Life is too short for cheap booze.

Yesterday I went to the liquor store to replenish supplies. I usually
have on hand something from each of the food groups, bourbon, scotch,
rye, rum, vodka, gin.

I was low on bourbon and out of rye so I picked up a Makers Mark 46 as
I've liked it in the past. Then I was not sure what else to get and
considered another Crown Royal. They also have two premium versions of
it so, for a few bucks more I got the XO.

My son came over for a drink yesterday so I opened the bottle for us to
try. Wow, this is smooooooooth drinking. Well worth the few extra
bucks. If you want to give yourself a treat, give it a try.

I've also experimented with ice. A bit of a gimmick, but it does make a
little difference. You can buy molds to make ice balls. I have one
that makes four but bought another that makes two balls, each 2.3", and
clear ice. The idea is that the clear ball will melt slower and let the
flavor open up but not dilute. If nothing else, is looks good in a nice
glass.

My son never drank good liquor itself, mostly vodka in juice kind of
things so it has been fun experimenting with him. We've tried a handful
of different gins with tonic, now a couple of bourbon and rye.

On Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 1:09:59 PM UTC-5, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>
> Yesterday I went to the liquor store to replenish supplies. I usually
> have on hand something from each of the food groups, bourbon, scotch,
> rye, rum, vodka, gin.
>
I can handle anything but the scotch.

On Thu, 6 Jun 2019 11:46:42 -0700 (PDT), "
> wrote:

>On Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 1:09:59 PM UTC-5, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>>
>> Yesterday I went to the liquor store to replenish supplies. I usually
>> have on hand something from each of the food groups, bourbon, scotch,
>> rye, rum, vodka, gin.
>>
>I can handle anything but the scotch.

I can handle anything but the bourbon, but I keep trying every couple
of years. One day, I'll like it.

On Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 2:16:29 PM UTC-5, Bruce wrote:
>
> On Thu, 6 Jun 2019 11:46:42 -0700 (PDT), "
> > wrote:
>
> >I can handle anything but the scotch.
>
> I can handle anything but the bourbon, but I keep trying every couple
> of years. One day, I'll like it.
>
I gave up on scotch y-e-a-r-s ago and don't even try anymore.

On Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 2:09:59 PM UTC-4, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> Life is too short for cheap booze.
>
> Yesterday I went to the liquor store to replenish supplies. I usually
> have on hand something from each of the food groups, bourbon, scotch,
> rye, rum, vodka, gin.
>
> I was low on bourbon and out of rye so I picked up a Makers Mark 46 as
> I've liked it in the past. Then I was not sure what else to get and
> considered another Crown Royal. They also have two premium versions of
> it so, for a few bucks more I got the XO.
>
> My son came over for a drink yesterday so I opened the bottle for us to
> try. Wow, this is smooooooooth drinking. Well worth the few extra
> bucks. If you want to give yourself a treat, give it a try.
>
> I've also experimented with ice. A bit of a gimmick, but it does make a
> little difference. You can buy molds to make ice balls. I have one
> that makes four but bought another that makes two balls, each 2.3", and
> clear ice. The idea is that the clear ball will melt slower and let the
> flavor open up but not dilute. If nothing else, is looks good in a nice
> glass.
>
> My son never drank good liquor itself, mostly vodka in juice kind of
> things so it has been fun experimenting with him. We've tried a handful
> of different gins with tonic, now a couple of bourbon and rye.

I'll take the vodka in juice, with plenty of juice. Lime, for
preference.

Cindy Hamilton

Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> Life is too short for cheap booze.
>
> Yesterday I went to the liquor store to replenish supplies.* I
> usually have on hand something from each of the food groups,
> bourbon, scotch, rye, rum, vodka, gin.
>
> I was low on bourbon and out of rye so I picked up a Makers Mark 46
> as I've liked it in the past.* Then I was not sure what else to get
> and considered another Crown Royal.* They also have two premium
> versions of it so, for a few bucks more I got the XO.
>
> My son came over for a drink yesterday so I opened the bottle for us
> to try.* Wow, this is smooooooooth drinking.* Well worth the few
> extra bucks.* If you want to give yourself a treat, give it a try.
>
> I've also experimented with ice.* A bit of a gimmick, but it does
> make a little difference.* You can buy molds to make ice balls.* I
> have one that makes four but bought another that makes two balls,
> each 2.3", and clear ice.* The idea is that the clear ball will melt
> slower and let the flavor open up but not dilute.* If nothing else,
> is looks good in a nice glass.
>
> My son never drank good liquor itself, mostly vodka in juice kind of
> things so it has been fun experimenting with him.* We've tried a
> handful of different gins with tonic, now a couple of bourbon and rye.

So, yoose like this fancy schmancy stuff better than crystal palace?

