# Mmmm...alcohol **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [October 9, 2009, 2:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmmm-alcohol/513147 "2009-10-09T02:25:21Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![mamakat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e56c9b/32.png) [@mamakat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mamakat)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2009, 2:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmmm-alcohol/513147/1 "2009-10-09T02:25:21Z")
After a hard day, is there anything better than a little alcohol and the dope? I’m having malibu and sprites. Just thought I’d share. What’re you drinking? ---
**Author:** ![Desert\_Nomad](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/desert_nomad/32/177_2.png) [@Desert\_Nomad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Desert_Nomad)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2009, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmmm-alcohol/513147/2 "2009-10-09T02:40:49Z")
No alcohol here… much nicer that way really. ---
**Author:** ![Grrr](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/grrr/32/146_2.png) [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2009, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmmm-alcohol/513147/3 "2009-10-09T02:57:06Z")
Well, I do likes my alcohol. But I’ve learned the hard way to only be a lurker when reading the Dope and drinking. Seems to me Like the SD collective tends to look down their judgemental noses at us drinkers. I never really liked that about the Dope. But it’s not so bad that it keeps me away from this place. (Obviously) ---
**Author:** ![purplehorseshoe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/purplehorseshoe/32/2996_2.png) [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2009, 3:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmmm-alcohol/513147/4 "2009-10-09T15:36:15Z")
Well, I work part-time at a liquor store. And I drink - I may be a cute widdle girly but I like whiskey and bourbon. So all you drinkers got some love here! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![MeanOldLady](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/meanoldlady/32/10737_2.png) [@MeanOldLady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MeanOldLady)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2009, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmmm-alcohol/513147/5 "2009-10-09T15:37:41Z")
> [@mamakat](#): > > After a hard day, is there anything better than a little alcohol and the dope? I’m having malibu and sprites. Just thought I’d share. What’re you drinking? How old are you? Five? Edit: Hi there. Bourbon is whiskey. ---
**Author:** ![Ferret\_Herder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e47774/32.png) [@Ferret\_Herder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ferret_Herder)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2009, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmmm-alcohol/513147/6 "2009-10-09T15:40:26Z")
I’m an unashamed homebrewer of beer, and fan of beer in general. My husband and I try to visit a brewery on each of our vacations. The week before Labor Day, we drove to Boston from Chicago to spend a week there, and drove back with two cases of premium beer styles from Harpoon Brewery. If I turned out to be/become an alcoholic, my POV on that right now would be disappointment over losing the fun hobby of beermaking. That being said, it’s not **after** my hard day yet, so nothing alcoholic right now! ---
**Author:** ![Khadaji](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2009, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmmm-alcohol/513147/7 "2009-10-09T16:07:37Z")
If I were drinking, it would be beer. But I rarely drink alone and also am currently on some meds and - although it isn’t prohibited - it may affect the efficacy. ---
**Author:** ![Beadalin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/3be4f8/32.png) [@Beadalin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beadalin)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2009, 8:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmmm-alcohol/513147/8 "2009-10-09T20:34:24Z")
> [@MeanOldLady](#): > > Edit: Hi there. Bourbon is whiskey. Yes, but not all whiskey is bourbon. Mmmm, bourbon. And red wine. ---
**Author:** ![MeanOldLady](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/meanoldlady/32/10737_2.png) [@MeanOldLady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MeanOldLady)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2009, 9:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmmm-alcohol/513147/9 "2009-10-09T21:04:02Z")
Right. I just found it strange that someone would confess to liking whiskey and bourbon, considering bourbon is a type of whiskey. I like the French and I like Europeans. Just kidding - I don’t like the French. Speaking of bourbon, I have a date with Elijah Craig in 26 minutes. ---
**Author:** ![corkboard](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e9bcb4/32.png) [@corkboard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/corkboard)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2009, 9:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmmm-alcohol/513147/10 "2009-10-09T21:11:35Z")
When I get home, it will be a couple Hop Wallops from the Victory Brewing Company, but no Dope. ---
**Author:** ![Unintentionally\_Blank](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/unintentionally_blank/32/5418_2.png) [@Unintentionally\_Blank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Unintentionally_Blank)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2009, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmmm-alcohol/513147/11 "2009-10-09T21:39:50Z")
I’m a gin man. Dirty. Stirred. But we bought a case of Guinness to make chili with, and that’s sounding pretty good too. ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2009, 11:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmmm-alcohol/513147/12 "2009-10-09T23:51:18Z")
