CBR 527: Postshow

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Greg and the hosts taste-test a $90 monk-made Chartreuse against a $25 Luxardo substitute in a classic cocktail.

The episode begins with the hosts introducing a taste test comparing green Chartreuse, a liqueur made by monks with 75 foraged herbs, to a Luxardo substitute. They note the Chartreuse costs $90 while the Luxardo is $25. They smell and taste both in a Last Word cocktail, which includes gin, lime juice, and Luxardo liqueur. The hosts describe the Chartreuse as having more anise, fennel, and woody notes, with a complex bouquet, while the Luxardo is more assertive but bland against the lime. They conclude the Luxardo gets 75-80% of the way there and suggest adjusting the acid balance to improve it. One host shares a personal story about his mother's recent death after a hospital stay, mentioning he was in Maryland for 10 days and later for Memorial Day. He discusses his father's stoic coping and the possibility of moving to Boston. The conversation turns to the Bob Dylan movie 'A Complete Unknown', which they describe as not a hagiography but showing Dylan as a jerk while capturing his creative mystery. They then recount a karaoke party with songs like 'Sushi Glory Hole', 'Werewolves of London', and a Turkish folk song, emphasizing the fun of home karaoke using YouTube. The hosts debate whether amplification is needed and encourage listeners to try karaoke. They return to the cocktail discussion, noting the Chartreuse version is brilliant but expensive, and they plan to refine the Luxardo substitute. The episode ends with mentions of a 20th-anniversary challenge coin for listeners and a tease for next season.

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A chartreuse-versus-substitute tasting opens into a candid, easygoing hangout.

The episode starts with a tasting problem around a Last Word, as Greg and the hosts weigh chartreuse against Luxardo's substitute and the original.

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For when you want chartreuse talk that spills into a post-show side conversation.

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