Liquid Fusions

[Johnnie Walker Blue Label / King George V]
Johnnie Walker Blue Label / King George V
70cl / 43%
Blended Scotch Whisky
A special extension of the Johnnie Walker range, King George V celebrates the first Royal Warrant granted to John Walker and Sons Ltd to supply Scotch whisky to the British Royal Household in 1934, and is apparently designed to recreate how JW might have tasted back in the day. Some Port Ellen has been used, alongside Cardhu, Lochnagar and some very old grain whisky.

Something to have in this life time........

Why is Valentine’s Day funny? Because couples try to get lucky with one another. Why? We thought it was guaranteed s*x. Single people can sit back, relax and just see what happens. Forget Wednesday. Valentine’s Day is the true hump day, and single people can explore their options. Unlike couples, singles aren’t stuck with their valentine. Luckily for singles, everyone feels a little lonely on Valentine’s Day, so getting laid is like Cupid shooting h***y fish in barrel

What’s a better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than sharing funny Valentine’s Day liquor jokes? Everyone looks more attractive through booze goggles, and Valentine’s Day is definitely a day to look your best. So, keep the wine flowing. As far as this lady is concerned, we’re not sure if one bottle of merlot is going to cut it. But to her credit, she’s at least making an effort. He’s not exactly Don Juan either. Regardless, it’s the perfect card to say, Let’s go get drinks.

Things maybe you didn't know about whisky

The French drink more Whisky than Cognac
The phrase "The real McCoy" referred to whisky smuggled into the USA during Prohibition by Captain Bill McCoy.
. or maybe not ..

During Prohibition whisky could be legally obtained through a doctor, for "medicinal" purposes.

Malt whisk(e)y is made in Scotland, Ireland, Japan and New Zealand.

Bourbon takes its name from Bourbon County, Kentucky, where it was first made.

Whisky may not legally be described as such in the UK until it has matured for 3 years.

In 1994 there were about 2.5 BILLION litres-pure-alcohol of whisky stored in bonded warehouses in Scotland. Allowing that the value of whisky is about £8 per litre of alcohol, that means stocks are worth about £20,000,000,000 at sale.

A single butt (barrel) of whisky contains some 500 litres of spirit. It will lose 1-2% alcohol per annum through evapouration as it matures. Such a barrel of good 15 y.o. malt will therefore contain some 400 litres (600 bottles) and thus be worth some £20,000 at shop prices.

The most expensive bottle sold to date (1994) was a bottle of 50-yr-old single malt which went for £47,000 at a charity auction in Milan. [they don't say which though bottles of 50 and 60 y.o. Macallan can fetch over £5000 at auction]

The oldest whiskies reported at recent auctions have been a Dalintober 40 y.o. (1868) which fetched £2,400 and a Dallas Dhu 64 y.o. (1921) which went for around £2,900. Whisky does not mature once bottled and very rarely improves in the wood once past 25 y.o. so these bottles probably have rarity value but not much else.

The name "White Horse" comes from an ancient inn in Edinburgh's Canongate frequented it is said by Bonnie Prince Charlie's men. A white horse has long been a symbol of victory. John(ny) Walker was originally a licensed grocer in Kilmarnock before he, but principally his son, built up the business and the brand name. [rjsm]
It is reckoned that at one time there were over 40,000 whisky stills in Scotland.

The shape of the conventional whisky 'shot' glass, being wide at the top and tapering in towards the bottom was originally designed to disguise the taste of raw grain spirit in inferior whisky by dissipating its smell. Serious appreciation of whisky requires a tulip-shaped 'nosing' glass (illustrated) which retains the 'nose' or aroma of the whisky.

I wonder how many women say this now.......

Sometimes when I reflect back on all the beer I drink I feel ashamed. Then I look into the glass and think about the workers in the brewery and all of their hopes and dreams. If I didn’t drink this beer, they might be out of work and their dreams would be shattered. Then I say to myself, It is better that I drink this beer and let their dreams come true than to be selfish and worry about my liver.”
~ Jack Handey

PRC open day

Free deliveries ngong road, kilimani, hurligham, lavington, kileleshwa and upper hil, valley arcade........ 11am-9pm

Talisker 10 year old 5,500ksh

Free deliveries ngong road, kilimani, hurligham, lavington, kileleshwa and upper hil, valley arcade........

Caol ila 12year old single malt scotch 4,700ksh

Have some wine this year....... Great deals coming up this month!