"Chase to Elevate, Not to Exacerbate."

The #chaser. A practice that is widely debated in many circles. While some claim this tradition as being anything but manly, event down right "wimpish", there are many who would not #drink without it. So let's clear the air and try to set the record straight once and for all. As a rule, if the reason for chasing your #beverage is to assist in washing down the "foul" taste of your poison, I think we will all agree you are doing something wrong. Have more #respect for yourself in the choice of drink you consume as well as respect to the craftsman whose beverage you are insulting. When using a beverage, lighter in alcoholic content to chase your drink, so as to enhance or soften its palet, thereby enhancing the experience, this can be considered good practice. In fact there is a long standing tradition of such activities. The infamous "boiler maker", where a beer is consumed after a shot of #whisky, was for the purpose of softening the whisky taste, similar to that of adding water, all for the sake of enhancinh your drinking experience. Another example is the infamous "#pickle-back". Ask a true Kentuckian and they'll tell you that a shot of #bourbon followed by a shot of pickle brine is just common sense. The brine acts as a neutralizer and enhancer of the whisky. So next time your thinking of chasing your drink, consider this.... #GDS Rule No. 402 "Always #chase to elevate, not to exacerbate."