Sky Club beverage changes confirmed by DL
Jun 7, 2013, 8:05 pm
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It is the same, other than alcohol content. I would offer that your taste buds are simply not very good.
Alternatively, you are simply biased. Most people's sense of taste is highly prone to suggestion and outside influence. It is simply impossible for you to taste the gin objectively because you simply don't want to taste it objectively. There is a reason why competitive tastings are done blind.
Stick to the comedy, because you don't know seem to know much about the production or sampling of alcohol. But if you stick with it, you might get there, so don't despair.
Alternatively, you are simply biased. Most people's sense of taste is highly prone to suggestion and outside influence. It is simply impossible for you to taste the gin objectively because you simply don't want to taste it objectively. There is a reason why competitive tastings are done blind.
Stick to the comedy, because you don't know seem to know much about the production or sampling of alcohol. But if you stick with it, you might get there, so don't despair.
Mixing a TnT (with proper Tanqueray)
Gonna settle in for the interesting exchange of opinions that is sure to follow.
Jun 7, 2013, 8:16 pm
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1) Not rise to the bait and deem it not worth his while after all it is digging into good and valuable drinking time
2) Come out with an excellent witty put down
Jun 7, 2013, 8:18 pm
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It is the same, other than alcohol content. I would offer that your taste buds are simply not very good.
Alternatively, you are simply biased. Most people's sense of taste is highly prone to suggestion and outside influence. It is simply impossible for you to taste the gin objectively because you simply don't want to taste it objectively. There is a reason why competitive tastings are done blind.
Stick to the comedy, because you don't know seem to know much about the production or sampling of alcohol. But if you stick with it, you might get there, so don't despair.
Alternatively, you are simply biased. Most people's sense of taste is highly prone to suggestion and outside influence. It is simply impossible for you to taste the gin objectively because you simply don't want to taste it objectively. There is a reason why competitive tastings are done blind.
Stick to the comedy, because you don't know seem to know much about the production or sampling of alcohol. But if you stick with it, you might get there, so don't despair.
Jun 7, 2013, 8:19 pm
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Surely the quality/taste of a beverage is not perfectly linearly correlated with its cost/brand recognition; however, the general trend is that as the cost increases, the quality/taste will as well.
I think it is very easy to see with beer.
I think it is very easy to see with beer.
Jun 7, 2013, 8:27 pm
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Ten years ago, I could never have imagined paying $10 to $12 for a six pack of beer. But, there are beers now that are well worth it.
Of course, now you can spend that much on a four pack.
Or, you can spend that much on a 12 pack of Miller Lite and maybe have enough left over for a bag of pork rinds.
Jun 7, 2013, 8:28 pm
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Why would one of the oldest Gins with so much marketing potential not be able to demand anything but sub well pricing? Seems odd... Like an amateur like me could be easily trickd into thinking it was good and stuff if it was just marketed better....
Jun 7, 2013, 8:40 pm
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I'm surprised that those hours of gin advertising that you see every night haven't swayed your opinion.
Jun 7, 2013, 8:42 pm
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You add water. The initial distillate is at least 70% ABV and you water it down to get it back to the desired proof. Quite simple, really.
Frankly, the only reason why the US Gordon's is bottled at 40% is because that is the minimum proof required by law in the US, while the EU allows 37.5%.
Frankly, the only reason why the US Gordon's is bottled at 40% is because that is the minimum proof required by law in the US, while the EU allows 37.5%.
Jun 7, 2013, 8:44 pm
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Without the constant barrage of Gin advertising I see I wouldn't know which Gin I like.
Jun 7, 2013, 8:44 pm
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Grey Goose would suggest that marketing is all that matters. Quick question: why is Grey Goose distilled in France?
Jun 7, 2013, 8:47 pm
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Jun 7, 2013, 8:49 pm
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You add water. The initial distillate is at least 70% ABV and you water it down to get it back to the desired proof. Quite simple, really.
Frankly, the only reason why the US Gordon's is bottled at 40% is because that is the minimum proof required by law in the US, while the EU allows 37.5%.
Frankly, the only reason why the US Gordon's is bottled at 40% is because that is the minimum proof required by law in the US, while the EU allows 37.5%.
Jun 7, 2013, 8:50 pm
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Jun 7, 2013, 8:54 pm
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http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta...l#post20855682
To quote myself earlier in the thread, Grey Goose fared in the middle of the 10 vodkas sampled.
To quote myself earlier in the thread, Grey Goose fared in the middle of the 10 vodkas sampled.