SINGLE MALT TV Link

Here's a fantastic site that's been up for awhile, for all fans of fine Single Malt Scotch... http://www.singlemalt.tv/

Note: because many of the broadcasts are imports from Europe and are in "high definition" format - it's best that your computer has all necessary recent "updates" for your Java and Quicktime. If not, it can be a bit cumbersome to navigate. It uses a widescreen format as well, which is great if your monitor has the 16 x 9 config.

Some of the programmes are presented "live" also. Not only limited to malts, it occasionally delves into the world of cognacs, cigars, featurettes on town life as well as profiling competitive bartending championships (shades of "Cocktail" but the real deal is far superior)

For members of the Quaich and all other afficionados - an indispensable "must" for your favourites link...

Cheers, & Slaandjivaa
Chris

Great stuff too - isn't it a shame it doesn't last that long after opening???
C3

Interesting question... I would have to say no - they've lightened up a bit. If a regular patron, [or a sweet-talker to a cute barmaid] the bartenders usually ask if one wants a "small" or "large" shot. Of course, they may charge extra for this, but not always... It's a mood thing.

I'm not sure about the taxation of liquor establishments here - but I imagine the feds only want their share and if smaller shots equal more profits, who knows what the crazy laws are like.
There has never been any media discussion of this - but sounds like a new idea for some novice investigative reporter looking to make his mark on the CBC....
Cheers
C3

Oh hell no - not like that anymore. Much more liberal - as a matter of fact, the LCBO went through a complete turnaround in the early 80's and became more of a "boutique" liquor business staffed with [get this] professional tasters (and) in some of the high-end districts actual wine sommaliers to attend your questions about certain vintages. It is now considered one of the most successful chain retailers in Ontario, and has won numerous awards for their service as well as display presentation. It is an actual pleasure to shop in one of these places, like a good bookstore - there is virtually something for everyone and choices are unparalleled during the various holiday seasons.

They have an offshoot boutique too called "Vintages" situated in upmarket neighbourhoods specializing in hard to get if impossible vintage wines and scotches. One can even make appointments for tastings.

There has been gov't talk of privatising the business - but the consensus is leave it alone - it is the one government operation that works and is done well, and everyone benefits from its success.

I think the only "control" they do now, is decide which wines are fit for retail and at what margins - a lot of the micro-breweries and smaller estate wines complain about the lack of shelf space or being passed over for more heavily advertised spirits, particularly favouring those that spend the big bucks sponsoring the quarterly glossy magazine the institution puts out. It's one of the most beautifully photographed private 'zines out there.

Absolutely true - and of course with your location opposite Burloak I would expect you to have known the same, of course...

I bought a case of this in '04... have five left. Is this for real? Had no idea the market value has appreciated so much. I think '07 is the new collector year also.
http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=37066
Just shows you that futures in real estate is highly over-rated.