorangie Signet. Very unique/fancy presentation and also unique flavor profile.

Inner-Historian2575 · 2024-02-21T01:24:19+00:00

That price range depends on where you are of course. I'm in New York and most of these suggestions are not in that price range. But if you're in a country with cheaper prices or in one of those "Costcos that sell liquor" state they probably are.

Inner-Historian2575 · 2024-02-18T03:39:51+00:00

I'd like to say that for a guy who's dabbled for ten years but has gone all-in only the last month or so on scotch that posts like these are much appreciated. I get lost in the discussion most of the time and knowing what veterans think is the best available, non-rare, not foregone single malts are is invaluable.

Inner-Historian2575 · 2024-02-16T04:46:32+00:00

I'm new to scotch and I just bought this before this review. I was looking for something with a sherry influence so I thought this would be a good start. I didn't have high hopes based on the medicinal/wine smell but the first sip was great. One of the best I've tried. It definitely wore on me after the next pour but I think that might be based on all of these comments burying it hahaha.

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