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zriviepotions · 1 year

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Killer Whale

Killer Whale

1 oz vodka

1/2 oz date + sea buckthorn simple syrup*

2 oz fresh-squeezed mandarin juice**

*combine 1/2 c water and 1/2 c sugar in a small saucepan. Add in 1-2 dried dates and 1-2 tbsp sea buckthorn berries. Heat on medium-high until sugar is dissolved, then turn off heat and let it sit covered for a few hours. **I just happened to have mandarins, but any orange citrus fruit could work just as well, as long as it’s fresh!

I’m really excited to have all my research done so I can start MAKING things. Killer Whale is the simplest recipe. I used vodka as our base Dwarven spirit (though this could work with just about any other clear spirit), and for the balisse fruit and buckthorn I made a simple syrup. I don’t have specific replacements for most of the fauna ingredients, so taking some creative license, I decided to use mandarins for the drowner tongue, because.. if you peel them they’re slimy and gross... and they’re orange xx

#the witcher #witcher potions #witcher cocktails #killer whale #killer whale potion #killer whale cocktail #witcher #geralt of rivia #witcher 3 #wild hunt #potions

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chevvy-yates · 2 years

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46,47 and 50 for your OC asks.

Questions are from here. I'd love to get some more :)

46. have they taught themselves any skills just for fun?

Vijay taught himself to shoot a gun. His former friend circle from Portland had some kind of selfmade shooting range. So that's where he basically got the skills from he uses today for the merc business.

Ryder learned to play drums just for fun when he was a teen. But he's not very good in it. It really was just a 'do it for the fun' back then.

47. what could they talk about for hours on end?

Vijay could talk for hours about killer whales. He was interested in sea animals since he was a kid and soaked up every documentary, every book, any report about orcas that came across him. He has also seen them in Monterey Bay a few times. They are easy to spot with the fins - especially male orcas who have that huge dorsal fin. Huge factor, why he also decided to study marine biology. In general, if you don't want to spend hours with listening about sea animals, DON'T ever mention anything that has to do with it. He'll talk about it like a waterfall for sure.

Ryder is the type of guy who could talk about the universe for hours. He's fascinated about living in space is doable and he likes to speculate about life on other planets or moons sometimes gettin so soaked into it he'll start plottng about how other life forms will look like and such. But he'll likely also talk about music very often and is a bit of a military history nerd in gerneally - he likes machines such as tanks and jet fighter form back then. He learned a lot of German History and can tell you lots about his home country also because he lived there until he was 16 until his parents decided to leave for going to South California. If he'd been older he would have probably decided to stay in Europe but that didn't happen.

50. do they have a go-to beverage, alcoholic or nonalcoholic?

Vijay loves fancy long drinks as long as they have gin in it. Of course he prefers real gin and nothing synth. but the first is hard to get if you got no eddies for the real stuff.

Ryder, however is the simple "Biertrinker" guy. He's not so much of a cocktail fan. He will drink whisk(e)y neat or on ice but if he wants simply to get drunk he will just order one beer after another until he can only speak German Gebrabbel. :P

#oc asks #about: vijay steyr #about: ryder von scharfenberg #thank you @kholkate <3 #I'm having fun lately with getting ideas for ryder just because he's a German dude ahahaha #finally my nationality is good for something once #and Vijay my lil ocean nerd <3

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z34l0t · 1 year

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Dream Diary - Jan 6, 2023

Was hanging out with V. She showed me an undersea video she recorded on her phone. It shifted from a selfie video of her on a boat to a whole immersive Steve Zissou-type experience, where I could see pods of killer whales swimming, clear as day. It changed to a more traditional zoo ride, where there were exhibits of animals like tigers and lions.

When the immersive experience was over, I was in a fancy hotel/resort bar, where the French bartender looked like the count from the Mad Men episode Jet Set. I tried ordering a whiskey ginger, but I kept having problems with my credit card - first I used an old debt card that was about to expire; when I used the newer one, I had trouble signing my name properly, the letters my name went up like musical notes, and I forget one of the letters in my last name. I tried to edit my mistake, but the pen made it obvious that I had added a letter. The French bartender gave me a look but didn't say anything.

I tried drinking my ginger ale cocktail, but the napkin around the glass kept getting in my mouth. I realized that the glass was tucked into one of the credit card slots in my wallet, and I’d have an easier time drinking if I took it out.

#dream diary #orcas #steve zissou #mad men

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lizseyi · 2 years

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Halloween Cocktail Party Ideas - Flavour Blaster

Halloween party themes to get your creative cocktail juices flowing...

Halloween is an excellent time of year for a party, especially a cocktail party. Here at Flavour Blaster HQ, we love a good cocktail and a good party, so we've put together some themed ideas to kick-start your creative process. All you need is a good theme and some willingly creative guests, and you'll have a (monster's) ball.

Down in the Deep

There are some seriously peculiar animals deep down on the ocean floor. We are talking goblin sharks, humpback angler fish, pelican eels, vampire squid and coffin fish. Think of the costume opportunities.

Your décor needs to be moody blue with glowing bioluminescent lighting. And your playlist should include submarine radar sounds, echoing clangs, whale song and perhaps some reggae, sea shanties or hula ukulele. Food could consist of treasure chest treats, sunken pirate ship chips ’n’ dips, and nautical nibbles.

For seafaring guests, it has to be a rum cocktail. So why not try a Blue Hawaii, a mixture of light rum, blue curaçao, pineapple juice and sour mix? Aloha!

This drink is visually spectacular as blue Curaçao gives it an aquatic hue. If you have hundreds of guests coming, make up batches in fishbowls instead of punch bowls and cut fish shapes out of lemon, lime and orange peels to garnish. If there is a manageable number of guests, try these awesome octopus martini glasses, and top each one with a passion fruit-filled bubble!

Blue Hawaii Cocktail Recipe

25ml White rum

25ml Vodka

15ml Blue Curacao

15ml Lemon juice

15ml Lime juice

Add all your ingredients to a cocktail shaker with plenty of cubed ice. Shake the mixture hard and double strain it into either your martini glass or punch bowl. If you are making punch, you can make larger batches. Just times the recipe by the number of guests.

Notes: If you're using individual glasses, pre-chill them in the fridge before serving them to your guests. If you're using fish bowls, put some fresh ice nearby so guests can add some to their punch cups.

