Michael Jackson

Drinks other than wine
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Yes, this is a wine forum, but I just wanted to share with everybody the sad news of the passing of a great man of Whisky. Here’s a ‘cut and paste’ from Celtic Malts Newsletter.

"This morning the sad news came across from the U.K. that the whisky world has lost a man of unqualified greatness; the wonderful Michael Jackson.

So many people have followed their own whisky trails with the guidance of Michael’s amazing Single Malt Guides over the years. His numerous articles in Whisky Magazine and other publications have been everything from amusing to educational and have given so many of us the true insider’s view we so appreciate.

Michael was one of the gentlest and most generous souls imaginable and anyone who has met him was touched by his kindness and patience. It is hard to imagine how many times in his life he had to answer the same questions over and over when approached by awed ‘fans’. Yet he always did so without missing a beat or showing anything but the utmost interest in both his questioner and the topics raised.

Please take a moment today and raise a glass to Michael. I thank him deeply for all that he has given to so many. His knowledge and skill was unmatched and he will be missed and loved for a very long time. This tireless man now rests and we all benefit from his labours of love over the years.

To Michael! Cheers."

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Wow, that really is a loss. And for his beer advice too: invaluable on both counts. He’ll be missed by many like myself who never knew him!

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I’d echo that. Michael’s writing on both beer and whisky were a model of the art and it’s a sad testament to the state of the British media that there wasn’t a regular opportunity for him to express his passion and knowledge of both drinks. He will be very much missed.

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I missed this somehow - perhaps subliminally thinking it was about another Michael Jackson.

Yes this leaves us all impoverished - and despite his unparalleled knowledge and reclame, he had, as we say up here in the north of England, no side at all.