Pike Naughty Nellie Golden Artisan Ale. By the pint. ---
**Author:** ![psycat90](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/7ea924/32.png) [@psycat90](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psycat90)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2009, 12:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmmm-alcohol/513147/13 "2009-10-10T00:57:23Z")
Well, I asked my husband if he wanted to go out to the pub, but he declined. It would have been a Blind Pig and a Pliny the Elder or two if we had. But since we’re staying in, I opened a bottle of wine. Tonight it’s [2004 La Jota Howell Mountain Cab Sauv](http://www.lajotavineyardco.com/News/Accolades/CabernetSauvignon/). It’s OK, a bit on the tart and tannic side and probably should have been opened a year from now instead of tonight, but oh well. Last night’s wine was much tastier. It was paired with pasta, meatballs, and a homemade tomato sauce. A little on the spicy side, and just easy drinking. The 2007 vintage of [Casillero del Diablo Carmenere.](http://www.winechateau.com/sku14246.html?utm_source=Google%20Products&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=CONCHA%20Y%20TORO%20CARMENERE%20CASILLERO%20DEL%20DIABLO%202007) I really liked it and expect it to be a regular on the wine rack. Great bargain. ---
**Author:** ![Saintly\_Loser](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/saintly_loser/32/4045_2.png) [@Saintly\_Loser](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saintly_Loser)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2009, 1:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmmm-alcohol/513147/14 "2009-10-10T01:17:10Z")
Enjoying an Irish whiskey, on the rocks, right now. Powers, to be exact. ---
**Author:** ![Mister\_Owl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/919ad9/32.png) [@Mister\_Owl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mister_Owl)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2009, 1:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmmm-alcohol/513147/15 "2009-10-10T01:49:08Z")
Dope will get you through times of no booze better than booze will get you through times of no dope. ---
**Author:** ![Napier](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/ce73a5/32.png) [@Napier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Napier)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2009, 2:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmmm-alcohol/513147/16 "2009-10-10T02:27:02Z")
Seltzer. I drank all my liquor up years ago. ---
**Author:** ![Uncle\_Brother\_Walker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/f08c70/32.png) [@Uncle\_Brother\_Walker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Uncle_Brother_Walker)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2009, 2:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmmm-alcohol/513147/17 "2009-10-12T02:41:34Z")
> [@Mister\_Owl](#): > > Dope will get you through times of no booze better than booze will get you through times of no dope. Amen, dude. I’m currently on a health kick. I used to stick with Jack and Pepsi One (with Splenda!). I’ve changed to Skyy vodka with cranberry and OJ mix. I think that’s called something but I don’t know. RESULT: I cut out the major soda intake and am drinking healthy juices instead! Go me! SIDE EFFECT: I now have horrible headaches. My friend says it is caffeine withdraw, but I don’t think this should last for three weeks. Right?😕 ---
**Author:** ![Hazle\_Weatherfield](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/e9bcb4/32.png) [@Hazle\_Weatherfield](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hazle_Weatherfield)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2009, 3:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmmm-alcohol/513147/18 "2009-10-12T03:29:41Z")
> [@Uncle\_Brother\_Walker](#): > > Amen, dude. > > I’m currently on a health kick. I used to stick with Jack and Pepsi One (with Splenda!). I’ve changed to Skyy vodka with cranberry and OJ mix. I think that’s called something but I don’t know. > > RESULT: I cut out the major soda intake and am drinking healthy juices instead! Go me! > > SIDE EFFECT: I now have horrible headaches. My friend says it is caffeine withdraw, but I don’t think this should last for three weeks. Right?😕 It’s called a madras. Yummy! I’m having a screwdriver right now (it’s not just for breakfast, anymore!) and will probably enjoy some wine while packing for my trip to Argentina tomorrow. Working vacation, but cool destination, nonetheless. ---
**Author:** ![Hazle\_Weatherfield](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/e9bcb4/32.png) [@Hazle\_Weatherfield](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hazle_Weatherfield)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2009, 3:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmmm-alcohol/513147/19 "2009-10-12T03:32:13Z")
Also, when you see a thread called, “Mmmm…alcohol,” is there a reason to even read it, let alone post in it, if you don’t drink…just to say you don’t drink? Just maybe this thread isn’t for you! 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Atomic\_Mama](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b5ac83/32.png) [@Atomic\_Mama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atomic_Mama)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2009, 3:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmmm-alcohol/513147/20 "2009-10-12T03:59:34Z")
Ginhead here. Something that I would like to quit, but I haven’t … yet. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmmm-alcohol/513147.md?page=2)