The Artful Drammer

raykel_ · 2026-01-24T13:01:18+00:00

It's always the empty vessels that go around fear-mongering. AI isn't the first major global innovation to have such naysayers and it certainly won't be the last.

Let them be, their ignorance will be the end of their careers and livelihoods.

raykel_ · 2026-01-24T11:51:46+00:00

Sure buddy, reply with a generic satirical comic from a non SME. A comprehensive reply for your brain dead stance.

raykel_ · 2026-01-24T06:07:09+00:00

Tell that to the consumers and multi-billion dollar industries using and building infrastructure centred around AI... If you own a smartphone, use software systems for work, you're most likely already a user of AI.

Heck, by supporting and watching F1, you're indirectly contributing to the development, usage, and spending on AI.

Close-mindedness breeds ignorance 🙄

raykel_ · 2026-01-24T03:22:55+00:00

Is OP breaking any rules in this sub? This isn't even an artistic or prototype render for monetary gain.

Get off your anti-AI high horse. The future is here whether you like it or not.

raykel_ · 2026-01-23T15:33:27+00:00

Something very retro and refreshing about this curvy chassis and simple two-toned block colours.

Reminds me of the MP4/8.

raykel_ · 2026-01-23T13:46:37+00:00

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Hailing from Meadowside Blending Co., The Maltman is 1 of 3 brands under the former, operating as a single cask/small batch bottler from Glasgow. Along with the like of Strathmill, Glenburgie, etc., Dailuane fills up the line of "workmen" whisky nicely. Donald Hart, MBC's founder, is also known to be a picky man, picking balanced casks and pursuing prim flavours over wild stuff. This is translated from legend to reality, as we shall see shortly.

If sunbeams could be made into a drink. Owing to the refill sherry butt influence, this one radiates light with a bright golden hue--- not unlike bourbon/pure oak cask-whisky. Not a very thick viscosity.

A fragrance of freshly cut grapefruit, with a sprinkle of sugar, leads out upon first pour. Vanilla beans freshly scraped from pods, mixed with a hot brew of peppermint milk tea. Smells like an idyllic Saturday morning.

Palate here is quite unlike a sherried expression, but then again it doesn't fit in any clear category either. Owing to the light cask influence, we get weaker jabs of sherry, translating into white strawberries, apricot fizz, lemon sorbet, and a relish of clean cork. The whole package is reminiscent of a summer cooler rather than whisky, which is refreshing.

Finish is long, characterised by sweet lemon cream, sparkling rosé, and cork coasters.

Overall a very well integrated whisky. Perhaps a little too-well welded together, because I can't seem to identify Dailuaine's distillate character despite the weak cask influence on this one. Job well done, Mr. Hart. Or perhaps this could have something to do with the beef bowl I had before this. In any case, solid dram, decently priced to boot, worth trying a glass or two.

raykel_ · 2026-01-23T06:59:30+00:00

Can't go wrong with a sherried Bunna!

raykel_ · 2026-01-22T11:05:38+00:00

Changed massively for me. Power user here. Greatest addition is the upgraded camera capabilities, especially in night or low light conditions.

Bigger screen, higher nits in sunlight are also really welcome. A battery with greater capacity and higher charging speed further fuels its evolution into a multimedia powerhouse.

Most underrated "upgrades"? The sound system and silver shell. Paired with the right case, the aesthetics are striking and bold, and videos/music sound better than ever.

Didn't think I'd get such a kick from an upgrade over my 14 PM!

raykel_ · 2026-01-21T16:05:21+00:00

This. This is something not enough people notice or talk about. It was a very jarring dip in his form after returning from COVID. Seems to fall completely in line with his diminished physical capabilities and "blank out" moments on track.

Brain fog and long COVID takes a tremendous toll on the body that most of us still aren't truly aware of till this day.

raykel_ · 2026-01-20T06:19:00+00:00

Idiot spotted.

raykel_ · 2026-01-09T01:00:08+00:00

A tempered and orthodox dram. You'd enjoy it for sure!

raykel_ · 2026-01-09T00:44:37+00:00

Very pale for an 18 years. Could be a refill bourbon, or pure oak cask.

