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In the last verses of the poem, his regrets constitute a reflection on a life of
struggle, with few satisfactions and an uncertain future:
“I backward cast my eye,
On prospects dreary!
And forward, though I cannot see,
I guess and fear!”
The miniature presented, Timorous Beastie, is an 18-year-old blended malt
Scotch, produced in the Highlands by Douglas Laing & Co. Ltd, 50ml volume
and 46.8% alc. Whisky miniatures with various aging years have been
produced, as well as 700ml bottles.
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