The Day of the Dead

The Dia de losMuertos is a holiday originating in Mexico. It is a joyful celebration that involves families and friends gathering to pay respects and remember the past lives of loved ones. People tell stories and anecdotes about their departed and build altars where they leave offerings, like photos, candles, gifts and food for the deceased.

This holiday theme contrasts cheerful marigold blooms and the eerie sugar skulls, hand-painted and used to decorate graves and alters. Try posting up some Mexican-inspired bunting and serving Pan de Muerto (a sweet roll topped with sugar), bone-shaped pastries, and a dish called MukbilPollo, similar to a Tamale, made with chicken, pork, tomato, garlic, peppers and onions to a background of Latin-inspired music.

A traditional tea made from hibiscus and a beverage called pulque are both served throughout the Dia de Los Muertos. We can't usually get the latter in the UK, so we've added hibiscus to the tequila-based margarita for a pink twist on a classic. Either serve straight up, over ice or try our hand-painted Mexoskeliton decanter and shot glasses set, skilfully crafted from clay in Mexico and signed by the original artist.

Hibiscus Margarita Cocktail Recipe

60ml Reposado tequila

30ml Fresh lime juice

30ml Hibiscus syrup

Add all your ingredients to a cocktail shaker and plenty of ice before shaking the mixture hard. Strain and serve straight up or over ice, depending on your taste.

Blood Bath

We're taking inspiration for this theme from the slasher films of the seventies, eighties and nineties. You can go all out gory on this one or tongue in cheek like the Scream film series. Costumes could include knives through the brain, crazy-looking dolls, killer clowns, pin cushion heads and Kruger-style gloves.

For the decor, you'll want bloody mannequin parts, paint sheets splattered in fake blood and chains, whips, meat cleavers and saws hanging from the ceiling. You could serve jelly and strawberry jam brains, ketchup-smeared pizza fingers and lychee eyeballs. Music should include Tubular Bells, the Jaws theme tune, and some kids singing a cappella nursery rhymes.

To make your guests jump out of their skin, try a Bloody Screwdriver using our Red Flavour Blaster Mini smoking gun to add a puff of graveyard fog for effect.

Bloody Screwdriver Cocktail Recipe

60ml vodka

120ml Blood orange juice.

Add the ingredients to a tall ice-filled glass and stir. Use your Flavour Blaster Mini to create a billowing cloud of smoke as you serve it.

All Hollows Eve

For this theme, we're talking turn-of-the-century pagan rituals meet the eastern spirituality from the Edwardian era of country house parties. Mix your witch's cauldron with a fortune telling, blend a chanting woodland circle with divination spells and meld together innocent young women holding candles to a mirror with a tarot reading. Costumes could include Egyptian mummies, clairvoyants, ghosts in Victorian nightdresses, pipe-smoking detectives and wounded soldiers.

This is a period when people were rightly scared of the occult, technological advances and impending political doom. Get some scratchy ragtime and music hall 78s on the playlist and serve apple bobbing, meat pies, peach melba, cucumber sandwiches and sherry trifle.

To keep your guests guessing, we suggest a cocktail that looks like it *might* contain poison, as the first detective fiction had people hooked on the various methods of murder. Use our Flavour Blaster Mini to pump smoke into our lidded rocks glasses for that bonfire scent.

Bump in the Night Cocktail Recipe

50ml London dry gin

Half a fresh lime, cut into three segments, squeeze and then add into the glass.

120ml Ginger Ale

Add the gin and lime to the rocks glass. Add one large ice cube or sphere, and top with ginger ale. Stir and then add the smoke using the Flavour Blaster Mini. Close the glass lid to trap the smoke and serve to your unsuspecting guest.

#octopus martini glasses

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cutelanguagestuff · 3 years

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Ocean vocab - French 🐬

- Water -

♡ Ocean = l’océan ♡ Sea = la mer ♡ Lake = un lac ♡ River = une rivière ♡ River (that leads into the ocean) = un fleuve ♡ Stream = un ruisseau ♡ Waves = les vagues ♡ Foam = l’écume ♡ Shore = le rivage ♡ Beach = la plage ♡ Sand = le sable ♡ Rock = une pierre ♡ Rock (small) = un caillou ♡ Rock (big) = un rocher ♡ Pebble = un galet ♡ Cliff = une falaise ♡ To glisten = briller / scintiller ♡ To crash = se briser ♡ Shell = une coquille ♡ Whirlpool = un tourbillon ♡ Salt water = l’eau salée ♡ Fresh water = l’eau douce ♡ Island = une île ♡ Islet = un îlot ♡ Bubble = une bulle ♡ Reflection = un reflet ♡ Dune = une dune

- Animals -

♡ Dolphin = un dauphin ♡ Whale = une baleine ♡ Killer whale = une orque ♡ Shark = un requin ♡ Fish = un poisson ♡ Sea gull = une mouette ♡ Ray = une raie ♡ Starfish = une étoile de mer ♡ Sea horse = un hippocampe ♡ Crab = un crabe ♡ Lobster = un homard ♡ Mussel = une moule ♡ Clam = une palourde / un clam ♡ Prawn/ shrimp = un crevette ♡ Squid = un calamar ♡ Octopus = une pieuvre ♡ Jellyfish = une méduse ♡ Sea snail = une limace de mer ♡ Penguin = un manchot ♡ Emperor penguin = un manchot empereur ♡ Turtle = une tortue marine ♡ Seal = un phoque ♡ Clown fish = un poisson clown ♡ Tuna = un thon ♡ Salmon = un saumon ♡ Anchovy = un anchois ♡ Puffer fish = un tétraodon ♡ Mermaid = une sirène ♡ Sponge = une éponge ♡ Coral = un corail

- Plants -

♡ Sea weed / algae = les algues ♡ Kelp = le varech ♡ Palm tree = un palmier ♡ Coconut = une noix de coco

- Verbs -

♡ To swim = nager ♡ To surf = surfer ♡ To sunbathe = prendre un bain de soleil ♡ To tan = se faire bronzer ♡ To dive = plonger ♡ To snorkle = plonger avec masque et tuba ♡ To take the boat = prendre un bateau ♡ To take the ferry = prendre un ferry ♡ To fish = le pêcher ♡ To read = lire ♡ To sleep = dormir ♡ To burn = brûler ♡ To play sports = faire des sports

