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Gopher wrote:
Anne Welsh Jackson writes
"Pete C" wrote:
Anne Welsh Jackson wrote:
"Pete C" wrote:
Anne Welsh Jackson wrote:

We make allowances for "christmas spirit"! ;-)

Ooh, you give malt allowances?

Depends on your preference. We currently have Linkwood,
Aberlour, Bowmore, Laphroaig, and chill-filtered Highland Park.
There might even be some Bruichladdich or Bunnahabhain
hiding in a corner somewhere...

If your taste is for Glenmorangie, or Glenfiddich, you won't
find it at this address. ;-)
I can't afford a decent malt these days, but when I could, it was
Glenfarclas. Of those you mention, I only know Laphroaig.

Bowmore, Bruichladdich, Bunnahabhain, and Laphroaig are
all Islay malts. From Speyside comes Aberlour and (since it's
made in Elgin) I suppose Linkwood is also technically "Speyside",
but I wouldn't argue about it. Highland Park comes from Orkney.

I was 'taught' to drink whisky one night, passing through, in Glasgow.
An hotel bar.....the longest I've ever seen with more optics than I could
count!

I shop for our "supplies" in Fife. There's a wee shop in Cupar,
with an amazing selection. I'll see what they have, that might
suit you, next week. I'm owe you a favour, after all! The parcel
arrived safely, and in time for the "grand opening"! ;-)

And don't forget the wonderful Lagavulin ... also from Islay. As am I
.... and am afraid to confess in public that I prefer Orkney's produce.
Oh the shame! I daren't tell my mother :-))

Ochone! The shame... ;-0

I must admit that Bill is the whisky drinker. I can't drink it without
wanting
to take on the world. No doubt it was that characteristic which made the
highlanders sic bonnie fechters? He prefers the Islay whiskies which
start with a "B", but wouldn't refuse Lagavulin if offered. He finds
Laphroaig
a little on the "peaty" side, though... Definitely an acquired taste!

Ochone, ochone indeed!

But I also agree with Bill on Laphraoig. It's a very chewy beast but
the taste is worth acquiring (normally at no little cost).
--
Gopher .... I know my place!