• ummthatguy@lemmy.world
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    In all fairness, Scotch can open up different notes and flavors with a bit of water/ice. If anyone wants Zima, we ask them politely, but firmly, to leave.

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      Some (not all) Scotches can open up a bit with a little water, but would disagree about ice. You’re basically turning everything down with ice.

      BUT

      I think everyone should be allowed to order their whisky the way they like it and enjoy in peace. Ice, water, beer chaser, soda, whatever. I don’t care for those things but get as crazy as you want with no regrets.

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      Zima is just malt liquor sprite.

      I’m gladly stand alone and say it’s “good” occasionally, the same way a 40 of Mickey is “good” occasionally. If you’re in the headspace, it will get you where you want to go.

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        Wait, is Zima still available? I haven’t noticed it in stores in many years. But I also haven’t been looking for it, since I’ve found that I’m not a fan of malt beverages.

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          Apparently not in the US, but it is in Japan.

          I think the closest thing to zima in the US now is Smirnoff Ice. I have to say it’s been a long while since I’ve had either.

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      For me, Johnnie Walker is like that donkey that gets Homer Simpson into trouble. Don’t get me wrong; we have a great time together, but there are…consequences.

    • Kelly Aster 🏳️‍⚧️@lemmy.worldOP
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      Ahahahaha, it’s the old snob in me coming through, even though I don’t drink anymore. Yeah, I was quite…opinionated about things like stout mouthfeel (it has to be chewy or what’s the point) and IPAs being absolute ass.

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    And for those of you that think you’re cool because you ordered a “hard seltzer”… you ordered an overpriced Zima.

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    I do wonder what the Zima drinker’s sob story is though. Like, whisky is for numbing the pain, tequila is for numbing the brain, what’s the Zima trying to fix?