James Gifford
@jamesgifford.com
Native Oregonian working as a Software Engineer. Interested in running, beer, travel, whiskey, video games, and other things I can't be bothered to list.
Ready to start partying in Kalama! #cosmictripster #mcmenamins
September 28, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Ready to start partying in Kalama! #cosmictripster #mcmenamins
I love sunny days and tropical drinks as much as the next person, but what to do when the sun is too hot? Go inside and have a tropical drink! Thanks for the options Nui Nui! #mcmenamins #andersonschool #nuinui
August 10, 2025 at 12:59 AM
I love sunny days and tropical drinks as much as the next person, but what to do when the sun is too hot? Go inside and have a tropical drink! Thanks for the options Nui Nui! #mcmenamins #andersonschool #nuinui
Another half marathon in the books! The Bridge of the Gods half marathon is super hilly, but they’ve got $3 beers afterwards. The next best thing to free beer is cheap beer. Also this was my 106th half marathon! #halfmarathon #halfmarathon106 #bridgeofthegods
August 3, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Another half marathon in the books! The Bridge of the Gods half marathon is super hilly, but they’ve got $3 beers afterwards. The next best thing to free beer is cheap beer. Also this was my 106th half marathon! #halfmarathon #halfmarathon106 #bridgeofthegods
One of my favorite things in this world is to be outside on a nice day with a drink in my hand, music playing in the background, and no schedule to follow.
July 13, 2025 at 2:03 AM
One of my favorite things in this world is to be outside on a nice day with a drink in my hand, music playing in the background, and no schedule to follow.
Looks like I picked a good time to start ramping up my running this season. #running #trainingrun
March 30, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Looks like I picked a good time to start ramping up my running this season. #running #trainingrun
And now I’m trying out Motorworks Brewing. This is a downtown Orlando location which means visiting on a weekday afternoon it’s mostly dead, however they have a nice and smokey Rauchbier on offer! #motorworksbrewing
January 16, 2025 at 10:13 PM
And now I’m trying out Motorworks Brewing. This is a downtown Orlando location which means visiting on a weekday afternoon it’s mostly dead, however they have a nice and smokey Rauchbier on offer! #motorworksbrewing
And now a stop at Sideward Brewing. A nice little spot. Perhaps a bit too hip for an old guy like myself. #sidewardbrewing
January 16, 2025 at 8:51 PM
And now a stop at Sideward Brewing. A nice little spot. Perhaps a bit too hip for an old guy like myself. #sidewardbrewing
Trying some breweries in the Orlando area this trip. Hourglass Brewing is pretty nice. #hourglassbrewing
January 16, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Trying some breweries in the Orlando area this trip. Hourglass Brewing is pretty nice. #hourglassbrewing
With the Marathon done I’ve run four races in four days for the Dopey Challenge! #waltdisneyworld #rundisney #dopeychallenge
January 14, 2025 at 6:08 AM
With the Marathon done I’ve run four races in four days for the Dopey Challenge! #waltdisneyworld #rundisney #dopeychallenge
And now the half marathon. Thankfully not cold today, just a bit wet. One more to go! #waltdisneyworld #rundisney #dopeychallenge
January 11, 2025 at 7:58 PM
And now the half marathon. Thankfully not cold today, just a bit wet. One more to go! #waltdisneyworld #rundisney #dopeychallenge
January 11, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Ran a 5k this morning. At Walt Disney World. In the cold. More to come! #waltdisneyworld #rundisney #dopeychallenge
January 9, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Ran a 5k this morning. At Walt Disney World. In the cold. More to come! #waltdisneyworld #rundisney #dopeychallenge
I’ve been drinking beer all afternoon. Time for a break. This Old Fashioned at Jock Lindsay’s Hangar Bar in Disney Springs sounds like a nice change of pace. Vacation drinking! Also, for the unaware, Jock Lindsay is Indiana Jones pilot in Raiders #jocklindayshangarbar #vacationdrinking #oldfashioned
January 6, 2025 at 7:35 PM
I’ve been drinking beer all afternoon. Time for a break. This Old Fashioned at Jock Lindsay’s Hangar Bar in Disney Springs sounds like a nice change of pace. Vacation drinking! Also, for the unaware, Jock Lindsay is Indiana Jones pilot in Raiders #jocklindayshangarbar #vacationdrinking #oldfashioned
This is how they do beer flights at the City Works Eatery and Pour House at Disney Springs in Walt Disney World. 90 taps and nothing from Oregon. Oh well, gives me a chance to try out some Florida options. #cityworks #disneysprings #beer
January 6, 2025 at 6:18 PM
This is how they do beer flights at the City Works Eatery and Pour House at Disney Springs in Walt Disney World. 90 taps and nothing from Oregon. Oh well, gives me a chance to try out some Florida options. #cityworks #disneysprings #beer
My traditional pre-flight routine at PDX. It especially helps deal with delayed flights. #pdx #henrystavern
January 5, 2025 at 2:12 PM
My traditional pre-flight routine at PDX. It especially helps deal with delayed flights. #pdx #henrystavern
The week between Christmas and New Years is such a strange time. Is this still “The Holidays”? There’s still holiday stuff to do. Oh well, happy holidays to you all! #happyholidays #theweekbeteeenchristmasandnewyears
December 27, 2024 at 11:43 PM
The week between Christmas and New Years is such a strange time. Is this still “The Holidays”? There’s still holiday stuff to do. Oh well, happy holidays to you all! #happyholidays #theweekbeteeenchristmasandnewyears
