#best indian whiskey

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Single malt whisky in India

Single malt whisky in India is celebrated for its rich flavors and artisanal craftsmanship. Made from malted barley and distilled at a single location, these whiskies offer unique taste profiles influenced by the country’s diverse climate and aging conditions. Perfect for enthusiasts seeking quality and authenticity, Indian single malts are becoming a favorite in the premium whisky market.

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Whisky Beginners, Don’t Fear – Here’s How to Pick the Best Indian Whisky to Start

Getting into the world of whisky can be both exciting and daunting, especially if you’re unsure where to begin. With so many options on the market, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But don’t worry, the best Indian whisky offers a fantastic entry point for newcomers, and one brand, in particular, stands out: DOT Whisky. Renowned for its unique flavors and quality, DOT Whisky is the perfect companion for those looking to explore the world of whisky without the intimidation factor.

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Best Indian Whisky/Whiskey

India is fast becoming a global hub for exceptional whisky, Piccadily offering a range of Best Indian Whisky/Whiskey options that rival the best in the world. Among the finest Indian whiskies, you'll find a mix of rich heritage, modern techniques, and locally sourced ingredients, creating unique and complex flavor profiles. These whiskies are known for their smoothness, full-bodied character, and distinct notes of spices, vanilla, dried fruits, and oak. A standout among Indian whiskies is the growing trend of single malts, which are celebrated for their craftsmanship and attention to detail. These whiskies are often matured in diverse casks, such as ex-bourbon and sherry casks, giving them depth and complexity. Produced in state-of-the-art distilleries, Indian whisky reflects both tradition and innovation. For whisky enthusiasts looking to explore premium options, Indian whiskies offer an unforgettable experience, showcasing the country's expertise and passion in crafting world-class spirits.

[everydaymandalei]

"what do you want to do for your birthday?"

"PICKLEPALOOZA AT INDIAN LADDER FARMS"

[peashooter85]

Whisky Review Time --- Paul John Select Cask Indian Single Malt

India is not known as a whisky producing country. Scotland, sure, Kentucky, definitely, but India hasn't exactly earned a reputation for making great whisky which is unfortunate, because I will say up front this is a great whisky. India actually has quite a long history of whisky making going back to the 19th century when India was a British colony. The Scots brought whisky to India, setting distilleries all over the country to supply British soldiers and merchants with their daily drink. The Paul John distillery is located in Goa which is on the west coast of southern India.

John Distilleries is a very new business relatively speaking, first making blended whiskys upon opening in 1992 and not making a single malt until 2008.

Paul John Single Malt Select Cask is made with a mash bill of malted barely, aged in ex bourbon barrels for 7 years, and has an alcohol content of 55.2%. Being a select cask means that it is specially bottled from what the master distiller believes to be the best casks after sampling, which are then blended.

When I bought a bottle of this it had a retail price of around $100 but it was on clearance sale for $40. This made me wonder if I made a mistake as I purchased this as a Christmas gift for my father. Fortunately this turned out to be a good purchase because this whisky is fantastic! Upon nosing I get very delightful aromas of fresh fruits such as apples and pears with some dried fruits like raisins and prunes. It is very sweet smelling, and like it's smell it is also very sweet tasting. Upon tasting again I get notes of fresh apples and pears, sherry, honey, some oak, maybe a little cinnamon, and a good amount of bready flavor from the malted barley. The flavors of it are very rich, very bold, and very complex which is something that I like when it comes to whisky or whiskey. All around it's flavor profile is very delightful. It finishes with a nice peppery burn that warms the mouth all the way to the stomach. That would be the 55.2 % alcohol, which is a bit higher than most whiskies. Regardless the burn is not overwhelming but very pleasant and mellow, which is a sign of a good whiskey. I know in other reviews I complained that a whiskey was too boozy, but in the case of bad whiskies the alcohol overwhelms any flavors, making it just burny cheap alcoholic nastiness. With this whisky the higher proof complements and enhances the flavors. I rate it 4.9 out of 5. My only complaint is that it is hard to find, and if I do find it, I'm probably not going to be able to buy it for $40 again.

[attibar]

More Toppat leader headcanons: Electric Boogaloo

These are some (a lot) of my overall headcanons that I usually use in my AUs.

Some of the leaders have unofficial nicknames in the form of “Toppat X” depending on how the clan sees them. For example Wilford gets referred to as Toppat Dad due to many seeing him as a father figure. 

 Wilford is conflicted by this. On one hand he’s flattered, on the other hand he feels embarrassed at being referred to as a dad by his subordinates.

It doesn’t help that Terrence, being the shit he is, will call Wilford “daddy” with no warning.

Dusty and Cloudface adopted Jaques as a child and raised him as their own during their reigns. It was this and Jaques expanding the clan to international level that gave him the nickname the Toppat Prince.

Henry still has the nickname the Toppat King. However if his powers get revealed some of the more overzealous Toppats start referring to him as the Toppat God, much to his chagrin.

