"The Black-Briar Mead's the best one." Which implies he's tried them all, which... is not inaccurate. What's in his glass isn't mead, though; it has the sharper tang that typically comes with heavier liquors. "This one is, um... can't recall, actually. Some kind of whiskey? Jim's still got the bottle. Don't know how it's not empty yet."

Huh. Something to puzzle over when he can string that thought together.

Never mind, not important. There's socializing to do! "Haven't eaten much yet but I probably should. What's good?"