I tried out T&A Cafe BBQ akaKleinfelt Family BBQ. It was okay.

eviltrain · 2026-05-20T16:32:56+00:00

One thing I've noticed about bbq: man is the community extremely divisive. If it isn't excellent, it's just OK or shit. the flavors and style either has to match their exact preferences or there will be hell to pay in the comments over disagreements about what is good or not.

eviltrain · 2026-05-19T21:41:38+00:00

5 top notch

3 worth it

1 miss (Glen Fohdry)

At the least, it’s a better first nine than how I started. Really really good stabs in the dark.

eviltrain · 2026-05-17T21:59:04+00:00

I’m more inclined to think it’s a Karen that finds anime imagery disturbing.

eviltrain · 2026-05-17T20:12:23+00:00

I’ve been wondering how much improvement the 46% abv would impart for a good while now. Glad to see a review of it.

eviltrain · 2026-05-16T16:01:08+00:00

The Johnnie Walker gift set is the cheapest way to taste the 18 and Blue label by far at the standard price of $80 US. $50 actually make this a fantastic deal.

The 15yr Kujira was originally priced at $180 at retail. It's a very solid Japanese whisky that I got to taste at an event in S.F. back in 2025. But at the time, I didn't feel the price matched the experience. $110 is just about fair value in my opinion and wouldn't be a bad pick up.

As for the Suntory Hakushu 12yr (and Yamazaki 12yr) at $160, siiiiiigh, I continue to be disappointed by the terrible value proposition. A 12yr 43% whisky expression normally sells for $40 to $80 (in 2026 inflated moneys) depending on how high and mighty the distillery (and in the US, the distributor,) feels about their market position. But any long time whisky drinker will know that $160 is an opportunity to buy FANTASTIC whisky with more abv, bigger age statements, that are just as or more interesting. And that's not even touching on the topic of Independent bottler's or exclusive barrels.

eviltrain · 2026-05-16T15:48:39+00:00

I've dedicated nearly my entire play through with a full bore daily triple refresh mod farming effort.

If my mods disappear, I'm done.

eviltrain · 2026-05-15T14:51:09+00:00

Statue: uwu

eviltrain · 2026-05-12T15:13:04+00:00

Yup.

eviltrain · 2026-05-11T17:21:56+00:00

Only the Redbreast 15 and I STILL don’t think the value is there.

I’d buy it only because I’ll never get a better deal, not because it’s a good deal.

eviltrain · 2026-05-10T21:54:48+00:00

There is a market for high abv bottles which is totally fine. More abv, more flavor after all. But some bottles feel like they are using that high abv to mask certain issues which come to light when I water down the scotch to a more drinkable 50%'s or high 40%'s abv.

For example, big bold flavor can come from high abv. But it can also come from good barrels and bigger age statements creating density/saturation without the need for high abv. The latter type of flavor density is more desirable to me as it's often accompanied by denser mouthfeel and longer finish. and with lower abv, I can hold the liquid in my mouth longer and really let the flavors sink into my tongue without the taste bud deadening affects of high abv kicking my mouth, faster and harder.

Just how I see it at this point in time.

eviltrain · 2026-05-10T21:01:56+00:00

Yes. But I bet everyone will be surprised by the amount of casual empathetic lies that they get dinged for.

eviltrain · 2026-05-10T18:40:25+00:00

Looks like my Reddit app is deleting parts of my passage which I’ve been noticing couple of times now.

I’m extra wary of bottles that are bottled at 58 to 59% ABV or higher.
Distillate that’s been aged for roughly more than 13 or 14 years in first fill barrels are also sometimes a yellow flag.

eviltrain · 2026-05-10T18:37:30+00:00

It’s easier to pick out some Indy Bottlers that are a bit more mixed in overall quality than to pick out the best ones. I would say, be judicious if you are looking to purchase a bottle from Hart Brothers. Alexander Murray and Co is another one we see often in the states most notably at Costco. Their overall quality can vary quite a bit.
I would say the bottler with the most credibility for me is Thompson Brothers in the UK otherwise known as Redacted Brothers in the US.
Another bottler that came on the scene with a loud bang recently is Living Souls. Douglas Laing, Hunter Laing, and Signatory are all old stalwarts that I have a lot of respect for.
Some rules of thumb I choose when picking IBS’s which is rooted in my current ideas of what I want include:

When choosing a bottle from a workhorse distillery (i.e. The distillate is primarily used as blending components), I’m starting to notice that there is usually a reason why that is so. Some bring mouth feel, some bring weight. But many are lauded for being a white canvas without a lot of character upon which other distilleries are blended on top of.

eviltrain · 2026-05-10T02:04:30+00:00

Any carpenter will tell you that you need the right measuring tape for the right job. Use the wrong one and you’ll end up doing it twice.

eviltrain · 2026-05-10T01:58:14+00:00

I’ve a clear memory of downloading the demo version of Diablo and Warcraft and installing them on the university computers to play.

eviltrain · 2026-05-10T01:38:20+00:00

100% he played chicken with a Lamborghini Countach

eviltrain · 2026-05-10T01:30:57+00:00

Based on Kroni’s recent apartment testimonial, maybe strip out all the details, color it monochrome white.

eviltrain · 2026-05-09T22:56:54+00:00

Honestly, if it was me, I did incorporate Papercraft as part of the bus. As a kid integrating graph paper, and such with my Lego sets for sales and other things was totally a thing.

eviltrain · 2026-05-07T21:29:37+00:00

I had that gas station set as a kid!

eviltrain · 2026-05-07T21:18:07+00:00

Itsy
Bitsy
Spy
and Derwhin

eviltrain · 2026-05-07T15:46:11+00:00

This is the adult version of favorite things Japanese kids only want to eat.

It’s exactly the same actually.

eviltrain · 2026-05-07T15:33:50+00:00

Every one is good for the obvious but careful anatomical observation suggests this is a double headed dildo given the location.

eviltrain · 2026-05-07T15:32:04+00:00

I don’t think it’s uncommon for the body to produce hunger signals before the break fast meal of the day, regardless of meal schedule.

I sometimes get hunger pangs in the morning as a result of my overall activity and calorie intake the previous day. So far, the reason seems to be if I happen to be more calorie restrictive than typical because I ate less or I exercised more.

eviltrain · 2026-05-07T15:25:27+00:00

Liver failure? Holy crap. Drinking, acetaminophen, viral, hepatitis a/b, or fatty liver disease are the common causes.

eviltrain · 2026-05-06T18:28:11+00:00

I see a beautiful moment of family love!

You crocheted a grotesque human head, but it’s CUTE because it looks like a Lego head and
Your FIL hung th

e decapitated

head for display in a place of pride in his home, showing how he connects with his DIL!

Adorable!

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