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     Doug (the other #1) and I took our sons (Nick 15 and Michael 13 respectively) to Chicago during springbreak.  The trip was three fold: Food, Binny’s, and site seeing. 

The under $30 bottles we have chosen are:

Sitting here watching the Super Bowl (2nd quarter and Saints just scored a field goal), and drinking Ledaig 15 year old by Signatory

Here is my collection as of Monday, January 18, 2010

Well, I think I have been to most of the larger liquor stores in St. Louis and without a doubt the best place, for both price and selection is

I am having Glen Ord 12 year old.  The original Glen Ord is hard to find in the U.S. and in fact, all the bottles I have bought have been from Ebay.  However, you can find some independent bottling of it.  I like this

The next meeting of the RCWS is Friday 2/12.  We will be trying scotch and Irish whiskey under $30.  So far my thoughts are Glenlivet ($29 at Costco), Chivas, Black Bottle (not the 10 year old), Speyburn.  Any other suggestions?  Remember, under $30 only.

The last tasting the RCWS had as it’s overall winner, by a landslide,  The Arran Malt – Lepando PX Brandy Finish.  Since I have three open bottles of The Arran Malt:  The classic 10 year old, Bourbon Single Cask, and Sherry Single Cask, I will give my thoughts on the bourbon finish.

For the New Year RCWS gathered and tried 8 whiskies and watched the movie The Hangover.  The gatherings are always fun and full of laughs, but with the addition of the movie, a good time was had by all.