Category Archives: Drinks

Pure enjoyment

Posted on August 6, 2018 by

I thoroughly enjoyed a good half of this bottle of whisky at my friend Michael Excellent stuff Even better when you know how it came about (read below the picture) To bolster team spirit on his Antarctic expedition (Nimrod, 1907), … Continue reading →

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Wine in numbers

Posted on July 30, 2018 by

Some statistics I like…

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Another oldie

Posted on May 29, 2018 by

Copenhagen, Carslberg brewery. Note that there is nobody else except us. After each visit you could sample the beers. We just stayed in the sampling room all afternoon. If my memory is correct, the 3 Elephants beer was particularly strong. … Continue reading →

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Another possibility

Posted on January 14, 2018 by

Very good wine indeed https://www.domainesibille.com  

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Tellement de choix

Posted on January 14, 2018 by

Il y a aussi Raymond bien sur…    

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I have ran out…

Posted on January 14, 2018 by

I have no more… Must go and get some.    

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Vendanges (Grapes harvest)

Posted on September 2, 2017 by

The “vendanges” started a few days ago. Like the rest of France, so far they are down 5% to 20% compared to last year. Quality should be a little bit better. I was quite amused by that sign this morning. … Continue reading →

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