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[Anonymous No.5699405]

My first [legal] alcohol purchase, did I do well, /ck/?

It's obviously not top shelf but for the price it's pretty good.

[Anonymous No.5699409]

>>5699405
It'll work in your faggy mixers, youngfag.
Have fun with the date rapes.

[Anonymous No.5699411]

>>5699405
You did just fine OP. Now that you're a man, drink it over ice. Don't be a bitch by mixing it.

[Anonymous No.5699412]

jim beam + club soda is just fine.

[Anonymous No.5699417]

Gotta start with the basics to get your bearings, beam is fine for it's purpose.

[Anonymous No.5699418]

>>5699405
It's >>5699411. I do agree with >>5699412. Club soda is probably the only acceptable (i.e. non-bitch) mixer.

[Anonymous No.5699421]

That is actually pretty decent bourbon and better than many people will admit, for the price.

[Anonymous No.5699429]

>>5699409
Nobody uses Jim Beam in a roofiecolada. That's all vodka and rum. Who taught you how to date rape?

[ETHANOL No.5699435]

you could have done much worse. Jim is OK but overpriced for what you get. Old Crow, Old Granddad, and Old Overholt are all cheaper and better. since you're new you probably won't want to be drinking it straight. protip: RC cola is inexplicably the superior cola mixer. even if you prefer coke and pepsi straight RC compliments the flavour of bourbon, IMO.

[Anonymous No.5699437]

>>5699409
>>5699411
>>5699435
I mixed a previous bottle of whiskey [bourbon, whatever] and it was awful, drinking it straight's fine with me.

[Anonymous No.5699442]

>>5699421
Really? I might have to try some then.

[Anonymous No.5699445]

>>5699435
What do you consider overpriced? I picked a 750 up for $20. Was going to go for the black label but didn't feel like coughing up another $13

[Anonymous No.5699450]

>>5699435
I'll have to try RC cola. I use root beer if I'm mixing cheap bourbon.

[ETHANOL No.5699453]

>>5699437
party on then. I don't mix with soda anymore either unless its a cold sparkling water. straight, on ice, or mixed with water does me fine. I think adding a splash of water or drinking over ice really opens up the flavour because it mellows the alcohol burn.

[Anonymous No.5699461]

Don't worry about other people's ideas of what is 'good' alcohol too much. You're just starting out. Just keep an open mind and try things, and please watch out for the pitfall of thinking a bottom shelf anything is indicative of the entire category. Good scotch took some time to appreciate. You wouldn't want a person who has never driven a car before to start out with an Italian sportscar, likewise you shouldn't worry about jumping right into what's 'best'.

[ETHANOL No.5699462]

>>5699445
not saying it is expensive or bad, I get it sometimes. but I can get a 1.75 handle of Old Crow for $21 and I feel like its a better product. taste is subjective though lots of people like Jim better. whatever you do avoid Kentucky Gentleman or any blended whiskey.

[Anonymous No.5699466]

>>5699462
>but I can get a 1.75 handle of Old Crow for $21

Where the hell are you finding that? The only thing cheaper than what I got was Jack and some off-brand garbage.

[Anonymous No.5699475]

>>5699466

Thanks to insanely varied laws by state and even by county, on top of cost of living differences, alcohol prices can be wildly different in the US depending on location.

I was surprised to find out Missouri, where I live, has some of the most relaxed distribution laws in the US, even though the industry was ruined during Prohibition. Fortunately Busch made sure those state laws were favorable to their business.

[ETHANOL No.5699490]

>>5699466
across the street :^)

also Jim should have been cheaper than Jack, where are YOU shopping? in that price/quality range you'll want to look for Old Crow, Evan Williams, Old Granddad, Old Overholt, Ancient Age, Old Forrester, Jim Beam, and Benchmark.

Avoid anything cheaper, they are blended whiskeys and will make you feel like shit. when you are ready for something nicer I'd recommend Makers Mark or Buffalo Trace for the next step up.

