Carpet with a splash of Dalmore
I often get a lot of requests to talk to Scotch whisky connoisseurs about their passion. I was recently invited the make a couple of presentations to the members of the Taipei Rotary Club whilst I was in Taiwan. Thankfully not all of them; there are 22,000 in total. I agreed to make my first presentation at 1pm on my first day. With a few minutes to go, stuck in Taipei’s traffic, a little jet-lagged - I had to call the club to assure them I was on my way. I managed to get there just in time and did my piece immediately. Those of you that have been to one of my presentations know that I like to splash my Scotch whisky liberally around me, you know for dramatic effect. With only 15 minutes between the two presentations I had promised to do, I managed to persuade them to feed me. After rushing through a sandwich and a drink I got straight back on and did my second slot. On my way out I was presented with a bill for lunch; £150 to be exact! I couldn’t believe it they charged for the carpet! The waiter explained to me that I had to pay for a carpet cleaner to come in and remove the Dalmore splashes I had so freely distributed. I suggest they enjoyed the beautifully rare whisky scent of The Dalmore and be happy I hadn’t charge them. I think I lost. Never mind, but they were a great audience and they certainly know their stuff!
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