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I'm still completely engrossed in the garage, like I'm obsessed.

Does anyone here know what this is, besides maybe Nebka?

Did you buy a car?

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You’d probably start drinking gin and tonic next.

I used to indulge in gin and tonics when I had the money to afford a good bottle of gin... Though, gin is also good neat.

Today, I didn't have a faceted glass on hand, which I usually prefer to drink mead from, so I had to use something similar to a brandy glass. This made me notice something I hadn't noticed before – a not-so-pleasant smell. This is quite normal; most likely, bread yeast is used in the production (the smell is much more refined when wine yeast is used), but it's still quite unpleasant. As a result, I replaced the wide brandy glass with a champagne glass, and things got much better. The only problem is that I have to refill it after every other sip. In general, choose your vessel wisely, and my rating from last time hasn't changed.

So, my long and fascinating journey through the world of diverse ethanol-containing beverages, with occasional dives into the mysterious depths of intoxication, continues! Yesterday we drank beer, mostly draft, which wasn't particularly interesting, but today we finished my mead.

"Kazachya" – with juniper and pepper. Unlike "pure" mead, it has not only a pleasant taste but also a distinct aroma. In addition, the drink is refreshing. Overall, no drawbacks compared to the original; I highly recommend it. 8.5/10

"Oprichnaya" – with spices. All the components – cloves, ginger, and cinnamon – are clearly felt and create a very balanced taste and, again, a pleasant aroma. Like "Kazachya," it has a refreshing effect. 8.5/10
P.S. I liked "Oprichnaya" even more, but it probably doesn't quite reach a 9, and I don't want to further complicate the rating system.

Today, in our alcohol blog, we have drinks of a previously unseen category, namely bourbon!

The first thing I noticed was the not-so-pleasant smell. The second – it’s quite mild. Not as mild as DD, but it also tastes more interesting than that water. The taste, although not miraculous, has interesting notes in the aftertaste. Overall, it’s decent, 7.5/10, and not particularly expensive.

Did you see McConaughey advertising this whiskey? 101 is considered an exclusively masculine whiskey, and believe me, that’s no exaggeration. It’s sharp, damn it! Yes, sharp alcohol, burning the tongue. A rich, spicy aftertaste and a vanilla aroma are included. And it’s also easy to drink. The best bourbon at the moment, and it’s inexpensive. 9/10

Strong alcohol? Damn. It actually made me want to try it.

Well, I’ve piqued your interest… But I’ll note that after about 250 grams, you get used to the sharpness, and it’s barely noticeable. However, the taste is still good.

Added 21 hours and 23 minutes later
Well, my hangover is almost over, so this will be the last day of the binge. Tomorrow I’ll recover and on Thursday I’ll resume my exercise routine.

Good vodka at a decent price. It has a mild taste, and a slightly sharp smell – but who, besides me, would think of smelling vodka? So, it’s a normal drink, 8/10.

Oh-oh, summer wine... White wine 100% from Pinot Grigio grapes, harvest 2015, Italy. This is truly a very summery wine, as Pinot Grigio should be. Refreshing and light. It has a noticeably tart taste, stronger than other dry wines. The aroma is floral, with subtle notes of honey and… pear? While you have it in your mouth, you don't really feel any particular flavor due to the acidity, but the aftertaste is wonderful. You can sense the aforementioned floral notes, honeyedness, an unidentified fruit, and something else, something very special. Or maybe it’s just the combination of all the flavors I mentioned. It also gets you surprisingly and unexpectedly drunk. I was very surprised when I started feeling the effects after a couple of glasses. I looked at the label, and there were monstrous 13.5%. You wouldn't guess that from the taste! And that's good. They recommend serving it with fish or pasta, but I strongly disagree. With this kind of wine, no heavy or even "medium" food will do. Only the lightest snacks: fruits (apples would probably be good) or berries. And absolutely no chocolate bars, which are beloved by women; they will completely drown out the delicate flavor, and then you'll only taste chocolate in your mouth, not wine. Cheeses are unlikely to pair well either; save them for red wine. It's best to skip appetizers altogether. However, I follow this rule regarding almost any exquisite alcohol, from whiskey to wine, and maybe even craft beer (well, you can have some toast with it, but only homemade ones that you fried yourself in a pan). Overall – 8.5/10

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Oh-oh, summer wine...

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