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by **SurgicalSteel** » Sat May 21, 2011 2:36 am UTC

Yea, St. Germaine is an elderberry liqueur, so I imagine if you just look for an elderberry liqueur on the lower shelves you could find something suitable.

by **Azrael** » Wed May 25, 2011 1:17 pm UTC

SurgicalSteel wrote:Yea, St. Germaine is an elderberry liqueur, so I imagine if you just look for an elderberry liqueur on the lower shelves you could find something suitable.

... the problem being that there aren't any in wide distribution.

Also, flower not berry. There's a significant difference.

by **SurgicalSteel** » Wed May 25, 2011 8:51 pm UTC

Huh, both things I did not know.

Also:

Wikipedia wrote:The French, Austrians and Central Europeans produce elderflower syrup, commonly made from an extract of elderflower blossoms, which is added to pancake (Palatschinken) mixes instead of blueberries. ... In the United States, this French elderflower syrup is used to make elderflower marshmallows.

I must find these things.

by **SamaraLexx** » Wed May 25, 2011 9:35 pm UTC

Thanks everyone! I ended up just haggling with the caterers over the price. Any time I have the option to do something while in pajamas, that's the option I'm going with.

by **Okita** » Fri May 27, 2011 5:39 pm UTC

Question I had about bomb shots that require chugging. Ex. Irish Car Bomb involves dropping a shot into guiness which must be chugged fast before it curdles. Except, doesn't it just curdle in your stomach so aren't you going to be sick regardless?

by **Azrael** » Fri May 27, 2011 6:41 pm UTC

'Curdling' doesn't make it inedible (... cheese, after all) it just makes it entirely unpalatable. Plus, it's entirely about the ritual -- much like the lime and salt for tequila shots.

by **Belial** » Fri May 27, 2011 6:45 pm UTC

Yeah, the curdled cream isn't going to make you sick from toxins, it's just going to make you sick from being fucking disgusting.

by **Azrael** » Fri May 27, 2011 6:52 pm UTC

I don't like cottage cheese anyhow, but if I did, I still doubt that diluting it in Guinness and drinking it would be my preferred method of consumption.

by **Midnight** » Sun May 29, 2011 8:25 am UTC

I don't like 7up much, but 7up and anise liquor is really good. almost too sweet, though.

by **netcrusher88** » Sun May 29, 2011 8:33 pm UTC

Most drop shots should be chugged because they're just vile. Mostly because most of them involve Jäger. Ironically, Car Bombs are a notable exception to that. But they curdle.

by **M1k3_Nix** » Thu Jun 02, 2011 5:55 pm UTC

Does drinking alcohol through a straw actually get you intoxicated quicker?
If so, why?

Cheers
Mike

by **Dark567** » Thu Jun 02, 2011 5:58 pm UTC

M1k3_Nix wrote:Does drinking alcohol through a straw actually get you intoxicated quicker?

No. Generally people drink faster using a straw, which results in getting intoxicated quicker, but there is nothing about the actual process of drinking through a straw that makes you get more intoxicated. If you go at the same speed using a straw and not using a straw, there won't be any difference in the time to reach intoxication.

by **Azrael** » Thu Jun 02, 2011 6:05 pm UTC

The only way to get drunk faster is to either consume more alcohol, or increase the rate that alcohol that is absorbed into the blood stream. A straw itself does neither of these things.

A straw certainly can (alcoholic medium dependent) increase your consumption rate, especially when dealing with carbonated carriers.

Some people claim that by drinking through a straw held under your tongue, or by swishing the contents around in your mouth increases the amount absorbed through those thin membranes. However, the actual amount absorbed in the mouth is a practically insignificant (typically about 30% through the stomach, 70% through the small intestine) so even a marked increase has no significant overall effect.

If speed is of the essence, do shots. This should be readily apparent to just about anyone who's ever done shots, seen people do shots, seen people after they've done shots or heard about people who did shots last night.

by **Belial** » Thu Jun 02, 2011 6:10 pm UTC

Though I will say that the pint of rum, consumed through a straw, disappeared quickly and had devastating effects.

