# One bourbon, One scotch, One beer **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Tags:** liquor-alcohol, beer\ **Created:** [May 14, 2016, 3:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-bourbon-one-scotch-one-beer/754746 "2016-05-14T03:58:43Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2016, 9:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-bourbon-one-scotch-one-beer/754746/21 "2016-05-15T21:14:50Z")
At least two different occasions have found me discussing the song with fellow drinkers sitting at a bar, eventually convincing folks to order a shot of bourbon, one of scotch, and a draft beer. Line em up and do them one, two, three. _Horrible_ experience. ---
**Author:** ![WordMan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/e8c25b/32.png) [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2016, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-bourbon-one-scotch-one-beer/754746/22 "2016-05-15T21:22:46Z")
> [@Penfeather](#): > > So there I am, in Sri Lanka, formerly Ceylon, at about 3 o’clock in the morning, looking for one thousand brown M&Ms to fill a brandy glass, or Ozzy wouldn’t go on stage that night. So, Jeff Beck pops his head 'round the door, and mentions there’s a little sweets shop on the edge of town. So - we go. And - it’s closed. So there’s me, and Keith Moon, and David Crosby, breaking into that little sweets shop, eh. Well, instead of a guard dog, they’ve got this bloody great big Bengal tiger. I managed to take out the tiger with a can of mace, but the shopowner and his son… that’s a different story altogether. I had to beat them to death with their own shoes. Nasty business, really. But, sure enough, I got the M&Ms, and Ozzy went on stage and did a great show. So, I am being mocked? Sorry. It isn’t my story - it’s Danny’s; I didn’t meet any of those guys. Thought it would be fun to share. ---
**Author:** ![cochrane](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cochrane/32/10441_2.png) [@cochrane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cochrane)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2016, 9:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-bourbon-one-scotch-one-beer/754746/23 "2016-05-15T21:23:03Z")
> [@Shagnasty](#): > > I love the song. It is one of the only story songs that I can think of that describes the singer as a terrible person. Seriously, listen to the lyrics and you will quickly learn that is the last person you would want to hang around with. It is a study of dysfunctional alcoholism combined with some sociopathy. It can also teach you new words and phrases although I have never quite figured out what “that don’t befront me” means exactly. That don’t _con_front me. So long as I get my rent paid by Friday. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Tinker\_Grey](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tinker_grey/32/8136_2.png) [@Tinker\_Grey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tinker_Grey)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2016, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-bourbon-one-scotch-one-beer/754746/24 "2016-05-15T21:33:50Z")
I always here it as “confern” ---
**Author:** ![cochrane](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cochrane/32/10441_2.png) [@cochrane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cochrane)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2016, 9:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-bourbon-one-scotch-one-beer/754746/25 "2016-05-15T21:41:26Z")
> [@WordMan](#): > > So, I am being mocked? Sorry. It isn’t my story - it’s Danny’s; I didn’t meet any of those guys. Thought it would be fun to share. Oh, come on, **WordMan**. It was funny. It made me go to the quarry and throw stuff down there. It wasn’t mocking you so much as making fun of some common rock 'n roll tropes. ---
**Author:** ![cochrane](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cochrane/32/10441_2.png) [@cochrane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cochrane)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2016, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-bourbon-one-scotch-one-beer/754746/26 "2016-05-15T21:47:59Z")
> [@Tinker\_Grey](#): > > I always here it as “confern” _Wanna tell you a story About the house rent blues I come home one Friday Had to tell the landlady I’da lost my job She said that don’t confront me Long as I get my money next Friday_ [http://genius.com/George-thorogood-house-rent-blues-one-bourbon-one-scotch-one-beer-lyrics](http://genius.com/George-thorogood-house-rent-blues-one-bourbon-one-scotch-one-beer-lyrics) ---
**Author:** ![Penfeather](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/penfeather/32/384_2.png) [@Penfeather](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Penfeather)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2016, 10:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-bourbon-one-scotch-one-beer/754746/27 "2016-05-15T22:01:15Z")
> [@cochrane](#): > > Oh, come on, **WordMan**. It was funny. It made me go to the quarry and throw stuff down there. It wasn’t mocking you so much as making fun of some common rock 'n roll tropes. [So there I am in Sri Lanka…](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_7kg5ZzDZo) Del Clinton was [Danny the dealer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VESAnP5gj0Q) from _Withnail and I_. ---
**Author:** ![Colibri](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/colibri/32/1841_2.png) [@Colibri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Colibri)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2016, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-bourbon-one-scotch-one-beer/754746/28 "2016-05-15T22:05:52Z")
> [@Penfeather](#): > > [So there I am in Sri Lanka…](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_7kg5ZzDZo) Del Clinton was [Danny the dealer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VESAnP5gj0Q) from _Withnail and I_. Not that many of us can quote dialog from Wayne’s World 2 off the top of our heads (or would admit it;)). ---
**Author:** ![WordMan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/e8c25b/32.png) [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2016, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-bourbon-one-scotch-one-beer/754746/29 "2016-05-15T22:09:15Z")
So I got whooshed and then did myself the favor of whining about it? :smack::smack: Carry on. ---
