Try the 92 per cent weapons-grade whisky that will take your breath away. Literally

The London Times ^ | February 27, 2006 | David Lister

[GOPJ]

I would suggest that it is NOT true, because if it had actually happened it would be a part of the shrill and hysterical cacophony that we've been hearing from the Left: "Bush Administration Harassing Tiny Scottish Distillery!!" "Religious Zealots In Bush Administration Spying On Distillery On Terror Pretext!!!" "Bush's Secret Service Thugs Make War on Distillery!!!" etc. etc.

My guess mirrors that of many posters on this thread so far, in that it's most likely the product of a marketing / advertising brainstorm session fuelled by some 'special reserve' Single Malt :-)

I think you're right. Great answer -- thanks.

[Stoat]

I think you're right. Great answer -- thanks.

You're quite welcome, and thank you for your kind and complimentary words  :-)

[Ursus arctos horribilis]

In Alaska we use to mix Everclear 95% with juices from, cranberries, blueberries, raspberries, watermelon berries, fireweed honey. (no bees involved in this honey) And had the audacity to call those concoctions liquors, damn wonder we lived through all those winters and wild snow machining.

Fireweed honey recipe:

http://www.alaska-wintercabin.com/recipes.html

[The Red Zone]

There was an article here many moons ago where somebody invented an express aging process for whiskey. They nuke it with microwaves, zap it with electricity, or sumfin.

[MarkL]

Here in the USA we have things like Everclear in some markets, but my understanding is that it's mainly used as a mixer in punch and for drinking bets among college-age children. I don't think that it's really caught on too much because it's not really enjoyable to most people on it's own.

I was thinking the exact same thing... We used to make "Atomic Jello" with it...

Mark

[Minutemen]

“Two spoonfuls of this last liquor is a sufficient dose; if any man should exceed this, it would presently stop his breath, and endanger his life.”

What a crock!

[Stoat]

“Two spoonfuls of this last liquor is a sufficient dose; if any man should exceed this, it would presently stop his breath, and endanger his life.”

What a crock!

Yes, either the author was an utterly gutless wimp or he was trying to discourage the production of this particular blend because he was terrified that it might catch on and be the death knell of society as he knew it  :-)   (or both)

“Two spoonfuls of this last liquor is a sufficient dose; if any man should exceed this, it would presently stop his breath, and endanger his life.”

What a crock!

[HiTech RedNeck]

Maybe the "spoon" they had in mind was the sort used for stirring large cauldrons of stew.

[HiTech RedNeck]

I wonder if that's an urban legend. How would you ever get the gelatin to dissolve in Everclear.

[Stoat]

Here in the USA we have things like Everclear in some markets, but my understanding is that it's mainly used as a mixer in punch and for drinking bets among college-age children. I don't think that it's really caught on too much because it's not really enjoyable to most people on it's own.

I was thinking the exact same thing... We used to make "Atomic Jello" with it...

From this web page:

The Webtender Everclear

"Warning: Can be lethal when used as shots or substituted for water in Jello shooters. "

I'm delighted that you survived your Atomic Jello experiences and lived to become a valued and contributing FReeper   :-)

Here in the USA we have things like Everclear in some markets, but my understanding is that it's mainly used as a mixer in punch and for drinking bets among college-age children. I don't think that it's really caught on too much because it's not really enjoyable to most people on it's own.

I was thinking the exact same thing... We used to make "Atomic Jello" with it...

From this web page:

[Stoat]

Maybe the "spoon" they had in mind was the sort used for stirring large cauldrons of stew.

An excellent point.  Too bad the article didn't clarify such an essential element of the story.

[Stoat]

17TH-CENTURY firewater, more than two spoonfuls of which was said to be enough...

Perhaps Hitlery will partake of two spoonfuls.
 

Although it's certainly a nice thought, it would deprive us all of the magical and delightful experience of witnessing Condi kicking her fat butt in the 2008 election  :-)

17TH-CENTURY firewater, more than two spoonfuls of which was said to be enough...

Perhaps Hitlery will partake of two spoonfuls.
 

Although it's certainly a nice thought, it would deprive us all of the magical and delightful experience of witnessing Condi kicking her fat butt in the 2008 election  :-)

[Sic Luceat Lux]

...witnessing Condi kicking her fat butt in the 2008 election

True!

[Andonius_99]

probably half a Coors Light that's been delivered out to the east coast, to boot!

[kevkrom]

Here in the USA we have things like Everclear in some markets, but my understanding is that it's mainly used as a mixer in punch and for drinking bets among college-age children.

A nearly pure alcohol like Everclear is useful for creating your own cordials/liqueurs. I'm actually planning on brewing up some of my own, replacing the sugar normally found in them with Splenda to make them more low-carb friendly. You essentially create a flavor base, and then add grain alcohol and distilled water in proportions to meet the target alcohol percentage, and then let the mixture age for a while (length depends on the particular recipe -- usually 2 weeks to 3 months) before using.

[Minutemen]

Ha! I think the author meant "ladle" not SPOON.

[Panzerlied]

Actually it's an old one. Pears soap used alcohol to make transparent soap back in the 19th century. Nowadays, you can use PEGs to do the job, but the amateur home soap maker still needs high proof grain alcohol to avoid patent conflicts.

As for the drinking kind, I go for 20 year old single malt scotch and 20 year old port. Anything younger is either mouth wash or charcoal lighter, IMHO:>)

[CodeToad]

Link doesn't work.

[Stoat]

Link doesn't work.

Thanks for bringing this to my attention.

I found a listing for the article among a listing of most popular items here, but this link to the article also isn't working at the moment.

World, UK and Business news and comment from The Times and The Sunday Times, Times Online

Times Online

February 28, 2006

 

Top ten articles online :
Monday, February 27

1. 'Pizza pope' builds a Catholic heaven

2. Like a virgin...

 

3. Cells from baby pigs to treat diabetes

4. Cavegirls were first blondes to have fun

5. Diana driver was secret informer

6. Try the 92 per cent weapons-grade whisky that can take your breath away. Literally

7. George Michael's mea culpa over drugs arrest

8. The crucial errors that may bring down the £50m gang

9. Da Vinci author hints that his faith is crux of lawsuit

10. Tests at 11 to decide places at university

I suppose it's either a matter of a server problem or perhaps they have taken the article offline for some reason.....perhaps because they realized that they are LYING about the Secret Service?

At times like this I am so happy that Free Republic is here and set up to accept HTML postings because it allows us to archive complete articles, formatted exactly as they originally appeared, which is what I posted in this case.  I didn't edit or abridge the article in any way, so what you see posted here at FR is the entire content of the original article.

[djf]

I much prefer the highland malts...


Smooth as a babes bottom!!!