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Small Cask Aged Lark

DISTILLERY Lark TYPE Single Malt ALCOHOL 43% REGION Tasmania COLOR Amber NOSE …feint whiff of freshly cut grass.  I’m sticking my whole nose in the tumbler to get it though. PALATE Very peaty.  Aside from the smoke, there’s pepper, aniseed and citrus. FINISH Rather potent aftetaste that leaves behind acidity and aniseed. SCORE 60 out of 100 NOTES I’ve been wanting to try ...

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A-League 2011/12 – Round Eight – The Streak

On a damp Saturday night at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane Roar destroyed Perth Glory 4-0 to outright claim the all-time longest football undefeated streak of any code, besting the mightiest efforts in the entire history of the NRL, AFL, Super Rugby and NSL.  The win came from a comprehensive first half performance that saw two goals from Issey Nakajim Farran who ...

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Lead Gen United

A couple of weekends ago, we had a friendly game of football between my department at work (Lead Gen) and our rival sales team. I nominated myself to play in the centre of defence, as the all-important central pillar that the team could build their strategy around.  I explained to everyone that in Brunei people would call me The Rock ...

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The Mexican Christmas Party

I don’t mind telling you that last year we had an awful Christmas party.  For a company that has a reputation for throwing some solid parties (Formula One Night in Melbourne, Cloudland Farewell Party), the 2010 Christmas party was inexplicably bad.  It was at a venue for hire which they decked out in a jungle theme to which no one ...

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TV Show Round Up: WWE Survivor Series 2011

WWE Survivor Series 2011 Madison Square Garden, New York. Although the WWE airs roughly five million pay per view shows a year, there is still the Big Four (Wrestlemania, Survivor Series, Summer Slam, Royal Rumble) that can usually be counted on to deliver a solid show.  This year’s Survivor Series had one major selling point:  the in-ring return of The ...

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Oban 14 Year Old

DISTILLERY Oban TYPE Single Malt ALCOHOL 43% REGION West Highland COLOR Gold NOSE Bananas!  There’s some other stuff going on there too.  There’s a slight smokey whiff about it.  But mostly bananas and that’s just awesome. PALATE Initially – a strong bitter, salty seaside bite.  Once that passes, a linger note of caramel and citrus.  Sadly, no bananas. FINISH The acidity sits ...

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The Economics of Aging Rock Bands

A few weeks ago, I saw two rock bands that I am very fond of: Def Leppard and The Dropkick Murphys.  Both bands have been playing for quite a number of years.  Def Leppard formed in Sheffield, England in 1977 and have been playing together for 34 years now.  The Dropkick Murphys originated in Quincy, Massachusetts in 1996 and have ...

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A-League 2011/12 – Round Seven – Achievement Unlocked

The Chopping Block After Melbourne Victory somehow blew a two goal lead against Perth Glory in a game where the referee did everything to tip the scales in the Victory’s favour (red card, penalty etc.), time might be running out for coach Mehmet Durakovic who’s high profile team have won just one game this season.  Inexplicably for a side that ...

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