See the Saints Posted September 8, 2018 Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 (edited) I’ve just been reading several articles about a man called Harold Currie who was the chairman of St. Mirren in 1974 and was the man who brought Alex Ferguson to the club. He seems to have lived a very interesting life. Was involved in the Second World War and was given France’s highest bravery award in 2015 for his actions in Normandy. He was also the Chief Executive of Chivas distillery in the 1960s and refereed a game in the Maracana between Brazil and Uruguay in 1962. I see that he sadly passed away a couple of years ago but for my ignorance I had never heard of the man. Anyone who was attending games back in the 70s know any more about him? Edited September 8, 2018 by See the Saints Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pod Posted September 8, 2018 Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 (edited) https://scotchwhisky.com/magazine/latest-news/8766/arran-founder-harold-currie-passes-away/ The only shame is he never remained with St.Mirren for another couple of years. One can only imagine. Edited September 8, 2018 by pod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Mc Posted September 8, 2018 Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 The distillery is well worth a visit. IIRC the claim is that the water used in the making has tested as the purest in the world of any whisky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pod Posted September 8, 2018 Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 1 hour ago, David Mc said: The distillery is well worth a visit. IIRC the claim is that the water used in the making has tested as the purest in the world of any whisky. Any whisky drinker will tell you, they pass the purest water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isle Of Bute Saint Posted September 8, 2018 Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 10 minutes ago, pod said: Any whisky drinker will tell you, they pass the purest water. It's great seeing the wee burn come down the mountain into the distillery. As for the whisky not one of the best for me though the French love it going by exports. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pod Posted September 8, 2018 Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 1 hour ago, Isle Of Bute Saint said: It's great seeing the wee burn come down the mountain into the distillery. As for the whisky not one of the best for me though the French love it going by exports. Have to visit the toilet again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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