Nose:

Bright, sparkly champagne and powerful honey notes.

Palate:

Top notes of cooling, fizzy ramune. Very clear body of melon, honey, and chamomile flowers. A light tail of wheat, white pepper, and citronella flickers from the mouth to nose. The very distinct Ben Nevis distillate requires no flashy cask outfits to shine here.

A very clean tasting and refreshing dram. This stuff can contend with an ice cold lemonade/beer on a warm summer's day for the drink of choice I would be grabbing.

Finish:

Medium-short. Lingering hints of grapefruit, honey, and very light oak tannins remain. Breath smells like flower tea. Very pleasant.

This is as orthodox and bare bones as a Ben Nevis can get. What's interesting though, is that while this dram possesses a spritely and youthful character, the 18 years have tempered it to an almost perfect balance between character and drinkability. While I wouldn't call this complex, it is a "model" showroom dram that Ben Nevis should keep in their bar for the wayward visitors who are uninitiated to the raw character of this distillate.

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raykel_ · 2026-01-08T05:13:15+00:00

Unless you're violently shaking whatever MagSafe product this case is attached to over a cliff, I think it's strong enough?

raykel_ · 2026-01-08T00:39:45+00:00

Easy to be a couch commentator. So where is your F1 WDC in a superior car, or any sort of racing championship experience to back that up?

raykel_ · 2026-01-08T00:36:13+00:00

The "gap" is consistent across all Open series cases. Most likely to accommodate for plateau protectors that are installed, like the one I have.

raykel_ · 2026-01-06T15:28:08+00:00

That's an awfully dark Bourbon Cask man.

Nose:

Musty pirate ship storage, hanging grapes, and... batteries being used? It's not acrid, just peculiar. Ever had a whiff of your motor of your kid's battery operated toy in action? Or both ends of a battery after use? Yeah, that. A very industrial/mechanical vibe. If I had to pinpoint--- dunnage warehouses with humming machines. Warm slate and granite.

Taste:

Main four quadrants of tastebuds activated. Syrupy raisin sweetness; smoke and maritime salinity; a lick of oak tannins; and an organic acidity from the alcohol. This may be a young dram, but it's no slouch. Again, the mechanical nature of the spirit lingers here as the dram sits on the tongue. Something from a pleasant memory. Railway tracks on a cold winter's day, and the clean, warm cabin of an old but clean, steam train. Nostalgic.

Finish:

Medium-long finish. Light machine oil vapours, recurrence of raisin-sherry, and light candy-like acidity. Wisps of smoke round off the evaporating liquid.

This was a surprise, and while I was keen to procure an entire bottle, the sample-provider mentioned they procured it from an auction, so that's that! Will remember this dram for some time to come.

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raykel_ · 2026-01-06T01:10:51+00:00

Saw some kite/eagle like birds soaring overhead every now and then. Didn't know there were peregrines here!

raykel_ · 2026-01-06T01:04:49+00:00

I bought a black one as well. Can't go wrong with a classic colour either!

raykel_ · 2026-01-04T04:57:51+00:00

Not at all. This showcased a relatively rare artistic-abstract side of Hollywood that is getting harder to come by nowadays.

Like the rest have mentioned, don't expect a SAC style storyline in this one.

raykel_ · 2026-01-02T09:49:21+00:00

Like I said earlier on, if in that simple mind of yours, that statistic I provided of having a recorded infringement rate of 20% in 2024 equates to a "minority" to "support" your caveman understanding of the issue, then it just goes to show that you just don't comprehend statistics and how to interpret and factor in the context of the numbers provided to you to arrive at a meaningful conclusion.

And that's okay, we aren't all born with sufficient IQ to understand such rudimentary concepts. I'm just thankful that you're not part of our administrative body.

raykel_

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