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Subject: Re: Rail drinks
From: DKII (David)
Posted: Fri Feb 2. 2001, 00:11 UTC
Followup to: "Rail drinks"  by Mitch  (Thu Feb 1. 2001, 23:03 UTC)
> What exactly are rail drinks anyway?  Where did this name come from?  
> What are some kinds of rail drinks?  By the way, if you get a chance, 
> pick up a bottle or two of McEwan's Scotch Ale.  It rocks!

Rail drinks, also known as well drinks, are called such because they are made 
with the liquors that are kept in the speedrail or well.  These are generally 
cheap liquors which aren't made by a company which specializes in anything in 
particular.  Some companies, such as Mr. Boston, make every kind of base 
liquor.

I say that they are cheap, no-name liquors, generally.  This is not always 
true.  They will almost always be the cheapest liquors in the bar, but that 
doesn't mean they'll be off brands.  I used to work at a bar where the well 
vodka was Absolut, gin was Beefeater, rum was Bacardi, etc. I hope that 
answers your question.

David

"When life gives you lemons, cut a twist, drop it into a martini and drink up. 
 Ahhhh....that's what life's all about." - David W. Kincannon II


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