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Whisky Price Cuts – Drink Shop, Whisky Exchange & Edencrofts

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There’s a nice selection listed below of 35 whiskies that have had price cuts in the last week. Well worth a look!

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Supplier Brand % – Price Diff. Price NOW Price BEFORE
The Whisky Exchange
Glenmorangie 1963 / 22 Year Old / Sherrywood Highland Whisky

 Glenmorangie 1963 / 22 Year Old / Sherrywood Highland Whisky (75cl) -9% (£ -101.00) £ 999.00  £ 1100.00 
The Drink Shop
Jameson - Rarest Vintage Reserve 70cl Bottle

 Jameson – Rarest Vintage Reserve 70cl Bottle (70cl) -16% (£ -39.63) £ 214.86  £ 254.49 
Edencroft
Talisker, 30 Year Old

 Talisker, 30 Year Old () -12% (£ -26.00) £ 189.00  £ 215.00 
The Drink Shop
Jameson 4.5 Litre Bottle

 Jameson 4.5 Litre Bottle () -18% (£ -24.09) £ 110.10  £ 134.19 
The Drink Shop
Midleton - Very Rare 2010 70cl Bottle

 Midleton – Very Rare 2010 70cl Bottle (70cl) -14% (£ -14.50) £ 91.45  £ 105.95 
The Drink Shop
Jameson - 18 Year Old Limited Reserve 70cl Bottle

 Jameson – 18 Year Old Limited Reserve 70cl Bottle (70cl) -15% (£ -11.38) £ 64.57  £ 75.95 
The Drink Shop
Connemara - 12 Year Old Peated Single Malt 70cl Bottle

 Connemara – 12 Year Old Peated Single Malt 70cl Bottle (70cl) -18% (£ -10.88) £ 49.61  £ 60.49 
The Drink Shop
Jameson - Gold Reserve 70cl Bottle

 Jameson – Gold Reserve 70cl Bottle (70cl) -15% (£ -8.68) £ 48.27  £ 56.95 
The Drink Shop
Connemara - Turf Mor 70cl Bottle

 Connemara – Turf Mor 70cl Bottle (70cl) -18% (£ -10.41) £ 48.18  £ 58.59 
The Drink Shop
Connemara - Single Cask 4332 70cl Bottle

 Connemara – Single Cask 4332 70cl Bottle (70cl) -17% (£ -8.93) £ 43.56  £ 52.49 
The Drink Shop
Tyrconnell - 10 Year Old Sherry Finish Single Malt 70cl Bottle

 Tyrconnell – 10 Year Old Sherry Finish Single Malt 70cl Bottle (70cl) -16% (£ -7.84) £ 42.15  £ 49.99 
The Drink Shop
Tyrconnell - 10 Year Old Madeira Finish Single Malt 70cl Bottle

 Tyrconnell – 10 Year Old Madeira Finish Single Malt 70cl Bottle (70cl) -16% (£ -7.84) £ 42.15  £ 49.99 
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Connemara - Cask Strength 70cl Bottle

 Connemara – Cask Strength 70cl Bottle (70cl) -16% (£ -7.38) £ 39.07  £ 46.45 

Whisky Price Decreases

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A nice batch of Whisky Price Reductions this week. Well worth a look!

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Supplier Brand % – Price Diff. Price NOW Price BEFORE
The Whisky Exchange
Glen Spey 8 Year Old / Bot.1980s / Cork Stopper Speyside Whisky

 Glen Spey 8 Year Old / Bot.1980s / Cork Stopper Speyside Whisky (75cl) -20% (£ -100.00) £ 399.00  £ 499.00 
The Drink Shop
Chivas Regal - 25 Year Old 70cl Bottle

 Chivas Regal – 25 Year Old 70cl Bottle (70cl) -15% (£ -25.01) £ 137.77  £ 162.78 
The Drink Shop
Johnnie Walker - Gold Label 18 Year Old 70cl Bottle

