Thanks BenLurkin. I went to college with some other "alcohol experts". 🍻🍺
Posted on 02/03/2026 6:25:47 PM PST by BenLurkin
The team carefully examined the liquid’s appearance and color before opening it up.
Finding that the cork had a slight vinegary smell, they began extracting the liquid to determine the type of alcohol.
“We weren’t sure if it was clear spirit, if it was aged spirit, if it was beer, if it was wine, if it was champagne,” Winter said.
To minimize disturbance, the group used a Coravin device, which allows liquid to be extracted without fully removing the cork.
When the bottle was opened, the team took careful note of its smell.
Tara Lindley, director of sensory and product development at High West, said the first scent she detected was an “oxidized fruit note.”
“It’s fruity. There’s a little bit of leather. There’s quite a bit of age on it,”
Based on the smell, appearance, and condition of the liquid, the team concluded it was more likely a beer than a wine or distilled spirit.
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I buried a hyper realistic skeleton from my wife’s first doctors office under the rose bushes, dressed in old clothes.
Someday, some future homeowner will have a shock when replacing the bushes.
Thanks BenLurkin. I went to college with some other "alcohol experts". 🍻🍺
“often mixed with ingredients like tobacco, red pepper, and molasses to improve flavor or color.”
Yep, that was mountain man whiskey.
Another good recipe is the authentic 1902 Irish stew from a cookbook printed in Gaelic. It's so good, I usually make a double batch so I have plenty of leftovers.
In fact, it's so good, I'm making it again tomorrow.
I watched the kangaroo meat episode. I suspect the recipe is why it tasted so bad to him.
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