Thursday, October 10, 2013

We Have a Hulk!

"Things are getting a little bit strange!" 

Not exactly what you want to hear from your buddy. Not when he's 200 feet up, high atop the ramparts of a centuries old fort, the stonework is uneven underfoot, and there is no guardrail. This is no rowdy frat boy drinker. This is a seasoned party warrior used to mixes of boozes and drugs that would make Hunter S. Thompson feel at home. He summed it up as "Much like a tuxedo shirt, I'm serious but I'm here to party." 

No. This is not a good sign.

He has been tangling with "The Hulk." 

And "The Hulk" is kicking his ass.

An unique drinking experience is to be found in partaking of the local magic potion known generally as "Moonshine." There is no glamour in drinking Moonshine but it is quite the experience. 
Made as an over-proof rum, Moonshine is offered as a double threat because it is flavored with herbs and spices which not only provide a more palatable taste but add to the kick usually by adding some psychotropic properties. And let me be clear about this, Moonshine is drunk for the high not the taste. You don't have to drink much to get to a strange new mental place.

In many of the small neighborhood or town bars, there's a mysterious looking jar or jug. Think 2-liter wine jug. Sometimes they have are homemade label with a name like "The Hulk." Moonshine names imply strength, power, and damage. There is no Moonshine named "Hello Kitty." Only sold across the bar to those in the know but sold out the side door to neighbors who bring their own small bottles. . 

Two points to consider regarding moonshine.1) You may be breaking local laws by purchasing moonshine. 2) If drinking moonshine in bar make sure (if possible) you are buying it from the bar and not from an employee. Drinking other person's booze in a bar is rude and lacking class.

Many taxi drivers can arrange for you to get to a venue or seller who will get you some moonshine.