- Other nouns -

♡ Volleyball = le volley-ball ♡ Tennis = le tennis ♡ Football / soccer = le football / le foot ♡ Holiday = les vacances ♡ Sandcastle = un château de sable ♡ Ice cream = la glace ♡ Sea food = les fruits de mer ♡ Cocktail = un cocktail ♡ Fruit = la fruit ♡ Sun cream = la crème solaire ♡ Book = un livre / un bouquin ♡ Bikini = un bikini ♡ Beach towel = une serviette de plage ♡ Parasol (big) = un parasol ♡ Parasol (small) = une ombrelle ♡ Shorts = un short ♡ Sun glasses = les lunettes de soleil ♡ Swimming costume = un maillot de bain ♡ Goggles = les lunettes de natation ♡ Ball = une ball ♡ Beach ball = un ballon de plage ♡ Float = une planche ♡ Sun hat = un chapeau de soleil ♡ Shade = l’ombre

#french vocab #french #french langblr #langblr #languages #language learning

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coquelicoq · 3 years

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dear the worderbot fandom (is that a thing? i propose making that a thing): please accept this humble offering of a MBD-themed crossword! i made it just for you. (seriously. imagine me trying to publish this in a newspaper.) usually i would not say anything about a puzzle up front, but in this case i highly recommend not trying to solve 4-Down right away...get some other stuff in there first! i will put the solution in a future reblog. happy solving!

Visual Media

Across

1. A Trump

6. "The Wind in the Willows" character

10. Tumblr user who follows the #murderbot tag, presumably

13. Cramp-relieving pill

14. Padme's planet

15. Wedding words

16. Impromptu, as a committee

17. Passenger's option

19. Short times of day?

21. Boot camp nickname

22. The "Y" of YSL

23. Chuckleheads

25. Used a yellowish pigment

28. The first letter in "circus" (but not the fourth)

29. Type of market or circus

30. Suffix that often denotes a fundraising event

32. Helpful hints

36. "Rogue Protocol" location

37. It may be smart or flip

38. Murderbot or Three, e.g.

39. Title word for the fourth Murderbot Diaries novella

40. Small songbird with a small-sounding name

41. Indigenous group in Japan

42. Soothes

44. Bolted

46. International waters

49. With skill

50. Cut again, as a piece of wood

51. Broke one's fast

55. Ignored prophet of Troy

58. Awaken

59. "Roses ___ red..."

60. Deep black

61. Code name

62. Abbr. after Sec, Med, or Hub

63. Earth's neighbor

64. Little troublemakers

Down

1. Mosque leader

2. Veni, ___, vici

3. It's famously underdiagnosed in girls: Abbr.

4. Media Murderbot is always up for?

5. Wall recess

6. Mai ___ (certain cocktails)

7. Delivery docs

8. "You've got mail" co.

9. "What ___ kill you..."

10. Guy in a diner?

11. Old saying

12. Do, re, and mi

14. Grammas

18. Media Murderbot is always down for?

20. Poisoned item in "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs"

23. Nary a soul

24. Should it come to that

25. "You want a piece ___?" (fightin' words)

26. III x LIII

27. "Pad" or "port" lead-in

28. Two of Murderbot's favorites are graphically depicted in this puzzle: One at 4- and 18-Down and one at 6-, 29-, and 60-Across

31. Dissertation subject

33. "Oh Ariana, we're really ___ now"

34. Yearn

35. Small earring

43. Moving in a cloud, as drones

45. Killware tends to set them off

46. Killer whales

47. Arctic explorer Robert

48. Twisty letters

49. ___ impasse

51. Greek god, counterpart of 63-Across

52. Continental money

53. Mutual administrative ___: Abbr.

54. Directors Spike and Ang

56. Aviation org.

57. TiVo is one, for short

#i like murderbot and i like words. the pun was inevitable #sorry i had to put a trump in this puzzle...i kept refilling that corner and believe it or not that was the least bad version!#this idea came to me like...25 hours ago and would not leave me alone until it was finished #i have a super important work presentation tomorrow and yet i kept opening my crossword software and fiddling with it #instead of fiddling with my super important work presentation #if i lose my job i'm blaming it on murderbot and also the english language for not having more words in it #gosh english! get some more 5-letter words starting with eo- why don't you!!!!!#murderbot #the murderbot diaries #cruciverbs #my posts #okay actually i'm queuing this so when i say 'tomorrow' what i actually mean is 'right now'#right now i'm giving a terrifying work presentation upon which my and all my coworkers' jobs depend. wish me luck lol #i will also post this on the discord (assuming i can figure out how) but i will change the clue for 10-Across to be abt discord instead <3

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bubblebuckys · 4 years

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𝑾𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒕𝒔

Hey guys!

Last year, I bought a book of writing prompts, dog-eared pages that looked interesting, then never gave the book another glance. Recently while cleaning my book shelf, I read through it again, and wrote down the prompts that I thought I would like to write for. I thought it’d be fun to make a list, write stories based on these prompts, and post them here as I go.

Things To Know

I got these prompts from a book, published by Piccadilly (USA) Inc., called Write the Story. They are not of my own creation. Use a prompt if you want! Feel free to tag me because I’d love to read it Words to use included under the prompts I’ll write drabbles or one-shots, but if I like a prompt it may turn full length I’ll most likely be posting out of order

current count: 2/41

Prompts below the cut!

A lunch date gone wrong

words to use: eruption, salad, fire, career, assume, roller skate, draw, promise, full moon, sweet

A journalist crosses the line

words to use: defamation, stroke, reporter, truck, weasel, supermarket, encyclopedia, contemplate, classify, clutch

Two best friends are baristas

words to use: coffee, mole hill, insulation, sneakers, inspire, pencil, embroidery, justify, loveless, pane

A romantic scene in an unromantic place

words to use: blacksmith, tongue, woman, spark, musical, blind, Bible, barbeque, elbow, bundle

The gala event of the season

words to use: cater waiter, suspicious, yawn, architecture, money, switch, imagine, blot, lilac, program

The love of each other’s lives

words to use: piano, fish, store, ceiling fan, bah ave, breathe, describe, irritating, enthusiastically, righteous

A babysitter snoops and finds something unexpected (✓)

words to use: newspaper, cardinal, cotton, document, tiramisu, blackened, prediction, borderline, freedom, female

Circus performers are people, too

words to use: confrontation, clap, coach, zoom, tumbler, clumsy, digestion, letter, giant, whip

A bartender’s best night ever

words to use: airport, appreciate, curve, grumpy, ruthless, record, nerve, acoustics, alarm, expert

