Diving into the Allegheny

Alcohol without mixers -- or, alcohol as was originally intended, according to The New Yorker -- is going to take some getting used to.

Despite my intial reaction, which was to yell in disgust (not entirely rare for me), the drink is not terrible. Though I will stand by my theory that the blackberry brandy is contributing to a somewhat unpleasant medicinal aftertaste.

That said, I am watching the Super Bowl under blankets and with the beginning stages of a cold. So maybe bourbon and the Boss will prove to be helpful.