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Snow is still on the ground, so it fits the theme.

Not bad. In terms of smoothness, it's comparable to "Moroshaya," but while that one is almost tasteless, the "vodka" flavor is very pronounced in this one – probably due to the mysterious "infused rye malt spirit" included in the composition. But I don't love vodka enough to be seriously happy about that. An honest 9/10.

Today is Thursday.

Highland Park Valkyrie

Remember how I failed to get this whiskey last winter? Well, not this time. If I decided I'm going to get this bottle, then I will. There are too many things in life that don't come true, so I won't let that happen with alcohol.

Nose: sweet, moist. Banana, vanilla, dark chocolate, green apples, orange, cinnamon. There are also mineral notes and hints of peat. Barely noticeable alcohol. Sometimes, the aromas of mash and mediocre red wine emerge, and if they weren't there, it would be even better, because there are no problems with the intensity and balance of the aroma.

Taste: oily, moderately sweet. Distinct smokiness, even a hint of charcoal, malt, and chocolate form the basis of the flavor profile, while citrus and unripe apples play a secondary role. Bright, quite drinkable, despite some pungency.

Finish: medium length, soft, and warming. Pears, lingonberry jam, a slight oaky bitterness.

I personally liked it, but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. Of course, you can feel its youth; I would have guessed it was about 8 years old, and more design thought was put into it than distillation, but that was to be expected. The whiskey is pleasant, rich, even with a certain claim to originality, but there are also enough shortcomings. The taste lacks balance and complexity.

What I liked was the ability to pair this whiskey with cigars; the sweetness and density of the flavor were perfect for that.

Overall, the whiskey lives up to expectations, but not much more.
85/100

White Lady
I'll take it without the egg white. First, it's mild, reminiscent of Sprite soda minus the fizz, plus a hint of juniper, like gin. Then, the gin starts to take over, but the cocktail is still decent. Unfortunately, it's nothing more, and I doubt I'll order it often. A standard sour, balanced, but without any surprises. Perhaps it's just not my type of cocktail. This is for those who can't handle pure gin.
7/10

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IVAN from Victory Art Brew
Fortress 13, bitterness 100
Russian Imperial Stout. I don't have the ideal setting for a proper tasting, so I'll be brief: it's not particularly strong or thick in flavor, rather sour than bitter, with a dominant chocolate note. Quite smooth, it paired well with fried calamari, but there's nothing that makes it stand out from the competition. However, it's a good choice for those looking to try RIS, and it's excellent for that. But I'd rather have Koniks or Light My Fire if I want something stronger. Again, it's not bad, but it's not quite my thing. 8/10

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French 75
Beautiful. Absolutely. Sour and strong, it goes down quickly. Very good, 9/10

Okay, fine. Despite the quarantine, I still decided to go out and take a walk to the nearest store. And I bought this:



Now I'm an alcoholic too. HAHAHAHAHA

Nah, listen, Alex, it doesn't taste good. How can you drink this? Ugh, yuck.

I'll throw it away tomorrow.

That’s exactly what I don’t drink…

Today is Monday.

And I bought this:

Out of all the cheap beers, I chose one of the worst...

I wouldn't drink THAT...

I can't even imagine how messed up and hopeless you have to be to drink the stuff shown above.

I can't even imagine how messed up and hopeless you have to be to drink that swill.

I feel the same way about any alcoholic beverage... But in some cases, I respect the conscious choice to use this method of self-destruction.

Baltic 7. But that’s it! I won’t do it anymore!

Come on, we’re not your parents. Drink up.

Go to Canada and have a good time.

Go to Canada and be healthy.

As strange as it may seem, right now it's best to stay in Russia. Good thing you haven't left yet.