[Anonymous No.5699517]

evan williams 1.75L for 14.99, good shit.

[Anonymous No.5699551]

>>5699405
knobcreek nigger

[Anonymous No.5699555]

>>5699412
I just want to know what kind of sandwich that is. It looks motherfucking delicious.

[Anonymous No.5699575]

>>5699555
Looks like ham, egg, pepper and some bacon on toasted rye.

[Anonymous No.5699624]

I think Benchmark is the least expensive straight whiskey you can get in NYC. It costs less than Beam and its reviews say it's okay-good for the price.

[Anonymous No.5699633]

>>5699405
Whiskey = shit tier

Pirate rum masterrace reporting in

[Anonymous No.5699660]

>>5699633
It's too sweet for me. The spiced stuff is better but still too sweet.

[Anonymous No.5699904]

im about to go to the store to buy some beer for the first time (legally). i've been edge my whole life until now i have so much fucking anxiety about it pls help

[Anonymous No.5700234]

>>5699904
PBR

[Anonymous No.5700256]

>>5699405
>caring what other people think about what you drink

[Anonymous No.5700837]

>>5699904

Where do you live? I can recommend some good beers to start with.

[Anonymous No.5700872]

>>5699904
God you sound gay.

And we need to know your area to give you a recommendation as the wide majority of craft breweries are regional.

[Anonymous No.5700957]

Yep...fuck everyone telling you how to drink but I do suggest trying a Vernors Ginger Ale & Jim Beam.

[Anonymous No.5701002]

>>5699405
>did I do well, /ck/?

No.

[Anonymous No.5701422]

>>5699904
Natural Ice with some papov on the side.

[Anonymous No.5701448]

>>5700234
>>5700837
>>5700872
>>5701422
i got over it and did one of those "make your own six pack' with singles.
i got
- blue moon belgian white
- alaska
- alaska summer
- rogue dead man
- some pumpkin one
- sierra nevada pale ale

[Anonymous No.5701454]

>>5699405

I don't like bourbon, but Beam Rye is cheap and delish.

[Anonymous No.5701482]

>>5699490
This.

[Anonymous No.5701528]

I'm not a massive bourbon fan to start with, but I hate White Label with a passion. I work in a bottle shop and all the people I see drinking it are absolute dropkicks. Next time grab some Bearded Lady, it's reasonably similar in price and oh so much better.

[OLD CROW No.5702423]

>>5701528
>>5701528

what is bearded lady? regional?

I also slightly look down on people who buy jim beam or jack daniels. I don't have a problem drinking either because they taste fine but what a bad value, you are really paying a premium for brand recognition, the bourbon itself isn't really better than the cheap stuff.

[Anonymous No.5702538]

I put some thought into my first and went with Crown Royal. I'm not a drinker, but I kept the bottle and bag as a memento. Also bought a bottle of Captain Morgan Tattoo which tastes like shit.

[OLD CROW No.5702569]

>>5702538
good form Jack. crown royal bags are an awesome keepsake, especially for your first alcohol purchase. the whiskey isn't too shabby either. I wish I'd made my first alcohol purchase something with a complimentary bag or glass to save. instead I bought wine in a box.

[Anonymous No.5702585]

My first bottle was a 26 of Bombay Sapphire.

It was good. Don't see the purpose of keeping the bottle but if you don't drink then I guess it can be seen as more monumental.

[Anonymous No.5702863]

>>5699445
just get evan williams green label for 7$ for a 750

[Anonymous No.5703140]

>>5702538
That's not even real whiskey, right? Isn't it like only 51%, the Jose Cuervo Especial of whiskey.

[Anonymous No.5703206]

Potent, delicious, and only $12 for a fifth. It's great even without a mixer - you can drink it like water.

