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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

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

I finally cracked this 2017 Loch & Key Whisk(e)y Society Papa's Pilar Rum bottle from Julio's Liquors in honor of National Rum Day. A 24 year dark rum finished in Spanish sherry casks. #Rum #PapasPilar

@dec23k@mastodon.ie The tariffs for the UK were lifted, which covers Northern Ireland, but Ireland is still tariffed.

Cometeer is letting me send 'free' sample boxes to two friends - once again. https://cometeer.com/ --- 16 cups from 4 of our best-selling roasters. Joe Coffee's Big City is a bold dark roast blend from Brazil. Equator's Mocha Java is an Ethiopia + Sumatra dark roast blend with subtle fruit flavor. Counter Culture's Fast Forward is our most popular medium roast with nutty, sweet, and creamy notes. And Klatch's Manos de Mujer is a washed single origin from Honduras with notes of chocolate, apple, and toffee. --- I put free in quotes because: --- The Trial Box is free, but your friend will need to pay $10.99 in shipping to receive their 16 cups. Trial Boxes will automatically transfer to a Mixed Roast subscription with $10-off the first 2 full-sized boxes. Friends can pause or cancel anytime. --- I do really like Cometeer and recommend it. If you're interested in trying it I need to give them your email - so ping me with that. Please only if you do plan to redeem the offer. Thanks.

@codinghorror@infosec.exchange I'm mostly chaotic neutral - with a bonus of having my laptop open below my widescreen landscape monitor. I rarely use that screen, but it is kind of a 'scratch pad' when needed. So maybe between chaotic neutral and chaotic evil? Three different sizes, resolutions, and aspect ratios.

Cometeer is letting me send 'free' sample boxes to two friends - again. --- 16 cups from 4 of our best-selling roasters. Joe Coffee's Big City is a bold dark roast blend from Brazil. Equator's Mocha Java is an Ethiopia + Sumatra dark roast blend with subtle fruit flavor. Counter Culture's Fast Forward is our most popular medium roast with nutty, sweet, and creamy notes. And Klatch's Manos de Mujer is a washed single origin from Honduras with notes of chocolate, apple, and toffee. --- I put free in quotes because: --- The Trial Box is free, but your friend will need to pay $10.99 in shipping to receive their 16 cups. Trial Boxes will automatically transfer to a Mixed Roast subscription with $10-off the first 2 full-sized boxes. Friends can pause or cancel anytime. --- I do really like Cometeer and recommend it. If you're interesting in trying it I need to give them your email - so ping me with your email. Please only if you do plan to redeem the offer. Thanks. https://cometeer.com/

As soon as I learned of this book I had to get a copy. Apparently the story is set at the Glenmorangie estate. I have no idea if there is any connection to the distillery or Glenmorangie House, but I found it too amusing not to pick up. #Glenmorangie