 Johnnie Walker – Gold Label 18 Year Old 70cl Bottle (70cl) -15% (£ -9.98) £ 56.51  £ 66.49 
The Drink Shop
Dewars - 18 Year Old Founders Reserve 70cl Bottle

 Dewars – 18 Year Old Founders Reserve 70cl Bottle (70cl) -15% (£ -9.06) £ 52.93  £ 61.99 
The Drink Shop
Whyte And Mackay - Supreme 22 Year Old 70cl Bottle

 Whyte And Mackay – Supreme 22 Year Old 70cl Bottle (70cl) -16% (£ -8.58) £ 46.71  £ 55.29 
The Drink Shop
Compass Box - Hedonism Limited Release 70cl Bottle

 Compass Box – Hedonism Limited Release 70cl Bottle (70cl) -15% (£ -7.94) £ 45.01  £ 52.95 
The Drink Shop
Ballantines - 17 Year Old 70cl Bottle

 Ballantines – 17 Year Old 70cl Bottle (70cl) -15% (£ -7.12) £ 39.94  £ 47.06 
The Whisky Exchange
Isle Of Jura 16 Year Old - Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky

 Isle Of Jura 16 Year Old – Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky (70cl) -16% (£ -6.54) £ 34.95  £ 41.49 
The Drink Shop
Whyte And Mackay - Old Luxury 19 Year Old 70cl Bottle

 Whyte And Mackay – Old Luxury 19 Year Old 70cl Bottle (70cl) -15% (£ -6.00) £ 33.05  £ 39.05 
The Drink Shop
Compass Box - Spice Tree 70cl Bottle

 Compass Box – Spice Tree 70cl Bottle (70cl) -15% (£ -5.63) £ 30.76  £ 36.39 
The Drink Shop
Compass Box - Oak Cross 70cl Bottle

 Compass Box – Oak Cross 70cl Bottle (70cl) -15% (£ -4.97) £ 27.42  £ 32.39 
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Johnnie Walker - Green Label 15 Year Old 70cl Bottle

 Johnnie Walker – Green Label 15 Year Old 70cl Bottle (70cl) -16% (£ -5.33) £ 27.06  £ 32.39 

Pre-Xmas Price Decreases

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Supplier Brand % – Price Diff. Price NOW Price BEFORE
Edencroft
Evan Williams, Single Barrel Bourbon 23 Years Old

 Evan Williams, Single Barrel Bourbon 23 Years Old () -6% (£ -7.00) £ 118.00  £ 125.00 
The Drink Shop
Glenlossie - 1978 Gordon & Macphail Connoisseurs Choice Range 70cl Bottle

 Glenlossie – 1978 Gordon & Macphail Connoisseurs Choice Range 70cl Bottle (70cl) -18% (£ -14.27) £ 64.68  £ 78.95 
Edencroft
Ardbeg, Corryvreckan

 Ardbeg, Corryvreckan () -8% (£ -5.00) £ 60.00  £ 65.00 
The Whisky Exchange
Sullivan's Cove Double Cask Australian Single Malt Whisky Australian Whisky

 Sullivan's Cove Double Cask Australian Single Malt Whisky Australian Whisky (70cl) -8% (£ -5.00) £ 56.75  £ 61.75 
The Drink Shop
Old Pulteney - 1993 Gordon & Macphail Cask Strength Range 70cl Bottle

 Old Pulteney – 1993 Gordon & Macphail Cask Strength Range 70cl Bottle (70cl) -14% (£ -8.49) £ 50.23  £ 58.72 
Edencroft
Elijah Craig, Bourbon 18 Year Old

 Elijah Craig, Bourbon 18 Year Old () -5% (£ -2.50) £ 45.00  £ 47.50 
Edencroft
Wasmunds, Single Malt Whisky

 Wasmunds, Single Malt Whisky () -20% (£ -10.00) £ 40.00  £ 50.00 
The Drink Shop
Aberfeldy - 1990 Gordon & Macphail Connoisseurs Choice Range 70cl Bottle

