Whisky Works – As the Barrel Turns (Episode 21)

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Over the past few weeks, Dr Andrew Thomson has noticed the barrel getting lighter and lighter. Worried that there would be nothing left for the big cask opening at the end of this month, he called in expert help. Gord Reed, Director of Customer Solutions for UPS, arrived on the scene in answer to the musical question, “What can Brown do for you?”

Within minutes, Reed had diagnosed the situation. Apparently the angel was taking more than her fair share, which Whisky Magazine pegs at roughly 2% — not the 42% we suspect she’s been nipping.

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Some angel!
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With trademark efficiency, Reed formulates a satisfactory customer solution he dubbed “Overnight to Hawaii.”

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A quick turn of the barrel and …

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Reed’s on the road again. Problem solved!

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Or is it?

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