The main reason Wilford had Terrence as his right hand was due to having immense trust and faith in him. His quick thinking has saved Wilford many, many times. Terrence, similar to Right, cares more about his chief than the clan itself; Terrence would never betray Wilford.

Wilford can be a workaholic and a perfectionist at times. He has taken Toppats under his wing to help improve their skills.

Terrence, at best, sees Reginald as a winy annoying little brother. At worst, he dislikes Reginald’s cowardice and absurd ambition, seeing him as a walking disaster waiting to happen.

The feeling is mutual though. Reginald sees him, at best, as a dumbass adrenaline junkie and at worst someone who is unhinged and will ruin the clan.

Reginald and Terrence used to prank and mess with each other prior to Terrence’s leadership. This ranged from Reginald applying super glue to Terrence’s hat to Terrence sneaking hot pink dye into Reg’s shampoo.

Wilford’s favorite alcoholic drink is whiskey. He’s got a stash of it hidden in his office.

They both joined the clan as teenagers/young adults.

Only Terrence knows this, but Wilford is actually Scottish. He’s worked on hiding his accent. However sometimes it comes out, particularly when Wilford is upset or surprised.

Terrence once got to record Wilford speaking with his accent, to hilarious results

Unusual for the time, the majority of Reynaldo’s elites and even his right hands were mostly women. To quote Reynaldo:

“Question. who is the last person you want to fight: a man or a woman? The answer is the woman and I’ll tell you why. Men will hurt you, women will fucking destroy you. I grew up with three sisters, I know my shit.”

There was little doubt to the skill of his elites. Some referred to them as the Amazons of the Toppat clan.

Reynaldo grew up in a town in the southern area of Mexico.

If a Toppat who angered him has a child, sometimes he’ll threaten to teach the little one Spanish swear words.

Randy has tried many, many different types of drugs. However there’s some even he won’t touch such as heroin.

Randy will refer to Reynaldo as “Reynaldo the bitch” if both ever came back to life. Randy’s a little salty about Rey killing him.

TRNK would prefer to keep the name instead of his original one. He doesn’t want his original identity to be connected to the monster he has become.

TRNK was fairly cognizant after being revived. Three things caused him to go mad:

The immense pain from the botched revival.

Constantly being seen and feared as an abomination no matter what he did.

His own elites seeing him as a weapon to be continuously modified for Clan purposes.

Besides that though, TRNK loves to play chess and poker.

Billy G is an excellent cook and especially enjoys spicy Indian food. He once made a meal so spicy Wilford thought the man was trying to kill him.

More than once has Sven fallen asleep on top of paperwork. He ends up with the text staining his face.

[neverland93]

Peter Pan imagine / Disturbia

Neverland… when you think of Neverland, you think of mermaids, Indians, pirates, lost boys, tropical creatures. No , that’s not what Neverland is at all.

Pirates are thieves, they will creep in the night and steal you.

The mermaids, they’re sirens , and they’ll creep inside you and consume you.

The Indians can put a disease in your mind and control you.

Too close to comfort? Yeah I know.

You arrived on neverland, soaking wet, you washed up on the beach not knowing what to expect

You arrived thinking it was rainbows and butterflies, you heard Peter Pan and his lost boys were mischievous but you didn’t know they were like this.

You were walking around and taking everything in , it was beautiful but you were worried about meeting everyone, you didn’t know what to expect but you hoped for the best,

Suddenly it became sunset in no time and you panic trying to get to the campground. Walking and trying to look for any sign you couldn’t find any. You were losing hope til then you saw fire . Finally you were about to be safe.

You walk up to the campground and see boys and girls, you thought Neverland was boys only? Apparently not.

They were dancing near the campfire, some had masks on their faces, some were holding swords and weapons, and some were even drinking what looked like whiskey straight from the bottle.

Geez you thought, they sure aren’t angels.

You walk up and nobody notices you, they continue to dance, drink and talk amongst themselves, until a younger lost boy pulls on your shirt

“What are you doing here?” He says in a nosy tone

“Hi! I’m Y/n and I wanted to join Neverland.” You say happily

That’s when everyone stops , the music, the laughter, and drinking.

“And what makes you think you’re even capable of joining Neverland?” A boy wearing all green comes out of the darkness, he had brown/chestnut hair and green eyes, he looked like trouble but that’s fine, you didn’t mind trouble.

“I heard about you, and well, I thought i fit the category.” You said

Everyone laughed

They all circled you and danced around you and verbally harassed you, calling you names and saying you weren’t fit for Neverland.

You start to regret your choice and decision of coming to Neverland , crouching down and putting your head on your knees and covering your ears trying to block everything out.

“Stop!” The boy with green eyes said

You look up and take your hands off your eyes, what was going to happen next?