On 2019-06-06 2:46 p.m., wrote:
> On Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 1:09:59 PM UTC-5, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>>
>> Yesterday I went to the liquor store to replenish supplies. I usually
>> have on hand something from each of the food groups, bourbon, scotch,
>> rye, rum, vodka, gin.
>>
> I can handle anything but the scotch.

I like Scotch.... and Irish. I like rye only with vermouth. Vodka is
nice knocked back ice cold. Rum and gin are also good sipping liquors.

On 6/6/2019 3:30 PM, wrote:
> On Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 2:16:29 PM UTC-5, Bruce wrote:
>>
>> On Thu, 6 Jun 2019 11:46:42 -0700 (PDT), "
>> > wrote:
>>
>>> I can handle anything but the scotch.
>>
>> I can handle anything but the bourbon, but I keep trying every couple
>> of years. One day, I'll like it.
>>
> I gave up on scotch y-e-a-r-s ago and don't even try anymore.
>
Never cared for it but some of the better single malts are OK but still
not my favorite.

Vodka and snapple sweet tea or baccardi and birch beer. Ice 101 for a shooter. No beer ever. Well...

On Thu, 6 Jun 2019 14:09:57 -0400, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:

>Life is too short for cheap booze.
>
>Yesterday I went to the liquor store to replenish supplies. I usually
>have on hand something from each of the food groups, bourbon, scotch,
>rye, rum, vodka, gin.
>
>I was low on bourbon and out of rye so I picked up a Makers Mark 46 as
>I've liked it in the past. Then I was not sure what else to get and
>considered another Crown Royal. They also have two premium versions of
>it so, for a few bucks more I got the XO.
>
>My son came over for a drink yesterday so I opened the bottle for us to
>try. Wow, this is smooooooooth drinking. Well worth the few extra
>bucks. If you want to give yourself a treat, give it a try.
>
>I've also experimented with ice. A bit of a gimmick, but it does make a
>little difference. You can buy molds to make ice balls. I have one
>that makes four but bought another that makes two balls, each 2.3", and
>clear ice. The idea is that the clear ball will melt slower and let the
>flavor open up but not dilute. If nothing else, is looks good in a nice
>glass.
>
>My son never drank good liquor itself, mostly vodka in juice kind of
>things so it has been fun experimenting with him. We've tried a handful
>of different gins with tonic, now a couple of bourbon and rye.

Save yourself some money, scotch is basically a whiskey, rye is a
grain that is used in making whiskey and scotch, Vodka is just shitty
cheap rum, and gin is just disgusting.

Run is All ya need, rum is all ya need.....

--

____/~~~sine qua non~~~\____

On Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 8:09:59 AM UTC-10, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> Life is too short for cheap booze.
>
> Yesterday I went to the liquor store to replenish supplies. I usually
> have on hand something from each of the food groups, bourbon, scotch,
> rye, rum, vodka, gin.
>
> I was low on bourbon and out of rye so I picked up a Makers Mark 46 as
> I've liked it in the past. Then I was not sure what else to get and
> considered another Crown Royal. They also have two premium versions of
> it so, for a few bucks more I got the XO.
>
> My son came over for a drink yesterday so I opened the bottle for us to
> try. Wow, this is smooooooooth drinking. Well worth the few extra
> bucks. If you want to give yourself a treat, give it a try.
>
> I've also experimented with ice. A bit of a gimmick, but it does make a
> little difference. You can buy molds to make ice balls. I have one
> that makes four but bought another that makes two balls, each 2.3", and
> clear ice. The idea is that the clear ball will melt slower and let the
> flavor open up but not dilute. If nothing else, is looks good in a nice
> glass.
>
> My son never drank good liquor itself, mostly vodka in juice kind of
> things so it has been fun experimenting with him. We've tried a handful
> of different gins with tonic, now a couple of bourbon and rye.

Booze is good, yes?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--AvCsh48bk

>>>>> Ed Pawlowski writes:

EP> Life is too short for cheap booze. Yesterday I went to the
EP> liquor store to replenish supplies. I usually have on hand
EP> something from each of the food groups, bourbon, scotch, rye,
EP> rum, vodka, gin.

No brandy? For shame.

[...]

