The discussion thread indicates that some of these bottles are outrageously expensive, but I note that the owner doesn't have a bottle of my favorite Evan Williams bourbon, which he could find at his local Target store.
And I bet he would disapprove of my mixing the Evan Williams with Diet Coke.
Ha! I bet he wouldn't approve of Skrewball either (peanut butter whiskey), though it's one of my favorites.
ReplyDeletei prefer my whiskey and my whisky with pre-peanut butter peanuts.
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In some circles, this collector may be called a "tater." I wouldn't though, as most of the bottles are open.
ReplyDeleteA new word for me. Where does it come from? Presumably not from potatoes or home runs.
DeleteI found this with a quick Google, but don't have time to delve more deeply:
Delete"But not everyone knows the meaning of a whiskey tater. A tater is the unflattering label stuck on those demonstrating abundant whiskey ignorance and naivete in a vain attempt to appear expert. Far from a damnable offense, of course, but at least vaguely annoying to most.
Why such a person is linked to the nickname of a stem vegetable, I don’t know..."
I believe the origins aren't nailed down, but it seems to have started in a facebook group. The mystery us maybe my favorite part of that word. That, and calling anyone in my whisky group one any time they come upon a fancy bottle and won't share.
ReplyDeleteMixing any whisky with Coke is an abomination, and you should be ashamed of yourself!:)
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