#Gin Market Share

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India Gin Market Is Estimated To Witness High Growth Owing To Rapidly Growing Demand for Unique and Authentic Flavors

The global India Gin market is estimated to be valued at US$ 266.2 million in 2018 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 5% over the forecast period, according to a new report published by Coherent Market Insights. A) Market Overview: India Gin is an alcoholic beverage that is predominantly made from juniper berries and various botanicals. It has gained popularity in recent years due to its unique flavor profile and versatility in cocktails. The market is witnessing significant growth as consumers are increasingly looking for premium and craft spirits. India Gin offers a wide range of flavors, including traditional and contemporary variations, making it a preferred choice among consumers. The need for products associated with the India Gin market include personalized gifting options, premium bars and restaurants, and social gatherings. B) Market key trends: One key trend observed in the India Gin Market is the growing demand for unique and authentic flavors. Consumers are becoming more adventurous with their alcohol choices and are seeking out distinctive flavor profiles. Distilleries are experimenting with various botanicals and methods of production to create gins that stand out in the market. For example, United Spirits Limited introduced the "Antique Collection" which includes gins infused with botanicals such as cardamom and coriander, offering consumers a one-of-a-kind experience. This trend is driving the growth of the India Gin market as consumers are willing to explore new flavors and brands. C) PEST Analysis: - Political: The government regulations for production and distribution of alcohol play a significant role in the India Gin market. Regulations regarding licensing, taxes, and labeling impact the overall operations of gin manufacturers. - Economic: The growing disposable income of consumers in India has led to an increase in spending on premium spirits such as gin. The economic stability and changing consumer preferences are driving the growth of the India Gin market. - Social: The rising popularity of craft cocktails and mixology has contributed to the demand for gin. Social gatherings and events often include gin-based cocktails, leading to increased consumption. - Technological: Advancements in distillation techniques and equipment have enabled distilleries to produce high-quality gins with unique flavors. Technological advancements also play a crucial role in packaging solutions, ensuring the freshness and quality of the product. D) Key Takeaways: - The global India Gin market is expected to witness high growth, exhibiting a CAGR of 5% over the forecast period, due to increasing consumer demand for unique and authentic flavors. - Regionally, India is expected to be the fastest-growing and dominating region in the India Gin market. The growing urban population, rise in disposable income, and changing consumer preferences are driving the demand for premium spirits in the country. - Key players operating in the global India Gin market include United Spirits Limited, Tilaknagar Industries Limited, Deejay Distilleries Private Limited, SNHL India Private Limited, Jagatjit Industries Limited, Mohan Meakin Limited, Radico Khaitan Limited, and Globus Spirits Limited. These players are actively introducing new flavors and expanding their distribution networks to cater to the growing demand. In conclusion, the global India Gin market is witnessing significant growth due to increasing consumer demand for unique and authentic flavors. The market is driven by the growing popularity of craft cocktails and mixology, as well as advancements in distillation techniques and equipment. With India emerging as a key market, key players are focusing on introducing new flavors and expanding their presence in the country. The future of the India Gin market looks promising, with consumers seeking out new and exciting gin experiences.

[imaluvsj7]

✿ ─── OFFICE ROMANCE : 박성훈

SYNOPSIS : where sunghoon joined a company and started to fall for his junior

PAIRING : 𝓅ark sung𝒽oon x gn reader ; GENRE : headcanons, fluff, office romance, coworkers to lovers ; WC : 1.2k approx!

───── 【 𝒾mas’ note 】 ❍ :: this was requested, anon tysm i enjoyed writing this one alot so i kinda went with flow and now it's over 1k word count. Hope you like it ^3^

WARNINGS : english is not my first language! slight office hours romance, sunghoon is a loverboy, that's all I think

DISCLAIMER : This is a work of fiction. Unless otherwise indicated, all the names, characters, businesses, places, events and incidents in this book are either the product of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.

COWORKER SUNGHOON! who recently joined the company and impressed the CEO with his spectacular resume.

Coworker Sunghoon! who became marketing manager because of his enlightenment regarding the profit benefits.

Coworker Sunghoon! who was introduced to you as the project manager of the department and who will join him with others for the project. (click to read more)

Coworker Sunghoon! who was impressed and quickly acknowledged your ideas, making him gain interest in you.

Coworker Sunghoon! who would initiate conversations with you, leading you to share your thoughts and ideas about different topics and interests.

Coworker Sunghoon! who would get teased by his best friend and also his colleagues for smiling like a fool while watching you simply talk to clients in a pontificating manner.

Coworker Sunghoon! who was utterly awestruck by your witty responses with professionalism to vile clients and other colleagues who downplayed others, who swoons over your confident nature.

Coworker Sunghoon! who admires your fashion sense for your attire especially when it correlates to his interest so he seizes the opportunity to ask your help to shop for his sisters and mother's presents.

Coworker Sunghoon! who also convinces you to buy some clothes for yourself because, his words — “you look good in it so it's calling out your name.”

Coworker Sunghoon! who is just a shy and introverted person who gets misinterpreted by higher ups in the offices as an aloof and cold person.

Coworker Sunghoon! who heard the rumours among his colleagues which makes him upset and questions about his demeanor.

Coworker Sunghoon! who finds you in his cabin during lunch hours to ask him to go out with you for lunch and he agrees while he immediately gets flustered and shy.

Coworker Sunghoon! who finds solace and comfort in your words as you assure him that people love him how he is and he shouldn't feel down about his nature because of others.

Coworker Sunghoon! who asked you to eat lunch with him everyday cause he felt comfortable in your presence insisting to join his little group of friends and soon you are getting closer to Jay's partner.

Coworker Sunghoon! who requests Jay's partner to play cupid after the realisation dawns upon him that his interest lies more than similarities between you.

Coworker Sunghoon! who isn't afraid to show his feelings in a subtle manner but is too shy to speak them aloud so he rather chose acts of service.

Coworker Sunghoon! who invites you to his group's traditional movie night to escape and relax after a whole week of working.

Coworker Sunghoon! who feels more closure among the two of you because of the coziness of outside work.

Coworker Sunghoon! who joins you in the backyard after everyone is asleep while you both share laughs.

Coworker Sunghoon! who found himself trapped in the blanket of comfort leading him confessing his feelings in the starry night of the backyard.

Coworker Sunghoon! whose heart leaps out of his chest when you answered you felt the same. He couldn't believe what he heard but immediately gins wide as he hugs you out of his excitement.

Coworker Sunghoon! who immediately pulls you into a kiss after you give him permission, letting out a content sigh and his smile never leaving.

Coworker Sunghoon! who failed to notice his friends recording the whole thing which will be taped and shown on his wedding day.

Coworker Sunghoon! who is no more just a coworker but also your boyfriend.

BOYFRIEND SUNGHOON! who tried to keep your relationship subtle in the office but failed miserably because of his loving and longing gaze on you.

Boyfriend Sunghoon! who gets teased for his relationship every now and then which turns him all crimson red.

Boyfriend Sunghoon! who stays profesional during office hours but is very clingy after hours — always giving random back hugs, neck and shoulder pecks, oh his favourite kissing your lips because he can't get enough.

Boyfriend Sunghoon! who will tease you during office hours when no one is looking or is present in his cabin by tickling your neck softly or grabbing your hips and leaving flirty remarks.

Boyfriend Sunghoon! who gets caught off guard when his teasing backfires as soon grab his tie and pull him closer while pinching his sides.

Boyfriend Sunghoon! who feels proud of you when you get promoted and treats you a lovely dine out.

Boyfriend Sunghoon! who makeouts with you in the back seat of his car as you both leave the restaurant after dinner date.

Boyfriend Sunghoon! who pulls you onto his lap holding you close to him while his breath cuts short after the makeout session.

Boyfriend Sunghoon! who holds everyone accountable in the team including you when he witnesses a missing detail which makes you upset, not because he is your boyfriend but because he is also your senior and you're afraid to disappoint everyone.

Boyfriend Sunghoon! who knows you like to be a perfectionist so he feels bad for you knowing you will be anxious and overwhelmed the whole day.

Boyfriend Sunghoon! who leaves the office an hour early only to come back with a bouquet of your favourite flowers to pick you up.

Boyfriend Sunghoon! who takes you to his home where he has ordered/prepared your fav greasy fast food knowing it will cheer you up.

Boyfriend Sunghoon! who gives you a massage and soft kisses while cuddling you close to him as you both watch your favourite drama/series.

Boyfriend Sunghoon! who profusely apologises for scolding you but you confront him knowing he was just being fair and professional.

Boyfriend Sunghoon! who still wants to apologise publicly so you don't face any baseless rumours and jabs about your relationship so he writes a big apology note and sticks to his cabin door knowing it will be clear to everyone.

Boyfriend Sunghoon! who made every colleague of yours admire your relationship and coo at you for having a man of dreams by his big note pasted on the door.

Boyfriend Sunghoon! who gets scolded by the CEO for sticking the note and he apologises for it but both of them know he doesn't mean the apology, he will do anything for you and your protection.

Boyfriend Sunghoon! whose apology said “I needed to stay professional and fair so I scolded the love of my life along with everyone, but this is my apology to her confessing I would love her even after all her mistakes and accept every flaw of hers with open arms because it's my responsibility to provide her comfort and love. Writing this not as her senior but as Park Sunghoon who loves her dearly with my heart on my palm for her to take and either keep it or play with it.”

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[octuscle]

Gold and coal

Johannes was a passionate influencer. When he felt like it. Actually, he only called himself an "influencer" because it sounded better than "slacker" or "professional son". He actually made a good living from his parents' money, which he spent at parties, shopping and traveling.

