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The National
16 hours ago
- Business
- The National
World's oldest single malt whisky to be released by Highland firm
Family-owned Gordon and MacPhail have announced that an 85-year-old whisky cask from Glenlivet Distillery has been emptied and bottled ahead of being on the market in October. On 3 February 1940 in the north-east of Scotland, George Urquhart (fondly known as Mr George) and his father, John, laid down the spirit in an American oak cask. READ MORE: Man arrested at pro-Palestine protest for holding sign breaks silence On 5 February 2025, the decision was taken to finally empty it and a total of 125 decanters were bottled. Director of prestige and member of the fourth generation of the family that owns the company, Stephen Rankin, said: 'This whisky is truly exceptional due to its remarkable history and unique maturation process. "The influence of the cask, combined with the rarity and scarcity of the liquid, creates a whisky with a strength of 43.7% ABV that is not only extraordinary in its taste but also a living piece of history.' Decanter #1 will also be auctioned by Christie's New York in November 2025.
Buzz Feed
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Remember When..."Home And Away" Completely Bungled Its Own Storyline
I'm talking Summer Bay stalkers, 'who's the daddy?' style pregnancies, and of course the short-lived pop careers of Tammin Sursok and Bec Hewitt (née Cartwright).While now the show focuses steadily on small town police and hospital drama for its main storylines, back in the '00s, fans got delivered juicy storylines from Summer Bay High and the caravan park, with plenty of teens running amok and causing chaos. Remember the Sutherland twins? But two of the more bizarre storylines for the twins happened years apart but changed their lives in 2000, a massive mudslide threatened the lives of the Summer Bay residents, with Jade becoming stuck at the Stewarts' house, and Kirsty, in a completely different location, screaming out for Jade suddenly because she sensed something was wrong. But not all was what it seemed… Christie Hayes on the bizarre Home and Away storyline 'I remember thinking, 'What do you mean? They're not twins? What are you talking about?!'' Christie exclaimed.'We've just built, you know, four years of history finishing each other's sentences, of knowing where she [Jade] was because of the mudslide that happened, of having psychic intuition powers and stuff like that. What are you talking about?' she laughed. 'But more so than the absurdity of it, I remember thinking, 'Oh, that's really sad', because one of the key relationships for the Sutherlands on Home and Away for myself and for Kate who played Jade, like it really was beautiful that we were sisters, and very close and fought and stuff. 'And so I remember that kind of hitting home a bit more than just, well, that's ridiculous, because you just saw us finishing each other's sentences!' Christie went on to say when the dust settled on the shock plot-twist, it also presented a new acting challenge for her, as she took on the role of playing both Kirsty and Laura. 'And then I found out that I was going to get paid twice as much money for, like, a couple of weeks, because it counted as me the the actor playing two characters, and so if you were playing a different character, paid more money!' Christie laughed. 'It didn't last for that long, but it was a fun storyline.' Where is Christie Hayes aka Kirsty Sutherland now?
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
MAFS star battling cancer as she reveals she's undergone surgery and shares snap from hospital bed
A MARRIED At First Sight star who is battling cancer has revealed she has undergone surgery. Taking to Instagram to share a photograph from her hospital bed, as well as other snaps from her stay, Christie Jordee from 7 Christie Jordee revealed her cancer battle back in March Credit: Instagram 7 She has now revealed that she has undergone two different surgeries Credit: Instagram 7 Fans have flocked to support the star Credit: Instagram Christie shot to fame in 2016, when she appeared on the hit reality show, with her revealing her breast cancer diagnosis in March of this year in an emotional video. The Aussie starlet revealed on Instagram over the weekend that she has now undergone two surgeries amid her health battle. Smiling beside her partner in a photo, she said: " 2nd surgery done . Still high as a kite but was a success! " Getting there. Esp with my partner in crime right by my side. We got this. Love you so much xxx ." Read More about MAFS Reacting to the snap and health update, Christie's fans and friends were quick to wish her well. "Take care sweetheart. So glad it was a success," said one. "Yasss my girl. smashing it," wrote another. "What a superstar. Sending you all the healing in the world," penned a third. Most read in Reality A fourth then said: "Praying for healing, energy and strength! Xx." "Great news Christie!!! You look great as always.. love to you," added a fifth. MAFS Australia star reveals she's back with her ex Earlier this year Christie revealed her cancer diagnosis to her followers on social media. Taking to her page to share the news, she explained how she had been diagnosed months before. "10 days before Christmas I was diagnosed with stage two breast cancer," she revealed. She added: "3mm under stage three." 