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Spin Zone => Spin Zone => Topic started by: Becky (My pronouns are Assigned/By/God) on September 15, 2022, 07:22:58 PM

Title: Not a bourbon snob
Post by: Becky (My pronouns are Assigned/By/God) on September 15, 2022, 07:22:58 PM
Had a chat today with a Space Force recruiter. We were both standing in line at our fave takeout place.

I was worried about the weaponization of government, stolen election, etc. etc. and felt the military might be being weaponized against us too.  He listened patiently and then said that the United States military will never turn on Americans or let them down. He leaned in and looked me right in the eye and said “We will be A-okay.”

So I felt it was time tonight for a cocktail. I’m having a Pontoon Life from the book Camp Cocktails. Two ounces Woodford Reserve, one ounce Amaro Nonino, 1/2 ounce lemon juice and 1/2 ounce maraschino cherry juice. Shaken with ice and served over ice.

Live life.
Title: Re: Not a bourbon snob
Post by: Anthony on September 16, 2022, 02:55:00 AM
That's great Becky!  Love Woodford but I've been trying others.  Elijah Craig Small Batch is also very good.
Title: Re: Not a bourbon snob
Post by: Bob Noel on September 16, 2022, 04:47:09 AM
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I was worried about the weaponization of government, stolen election, etc. etc. and felt the military might be being weaponized against us too.  He listened patiently and then said that the United States military will never turn on Americans or let them down. He leaned in and looked me right in the eye and said “We will be A-okay.”


that's what they want you to think...    ;)
Title: Re: Not a bourbon snob
Post by: elwood blues on September 16, 2022, 09:18:23 AM
I was worried about the weaponization of government, stolen election, etc. etc. and felt the military might be being weaponized against us too.  He listened patiently and then said that the United States military will never turn on Americans or let them down. He leaned in and looked me right in the eye and said “We will be A-okay.”


I'd like to believe that, but I've heard too many cops say the same thing and then turn around and arrest someone for not wearing a mask.  I watched a whole summer of thugs burn, loot, and murder and the police did nothing, and then arrested people for defending themselves.
So, I'm not optimistic in the short term.  We win in the end, but we're in for a rough time.


Live life.

That's the trick.


Title: Re: Not a bourbon snob
Post by: Steingar on September 21, 2022, 12:13:49 PM
I'd not pollute a fine spirit like Woodford with aught but ice cubes.  But given the OP I shouldn't be surprised.
Title: Re: Not a bourbon snob
Post by: nddons on September 21, 2022, 12:25:58 PM
I'd not pollute a fine spirit like Woodford with aught but ice cubes.  But given the OP I shouldn't be surprised.
From Fred Noe, Booker Noe’s son:

“However, Fred added, no one should be ashamed of adding a little water or an ice cube to bourbon. “If you taste a bourbon and make a face, it’s too strong,” he said. “I’m giving you permission to drink my bourbon any damn way you want to.”

“That includes mixing it with something else. “Someone once asked Booker what he thought about mixing bourbon with Coke,” Fred said. “He said, ‘If you take the best bourbon in the world and mix it with Coke, you got the best bourbon and Coke in the world.’ “

https://thebourbonbabe.com/2011/10/18/tasting-bourbon-the-booker-noe-way/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CSomeone%20once%20asked%20Booker%20what%20he%20thought%20about,best%20bourbon%20and%20Coke%20in%20the%20world.%E2%80%99%20%E2%80%9C
Title: Re: Not a bourbon snob
Post by: Rush on September 21, 2022, 12:38:42 PM
I'd like to mix it with butter, confectioner's sugar, unsweet chocolate and chopped pecans.
Title: Re: Not a bourbon snob
Post by: Becky (My pronouns are Assigned/By/God) on September 21, 2022, 12:43:00 PM
I'd not pollute a fine spirit like Woodford with aught but ice cubes.  But given the OP I shouldn't be surprised.

Hahahaha!!! Good to see you back, though I wouldn’t want any pizza you made.

Tomato paste and red wine for the win.


Title: Re: Not a bourbon snob
Post by: Anthony on September 21, 2022, 04:18:58 PM
I lived in Lexington Kentucky for four years. A splash of Rain Water is what you put in Kentucky Bourbon.

I'm drinking Four Roses Small Batch right now.
Title: Re: Not a bourbon snob
Post by: Anthony on September 21, 2022, 04:20:22 PM
I'd like to mix it with butter, confectioner's sugar, unsweet chocolate and chopped pecans.

That's a Cookie.    ::)  ;D
Title: Re: Not a bourbon snob
Post by: nddons on September 21, 2022, 04:24:45 PM
I lived in Lexington Kentucky for four years. A splash of Rain Water is what you put in Kentucky Bourbon.

I'm drinking Four Roses Small Batch right now.
I haven’t transitioned from gin season to bourbon season yet. It’s getting close, but still wearing shorts so i can’t quit on gin yet.
Title: Re: Not a bourbon snob
Post by: Rush on September 21, 2022, 04:53:47 PM
That's a Cookie.    ::)  ;D

It’s a “bourbon ball” and they’re yummy.
Title: Re: Not a bourbon snob
Post by: Anthony on September 21, 2022, 04:58:19 PM
It’s a “bourbon ball” and they’re yummy.

Oy Vey!
Title: Re: Not a bourbon snob
Post by: Becky (My pronouns are Assigned/By/God) on September 21, 2022, 05:05:30 PM
I haven’t transitioned from gin season to bourbon season yet. It’s getting close, but still wearing shorts so i can’t quit on gin yet.

Another word leftists have ruined.
Title: Re: Not a bourbon snob
Post by: Becky (My pronouns are Assigned/By/God) on September 21, 2022, 05:17:47 PM
I love a good Whiskey Mac. Lemon, honey, ginger. If you have some really good scotch like Ardbeg or Lagavulin, add a teaspoon or so for a smoky flavor. Add a cinnamon stick to garnish and stir. Good for cool fall evenings. The mug is important.

Title: Re: Not a bourbon snob
Post by: Becky (My pronouns are Assigned/By/God) on September 21, 2022, 05:20:46 PM
But the best for fall and winter is a Rusty Nail. Equal parts Drambuie and a good smoky scotch.
Title: Re: Not a bourbon snob
Post by: nddons on September 21, 2022, 05:43:55 PM
Another word leftists have ruined.
Oh gross. You’re right!  They keep stealing the English language, and then destroy it.

“They” is not singular, so knock that shit off.