21 PAX met in the gathering gloom of a May monday, each with a bottle in hand. The warm glow of Patois (T-claps to Squeal!) beckoned the PAX in for a communion of the spirits. Mostly the brown and amber kind.
First up from YHC, were a couple batting practice pours to investigate a new expression from the YHC’s flatboat lab. The PAX were gracious guinea pigs.
Then our minister of spirit and education, whiskey guardian and general great guy, one Andy Borbely, picked up the Q and delivered a homily to warm our souls. Only the hardy could withstand this THANG. 17 whiskies in 4 hours. Sniff, Sniff, Sniff again, sip, and quaff. Note the subtle hints of Peaches. Something about peat. Or was it Pete? Lather, rinse and repeat.
The brave PAX sampled bourbons, Irish whiskies, Japanese expressions, more bourbon, and Scotch. Here’s the sequential list.
- Elijah Craig
- Old Forrester, 1920
- Old Forrester, 1870
- Weller Wheat
- Angel’s Envy!!
- Tyrconnell
- Jameson Black
- Toki
- Hibiki Harmony
- Wild Turkey Rye
- Pinhook
- Blanton’s
- WT Rare Breed
- Macallan 10
- Balvenie Double Wood 12
- Laophraig
To nourish the PAX and keep them going for the long haul, Squeal and 86 laid out delicious provisions including boudin balls, wings, pork tacos and fries. T-Claps and much gratitude from the PAX. YHC is sure their significant others thank them as well. And T-claps to the uptown PAX for coming together for a great show!
I had FOMO all Monday night! Great job stepping up to Q this Sandbar!