Day 24 of my Flaviar whiskey advent calendar brings us to the Penelope Bourbon Toasted Barrel Finish whiskey. Every bottle of this American whiskey brings about a unique flavor profile due to the use of newly toasted barrels. This batch is not to be missed. #whiskeyadventcalendar #whiskey #american
December 25, 2024 at 10:44 AM
Day 24 of my Flaviar whiskey advent calendar brings us to the Penelope Bourbon Toasted Barrel Finish whiskey. Every bottle of this American whiskey brings about a unique flavor profile due to the use of newly toasted barrels. This batch is not to be missed. #whiskeyadventcalendar #whiskey #american
Day 23 of my Flaviar whiskey advent calendar comes all the way from Germany. Made with rye from the romantic-sounding Spreewald Biosphere Reserve near Berlin and then aged in a mix of Napoleon oak barrels this rye
Is quite international. #whiskeyadventcalendar #whiskey #rye
Is quite international. #whiskeyadventcalendar #whiskey #rye
December 24, 2024 at 4:59 AM
Day 23 of my Flaviar whiskey advent calendar comes all the way from Germany. Made with rye from the romantic-sounding Spreewald Biosphere Reserve near Berlin and then aged in a mix of Napoleon oak barrels this rye
Is quite international. #whiskeyadventcalendar #whiskey #rye
Is quite international. #whiskeyadventcalendar #whiskey #rye
Day 22 of my Flaviar whiskey advent calendar is The Wiseman bourbon. It’s actually a blend of four Kentucky straight bourbons designed to create a refined experience. With spicy qualities and a hint of woody tones this whiskey certainly stands out. #whiskeyadventcalendar #whiskey #bourbon
December 23, 2024 at 7:55 AM
Day 22 of my Flaviar whiskey advent calendar is The Wiseman bourbon. It’s actually a blend of four Kentucky straight bourbons designed to create a refined experience. With spicy qualities and a hint of woody tones this whiskey certainly stands out. #whiskeyadventcalendar #whiskey #bourbon
Day 21 of my Flaviar whiskey advent calendar is the Remus Highest Rye Bourbon from Ross and Squibb Distillery. Named for two distilling legends from Indiana dating from the late 19th century, this whiskey carries with it nearly two centuries of experience. #whiskeyadventcalendar #whiskey #bourbon
December 22, 2024 at 4:10 AM
Day 21 of my Flaviar whiskey advent calendar is the Remus Highest Rye Bourbon from Ross and Squibb Distillery. Named for two distilling legends from Indiana dating from the late 19th century, this whiskey carries with it nearly two centuries of experience. #whiskeyadventcalendar #whiskey #bourbon
Day 20 of my Flaviar whiskey advent calendar is Barrell Craft Spirits’ Foundation Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Another blend from several states (Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee, and Maryland) this whiskey contains 23% rye, but has a mellow taste to it. #whiskeyadventcalendar #whiskey #bourbon
December 22, 2024 at 4:02 AM
Day 20 of my Flaviar whiskey advent calendar is Barrell Craft Spirits’ Foundation Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Another blend from several states (Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee, and Maryland) this whiskey contains 23% rye, but has a mellow taste to it. #whiskeyadventcalendar #whiskey #bourbon
Day 19 of my Flaviar whiskey advent calendar is Westland Distilling’s American Single Malt. This whiskey from the Pacific Northwest has an almost smokey quality to it, but otherwise has a flavor profile that can almost be described as creamy. #whiskeyadventcalendar #whiskey #american
December 22, 2024 at 3:58 AM
Day 19 of my Flaviar whiskey advent calendar is Westland Distilling’s American Single Malt. This whiskey from the Pacific Northwest has an almost smokey quality to it, but otherwise has a flavor profile that can almost be described as creamy. #whiskeyadventcalendar #whiskey #american
Day 18 of my Flaviar whiskey advent calendar is the Pinhook Kentucky Straight Bourbon. Apparently each year they make a distinct batch with custom grains and specific barrel selection to create a unique flavor profile. This year tastes of apple and cinnamon. #whiskeyadventcalendar #whiskey #bourbon
December 19, 2024 at 1:43 AM
Day 18 of my Flaviar whiskey advent calendar is the Pinhook Kentucky Straight Bourbon. Apparently each year they make a distinct batch with custom grains and specific barrel selection to create a unique flavor profile. This year tastes of apple and cinnamon. #whiskeyadventcalendar #whiskey #bourbon
Day 17 of my Flaviar whiskey advent calendar is WhistlePig’s PiggyBack bourbon. Perhaps not as famous as their signature offerings this 6-year-old, 100 proof, small batch bourbon has a very sweet profile with strong caramel and vanilla flavors. #whiskeyadventcalendar #whiskey #bourbon
December 18, 2024 at 3:19 AM
Day 17 of my Flaviar whiskey advent calendar is WhistlePig’s PiggyBack bourbon. Perhaps not as famous as their signature offerings this 6-year-old, 100 proof, small batch bourbon has a very sweet profile with strong caramel and vanilla flavors. #whiskeyadventcalendar #whiskey #bourbon
Day 16 of my Flaviar whiskey advent calendar presents a very international Irish whiskey. High N’ Wicked makes their Foursquare Cask Finish with French maize and ages it in ex-bourbon as well as Barbados rum casks. A very well-traveled whiskey. #whiskeyadventcalendar #whiskey #irish
December 17, 2024 at 3:54 AM
Day 16 of my Flaviar whiskey advent calendar presents a very international Irish whiskey. High N’ Wicked makes their Foursquare Cask Finish with French maize and ages it in ex-bourbon as well as Barbados rum casks. A very well-traveled whiskey. #whiskeyadventcalendar #whiskey #irish