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Every year on the 4th, which I get off, I go in to work and put on a small cookout for the guys stuck working. My company should be closed on the major holidays but they refuse to. I have a graduation party to go to on the 4th, so that's out.
This year, since I'm off Wednesdays, I'll be doing it on the 3rd. Cheddar jalapeño burgers, hot dogs, brats. The basics. My guys get a full belly and I get to feel less guilty about getting the day off and they dont.

What are your July 4th traditions?

Better start with Blanton's and after a few pours, switch to something more economical. I mean, we do that with cigars right?

This is my shopping/packing list. Am I missing anything?

Cao America, what else?

I'm liking it too. Two drinks went down way too easy, though. It may end up being my go-to scotch.

I don't care to spend more than $70 for a bottle of whiskey but I'll grab one of these if I ever run across one.

My first bottle of Blanton’s.

Up to this point I have not been a dedicated seeker of Blanton's, but I saw this high on a shelf behind the counter at my small neighborhood (nearest mini strip mall) liquor store. They seem to be a bit higher on all their stuff than some of the bigger stores I have in the area, but they are closest geographically. My plan is to buy more. I think I spotted a second bottle up on the shelf there at the same store. $95.oo. Is there a particular time of year that Blanton's is more likely to be spotted? I don't recall ever seeing it in any store. If I ever did see it, I'm sure I balked at whatever price they gave me. It's not my first taste though. Last winter my son gave me an opened 375ml/pint bottle secondhand because he was not impressed with it. I thanked him and disagreed with his opinion. I have nursed that small bottle along for a while now wondering if I would ever spot any Blanton's but also not really trying hard to find it either.
I called around this morning, and one place said they had it for $112 or $120, he wasn't certain about the price. And another place said he thought he usually priced his in the $70 to $75 range and he might get some today or tomorrow and told me I should call back. Three other places did not have it. I think I'll drop by my local again and get that other bottle if no one's grabbed it and also keep calling that other guy. I don't guzzle my bourbon, and I have other hobbies that I willingly spend plenty of money on, so I might as well try to keep some Blanton's on hand if it pleases me.

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Nice Jim