"So, what do you think of my cute new hat? I found it at this very cool market here in Ankara. It goes well with the necklace, doesn't it?" There were fewer likes on the picture than usual. Comments instead. Critical comments. Why he suddenly has such a beard. Johannes grabbed his chin. He had no beard, he had no beard growth at all. And he had carefully retouched the picture before posting it on Instagram. There had been no beard. But still: the photo above the caption clearly showed a beard…

He would have to deal with it later. Johannes had a full schedule. Working out at a gym, which surprisingly enough actually wanted to pay him, a visit to a Turkish bath and cocktails and dinner at a trendy rooftop bar in the evening. Even though Johannes was a hedonist, he was usually well organized and punctual. But at the gym, his schedule started to slip. He trained harder and longer than usual. He felt full of energy. And the traditional Turkish bath and hammam were fantastic. He met super interesting people there. Surprisingly, in the two weeks he had been traveling around Turkey, he had picked up more Turkish than he thought he would. He struck up conversations with people and they got on with each other using their hands and feet. Actually, he should have been up on the roof terrace, styled and with a gin and tonic in his hand, when he left the Turkish bath with a real Turkish stallion. The two of them had shagged like Johannes had never shagged before in his life. Johannes' hair was still oily from the scalp massage. He was sweating. His stallion asked him if they wanted to have another cup of tea and a shisha. They did. And then Johannes was fucked again in the stallion's apartment!

"as-salāmu ʿalaikum, brothers! Today will be a great day. I'm going on a tour of the insider tips in Ankara with my brother Hakan today. But now it's time to pray. salla Allahu 'alaihi wa sallam."

There was a hail of question marks as comments. Friends asked whether he had gone mad. But he also received positive feedback. Because of his style. Because of his faith. These comments were mostly in Turkish or Arabic. Both languages that Johannes (or Yahya, as he called himself here) understood more poorly than well. But he recognized praise in every language!

Hakan and Yahya had a great day. In public, they were the typical machos, but Hakan knew the places in Ankara where there was good, hard sex. Yahya sucked a minister's cock in the station toilet. And got 200 US dollars for an obviously good performance. Enough money for a good evening in the hammam and a good shisha afterwards.

The apartment that Hakan and Yahya shared was small and stuffy. The housing shortage in Ankara was no different to anywhere else in Turkey. But thanks to their small extra income, they at least had three rooms. Pure luxury for two people.

For Yahya, Instagram and other social media were actually just full of sin and Western decadence. But of course they were important media for receiving news from his brothers. His own account existed. Nothing more. He followed a handful of fellow believers who posted frequently, but he didn't really have any followers himself. He still had an old account from his school days. His name was still Johannes. But he hadn't looked in there for years.

Working at the bazaar as a porter was hard and exhausting. But the bazaar was full of niches where you could earn money with services that his sheikh shouldn't know about. Although Hakan thought he had shagged the sheikh before. But Yahya didn't really believe that. But he didn't really care… The main thing was that he and Hakan had enough money and fun. They prayed for that. Not necessarily five times a day. But about ten times a week. If they sucked more cock, they prayed more often. And Yahya sometimes had to pray very often. He was grateful that he didn't stand out too much with his hairy body and bushy beard. But the blond hair was exotic. And many customers were willing to pay a lot for sex with a blond Muslim.

Yahya and Hakan were minor celebrities in the bazaar. Firstly, because they were oil wrestlers on their way to competing against each other for the title of national champion. On the other hand, because they were only simple porters. But they knew every corner, every trader and always knew everything. "Ask Yahya or Hakan!" was a common saying if you wanted to know anything. Or if you wanted a special service. But they didn't talk about details in the bazaar.

Pics made by @ki-kink

[writingoddess1125]

So I saw this fanart and got this idea! And after a gin and juice I wrote this. Enjoy!

Art does not belong to me! It says the artist is Flamingo_PinkArt on Twitter (If incorrect please tell me ;-;)

My Heart Breaks Pt. 1

Warning: Angst and some Fluff

Buggy X FemReader

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Part 2

"(Y/N) Why the hell are we here?" You heard Buggy groan next to you annoyed, Shanks nodding in agreement. You rolled your eyes at their protest of being in the circus tent with you.

"Cause I am the one who got us the tickets, 20000 berries and I want to see the circus" You chimed proudly as you watched your favorite act come out. The clowns, Buggy grimacing at the sight of them, You see this and lean against his shoulder.

"Aww is Buggy afraid of clowns?~" You chime earning a glare from him and a blush. Shanks Grinning at this as he poked his friend in a teasing manor.

"No I'm not afraid of damn clowns! They are just... kinda creepy" He grumbled as he watched the group of bubbly cheerful clowns.

It had been a year since Gol. D Roger's had died, it had been hard on all three of you. But you luckily had each other and were trying to save up scraps of berries to start your guys own crew. You were the thief of the trio, a skilled person in breaking and entering as well as treasure hunting. Buggy was an amazing navigator and sailor while Shanks was the amazing fighter and leader of your trio of teenage Pirates.

You giggle at Buggy face of disgust at the clowns, you knew the real reason he hated them- It was the noses. He was self conscious about it heavily and seeing the clowns with the fake noses made him feel like they were making fun of him. You gently rub his shoulder gently, a silent gesture to comfort him.

Once out of the show you sighed in delight at feeling the sun on your face. Hearing both teens walking behind you and bickering between the two of them.

"Let's get some food for our journey to Hile Hile Village" You suggest, walking to the small market next to the curious. The three of you had been using this little village by Hile Hile Island as a sort of base. The three of you were planning a big heist in order to get a massive score of 750,000 berries which could help getting a bigger boat and not the stolen two decer you guys currently shared. The only issue was that the village was controlled by a dictator like man, A Lieutenant for the Marines that ruled the island. He had made it his mission to murder every pirate who tried to come to the island, so this would be a very quick smash and grab. Fleeing the island immediately afterwards.

It was simple, mildly foolish but hopefully effective.

Once in the market Buggy got toiletries, Shanks got food and you got basic supplies. The three of you walking together till you saw a beauty stand and seeing a deep red lipstick sticking out.

"Ohh I love this color" You hummed in pride at the red lipstick color, both teenage boys groaning as you took your sweet old time in choosing the brightest of red.

"I see you like the color red?" Shanks teased you, earning a sarcastic laugh from you.

"Oh yes, The color red really gets me going" You laugh as you pick the color and grab a near by red and white bandana, wrapping it around your head like a fake bonnet.

"Besides I hear red is a sigh of submission, what does that say about you Shanks?~" His face fell at your words and Buggy snorted a laugh.

You tossed down some berries for the bandana and lipstick. Following the boys back to the boat while you all chatted and teases each other, however Buggy's eyes landing on you every now and then more specifically your red lips. Everyone knew he had a crush on you, hell you had a thing for him too but it seemed he judt refused to make a move! Even when you all were on Roger's ship he never made a move on you.

"Buggy it's your turn to make dinner!" Shanks chimed out earning a groan from Buggy. After dinner you made it to the top of the deck to get some fresh air. Feeling the wind on your face as Buggy sailed you all to Hile Hile Island.

"Hey, You holding up okay?" You called out as you went to Buggy's side. The blue haired teen not meeting your eyes.

"I'm fine.." He grumbled, he knew he was pouting about something. Sighing as you look up at the night sky.

"What are you pouting about Bugs? Hm?" You pressed once more, Hearing a sigh from him.

"You um.. seem to like red right? Listen I assume you like Shanks and all. I mean ago doesnt- but um"

You look at Buggy as he leaned against the wheel of the stolen boat, not meeting your gaze.

"You two would be good together..." He grumbles, you roll your eyes and step towards him grabbing his arm hard you yank him from his pouting position and slammed your lips onto his. His eyes wide as you kiss him and leaned into the kiss, his eyes drooping as he felt warmth from you and wrapped a arm around you in return. After a moment you pulled away and grinned up at his cherry red face and eyes that were in a daze.

"I hope that answers the question of who I like Buggy" You teased, drawing a silent nod from him. Smiling you step back from his grasp and give his hand a gentle squeeze.

"Good night Bugs" You call out before heading down to the Lower Deck of the boat to sleep leaving Buggy standing there still shocked- His face breaking out in a wide grin as he silently cheered and jumped excitedly. You giggling at shearing his footsteps as he jumped up and down in excitement.

The next morning when the three of you arrived at Hile Hile Island and at dawn started your heist of robbing a jewelry store. It went smoothly enough, not too hard till the surprise alarms went off and the three of you ran.

Running through the streets you held the bag of values in your hand, the boys having a good lead on you as they slipped through the crowds and laughed. It was such a adrenaline rush! The boys ran ahead of you turning a sharp corner and heading down, as you prepared to catch up to them a muscular forearm suddenly slam put hitting you.

The wind getting knocked out of your lungs as you felt the forearm smash into your chest, your head smacking into the cobblestone ground as you looked up. The infamous Lieutenant staring down at you with a sickening grin- your eyes widened as you realized.. you were fucked.

"We are gonna be rich! Haha! That ship is ours! Right (Y/N!?)" Buggy yelled out, Hearing Shanks cheer ahead of him. Not hearing your voice he started to slow down lookknv behind him seeing you were gone and his eyes widened, Shanks still on his adrenaline high stopped as well and turned to look to see the confused Buggy.