**Author:** ![Penfeather](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/penfeather/32/384_2.png) [@Penfeather](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Penfeather)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2016, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-bourbon-one-scotch-one-beer/754746/30 "2016-05-15T22:10:17Z")
> [@Colibri](#): > > Not that many of us can quote dialog from Wayne’s World 2 off the top of our heads (or would admit it;)). It’s the only funny part of that movie, but Ralph Brown is totally mesmerising. ---
**Author:** ![John\_Mace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_mace/32/185_2.png) [@John\_Mace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Mace)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2016, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-bourbon-one-scotch-one-beer/754746/31 "2016-05-15T22:15:48Z")
The only time I have One bourbon, one scotch and one beer is when I Drink Alone. ---
**Author:** ![Ukulele\_Ike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/df788c/32.png) [@Ukulele\_Ike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ukulele_Ike)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2016, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-bourbon-one-scotch-one-beer/754746/32 "2016-05-15T22:38:23Z")
I’ve never run into a bourbon drinker who liked Scotch, or a Scotch drinker who liked bourbon. Please, Mr. Barkeep, I’ll have two bourbons and a beer. ---
**Author:** ![cochrane](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cochrane/32/10441_2.png) [@cochrane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cochrane)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2016, 10:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-bourbon-one-scotch-one-beer/754746/33 "2016-05-15T22:51:37Z")
The only parts of _Wayne’s World_ that have stuck in my brain are “Schwing!” “We’re not worthy!” and “A sphincter says _what_?” ---
**Author:** ![Happy\_Lendervedder](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/happy_lendervedder/32/8488_2.png) [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2016, 11:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-bourbon-one-scotch-one-beer/754746/34 "2016-05-15T23:23:29Z")
> [@cochrane](#): > > The only parts of _Wayne’s World_ that have stuck in my brain are “Schwing!” “We’re not worthy!” and “A sphincter says _what_?” What? ---
**Author:** ![Mister\_Rik](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mister_rik/32/491_2.png) [@Mister\_Rik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mister_Rik)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2016, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-bourbon-one-scotch-one-beer/754746/35 "2016-05-16T02:52:55Z")
> [@Ukulele\_Ike](#): > > I’ve never run into a bourbon drinker who liked Scotch, or a Scotch drinker who liked bourbon. I like both, but not at the same time. Bourbon’s for serious drinking. Scotch is for a quiet evening at home. ---
**Author:** ![Orwell](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/dfb087/32.png) [@Orwell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Orwell)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2016, 3:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-bourbon-one-scotch-one-beer/754746/36 "2016-05-16T15:07:17Z")
Love this song, too. George Thorogood isn’t exactly known for his range and variety (either singing or guitar), but he has some songs that really get the toe tapping and the head rocking. And his vocals are perfect for this song. I have to agree that I don’t think I know anybody who likes both scotch and bourbon. Round these parts, I run into very few scotch drinkers. It’s either bourbon (various brands) or Crown Royal. I’ve tried to like scotch many times, but just don’t like it. Bourbon, on the other hand, mmmm. ---
**Author:** ![Colibri](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/colibri/32/1841_2.png) [@Colibri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Colibri)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2016, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-bourbon-one-scotch-one-beer/754746/37 "2016-05-16T16:52:47Z")
> [@Ukulele\_Ike](#): > > I’ve never run into a bourbon drinker who liked Scotch, or a Scotch drinker who liked bourbon. You’ve met me.😉 I used to drink bourbon when I was younger and later acquired a taste for Scotch. But I’ll still have bourbon on occasion, including at home. ---
**Author:** ![scabpicker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scabpicker/32/8268_2.png) [@scabpicker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scabpicker)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2016, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-bourbon-one-scotch-one-beer/754746/38 "2016-05-16T17:37:14Z")
I too like bourbon, scotch and beer. Though, it would be a rare evening for me to two-fist the distilled members of the song. ---
**Author:** ![dracoi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/90db22/32.png) [@dracoi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dracoi)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2016, 5:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-bourbon-one-scotch-one-beer/754746/39 "2016-05-16T17:48:34Z")
> [@Ukulele\_Ike](#): > > I’ve never run into a bourbon drinker who liked Scotch, or a Scotch drinker who liked bourbon. > > Please, Mr. Barkeep, I’ll have two bourbons and a beer. Really? I like both. They’re different in a lot of ways, but they both have the smoke flavor that most liquors are missing. I tend to go through phases. For example, it’s been about six months since I drank bourbon, but last summer I was drinking mostly bourbon. In fact, I’m wondering if the weather might influence my preferences; we’ll see what I drink this summer. Anyway, my two cents on the song: Love it, but I’ve only heard the Thorogood version. I have a playlist of songs that I play that are sort of cathartic when I’m feeling down. It is impossible to be depressed while listening to OBOSOB. ---
**Author:** ![Colibri](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/colibri/32/1841_2.png) [@Colibri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Colibri)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2016, 6:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-bourbon-one-scotch-one-beer/754746/40 "2016-05-16T18:32:19Z")
> [@scabpicker](#): > > I too like bourbon, scotch and beer. Though, it would be a rare evening for me to two-fist the distilled members of the song. I often have a couple of beers with dinner, and then either bourbon or scotch later in the evening. But I don’t mix all three. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-bourbon-one-scotch-one-beer/754746.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-bourbon-one-scotch-one-beer/754746.md?page=3)