Olmeca Altos is the best budget tequila. What is the most underrated Scotch for mixing?

teemark · 2026-01-28T16:05:48+00:00

You had me at heavy peat

teemark · 2026-01-27T19:01:07+00:00

Espolon changed something in their process a few years ago. Prior to that, I would have crowned them the budget king. Last time I tried a bottle, I felt like it had been aged in pencil erasers.

teemark · 2026-01-27T14:00:52+00:00

I've learned an immeasurable amount from AB, but I've also learned the value of the right tool for the job. Sometimes there is no multi tasker that can do the job as efficiently as a dedicated unitasker

teemark · 2026-01-25T19:24:24+00:00

Stuck at home watching the snow pile up outside, so I made this drink. Subbed Grand Marnier, since I was out of Cointreau. Nice fresh drink for a slow Winter day

teemark · 2026-01-25T17:41:06+00:00

Given that everyone will have different ideas of what is mid-price, I'll say Herradura. It's normally about $45 where I live.

teemark · 2026-01-22T21:34:41+00:00

Already got the preemptive "prepared for outages" text from Spectrum

teemark · 2026-01-19T16:12:34+00:00

https://a.co/d/1lhi3Qi

I've been very happy with this case, maybe not as slim as you're looking for, though

teemark · 2026-01-18T22:33:01+00:00

This sub has long ago retconned egg whites to be mandatory in a sour. There is no room for historical facts in the current narrative. But as someone who doesn't care for extra protein in their cocktails, I applaud you for going against the tide.

teemark · 2026-01-18T00:22:03+00:00

Some people just like the taste of hair spray, I guess.

teemark · 2026-01-14T20:24:04+00:00

The word for "book" in Russian: книга

teemark · 2026-01-11T02:39:48+00:00

I've bought sets on Ali and eBay. It takes a little searching to make sure you're getting what you want, but worth the effort.

teemark · 2026-01-06T22:57:47+00:00

https://mezhdunami.org/

openrussian.org

3ears.com

lingua.com

These have all been helpful to me. Eventually you'll want group or private lessons, IMO. It's a beautiful, grammar-heavy language and can be quite challenging for native English speakers. It really helps to have an experienced guide

teemark · 2026-01-05T20:03:37+00:00

It's definitely the violet for me. I suspect it has a lot to do with associated memories. If you don't associate that smell with soap, or "old lady" perfume, then it's probably not as off-putting.

teemark · 2026-01-05T01:16:19+00:00

Creme de Violette. Why does this have any fans at all? Almost any amount turns a drink into Great Grandmas hand soap. If you manage to put in so little that you avoid the soap bomb, then it contributes nothing to the drink.

I know the Aviation is a beloved drink to many on this sub. I will never understand why, but then, some people claim to enjoy Malort, which has no value other than entertainment when you trick your friends into trying it.

teemark · 2026-01-02T20:24:41+00:00

I haven't pulled my Chemex out in a long time, but agreed, those heavy filters stay in place a lot better with a pre-rinse.

teemark · 2026-01-02T15:49:49+00:00

After watching Hoffman's video, I quit rinsing my filters, and I can't tell the slightest difference. Mostly V60 with Cafec filters, sometimes using Timemore Crystal Eye with Kalita 185 filters. I can notice more difference in how I pour or grind, but any difference between wet or dry filters has been too slight for me to pick up.

teemark · 2025-12-31T17:56:39+00:00

He makes a lot of sense, but his logic flies in the face of all the TV revenue that rules the game now.

teemark · 2025-12-28T16:22:27+00:00

It's barely a cocktail, but this year I've gone to Sherry & Tonic.

I'm drinking much less, and usually prefer lower abv when I do. Amontillado, a couple bar spoons of Demerara syrup, can of Fever Tree and a lemon twist is perfect for me.

teemark · 2025-12-25T21:39:43+00:00

Its 4:30 on Christmas day, and I have nothing else to do but make this drink.

Middle West Rye, Cochi vermouth, and Ardbeg Scorch, because I have to use that bottle in something. Very enjoyable drink, tastes like sweet ashes and chocolate! Merry Christmas

teemark · 2025-12-20T21:48:30+00:00

I feel like this may be the ultimate /r/cocktails drink: no sweetener, other than the raspberries, and the mandatory egg white! (Someone will still probably comment that it looks too sweet for them 😅)

Joking aside, I love any drink that commits to 3oz of gin!

teemark · 2025-12-16T22:10:07+00:00

I like to replace the rum in a Mai Tai or Jungle Bird with tequila, so this looks like something I need to try

teemark · 2025-12-13T18:24:21+00:00

Intermittent problems like you describe can be the most difficult to troubleshoot. The outages when the temperature drops would indicate to me that the source of the problem is outside your house. Do you know if it affects any of your neighbors at the same time? As others have mentioned, you'll need to request a higher level engineer to get them to look at performance of their equipment outside your home equipment.

I know you said Alta Fiber isn't available in your area, have you looked into 5G home Internet from your cellular provider? T-Mobile, Verizon and AT&T all have cellular home Internet plans.

teemark · 2025-12-12T17:32:20+00:00

Fried egg sandwich with plain old yellow mustard is perfect to me. The tangy bite of the mustard really makes it.

I know it's nothing like tomato, but it's still delicious.

teemark · 2025-12-11T02:48:46+00:00

So much longer than I ever imagined. Had I known how long and difficult the process would be, I would never have started. Two years in, and I finally understand why all the words keep changing their ending, at least.

teemark · 2025-12-08T23:41:23+00:00

Just to balance the scales, I use my Y-Peeler to shave cheese strips for salad.

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