Reading Comprehension FTW.
17 years ago
So. I bought this nice little 375mL bottle of "Wray & Nephew Overproof Rum" earlier this evening when I had a few friends over. I usually pick up something for myself and a couple of things for everyone else....
You would think that the name alone would imply some sense of high alcohol volume, But apparently I'm that dense. Generally speaking, I tend to choose alcoholic beverages because of a low alcohol content, because I tend to become a bit rowdy otherwise. This particular rum had a large "63" printed on the front label.
Now, naturally, I just saw that and assumed they meant 63 proof, It was under the standard of 80 proof so I figured I was OK. I felt that 63 was an odd number, But I figured "Hey, whatever" and bought it. It wasn't until about an hour ago or so that I realized that "63" said "63%".....Most of the bottle is gone..... meaning Ive been drinking 126 proof rum all night. wow. First off I'm astonished that I can still see straight, more so that I can still type.
Let this be a lesson though, always pay attention to what alcohol labels say. And even more so, when you open a bottle and you swear it smells like chlorine.... seriously, you probably shouldn't drink it. Unless you're Ukrainian. In which case you are impervious to all effects of alcohol and should proceed as planned. Then you must sit down with a small group of gasmask clad soldiers around a fire in the cordon area and play the guitar. This is mandatory.
Though I will say I am definitely saving the rest of this for the next time I make GOK for a party. Mwuahahaha.
You would think that the name alone would imply some sense of high alcohol volume, But apparently I'm that dense. Generally speaking, I tend to choose alcoholic beverages because of a low alcohol content, because I tend to become a bit rowdy otherwise. This particular rum had a large "63" printed on the front label.
Now, naturally, I just saw that and assumed they meant 63 proof, It was under the standard of 80 proof so I figured I was OK. I felt that 63 was an odd number, But I figured "Hey, whatever" and bought it. It wasn't until about an hour ago or so that I realized that "63" said "63%".....Most of the bottle is gone..... meaning Ive been drinking 126 proof rum all night. wow. First off I'm astonished that I can still see straight, more so that I can still type.
Let this be a lesson though, always pay attention to what alcohol labels say. And even more so, when you open a bottle and you swear it smells like chlorine.... seriously, you probably shouldn't drink it. Unless you're Ukrainian. In which case you are impervious to all effects of alcohol and should proceed as planned. Then you must sit down with a small group of gasmask clad soldiers around a fire in the cordon area and play the guitar. This is mandatory.
Though I will say I am definitely saving the rest of this for the next time I make GOK for a party. Mwuahahaha.

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