A fortune cookie comes true

words to use: numerology, hilarious, dictionary, recycled, brick, ocean, meaningful, garbage, star, origin

Having the boss over for dinner

words to use: cerulean, chair, joyous, meatloaf, pallid, brioche, monthly, thirteen, forehead, video

A camping trip in which no one has ever been camping before

words to use: constellation, ketchup, royal, gear, atmosphere, expand, livid, example, luminous, moonlight

A strange proposition from a stranger

words to use: sequin, luncheon, designer, toolbox, measurement, force, dented, cellular, banish, lock

Fired from a long term job

words to use: guitar, military, aversion, mouse, vertical, crumple, runaway, creation, alphabetize, tablet

Anonymous gifts start arriving at the doorstep

words to use: teenager, camouflage, birch, harmony, rifle, screen door, wrinkle, dive, pick-up, sticker

Something bad is about to happen, but nobody believes the main character

words to use: Andromeda, stop sign, dandelion, iceberg, spectacle, poet, candle lit, keyboard, bumble, robotic

A writer with a noisy neighbor

words to use: dentist, rainbow, explosion, horizon, cactus, palm, Saturday, latte, beets, sample

An alien in disguise among humans

words to use: Aurora Borealis, paint brush, corn field, cluster, lineup, overlook, suspect, bridge, dome, dash

A story that takes place in one room

words to use: petting zoo, handsome, unbound, annoy, weekend, invest, immortal, piglet, cocktail, camp

The main character witnesses a crime

words to use: Christmas, almond, paisley, lion, pipe, scream, fade, French horn, inflate, maple

Tumultuous soulmates are on opposing sides of a conflict

words to use: apothecary, bow tie, ladylike, sprocket, mushroom, scrounge, frenzy, match, oust, prisoner

The best night the main character won’t remember

words to use: Mardi Gras, puzzle, scorpion, shout, ward, cooler, shake, tiger, exhausted, stumble

A child’s dream literally comes true

words to use: high school, captive, portfolio, argyle, witness, fertile, eyebrow, pentagram, thirsty, guidance

Stranded in a foreign city

words to use: baptist, assets, cupcake, showcase, neurology, workaday, pine, cushion, assistant, firmament

A spy on the job

words to use: apostle, kitty, myriad, investment, republic, crimson, flint, postern, original, field

In the middle of a long cold winter

words to use: opera, redeem, razor, lungs, grace, futuristic, tread, vest, milkshake, powder

A famous fictional character in the wrong story

words to use: stock market, serial, tangy, panda, ensemble, salute, average, Venus, boss, knee

The phone rings at 3 A.M.

words to use: guerilla, emerald, careless, traffic, liberate, adolescence, punch, wave, environment, oval

Two people who hate each other have to co-operate

words to use: kidnap, pinstripe, quagmire, lofty, Adirondack, pinky, aftermath, kernel, legacy, fail

The story begins at a funeral

words to use: poker, paramount, earlobe, marrow, epic, upgrade, offshoot, chihuahua, episode, icon

A deal with the devil

words to use: regime, album, torch, lodge, highway, sandy, rune, contract, taken, suit

A blind date

words to use: park bench, manager, beastie, honeydew, justice, manmade, placement, fabric, prevention, basket

A hermit is forced to go to a crowded place

words to use: typewriter, water bottle, lenient, clerk, render, runner, soil, sewn, chauffeur, waterway

A nasty rumor

words to use: Antarctica, candy bar, sympathetic, minister, patrol, commonality, auction, bandage, crush, dive

A lifelong bachelor visiting married friends

words to use: tick tock, factory, zoology, arrest, gaze, broadcast, comb, divorce, flap, harness

A good reason to be afraid of the dark (✓)

words to use: killer whale, depressed, janitor, dye, bargain, fool, heap, kick, praise, quit

Alone on a deserted island

words to use: book review, organism, mermaid, bother, decrease, echo, grimace, inch, march, pump

A divorced couple is stuck together

words to use: twister, specialist, grate, swivel, elk, arise, assertive, torment, zest, solvent

Keeping a promise

words to use: abolitionist, coyote, forbid, gloomy, keen, lesson, genetics, variable, retort, mass

Starting over in a new place

words to use: Dubai, fedora, sienna, befriended, grate, listen, heiress, twinge, mute, charcoal

A hostage situation

words to use: Hawaiian, growl, kazoo, pledge, licorice, karate, lapel, plug, terracotta, trickle

#write the story #piccadilly #piccadillyinc #dya's prompt challenge #prompt challenge #prompts challenge #creative prompts #prompts #drabble #drabbles #one shots #one shot #marvel #marvel characters #ocs maybe

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spiffyb · 5 years

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Ferdinand’s Phantom

He stood on the deck, looking out at the gulf islands scattered with cedar trees and tiny, colourful cottages, which seemed diminutive at this distance. They looked like doll houses. Ferdinand was lucky to have made his four o’clock ferry reservation, although now he began to have second thoughts about leaving his car – a jaguar E-type – unattended on the vehicle deck. But this was Canada. Suddenly a pod of around thirty killer whales burst into view. Ferdinand froze in place, staring at the orcas open-mouthed, and forgot all about his jaguar.

Finally, Ferdinand arrived. It was a resplendent chateau, surrounded by cedar trees and decorated with creeping emerald vines, which resembled a network of veins. In the garden roses grew: blood red, white, silver and gold. He parked outside, marched to the door, and knocked firmly three times. It was answered by a young girl of about thirteen, who turned scarlet as soon as he spoke to her and muttered something inaudible before scurrying away like a frightened animal. Not long afterwards, Alexa Ashworth descended the spiral staircase, carrying herself erect and flashing a set of blinding white teeth that matched her white-blonde hair. ‘Oh, Ferdie!’ They kissed each other on each cheek, the way people do in France. ‘How are you, Ferdinand? How was that awful ferry?’

‘Fine,’ he replied, ‘Better than flying.’ Alexa glanced past him at the forest-green jag outside. Pursing her lips and raising her eyebrows, she nodded approvingly. She looked back at Ferdinand and smiled, gesturing to an armchair. Taking a seat opposite, she rang a small silver bell on a tray. A young girl in a black and white maid’s costume, with mouse brown hair, walked swiftly into the room.

