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Our annual pilgrimage to Tamworth Distillers in New Hampshire took place recently. The day was clear and cold and we found snow upon arrival.
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But no one cares about that.
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It’s a building filled with alcohol. Let’s shop!
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I made a beeline to my very favorite gin, Damson plum… and gathered enough to make my checkbook squeal.
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I passed on the whiskey made with beaver castoreum.
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Because if he mixes it with urine to scent mark his territory ? I’m not using it to mix a cocktail.
Nope.
Not going to happen.
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I did try their extremely unique brandy.
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Made with the durian fruit. You know … the one that smells like rotting flesh?
While the aroma wasn’t that horrible, it was a bit too potent for my taste.
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We spent a good deal of time in the store because naturally the husband found a Marine to talk to. They were stationed in the same place, with the same squadron and knew a lot of the same people… which meant yours truly wandered aimlessly back and forth, trying more free samples than she should have.
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River's world..... 
the 2 Marines must be wearing Maine outfits–I have never seen Marines dressed like that in Fort Lauderdale!! (And I won’t comment on a Marine talking WITHOUT a drink in their hand!!)
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Well, technically it’s not a bar. Though they do offer samples in tiny plastic cough syrup cups.
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Well I think you made good use of your husbands hours long conversation with yet another Marine…lol.
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I’m well practiced.
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Yes thank goodness…lol.
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*hic*
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How do these Marines find each other? Does one enter a store and shout “semper fi” then wait to make new friends?
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I’ve never known anyone but a Marine to wear an article of Marine clothing, so my money’s on the ball cap. Durian and INDOLE? Isn’t that like fart gas?
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The cap is the only USMC thing my husband ever wears. People gift him shirts and sweaters and they go right in the drawer never to be seen again. But those hats start a lot of conversations…
As for the alcohol ingredients, you have to admit they’re unique.
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The man I admire above all others is a Marine, and I won’t even wear Jarhead gear in his honor. It’s kind of like wearing a Harley T-shirt, only a little more personal. Riding a Harley isn’t a matter of being worthy.
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I don’t know about other Marines, but mine would talk with a brick wall.
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Funny that, so would I.
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You need an annual pilgrimage to buy booze? Hell, for us it is a 2 minute drive to Dewey’s Liquor store up the road whenever we want.
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This is a small batch distillery that only sells out of their store. Maine doesn’t allow alcohol to be mailed.. so yes. For this particular bottle? We drive 2 hours once a year.
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Sounds like a good day trip to me. One with rewards.
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Absolutely!
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That corpse flower could go on a newly created ‘bizarre booze bench’. That way if your hubby is feeling generous with your booze, you can point guests there instead. Ingenious, I know.
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I like the way you think.
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Not just any marine, one who knows the same people and places. Fun times catching uo. Did you open the gun?
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I think you know the answer to that…
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My dad was in the Navy, stationed at a nuclear missile sub base. Needless to say there were Marines all over the place, much better for security than a drowsy, donut-filled security guard. They were also little league coaches, scoutmasters and all kinds of community involvement, as well as being the fathers of lots of my friends. Even after all that exposure, I still don’t know what “Open the gun” means. I promise never to use the knowledge for evil, but please don’t let me die in ignorance.
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I had no idea so I asked my husband. He said Marines never say “gun”. It’s weapon, or rifle. But if that’s a slang phrase, it must be a new one.
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Glad you were able to replenish your supply of Damson Plum Gin.
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They were selling out quickly. We timed it just right!
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I really need to get my hands on a bottle of that Damson plum gin.
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The distillery only ships inside NH but check this website … I think you can order it through them.
https://seelbachs.com/search?q=tamworth
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Venison whiskey?!
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They make all kinds of crazy stuff!
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