Whisky Works – As the Barrel Turns (Episode 14)

A few short weeks ago, Dr Thomson was up to his unmentionables in snow. Today, he’s up to his cask hoops in marking.

So distracted by the influx of year-end book reviews and essays, Thomson almost forgot to turn the barrel.

Thomson put down his red pencils long enough to take control of the situation.

No! Turn the damned thing. Don’t chug!

Cooler heads prevailed and the barrel gets returned to its cradle unharmed.

After being talked out of draining the cask, Thomson sees if there’s a wee drop left in the bottle.

Cask-strength disappointment ensued.

Gladly drops by to see what all the cursing was about.

Cat-strength disappointment ensued.

(Note to SPCA and overly-sensitive animals lovers: No cats were intoxicated in the making of this blog.)

Whoever said war was long periods of boredom followed by intense bursts of terror might as well have been talking about marking. Fortunately, the barrel ages at a steady pace.

Thanks heavens for pint-sized mercies.