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Glen Albyn Distillery Logbook 21st November 1924

  Our latest logbook entry appears to be written in a rush, or at least that's the impression I'm getting. For example, it lacks the standard format we've observed for all the Excisemen in these reports, such as confirmation of their station address and a standard opening letter format. This is quite peculiar, especially considering it's the work of Gilbert W. Peterkin, who tends to be focused on detail and consistency.  Perhaps all will be revealed, let's dive right into the entry itself: 'Sir, I beg to report the receipt of the following notice from Messrs Mackinlay & Birnie Ltd. Distillers, Glen Albyn. Nov 17 at 9, unlock the safe to renew the spirit sample pipe. The removal of the pipe was desired in view of the fact that spirit was oozing through a small crack at the point where the pipe entered the safe. The pipe was also flattened. This flattening had been caused by previous stillmen striking it with a hammer to clean it when choked. On many occasions...

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