On Mon, 08 Jun 2009 09:47:23 -0400, Jean B. wrote:

> blake murphy wrote:
>> On Fri, 05 Jun 2009 07:09:14 -0500, Sqwertz wrote:
>>
>>> Jean B. wrote:
>>>
>>>> Virtually impossible in the Boston area too. I confess that I now just
>>>> use sake.
>>> I confess that I use the salted stuff. Keeps me from drinking it
>>> recreationaly.
>>>
>>> -sw
>>
>> i am curious, though. i know it's just to avoid the tax, would the salted
>> stuff make you sick, or is it just so that it wouldn't be pleasant to
>> drink?
>>
>> your pal,
>> blake
>
> Here, anyway, it is not a matter of a tax; rather, it was so the
> wine could be sold in places that don't have a license to sell
> alcohol.

six of one, half a dozen of the other. you would need to get a special
license and follow the regs in order to keep the tax people happy. but
you're mostly right.

your pal,
blake