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dakslim
01-21-2011, 07:24 AM
Whisky in a Can

January 19, 2011 at 8:02AM by Justine Sterling (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/archives/food/recalls-reviews/by_author/10976/15;1) | 17 Comments (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/food/recalls-reviews/whisky-in-a-can#comments)

http://www.delish.com/cm/delish/images/whisky-can-big.jpgIs there any better sound than that of the crack of a beer can being opened after a long day of work? What if that can was full of something a little stronger than beer, say, whisky? Scottish Spirits (http://www.scottishspirits.com) to the rescue!
Despite having Scottish in the name, the spirits company is based in Panama. But that still doesn't excuse what they have gone and done. They've put twelve ounces of whisky (http://www.delish.com/recipes/cooking-recipes/drink-recipes-diageo-1008) (I am spelling it thusly because that's how the Scots spell it) in an aluminum can and last week they released it on the public. It comes in both the company's signature whisky and a blended variety called Sir Edwin's. "It's lightweight and portable and entirely recyclable," chief executive Manish Panshal told The Daily Mail. "It will be one of the hot picks for any outdoor activities...But you probably wouldn't want it in aluminium [sic] cans for too long, because it would affect the taste." The company is testing its product in South America and Caribbean markets right now. It is not available in the US (yet) so don't go sprinting out to your local liquor store for supplies for your next picnic (http://www.delish.com/entertaining-ideas/parties/picnics/picnic-sandwich-recipes).
The Scotch Whisky Association is not a fan of the can. The Association has said that it would attempt to ban the cans due to a breach of international labeling rules since technically the product is not real Scotch, as it is not made in Scotland. This is the second time the company has come into trouble for labeling reasons. Last September it was ruled that the company's advertisements wrongly insinuated that it was selling true Scotch.
Whisky in a can is not Scottish Spirits' first foray into novelty whisky. They also sell a non-alcoholic whisky that is Halal approved. Because we all know the only reason you would drink Panama-made whisky is for the taste....

Blackened300a
01-21-2011, 07:53 AM
A few shots of whiskey and I'm feeling pretty good. One can of that would put me on the floor.

MERCMAN
01-21-2011, 09:07 AM
Jim Beam has had Jim Beam and cola in a can for many years!

That just screams drink and drive to me :)

PurdueRifleman
01-21-2011, 09:25 AM
I might buy some once for the sake of novelty, but that's it. Thank you, but I prefer my scotch to be kept in something that doesn't make it taste like metal shavings. Canned beer is bad enough.

thathotrodlincn
01-21-2011, 09:26 AM
A few shots of whiskey and I'm feeling pretty good. One can of that would put me on the floor.

Can you think of a better way of getting there?

Mr. Man
01-21-2011, 11:09 AM
Might be time for Scotland to invade Panama and put an end to the ridiculousness of it all.

CBT
01-21-2011, 12:18 PM
Might be time for Scotland to invade Panama and put an end to the ridiculousness of it all.

That's the most awesome idea you have ever posted. We can start a rumor that Panama has weapons of malt destruction and has threatened to use them on Scotland.

SC Cheesehead
01-21-2011, 02:18 PM
That's the most awesome idea you have ever posted. We can start a rumor that Panama has weapons of malt destruction and has threatened to use them on Scotland.

:rofl: Jocularity!

When they start putting Maker's Mark in cans I'll be at the head of the line...:D