Whisky Works – As the Barrel Turns (Episode 23 – Father’s Day Edition)

Whisky Works – As the Barrel Turns (Episode 23 – Father’s Day Edition)

It’s Father’s Day, and so The Three Sisters gather to turn the barrel. After all, darling Dad shouldn’t lift a finger on his special day. But there’s a problem. There’s only one barrel and three of us. Robin says, “I should do it. I’m the …

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Whisky Works – As the Barrel Turns (Episode 22)

Whisky Works – As the Barrel Turns (Episode 22)

Last week’s bout with the angel might have stopped the whisky loss, but wasn’t the end of our problems. Seems that without the angel’s protection and blessing, we’re vulnerable to the fiendish mischief of barrel blight. Fortunately, we know a wizard who goes by the …

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Whisky Works – As the Barrel Turns (Episode 21)

Whisky Works – As the Barrel Turns (Episode 21)

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 …

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Whisky Works – As the Barrel Turns (Episode 20)

Whisky Works – As the Barrel Turns (Episode 20)

This week, the barrel did not turn. Instead of performing a rotation, Dr. Andrew Thomson spent his day offering sage advice and lessons hard learned to fellow travelers in the business history crowd. And just what could tear him away from his precious cask? This …

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Whisky Works – As the Barrel Turns (Episode 19)

Whisky Works – As the Barrel Turns (Episode 19)

This week, we learned that the elves put their tiny little heads together and instituted a (lower) class action against As the Barrel Turns, not for the bad puns or weak story lines, but because they want a share of the profits. So, we brought …

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Whisky Works – As the Barrel Turns (Episode 18)

Whisky Works – As the Barrel Turns (Episode 18)

Last week, when we promised you a golf metaphor, we completely forgot about Mother’s Day. This Hallmark hole-in-one trumps all else, so we abandoned the links concept and embraced family ties. We were going to ask my mother to be the guest turner, but Mom’s …

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Whisky Works – As The Barrel Turns (Episode 17)

Whisky Works – As The Barrel Turns (Episode 17)

Today, for As the Barrel Turns, Dr Thomson ventured into the Big City in hopes of acquiring an Aaron Hill bobblehead. “Good glove. Good stick. Future all star,” Thomson says. “I had hoped this promising player would bring luck to my whisky.” But alas, everyone …

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Whisky Works – As the Barrel Turns (Episode 16)

Whisky Works – As the Barrel Turns (Episode 16)

This week on As The Barrel Turns, the The Tax Man cometh. Apparently, claiming two cats and a whisky barrel named Junior as dependents will raise flags with Revenue Canada. While our cookie jar of receipts passes inspection, when it comes to our cheerful little …

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Whisky Works – As the Barrel Turns (Episode 15 Spring Cleaning)

Whisky Works – As the Barrel Turns (Episode 15 Spring Cleaning)

This weekend, Dr Thomson takes a break from his marking to do some spring cleaning. In the process of eliminating dust bunnies, Thomson came across an eclectic mix of treasures. Although Amelia Earhart wasn’t among the finds, Thomson recovered three generations of cat toys, the …

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