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aklap · Joined: 02 Oct 2004 Posts: 10973 Location: WI, USA

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www.diageo.com I have found Diageo very helpful and very quick to respond to my requests. This is not been the case when dealing with other spirit mfgs.

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The Edifying Conscience · Joined: 29 Aug 2005 Posts: 3000

I was just at one of the Diageo distilleries/plants earlier in the week. I had no idea they produced so many different products. FWIW, I would have had an easier time getting into Fort Knox than I did their main office. Didn't help matters that my driver's license is MIA.
TEC

aklap · Joined: 02 Oct 2004 Posts: 10973 Location: WI, USA

LOL

Yes...they are huge. Of course...this is only the GF list!!

I had several "back & forths" with them about the Tanqueray several months back.

We you there on business or for a tour? Did they give out free samples? Wink

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Al

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The Edifying Conscience · Joined: 29 Aug 2005 Posts: 3000

I was there for a business meeting. I doubt they give tours based on the security measures they take. From when I first arrived at the guard house it took me 30 minutes to get to the office of the person whom I was meeting with. I had to pass through 3 different checkpoints. The same when I left except I had to get out of my car at the guard house while they inspected the contents of the vehicle.

You're right! That's only a partial listing of the products they manufacture.
TEC

aklap · Joined: 02 Oct 2004 Posts: 10973 Location: WI, USA

Geez...you're right...I think Fort Knox would be easier. LOL
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aklap · Joined: 02 Oct 2004 Posts: 10973 Location: WI, USA

Culture...don't try these all in one night now Very Happy

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cultureslayer · Joined: 07 Apr 2006 Posts: 997 Location: NC

No, but my absolute favorite flavor of yogurt EVER that I can't have anymore because of the nutrasweet is pina colada, so it looks like I'm going to have to move to the real thing. Doesn't hurt that I'm about to spend 3 months in Hawaii. Mmm, hope it's as good as the yogurt. The sad thing is that I'm 23, but I didn't want to start drinking when I already looked like I had a bad hangover most mornings. Now I can party like a rock star and everyone will think I'm just "normal" the next day hehe.

I have a few friends that will find this absolutely hilarious. Must skip beer and go directly to mixed drinks.
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ostrich · Joined: 30 Mar 2006 Posts: 5109 Location: Nebraska

aklap · Joined: 02 Oct 2004 Posts: 10973 Location: WI, USA

Does anyone know if TGI Friday's the restaurant uses the TGI Friday's drink mixes? One might think so, but ya never know!
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Al

“We cannot all do great things, but we can do small things with great love.” Mother Teresa

aklap · Joined: 02 Oct 2004 Posts: 10973 Location: WI, USA

Updated the list.

Interesting...

Diageo sold Malibu Rum back in 2002!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/1844577.stm

gluten-free-mike · Joined: 07 Sep 2006 Posts: 349 Location: Cleveland, OH

I'm happy to see Bailey's on the list yet. I used to like putting a bit in with Coffee every so often, but have not had it in years. I may just have to get some for the holidays now. Thanks for keeping that list up-to-date Al.
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aklap · Joined: 02 Oct 2004 Posts: 10973 Location: WI, USA

No problem Mike. Happy sipping!!

OK - here's the reply on Appleton Estates Rum dated 11/13/06.

paw · Joined: 28 Sep 2005 Posts: 355 Location: Michigan

Bump for Holidays Very Happy

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aklap · Joined: 02 Oct 2004 Posts: 10973 Location: WI, USA

Received verification on 12/27/06. No changes in list since Oct. 24th 2006.
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Rags · Joined: 23 Jul 2006 Posts: 75 Location: Texas

I'm a big fan of Chopin potato-based vodka. It's about $20 o so per 750 ml, and being a clear liquor, it's quite versatile with club soda and lime or just dry vermouth and a couple of olives.

I haven't seen anything here on Bombay gins. I was quite fond of the Bombay Sapphire. Of course, gins are all grain-based -- as is the case with most other distilled spirits -- but I also understand that distillation prevents the gluten molecule from entering the finished product because it's too big to pass through.

I always avoid products with additives that don't account for themselves - nasty things that hide behind banal labels such as caramel coloring, natural flavorings, modified food starch etc. In distilled spirits, however, proprietary production methods prevent distillers form telling you very much at all.

Best advice -- keep it basic. When I face a question that cannot be answered, I'll just have a glass of wine, or uncork a Champagne.

And then there is Anheuser-Busch's Redbridge beer, made from sorghum (a cousin of corn), and its label clearly states it is wheat-and-barley free.

It is meant for people who have gluten sensitivities, and it is an OK beer -- first I've had in five months so it was a a real treat!

That said, please drink responsibly and be safe!
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