you are what you drink
October 12, 2006 by Cash
The always sassy Raquel Rodriguez, (Urban Monarch talent coordinator to the stars), recently commented on open forum Fridays about an article she’d read on what your drink of choice says about your personality.
I did some searching, and there are plenty of articles in this vein.
I decided to use one of these articles to analyze the Urban Monarch staff.
Delve into the murky world of our cocktail consciousness.. IF YOU DARE
Cash: Scotch, Margarita
Whisky, Single Malt Scotch, Bourbon – You’re a sexual athlete. Women want you and men want to be like you. You have class, talent, wit, and brains.
Margarita – You’re fun, good in bed, and naughty with a sense of style. If you don’t have it with salt you’re a wimp.
Glenn: Manhattan, Gin & Tonic, Margarita
Manhattan – Old fogey drink. Stuffy. Where did I put the bitters?
Gin and Tonic – You’re kinda boring but an excellent drink when it’s hot outside.
Greg: Tequila, Gin & Tonic
Tequila – You’re not afraid of spending a little time in jail.
How about you, readers? Comment below with your own findings.
Via Waiter Rant
A more ’scientific’ analysis can be found here
I know someone with a Kitchen Aide Mixer… It’s real nice.
Jail time? BORING!
Poor Glenn, the ol’ fogey. Waiter Rant, why you gotta be h8′in on the Manhattans?
That Manhattan crack is bullshit. I fix a Manhattan that will show you god, or get you lost in your own closet. Old fogey my ass.
True that. More like classic.
No comments from the ladies??? Speak up
Cash,
Tell me a good area to educate myself on Glenn Levitt Scotch 12,15 and 18 year. Or tell me what you know…did you try this Sunday. Info for Promo tonight…thanks
I tried the 18 yr and it was smooooooooooooooth.
As for an education, I’d peruse the always helpful Wikipedia Entry to get started.
wasn’t as educational as I would have liked.
correct me if I’m wrong:
In order to be called a Scotch it must be made in Scottland?
What does single malt really mean?
And how is Scotch made???
Educate me you educated gentleman;)
Yes, it must come from Scotland to be a Scotch. Otherwise it’s just whiskey (with a differentiation between bourbon and whiskey being that bourbon is corn based, whiskey is wheat, I do believe)
Single Malt means it’s 100% malted barley (no wheat or grain which can be used to ‘cut’ blended whiskeys) and comes from a single distillery (blends come from multiple distilleries)
I’ll cheat and point you to another Wikipedia entry for info on production.
Long story short: The malted barley is distilled and then allowed to ferment in oak casks.
Hope this helps. Now you just have to learn to enjoy it.
Not looking to grow hair on my chest in the near future!
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Alright, I’ll bite…
Just like blended wines, blended scotches can potentially be good, but a lot of times it’s a way to make fast, cheap, crappy scotches taste better.
Scotch, Irish Whiskey and Bourbon are all very similar, and all fall under the category of Whiskey. The main differences between Scotch and Irish whiskey is how the wheat mash is dried (scotch uses peat fire which imparts rich smokey flavor, Irish whiskey uses air drying) and the number of distillations (2 vs 3). Barrels for scotch and irish whiskey are usually barrels that have previously aged a different type of alcohol, especially bourbon (oak), sherry (pine or other softwood), or sometimes port or madiera. The distilate previously in the barrel and the type of wood used in the barrel greatly influence the taste.
Bourbon is the new world version of scotch. The grain composition is different (uses corn and wheat instead of just wheat) and the barrels are different. Bourbon is aged in large, charred, brand new oak casks. Also, bourbon usually has a triple distillation.
The Scotch, Irish Whiskey and Bourbon are all considered high-end distillates because of their complexity. The only other alcohol that can realy compare in complexity is wine. The opposite end of the spectrum is vodka; you might see high-end vodkas advertising as many as 7 distillations, which is essentially just getting you closer and closer to pure alcohol. In whiskies and wines, the “impurities” are what you’re actually after… the delicious parts.
Excellent info Danimal!!
Jesus, You are all wrong.
Scotch Is NOT made from wheat.
It’s made from Barley
No whisky is “The malted barley is distilled and then allowed to ferment in oak casks.” It is fermented; then distilled; then put in oak casks to mature.
There’s too much mis-information to even start to correct.
Check out The Scotch Blog http://www.thescotchblog.com and the various wikipedia entries, which aren’t always right because idiots are always changing the info there.