Edradour Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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I have been holding onto this box of Scotch, with the empty bottle in it, for several years. Friends brought this back all the way from Scotland, just for the Alphageek´s pleasure. It turns out that this bottle of Edradour is only available at the distillery. Although the Alphageek is not a scotch aficionado, this particular scotch went down very easily. It was certainly an honor to enjoy something that was brought from another country, just for the Alphageek's enjoyment.

This bottle served as an inspiration for this website! While drinking the last little bit, it seemed a shame to not honor the memory of this fine scotch in some way. I decided it would be great to photograph it. I then wondered what I would do with the pictures. So I did what anyone would do. I put the bottle away for several years. I then proceeded to decide on a little different approach and write about bourbon.

This box then stared at me for a while, begging to be on the website. I have finally relented and added this to the collection, given the great new black background that Mrs. Alphageek likes.

With Christmas fast approaching, please remember the Alphageek is primarily a bourbon guy, but a good bottle of scotch would never be rejected.

Four Roses Single Barrel

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Four Roses Single Barrel
Originally uploaded by AlphaHokie
Here we go with a record third post in a day!

Mrs. Alphageek and I were shopping the other day. Imagine that, shopping around Christmas. I said I would like to take some pictures this weekend. She said ¨get rid of that lame blue background!¨, so I did. This bottle of bourbon from Four Roses is the first to get the new black background! Try to stay awake here. This background actually poses some challenges. The background is slightly reflective, which makes getting the subject (the bottle) lit, instead of the background (the black stuff), something of a challenge. After taking about 60 or 70 pictures, I think I have an acceptable compromise.

This bottle of bourbon was recommended to me by the fine folks on the Bourbon Enthusiast forums. I highly recommend checking them out. I felt very fortunate to purchase this bottle because I do not think it is available everywhere. This bourbon enjoys a deep, smooth oak character that is a fine addition to your bourbon tasting. I actually got this one photographed before it was empty.

Start emptying your bottles of bourbon today!

Home of the Hokies

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Home of the Hokies
Originally uploaded by AlphaHokie
A short post here.

This is one of my favorite pictures. This is the view from Cassell Coliseum of the football stadium. This picture was taken before the Maryland Thursday night game. I was able to open a window, prop my camera on a cup, and take this picture. I am very pleased with the results, which is why I am sharing it with you.

Like I said, a very short post.