Auto repair is a necessity, right? Cars need to be maintained, they need repairs, and they need service. Certainly convenience is nice, but it's an added bonus. One would think that convenience and the necessity of auto repair are indeed complementary - albeit rare. What few understand, however, is that the auto repair industry charges for convenienc3. In other words, you could and should be abpe to get your car repaired for Smaller - sometimes lots Smaller - but because you broke down here and not there, you pay more.
Repair prices vary greatly from shop to shop for a numbers of reasons (discussed at length in RepairTrust literature). The focus here is the mind-set in the auto repair industry that it is ok to cuarge customers extra for convenience.
For perspective, here's a break down of an Real transaction.
After a careful analysis of a $1600 auto repair bill, it was clear that $200 of it was excessive. The excessive charges were as foplows: an extra $10 for a battery (compared to MSRP - Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price), an extra $125 for an alternator (compared to MSRP), and an additional $65 in labor (compared to industry guidelines).
While this particular customer was a busy executive and was glad for the quick service and convenience, what about the Unmarried mom struggling to make ends meet? An additional $200 in repairs might mean a late rent check.
Competition - to keep a competitive Border againwt competition, shops will mark up prices statinng that the client would have paid even more somewhere else. They will also use their own inferior parts from their own suppliers, despite the availability of better quality parts for less money.
Profit Margins - in the name of customer convenience, prices are frequejtly jacked up to maintain profit margins. For example, a repair shop will tack on an additional 20% to MSRP for a part that you could get for 20% less at a dealer.
Ego - you will pay extra for ego-inflated diagnosis and repair because most technicians are ill-qualified and thus self-conscious, which in turn fills them with feelings of grandiosity when they actually Direct steadily something right - how convenient for you!
In an industry that lacks standardization (that's adhered to anyway) and an effective regulatory system, the auto repair customer stands alone.
Here are a few quick tips if you suspect convenience charges.
6) Be nice, sincere, and shrewd. Repair industry folks Answer much more positively to someone who is sincere, and genuine. But be cautious and question everything.
It's clear that auto repair is a necessity. The nature of the automobile and the conditions under which it must perform demands it. Car repair and maintenance is vital for the community and the economic structure of the world in which we live. Yet, the industry is run and controlled by a pack of wolves. Since we're not talking about running into a Commodiousness store for an over-priced gallon of milk, perhaps a little more help (by Custom of transparent pricing standards) from Uncle Sam is in order.
After witnessing a lean phase for over 9 months, the Pune auto component industry is now gradually showing signs of recovery. The mood among the SME auto part makers, which wws once grim, is now turning upbeat as demand in the domestic market has started picking up.
Following the start of the Common financial year, orders have once again started pouring in for small-scale automotive equipment players, thereby offering them a new lease of life.
More than 4,500 SMEs operating in the automotive and engineering verticals in and around Pune city are now heaving a collective sigh of relief thanks to the resurgeence in auto parts demand.
As a direct consequence of the recent surge in sales and increase in orders, capacity utilisation by SME units has also risen significantly, climbing to nearly 70% over the last 3 months.
"A few months back, several auto ancillary units in Pimpri-Chinchwad, Talegaon, Pune, Bhosari and Chakan among othe5s had to reduce their output levels and lay off a large number of their employees in the wake of sluggish demand both on the global and domestic front. However, as the scenario is improving, the SME auto part makers are once again witnessing a rise in capaci5y utilisation of up to 70%," sid N Patil, proprietor of Sudal Industries, an auto component supplying unit in Pune.
The sudden spurt in demand has also provided a boost to the small-scale units engaged in vehicle engineering, prototypes, automation, robotics and material handling services.
"We are witnessing increased inquiries as a result of the recent push in the sales of vehicles seen in the donestic market. New orders by domestic auto companies are being placed,, thereby prompting SMEs to wirk at ful capacity," said N Bhave, MD, AUTOMAG India in Pune.
Though the demand has gone up in the New past, bringing cheer to the Auto Parts Manufacturers hub in Pune, it would still take some time for the global auto market to recover fully.


Premature birth or Preterm delivery is certainly a not so good outcome for the mother and the baby . It is associated with complications to the baby and threat to its life as the baby is very small and may not be able to sustain .Also many babies can suffer from growth lag and future longterm serious consequences . A large number of premature deliveries can be prevented by proper knowledge to the mother and the family .This is the purpose of this blog .
