skibum69
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Been awhile since I went down that rabbit hole but they are not all the little "craft" distilleries you think they are. It's just marketing to get you to spend more $$ on run of the mill crap.
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Bourbon & Whiskey
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philipbarrett
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Same with microbrews. InBev & the other big ones have a problem that the beer drinking market has stratified into 2 distinct layers, frat-boy types who want the cheapest buzz they can get & beer lovers who are drinking craft brews. The middle ground for a premium priced shitty beer like Budweiser has shrunk tremendously.
So they are buying up craft brewers and also disguising their own products with fancy labeling. Sometimes you have to look really hard at some very find print to find the real source.
So they are buying up craft brewers and also disguising their own products with fancy labeling. Sometimes you have to look really hard at some very find print to find the real source.
The Diageo Conspiracy
Last time I talked to folks who work here They are doing exactly what they’ve always done. Exactly. A pile of Diageo capital allowed access to modern, profitable bottling. Kept the entire distillery in business and some very skilled people from unemployment. Plus built a decent little visitor center and two or three more jobs. Dickel 8, 12 and barrel select. Select continues to be bottled with antiquated equipment as always. On the mixing floor the 100yo scale and grain scoop are on the job now.
The Dickel name is now used on numerous things having nothing at all to do with this place. Dickel Bourbon is an oxymoron produced ¿quien sabe? Rye is pretty good but is Indiana. Etc. Etc.
Last time I talked to folks who work here They are doing exactly what they’ve always done. Exactly. A pile of Diageo capital allowed access to modern, profitable bottling. Kept the entire distillery in business and some very skilled people from unemployment. Plus built a decent little visitor center and two or three more jobs. Dickel 8, 12 and barrel select. Select continues to be bottled with antiquated equipment as always. On the mixing floor the 100yo scale and grain scoop are on the job now.
The Dickel name is now used on numerous things having nothing at all to do with this place. Dickel Bourbon is an oxymoron produced ¿quien sabe? Rye is pretty good but is Indiana. Etc. Etc.
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kickstandsup
Why not?
From a 2014 tour of the Highlands.
philipbarrett
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Not far from our other place of residence.
Relations between the workers & owner's Diageo are not good right now unfortunately;
Stress-hit Talisker staff consider industrial action
Staff at Talisker are currently in negotiations over working demands with distillery owners Diageo through the union Unite. Staff at Talisker Distillery on Skye are weighing up the option of industrial action in protest against
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kickstandsup
Why not?
Not far from our other place of residence.
Relations between the workers & owner's Diageo are not good right now unfortunately;
Stress-hit Talisker staff consider industrial action
Staff at Talisker are currently in negotiations over working demands with distillery owners Diageo through the union Unite. Staff at Talisker Distillery on Skye are weighing up the option of industrial action in protest against
Awesome that you have a place nearby, we loved touring Scotland by Moto, my wife can't wait to go back. Great riding.
Too bad about the worker issues, hope it can be resolved in a positive way.
philipbarrett
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We're in the middle of building a home on Skye, exciting stuff & great riding as long as you don't mind a wee spot a' rain that is!
You'll be paying us a visit I hope.
You'll be paying us a visit I hope.
kickstandsup
Why not?
Rain, what rain? ;)
We'll be right over... ;)
Seriously, congrats. It is a stunning location!
philipbarrett
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There was a little car meet at Talisker last time I was there
And the new distillery on the Island is a beautiful place & open for business, I have a bottle of their 1st run waiting for me
Lots of good stuff to eat & drink locally
And the new distillery on the Island is a beautiful place & open for business, I have a bottle of their 1st run waiting for me
Lots of good stuff to eat & drink locally
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I was strolling through Costco awhile back and grabbed this on impulse. Turns out it makes a surprisingly good Manhattan.
BoilerRealm
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I always have a 1.75 L of Wild Turkey 101 on the shelf. I usually have a really nice bottle of scotch that I make last me a year or so. Current is Lagavulin 16. I also like stuff from Balvennie. My upscale American whiskey pick is Chattanooga Whiskey Cask 111.
Lagavulin story. Last decade or so of my day gig somehow I became designated dead American and North American “rocket” after my employer company was bought by a Danish company. Thirty five states, two provinces trying to sync with the Danes. Airports and hotels. I never let anyone book my travel or lodging. I actually only stayed in hotels with Lagavulin on premises. Compensation is where you find it.
FLrider
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Currently on this one; Bunnahabhain Stiuireadair The latter means helmsman in Scottish Gaelic It is quite smooth and drinks away way too quickly....
Bunnahabhain Stiuireadair
Bunnahabhain Stiùireadair is a non-chill filtered sherried malt whisky. With a brackish, coastal tinge it will transport you to straight to Bunnahabhain Bay.
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Bunnahabhain Stiuireadair
Bunnahabhain Stiùireadair is a non-chill filtered sherried malt whisky. With a brackish, coastal tinge it will transport you to straight to Bunnahabhain Bay.
bunnahabhain.com
FLrider
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I’ll add this one as well… quite tasty too…👌
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Bunnahabhain Toiteach A Dhà
With a touch of smoke, our Bunnahabhain Toiteach A Dhà peated malted barley whisky offers connoisseurs something truly unique and beguiling in nature.
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