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I've probably tried about 10 different types of drinks in my life.

Gimlet, author's recipe
Gin, something else, yuzu cordial, grape coloring, basil coloring. I would prefer it to be stronger and drier, but this is great. Spicy, tasty, balanced.
8.5/10

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I've only had about 10 different drinks in my life...

It's sad to be you. But think about the fact that I've watched 100 times fewer titles.

It’s even funnier that half of these ten names refer to sake.

And I’ve never had sake in my life, think about that.

And I’ve never had anything stronger than champagne in my life.

I don't even know what I could brag about. I've never had vodka in my life.

Kosh has already beaten you to it.

I have never drunk "Ohota" vodka in my life.

Remember that cool story. When I was a child, I often visited my grandmother and great-grandmother. They lived in a small town in the private sector, and my parents often left me with them so I could go for walks, breathe fresh air, and basically give them a break from me. And as you know, I loved to draw, especially with felt-tip pens. But my grandmothers didn't have much money, so I mostly had cheap Chinese felt-tip pens that constantly dried out, and buying new ones was expensive. Then, my great-grandmother suggested a solution. She had a bottle of moonshine. This miracle of folk chemical industry was used to dilute the ink and revive the felt-tip pens. It helped surprisingly well, and it also smelled nice. So, here's the story. My grandmothers had guests, and they were sitting at the table, talking about something. Five or six-year-old me was sitting in the corner, not bothering anyone, quietly drawing. My felt-tip pen ran out again. In front of the guests, I went to my great-grandmother and asked her to pour some moonshine.

Similarly, I asked my grandmother to give me vodka when guests were over.

Even now, once or twice a year, I ask my grandmother to give me some vodka. Well, before the war.

But is it really for felt-tip pens?

La Chablisienne La Pierrelee 2018
Nose: lemon, apples, pineapple, spinach, avocado, chalk
Taste: fresh, very drinkable, very mineral, yellow-green apples, white currant, wildflowers, soft cheese, moss, olives
Finish: weak, with notes of spinach and olives
There's a lot more to discover. Very good, very drinkable, very rich, the flavors are clear, even if not very bright. For once, the price is fully justified by the quality; the wine is flawless. I don't understand how it has such a low rating on Vivino.
9/10

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Craigellachie 13 yo
Nose: cream, melon, oats, vanilla, cinnamon
Taste: lots of fruit, honey, condensed milk, white bread, Virginia tobacco
Finish: musk, honey
Pure Speyside classic, soft, calm, you can delve into the bouquet, or you can just drink it; I'm doing more of the latter now.
8.5/10

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Ben Riach, some kind of cask
Something in between a Highland and an Islay, overall it's decent.
8/10

You drank a lot, but there's no report. That's not right.
Fidenzio Montefalco Rosso 2018
Nose: lots of black berries, pepper, olives, earthiness, charcoal, dark caramel, milk chocolate
Taste: dried fruits, dark berries, tobacco, chocolate, sumac, cloves. It's not all "dark" here, there's a strange, light sweetness, I'd say it's like almonds. Dense tannins, medium acidity.
Good finish, woody and viscous, like elderberry.
Delicious, rich, dense, easy to drink. What more could you want? Just a little more of all this. But overall, it's good.
Pairing? Eat beef, and you'll be happy.
8.3/10

Tsingtao Stout
Chinese dark beer. I would say it's more of a porter than a stout: slightly dry, very coffee-like, with a hint of tobacco. Not worse than English or Irish beer. Sanctions are powerless: even beer will be provided by the Chinese brothers.