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Subject: Re: what does the term 'well' mean as in 'gin well'
From: Cheryl Charming
Posted: Sat Jul 29. 2000, 05:50 UTC
Followup to: "what does the term 'well' mean as in 'gin well'"  by natali  (Fri Jul 28. 2000, 03:45 UTC)
When a bartender stands in front of a well (the place where the ice bin, soda 
gun, place where they make drinks. etc.)  down around the middle of the 
Bartenders knee/thigh (depending how tall you are) there is a rack called a 
"speedwell."  This is where the "well" liquors (and often used liquors) are 
kept for speed.  

The "well" liquor is the cheapest in the house. "Call" liquors are a notch up, 
then "premium liquors.  
If someone orders a Gin & Tonic, then the bartender will use the cheap well 
gin.  If someone orders a Beefeater & Tonic , the bartender will probably 
charge them for a "call" Gin, and if they order a Bombay Sapphire & Tonic they 
will more than likely be charged a "premium " price.  

In a lot of places it differs slightly due to the price of liquor in an area.  
A good way to see the difference is to go into a liquor store. They have it 
all layed out for you--just look at the prices. (in most cases)

Cheryl


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