You look at him and wait for whatever was in store

“What do you think Neverland is?” He asked

“Well I assume that it’s where lost boys and lost girls go, who are abandoned by their families.” You said unconfidently

“Wrong.” He said

“I beg your pardon?” You say a little scary

“Im Peter Pan. King of this island. And this , this is Neverland.” He said with a smirk

“Wha-what are you going to do to me?” You get a little nervous

“Nothing, yet, everyone, continue with your activities.” He said and everyone does

He grabs your hand and brings you in the campground even more , sitting you on a log as he still stands up

“Is this what you wanted ? To feel apart of something? To be loved and wanted?” He asked

“Well, yes.” You said simply

“You’re reading the wrong books, you’re in the cities of wonders, we ain’t gonna play nice, watch out, you might just go under, Better think twice. Your train of thought will be altered. So if you must falter be wise.” He says with a smile close to the fire

“Peter you’re gonna burn yourself watch out!” You say as he almost falls in the fire he saw how scared you were so he got amused

He then gets a sword from a lost boy and puts it in the fire waiting for it to turn red as it does he swings it next to you almost touching you with it, you’re scared and frightened, screaming for your life as everyone laughs and thinks it’s a joke and having fun, while you are having a horrible time.

Peter drops the sword and gets close to your face

“Am I scaring you tonight?” He says he says with a evil smirk

All you could do was just stare at him

“Ain’t used to what you like?” He asked again

You shake your head no.

“Welcome, to Disturbia, also known as, Neverland.” He says as everyone cheers and takes their cups and chugs their drink.

What’s next in store for you? You’ll have to find out.

[onekisstotakewithme]

Double Update Day Part II

Chapter IV: Hawkeye

Summary: “Did you always want to be a doctor?’

“Family business,” BJ says, smiling at him. “My father and grandfather were both doctors, and sure, I could’ve been a lawyer, or a teacher, but… I figured this was the best way I knew how to help people. What about you?”

“Family business. Of course, it goes back less generations than yours. My father was a doctor, his father ran the general store, and my great-grandfather sold whiskey and hors d'oeuvres to Indians.”

Thank you all again for reading, and I hope you enjoy!

[a-silent-symphony]

Nightwish's Floor Jansen: "Life is short. Time is not endless"

Floor Jansen opens up on her battle with breast cancer, going solo and what we can expect from the next Nightwish album

It’s Friday April 22, 2022 at Nokia Arena in Tampere, Finland. Fifteen thousand Nightwish fans await a much-delayed live taste of their heroes’ ninth album, Human. :II: Nature., released as the world shut down in 2020. Anticipation is high. The stage will soon be engulfed in enough fire to obliterate a small village. Aside from a handful of dates in Finland in 2021, this is Nightwish’s first full-scale show in more than three years.

Backstage, Floor Jansen feels like death. In her stage armour she looks fearsome – a tattooed Boudica for the modern age. Such a gig wouldn’t normally faze her. Floor, 41,has been fronting metal bands since she was 16. But just now she’s come down with a virulent stomach flu at the worst possible time, and she’s wondering how the hell she’ll get through the next two hours onstage.

“It was unlike anything I’ve ever done,” she says of the stomach flu that almost derailed that post-Covid comeback. “I mean, you get sick now and then, but this was brutal. I don’t know what kind of virus I picked up, but it was a very violent one. I was up all night, and then I still had to travel from Berlin to Tampere. It was horrible.” She shrugs. “But yeah, what can you do?”

It’s not hard to see why Floor gets called a ‘powerhouse’. Part opera singer, several parts rock star – with the dynamism of both – she exudes indestructibility. If Bruce Dickinson had a daughter with Xena: Warrior Princess, it would have been Floor. But there are other sides to her: different personas that reveal a more complex, interesting picture of a ‘powerhouse’ lead singer.

There’s the animal-loving homebody. The thrillseeker. The proud vegetarian. The whiskey drinker. The metal icon with a solo pop album on the way. The Highly Sensitive Person, whose hyper-stimulated sense of the world shines through her performances. The person who, just three weeks before headlining Wembley Arena with Nightwish, underwent surgery for breast cancer.

“I’m always myself,” she summarises, simply. “So whether I run around in jeans fixing a fence, or ride my horse, or go onstage in warrior outfits… it’s all the same. It’s just a different side, as you can see.”

We meet Floor over Zoom in December, as she wrestles with dodgy wi-fi backstage in Milan. “Is it noisy for you, in the background?” she asks in perturbed Dutch tones. “It’s basically one big open box here…” Dark-eyed and slightly frazzled in a grey hoodie, Floor has a business-like streak that softens as talk turns to things like her solo music, her bandmates and the cigars she enjoys with her husband, Sabaton drummer Hannes Van Dahl.

On another day she might have come in from feeding the horses at her rural property on Sweden’s west coast. You wouldn’t fuck with her, but you’d gladly go for a drink with her. Out on the road with Nightwish, there’s a decent amount of the latter. The band “wobble” around Christmas markets drinking glühwein. They rate vegetarian food in Indian restaurants as part of a longstanding curry club. The shows themselves have been jubilant affairs.