Sam

On 6/6/2019 6:21 PM, dsi1 wrote:
> On Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 8:09:59 AM UTC-10, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>> Life is too short for cheap booze.
>>
>> Yesterday I went to the liquor store to replenish supplies. I usually
>> have on hand something from each of the food groups, bourbon, scotch,
>> rye, rum, vodka, gin.
>>
>> I was low on bourbon and out of rye so I picked up a Makers Mark 46 as
>> I've liked it in the past. Then I was not sure what else to get and
>> considered another Crown Royal. They also have two premium versions of
>> it so, for a few bucks more I got the XO.
>>
>> My son came over for a drink yesterday so I opened the bottle for us to
>> try. Wow, this is smooooooooth drinking. Well worth the few extra
>> bucks. If you want to give yourself a treat, give it a try.
>>
>> I've also experimented with ice. A bit of a gimmick, but it does make a
>> little difference. You can buy molds to make ice balls. I have one
>> that makes four but bought another that makes two balls, each 2.3", and
>> clear ice. The idea is that the clear ball will melt slower and let the
>> flavor open up but not dilute. If nothing else, is looks good in a nice
>> glass.
>>
>> My son never drank good liquor itself, mostly vodka in juice kind of
>> things so it has been fun experimenting with him. We've tried a handful
>> of different gins with tonic, now a couple of bourbon and rye.
>
> Booze is good, yes?
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--AvCsh48bk
>

Yes, in moderation. Rare I ever have a second drink, never a third.

On 6/6/2019 6:43 PM, Samuel W. Flint wrote:
>>>>>> Ed Pawlowski writes:
>
> EP> Life is too short for cheap booze. Yesterday I went to the
> EP> liquor store to replenish supplies. I usually have on hand
> EP> something from each of the food groups, bourbon, scotch, rye,
> EP> rum, vodka, gin.
>
> No brandy? For shame.
>
> [...]
>
> Sam
>
None at the moment but I will have it occasionally along with cognac.
Also have Amaretto and Limoncello on hand.

On Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 1:07:14 PM UTC-10, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> On 6/6/2019 6:21 PM, dsi1 wrote:
> > On Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 8:09:59 AM UTC-10, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> >> Life is too short for cheap booze.
> >>
> >> Yesterday I went to the liquor store to replenish supplies. I usually
> >> have on hand something from each of the food groups, bourbon, scotch,
> >> rye, rum, vodka, gin.
> >>
> >> I was low on bourbon and out of rye so I picked up a Makers Mark 46 as
> >> I've liked it in the past. Then I was not sure what else to get and
> >> considered another Crown Royal. They also have two premium versions of
> >> it so, for a few bucks more I got the XO.
> >>
> >> My son came over for a drink yesterday so I opened the bottle for us to
> >> try. Wow, this is smooooooooth drinking. Well worth the few extra
> >> bucks. If you want to give yourself a treat, give it a try.
> >>
> >> I've also experimented with ice. A bit of a gimmick, but it does make a
> >> little difference. You can buy molds to make ice balls. I have one
> >> that makes four but bought another that makes two balls, each 2.3", and
> >> clear ice. The idea is that the clear ball will melt slower and let the
> >> flavor open up but not dilute. If nothing else, is looks good in a nice
> >> glass.
> >>
> >> My son never drank good liquor itself, mostly vodka in juice kind of
> >> things so it has been fun experimenting with him. We've tried a handful
> >> of different gins with tonic, now a couple of bourbon and rye.
> >
> > Booze is good, yes?
> >
> > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--AvCsh48bk
> >
>
> Yes, in moderation. Rare I ever have a second drink, never a third.

That hardly seems to be much fun.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4E9ydw_aDMg

On 6/6/2019 3:15 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> On 6/6/2019 3:30 PM, wrote:
>> On Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 2:16:29 PM UTC-5, Bruce wrote:
>>>
>>> On Thu, 6 Jun 2019 11:46:42 -0700 (PDT), "
>>> > wrote:
>>>
>>>> I can handle anything but the scotch.
>>>
>>> I can handle anything but the bourbon, but I keep trying every couple
>>> of years. One day, I'll like it.
>>>
>> I gave up on scotch y-e-a-r-s ago and don't even try anymore.
>>
> Never cared for it but some of the better single malts are OK but
> still not my favorite.

Â* Three times in my life I've tried Scotch Whisky . Three nights that I
don't remember a thing about . I did however meet up earlier this week
with my long lost uncle Ezra Brooks . He's from Kaintuck and he's a real
smoothie . He's sittin' at my elbow as I type ... I've taken a liking to
Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey , straight or mixed . They've only
been making it there for a bit over 250 years now ... I think they got a
handle on the situation .

--
Snag
Yes , I'm old
and crochety - and armed .
Get outta my woods !

On Thu, 6 Jun 2019 19:24:52 -0500, Terry Coombs >
wrote:

>On 6/6/2019 3:15 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>> On 6/6/2019 3:30 PM, wrote:
>>> On Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 2:16:29 PM UTC-5, Bruce wrote:
>>>>
>>>> On Thu, 6 Jun 2019 11:46:42 -0700 (PDT), "
>>>> > wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> I can handle anything but the scotch.
>>>>
>>>> I can handle anything but the bourbon, but I keep trying every couple
>>>> of years. One day, I'll like it.
>>>>
>>> I gave up on scotch y-e-a-r-s ago and don't even try anymore.
>>>
>> Never cared for it but some of the better single malts are OK but
>> still not my favorite.
>
> * Three times in my life I've tried Scotch Whisky . Three nights that I
>don't remember a thing about.

