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Author: RajmundRajmund Date: Nov 16, 2007 01:08
Hello,
Two days ago, four of us managed to get together online and have an
impromptu whisky tasting. Thanks again Nick, Nick and Jim for your company.
I thought we might like to do it more often, and with more people joining
in. As it's Friday today, the weekend begins, how about a dram or two
together tonight? Say, at about 7 p.m. CET (6 p.m. in the UK). And this
time, we could share more than just the names of whiskies being tasted -
tasting notes, impressions, etc. I don't know, perhaps there is some other
virtual place better suited for such "events", where we could communicate in
real time. Any suggestions welcome from our more Internet literate friends.
I'm off to work now, but I'll be looking forward to any reactions,
suggestions when I return.
Cheers,
Rajmund
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Author: Nick CramerNick Cramer Date: Nov 16, 2007 01:24
"Rajmund" wrote:
> Hello,
>
> Two days ago, four of us managed to get together online and have an
> impromptu whisky tasting. Thanks again Nick, Nick and Jim for your
> company. I thought we might like to do it more often, and with more
> people joining in. As it's Friday today, the weekend begins, how about a
> dram or two together tonight? Say, at about 7 p.m. CET (6 p.m. in the
> UK). And this time, we could share more than just the names of whiskies
> being tasted - tasting notes, impressions, etc. I don't know, perhaps
> there is some other virtual place better suited for such "events", where
> we could communicate in real time. Any suggestions welcome from our more
> Internet literate friends. I'm off to work now, but I'll be looking
> forward to any reactions...
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Author: Andreas GugauAndreas Gugau Date: Nov 16, 2007 03:24
Rajmund schrieb:
Hi Rajmund!
> Two days ago, four of us managed to get together online and have an
> impromptu whisky tasting. Thanks again Nick, Nick and Jim for your company.
> I thought we might like to do it more often, and with more people joining
> in. As it's Friday today, the weekend begins, how about a dram or two
> together tonight? Say, at about 7 p.m. CET (6 p.m. in the UK). And this
> time, we could share more than just the names of whiskies being tasted -
> tasting notes, impressions, etc. I don't know, perhaps there is some other
> virtual place better suited for such "events", where we could communicate in
> real time. Any suggestions welcome from our more Internet literate friends.
> I'm off to work now, but I'll be looking forward to any reactions,
> suggestions...
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Author: JimJim Date: Nov 16, 2007 06:32
Rajmund wrote:
> As it's Friday today, the weekend begins, how about a dram or two
> together tonight? Say, at about 7 p.m. CET (6 p.m. in the UK).
Sadly I don't think I'll be able to join in on this one - I'm the middle
of what's likely to be a very lengthy (and somewhat important) computer
setup. But you might find me posting..:-)
> And this
> time, we could share more than just the names of whiskies being tasted -
> tasting notes, impressions, etc. I don't know, perhaps there is some other
> virtual place better suited for such "events", where we could communicate in
> real time.
I actually prefer usenet for this sort of thing. IRC or other IMs always
makes me feel 'rushed' somehow. Usenet allows me to gather my thoughts.
And correct my speeling...
Jim
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Author: Gunnar ThormodsæterGunnar Thormodsæter Date: Nov 16, 2007 08:05
Hi all
As I've catcthed a cold, I'll have to pass on this one. But I do like the
idea ;^)
As for a suited virtual arena: Even though I agree with Jim's thoughts about
usenet, maybe "Second Life" should be concidered as well?
Gunnar
"Rajmund" skrev i melding
news:fhjmp4$1se$1@atlantis.news.tpi.pl...
> Hello,
>
> Two days ago, four of us managed to get together online and have an
> impromptu whisky tasting...
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Author: RajmundRajmund Date: Nov 16, 2007 09:57
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Author: RajmundRajmund Date: Nov 16, 2007 10:07
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Author: JimJim Date: Nov 16, 2007 10:20
Rajmund wrote:
> U¿ytkownik "Rajmund" napisa":
>
> I don't know if anyone else is out there, but I am going to proceed with my
> little tasting session anyway. The lineup for tonight is: Glendullan 1972
> Rare Malts (a rare whisky to taste before my tastebuds go numb), to be
> followed by Balvenie 12yo DoubleWood and Bowmore 15yo Mariner.
>
> Wherever you are and whoever you are, I am hoisting my first dram in your
> direction (that is to say, I am spinning on my swivel chair with a raised
> glass).
I'm starting with an old, old favourite - The Glenlivet 12yo. Not hard
to find, but almost the definitive (non-cask) sherried dram.
Surprisingly complex given its ease of availability. Or perhaps not.
Smooth and reliable.
Jim
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Author: RajmundRajmund Date: Nov 16, 2007 10:28
Uzytkownik "Jim" napisal:
>> I don't know if anyone else is out there, but I am going to proceed with
>> my
>> little tasting session anyway. The lineup for tonight is: Glendullan 1972
>> Rare Malts (a rare whisky to taste before my tastebuds go numb), to be
>> followed by Balvenie 12yo DoubleWood and Bowmore 15yo Mariner.
>>
>> Wherever you are and whoever you are, I am hoisting my first dram in your
>> direction (that is to say, I am spinning on my swivel chair with a raised
>> glass).
>
> I'm starting with an old, old favourite - The Glenlivet 12yo. Not hard
> to find, but almost the definitive (non-cask) sherried dram.
> Surprisingly complex given its ease of availability. Or perhaps not.
>
> Smooth and reliable.
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Author: JimJim Date: Nov 16, 2007 10:37
Rajmund wrote:
> Hi Jim. Glad you decided to join in :-)
> My Glendullan is extremely vigorous and spirity. The latter is
> understandable - 62.43%% vol., which means I'm still trying to find the right
> amount of water to dilute it.
The best Glendullan I had was a Blackadder IB that I got from the Whisky
Castle in Tomintoul. Very good, but very hard to replace here in the UK.
Also cask strength and I agree, rather hard to gauge the right amount of
water.
> The former, however, is hard to explain given
> its age - 23yo, vintage 1972...
> By the way, whereabouts are you? So that I know in which direction to hoist
> the dram ;-)
I'm in Staffordshire, in the UK.
Jim
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