"Where is (Y/N)?" Buggy questioned, Shanks face falling as he realized this. The two boys meeting each other's gaze and began to rush through were they had run to try and find you, calling out your name. The boys running back to try and find you, as they made it to a backstreet they see you in the back of a Marine jail wagon being dragged away to the local prison. Buggy surged forward in wanting to Spring you free but Shanks grabbed his shoulder quickly.

To say this had turned into a total shit show for you. You had been tossed in the back of the Marine jail wagon, then brought to the local prison.

There you were thrown into a cell with a women who had even in hysterics. Begging for death for her actions instead of the life sentence she was given. Your mind was racing as you tried to think of ways to get out- watching as the Lieutenant walked to you with a smile.

"It's been a while since we had a Pirate here, it's good. We needed an execution tomorrow" He said with a evil smile at you. The color draining from your face at his words.

"What!? Not a trial! Or even a proper investigation!?" You screamed as you grab at the bars. The Marine laughed loudly in your face as he leaned down to your level.

"Little girl, I'm the judge, jury and executioner. Welcome to Hile Hile!" He chimed loudly before dismissing himself with a deep laugh leaving you alone with the sobbing women.

You sat there for a while, trying to figure out what to do. Having even spoken to the women who told you she had accidently fell asleep and her child drowned and was imprisoned for murder. Now sentenced to life in prison at Impel Down, even though she wanted to die for her actions. A completely over sentencing for a horrible accident but you figured that was just how this place was run.

Going up the the barred wi dows of your cell you look out over the village. Fear running through your system as the words the man said to you rang through your system. It wasn't till you saw your two friends running in the alley by your cell did it snap you from your thoughts. Clapping your hands quickly to catch your attention you saw both of them turn to you.

"(Y/N)!" Buggy called out, looking around wildly before detaching his torso and floating up to meet you grabbing at the bars to try and pull on them. You quickly shoo him to go back down.

"No, They will see you" You hissed at him and held his hand, He floated back down but kept his detached hand with you. A sinking feeling hitting your stomach as you smiled at the two boys who rambled out in panic talking about how they would break you out. Shanks was the first one to notice your silence and the sadness in your eyes.

"Guys.. I.. I love you two-" You said to them, both freezing at your words as dread fills their system.

"Hey don't be so glum! We will get you out okay?!"

You gave Buggy's hand a squeeze sniffling back tears as you kissed the back of his hand staining it with your lipstick and taking the bandana you had bought before from around your neck and tied it to his wrist.

"I promise it will be okay Buggy.. Ill be okay" You say in a shaky voice, trying to keep him calm. Releasing his hand which floated back to his wrist.

"I'll get you out of here (Y/N)! They won't hurt you I swear!" Buggy proclaimed, his mind racing with ideas to break you out. Rushing down the alleyway in order to begin plotting.

You looked at Shanks through the bars and gave him a watery smile, tears welling in your eyes.

"Shanks... Promise me- If I go... Buggy can't see it.. He should never see me that way okay? Dont try and break me out.. you guys can get killed" You begged, tears rolling down your cheeks as you saw Shanks own eyes well with tears and nod his head.

"I-I promise (Y/N)..." He stuttered out, looking ahead and running after Buggy finally. Knowing the task that laid before him-

The next day was the day of the public execution. Wanting to make a an example out of you as they prepare for you to be killed. The Lieutenant coming by the cell you shared with the woman, who was still in her mess of a state at being imprisoned for life.

"Ah a Pirate and a Murderer" He chuckled darkly at the two of you. You glaring back at him as he leered at you-

"Does it make you feel strong to kill a child?" You asked him, earning a glare from the male who slammed his hand against the bars.

"Your show time is in half an hour- pray" He hissed at you and tossed a prison uniform and cloth bag at your feet. You knew what this was for by the red that spotted the collars on both-

Buggy had been frantically gathering a plan for his rescue mission, Ignoring the oddly silent Shanks who had just been watching him. Buggy creating a flashy and dramatic escape plan to rescue (Y/N).

"Alright It's almost ready!" He said as he grabbed rope, knives and more. Shanks looking at Buggy and sighing.

"Buggy- We can't get her-" He started but Buggy glared hard at him.

"Yes we can- if we follow this plan I can get her!" Buggy screamed, Shanks clenching his fist as he glared at his friend.

"Buggy I'm not going to let you get yourself killed" He said evenly, a silent standoff starting before Buggy shot a punch using his devil fruit which landed right on Shanks cheek knocking the red head stumble back for just a moment before Buggy bolted, running off the boat and into the rain. Buggy hearing the sound of the crowd gathering at the main city court yard, Bolting towards the direction.

Shanks chased Buggy, sliding through the rain as he saw Buggy run like his life depended on it. Buggy turned a hard corner and slipped hard, his body slamming into an alleyway wall.

Shanks grabbed Buggy and held him against the wall with all his force keeping his limbs pinned, tears running down his own cheeks as he make sure Buggy didn't move from his spot. He knew Buggy couldn't use his Devil fruit abilities as well and his limbs couldn't get far enough to reach you or strong enough to push or kick him off.

"THEY ARE GOING TO KILL HER! WE CAN HELP HER!" Buggy screamed at Shanks as the red head held his friend down-

"Buggy they will kill you!... I-I promised... I-Im sorry" He croaked out- The sound of the crowd in the courtyard got louder and Buggy moved harshly.

'We are here to show that while Gol. D Roger's influence still stands! We will be the strong hand that brings it back!'

The echoing voice sounded through the city, Buggy screaming as he tried his hardest to fight against Shanks.

'A Thief and Pirate. This is the price to pay for crimes here in Hile Hile Town! Is Death!"

The crowd cheering before there was a click before it happened- Buggy's eyes went wide as he heard the massive sound of the guillotine slamming down. The fight leaving his body as he saw the birds fly up from were the courtyard was the sound scaring them from their refuge in the rain, and the sound of cheers from the courtyard from the public execution.

He didn't even feel the cold from the rain anymore, instead feeling the emotions he had turn into ice in his chest. Like his heart had been ripped from his very being and tossed into the deepest part of the sea.

Shanks still sobbing himself pulled away from Buggy knowing it had been done. His own body shivering from the cold as he wept looking at his brothers face, Buggy's eyes looking dull like that of a fishes.

"B-Buggy I'm sorry" Shanks managed to sob to his friend, Like a puppet Buggy moved to his feet barely able to stand as he felt his body was hollow and boots too heavy. His hair sticking to his skin as he felt the rain wash away his love for Shanks and you.

"..I will never forgive this betrayal Shanks... Just like (Y/N) you are dead to me..." Buggy croaked out his voice the softest it had ever sounded, not even meeting Shanks eyes as he turned and started to walk off to towards the courtyard.

Shanks standing there in the rain not saying a word as he let Buggy go, still crying himself. The blue haired teen walking to the courtyard were the crowd was filing out, having gotten their fill of bloodshed. Buggy walked to the empty courtyard and looked up seeing the Marines cleaning the mess, the rain helping to wash the blood from the blade used and the stage it rested on. One of the Marines loading a headless female body into a basket, wearing basic black and white stripped prison attire

Buggy fell to his knees, his eyes locked onto the blade that had taken you from his life- he reached into the pocket of his jacket and pulled out the red and white bandana you had given him, while wet from rain he put it to his head and tied it around his blue hair.

He would remember you... he would cherish the memory. His best friend, his first love... a girl who always smiled wearing too red of lipstick and loved the circus...

He would be the greatest at it all.... Just for you.

[bcacstuff]

Selling tickets by itself isn't a bad idea, but first, why didn’t they announce it properly and frequently like they usually do for other things? And second, it looks like they are encouraging—or maybe even forcing—fans to buy 2 bottles of gin since one bottle is very cheap. In the end, if all tickets are sold out, they’re selling 250 bottles of gin and 300 bottles of whiskey (Scotch) to 325 people. I don't know what to say, but why didn’t Sam and the SS team announce it properly? Even if that’s SPEC strategy, why didn’t they share it properly? Maybe that was Ash’s idea, which I doubt, since she’s now mostly just a photographer for Sam himself, and those photos aren’t shared publicly.

I don't want to go on and on about this, enough has been said in the comments already (and frankly you as Anons are invited to discuss things there as well. But okay, that's why I post these two together.

As I already said, selling tickets isn't a bad idea, if done properly and fair. Like it was also stated in the comments and in my other post about this event as well.

I disagree on the second argument, nobody is forced, everyone is in charge of their own bank account and can do with their money what they want to. Marketing is about encouraging people to buy more than you want to, create attractive special offers. At the end of the day it is still you who decides if you want to get persuaded or not.

Who is in charge of what on the team is perfectly unclear.... as well as why they're all three needed at the tour, while we see Alex only wring his hands....

People are sad and disappointed because this is a chance for them to see the actor, not to buy the booze (at least the majority). It's a much more affordable way than to buy tickets to a con which we all know if quite expensive, especially if you consider you always have to pay extra for a pic or an autograph.

The planning, whether it's the SS team or the shops, is bad. It's a circus where they treat these singing events more like some sort of con. For the more down to earth people, we look at it, shake our heads and by each event we see how it is turned more and more into a hilarious comedy. Hello, 24+ hours in line, paying $300 for a VIP package for 15 secs 'Hi... thank you for coming' - 3-2-1 pic 'Byeee'

I posted last time something from that tiktok account and got an angry anon saying those are private things. Well it's public, I've been a teacher for years, I wouldn't post anything public on social media that I wouldn't like to be watched by the parents of my pupils. I think it is pretty much the same when you work for a company that's still in process of building their brand and increasing their customer base!

