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I honestly can't look at a glass like that without pondering the question... what is that amber liquid? 
The thread is moving along. It is always a delight when a prodigal son returns. Welcome Ram. Since shooting close will always give you something to capture, why not throw an extension tube on one of your lenses and give us a closeup from one of your motorcycles? You're got time on your hands, right? 
Laphroaig 10 and a splash of pollen 
You have good taste in Scotch whisky. I'm very much a fan of Islay whiskies... though as the conversation on this thread has made clear, I'm one of the fellows opting for non-alcoholic beer. Had ANYONE suggested years ago I'd turn my back on a glass of Lagavulin for a bottle of Clausthaler, I'd have roared in laughter...
I don't have any medical problems that require abstinence, but my mind seems to be more content when I'm not indulging. That doesn't mean it NEVER happens, but it is rare. Besides, the restrictions on imports has made pricier Scotch even MORE expensive. At the moment a bottle of 16 year old whisky is $99.99. That is a bit rich for me. So a six-pack of Clausthaler for $6.99 at Trader Joe's will hold me through the days of this adventure. It is still lovely to see, however. Thanks for the photo.
Nothing wrong with making the healthier choice. Especially if it saves money, eh?
But yeah, I'm a big fan of Islay as well. I'm a fan of all styles/regions of whisk(e)y, but there's an itch that only an Islay whisky can scratch. Ardbeg 10 is one of the only "staple" whiskies that I have, actually.
I found myself reviewing the whiskies on stock at K&L Wines in San Francisco. They've consistently had the best prices around and even with shipping they're still cheaper. Yes, there are some good whisky brands at Trader Joe's and they're still open. They have a very inexpensive Islay Scotch, Finlaggan that sells for under $20. Here are tasting notes...
https://medium.com/whisky-party/tasting-notes-finlaggan-old-reserve-d43cdd871272
But I was dropping bottles of whisky in my cart this afternoon and it included Ardbeg 10, a Laphroaig cask strength, a Lagavulin 9 year old, and a couple of others... I left without purchasing anything...  Yes, it was north of $200 without shipping or tax. I can afford the indulgence BUT it is safer for me not having the temptation...
I have four Glencairn glasses sitting in a cabinet feeling VERY lonely...
You're lucky out there with independent liquor stores. Our NC ABC overlords would never allow us to have a bargain scotch. The only two Lagavulins on the price list are $120 (16yr, Distiller's Edition), and we don't even get a cask strength Laphroaig. Barely get cask strength anything. Have to go to SC for any real variety.
If you can even find the good stuff in the ABC store in my small town. Ask them where the top shelf stuff is at, and they say "We have some Thunderbird over there"
Lol, exactly. I have a decent enough selection at my closest one, but I stop off at a rural one every now and then and it's the same thing. "Ard-what, now?"
Just for the fun of it... these guys ship, though I've no idea whether they can do that legally in North Carolina...
https://www.klwines.com/Products?&filters=sv2_206!62!27&limit=50&offset=0&orderBy=60%20asc,search.score()%20desc&searchText=
And this is what is in my cart... should I decide to turn to single malt Scotch to ease the isolation... though, of course, getting buzzed is really only fun when you do it WITH someone else...
Laphroaig 10 Year Old $39.99
Laphroaig Quarter Cask $46.99
Ardbeg 10 Year Old $44.99
Highland Park 12 Year Old $44.99
Lagavulin 8 Year Old $49.99
Shipping for six bottles is $15, but that is simply a 15 mile delivery. I tried a Raleigh zipcode and received a message that said "an unexpected issue has occurred with the rate calculation..." I did a search and found this...
No one can receive an alcohol shipment from out of state unless they’re a licensed wholesaler. Wineries looking to ship bottles must be located in state and can’t send you more than two cases per month. Breweries and distilleries face the same restrictions.
Unfortunately, the failed experiment of alcohol prohibition, which ended over 100 years ago, still looms over our great state. There are still too many unnecessary obstacles in front of our favorite drink.
The Alcohol Beverage Commission’s three-tier system, the method of alcohol distribution introduced after the repeal of Prohibition, makes it hard for consumers.
It mandates that producers sell their products to wholesalers who then sell to retailers to then sell to consumers. That benefits the large wholesalers represented by groups such as the N.C. Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association.
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/opinion/op-ed/article208148184.html
Sorry guys... I wanted to help.
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