Not worth the money?

I'm into the Islay whiskies myself, although I have to say I enjoy some Irish single malts when I fancy something sweeter, but I have to say the 'cask strength' label doesn't mean much to me. I often find those too stingy and sharp and I end up putting some drops of water in them anyway. I prefer the regular bottles 🙂
 
Well, I don't drink any more. But I used to really enjoy Makuly. A Korean rice wine. Certainly not to everyone's taste. That or Soju really went well with cooked sea snails.

They photograph well too (had to add that of course).
 
I simply buy the best that I can afford, though I can never affort THE best. There are no ASPH lenses or premium liquors/cigars in my house. I'm fine with that because I know that the last 10% in quality will cost more than 100% more (diminishing return) and I am happy being financially responsible. I could never buy a $100 bottle of wine for example. Even if it did taste better, I wouldn't be able to enjoy it, knowing how much it had cost. Hope that makes sense.
 
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I can add to my thoughts above by saying that one of the reasons I enjoy vintage camera gear is that it allows me to afford THE BEST gear of that time period. Nikon F, F3, Rolleiflex, Hasselblad, OM4, M2, Summaron, collapsible Summicron, etc.
 
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kind of stating the obvious - but -
I also enjoy being able to purchase the past - "the best of their time",

i'm not so inclined to splerge on a hobbie, for "the best of current time".

(new Phase One P65+ digital back) far outside of my "hobby" comfort zone. Yikes.

but a film back for my 500cm - easy. (maybe first Generation digital back, not too bad)
 
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NickTrop said:
Delicious Clamato juice (little known fact, "Clamato" is a portmanteau of "clam" and "tomato") is made with reconstituted tomato juice concentrate and clam juice. It carries, some would say, a steep price of $5.99 for a 64 ounce bottle. I personally would never foul a delicious glass of Clamato (Clam + Tomato) by mixing it with Paul Masson Grande Amber! So, I prefer to drink my Clamato straight. Some have taken to developing a DIY Clamato, the recipe can be found here: http://www.recipezaar.com/recipe/Clamato-Juice-Substitute-Homemade-Copycat-Clone-11774 I wouldn't do this! However, some do and enjoy delicious DIY Clamato. The same holds true for cameras.
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Little known? Perhaps Clamato is not as pervasive in the 'States? I'm assuming you're in the US, of course.
Come to think of it, I do recall several occasions of not being able to get a Caesar whilst visiting Big Brother.
Poor, deprived Yanks! 😎
 
Steve_F said:
Islay malts for me - after much fun experimentation I have in 'stock'

Caol Ila, Laphroaig, Lagavulin, Talisker, Ardbeg (gorgeous) and a 15 yr old Bowmore.

All at various levels. Depends on the mood.

Always a nice way to round off the night and if the weather is right, sit out and enjoy with a Partagas cuban cigar....

Steve.
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Serendipity, I once picked up a few bottles of Laphroaig at the duty free in Vallarta, (they did not have Lagavulin), and when I got home, I noticed they had sold a Vintage Laphroaig, cask strength, for about $30, -- being honest to a human limit, I wished I had filled the carry on-- but it was a nice surprise. Have not seen one since, I believe the date was from the 70's.

My former boss wanted Cognac, because it was expensive, and mixed it with Coke to make it drinkable-- not uncommon I hear, but I refused to pay for such an abomination.

There are some fine estate produced Calvados, Huet as I recall, that can only be purchased by the bottle at the estate-- had the pleasure of an afternoon tasting the 40 year old aged in chestnut, and some 30 year old aged in oak.

The pruneau from an estate owned by the Earl of Brie, and formerly by Henry II (he died there), was quite nice, it is a B&B now, or should I say a Chambre d'Hote? Which is how we ended up there.

The good stuff should leave good memories.

I no longer drink to get drunk, but sometimes sleep rather well and quickly -- however, I am not going to let an open bottle of d'Yquem spoil.

Regards, John
 
FrankS said:
I can add to my thoughts above by saying that one of the reasons I enjoy vintage camera gear is that it allows me to afford THE BEST gear of that time period. Nikon F, F3, Rolleiflex, Hasselblad, OM4, M2, Summaron, collapsible Summicron, etc.
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I think you're on to something ...
 
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