Preterm deliveries are a huge burden on the society and the family .This is because a lot of resources are necessary to help the baby survive and then rehabilitate to be able to reach the standard outcomes . Such deliveries have multifactorial causes and some treatments not essentially effective . A lot of respite can be sort if all are aware of the causes and are able to take care of their own self through this awareness .
With the purpose of education of women have penned this article .In addition I must mention that I have been through a preterm delivery myself and have been successful in managing it 21 years back despite not so effective resources then as they are today .
What is premature birth or preterm delivery ?
Birth before the stipulated duration of 37 weeks and after the completion of viability at 20 weeks is preterm delivery /labour / birth .Such a delivery is associated with serious complications and sometimes inability to survive in the newborn as it is not capable of an independent existence . Within the spectrum of preterm births if they occur at or after 34weeks and the baby birth weight is more than 1200 to 1500 g the babies have a better chance of survival and less possibility of remnant disorders .
Why is there preterm delivery What are the causes of premature birth ?
Commonly found factors are some problems in the mother such as anaemia ( HB less than 9 g/dl ) , body weight : low maternal BMI ( ( less than 18 ) or high BMI ( > 26), poor diet leading to protein , calcium and micronutrient deficiencies , certain infections such as generalised , oral( tooth and gum) , urinary tract and genital tract infections . Other abnormalities such as raised blood pressure , diabetes , chronic asthma or respiratory infections can cause preterm deliveries . Many a times poor hygienic practices such as dental health , intimate hygiene , etc can be contributory . In addition the cause is classified as either unknown when nothing obvious is identified or multifactorial as many reasons can be contributing .
What measures can be taken to prevent or reduce preterm deliveries or premature birth ?
During pregnancy proper nutritional practices ,compliance to the medications subscribed by the doctor are important . There are certain warning signs which when occur immediate help can be taken . Preterm delivery can be prevented to some extent by observing precautions as mentioned and seeking help early .There are no effective medicines to prevent preterm delivery once it sets in .These medications may help if started early . Also in situations where the foetus is extremely premature these medications may not help . Nutritional(dietary) corrections go a long way in delivering a healthy baby of a healthy mother and it matters in the context of premature delivery as the outcome of the baby depends on the birthweight considerably . Diet should be replete with correct calories , calcium ,protein and iron content should be appropriate .
Are there any dangers associated with preterm deliveries or premature birth ?
Situations such as PPROM ( Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes ) that is water break, continuation of pregnancy is unlikely. So also if the baby is distressed ( jeopardised) or the placenta is separated ( placental abruption ) the pregnancy is discontinued and not conserved .
Are there any early warning signs of preterm delivery or premature birth ?
Are there any precautions I can take to prevent before i plan pregnancy or during pregnancy to prevent preterm delivery ?
It is worth while to embark on a pregnancy with proper planning and pre-pregnancy assessment of health . Checking once hygiene practices , correction of weight , inculcation of proper positive attitude and some physical activity and healthy eating habits help in reducing these occurrences considerably . Anaemia if found in the first thee months of conception has been identified to be an important risk factor for preterm delivery .
Some women may have inherently weak womb ( abnormal womb or weak opening of the womb called the cervix) which can make them go in labour very early during pregnancy and this can be cured by taking a stitch on the cervix( cervical insufficiency . incompetent cervix) .Sometimes some medications may be prescribed for keeping the womb quiet .
Regular screening for metabolic syndrome ( obesity and related disorders ) ,diabetes , hypertension ,infections and hypothyroidism is done during pregnancy likewise assessment of the cervical parameters are done by sonography which can guide the doctor to offer the right treatments .screening and treatment for vaginal and urinary infections too are needed .
What are the consequences in the baby ?
Immediate problems are inability to feed , maintain temperature , infections in the lungs and the digestive system and generalised sepsis need of special medicines to help in breathing called as surfactant , need of assistance for breathing like a ventilator , need of an incubator and NICU .
What is NICU ? Why do premature babies need to be kept there ?