“Last night we were surprised with some bottles of champagne,” she grins, “which we then drank, and became very happy…”

It’s all so far removed from lingering notions of Nightwish as some sort of dictatorship or soap opera, with singers driven away by its founder’s maniacal demands. They seem like friends – as in, actual friends.

“It’s absolute genuine fun,” she nods. “We’ve always had that. And there are always ups and downs; it’s like a big marriage. But we’ve been longing for this tour a lot. Especially after the pandemic, we don’t take it for granted at all.”

For Floor, the isolation of lockdown reinforced her ties to the band, but it also kickstarted her solo work. She’d begun to think of it in 2019, following an appearance on Dutch TV show Beste Zangers (‘Best Singers’), but she was still very much a band person, with a new Nightwish album cycle around the corner. Come March 2020, for the first time in her career, she found herself separated from that group mentality.

She spent time with her husband and daughter, now five. She grew vegetables and looked after her horses, cats and enormous Irish wolfhound. She worked on her online profile, communicating with her fans on a regular, down-to-earth level. At the same time, she began working with collaborators on solo material. An alternative, poppier sound started to brew.

In spring 2022 she appeared on Germany’s Beste Zangers equivalent, Sing Meinen Song, for which she sang in German (one of the four languages she speaks in addition to Dutch, English and Swedish). Gradually, a standalone Floor Jansen was evolving.

“My desire from the get-go was to find a sound that fits with me, not something created around me. But how do you do that? So I used up a large part of the pandemic in a trial-and-error search for this sound.”

It wasn’t easy. Ten years of bringing Tuomas Holopainen’s visions to life had left her with phenomenal vocal skills, but limited songwriting practice. Her first ideas, she says, “weren’t that great”.

“I’ve done it [songwriting], but I haven’t been doing much in the last 10 years,” she admits. “Plus I’m in a band with someone like Tuomas. It makes me feel very small, like, ‘What do I have to add to a world full of music?’ So from that insecurity I had to find my way and accept that I am more limited, and that I have different ideas.”

Teaming up with Dutch producer Gordon Groothedde (Snoop Dogg; Katie Melua; Floor’s previous band, After Forever) was a turning point. The first song they wrote together was Fire. A darkly atmospheric, orchestral swirl of intelligent modern pop, with the grandeur of Florence & The Machine’s cover of 1986 dance hit You’ve Got The Love, it ignited Floor’s confidence as a creator in her own right.

“I have a really hard time with love songs,” she says. “I know the majority of pop music is about love songs, and that’s also why I find it boring to listen to. So I wanted to create something that still has a message.”

Accordingly, her solo album, Paragon, shuns frothy clichés in favour of meatier subjects. Fire is about returning to life after lockdown. One song, Invincible, was written for the injured war veterans at Prince Harry’s Invictus Games – originally planned to take place in 2020 in the Hague until the pandemic got in the way.

“It’s inspired by the idea of being physically or mentally wounded, after you’ve just given everything you have,” she explains, “and something that’s left of you has to pick up life, and recover from something that you never really wanted to recover from. I want to raise awareness of the fact that this happens so incredibly often, but also to empower them. Like, ‘You already went through Hell, now you’re on your way back, you are invincible.’”

It’s hard to hear this story now without thinking of Floor’s recent health issues. Diagnosed in October 2022 at a routine mammogram screening, her breast cancer came as a total shock – two weeks before Nightwish were due to fly to South America.

“They [the doctors] said, ‘We want you to come back.’ And the thing I thought, in my naïve brain, was, ‘Oh, they fucked up something with the pictures.’ Never, ‘Oh, they found something.’” She shakes her head. “Not a single moment. Until I was there.”

Surgery was planned for the day after they came home. Until then, she says, the intense business of touring Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Mexico proved a good distraction. The pace of it all was brutal but helpful, and reading similar stories from her fans made her feel less alone – “But at the same time, it’s an overwhelming awareness of how many people actually got this fucking disease."

“I put my emotions into the music,” she reasons, “and also had really wonderful conversations within the band, crew, management, everyone has really been there for me. It’s very tough to do it all that fast, but at the same time it helped because I didn’t have to walk around with thoughts of it too long. Because as soon as you know you have a tumour in your body, the only thing you can think of is ‘get it out’. The whole mental aspect of a cancer diagnosis is shit.”

Back at home, she had three weeks after her operation before heading out in Europe and the UK. Scarred, bruised and exhausted, she was grateful for the support of her family.

“Jesus, how I underestimated it,” she half-laughs, of the recovery process. “I was jet-lagged, I barely slept for nights after the surgery because my system was completely upside-down, you get morphine… So everyone’s been really having my back in this.”

Just a couple of days before the Wembley gig, she learned that the operation was successful. It was both a relief and a wake-up call. In Sweden, mammogram screenings start for women at the age of 40. In the Netherlands, her birthplace –and in the UK – it’s 50. Now looked up to by many, as a public figure as well as a musician, she’s determined to persuade more women to go for their scans.

