Bid on the rare Johnnie Walker Blue Label 1805 whisky

Further proof arrived in my inbox this morning that there is no economic recession in the form of a little e-mail from The Striding Man society, of which I happen to be a member.

Ahem…

And to those behind the boerie curtain, no, you cannot drink this whisky “wif a coke” And it’s whisky, not whiskey. It’s not Irish whiskey, it’s Scotch whisky.

Anyway, here are the details, should you wish to give the bird (The finger, not your girlfriend. No not fingering your girlfriend, like the middle finger being rude and all that. SILLY BILLY!) to the economic recession. Sorry about that there, I get quite excited:

The House of Walker has created one of the rarest blends the world has ever known — Johnnie Walker Blue Label 1805 — to commemorate the birth of its founder John Walker. As a Striding Man Society member you are being given the opportunity to bid for this item.This supremely rare blend has been made using whiskies, which have been aged to perfection from distilleries which no longer exist, making it all the more precious. Housed in a hand-made Victorian style writing case, the set comes complete with an antique nib pen, reminiscent of the era in which John Walker blended his whiskies. In addition, a replica of the original handwritten recipe book of Alexander Walker, John Walker’s grandson, is included. The recipe for this blend has been destroyed, making it impossible to replicate. No further 1805 stocks will ever be produced, which adds to this item’s rarity and value.

The proceeds of this last bottle — which carries a reserve price of R190000 — will be auctioned at an exclusive banquet hosted by the House of Walker. The proceeds form the auction will be donated to Project Literacy to help save it’s Siyafunda adult literacy classes in Soweto.

Keep Walking

The Striding Man Society

Intriguing, very intriguing indeed. I’m very aroused! It says this is for Striding Man Society members, but I’m sure anyone can bid on it. I mean, if you’re throwing the odd R200000 at them I doubt they will say no.

So if you are keen on this offer, e-mail me at: seanl@slxs.co.za and I will furnish you with further details.

Ha ha ha…economic recession… WHATEVER!

Sean Lloyd

Editor