Some Spring Game Tailgate pictures.

[DJ Spanky]

Thought I'd share a few pictures from our tailgate at the Spring Game. We had a few people swing by - HeavenUniversity, Sam Hellman, ho26rus, Knight Shift, mjmmd, mangowine, a few others.

Setting up:

The bar:

The tailgate getting in gear - you can see the cars stretched out into the Yellow Lot behind us.

Yours truly:

CornerTavern rocking the bacon infused sliders:

Cooking the brats - you can see Athlete's Glen in the background:

A brat in all its glory:

Corey and the gang:

 

[mildone]

Nice photos.

We showed up just before the game started. Was walking in from having parked way at the back of the Blue Lot and ran into one of my nephews, a recent RU grad. Always good to see the next generation of RUFB fans. May they live through a period of RUFB-dominated national championships.

 

[czxqa]

Really nice to see your son doing well, healthy and having a good time. Nothing more important.

 

[Jersey Boys]

Green label. Very underrated and the best JW.

 

[DJ Spanky]

Green label. Very underrated and the best JW.

I'm glad they started making it again although I wish it didn't have a screw top.

 

[knightfan7]

No picture of Heaven? I was hoping we could finally confirm he's really TV pitchman Ron Popeil.

 

[RU#1fan]

Nice pics.

 

[RU4Real]

Green label. Very underrated and the best JW.

All JW is overrated.

I'm not pleased with the labels on Spanky's table. Something must be done.

Serious question, for the whiskey drinkers - how inclined would you be, scale of 1-10, to buy a single malt whiskey produced locally?

 

[Jersey Boys]

All JW is overrated.

I'm not pleased with the labels on Spanky's table. Something must be done.

Serious question, for the whiskey drinkers - how inclined would you be, scale of 1-10, to buy a single malt whiskey produced locally?

Agreed, but Green is at least a quality Scotch. The rest are overpriced mixers.

I'm inclined to try anything once... Well not ANYTHING.

 

[Jersey Boys]

I'm glad they started making it again although I wish it didn't have a screw top.

Yea, what's up with that? It's basically a $60 blend of single malts and they don't give you a cork?

Anyway, despite the avatar, I've been in a Islay phase the past few months.
Oh... And you're in our tailgate spot. I hope you treated it with care.

 

[Jonb127]

Hey look at that. That's my group in the background of pics 3 & 4. Think my 2 year old kept trying to run though your tailgate. Sorry about that

 

[mildone]

All JW is overrated.

I'm not pleased with the labels on Spanky's table. Something must be done.

Serious question, for the whiskey drinkers - how inclined would you be, scale of 1-10, to buy a single malt whiskey produced locally?

The two whiskeys I've bought w/frequency in recent years have been Macallan 18 and Balvenie 21. But I've had and liked many others. I haven't been drinking whiskey so much in the past 2 years though, mainly sticking with red wine.

For me, the answer to your question depends largely on how much I like it. If I like it a lot, then I'd be very inclined to buy it. If it's a friend selling it, I'd be even more inclined to buy it. Otherwise, the origin or locale of the whiskey is mostly irrelevant to me.

 

[mdh2003]

All JW is overrated.

I'm not pleased with the labels on Spanky's table. Something must be done.

Serious question, for the whiskey drinkers - how inclined would you be, scale of 1-10, to buy a single malt whiskey produced locally?

Serious answer - 10, as long as it's not ridiculously priced.

Always interested in trying pretty much any local stuff. However, the majority of time, I come away underwhelmed. So, that goes down to 0 for the next bottle if it's rotgut. Odds are low that either them or I will be around long enough to see them get it right.

 

[RU4Real]

Serious answer - 10, as long as it's not ridiculously priced.

Always interested in trying pretty much any local stuff. However, the majority of time, I come away underwhelmed. So, that goes down to 0 for the next bottle if it's rotgut. Odds are low that either them or I will be around long enough to see them get it right.

Label designers (yes, there is such a thing) will frequently say, "It's up to me to sell the first bottle. It's up to you to sell the second."

Single malts are an interesting thought process, as product experiments go. Generally speaking "single malt whiskey" is synonymous with "Scotch" and yet there are some really good reasons to test those boundaries. There isn't a great deal of difference, as base grains go. A local single malt would obviously have no real peat flavor to it. However, it would have a good deal more smoke and wood. This would bring the flavor profile more in line with traditional American whiskies / bourbons and could generate a nice little "crossover" market.

 

[BellyFullOfWhiteDogCrap]

I always try to buy domestic spirits, and anything produced in NJ always peaks my interest. I'm by no means a whiskey expert, but I had the good fortune of trying a few sips of Pappy Van Winkle 15 last fall.

 

[RU4Real]

I always try to buy domestic spirits, and anything produced in NJ always peaks my interest. I'm by no means a whiskey expert, but I had the good fortune of trying a few sips of Pappy Van Winkle 15 last fall.

PVW is okay, although I'm of the belief that too much time on the wood is really just a waste of spirit. If you can find it, WL Weller Special Reserve is a very inexpensive bourbon from the very same new make spirit as Pappy Van Winkle and is an excellent value.