[Anonymous No.5703456]

>>5699461
But a bottom shelf brandy tasted great

[Anonymous No.5703469]

>>5703456

Referring more to people who swear off a type of liquor because they didn't like the taste of the cheaper stuff.

Personally I avoid brandy like the plague, because I like it too much. Very expensive habit.

[Anonymous No.5704804]

>>5699555

Looks like a reuben.

[Anonymous No.5704951]

>>5699462
Teacher's Highland Cream used to be ok. Grant's is still pretty drinkable.

[Anonymous No.5704966]

>turned 21 like 2 weeks ago
>had like 2 beers and 6 shots of hard alcohol (some straight, some mixed with bitch shit)
>didn't even get drunk
>didn't really care for the taste of any of it

Why do people drink again?

[Anonymous No.5704967]

>>5704966

you were drunk.

[Anonymous No.5704970]

>>5704967

Being drunk is disgustingly overrated then. Didn't feel inhibited at all. Pissed like every 20 minutes, that's about it.

[Anonymous No.5704975]

>>5704966
Depression, peer pressure, addiction, relaxation, probably some other things I can't think off of the top of my head.

[Anonymous No.5704978]

>>5704970

Well, people usually don't like to get drunk. Usually, you drink to loosen up. 3-4 drinks will do that, unless you're fat or tall. It's also important to remember that alcohol is more of an accompaniment to a great evening, rather than the driving force behind it. If you drink and expect to suddenly become the life of the party, you're going to have a bad time. On the other hand, if you want to put yourself out there and force yourself to become the life of the party, then alcohol can definitely help with that.

[Anonymous No.5704979]

>>5704970
Yea, it's pretty overrated, especially considering how bad for your health it is. Anyway, care to explain more about that night? Did you drink all of that within an hour? Did you eat anything beforehand? Are you a large guy? Does alcoholism run in your family? Did you tell yourself to stay sober, and didn't get into it?

[Anonymous No.5704987]

>>5704979

>did you drink that all within an hour
Within the spam of about 2-3 for the majority of it, closer to 2.

>did you eat anything beforehand
Came from a birthday dinner, so yea. A fair amount.

>are you a large guy
Yea, 300+ trying to get /fit/

>Does alcoholism run in your family
No, but my sister is a recovering alcoholic of 3+ years.

>Did you tell yourself to stay sober, and didn't get into it
Nah, was trying to get drunk since I had never been before.

From what friends had told me, the fact I had had a lot to eat before drinking, a fair amount could have been absorbed by the food. I also threw up near the end of the night, though not really because I was drunk, more because I had a shit ton in my stomach and it was basically at the tipping point, which is probably a reason why I wasn't hung over the next day.

[Anonymous No.5704988]

>>5704987
>I also threw up near the end of the night, though not really because I was drunk

classic.

[Anonymous No.5704994]

>>5704988

>feel fine
>go in bathroom to take a piss
>sorta feel like I'm gonna chuck
>chuck
>still feel fine
>walk back out and finish my drink

I dunno I probably ate too much and am too fat to get drunk off of how much I had.

[Anonymous No.5704997]

>>5699405
I like cheap whiskey mixed with ginger ale.

[Anonymous No.5705001]

>>5704997
Mah nigga. This is the drink you use to get qts to start drinking whisky with you

>n-not that its worked, I haven't left my room in half a decade

[Anonymous No.5705005]

>>5705001
This guy gets it.

[Anonymous No.5705018]

>>5704987
Cool, thanks for replying.

>>5704994
Yea, give it another go on an empty stomach. Although trying to get drunk regularly or even occasionally at 300lbs would probably be way too expensive.

[Anonymous No.5706316]

>>5699405

This is by far the best first drink. Enjoy it~

[MOONSHINE No.5706889]

i went to the store for some old crow and saw something new on the shelf, pic relate.Michael Berry is apparently making moonshine now. damn good shine to boot, jesus christ. this is the best tasting liquor ever and its 100 proof, goes down as smooth as apple cider.

