No Faith in the Moral Standards of the Players as a Group

[Tyrone Slothrop]

Originally Posted by Greedy,Greedy,Greedy

I can still taste the akvavit from my trip to Norway a year or so ago. The night we did the big dinner with one of the producers guiding us through, the first dozen tasted fine, but by the end of the second dozen I was less of a fan.

I am currently stocking akvavit from Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Iceland, and the US. Maybe I have gotten a little carried away.

[Greedy,Greedy,Greedy]

Originally Posted by Tyrone Slothrop

I am currently stocking akvavit from Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Iceland, and the US. Maybe I have gotten a little carried away.

On your next trip to Norway, let me know you're going and I'll introduce you to the guy who knows all the producers. Your liver will never be the same.

[Tyrone Slothrop]

Originally Posted by Greedy,Greedy,Greedy

On your next trip to Norway, let me know you're going and I'll introduce you to the guy who knows all the producers. Your liver will never be the same.

There's an amber-flavored akvavit from Denmark that I would really like to find, but I've never seen it in a store.

[Did you just call me Coltrane?]

Originally Posted by ferrets_bueller

This is gin season. A gin and tonic is perfect from now until October. And there are more excellent gins now than ever. There is no need to discuss anything you can get in the large bottles, since you've all had those. In order of preference:

The Botanist. From Islay. Crisp, clean, notable botanicals but still simple; the best.

Old Raj Blue Label. Navy strength, golden tint. Powerful. Use less in each drink, and have more drinks.

Ransom. A dark and musky gin. Old style.

Pymouth, mentioned above by Not Bob, is a classic.

I can't recommend Hendrick's; I just think the cucumber overpowers everything. I'm not a fan of Greenhook from Brooklyn, or Leopold's, but others whose opinion I respect enjoy them.

Gin and tonics are apparently the national cocktail of Spain, and I've tried using bitters, coriander, and other stuff, like our Spanish friends do, but I always come back to gin, tonic, and a little lime. Summer refreshment with a nice kick.

Boodles? I completely agree on Hendricks.

[Hank Chinaski]

Originally Posted by Did you just call me Coltrane?

Boodles? I completely agree on Hendricks.

I'm the only one who hates gin? Gin hangovers are punishing, and that taste? Why not drink vodka?

[Icky Thump]

Originally Posted by Hank Chinaski

I'm the only one who hates gin? Gin hangovers are punishing, and that taste? Why not drink vodka?

Different strokes. I get horrific migraines-type hangovers from vodka but gin and tequila leave me feel next day cheery.

[Icky Thump]

Originally Posted by ferrets_bueller

This is gin season. A gin and tonic is perfect from now until October. And there are more excellent gins now than ever. There is no need to discuss anything you can get in the large bottles, since you've all had those. In order of preference:

The Botanist. From Islay. Crisp, clean, notable botanicals but still simple; the best.

Old Raj Blue Label. Navy strength, golden tint. Powerful. Use less in each drink, and have more drinks.

Ransom. A dark and musky gin. Old style.

Pymouth, mentioned above by Not Bob, is a classic.

I can't recommend Hendrick's; I just think the cucumber overpowers everything. I'm not a fan of Greenhook from Brooklyn, or Leopold's, but others whose opinion I respect enjoy them.

Gin and tonics are apparently the national cocktail of Spain, and I've tried using bitters, coriander, and other stuff, like our Spanish friends do, but I always come back to gin, tonic, and a little lime. Summer refreshment with a nice kick.

Where the fuck is Ten?

[Greedy,Greedy,Greedy]

Originally Posted by Hank Chinaski

I'm the only one who hates gin? Gin hangovers are punishing, and that taste? Why not drink vodka?

I am not an enormous fan of either gin or vodka, but will sample the occasional gimlet (preferably without any of that sweet Rose's stuff added, but just gin with lime). But given a choice, I'd usually chose something else altogether.

Saki anyone?

