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Johnnie Walker Black Label 100
Still Walking Strong
By Anthony Huang
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Name: Anthony Huang
Email: ahuang@gearpatrol.com
Site: http://www.gearpatrol.com/
About: Hello, gentlemen; this is Anthony, and this is my long-awaited bio post (according to the ever-pestering Eric, anyway).
Personally, I think Gear Patrol is making me poorer. Not the best idea in today’s economy but, what the hell - hopefully, Citi will fall after I purchase a few barrels of JD. As one of the very first readers, I’ve enjoyed watching the site grow from one new post every few days to several articles daily - finding more and more gear I could add to my ever-growing collection. So, I find it a great honor that I was selected to join The GP Crew.
Despite many failed attempts to get Eric to write my bio for me (so I could envelop myself in Call of Duty at his pad), he remained stalwart, and I was relegated to alternative measures: interviewing myself. So without further ado, I give you Anthony vs. Anthony - on the hot seat. [Continued after the jump]
Tell us a little about yourself.
My editors know me to be laid back, obsessed with finding deals on the finer things in life, and one who tends to over-research products. Why? To convince myself that I desperately need something, then not buy it. It’s a sordid affair.
That’s pretty rough. Anything else?
I’m also a fanatic when it comes to reading about random articles and an irate, foul-mouthed lunatic when it comes to playing video games (Ed: True). I’m perpetually on the move, calling New York, Chattanooga, and Memphis home.
What’s one embarrassing moment you’d like to share with our readers and forever be published on the internet for the whole world to see?
Gee, Anthony, when you put it that way… Oh wait… actually, looking back one of the funniest events (not for me at the time) had to be when I was learning how to ride a bike. Being the young and ever-confident 5 year old trying to keep up with an older bro, I decided to try and show off by riding my bike down the hill - sans training wheels.
So what happened?
I think this YouTube clip might be the closest dramatization of the actual events:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OszlUvXGsfw
Why that moment?
Because, well… you fall down and you keep going and that’s what guys do. The old adage applies here: if you can’t laugh at yourself, you shouldn’t be laughing at all.
What’s your biggest vice?
An outrageously good deal (think: slickdeals.net). Oh, and Glenlivet 15 Year Old French Oak Reserve.
Is there anything embarrassing you can tell us about Eric Yang?
Eric is supafly smooth (Ed: I’d debate “supafly”). I’m still waiting for him to trip up; we all are, actually. Such events are rarer than spotting Nessie. If we ever go on that golf trip next year, then maybe I (we) can catch one of those rare moments on camera.See Authors Posts (38) on Fri, Oct 2, 2009 | Email To A Friend
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We’ve got an affinity for Johnnie Walker Black Label. As proof (no pun intended), it was the only liquor that we managed to have 2 bottles of in our bar, save for some Cuervo. It just so happens that Johnnie Walker Black Label is turning 100 this year, and we find this a cause for celebration.
Since its launch in 1909, the Black Label has become a name synonymous with quality and refinement; it’s an iconic brand, to say the least. To commemorate the centennial, Johnnie Walker is breaking out his pimp stick and taking his game to a whole new level. At present, the brand is offering an opulent all black, limited-edition, gold-embossed, 100th anniversary square bottle just for the occasion. You can get one too for a very reasonable $50. Check with your local purveyor of finer spirits for availability.
Editor’s Tip: If you’re celebrating and raising your drink for a toast, why not raise a free Johnnie Walker limited-edition rocks glass (+$2.50 S&H)? Unless you got a set of these, it’s better than your coffee mug.
Cost: $50
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Johnnie Walker Black is quality scotch, but as far as I can see it's the same stuff in a fancier bottle. $50 is a fair price, but for my money I'd rather jump into the 55-70 dollar range and go Dalwhinnie, Glenmorangie, etc. Scotch can get very pricey, but there is a surprising range of single malts that can be had for $70 dollars or less. The collector bottle is slick though, and if you are a big time Johhnie Walker buff its probably a must have.
aaron, i definitely agree. currently i'm a big fan of the glenlivet 15 year. if only they could send a few bottles for me to "review."
that is one pimp bottle though….