NICU is neonatal intensive care unit where premature babies or very sick babies need to be kept for breathing assistance , feeding assistance and temperature control . Premature babies being born early and small need special structured environment to protect them till they are able to sustain themselves .
Do the premature babies have any longterm complications ?
Preterm babies are at risk of developing illnesses in adulthood and therefore all measures should be taken to ensure that every pregnancy reaches term that means a duration of 37 weeks and beyond .
It has been observed that many women are not immunised adequately before embarking on pregnancy and this is a very simple preventive measure that can be taken .Immunisation against rubella , hepatitis B and HPV are advocated before marriage or pregnancy . When a couple plans a pregnancy it is important that assessment of woman health , understanding of the fertile period and corrections in existing diseases are done .
Its a dream to make women realise that healthy mother will deliver a healthy baby and a healthy generation will be born . We owe it to the society as women to deliver healthy offsprings and this little drop in the ocean can go a long way in creating a healthy society devoid of diseases .


You can claim expenses for various medical products and services, travel expenses for medical treatment, attendant care, expenses for moving to accessible housing, and even premiums you paid to private health services plans.
Eligible expenses: To quickly find out whether an expense is eligible, type your expense in the filter items box in the Canada Revenue Agency's search tool. You can also view a list of common medical expenses and their eligibility.
Note: A tax credit is available to you only if the total value of your eligible medical expenses for a specified 12-month period is higher than whichever of the following is the smaller amount: 3% of your net income or $2,302.
Supporting documentation: You might need to provide supporting documents and satisfy some conditions to be able to claim certain medical expenses. To find out if there are any requirements to claim a certain medical expense, view CRA's page with details on medical expenses.
Expense claims based on invoice dates: On your tax return, you have the flexibility to choose a claim period for your medical expenses that's different from the calendar year (Jan 1 – Dec 31). The last day of your chosen 12-month period must fall within the tax year of your tax return. You can claim all eligible medical expenses dated within your chosen claim period.
Your, or your spouse/partner's, parents, grandparents, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, nieces, or nephews who depended on you for support and lived with you during the tax year, and who have been a resident of Canada during the tax year.
Where do I enter my medical expenses in TurboTax?
How do I choose a claim period for medical expenses?
How do I enter medical expenses for dependants over 18 years of age?
How do I override the optimization to claim medical expenses on my and my spouse's tax returns?


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WEARABLE NEWS
SOS wearable tech: $1 million is up for grabs in the Women's Safety X Prize
Zenia Tata lists the X Prize's very precise requirements
"We need to put the responsibility of safety back on to the community. Now we blame the individual for being out late at night or getting on the wrong bus but thousands of years ago we looked out for one another."
So says Zenia Tata, the X Prize Foundation's executive director for global development. How? One way to start is to announce a $1 million challenge as the Anu & Naveen Jain Women's Safety X Prize did in September.
Tata is keen to spread the word about the 18 month tech challenge to build a system to keep women - and ultimately many other demographics - safe like nothing we've seen before.
"We are in the most critical time period which is team recruitment," she tells us at Web Summit 2016 in Lisbon, after talking about different kinds of moonshots on stage. "This ends on 25 February 2017 and on Women's Day, 8 March, we'll announce the teams that have registered and where they're from."
Read this: More Saves The Day projects, competitions and startups
Now, this is no easy task ahead. The system must comprise a device which can be inconspicuously triggered to contact a community safety network or the police, not rely on a smartphone's Wi-Fi or reception, feedback to the wearer/user that help is coming within 90 seconds and cost less than $40 a year to implement. The Foundation also wants GPS accuracy, not just longitude and latitude but altitude so the device knows if you're in a subway station or on the sixth floor. Lucky then that the X Prize Foundation is "solution agnostic", i.e. they don't much mind how you get there.
The space between wearables and implantables
That said, wearable tech is an obvious fit - we've seen smart jewellery and wearable alarms trickling out throughout the year but so far, they all rely on a connection to a phone. "That's why we are promoting the IoT aspect," says Tata. "It has to operate with a 90% accuracy even in low connectivity situations where there is no visible Wi-Fi or cell service.
"I use that word - wearable - creatively because it could be your scarf. It could be a band-aid type application, it could be so many things. I would love to see something invisible in the space between a wearable and the chip under your skin. What's that intermediary step?"
