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drunkscriblerian Street Writing Man from Castle Geekhaven Since: Oct, 2010 Relationship Status: In season
Street Writing Man
#301: Jul 9th 2011 at 12:53:55 AM

drinking and not dying, sweetie.

If I were to write some of the strange things that come under my eyes they would not be believed. ~Cora M. Strayer~
Saeglopur Resident Hipster from Various places in the UK Since: Jan, 2001
Resident Hipster
#302: Jul 13th 2011 at 6:22:29 PM

Okay people, recommendation time.

As you may have gathered from previous posts, I freakin' love Scotch. However, I have my 21st birthday coming up soon and I'm graduating on Monday - so I feel like celebrating in style by getting myself a bottle of something nice. Hit me with your whisky recommendations and descriptions thereof. Any whisky will do, and I'll not list any of my preferences - I'll just go with whichever description sounds most appealing. Nothing too expensive, mind - I may be feeling celebratory but I still ain't rich >_>

edited 13th Jul '11 6:38:52 PM by Saeglopur

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drunkscriblerian Street Writing Man from Castle Geekhaven Since: Oct, 2010 Relationship Status: In season
Street Writing Man
#303: Jul 13th 2011 at 6:23:34 PM

Are you going to a bar or staying home? This will affect my recommendations.

If I were to write some of the strange things that come under my eyes they would not be believed. ~Cora M. Strayer~
TParadox Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: The captain of her heart
#304: Jul 13th 2011 at 6:35:07 PM

Discovered last night that I can't buy alcohol at the store after midnight on a weekday. I'm assuming this is a law of the state of Texas, but regardless, it's almost as stupid as dry Sundays.

I assume it's supposed to combat late night drunk driving, but wouldn't it be more effective to refuse to sell to the obviously intoxicated?

I was tempted to poke at the rule a bit. "Would I be asked to leave if I stood here at the register until I could buy it?" "What would happen if I opened a bottle and started to drink it right here? Would you be forced to force me to buy it?"

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Saeglopur Resident Hipster from Various places in the UK Since: Jan, 2001
Resident Hipster
#305: Jul 13th 2011 at 6:37:09 PM

[up][up] It'll be a bottle, to appreciate and last me a while, drinking at home with friends. When I say celebrating in style, I don't mean just on the night, getting trashed. I mean essentially buying myself a present tongue

edited 13th Jul '11 6:38:05 PM by Saeglopur

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drunkscriblerian Street Writing Man from Castle Geekhaven Since: Oct, 2010 Relationship Status: In season
Street Writing Man
#306: Jul 13th 2011 at 7:10:45 PM

In that case, go with a fifth of Maker's Mark. Drink it over ice, slowly. If Scotch is more your thing, Glenmorangie 10 year. It won't break your bank and tastes pretty smooth.

For the truly poor, Evan Williams.

For the "sweet is neat" crowd, Bird Dog blackberry bourbon. It has the Madrugada seal of approval.

If I were to write some of the strange things that come under my eyes they would not be believed. ~Cora M. Strayer~
Saeglopur Resident Hipster from Various places in the UK Since: Jan, 2001
Resident Hipster
#307: Jul 13th 2011 at 7:15:18 PM

I'm already familiar with Glenmorangie, but I'll take Maker's Mark into consideration, it's surprisingly easy to find here in the UK. Thanks! I'll leave the floor open for more recommendations though, I've got a while yet before I decide...

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Madrugada Since: Jan, 2001
#308: Jul 13th 2011 at 7:25:48 PM

The Bird Dog does indeed have the Madrugada Seal Of Approval. That stuff is taaaaassttty.

drunkscriblerian Street Writing Man from Castle Geekhaven Since: Oct, 2010 Relationship Status: In season
Street Writing Man
#309: Jul 13th 2011 at 8:13:52 PM

[up]reminds me, I need to get another bottle. The first disappeared way too fast.

If I were to write some of the strange things that come under my eyes they would not be believed. ~Cora M. Strayer~
Kino Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: Californicating
#310: Jul 14th 2011 at 5:27:19 AM

You can't drink on Sundays in Texas? Guess they're not as great as they think they are.

TParadox Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: The captain of her heart
#311: Jul 14th 2011 at 8:31:01 AM

Don't know about dry Sundays in Texas. I just know that we have dry Sundays in Indiana and it was probably a state law that kept me from buying booze after midnight on Monday night.