You must have really liked it.

On Thu, 06 Jun 2019 17:06:09 -0500,
wrote:

> Save yourself some money, scotch is basically a whiskey, rye is a
> grain that is used in making whiskey and scotch, Vodka is just shitty
> cheap rum, and gin is just disgusting.
>
> Run is All ya need, rum is all ya need.....

Scotch and rye are both whisky. Vodka is rum?!? That's a new one
to the rest of the world. Rum is made from sugarcane, vodka from
starches.

I get it - you're trying to outwit Sheldon!

What was your point "Save yourself some money..." followed by the
lecture in bullshit?

-sw

On 6/6/2019 7:32 PM, Bruce wrote:
> On Thu, 6 Jun 2019 19:24:52 -0500, Terry Coombs >
> wrote:
>
>> On 6/6/2019 3:15 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>>> On 6/6/2019 3:30 PM, wrote:
>>>> On Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 2:16:29 PM UTC-5, Bruce wrote:
>>>>> On Thu, 6 Jun 2019 11:46:42 -0700 (PDT), "
>>>>> > wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> I can handle anything but the scotch.
>>>>> I can handle anything but the bourbon, but I keep trying every couple
>>>>> of years. One day, I'll like it.
>>>>>
>>>> I gave up on scotch y-e-a-r-s ago and don't even try anymore.
>>>>
>>> Never cared for it but some of the better single malts are OK but
>>> still not my favorite.
>> Â* Three times in my life I've tried Scotch Whisky . Three nights that I
>> don't remember a thing about.
> You must have really liked it.

Â* No Dick , when I drink Scotch I black out . So I don't drink Scotch .

--
Snag
Yes , I'm old
and crochety - and armed .
Get outta my woods !

On 6/6/2019 5:06 PM, wrote:
> On Thu, 6 Jun 2019 14:09:57 -0400, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:
>
>> Life is too short for cheap booze.
>>
>> Yesterday I went to the liquor store to replenish supplies. I usually
>> have on hand something from each of the food groups, bourbon, scotch,
>> rye, rum, vodka, gin.
>>
>> I was low on bourbon and out of rye so I picked up a Makers Mark 46 as
>> I've liked it in the past. Then I was not sure what else to get and
>> considered another Crown Royal. They also have two premium versions of
>> it so, for a few bucks more I got the XO.
>>
>> My son came over for a drink yesterday so I opened the bottle for us to
>> try. Wow, this is smooooooooth drinking. Well worth the few extra
>> bucks. If you want to give yourself a treat, give it a try.
>>
>> I've also experimented with ice. A bit of a gimmick, but it does make a
>> little difference. You can buy molds to make ice balls. I have one
>> that makes four but bought another that makes two balls, each 2.3", and
>> clear ice. The idea is that the clear ball will melt slower and let the
>> flavor open up but not dilute. If nothing else, is looks good in a nice
>> glass.
>>
>> My son never drank good liquor itself, mostly vodka in juice kind of
>> things so it has been fun experimenting with him. We've tried a handful
>> of different gins with tonic, now a couple of bourbon and rye.
> Save yourself some money, scotch is basically a whiskey, rye is a
> grain that is used in making whiskey and scotch, Vodka is just shitty
> cheap rum, and gin is just disgusting.
>
> Run is All ya need, rum is all ya need.....
>
> --
>
> ____/~~~sine qua non~~~\____

Â* Sounds monotonous to me , I like a variety . Tonight it's sour mash
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey , tomorrow it might be potato vodka
made in Austria by Pollocks . And 100% blue agave tequila the next night .

--
Snag
Yes , I'm old
and crochety - and armed .
Get outta my woods !

Bruce wrote:
> On Thu, 6 Jun 2019 19:24:52 -0500, Terry Coombs >
> wrote:
>
>> On 6/6/2019 3:15 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>>> On 6/6/2019 3:30 PM, wrote:
>>>> On Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 2:16:29 PM UTC-5, Bruce wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> On Thu, 6 Jun 2019 11:46:42 -0700 (PDT), "
>>>>> > wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> I can handle anything but the scotch.
>>>>>
>>>>> I can handle anything but the bourbon, but I keep trying every couple
>>>>> of years. One day, I'll like it.
>>>>>
>>>> I gave up on scotch y-e-a-r-s ago and don't even try anymore.
>>>>
>>> Never cared for it but some of the better single malts are OK but
>>> still not my favorite.
>>
>> * Three times in my life I've tried Scotch Whisky . Three nights that I
>> don't remember a thing about.
>
> You must have really liked it.
>

The guys in the kilts remember him.

