Beverages and Blades - Traditional of Course

[Jack Black]

Though not a traditional puukko, it is certainly inspired by such and it is quite a delightful knife. I am looking forward to getting further acquainted with it. Nice composition, Jack, that Alfred Blackwell is always a treat to see.


A bit of Irish for myself this evening. Most of the leaves have come down, which means I'll have to start clearing my gutters and doing some blowing/raking soon. This evening, however, I will enjoy a break in the rain with a wee dram and a pleasant smoke.

Thank you very much Dylan, I haven't seen that whiskey, how do you find it?

Living phat at Grumble Towers, with beers and sausage rolls!

 

[screened porch]

I skipped a couple of walks and put on five pounds. Just a coincidence, I'm sure.
But,

I like the way the etch seems to glow.

 

[Peregrin]

My new Coffin Jack checks out the downstairs beer mini fridge. Lots of choices.

 

[Pàdruig]

Thank you very much Dylan, I haven't seen that whiskey, how do you find it?

To be honest, Jack, I am not entirely certain. It was actually a gift to my wife from a friend (she is quite fond of Irish whiskey in particular). It is, however, quite good and rather smooth. I am not sure how liquor laws are in the UK but I know that it can be mail ordered here depending on which state we reside in. It goes for around $35-$45 from what I can see.

A bit of a review on it, with additional info - https://thewhiskeywash.com/reviews/whiskey-review-writers-tears-irish-whiskey/


More of this delicious Stout for me this evening.

 

[strokednbored]

It's always a good night with a little scotch, and a little knife.

 

[Jolipapa]

Beaujolais Nouveau reached this evening! An opportunity to taste it (quite good this year) with friends!

The knife is small, the bottle is tall (Mathusalem/Methuselah)

 

[Pàdruig]

No beverage in the drinking horn but I thought it only appropriate to display as I am getting ready to go out and experience some genuine Braggot. I had no idea that a local brewery only makes Braggot style brews and I am pretty eager to give them a try. For those of you who don't know what a Braggot is, it is a very old style that combines herbs and/or spices, mead, and beer.

Going to bring out my inner Viking...

 

[strokednbored]

A bold, formidable scotch needs a bold, formidable knife to watch over it.

 

[Prester John]

Beaujolais Nouveau reached this evening! An opportunity to taste it (quite good this year) with friends!
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The knife is small, the bottle is tall (Mathusalem/Methuselah)

A votre santé!

 

[screened porch]

Moderation in all things, especially abstemiousness.

 

[Prester John]

Moderation in all things, especially abstemiousness.

Interesting way to put it. Two or three are good. I know there are better beers, but the King of Beers is an old companion. "When you say Bud, you've said it all!" Love that red, white, and blue label, too.

And that's a lovely knife.

 

[screened porch]

Interesting way to put it. Two or three are good. I know there are better beers, but the King of Beers is an old companion. "When you say Bud, you've said it all!" Love that red, white, and blue label, too.

And that's a lovely knife.

Yeah. And thanks. Still swaddling it in the felt slip, but soon it will be used.

 

[Prester John]

Yeah. And thanks. Still swaddling it in the felt slip, but soon it will be used.

I carry my Laguiole in the leather slip I bought with it, and I am using it every day. Love these French knives.

 

[Prester John]

I'll pour some whiskey in a little while, but there's nothing like a good, hot cup of strong black coffee late at night....

 

[Prester John]

On the rock. Two cubes seemed excessive. Last few times had it neat, but a little ice is okay.

 

[Pàdruig]

A horn full of Braggot, kicking off my weekend proper.

 

[Jolipapa]

A horn full of Braggot, kicking off my weekend proper.

Great, next step a skull?

 

[Chui]

A horn full of Braggot, kicking off my weekend proper.

.....as a weekend Viking - does all the plundering happen before so you can drink to celebrate after........or is it the drinking that gives rise to the plundering

 

[Prester John]

 

[strokednbored]

It's been a beautiful Saturday.