| View previous topic :: View next topic |
| Author |
Message |
Quaich1
Master Of Malts
Joined: 21 Apr 2012
Posts: 5749
Location: Ontario, Canada
|
 Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2012 10:30 pm Post subject: What dram watching Wallenda on high wire over Niagara Falls |
 |
|
There is a spectacle taking place tomorrow, Friday evening. Nik Wallenda will be crossing between USA and Canada on a high wire stretched over Niagara Falls about 15 minutes drive from my house. I will watch this world event on TV but am trying to decide which drams to have as I watch. Hmmm.....What do you suggest, Islay malts or something else? I have a great selection to choose from here in Canada. I passed by there today and there were tv trucks and satellite dishes from everywhere. I think you can also watch along on the internet and choose your own drams.
_________________
"Always carry a large flagon of whisky in case of snakebite and furthermore always carry a small snake."
W.C. Fields (1880-1946) |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
|
|
|
albo
Master Of Malts
Joined: 22 Mar 2011
Posts: 1888
|
| Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2012 10:37 pm Post subject: |
|
|
A crazy thing to do if you ask me.
As for what to dram while you watch this loon....
Either A) Something equally crazy, cask strength and full of peat
or B) Something somber and relaxed in a ying/yang type way to balance out his daftness, Glenlivet 12 or Glenmo Quinta Ruben |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Quaich1
Master Of Malts
Joined: 21 Apr 2012
Posts: 5749
Location: Ontario, Canada
|
| Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2012 10:44 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| albo wrote: | A crazy thing to do if you ask me.
As for what to dram while you watch this loon....
Either A) Something equally crazy, cask strength and full of peat
or B) Something somber and relaxed in a ying/yang type way to balance out his daftness, Glenlivet 12 or Glenmo Quinta Ruben |
Actually, it's being done with the full support of the local government and Niagara Parks and his family is world famous for tightrope walking going back generations. There will likely be 100,000 people in the area to watch and the feat is costing over a million dollars to operationalize. He is a professional and is doing something never done before in this fashion. He is a serious performer and is being received that way.
_________________
"Always carry a large flagon of whisky in case of snakebite and furthermore always carry a small snake."
W.C. Fields (1880-1946) |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
albo
Master Of Malts
Joined: 22 Mar 2011
Posts: 1888
|
| Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2012 10:46 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Still sounds mad to me.  |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Archer
Master Of Malts
Joined: 06 Oct 2009
Posts: 1520
|
| Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2012 10:47 pm Post subject: |
|
|
What a mad thing to try but great entertainment. Wont there be unpredictable air currents over the falls.
As far as what whisky, i would say a big peated Islay such as Laphroaig or Lagavulin |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Keith
Master Of Malts
Joined: 19 Dec 2006
Posts: 1531
Location: Scotland
|
| Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2012 11:09 pm Post subject: |
|
|
I would suggest a dram from Scotlands highest distillery Dalwhinnie, 326 metres above sea level, so i think the Dalwhinnie 15 will be appropriate
Enjoy the performance and the whisky and hopefully the only splash of water is if you add any to the whisky. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
|
|
Big Mac
Master Of Malts
Joined: 02 Nov 2006
Posts: 2216
Location: USA - Formerly Scotland
|
| Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2012 1:16 am Post subject: |
|
|
| How about Ben Nevis 10 year old which takes its name from Scotlands highest mountain and it really is an excellent whisky. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Charlie
Master Of Malts
Joined: 23 Sep 2008
Posts: 1405
|
| Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2012 7:42 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| I seen on the news that he made it across ok but was asked fior his passport when he arrived in Canada |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Quaich1
Master Of Malts
Joined: 21 Apr 2012
Posts: 5749
Location: Ontario, Canada
|
| Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2012 8:43 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Charlie wrote: | | I seen on the news that he made it across ok but was asked fior his passport when he arrived in Canada |
Yes, that was done both as per law and also as an opportunity for humor on both parts. When they asked him why he was "crossing over" to Canada, he stated: "To inspire the world". Quite impressive. I had a few god drams to celebrate at home as the event occurred about 10-15 minutes drive from my house. Actually, one can see the mist from the impact of the Falls out the window here.
_________________
"Always carry a large flagon of whisky in case of snakebite and furthermore always carry a small snake."
W.C. Fields (1880-1946) |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Blakey
Master Of Malts
Joined: 07 Sep 2009
Posts: 263
|
| Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2012 10:30 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Yea i seen this on the news, i was in Niagara a few years ago, it was amazing to see the falls. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
William
Administrator
Joined: 10 Apr 2006
Posts: 4056
Location: Scotland
|
| Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2012 11:19 pm Post subject: |
|
|
My last visit to Niagara Falls was a cold winters night in early January, a few years ago now but the falls looked amazing lit up by a coloured light show.
_________________
There's no bad whisky. Just good whisky and better whisky. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
FAQ
Search
Memberlist
Register
Profile
Log in to check your private messages
Log in
