Van wrote:

> "Sqwertz" > wrote in message
> ...
> > On Thu, 11 Oct 2007 13:18:13 GMT, JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
> >
> > Not to mention the Rot Gut Vodka. That stuff is $6.50/750ml a
> > bottle here. It's what the winos drink. It's the cheapest they
> > sell nest to Potter's.
> >
> > Now we know who Sheldon is referring to when he speaks of Taste
> > in Ass Disease.
> >
> > -sw
>
> I defy you to tell the diff between Rot Gut & Absolut or Grey Goose when
> mixed as Sheldon described.


Steve is just being choleric, pay him no mind...


> In Fact, according to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and
> Explosives-which sets the rules for spirits sold in the United
States-vodka
> is defined as a neutral spirit "without distinctive character, aroma,
taste
> or color."
>
> Now, while I'm sure a vodka aficionado could discern differences in neat
> shots, when mixed, it's darn hard to tell a difference.


You CAN'T tell the diff, that's why for home use I buy the very cheapest
vodka I can, one of my faves is the big plastic 1.75 litre bottle at a local
stupormarket chain, the label simply sez "Vodka", suits me fine for
$9.99...I like Fresca or Diet 7 - Up and a splash of OJ with mine. If I
have guests I'll cave and get Smirnoff...which in a _New York Times_ taste
test a few years beat out all the foofier brands...

When I'm out I drink vodka rocks, so I order a premium brand and there IS a
taste difference. Still, I laff at the dummies who order an Absolut or
Stoly Bloody Mary or whatever mixed drink, the well vodka will do just fine
for a mixed drink...


> Now, myself, on the other hand - I prefer Scotch. And, yes, while you
*CAN*
> easily tell a difference between most brands, as well as blended and
> single-malt, **I** prefer a bar-brand (Clan MacGregor) for it's taste.
> Prefer it over Dewar's, Johnny Walker, and yes, even Chivas Regal. (All
> served only on the 'rocks', BTW.
>
> My taste may be in my ass, you may be right. But the brand *I* happen to
> like is *HALF* the cost of Dewar's. Just happens that way. I figure I
> lucked out. More $$ for porterhouse steaks that way!


___Exactly___...

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Best
Greg