When “Buyer Protection” Becomes Seller Punishment: An eBay Feedback Case Study If you sell on eBay UK, you’ve probably noticed something sellers rarely mention until it happens to them: you can’t leave negative or neutral feedback for a buyer. Not for non-payment, not for a bad-faith return claim, not for abusive behaviour. The system only…
I picked up this book at Recycled books in Denton Texas. My objective was to find something quirky and random and located by title or cover. Any subject, but at reasonable length for sake of weight, as it would come with me back to England. It is a neat little collection of short stories that…
I’ve been hearing a lot of good things about Claude on the AI front, and as such have decided to switch to it from my trusty, multi-year ChatGPT subscription. I’ve heard Claude recommendations from many a YouTube user, and even Rick Beato – a man I very much admire – gave props to it at…
I’m sorry but I’m going to have a little rant here. For years I’ve been using microsoft products and for years they’ve seemed to be hell bent on matching every success with an opposite and equal disappointment. Windows 11 Professional for example, is a clean and snappy OS that is massively worth the $100 upgrade…
The GlenAllachie ‘Spirit of Speyside’ 2025 Online ExpeditionAge: 11 Years OldRegion: SpeysideABV: 60.6%Cask #: 9322Distilled: 23.07.13Bottled: MAR 2025Non Chill FilteredNo Colour AddedMy Rating: 7.5/10 Ah another Xmas has come and gone with the year ticking up another digit. For Xmas this year my Father in Law sourced a bottle of GlenAllachie 2013 Spirit of Speyside…
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A wild youngster throwing elbows in the mosh pit – but also has an appreciation for ska. Bruichladdich 50 percent Single Malt Scotch Whisky Non chill filtered No color added (I believe) 8 year Nose: Watermelon, banana, peach, pear, lime, over ripened melon, faint hint of cocoa, orange peel, green apple, butterscotch Taste: Raisin, chocolate,…
A prop whiskey. Dewars 40 percent Blended Scotch Whisky Likely chill filtered Likely color added 12 year Nose: Subtle hints of prune, kiwi, mango, faint bit of Elmers glue. Taste: Extremely mild flavors with very little heat. Sweet and citrusy on the front end, tiny hint of banana and vanilla with a quick decline into…
Smokey peat oversees a delightful bevy of distant flavors Ledaig 46.3 percent Single Malt Non chill filtered Natural color 10 year Nose: slightly burnt wet timber, salty lemon, beef jerky, pepper, mandarin, peach, over ripe fruit, popcorn Taste: campfire, hint of butterscotch, oats, bitter chocolate, maple syrup, touch of fudge, bit of pear, and a…
A slightly better than plain jane little Single Malt from the Highlands. Ben Bracken · 40 percent · Single Malt · Likely chill filtered · Color added · No age I’ve been progressively taking scotch seriously for around ten years now. Watched Ralfy’s wonderful reviews for over five of those. I’ve…