 Aberfeldy – 1990 Gordon & Macphail Connoisseurs Choice Range 70cl Bottle (70cl) -4% (£ -1.53) £ 37.92  £ 39.45 
The Drink Shop
Caol Ila - 1997 Gordon & Macphail Connoisseurs Choice Range 70cl Bottle

 Caol Ila – 1997 Gordon & Macphail Connoisseurs Choice Range 70cl Bottle (70cl) -12% (£ -4.80) £ 35.15  £ 39.95 
Edencroft
Ardbeg, 10 Year Old

 Ardbeg, 10 Year Old () -7% (£ -2.50) £ 35.00  £ 37.50 
Edencroft
Old Fitzgerald, 12 Year Old

 Old Fitzgerald, 12 Year Old () -13% (£ -5.00) £ 32.50  £ 37.50 
The Drink Shop
Fettercairn - 1992 Gordon & Macphail Connoisseurs Choice Range 70cl Bottle

 Fettercairn – 1992 Gordon & Macphail Connoisseurs Choice Range 70cl Bottle (70cl) -18% (£ -6.90) £ 32.05  £ 38.95 
The Whisky Exchange
Connemara Peated Single Malt Glass Pack - Irish Single Malt Whiskey

 Connemara Peated Single Malt Glass Pack – Irish Single Malt Whiskey (70cl) -12% (£ -3.54) £ 26.95  £ 30.49 
Edencroft
Elijah Craig, Bourbon 12 Year Old

 Elijah Craig, Bourbon 12 Year Old () -7% (£ -2.00) £ 25.50  £ 27.50 
The Whisky Exchange
Cutty Sark Connoisseurs Collection Miniature Set Blended Scotch Whisky

 Cutty Sark Connoisseurs Collection Miniature Set Blended Scotch Whisky (15cl) -20% (£ -2.00) £ 7.95  £ 9.95 

Whisky Price Cuts: More Malts For Your Money!

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A nice selection of price decreases this week, mainly dominated by Abbey Whisky who have some very sturdy price cuts indeed!

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Supplier Brand % – Price Diff. Price NOW Price BEFORE
Abbey Whisky
Glenlochy 1969, 26 Year Old, Rare Malts

 Glenlochy 1969, 26 Year Old, Rare Malts (75cl) -18% (£ -175.00) £ 800.00  £ 975.00 
Abbey Whisky
Ardbeg 1975 / Single Cask 1375 / 31 Year Old

 Ardbeg 1975 / Single Cask 1375 / 31 Year Old (70cl) -10% (£ -90.00) £ 800.00  £ 890.00 
Abbey Whisky
Bowmore 1983 / Feis Ile 2011 / 100 Limited Release

 Bowmore 1983 / Feis Ile 2011 / 100 Limited Release (70cl) -6% (£ -50.00) £ 745.00  £ 795.00 
Abbey Whisky
Glenmorangie Managers Choice, 1981 / 1998

 Glenmorangie Managers Choice, 1981 / 1998 (70cl) -14% (£ -100.00) £ 600.00  £ 700.00 
Abbey Whisky
Glenmorangie, Sale Of The Company

 Glenmorangie, Sale Of The Company (70cl) -15% (£ -100.00) £ 550.00  £ 650.00 
Abbey Whisky
Balvenie Vintage Cask 1978 / Cask 2705

 Balvenie Vintage Cask 1978 / Cask 2705 (70cl) -9% (£ -50.00) £ 525.00  £ 575.00 
Abbey Whisky
Springbank, Amontillado Cask, Private Bottling, Christmas 2006, 1 of 66 bottles

 Springbank, Amontillado Cask, Private Bottling, Christmas 2006, 1 of 66 bottles (70cl) -10% (£ -49.00) £ 450.00  £ 499.00 
Abbey Whisky
Ichiros Malt, Hanyu, 23 Year Old

 Ichiros Malt, Hanyu, 23 Year Old (70cl) -6% (£ -29.00) £ 420.00  £ 449.00 
Abbey Whisky
Caol Ila 1975, 20 Year Old, Rare Malts, 75cl, USA

