Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/08/30

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Subject: Re: [Leica] lagavullin
From: Jerry Lehrer <jerryleh@pacbell.net>
Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2003 12:36:59 -0700
References: <21E52DFF-DB00-11D7-9EFE-003065BAFBD0@jphotog.com> <002701c36f10$4242f4b0$388a8418@symkeehx5nw8g8> <009f01c36f17$c6446d50$6401a8c0@Jack> <3F50F15F.95616C23@pacbell.net> <00eb01c36f2b$98f5d370$6401a8c0@Jack>

Jack

I have bought from that shop the last time I was in Edinburgh, as it was
a short walk from my hotel on Princes Street.  I also bought a small
bottle of Scotch called "Sheep Dip".  No lie.

The Lagavulin that I buy at Trader Joes is labeled "Straight Malt Whisky",
so it can't have any grain alcohol.

Jerry

Jerry

Jack McLain wrote:

> On two occasions I've had to buy extra luggage while in Edinburgh on
> business trips just to carry the hootch home. Wm. Cadenhead's shop is a
> short walk down High Street from my regular hotel - convenient... too
> convenient.  I don't actually drink that much of the good stuff, just a wee
> dram now and again; but it's really nice to be able to pick and choose when
> the mood strikes. Whisky is my favorite ETOH vehicle no doubt.  The water of
> life as they say.
>
> The "good stuff" is just not available here in the states (and that includes
> the generic Lagavulin et al that many Americans believe are the apex of
> single malt whiskys).  Most of what is available here is tweaked with grain
> alcohol or H20 and/or mixed with other batches/casks/ages of whisky to make
> it conform to US standards and conformity of taste and color.
>
> That said: US store bought Lagavulin is OK.... very OK actually, just not -
> in my humble opinion - the "best".
>
> cheers
> Jack McLain
> Tucson, AZ
> http://jackmclain-photography.dotcommunity.net
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jerry Lehrer" <jerryleh@pacbell.net>
> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
> Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2003 11:47 AM
> Subject: Re: [Leica] lagavullin
>
> > Jack
> >
> > 25+?  You must be a serious imbiber of Scotch.
> >
> > Jerry
> >
> > Jack McLain wrote:
> >
> > > I've got plenty... (one of 25+ different bottles at present)
> > >
> > > also present at the local high-end liquor store
> > >
> > > Tucson is more of a Tequilla drinkin' town
> > >
> > > cheers
> > > Jack McLain
> > > Tucson, AZ
> > > http://jackmclain-photography.dotcommunity.net
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "animal" <s.jessurun95@chello.nl>
> > > To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
> > > Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2003 9:03 AM
> > > Subject: [Leica] lagavullin
> > >
> > > > Unavailable here at the moment how about elsewhere?
> > > > simon j
> > > >
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