“On a purely personal level it’s a bit weird, because I’m just me,” she says, of her role-model status. “But from this position, I have the power to make a difference every now and then. I wanted to make sure it has this function by saying, ‘Go and get your mammogram done.’ If I had stayed in the Netherlands, this entire thing would have gone undetected. It was so small when they took it out, but it was growing, you know? I’m very lucky.”

Cancer casts a pervasive shadow, even when it’s caught quickly. For Floor, who (when we speak to her) still has three weeks of radiation therapy to complete, it’s realigned her priorities. “It’s not like I think ‘I’m gonna die’ all the time,” she explains, “but I realise how life is short. Time is not endless. We have it now.”

To that end, Floor is making the most of 2023. After her radiotherapy is finally over, she’ll join Nightwish for 70000Tons Of Metal in the Bahamas. Festival shows will follow. In the summer the band will head to the Röskö campsite in Kitee, Finland, to record the next Nightwish album (which will be released at some point in 2024).

Part three of a trilogy that began with Endless Forms Most Beautiful and continued through Human. :II: Nature., the new album will return to themes concerning our planet and our mortality. Sonically, Floor suggests, we can expect aheavy palette.

“I would say it’s a pretty heavy album,” she muses, “but once again, it’s the multicolour diversity that is Nightwish. It’s all there. It’s going to once again take you by the hand through beautiful stories – whether they are stories from this Earth or stories about this Earth. They’re beautiful.”

Creatively, Nightwish is still Tuomas’s brainchild, though there’s a sense of collaboration around this record. Armed with his demos, the band have been working up different parts and exchanging ideas on tour – in hotel rooms and dressing rooms across the world. For Floor, this has been a happy arrangement.

“I think Tuomas has a unique view on the world and has a unique way of putting that into words,” she says, “and I think he’s outdone himself on that end once again. And also visually, the ideas that are bubbling are going to be of a next level. So yeah, there’s lots to look forward to.”

Meanwhile, along with the release of Paragon, she has solo gigs planned in Europe. “And of course it would be wonderful to go to the UK,” she adds, “we are working on that as well.”

If all goes to plan, Floor Jansen could be a name that reaches well beyond metal circles – paving the way for a new kind of pop star with a darker heart. Once again the ‘powerhouse’ label feels apt, with all the truths and misconceptions that come with it.

“Power is often connected to, especially women…” she searches for the words, “…it’s like, ‘powerful women are bitches’, you know? Maybe that’s the misconception of the century. But a powerful woman is also a woman who is intouch withher emotions, and one who can have absolute soft sides and embrace them. The idea that high sensitivity would be a weakness? That is actually the absolute misperception.

“And that goes for men, too: for men to be in touch with their feelings and to be able to communicate them… that is a bigger strength than [makes growling, macho noise]. That’s going to bring us a whole lot further.”

Between travels, Floor will recharge at home in the Swedish countryside. On cold evenings, she and Hannes sometimes retreat to their grillhouse, light the fire and relax over single malts and a cigar – things that bonded them when they first met on tour with Iced Earth. Small connections between worlds.

“I can say that my happiest place is home, but that’s not true because after half a year I’ll claw up the walls,” she laughs. “I can say it’s on tour, but after a month I really want to go home. I can say it’s onstage, but then putting my daughter to bed is equally amazing at times. The ultimate thing is to have the luxury of both.”

[purgatory-shenanigans]

The OC of the Day is Ahyoka Nelowie!

Age: 37

Birthdate: September 18th, 1801

Date of Assassination: March 30th, 1839

Death Date: April 1st, 1839

Gender: Cis Female

Orientation: Bisexual/romantic

Backstory: Ahyoka is a Cherokee woman who was raised by her uncle in a semi-assimilated town on the border of Georgia and South Carolina. She fell in love and married Akikta, who turned out to abusive husband. She ends up having three kids, two with Akikta, and one with someone who she had an affair with. When the Indian Removal Act and Trail of Tears commenced, Ahyoka was furious and tried to do her best to prevent it through petitions, letters, new paper articles, etc. When everything failed, she took it upon herself and killed Martin Van Buren as repercussion for what happened to her people.

Likes: Exploration, hunting, her kiddos, whiskey

Dislikes: Clowns, farming, her husband

[whiskylovers]

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[curlysgirl0202]

Head Cannon:

Curly Bill and Johnny Ringo: Do They Kiss and Tell?

Curly Bill:

If there was ever a cowboy who commanded the attention of those around him, it was Curly Bill Brocious. A survivor of the American civil war which eventually led him to a life of lawlessness. It wasn't necessarily the life he dreamed of when he was growing up, but the violence of the wild west left people with few options and making an honest living just didn't pay enough. In these violent times, options were limited. The only thing that could cure Curly's fatigue from living on the dodge is a woman. Unfortunately for old Curly, he's got to pay if he wants the comfort of a lady's touch. But then you entered his life and showed him affection, understanding and a chance at redemption and the old cowboy adores you for that. He admires your elegance and beauty and a charm that can send the devil himself into a storm of bewilderment and wonder! Tombstone considers you a rare and irreplaceable gem and of one of the town's most desirable women so when you choose Curly Bill Brocious, no one is more shocked than him. His shock is deadened by his surprise that with all you know about him and all you have seen, you still smile with delight in your dancing eyes each time you see him. And he is all to happy to have you close to him so he can touch you often and let the men of the town know who you belong to. His pride shows on his face when he's strolling through town with you.

