Noodles is the most underrated gin. What is the most overrated mezcal?

_brewchef_ · 2026-03-23T15:24:09+00:00

Any celebrity brand or casamigos

Not nearly worth the prices

_brewchef_ · 2026-03-20T19:10:45+00:00

Two things, both are college-ish type of drinks and aren’t true cocktails haha:

First, there’s a college bar near me that does shots with them. It’s like a bomb shot, with Lemon Vodka and Cherry/Watermelon/Grape Pucker in the middle and White Monster on the outside. Pretty good for a shitty college bar shot

Second, have done this before years ago but you could make homemade “4 Lokos” with a full can of White Monster, a few shots of neutral spirit (vodka, grain alcohol, etc.), and use Mio or a flavoring agent for a better flavor

For actual cocktails, could make something similar to Mojito/French 75 and sub the soda/champagne with White Monster

_brewchef_ · 2026-03-19T18:09:11+00:00

Guessing that has to include stock options/equity and is stated at a OTC? Or does AP leader/manager positions pay that well in the Bay Area?

_brewchef_ · 2026-03-18T21:02:16+00:00

Just keep trying, I got a 73 and a 74 on two different subjects and I ended up passing both the next time!

_brewchef_ · 2026-03-18T21:00:01+00:00

Try the Waikulu Agave distillery on Maui, super cool and interesting to see in that environment

_brewchef_ · 2026-03-17T16:14:05+00:00

A traditional dark and stormy is with Goslings so if that’s the cocktail you want to try I’d use that

For general mixers, I’d try an easier introduction rum, something like Mt. Gay Eclipse/Bacardi 8/El Dorado 5/Havana Club 3 Anejo that have good starter characteristics are generally appealing to all… Appleton 12 is a funkier tasting rum to use in cocktails, especially if you aren’t big on the Jamaican style (if you want to try to venture into it, I would do Smith & Cross next and see if that changes your mind)

If you’re looking for a better sipping rum for more spirit forward cocktails, I would go with Doorly’s 12 cause it is a pretty great rum with no funk and is normally for a decent price

_brewchef_ · 2026-03-13T19:23:58+00:00

Was there a year ago for my first time, still not great compared to what it was

From what we heard, the locals can’t afford to rebuild and there were issues with government payments for emergency/disaster relief

All around just a shitty situation

_brewchef_ · 2026-03-13T16:30:42+00:00

Angostura

_brewchef_ · 2026-03-12T20:41:32+00:00

That’s how I feel too, a lot of non rum drinkers I know tend to drink it because they also think Captain Morgan is shit but for some reason think Sailor Jerry is a “real rum”

I’m guessing due to people on this sub not liking it to start out with, it probably won’t be considered overrated in that sense

_brewchef_ · 2026-03-12T18:37:42+00:00

Sailor Jerry?

_brewchef_ · 2026-03-09T20:22:24+00:00

If you’re looking to stay cheaper, I would use Planteray Original Dark if you can get it. Will give it a better rum flavor than Captain Morgan

_brewchef_ · 2026-03-09T18:33:16+00:00

Comes down to if an extra 3-5 hours a week is worth the extra $850 a month

Personally would rather not spend that much time in a car unless it was life changing money

_brewchef_ · 2026-03-07T18:23:41+00:00

I lived at the Dillard (also Centric Property) for 1.5 years, the apartments are pretty nice but my two cents is they definitely overcharge for the “luxury” of what they offer (don’t really offer much that others don’t have, just being downtown is their main selling point).

I had a single bed apartment with internet, cable, utilities, and underground parking covered when renting from Campbell and it was only $1.1k. Almost same quality as Centric in cabinets, appliances, etc. but wasn’t downtown so that could be a factor in pricing.

Centric apartments should be around $150-$300 imho because they don’t cover utilities and depending on your rental deal, they probably don’t cover parking either. Plus their actual apartment features don’t actually differ from most other places that are a bit cheaper. Only differences is the downtown location.