About the relationship between the 2 business partners, I don't know, it's hard to tell from what is posted on socials versus what is real. Many get a bad vibe from Alex, others seem to like him a lot. To me it looks pretty much like the US approach of showing off like a celebrity, making things look bigger than they actually are. As well as steering the business and organizing these events without thinking things thoroughly through ahead. It all looks more like trial by error, see what works.

[sgiandubh]

Have nothing against Ashley, but how are things better? Only seen the gin on one bar. Rest are just her cocktail pictures. Where's the sales information, data? Where are cocktails featuring Sassy on their permanent menus? Still unsold bottles at local store here and nothing has been sold out for his small batch whisky. Do not see anything of an impact except nice pictures in bars and her comped trip to the UK. It's too expensive for an unknown brand, period. It's good but not great and nothing special that other more established brands do. The pop up was again directed to OL female fans. It's far too early to see any impact, unless you have P&L documents showing differently, do you?

Dear Nothing Against Anon,

Oh, here we go again: the pseudo-expert fuckwit, coming along with her corporate vocabulary, fake syllogisms and paltry logic, just in order to tearfully drone that sinister 'I hope that prick fails and disappears forever' dirge.

You sound just like those cowardly Fascist types who always start their worst bullshit rants with statements like: 'I am not a racist, but...' (proceeds with all the rest of the Klan's repertoire).

I wouldn't trust your perception of time, either. You want results, you want them NOW and you want them with a rabid vengeance you could surely put to a better use for the profit of more noble collective causes. But you seem to conveniently forget one simple, tiny detail:

She just started working for Great Glen Company's Sassenach Spirits subsidiary last May. For being less than three months in that company, she surely started to make a difference, taking things out of slumber, using her contacts and mapping out what clearly is an expansion strategy. What do you want her to do first? Change everything in 24 hours, preferably with a magic wand? Shouldn't she at least start somewhere and with something, first? She is doing exactly what I was expecting her to do, Anon: terrain work, in order to get a better feel of the market's fabric. And she is doing it the only right way - go where relevant people and relevant potential outlets are, talk to those people, make things happen.

As many, too many people in here, you are just judging based on what you see of her work on her and SS's social media accounts. While doing this, you also seem to conveniently ignore the amount of BTS work it takes - are you, by any chance, one of those incompetent corporate execs, always talking with great confidence about things they have no real grasp upon, Anon?

No, you aren't. Not even that. You are just another random moron, with a smattering of management accounting notions. You write absurd idiocies like '(...) unless you have P&L documents showing differently, do you? ', perhaps in the hope you'd intimidate me, or something. You probably have no idea of the fact that P&L (that is Profit & Loss, by the way) documents are mandatory for public companies only and issued on a quarterly and annual basis. And for your information, doll: a public company is a company using shares of stock in order to organize ownership. It may or may not be listed on a stock exchange, but the intention to have those shares traded is always present.

Until further notice, Great Glen Company is a private company, governed by US law. There is no legal obligation to issue the documents you so confidently mention.

And the pop up shop? Not really for mommies:

Now go play elsewhere. I have no time to further lose with people like you.

[sciatu]

AMARI SICILIANI

Arrivando in Sicilia gli arabi portarono, tra le tante cose che hanno arricchito l’isola, anche la conoscenza della distillazione, la capacità di estrare dalle sostanze l’El-Iksir, che i continentali impararono a chiamare Elisir. Per cui, la distillazione è sempre stata una tecnica nota e praticata nell’isola pur non producendo distillati alcolici famosi se non il terribile Fuoco dell’Etna con i suoi 90 gradi. Quando ad esempio negli anni ’80, i viticultori francesi si opposero all’importazione dei vini da taglio siciliani, l’industria vinicola locale, per non morire, iniziò a distillare vini per produrne etanolo alimentare. Questa crisi spinse i viticultori a vinificare con tecniche diverse, che permisero loro di raggiungere quote di mercato grazie a vini dalla qualità superiore rispetto a quelli venduti in passato ai francesi per dare corpo e gradazione ai loro anemici prodotti. Anche adesso, la distillazione è una valvola di sfogo molto importante quando ad esempio rossi e rosati restano invenduti nei magazzini per motivi di marketing o di sovraproduzione. Infatti, con l’aumento delle temperature e le estati sempre più lunghe e calde, i rossi siciliani corposi e con una gradazione importante sono sfavoriti al consumo rispetto ai vini bianchi che costituiscono comunque più del settanta percento della produzione totale. Accade così che nell’ultimo anno, quasi 250.000 bottiglie siano state inviate alla distillazione. Con questa produzione di Etanolo nelle 22 grandi distillerie isolane, è naturale che si cerchi di sviluppare il consumo di amari, Gin, estratti alcoolici di limone, mandarini, pompelmi, fichidindia, mandorle, cannella, cioccolato, finocchio selvatico e qualsiasi altro prodotto naturale da cui è possibile estrare un’essenza, un gusto piacevole e corroborante. Prodotti ad elevato tasso alcolico che vengono consumate nelle celeberrime grigliate e mangiate familiari in cui i convitati, alla fine del pranzo, sarebbero disposti a bere qualsiasi cosa fosse in grado di far loro digerire la grande quantità di cibo che hanno divorato.

Arriving in Sicily, the Arabs brought, among the many things that enriched the island, also the knowledge of distillation, the ability to extract El-Iksir from substances, which the continentals learned to call Elixir. Therefore, distillation has always been a known and practiced technique on the island even though it did not produce famous alcoholic distillates except the terrible Fuoco dell’Etna with its 90 degrees. For example, when in the 80s, French winemakers opposed the importation of Sicilian blending wines, the local wine industry, in order not to die, began to distill wines to produce edible ethanol. This crisis pushed winemakers to make wine with different techniques, which allowed them to reach market shares thanks to wines of superior quality compared to those sold in the past to the French to give body and alcoholic strength to their anemic products. Even now, distillation is a very important outlet when, for example, reds and rosés remain unsold in warehouses for marketing reasons or overproduction. In fact, with the increase in temperatures and increasingly long and hot summers, full-bodied Sicilian reds with a high alcohol content are disadvantaged in consumption compared to white wines that still constitute more than seventy percent of total production. It so happens that in the last year, almost 250,000 bottles were sent to distillation. With this production of Ethanol in the 22 large distilleries on the island, it is natural that we try to develop the consumption of bitters, Gin, alcoholic extracts of lemon, mandarins, grapefruits, prickly pears, almonds, cinnamon, chocolate, wild fennel and any other natural product from which it is possible to extract an essence, a pleasant and invigorating taste. Highly alcoholic products that are consumed in the very famous barbecues and family meals where the guests, at the end of the meal, would be willing to drink anything that was able to help them digest the large quantity of food they have devoured.

[keepingupwithzaynmalik]

Zayn Malik Launches New Non-Alcoholic Cocktail — with Replicas of His Tattoos on the Cans (Exclusive)

VIA PEOPLE MAGAZINE

Zayn Malik is going in a new direction — the non-alcoholic drink business.

On Tuesday, the musician, 30, announced that he is joining alcohol-free drink brand Mixoloshe as the chief creative officer and co-owner. To celebrate the announcement, the “Love Like This” singer released his first mocktail: the lychee martini.

“The non-alcoholic beverage market is ready for disruption,” Malik said in a statement, shared first with PEOPLE. “We see consumers already shifting preferences towards healthier and alcohol-free alternatives, which provides an opportunity for a brand like Mixoloshe to redefine this industry.”

The One Direction alum shot an edgy ad campaign in Turks & Caicos to reveal the drink and his new role.

In the commercial, the “Pillow Talk” singer is sipping on the non-alcoholic lychee martini by the water. The video shows off the unique design of the can, which was inspired by Malik’s tattoos and features exact replicas of some of them, including one on his arm that reads "ZAP!"

The new flavor is described by the brand as “sweet, floral and slightly tropical” and emphasizes the same focus on real ingredients that other Mixoloshe drinks boast. PEOPLE got a preview of the lychee martini and taste testers were taken with both the sophisticated fruity flavor and its ability to deliver a boozy smell without any alcohol.

Mixoloshe has seven other canned non-alcoholic cocktails including a tropical smoky margarita and blueberry gin and tonic. The female-founded brand also sells alcohol-free tequila, gin and whiskey.

“I could not be more excited about the chance to make some noise in the category of non-alcoholic beverages," Malik added in the statement, "and build one of the most talked about drinks in the world."

A four pack is available at Walmart for $10, and 12 packs are available exclusively online through Walmart, Amazon and Mixoloshe for $35.

GET IT HERE.

[yakuzacanons]

Yakuza Character Drink Headcanons

A brief break from the romance posts since I realize I did two in a row. Also thank you for all of the love you’ve shown my posts. Especially love when y’all write in the tags. Reminder that you can send any submissions or requests of any kind my way. Until then, enjoy this shorter post and I’ll see y’all tomorrow!

Kazuma Kiryu

Mostly drinks just water. Dislikes overly sweet drinks. Will totally go on whiskey distillery tours if given the choice. Favorite alcohol is whiskey. Has never been blackout drunk. When drunk, he just gets tired.

Majima Goro

Likes mildly sweetened drinks as well as sour drinks, like lemonade. Boba weirds him out (”Drinks are for sippin’ Not chewin’ on stuff!”) and he’s not a fan of coffee. Likes all alcohol but loves sharing a beer with Saejima most. A loud menace and easily provoked when drunk.

Saejima Taiga

Black coffee at the start of the day. Likes milkshakes. Fascinated by Ramune (”Why’s this drink got a lil’ ball inside?”) but tends to break them when opening them due to his strength. Favorite alcohol is beer, hands down. Gets hiccups when he drinks but rarely gets more than tipsy.