So, if you and Curly were seeing each other, would he kiss and tell?

For Curly, this is almost a no brainier; he is a man who has an overwhelming desire for the admiration and respect of the men around him. So after an evening or an afternoon with you, his red sash gang would bombard him with questions and Curly would be all too happy to answer them.

The Cowboys questions would include:

*Did you kiss her?

*She kiss you back?

*Did she take her hair down?

*Is her hair real soft?

*Did you take her?

*She let you touch her?

*All over?

*Did she touch you?

"Well, boys. YN is crazy about me. Yeah, I ran my hands through her hair and it was soft as it looks. I ain't never seen a beauty like YN before and you boys ain't either. Those big eyes of hers lookin' up at me all sweet and fine and them red lips and well, she's the prettiest dame around here! She laid down on the bed and was lookin' so damn sweet, I just had to have her. She let me unlace her dress and I did real nice like, boys. Then she was shakin' all over since I made her feel like that! She looking up at me cuz she ain't never had a man like me before. She ain't no whore. She's so sweet. She kissed me and told me I was the best at kissin' And when I got on top of her, she was lookin' so fearful since she ain't never had a man to love her right. I almost felt guilty for bein' with her like that cuz she was looking like she didn't know what to do and she just laid there and let me kiss her all over! And she was all breathin' heavy and she looked at me and didn't say nothin' since she was so over head and ears, she could hardly move. She was sayin' I was the toughest and best lookin'."

Most of his boys sat listening intently as story telling was as important to them as TV is to us! Ike and Billy Clanton hoot and howl and Pony and Indian Charlie clink their bottles of whiskey together before saying, "damn, Curly Bill! She really said that?"

"Yeah, boys. She told me I was the best damn lookin' man in Tombstone. She didn't say much more than that since I was making her swoon all over." Curly Bill takes his hat off and runs his thick fingers through his unruly dark hair. "Then she was feelin' so mighty fine, she just fell asleep right there in my arms."

"Hot damn!" Stillwell declares. "She fell asleep first?"

"Well, yes, boys. I done told you I had her real fine. And I know iffin I want to be with her, she'll let me have her all cuz I made her feel all nice and good" Curly flicks his tongue and smiles.

"She even yelled, "oh my, Curly Bill!"

"Damn..." Ike Clanton answered, shaking his head. "She really said that, Curly? Come on now! She done said that? Hell, I ain't never had a girl say my name lessen I paid her for it!"

"Well, that's what she said, boys! Then she could barely take a breathe since I plumb wore her out!"

The only cowboy not exploding with reaction was Johnny Ringo who listened to Curly's yarn, knowing damn well you probably didn't tell him he was the "best damn looking man." Johnny thinks you're a special woman and although he knows Curly Bill really does appreciate you and cares for you and would probably do anything for you, the old cowboy can't help but add to his stories. The next time Curly Bill talk about you, he'll more than likely put in a few more details. Women don't swoon over Curly so it's tough to believe the rustler had you swooning. Not that Curly Bill didn't bring you pleasure and it is obvious you like him too...Curly just can't help but stretch the truth to impress the men around him whose admiration he desperately wants. Ringo smiles and looks at the ground. He can't help but love old Curly. Ringo enjoys the story as it is entertaining and Curly was a hell of a story teller.

Frank McClaury laughed out loud causing Curly Bill to grow angry. "You don't remember that newspaper that said you was the ugliest damn gunslinger in Arizona!" A few other cowboys chuckle, knowing how their boss can spin a story.

"Shut your pie hole, Frank! You wasn't there so you don't know nothin' about it. I knew what YN said and I know she's damn wild about me. I heard them words. She said I was the best lookin' man around here. She ain't said nothing like to you!"

"Maybe she did, Curly!" Billy Claiborne snorted. "Maybe she said that to me!" Frank and Billy looked at each other and laughed which only made Curly angrier. Sure, he likes to stretch the facts, but in this case, most of what he was saying was true; you were overwhelmed by the big cowboy and his touch sent you into a whimsical dance of ecstasy. You never said he was the best looking man around, but you did however compliment him on his looks and you told him you thought he was cute.

Curly regains his composure and continues spinning his yarn. Although you had a wonderful time together, he can't help but exaggerate the events which is something Curly is known to do.

Ike Clanton leaned in towards Curly. "Did you have her, Curly?"

Curly Bill smiled and winked at the Clanton brother.

"At one point, she flipped that hair of hers and started kissin' me like she ain't never been kissed before because she ain't had anyone kiss her like I did."

