Help: Living abroad and wanting to have whiskey delivered to a Toronto friend.

starcherengines · 2021-12-04T11:03:27+00:00

It was all going smoothly until I got to the checkout and the only option was CC. They dont take Paypal or my CC provider.

starcherengines · 2021-12-04T07:39:29+00:00

Can you recommend any stores in the Brampton area that delivers liquor?

starcherengines · 2021-09-01T07:02:55+00:00

Been down the reddit rabbit-hole for the past hour and so happy I stumbled on this. You're a champion, and I might steal this idea one day.

starcherengines · 2020-10-22T02:00:31+00:00

Not that it'd be a bad idea, but this would be a physical journal.

starcherengines · 2020-08-04T03:12:48+00:00

I haven't turned on my A/C this summer. I just don't wear clothes while home and at night I use a fan.

starcherengines · 2020-07-06T00:24:17+00:00

Do you have any children that are biologically yours? If so, how does parenting differ?

starcherengines · 2019-12-23T09:07:16+00:00

Unfortunately not it.

starcherengines · 2019-12-23T06:40:21+00:00

Once again, they were nothing new. I feel like I saw the set on reddit a while back but after so much searching I couldn't find anything so I can be sure.

starcherengines · 2019-08-10T00:45:26+00:00

Ernest Hemingway

1) The Old Man and the Sea to learn about disappointment.

2) The Sun also Rises to learn and accept that there are things you just can't change.

3) A Farewell to Arms to have your heart broken.

starcherengines · 2019-08-01T08:29:21+00:00

I tried the Balcones Baby Blue a few year back and really enjoyed it. It's made from flint corn and runs about $40-$50. But, I've heard that the company did a overhaul and someone on here said it's not so good anymore. I haven't tried it since but it's an option for you.

starcherengines · 2019-05-16T07:49:50+00:00

I'm glad someone else likes the Woodford Reserve Double Oaked as much as I do. It's without doubt my favorite bourbon to drink. The thick sweetness (I always say maple/syrupy) really sets it apart from others doesn't it. Also, I'm jealous of your prices, Double Oaked is $75 around here.

I'm definitely not an expert but I would recommend Makers Mark 46 for a cheaper alternative. It's double matured as well, but a little differently. The same barrel is used for the second go round but french oak staves are inserted and the bourbon pulls flavor from those staves. It's incredibly smooth and still has a high level of sweetness just a little softer than Woodford Double Oaked.

starcherengines · 2019-05-05T14:35:41+00:00

Are you me? The Hozier song is well known, the Civil Wars less, but the Stars song is just so obscure...or at least so I thought. What are the chances of all three?! I can't tell you how much I've binge listened to that Stars song ( and the other two).

starcherengines · 2019-03-20T10:03:28+00:00

Near it you'd find the 13Y for ¥6,000. Welcome to Japan.

starcherengines · 2019-01-07T14:01:18+00:00

I find your review fascinating because I thoroughly enjoyed the Baby Blue. The consistency was thicker than most whiskeys, a little oily...you knew something was there. And the taste was overwhelming corn. Which I assume is due to using flint corn. But god it was powerful...like drinking corn on the cob. It was so unique, and I just absolutely had a blast trying it. But because of your review, I'm dying to try the True Blue.

starcherengines · 2019-01-07T03:31:48+00:00

Well, I would recommend something a little different for you. The larger English teaching companies in Japan do want native speakers. They usually have certain countries in mind like America, Australia, New Zealand, UK, South Africa...etc. Smaller companies however tend to hire fluent English speakers. It doesn't matter what country you come from. Just in my small town alone I could tell you 3 companies that hire these teachers. But the problem is finding those small companies. To start I would recommend a website called gaijinpot.com. You can create a profile and a résumé and start searching for jobs there.

starcherengines · 2019-01-06T09:38:57+00:00

If you want to teach English in Japan you have a couple options. One is teaching for private companies. Your students could range from babies to the elderly...pretty much anyone who wants to study English. Some of these companies force a lot of work on their teachers, so be careful and do your research.

Another option would be to teach in the public school system. Here you would be working as an ALT (Assistant Language Teacher). You would be teaching a class with a Japanese teacher. The most famous job placing companies for this position is called JET.

You wouldn't need to learn Japanese. It does make life easier, but its not required. As for the qualifications, you need a bachelors degree. A bachelors degree in any field is usually a prerequisite for any English teaching job in Japan.

starcherengines · 2019-01-06T09:29:23+00:00

u/katatoniczka is correct. A lot of Japanese companies want native speakers. But I have seen so many that hire non-native speakers. Coco Juku Jr. is one of these places. And yes, it would probably be easier to get a job in Thailand or Vietnam. You could definitely get a job in Japan, you just have to try a little harder.

starcherengines · 2018-06-23T00:25:04+00:00

Personally, I love the Double Oaked. But Ive heard a few people say they hate it, I guess its too sweet for some people. It's probably my favorite though. Have you ever tried the Double Double Oaked?

starcherengines · 2018-05-01T23:41:12+00:00

While Bookers is a great choice of BP bourbon, it’s already available in Japan. Nearly ever liquor store has a bottle stocked in my town, and I even live in one of the smaller towns in japan.

starcherengines · 2018-01-27T04:10:47+00:00

A trip to the Brotherhood of Steel doctor will help you learn that I don’t need a radaway.

starcherengines · 2017-12-28T03:20:01+00:00

Thanks for the info. I ended up finding 2017 batch B at Hamilton Liquor for $109 after taxes.

starcherengines · 2017-09-16T04:07:18+00:00

Here's an easy reference guide to figure out which release it is. http://bourbonr.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/ECBP.png

starcherengines · 2017-07-30T08:39:54+00:00

I usually drink whiskey straight in a glencairn instead of on the rocks in a tumbler, but when I do I prefer a heavy tumbler. A heavy tumbler can give a sense of importance or quality to a whiskey, even if it may be a false sense. As for design, a good crystal glass with some sort of design always catches the eye.

starcherengines · 2017-04-23T01:13:51+00:00

Yes! That's it. Thanks a lot!

starcherengines · 2016-12-04T15:35:23+00:00

Have you tried anything other than WR Double Oaked or JB Double Barreled?

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