On 2019-06-06 4:15 p.m., Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> On 6/6/2019 3:30 PM, wrote:

>>> I can handle anything but the bourbon, but I keep trying every couple
>>> of years. One day, I'll like it.
>>>
>> I gave up on scotch y-e-a-r-s ago and don't even try anymore.
>>
> Never cared for it but some of the better single malts are OK but still
> not my favorite.

I like Scotch, especially the single malts. The price of good Scotch
limits my consumption.

On Thu, 6 Jun 2019 20:20:34 -0500, Terry Coombs >
wrote:

>On 6/6/2019 7:32 PM, Bruce wrote:
>> On Thu, 6 Jun 2019 19:24:52 -0500, Terry Coombs >
>> wrote:
>>
>>> On 6/6/2019 3:15 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>>>> On 6/6/2019 3:30 PM, wrote:
>>>>> On Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 2:16:29 PM UTC-5, Bruce wrote:
>>>>>> On Thu, 6 Jun 2019 11:46:42 -0700 (PDT), "
>>>>>> > wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I can handle anything but the scotch.
>>>>>> I can handle anything but the bourbon, but I keep trying every couple
>>>>>> of years. One day, I'll like it.
>>>>>>
>>>>> I gave up on scotch y-e-a-r-s ago and don't even try anymore.
>>>>>
>>>> Never cared for it but some of the better single malts are OK but
>>>> still not my favorite.
>>> * Three times in my life I've tried Scotch Whisky . Three nights that I
>>> don't remember a thing about.
>> You must have really liked it.
>
> * No Dick , when I drink Scotch I black out.

Only if you drink a lot of Scotch. And why do you drink a lot of
Scotch? Because you love it, of course.

On Thu, 6 Jun 2019 20:27:43 -0500, Terry Coombs >
wrote:

>On 6/6/2019 5:06 PM, wrote:
>>>
>> Save yourself some money, scotch is basically a whiskey, rye is a
>> grain that is used in making whiskey and scotch, Vodka is just shitty
>> cheap rum, and gin is just disgusting.
>>
>> Run is All ya need, rum is all ya need.....
>>
>Sounds monotonous to me , I like a variety . Tonight it's sour mash
>Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey , tomorrow it might be potato vodka
>made in Austria by Pollocks . And 100% blue agave tequila the next night .

That sounds good. Variety indeed.

hOn 2019-06-06, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:
> On 6/6/2019 6:21 PM, dsi1 wrote:
>> On Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 8:09:59 AM UTC-10, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>>> Life is too short for cheap booze.
>>>
>>> Yesterday I went to the liquor store to replenish supplies. I usually
>>> have on hand something from each of the food groups, bourbon, scotch,
>>> rye, rum, vodka, gin.
>>>
>>> I was low on bourbon and out of rye so I picked up a Makers Mark 46 as
>>> I've liked it in the past. Then I was not sure what else to get and
>>> considered another Crown Royal. They also have two premium versions of
>>> it so, for a few bucks more I got the XO.
>>>
>>> My son came over for a drink yesterday so I opened the bottle for us to
>>> try. Wow, this is smooooooooth drinking. Well worth the few extra
>>> bucks. If you want to give yourself a treat, give it a try.
>>>
>>> I've also experimented with ice. A bit of a gimmick, but it does make a
>>> little difference. You can buy molds to make ice balls. I have one
>>> that makes four but bought another that makes two balls, each 2.3", and
>>> clear ice. The idea is that the clear ball will melt slower and let the
>>> flavor open up but not dilute. If nothing else, is looks good in a nice
>>> glass.
>>>
>>> My son never drank good liquor itself, mostly vodka in juice kind of
>>> things so it has been fun experimenting with him. We've tried a handful
>>> of different gins with tonic, now a couple of bourbon and rye.
>>
>> Booze is good, yes?
>>
>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--AvCsh48bk
>>
>
> Yes, in moderation. Rare I ever have a second drink, never a third.

On 2019-06-07, notbob > wrote:

I made a boo-boo. I'll try again.


I must not be a scotch drinker. My father-in-law, who always drank
Johnny Walker Red Label (aged 4 yrs), challenged me to a blind tasting contest with
the Black Label (aged 8 yrs), I'd jes bought him fer his birthday. Needless to say,
I chose the Red Label.

Awhile later, I was offered a glass of White Horse Scotch (aged 18
yrs). I thought it was terrible! Not a big fan of Jack Daniels
(Black), either, but love Wild Turkey (101).

