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Hello UC!

The current Inner Circle cycle Dram now has some mockups as we await the prototype boxes to be finished up so we can do some final renderings.

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Pictured for an idea of the box, the long sold out Brewmaster's Reserve:

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The Dram box is a double set, so will be a double box.

Dram is a sister series to Hops & Barley celebrating the scotch whisky-distilling process and will be a classic deck with metallic back design. Inner Circle Members between Feburary 2023 and July 2023 will receive a number of limited-edition Dram box sets with unique tucks, limited to 300 pieces. The box will be similar to that of the Hops & Barley Brewmasters Reserve (pictured below) that was our first Inner Circle deck and has become our most sought-after piece.

As some new folks get a bit confused with our delivery structure (we started in a November, so don't do exact calendar years. This will be rectified this year) here is a clearcut breakdown of what rewards will be for each tier:

Heroes €15pcm
  • 1x Dram Double Box Set /300, 1x ONDA V2, 1x Fillide V2 'Forest'
    10% discount store-wide
Demi-Gods €25pcm
  • 2x Dram Double Box Set /300, 1x ONDA V2, 1x Fillide V2 'Forest'
    15% discount store-wide
Olympians (Dram reward is same as Fanatics tier) €30pcm
  • 2x Dram Double Box Set /300, 2x ONDA V2, 2x Fillide V2 'Forest
    15% discount store-wide
Titans €35pcm
  • 3x Dram Double Box Set /300, 2x ONDA V2, 2x Fillide V2 'Forest'
    20% discount store-wide
The package will also include brand new variants of our popular series ONDA and Fillide, the former of which will have completely new courts.

Any questions about Dram feel free to fire away, but for other projects like Inverno please stick to the other thread.

Thanks!
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Classic deck meaning the same courts as the Hops and Barley?
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Harvonsgard wrote: Sun Mar 05, 2023 11:03 am Classic deck meaning the same courts as the Hops and Barley?
I'd like them to be a similar style, but not the same. We're working on those soon though so will update! We have a couple of 'classic' decks which I'd consider those with more traditional KQJ courts (not based on particular people or characters) that are all different but I feel H&B is the closest we have to the standard courts that I would like this to stay in the realm of.

It depends on Ale though, often she finds it too restrictive working with old artwork rather than starting from scratch so we'll see what she cooks up.
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Wooden box for the Dram series. More photos to come soon! Looks like all 300 are pretty much accounted for at this point. Nicely done, Jocu!
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There'll be some full mockups tomorrow in the IC forums and our FB group as well as a reveal of something we haven't announced yet for Dram...

All IC members signed up between February and July will get between 1-3 box sets depending on their tier.

Limited to 300 as mentioned. A nice alternative for those who can't track down a Brewmasters :)
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Brewmasters? Tracking one down is only half the problem - then you need to get a net over it…
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GandalfPC wrote: Sun Mar 12, 2023 12:34 pm Brewmasters? Tracking one down is only half the problem - then you need to get a net over it…
Hey, who put this net on me?

Looking forward to the surprise announcement that each Dram deck comes with a bottle of Whiskey/Whiskey/Scotch (covered all my bases with the spellings).
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kevork wrote: Sun Mar 12, 2023 3:03 pm
GandalfPC wrote: Sun Mar 12, 2023 12:34 pm Brewmasters? Tracking one down is only half the problem - then you need to get a net over it…
Hey, who put this net on me?

Looking forward to the surprise announcement that each Dram deck comes with a bottle of Whiskey/Whiskey/Scotch (covered all my bases with the spellings).
I wish :lol: exporting alcohol is next to impossible... we had a shipment of hops and barley decks stopped at the border just because someone got a little excited with google translate.
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kevork wrote: Sun Mar 12, 2023 3:03 pm Looking forward to the surprise announcement that each Dram deck comes with a bottle of Whiskey/Whiskey/Scotch (covered all my bases with the spellings).
Whisky*

US or Ireland is Whiskey
Everywhere else is Whisky
Scotch is an Americanism and (mostly) shorthand for Scotch Whisky. In the latter case, Scotch Whisky specifically means whisky distilled and aged in Scotland for a minimum of three years. You will not find people in Europe refer to it as Scotch on its own, but you do quite often in the US
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Strag wrote: Mon Mar 13, 2023 4:24 am
kevork wrote: Sun Mar 12, 2023 3:03 pm Looking forward to the surprise announcement that each Dram deck comes with a bottle of Whiskey/Whiskey/Scotch (covered all my bases with the spellings).
Whisky*

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Scotch is an Americanism and (mostly) shorthand for Scotch Whisky. In the latter case, Scotch Whisky specifically means whisky distilled and aged in Scotland for a minimum of three years. You will not find people in Europe refer to it as Scotch on its own, but you do quite often in the US
I should add this is very much a 'whisky' deck. The Glencairn glass featured in the design and the promo material is the classic trademarked Scottish whisky glass of which we have permission to use here :)
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GandalfPC wrote: Sun Mar 12, 2023 12:34 pm Brewmasters? Tracking one down is only half the problem - then you need to get a net over it…
I have two, but they are sprayed with net repellent
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Here's our first mockup!

