An old school friend who is now a professional introduced me to fruit flavored vodka and a dash of lemonade.Thatll put hair on yer chest!
"Everclear (alcohol)
Everclear is a brand name of rectified spirit (also known as grain alcohol and neutral spirit) produced by the American company Luxco (formerly known as the David Sherman Corporation). It is made from grain[1] and is bottled at 151 and 190 U.S. proof (75.5% and 95% alcohol by volume).[2] Due to its market prevalence and high alcohol content, the product has become iconic, with a "notorious reputation" in popular culture.[3] Sale of the 190-proof variation is prohibited in some state
Note that sales of 190 Proof Pro-hib-e- tad in some states.
Back when, none was sold in Indiana.
But I could get the 190 in Illinois. "
I remember it was made in Sacramento but not sold in California. We bought it on the Rez in Washington.
Beer was 0.75 a six at the PX at Ft Ord==0.99 for Coors. Less for PBR.
A lot of the nightclubs in Texas had Mexican and Cuban brands poured into US and Canadian labeled bottles back when I was a kid. I know this because I not only held the funnel, but rode in the station wagon with Dad, Mom and my two sisters "just a family outing to Old Mexico"In my early years, I'd transfer cheap liquor into empty premium bottles before going to parties.
No one ever figured it out. In fact, I had a reputation for always bringing the good stuff.
....But I apply this reasoning: Yes it is better, but is it six times better than Canadian Club? Or is Knob Creek or Woodford Reserve three times better than CC? Not in my book.
Sometimes, good enough is good enough.![]()
Ancient Age was my mom's go to whiskey. Didn't know they still made it. It was at the head of the line for bottom shelf. Problem with scotch is that unlike bourbos where there are some drinkable lower shelf ones, when you go low shelf with scotch it's BAD. Witness Highland Mist.
Everclear back in my day was what we used when we "Bill Cosby"ed them. Went well with Hawaiian Punch if I recall.....
Everclear (alcohol)
Everclear is a brand name of rectified spirit (also known as grain alcohol and neutral spirit) produced by the American company Luxco (formerly known as the David Sherman Corporation). It is made from grain[1] and is bottled at 151 and 190 U.S. proof (75.5% and 95% alcohol by volume).[2] Due to its market prevalence and high alcohol content, the product has become iconic, with a "notorious reputation" in popular culture.[3] Sale of the 190-proof variation is prohibited in some state
Note that sales of 190 Proof Pro-hib-e- tad in some states.
Back when, none was sold in Indiana.
But I could get the 190 in Illinois.
Exactly what I was thinking. An RM is a wonderful thing ... but is it worth ten or twenty times the price of an M27?See, I've always applied exactly that reasoning to Registered Magnums. Which is why an ex-police Model 66 is the priciest .357 I've ever owned![]()
We sure were dumb in our youth!
In My younger days We used to buy Bourbun Deluxe. Cheap but very smooth
As teens we would often times steal a watermelon from one of the local farms, ours included and cut the top off, hollow out the mellon somewhat and fill with whatever booze we were able to get ahold of. Can't remember what we called it, heck, I can barely remember doing it!