Downtown Khazan: Ice Cold Utopia

[Cthulhu_of_R'lyeh]

Are you...are you KIDDING ME? It's that close? Edit: 'Close' in a 'I know a dude who would ship it to me buuuut....' way.

And you guys have it in ALASKA? But nooooo, Canada can't get any?

Argh.

The thought is hugely appreciated. Thanks, man. ^_^

This stuff...someone once asked me 'if you could only have one kind of alcohol to drink for the rest of your life, what would it be?' The answer was Don Julio 70, for me (runner up Nikka Coffey Grain). But Don Julio 70 is only sold in the US and Mexico.

While I'm sure there are better tequilas, I haven't met them.

Well... we're technically a part of the US (unfortunately, hurry up and annex us Canada); so it stands to reason we'd get it... but it's really hard to beat Don Julio 70 as a sipping Tequila. Don't get a lot of it mind you, but definitely a few bottles every so often at the biggest/fanciest stores.

Do love the Nikka though, they also have a gin and a vodka I've yet to try but.

[Sharpandpointies]

Well... we're technically a part of the US (unfortunately, hurry up and annex us Canada); so it stands to reason we'd get it... but it's really hard to beat Don Julio 70 as a sipping Tequila. Don't get a lot of it mind you, but definitely a few bottles every so often at the biggest/fanciest stores.

Nice. And lucky. Yeah, the DJ 70 basically redefined Tequila for me, years ago, and I've only ever managed to get my hands on a single bottle.

I would annex you just for the Don Julio, but then you'd be part of Canada and wouldn't get it any more.

Do love the Nikka though, they also have a gin and a vodka I've yet to try but.

I've tried the Gin, for a Gin it's good (I like some Gin's, not others, but this one for sure was a 'like'). Haven't tried the vodka. The Coffey Grain Whisky, I got served that in Japan from a dude at an East Indian restaurant (was our waiter and also turned out to be the owner). I asked for a scotch, he asked 'what kind', and I said 'surprise me'. So he brought back this whisky and said 'It's not a scotch, but if you like scotch I think you'll like this', poured me a generous amount from the bottle, explained that it's called 'Coffey' because of the distillation process (invented by a dude named Coffey), and left the bottle on the table to marvel at.

I've never really liked the other kinds of whisky (non-scotch) a lot, but this one...wah. Good stuff - super-smooth and tasty. Was pleasantly surprised when it turned up in Canada about three years later.

Turns out that two of my favourite 'scotches' (can't REALLY call them that, they're not from Scotland) are the Nikka Miyagikyo and Nikka Yoichi. So I seem to have standardized on Nikka. O_o

[Cthulhu_of_R'lyeh]

Nice. And lucky. Yeah, the DJ 70 basically redefined Tequila for me, years ago, and I've only ever managed to get my hands on a single bottle.

I would annex you just for the Don Julio, but then you'd be part of Canada and wouldn't get it any more.

You might be able to get a bottle shipped, depending... and honestly if I can get my hands on a bottle I'd be more than happy to ship it as well ^^

But... as much as it'd be sad to lose the Don Julio, I'd be getting better healthcare >_>

I've tried the Gin, for a Gin it's good (I like some Gin's, not others, but this one for sure was a 'like'). Haven't tried the vodka. The Coffey Grain Whisky, I got served that in Japan from a dude at an East Indian restaurant (was our waiter and also turned out to be the owner). I asked for a scotch, he asked 'what kind', and I said 'surprise me'. So he brought back this whisky and said 'It's not a scotch, but if you like scotch I think you'll like this', poured me a generous amount from the bottle, explained that it's called 'Coffey' because of the distillation process (invented by a dude named Coffey), and left the bottle on the table to marvel at.

I've never really liked the other kinds of whisky (non-scotch) a lot, but this one...wah. Good stuff - super-smooth and tasty. Was pleasantly surprised when it turned up in Canada about three years later.

Turns out that two of my favourite 'scotches' (can't REALLY call them that, they're not from Scotland) are the Nikka Miyagikyo and Nikka Yoichi. So I seem to have standardized on Nikka. O_o

They do good stuff, and with your Gin endorsement... I'll have to pick a bottle up this paycheck.

I can't say I remember why I got turned onto them, myself, though. Probably just happened naturally, as I've always had a preference for imports, most of the beer I drink is Japanese; and my favorite Vodka right now, Reyka, is an Icelandic. Also helps that the bottle design isn't busy. Says what it is, looks clean. Isn't obscenely expensive... yea that's probably it. Plus, I don't think I've ever heard anyone say anything bad about Nikka.

[Sharpandpointies]

You might be able to get a bottle shipped, depending... and honestly if I can get my hands on a bottle I'd be more than happy to ship it as well ^^

You are tempting me to try lawbreaking. Somehow.

But if you meant 'if Canada took over Alaska you'd have some left in stock', yeah. ^_^ Might be able to grab a couple in that instance.

But... as much as it'd be sad to lose the Don Julio, I'd be getting better healthcare >_>

Truth.

