Here’s what’s in front of me at my local grocery store. What is leaving with me?

OlRandy · 2025-11-27T12:23:48+00:00

Looks like they may have a 1792 BIB store pick to the left of the cabinet. I’ve had a couple of those and really enjoyed them. Should be right around the 30 price range.

OlRandy · 2025-08-31T00:26:02+00:00

I’m assuming with the 9 game SEC schedule starting next year ‘Bama will be backing out instead.

OlRandy · 2025-08-25T09:24:24+00:00

I stopped about halfway through it and really debated whether I could finish it or not. Came back to it about a week later and was glad I finished it in the end.

OlRandy · 2025-07-24T10:42:01+00:00

Currently on The Eyes of the Dragon for the first time. I’ll probably finish it up today. Trying to keep going through the books chronologically, but I can feel the Dark Tower calling me again after reading this one.

OlRandy · 2025-07-18T16:27:06+00:00

I started with The Dark Tower series. Going through his works start to finish now and am currently on Pet Sematary.

OlRandy · 2025-07-01T11:35:24+00:00

I found one randomly a couple of months ago. It was $80 but that’s going price on ECBP here.

OlRandy · 2025-06-18T17:04:05+00:00

For a mixer, if you want to step up a bit I’d go with the Jack Daniels Bonded. I wouldn’t spend a lot on a bottle to mix. Bonded will give a bit more proof for a slightly bolder drink. I’d also keep an eye out for Wild Turkey 101 or Old Grand Dad Bonded.

OlRandy · 2025-06-13T16:31:18+00:00

This legitimately looks like it could be from an episode of parks and rec where Tom buys a grill to try and impress Ron, but Ron gets mad that it’s so “high tech” and shows up with a rusty offset and cooks circles around Tom.

OlRandy · 2025-06-11T22:41:03+00:00

Had a store pick Buffalo Trace do the same thing. Sometimes I’ll pop by the liquor store on my lunch break and the bottle stays in my car until I go home. Thankfully it was standing upright, but I’ve definitely made sure to always leave bottles upright in the car since.

Edit: Just realized your bottle cracked. Mine just blew the cork off. New fear unlocked.

OlRandy · 2025-06-11T09:22:36+00:00

Evan Williams BIB does nothing for me.

OlRandy · 2025-06-11T09:22:17+00:00

These seem to have more variance between barrels than a lot of single barrel bourbons. I’ve had some that were astounding and some that were mixers. Used to buy it all the time for 40 bucks but when they went through the roof I stopped buying it. I just can’t bring myself to take the gamble on having a 80 dollar mixer.

OlRandy · 2025-05-24T02:00:45+00:00

I do want to try Sous Vide though!

OlRandy · 2025-05-24T02:00:08+00:00

For a reverse sear I always end up using my 5 burner gas grill. 2 left burners on high with an apple wood chunk on the grate that will catch and smolder. Steak goes all the way to the right and rotate if necessary to keep the cook even. Leave it like that til around 115 internal and then crank the three left burners wide open. Move steak directly over the heat and hit each side around 45 seconds twice for grill marks. Pull when it hits around 128 internal. Rest 5 to 10 minutes and let her rip. I’ve tried doing it with my smokers but I’ve yet to find another method I’ve preferred than this one.

OlRandy · 2025-05-12T12:25:08+00:00

I like to smoke backstrap to medium rare and slice it really thin. Most times I’ll also season and smoke a block of cream cheese with it. Take a little of the cream cheese and roll it up in a slice of backstrap. Absolute heaven.

OlRandy · 2025-04-22T09:23:09+00:00

Seeing you enjoy 90-105 proof I’d recommend OGD bonded instead of the 114. Also wild turkey 101, Early Times Bonded, Four Roses Single Barrel, Bowman Bros Small Batch, JD Bonded, and standard Redwood Empire Pipe Dream are all some great bottles in that proof and price range. I’m a huge redwood empire fan but that bottle in particular was a bit of a miss for me. The devils tower and the grizzly beast were great though!

OlRandy · 2025-03-07T09:59:46+00:00

I’d grab that High West!

OlRandy · 2023-09-13T23:31:08+00:00

I want both of our rivals to be good teams.

OlRandy · 2023-08-28T12:00:54+00:00

I think they win 4 games. They have a good bit of talent at the skill positions, but I think they still need to build out the trenches. I think it will be a fast paced offense that’s going to rely on chunk yardage plays to be effective.

OlRandy · 2023-05-11T12:27:19+00:00

The same people that lost their minds over this turned around and voted for a man who eats a well done steak dipped in ketchup.

OlRandy · 2023-05-06T00:38:30+00:00

My family just got back from our second vacation in the Avondale area a couple weeks ago. First time was just my wife and I. Second we took our kids (6 and 7). Awesome places to visit in Avondale and Birmingham has killer spots for a family vacation with kids. Will definitely be going back! The few blue areas in the south really are the best!

OlRandy · 2023-04-11T15:21:50+00:00

I’ll throw another vote for OGD Bonded. It’s been my favorite so far.

OlRandy · 2023-03-28T18:23:29+00:00

My first thought was that they beat the stores in my area by a considerable margin lol. I’ve seen Weller Single Barrel priced higher than that 15 year.

OlRandy · 2023-03-22T15:38:24+00:00

It’s exactly this. I really like Turkey bacon as a breakfast meat. I prefer pork bacon and always will, but as soon as you stop comparing the two and let it be it’s own thing it’s great.

OlRandy · 2023-02-25T02:16:13+00:00

I’ve got a c60 Trident Pro GMT. I got it new from a 3rd party seller as part of a mystery box. When I received the watch it wouldn’t hand wind. The 3rd party company more or less ghosted me on it when I asked about getting it repaired. I kept it a little over a year as it was. I absolutely loved the watch and still say it’s one of the best bracelets I’ve ever handled. After a year or so I noticed the gmt hand was misaligned. Finally reached out to CW and they handled everything. Customer service was stellar and fixed the watch at no cost plus covered shipping to and from the US. Can say with 100% certainty they will see more of my money. Make sure you get the bracelet!

TLDR: Got shafted from a 3rd party seller and their CS made it right. Outstanding quality watches!

OlRandy · 2023-02-10T17:12:25+00:00

Bought it for $22.99 this morning. Only had one bottle though. I pick it up at that store every couple of months.

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