There will be a printed card/certificate that sits behind the decks in the final version.

All members signed up between February and July will get their sets as stated above, as long as stocks last.

Thanks for all the feedback so far!
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Which dram have you poured into the glass for the photo? Enquiring minds want to know.
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Strag wrote: Mon Mar 13, 2023 12:17 pm Which dram have you poured into the glass for the photo? Enquiring minds want to know.
Oh dear umm...

I want to tell the truth but I'm worried it will kill the project's credentials :lol:

I wasn't gonna waste the good stuff on a shoot where dust or anything could get inside whilst sat there for hours...

Somehow I think I'll get in trouble if I'm honest :lol:
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So it was Jim Beam, haha.
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Harvonsgard wrote: Tue Mar 14, 2023 4:18 am So it was Jim Beam, haha.
Worse, it was Irish!

It was delicious, mind but it's probably sacrilege.
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There are some very good and very drinkable Irish Whiskies. Egan, for example, is a decent dram. If it was Jameson, well there is absolutely nothing wrong, although standard Jameson probably is better with a mixer that will cut the sweetness such as Ginger Ale. Several of their other bottlings such as the Distiller's Edition, Black Barrel or the Cask Mates Stout edition are all worth drinking on their own.

I'm not a Whisky snob, my belief is drink what you like, how you like, as long as you enjoy it.
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Strag wrote: Tue Mar 14, 2023 4:45 am There are some very good and very drinkable Irish Whiskies. Egan, for example, is a decent dram. If it was Jameson, well there is absolutely nothing wrong, although standard Jameson probably is better with a mixer that will cut the sweetness such as Ginger Ale. Several of their other bottlings such as the Distiller's Edition, Black Barrel or the Cask Mates Stout edition are all worth drinking on their own.

I'm not a Whisky snob, my belief is drink what you like, how you like, as long as you enjoy it.
I agree, Jameson was my introduction to drinkable whisky and whilst I soon discovered single malt scotch it's still a great mixer, although these days I'm more likely to have a bourbon on hand for an old fashioned.

This Jameson was a gift actually, IPA barrel aged. Pretty good actually, certainly makes the effort of setting up the shoot worthwhile (and possibly the reason I've now done three of these identical shoots :lol: )
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DRAM is finally here!

Inner Circle update coming today (or on the forums now) regarding the package and some teaser images.

Here are a couple of those teasers for the standard editions below - our most player-focused deck yet and one of the nicest tuck paper stocks I've had the pleasure of assembling! Two variants in the classic whisky colours of copper and gold, metallic ink backs featuring the official Glencairn whisky glass.

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These will be on general sale later this year, wooden box sets are IC only though so please don't ask.
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Final promo shots are in! Had a lot of fun with these although it was pretty challenging lighting.

Two standard variants Gold and Copper. Two gilded variants with wood-effect tucks to be known as the Private Reserve and limited to members only.

Here are some of my favourite shots.

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I'm really looking forward to that wood-effect paper. Looks marvelous.
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It has been interesting to see how they amped up Hops and Barley to create Dram to be something worthy of an update. That is how you do it. I can't wait to handle these beauties.
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Bradius wrote: Mon Nov 06, 2023 12:00 am It has been interesting to see how they amped up Hops and Barley to create Dram to be something worthy of an update. That is how you do it. I can't wait to handle these beauties.
Thanks Brad! We just about nailed it with the numbers too. Less than a dozen boxes left of the two runs so almost sold out on fulfilment which is good for everyone - at least it means everyone had a good shot at getting them and won't have to pay $400 on the aftermarket like recently happened with Hops & Barley :shock:

In the meantime if anyone fancies trying out a new game, we've just added Knockout Whist to the games section on our site which features some new shots of the cards.

It's also a great game - I know trick-taking games are super popular stateside but these surprised me in how strategic they are and how different they can be. We're posting three variants over the next three weeks for 2-7, 4 and 2 players and I'd recommend them all :) Have fun!

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Anyone know where things sit with this one? Im unclear on when we should expect to see this in the US.
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steampunk52 wrote: Wed Jan 10, 2024 1:16 pm Anyone know where things sit with this one? Im unclear on when we should expect to see this in the US.
They're shipping out this month.
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Yep Henry got them just last night actually! Should ship out to US this week (already in the hands of EU members :) )

Looking forward to you getting them!
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Thank you, both!
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Dram Private Reserve -- two editions, natural and walnut

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A bit of stain on the wooden box sure does improve it
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Rumor has it that the male Joker is a depiction of Anthony, hehe.
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