What is and SHOULD NOT BE

[Big Don]

The dram in a can: Scottish whisky the way South Americans like it...


By Mark Howarth Daily Mail EXCERPT:
Last updated at 9:12 AM on 17th January 2011

A Panama-based company believes outdoor drinkers would prefer to crack open a tin rather than lug round a bottle of whisky

It is a sight that will have whisky connoisseurs spluttering into their drink – a dram in a can.

A Panama-based company believes outdoor drinkers would prefer to crack open a tin rather than lug round a bottle of their favourite tipple.

Now bosses at Scottish Spirits – which retains an office in Glasgow – is testing out the novelty on its Caribbean and South American markets.

But last night the Scotch Whisky Association said it would try to ban the cans for breaching international labelling rules.

A spokesman for the body said: ‘We are concerned that consumers may be confused whether or not the product is real Scotch and we will be investigating the matter further.’

Scottish Spirits launched the tins last week, the first time straight whisky has been sold in a can.

Chief executive Manish Panshal said: ‘We are really thrilled with the idea – it’s going to be a part of every lifestyle and occasion.

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Whisky Tango Foxtrot!?

 

[granfire]

that is a tub full of booze in a nonresealable container!

 

[Big Don]

that is a tub full of booze in a nonresealable container!

The size and nonresealability is not why it is wrong though.

 

[Sukerkin]

Quite so, Don!

Certain things are not done simply because it is uncivilised to do so - can you imagine what even the very finest of whisky, such as Tallisker or Laphroaig would taste like after being in a can ...

{froths with outrage}

I didn't read the article as I leapt straight to "Disgusted of Hemel Hempstead" with near inertialess acceleration . So, I have to ask why is the can labelled 1896?

 

[Big Don]

Founding of the company?

 

[Archangel M]

Ahhh..

What is and what should never be.

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[Touch Of Death]

The size and nonresealability is not why it is wrong though.

They sell rubbermaid caps for cans; and, as a worker in the aluminum industry, I say shut the hell up!:soapbox:
Sean

 

[Carol]

Ahhh..

What is and what should never be.

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Beat me to it! :lol:

 

[Sukerkin]

Nice, Angel .

Hmm, the company claims to have been exporting it's whisky around the world since 1896 ... yet was founded in 1945 ... .

Charlatans, fear the wrath of the real whisky makers - their ads have already been banned over here, I believe, as being against the Trade Descriptions Act. Their company site claims Western Europe as being one of their export markets - can't say I've ever heard of them before now myself ... I wonder why?

 

[Touch Of Death]

Quite so, Don!

Certain things are not done simply because it is uncivilised to do so - can you imagine what even the very finest of whisky, such as Tallisker or Laphroaig would taste like after being in a can ...

{froths with outrage}

I didn't read the article as I leapt straight to "Disgusted of Hemel Hempstead" with near inertialess acceleration . So, I have to ask why is the can labelled 1896?

No, it would taste like the linning in the can. I always liked pop in a can better that a plastic bottle. Maybe whiskey would be better. Perhaps, it is more civilized!
Sean

 

[Archangel M]

Along the same lines..I like my Coffee either from a ceramic or paper cup. Styrofoam, plastic and steel containers kill the taste for me.

 

[Carol]

Same here.

Although I prefer iced, I've been seen with an iced coffee in single-digit weather. And yes, when it is 5 degrees out, the iced coffee feels warm in your hands :lol:

That STILL doesn't seem as wrong as whiskey in a can, though!

 

[Touch Of Death]

Along the same lines..I like my Coffee either from a ceramic or paper cup. Styrofoam, plastic and steel containers kill the taste for me.

And these day's whiskey is sold in plastic. Eeeew!
Sean

 

[granfire]

The size and nonresealability is not why it is wrong though.

Quite so, Don!

Certain things are not done simply because it is uncivilised to do so - can you imagine what even the very finest of whisky, such as Tallisker or Laphroaig would taste like after being in a can ...

{froths with outrage}

I didn't read the article as I leapt straight to "Disgusted of Hemel Hempstead" with near inertialess acceleration . So, I have to ask why is the can labelled 1896?

I am quiet sure that the customers fr that high class hootch are not overlapping with the base who'd buy a can of booze...then again, they probably don't worry about taking the leftovers home...


(Laphroaig is that the double malted Scottish stuff? Not that I ever saw any, but I read 'Proof' by Dick Francis)

 

[Sukerkin]

Three of my personal favourites:

http://www.laphroaig.com/

http://www.malts.com/index.php/Gateway-en

http://www.auchentoshan.co.uk/auth/

 

[granfire]

Three of my personal favourites:

http://www.laphroaig.com/

http://www.malts.com/index.php/Gateway-en

http://www.auchentoshan.co.uk/auth/

I don't think I get that stuff around here ^_^

and since I don't drink that stuff straight up it really does not matter

 

[Touch Of Death]

I don't think I get that stuff around here ^_^

and since I don't drink that stuff straight up it really does not matter

Staight up now tell meeeeeee. Whow. Where did that come from?
Sean

 

[Big Don]

Staight up now tell meeeeeee. Whow. Where did that come from?
Sean

Mixing good booze is a friggin CRIME

 

[Touch Of Death]

Mixing good booze is a friggin CRIME

I don't know, there is something magic about a Pendleton's and Coke. But I see what you are saying.:ultracool
Sean

 

[granfire]

Staight up now tell meeeeeee. Whow. Where did that come from?
Sean

LOL, that why I don't use good booze....