Not because straws are magic or anything, though, just because it was reeeeaaallly easy to hoover that pint of rum and the one that came after it before my good sense kicked in and informed me that I was probably going to die

by **Azrael** » Thu Jun 02, 2011 6:22 pm UTC

Ah yes. I suppose I forgot to mention that drinking through a straw generally removes most of your taste buds from the equation as well.

by **PictureSarah** » Mon Jun 06, 2011 8:32 pm UTC

I think if I had even one pint of rum I'd be completely incapacitated and possibly in need of immediate medical attention. I never had a particularly impressive tolerance for alcohol, but now that I drink very, very rarely (due to conflicts with alcohol + medications as well as lack of drinking company), I am certainly a lightweight.

by **Роберт** » Thu Jun 09, 2011 5:14 pm UTC

PictureSarah wrote:I think if I had even one pint of rum I'd be completely incapacitated and possibly in need of immediate medical attention. I never had a particularly impressive tolerance for alcohol, but now that I drink very, very rarely (due to conflicts with alcohol + medications as well as lack of drinking company), I am certainly a lightweight.

Yeah, when I saw the phrase "pint of.... rum" I was surprised as well. A pint of rum is over 10 servings of alcohol. Probably not a good idea to finish one and start on another. A pint of strong beer should be plenty, unless you hate your liver and your brain. Belial, where was your good sense was when you started the pint? I'm wondering if it would be better or worse if you tell me you were sober when you accepted the pint.

by **Ulc** » Thu Jun 09, 2011 5:18 pm UTC

Роберт wrote:Yeah, when I saw the phrase "pint of.... rum" I was surprised as well. A pint of rum is over 10 servings of alcohol. Probably not a good idea to finish one and start on another. A pint of strong beer should be plenty, unless you hate your liver and your brain. Belial, where was your good sense was when you started the pint? I'm wondering if it would be better or worse if you tell me you were sober when you accepted the pint.

My experience with that sort of thing is that it's usually a choice made after several pints of beer to remove good sense. Which just makes it a even worse idea - somehow that never seems to register in the mind of my evil twin when he borrows the body.

by **M1k3_Nix** » Thu Jun 09, 2011 7:36 pm UTC

I have done a 1/2 pint of vokda as a 'warm up' drink. suffice to say, a few cider's later, i dont remember much of that night :S

by **Jacque** » Thu Jun 16, 2011 10:39 pm UTC

Bought a bottle of Laphroaig 18 the other day to put in the flasks I'm giving to my groomsmen as part of their gifts. It's another week or so till I decant into the flasks right before I present them to the guys, but I couldn't resist opening up the bottle and taking a few sips. It's very similar to how I remember the Quarter Cask tasting, perhaps a bit more mellow in the smoke and peat department, but still has that signature Laphroaig nose and taste. It's got a really pleasant light campfire aftertaste.

It's a thumbs up for sure. Though, I'd probably go with the Quarter Cask next time I'm in the market for a Laphroaig, just a better value and a bit less costly.

by **Bakemaster** » Fri Jun 17, 2011 12:36 am UTC

I had some scotch in a flask for a while (like... months) and it turned almost black.

Needless to say, I threw it out and will never do that again.

by **Azrael** » Fri Jun 17, 2011 1:46 am UTC

Using new flasks (i.e. clean like they're never be clean again) of high quality with well sealing lids and filled to very near capacity, you should be fine for a few weeks.

by **Jacque** » Fri Jun 17, 2011 7:51 pm UTC

That's the plan. I've cleaned those suckers like whoa.

I'm sure the scotch will be drunk that very night, or the next night anyway.

by **Dark567** » Fri Jun 17, 2011 7:53 pm UTC

Alcohol remaining in a flask too long is never a problem I seem to have.....

by **Azrael** » Fri Jun 17, 2011 8:47 pm UTC

In short, oxidation is bad.

by **netcrusher88** » Fri Jun 17, 2011 10:56 pm UTC

Azrael wrote:If speed is of the essence, do shots. This should be readily apparent to just about anyone who's ever done shots, seen people do shots, seen people after they've done shots or heard about people who did shots last night.

Or heard about yourself doing shots last night...

by **KallistiEngel** » Mon Jun 27, 2011 8:40 pm UTC

Okita wrote:Question I had about bomb shots that require chugging. Ex. Irish Car Bomb involves dropping a shot into guiness which must be chugged fast before it curdles. Except, doesn't it just curdle in your stomach so aren't you going to be sick regardless?

The Irish Car Bomb is about the only "bomb" shot I know that actually does curdle. Jagerbombs don't need to be done the same way an Irish Car Bomb is done simply because neither Red Bull or Jager is capable of curdling. As such, I usually drink Jagerbombs as a mixed drink rather than a dropped-shot drink. I've never had a sakebomb, but I'm pretty certain nothing's curdling there either.

netcrusher88 wrote:Most drop shots should be chugged because they're just vile. Mostly because most of them involve Jäger. Ironically, Car Bombs are a notable exception to that. But they curdle.