 Caol Ila 1975, 20 Year Old, Rare Malts, 75cl, USA (75cl) -17% (£ -80.00) £ 395.00  £ 475.00 
Abbey Whisky
Brora 1977, 24 Year Old Rare Malts

 Brora 1977, 24 Year Old Rare Malts (70cl) -20% (£ -100.00) £ 395.00  £ 495.00 
Abbey Whisky
Glenmorangie Missouri Oak Reserve, 1991

 Glenmorangie Missouri Oak Reserve, 1991 (70cl) -15% (£ -59.00) £ 340.00  £ 399.00 
Abbey Whisky
Glenmorangie 10 Year Old, Hand Signed By The Sixteen Men Of Tain

 Glenmorangie 10 Year Old, Hand Signed By The Sixteen Men Of Tain (70cl) -14% (£ -50.00) £ 295.00  £ 345.00 

Benromach picks up silver and bronze at Malt Maniacs

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The Benromach 30 Years Old

The Benromach 30 Years Old

Benromach Cask Strength 2001

Benromach Cask Strength 2001

Speyside’s smallest whisky distillery, Benromach has another duo of top awards to celebrate. Their Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Benromach 30 Years Old has won a silver medal in the 2011 “Malt Maniacs” Awards.

Matured in first fill and second fill Sherry casks, the 30 year old Single Malt, scored 85 points.

And it wasn’t the only Benromach whisky to receive a top accolade as their 2001 Cask Strength vintage received a bronze award.

Malt Maniacs, which is in its ninth year, say theirs is “probably the world’s most independent whisky competition and perhaps the most gruelling!”

Under the management of Gordon & MacPhail, Benromach is handcrafted by just two experienced distillers. Using their unique skills they have developed the distillery’s portfolio which includes the popular Benromach 10 Year Old and Benromach Organic – the world’s first fully certified organic Single Malt.

Michael Urquhart, Joint Managing Director of Gordon & MacPhail, said: “To be awarded a silver and bronze medal ahead of another 171 fine whiskies is a wonderful achievement. I am delighted that our flagship Benromach range continues to be honoured at respected events like these.”

The “Malt Maniacs” award is the latest accolade for the whiskies from Speyside’s smallest working distillery. Top awards include Benromach’s flagship Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Benromach 10 Year Old being awarded a gold medal at TheFiftyBest.com tasting event in New York City. Benromach 30 Years Old
was described as “magnificent, one of the outstanding malts of the year”, scoring 95.5 points out of 100, in Jim Murray’s famous Whisky Bible 2012.

You can buy Benromach Malt Whisky from:-

Other Benromach expressions include:

Benromach 10 Years Old
Benromach Ten Years Old is created from the finest Scottish barley and pure spring water from the nearby Romach hills. After being matured for at least ten years, it emerges golden in colour and displays rich fruit, sweet chocolate and delicate spicy aromas. With a rich sherry influence, the mouth-watering palate coats the senses with exotic fruit flavours, toasted malt and a delicate hint of smoke.

Benromach Traditional
A rich and mellow single malt with fruit and malty tones, balanced with a hint of smoke.

Benromach Peat Smoke
Full bodied, intense and challenging with a smoky character, yet balanced with the fruity elegance of Speyside.

Benromach Origins
A series of special bottlings crafted to highlight how small changes in the art of whisky-making can help to shape the character of the final single malt.

Benromach 30 Years Old
Matured in 1st fill and refill Sherry casks Benromach 30 Years Old is complex, with hints of rich Sherried Christmas cake and a touch of marzipan. Some mixed spices emerge. Smooth and creamy with mouth warming qualities.

Thumbs up for Gordon & MacPhail’s whiskies

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The Gordon & MacPhail Strathisla 1970, bottled at 43%

The Gordon & MacPhail Strathisla 1970, bottled at 43%

A bottle of whisky from Gordon & MacPhail’s Rare Vintage Range, Strathisla 1970, has become one of the highest scoring whiskies in the 2011 “Malt Maniacs” Awards.

