Recent content by John Wesley

Russell's Reserve Single Barrel is a must try for serious Rye fans. It is a non-chill filtered cask strength rye. Absolutely delicious, but I am partial in general to non chill filtered cask strength whiskies.

Wearing my recent purchase. I got a Snowy River like new in a goodwill shop for 19 dollars. I just used my garment steamer to take out the side rolled brim, and bring the front down a bit. I wore it in the snow today and I think it is a great beater hat. I like it way better once that side roll...

I just bought this beauty. An old JJ Hat Center Valencia, made in italy. Extremely comfortable, light, soft. Excellant condition for its age.

One of my favorite whiskies is Thomas Handy Sazerac. I am also fond of rye forward bourbons like Wild Turkey Rare Breed. If you like that spicy/ fruity flavor of rye, Rare Breed is a must try.

Great hat!

I am an art student turned scientist. I have many patents in graphic arts technology and image science. I worked for many years scaling up my inventions to manufacturing facilities in Germany, Japan, China, and the USA. Never really was required to wear a hat for work, except the occassional...

Wearing my Akubra Bushman, a chance of rain today. My favorite bad weather hat.

I just bought on the bay a JJ Hat Center Valencia. An older one supposed to be in mint condition, beaver/mink fur felt made in Italy in taupe. I can't wait to get it. I tried one on at JJ's a year ago. I loved it but did not want to spend the 550 they priced it at.

Nice hat! I am new here and like all the pictures of great fedoras. I just received a new hat two days ago, my first Akubra. I bought an Akubra Bushman that I teardrop creased. I have a feeling my other hats are going to get worn very little after wearing this hat for only a couple of days. I...