Try a Jagerbomb as a mixed drink sometime. Seriously, it tastes decent. I can't stand Red Bull on its own and I *really* can't stand Jager on its own. But I really like Jagerbombs and it doesn't make a lick of sense to me.

by **Belial** » Thu Jun 30, 2011 12:34 pm UTC

Роберт wrote:Belial, where was your good sense was when you started the pint?

It was informed in negotiations that it could object to the quality or the quantity but not both.

So we got the top-shelf rum.

by **Роберт** » Thu Jun 30, 2011 3:53 pm UTC

Belial wrote:
Роберт wrote:Belial, where was your good sense was when you started the pint?

It was informed in negotiations that it could object to the quality or the quantity but not both.

So we got the top-shelf rum.

Oh. Nice.

by **rrwoods** » Thu Jun 30, 2011 4:42 pm UTC

Scotchy scotchy scotch. What a lovely way to kick off a convention!

Glenmorangie (10?), Glenrothes Select Reserve, Auchentoshan 12, Oban 14, Talisker 10, Lagavulin 16, Springbank 15, Lombard Bunnahabhain 25.

by **Dark567** » Thu Jun 30, 2011 4:46 pm UTC

rrwoods wrote:Lagavulin 16

I have heard really good things. It will have to be my next bottle.

by **Dream** » Thu Jun 30, 2011 6:18 pm UTC

The Springbank 15 is excellent too, but overpriced, as I recall.

by **rrwoods** » Thu Jun 30, 2011 7:31 pm UTC

That Lagavulin is intense. I personally loved it, but it's super-smoky and very very peaty so be prepared.

Agree on the Springbank. Would not buy again.

The Lombard Bunnahabhain I've only ever found in one place (Schneiders of Capitol Hill, in Washington DC), and it's a really fantastic scotch for the price. It's a $189 25-year... and personally I think it's better than other 25s I've had. Hint of vanilla on the nose and finish. Great with a rich milk chocolate.

by **Telchar** » Tue Jul 05, 2011 5:19 am UTC

Zaya 12 year tonight. As expensive as it was I still would generally mix it with a sweeter mixer as it's darker and is definitely not for straight sipping at my preference. Very good though. Doesn't overpower but you definitely can taste the depth. Molasses-y (Chrome recognizes that as a word? I didn't even fucking think that was a word. Way to go Chrome!) almost like a sweetless brown sugar.

by **Azrael** » Tue Jul 05, 2011 12:07 pm UTC

I imagine that people are tired of hearing me say this, but the only premium top shelf rum you ever need to buy is Ron Zacapa 23.

(Unless you can actually find Appleton 21, that is)

by **Sheikh al-Majaneen** » Tue Jul 05, 2011 11:32 pm UTC

What is the best (affordable) gin?

Is it weird that I think gin is awesome?

by **Dark567** » Tue Jul 05, 2011 11:45 pm UTC

Sheikh al-Majaneen wrote:What is the best (affordable) gin?

Is it weird that I think gin is awesome?

I love New Amsterdam. It's cheap. It's good. I probably like it because its classified as a straight gin instead of dry gin, which is most of whats out there. It's definitely different so YMMV. That being said I don't know a lot about gin classifications.

Hendricks is good too, although less affordable.

I also had a particular kind in a Martini once which was quite epic.... can't remember the name though :-/

by **Ulc** » Wed Jul 06, 2011 12:07 am UTC

Dark567 wrote:I also had a particular kind in a Martini once which was quite epic.... can't remember the name though :-/

That was probably Tanq 10, for martini's I've encountered absolutely nothing that beats a tanq 10.

Which probably ought to be the case, since it is made especially for the martini market.

by **Dark567** » Wed Jul 06, 2011 12:32 am UTC

Ulc wrote:That was probably Tanq 10, for martini's I've encountered absolutely nothing that beats a tanq 10.

Nah, I already know Tanq 10 and would have definitely recognized it. I didn't recognize this one.

by **Sheikh al-Majaneen** » Wed Jul 06, 2011 4:49 am UTC

I will definitely look into new amsterdam. I almost picked that one up for my birthday actually.

Bombay Sapphire was great, though I was mildly disappointed when the gin itself wasn't blue. Until I drank some, of course.

So...new amsterdam, hendricks, and tanqueray.

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