Whisky has a long and august history, being one of the most recognisable forms of distilled spirit in the world. The name for Whisky comes from Gaelic, where it used to be called Uisce na Beatha, or “The Water of Life”. It wasn’t long before the name got shortened to Uisce (Merely “Water”) and then the pronounciation slowly changed over time from Ish-Key, to Whisky. Thus it has remained ever since. I have three unopened bottles of malt in the house. I think there may be some on the camper and motorhome as well, so I'm okay for a while.
My neighbour ,an ex RAF man,who worked in boats in the rescue part of the RAF got me into whisky , when asked "Should I add a little water to the whisky he replied "good lord no, I've seen what water does to the bottom of boats*
Drink and be happy with your hangover I was always put off as a youngster by them saying have a wee dram , well you never know the the Scots look at their sausages and breakfasts
Lets hope @Terrordales feels the vibes and doesn't miss out in his Tasmanian bolt hole Somehow I think he may have packed for the occasion
George retired at 84 after a lifetime as a freelance whisky blender around the world for many a whisky distillers . On his retirement celebration anyone who was anyone in the whisky trade was present at his retirement celebration ,he gave one of the most memorable retirement speech any one had heard , at the conclusion he was open to questions and a question came from a very distinguished gent " George after all these years and the blending of thousands of whisky's ,how would you describe the WORST whisky you have tasted "? George rubbed his chin and thought for about three seconds and replied "BLOODY WONDERFUL"