‘Mary, two vodka martinis, please.’ Ferdinand started to lift his right hand, but hesitantly placed it back on his lap, while Mary flitted off. ‘Are you excited for the party tonight? I’m afraid you’ve arrived rather early. No one will be here until at least seven o’clock.’ Ferdinand gazed out the window at the chinks of yellow light sneaking through red-and-gold maple leaves; it was still only October, and Vancouver Island was far enough south that it was light at this hour. He said he might take a walk, and left his drink with the servant girl, who was all too pleased for the chance to dispose of the untouched cocktail. Alexa’s makeup artist was due to arrive any minute, so she pranced upstairs, while Ferdinand went to inspect the grounds. The estate covered twenty hectares, and the gardens required constant upkeep. Ferdinand caught sight of himself reflected in the still waters of a lily pond. He’d been much younger when he first met Mrs Ashworth. At forty-five, his curly brown hair began to sprout a few greys and worry-lines creased his forehead. Though he was still handsome; his eyes were the colour of the lily pads and his cheek bones were prominent on his lightly tanned, perfectly symmetrical visage. He thought he’d better go inside and get ready for the party, which he was suddenly in the mood for.

The household staff busied themselves decorating the mansion, while Ferdinand went to the spare room to dress up as Dracula. He hoped it was original enough. Who was he kidding? His costume screamed indifference. It didn’t matter what people thought, though. It was entirely ridiculous for a serious psychiatrist to disguise himself as a demon and participate in Hallowe’en, which was really about children and candy.

Donning fake fangs, fake blood and a midnight cape, the doctor opened the golden door knob and strode with feigned confidence into the party. Alexa was wearing a floor-length porcelain-white gown and a crown of flowers freshly picked from the garden on her head. She held a bouquet of Parma Violet peonies in between her two full breasts, which were at least fifty percent on show. She was nearly the image of a blushing bride, were it not for the trail of red running from her left breast to the train of her dress and her rather horrifying makeup. And she actually paid for that. ‘Hello, Dracula.’

‘What are you supposed to be?’ Ferdinand enquired.

‘A zombie bride, obviously.’ She folded her arms across her chest. ‘Oh, look. The entertainment has arrived.’ Ferdinand spun around to regard the latest arrival. ‘Lucy, hi.’

‘Hey,’ Lucy grimaced. She wore a pointy purple hat, a long violet gown with belled sleeves, and pointy black shoes. You couldn’t tell if she were bald, because she was wearing the hat. ‘You look…nice.’

‘Oh, yeah? You do know this is a Hallowe’en party, right?’ When no one laughed, she added: ‘Lucy came as herself!’

‘Actually, I came as you.’ The whole room erupted into laughter and the bride’s face waxed red as magma.

Pockets of partygoers prattled animatedly, as Ferdinand poured himself a red plastic cup full of punch. He poured one for Lucy, smiling at her.

‘Cheers,’ she said, ‘To a fabulous fête.’

‘Are you Métis?’ Lucy rolled her eyes and laughed. He shouldn’t have asked that.

‘Yeah.’

‘Hi, hi.’ Alexa waved, waltzing over. ‘Is everybody having a good time? Mm… punch.’ Ferdinand wondered how much she’d had.

‘I think I’ll go out for some fresh air,’ Ferdinand suggested, swaying slightly as he stumbled towards the door. Alexa darted in front of him, lifting the train of her dress.

‘Why don’t I join you, Mr Vampire?’ Ferdinand shrugged by way of reply and removed his fangs. The doorway was barricaded by Harry Potter, Darth Vader and a ghost. Alexa and Ferdinand eventually got past them. Ferdinand lit a cigarette, and Alexa snatched one, holding it in her mouth for him to light. He asked how and, for that matter, where Richard was. The normally loquacious Mrs Ashworth replied tersely that her husband was fine, that he would be late as usual.

‘Oh, it is so cold.’ Alexa huddled herself up against Ferdinand, looking up into his green eyes. He put his arm around her shoulder and led her back inside, where Darth Vader started playing Shostakovich on the violin. ‘Dance with me, Ferdie.’ He placed his arm tentatively on her waist, as he led her around the dance floor. It was a sort of Viennese Waltz. If an octopus tried to do a Viennese Waltz. Spinning around in that ballroom, Ferdinand started to feel dizzier than he was already, and Alexa looked different somehow. Almost like it wasn’t Alexa at all. She flung her arms around his neck and pressed her lips against his, and he held her head in his hands, kissing her back furiously. Her lips were so soft, like those of a twenty-one-year-old. For a moment, nothing happened. The fiddler kept fiddling, the drinkers kept drinking, the dancers kept dancing. Suddenly, Ferdinand was brought back to the present, to a sober realisation of what he had done. He opened his eyes, and in his peripheral vision he saw a sobbing bride scrambling up the staircase. In front of him stood a laughing witch, albeit a rather pretty one.

‘Have we met before?’ he asked.

‘Lucy Wilson-Knight,’ she replied, ‘And you’re the famous Dr Ferdinand Faber.’

‘Oh goodness, Lucy. Forgive me, I’m afraid I’m rather drunk.’

‘Yeah, we did tequila shots earlier.’ Did he? ‘You probably won’t remember this in the morning.’ But Alexa probably would.

Before long, the sun started to rise. Ferdinand took off his cape and walked down the garden steps to the beach. He looked out at the water, kicked his shoes off, and threw himself into the sea. Yesterday, he’d seen killer whales in that water. Today, he didn’t care. At least here there were no witches or werewolves, no vampires or undead brides. Yesterday, he faced his demons. No, he didn’t believe in that nonsense: his subconscious desires. For a minute he had really wanted to kiss Mrs Ashworth, but today he was very glad he hadn’t.

#short story #fiction #writing #writers on tumblr #prose #babsdrury #spiffybarbarella #writeblr #poetryblr #by Barbara Drury

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I’m going to Boston for my birthday in May. I’ve never been before. Do you know any cool places or must sees to visit while there?

Hey there, fellow Mayby! There are plenty of things to do in Boston—it all depends on what kinds of things you like to do. Most of it’s outdoors, but don’t let that stop you! With a pub every six feet and more historically-themed gift shops than you can shake a Patriots shirt at, you’ll find something!

Outdoors

May can still be kinda chilly, so these are all weather-depending, buuuut:

+ Whale watch: Depart from Gloucester or Boston and head on down to Stellwagen Bank to see humpback and right whales! Last time I went with @nanoochka and @neenya and it was awesome. If you leave from Gloucester, make sure to try the clam chowder that some rando will be selling outside the marina for $5. It’s dubious in nature and the guy dishing it out will probably look like a just-escaped serial killer, but for $5 it’s the bomb.

