I've heard people put the different effects and after-effects down to the amount of content of tannin in the particular drink. I don't know if that is the case but I think there may be something to it. The lager I drink is brewed in slate rather than wood, I've found that more refined too. But again, certain drinks have their very own character, gin has been long noted as a depressant, which in my experiences of playing many bars, has been confirmed with a not too shabby sample rate. Every female I have witnessed full to the brim with gin, has been reduced to tears and sobs by the end of the night. And it was nothing to do with me, those times.
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I've heard people put the different effects and after-effects down to the amount of content of tannin in the particular drink. I don't know if that is the case but I think there may be something to it. The lager I drink is brewed in slate rather than wood, I've found that more refined too. But again, certain drinks have their very own character, gin has been long noted as a depressant, which in my experiences of playing many bars, has been confirmed with a not too shabby sample rate. Every female I have witnessed full to the brim with gin, has been reduced to tears and sobs by the end of the night. And it was nothing to do with me, those times.
it's dose related, i.e., blood alcohol --- all spirits are 'quicker' than wine/beer...long noted!
at least we have your word for it!it's dose related, i.e., blood alcohol --- all spirits are 'quicker' than wine/beer...long noted!
It has been a very particular occurrence in my observations, as I have witnessed many more females equally as inebriated on vodka and whisky, and they mostly seemed quite happy. It has a standout effect as far as I have seen. A nuance to itself.
Thanks -- that makes a lot of sense to me. Tannins are prominent in wines because they are present in grape skins -- and in red wines especially so because they extract additional tannins from the oak barrels in which they are usually aged. Most dark liquors pick up tannins from aging in oak barrels as well (and moreso if the barrels were previously used for wine). I don't believe that agave is a significant source of tannins, but reposado and anejo tequilas are typically aged in oak barrels and therefore probably extract tannins from there that aren't present in blancos.
In other news, I just stopped by the liquor store and decided to spend a few extra bucks on a bottle of Casa Noble blanco. The 1800 I've been drinking lately (as noted above) has a subtle, but bright and crisp, agave snap that I like. In contrast, the agave flavor in the Casa Noble is huge, and leaps out of the glass and smacks you upside the head. I really like it, though it's definitely a matter of taste and I could see how others might not.
i have no doubt that you trust your experience and that you believe what you're saying is true.
that one is available near me (an alcohol 'super store') but i've shied away from it thinking it cost too much for the thrill. but your description is 'motivator'!
Yeah, Casa Noble is usually a little too pricey for me, but it happened to be on sale for five bucks off this week so....that one is available near me (an alcohol 'super store') but i've shied away from it thinking it cost too much for the thrill. but your description is 'motivator'!
I would describe the difference between 1800 (and most other mid-level tequilas) versus Casa Noble as somewhat analogous to the difference between a Highland and an Islay Scotch whisky -- say MacCallan versus Lagavulin.
i'm going to give it a try, but i'm thinking your palette is way more discerning than my own --- TBH, i don't typically drink 'spirits' in favor of lagers. but i do like to have the liquor cabinet well represented...for special occasions...or emergencies!
i'll have to remember to get back to this thread and report! i only noticed it the other day --- and i enjoyed the read!
Trust me, you don't need to be an expert to notice the difference I'm talking about. If you're a beer guy, think about it this way: 1800 is like a lager and Casa Noble is like an IPA.i'm going to give it a try, but i'm thinking your palette is way more discerning than my own --- TBH, i don't typically drink 'spirits' in favor of lagers. but i do like to have the liquor cabinet well represented...for special occasions...or emergencies!
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