"Damn..." Billy Clanton sighed.

"Well, I had a girl like once!" Tom McClaury declared. "She was real pretty!"

"Pretty damn ugly!" Curly growled. "You ain't never had a woman like YN. And none of you boys have because there ain't no one like YN and I'm the one she wants!" Curly shouted, pointing to himself while standing up.

"All you boys would lay with a damn mule because you ain't got what I got!" Curly knows he's a few years older than most of his boys and a lot older than others. But he is not a man to admit he just doesn't have it anymore and you came along during a time when the old cowboy was lonely. Curly did exaggerate encounters he had with his chippies and bragged about how they thought he was so good, they didn't charge him and most of his boys believed him, but the older ones knew how Curly loved to spin his stories. In reality, most women did not give the rustler the time of day and why would they? But you are different and you do care about him. And he knows that. He respects you and certainly doesn't want to cheapen you. At the same time, he's never had a woman he can brag about; you are a true conquest and among all the men in Tombstone, you chose him and Curly Bill feels he at least earned a few bragging rights.

So when it comes to Curly Bill, he is a man who loves to kiss you and loves to talk about it...

Johnny Ringo:

Ringo does not have an overwhelming need to be the center of attention or prove to everyone he is the fastest, toughest or the bravest like Curly Bill. Johnny knows how his cowboy crew can be like and if they know he's going to be spending time with you, he knows he'll be bombarded with questions similar to the ones they asked Curly:

"She sure is pretty! What did you say to get her to go with you?"

"Does she smell as good as she looks?" "Did you get to kiss her? She kiss you too?"

"Were you able to see her shoulders or her neck? What about her legs? She show you her legs?"

Ringo may be more annoyed with all the questions from his cowboys and would probably be open with Curly Bill, but may be hesitant especially the Clanton's because he knows Ike can't keep his mouth shut and the old blowhard may start talking to everyone who would listen about you and Ringo getting together and Ringo would fear people would see you differently. Curly would be concerned about your reputation also, but wouldn't be able to resist not talking about you. Johnny is a bit more graceful and patient; his time with you would be precious and sacred and he would hate to lose you due to town gossip.

"YN is a special woman and you boys are not good enough to escort her across the street. She's an angel. She helped me to remember that I am..." Ringo would stop to gather himself as he regards you as an irreplaceable treasure. "I'm alive...I held her and yes we kissed and she is so lovely and giving..." Ringo would continue, choosing his words carefully as to not devalue you. He shakes his head and smiles in spite of himself and the cowboys look at each other since they are not used to seeing Ringo with a light hearted spirit. They also know to say anything disrespectful about you would result in a severe beating or worse...

"She's beautiful and so sweet...Like a gift from the gods. Her lips and her gorgeous eyes even Shakespeare couldn't describe. Beauty like hers only comes once in a man's life! She's the kind of woman you leave everything behind for and you swear you'll do whatever it takes to make her happy. You boys probably don't understand."

"Iffin she was my girl, I'd do anything," Curly Bill declares loudly. "I would even start wearing a suit and goin' to church if that's what she wanted! Hell! Anything for a woman like that. She's real special, Juanito and you're damn lucky!"

"I know, Bill," Johnny responds. "When I kiss her, I know I never felt safer in my life. YN is more than just a beauty. She's smart and challenges me and my thinking. I never had a woman like that." Ringo becomes so lost in his memory of you, he forgets his fellow cowboys are listening. "I just can't stop thinking about her now. I know I can't wait to see her again."

"It's tough to find the words to describe her..."

Johnny then recites...

"My mistress’ eyes are nothing like the sun;

Coral is far more red than her lips’ red;

If snow be white, why then her breasts are dun;

If hairs be wires, black wires grow on her head.

I have seen roses damask’d, red and white,

But no such roses see I in her cheeks;

And in some perfumes is there more delight

Than in the breath that from my mistress reeks.

I love to hear her speak, yet well I know

That music hath a far more pleasing sound;

I grant I never saw a goddess go;

My mistress, when she walks, treads on the ground:

And yet, by heaven, I think my love as rare

As any she belied with false compare." Sonnet 130 By Shakespeare.

Ringo goes to his tent and leaves his cowboys' heads spinning. He falls asleep, your face on his mind.

For Curly Bill, kissing and telling is something he definitely would do because he thrives on respect and admiration from his peers and has a need to feel important and be the center of attention. For Johnny Ringo, he is more subtle since he doesn't need the attention. Of course, he would delight in sharing some details about you and him and your time together, but wouldn't overexaggerate details.

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How to Spot an Authentic Cigar Shop in Mumbai

Introduction

Mumbai, the city of dreams, is renowned for its vibrant culture, luxury markets, and fine tastes. For cigar enthusiasts, the search for the perfect cigar shop in Mumbai can feel like uncovering a hidden treasure. Whether you’re a seasoned aficionado or a curious beginner, finding an authentic cigar shop in Mumbai is key to enjoying premium cigars with confidence and satisfaction. But how can you identify a reliable store in this bustling city? This comprehensive guide will help you decode the signs of authenticity and choose the best cigar shops in Mumbai.

