The Scribe does not endorse underage drinking.
Next time you’re enjoying a glass of wine, but find yourself at a loss when asked anything specific about it, here are useful guidelines that will better prepare you. Let’s face it, as funny as it may be to coolly answer, “smells like grapes,” you’ll sound at least slightly more refined if you can say something about the wine’s “finish.”
Gin is a grain based alcohol that is flavored with juniper berries and does not require any aging. It is a distilled spirit, and is most heavily consumed in the United States. Great Britain is the world’s largest producer of gin, though the U.S., Germany, Spain and Holland all produce various varieties and grades. The most widely consumed type of Gin is London dry gin, which is typically used in cocktails like the martini or gin and tonic.
Although few and far between, there are those of us who are unable to imbibe libations as can the majority of the collegiate proletariat. This is due either to age or medical conditions that deny coeds such as myself the privilege of killing brain cells.
Single malt scotch whisky – the original, the best. The following section covers, in brief, three areas of the world of single malt: how it’s made, how to choose it and how to enjoy it.
Beer is an extremely diverse alcoholic beverage that can be paired with a cheap, red plastic cup or an expertly prepared five course dinner. This sometimes underrated beverage is initially prepared with four ingredients: water, yeast, hops and grain. The grain requirement can be satisfied with barley, wheat, rye or a variety of other items. Many other ingredients can be added to make the beer, but the initial four are generally in all types.
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