Phil 'Knucklehead' Mickelson leading after 11 in the 3rd round of the 2004 Masters' at Augusta National G. C.! Wow! Not unusual. Although, through 15, the wheels are alreasy shaky. He has, over the years, demonstrated an uncanny ability to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. I would expect no less from a guy who hates to lose more than he loves to win. A very talented, born loser! Although Graeme likes Paul Casey, my money's on Ernie Els, despite his forestry experience.
While I was watching, I decided to do some whisky tasting. I had been comp'd with a couple of 5 cl bottles of Penderyn Single Malt Welsh Whisky "Aur Cymru", 46% abv. I chose Samuel Smith's "Old Brewery Pale Ale" (Californian's prohibited by law from knowing the % abv) as the chaser. Not Guinness tap, but adequate.
I'm not a 'professional' writer of whisky tasting notes, just a professional drinker, so excuse the lack of esoteric descriptions. The whisky had a lightly flowery, sweet and smooth nose. On the palate, I found it light, smooth, slightly 'oily' (in the way that a good Cuban cigar is, compared to non-Cubans), and quite pleasant. The finish, also, was very smooth, still 'oily', most pleasant and very lasting, even after the chaser. Overall, I thought it more like a fine Irish whisky than Scotch. I'll be getting my alcohol merchant (Vendome Liquor) to stock some and will buy a bottle when they do.