Akiyama Shun

Drinks mostly fruit juice of any kind. Almost never drinks water, he’s practically a camel. He’s a big fan of champagne but knows it’s not practical so usually gets whiskey or shochu. He’s a flirty drunk and giggles a lot.

Tanimura Masayoshi

Chugs soda like there’s no tomorrow when he’s working. Prefers soda over coffee. During sit down meals, he drinks tea, mostly chrysanthemum tea. Fond of boba drinks. Likes to drink shochu but is a total lightweight.

Ryuji Goda

Really into tea. Especially traditional tea ceremonies. Has his own personal tea set and takes it quite seriously. Honestly doesn’t drink much else. For alcohol, he dabbles in whiskey or champagne but knows his limits very well and will never get publicly drunk.

Mine Yoshitaka

Drinks protein shakes when he works out. Otherwise, it’s mostly water or herbal tea. Is surprisingly into cocktails and finds bartending to be rather interesting. Has a personal minibar at home. Never has more than one drink in public so he never gets drunk outside of his home.

Daigo Dojima

Like Ryuji except with coffee. Very interested in brewing his own coffee and will always take time to brew himself a cup in the morning. Hates instant coffee. Likes rum and whiskey. Drinking gives him headaches so he doesn’t do it often.

Nishikiyama Akira

Smoothies and fruit juice all the way. He does genuinely like the taste but also does it because it’s popular with the ladies. Tries to get into whiskey but really prefers vodka. Not great at knowing his limits with alcohol.

Tachibana Tetsu

It’s coffee in the morning and water at night. Detests soda. The carbonation feels uncomfortable to him. Seldom drinks, mostly because he’s a total lightweight and most alcohol makes him totally nauseous. Likes gin and tonic the most.

Haruka Sawamura

Boba tea drinker. Likes to get all kinds of toppings put into her drink. Blends her own juice at home using fruits from the market. Particularly fond of guava or strawberry juice. Has never tasted alcohol but the smell reminds her of cleaning products.

[maximumwobblerbanditdonut]

After a happy weekend in Edinburgh 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 and a week in London 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

What potential benefits did the SH team bring to the Sassenach brand by consistently offering a large number of pre-mixed cocktails for a stress-free party that coincidentally SH had prepared and shared on his Instagram months before? 🤔

How many bottles of whisky and gin were available at the event? Were the bottles sold out due to this team's tour, or did they bring them to the bar? Did the American team's tour enhance the quality of Sassenach scotch whisky or Scottish gin?

It's not easier to claim that Scotch whisky and Scottish gin taste better in Scotland. There probably won't be a noticeable change in their flavour whether you drink them neat or in cocktails. This remains true, no matter how long the American team visited SH's friends' bars in Edinburgh for a pre-arranged visit. The team flew on a plane to Edinburgh to sell Scots a brand made in Scotland at the Kimpton Boutique Charlotte Square Hotel and then show them how to prepare Scottish drinks.

SH’s American company is interested in serving SH’s American fans market. It will be interesting to see this team and their Iranian-descent business partner under SH’s wing after Outlander ends.

The alcohol industry is highly competitive, with big players dominating the market. New brands need to offer something unique to stand out. To compete in this traditional market must bring a modern perspective and a fresh approach to the sector. What does SH and his Sassenach team offer to the brand to make it stand out?

If SH is considering cracking into the UK industry, he must understand the constant turbulence in the UK’s drinks sector. Britons know very well how to update their professional awareness in trade drinks and He and his team in many instances leave much to be desired.

Posted 20th August 2024

@seakopie - Hundreds of spirit competitions are held around the world every year. However, SH is always associated with the same event annually, and for the most part, that's where his medals come from.

@blahblah-911 Yes, He pays to enter, at any competitions, but a medal doesn't mean you will automatically like something. So, The Tasting Alliance and Total Wine aim to attract people's attention by bringing SH to their show.

[eretzyisrael]

by Jessica Costescu

A Democrat running for Congress in upstate New York, Josh Riley, invests in a Washington, D.C., distillery that hosted a Hamas-sympathizing trans Palestinian chef, his latest financial disclosure shows.FreeBeacon

Riley—who is again running in New York's 19th Congressional District after narrowly losing against Republican incumbent Marc Molinaro in 2022—holds up to $15,000 worth of private shares in Republic Restoratives, a left-wing distillery in the nation's capital. In 2023, the distillery hosted a pride event complete with food from Marcelle Afram, a trans Palestinian chef who rallied behind Hamas in the wake of the terror group's Oct. 7 attack on Israel.

In November, for example, Afram accused anyone who condemns Hamas of being an "accomplice" to "colonial genocide." Months later, in April, Afram issued three demands for the Biden administration: "a permanent ceasefire, ending U.S. aid to Israel, and [the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement], because we have to hit them where their money is."

"This colonial genocide has existed for 75 years," Afram wrote in a November Instagram post. "If the first thing that's still coming out of your mouth is, 'But, Hamas…,' you are an accomplice, resorting to justifying genocide, and history will remember you as such."

Riley's affiliation with the distillery is a curious one, given that the Democrat portrays himself as a blue-collar Democrat with "deep roots in upstate New York." Republic Restoratives offers a different vibe—in addition to its event with Afram, which featured a drag story hour for children, the distillery sells a variety of spirits marketed toward D.C.'s liberal class.

A "Dissent Gin," for example, is inspired by late Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. A "Madam" whiskey honors Vice President Kamala Harris, while a "Rodham Rye" pays homage to failed presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.

Riley did not respond to a request for comment.

[bluejaysandblackbats]

Hair Trigger

Fandom: DC Comics, Batfam, Superfam, YJ98

Summary: A junior at Gotham University, Jason finds it difficult to conceal his worsening mental health from his family and his friend, Jon Lane Kent. Family secrets are revealed and boundaries are pushed as Jason and Laney struggle to navigate through school, their romantic feelings, and their trauma. Could the reintroduction of Laney Kent be more trouble than it's worth, or is it just what Jason needed to confront the demons of his past?

I will also do trigger warnings for chapters and if there is smut I have the chapter(s) tagged so you don't have to worry about nsfw in the fic if you're just here for the story itself.

Chapters: 5/?

Characters: Jason Todd, Jonathan Lane Kent, Bruce Wayne, Clark Kent, Lois Lane, Cassandra Cain, Tim Drake, Conner Kent, Natalia Knight, Jonathan Samuel Kent, Cassie Sandsmark, Chris Kent, Bart Allen, Original Character(s)

Relationships: JayLaney, Clois, TimKon

Additional Tags: University AU, No Powers AU, Sharing A Bed, Romance, Angst

Chapter Five: Image

Clark hesitated a while before knocking on the door. Laney answered the door and turned to go back to cooking dinner without so much as a greeting. "Where's your roommate?" Clark asked as he shut and locked the door behind him.

"She's out of town for the weekend. Where's your stuff?" Laney asked as he washed his hands and checked on the food in the oven.

"It's in the car. I just wanted to make sure you were okay with me staying this weekend?" Clark asked. Laney nodded. "I'm gonna go get my things then, and I'll be right back..."

"Okay... Dad, do you want onion on your burger or no?" Laney asked.

"Onion is fine, thank you," Clark replied as he walked out the door and went back downstairs. He carried his clothes for the weekend in a duffle bag and his air mattress under his arm.

This time, Clark took the elevator instead of the stairs. He opened the door with one hand, and Laney came back over to take the air mattress and set it aside. "How do you like your classes? I remember you said you changed your major," Clark asked.

"I like it... I'm a music therapy major now, by the way," Laney answered as he took the food out of the oven and made Clark's plate. "What're you working on? Anything I should know about?" Laney asked. Clark placed his phone on the counter.

"I interviewed an influencer in Bludhaven," Clark replied, "And we talked about the future of marketing, which used to be your major."

"Yeah? Send me the link when you post it... It sounds interesting," Laney whispered as he poured Clark a glass of milk and poured himself a drink. "Here you go, Dad."

"Thank you," Clark smiled as he bit into his burger. Laney started to eat and took a sip of gin. "You drink?"

"Mhm, not on school nights, though..." Laney replied after taking another sip. "Also, I figured that we would eat before talking about anything serious."

Clark took a sip of his milk. "Oh, no, I wasn't judging you. I was just making an observation," Clark replied, "What's your roommate like?"

"She's a sweet kid. She's a freshman, never lived away from home before, theatre major, and she's a genuinely kind person to be around. It's like having a cool little sister around," Laney answered as he went back to eating, "And don't worry, I'm being nice to her. How're the boys?"

"They're doing good... Chris tries not to show it, but he misses you a lot," Clark confessed, "He won't let anyone move anything on your side of the room."

"I'll talk to him soon," Laney whispered, "I miss him too." They continued to eat in silence for a while, and Laney finished his drink.

"Laney, I can't do this... I just wanna know what happened? I wanna fix things—."

Laney got up and poured himself another glass. "Can I ask you a question first? When you sent me away, why couldn't you just say you loved me back?" Laney asked. He leaned in, tapping his nails on the counter. He took a swig of his second drink.

"Because if I said it, I never would've been able to send you away. All I wanted to do was take it back," Clark whispered, "Lane... What happened?"

"I had no one to hold onto, Dad," Laney started to cry, "And the boys there... They weren't kind to my weakness. I wasn't even there a whole week before they started in on me... And yeah, I probably had it coming to me after all the mean things I'd done in my life, but this was so different." Clark reached for Laney's hand, and Laney recoiled violently. Laney poured a little more gin into his glass. "And my counselor... He was the only one at that school who I could talk to. So, I did, almost every day of those two years... And that's why you couldn't find me on the last day of school..."

