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It’s a Dram Good Life !!!
I once knew a man who used to take a pailful, now he only takes a bucket but his favourite tipple in these days was Teachers. His wife used to give him the money to buy his Teachers, then demanded he turn it over to her in order that she may dispense the dosages to…
Continue ReadingTasting Event in the Warehouse premises of Malts of Scotland – Paderborn, Germany –
I flew to Cologne on Friday 23rd October in order to fulfil an engagement in the “Home” of Malts of Scotland owned by Thomas Ewers and his wife Barbara. The flight was fine, maybe a few minutes late, but ok. Thomas met me, and I immediately felt quite at ease in his car, also a…
Continue ReadingA little visit to Perthshire part 2
Just as a follow up to my previous post here are some more pics. Top Left Lady P with her back facing me, but she is looking at the flowers…Top Right I’ve inserted the same view of the rolling Perthshire Country side twice, but stunning nevertheless. and the remaining pic. is taken from the verandah…
Continue ReadingA little visit to Perthshire – The Heart of Scotland –
We went up to Loch Tay last week for a few days. The sun was shining bright and All Was Well in my World. Basically a bit of “chilling” had become necessary, and where better than in the very Heart of Scotland. So, we did what had to be done at our lodge….which we have…
Continue ReadingIslay Visit by John 24 – 25 Sept. 2015
24 Sept. 2015 the LH pic is taken from the top of the hill known as the “Rest & Be Thankful” before dropping down to Inveraray (middle Photo) where I have taken what I think is an interesting pic., showing our mode of transport in the foreground, with, in the background, a small steam boat…
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Laphroaig 1970
Further to my last post regarding Laphroaig, included in this posting is a Pic. of Me aged 28 nosing (or at least posing !) a sample of Old Laphroaig. This photo was taken in my office, which looked out over to the North coast of Ireland. Rather good I would suggest.
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Laphroaig 1970
I may go to Laphroaig Distillery again, quite soon. Afterall this is the year of it’s 200th anniversary. Pretty impressive I would say. When I went there as Manager in late April 1970 It was a very different place. My annual maintenance Budget was set from HO at £2,000.00 for the budget year. I nearly…
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My Home Haven
It is just so good to be back home after most of the week travelling. This little pic. is a shot of part of our garden at chez John. The shot was actually taken last weekend, when we had a little of guess what ?? Sun Shine of course, What’s that ? Anyway, it is…
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LAPHROAIG
When I went to Laphroaig in April 1970, I realised that I had been given the opportunity to be in charge of somewhere truly Special within the Scotch Whisky Industry. This was borne out as my tenure ran it’s course, and I was equally blessed to have benefitted from the wise counsel given me by…
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“Interesting things keep on happening”
Since I returned from Dingle just over a week ago following the occasion of the 3rd Founding Fathers Event a lifetime of things have been happening. As some of you know I also buy and sell casks of Whisk(e)y, Cognac, Rum, Port….you name it, well almost !! I’m a small guy in a big pool…
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