The Spey River, the source.

The tasting room at the Scotch Malt Whisky Society in the Vault, Leith, Scotland.

The Quaich bar in the Craigellechie Hotel.

A crannog, (lake,) in the Highlands. The setting of Dram 6 on the Uisge Beatha Trail, recrawled.

Tommy Maaltman worries about Dusty

Hi grandpa Dave, Congratulations. I hope everybody is doing well. As I was sipping a dram of 29.39, (uncut kerosene, searing the esophagus as it drops into the stomach exploding into after tastes of chimney soot, charcoal and tar,) I couldn't help but think of the wildfires in Southern California, our favorite hangout, Cook's Corner and our dear friend Dusty. I can only hope that she sheathed her 13 inch Bowie knife and jumped onto her Harley and road off to a safer environment. Have you heard from her lately? Slainte, Tommy Maatman

Tommy shows support for Bro Dave and all other Californians battling the Wild Fires.

Dave, To show my support with all the people suffering from the wild fires, I am having a very smokey 10.12 cask strength single malt. Did you get this month's issue of the Malt Advocate? My dad is in the back. I guess the apple doesn't fall far from the tree! Slainte, Tommy Maaltman

Lt. Kenny Maaltman, Tommy's dad. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.