Tommy sees the Green Flash.

Have you ever seen the Green Flash? I was asked the same question by my neighbor a retired physician and experienced ocean mariner as we were sitting on his deck sipping whisky and watching the sun set into Lake Michigan. I didn't know what he was talking about so he explained that under certain atmospheric conditions a green flash occurs for a brief moment just after the top of the sun slips beneath the water on the horizon. He had a feeling that the conditions where right. Sure enough, as the sky was turning a brilliant orange, perhaps showing support for the Dutch as they prepared for the finals of the World Cup, the sun sunk into the water and shortly thereafter we saw the green flash like a light bulb exploding inside a giant green Heineken bottle! It was spectacular but not as impressive as the 18 year old Glenlivet we were drinking. You probably recall the Glenlivet is only matured in oak barrels. The 18 year old is incredibly fruity with strong floral aromas. In addition, there is an abundance of caramel and nutty sweetness. A truly magnificent dram. I wouldn't go looking for one off the left coast of California. I've been told they don't occur in Cummunist states. But you might see a pink-o flash!!! Slainte, Tommy Maaltman