7 Christie revealed her breast cancer battle back in March when she shared a video on social media Credit: Instagram 7 Christie then explained how it had been a "tough journey" and touched on the "big road ahead" of her. Raising awareness for breast cancer, Christie said she only went and got checked because she found a lump. She urged her followers to do self examinations, and explained how in Australia 60 women a day get diagnosed. At the time, fans flocked to support her when they commented sweet messages underneath the post. "All power to you Christie. Love to you always. Good on you for talking about this, and inspiring others," wrote one. "You are a brave and lovely lady for sharing," added a second. Three weeks ago, Christie made a post about her breast cancer battle when she spoke about Jessie J's diagnosis. "F eeling emotional today," she penned. " Just saw @jessiej post and it just brought up all my emotions of my year battling breast cancer. " She then shared some snaps from various hospital trips before saying: "I couldn't of done it without my family and friends! " I love you all so much! I'm crying writing this thinking n how lucky I am. You know who you are - freaking love you all so much xxx ." When Christie appeared on MAFS nine years ago, she was paired with Mark Hughes. But the pair announced that they had ended their relationship just two months after their series aired on television. Christie is now smitten with Trent Victorsen, who has been supporting her amid her cancer battle. 7 She was on the show almost a decade ago Credit: Nine 7 Christie was paired with Mark Hughes on the show in 2016 Credit: Nine
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
MAFS star battling cancer as she reveals she's undergone surgery and shares snap from hospital bed
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MARRIED At First Sight star who is battling cancer has revealed she has undergone surgery. Taking to Instagram to share a photograph from her hospital bed, as well as other snaps from her stay, Christie Jordee from MAFS Australia has given her fans an update on her breast cancer battle. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 7 Christie Jordee revealed her cancer battle back in March Credit: Instagram 7 She has now revealed that she has undergone two different surgeries Credit: Instagram 7 Fans have flocked to support the star Credit: Instagram Christie shot to fame in 2016, when she appeared on the hit reality show, with her revealing her breast cancer diagnosis in March of this year in an emotional video. The Aussie starlet revealed on Instagram over the weekend that she has now undergone two surgeries amid her health battle. Smiling beside her partner in a photo, she said: "2nd surgery done . Still high as a kite but was a success! "Getting there. Esp with my partner in crime right by my side. We got this. Love you so much xxx." Reacting to the snap and health update, Christie's fans and friends were quick to wish her well. "Take care sweetheart. So glad it was a success," said one. "Yasss my girl. smashing it," wrote another. "What a superstar. Sending you all the healing in the world," penned a third. A fourth then said: "Praying for healing, energy and strength! Xx." "Great news Christie!!! You look great as always.. love to you," added a fifth. MAFS Australia star reveals she's back with her ex Earlier this year Christie revealed her cancer diagnosis to her followers on social media. Taking to her page to share the news, she explained how she had been diagnosed months before. "10 days before Christmas I was diagnosed with stage two breast cancer," she revealed. She added: "3mm under stage three." 7 Christie revealed her breast cancer battle back in March when she shared a video on social media Credit: Instagram 7 Christie then explained how it had been a "tough journey" and touched on the "big road ahead" of her. Raising awareness for breast cancer, Christie said she only went and got checked because she found a lump. She urged her followers to do self examinations, and explained how in Australia 60 women a day get diagnosed. At the time, fans flocked to support her when they commented sweet messages underneath the post. "All power to you Christie. Love to you always. Good on you for talking about this, and inspiring others," wrote one. "You are a brave and lovely lady for sharing," added a second. Three weeks ago, Christie made a post about her breast cancer battle when she spoke about Jessie J's diagnosis. "Feeling emotional today," she penned. "Just saw @jessiej post and it just brought up all my emotions of my year battling breast cancer." She then shared some snaps from various hospital trips before saying: "I couldn't of done it without my family and friends! "I love you all so much! I'm crying writing this thinking n how lucky I am. You know who you are - freaking love you all so much xxx." When Christie appeared on MAFS nine years ago, she was paired with Mark Hughes. But the pair announced that they had ended their relationship just two months after their series aired on television. Christie is now smitten with Trent Victorsen, who has been supporting her amid her cancer battle. 7 She was on the show almost a decade ago Credit: Nine
Herald Malaysia
5 days ago
- General
- Herald Malaysia
Faith, diplomacy and a papal blessing
In conjunction with his 80th birthday recently, former Malaysian ambassador to Italy, Dato' Ramanathan Vengadesan published his autobiography, Triumphs and Tragedies: Village Boy to Globe-Trotting Ambassador. Jul 18, 2025 The family at Sharon's First Holy Communion at St Anthony's church in Brussels, Belgium in 1987. By Vincent D'SilvaIn conjunction with his 80th birthday recently, former Malaysian ambassador to Italy, Dato' Ramanathan Vengadesan published his autobiography, Triumphs and Tragedies: Village Boy to Globe-Trotting Ambassador. It is a fascinating account of how a young boy lived through the final months of the Japanese occupation of Malaya, the Communist Emergency, the Confrontation and the 1969 racial riots to play his part in building a new nation. Vengadesan served as Malaysia's ambassador to Mali, Senegal, Namibia and Italy. He was in the latter post from 1997 to 2000 and actually met the famous Pope John Paul II during that time. A member of Malaysia's small Brahmin community, he tells of the challenges of the era in which he grew up: how his family briefly moved back to India and then back again; how, like other Malaysians, they had to face up to the incredible hardships of the Emergency, and the 1969 race riots. Vengadesan married Christie Gonzales, a devout Roman Catholic, and he developed a keen interest in interfaith understanding. 