What to take to Scotland....

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Morgana and Full Circle have been retained as consultants to The Silkie Charter Sailing Company this weekend.
Mr Silkie, on briefing us with the requisites list ran through the usual Oilies, Jacket, Harness etc, and then said, 'and bring what you want to drink'
Looking at the photos in the pub we are to meet in, The Tigh an Truish, it is evident that there is a wide variety of whiskey available.
What does the panel think the proffered drink should be, and in what quantity for a weekends jolliment??
 
Before you buy any drink, have you provisioned yourself with a local lingo phrase book?
 
In an effort to introduce a little culture, how about taking a cocktail mix book, together with selection of colorful ingredients.

Oh! and a couple of bottles of J2O for the non drinkers. Two will be more than enough.
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Some phrases you may hear:
- I've left my wallet on board. Would you mind standing me a few and I'll sort you out next year?
- Are you sure it isn't your round?
- For a man of your age, you bear up well. I'll have a double please.

Jimi, do the honours and translate please.
 
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I think you'll find that it's whisky Jim. Of course if you want to upset them and take a bottle of Irish..... /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

As your host will be buying all the drinks I'd just take paracetamol. Have fun /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
 
Money should suffice. (Barnett formula, please).

Oh, and when you're in the Trousers, please remember that Webcraft's tab will very generously accommodate the payment for your consumption of the T'nT's excellent rhubarb crumble.
 
Jim

To answer more directly your question "What to take to Scotland..."

Ensure you have a valid return ticket!
 
Any of the excellent English wines (like Buckfast) would be appreciated. Also tonic water - always runs out before the gin. Some coca-cola for the whisky - takes away that dreadful earthy taste from Islay malts.
 
Given that the esteemed Reverend Mr Silkie is one of the senior Elder Brethern of the Northern Contrarian Church of the Isles, and that his peers and chosen associates are likely to be of similar ilk, it would be considered an act of exquisite sensitivity and good breeding if you were to proffer a suitably-wrapped bottle of the 17-year old stuff.

Conversely, should there be insufficient time to track down this rare and remarkable tipple, then perhaps something from here by online shopping might prove both remarkable and memorable.

Should all else fail, then a visit to Eddie while passing The Green Welly on the A82 at Tyndrum - on the road to Oban and The Isles - will certainly, and without a shadow of doubt, solve the problem.

Actually, I'd go there anyway, every time..... and keep the good stuff for meself!


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You noticed /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif I blame This /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif a perfect addition to any cruise in strange waters /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
 
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