[Adder]

Originally Posted by Hank Chinaski

I'm the only one who hates gin? Gin hangovers are punishing, and that taste? Why not drink vodka?

I used to not like gin, but I've developed a taste for it. The better question is why drink vodka?

And this thing about one type of booze being worse for a hangover than another is kinda a teenage myth. Also, it is possible to have a drink or two and not have a hangover, ya know? If you practice, maybe even three or four.

[Hank Chinaski]

Originally Posted by Adder

And this thing about one type of booze being worse for a hangover than another is kinda a teenage myth.

Not at all true. Example- have 6 or 7 single malt drinks. The next day have 6 or 7 blended scotch drinks. Single malt will give you a much worse hangover. As to vodka/gin, the pain comes from ingrediants beyond the alcohol. Vodka is typically cleaner, gin has the flavoring in it.

Also, it is possible to have a drink or two and not have a hangover, ya know?

No shit. I could have 2 drinks of gasoline and be fine the next day.

If you practice, maybe even three or four.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d29VsG35DQM

[Greedy,Greedy,Greedy]

Originally Posted by Adder

I used to not like gin, but I've developed a taste for it. The better question is why drink vodka?

And this thing about one type of booze being worse for a hangover than another is kinda a teenage myth. Also, it is possible to have a drink or two and not have a hangover, ya know? If you practice, maybe even three or four.

You have read Hank's posts. You have (tried) to interact with him. What are you possibly thinking about here?

This isn't about you and me having a drink or two or three or four. This isn't about a few tweets on a favorite brew or threatening Wonk with a Martini or having a wee dram of single malt. We aren't talking about normal human consumption habits.

Hank's focus on booze is sustained, fully committed, and well beyond what you or I will ever understand. That's why he has two modes of crazy: the mode merely influenced by the long-term damage the stuff has done to his brain (as well as the hangover he's then experiencing), and the mode where he's totally in the bag.

[Not Bob]

Originally Posted by Hank Chinaski

I'm the only one who hates gin? Gin hangovers are punishing, and that taste? Why not drink vodka?

No, you're not the only person who hates gin. And, as for vodka, I had a horrible experience with it when I was a callow youth, and had a Skinnerish aversion to it for decades. It is only in the last year or so that I can drink it without gagging.

As for hangovers, it's been a while since I had one (knock wood), but the last one was caused by too many mojitos. Although I do know people who have more hangovers (when drinking the same amount) from x than with y, I am not one of them.

[Adder]

Originally Posted by Greedy,Greedy,Greedy

You have read Hank's posts. You have (tried) to interact with him. What are you possibly thinking about here?

This isn't about you and me having a drink or two or three or four. This isn't about a few tweets on a favorite brew or threatening Wonk with a Martini or having a wee dram of single malt. We aren't talking about normal human consumption habits.

Hank's focus on booze is sustained, fully committed, and well beyond what you or I will ever understand. That's why he has two modes of crazy: the mode merely influenced by the long-term damage the stuff has done to his brain (as well as the hangover he's then experiencing), and the mode where he's totally in the bag.

See, that's what he wants you to think, and then he goes and posts amateur stuff about how a gin hangover is worse than a vodka hangover. If he really had the kind of passion he tries to sell us, he wouldn't be keeping such close track for what he drank last night.

[Greedy,Greedy,Greedy]

Originally Posted by Adder

See, that's what he wants you to think, and then he goes and posts amateur stuff about how a gin hangover is worse than a vodka hangover. If he really had the kind of passion he tries to sell us, he wouldn't be keeping such close track for what he drank last night.

While I'm generally skeptical of anything Hank says, I fully believe that he's rotted his brain. You've met him, right? What else could be the cause?

[Adder]

Originally Posted by Greedy,Greedy,Greedy

While I'm generally skeptical of anything Hank says, I fully believe that he's rotted his brain.

Fair point.

You've met him, right?

Nope.