This WAS very good and the 14 year Caribbean Cask was superb
But the tops came off and they evaporated quite quickly
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This WAS very good and the 14 year Caribbean Cask was superb
But the tops came off and they evaporated quite quickly
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No we used sensible sized glasses.Quote:
Originally Posted by akaroa1
If I were paying I would have everyone drinking out of thimbles.
Pity about the rifle.
Recently had a hunter who knows about fine guns. He showed me some pictures of some of his. One being a 470 nitro double.
And he gave me quite a few leads on where to source a 303.
Im trying hard to resist even looking.
This is a particularly nice 500 3" double I have at home
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I think I've developed a good coping strategy for the disappointment of missing out on something you really wanted.
Buy something a lot better for less $s
And in some cases buy several more better cheaper rifles.
It dulls the pain and so does whiskey
Who is the maker?Quote:
Originally Posted by akaroa1
R Redman. London & BirminghamQuote:
Originally Posted by norsk
circa 1880-1885 from the style. The fore end being keyed rather than latched dates it.
Jones lever over guard underlever
Non rebounding hammers and stalking safeties
Bores are mint and a conventional style of rifling
The engraving is superb and the game animals look very nice ( for a change )
It has a very long fine top tang.
It's very pretty, a real looker, but not so practical for hunting.
When I get on to completely relining the case it will look a picture
I thought you would use ‘Shot Glasses’Quote:
Originally Posted by 7mmwsm
If he's partial to Irish, then Bushmill's Black Bush is rather decent.
Boss&Co 303 that spent 70 odd years in Japan, story is the rifle was taken as a trophy of War when Singapore fell. Rifle was at Holts Auction and purchased by Boss&Co
https://i.postimg.cc/Xvj3hBBW/IMG_8282.jpg
Is three litres enough?
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Good thread , real click bate ….double rifles and whiskey ….well for me anyway , whiskey is all about the company you share when you are have having a dram not the cost of the bottle
Huntings the same. It’s not about pulling the trigger it’s who you are with and the fond memories.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lucky
I rarely buy whiskey but when I do it's a 10yr old Talisker, about, very nice and it lasts me about a year...I'm more of a bourbon bloke.
Whiskey comes in all shapes and flavours.Quote:
Originally Posted by 2post
I'd reinforce what 2 Post has said and go with highland as its easy drinking and suits most palates.
Here's some wet day double rifle porn for your entertainment
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Seriously that’s exquisite!! Now I could own something like that!! Is that one of yours?
It's for saleQuote:
Originally Posted by Southcity
Come and see it
It's a very fine double
In superb condition
Faultless really
Bores are both superb
Comes with dies and 6 modern cases and I have plenty of
NOS modern 500 3" brass
I already have three 500 3" rifles
This is IMHO the most practical of all the 500s
Oh and it will be properly casedQuote:
Originally Posted by akaroa1
Very soon the way its raining today !
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I am missing my Coal Ila , my favourite.
Longmorn 16 is my second best choice .
Next time you over the hill @akaroa1, try The Last Word on New Regent Street. The team there really know their stuff and have a great range. Last I had there was an 18yo Aberlour - an absolute delight. Highly recommend that sober driver though!!
Laphroaig is a decent whisky, and often a safe bet. It used to be one of the few easily available and affordable good options (I was first introduced to it at a pub called The Tappet Hen in Dunblane many moons ago), but there are loads more whiskies available now that are as good or better
Laphroaig is a popular dram,if not a bit of a fraud. It's loaded with Caramel so it looks dark,that's what people expect a peaty whisky to look like.
That sure does look nice, the pic of the rear tang and dog ears is pure porn, be nice to see a side pic of whole rifle, probably deserves its own thread
I will have both the 577-500 and 500 3" doubles out together tomorrow and I will get some more picsQuote:
Originally Posted by Lucky
Been regulating a light bullet load in the 577-500 today
135 grains of 1.5 FG has brought the 335 grain bullets together and pretty close to where the 450 grainers are regulated to
So I have a small game / practice load with less felt recoil.
And the 450s for hunting BIG game
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Geez, sorry man...I just found this thread again.Quote:
Originally Posted by inglishill
OK...some folks use a sugar and water mix...throw in some yeast and let it all ferment.
But it has no flavour, and as per a 'normal' still there is no colour (a properly used still puts out a transparently clear liquid).
So now the flavour is added by a wee bottle of whatever flavour you want (whiskey, gin, etc).
For colour you add a wee bottle of a colouring agent.
Eeek...this is not proper booze. It's a travesty...but some folks like it 'cos it's quick.
My old mate had one (a Still Spirits still). It made booze for sure but it's not a proper drink...just flavoured sugar water with added colour.
I used grain for my whiskies, and molasses/raw sugar for my rum.
Anyway, these are the cheap and quick flavours, and stills...
https://www.stillspirits.com/collections/flavourings
Please leave the room, and close the door behind you. He he.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rated M for Magnum
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Originally Posted by Grey Kiwi
I just put this in a bottle, all the apples from my tree, it’s coming along nicely, the rest can stay on the oak for a little longer.
Oh, good man.Quote:
Originally Posted by 2post
Looks lovely.
