I saw this Scotch whisky in a shop window in the town of Banchory last weekend and I just had to find out more. Oh how thrilling it was to learn from Mr Google that the drink had been named in memory of Binks, a much loved fox terrier who belonged to the owners of Douglas Laing and Co, a Glasgow-based firm of whisky bottlers and blenders.
Apparently the fellow pictured was a bit of a 'scallywag'. A wire-haired fox terrier. Who would have guessed? You can read more about him if you click here.
I have asked Gail if, in the statistically highly probable event that I pre-decease her, she would consider arranging for a whisky to be named after me.
The 'Bouncing Bertie Blend' has a nice ring to it, although a single malt would be classier.
Great name for a whisky. Hope a cask--was it?--was purchased as a souvenir.
ReplyDeleteXXXOOO Bella & Roxy
The shop was closed, but we will be returning!
DeleteSurely it has to be Bertie of Speyside Single Malt ?
ReplyDeleteBertie,
ReplyDeleteI think Gail will need to test a bottle or two of their existing product to determine if it is up to an appropriate standard for you, and only after careful tasting will the appropriate name for your blend of whiskey be revealed.
Woofs,
Riley
LOL methinks Angus above nailed it in his comment. Have a tremendous Thursday.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes Molly
Oh Bertie what a fine lad Binks must have been...to leave such an impression to have himself etched on glass!!
ReplyDeleteA whisky named after you would be smooth going down then in a nano second it would make one's tail start wagging and feet start dancing.We could call it TaillyWag
Hugs madi your furry BFFF
TaillyWag. Love it! Perfect!
DeleteHehe Bertie was love the Bouncing Bertie Blend, has a great ring to it. What a great find, hope Gail gets to try it soon (you too?) :-)
ReplyDeleteThat box logo looks just like you!
ReplyDeleteHari OM
ReplyDeleteAberdeen Bertie's Caol Ila would fit the ABC of single malts!!! It's been a long time since my whisy drinking days, old boy, but I'd surely lift a dram in your name. Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx
What a great find. Scallywags? Us? But of course. And then Tailly wag like your BFF said.
ReplyDeleteWirey love,
Just Harry
OMD Madi's Comment... that is ONE BRIGHT KITTY.
ReplyDeleteWE certainly think a FINE Scot, such as yourself, DESERVES some scotch named fur him.
Every fox terrier deserved his own whisky :o) Wears Binks a monocle? It looks stylish... I should wear one too :o)
ReplyDeleteGetting a whiskey named after you would be a pretty pawesome memorial!
ReplyDeleteMom calls us scallywags all the time....she remembers her Scottish Grandpa calling her that when she was little.
ReplyDeleteHoly Scallywag!! Is that you
ReplyDeleteLily & Edward
someone has been elicitly using your image!
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So is that like your Great Great Grandpa, cause it sure looks like you.
ReplyDeleteThe Mad Scots
Maybe your whiskey should have a warning, that after drinking, one may become full of Bertieness!! No worries, and love, Stella and Rory
ReplyDeleteBe sure to get a distributor over here in the states for your special blend, Bertie!!!
ReplyDeleteYeah, make sure ya get it distributed over here in da USA too!
ReplyDeleteHi my name is Amy,
ReplyDeleteI met you at Grantown-on--Spey outside the co-op & we talked about our fox terriers. When I got home I realised that it could of been bouncing Bertie & I think it is. I got my dog Kira from Marie at Turriff!! It was nice meeting you!!
Hi Amy, it was indeed Bertie. Great to meet you and thanks for stopping by the blog. No wonder the two dogs look alike.
DeleteCheers, Gail.
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DeleteOh yes, I think you should definitely go for the whiskey named after you!
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