"which, being Scottish, I have to spell without the e in whisky "
Where YOU are from is not important to the spelling of the word. It's where the Whisky is from that dictates the spelling. (Some thing a little distillery in Inverness County, Cape Breton, should make note of. Such matters should not be taken lightly.
They're on my list.
*Hic*
Jim
Big Mick: You have successfully completed your probationary period and are officially off the list.
However, as a condition of your parole, I will be referring to you only as "Mick" for a period of no less than 30 (thirty) days.