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If you think you have never seen this Mr Lucky before I am sure
you are right. It is not a mini unfortunately but I suspect it is a
sample bottle. It is one of several bottle pics I get sent each day
at Miniature Bottle Library, mainly by people trying to find out
what they are worth. Usually I can help but I didn’t have a clue in
this case.
The Elite vodka is a premium bottle from the Ukraine and is the
only bottle in this issue with a New Zealand connection – see
below.
With the temporary closure of bars in
Singapore, The Old Man Singapore,
ranked 38th in The World’s 50 Best
Bars, is quenching the thirst of its
drinkers with new takeaway cocktails.
Seven of its signature and classic
concoctions are now available in sealed
bags and ready for customers to pick
up in 15 minutes – or send your Uber.
President Colin tells me that one of his
daughters, who lives in Melbourne, is
also getting cocktails delivered.
Member John Theisen and his wife (from Denmark) visited Wellington on a cruise at the beginning of
the year (just before the s—t hit the revolving air mover). Colin and myself showed them around the
city. We are always pleased to see overseas members and are now up to a record 143 members.
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New Australian bottles
The Gins Tasting set was found by member Graham Ramsay and posted on Facebook. The
other bottles were found by me during lockdown.
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