Shotgun 1 #1 January 13, 2005 Silly question, but I honestly don't know the answer... When someone says a "fifth" of whiskey (or whatever kind of liquor), what size bottle are they referring to? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #2 January 13, 2005 The small-ish one that looks like a flask. Er, I think so, anyway . . . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #3 January 13, 2005 QuoteSilly question, but I honestly don't know the answer... When someone says a "fifth" of whiskey (or whatever kind of liquor), what size bottle are they referring to? The fifth is the time right before you have to stop because you are REALLY sore.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slurp56 0 #4 January 13, 2005 a fifth, is basically that, one fifth of a gallon (1/5). Its just a bit smaller than those 1 liter bottles of soda.________________________________________ I have proof-read this post 500 times, but I guarantee you'll still manage to find a flaw. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mindcake 0 #5 January 13, 2005 QuoteThe small-ish one that looks like a flask. Er, I think so, anyway . . . no that´s a pint, a fifth is the one not quite the size of a average wine bottle...a fifth is 750ml if memory serves me correctlyQuote Don´t belive the hype Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #6 January 13, 2005 750 mL. Don't you read the bottles as they are tipped skyhigh and you are chugging from them? Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Girlfalldown 0 #7 January 13, 2005 QuoteQuoteThe small-ish one that looks like a flask. Er, I think so, anyway . . . no that´s a pint, a fifth is the one not quite the size of a average wine bottle...a fifth is 750ml if memory serves me correctlyQuote A bottle of wine is 750ml. A fifth is also 750ml. -------------- (Do not, I repeat DO NOT, take my posts seriously.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #8 January 13, 2005 Ah, that was my other guess. Upon reflection, I think my friends and I have always used the term wrong, though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mindcake 0 #9 January 13, 2005 AHHHH....... That explains it Don´t belive the hype Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #10 January 13, 2005 Ok, thanks guys... I knew that some of you people would know the answer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyhi 24 #11 January 13, 2005 There are 25.6 ounces in a "fifth" of liquor. The "fifth" refers to one-fifth of a U.S. gallon. Since there are 4 quarts in a gallon, it also means, 4/5 of a quart or 1/5 short of a full quart. It's the tall, round bottle, but not too tall.Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mindcake 0 #12 January 13, 2005 Yeah, we do that at our DZ... a case of beer is actually a 12 pack of longnecks around here Don´t belive the hype Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #13 January 13, 2005 yeah yeah yeah - I liked my answer best.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YahooLV 0 #14 January 13, 2005 the big bottlehttp://www.curtisglennphotography.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #15 January 13, 2005 QuoteYeah, we do that at our DZ... a case of beer is actually a 12 pack of longnecks around here BLASPHEMY!!!! Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #16 January 13, 2005 Quote Yeah, we do that at our DZ... a case of beer is actually a 12 pack of longnecks around here You're freak'n kidding! 12 does not equal a case. 18 does not equal a case. 24 equals a case. If you can't bring a case, bring a 1/5th of liquor (good tasting liquor). Prefered is some sort of rum or Jack Daniels. You show up to a DZ with an suitcase (18 pack) to pay off a first, you'll have to head back to the store, bring another case later or stand by for a LOT of razing. Its all good bull, a fun time, if you can't afford the beer that's one thing, if you don't drink...ok, bring some Dr. Pepper, if you don't believe in the tradition I feel sorry for you. You're missing out on a fun tradition that brings the dropzone community closer together.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #17 January 13, 2005 Quotethe big bottle 750ml is not the big bottle... It's the medium bottle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #18 January 13, 2005 Quote750ml is not the big bottle... It's the medium bottle. Its not medium, its the small "real sized" bottle. I like to buy the 1.5L bottle of Jack when I have the money, it lasts longer...and its fun to have a big bottle.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #19 January 13, 2005 QuoteQuote750ml is not the big bottle... It's the medium bottle. Its not medium, its the small "real sized" bottle. I like to buy the 1.5L bottle of Jack when I have the money, it lasts longer...and its fun to have a big bottle. Are you trying to compensate for a small... package? "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dqpacker 7 #20 January 13, 2005 Our dz is the same way. We have the beer rules on the fridge and some Instructors point it out to students. When a student gets lisensed or graduates we all cheer and then the Instuctor will say They aren't cheering for you, they are cheering for the beer! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #21 January 13, 2005 QuoteAre you trying to compensate for a small... package? Nope, trying to compensate for the problem of needing a large amount of alcohol to get drunk.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YahooLV 0 #22 January 13, 2005 oops, my bad. I stand corrected until I fall over.http://www.curtisglennphotography.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,483 #23 January 14, 2005 OK... so here's a trivia question... Why is a fifth of whiskey 750 ml? I'll give you a hint: GolfNobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #24 January 14, 2005 and here's a joke.. how many chauffeurs does it take to kill a princess?? 1 and a fifth.. ____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 1 #25 January 14, 2005 Last answer here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
