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JAFO's avatar

Good story, Ken. It's a nice break from the headlines.

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Ned Smith's avatar

I found the strong peaty flavors typical of Scotch to be unpleasant at first, but someone introduced me to a Macallan. It’s sweeter and much more palatable for us newbies, I think. Yum.

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Ken Hiebert's avatar

My uncle has a basement full of scotch. He opened one bottle for my cousin's wedding that I got to try. Definitely best scotch I've ever had, though I can't remember what it was now. Of course, it was about $150 a bottle. He did say that price means nothing when it comes to scotch (and whisky in general).

I think even the Macallan is out of my price range.

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Ned Smith's avatar

Sounds like a good uncle to have! I'm fortunate enough to have a wife who works in the liquor industry, I probably couldn't afford it either otherwise!

A beautiful story about the chair too.

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Lembit Tork's avatar

I like your story, particularly what it says about your grandfather helping someone out with a problem, going out of his way. Maybe life was slower back then, good people took the time. My grandfather was like that too. Brought a tear to my eye. Cheers!

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Ken Hiebert's avatar

Thanks, Lembit. Yes, I'm sure life was much slower back then. Not like that should be an excuse now, but I guess it is.

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