Pulled over by PCSO.

[Metalhead47]

Well since we've gone so far off topic, enlighten a virtual non-drinker here... How long can an unopened bottle of scotch (or similar) go before its no longer palatable?


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[Sparky508]

Office supply, for "emergency" purposes.

 

[thunderbolt]

I prefer Glenlivet and have had their 12 and 18. The really old ones are so very smooth. Thunderbolt, Scotch was made for DRINKING, don't let it sit and turn to poison. Once the bottle has been opened it can't sit for too long or it'll spoil. I wish I could afford the Glenlivet 18 or older but I'm lucky if I can afford the regular Jameson.

I know, I know....
But looking at the scotch collection, all Islay malts, except the occasional Spayside or Highland for introductory scotch drinkers.

It's just sad to see that 30 go. I look at the rows.... 10,12,12,10,16, 12, 30!, 12,.....

I'll never be able to afford that one...

I love the look on the face of a non- scotch
drinker when you hand them a nosing glass of Islay, Lagavulin, Bunnahabhain, Ard Beg, etc.... Neat, room temp...

View attachment 9439 Office supply, for "emergency" purposes.

Lucky you...

T.
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[Citizen]

Well since we've gone so far off topic, enlighten a virtual non-drinker here... How long can an unopened bottle of scotch (or similar) go before its no longer palatable?


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Years, and years, and years. I don't think its ever been tried, though. Scotch drinkers usually can't wait that long.

Even after its opened, if the seal is kept tight, it'll last just about forever.

Scotch is just a whiskey. Made from barley, instead of corn or rye. In order to be called scotch, it has to be made in Scotland. And, there are Scottish regulations to the effect that it has to be aged a certain number of years in a barrel before it can be bottled.

It gets a smoke flavor from peat used in the ovens that dry the grain.

But, its just a whiskey.

I can't walk through the beer section of the grocery store without lamenting all that barley that never made it the full distance to scotch.

 

[VW_Factor]

I've heard that they are taught this in Police school.....

Make the decision before you get out of the cruiser and talk to the perp...

These "similar" feelings have been relayed/overheard from some LEOs I am acquainted with (retired or still with their respective agencies).

The only reason they'll even attempt talking to you is because they are gathering evidence to support their ticket they've already decided to give you. (A good example is my LEO interaction in Newport Oregon in which I would not answer any of his questions.)

At times I've been rolled by a LEO (no front plate) just checking me/us out. (I will add, this will be during holiday and late night while visiting family, so they're out hunting DUIIs) Won't ask much, other than for DL, etc. Go back run it, might ask a where we are headed and a simple "Am I free to go" gets my stuff back. Depending on the attitude and questions asked I may be a bit more talkative, knowing what he's up to and how I feel. Still not going to needlessly give up my rights, but helping him do his job and get him back out there where he might actually find a DUII. Perhaps I am more sympathetic to this being a bit closer to LE (personally not professionally) than some others.

If a LEO rolls someone who they think may be dangerous, they've already run the plates for the vehicle and/or they've visually recognized occupants of the vehicle as known criminals. All they need to come up with is the "taillight's out" excuse to actually roll the vehicle to go on their fishing trip. Generally most of us here will not fall in this category of general "teenage delinquent" or known drug dealers, etc.

 

[sirpuma]

Well since we've gone so far off topic, enlighten a virtual non-drinker here... How long can an unopened bottle of scotch (or similar) go before its no longer palatable?


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Not sure, but I had a partial bottle of Sake go bad after sitting in my fridge for about 6 months. I know Sake isn't the same as Whiskey/Whisky (yes there is a difference when you spell it differently. Whiskey is Irish, Whisky is Scotch.) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whisky And as one of the best performers of one of my favorite songs said, "The word Whiskey, which is a lovely word, comes from the Gaelic uisce beatha which means Water of Life." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6CHq9mXkJ8

To keep on topic, I did not OC today. It's getting cold out and I wear my field jacket which covers my sidearm.

 

[EMNofSeattle]

Not sure, but I had a partial bottle of Sake go bad after sitting in my fridge for about 6 months. I know Sake isn't the same as Whiskey/Whisky (yes there is a difference when you spell it differently. Whiskey is Irish, Whisky is Scotch.) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whisky And as one of the best performers of one of my favorite songs said, "The word Whiskey, which is a lovely word, comes from the Gaelic uisce beatha which means Water of Life." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6CHq9mXkJ8

To keep on topic, I did not OC today. It's getting cold out and I wear my field jacket which covers my sidearm.

You're not going to mount your drop leg holster on a cold day?

 

[sirpuma]

You're not going to mount your drop leg holster on a cold day?

Too busy this morning to have futzed around with that.

 

[amzbrady]

Well since we've gone so far off topic, enlighten a virtual non-drinker here... How long can an unopened bottle of scotch (or similar) go before its no longer palatable?


