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Doneeb53 karma

Jimmy wants to go back to the original from the '50's

Trust in Jimmy.

Doneeb44 karma

“Scotch” is just a term used in the USA to describe Whisky made in Scotland

There is a legal definition of Scotch used by the Scottish: " In these Regulations “Scotch Whisky” means a whisky produced in Scotland— (a) that has been distilled at a distillery in Scotland from water and malted barley (to which only whole grains of other cereals may be added) all of which have been—" etc. etc. 1

The small island of Islay has 11 different whisky distilleries

Eight:

  • Kilchoman

  • Bruichladdich

  • Bowmore

  • Bunnahabhain

  • Caol Ila

  • Laphroaig

  • Lagavulin

  • Ardbeg

not whiskey (like they do in Ireland and the USA)

US uses whisky as well, just look at Maker's Mark or OF labels.

Doneeb43 karma

As I finished up undergrad I was devouring everything Hunter S. Thompson wrote and I picked up a bottle of 101 based on how often it was referenced in his writing; I've been hooked ever since. I've had over four hundred different whiskies and Cheesy Gold Foil is easily tied for first place. I love your work and continue to champion your brand but I really wish we could see the return of 8/101 and be on the receiving end of some of the 12yr exports that used to be so damn good.

There is a distinct difference in profile even from the 00s, which I pick up whenever I can, and I'm wondering what you attribute that change to? It seems like that distinct WT funktm that turned me on to Turkey has slowly been fading away (but still found in MK and some exported 8/101s) which has left me wanting more.

That was long winded. Thanks again for producing some of the best bourbon this country has seen.

Doneeb21 karma

mostly.

Doneeb12 karma

We wouldn't be surprised if this happened down the road.

Don't play with my heart. That sounds fantastic.