Welcome to Inside the Ropes - July 14th

🥃 Story 1: Blind Barrels & Old Friends
A group of Virginia Tech grads from the Class of ’95 reconnect after 30 years—with blind whiskey tastings and group calls that turn into a tradition. No labels. No ego. Just memories and mystery. Winner of the night? “C” – Prideful Goat 9-Year Rye.

📅 Event Alert:
Join us July 25th at Birdwood Golf Course & The Mill Room in Charlottesville for a GolfCask Happy Hour—whiskey, stories, and a view. Free for members and friends. 5 to 7 PM. Let’s pour one together.

🏡 Story 2: The Whiskey Jar
A Charlottesville gem and GolfCask Certified Pub—The Whiskey Jar isn’t just about food and drink. It’s about legacy. Founded by the late Will Richey, this place honors Virginia’s roots with soulful southern food and a whiskey list that tells stories.

👀 Story 3: Eyes Wide Shut – Joe Highsmith
Tour pro Joe Highsmith is putting with his eyes closed… and winning. Why? Because sometimes too much vision = too much noise. Simplify your stroke. Trust the feel. Trophy case doesn’t lie.

🍸 Final Pour: The Virginia Sour
A bold southern twist on a New York classic—bourbon, lemon, and a float of Jake Busching’s 2B red blend. The result? A cocktail that tastes like a Blue Ridge sunset.

👋 Here’s the bottom line…
Whether it’s mystery pours, soulful pubs, or putting blind—we’re all chasing something real.
Until next pour, keep your head down, your glass up… and your eyes maybe shut.

Cheers from the GolfCask team!