Scotch Whisky Banned from Edinburgh Gathering

[Panache]

...Just for the record, Diageo owns the following:

Beer: Guinness, Smithwick's, Red Stripe, Harp Lager, Kilkenny, Kaliber (non alcoholic)
Scotch whisky: Johnnie Walker, Justerini & Brooks (J&B), Bell's, Black & White, Vat 69, Oban, Talisker, Lagavulin, Glen Ord, Glenkinchie, Dalwhinnie, Cragganmore
Baijiu: Shui Jing Fang
Vodka: Smirnoff (Smirnov in Russia), Cîroc, Silent Sam, Popov, Ketel One
Gin: Gordon's, Tanqueray, Gilbey's, Booth's
Rum: Captain Morgan, Bundaberg, Pampero, Myers'
Bourbon: Bulleit
Canadian whisky: Crown Royal, Seagram's
Irish whiskey: Bushmills
Tennessee whiskey: George Dickel
Tequila: Don Julio, José Cuervo
Schnapps: Black Haus, Goldschläger, Rumple Minze
Mixed drinks: Archers, Pimm's, TGI Friday's
Liqueur: Baileys, Sheridans, Yukon Jack, Godiva's
Wines: Sterling Vineyards, Piat d'Or, Barton & Guestier, Beaulieu Vineyard, Blossom Hill, Canoe Ridge Vineyard, Acacia, Chalone, Provenance, and Rosenblum...

You know I suddenly feel a whole lot more kindly to Diageo...




Cheers

Jamie

[DWFII]

Diageo operates the Scotch whisky distilleries [7] of Auchroisk, Benrinnes, Blair Athol (situated at Pitlochry), Caol Ila, Cardhu, Knockando, Glen Elgin, Clynelish, Cragganmore, Dalwhinnie, Glenkinchie, Glen Ord, Lagavulin, Oban, Royal Lochnagar, Strathmill, Talisker,Teaninich, Mannochmore, Mortlach and Glenlossie, which are sold not only under their own name but used to make the various blended scotch whiskies sold by the company.

I'm sad to hear that about Guinness, Lagavulin and Caol Ila...but thank heavens for Laphroig and their entirely wonderful Quarter Cask.

[beloitpiper]

I'm sad to hear that about Guinness, Lagavulin and Caol Ila...but thank heavens for Laphroig and their entirely wonderful Quarter Cask.

Diageo was created by Guinness.

[McClef]

I have to agree with acaig and I only hope that those who attend will still manage to enjoy themselves despite the obviously rampant commercialism.

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

No swords, no knives, no guns, no rude comments (unless they're aimed at conservative types), no independent distillers , no. . . non PC stuff I am sure.

I am pretty sure that the local constabulary is not so afraid of insurrection as they are determined to show that they can be tough guys and issue edicts. In my experience, sword bearers are never dangerious, but it sure makes petite bureaucrats feel important to issue threats. And, whoever it is that is banning the little guys (the article is not specific) is probably up to the same thing. Even socialists understand money!

You should know that Diageo owns a whole bunch of stuff--used to own Burger King and Pillsbury as well. My Lord, they're a hydra of a holding company. Wikipedia says they own the following:

Johnnie Walker, Justerini & Brooks (J&B), Bell's, Black & White, Vat 69, Oban, Talisker, Lagavulin, Glen Ord, Glenkinchie, Dalwhinnie, Cragganmore

Throw in Bushmills, and that's a pretty respectable lineup of booze.

But . . . I still take humbrage at their excluding small distillers who pose no threat to them whatsover. I suggest we all show up, take flasks full of other people's scotch, and parade in front of their tents with signs accusing them of abusing the little guys. We could even ride make believe horses and wield make believe blades a la Monty Python to draw attention and drive home the depth of our concern.

Seriously, why not just write a whole bunch of letters to Diageo's HQ and complain. Surely they's see the error of their ways and relent on letting smaller distillers in. they would, in fact, appear quite magnanimous.