+ Public Gardens: Stroll through the newly blooming Gardens for a glimpse of several species of waterfowl that will cut you for a piece of bread, and about 75 different wedding photo shoots happening simultaneously. But the squirrels will literally sit in your lap if you let them and people are walking all sorts of friendly doggos, so it all evens out.

+ Arboretum: If you love trees, then boy howdy, do I have a place for you. And since you’re going in May, chances are it’ll be, as all the flamboyant space radio hosts say, SUPER GREEN. It’s also free, so there’s that.

+ Freedom Trail: If you have approximately 4 days and the historical boner of a 67-year old who’s never cracked a textbook or watched The Patriot, then check out the 16 sites on the Freedom Trail!

+ Duck Boat Tour: I think the Duck Boat Tours were started by someone who, like the rest of us Massholes, was 1000% done with all the potholes and dreamt of just driving straight into the Charles River. Sit with a whole bunch of strangers on a weird semi-aquatic Hummer and, when the guide invites all the little kids on board to drive the thing, secretly root for them to run over someone in a kayak.

+ Faneuil Hall & Quincy Market: It’s a big, outdoor mall. The restaurant Cheers is there (it’s not that great, lbr) and so is this bakery that makes frosted sugar cookies the size of your head. Also, visit the Newbury Comics there—it’s the best one.

+ Newbury Street: Come one, come all, to the most overpriced string of boutiques, shops, and restaurants this side of Jupiter. But it’s a great place to people watch.

+ Harvard Square: Just to be able to say that you tripped over the uneven sidewalk outside of the Garage.

+ Skywalk: Schlep your way to the top of the city! It’s a guided walking tour and a reminder that Boston’s city grid is a fucking mess of old horse trails and terrible drivers. You can also see every Dunkin Donuts within 100 miles in every direction.

+ Plymouth Rock: It’s a rock. A small one. I’ve just saved you a lot of time and disappointment. You’re welcome.

+ The Middle East: I don’t drink, but it’s a great place to meet up, get some apps, and listen to some awesome live music. Check to see who’s playing. I’ve never seen a terrible music act there.

Indoors

+ Museums: Science, Aquarium (it’s a fish museum, don’t fight me on this), Gardner, Fine Arts, JFK Library, MIT, etc, etc. You want museums? We got museums. There are more. It’s just... how many museums do you really need to visit in one stop?

+ Legoland: Not sure if they’re letting in the whole public or if you still need a kid under the age of 14 to get in, but take a chance and grab a child off the street if you must. Legoland is worth it.

+ Boston Public Library: Half library, half Mr. Darcy’s foyer from the 2005 Pride and Prejudice, it’s actually pretty awesome. I did a photoshoot there once.

Restaurants

+ Fogo de Chao: Make sure you’re hungry, and don’t make the rookie mistake of going to the salad bar and filling up on balsamic cocktail onions before Go Time. Also, don’t try to crawl into their literal oil drum full of parmesan shards. Which I’ve definitely never done.

+ Yume Wo Katare: Have you ever wondered what hopes and dreams taste like, or ever wanted someone to force you to say yours out loud? Then get ready for some delicious and uncomfortable ramen!

+ Hei La Moon: So much dim sum. So much. Eat an entire tray of sticky BBQ pork buns for me, please. Best if you go with a group of 5 or more so you can order a stupid amount of food and not feel bad about yourself (or the bill).

+ Causeway: This is north of Boston, in the lovely sea shanty town of Gloucester. If you’re already up there for the whale watch, then DEFINITELY make sure you go here. Best seafood, and the BEST clam chowder you will ever have. Ever. I am a clam chowder connoisseur and I have never found a better white fluid to put in one’s body. Also highly recommend the haddock au gratin. You’ll have enough leftovers to see you through like the next two weeks.

+ Legal Seafood: I’m kidding. If you go here, I will personally kick the shit out of you.

Any of my fellow Masshats want to chime in? Did I miss anything?

#i hate legal seafood #like let's start with the name #the best adjective they could come up with was 'legal'#'our seafood is overpriced and bland but at least it's legal!'#boston #massachusetts #massholes unite #poorlonelycasiopeia

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Endangered cetaceans, part 3

Baiji, Lipotes velixifer

Everyone who knows about recently extinct animals or endangered cetaceans must know about the Baiji, or the Yangtze River dolphin.

Declared extinct in 2006, I would include them here even if that fact was standing, but in 2016, at least one Baiji was spotted in Yangtze River. That means the dolphin is not actually extinct, but in essence functionally extinct, meaning there is virtually no chance for the species to recover. If that 2016 dolphin is still alive, and possibly more individuals not spotted, they are most likely sentenced to a lonely death in the garbage-ridden river.

And this is what the river looks like.

Nothing can live there indefinitely. Poisoning from an industrial nation gone out of hand, and garbage floating everywhere.

I feel for the people living there as well, but I do wonder how they could let it go this far. Thankfully, China is changing rapidly and hopefully they will have the Yangtze cleared soon. But even if it is crystal clear tomorrow, it would come too late for the Baiji.

The Baiji is one of four river dolphin species in the world, and completely unique. To put things into perspective, most of us know that killer whalses and pilot whales are dolphins. They are in the oceanic dolphin family, Delphindae. Porpoises, belugas and narwhals are in two separate families, but they are still in the dolphin superfamily, Delphinoidea.

River dolphins on the other hand split off from the other toothed whales such a long time ago, they are their own three separate superfamilies, the Baiji the sole member of theirs, Lipotoidea.

Also known as the Goddess of the Yangtze, and actually considered a goddess of protection by fishermen, their population was around 6000 strong in the 1950s, stretching across 1700 kilometers of the Yangtze.

After that, industrialization hit China hard, the communist regime destroyed the animal's revered status as a goddess, and they were pushed aside in the name of "progress". By 1979, the dolphin was endangered, and by 1983, directly killing the dolphin became illegal. By 1990, there were only 200 dolphins left, and six years later, they were deemed critically endangered. In 1996, a dead dolphin was found with over 100 open wounds on its body.