I like 'em all! Gin, Tequila, Wodka, RC, rum, wine, beer, etc. In short, Ima all
around drinker. BUT! .....will not make Lemoncello with PGA!

nb

On Thu, 6 Jun 2019 19:38:10 -0500, Sqwertz >
wrote:

>On Thu, 06 Jun 2019 17:06:09 -0500,
wrote:
>
>> Save yourself some money, scotch is basically a whiskey, rye is a
>> grain that is used in making whiskey and scotch, Vodka is just shitty
>> cheap rum, and gin is just disgusting.
>>
>> Run is All ya need, rum is all ya need.....
>
>Scotch and rye are both whisky. Vodka is rum?!? That's a new one
>to the rest of the world. Rum is made from sugarcane, vodka from
>starches.

No I am not saying that rum and vodka are exactly the same, just that
they are close enough that if you make a crappy run it will taste damn
close to high end vodka, That all
>
>I get it - you're trying to outwit Sheldon!
>

I dunno who sheldon is, frankly dont care

>What was your point "Save yourself some money..." followed by the
>lecture in bullshit?

Point was at the end of the message..

rum is all ya need... rum is all ya need

>
>-sw

--

____/~~~sine qua non~~~\____

On 6/7/2019 12:37 PM, notbob wrote:
> On 2019-06-07, notbob > wrote:
>
> I made a boo-boo. I'll try again.
>
>
> I must not be a scotch drinker. My father-in-law, who always drank
> Johnny Walker Red Label (aged 4 yrs), challenged me to a blind tasting contest with
> the Black Label (aged 8 yrs), I'd jes bought him fer his birthday. Needless to say,
> I chose the Red Label.
>
> Awhile later, I was offered a glass of White Horse Scotch (aged 18
> yrs). I thought it was terrible! Not a big fan of Jack Daniels
> (Black), either, but love Wild Turkey (101).
>
> I like 'em all! Gin, Tequila, Wodka, RC, rum, wine, beer, etc. In short, Ima all
> around drinker. BUT! .....will not make Lemoncello with PGA!
>
> nb
I've got some anise stars and whole cloves steeping in some (PGA) right
now . Gonna make me another (bigger) batch of Galliano substitute .
Doesn't taste exactly , but it's pretty close enough for me .

--
Snag
Yes , I'm old
and crochety - and armed .
Get outta my woods !

On Thu, 6 Jun 2019 20:27:43 -0500, Terry Coombs >
wrote:

>On 6/6/2019 5:06 PM, wrote:
>> On Thu, 6 Jun 2019 14:09:57 -0400, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:
>>
>>> Life is too short for cheap booze.
>>>
>>> Yesterday I went to the liquor store to replenish supplies. I usually
>>> have on hand something from each of the food groups, bourbon, scotch,
>>> rye, rum, vodka, gin.
>>>
>>> I was low on bourbon and out of rye so I picked up a Makers Mark 46 as
>>> I've liked it in the past. Then I was not sure what else to get and
>>> considered another Crown Royal. They also have two premium versions of
>>> it so, for a few bucks more I got the XO.
>>>
>>> My son came over for a drink yesterday so I opened the bottle for us to
>>> try. Wow, this is smooooooooth drinking. Well worth the few extra
>>> bucks. If you want to give yourself a treat, give it a try.
>>>
>>> I've also experimented with ice. A bit of a gimmick, but it does make a
>>> little difference. You can buy molds to make ice balls. I have one
>>> that makes four but bought another that makes two balls, each 2.3", and
>>> clear ice. The idea is that the clear ball will melt slower and let the
>>> flavor open up but not dilute. If nothing else, is looks good in a nice
>>> glass.
>>>
>>> My son never drank good liquor itself, mostly vodka in juice kind of
>>> things so it has been fun experimenting with him. We've tried a handful
>>> of different gins with tonic, now a couple of bourbon and rye.
>> Save yourself some money, scotch is basically a whiskey, rye is a
>> grain that is used in making whiskey and scotch, Vodka is just shitty
>> cheap rum, and gin is just disgusting.
>>
>> Run is All ya need, rum is all ya need.....
>>
>> --
>>
>> ____/~~~sine qua non~~~\____
>
> * Sounds monotonous to me , I like a variety . Tonight it's sour mash
>Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey , tomorrow it might be potato vodka
>made in Austria by Pollocks . And 100% blue agave tequila the next night .

ahh yes not the big T. The teq teq is a liquor on its own. It has no
comparison in any dimension. It is gluten free and not contains no
wheat or wheat products unless it is some cheap Americanized version.
Do they make the teq teq in America?

