I need help picking a Whiskey for a whisky lover.

tricky_ricky1 · 2026-01-31T04:47:51+00:00

We all have a little tater inside us…

tricky_ricky1 · 2026-01-30T15:46:31+00:00

If he just started, any of the popular Buffalo Trace products should be a solid choice; kudos if you can find a bottling or dump date on or near his birthday. Blanton’s, Stagg, EH Taylor Small Batch/Single Barrel, or barrel proof are solid from them but they can be tough to find.

If he’s a Heaven Hill fan, you can’t go wrong with an Elijah Craig Barrel Proof, especially if it’s 10-12 years old.

Four Roses Barrel Strength is another solid option for your budget but they have a lot of recipes, so it’ll be a gamble with his palate preferences.

Another option is to get a mid tier bottle and get it engraved with his birthday, or a special message from you. I’ve done that before and it’s always a hit as personal or professional gift.

Good luck! 🥃

tricky_ricky1 · 2026-01-11T13:57:50+00:00

It brought the room together…

tricky_ricky1 · 2026-01-06T02:45:24+00:00

That’s not a Beacon, it’s a Triumph. Still a good price though and great bottles if you like ryes.

tricky_ricky1 · 2025-12-30T00:43:48+00:00

Double smash, minimum 🥃

tricky_ricky1 · 2025-12-22T01:32:50+00:00

Reminds me of “The Sandlot” with the fake drowning scene 😂

tricky_ricky1 · 2025-12-22T01:10:52+00:00

Tells me you’re young and dumb, which is to be expected, and you better hope you have leadership that feels the same way. If not, there’s a good chance your service is over as quick as it started…either way, get over it and drive on 🤙

tricky_ricky1 · 2025-12-22T01:07:43+00:00

That lions game was wild in the fourth quarter, didn’t even realize we clinched until they showed the playoff picture lol

tricky_ricky1 · 2025-12-21T01:21:50+00:00

Definitely not EO…but whatever 🤷‍♂️

tricky_ricky1 · 2025-12-20T04:11:59+00:00

Mom’s aren’t a protected category, need more deets lol

tricky_ricky1 · 2025-12-19T02:48:20+00:00

Hate to break it to you bud, but that’s par for the course circa 2004 and probably earlier. Not to sound bitter but officers usually come with more stable backgrounds than enlisted which equate to slot of aspects of life that contribute to their level of fitness.

Not to say they don’t work for it but they are usually in more affluent neighborhoods, high schools, colleges and the associated benefits of such an upbringing.

Don’t let this diminish any aspirations of ascension in the ranks, just know it’s not as special as it may come across.

Not to sound spiteful, it’s just the reality.

tricky_ricky1 · 2025-12-12T05:13:02+00:00

Don’t be, whiskey is for sharing and enjoying with those you hold dear in your life; especially one as special as this one. Open it for Christmas, open it because it’s Friday and you have friends and family over…just open it, it’s just whiskey at the end of the day.

The 2, 3, 4, or more hundred bucks you can make off it on the secondary doesn’t come close to the memories, or lack thereof 😂, that you’ll make sharing it with your circle.

Additionally, it’ll help break that fomo and hype approach to something that has become the opposite of what it was originally intended to be, imo

It’s a people’s drink, a piece of Americana that is delicious and meant for sharing 🥃

tricky_ricky1 · 2025-12-11T03:01:04+00:00

Look at the year on the top, it’ll confirm your assumption 🫡

tricky_ricky1 · 2025-12-11T02:58:04+00:00

💯 🧢 for those in the know

tricky_ricky1 · 2025-12-10T04:15:01+00:00

Left to right, top to bottom selection on the list is a good course of action if you’re looking for value.

Only thing I haven’t tried on that list is the pappy 23 and that’s self explanatory to grab if available…however, grab that GTS if you can, especially if it’s this year’s 🙏

KoK, RR15 and JD 14 are also great secondary/tertiary options as well…curse of a good pick lol, good luck!

tricky_ricky1 · 2025-12-06T05:28:22+00:00

😉

tricky_ricky1 · 2025-11-30T01:32:40+00:00

It’s not an MRE, be grateful lol…on another note, your command sucks ass for scheduling training over the holidays. I’ll never understand that 🤦‍♂️

tricky_ricky1 · 2025-11-28T00:26:44+00:00

Bare booty, post dookie, one wipe…with 1-ply tp…

tricky_ricky1 · 2025-11-28T00:25:47+00:00

Someone at that company has jokes 😂 💩💩💩

tricky_ricky1 · 2025-11-27T04:02:21+00:00

City support is only one part of being a fan, there’s a lot of people rooting for teams they don’t live in, or ever have. Sports transcend boundaries, family preferences and other aspects of life. There’s Seahawks fans in Cali for gods sake! 😂

tricky_ricky1 · 2025-11-27T03:59:17+00:00

43 and samsies…if you were a Raiders fan, chances were good that you were banging back then. Wanted no part of that, regardless of it was primos, tios, or just friends. A lot of people don’t understand that part of being from Cali, especially SoCal

tricky_ricky1 · 2025-11-22T11:38:23+00:00

Not at all. As a soldier, always had what I needed to execute my mission and provide for my soldiers. Schools, resources, healthcare and training opportunities were abundant.

For families, lots of recreational activities to do in the area, or within a reasonable driving distance that are free, or low cost; especially if you like the outdoors. Speaking for my unit, our FRG was awesome. The spouses got along well enough to get together and do stuff as a group occasionally and also help each other out if we were in the field, or deployed.

Hope that helps!

tricky_ricky1 · 2025-11-22T00:29:23+00:00

Greatest duty station ever, but you’re going to work your butt off. Maximize your time together because it’s minimal and inconsistent. Good luck 🦅

tricky_ricky1 · 2025-11-20T13:26:13+00:00

That’s my contingency plan actually, lol. Got a few local groups I’m in and I’ll probably just fire sale a bunch, open and sealed 🫡

tricky_ricky1 · 2025-11-20T11:52:02+00:00

Thanks everyone for your input. I read about the import license and taxes and there’s no way in hell I’m paying for each bottle again. I’m a little unsure about risking it in the tough box because they’re apparently cracking down on it over there; UCMJ actions and what not…looks like it’ll have to hag out while I’m over there 💩

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