> > I'm not a bar tender, and I'm sure it will be obvious to most, so
> > pardon me... Anyway I've heard of well gin etc... what's the
> > differnce between a well drink and a regular? Is there a purpose to
> >
> > well drinks (other than less cost) than a brand name... Is a well
> > drink just another name for cheap liquor?
>
> The purpose of the well (or speedrack) is to make pouring liquors a
> swift and easy job for the bartender. The brands contained therein
> are the "house" brands, which are the standard liquors used when the
> customer doesn't specify a certain brand. Often these are most
> inexpensive brands available, in order to maximize the bar's
> profits.
Gotcha, thanks. I remember going to vegas and I got a coupon for a "free beer
or well drink"... and I was thinking what the hell is a well drink? Is that
something they keep in a big bucket or something? (I was only 19 then).
anyway thanks.