"I don't understand," Clark murmured. Laney shook his head.

"No, no... You don't get why that day was so bad for me. I let him take me off-campus. He said he wanted to take me to live with him, and I wanted to go.

We got about an hour away from the school, and we passed by this field, and as much as I wanted to leave with him, I started crying... I told him that I was sorry. He took me back to a restaurant right outside the school and told me to go inside and call the school, and when I got out of the car, he drove off, and I never saw him again," Laney explained as he finished his drink and Clark grabbed the bottle before Laney could pour himself another glass.

"Laney, look at me," Clark pleaded with him, "Laney—."

"It's okay if you hate me for trying to replace you. I want you to be mad at me for it—."

"Why would—?"

"I didn't know what else to do! I lost my best friend, I lost you, and all I wanted was someone to say it back," Laney's voice broke, "I just wanted somebody to care."

He jumped as soon as he felt himself being grabbed and embraced, and Laney couldn't move until he heard his father's voice whispering, "I care... I love you, Laney. I love you, and I'm sorry." Laney wrapped his arms around his father, and as soon as Laney regained his composure, he let go.

"I thought I wanted to be mad..." Laney stepped away from the counter and sat on the couch. He let out a few shaky breaths.

"Can I put the gin away now?" Clark asked innocently, and Laney let out a shaky laugh and nodded.

"You can put it back... So, you're not mad at me? You're not gonna say what I did was crazy and irresponsible and that I could've gotten killed?" Laney asked. Clark pushed up his glasses.

"Laney, I'm just happy that we got you back... Do you remember what you were like when we went to that restaurant to come and pick you up?" Clark asked. Laney shook his head. "You looked like you hadn't slept in days. You were shaky, out of it... You kept telling us you'd give anything just to go home and go to bed. You wouldn't say anything else. You slept on the couch in the living room for weeks."

"It took everything in me not to punch Conner in the face for saying I was scared to sleep in my own bed," Laney chuckled.

"I'm glad that you didn't do that," Clark smiled, and he got up to wash his hands, "You're so much like your mother."

"Stubborn?" Laney asked.

"Driven," Clark replied. Laney went to wash his hands in the bathroom, and he dried his hands on the towel.

Laney turned on the tv, and Clark washed the dishes. "Dad, you don't have to—."

"But I'd like to just this once," Clark interrupted. Laney nodded. Clark's phone rang. "That's your mom."

Laney put the phone on speaker. "Hi, Mom..." Laney answered.

"I just wanted to call to see if your father got in alright... And the boys wanted to say goodnight," Lois whispered.

"Hi, Sammy! Hi, Chris!" Laney exclaimed. The boys both spoke at once in a jumble of words that Laney couldn't quite make out.

"You're not mad?" Sammy asked.

"No, I'm not mad. How was your field trip?" Laney asked.

"It was good. We went to the exploratorium," Sammy answered, and he went on to tell Laney about what he did there.

Then Chris mentioned something about missing Laney, and Laney smiled to himself. "I miss you too," Laney whispered.

"We're making pizza for dinner. Did you eat already?" Lois asked.

"Mhm, Laney made burgers," Clark answered, "Oh, and boys make sure to start your homework and chores before Sunday." Chris and Sammy groaned. Clark dried the dishes and put them away in the cupboards.

"Loving the enthusiasm," Lois joked, and she sent the boys back to the kitchen before she asked if things were going alright.

"We're okay," Laney whispered. Lois made a humming noise.

"Good. I love both of you," Lois whispered.

"Love you too, Mom," Laney replied.

"I love you, Lois," Clark replied, and they hung up. Gus came out of Laney's bedroom and stood by Laney's feet.

"Oh, hello, handsome. Dad, this is Gus Gus. Gus Gus, this is Dad," Laney introduced them. Clark followed Laney and Gus to the couch. Laney rested his legs on Clark's lap as he watched tv.

"You still watch The Wonder Years?" Clark asked, and Laney nodded.

"It's kind of what I imagine you were like as a kid," Laney replied.

"Huh," Clark nodded, "That's fair."

They didn't say much as they continued watching tv, and Clark looked over to say something at Laney, and Laney lay fast asleep with his mouth open. "Laney? Lane, wake up." Laney started to snore. He moved Laney's legs and picked up Gus, and moved him to the side. "Laney?" Clark asked a little bit louder, and still, Laney didn't stir. So, Clark picked him up and carried him to bed while his mattress blew up in the living room. He pulled the blankets over Laney and was startled by Laney grabbing his face, still half asleep and pressing a kiss to his cheek.

"You're going already?" Laney whimpered. Clark chuckled, realizing that Laney was a little bit drunk, and he let out a breath. "Don't go. Not yet," Laney wiped a few tears away with his sleeve. "I don't wanna stay here by myself," Laney mumbled as he cried.

"I'm not going anywhere. I'm just getting ready to go to bed. I'll be here when you get up," Clark reassured him, "I promised I'd be here the whole weekend, remember?"

Laney turned over on his side, and with his eyes still closed, Laney uttered, "I remember... But I wish you could stay longer," in a half-broken whisper. Clark smiled and pushed Laney's hair back.

"Goodnight, Laney," Clark whispered, and he closed Laney's door on his way out. He unpacked his duffle bag and grabbed took some of his things to the bathroom.

After he took his shower, he looked around for where Laney kept his extra blankets. He found a comforter in a bin in the coat closet and placed it on the mattress. He left the tv on for a little while before taking his glasses off and going to bed.

Clark woke up a few hours around two in the morning to a loud thud. "Fuck," Laney winced, and he opened the door and stumbled to the bathroom in the dark. He came out of the bathroom a minute later, and he stopped in his tracks. "Hiya, Dad," he greeted him casually before going back to bed. Clark turned over on his back and chuckled to himself.

The rest of the night was calm, even for Laney, who couldn't recall the last time he slept so peacefully. He didn't awaken again until eight that morning to the smell of breakfast. He stepped out of his room, and Clark greeted him. "Good morning, how're you feeling?" Clark asked.

"I don't remember going to bed," Laney yawned.

"I carried you to bed," Clark answered as he flipped their pancakes.

"Well, that's embarrassing..." Laney went to the bathroom to brush his teeth, and he came back just as Clark finished making his plate.

"Did you mean what you said about wishing I could stay longer?" Clark asked.

Laney dug into his breakfast and shrugged, "I kind of remember that... Hey, Dad? I really am glad that you came this weekend. I know I wanted to leave things alone, but it means a lot to me that you cared enough to come and spend the weekend with me." Clark took a sip of orange juice.

"It's because I love you. I really do, Laney," Clark answered.

"I love you too, Dad," Laney whispered as he picked over his apples.

Clark reached across the counter and nudged his hand. "Eat your apples," Clark instructed gently. Laney laughed.

"Can I have another sausage?" Laney asked.

"Finish some of your apples, and we'll talk," Clark replied.

Laney ate his pancakes with the apples. "Are you gonna tell Mom about the stuff I said?" he asked, his mouth half full.

"Do you want me to?" Clark asked. "She doesn't tell me about what you two talk about in therapy." Laney furrowed his brows. "You didn't know that?"

"I dunno. I figured Mom told you everything. I don't expect either of you to keep secrets from each other on my behalf... I don't talk about you there. I mostly just talk about my nightmares and the fact that I try to bury my feelings out of fear," Laney admitted, "And you can tell Mom what I said. I'll probably bring it up in therapy anyway."

Clark pushed his glasses up and finished his breakfast. "You have nightmares still?" Clark asked.

"Mhm, it's nothing that I can really put into words. I just know that some of them are caused by sleep apnea... And before you say it, Mom is already trying to force me to get a CPAP machine. It's not that bad—."

"Laney, I just heard you say you don't really need to breathe while you sleep—."

"Oh, Dad, come on. You know that's not what I said," Laney replied as he went back to eating. Clark took a deep breath.

"Sorry, but I'd feel a lot better if I knew you were doing something about that," Clark replied. Laney put his fork down and started eating his apples with his fingers. "Laney, are you telling me that you go to therapy for sleep apnea?"

"Of course not! I go to therapy because I compartmentalize," Laney snapped, "I started feeling like I had to be completely different people at school, at home, at work, just to survive. I can't date, I can't ask for help outside of therapy... I feel like I'm just waiting until the next party so that I can self-destruct... And I called Mom, telling her that I wanted to die on New Year's Eve last year, and she picked me up from the pier." Laney swallowed hard. Clark put his fork down.

"Jonathan... I didn't know—."

"Yeah, well, I'm working through it... It's not as bad as it was before, but I still struggle," Laney whispered, "I thought you knew that much, at least."

"I didn't know any of it. Laney, if you think that I don't think your feelings are important—."

"That's not the problem. It's the fact that I remember how it felt to be able to tell you this stuff, and now I feel like I want to tell you when I don't feel good," Laney coughed into his elbow, "But I feel like I don't deserve it anymore."

"Don't deserve what?" Clark asked.

"I don't deserve to talk to you about things," Laney replied, "And I know Mom tries, but she and I are so much alike that I feel like talking to her is the same as talking to myself."

"Laney, I love talking to you kids. I like knowing what's going on. Even in Conner's life, and let me tell you, sometimes I wish there were things that he would keep to himself," Clark joked, and Laney let out a little laugh. "And I'd pick arguing with you over whatever we've been doing for the past couple of years. I missed being able to go beyond just small talk with you.

