KaskadskyjKozak

that's a pretty big assumption there.

Psychosomatic? Had a bad experience with it in college? I know quite a few people who almost start to dry-heave at the mention of Southern Comfort, or peach schnapps. But seriously, maybe there is really something in it that affects you negatively? Each of these whiskeys does use a different blend of ingredients (rye, corn, etc), processing, and storage.

I've been meaning to try it, but have read mixed reviews on it. Eventually I'd like to. Unfortunately our crappy state liquor stores don't sell many of these in 50 ml sizes. Those are a great way to try something. I've tried several that way. You can special order, but, if the store doesn't think they can sell the item, YOU have to buy a whole case yourself.

I don't think so... the cheap stuff seems to be really inferior to me. Say, Early Times or Ezra. In a blind study, I'm pretty sure I'd say that those are piss-water. But as you get into the higher end stuff, I bet there are cases where this would occur. All I care about is what tastes good to me and I enjoy. For a less expensive drink, I'd say the WT101 is pretty damn good. I've been putting off buying Blanton's to be honest, because I don't see how it could possibly be TWICE as good as WT 101 - and yet it's twice the price. And doing a blind taste test might actually be a good way to taste some of those. I'm not sure how you'd do the test though... part of enjoying whiskey comes after swallowing a sip, enjoying the aromas, the bite, the finish - not like wine where you spit it out? You'd be too drunk to know the difference before you tried very much, I'd think. Personally, I start to lose the ability to really taste after about 60ml.

Amen, sister! And I also think the term "hypocrisy" is thrown about a bit too much - period. Really, the term people mean is "inconsistency" but use "hypocrisy" because of its negative connotations (more effective in ad hominem attacks), as well as thoughtlessness and propensity to widespread overuse.

Bump. OK, summer is over, and so are the mojitos, gin and tonics, negronis, and caipirinhas. It's time to return to the uisce beathas, including good old American bourbon. Following the advice from this thread, I bought MM90 last december, and just finished it off about a month ago. I've been exploring a bit, and here are my evaluations: Maker's Mark: didn't enjoy sipping it. Makes a good mixer for cocktails - tried it in a Manhattan, Ward 8, Sazerac, Mint Julep, and Old Fashioned. I liked all, however, I've decided I prefer most of these cocktails with rye whiskey instead (see below). The exception is the Ward 8 which really needs that distinctive bourbon flavor. Wild Turkey 101: I bought a small bottle for a TH beverage, and sipped it neat. I found it it to be surprisingly good - very peppery, and with all the other good flavors of bourbon. A pleasant surprise. I have yet to try it in cocktails. Knob Creek: this stuff is dangerous. I bought a bottle a couple of weeks ago and it's more than half gone already. Super smooth, very sweet, a delicious dessert drink. I would never dream of mixing this stuff in a cocktail. My favorite so far. Eagle Rare 10 year: just picked up a bottle and have only tried one pour. It's similar to Knob Creek, but not as sweet and with a little less complexity. Very good, however. I'll need to try some more before making a final call on it. Wild Turkey Rye 101: not a bourbon of course. I bought it as a substitute for bourbon in cocktails when my MM90 ran out. I prefer it in Old Fashioneds and Sazeracs. It makes a great dry Manhattan. Very good stuff. Like the WT 101 bourbon, it's high quality for a lower price. I tried sipping the stuff, but it was not smooth enough for my taste. I'd like to try one of the other ryes out there... they're tough to find (with the exception of the ubiquitous Jim Beam). Not sure where to turn next for my explorations. I've got Woodford's and Russell Reserve on my tick list. Am also interested in trying Bulleit and 1792.

nothing else to do since the rains have started? so, let's rehash the same endless debates, is that the idea here Boner?

You too? It's hard to find aficionados of those long attention span board games in the modern age. monopoly sucks... once the scales begin to tip in one direction, it's a slow painful death for the person with an inferior set of properties.

"this is the question"... for you maybe... :-)

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.

I a nuke is detonated in a US city, you can be damned certain that the American people will be calling for blood. We tend to keep our heads in the sand until we get hit, then go way overboard in the reaction. I wouldn't rule out a nasty scenario like that. ----- And as for "No 13. Cocksucker": you're on my ignore list, you festering, syphilitic chancre sore on a rhinoceros' asshole. I don't see your puerile prattle. I do recommend you seek counseling, however - your stalker behavior has been noticed and is a sign of some type of obsessive-psychosis.

We have 1.4 million active military personnel in an all-volunteer army. Compare that internationally, paying particular attention to some of the nations in the top 10. Keep singing kum-ba-ya. I'm glad we recruit and have volunteers at the level we do. So, just how small should our military be, exactly?

"Closer" is not a song to fight by, it's a song to f**k by. It evokes a vibe of dirty, grinding, gnarly sex.

not for ME, NOT FOR SC, AND MILLIONS of others. it is acceptable in the mediatised world of the war profiteers.. You're a freaking nut case. Having a military for self-defense is perfectly acceptable, as is a police force. You can sing Kum-ba-ya, philosophize endlessly, and compose blathering poetry all you want, but the bad guys will not be affected. You NEED to have a force and use it at times. When and how it is appropriate is another matter, but you and SC are extremist pacifist nuts who don't even want to defend yourselves. The sane world rejects that idea.

THAT is my opinion expressed. thanx The military IS an acceptable part of our culture.

I assumed Virendra7 launched a Denial of Service attack on the site in protest of the Special Forces Advert.

It's about: 1) whiny bitches complaining about a web site, which is privately run and paid for, accepting $$ from a US Army advertiser. These bitches don't donate cash to run the site, use it freely, and think they can dictate how the site is run. 2) whiny bitches accusing those who support this site accepting said $$ of being "chicken hawks" who will not enlist to fight in Iraq. Can you say "non sequitur". 3) whiny bitches who can't STAND someone's POV that is different from their own. These folks probably go around scratching off bumper stickers that they disagree with on parked cars, and tear down political adverts of their political opponents along the roads during election season. Holy crap....for once we agree. Well said. I will say that I personallythink the ad looks weird and out of place. But it pays the bills, it seems.

And these folks who "had their way" would make excellent boot-licking, quisling collaborators of the said occupation.

"Mama Said Knock you Out"

It's about: 1) whiny bitches complaining about a web site, which is privately run and paid for, accepting $$ from a US Army advertiser. These bitches don't donate cash to run the site, use it freely, and think they can dictate how the site is run. 2) whiny bitches accusing those who support this site accepting said $$ of being "chicken hawks" who will not enlist to fight in Iraq. Can you say "non sequitur". 3) whiny bitches who can't STAND someone's POV that is different from their own. These folks probably go around scratching off bumper stickers that they disagree with on parked cars, and tear down political adverts of their political opponents along the roads during election season.

"Sticky Fingers" My fav is "Paint it Black" though...

"Am I Evil"

congratulations; you have succeeded admirably.

Whatever you say, Frodo.

Huh? You really need to stop smoking crack