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    • Max PowerM
      Max Power
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      @Seul:

      Does anyone know this:


      Pressie, just wondering whether it's decent… Max Power?.. Geo?..

      Hi Seul.

      I love Caol ila, it's a realitvely mild islay whisky, peaty, but not too strong. A bit oily and waxy and a bit like the stuff the make gin out of, juniper?!) . i got three versions at home, that says it all. the 12 YO is the standard Version which is perfect for beginners, then there's also a cask strength, an 18 YO and an unpeated version. But you got a nice bottle there, enjoy it. Maybe add a drop of water and see how the peatsmoke starts to come up…

      The finish is not as long as on a Arbeg, Lagavulin or the like and the body is medium - light.

      I love to drink Coal Ila after a day at the sea or in winter to get warm. So not right now...

      @elclintor:

      > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

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      • SeulS
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        Thanks lad!.. How about that review ladies and gents!..

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        • injunjackI
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          nice rewiev indeed, but me thinks Max has a problem. He's got whisky in stock…. ??? That ain't right. They might evolve taste of glass if stored too long  😉

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          • Max PowerM
            Max Power
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            I only got a problem with filling up my whisky cupboard fast enough 😉

            Speaking of the cupboard - actual state here, including my 3 Caol Ilas:

            (Large pic: http://imageshack.us/f/96/dsc01978rm.jpg/

            @elclintor:

            > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

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            • SeulS
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              Gravity's doing overtime there!..

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              • GeoG
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                Could I interest you in a rare 25yo Ben Nevis - single cask - cask strength Flo?

                Artificial Intelligence is no match for Natural Stupidity

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                • injunjackI
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                  I must say that is one nice collection. I wish I could do the same, but my thirst always wins  😉

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                  • Max PowerM
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                    @Geo:

                    Could I interest you in a rare 25yo Ben Nevis - single cask - cask strength Flo?

                    Wow, generally I'm not the biggest Fan of Ben Nevis, but have you got details? I assume it's an independent bottling?

                    @elclintor:

                    > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

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                    • GeoG
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                      Not at home but here's a link

                      http://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/P-11830.aspx

                      Don't have the original box - I think there was about 400 bottles made in total

                      Pm me if you have an interest

                      Artificial Intelligence is no match for Natural Stupidity

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                      • Max PowerM
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                        That's a very interesting bottle! 1984 is my birthyear, and I like sherry matured whisky. But I fear I bought too much lately…must think about it, ok?

                        @elclintor:

                        > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

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                        • BlackheartB
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                          IJ, might be able to help you with the cat's eye buttons…I work close to a fabric store that caters to the
                          film industry and they have everything. Post a pic of the button if you can and I'll see what I can find. 😉

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                          • injunjackI
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                            BH
                            I'll try to find a pic from the net, as I don't have camera at the moment, wifey took it to her trip to St. Petersburg

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                            • ronaldlshR
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                              Is there any way to shorten a shirt's sleeves?

                              THE RAW WAR

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                              > Just going to keep wearing IH.

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                              • injunjackI
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                                yes there is. Jimmy can tell you how. Or any decent tailor.

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                                • ronaldlshR
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                                  Ok thanks. Erm, anyone here ever done that on an IH shirt?

                                  THE RAW WAR

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                                  > Just going to keep wearing IH.

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                                  • GeoG
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                                    @Max:

                                    That's a very interesting bottle! 1984 is my birthyear, and I like sherry matured whisky. But I fear I bought too much lately…must think about it, ok?

                                    No problem dude - just thought you'd be interested

                                    Artificial Intelligence is no match for Natural Stupidity

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                                      Anyone with experience comparing fit of broken in 301 vs 9301? Any difference?

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                                      • hecticH
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                                        @ronaldlsh:

                                        Ok thanks. Erm, anyone here ever done that on an IH shirt?

                                        Ronald, are the sleeves crazy long? Cuffing back looks nice.

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                                        • jimmyJ
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                                          @Giles:

                                          We do it a lot on our jackets and shirts, this from the TWHRII

                                          http://www.ironheart.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3&products_id=57

                                          Looks more like a 2 needle machine with separate/independent needle bars, while the original post showed a pocket stitching executed using on a single needle machine (basically, setting the pocket 1 stitch row/seam at a time, making parallel stitching more tricky if desired.)

                                          its differently a single needle stitch on the TW. impossible to do that with a twin needle.  they even knee lifts once they get to the end so the bottom of the triangle is one big stitch.

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                                          • FOXYF
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                                            @jimmy:

                                            @FOXY:

                                            @Giles:

                                            We do it a lot on our jackets and shirts, this from the TWHRII

                                            http://www.ironheart.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3&products_id=57

                                            Looks more like a 2 needle machine with separate/independent needle bars, while the original post showed a pocket stitching executed using on a single needle machine (basically, setting the pocket 1 stitch row/seam at a time, making parallel stitching more tricky if desired.)

                                            its differently a single needle stitch on the TW. impossible to do that with a twin needle.  they even knee lifts once they get to the end so the bottom of the triangle is one big stitch.

                                            Why would you float the needle thread if you use a 1N L or C?
                                            One standard machine in "modern" jeans/workwear factories is 2N L or C machine that has 2 independent needle bars allowing the operator to stop 1 needle (in the fabric or lifted/knuckle off - needle down) and continue the seam with other needle before pivoting (and doing more crazy stuff like the bottom triangle which would require both needles up at one point).
                                            Not saying that TW did, but that's what we would do it if we could find a reasonable explanation/justification for this design in the first place…

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