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drunkscriblerian Street Writing Man from Castle Geekhaven Since: Oct, 2010 Relationship Status: In season
Street Writing Man
#312: Jul 14th 2011 at 6:21:03 PM

How the hell do they enforce that? I mean, if I crack a beer on a Sunday, are the cops going to hear the noise and kick in my door?

I know that liquor stores aren't open on Sunday in my home state, but bars can serve and you can sure as hell get drunk in your own living room.

If I were to write some of the strange things that come under my eyes they would not be believed. ~Cora M. Strayer~
TParadox Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: The captain of her heart
#313: Jul 14th 2011 at 6:28:21 PM

They can't sell liquor on Sundays and I think the bars are closed as well. Not sure, because I don't go to bars much. They can't stop you from drinking what you've got, and there are places that encourage you to stock up on Saturdays.

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drunkscriblerian Street Writing Man from Castle Geekhaven Since: Oct, 2010 Relationship Status: In season
Street Writing Man
#314: Jul 14th 2011 at 6:33:52 PM

That makes more sense. Not that much sense, mind you...just slightly more.

Separation of church and state, my ass. tongue

If I were to write some of the strange things that come under my eyes they would not be believed. ~Cora M. Strayer~
Deboss I see the Awesomeness. from Awesomeville Texas Since: Aug, 2009
I see the Awesomeness.
#315: Jul 15th 2011 at 1:07:35 AM

Liquor stores are closed on Sundays. Bars are normally open. Depending on county.

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snailbait bitchy queen from psych ward Since: Jul, 2010
bitchy queen
#316: Jul 15th 2011 at 9:53:07 AM

[up][up] Yeah, I know. Does God pay more attention to what your drinking on Sundays? tongue

I usually don't drink on Sundays anyway. Mostly Saturdays/Fridays with friends.

"Without a fairy, you're not even a real man!" ~ Mido from Ocarina of Time
Bur from Flyover Country (Living Relic) Relationship Status: Having tea with Cthulhu
#317: Jul 15th 2011 at 10:18:31 AM

wild mass guess Sunday is the day of the week God pulled to be DD for at the dawn of creation. And if God can't drink, no one can drink.

Kino Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: Californicating
#318: Jul 15th 2011 at 2:35:10 PM

What about Mo...wait; never mind.

DrunkGirlfriend from Castle Geekhaven Since: Jan, 2011
#319: Jul 17th 2011 at 11:39:23 PM

I'm drinking on a Sunday. tongue

Also, even if you're not someone that likes tequila, I highly suggest El Jimador. It's the first tequila that I've had where I can sip it neat without it being horrible. Really smooth, and with a citrus-y pepper-y bite to it. I rather like it.

"I don't know how I do it. I'm like the Mr. Bean of sex." -Drunkscriblerian
TParadox Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: The captain of her heart
#320: Jul 17th 2011 at 11:45:33 PM

Went out and had a couple beers with the guys I've been working for on this internship, as my going-away event. I don't remember the name of the lighter stuff I had first (the stylized tap handle looked like a cigarette pack), but I liked the darker Thirsty Goat a lot better. I think I could get to enjoy Thirsty Goat almost as much as I enjoy cider.

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Deboss I see the Awesomeness. from Awesomeville Texas Since: Aug, 2009
I see the Awesomeness.
#321: Jul 18th 2011 at 3:56:48 AM

I've found that frozen vodka is much easier to drink than chilled or hot.

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drunkscriblerian Street Writing Man from Castle Geekhaven Since: Oct, 2010 Relationship Status: In season
Street Writing Man
#322: Jul 18th 2011 at 5:36:12 PM

@Deboss: Indeed. I always put vodka in the freezer, on the rare occasions that I have any in the house.

If I were to write some of the strange things that come under my eyes they would not be believed. ~Cora M. Strayer~
Kino Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: Californicating
#323: Jul 18th 2011 at 5:42:13 PM

Last weekend reminded me that I know absolutely jack about wine.

Unless colors count...

Madrugada Since: Jan, 2001
Kino Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: Californicating
#325: Jul 18th 2011 at 6:07:56 PM

I know that there are white, and red wines(the GF said something about blush?), and each type has certain types of grapes that make them red or white. Other than than that I'm in the dark.


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