I like knowing that you hate the space that's grown between us just as much as I do... And if you want me to do all the work and ask all the questions, I'll do that. Okay?" Laney forced his tears back and nodded, and Clark got up and embraced him just as he did the night before. Laney shut his eyes and let out a sigh as he let his father hold him.

[sgiandubh]

Gin: because everyone needs a hobby

A bit of context for the IG story placing C in Scotland (again, when? irrelevant for Mordor, receipt in here).

This one, to be exact, courtesy of @bat-cat-reader:

Connecting the dots, we land here: https://1881distillery.com/pages/our-distillery

Dropped by Anon, then commented by Anon (my foot) on relevant shipper blogs, release date perfectly calibrated with the company's working hours and activities.

I asked myself how many gin distilleries were in bonnie Alba, since gin is not really a Scottish thing. It appeared somewhere around Bruges, about 1300 AD, as a monastic medicinal liquor and was called genièvre, because you know: juniper.

And what better SOURCE than The Scottish Gin Society?

Ninety distilleries, and growing. Renewed interest for the product, on a market more and more inclined to look for and favor regional brands for their authenticity and novelty effect.

Out of all these ninety distilleries, you had to go to a distillery in the Borders (one of the eight or nine, granted, but still), bless your heart?

A place with a story to tell (the French would say cachet) and deeply rooted in the hospitality industry, too:

I was immediately reminded of the Served Up gin podcast with S in NOLA, recently released and posted by @bat-cat-reader, of course. Available here: https://www.southernglazers.com/newsroom/served-up

At the 1:06 mark, it starts to become interesting:

Host (Bridget Albert? ): I wanna take it a little back, though, because I did read your book, Waypoints. And - [S: oh, wow] yes, you're welcome, that was lovely - [S: thank you...] and, in the book, I did learn that you did have some beginnings in hospitality...

S: I did, yeah.

Host: ... and I wanna hear from you, you know, what was that experience like [S: yeah] and did it influence the way that you created your spirits?

S: Aaah... um... yes, it did, absolutely.

Long story/book talking points follow. This snippet should be enough, but if you want to, by all means: listen to it. I actually enjoyed that podcast.

Because you know, sharing is caring.

And heh, I rest my case.

PS: Tanqueray girl, here. :)

[brookston]

Holidays 10.19

Holidays

All-Ukrainian Day of Human Responsibility (Ukraine)

Change Your Life Day

Dress Like a Dork Day

Durin’s Day (The Hobbit) [Original Date]

Evaluate Your Life Day

Feast of the Wicked Scam

Freedom to Read Day of Action

Global Niemann-Pick Disease Awareness Day

Imagine a Day Without Water

International Day of Cathedrals

International Day of Service for Kappa Alpha Theta

International Freelancer Day

International Human Rights Day (Turks and Caicos Islands)

International Ska Day

Lawyer’s Day (Moldova)

LGBT Center Awareness Day

Make A Scarecrow Day

Maurice Bishop Day (Grenada)

Mother Theresa Day (Albania)

National Clapping Cheeks Day

National Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day

National Day of Remembrance for Steadfast Clergy (Poland)

National Friendzone Day

National Heroes Day (Grenada)

National Jared Day

National Kentucky Day

National Kiss Your Crush Day

National Payton Summons Day

National Psoriatic Arthritis Awareness Day (Canada)

National Thalassemia Day (UK)

New Friends Day [also 1.19; 7.19]

Oxfordshire Day (UK)

Peruvian-African Friendship Day (Peru)

Rainforest Day

Rescuer Day (Kazakhstan)

Samora Machel Day (Mozambique)

Technology Day (Thailand)

Tomato Day (French Republic)

Women Without Children Day

World Bioethics Day

World Breast Cancer Day (Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Spain)

World Day Against Breast Cancer

World E-Sports Day

World Humanitarian Action Day

World Pediatric Bone and Joint Day

World Slotting Day

World Vagina Day

Yabusame Festival (Koyama, Japan)

Yorktown Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

Greasy Spoon Day

International Gin and Tonic Day

National Seafood Bisque Day

Independence & Related Days

Constitution Day (New Zealand, Niue)

Ikonia (Declared; 2018) [unrecognized]

Niue (1974)

3rd Saturday in October

Bridge Day (West Virginia) [3rd Saturday]

Frabjous Day [3rd Saturday]

Home Movie Day [3rd Saturday]

I Love Yarn Day [3rd Saturday]

International Archeology Day [3rd Saturday]

International Independent Video Store Day [3rd Saturday]

International Repair Day [3rd Saturday]

International Sloth Day [3rd Saturday]

National Bridge Day [3rd Saturday]

National Fetch Day [3rd Saturday]

National Harp Day (Ireland) [3rd Saturday]

National Mover Over Day [3rd Saturday]

National Paint Your Own Pottery Day [3rd Saturday]

National Slow Down Day [3rd Saturday]

National Surfing Day (Costa Rica) [3rd Saturday]

National Whole Hog Barbecue Day [3rd Saturday]

O. Henry Pun-Off World Championships [3rd Saturday]

Raw Milk Cheese Appreciation Day [3rd Saturday]

Sandwich Saturday [Every Saturday]

Sharing Economy Saturday [3rd Saturday]

Six For Saturday [Every Saturday]

Spaghetti Saturday [Every Saturday]

Sweetest Day [3rd Saturday]

World Singing Day [3rd Saturday]

Weekly Holidays beginning October 19 (2nd Full Week of October)

Finno-Ugrian Days (Hõimupäev; Estonia)

Festivals Beginning October 19, 2024

Apple Butter Festival (Lansing, Michigan) [thru 10.20]

Apple Dumpling Festival (Stuart, Virginia)

Apple Harvest Festival (Waynesville, North Carolina)

Borrego Days Desert Festival (San Diego, California) [thru 10.20]

Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival (Newport, Rhode Island) [thru 10.20]

Chatsworth Cranberry Festival (Chatsworth, New Jersey) [thru 10.20]

Chili Cookoff (Fort Pierce, Florida)

Cleveland Apple Festival (Cleveland, Tennessee) [thru 10.20]

Cochran-Bleckley Country Fest (Cochran, Georgia)

Conecuh Sausage Festival (Evergreen, Alabama)

Dairyville Orchard Festival (Los Molinos, California)

Deep Roots Festival XX (Milledgeville, Georgia)

Dessert Wars (Charlotte, North Carolina)

Detroit Fall Beer Festival (Detroit, Michigan)

Elkhorn's Oktoberfest (Elkhorn, Wisconsin)

Fall Harvest Festival (Mount Vernon, Virginia) [thru 10.20]

Gainesville Chicken Festival Chicken Cook-Off (Gainesville, Georgia)

Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival (Half Moon Bay, California)

Herb Market (San Antonio, Texas)

Holy Trinity Heritage Food Fair (Baltimore, Maryland) [thru 10.20]

Hop N Hog Culpeper Block Party & BBQ Competition (Culpeper, Virginia)

Kenmare GooseFest (Kenmare, North Dakota) [thru 10.24]

Loris Bog-Off Festival (Loris, South Carolina)

Macomb County HarvestFest (Sterling Heights, Michigan) [thru 10.20]

Marunada Chestnut Festival (Dobreć, Croatia) [thru 10.20]

Missouri Chestnut Roast Festival (New Franklin, Missouri)

Mystic Apple Festival (Mystic, Connecticut) [thru 10.20]

NC Fall Liver Mush Festival: Mush, Music & Mutts (Shelby, North Carolina)

New York Empanada Festival (Newburgh, New York)

North Carolina Oyster Festival (Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina) [thru 10.20]

NYS Sheep & Wool Festival (Rhinebeck, New York) [thru 10.20]

Oktoberfest (Campbell, California) [thru 10.20]

Outer Banks Seafood Festival (Nag's Head, North Carolina)

Pumpkinfest (Franklin, North Carolina)

Return of the Salmon Festival (Anderson, California)

San Diego Spirits Festival (San Diego, California)

Santa Barbara Vintners Festival (Solvang, California)

Seafood Festival (Cedar Key, Florida) [thru 10.20]

Springville Apple Festival (Springville, California)

Taco Fest (Scottsdale, Arizona)

Taste of Soul (Los Angeles, California)

Taylorsville Apple Festival (Taylorsville, North Carolina)

Tennessee Beer, Wine & Shine Festival (Nashville, Tennessee)

Town Point Virginia Wine Festival (Norfolk, Virginia) [thru 10.20]

U.S. National Oyster Festival in St. Mary’s County (St. Mary's County, Maryland) [thru 10.20]

Vimoutiers Apple Festival (Vimoutiers, France) [thru 10.20]

Wellfleet Oysterfest (Wellfleet, Massachusetts) [thru 10.20]

Westy Fest (Westminster, Colorado)

Whiskey Wine & Fire (Timonium, Maryland)

Yadkin Valley Grape Festival (Yadkinville, North Carolina)

Feast Days

Aaron (Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria)

Aquilinus of Évreux (Christian; Saint)

Armilustrium (Ancient Roman Festival of Mars)

Barbarella Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Bettara Ichi (Pickle Market a.k.a. Sticky-Sticky Fair; Ebisu Shrine, Tokyo, Japan)

Carista: Day of Peace in the Family (Pagan)

Desiderius (Didier) of Auxerre (Christian; Saint)

Diderot (Positivist; Saint)

Emma Bell Miles (Artology)

Ethbin (a.k.a. Egbin; Christian; Saint)

Frideswide (Christian; Saint)

Giorgio Cavazzano (Artology)

Henry Martyn (Anglican Communion)

Isaac Jogues, Jean de Brébeuf, and Companions (Christian; Saints)

Jerzy Popiełuszko (Christian; Blessed)

John le Carré (Writerism)

Paul of the Cross (Christian; Saint)

Peter Max (Artology)

Peter of Alcantara (Christian; Saint)

Philip Pullman (Writerism)

Pierre Alechinsky (Artology)

Prides (Christian; Saint)

Ptolemaeus and Lucius (Christian; Saint)

Rene Goupil (Christian; Saint)

Seek the King Week (Shamanism)

Theodoros Vryzakis (Artology)

Travel Poobah (Muppetism)

Try Not To Die Day (Pastafarian)

Umberto Boccioni (Artology)

Varus (Christian; Saint)

Veranus of Cavaillon (Christian; Saint)

William Carey (Episcopal Church)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Sensho (先勝 Japan) [Good luck in the morning, bad luck in the afternoon.]