10/10, I'm going to have to be careful with this shit. I drink beer for the taste and liquor just to get drunk but this one tastes good straight from the bottle.

[MOONSHINE No.5706897]

>>5706889
oh yea i got the apple one, looking forward to the blueberry next time. I'm not sure if they make other flavors.

[Anonymous No.5706917]

Anyone who says Jim Beam is anything but fucking trash is lying to you. It makes sense that Mila Kunis is hocking that swill; she's the Jim Beam of women who fucked Ashton Kutcher.

[MOONSHINE No.5706954]

>>5706917
>implying you wouldn't clap dem 70's cheeks

Jim is passable. ever had a tussle with a bottle of this dog piss?

[Anonymous No.5706978]

>>5706889

I'm going to Tennessee in a couple weeks and getting some actual backwoods Moonshine. Surprisingly it isn't that bad. It doesn't burn like Everclear of Spirytus because it's so sugary.

[MOONSHINE No.5707012]

>>5706978
exactly. the sweetness and spice of the cinnamon is overpowering the slight alcohol burn. I think what I got is pretty close to tennesse mountain shine since it is 100 proof. all the other apple pie shines I've seen were 40 proof. its so good.

jealous you are getting the real deal though.

[Anonymous No.5707020]

>>5706954
Too many nights, too many nights. I'd still take it over Evan Williams though. It mixes much better.

[Anonymous No.5707022]

>>5699409
is the wiskey sour a faggy mixer?

I need to know if I've been a homosexual these last 10 years.

[Anonymous No.5707110]

Let's suppose I have 100 euro to burn, what alcohol should I buy, I'd rather have more than 1 bottle, mainly like whisky (bourbon too).

[Anonymous No.5707144]

>>5707110
10 bottles of popov or whatever the euro equivalent is

[Anonymous No.5707152]

>>5703140

[Anonymous No.5707160]

what did you guys do when you first turned 21?

did you go out and do something or just stay home?

[Anonymous No.5707163]

>>5706954
lol.30 years ago in college, mixed with rc cola. really not too bad.better than this

[Anonymous No.5707171]

Is regular old crow worth it or is only old crow reserve worth actually buying?

[Anonymous No.5707182]

>>5707160
I was on vacation with my parents.
We went to the Hard Rock Cafe and the server got the restaurant to shout "Get Wasted"

[MOONSHINE No.5707200]

>>5707171
regular is fine but reserve is really where its at. reserve is also the original, regular is watered down.

>>5707160
drank a box of wine and smoked the devils plant with a couple closer friends because it was in the middle of finals week. one of my close lady friends acme over and gave me a blowie, we had a strange relationship.

[Anonymous No.5707255]

>>5707160

I went to a brew pub and got some beer before I went home from work. I still hadn't updated my license, but the guy working the bar sold me beer anyway because I was buying craft beer, so I bought a few beers and then bought a growler and left. Then as I was going to take the train home I ran into a guy I used to work with and told him it was my 21st birthday and he insisted on buying me a drink, so we went back to that same brew pub and I got a couple glasses of Whiskey. Then when I was good and drunk I headed home and went to the DMV to get my license updated. You know how assholes like to joke and say they look like they;re drunk in their license photo? Well I actually was drunk in my photo. Then I went home and drank until I blacked out.

[Anonymous No.5707572]

>>5707160
my 21st birthday
>get invited places
>say no
>go to liquor store across street and buy brandy
>drink some with gf
>pass out
>later go with family on weekend to have fun
>2 margaritas and chips at mexican place
>waitress really fucked up family's order and we got $60 free food, but paid for drinks
>3-4 jack and cokes in movie grill
>get home and have some brandy
>sleep

I've really never been too terribly drunk or blacked out so far

[Anonymous No.5707706]

>>5699435
Old Overholt master race reporting in. It just went up a dollar to 11.99 for 750 though.