When a Scotsman pours me :
... a healthy measure of the dark muck ...
I've learned to be wary and always check whether it's a 1,2,3, or 4 finger pour. Then sip according to what my plans are the next day.
When I host similar events, I keep a tasty but far less expensive bottle (Currently McClelland) on hand. Preferably something that most folks haven't sipped before.
After the second round of the good stuff, I bring out the second tier and ask if anyone's had "this"? When they haven't, then rounds 3+ will be the second tier.
If, however, one of them doesn't like the second tier, and asks for more of the premium ... I gladly oblige - while noting who's house I'm going to have to raid the liquor cabinet at. -- Planning.
Heh heh. It always pays to have a plan!! That's a good idea on keeping a second lesser bottle about. I might do that, although I have a few so no one takes a particular hit!!
I really like tequila. I have 2 bottles that I don't tell my wife the price. They are spectacular. But, if I'm letting someone else try it. They get one pour, then we put it away and bring out the normal stuff. :).
The way I see it, hive is pure recreational income. Hopefully, one day it moons and I can get a couple more good bottles.
Yeah, I like tequila too and not the cheap stuff unfortunately! I only have one bottle though. The Good Lady would give me the beady eye if there were more!
Yeah, I kinda hope it does too give me some more spare change. I think that is the best way to look at it rather than a necessity that some do!
Yup, it's income I can afford to lose. But it was funny, back in the steem days when people got all crazy when you powered down to treat yourself.
For an anarchistic group to try to control other anarchists .... that just doesn't make sense.
Ooh yes, there are still those that are snotty about it. They can hardly be called earnings if you aren't allowed to touch them!!
There is a fair amount of hypocrisy about!