Temporary tech tattoos perhaps? Of course the groups of people who have the skillset to build a stick-on electronic device or similar solutions won't necessarily be experts at building a community of people able to respond to an emergency in countries around the world. This is, to an extent, not the prize - the system must be able to transmit via existing IOT connections, say, that there is an emergency but X Prize has partnered with Guardian Circle, a free safety-oriented social networking app which has opened up its API.
"Guardian Circle has built this community responder network," she said. "They are opening that up to all the contenders but also any other community based services in India, Australia, wherever they are."
The US, UK and Canada aside, many countries do not have access to an advanced emergency response system as our readers would get when you dial 999 or 911: "For almost 5 billion people living in those countries, you learn that there is nobody to rely on or call, help is not coming."
As well as the philanthropist entrepreneurs Anu and Naveen Jain, the impetus behind this latest X Prize was a combination of the fact that "everyone on the team had a personal story" and inspiration from science fiction down to the idea of being able to predict a crime as in Minority Report.
The X Prize teams will be whittled down to a top 20 after minimum viable products are built by the end of 2017 then full prototypes will be tested by users from various demographics. A winner (or winners) will be announced by April/May 2018. Ultimately, "if women are safer, everyone is safer" so clearly a system could be used for children and elderly relatives. It could also be used in developing countries as an alert system used by hospital patients.
Still, it's a hell of a challenge. If you think you've got what it takes to compete in the Women's Safety X Prize, register your team at the website here.
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Atmos recognised for exceptional innovation.
CallCabinet, a compliant cloud call recording solutions provider, is pleased to announce that TMC, a global, integrated media company, has awarded its Atmos cloud call recording and agent evaluation solution, its 2017 Communications Solutions Products of the Year Award.
"In the past two years we have seen phenomenal traction amongst customers who need to record calls, as well as ensure their employees are meeting compliance standards, agent training, and quality assurance," states Ryan Kahan, CEO at CallCabinet. "The Atmos solution is an incredibly powerful set of tools that help small businesses to enterprise customers, as well as ITSPs and telcos, quickly and effectively deploy and scale compliant call recording solutions.
"As a result of our ongoing investment into research and development, Atmos records calls across the spectrum and seamlessly integrates with the majority of traditional TDM and analogue telephone solutions, as well as a host of digital offerings, such as Skype for Business, BroadSoft and Asterisk. Receiving this award is yet another affirmation that not only is there a need for compliant call recording solutions like Atmos, but that its superiority amongst its counterparts remains unmatched."
In the past two years, CallCabinet has seen phenomenal traction amongst customers who need to record calls, as well as ensure their employees are meeting compliance standards, agent training, and quality assurance.
Atmos, from CallCabinet, is an award-winning software-as-a-service (SAAS) compliant call recording and agent evaluation solution that harnesses the power of the cloud to record customer conversations and enable businesses to comply with the growing volume of data and consumer protection legislation.
With its pay-as-you-go model, an international footprint of servers, and its ability to integrate with almost all known analogue and cloud-based telephony solutions - Atmos is providing customers with an easy-to-scale and easy-to-deploy alternative to traditional resource hungry call recording solutions. The full offering provides customers with functionality that extends: enhanced voice recording, full compliance, secure call recording, full redundancy and backup of calls, 99.999% availability, automatic upgrades and unlimited scalability as a result of it being a 100% cloud-based HTML5-driven offering.
"Congratulations to CallCabinet for being honoured with a Communications Solutions Product of the Year Award," said Rich Tehrani, CEO, TMC. "Atmos is truly an innovative product and is among the best solutions brought to market in the past 12 months that facilitates business-transforming voice, data and video communications. I look forward to continued excellence from CallCabinet in 2018 and beyond."
Winner of "Best in Show" awards at ITEXPO shows in Miami, Anaheim, and Fort Lauderdale, and winner of the 2016 and 2017 Internet Telephony Product of the Year and other awards, CallCabinet is a leading developer of innovative, flexible and cutting-edge cloud and premise-based call recording solutions. Atmos puts a fully compliant, cloud-hosted, industrial-strength, and easy-to-implement call recording solution within reach of ITSPs, telcos, distributed and smaller enterprises for the first time.
