“ THE ISLAY !!!!!!!!!!! “ ……………………. Goes Down Quite Well in the Dead of Winter ---- especially here in these Steely Gray Midwestern Skies .
Hello Me Stonesian Brothers and Sisters . Friday Evening the Emperor and his Entourage arrived at our favorite ‘ Home Away From Home ‘
a bit later than usual as Charlie Munger and Warren Buffet were busy entertaining Xi for most of the afternoon / early evening ; and speaking of
our lovely establishment on such a cold winter’s night -- The Brazen Head was named for the location at the head of the River Liffey and for the ‘ brazers ‘
that the soldiers used to warm their hands . However , this is not just any other bar , The Brazen Head Bar was designed in Dublin ; built in Wexford , Ireland
and then shipped over to the United States . The bar was then reassembled under the fine supervision of Irish Joiners .
Me Stoneslings , The Emperor brought along a lovely young lady named : Lagavulin 18 Year Old Feis Ile 2016 ….. “ The Laga 18 . “ Me ‘kins , this lass was
matured in American Oak Refill Hogsheads and European Oak Sherry Butts . We all sat around the bar and hanged on every word as the Emperor himself purred :
Nose : “ elegant and fresh . Gentle smoky notes , with fresh eucalyptus and a very light sea breeze . Lemony notes , oranges and apple blossom . Big mineral
notes as well : seaweed , oysters , wet sheep and light medicinal touches ( iodine ,camphor , bandages ) . Just enough almond sweetness in the background .
More mature and restrained than a 16 Year Old . Really Good . “ Mouth : “ same menthol / eucalyptus freshness , which blend nicely into sweet grassy notes .
Hints of yeast . Mid-palate there is some oak pickle , an orangey note and soot . Olive brine . A tad more powerful than the nose suggested -- crescendo style . “
Finish : “ long and pure , mostly on lemons and peat . Liquorice as well . “
Soon Xi and myself began quaffing the Guinness Pints -- in between sips of the “ Laga 18 “ -- and embarked on a vital and coherent political discussion .
The Great Man himself ---- President Donald J. Trump ( PARAMONT “ PRECIOUS “ Leader ! ) is enjoying rising poll numbers these days and both Xi and myself
agreed that 2019 is DEFINITELY a transitional year ( ….. just like 1983 ) . I remarked to the Emperor how things got so tense for President Reagan that summer
and fall of ‘83 that at one point he even threw his beloved wife Nancy out of the car . True Story . I guess they were driving up to the ranch , got in an argument
and Reagan bellowed , “ Get OUT of this Car ! “ …. and she DID !!!! ( …. albeit the limo drove about six more blocks before stopping and returning to pick her up ) .
President Trump is a very smart man who knows turning the United States around is tough business and he WILL get the bulk of the job done in four years with
minor adjustments throughout 2021 – 2025 . Emperor Xi remarked how Melania Trump herself is a very smart and classy woman who will lend support to The Great Man
during these difficult days . I concurred and asked how he felt about The Stones adding a new Toronto date at the end of June ? Xi stated , “ I have never even heard
of ‘ Burl’s Creek Event Grounds ‘ but it should be a fantastic show ---- Is the place Domed ? “ I shrugged me shoulders , checked me phone ........................................... ************************************* (
https://www.burlscreek.com/ ) ********************************** .............................. :
and noticed how Bar Manager Christy was nowhere to be found . Interesting
Soon Christy appeared on our side of the bar , gave The Emperor a Big Hug , and the two of them disappeared into the Robert Emmet Room [ … with the “ Laga 18 “ ]
for the rest of the evening !!!!