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Posted 17/10/2009 - 23:59
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I think you are confusing Scotch whisky and Irish whiskey.
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Posted 18/10/2009 - 00:10
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There must be something up when, behind the bars of Scotland, they have 2 bottles of Vodka to a bottle of whiskey
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Posted 18/10/2009 - 00:39
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George is quite correct, as usual !
Scotch should be mixed 1:1 with water.
Tap water in the Highlands of Scotland is usually good enough, but elsewhere, I would recommend bottled spring water as George suggests.
I worked for 11 years in Scottish Malt Whisky distilleries, Glen Albyn, Glen Mhor and Royal Brackla, and spoke to many people about the ways to drink Malt Scotch.
The professional 'tasters' that would visit the 'stills would always mix the whisky with cold water, ( no ice ), as this would release the 'esters' within the alcohol and provide the user with the best experience.
I once stayed in a hotel on Islay, where the barman told me about an American tourist who bought the most expensive whisky in the bar at £100.00 a glass, and then said, " you better give the wife one, but put Coke in her's "
An old Customs and Excise Officer that was posted to one of the distilleries I worked at, told stories of mixing Scotch with some of the torpedo fuel from the submarine he commanded during WW2.
The same guy would also go fishing, but instead of a fishing-rod, he used a grenade.
I need some excitement in my life, so I'm going to start 'binge-drinking'.
I'll drink Fairy Liquid, that should keep the kids happy when I burp and fart.
What were we talking about, I seem to have lost the thread . . . . . . . .
Scotch should be mixed 1:1 with water.
Tap water in the Highlands of Scotland is usually good enough, but elsewhere, I would recommend bottled spring water as George suggests.
I worked for 11 years in Scottish Malt Whisky distilleries, Glen Albyn, Glen Mhor and Royal Brackla, and spoke to many people about the ways to drink Malt Scotch.
The professional 'tasters' that would visit the 'stills would always mix the whisky with cold water, ( no ice ), as this would release the 'esters' within the alcohol and provide the user with the best experience.
I once stayed in a hotel on Islay, where the barman told me about an American tourist who bought the most expensive whisky in the bar at £100.00 a glass, and then said, " you better give the wife one, but put Coke in her's "
An old Customs and Excise Officer that was posted to one of the distilleries I worked at, told stories of mixing Scotch with some of the torpedo fuel from the submarine he commanded during WW2.
The same guy would also go fishing, but instead of a fishing-rod, he used a grenade.
I need some excitement in my life, so I'm going to start 'binge-drinking'.
I'll drink Fairy Liquid, that should keep the kids happy when I burp and fart.
What were we talking about, I seem to have lost the thread . . . . . . . .
Posted 18/10/2009 - 01:54
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El Dingo wrote:
I bought a 28 mm Tokina f 2.8 for £ 7.00 this week. Useless post and me boasting to boot!
Funnily enough, stopped down it's as sharp as the cats claws.
I bought my Dutch girlfriend some inflatable shoes, but when I arrived to take her out last evening she'd popped her clogs...
What about the English girlfriend?
I bought a 28 mm Tokina f 2.8 for £ 7.00 this week. Useless post and me boasting to boot!
Funnily enough, stopped down it's as sharp as the cats claws.
I bought my Dutch girlfriend some inflatable shoes, but when I arrived to take her out last evening she'd popped her clogs...
Yves (another one of those crazy Canucks)
Posted 18/10/2009 - 02:00
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George Lazarette wrote:
A really dry Martini, but only as an aperitif,
Stirred or shaken?
A really dry Martini, but only as an aperitif,
Yves (another one of those crazy Canucks)
Posted 18/10/2009 - 08:01
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George Lazarette wrote:
There are only four cocktails worth drinking (IMHO!):
G&T (obviously) made always with Schweppes tonic,
A really dry Martini, but only as an aperitif,
Bloody Mary, made with unsweetened tomato juice.
Champagne cocktail, but only if made with Champagne.
Daiquiris, of course, are another matter altogether, but don't taste the same outside the Caribbean.
Anyone who mixes Scotch with anything other than spring water is a Philistine.
Bourbon and similar stuff, on the other hand, need to be mixed, preferably at a ratio of a hundred of whatever to one of whiskey. Useful chiefly for serving to friends whom you don't want to see again.