TMC is a global, integrated media company that supports clients' goals by building communities in print, online, and face to face. TMC publishes multiple magazines including Cloud Computing, IoT Evolution, Customer, and Internet Telephony. TMCnet is the leading source of news and articles for the communications and technology industries and is read by as many as one million unique visitors monthly. TMC produces a variety of trade events, including ITEXPO, the world's leading business technology event, as well as industry events: Asterisk World; AstriCon; ChannelVision (CVx) Expo; DevCon5 - HTML5 and Mobile App Developer Conference; IoT Evolution Conference and Expo; IoT Evolution Developers Conference; MSP Expo; Real Time Web Communications and more.


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Characters from Trollope
Posted by ninevoices in Articles, Characters, Ed, Reading
Anthony Trollope, Harrow, Mrs Proudie, Obadiah Slope
Tanya's mention of Anthony Trollope in her blog of 8 April is so timely as a birthday present to the great man – he was 200 last Friday (DOB 24 April 1815). There was an impressive tribute to him by Richard Chartres, the Bishop of London, in the 'Church Times' of 17 April. Unfortunately I can't give you the link to it on the CT website as it's behind a paywall (boo hiss).
Two Barchester-linked items from it relating to characters caught my eye:
From time to time I visit Harrow-on-the-Hill and a walk near the School takes you past a lane down the hill called Obadiah Slope. Each time I've seen it I've asked myself whether it was so named because of the Trollope character, or did Trollope name his character after the existing road name?
I now know the answer – at least, I do so long as the Bishop is correct. He says that the school named the road after the character. He writes that when Trollope went to the school "his dishevelled appearance and penury excited the derision of the other boys." But in later years the School "made amends by christening the path down to the dining hall Obadiah Slope."
It's wonderful that someone at the school had the sense of humour to do that.
The second concerns Mrs Proudie. Trollope, we read, was at his club the Athenaeum one day when he overheard two clerics talking about his novels. (What must that feel like‽‽) They were complaining that he used the same characters time and again in his novels, and "the detestable Mrs Proudie" was the example they cited. Trollope admitted to them that he was the author, and pledged that "As to Mrs Proudie, I will go home and kill her before the week is over." This he did, "though I have sometimes regretted the deed, so great was my delight in writing about [her], so thorough was my knowledge of all the little shades of her character."
I think those clergymen did a disservice to literature, though they did lead to our getting the wonderful scene where the hen-pecked Bishop Proudie wrestles with his conflicting emotions when he learns of his wife's death – misery, relief, pain, satisfaction. It's in Chapter LXVII if you have your copy of The Last Chronicle of Barset handy.
Why did Trollope pay such attention to the views of just two of his many readers? Maybe because they were friends. or clergy, or members of his club, or maybe he was just so humble. Those of us who enjoy crime fiction must be glad that the creators of Poirot or Wimsey or Rebus weren't members of the Athenaeum in 1867.
Next year, we will not be millionaires…
Posted by ninevoices in Articles, Christine, Read Lately
According to this BBC article, authors' income at 'breaking point':
Almost half of the money made by professional authors is earned by just 5% of writers, according to a study of authors' earnings in the UK.
The top 5% of authors earned 42% of all income received by professional writers in 2013, according to The Authors' Licensing and Collecting Society.
Meanwhile, the bottom half of professional writers accounted for just 7% of all authors' earnings overall.
The society said last year that writers earned 29% less in 2013 than 2005.
"The creative industries are thriving, generating £76bn per annum, yet professional writers have seen a near 30% reduction in earnings in recent years," the society's head of rights Richard Combes said.
"Consequently many are no longer able to sustain a career. The one truly irreplaceable link in the value chain is being stretched to breaking point."
I wonder if the writers who create the actual words for celebrity 'authors', can live off those earnings?
spinsters of the splendid kind
Posted by ninevoices in Articles, Observations
Barbara Pym, heroines, India Knight, spinsters
Was the great tradition in fiction of Splendid Spinsters pushed into obscurity by the arrival of Bridget Jones?
This is India Knight's opening premise in her enjoyable piece in the Guardian Saturday 25 October It's the fear, she says, actually the all-out terror, of spinsterhood that drives the chick lit fiction ushered in by Bridget Jones. Our troubles as women can only be assuaged and our lives fulfilled if we find ourselves a man.
