[ctdonath2]

Ya know, that might just explain Russia's fondness for vodka: substantially lower freezing point, served to open capillaries to ward off frostbite. If you're gonna be outside a while, knowing you'll get to heat again in a reasonable time, might want some handy.

And the stuff can be made out of whatever cheap weather-tolerant starches are available (potatoes in particular), and used soon (vs whiskey which requires years of storage).

[bar sin·is·ter]

Or just drink anti-freeze.

[henkster]

And the stuff can be made out of whatever cheap weather-tolerant starches are available (potatoes in particular), and used soon (vs whiskey which requires years of storage).

Which is why I'm looking for a midwestern craft distillery that makes a good gin. Plenty of good small distilleries south of here that make decent bourbon/whiskey, but in the summer I prefer gin.