Reports came in of a dead baiji found with 103 separate open wounds; baiji with crushed skulls and dolphins sliced in two; and a pod of four baiji – two of them pregnant females – killed by explosions used to clear waterways in central China’s Hubei province. What stunned another expedition member, Yao Zhiping, was the amount of shipping on the river. On south China’s Poyang Lakealone, she counted 1,200 sand dredgers before giving up.

By 1998, only seven could be found in a survey, and the last one was spotted in the wild in 2004, with the last in captivity - a rescue from the early 1980s named Qi-Qi - dying in 2002. By 2006, not a single dolphin could be found in a six-week search, and they were declared extinct.

I was fifteen then, I remember reading this and crying. I had read about them in a magazine when I was eight, how there were only a handful left. And now they were gone, thanks to a lethal cocktail of dam-building, over-fishing, pollution and boat traffic.

Today, approximately 12% of the world’s human population lives and works within the Yangtze River catchment area.

But by late 2016, news came that the dolphin had been spotted again. There is no hard proof, no photos or footage, and the people who spotted it are not considered professionals.

“No other creature could jump out of the Yangtze like that,” Song Qi, the leader of that expedition told Sixth Tone, a government-backed news website. “All the eyewitnesses – which include fishermen – felt certain that it was a baiji.”

But even if we believe them (I personally do) and they are right, and as I said, there could be more than that one, the species is still doomed. There are too few of them left, and the river is nowhere near becoming a good habitat for them.

Their scientific name means "flag-bearer left behind".

They lived in the Yangtze River for 20 million years. We wiped them out in half a century.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baiji

https://www.chinadialogue.net/article/show/single/en/673-Farewell-to-the-baiji

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/oct/11/china-extinct-dolphin-returned-yangtze-river-baiji

#endangered cetaceans #extinction #Baiji #Yangtze river #conservation #China

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worldinferno · 6 years

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Further “Tails”

Written on lined paper, carefully and without additional edits, complete with title:

“Unsent Letter to the Recipient”

Mein Andere,

It should all have been so simple, and we should be here together. Those are the simplest truths I know. One day this letter will either find its way into your hands, and you will see that night through my eyes, or else someone else will find it. Maybe it will become evidence against me in my own trial. It already feels like that now.

We never should have trusted Smart, he was useful but he didn’t want the same things we did. Or at least not the same things I did. He wanted to destroy the state, but he did not mind if he destroyed people along the way. His own people. You never thought he would harm us, but I am certain he would if he thought we were in his way. So when he lost his mind, it was not a ploy, he genuinely lost it. Cynical was more surprising. I always thought of her as a mercenary who would abandon us after we got close enough to the border. We can blame her for the accident all we want, but I do believe it was an accident and that in the end she would rather no one have been harmed.

It was you who was impatient, all along, and you were of course right. It was a bad place and a bad situation, and there was a point when we could not make it any better. That is a frightening point to reach, isn’t it? We knew that there was absolutely nothing left to do but flee, and even then we could hardly guess what was waiting. I know now that you made it out, I suppose that is all that matters. But as I write this, there is much you could not know. I never wanted to split up. I thought we could both make it to the woods, and even if we did not, at least we would be together. That might have been wrong also, but we will never really know. I got lucky, you were the intelligent one. If they find me, they’ll send me back. I had to take my old name, and I found some punks who are much more intelligent than they should be. If they find me here, they will send me back immediately, that has always been the way. Then I would be writing you from a different kind of cell, or probably not at all.

We took a long drive today and it reminded me of a drive you and I once took. We were right along the border, those few kilometers where you can see the other side and the soldiers are fewer. It is the kind of place where you can choose how you would be most likely to die, and even convince yourself you might survive. That bridge seems to go on forever, and the water is deeper than it looks with all those dead trees growing out of it. The sky goes that certain shade of pink and blue in the winter when the sun is setting, which takes an eternity. I remember the clouds, they looked like a gigantic whale spread out before us, diving into the sun. The water gets that perfect reflection, like a mirror with thin ripples making stripes where the supports for the bridge meet the water. You look out to either side and it goes on forever. But the strangest part of the beauty are the trees, they look like they are painted with black ink, just like that French artist you love so well. People used to try to swim under the bridges before they fenced it underwater, and a lot of people drowned even then. You can still see some ropes hanging from the sides of them too. Remember when we watched that first evacuation? People climbing on top of each other to get out. Those who make the stone wall probably got away that way. The rest are living inside of those trees, reaching up for the sunset whale.

Freedom is for both of us, and that means both of us together. When you held me that last time we could already hear the shouting soldiers, and you pushed me because you knew I would not run otherwise. I cannot imagine we will ever see one another again, but I think we will, we must. But I still cannot imagine it. Everything we have done leads up to it. I am in trouble here, and you cannot possibly come. Climb to the top of something tall and shout my name. I will be listening.

C

Written on a bar napkin, unfolded once, in black pen:

So Billy One-Shoe is dead. I will miss him and his funny walk. Now we have William Sandleman, and I can only imagine what kind of character he will be. He looks like he will enjoy boats and parties by the beach.

Written on the same bar napkins, also unfolded once, apparently same pen:

Caprese surprises me at every turn. Maybe she should not, she has been at this long enough to know about which tactics make the most sense. She complained that the other countries do a better job at unrest, when they take to the streets, they really mean it. She asked me a little about what it was like back home, and I told her those demonstrations could get scary, but we always have them outnumbered. She liked that, always having the numbers. She said a few things about solidarity in her usual, pleasant way. She is an absolute killer, just devastating at what she does, but it is nearly always with a smile. Then she asked if we could just set a fucking car on fire, and I threw back my head and laughed like I have not laughed in years. Those are the very best laughs. She kissed my forehead like a little boy and I thought about my molotov cocktail recipe.

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A Nantucket Valentine’s Day

Love is in the salty air here on island and we couldn’t be happier. While it has been chilly outside, the warmth is pouring out inside. We noticed quite a few businesses have shut their door for the season, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t celebrate your loved ones this Valentine’s Day.

A few of our favorite restaurants are still open for this loving holiday!

We suggest digging in at Or’ the Whale, the new Main Street hang out! Their food is delicious and their staff makes you feel at home! They have everything from brunch to dinner and something for every taste bud!

The Nautilus is another favorite that is still open this Valentine’s Day! Enjoy some Asian cuisine with a signature cocktail! What better way to say I love you than with a shared meal like the Whole Roast Peking Duck or the Cast Iron Roasted 30 oz. Grass-Fed Rib Eye.

