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Meter rat
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People said go to Oban

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Every body had been telling me about a mysterious place called Oban, where apparently I started Herr Dr Professor on a downward spiral of drunken debauchery. Which concluded in him wandering around the mean street of Glasgow (Well Hope Street) causing all sorts of mayhem. So Mrs Rat and myself paid a visit.
A Distillery was found.
A Distillery was found.
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A large bottle of Whisky was found. But not from said Distillery.
A large bottle of Whisky was found. But not from said Distillery.
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Some local ale was found and consumed.
Some local ale was found and consumed.
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A Whisky emporium was visited.
A Whisky emporium was visited.
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This visit caused a small disagreement between myself and Mrs Rat, as apparently buying a bottle of 1964 Glanfarclas, is not a good way to spend part of my retirement savings.
I had to settle for this instead.
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We then went to watch a band.
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Afterwards, some more ale was consumed. Where upon we returned to the hotel, about 00:15, expecting to be able to purchase a night cap, only to find the bar shut. No haggis was harmed or consumed in the making of this night out.
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looks like you and Mrs Rat had a fun time tho :thumbup:
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You bought an Orkney whisky in Oban? You'll have to go there next for the Oban whisky! :) I can recommend the cake at Duart Castle if you're heading onto Mull.

Need to go back sometime.
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Ahhhhh, the Glanfarclas '64...liked it so much I bought two. One for sipping, and one to mix with ginger ale...

Looks like a nice night out. Was breakfast a cure the next morning?

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The Oban Distillery tour is a must on any trip to Scotland. It is amazing that I can still remember the tour. :crazy: :haha:
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Well it looks like you had a nice time there.

Back when I would still partake, Oban became a favorite.
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Is that the place with the Roman coliseum style folly? Looks like somebody cut the bars and broke in through the ground floor window at the Oban Distillery.
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Been there, done the tour, collected the sample glasses. Highly recommended. The town is quite nice too, with a cute little mall.

Coleman Collector - I am surprised some Scot has not given you a talking to. In my experience they get very expressive when you mix it with anything - mixers, water, ice even.
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