Despite almost 200 entries, the Gordon & MacPhail Strathisla 1970, bottled at 43%, was among only eight whiskies to achieve a gold medal, 90 points, and was also the winner of the ‘Thumbs Up’ award for most exciting new release of the year in that price category.

Malt Maniacs, which is in its ninth year, say theirs is “probably the world’s most independent whisky competition and perhaps the most gruelling!”

Michael Urquhart, Joint Managing Director of Gordon & MacPhail, said: “To be awarded a gold medal and Thumbs Up award ahead of another 171 fine whiskies is a wonderful achievement. The Strathisla 1970 is testament to our approach for matching the right type of cask to this particular whisky.”

Strathisla 1970 is a robust and moreish after dinner dram with a nice depth and complexity, which display hint of festive spices, almonds and a burst of stewed fruits. Smooth and very enjoyable

The “Malt Maniacs” award is the latest accolade for the whiskies from Gordon and MacPhail. Their Miltonduff 1969 also walked away with a silver award at the Scottish Field Whisky Challenge which was held in November.

You can buy Strathisla Malt Whisky from:-


About Gordon & MacPhail:

· Gordon & MacPhail is an independent, family-owned spirit and wine merchant who have been based in Elgin, Moray, since 1895. Four generations of the Urquhart family have continued the tradition of seeking out the
best and rarest Scotch whiskies.

· Since its founding, Gordon & MacPhail’s policy has been to send casks to distilleries throughout Scotland, fill them with ‘new make’ spirit and mature them either at the distillery of origin or in the firm’s own bonded warehouses
in Elgin.

· Now one of the world’s leading malt whisky specialists, Gordon & MacPhail exports to more than 55 countries. It offers more than 300 presentations of own-bottled Single Malts. In 2009, Gordon & MacPhail was awarded the prestigious
Queens Award for Enterprise in International Trade.

· In 1993 the company purchased Benromach Distillery in nearby Forres. After extensively re-equipping the distillery over a five year period, Benromach was officially opened by HRH Prince Charles in October 1998. The award winning range
includes Benromach 10 Years Old and Benromach Organic – the world’s first single malt to be fully certified by the Soil Association.

Benromach whisky reaches £500 at online auction

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The Signed Bottle Of Benromach Single Cask

The Signed Bottle Of Benromach Single Cask

Benromach whisky reaches £500 at online auction

A unique and collectable bottle of signed whisky from Speyside’s smallest distillery has been sold for £500 in an online auction with proceeds going to a local rescue charity. (See our previous post for details.)

Distillery manager, Keith Cruickshank, and infamous online whisky commentator, Ralf Mitchell, signed the bottle of Benromach single cask for the charitable auction, which was hosted at the Scotch Whisky Auctions.

The money raised from the sale will go to Findhorn based Moray Inshore Rescue Organisation (M.I.R.O) who are an independent rescue service manned entirely by volunteers.

Keith Cruikshank said the online auction, which finished on Sunday (November 27), was a great success.

He said: “We are thrilled by to have raised so much money for M.I.R.O, a local charity, based only a few miles away from the Benromach Distillery. It was a very unique bottle of Benromach single cask whisky, hand bottled for
Ralf Mitchell at our distillery last month, and is the only bottle to be bottled at that exact point in time so we are pleased it was such a hit with collectors and whisky enthusiasts across the globe.”

The winner also received an exclusive selection of Benromach merchandise including a sample bottle of whisky, two blender glasses, key ring, polo shirt, wallet, stow bag, calendar and a newsletter signed by David and Michael Urquhart.

Ralf Mitchell, commonly known as Ralfy, also donated a memory stick, containing Vlogs about the auction and hand written tasting notes.

Previous charitable auctions of similar products have seen funds of around £400 raised.