 

[mdh2003]

Label designers (yes, there is such a thing) will frequently say, "It's up to me to sell the first bottle. It's up to you to sell the second."

Single malts are an interesting thought process, as product experiments go. Generally speaking "single malt whiskey" is synonymous with "Scotch" and yet there are some really good reasons to test those boundaries. There isn't a great deal of difference, as base grains go. A local single malt would obviously have no real peat flavor to it. However, it would have a good deal more smoke and wood. This would bring the flavor profile more in line with traditional American whiskies / bourbons and could generate a nice little "crossover" market.

I would definitely be interested in that. To me, flavor diversity is a big thing. My palate is all over the place, mainly driven by my mood. Depending on the day, I'm happy with a dark and brooding Ardbeg, or a smooth and creamy Glenmorangie, and all points between.

 

[BellyFullOfWhiteDogCrap]

PVW is okay, although I'm of the belief that too much time on the wood is really just a waste of spirit. If you can find it, WL Weller Special Reserve is a very inexpensive bourbon from the very same new make spirit as Pappy Van Winkle and is an excellent value.

I was told by a liquor store employee that WL Weller doesn't distribute to NJ. Is this true?

 

[RU4Real]

I was told by a liquor store employee that WL Weller doesn't distribute to NJ. Is this true?

Quite possibly. The Interwebz can solve that. :)

There's not a lot of difference between Weller and Maker's Mark - the mash bill is almost identical. Weller's is much less expensive.

 

[Caliknight]

When I see people on the board, they never look like what I think they would. It's kinda funny.

To a guy living in SoCal, the first thing that pops out is the bread. That looks amazing.

Gotta give it up for Blue Label. Maybe overpriced but damn good.

 

[RUScrew85]

Agreed, but Green is at least a quality Scotch. The rest are overpriced mixers.

I'm inclined to try anything once... Well not ANYTHING.

Knob Creek is no mixer mister. :angry::stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye:

 

[RU4Real]

Knob Creek is no mixer mister. :angry::stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye:

I think he was talking about JW, specifically.

 

[Jersey Boys]

What Real said... But I do prefer Makers.

 

[RUScrew85]

What Real said... But I do prefer Makers.

I do too. Makers 46 is delightful.

 

[RU4Real]

I do too. Makers 46 is delightful.

There are many many more people in the whiskey drinking world who do not prefer rye in their mash bills. This is almost an industry secret.

 

[RUScrew85]

There are many many more people in the whiskey drinking world who do not prefer rye in their mash bills. This is almost an industry secret.

How does that apply to Makers 46?

 

[Jersey Boys]

I don't believe they use rye in makers mash.

 

[RU4Real]

How does that apply to Makers 46?

I don't believe they use rye in makers mash.

Precisely.

Maker's Mark is a wheated bourbon. There is no rye in their mash bill.

Same-same Weller, and by extension, Pappy Van Winkle - which is nothing more than very old Weller.

 

[HeavenUniv.]

But wait,for those of you looking for a GREAT investment--http://www.ronpopeil.com/

 

[RUchip]

Not a fan of rye. Knob Creek is numero one in my book. I'm willing to try something with in the same class that's better. I compare Makers to Busch light when it comes to whiskey

 

[DJ Spanky]

Yea, what's up with that? It's basically a $60 blend of single malts and they don't give you a cork?

Anyway, despite the avatar, I've been in a Islay phase the past few months.
Oh... And you're in our tailgate spot. I hope you treated it with care.

I made sure to filter some scotch through my kidneys there, so it's in perfect shape for you.

 

[RUSK97]

Looks like a good time. Thanks for sharing.

 

[RUSK97]

To a guy living in SoCal, the first thing that pops out is the bread. That looks amazing.

What does that mean? That SoCal people avoid bread because of carbs or that there's no good bread in SoCal?

 

[FELONIOUSMONK]

Real AKA Greatest salesman in the world.

 

[ruteelrice]

Whoa you're the guy that stormed out of the bubble and started causing a scene about the apparel sale line

 

[BlockR]

Whoa you're the guy that stormed out of the bubble and started causing a scene about the apparel sale line

Do tell..who was the suspect??

 

[ruteelrice]

Do tell..who was the suspect??

The OP

 

[DJ Spanky]

Whoa you're the guy that stormed out of the bubble and started causing a scene about the apparel sale line

Do tell..who was the suspect??

The OP

Not to my knowledge - we left the bubble and told the people who were still waiting in line outside the bubble that there was a long line in the bubble once you got in there. I don't particularly recall "storming" - I seem to recall laughing with the people I was with about going back to our tailgate and drinking.

 

[Knightmoves]

Not to my knowledge - we left the bubble and told the people who were still waiting in line outside the bubble that there was a long line in the bubble once you got in there. I don't particularly recall "storming" - I seem to recall laughing with the people I was with about going back to our tailgate and drinking.

Possibly laughing at the poor souls still waiting outside the bubble for merchandise as you exited with your RU gear in hand ?

 

[Section124]

Whoa you're the guy that stormed out of the bubble and started causing a scene about the apparel sale line

Yeah. And he was talking to me and my wife about it while we were in the outside line. It was nice meeting you and Linda!