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01-17-2011 , 11:34 PM

#501

Loce

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Laphroaig is really smokey - like smoked bacon. If you are really new to this, you may not like it.

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01-17-2011 , 11:46 PM

#502

Akileos

old hand

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When I discovered single malt scotch I went on a sampler of brands. Macallan is a good reliable scotch, because of its mellowness.

Lagavulin is what I order when I want to celebrate. It is as good as others that are older and more expensive.

Single malt scotch got me to understand something . Most of the pleasures of food are all in the nose.

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01-18-2011 , 12:59 AM

#503

Zeno

Le Misanthrope

Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 22,357

Oban is the brand I have on hand at all times - in case of emergencies - which happen quite often (like right now for instance).

-Zeno

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01-18-2011 , 01:12 AM

#504

chezlaw

Limey Bastard

Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 46,849

Once you have had 100,000 drams you're entitled to this:

Ardbeg Supernova 2010
70cl / 60.1%
Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery Bottling
This is the 2010 version of Ardbeg Supernova, and no doubt will be hoping to follow on from the success of last year's edition, which scooped Scotch Whisky of the Year from Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2010. Maximum 3 bottles per customer.

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01-18-2011 , 02:30 AM

#505

Loce

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Funnily enough, when I was still living in Germany, my favorite Whisky was a cheap supermarket one, called Glen Grant. Doesn't exist in Australia, though. Australia is a terrible country for Whisky, fwiw. Even a simple bottle of Laphroaig costs ~70$.

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01-18-2011 , 06:22 AM

#506

chezlaw

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Originally Posted by Loce

Glen Grant isn't a particularly cheap whisky. Did you mean William Grants?

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Doesn't exist in Australia, though. Australia is a terrible country for Whisky, fwiw.

and beer and indeed err um test cricket

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01-18-2011 , 06:38 AM

#507

Loce

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No, I mean Glen Grant. Was around 11-12 Euro, which makes it something like (maybe) 18 $. I meant "cheap" compared to higher class brands.

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01-18-2011 , 07:09 AM

#508

chezlaw

Limey Bastard

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Originally Posted by Loce

No, I mean Glen Grant. Was around 11-12 Euro, which makes it something like (maybe) 18 $. I meant "cheap" compared to higher class brands.

Wierd cheapest I can find is over £20 (24 Euros) laphraoig is more expensive but is only £25

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01-18-2011 , 07:34 AM

#509

Loce

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Interesting. It was ~5 years ago and I am pretty sure of the price - I used to work in that supermarket.

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01-18-2011 , 12:34 PM

#510

chezlaw

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Originally Posted by Loce

Interesting. It was ~5 years ago and I am pretty sure of the price - I used to work in that supermarket.

A mystery about the price but its a decent whisky so no mystery about why you liked it so much.

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01-18-2011 , 01:53 PM

#511

Wamy Einehouse

rack 'em

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I used to love Glen Grant as a solid workhorse single malt but it was discontinued in the UK around ten years ago (but even then was not what I would call cheap). Just being relaunched after being bought by Campari in 2006 so will have to get a bottle and see how it is doing.

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01-23-2011 , 04:55 PM

#512

Zeno

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It's Sunday you maggots and look what you are doing - posting drivel about math, IQ's, the destiny of the Universe, QM, ethics, capitalist religion, and other rot. Stop being daffy and realize that the joke known as the Universe is best enjoyed as a party. See, for example - The Pogues:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHdrwIffcWw

Start drinking now.

-Zeno

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01-23-2011 , 10:31 PM

#513

LXThrottle

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Nah, it's Sunday.. don't type too loud also, my head hurts.

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01-24-2011 , 12:56 PM

#514

plaaynde

Poker Historian

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Originally Posted by Zeno

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHdrwIffcWw

Thanks Zeno, you expanded my music taste!

Here´s my contribution to the party.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOe9PJrbo0s

Not really me, but what can you do. "Quality" is quality.

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01-30-2011 , 10:21 PM

#515

lastcardcharlie

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Bets polarize NL ranges. Eureka!

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02-25-2011 , 07:28 PM

#516

MelchyBeau

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I was accepted into a mathematics Ph.D program today. I start in August. I was on pins and needles waiting to hear back from the schools.

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02-25-2011 , 07:47 PM

#517

Nuguy

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Originally Posted by MelchyBeau

I was accepted into a mathematics Ph.D program today. I start in August. I was on pins and needles waiting to hear back from the schools.

I'm trying to imagine how differently my life would have had to have gone for this to be good news.. Congrats though

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02-26-2011 , 02:33 AM

#518

Loce

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I was accepted into a mathematics Ph.D program today

Can you explain that to me? I never understood the American system. In Australia and Europe you see an advertisement that someone is looking for a PhD student. Then you apply for the position basically the same way as you would apply for a job.

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02-26-2011 , 11:45 AM

#519

MelchyBeau

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Originally Posted by Loce

You apply to the schools you would like to go to. They look at your application, letters of recommendation, grades, publications (if any) and how many people they can accept that year and make a decision.

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02-27-2011 , 12:33 AM

#520

Loce

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So you have to take classes to get a PhD? What about original research?

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02-27-2011 , 06:15 AM

#521

Cueballmania

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Originally Posted by Loce

So you have to take classes to get a PhD? What about original research?

You do both.

The distinction that I've been told is that the university system is more advanced in Europe and thus, more material is covered in the undergraduate system (this stems from better HS classes too). Typically there is a year or two of classes and a PhD thesis of original research.

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02-27-2011 , 06:15 AM

#522

Cueballmania

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Originally Posted by MelchyBeau

I was accepted into a mathematics Ph.D program today. I start in August. I was on pins and needles waiting to hear back from the schools.

Where'd you get into?

Sometimes I think that I should've went into a Math Ph.D.

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02-27-2011 , 06:19 AM

#523

Cueballmania

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I'm glad that North Cal. finally had Mello Yello shipments. It makes vodka Mello Yellos cheaper.

There are times when I consider maturing and trying some more "sophisticated" drinks, such as scotch. Input?

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02-27-2011 , 06:35 AM

#524

Loce

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Thanks!

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02-27-2011 , 09:12 AM

#525

MelchyBeau

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Originally Posted by Cueballmania

Where'd you get into?

Sometimes I think that I should've went into a Math Ph.D.

I'm going to UC Denver.

I believe I'm required to take 45 hours of courses, though I'm not sure if that is for a student who doesn't have an MS yet. I already have a master's degree. In addition to that I'll write a dissertation which means original research.

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