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Drambuie Reveals An Extraordinary New Direction

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Drambuie Reveals An Extraordinary New Marketing Campaign

Drambuie Reveals An Extraordinary New Marketing Campaign

DRAMBUIE has premiered its exciting global marketing campaign: A TASTE OF THE EXTRAORDINARY with London getting the first glimpse of the international campaign.

The result of 12 months work and research on both sides of the Atlantic, the new creative territory marks a major departure for Drambuie as it drives forward to the next stage of its rejuvenation and aims to attract a new generation of drinkers. Building on the success of the new bottle design introduced in 2009, the campaign will be rolled out globally in 2012, with Greece, Chile and the UK introducing A Taste of the Extraordinary in 2011.

Developed by London-based creative agency Sell!Sell!, A Taste of the Extraordinary will challenge consumers to re-evaluate their perception of the brand as a drink choice, making it more accessible and appealing.

With an infinite, moonlit, monochrome landscape the Drambuie bottle and amber liquid is emphasised in sharp relief. Artistic influences from Dali to Escher have helped to inform this incredible, surreal landscape. The creative campaign brings an element of intrigue; crafting a new brand world that tempts consumers to explore and discover the depth and unique taste of Drambuie.

London residents and visitors will receive a preview of the new campaign in the run up to this Christmas, with posters appearing across the London Underground, along with 300 branded taxis in the eye-catching black and white zigzag design and bottle shot.

The photography commissioned for the new advertising campaign is by London based photographer John Ross. John is best known for his award-winning album artwork photography for the Pet Shop Boys, Manic Street Preachers, Spiritualised and DJ Shadow. Most recently he shot the striking Crouch, Touch, Pause, Engage in time for the Rugby World Cup Final.

What is DRAMBUIE?
It’s a unique blend of aged Scotch whisky, species heather honey and herbs, the Drambuie recipe was created more than 260 years ago exclusively for Prince Charles Edward Stuart of Scotland.

The first commercial production of Drambuie took place in Edinburgh 1909 and became popular internationally as it was taken abroad by the Scottish Regiments in the two World Wars.

In the USA post prohibition, it became synonymous with the classic cocktail The Rusty Nail. Today it’s enjoyed neat, over ice and as a long refreshing drink mixed with soda, ginger beer or ginger ale.

You can buy Drambuie Malt Whisky from:-

Whisky Bargains

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There aren’t a lot of price reductions this week (in fact, only 5 new ones) but they are pretty good ones. Well worth a look…

Supplier Brand % – Price Diff. Price NOW Price BEFORE
The Whisky Exchange
J & B Royal Ages 15 Year Old / Bot.1980s Blended Scotch Whisky

 J & B Royal Ages 15 Year Old / Bot.1980s Blended Scotch Whisky (75cl) -17% (£ -25.00) £ 125.00  £ 150.00 
The Drink Shop
Cutty Sark - 25 Year Old 70cl Bottle

 Cutty Sark – 25 Year Old 70cl Bottle (70cl) -6% (£ -6.30) £ 99.99  £ 106.29 
John Lewis (Waitrose)
Glenmorangie Nectar D'or 15 Year Old Single Malt Whisky

 Glenmorangie Nectar D'or 15 Year Old Single Malt Whisky () -23% (£ -9.00) £ 30.65  £ 39.65 
The Drink Shop
Highland Park - 12 Year Old 70cl Bottle

 Highland Park – 12 Year Old 70cl Bottle (70cl) -6% (£ -1.86) £ 29.07  £ 30.93 
John Lewis (Waitrose)
Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old Islay Single Malt Whisky

 Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old Islay Single Malt Whisky () -18% (£ -6.00) £ 27.99  £ 33.99 

Glenfiddich in a live webcast whisky tasting

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The countdown has begun ...

The countdown has begun ...

I just thought I’d flag an event that’s kicking off at 7pm this Thursday: Glenfiddich will be involved in a live, one-hour webcast whisky tasting.

If you’re interested in having a look, it will be broadcast here: distillerytasting.co.uk

You can buy Glenfiddich Malt Whisky from:-

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