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George,There are only four cocktails worth drinking (IMHO!):
G&T (obviously) made always with Schweppes tonic,
A really dry Martini, but only as an aperitif,
Bloody Mary, made with unsweetened tomato juice.
Champagne cocktail, but only if made with Champagne.
Daiquiris, of course, are another matter altogether, but don't taste the same outside the Caribbean.
Anyone who mixes Scotch with anything other than spring water is a Philistine.
Bourbon and similar stuff, on the other hand, need to be mixed, preferably at a ratio of a hundred of whatever to one of whiskey. Useful chiefly for serving to friends whom you don't want to see again.
G
That is useful information, this is supposed to be a useless thread
p.s. I don't drink Rusty Nails
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Posted 18/10/2009 - 08:54
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Rusty nails are what's holding my shed together.
As for the best way to drink Scotch, I suggest in the company of good friends who have a good sense of humour and short memories.
As for the best way to drink Scotch, I suggest in the company of good friends who have a good sense of humour and short memories.
Cheers, HG
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Posted 18/10/2009 - 08:54
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Galoot wrote:
Sorry, but a Rusty Nail is not Scottish
Mixing Scotch with Drambuie is just a waste, and was probably thought up by some 'Lowlander' that couldn't appreciate a good whisky.
Is he the brother of "Dumpys Rusty Nuts"?
Sorry, but a Rusty Nail is not Scottish
Mixing Scotch with Drambuie is just a waste, and was probably thought up by some 'Lowlander' that couldn't appreciate a good whisky.
A poor life this, if full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare. W.H Davies
We have no time to stand and stare. W.H Davies
Posted 18/10/2009 - 16:10
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bforbes wrote:
There must be something up when, behind the bars of Scotland, they have 2 bottles of Vodka to a bottle of whiskey
Barrie, as a man with a proud old Scottish name (the Premier Baron of Scotland is Lord Forbes, and is the 22nd such), you ought to be ashamed of spelling Scotch whisky with an E. It's as bad as spelling LENS with two Es. Go to the bottom of the class.There must be something up when, behind the bars of Scotland, they have 2 bottles of Vodka to a bottle of whiskey
Scotland, being God's Own Country, gets a lot of sassenach tourists - hence all the vodka (the British versions of which, like those who drink it, have very little taste).
The best vodka comes from Poland, but it's difficult to get in the UK.
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Posted 18/10/2009 - 16:42
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George, this is supposed to be a useless topic, so please give us some useless advice.
Dodging and burning are steps to take care of mistakes God made in establishing tonal relationships. - Ansel Adams -
Posted 18/10/2009 - 16:48
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Spiritus Drankus Kollapsus...
I've tried several developer solutions and still have not managed to get an image out of my Sandisk Extreme cards grrrr.
I've tried several developer solutions and still have not managed to get an image out of my Sandisk Extreme cards grrrr.
Too far from a shore.
Posted 18/10/2009 - 16:49
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Mike-P wrote:
But on a plus note .. my son knocked my cup of coffee all over the table a few mins ago where I had a load of camera gear laid out.
Missed most of it except a Sigma 1.4x DG EX teleconverter for the 100-300mm f4 and 70-200mm f2.8 which was sitting on the table unprotected. So the wife picks it up (I wasnt there) and proceeds to shake it, getting all the coffee inside and coating both sides of the element.
Well further to this I got the teleconverter out today to check it and thanks to all the sticky sugary goodness of the coffee the aperture lever is now nice and stiff ... and so will not work correctly.But on a plus note .. my son knocked my cup of coffee all over the table a few mins ago where I had a load of camera gear laid out.
Missed most of it except a Sigma 1.4x DG EX teleconverter for the 100-300mm f4 and 70-200mm f2.8 which was sitting on the table unprotected. So the wife picks it up (I wasnt there) and proceeds to shake it, getting all the coffee inside and coating both sides of the element.
According to Sigmas web site a repair is £70, a clean is £33 .. lets hope its just a clean.
Posted 18/10/2009 - 16:50
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lidy wrote:
George, this is supposed to be a useless topic, so please give us some useless advice.
I'd be afraid people would take it.George, this is supposed to be a useless topic, so please give us some useless advice.
But here you go. Submit a colour picture to Lilly's shirt competition.
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Anyone who mixes Scotch with anything other than spring water is a Philistine.
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