In need of some seafood this holiday? The Sea Grille is one of the top spots that you can enjoy a lobster dinner, broiled fish, Nantucket bay scallops, and MORE. They even have a killer steak for our carnivore’s out there.

Not looking to dine out? How about a cooking class! Nantucket Culinary Center is hosting the Celebration of Love – Cooking Demo and Dinner on Valentine’s Day. Join Chef Greg as he explores the food of love with a cooking demonstration and dinner. Participants will enjoy a multi-course meal while learning some of Chef Greg's kitchen tips, tricks, and techniques while he cooks. See the menu and sign up here!

Pick up a bouquet to show your gratitude for your loved one from Flowers on Chestnut. They have a bouquet that fits every mood and you can create your own with their favorite flowers.

There might be a chance for some sunshine this Valentine’s Day. That means you can take a walk on one of the conservation trails. Enjoy time with your loved ones and maybe enjoy a beautiful sunset while you’re at It.

What do you have planned for this Valentine’s Day?

#tsgnantucket #tsg #tsg6 #nantucket #nantucketisland #thescoutguide #thescoutguidenantucket #nantucketvalentinesday #valentines day

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wineanddinosaur · 4 years

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We Asked 12 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Bourbon?

In October 2019, the Kentucky Distillers’ Association (KDA) announced that the number of barrels of bourbon and aging spirits in the state had officially overtaken the number of inhabitants. It’s an incredible statistic, and one that we can all agree deserves a fitting toast.

But rather than reach for your go-to bourbon, or even pour a dram of that special bottle you have stashed away, why not seek out a lesser-poured brand that doesn’t receive the attention it deserves?

To help you discover something new (perhaps even the next Pappy?), VinePair asked bartenders around the nation: What’s the most underrated bourbon on the market? Here’s what they recommend grabbing next time you’re on the hunt.

“I love me some Old Grand-Dad Bonded. It’s incredible in cocktails — both stirred and shaken — and [retails] at an incredible price point. I’m even reluctant to share my opinion here, as I don’t want the price to go up.” — Erick Castro, Co-founder, Raised By Wolves and Polite Provisions, San Diego, CA

“I am a longtime fan of Buffalo Trace. It’s such [a] solid bet to drink on the rocks or in an Old Fashioned. It has the comforting vanilla and baking spice notes expected from bourbon, and a great structure.” — Meaghan Dorman, Bar Director/Partner, Dear Irving on Hudson, New York, NY

“Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond — $15 a liter, 100 proof, and four years old. [It’s] good enough to mix, drink straight, or bring to a party and not get mad if you forget to grab what’s left on the way out.” — Justin Simko, Bar Manager, The Bar at Husk, Charleston, SC

“The most underrated bourbon at the moment is J.T.S. Brown Bottled-in-Bond. It’s a killer table bourbon, meaning it’s less than 20 bucks a bottle. It has no age statement, but [that means] it’s at least four years by law. … This is a damn fine bargain bourbon. If you’re ever in Kentucky put this one on your shopping list.” — Jamien Tomlinson, Beverage Director, High Horse, Raleigh, NC

“After working [at the] most recent WhiskeyFest, I’m surprised at the number of people that haven’t tried, or, even worse, associate a stigma with Wild Turkey 101. I think that for being one of the best bourbons on the market, it really doesn’t get the recognition it deserves.” — Thomas Spaeth, Head Bartender, Raines Law Room, New York, NY

“Evan Williams bonded is totally underrated. This is a bottle that [retails] at well pricing [and] has amazing balance, with baking spice and vanilla notes and a smooth finish.” — Lucas Huff, Mixology Director, Bently Heritage Estate Distillery, Minden, NV

“Ancient Age 10 Star is one that gets ignored quite often. The plastic half-gallon is probably a turn-off for some, but it’s actually a pretty good whiskey. I keep some at my house.” — Matt Catchpole, General Manager, Terra, Columbia, SC

“One of my favorite and underrated bourbons is Noah’s Mill, a product of the Willett Distillery in Bardstown, KY. It’s overproof bourbon that is extremely complex and rich. [It makes] a perfect option for your Manhattan, which ideally should be served up. If this bourbon [is] served neat, my suggestion would be to use several drops of water to cut the ABV level and open up all the aromatics.” — Slava Borisov, Mixologist, Travelle at The Langham, Chicago, IL

“I’d honestly have to go with Wild Turkey on this one. … While the product has earned itself a bit of a rough and tumble reputation over the years (it was Hunter S. Thompson’s whiskey of choice, usually consumed in large tumblers so it looked like iced tea), Wild Turkey is one of, if not the best, value-for-money [bourbons] on the market today. Personally, I prefer the 101 because I can add water, and I am generally of the opinion that higher-proof American whiskeys tend to bring more to the party when used in cocktails.” — Jim Kearns, Beverage Director, Golden Age Hospitality, New York, NY

“Eagle Rare 10-year Kentucky Straight Bourbon is definitely my first choice as an underrated bourbon. While most bourbon drinkers focus their attention on the Eagle Rare 17-year — an excellent bourbon that is extremely difficult to get — the 10-year variation delivers great complexity of aromas, deep flavors, and maturity. … Eagle Rare 10-year’s price is approachable and can be found at most bars, making it the perfect dram for all occasions.” — David Orellana, Beverage Director, Seaport District’s Pier 17, New York, NY

“Old Grand-Dad Bonded. It’s four years old, 100 proof, and the granddad himself (Basil Hayden) looks on lovingly as you pour the contents into a glass, before retreating to the living room to hit play on your favorite streaming service. It has enough backbone to stand up in shaken or stirred cocktails, and the price point gives it legs on any menu. Why try to find your Pappy, when your granddad has been here the whole time?” — Josh Gandee, Beverage Director at Watershed Kitchen + Bar, Columbus, OH

“This one is hard because there are tons of amazing bourbons out there that outshine some of the more well-known brands. Four Roses Single Barrel [is] amazing on the rocks [and has] a higher-rye mash bill, so you get that spiciness. [It’s also] incredible stirred in a Manhattan or Old Fashioned because the higher rye bill doesn’t get lost [with] vermouth or dilution. I call it my ‘blanket’ bourbon because it covers it all.” — Robert Barceló III, Head Bartender, Simon & The Whale, New York, NY

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johnboothus · 4 years

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We Asked 12 Bartenders: Whats the Most Underrated Bourbon?