"YOU know more about it than we do.

It ought to be the best." Saunders went behind the counter, drew out two demijohns, and, possibly from the force of habit, selected THREE mugs from the crockery and poured some whiskey into each, before he could check himself.
"Perhaps we had better compare tastes," said Brace blandly.

They all sipped their liquor slowly and in silence.

The decision was favorable.
"Better try some with water to see how it mixes," said Saunders, lazily filling the glasses with a practiced hand.

This required more deliberation, and they drew their chairs to the table and sat down.