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never had an opened bottle last more than a couple weeks. kinda like how many licks does it take to get to a tootsie roll pop.

 

[F350]

Well since we've gone so far off topic, enlighten a virtual non-drinker here... How long can an unopened bottle of scotch (or similar) go before its no longer palatable?


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Well I am a bourbon drinker and I am currently nursing my last bottle of a 1982 Evan Williams 200th birthday release and it is GOOOOOOD!

Whiskey does not age once taken out of the charred oak barrel and put in a bottle as long as it is air tight. In fact van Winkle has taken some 18-20 year old bourbon out of the barrels and stored in stainless steel tanks to stop the aging (getting too woody) and doing limited releases at $200 a bottle (and yes it is THAT good). I have tasted a Old Grand Dad that was distilled just after prohibition and it too was fantastic.

 

[amlevin]

never had an opened bottle last more than a couple weeks. kinda like how many licks does it take to get to a tootsie roll pop.

I'm terrible. I have a bottle of good scotch I was given in 1992. It remains unopened to this day. One of these days the right occasion will arise.

 

[Citizen]

I'm terrible. I have a bottle of good scotch I was given in 1992. It remains unopened to this day. One of these days the right occasion will arise.

Yes, you are terrible! Under Wickard vs Filburn, your failure to drink it is affecting interstate commerce. Scotch makers will make less because of the decreased demand caused by you, shortening supplies, and driving up prices.

Moreover, any occasion is a good occasion to drink scotch! New grandbaby? Drinks all around! Wedding? Drinks all around! Pay off the mortgage? Drinks! Electric bill is $2 lower? Drinks! Little hand on the six, big hand on the twelve? Drinks! Heck, just walking past the liquor cabinet, even by accident, can be an occasion.


Note: That first line has a number of economic fallacies; please don't nobody take them too seriously.

 

[sudden valley gunner]

Yes, you are terrible! Under Wickard vs Filburn, your failure to drink it is affecting interstate commerce. Scotch makers will make less because of the decreased demand caused by you, shortening supplies, and driving up prices.

Moreover, any occasion is a good occasion to drink scotch! New grandbaby? Drinks all around! Wedding? Drinks all around! Pay off the mortgage? Drinks! Electric bill is $2 lower? Drinks! Little hand on the six, big hand on the twelve? Drinks! Heck, just walking past the liquor cabinet, even by accident, can be an occasion.


Note: That first line has a number of economic fallacies; please don't nobody take them too seriously.

Of course Wickburn was full of economic fallacies and unconstitutionalities.

Isn't it tradition to invite your friends over when scotch reaches 1/4 from the bottom of the bottle?

 

[Metalhead47]

Of course Wickburn was full of economic fallacies and unconstitutionalities.

Isn't it tradition to invite your friends over when scotch reaches 1/4 from the bottom of the bottle?

Um... seems to me that if they were your friends, you'd invite them over when the bottle was full.

 

[sudden valley gunner]

Um... seems to me that if they were your friends, you'd invite them over when the bottle was full.

LOL....

My guess is that it often led to a full bottle being almost immediately opened....

Which would mean if you noticed a 1/4 bottle left the next day you would have to start the process over......


Boston Tea Party may have a lot more to do with alcohol than tea........(sidenote)

 

[Citizen]

Um... seems to me that if they were your friends, you'd invite them over when the bottle was full.

If they were my friends, they wouldn't expect me to share a full bottle of scotch.

 

[Freedom1Man]

If they were my friends, they wouldn't expect me to share a full bottle of scotch.

A good single malt starts at 6 bucks per shot at a cheap bar.

A bottle of it STARTS (in Washington 5 years ago) at 50 per 750ml bottle.

Even my good friends don't know when I have it.

 

[Citizen]

A good single malt starts at 6 bucks per shot at a cheap bar.

A bottle of it STARTS (in Washington 5 years ago) at 50 per 750ml bottle.

Even my good friends don't know when I have it.

Oh, I would gladly share it. Real friends just wouldn't expect a fella to share it.

Curiously, I do seem to have some selfless friends who are willing to prevent me from over-indulging. They often make the small self-sacrifice of offering to drink some, preventing me from drinking too much. What a great bunch of guys, looking out for me like that.

 

[Freedom1Man]

Oh, I would gladly share it. Real friends just wouldn't expect a fella to share it.

Well most of them can't appreciate craft beers either.

The biggest worry is if it will get them drunk or not. I am a flavor type of guy.

For those who can appreciate a fine flavor I gladly share fine drinks with.

 

[Citizen]

Well most of them can't appreciate craft beers either.

The biggest worry is if it will get them drunk or not. I am a flavor type of guy.

For those who can appreciate a fine flavor I gladly share fine drinks with.

Oh, I see. Philistines. Yes, yes. I understand perfectly. They probably can't tell the difference between Redman and Beechnut, neither.