Thread: Using Whiskey as an aftershave?

Hmm...
Hadn't considered the "Hobo Factor", but I'm up for experimenting. Maybe throwing a splash in with everyday aftershave would provide some of the smell without all the other effects.

Originally Posted by Steveorocks

I'm intrigued, I'll give it a shot

Hi intrigued, A whole shot may be more than you need.

I've poured my various aftershaves from their big bottles into liquor miniatures bottles, to make room on my shelf. Does using a splash of Pinaud Citrus Musk from a Rom Bacardi white rum miniature bottle count?

You could probably use gin. It's totally useless as a drink. wurz that 'Duck & Run' smiley?

lol- Every now and then someone posts about using spirits as an aftershave. The funny thing is they never post about the aftermath....

I'm not sure why you'd want to attempt this, but I guess all you can do is try - as long as you don't have to drive anywhere or go to work.

I have used witch-hazel and alcohol mix 2 parts witch-hazel 1 part rum and 1 part distilled water, (didnt really care for the taste of this particular rum) and it works pretty good. The scent fades pretty quickly but leaves a verrry little to linger, I finish it off with Old Spice and it goes well together. I bet whiskey would go well with a leather (Spanish or English) aftershave or cologne.

it works great!!!!

Can you imagine, getting pulled over and trying to explain that one!

This is almost as silly as the dog spit thread...

What the F's wrong with Pinaud Clubman? Here is Australia I pay about twice as much for some products as you lot in the US, and considering our dollar is worth more than yours at the moment I'm not sure why that is. Then I pay a stupid price for postage, and sit here for up to four weeks waiting for the item and you're thinking of putting Whisky on your face?! I heard things were a bit bad in the States economy wise but I didn't know it was THAT bad! Goodness, next think you'll be knitting your own trousers and dying them with nettles!

I do, however, respect the idea of resourcefulness. As a man who can use a 2lb cast iron door stop as a hammer with nimble deftness I respect that approach. Therefor, it is only right that I make mention of the Art of Manliness site's article on making one's own Bay Rum AS.

Homemade Bay Rum Aftershave | The Art of Manliness

Nettles for dye? Are you mad!?!?!?!? You dont' waste good nettles on dye. You cook with them. ;>

There is no real reason why you couldn't use whiskey as an aftershave. As said before, most splash aftershaves actually have more ethanol in them. It's just kind of wasteful, IMO.

I believe I would have to have a shot on my inside before I splashed it on the outside............

I think I'll try it as a pre shave. I'll get those little buggers on my face drunk and maybe they'll forget to duck when they see that blade coming!! Thanks! Howard