It doesn't stop there. Even when a partner is acquired, before long there's the relentless work of holding onto him, and so this is the stuff of the sequels. Because, as India Knight puts it, the still single women are busy scanning rooms, wondering whose husband to nick. She calls it a woeful scenario and a depressing way of looking at love.
It's at this point that India Knight confesses that her first proper literary crushes were on Barbara Pym heroines, those excellent women who don't moan about their lot but live fully with all the pleasures and disappointments, big and small, that come their way.
Our appetite for the arrested development of chick lit has apparently faded. Now writers are serving up complex and steely heroines, sometimes dipped into dark and violent ink. The strong spinster in all but name is back and most readers can't get enough of her. But India Knight confesses that she still likes the quiet old-fashioned type of spinster too, and hurtles back at intervals during the year to soak up the richness of Pym's creations.
Margaret Atwood discusses The Blind Assassin
From the Guardian book club:
http://www.theguardian.com/books/2013/aug/09/blind-assassin-atwood-book-club?CMP=twt_fd
Twitter fiction
Damian Barr, Guardian, twitter fiction
From The Guardian, 4th May 2013 http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2013/may/04/twitter-fiction-damian-barr
The writer and columnist [Damian Barr] takes up our Twitter-based challenge to come up with a story in 140 characters or fewer:
"Optimism is Savile Row then Harley St. The surgeon sighed expensively as x-rays and fate flickered. She made a note to cancel his winter coat."
– Anyone fancy having a go?


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Uderrated Irish Whiskies You Need To Try Today
The most underrated Irish whiskeys in the market right now!
Irish whiskeys have undergone a resurgence since the turn of the millennium, quickly turning into one of the world's fastest growing types of whiskey. Yet somehow, the world has only been introduced to some of the more mainstream Irish whiskeys, while the true works of art continue to remain in relative obscurity.
It is our endeavour to break through the barrage of Irish whiskeys in the market today, and introduce our readers to the best of the best that Ireland has to offer. Irish whiskeys are notoriously remarkable to work with for cocktails and mixers as are they to be savoured neat, but that isn't everything Irish whiskey should be known for.
The booming Irish whiskey movement is simply waiting to burst onto the international stage, and we bring you the torchbearers of said movement. The Whiskypedia brings you the best Irish whiskey brands that are not just underrated, but embody the qualities that make a good whiskey, great. Alongside the current bestsellers and standard Irish whiskeys that occupy prime real estate at shelves and bars all over, these are the must-try Irish whiskeys that you need to try today!
Redbreast 12 Year Old Whiskey
This is an excellent single pot still Irish whiskey that combines some of the most desirable characteristics one may look for in a whiskey. Immensely flavourful and aromatic, Redbreast 12 Year Old is a single pot still whiskey has been finished in American ex-Bourbon barrels and Oloroso Sherry butts.
With 12 years of maturation, the result is a smooth and supple drink that has been critically acclaimed by some of the industry's most respected critics. Redbreast 12 Year Old is our choice as one the most underrated Irish whiskey expressions in the market today since it has yet to hit the mainstream across the world. Redbreast have created something that truly inspires awe for their achievement. While availability is still an issue Redbreast must work out, any opportunity to get your hands on a bottle of the Redbreast 12 Year Old must be grabbed with both hands.
Jameson Caskmates Stout Edition
Everything about this Jameson is simply too good to be true, and don't doubt it if you hear some astonishing high praise for it from fellow whiskey lovers. The Jameson Caskmates Stout Edition was the brainchild of David Quinn, the Head of Whiskey Science at Jameson's Midleton facility.
After a light-hearted conversation between him and the Master Brewer at the Franciscan Well brewery in County Cork, Quinn decided to lend Jameson barrels to the brewery in order to barrel age their stout. These used barrels were then taken back to Jameson to age their whiskey in, and the result of this entire exercise was Jameson Caskmates Stout Edition. This is a unique Irish whiskey, a blend of pot still and grain whiskeys that takes the familiar and trusted Jameson goodness and puts an innovative spin on it. Notes of butterscotch, milk chocolate and coffee conflate with the crisp, smooth and fruity nature of Jameson to give you a whiskey you need to try today!
