Whisky Forum - Thanks Mother- in- law

STUDOGG37 · Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2012 11:26 am Post subject: Thanks Mother- in- law

Hi, not sure if this should have went into "Newest Addition" but I thought it would stick it as a new post.

I took my wife and mother- in-law out for a drive to the Loch Lomond area at the weekend, after a wee while at Lomond Shores we ended up at a place about 2 miles away, a Sheepskin factory!

I was about to sit in the car and listen to the radio when my mother- in- law said it had a whisky shop.
5 minutes later I walked out with a Macallan 1992 18yr for Â£89(they only had 1), I am a big Mac fan and I had missed out on one when it was released. These are pretty scarce so I was well chuffed to find this.

Just wondering how many people search for a bottle and then find it in the most unlikely place?

I did treat the mother-in-law to tea & scones on the way home. Very Happy

Cheers
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Keith · Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2012 12:10 pm Post subject:

I came across this same whisky shop by chance a couple of years ago, it is in the Antartex village. We went there looking for some water proof clothing as we were heading up to Oban then Fort William and we needed some water proofs to fully enjoy the Scottish summer weather and someone suggested trying the Antartex village.

Quaich1 · Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2012 4:59 pm Post subject: Re: Thanks Mother- in- law

Kenny M · Master Of Malts Joined: 21 Apr 2007 Posts: 860

I was passing through Stranraer a few years ago a went into a small local grocers shop in the towns main street and found an amazing selection of whisky. Only went in for some snacks and cold drinks and came out with 3 bottles of Springbank which you rarely see anywhere except specialist whisky shops.

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Big Mac · Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2012 1:49 am Post subject:

Cant resisit either:

A man, his wife and his mother-in-law went on vacation to the Holy Land. While they were there, the mother-in-law passed away.

The undertaker told them, "You can have her shipped home for $5,000, or you can bury her here in the Holy Land for $150.'

The man thought about it and told him he would just have her shipped home.

The undertaker asked, "Why would you spend $5,000 to ship your mother-in-law home, when it would be wonderful to have her buried here and spend only $150?'

The man replied, "a man died here 2,000 years ago, was buried here, and three days later he rose from the dead. I just can't take that chance.'

Quaich1 · Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2012 11:01 am Post subject:

Today, I'm taking a long drive, return trip about 400 kilometers to 3 quaint towns in Ontario, St. Jacobs and Elmira and Elora where there are huge farms and the locals are Mennonites who still live by traditional ways both in dress (bonnets and huge brim hats, etc.) and modes of conveyance, square shaped buggies and horses only. The area is pastoral and just lovely. Maple syrup and fresh honey are local products along with cured smoked products. There is a wonderful massive outside market and indoor flea market area in St. Jacobs. Lots of visitors. The restaurants in town are many and serve unusual fare and I'm hoping to perhaps find some unusual drams at one of these. Will let you know of any developments. Wish me luck!

Very Happy

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Brummie · Master Of Malts Joined: 08 Feb 2010 Posts: 661

Enjoy yoour day Quaich1. Sounds like taking a step back in time.

Quaich1 · Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2012 7:58 pm Post subject:

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