Just for the record, Diageo owns the following:

Beer: Guinness, Smithwick's, Red Stripe, Harp Lager, Kilkenny, Kaliber (non alcoholic)
Scotch whisky: Johnnie Walker, Justerini & Brooks (J&B), Bell's, Black & White, Vat 69, Oban, Talisker, Lagavulin, Glen Ord, Glenkinchie, Dalwhinnie, Cragganmore
Baijiu: Shui Jing Fang
Vodka: Smirnoff (Smirnov in Russia), Cîroc, Silent Sam, Popov, Ketel One
Gin: Gordon's, Tanqueray, Gilbey's, Booth's
Rum: Captain Morgan, Bundaberg, Pampero, Myers'
Bourbon: Bulleit
Canadian whisky: Crown Royal, Seagram's
Irish whiskey: Bushmills
Tennessee whiskey: George Dickel
Tequila: Don Julio, José Cuervo
Schnapps: Black Haus, Goldschläger, Rumple Minze
Mixed drinks: Archers, Pimm's, TGI Friday's
Liqueur: Baileys, Sheridans, Yukon Jack, Godiva's
Wines: Sterling Vineyards, Piat d'Or, Barton & Guestier, Beaulieu Vineyard, Blossom Hill, Canoe Ridge Vineyard, Acacia, Chalone, Provenance, and Rosenblum.
Diageo operates the Scotch whisky distilleries [7] of Auchroisk, Benrinnes, Blair Athol (situated at Pitlochry), Caol Ila, Cardhu, Knockando, Glen Elgin, Clynelish, Cragganmore, Dalwhinnie, Glenkinchie, Glen Ord, Lagavulin, Oban, Royal Lochnagar, Strathmill, Talisker,Teaninich, Mannochmore, Mortlach and Glenlossie, which are sold not only under their own name but used to make the various blended scotch whiskies sold by the company. The company are now building a new distillery at their current maltings at Roseisle, hoping to open in Spring 2009. This will be one of the largest distilleries in Scotland.

Thanks for the tip- I'll ring my broker on Monday and tell him to buy!

[thanmuwa]

Guys, don't forget that all they are talking about is a farmers-market-type area with local produce, there is after all a whisky tasting area nearby, probably next door to it! It is a shame that no independent distillers are invited though....

No swords, no knives, no guns, no rude comments (unless they're aimed at conservative types), no independent distillers , no. . . non PC stuff I am sure.

I am pretty sure that the local constabulary is not so afraid of insurrection as they are determined to show that they can be tough guys and issue edicts. In my experience, sword bearers are never dangerious, but it sure makes petite bureaucrats feel important to issue threats. And, whoever it is that is banning the little guys (the article is not specific) is probably up to the same thing. Even socialists understand money!

I got the feeling from the news coverage of the sword ban that the cops were really trying to point out a difference between UK and US law in as tactful a way as possible. Nowhere in the UK is it legal (or wise) for a member of the public to walk around at a public gathering with a blade longer than 6 inches unless there are special exemptions. The US crowds may not have been aware of this, as it appears to be legal to do this in the US? Hence the police re-iterating what was already the law...
And in the UK, in recent history, sword bearers have proved to be on average ever so slightly unhinged .....

Just for the record, Diageo owns the following:
Irish whiskey: Bushmills

Diageo bought the umbrella group Irish Distillers, which not only owns Bushmills, but also Powers, Paddy and Jamesons, along with specialty brands like Redbreast. Irish Distillers also supply the whiskey to independent bottlers for the likes of Green Spot. In fact, Cooley Distiller is the only whiskey distillery in Ireland NOT owned by Diageo.

[grist42]

It will come as a shock to Pernod Ricard that Diageo own Jameson's etc.

The only Irish Whiskey that Diageo own is Bushmills,

[thanmuwa]

It will come as a shock to Pernod Ricard that Diageo own Jameson's etc.

The only Irish Whiskey that Diageo own is Bushmills,

Quite correct, my mistake, I had thought that Pernod Ricard sold all of Irish Distillers to Diageo in 2005, when they had only sold Bushmills.

[Bigkahuna]

No weapons and no liquor????? Some folks have to take the fun out of everything. Next they'll be saying "No sex in Edinburgh".

[Mipi]

Is that a gathering or what????