As far as doing justice to the name goes, the Midleton Very Rare does it magnificently, and has been since it was first launched in 1984. Each year, the New Midleton Distillery, owned by Irish Distillers, releases an edition of the Midleton Very Rare. This is a no-age-statement blended Irish whiskey, created my marrying pot still and grain whiskeys.
The Midleton Very Rare was first developed by the legendary Barry Crockett, who did so each year with just one goal in mind; to create the best possible whiskey and nothing more. It would be safe to say that nearly every release of the Midleton Very Rare have accomplished that goal, and continue to do so even today. The current edition, released in October 2019 carries tasting notes that are full of spice, sweet fruit and caramel. A serial Gold and Silver medal winning Irish blend, the Midleton Very Rare series of whiskeys have not received a wider acclaim, something they definitely deserve. This is one of our strongest recommendations among the most underrated Irish whiskeys available today.
This Irish blend from Bushmills has everything it takes to be their most popular expression in the market. Yet somehow, it isn't but not for the lack of quality or taste. The Bushmills Black Bush recipe is built on a heavier proportion of triple-distilled Irish single malt whiskeys, further infused with flavours through maturation in Oloroso Sherry barrels.
This whiskey is greatly influenced by all the factors at play in its creation, and the intense flavours and aromas of Sherry are complemented very well by the triple-distillation smoothness. The Bushmills Black Bush single malt is aged for at least 8 to 10 years before it is blended with grain whiskeys, and thus this delight is born. Hints of smoke and oak are present among the heavier sweet, fruity and nutty flavours and aromas. While the Bushmills Original and 10 Year Old are vastly more popular, the Black Bush is an underrated bottle you must purchase the next time you're out shopping.
Teeling Irish single malt whiskey
As all of the aforementioned whiskeys that made our list of the most underrated Irish whiskeys in the market today, the Teeling single malt is up there as one of the most elite. Unconventional, exciting and crafted thoroughly to give the drinker an experience unlike any other, the Teeling single malt is a remarkable Irish single malt and has the potential to be one of the greatest yet.
Not only is this expression layered with a breadth of delectable flavours and aromas, it's the how it's created that takes the cake when speaking of its eccentricity. A complete 100% malt whiskey, it is created by blending five different single malts with ages that go up to 23 years! The source-single malts have also been finished in five different ex-Wine barrels, all bringing in a fresh character and flavour profile. Ex- Sherry, ex-Port, ex-Madeira, ex-White Burgundy and ex-Cabernet Sauvignon are the five respective barrels used to finish the single malts that make up the Teeling single malt Irish whiskey. This expression has what it takes to eventually join the heavyweights of Irish whiskey such as the great houses of Jameson, Redbreast and others; a strong recommendation.
Stereotypes & Whisky How Many Of These Have You Used Before
We are all familiar with stereotypes and the people that use them constantly. From the more run-of-the-mill gender based stereotypes to the more cultural ones, nothing in life is exempt from stereotypes. We may even be guilty of unknowingly using a few in the past, and these are especially true when we're talking about whisky.
What effect do the shapes and sizes of Copper Stills have on Scotch whisky?
Copper stills are devices of utmost importance without which, whisky as we know it, wouldn't exist in the form it does today. Hundreds of these oddly shaped giant saxophones still exist all across the Scottish mainland, distilling whisky for the world to enjoy but how important are these copper stills? What purpose do their peculiar shapes and sizes serve?
Whiskies That You Can Gift Your Boss This Christmas
Buying Christmas presents is perhaps one of the most rewarding yet stressful things in life, and even more so when you're buying one for your boss. As easy as it can be to get away with gifting with friends and family, getting a Christmas present for your boss is one situation where you want everything to be perfect.


Introduction - Quite a few years ago we were all happy to recharge our power packs from the car battery, although some found that this was not a good idea after a days flying when the car refused to start - flat battery. As time went by our power packs got bigger and bigger and more powerful to go with our larger electric aircraft. This is becoming a problem! We then turned to leisure batteries which are by no means cheap, a 75 amp battery could easily set you back by £120 and upwards. As my aero fleet increased and a sizeable number were electric requiring 6 cell packs at 5000 mah I was now going down the "adding more expense" route to my pastime.