Umu Limnu (Evil Day; Babylonian Calendar; 48 of 60)

Premieres

Angels in the Outfield (Film; 1951)

Antipop, by Primus (Album; 1999)

Believe, by Cher (Song; 1999)

The Boys Bounce Back or Springtime in the Rocky (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S6, Ep. 312; 1964)

A Chorus Line (Broadway Musical; 1975)

Clerks (Film; 1994)

Counterparts, by Rush (Album; 1993)

Damn the Torpedoes, by Tom Petty (Album; 1979)

The Enchanter, by Vladimir Nabokov (Short Story; 1986) [published posthumously]

Fahrenheit 451, by Ray Bradbury (Novel; 1953)

Fried Chicken (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1930)

The Gay Divorcee (Film; 1934)

Honeyland (Ub Iwerks Happy Harmonies MGM Cartoon; 1935)

Hound for Pound (Noveltoons Cartoon; 1963)

Injustice (Animated Film; 2021)

I Second That Emotion, by Smokey Robinson and the Miracles (Song; 1967)

Le Belle Sauvage, by Philip Pullman (Novel; 2017) [The Book of Dust Trilogy #1]

Let’s Stalk Spinach (Fleischer/Famous Popeye Cartoon; 1951)

Looking for Mr. Goodbar (Film; 1977)

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (Film; 1939)

Mucho Loma, Part 1 (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S6, Ep. 311; 1964)

Mulholland Drive (Film; 2001)

Mylo Xyloto, by Coldplay (Album; 2011)

Pin Ups, by David Bowie (Album; 1973)

The Planet Mouseola (Noveltoons Cartoon; 1960)

Prince, by Prince (Album; 1979)

The Razor’s Edge (Film; 1984)

Riding in Cars with Boys (Film; 2001)

Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree, recorded by Brenda Lee (Song; 1958)

Sir Irving and James (Noveltoons Cartoon; 1956)

Stop Making Sense, by Talking Heads (Film; 1984)

Take On Me, by A-ha (Song; 1985)

Tally-Hokum (Noveltoons Cartoon; 1965)

Tannhäuser, by Richard Wagner (Opera; 1845)

A Tiger’s Tail (Noveltoons Cartoon; 1964)

Turtle Scoop (Noveltoons Cartoon; 1961)

Vs., by Pearl Jam (Album; 1993)

Waking Life (Animated Film; 2001)

Watership Down (US Animated Film; 1978)

Wednesday Morning, 3 A.M., by Simon & Garfunkel (Album; 1963)

Who’s Who in the Jungle (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1945)

Yule Laff (Noveltoons Cartoon; 1962)

Today’s Name Days

Frieda, Isaak, Johannes, Paul, Peter, Petrus (Austria)

Ivan, Izak, Joel, Pavao (Croatia)

Michaela (Czech Republic)

Balthasar (Denmark)

Stella, Tähte, Tähti (Estonia)

Uljas (Finland)

Cléo, René (France)

Frieda, Frida, Isaak, Paul (Germany)

Cleopatra, Felix (Greece)

Nándor (Hungary)

Isaac, Laura (Italy)

Drosma, Drosme, Drosmis, Elīna, Valts (Latvia)

Geisvilas, Kantrimė, Kleopatra, Laura (Lithuania)

Tora, Tore (Norway)

Ferdynand, Fryda, Pelagia, Pelagiusz, Piotr, Siemowit, Skarbimir, Toma, Ziemowit (Poland)

Ioil (Romania)

Kristián (Slovakia)

Laura, Pablo, Pedro (Spain)

Tor, Tore (Sweden)

Cleo, Cleon, Cleopatra, Howard, Howie (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 293 of 2024; 73 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 6 of Week 42 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Gort (Ivy) [Day 21 of 28]

Chinese: Month 9 (Jia-Xu), Day 17 (Bing-Chen)

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]

Hebrew: 17 Tishri 5785

Islamic: 15 Rabi II 1446

J Cal: 23 Orange; Twosday [23 of 30]

Julian: 6 October 2024

Moon: 92%: Waning Gibbous

Positivist: 13 Descartes (11th Month) [George Leroy / Cabanis]

Runic Half Month: Gyfu (Gift) [Day 13 of 15]

Season: Autumn or Fall (Day 28 of 90)

Week: 3rd Full Week of October

Zodiac: Libra (Day 27 of 30)

[avichor]

the tight set of tachihara's jaw betrays nervousness, a jitter he can't reign in despite several minutes spent in front of his mirror practising this. ideally, he'd be smooth and assured as he approached gin. realistically, he's barely holding it together. "hey!" it comes out belligerent, a combative edge he immediately tones down in the second attempt: "hey. so... so... there's this christmas market."

he knows this because he spent some time researching the festive occasions of the year: lights, illuminations, performances, markets. all spectacles he'd often avoid, particularly since he'd rather enjoy them with someone else. a special someone, perhaps. a special someone he specifically works alongside.

"would you maybe wanna go with me? there's supposed to be some huge lit-up christmas tree, and stalls, and i was thinking we could buy some food and check it out and ... exchange gifts? i mean, not that you hafta get me one. i got you one." it's a necklace and a box of chocolates. he'd considered buying her a dagger, dithered over it, bought it anyway and hid it away in case she hates the first gift. he'll end up giving that to her, too.

"what d'you think?"

“ hm ? ” shoulder slightly jolt as she catches his presence, hardly the one to throw off - guard but she has been zoned out for the past hour or so, lost in her own head. holidays never affected her enough to matter, but the newfound bonds had set for new traditions and she was grappling with what it meant, what it'd look like, and the stakes it'd hold. small snowflake clips rest in place of her usual barrettes, white paint and glittered texture shining as the harsh lighting hits her the ceiling. small efforts into festivity.

wide - eyed and blinking as she listens, lips twitching into a smile though it would remain hidden underneath the mask. but she is certain he could catch it in the slight crinkle of her eyes, the glint of excitement that bubbles through. she thinks to the gift she'd spent hours meticulously wrapping the night before. a watch, multi - functional; and gummy sours from her favorite store. she'd shared some of her own with him before. and she's been wracking her mind to figure out the best way to give it to him — throwing it at him, leaving it in his locker, or anonymously texting him to pick it up at some obscure location. all viable options, but none quite right. his plan is better.

cheeks warm and tinted pink, heart drumming in her chest. she's accepted that she'd be perpetually flustered around him. a soft hum escapes her, as though she's thinking, and then she nods. rather excitedly. ivories bit down on her bottom lip as she stepped towards him to close the distance, just a little, and then reaches up to remove one of the snowflakes from her hair to clip onto the side of his. she can't help the laugh as pointer tugs the edge of her mask down enough to reveal the rest of her face. “ i got you a present, too. ” a brief pause as she awkwardly rocks back and forth, attention flickering elsewhere to hide her nervousness. “ i wanted to do something with you, so this is perfect. happy holidays, tachihara. ”

[deathcupcake]

Dragon Age The Veilguard Cocktails

My holiday break from work* has begun, and as I mentioned, I'm starting my research into what I want to make for the drinks mentioned in the Veilguard codex entries.**

I believe these are the only drinks listed in the codex, but let me know if I missed any.

Ammazzacaffè

The coffee-killer, this pomace brandy is swirled in a still-warm cup and sipped on the move, following the Antivan custom of demitasse in the dining room, murder in the den.

Daisy Fun-Time Lemon Gin

Not everything in Antiva is murder, murder, murder. This juniper spirit is flavored with local flowers and fruit, served with tonic and only the merest, most necessary dash of murder.

Grappaling Hook

A white liqueur with hints of elderflower and dark intent. Served with three coffee beans and a smile not shared by the eyes. Colorless. Guileless. Harmless? Now we have you.

Qun on the Rocks

A recent Drowned District staple, rum is matched with saltwater and presumably seasonal Par Vollen fruit, floated from a dreadnought hold while Antaam are distracted by their own windy Butcher.

Vint-6 the Common Red

A celebration of life, thick and sweet, served by the sip. Tradition says the more who partake, the greater the fortune, for no one is free until everyone is free.

Dew of the Dales

Like it says on the label, spirits for the spirited, an elven elevation of the brewing arts. Sold only in Antiva, a guarantee that changes only slightly in other markets.

*let's hope this doesn't turn into a prolonged shutdown, but not much I can do about the state of the government

**Caveat: I don't often bother to make multi-ingredient cocktails myself but I sure have a lot of oddball liquors, love bitters/amari, and have been collecting cocktail paraphernalia for about 20 years, so I probably have what I need, maybe even the mixers. However, I will take this opportunity to buy that Allspice Dram I've been eyeing for the past year, even if I don't use it in any of these.