Out of the healthcare countries, ours isn't the best (no free pharma, unlike...oh, EVERYWHERE else, thank you Liberals), but it's decent enough.

They do good stuff, and with your Gin endorsement... I'll have to pick a bottle up this paycheck.

I can't say I remember why I got turned onto them, myself, though. Probably just happened naturally, as I've always had a preference for imports, most of the beer I drink is Japanese; and my favorite Vodka right now, Reyka, is an Icelandic. Also helps that the bottle design isn't busy. Says what it is, looks clean. Isn't obscenely expensive... yea that's probably it. Plus, I don't think I've ever heard anyone say anything bad about Nikka.

Indeed, I like the bottle design. Recognizable at a distance (did a double take the first time I saw the vodka label, because I spotted walking past the vodka section - not a vodka drinker), simple... And Nikka...yeah, never had any poor experiences. Couple of 'it's okay, but other than that nothing special', but that's the worst and their good stuff is solidly good. It's higher-priced, but not 'only for super-rich'.

[Sharpandpointies]

Screw it, I'm going to go to my local booze dictatorship...erm, Liquor Control Board of Ontario (aka LCBO aka the only place one can buy spirits in Ontario) and ask them how to actually buy alcohol, as a consumer, from the US.

I expect they'll say 'You can't', because my lord the LCBO is terrible, but one never knows.

[Tami]

Screw it, I'm going to go to my local booze dictatorship...erm, Liquor Control Board of Ontario (aka LCBO aka the only place one can buy spirits in Ontario) and ask them how to actually buy alcohol, as a consumer, from the US.

I expect they'll say 'You can't', because my lord the LCBO is terrible, but one never knows.

Shame the border is restricted due to COVID. I did a search and it is sold at the DFA store in Ogdensburg, NY. I am assuming that this is within driving distance for you.

[Sharpandpointies]

Shame the border is restricted due to COVID. I did a search and it is sold at the DFA store in Ogdensburg, NY. I am assuming that this is within driving distance for you.

Absolutely! And I appreciate the effort!

Unfortunately, that's the Don Julio Reposado; it's a fine tequila, but not on the level of the Don Julio 70. Amazingly enough, I CAN get the DJ Reposado here...but it's closing in on the price of the Casamigos Tequila Anejo, which is the best tequila one can get in Ontario, for my money.

Sadly, I've yet to hit a duty free that carries the 70. The Reposado, even the Anejo (which is also good)...but not the 70. :(

Thanks, Tami!

[Tami]

Absolutely! And I appreciate the effort!

Unfortunately, that's the Don Julio Reposado; it's a fine tequila, but not on the level of the Don Julio 70. Amazingly enough, I CAN get the DJ Reposado here...but it's closing in on the price of the Casamigos Tequila Anejo, which is the best tequila one can get in Ontario, for my money.

Sadly, I've yet to hit a duty free that carries the 70. The Reposado, even the Anejo (which is also good)...but not the 70.

Thanks, Tami!

Good luck on your quest to find the holy grail of tequila.

[Sharpandpointies]

Good luck on your quest to find the holy grail of tequila.

Thank you - it is a never-ending quest.

^_^

[Tami]

Thank you - it is a never-ending quest.

^_^

This doesn't help you, unfortunately, but out of curiosity i checked my local liquor store's website and it looks like the do sell the Don Julio 70.

[Jcogginsa]

[Sharpandpointies]

This doesn't help you, unfortunately, but out of curiosity i checked my local liquor store's website and it looks like the do sell the Don Julio 70.

So lucky!

...if you like something that is smooth as all-get-out, tastes like a (good) mix of tequila and cake, and has a hit of pepper at the end, feel free to enjoy. Just don't use it for mixing (would be a waste, use cheaper stuff for that)!

[Tami]

So lucky!

...if you like something that is smooth as all-get-out, tastes like a (good) mix of tequila and cake, and has a hit of pepper at the end, feel free to enjoy. Just don't use it for mixing (would be a waste, use cheaper stuff for that)!

I may have mentioned it before, maybe not, but I don't drink alcoholic beverages of any kind. I find them fascinating, in a voyeuristic sort of way, but nope don't drink.

Speaking of which, I went back to the website and looked up the most expensive thing they sell (well is has to be ordered)

The Balvenie Scotch Single Malt 50 Year 750ml. List price, $49,949.99

Now that's insane.

[Sharpandpointies]

I may have mentioned it before, maybe not, but I don't drink alcoholic beverages of any kind. I find them fascinating, in a voyeuristic sort of way, but nope don't drink.

Speaking of which, I went back to the website and looked up the most expensive thing they sell (well is has to be ordered)

The Balvenie Scotch Single Malt 50 Year 750ml. List price, $49,949.99

Now that's insane.

Yeah, that one is pretty famous. Obviously one must question if it is actually WORTH 50k.

I'm 100% sure it's better than the Balvinie 12 year-old scotch, for example.

I am somewhat dubious that it's 500 times better than the 12 year-old.

[Nik Hasta]

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