--

____/~~~sine qua non~~~\____

On 6/7/2019 12:55 PM, wrote:
> On Thu, 6 Jun 2019 20:27:43 -0500, Terry Coombs >
> wrote:
>
>> On 6/6/2019 5:06 PM, wrote:
>>> On Thu, 6 Jun 2019 14:09:57 -0400, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:
>>>
>>>> Life is too short for cheap booze.
>>>>
>>>> Yesterday I went to the liquor store to replenish supplies. I usually
>>>> have on hand something from each of the food groups, bourbon, scotch,
>>>> rye, rum, vodka, gin.
>>>>
>>>> I was low on bourbon and out of rye so I picked up a Makers Mark 46 as
>>>> I've liked it in the past. Then I was not sure what else to get and
>>>> considered another Crown Royal. They also have two premium versions of
>>>> it so, for a few bucks more I got the XO.
>>>>
>>>> My son came over for a drink yesterday so I opened the bottle for us to
>>>> try. Wow, this is smooooooooth drinking. Well worth the few extra
>>>> bucks. If you want to give yourself a treat, give it a try.
>>>>
>>>> I've also experimented with ice. A bit of a gimmick, but it does make a
>>>> little difference. You can buy molds to make ice balls. I have one
>>>> that makes four but bought another that makes two balls, each 2.3", and
>>>> clear ice. The idea is that the clear ball will melt slower and let the
>>>> flavor open up but not dilute. If nothing else, is looks good in a nice
>>>> glass.
>>>>
>>>> My son never drank good liquor itself, mostly vodka in juice kind of
>>>> things so it has been fun experimenting with him. We've tried a handful
>>>> of different gins with tonic, now a couple of bourbon and rye.
>>> Save yourself some money, scotch is basically a whiskey, rye is a
>>> grain that is used in making whiskey and scotch, Vodka is just shitty
>>> cheap rum, and gin is just disgusting.
>>>
>>> Run is All ya need, rum is all ya need.....
>>>
>>> --
>>>
>>> ____/~~~sine qua non~~~\____
>> Â* Sounds monotonous to me , I like a variety . Tonight it's sour mash
>> Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey , tomorrow it might be potato vodka
>> made in Austria by Pollocks . And 100% blue agave tequila the next night .
> ahh yes not the big T. The teq teq is a liquor on its own. It has no
> comparison in any dimension. It is gluten free and not contains no
> wheat or wheat products unless it is some cheap Americanized version.
> Do they make the teq teq in America?
>
> --
>
> ____/~~~sine qua non~~~\____

Â* Real Tequila is made only in the Mexican state of Jalisco . If it
ain't made in Jalisco , it ain't tequila .

--
Snag
Yes , I'm old
and crochety - and armed .
Get outta my woods !

Evan Williams is good bourbon.

On 6/7/2019 2:08 PM, wrote:
> Evan Williams is good bourbon.

Â* So is Ezra Brooks , though less well known . Some really smewth
shtuff . A little more than Evan Black Label , I may decide to keep some
around for the occasional daily special occasion . This message brought
to you by the department of redundancy department . I just got done
checking a couple of bee hives , got several stings - they're always
****y on cloudy/rainy/etc days . For pain relief I prescribed myself
several oral applications of 86 proof Bourbon . Bees are doing well , BTW .

--
Snag
Yes , I'm old
and crochety - and armed .
Get outta my woods !

On Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 9:14:15 PM UTC-5, Dave Smith wrote:
>
> > On 6/6/2019 3:30 PM, wrote:
>
> >> I gave up on scotch y-e-a-r-s ago and don't even try anymore.
> >>
>
> I like Scotch, especially the single malts. The price of good Scotch
> limits my consumption.
>
As far as I'm concerned you can have every single drop of scotch that has ever
or will be made.

On Friday, June 7, 2019 at 12:52:41 PM UTC-5, wrote:
>
> No I am not saying that rum and vodka are exactly the same, just that
> they are close enough that if you make a crappy run it will taste damn
> close to high end vodka, That all
> >
You're clueless, aren't you? Don't answer that; I already know the answer.

On Fri, 7 Jun 2019 13:00:09 -0500, Terry Coombs >
wrote:

>On 6/7/2019 12:55 PM, wrote:
>> On Thu, 6 Jun 2019 20:27:43 -0500, Terry Coombs >
>> wrote:
>>
>>> * Sounds monotonous to me , I like a variety . Tonight it's sour mash
>>> Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey , tomorrow it might be potato vodka
>>> made in Austria by Pollocks . And 100% blue agave tequila the next night .
>> ahh yes not the big T. The teq teq is a liquor on its own. It has no
>> comparison in any dimension. It is gluten free and not contains no
>> wheat or wheat products unless it is some cheap Americanized version.
>> Do they make the teq teq in America?
>>
> * Real Tequila is made only in the Mexican state of Jalisco . If it
>ain't made in Jalisco , it ain't tequila .