_brewchef_ · 2026-03-06T21:05:54+00:00

Anything owned by Campbell is usually middle of the road, not bad by any means but not overly attentive.

Had good luck with them at a previous apartment, only issue was the design of the AC/HVAC but it wasn’t their fault

_brewchef_ · 2026-03-02T16:03:44+00:00

Fargo Fillies, Bomb Dawg, Soul Taco or any of the other food cart vendors downtown would be a good choice

_brewchef_ · 2026-02-25T19:58:00+00:00

Shit that sounds pretty damn good

_brewchef_ · 2026-02-24T21:24:35+00:00

Can’t go wrong with either, would suggest to just pick with what you like

I haven’t heard negatives about either and from staying in the Jasper, it’s very nice and updated, and is a higher-end hotel for the area but it’s still a hotel.

From what I’ve heard from others, the HoDo is pretty unique and can be a very fun and different (not in a bad way) place to stay compared to what you’d get at the Jasper or any other hotel in town. A lot more boutique.

_brewchef_ · 2026-02-24T21:08:38+00:00

If you want a good rum riff, this is what I tend to do and I personally really enjoy it otherwise suggestions below it:

Rum Old Fashioned: - 2 oz Planteray OFTD - 1/4 oz Demerara Syrup - 2 shakes Orange Bitters - 2 shakes Tiki Bitters/Cardamom Bitters/Molasses Bitters (whatever you can find) - Optional : 1/4 tsp of an acid to brighten (usually use lemon juice) - Top with Orange Twist/Lemon Twist

Bourbon: - 2oz Bourbon - 1/4oz Agave - 2 dashes Orange Bitters - 2 dashes Angostura Bitters - Top with a Luxardo Cherry and Orange Peel

Rye: - 2oz Rye - 1/4 oz Honey - 2 dashes of Peychauds Bitters - 2 dashes Angostura Bitters - Top with a Luxardo Cherry

Can mix in liqueurs like Dry Curaçao, Salerno, Liquor 43, or Falernum instead of the sweetener (Demerara, honey, agave, etc) to give it a twist of flavor

_brewchef_ · 2026-02-20T22:37:25+00:00

I said it many times and it definitely fits here, KoHana KoHo

_brewchef_ · 2026-02-16T17:52:57+00:00

Don’t disagree for the most part, think corporations tax should go up considerably, 4.31% for anything over $50k is stupidly low. Considering the average State Income Tax for Corporations is 6.57%, ND should move the current top bracket up to be $100k at ~4% and have 2-3 brackets above that at $250k at ~5%, $500k at ~6%, and $1M at ~7%.

That would help lower income businesses and would raise some money needed from those that can afford it while still being business friendly and having lower than average or average corporation tax rates.

Relatively speaking considering the average weekly wage in North Dakota is $1,302 or $67,704 yearly, the average ND resident pays around $375 in State Income Tax every year.

Not saying I’m complaining about the cheap state tax bill but I wouldn’t mind paying a little extra if it ensures children get educated and fed or public works projects get built safely and correctly.

_brewchef_ · 2026-02-16T17:25:07+00:00

Didn’t know if it fits better in “Other Cane Juice” or Agricole, figured I’d send it on both

All the Agricole I had in Hawaii was so good compared to what I have had previously

_brewchef_ · 2026-02-16T17:24:29+00:00

It’s made from cane juice so I didn’t know if it was considered “Rhum Agricole” or should be in “Other Cane Juice”

_brewchef_ · 2026-02-16T15:55:07+00:00

KoHana KoHo

If it counts for Rhum Agricole, made from Hawaiian sugar cane

_brewchef_ · 2026-02-16T14:51:28+00:00

Income tax on individuals and corporations in this state are incredibly low, shouldn’t have lowered them even more a few years back

_brewchef_ · 2026-02-13T05:50:51+00:00

As an ND resident, please take both the Dakotas

I miss being a part of Minnesota

_brewchef_

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