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EYESORE 9001

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14. I've sipped gin neat

Reply to Aristus (Reply #13)

Fri Oct 31, 2025, 10:47 PM

Oct 31

I think it was akin to self-flagellation. Worse than cheap scotch or Canadian government rye whiskey (god love ya, Canada, but that stuff is raw). Almost left out tequila and mescal and, yeah, I ate the worm. Tsk tsk.

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Friday Night Gin Buzz. [View all] Aristus Oct 31 OP

Hello and Cheers. Captain Zero Oct 31 #1

Here's to the Blue Jays! Aristus Oct 31 #7

Dirty dry vodka martinis over here PJMcK Oct 31 #2

Sounds like a wonderful experience! Aristus Oct 31 #8

I just had a virgin Bloody Mary. Happy Halloween and love you back, Aristus. debm55 Oct 31 #3

Aww... Aristus Oct 31 #9

Watching the World Series Grim Chieftain Oct 31 #4

Whew! Nothing beats a stiff drink after a rough week. Aristus Oct 31 #10

Margaritas at El Coyote DBoon Oct 31 #5

Sounds yummy! Aristus Oct 31 #11

Arrgh! What be the gin in yer jar-o? EYESORE 9001 Oct 31 #6

The Botanist. Gin distilled on Islay, where they make single malt. Aristus Oct 31 #13

I've sipped gin neat EYESORE 9001 Oct 31 #14

Used to love dark rum and lime Easterncedar Oct 31 #12

Here's some additional company for you, Aristus: True Dough Oct 31 #15