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RDH,

Your hate is out of place IMO. If you read the thread, which maybe you did and forgot, I don't drink whiskey straight. So while I'm sure there are discernible differences in taste on the rocks, there is much less of a difference in taste with a mixer. That's to say, I could easily pass the Pepsi Challenge as to which is which, but if I was on a tight budget I'd have no problem going with Evan Williams.

Also, regarding the 86/88 thing, meh. So I screwed up the exact number. Hell, I didn't even know what it was until they announced the change. I am aware of the controversy and still dream of the old 86 proof handle and it's rounded, classy design.

EDIT: by the way, accusing me of having "novice booze skills" is like accusing Ron Jeremy of having "novice porn skills".