#whisky

Finally. It was April when they said this would happen. The tariffs on Scotch are officially lifted July 24th. Actually, Scotch, English, Welsh, and Northern Irish whiskies. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2026/07/good-day-for-scotland-us-lifts-tariffs-on-scotch/ Now maybe I'll have my auction lots shipped. 😁 #Whiskey #Whisky #Scotch

22 July 1690: The Scottish Parliament grants Duncan Forbes #otd the privilege of distilling #whisky in the barony of #Ferintosh in perpetuity exempt from excise regulations as compensation for damage done to the family estates by supporters of James VII & II.

In May I discovered a new-to-me auction site, Fine Spirits Auction in France, and by lucky happenstance the first auction running had a Glenmorangie unicorn that I'd been hunting for years: Chateau de Meursault Wood Finish 12 year. It is Finished in Premier Cru White Burgundy Casks for two years after ten years in American Oak (almost certainly ex-bourbon). I've only seen this come up on an auction site once before, in February, and bidding went to over 825GBP, before fees. That was crazy high and clearly someone really wanted it more than I did. I was afraid I'd missed my chance, as the previous listing I found for it was in 2020, and the one before that was 2016. I wasn't sure I'd have another shot, but I made myself walk away at that price. I'm glad I lost it, as I got this one for 208.60 EUR, including fees! That's actually less than it sold for six years ago. Even after factoring in shipping one bottle from France (which wasn't all that bad actually), it was a massive savings. Probably a quarter the total cost. Sometimes things work out in the end! 😁 #Whiskey #Whisky #Scotch #Glenmorangie

When you've Irished up your coffee too much. #coffee #whisky #humor #humour