Star anise, an interesting addition to the mix. Good story, thanks.

I had a bourbon and ginger when I had bronchitis several years ago, and I recovered VERY quickly after. Coincidence? I think not. 😊

Which reminds me, not of tea, but of Maker’s and ginger ale, a fine version of a bourbon-and-ginger highball that was apparently the favored drink of my Dad’s unit in WWII. One of those things I learned during the conversations that came up back in 1995, when so many families were contemplating the 50th anniversary of the end of that war.

I agree, the Laphroaig might come across as a bit in-your-face in a hot drink. Talisker, good choice.

Love the image of your great grandmother, wired, drinking lemonade. I wonder what that thing was? There’s a good story there…

Ah, those were the days. Thanks, Bruce, for the remembrance.

;-D

Sounds like a great reason to go out and get sick, doesn’t it? 😁🤧

Maker’s Mark in a cup of tea sounds great. I’ll have to try it with Earl Grey, because I like Earl Grey.

I’m also worried about the float being too aggressive in a hot drink. But a Scotch whisky Mr. Ford here got me hooked on is Talisker, via the Choke and Smoke:

https://cold-glass.com/2017/01/13/cynar-and-scotch-the-choke-and-smoke-cocktail/

I still love, say, Laphroaig and Ardbeg, but to me Talisker has an agreeableness to it that makes me want to drink it, while still definitely being smoky and individual. I’m not scared of putting it in anything.

I guess I need to shut up and try it that way, as I had something else in mind last night. :) Maybe I need to wait until I’m actually sick. ;)

You’re welcome, Paul — and thanks to Sam Ross.

Never tried that. Sort of a “hot toddy” thing. Might be an interesting variation.

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