Earned My Certificate

[yankee2500]

  We took the tour of the Jamison Distillery today and I received my certificate as an official taster, it was a tough course but I toughed it out.

[kjtrains]

Way to go John.  I'm sure that was an enjoyable course, even if it was tough.    

[backupr9]

Quite likely you will need to brush up on this topic frequently to maintain competence.  

[yankee2500]

Quite likely you will need to brush up on this topic frequently to maintain competence.  

I thought that might be the case so I bought a bottle of the Distillery Reserve (12years old) this is only available at the Distillery.
  I was looking at the 20 year old Whisky but the $365 a bottle price brought me back to my senses.

[Richard S]

John, I am truly impressed, and a bit envious to tell the truth. I am not so certified . . . yet. Becoming so was just added to my "Bucket List."

[tracker]

Why not be triple certified and finish the course at Bushmills. You're on a roll in the auld sod.

[yankee2500]

I don't think we will make it to Bushmills before we leave for Paris.
  I'm looking forward to the trip to Paris, were flying to London and riding the Eurostar (high speed train) to Paris, only 2 1/2 hours and speeds up to 196 mph.

[tracker]

Happy chunneling.

[Richard S]

John:

If you're feeling flush, make reservations for dinner at Le Tour d'Argent, 15, quai de la Tournelle, 75005 Paris, and prepare to be amazed -- not only by the wine and food . . .  but also by something called "le chèque."    

http://www.latourdargent.com/reservation/restaurant

Bon appétit.

But especially, don't miss the Hemingway Bar at the Ritz Hotel. That one should be considered a shrine.

[yankee2500]

Richard I just did a little on line investigation into Le Tour d'Argent and it appears if we ate there after paying the bill we may have to skip going on to Rome.
  Now if you would PM me your Diners Club card number.....

But thanks for the recommendation.
  We will check out the Hemingway Bar.

[kjtrains]

John.  While in Paris, I know the Eiffel Tower is a given, however, do enjoy; fantastic!    

[tracker]

When you have had enough of Three Star Michelins here is one for just good, simple, basic fare, prix fixe, and three Paris locations:




http://www.relaisdevenise.com/

[tracker]

One more piece of unsolicited advice: by all means visit Musee Marmottan, a small out of the way Impressionist museum near Bois de Boulogne. There are some incredible Monets there and much less stressful than the Louvre.

[kjtrains]

I don't think we will make it to Bushmills before we leave for Paris.
  I'm looking forward to the trip to Paris, were flying to London and riding the Eurostar (high speed train) to Paris, only 2 1/2 hours and speeds up to 196 mph.

John.  Where are you?  Are you now in Paris?

[yankee2500]

Yes we are in Paris, yesterday we visited the Basilique du Sacre-Coeur. Quite an amazing church.
  The area is all hills with lots of stairs.
Very nice here but much harder to communicate, I guess I should have paid more attention in French class when I took in High School.