And if it's not from a fly over state, it's not a redneck?

On Fri, 7 Jun 2019 12:56:05 -0700 (PDT), "
> wrote:

>On Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 9:14:15 PM UTC-5, Dave Smith wrote:
>>
>> > On 6/6/2019 3:30 PM, wrote:
>>
>> >> I gave up on scotch y-e-a-r-s ago and don't even try anymore.
>> >>
>>
>> I like Scotch, especially the single malts. The price of good Scotch
>> limits my consumption.
>>
>As far as I'm concerned you can have every single drop of scotch that has ever
>or will be made.

We know Joan, you don't like scotch. Listen everybody: JOAN DOES NOT
LIKE SCOTCH. REPEAT: JOAN DOES NOT LIKE SCOTCH.

Is that better?

"Terry Coombs" wrote in message ...

On 6/7/2019 2:08 PM, wrote:
> Evan Williams is good bourbon.

So is Ezra Brooks , though less well known . Some really smewth
shtuff . A little more than Evan Black Label , I may decide to keep some
around for the occasional daily special occasion . This message brought
to you by the department of redundancy department . I just got done
checking a couple of bee hives , got several stings - they're always
****y on cloudy/rainy/etc days . For pain relief I prescribed myself
several oral applications of 86 proof Bourbon . Bees are doing well , BTW .

Snag

====

<g> so the odd sting is worth it)

On 6/7/2019 11:53 AM, Terry Coombs wrote:

> I've got some anise stars and whole cloves steeping in some (PGA) right
> now . Gonna make me another (bigger) batch of Galliano substitute .
> Doesn't taste exactly , but it's pretty close enough for me .

Last year, I bought the last bottle of Galliano (small, 375ml) in this
valley (Arkansas R. headwaters)!

It's not the same as it was in the 70s-80s. Bol bought the rights to
the brand and returned it to the original recipe, which has a higher
"anise" flavor than the old recipe. No matter how little Galliano one
puts in their Wallbanger, it's not the same. It's undrinkable! I still
have 3/4rths of that bottle).

In fact, we have a Wallbangers Sports Bar in one of the towns close to
me. No one knows the origin of the name!! That's how bad it is fer
Harvey Wallbangers, around here! We have the bar, but do NOT know why
it is called "Wallbangers".

I don't like PGA cuz it's too strong of an alcohol (in CO, one can buy
151 proof or even higher). I made some Lemoncello and even at half
strength, it was TOO strong. Next time I'll use vodka.
Yer homemade Galliano is probably better that what can be bought, off
the shelf, these days.

nb

On Friday, June 7, 2019 at 3:07:46 PM UTC-5, Bruce wrote:
> On Fri, 7 Jun 2019 12:56:05 -0700 (PDT), "
> > wrote:
>
> >On Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 9:14:15 PM UTC-5, Dave Smith wrote:
> >>
> >> > On 6/6/2019 3:30 PM, wrote:
> >>
> >> >> I gave up on scotch y-e-a-r-s ago and don't even try anymore.
> >> >>
> >>
> >> I like Scotch, especially the single malts. The price of good Scotch
> >> limits my consumption.
> >>
> >As far as I'm concerned you can have every single drop of scotch that has ever
> >or will be made.
>
> We know Joan, you don't like scotch. Listen everybody: JOAN DOES NOT
> LIKE SCOTCH. REPEAT: JOAN DOES NOT LIKE SCOTCH.
>
> Is that better?
>
I was talking to Dave, eavesdropper.

On Fri, 7 Jun 2019 13:54:12 -0700 (PDT), "
> wrote:

>On Friday, June 7, 2019 at 3:07:46 PM UTC-5, Bruce wrote:
>> On Fri, 7 Jun 2019 12:56:05 -0700 (PDT), "
>> > wrote:
>>
>> >On Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 9:14:15 PM UTC-5, Dave Smith wrote:
>> >>
>> >> > On 6/6/2019 3:30 PM, wrote:
>> >>
>> >> >> I gave up on scotch y-e-a-r-s ago and don't even try anymore.
>> >> >>
>> >>
>> >> I like Scotch, especially the single malts. The price of good Scotch
>> >> limits my consumption.
>> >>
>> >As far as I'm concerned you can have every single drop of scotch that has ever
>> >or will be made.
>>
>> We know Joan, you don't like scotch. Listen everybody: JOAN DOES NOT
>> LIKE SCOTCH. REPEAT: JOAN DOES NOT LIKE SCOTCH.
>>
>> Is that better?
>>
>I was talking to Dave, eavesdropper.

Ah, you're confusing email and Usenet. I promise that I'll never
eavesdrop when you email Dave.