'There was much negotiation about our marriage, and we decided that both of us would retain our individual religions but even though we had a 'mixed marriage' we would marry in church and the children would be baptised Catholics and raised in that faith,' he told Herald. 'In the end, there was a church wedding on April 5, 1972 at St Francis Xavier, Petaling Jaya. Both families were fully in attendance, although I always joked that Christie and I were the only ones smiling on the occasion! There was no denying that the overall mood of the families was one of reluctant acceptance,' recalled Vengadesan. He writes that the marriage was solemnised by the kind-hearted Jesuit priest, Fr John Wood who gave the full Mass ceremony, choicest marital blessing, select sacred hymns, organ music and placed the young couple at the high altar, which was not usually allowed for mixed marriages such as theirs. 'In keeping with my promise to Christie, the children were baptised in their infancy. Martin's baptism was performed by Fr Richard Hope, the Catholic chaplain of the American Embassy, at his simple office in Moscow in the presence of my mother-inlaw Victoria, Christie and myself. 'In Belgium, we were also part of the Roman Catholic community through the Church of St Anthony in Kraainem which had a predominantly Irish population and thus was English-speaking unlike the majority of churches which held Mass in French or Flemish,' he said. The couple's three children also attended Sunday school there, with Sharon receiving her First Holy Communion and Martin and Joanne receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation. He said he had no problems reconciling raising a family with two religions. 'My religious beliefs are rather unique, but they make sense to me. I am comfortable going to both the church and the temple. I am grateful to God for His many blessings and have a strong faith, but am fully accepting of both Hindu and Christian teachings. Maybe it is a reflection of my diplomatic mindset that I came to settle on a middle ground on a topic that usually polarises other people,' he said. An undoubted highlight was the meeting with Pope John Paul II when Vengadesan was ambassador to Italy. 'This was not a private audience but one in which myself, Christie, Victoria and Sharon were presented to His Holiness on his Wednesday public appearance at St Peter's Square. 'It was the highlight of Victoria's visit to Rome; indeed, a highlight of her life, as a devout Roman Catholic. 'What I recall was the look of kindness, tenderness and love as he raised his eyes to look at mine. His Holiness was already suffering from severe Parkinson's disease but he had a clear intellect and sharpness of mind; a special interest in Malaysia was evident in his conversation, as Malaysia was not officially accredited to the Vatican yet,' said Vengadesan. He also recalled the beautiful churches in Rome, saying that the one that he admired most was San Giovanni in Laterano, a historical part of Rome. 'Another one was the Santa Maria Maggiore which is one of the Seven Pilgrim Churches of Rome, and where the late Pope Francis chose to be buried. And, of course, in the heart of the Vatican is the monumental St Peter's Basilica, which displays Michaelangelo's Pieta. Another notable church, said Vengadesan was the Basilica of Santa Croce in Gerusalemme, which is believed to hold precious remnants of the true cross and nails. So apart from the grand and bountiful display of architectural styles, there are sacred relics and miraculous icons in these basilicas which are revered by Catholics. 'Another which I must hasten to mention is the Scala Santa (Sanctuary of the Holy Stairs), where pilgrims and devotees go on their knees to the top of the steps, symbolic of the stairs that Jesus Christ climbed to appear before Pontius Pilate before being sentenced to death,' said Vengadesan. Another interesting aspect was how differently Mass was celebrated when the family was in Africa. 'As a non-Catholic I admired the fact that wherever we lived and worshipped, it was the one and same liturgy of the Holy Mass; the only uniqueness was in the music which had a distinct local flavour. 'While we lived in Dakar, Senegal and Windhoek, Namibia we enjoyed sacred African music on the drums during Mass. The beat was always joyful and lively and the congregation wore colourful native African attire which had large prints of Jesus or Mary. 'The liturgy was invariably that of the universal Church; the language English or Italian or French; although the Gloria, or Sanctus and Agnus Dei might be sung in Latin,' he said that his wife Christie also had a voluntary, part-time radio show on Radio Ecclesia Namibia, which would broadcast children's stories. She used to read folktales from native West African writers which taught young children morals and values. Vengadesan who just turned 80 had a heart procedure in 2022. He has had to slow down and is no longer able to attend a full Mass. "For around 50 years, I was able to attend weekly mass, usually on Sunday mornings. However, in recent times I found that I was only able to sit down as kneeling and standing became difficult. "Nowadays I only attend on special feast days but it has always meant a lot to me,' he added. Aside from this, there were many close friendships formed with those in the Church. said Vengadesan, pointing to Christie's former principal the late Sr Enda Ryan, FMM, her mentor at Sentul Convent Sister Elizabeth, former parish priests the late Frs Peter Kim, SJ and Paul Decroix, MEP and Archbishop Tan Sri Murphy Nicholas Xavier Pakiam.