Key Features of an Authentic Cigar Shop in Mumbai

1. Licensed and Certified Shops

Authentic cigar shops prioritize legality and transparency. Licenses and certifications are a key indicator that the shop adheres to local regulations.

Why Licensing Matters

Licenses ensure that the cigar shop operates under the guidelines set by Indian tobacco laws. This guarantees that:

The products are genuine.

Proper storage protocols are followed.

The business adheres to ethical practices.

How to Verify Licensing

When visiting a cigar shop in Mumbai, ask to see their licensing documentation. Most reputed shops display these visibly or provide them upon request.

2. Wide Selection of Premium Brands

Authenticity reflects in the diversity of the cigar collection. Top cigar shops in Mumbai stock internationally acclaimed brands, ensuring quality and variety.

Premium Brands to Look For

Cohiba: Known for their luxurious Cuban cigars.

Montecristo: A favorite among aficionados.

Arturo Fuente: Renowned for their craftsmanship.

Ensuring Genuine Products

Always inspect the packaging and holograms for authenticity seals. Reputable shops often have direct supplier connections.

3. Proper Storage Conditions

Cigars are delicate and require specific storage conditions to retain their flavor and quality.

The Importance of Humidity Control

Authentic cigar shops maintain a humidity level between 65% and 72% using high-quality humidors. Check for:

Humidors on Display: Most premium shops have visible, well-maintained storage units.

Product Freshness: Dry or cracked cigars indicate improper storage.

4. Knowledgeable Staff

An authentic cigar shop in Mumbai employs staff who are knowledgeable and passionate about cigars.

Key Indicators of Expertise

Staff can explain the origins, strengths, and pairing options for different cigars.

They offer personalized recommendations based on your taste preferences.

Locally Focused Insights

1. Neighborhood Expertise

Mumbai is a sprawling city with diverse localities. Authentic shops often cater to the clientele of their area, reflecting the city’s cultural nuances.

Popular Locations for Cigar Shops in Mumbai

South Mumbai: Known for its luxury markets in areas like Colaba and Fort.

Bandra: A trendy hub for upscale cigar lounges and shops.

Juhu and Andheri: Emerging as new hotspots for luxury cigars.

2. Local Events and Tastings

Many authentic cigar shops in Mumbai host events to engage the community and showcase their offerings.

What to Expect at Local Cigar Events

Expert-led cigar tastings.

Workshops on cigar rolling and pairing.

Networking opportunities with fellow enthusiasts.

3. Cigar Lounges in Mumbai

Some of the best cigar shops in Mumbai also double as cigar lounges, providing a relaxing ambiance to enjoy your purchase.

Features of Premium Cigar Lounges

Comfortable seating.

Beverage pairings, such as whiskey or coffee.

Air filtration systems for a clean environment.

Generic Information

1. Global Trends in the Cigar Industry

Understanding the global trends can help identify whether a shop stays updated.

Current Trends

Increased demand for organic and sustainable cigars.

Innovative cigar packaging designs.

Rising popularity of flavored cigars among beginners.

2. How to Properly Enjoy a Cigar

Steps to Enhance Your Experience

Cut the cigar using a quality cutter.

Light it evenly with a butane lighter.

Savor the flavor by drawing slowly.

FAQs About Finding an Authentic Cigar Shop in Mumbai

Sourced from "People Also Ask" Boxes:

1. What are the best cigar shops in Mumbai?

Some top-rated cigar shops in Mumbai include Cigar Club Mumbai, The Cigar Republic, and luxury stores in high-end hotels like The Taj Mahal Palace.

2. How can I check the quality of cigars in a shop?

Inspect the packaging, look for proper humidity levels, and ask the staff about the origins and certifications of the cigars.

3. Are Cuban cigars available in Mumbai?

Yes, many authentic cigar shops in Mumbai stock Cuban cigars, but they are often limited in supply due to import restrictions.

Original FAQs:

4. Can I buy cigars online in Mumbai?

While online options exist, it’s recommended to visit a physical store to inspect the quality and authenticity personally.

5. What is the average cost of a premium cigar in Mumbai?

Prices vary, but premium cigars typically range from INR 2,000 to INR 10,000 depending on the brand and origin.

6. Do cigar shops in Mumbai offer accessories?

Yes, most authentic shops provide cutters, lighters, humidors, and other essential accessories.

Conclusion

Finding an authentic cigar shop in Mumbai requires a discerning eye and some local knowledge. By focusing on licensing, product quality, storage conditions, and the expertise of staff, you can ensure a premium experience. Additionally, leveraging Mumbai’s unique cigar culture—through local events, lounges, and brands—will elevate your cigar journey to new heights. So, the next time you’re in search of the perfect cigar, use this guide to navigate Mumbai’s rich offerings with confidence.