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431: An introduction to liquor basics

The boys drink and review Crowhill’s homemade gin, then give a broad overview of liquors. P&C discuss …

  • Fermentation vs. distillation
  • The history of liquor
  • Liquor vs. liquer and fortified wines
  • What “proof” means
  • White vs. colored liquors
  • The main types of liquor
    • Vodka
    • Gin
    • Tequila
    • Rum
    • Whiskey (vs. whisky)
    • Brandy
  • The science of getting drunk
  • The science of hangovers

… plus a few anecdotes and common myths about liquor, such as …

Does red wine need to breathe before you drink it?
Does the shape of a glass make a difference?
Can “hair of the dog” cure a hangover?

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